 Scott Barnes kicked off his racing at the Stars Championship Series – Queen Gambit City – held at the renowned Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina.
Barnes competed in the Pro Masters / Pro Super Masters Class and demonstrated consistent speed and racecraft throughout the day's events.
In the Qualifying race, Barnes secured a solid 4th-place start, setting his fastest lap at 41.293 seconds. This performance positioned him well for the subsequent races.
The Pro Masters / Pro Super Masters Heat 1 saw Barnes improve his position, crossing the finish line in 2nd place with a 14-lap time of 9 minutes and 52.327 seconds.
Barnes continued to compete strongly in Pro Masters / Pro Super Masters Heat 2, finishing 4th with a 14-lap time of 9 minutes and 54.563 seconds.
Reflecting on his day, Barnes provided his own assessment: "Today was a decent day. Qualified 4th out of 14, Race 1 finished 2nd, race day got hit out on the start in turn 1, fell to 6th and raced back up to recover 4th. The Maranello Kart USA Kart is rolling, and the Carblos Racing Engines is a beast! I should be rolling off the outside pole for Pre Final tomorrow."
Barnes's comments highlight the competitiveness of the racing and the performance of his kart and engine setup. His ability to recover from a setback in one race and set a fast lap demonstrates his skill and determination. He now looks ahead to the Pre-Final with a strong starting position.
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