Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Team’s Can Oncu set the pace in WorldSSP FP1 at Estoril on Friday with a lap of 1:40.047. Orelac Racing Verdnatura’s Xavier Cardelus and Jaume Masia, Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Team’s Alberto Surra, and WRP Racing’s Ondrej Vostatek rounded out the top five.
SSP FP1
Once again the rest of the world is looking this way as the Suzuki International Series prepares for blast-off in December, a competition seen as the perfect place for riders to showcase their undeniable motorcycle racing skills.
There are now just eight weeks to go before the flag drops for the start of the popular three-round series and competition organiser Allan ‘Flea’ Willacy is currently putting the final preparations in place for the start of the most popular motorcycle road-race series in the Southern Hemisphere, a competition that perhaps may inspire or open doors for Kiwi riders, and others too, who intend to make an impact on the world stage.
Last season’s outright winner of the Suzuki International Series, Whakatane’s Mitch Rees, left our shores to compete at the famous Isle of Man TT road race spectacular earlier this year and will head overseas again to race at Macau, in China, in November, before returning to compete in the 2025 Suzuki International Series.
Started in 2008, this year’s 17th annual Suzuki International Series – it skipped a year in 2021 due to the COVID-019 pandemic – as usual includes the world-renowned Cemetery Circuit public street race event in Whanganui on Boxing Day, a race day sometimes hailed as the “Isle of Man of the south”.
It all kicks off the busiest time of the year for New Zealand’s premier motorcycle road-racers and the international elite who make the trip Downunder.
The opening round of the series at the Taupo International Motorsport Park on the weekend of December 6-7 will again be highly anticipated, with the excitement continuing at round two at Manfeild, on the outskirts of Feilding, just a week later, on December 13-14.
It wraps up, as always, with the spectacular finale on Whanganui’s world-famous Cemetery Circuit on Boxing Day, this traditional post-Christmas “street fight” perhaps the jewel in the crown for motorcycle road-racing in New Zealand.
It will again be celebrated as the Southern Hemisphere’s premier “round the houses” race meeting, sponsored of course by Suzuki New Zealand, but again too with additional high-profile financial support from Oceania’s leading freight and logistics provider Mondiale VGL.
Willacy said he was thrilled to be able “to work with so many great people” to make this series happen again in 2025.
Willacy also said he was delighted to report that a large number of entries have been received this year, with 16 international competitors signed up, arriving from the United States of America, Great Britain and Australia. It is the largest number of international entries seen in New Zealand since the Marlboro Series days in the 1970s and class entries for this year’s series are filling up fast.
“It’s fantastic also to have this continued support from Suzuki New Zealand,” Willacy said.
“The inclusive nature of the international series class rules allow club riders to compete alongside seasoned campaigners and these events are a launching pad for many of our up-and-coming competitors,” said Willacy.
“The various bike classes that are offered by this series cater for all motorcycle owners out there and we know this leads to the high participation numbers that we see in the Suzuki International Series each year. That’s what we’re all about, offering something for everyone.”
Early bird tickets are available until the end of November. For more details, interested parties should follow the link on the www.cemeterycircuit.co.nz web site.
DATES FOR 2025 SUZUKI INTERNATIONAL SERIES
• Round 1, Taupo, Dec 6-7;
• Round 2, Manfeild, Feilding, Dec 13-14;
• Round 3, Whanganui’s Cemetery Circuit, Dec 26.
Mesa wins Pro Challenge race at the 20th Annual Barber Vintage Festival.
Stefano Mesa, riding Brian Larrabure’s 2006 Ducati 749RS built by Boulder Motorsports wins the 4th annual Pro Challenge on Saturday during the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) road race held at the Barber Motorsports Park.
Sponsored by Fast by Ferracci Racing Products and Moto Corse Performance with supporting sponsors Larrabure Framing and NOLA Riding Academy, the Pro Challenge was a 12-lap featured race highlighted during the 20th Annual Barber Vintage Festival in conjunction with the AHRMA National Roadracing series presented by Motobilia season finale. The race included 27 competitors with a split purse payout of $20,750 covering the top five Pro and top five Non-Pro racers.
This year’s race was run under AHRMA Sound of Thunder 2 rules which included Liquid cooled twins to 900cc, liquid cooled triples to 765cc and unlimited air cooled twins for a great mix of machines.
The Pro Challenge took place immediately following lunchtime activities on Saturday afternoon. Mesa, took the hole shot into turn one, increasing his lead each lap, taking the checkered flag unchallenged for first in the Pro category. Taylor Knapp, took second on a 2023 Triumph 765 Moto2, Gus Rodio third on a 2006 NCR Millona 1100, Michael Hilton fourth on a 2014 Ducati 899, and Nate Kern taking fifth position in the money racing a 2023 BMW R nineT. The top 5 in the Non-pro category included Mark Heckles in first on a 2006 Ducati 1200 Paul Smart, Kevin Wiater second on a 2022 KTM RC8C, Dalton Dimmick third riding his 2025 Ducati Panigale V2S, Brett Folkers in fourth on a 2022 Kramer 890 GP2, and Clint Austin in fifth place riding a 2023 KTM RC8C.
The $20,750 purse was distributed as follows:
Pro Payout
1st place $6,000
2nd place $3,600
3rd place $2,400
4th place $1,800
5th place $1,200
Non-pro Payout to AHRMA qualified racers
1st place $2,000
2nd place $1,500
3rd place $1,000
4th place $750
5th place $500
AHRMA’s annual Pro Challenge run at the Barber Vintage Festival allows pro riders to bring added attention and prestige to an already world-renowned event. By offering a generous purse, this race draws top talent from around the world.
2025 4th Annual Pro Champion Race Winners
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Pro Competitors
Non-pro AHRMA Competitors
About AHRMA:
The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to competing on fantastic classic and true vintage machines along with a wide range of modern motorcycles. With almost 3000 members, AHRMA is the largest vintage racing group in North America and one of the biggest in the world. The association has grown steadily over the years, reflecting the increasing interest in classic bikes.
With the calendar out and the Season Launch revealed, the final pieces of the puzzle are put in place.
2026 is coming! After next year’s Season Launch was confirmed to take place in Kuala Lumpur on the 6th and 7th of February, the final pieces of the puzzle can now be revealed.
We begin with the Shakedown Test – for factory test riders, rookies, and manufacturers with concessions – at Petronas Sepang International Circuit at the end of January. Then it’s three days at Sepang with the whole grid rolling out in force ahead of the Season Launch.
