Patrick Britain entered the final event ever to be held at Dromo 1 in Orange, CA 3rd in points, but only 2 points out of the lead. He knew it would be a tall task to outrun points leader Taylor Hays, and 2009 Champ Diego Morales. Little did he know how close it would be.
The final race started with Britain gridded up in 2nd right behind first time pole sitter Sam Brumley. Trouble immediately stuck before the green flag even flew. On the reconnaissance lap to the grid, Britain's kart broke and begun dragging the ground with a shower of sparks. Britain then jumped into the spare and retook his 2nd place starting position. In a kart that Britain had no chance to try out, he and the field took the green.
Morales start 3rd, but immediately jumped Britain at the start. As it stood, whoever finished higher between the 2 would be the 2010 Champion. As a result Britain knew he had to make a move, and fast. Brumley was struggling with his kart and holding up Morales. Britain struck coming onto the main straight. Brumley made a mistake on entry that caught Morales off guard and caused him to lift, Britain saw the chance and took it, regaining 2nd. Britain then set after Brumley to get a cushion between himself and Morales. Going through turn 3 he made his move.
Brumley again missed a corner, hustling his kart faster than it wanted to go. Britain took to the outside and made it stick onto the main straight. His job was now clear, drive as hard as possible and streak away from the field. And he did just that. Within a handful of laps Britain had over a 4 second lead. The race began winding down when one final dramatic turn took place. Morales finally made a move on Brumley and began to chase Britain down. Britain saw Morales coming and kicked it back into high gear, resetting fast lap of the race over and over for the remainder of the event.
Britain took the checkered as the final winner, and champion, ever at Dromo. An insane celebration took place with Britain parking the kart against the barrier in an attempt at a NASCAR style burnout. Instead he jumped on the barrier pumping his fists in victory. Britain, Morales and Brumley took to the podium all with plenty to celebrate. In addition to Britain's triumphs, Morales was given the highly sought after "Dromo Cup" as something of a lifetime achievement award, while Brumley could take pride knowing he was able to get on podium in only his 5th GP, taking 3rd in the points in the process.
All that was left was the traditional spraying of the champagne. (Joined by Rookie of the Year Steve Spring, and Masters Champion Dennis Kimbrell)
