The Florida Midget Auto Racing Association (FMARA) started their season on Saturday night March 13th at Charlotte County Motorsports Park in Punta Gorda with Sarasota’s Ted Durfee winning the first feature of the year. Durfee was followed to the finish line by veteran Jack Duffy also of Sarasota. Riverview’s Jay Stutz was third followed by Jamie Barnum of Spring Hill in fourth and Ray Smith of Lehigh Acres in fifth. Durfee also was the winner of the heat race.
Finish Order:
1. Ted Durfee #26, Sarasota, FL
2. Jack Duffy #1, Sarasota, FL
3. Jay Stutz #6, Riverview, FL
4. Jamie Barnum #7, Spring Hill, FL
5. Ray Smith #17, Lehigh Acres, FL
6. Chris Gimmler, Winter Park, FL
7. Mike Belusar #30, Punta Gorda, FL
8. Nick Speidel #21, Muncie, IN
Geoff Styner #5, Cape Coral, FL DNS
Next race for the FMARA will be at Charlotte County Motorsports Park in Punta Gorda on March 27.
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