Serpent-Dan:
you asked "Were the PF R15's running well?"

The answer: YES - Absolutely. There were 2 Protoform R15's in the A-Main in the hands of 3rd place qualifier Dario Balestri and 4th place qualifier Takaaki Shimo.
All of the other 8 A-main qualifiers were equipped with Protoform P909 bodies.

R15 runner Dario Balestri was especially impressive during the main when he started reeling off incredible 15 second laps (as low as 15.7's) when everyone else was running mid 16's. Dario's lap times in the main were the quickest of the event - by anyone. It was not only amazing, but it also proved the R15 body style was up to the task. In the end (because of the rain) the finish results for the R15 body were the same as qualifying - Dario 3rd and Takaaki 4th.

Many congradulations to Robert Pietsch for his week long domination and big win!

Thanks to the many racers who opted to use Protoform Race Bodies at the WORLDS.

See you all on Japan in 2013!

Dale Epp - Protoform Race Bodies