Round 18 of South Carolina

[f1fan]

Shelly, Sanjuro, taking cars #3 and #18 for Round of South Carolina

After a tragic weekend in Rockingham North Carolina, the paddock heads south to Darlington South Carolina, for what was supposed to be a fun loving, 4th of July weekend. However, with the recent passing of current points leader Kyle Collins, things don't look that positive in the paddock right now. However, OES CEO Vijay Pushanda has stated that the show must go on. Greg Caraway has announced that James Shelly has returned from retirement, in order to pilot car #3 for the remainder of the season. Last years American 700 champion, will need to get up to speed with the high speed nature of these cars. Also, Noah Hart was not cleared for this race due to a concussion. Season 23 FBR driver, Mifune Sanjuro will pilot #18 for Darlington. 

The paddock will need to put on a positive face here at Darlington for the sake of the fans. We just hope that Darlington can provide a great race.

[Rovenami]

Marcus Freya (co-owner of F&S Marlone): "In memory of one of the sport's fallen heroes, we at F&S Marlone have decided to have the paint schemes of our cars to be primarily black for the rest of the season."

[LHP14Florida]

James: "I am humbled by getting this ride, and I swear to run in and for the memory of Collins."

[johnnyracer24]

Can't wait to get back into the car. Just like the rest of my compatriots, I'll be racing for Collins.

[RedViperGaming]

Pericles: "I'll be damned who's in my way now, I'm gonig to get this back-to-back championship for Collins."

[CJ Racing]

Dodd: "...We are planning on running a Kyle Collins Tribute scheme... I don't know how I am going to get my emotions in check enough to race, but as they say, the show must go on...

We'll never forget you, Kyle Collins..."

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