The Motorcycle Roadracing Association (MRA) concluded its 2025 championship season with an unforgettable Round 5 finale at Pikes Peak International Raceway (PPIR). With titles still undecided and championship points razor-thin, the tension was palpable as Colorado’s fastest road racers lined up for one last showdown.
- Fay Myers – Race of the Rockies GTO
Coming into the finale, Brad Hendry (1) had dominated the season, winning all four previous rounds. But Matthew Cunha (95) was far from conceding, entering the weekend just 25 points behind and determined to deny Hendry a perfect sweep. Adding to the intensity was Justen Behmer (4), still in striking distance and eager to finish the season on a high note.
When the lights went out, Behmer rocketed off the line to grab the holeshot, leading the field into Turn 1 with Cunha, David Lambert (28), and Hendry in close pursuit. Hendry wasted no time moving forward, overtaking Lambert early to slot into third and setting his sights on the leaders.
Behmer held strong at the front for the first three laps until a near-crash in Turn 5 — saving the front end but losing crucial momentum. Cunha seized the opportunity, slipping past to take the lead and immediately building a one-second gap over the field.
As the laps clicked down, Hendry went on the attack, making a decisive move on Behmer to move into second and begin reeling in Cunha. Heavy lap traffic late in the race tightened the gap, setting up a thrilling final push. The pressure was relentless — at one point the leaders were separated by just 0.057 seconds — but Cunha remained composed, defending his lead through multiple challenges from the reigning champion.
Behind them, Lambert found late-race pace and made a decisive pass on Behmer to secure the final podium position.
When the checkered flag waved, it was Matthew Cunha (#95) taking a hard-earned victory, denying Hendry a perfect season and capping off the championship battle in style. Hendry crossed the line in second, with Lambert rounding out the podium in third. Despite finishing runner-up in the race, Hendry’s consistent dominance throughout the season secured him the 2025 Race of the Rockies GTO Championship.
- Race Results – Fay Myers – Race of the Rockies GTO
1. Matthew Cunha (95)
2. Brad Hendry (1) – Secures 2025 ROR O Championship
3. David Lambert (28)
- Apex Auto Glass – Race of the Rockies GTU
While the Race of the Rockies GTO championship came down to the wire, the Race of the Rockies GTU class entered Round 5 with Sal Rizzo (9) holding a commanding points lead. Still, the finale at PPIR was anything but predictable, with Jeremiah Walker (562) determined to finish the season on top.
When the lights went out, Walker launched off the line to grab the holeshot, immediately stretching a gap on the field. By mid-race, he had carved out a dominant 14-second lead, leaving Rizzo and Steven Racz (37) to battle behind him. Rizzo would eventually find an opportunity to pass Racz and executed with precision.
As Walker disappeared into the distance, the fight for the podium heated up. Geovanni Cruz (21) steadily reeled in Racz, closing the gap lap by lap before executing a clean pass through the carousel at Turn 5. Racz mounted a strong counterattack, but Cruz defended brilliantly, holding on to secure second place.
At the front, Walker remained untouchable, crossing the finish line with a commanding margin to claim the race victory. Behind him, Rizzo brought it home in second place — enough to secure the 2025 Race of the Rockies GTU Championship, rewarding his season-long consistency and speed. Cruz completed the podium in third after his decisive late-race move.
- Race Results – ROR GTU (Apex Auto Glass – Race of the Rockies)
1. Jeremiah Walker (562)
2. Sal Rizzo (9) – Secures 2025 ROR GTU Championship
3. Geovanni Cruz (21)
- Rocky View Family Dental – Amateur GTO
The Amateur GTO championship came down to the wire at PPIR, with John Evans (154) entering the final round as the points leader but still needing a strong finish to lock down the season title.
When the lights went out, it was Robert Brown (41) who grabbed the holeshot, leading the opening laps with a tightly packed group in pursuit. Just 0.9 seconds separated the top four early on, with Justin Bohling (954) applying relentless pressure on Brown, Evans close behind in third, and Phil Takahashi (807) tucked in the fight.
By the next lap, Bohling made his intentions clear, executing a decisive pass on Brown to take over the lead. Evans followed suit shortly after, slipping past Brown as well and setting his sights on Bohling.
The championship leader pushed hard, but Bohling managed the gap brilliantly, maintaining a 2.5-second cushion as the laps wound down. Meanwhile, Takahashi found his rhythm and made his move on Brown to claim the final podium spot.
At the checkered flag, it was Justin Bohling (954) with a determined victory, fending off Evans’ pursuit. Evans crossed the line in second place, which was enough to secure the 2025 Amateur GTO Championship, while Takahashi rounded out the podium in third.
- Race Results – Rocky View Family Dental Amateur GTO
1. Justin Bohling (954)
2. John Evans (154) – Secures 2025 Amateur GTO Championship
3. Phil Takahashi (807)
- Season Wrap-Up
Round 5 at PPIR delivered everything a season finale should — close racing, decisive passes, and championship drama across the board. Cunha, Walker, and Bohling each earned statement victories in their respective races, while Hendry, Rizzo, and Evans emerged as the newly crowned 2025 champions.
The MRA’s 2025 season highlighted not only the depth of competition in the paddock, but also the passion and determination of its riders. With momentum carrying into the offseason, the stage is already set for an exciting 2026 campaign.