In 2026, the glittering Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur hosts the flagship event, with activity split between the 6th and 7th of February. Stay tuned for more details on that coming soon.
Finally, the Buriram Test is the weekend before the season opener as Chang International Circuit welcomes the grid for the last two days of testing ahead of the race action.
Here’s the full rundown:
SHAKEDOWN TEST: 29th – 30th – 31st January
SEPANG TEST: 3rd – 4th – 5th February
SEASON LAUNCH: 6th – 7th February
BURIRAM TEST: 21st – 22nd February
That’s not forgetting the Valencia Test, which is our very first glimpse of any rider changes, bike upgrades and fresh faces joining the grid. As ever, the Tuesday after the 2025 season finale will see the class of 2026 head out for their first taste of another season at full throttle.
See you there!
Eli Tomac, R.J. Hampshire and Justin Cooper race to second-place finish as United States hosts 2025 FIM Motocross of Nations.
PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The United States secured a second-place finish after a weekend of intense competition at the 2025 FIM Motocross of Nations, which took place at Ironman Raceway in Crawfordsville, Ind., on Oct. 3-5.
The trio of Eli Tomac, R.J. Hampshire and Justin Cooper overcame adversity to finish on the podium at the prestigious international competition.
“Eli, R.J. and Justin represented the United States very well, showcasing unparalleled determination and devotion to their country while producing a strong finish at this year’s Motocross of Nations,” AMA Director of Racing and Team USA Manager Mike Pelletier said. “This year’s competition was a true team effort. Eli, R.J., and Justin worked closely together, supporting one another and riding with pride every step of the way. We’re incredibly proud of their collaboration and commitment to representing Team USA at the highest level.”
Joining the United States on the podium was Australia, as brothers Jett and Hunter Lawrence — along with Kyle Webster — led the Aussies to their second consecutive Chamberlain Trophy. Rounding out the podium was France, which finished the weekend with 33 points.
Tomac (4-2), competed to a second-place finish overall in the MXGP class, falling just short of class champion Australian Jett Lawrence, who went 1-3 in motos.
In the MX2 class, Cooper landed in second place thanks to a 10-10 performance in motos. Charging to the championship was Netherlands’ Kay de Wolf, who claimed the class crown behind an 8-8 finish in motos.
After going 7-33 in motos, Hampshire claimed ninth place in the Open Class while Australia’s Hunter Lawrence earned the class title with a 1-1 finish in motos.
The 2026 FIM Motocross of Nations will run in Ernée, France on Oct. 2-4.
About the American Motorcyclist Association:
Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders’ interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. Besides offering members money-saving discounts on products and services, the AMA also publishes American Motorcyclist, a recently revitalized and monthly full-color magazine (and digital version of same) that covers current events and motorcycle history with brilliant photography and compelling writing. American Motorcyclist is also North America’s largest-circulation magazine. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit AmericanMotorcyclist.com.
Willow Springs Superbike Showdown Results
On Saturday, October 4, more than 70 racers and track riders gathered at Willow Springs International Raceway to take on the Fastest Road in the West, the Big Willow 2.5 mile course. Folks went fast, machines were challenged, and the Willow Springs Superbike Showdown took place to much fanfare & excitement.
The event, created to honor the two-wheeled warriors of the WSMC, WERA & AHRMA racing clubs, featured a half-day open track day & new racers’ school followed by road racing on motorcycles ranging in age from Jason Lindquist’s 1968 Yamaha DT-1 to Rob Morton’s 2026 Aprilia RS660.
While the event faced challenges from competing races in Southern California & Leeds, Alabama, there was a homecoming of racers who have called Willow Springs Raceway home for over 70 years, including veteran racer Jim Granger who was at the first AMA national motorcycle race in 1954 when the track was made of a solution called “desert mix,” a scraped gravel surface rolled flat & then oiled down. Other legends who participated included Thad Wolff, Clinton Whitehouse, Ed Haazer & our own Scott Fabbro who started his career at WSIR in 1986.
Because of the overwhelming number of veteran racers at the track, the day went off without incident for both the track day & races. AMA Pro Mookie Wilkerson passed seven out of nine new racers who took to the course for the mock race after lunch, including Mike Strozzi of Moto Haus, who brought a half dozen riders to get licensed. Moto Haus also stepped up as the official sponsor of the Big Twins class…thank you Mike!
Ramming Speed believes that this one-day format may work for future events. Without financial support we cannot afford to run a two or three day event given our boutique clientele. If you are a moto-centric business or classic road racing sympathizer, please contact us to discuss how you can help get us on the track next year! Thank you for your support of the Willow Springs Superbike Showdown!
Here are the race results from the Willow Springs Superbike Showdown 2025:
FORMULA 40 – HEAVY
1 – Ed Sorbo, Suz GSX-R1000
2 – Terry Heard, BMW S1000 RR
3 – Andy Edwards, Aprilia RSV4
FORMULA 40 – MIDDLE
1 – Dexter Stuart, Apr RS660
2 – Wayne Gann, Yam R6
3 – Gilbert Silva, Yam R6
FORMULA 40 – LIGHT
1 – Rob Linders, Kaw Ninja 400
2 – Clinton Whitehouse, Kaw Ninja 400
3 – Kerri Kress, Hon NSF250
CLASSIC 1980s – HEAVY
1 – Ed Haazer, Kaw KZ1000
2 – Darrin Gauvin, Hon CB900F
3 – Andrew Gray, MG LeMans
CLASSIC 1980s – LIGHT
1 – Brady Walker, Hon SR500
2 – Eric Johnston, Hon SL350
3 – Tom Ferguson, Hon Ascot
1000 SUPERSPORT
1 – Terry Heard, BMW S1000 RR
2 – Andy Edwards, Apr RSV4
3 – Paul Sainthon, Apr RS Mille
600 SUPERSPORT
1 – Chester Norton, Kaw ZX-6R
2 – Dexter Stuart, Apr RS660
3 – Wayne Gann, Yam R6
400 SUPERSPORT
1 – BJ Bohrer, Hon CBR250RR
2 – Clinton Whitehouse, Yam FZR400
3 – Jason Lindquist, Yam TZ125
POWER TWINS – HEAVY
1 – Paul Sainthon, Apr RS Mille
2 – Gary Thompson, H-D Dyna
POWER TWINS – MIDDLE
1 – Ed Sorbo, Suz SV650
2 – Robby Weaver, Apr RS660
3 – Richard Barnett, Kraemer 690
POWER TWINS – LIGHT
1 – Rob Linders, Kaw Ninja 400
2 – Clinton Whitehouse Kaw Ninja 400
3 – BJ Bohrer, Hon RS125
VINTAGE – HEAVY
1 – Andrew Gray, MG LeMans
2 – Mike Jefferies, BMW R75/5
3 – Eric Johnston, BMW R75/5
IRONMAN – HEAVY
1 – Ed Sorbo, Suz GSX-R1000
2 – Wayne Gann, Suz GSX-R1000
3 – Ed Haazer, Kaw KZ1000
IRONMAN – MIDDLE
1 – Chester Norton, Kaw ZX-6R
2 – Ed Hearn, Yam R6
3 – Dexter Stuart, Apr RS660
IRONMAN – LIGHT
1 – Clinton Whitehouse, Yam RZ350
2 – Kerri Kress, Hon NSF250
IRONMAN -ULTRA LIGHT
1 – Jason Lindquist, Yam TZ125
All event info, photos and results can be found at www.bradywalker.com
Thank you for supporting the Willow Springs Superbike Showdown!
