Go Lyonel!

Tyler H · Post by **Tyler H** » Fri May 01, 2009 8:12 pm

http://www.mx-5cup.com/story.php?ID=1265

Kent Claims First MX-5 Cup Pole of 2009 Season at Road Atlanta

BRASELTON, Ga. - In his series debut, Lyonel Kent, of Powell, Tenn., captured the pole for Round One of the SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup, part of the Classic Motorsports Magazine Walter Mitty Challenge at Road Atlanta. Ara Malkhassian, of Sonoma, Calif., will complete the front row for Saturday's race.
Lyonel Kent scores pole for Saturday's MX-5 Cup race at Road Atlanta (Alison Merion photo).

Piloting the No. 13 ALARA Racing/eData Solutions MX-5, Kent worked the draft with teammates Malkhassian and Justin Piscitell to clock the fastest lap of the 30-minute qualifying session, a 1:41.237 (90.322 mph). Giving it everything he could, Kent nearly lost it exiting Turn 12, but righted the car as it crossed start/finish.

"I knew it was my last-ditch effort,â€

gbwrx · Post by **gbwrx** » Fri May 01, 2009 8:30 pm

Alright!!!!!!!! Lyonel take the win.

EliseAutoXr · Post by **EliseAutoXr** » Fri May 01, 2009 8:43 pm

Saweet! Nice Driving!!

MARKP · Post by **MARKP** » Fri May 01, 2009 9:32 pm

Awesome!!

Budman · Post by **Budman** » Fri May 01, 2009 10:07 pm

You go Lyonel!!

Dentspeed · Post by **Dentspeed** » Fri May 01, 2009 10:31 pm

Oberstwill · Post by **Oberstwill** » Fri May 01, 2009 10:35 pm

And he is a super nice guy as well.............

AcuraAttack · Post by **AcuraAttack** » Fri May 01, 2009 11:52 pm

We're all rooting for you here kick some A$$ on saturday!

Steve-o · Post by **Steve-o** » Sat May 02, 2009 12:21 am

HOT DAYUM! Go Lyonel!

BOBOMOFO · Post by **BOBOMOFO** » Sat May 02, 2009 6:15 am

Hell yeah! What a story! Does anyone have the schedule for 09' MX-5 series? I think it would be nice to load up the family and check out an event.....with a driver I actually know. Go Lyonel!

Budman · Post by **Budman** » Sat May 02, 2009 9:37 am

2009 Playboy MX-5 Cup Schedule

Mitty Challenge
May 1 - 3, 2009

Mazda Raceway
May 15 - 17, 2009

New Jersey (Rd. 3)
June 12 - 14, 2009

New Jersey (Rd. 4)
June 12 - 14, 2009

Barber
July 17 - 19, 2009

Autobahn
July 24 - 26, 2009

Road America
August 14 - 16, 2009

Miller Motorsports Park
September 18 - 20, 2009

VIR (Rd. 9)
October 2 - 4, 2009

VIR (Rd. 10)
October 2 - 4, 2009

TedV · Post by **TedV** » Sat May 02, 2009 9:50 am

the winners get to hang with the Playboy centerfold chicks..

aaaah, motivation!!!

GO LYONEL!!!!

Scuffcakes · Post by **Scuffcakes** » Sat May 02, 2009 10:28 am

Looks like Lyonel has hitched his wagon to a great team. 3 of the top 4 in qualifying is impressive. Talent + prep = WIN! Go Lyonel

Wheelman_13 · Post by **Wheelman_13** » Sat May 02, 2009 11:38 am

For those not already aware, the MX-5 cup has it's own youtube channel for the races not "normally" televised:

http://www.youtube.com/user/MazdaMX5Cup

After talking with Lyonel briefly at the 1st autocross/last cars & coffee, I'm glad he's representing the area. Really nice guy, and obviously a very impressive driver.

rocracing2004 · Post by **rocracing2004** » Sat May 02, 2009 12:43 pm

We all new Lyonel was fast now its time the big guys findout how fast he is. Bring home the win..

Robert