Tough Day for Team USA Drivers

Dakota Dickerson and Michai Stephens face challenges in finale of Walter Hayes Trophy.

Lady Luck was not on the side of Team USA Scholarship drivers Dakota Dickerson and Michai Stephens during the final stages of the 15th annual Walter Hayes Trophy Formula Ford extravaganza at Silverstone.

Lady Luck was not on the side of Team USA Scholarship drivers Dakota Dickerson and Michai Stephens during the final stages of the 15th annual Walter Hayes Trophy Formula Ford extravaganza at Silverstone.

Stephens, 23, from Evanston, Ill., lined up fourth for Sunday morning's first Semi Final, although for the first time during the past two weeks his getaway was less than stellar on the damp inside of the circuit and he lost a couple of positions on the opening lap. He made up one place by the halfway point in the 12-lap race, only to be hit from behind at Copse Corner on Lap 10. The incident forced him off the track and resulted in a painful injury to his left wrist which required a visit to the Medical Center after crossing the line in eighth position. Following an examination by the circuit doctor, Stephens was deemed unable to take up his position on the grid for the Final.