True race-bred GP machines took to the track at Barber Motorsports Park on Saturday, October 4, as riders competed for a $6,300 prize purse in the Open Two-Stroke class at the 20th Barber Vintage Festival. The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) event featured bikes ranging from 125cc to 750cc, drawing more than 20 competitors eager to showcase their speed and skill.
Nine competitors raced on 125cc bikes, ten on 250cc machines, and four in the larger 250cc+ category, which included, two 500cc bikes, one being a Suter, and two Yamaha TZ750s. After fierce competition, Ralph Staropoli claimed the overall victory aboard his 2002 Honda RS250. Close behind was Benjamin Walters on his Yamaha TZ750 and Oliver Hutchison riding a 2007 Yamaha TZ250.
Staropoli not only raced but also organized the prize fund, securing sponsorship from several anonymous AHRMA racers, Rising Sun Cycles, Iconic Motorbikes, and Mojo Yamaha for a total purse of $6,300. All Points Manufacturing specifically contributed the portion of the purse designated for racers finishing fifth through tenth. Bridgestone Tires also donated a set of race tires to the overall winner.
The event marked another thrilling chapter in the AHRMA National Roadracing Series presented by Motobilia, showcasing the enduring appeal of two-stroke machines and the passion of vintage motorcycle enthusiasts.
Winners of the 250cc plus class:
1st – Benjamin Walters TZ750
2nd – Adrian Jasso Suter 500
3rd – David Crussell TZ750
Winners of the 250cc class:
1st – Ralph Staropoli RS250
2nd – Oliver Hutchison TZ250
3rd – Sven Bley RS250
Winners of the 125cc class:
1st – Jonathan Schendel TZ125
2nd – Jordan Reid RS125
3rd – Holly Varey TZ125
“This year’s race was a great success, and we’re excited to keep building on that momentum—growing the purse and the grid entries each year,” shared Staropoli, prize fund organizer and AHRMA member.
About Rising Sun Cycles
Rising Sun Cycles have been importers of new and used Yamaha and Honda Grand Prix road-racing motorcycles and replacement parts and accessories since 1997. They possess a rock-solid reputation of providing fast shipping, support, and satisfaction and pride themselves on giving their customers the best service available, the best parts and accessories, and a staff that understands all aspects of our business.
About Iconic Motorbikes
Iconic Motorbikes is a leading motorbike, memorabilia, and parts online platform that lists and sells items worldwide. No other auction site offers their level of white-glove services, which make them a one-stop shop: requests are received daily for service work, paint work, custom builds, import/export, domestic transport, and sourcing of any motorbikes and/or parts. At Iconic Motorbikes, customers not only find their dream bike, but are also able to have it fully serviced and delivered ready to ride. If you can dream it up, their team will make it happen.
About All Points Manufacturing
All Points Manufacturing’s mission is to provide customizable formulation, manufacturing, and co-packing solutions for the functional food and nutritional supplements industries. APM’s formulations and operations adhere to a strict quality regimen dictated by their quality manual, stressing product quality and safety through development and production, from the conception of an idea to a ready for sale finished good, ensuring satisfaction for the customer and most importantly their customers. FDA Registered, cGMP, Kosher, Organic and Informed Sport certified.
About Mojo Yamaha
Mojo Yamaha is a motorcycle racing team focused on classic Yamahas. The team runs monster Formula One racers based on the Yamaha FJ1100 engine pushed out to nearly 1300cc by Larry Cook Racing, as well as the legendary 2-stroke, the Yamaha TZ750. All bikes are housed in frames produced by the renown builder Denis Curtis at CMR Racing. Josh Hayes and Mojo Yamaha won Race 4 of the International Challenge the Phillip Island Classic in 2019.
About Bridgestone
Bridgestone Tires offers tires for all types of motorcycles including road and off road racing.
About AHRMA
The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to competing on fantastic classic and true vintage along with a wide range of modern motorcycles. With nearly 3,000 members, AHRMA is the largest vintage racing group in North America and one of the biggest in the world. The association has grown steadily over the years, reflecting the increasing interest in classic bikes.
Raymond Jr finishes 7th, 11th, and 9th after a weekend filled with mechanical issues.
It was a weekend with 40 mph winds, 50 degree Fahrenheit temps and on/off rain all weekend.
FP2- the engine was overheating since lap 1. Turns out we had a bad engine.
Qualifying- Josh had to run in the new engine. He ended up qualifying with a great position of p7 on the grid.
Race 1- It was a wet race. It was a battle the entire race. Josh ended up finishing in 7th.
Race 2- Dry race. Starting 5th on the grid. Every time Josh would downshift hard the bike would hit a false neutral. He was blowing corners and almost running of the track. He stayed out because he knew he still had to try to run a fast lap to get the best grid position for race 3.
Race 3- Dry race. Starting from 11th. The team worked hard to fix the bike and all though it was better, Jr was still getting false neutrals. Josh kept his head down and was able to fight for p9.
Raymond SR- “We were dealt some really bad luck all weekend, Josh kept his head down and rode his butt off. The whole team was proud of the way he rode under the circumstances.”
“Since Josh is not U.k. Citizen we can not do track days in England. So Josh can not test at the track any other time besides a race weekend. It’s a bit of an extra hill to climb, especially when something goes wrong. Luckily Josh is on a great team that never gives up.”
