Welcome to Area 81 Racing

Area 81 Racing competes in road races, time trials, hill climbs and autocross events throughout the southeast region.

Last Chance TT @ Roebling Rd. SCCA SEDIV Time Trials Series

"Area 81 Racing driver Richard Franklin fastest car on track. Takes home 1st place honors in the last Time Trial event of 2009"

Richard Franklin's Chews 4 Health Reynard was the fastest car on track out of 19 entries at the Savannah, GA/Roebling Rd. SCCA Time Trials. Finishing 1st place in FC class, Richard also gave good friend and crew member Denis Schembri the opportunity to drive the # 81 open wheel race car at speed. Although not accustomed to driving cars without fenders & doors, Denis adapted quite well & brought home the 2nd place trophy at the event.

TT results

Goblins Go SARRC Post Race Notes

Area 81 Racing is off to a fast start in the 2010 points race, dominating the podium again in the Goblins Go at Virginia International Raceway. Tim Pierce and Richard Franklin placed 2nd and 3rd in their class respectively in the first SARRC race of the 2010 season.

Check out the in-car video of car # 81 making practice laps in preparation for the race.

Area 81 Racing Team competitive at SARRC Invitational Challenge - Finish respectable 2nd & 5th in 2009 Season Points

Area 81 Racing drivers Tim Pierce & Richard Franklin finish 4th & 5th respectively in the final race on the 2009 SARRC calendar known as the SIC. The SIC is an invitation only race for the top points finishers in the SARRC season. Therefore, the level of competition is much higher than a regular SEDIV event. Tim had an exciting race as he had a fierce battle with a competitor driving a much newer car. They traded positions lap after lap for most of the 20 lap race. Richard, had a spin in turn 1 which dashed his FC Championship hopes, but in the end, both Chews4Health Reynards brought home respectable championship points.

Eagles Nest Hill Climb SEDiv Time Trial Series:

Area 81 Racing Driver Richard Franklin finishes 1st in Class at the 2009 SCCA Eagles Nest Hillclimb.

Recording a fast time of 1:44.141 seconds in his Chews-4-Health Reynard, Richard was 1st in Class & 6 fastest overall out of 45 entries. After impacting a wall on his 3rd run, Area 81 Racing crew members worked tirelessly to bring the car back to competition for the next day. However, the event was later cancelled due to rain.

Many thanks to the following Crew Members for their hard work and friendship!
Kimberly Franklin
Hawk Hibbs
Bobbie Warren
Denis Schembri
Devon Galbraith

Check out the video of the winning run up to the top of Eagles Nest Mountain.