YesterYear Racing IROC Series | S1R2 | Mid-Ohio Sportscar Course

The YesterYear Racing IROC Series delivered an exhilarating showdown in Season 1 Round 02 at the Mid-Ohio Sportscar Course, evoking nostalgia for the iconic 1985 IROC series. Jeff Aho started on pole, with Tom Ogle alongside him in the front row. As the race commenced, Aho took an early lead, but J R Shepherd quickly moved past Ogle to claim second place.

Shepherd’s aggressive driving paid off as he maneuvered around Aho to take the lead. Chaos ensued when the top three drivers experienced a dramatic spin, allowing Josh Robinson to capitalize and surge into the lead. Meanwhile, Christian Loschen was hot on Robinson’s tail, remaining just 0.3 seconds behind.

By Lap 7, Shepherd had recovered from the incident and reclaimed third place, setting his sights on the leaders. Loschen made a strategic decision to pit on Lap 11, which allowed Shepherd to move into second place. As the race progressed to Lap 14, Shepherd closed the gap on Robinson to just half a second, intensifying the battle for the lead.

On Lap 15, with both drivers trading positions through the corners, Shepherd successfully executed a pass for the lead. With five laps remaining, Robinson made his pit stop for fuel but faced a 15-second deficit. Despite a quick 6.5-second pit stop, he retained second position but found himself significantly behind Shepherd.

Shepherd’s pit stop on Lap 16, conducted with precision, saw him maintain a commanding 16-second lead over Robinson. As he cruised into the final lap, Shepherd extended his lead to 18 seconds. Ultimately, J R Shepherd crossed the finish line first, securing a definitive victory in the YYR IROC Series Season 01 Round 02. Josh Robinson finished strong in second place, while Christian Loschen rounded out the podium in third, finishing a substantial 44 seconds behind the leader.

HIGHLIGHTS!

🏆J R Shepherd of BRL wins Season 1 Round 2 of YesterYear Racing IROC!

Allen Wannamaker was the biggest mover of the race, finishing 5^th after starting 12^th!

🏁There were 1 lead changes with two leaders. J R Shepherd led 31 laps while Josh Robinson led 14 laps.