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By Sean Bice
As further evidence of MotoAmerica’s mission to find and develop World Champions, seven current and former MotoAmerica riders are participating in this week’s Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Selection Event, which is being held in Guadix, Spain.
Apparently, the plan is working because all seven of our riders were chosen to continue into Thursday, which is the final day for the event. Out of 112 riders from 38 countries around the world, 56 have advanced to the final day, including the following seven MotoAmerica riders:
• Hank Vossberg
• Ella Dreher
• Bodie Paige
• Kensei Matsudaira
• Mikey Lou Sanchez
• Mahdi Salem
• Joshua Raymond Jr.
Three of the above—Vossberg, Dreher, and Matsudaira—were also invited to train last week in preparation for this week’s Selection Event at four-time GP World Champion Jorge Martinez’s Aspar KSB Sports Academy in Valencia, Spain.
According to Peter Clifford, Director of Rider Development & Media for the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup, “About eight (new riders) will be invited to join the grid for 2026, which is the 20th Cup season.”
Current MotoAmerica riders and champions who have been selected for the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup in the past include Cameron Beaubier (2007), JD Beach (2007, 2008 [Champion]), Mathew Scholtz (2008, 2009, 2010), Jake Gagne (2009), Hayden Gillim (2009), Sean Dylan Kelly (2016, 2017, 2018), Rocco Landers (2021), Tyler Scott (2019) and Alexander Enriquez (2023). Current Moto2 competitor Joe Roberts (2012, 2013) also was formerly selected for the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup and American Kristian Daniel Jr. has been competing in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup for the past two years.
From all of us at MotoAmerica, good luck to Hank, Ella, Bodie, Kensei, Mikey Lou, Mahdi, and Josh on Thursday.
10/4-5/2025 Chuckwalla Valley Raceway – The CVMA 2025/2026 Winter series started with a bang! Drawing riders from all over North and South America to the Chuckwalla Valley Raceway for excellent racing and great people, the experience at CVMA is unequaled. CVMA attracted a record number of racers for our first round and everyone was super pumped to test their skills against some of the fastest riders anywhere.
Friday’s practice and New Racer School kicked off the weekend with the NRS graduating eight new racers who will join the amateur ranks racing with CVMA this season.
Saturday morning dawned cool and breezy, but things heated up quickly with the start of qualifying.
The fastest of all in Saturday morning qualifying, Deion Campbell topped the field of open-class bikes, turning a 1:45.680 lap time.
Victor Perez de Leon was fastest on a middleweight, turning a 1:46.062 lap time.
Justin Bordonaro was fastest on a lightweight bike with a 1:53.460 lap time.
Sawyer Lafayette was fastest on an ultra-lightweight bike with a 1:55.159 lap time.
Andy DiBrino was fastest on a CVMA Hooligan bike with a 1:50.153 lap time.
Standout racers on Saturday included:
Justin Fite had two open-class race wins.
Andy DiBrino won both CVMA Hooligans races.
Justin Bordonaro won two Lightweight races.
Summary
In the first shootout race of the day, the Middleweight Shootout, Bryce Kornbau (BPR Yamaha YZF-R9) got the holeshot and led the first lap, followed by Owen Williams (Suzuki GSX-R750) in second and Nicholas Telliard in third. Williams made a brave pass in turn eleven on the third lap to take the lead on the third lap, demoting Korbau to second. Telliard and Joel Ohman (Suzuki GSX-R750) ran nose to tail for most of the race until the last lap, when Ohman was able to make the pass and take the final spot on the podium. In the end, it was Williams for the win, Kornbau second, and Ohman third.
At the start of the Formula Ultra Lightweight Shootout, Alex George jumped into the lead at first, but Sawyer Lafayette was able to pass George to take the lead by turn four. At the end of the first lap, the order was Lafayette leading George and Josh Lerner. The order remained the same until the last lap, when Wesley Lakis was able to make a pass on Lerner to take third. Also on the final lap, Lafayette broke a long-standing lap record in the class, turning a 1:52.656 laptime. At the finish, Lafayette was first to see the checkered flag, followed by George in second, and Lakis in third.
In the premier race of the day, The Shootout, Deion Campbell (BPR Yamaha YZF-R1) got the hole shot and was never headed. At the end of the first lap, Nicholas Ciling (Yamaha YZF-R1) was second and Andy DiBrino third. On the third lap, Michael Gilbert (BPR Yamaha YZF-R1) made a pass on DiBrino on the brakes into turn six to take third. Gilbert was able to pass Ciling a lap later to take second. Ciling and DiBrino ran very close the entire race in a battle for the final spot on the podium, but DiBrino was never able to make the pass. In the end, Campbell took the win with Gilbert second and Ciling holding off DiBrino for third.
The Formula Lightweight Twins Shootout started with Justin Bordonaro (Aprilia RS 660) leading into turn one. At the end of the first lap, Bordonard led, followed by Matt Hornschu (Yamaha YZF-R7) in second, and Gio Alvarez, who started from the back of the grid on his Aprilia RS 660, was able to make his way to third. Alvarez made an inside pass on Hornschu into turn sixteen on lap four to take second. Alvarez then chased down Bordonaro and made a pass in turn six on the last lap to take the lead. Alvarez won the race, followed by Bordonaro in second and Hornschu in third.
Full race results can be found on Speedhive: Link
Next Round. Come out and join us for the next round of the CVMA 25/26 Winter Series on October 31st – November 2nd.
CVMA offers two full days of racing every race weekend and also includes Saturday qualifying for grid position in all classes, amateur, and expert, as well as a wide variety of classes to choose from.
CVMA offers free reciprocity as a means of encouraging racers from other clubs to come out and compete. CVMA also offers a New Racers School for those starting in racing on the Friday before each race weekend. Log on to www.cvmaracing.com to sign up or for more information.
CVMA. Built for racers by racers and offering the best racing experience around!
CVMA would also like to thank the 2024/2025 Winter Series Sponsors: Support Moto Racing, Apex Assassins, Ryder Gear, CaliPhotography, Racers Edge/Dunlop, RoadRace City/Bridgestone, Del’s Flooring, The California Superbike School, Ride HMVC, First Team IT, Yamaha, CT Racing/Pirelli, Compact Octane Trackdays, 2Fast Track days, Statewide Services Inc.
