Chuck Moran, of Oakton, Virginia, captured the Formula Continental championship in both the Majors Northeast and Southeast Conferences. In Northeastern Conference competition, Moran tallied four wins and finished no lower than third place in any of the six races in which he took part. In the Southeastern Conference, Moran also finished no lower than third place in each of the eight races which counted toward the season-long championship. He notched three wins in those races.

Going into the season, Moran planned to contend for both championships and was very pleased to achieve that goal.

“Taking both the Southeastern and Northeastern Conference titles was an interesting addition to this year's plan,” Moran said. “But, it turned out to be easier than I had initially expected. The existence of two Majors weekends that counted for both championships helped a great deal. The fact that I was able to sweep the Watkins Glen weekend with a personal best lap time (by about 3 seconds) made that particularly exciting.”

Moran ran into some issues at a couple tracks, but like any championship-bound racing effort was able to bounce back into top form.

“Sebring International Raceway was really difficult,” Moran said. “I spun in each of the two races and gave up a great deal of time. I had done a really good job in qualifying ahead of the reigning FC National Champion and then I let him off easy in the two races.

“I also had trouble in rain races at both Road Atlanta, which resulted in a DNF, and VIRginia International Raceway, which resulted in a third-place finish. Both were due to mechanical issues, but I always expect to do well in the wet!”

While Moran couldn’t point to a specific turning point of the season, he credits his success to smart and consistent driving.

“There wasn't a real turning point this season,” Moran said. “I knew that Robert Allaer would beat me at Homestead-Miami Speedway because he has the faster car. I took second in those races and did the same at Sebring.

“I also knew that I couldn't beat Tim Minor - twice F2000 series champion - at either Road Atlanta or VIR. But, I finished second or third in three of those four races. Finally, at Summit Point and Watkins Glen I knew that I could win and went out and executed. All of those seconds and thirds kept me in contention.”

Moran made sure to thank the people that he said made the title run possible.

“My wife, Barbara has been my sponsor for almost 40 years,” Moran said. “Her continued support has been invaluable.

“Jeremy Grenier, of Ski Motorsports, and Ted Eller, of Performance Concepts, provided invaluable mechanical assistance at the tracks this season. I could not have won these championships without their help.”