Paul Whiting, of Pahrump, Nevada, locked down the Super Touring Lite Majors Western Conference title on the strength of six class wins throughout the season. In the only other two events that counted toward the season-ending total, Whiting finished on the podium.

“Winning the Majors conference championship and national point championship for the STL class was a very satisfying moment having worked really hard this year to earn it,” Whiting said. “These are my first championships so I don't have anything with which to compare.”

Whiting said that he runs his race organization out of his own pocket, which led to some interesting situations throughout the season.

“As a driver who funds, manages and drives for my racing operations, I have overcome every possible setback a driver can face,” Whiting said. “I ran into issues both finacially, gathering the money; and mechanically, having issues at several events but able to either hold on to the win and secure the needed points. Emotionally, having to ignore negative people and those that wish to see me fail and running without family or sponsored support is hard. “

Whiting kept his eyes from the large, overall points picture until he won both races at Pacific Raceways, sealing the title.

“I knew that I kept consistent and gathered points I had a shot at winning the conference,” Whiting said. “I became aware that I had won at Pacific Raceway after sweeping the weekend.”

Whiting made sure to show appreciation for the folks that supported him throughout the year.

“I'd like to thank all my friends and fans who supported me,” Whiting said. “Also, huge thanks to the shop and crew at LDL Speed shop. I also couldn’t have done this without Honda Performance Development, Competition Clutch and Hondata.”