While awaiting delivery of the new Stohr F1000, Area81Racing spent the hot summer months enhancing the 2010 Firman with new power from George Dean. This proved to be challenging and also very rewarding. Driver Tim Pierce continuously logged his personal best times at Roebling Road Raceway with the support of teammate Richard Franklin and the entire Area81Racing team trackside. His starting position of 8th overall and 2nd in class placed him in the upper half of a very strong group. He took advantage of the beautiful weather and optimum horsepower conditions to climb his way to 4th overall with the class leader in sight until a fluid leak forced him to settle for an early exit and 2nd place finish.