NRS Sponsors: Alpinestars, 6D Helmets, Five Gloves, and Racers Edge/Dunlop
Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Team’s Can Oncu set the pace in WorldSSP FP1 at Estoril on Friday with a lap of 1:40.047. Orelac Racing Verdnatura’s Xavier Cardelus and Jaume Masia, Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Team’s Alberto Surra, and WRP Racing’s Ondrej Vostatek rounded out the top five.
SSP FP1
Once again the rest of the world is looking this way as the Suzuki International Series prepares for blast-off in December, a competition seen as the perfect place for riders to showcase their undeniable motorcycle racing skills.
There are now just eight weeks to go before the flag drops for the start of the popular three-round series and competition organiser Allan ‘Flea’ Willacy is currently putting the final preparations in place for the start of the most popular motorcycle road-race series in the Southern Hemisphere, a competition that perhaps may inspire or open doors for Kiwi riders, and others too, who intend to make an impact on the world stage.
Last season’s outright winner of the Suzuki International Series, Whakatane’s Mitch Rees, left our shores to compete at the famous Isle of Man TT road race spectacular earlier this year and will head overseas again to race at Macau, in China, in November, before returning to compete in the 2025 Suzuki International Series.
Started in 2008, this year’s 17th annual Suzuki International Series – it skipped a year in 2021 due to the COVID-019 pandemic – as usual includes the world-renowned Cemetery Circuit public street race event in Whanganui on Boxing Day, a race day sometimes hailed as the “Isle of Man of the south”.
It all kicks off the busiest time of the year for New Zealand’s premier motorcycle road-racers and the international elite who make the trip Downunder.
The opening round of the series at the Taupo International Motorsport Park on the weekend of December 6-7 will again be highly anticipated, with the excitement continuing at round two at Manfeild, on the outskirts of Feilding, just a week later, on December 13-14.
It wraps up, as always, with the spectacular finale on Whanganui’s world-famous Cemetery Circuit on Boxing Day, this traditional post-Christmas “street fight” perhaps the jewel in the crown for motorcycle road-racing in New Zealand.
It will again be celebrated as the Southern Hemisphere’s premier “round the houses” race meeting, sponsored of course by Suzuki New Zealand, but again too with additional high-profile financial support from Oceania’s leading freight and logistics provider Mondiale VGL.
Willacy said he was thrilled to be able “to work with so many great people” to make this series happen again in 2025.
Willacy also said he was delighted to report that a large number of entries have been received this year, with 16 international competitors signed up, arriving from the United States of America, Great Britain and Australia. It is the largest number of international entries seen in New Zealand since the Marlboro Series days in the 1970s and class entries for this year’s series are filling up fast.
“It’s fantastic also to have this continued support from Suzuki New Zealand,” Willacy said.
“The inclusive nature of the international series class rules allow club riders to compete alongside seasoned campaigners and these events are a launching pad for many of our up-and-coming competitors,” said Willacy.
“The various bike classes that are offered by this series cater for all motorcycle owners out there and we know this leads to the high participation numbers that we see in the Suzuki International Series each year. That’s what we’re all about, offering something for everyone.”
Early bird tickets are available until the end of November. For more details, interested parties should follow the link on the www.cemeterycircuit.co.nz web site.
DATES FOR 2025 SUZUKI INTERNATIONAL SERIES
• Round 1, Taupo, Dec 6-7;
• Round 2, Manfeild, Feilding, Dec 13-14;
• Round 3, Whanganui’s Cemetery Circuit, Dec 26.
Mesa wins Pro Challenge race at the 20th Annual Barber Vintage Festival.
Stefano Mesa, riding Brian Larrabure’s 2006 Ducati 749RS built by Boulder Motorsports wins the 4th annual Pro Challenge on Saturday during the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) road race held at the Barber Motorsports Park.
Sponsored by Fast by Ferracci Racing Products and Moto Corse Performance with supporting sponsors Larrabure Framing and NOLA Riding Academy, the Pro Challenge was a 12-lap featured race highlighted during the 20th Annual Barber Vintage Festival in conjunction with the AHRMA National Roadracing series presented by Motobilia season finale. The race included 27 competitors with a split purse payout of $20,750 covering the top five Pro and top five Non-Pro racers.
This year’s race was run under AHRMA Sound of Thunder 2 rules which included Liquid cooled twins to 900cc, liquid cooled triples to 765cc and unlimited air cooled twins for a great mix of machines.
The Pro Challenge took place immediately following lunchtime activities on Saturday afternoon. Mesa, took the hole shot into turn one, increasing his lead each lap, taking the checkered flag unchallenged for first in the Pro category. Taylor Knapp, took second on a 2023 Triumph 765 Moto2, Gus Rodio third on a 2006 NCR Millona 1100, Michael Hilton fourth on a 2014 Ducati 899, and Nate Kern taking fifth position in the money racing a 2023 BMW R nineT. The top 5 in the Non-pro category included Mark Heckles in first on a 2006 Ducati 1200 Paul Smart, Kevin Wiater second on a 2022 KTM RC8C, Dalton Dimmick third riding his 2025 Ducati Panigale V2S, Brett Folkers in fourth on a 2022 Kramer 890 GP2, and Clint Austin in fifth place riding a 2023 KTM RC8C.
The $20,750 purse was distributed as follows:
Pro Payout
1st place $6,000
2nd place $3,600
3rd place $2,400
4th place $1,800
5th place $1,200
Non-pro Payout to AHRMA qualified racers
1st place $2,000
2nd place $1,500
3rd place $1,000
4th place $750
5th place $500
AHRMA’s annual Pro Challenge run at the Barber Vintage Festival allows pro riders to bring added attention and prestige to an already world-renowned event. By offering a generous purse, this race draws top talent from around the world.
2025 4th Annual Pro Champion Race Winners
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Pro Competitors
Non-pro AHRMA Competitors
About AHRMA:
The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to competing on fantastic classic and true vintage machines along with a wide range of modern motorcycles. With almost 3000 members, AHRMA is the largest vintage racing group in North America and one of the biggest in the world. The association has grown steadily over the years, reflecting the increasing interest in classic bikes.
With the calendar out and the Season Launch revealed, the final pieces of the puzzle are put in place.
2026 is coming! After next year’s Season Launch was confirmed to take place in Kuala Lumpur on the 6th and 7th of February, the final pieces of the puzzle can now be revealed.
We begin with the Shakedown Test – for factory test riders, rookies, and manufacturers with concessions – at Petronas Sepang International Circuit at the end of January. Then it’s three days at Sepang with the whole grid rolling out in force ahead of the Season Launch.
