Turn 3’s Eric Wagner takes Eastern Racing to the class win at Radical Cup Finale
Eastern Racing driver, Eric Wagner (4th from left) and Turn 3 Motorsport crew show off 1st place trophy at the Radical Cup Finale in Atlanta, GA
november 23, 2020Braselton, GA. – After a year-long hiatus from the series, returning Blue Marble Cocktails Radical Cup 1340 class champion Eric Wagner took home a class win and two podiums at this weekend’s finale at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta.
Wagner won the class pole during qualifying on Friday, setting him up to start the first race ahead of the other 1340 Radicals. The #20 Eastern Racing SR3 RSX lead his league throughout most of the race until the overall leaders caught up to him; with less than ten minutes to go, Wagner was hip checked by the #21 car of Alex Papadopulos at the top of Turn 2, sending him into the wall. Despite the incident, Wagner was able to finish second in class in Race 1.
In Race 2, Wagner sought redemption for the first round and found it, achieving the 1340 class win. Race 3 saw Wagner finishing the weekend with another second place finish, sending him home with a trio of trophies for his accomplishments.
"It was great to be back with the Radical Cup this weekend," said Team Owner Peter Dempsey. "We really enjoyed our time with the series last year, and being at this event with them was a nice way to finish out our year. Eric did a phenomenal job this weekend. He was the pace setter all weekend and really proved why he was last year's champion. I’m proud of the progress he has made throughout our test program this season. Overall, it was a great weekend, and I want to thank all of the team members for their efforts."
Eric Wagner in the #20 Eastern/T3M SR3 RSX car
About Eastern Racing
Formed in 2016, Eastern Racing is a competitive race team founded and led by Eric Wagner.
Eric’s vision for Eastern Racing is to consistently achieve a high level of performance and maintain a solid winning foothold in motorsports across North America.
In particular, Eric aligns with select charities and leverages the exposure and success of his race team to bring attention and awareness to those charitable causes.
Eric is also the owner and principle of Eastern Shipping Worldwide, an international freight forwarder, as well as Eric Wagner, CHB LLC, a U.S. customs brokerage firm. www.easternworldwide.com.
About Turn 3 Motorsport
Turn 3 Motorsport is a full service operation specializing in racecar preparation, engineering, and driver development. Founded and managed by racecar driver and coach Peter Dempsey, T3M is focused on professional service, team member growth, and high level performance across multiple racing series.
About Peter Dempsey
Peter is an Irish racecar driver, engineer, and driver development leader with a lifetime of motorsport experience. Peter’s racing record includes nine wins in the Pro Mazda (formerly Star Mazda) Championship series and a title of Vice Champion, an Indy Lights series win that was one of the most exciting finishes in the history of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and being one of only two drivers to win the prestigious Walter Hayes Trophy three times. In addition to his own racing resume, Peter has enjoyed mentoring and coaching many young drivers to reach their full potential as they climb the motorsports ladder.