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Motojournalist Brian Catterson won the inaugural “Airhead Invitational” race for air-cooled BMWs, held in conjunction with a double round of the AHMRA Pro-Flo Historic Cup Series October 4-5 at Talladega Gran Prix Raceway in Talladega, Alabama.

Catterson rode Chris Hodgson’s 1000cc San Jose BMW “Wrecking Ball” to wins on both days.

The Airhead Invitional drew 19 BMW racers from as far away as California and Germany.

According to participant Jerry Settle, talks are under way with AHRMA to make the Airhead Invitational an annual event.


Saturday’s Race Results:

1. Brian Catterson, 1000cc
2. Mark Mitchell, 750cc
3. Ivan Messina, 750cc
4. Troy McAfee 750cc
5. Glenn Campbell, 750cc
6. Bucky Sexton, 750cc
7. Jerry Settle, 852cc
8. Glenn Maxwell, 750cc
9. Scott Olofson, 800cc
10. Walt Sweat, 750cc
11. Michael Burke, 750cc
12. Gary Brown, 750cc
13. Brad Phillips, 500cc
14. Larry Campbell, 500cc
15. Willie Betsch, 500cc
16. Cary Nyberg, 500cc
17. Tom High, 750cc, DNF
18. Anton Largiader, 750cc, DNS


Sunday’s Race Results:

1. Brian Catterson, 1000cc
2. Frank Shockley, 750cc
3. Mark Mitchell, 750cc
4. Ivan Messina, 750cc
5. Troy McAfee, 750cc
6. Anton Largiader, 750cc
7. Walt Sweatt, 750cc
8. Jerry Settle, 852cc
9. Brad Phillip, 500cc
10. Larry Campbell, 500cc
11. Willie Betsch, 500cc
12. Michael Burke, 750cc
13. Carl Nyberg, 500cc
14. Scott Olofson, 800cc, DNF
15. Glenn Campbell, 750cc, DNF
16. Tom High, 750cc, DNF
17. Glenn Maxwell, 750, DNS
18. Gary Brown, 750, DNS