In 2026, the glittering Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur hosts the flagship event, with activity split between the 6th and 7th of February. Stay tuned for more details on that coming soon.
Finally, the Buriram Test is the weekend before the season opener as Chang International Circuit welcomes the grid for the last two days of testing ahead of the race action.
Here’s the full rundown:
SHAKEDOWN TEST: 29th – 30th – 31st January
SEPANG TEST: 3rd – 4th – 5th February
SEASON LAUNCH: 6th – 7th February
BURIRAM TEST: 21st – 22nd February
That’s not forgetting the Valencia Test, which is our very first glimpse of any rider changes, bike upgrades and fresh faces joining the grid. As ever, the Tuesday after the 2025 season finale will see the class of 2026 head out for their first taste of another season at full throttle.
See you there!
Eli Tomac, R.J. Hampshire and Justin Cooper race to second-place finish as United States hosts 2025 FIM Motocross of Nations.
PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The United States secured a second-place finish after a weekend of intense competition at the 2025 FIM Motocross of Nations, which took place at Ironman Raceway in Crawfordsville, Ind., on Oct. 3-5.
The trio of Eli Tomac, R.J. Hampshire and Justin Cooper overcame adversity to finish on the podium at the prestigious international competition.
“Eli, R.J. and Justin represented the United States very well, showcasing unparalleled determination and devotion to their country while producing a strong finish at this year’s Motocross of Nations,” AMA Director of Racing and Team USA Manager Mike Pelletier said. “This year’s competition was a true team effort. Eli, R.J., and Justin worked closely together, supporting one another and riding with pride every step of the way. We’re incredibly proud of their collaboration and commitment to representing Team USA at the highest level.”
Joining the United States on the podium was Australia, as brothers Jett and Hunter Lawrence — along with Kyle Webster — led the Aussies to their second consecutive Chamberlain Trophy. Rounding out the podium was France, which finished the weekend with 33 points.
Tomac (4-2), competed to a second-place finish overall in the MXGP class, falling just short of class champion Australian Jett Lawrence, who went 1-3 in motos.
In the MX2 class, Cooper landed in second place thanks to a 10-10 performance in motos. Charging to the championship was Netherlands’ Kay de Wolf, who claimed the class crown behind an 8-8 finish in motos.
After going 7-33 in motos, Hampshire claimed ninth place in the Open Class while Australia’s Hunter Lawrence earned the class title with a 1-1 finish in motos.
The 2026 FIM Motocross of Nations will run in Ernée, France on Oct. 2-4.
About the American Motorcyclist Association:
Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders’ interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. Besides offering members money-saving discounts on products and services, the AMA also publishes American Motorcyclist, a recently revitalized and monthly full-color magazine (and digital version of same) that covers current events and motorcycle history with brilliant photography and compelling writing. American Motorcyclist is also North America’s largest-circulation magazine. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit AmericanMotorcyclist.com.
Willow Springs Superbike Showdown Results
On Saturday, October 4, more than 70 racers and track riders gathered at Willow Springs International Raceway to take on the Fastest Road in the West, the Big Willow 2.5 mile course. Folks went fast, machines were challenged, and the Willow Springs Superbike Showdown took place to much fanfare & excitement.
The event, created to honor the two-wheeled warriors of the WSMC, WERA & AHRMA racing clubs, featured a half-day open track day & new racers’ school followed by road racing on motorcycles ranging in age from Jason Lindquist’s 1968 Yamaha DT-1 to Rob Morton’s 2026 Aprilia RS660.
While the event faced challenges from competing races in Southern California & Leeds, Alabama, there was a homecoming of racers who have called Willow Springs Raceway home for over 70 years, including veteran racer Jim Granger who was at the first AMA national motorcycle race in 1954 when the track was made of a solution called “desert mix,” a scraped gravel surface rolled flat & then oiled down. Other legends who participated included Thad Wolff, Clinton Whitehouse, Ed Haazer & our own Scott Fabbro who started his career at WSIR in 1986.
Because of the overwhelming number of veteran racers at the track, the day went off without incident for both the track day & races. AMA Pro Mookie Wilkerson passed seven out of nine new racers who took to the course for the mock race after lunch, including Mike Strozzi of Moto Haus, who brought a half dozen riders to get licensed. Moto Haus also stepped up as the official sponsor of the Big Twins class…thank you Mike!
Ramming Speed believes that this one-day format may work for future events. Without financial support we cannot afford to run a two or three day event given our boutique clientele. If you are a moto-centric business or classic road racing sympathizer, please contact us to discuss how you can help get us on the track next year! Thank you for your support of the Willow Springs Superbike Showdown!
Here are the race results from the Willow Springs Superbike Showdown 2025:
FORMULA 40 – HEAVY
1 – Ed Sorbo, Suz GSX-R1000
2 – Terry Heard, BMW S1000 RR
3 – Andy Edwards, Aprilia RSV4
FORMULA 40 – MIDDLE
1 – Dexter Stuart, Apr RS660
2 – Wayne Gann, Yam R6
3 – Gilbert Silva, Yam R6
FORMULA 40 – LIGHT
1 – Rob Linders, Kaw Ninja 400
2 – Clinton Whitehouse, Kaw Ninja 400
3 – Kerri Kress, Hon NSF250
CLASSIC 1980s – HEAVY
1 – Ed Haazer, Kaw KZ1000
2 – Darrin Gauvin, Hon CB900F
3 – Andrew Gray, MG LeMans
CLASSIC 1980s – LIGHT
1 – Brady Walker, Hon SR500
2 – Eric Johnston, Hon SL350
3 – Tom Ferguson, Hon Ascot
1000 SUPERSPORT
1 – Terry Heard, BMW S1000 RR
2 – Andy Edwards, Apr RSV4
3 – Paul Sainthon, Apr RS Mille
600 SUPERSPORT
1 – Chester Norton, Kaw ZX-6R
2 – Dexter Stuart, Apr RS660
3 – Wayne Gann, Yam R6
400 SUPERSPORT
1 – BJ Bohrer, Hon CBR250RR
2 – Clinton Whitehouse, Yam FZR400
3 – Jason Lindquist, Yam TZ125
POWER TWINS – HEAVY
1 – Paul Sainthon, Apr RS Mille
2 – Gary Thompson, H-D Dyna
POWER TWINS – MIDDLE
1 – Ed Sorbo, Suz SV650
2 – Robby Weaver, Apr RS660
3 – Richard Barnett, Kraemer 690
POWER TWINS – LIGHT
1 – Rob Linders, Kaw Ninja 400
2 – Clinton Whitehouse Kaw Ninja 400
3 – BJ Bohrer, Hon RS125
VINTAGE – HEAVY
1 – Andrew Gray, MG LeMans
2 – Mike Jefferies, BMW R75/5
3 – Eric Johnston, BMW R75/5
IRONMAN – HEAVY
1 – Ed Sorbo, Suz GSX-R1000
2 – Wayne Gann, Suz GSX-R1000
3 – Ed Haazer, Kaw KZ1000
IRONMAN – MIDDLE
1 – Chester Norton, Kaw ZX-6R
2 – Ed Hearn, Yam R6
3 – Dexter Stuart, Apr RS660
IRONMAN – LIGHT
1 – Clinton Whitehouse, Yam RZ350
2 – Kerri Kress, Hon NSF250
IRONMAN -ULTRA LIGHT
1 – Jason Lindquist, Yam TZ125
All event info, photos and results can be found at www.bradywalker.com
Thank you for supporting the Willow Springs Superbike Showdown!
