KONI: Predators ready for season finale

OTTAWA, ONTARIO - Predators Autosports is coming off a top five finish at the most recent round in Utah, and now they are in for their toughest challenge of the year.

"The season finale at Virginia International Raceway will be a tough challenge," Predators Autosports owner Steve Morris said. "The length alone - its six hours - makes it a very difficult race."

For the drivers Matt Pritiko and Robert Boyer, the challenge is mostly the same except for a few differences. "The key here is to stay out of trouble, and try to conserve the brakes as much as possible," Pritiko said.

"The second half of the year has been very strong for us so far and it would be great to end the season on a high note with a solid finish in the finale," Pritiko added.

Also helping the team this weekend is that the races are split. The ST class race that the Predators Autosports Cobalt SS will contest will run on Saturday at 2:00 pm.

"There's going to be a strong field here, with some teams looking at the championship, and some looking at winning. We're in this one for the win," Pritiko added.

KONI CHALLENGE SERIES WEEKEND SCHEDULE (ALL TIMES EASTERN)

- Friday: KONI Challenge GS Practice (10-11 a.m.); KONI Challenge ST Practice (11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.); KONI Challenge GS Practice (2-3 p.m.); KONI Challenge ST Practice (3:15-4:15 p.m.); KONI Challenge GS Practice (4:30-5:30 p.m.); KONI Challenge ST Practice (6:30-8 p.m.)

- Saturday: KONI Challenge ST Practice (9-9:30 a.m.); KONI Challenge GS Practice (9:45-10:15 a.m.); KONI Challenge ST Qualifying (10:30-10:45 a.m.); KONI Challenge GS Qualifying (11-11:15 a.m.); KONI Challenge ST Race (2 p.m.; six-hour time limit)

Predators Autosports Fast Facts: Predators Autosports was formerly Kart Depot Predators. The Steve Morris owned team is based in Ottawa, Ontario. Originally a karting team, the team became Predators Autosports when the moved up to car competition in the Honda Michelin Challenge Series. For the past two seasons, Predators Autosports has been competing in the Koni Challenge Series.

Matt Pritiko Fast Facts: Matt Pritiko is one of Canada's up and coming stars of motorsport. He is from LondonOntario. In 2007, Pritiko completed his rookie season in Koni Challenge, finishing 15th in the standings, with a top five and four top tens. Pritiko was a member of Sunoco's Team Ultra 94 and collected 1 win, 2 poles and five podiums in the Bridgestone F2000 Series. In 2002, Pritiko is was 2nd in F125/80cc in the Point Pelee Championships and took home the  2002 Most Sportsmanlike award.

Pritiko is supported by Burwell Auto Body.

Release prepared by Russ Bond Agency, Inc.

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