The Motorcycle Roadracing Association’s Round 4 unfolded beneath the desert plains sky of sun and clouds, where scorching temps in the high 90s were matched only by the intensity on track. With championships hanging in the balance, racers across all classes put everything on the line. From veteran showdowns to breakout rides, Pueblo was a weekend of defining moments.

Fay Myers Race of the Rockies GTO – Hendry Lays Down the Gauntlet

Championship leader Brad Hendry (1) arrived with a 20-point lead—and left with even more momentum. When the premier-class lights went out, Hendry rocketed into Turn 1, side by side with Justen Behmer (4) followed by title rival Matt Cunha (95) and David Lambert (28). It was clear from the start that Hendry was out on a mission taking a decisive lead on the first lap of the race as he took the inside line on Behmer through turn 1.

Cunha (95) sticks the pass onto Behmer (4) on the exit of turn 7. Photo by: Kelly Vernell 

Cunha made his move early, overtaking Behmer on Lap 2 while Hendry used the opportunity to build a 3-second lead and lay down some of the fastest laps of the race.

David Lambert (28) surged into podium contention on Lap 4, dispatching Behmer in Turn 7, just as Cunha responded to Hendry’s pace with a flyer of his own. But Hendry wasn’t flinching—he answered with a race-best 1:30.225 on Lap 5, putting the win further out of reach. Meanwhile, Behmer’s day came to a heartbreaking end with a mechanical DNF.

Hendry crossed the line with a commanding 5-second lead, Cunha brought home a critical second, and Lambert sealed a solid third. Cunha still has an opportunity going into the final round to contest the championship title, which will make for a dramatic finish to an exciting season of racing in the MRA’s premiere class.

Fay Myers ROR GTO – Official Results

1. Brad Hendry (1)

2. Matt Cunha (95)

3. David Lambert (28)

Apex Auto Glass Race of the Rockies GTU – Rizzo Capitalizes and Closes

In the middleweight GTU ranks, it was Sal Rizzo (9) who delivered a calculated and commanding victory after a high-intensity start.

Jeremiah Walker (562) got the holeshot and immediately fought to stay ahead of Orkun Krand (131) and Rizzo. Rizzo made a swift move on Krand in Turn 2 to take over second. Krand countered with a brave front-straight drive on Lap 2 but ran off into the dirt after misjudging Turn 1.

Up ahead, Walker traded blows with Kevin Madden (69), a ROR O rider not in GTU points contention. The battle let Rizzo reel them in, and by mid-race, he made his pass on Walker into Turn 1 and never looked back, logging metronomic 1:35 lap times to seal the win.

Walker held on for second, while Krand recovered from his off-track excursion to lock in third. Rizzo showed great composure and resiliency after a last lap spill at round 3, showing everyone that he intends to keep his championship lead heading into the final round.

Apex Auto Glass ROR GTU – Official Results

1. Sal Rizzo (9)

2. Jeremiah Walker (562)

3. Orkun Krand (131)

Rocky View Family Dental Amateur GTO – Evans Steps Up When It Counts

The tightest championship battle of the day unfolded in the Amateur GTO, where John Evans (154) led the standings by just 11 points over the charging Robert Brown (41). But when the lights dropped, it was Justin Bohling (954) who launched into the lead, setting a fierce early pace with Brown and Evans close behind.

Evans made his move on Brown early, reclaiming second and setting his sights on Bohling, who appeared in control at the front. But on Lap 8, disaster struck for the leader—Bohling hit a false neutral into Turn 1 and ran off track.

Evans didn’t hesitate, snatching the lead as Bohling struggled to rejoin with his bike stuck in fifth gear. Brown followed through into second, while Bohling slotted back into third.

The top three held formation to the checkers, but the implications were massive: Evans extended his points lead in the championship heading into the final round.

Rocky View Family Dental Amateur GTO – Official Results

1. John Evans (154)

2. Robert Brown (41)

3. Justin Bohling (954)

Championship Picture: One Round Left, Everything to Race For

With the season finale looming, Round 4 at Pueblo tightened the screws on every title chase. Hendry’s GTO dominance will be put to the test, while Cunha, Rizzo, Evans, and others have a shot at glory if they can pull it off at Round 5.

From mechanical heartbreaks to last-lap passes, Round 4 reminded everyone why we race: nothing is guaranteed, and everything can change in a single corner.

Stay tuned for Round 5—where champions will be crowned, and legacies made. Join us at Pikes Peak International Raceway on September 21st 2025 as an amazing season of racing comes to a close.

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