True race-bred GP machines took to the track at Barber Motorsports Park on Saturday, October 4, as riders competed for a $6,300 prize purse in the Open Two-Stroke class at the 20th Barber Vintage Festival. The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) event featured bikes ranging from 125cc to 750cc, drawing more than 20 competitors eager to showcase their speed and skill.
Nine competitors raced on 125cc bikes, ten on 250cc machines, and four in the larger 250cc+ category, which included, two 500cc bikes, one being a Suter, and two Yamaha TZ750s. After fierce competition, Ralph Staropoli claimed the overall victory aboard his 2002 Honda RS250. Close behind was Benjamin Walters on his Yamaha TZ750 and Oliver Hutchison riding a 2007 Yamaha TZ250.
Staropoli not only raced but also organized the prize fund, securing sponsorship from several anonymous AHRMA racers, Rising Sun Cycles, Iconic Motorbikes, and Mojo Yamaha for a total purse of $6,300. All Points Manufacturing specifically contributed the portion of the purse designated for racers finishing fifth through tenth. Bridgestone Tires also donated a set of race tires to the overall winner.
The event marked another thrilling chapter in the AHRMA National Roadracing Series presented by Motobilia, showcasing the enduring appeal of two-stroke machines and the passion of vintage motorcycle enthusiasts.
Winners of the 250cc plus class:
1st – Benjamin Walters TZ750
2nd – Adrian Jasso Suter 500
3rd – David Crussell TZ750
Winners of the 250cc class:
1st – Ralph Staropoli RS250
2nd – Oliver Hutchison TZ250
3rd – Sven Bley RS250
Winners of the 125cc class:
1st – Jonathan Schendel TZ125
2nd – Jordan Reid RS125
3rd – Holly Varey TZ125
“This year’s race was a great success, and we’re excited to keep building on that momentum—growing the purse and the grid entries each year,” shared Staropoli, prize fund organizer and AHRMA member.
About Rising Sun Cycles
Rising Sun Cycles have been importers of new and used Yamaha and Honda Grand Prix road-racing motorcycles and replacement parts and accessories since 1997. They possess a rock-solid reputation of providing fast shipping, support, and satisfaction and pride themselves on giving their customers the best service available, the best parts and accessories, and a staff that understands all aspects of our business.
About Iconic Motorbikes
Iconic Motorbikes is a leading motorbike, memorabilia, and parts online platform that lists and sells items worldwide. No other auction site offers their level of white-glove services, which make them a one-stop shop: requests are received daily for service work, paint work, custom builds, import/export, domestic transport, and sourcing of any motorbikes and/or parts. At Iconic Motorbikes, customers not only find their dream bike, but are also able to have it fully serviced and delivered ready to ride. If you can dream it up, their team will make it happen.
About All Points Manufacturing
All Points Manufacturing’s mission is to provide customizable formulation, manufacturing, and co-packing solutions for the functional food and nutritional supplements industries. APM’s formulations and operations adhere to a strict quality regimen dictated by their quality manual, stressing product quality and safety through development and production, from the conception of an idea to a ready for sale finished good, ensuring satisfaction for the customer and most importantly their customers. FDA Registered, cGMP, Kosher, Organic and Informed Sport certified.
About Mojo Yamaha
Mojo Yamaha is a motorcycle racing team focused on classic Yamahas. The team runs monster Formula One racers based on the Yamaha FJ1100 engine pushed out to nearly 1300cc by Larry Cook Racing, as well as the legendary 2-stroke, the Yamaha TZ750. All bikes are housed in frames produced by the renown builder Denis Curtis at CMR Racing. Josh Hayes and Mojo Yamaha won Race 4 of the International Challenge the Phillip Island Classic in 2019.
About Bridgestone
Bridgestone Tires offers tires for all types of motorcycles including road and off road racing.
About AHRMA
The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to competing on fantastic classic and true vintage along with a wide range of modern motorcycles. With nearly 3,000 members, AHRMA is the largest vintage racing group in North America and one of the biggest in the world. The association has grown steadily over the years, reflecting the increasing interest in classic bikes.
Raymond Jr finishes 7th, 11th, and 9th after a weekend filled with mechanical issues.
It was a weekend with 40 mph winds, 50 degree Fahrenheit temps and on/off rain all weekend.
FP2- the engine was overheating since lap 1. Turns out we had a bad engine.
Qualifying- Josh had to run in the new engine. He ended up qualifying with a great position of p7 on the grid.
Race 1- It was a wet race. It was a battle the entire race. Josh ended up finishing in 7th.
Race 2- Dry race. Starting 5th on the grid. Every time Josh would downshift hard the bike would hit a false neutral. He was blowing corners and almost running of the track. He stayed out because he knew he still had to try to run a fast lap to get the best grid position for race 3.
Race 3- Dry race. Starting from 11th. The team worked hard to fix the bike and all though it was better, Jr was still getting false neutrals. Josh kept his head down and was able to fight for p9.
Raymond SR- “We were dealt some really bad luck all weekend, Josh kept his head down and rode his butt off. The whole team was proud of the way he rode under the circumstances.”
“Since Josh is not U.k. Citizen we can not do track days in England. So Josh can not test at the track any other time besides a race weekend. It’s a bit of an extra hill to climb, especially when something goes wrong. Luckily Josh is on a great team that never gives up.”
