The first round of the Core Premier playoffs had set the stage for a multitude of storylines to culminate at Oulton Park Circuit. Many of the Core drivers also run in other GT3 series both within Core and elsewhere and would give those drivers an advantage in a class of car they were used to and would keep the competition tight. The big story would be both Nick Nickerson #2 and Mason Smith #6 starting well outside of a playoff spot and thus in a must win situation. Nickerson would rise to the challenge winning the race from his 3rd place starting position and keeping his race clean, earning 0x. Adam Jones #46 nearly dashed Nickerson’s play for the win, but early race incidents would be just a bit too much to overcome. Jimmy Covert #14 punched his playoff ticket with a solid top five finish, after a less than optimal qualifying effort started him 13th. The battle for the bubble was decided by a single point when a late race spin by Brandon Mettler #15 allowed Dane Simpson #96 to sneak by and keep Eric Andrews #9 out of the next round. Sources say communications between Simpson’s and Mettler’s teams are under review by Core officials. The next round of three races commences with a trip to Kansas before heading to a pair of dirt tracks.