PGRL S6 W1 Recap

5 September 2023
Pretty Good Racing League | Season 6 | Week 1
Premier Series | Daytona International Speedway

The Pretty Good Racing League Premier Series kicked off its sixth season with an exciting new format featuring two short-distance races. For the inaugural race of the season, PGRL held two 40-lap races at Daytona International Speedway, delivering thrilling and unpredictable action on the track.

In the first round, Paul Pepper emerged victorious, demonstrating remarkable skill and strategy on his way to the checkered flag. Pepper started the race from 35th place in a field of 50 cars, highlighting the importance of patience and calculated moves in navigating the intense competition. However, fortune also played a role in his success, as a late-race incident involving the leaders, including Jeff Ward, Michael Chrobok, and Ricky Hardin, led to their elimination. This fortuitous turn of events allowed Pepper to make a dramatic surge from 10th place to claim victory under caution.

The second round of racing was equally chaotic and action-packed, featuring frequent cautions that eliminated the possibility of pit strategy. In this round, Ryan Zima emerged as the race winner. Zima, who had started the race from 33rd position, displayed his racing prowess by executing an aggressive maneuver to take the lead just moments before the final caution flag waved. This well-timed move secured him the victory, which was ultimately confirmed under caution.

With the first round of the season completed, Paul Pepper has established himself as the early leader in the standings, holding a 30-point advantage over Gael Brooks. Racing enthusiasts can look forward to the next round of the season, scheduled for September 12th at Atlanta Motor Speedway. The action will be broadcast live at 8:50 PM ET exclusively on the Virtual Grip Network.