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By Sean Bice
As further evidence of MotoAmerica’s mission to find and develop World Champions, seven current and former MotoAmerica riders are participating in this week’s Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Selection Event, which is being held in Guadix, Spain.
Apparently, the plan is working because all seven of our riders were chosen to continue into Thursday, which is the final day for the event. Out of 112 riders from 38 countries around the world, 56 have advanced to the final day, including the following seven MotoAmerica riders:
• Hank Vossberg
• Ella Dreher
• Bodie Paige
• Kensei Matsudaira
• Mikey Lou Sanchez
• Mahdi Salem
• Joshua Raymond Jr.
Three of the above—Vossberg, Dreher, and Matsudaira—were also invited to train last week in preparation for this week’s Selection Event at four-time GP World Champion Jorge Martinez’s Aspar KSB Sports Academy in Valencia, Spain.
According to Peter Clifford, Director of Rider Development & Media for the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup, “About eight (new riders) will be invited to join the grid for 2026, which is the 20th Cup season.”
Current MotoAmerica riders and champions who have been selected for the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup in the past include Cameron Beaubier (2007), JD Beach (2007, 2008 [Champion]), Mathew Scholtz (2008, 2009, 2010), Jake Gagne (2009), Hayden Gillim (2009), Sean Dylan Kelly (2016, 2017, 2018), Rocco Landers (2021), Tyler Scott (2019) and Alexander Enriquez (2023). Current Moto2 competitor Joe Roberts (2012, 2013) also was formerly selected for the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup and American Kristian Daniel Jr. has been competing in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup for the past two years.
From all of us at MotoAmerica, good luck to Hank, Ella, Bodie, Kensei, Mikey Lou, Mahdi, and Josh on Thursday.
10/4-5/2025 Chuckwalla Valley Raceway – The CVMA 2025/2026 Winter series started with a bang! Drawing riders from all over North and South America to the Chuckwalla Valley Raceway for excellent racing and great people, the experience at CVMA is unequaled. CVMA attracted a record number of racers for our first round and everyone was super pumped to test their skills against some of the fastest riders anywhere.
Friday’s practice and New Racer School kicked off the weekend with the NRS graduating eight new racers who will join the amateur ranks racing with CVMA this season.
Saturday morning dawned cool and breezy, but things heated up quickly with the start of qualifying.
The fastest of all in Saturday morning qualifying, Deion Campbell topped the field of open-class bikes, turning a 1:45.680 lap time.
Victor Perez de Leon was fastest on a middleweight, turning a 1:46.062 lap time.
Justin Bordonaro was fastest on a lightweight bike with a 1:53.460 lap time.
Sawyer Lafayette was fastest on an ultra-lightweight bike with a 1:55.159 lap time.
Andy DiBrino was fastest on a CVMA Hooligan bike with a 1:50.153 lap time.
Standout racers on Saturday included:
Justin Fite had two open-class race wins.
Andy DiBrino won both CVMA Hooligans races.
Justin Bordonaro won two Lightweight races.
Summary
In the first shootout race of the day, the Middleweight Shootout, Bryce Kornbau (BPR Yamaha YZF-R9) got the holeshot and led the first lap, followed by Owen Williams (Suzuki GSX-R750) in second and Nicholas Telliard in third. Williams made a brave pass in turn eleven on the third lap to take the lead on the third lap, demoting Korbau to second. Telliard and Joel Ohman (Suzuki GSX-R750) ran nose to tail for most of the race until the last lap, when Ohman was able to make the pass and take the final spot on the podium. In the end, it was Williams for the win, Kornbau second, and Ohman third.
At the start of the Formula Ultra Lightweight Shootout, Alex George jumped into the lead at first, but Sawyer Lafayette was able to pass George to take the lead by turn four. At the end of the first lap, the order was Lafayette leading George and Josh Lerner. The order remained the same until the last lap, when Wesley Lakis was able to make a pass on Lerner to take third. Also on the final lap, Lafayette broke a long-standing lap record in the class, turning a 1:52.656 laptime. At the finish, Lafayette was first to see the checkered flag, followed by George in second, and Lakis in third.
In the premier race of the day, The Shootout, Deion Campbell (BPR Yamaha YZF-R1) got the hole shot and was never headed. At the end of the first lap, Nicholas Ciling (Yamaha YZF-R1) was second and Andy DiBrino third. On the third lap, Michael Gilbert (BPR Yamaha YZF-R1) made a pass on DiBrino on the brakes into turn six to take third. Gilbert was able to pass Ciling a lap later to take second. Ciling and DiBrino ran very close the entire race in a battle for the final spot on the podium, but DiBrino was never able to make the pass. In the end, Campbell took the win with Gilbert second and Ciling holding off DiBrino for third.
The Formula Lightweight Twins Shootout started with Justin Bordonaro (Aprilia RS 660) leading into turn one. At the end of the first lap, Bordonard led, followed by Matt Hornschu (Yamaha YZF-R7) in second, and Gio Alvarez, who started from the back of the grid on his Aprilia RS 660, was able to make his way to third. Alvarez made an inside pass on Hornschu into turn sixteen on lap four to take second. Alvarez then chased down Bordonaro and made a pass in turn six on the last lap to take the lead. Alvarez won the race, followed by Bordonaro in second and Hornschu in third.
Full race results can be found on Speedhive: Link
Next Round. Come out and join us for the next round of the CVMA 25/26 Winter Series on October 31st – November 2nd.
CVMA offers two full days of racing every race weekend and also includes Saturday qualifying for grid position in all classes, amateur, and expert, as well as a wide variety of classes to choose from.
CVMA offers free reciprocity as a means of encouraging racers from other clubs to come out and compete. CVMA also offers a New Racers School for those starting in racing on the Friday before each race weekend. Log on to www.cvmaracing.com to sign up or for more information.
CVMA. Built for racers by racers and offering the best racing experience around!
CVMA would also like to thank the 2024/2025 Winter Series Sponsors: Support Moto Racing, Apex Assassins, Ryder Gear, CaliPhotography, Racers Edge/Dunlop, RoadRace City/Bridgestone, Del’s Flooring, The California Superbike School, Ride HMVC, First Team IT, Yamaha, CT Racing/Pirelli, Compact Octane Trackdays, 2Fast Track days, Statewide Services Inc.
NRS Sponsors: Alpinestars, 6D Helmets, Five Gloves, and Racers Edge/Dunlop
