His 3rd place podium finish in last race of the season at Laguna Seca clinched the Manufacturers Championship for Ford, the GTS Team Championship for Roush Performance Road Racing, and moved him into to second place in the GTS Drivers Championship. (world-challenge.com)
O'Connell led Sofronas by a mere 13 points, 1278 - 1265 heading to the second last race of the season at Sonoma. (world-challenge.com)
Luckily for the teams it was the last race of the season, so there's at least plenty of time for them to get the cars fixed. (wtf1.com)