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Set at Auto Club Speedway, against a backdrop of snow-covered mountains following a week of storms, Niffenegger started from pole and was never challenged for the lead en route to the checkered flag. Meanwhile, Staal was embroiled in a heated, back-and-forth battle for second place with an SSB Mustang before being hit from behind by a T2 class driver, who was subsequently disqualified for his actions. Marie ran uncontested in T3, qualifying ahead of, and ultimately beating, faster American Sedan and T2 class machines.
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“BFGoodrich R1 tires proved to be at the hot setup at the Runoffs last year, and it looks like they’ll again be a competitive advantage this year,” said Marie, speaking for his teammates. “We also look forward to representing Honda Racing/HPD again in 2010, as the Honda Racing Line gains momentum with Honda racers around the country.”
The team’s next race is February 27-28 at Willow Springs (Calif.) International Raceway.
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