Kirby Doubles Up At Okayama

Winning back to back races for the first time this season, Justin Kirby kept himself in contention for the championship as he led all but three laps of the “Wil-Trans.com 31” at the Okayama International Circuit in Japan.  Twelve drivers made the trip to participate in the ninth race of the Red Sox Racing League’s 2011 Season Two schedule. Okayama is a relatively new track to iRacing members.  At 2.314 miles, the layout features eleven corners and plenty of challenges.  Several long straight stretches allow drivers to reach top speed before diving into hairpin corners and twisting sections of the course which demand deft shifts and a light touch on the brakes.  Even the most talented drivers find it hard to complete laps at Okayama without collecting incidents on the [...]

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Jim Hall