WERA: Kruger Wins Five More Races, At Road Atlanta

David Swarts

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May 31, 2023

WERA: Kruger Wins Five More Races, At Road Atlanta

AMA/WERA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AT ROAD ATLANTA: Another 5 Wins For Canadian Dan Kruger

Braselton, GA – Perfect weather and a massive turnout for the annual WERA Cycle Jam at Road Atlanta saw Canadian Dan Kruger convert a Pole Position into 5 wins throughout the weekend. He had to settle for a 2^nd in the second Superbike National race on Sunday as he gave up the lead on lap 2 to a hard charging Taylor Knapp. Dan also teamed up with Moto America regular Jason Waters to win the 4 Hour Relay Endurance race earlier on the weekend and the duo managed more laps than all other classes entered. Dan now has a commanding lead in both the AMA/WERA National Superbike Championship as well as the National Superstock Championship as he aims to take back-to-back titles.

The weekend was not without incidents with heavy winds, an air fence fire, and multiple red flags throughout the weekend. “Our team worked really well this past weekend. We had already tested at Road Atlanta last month, so the bikes were basically set up from the get-go. We had so much fun doing the Endurance race and want to thank N2 and WERA for putting on a great event. We also want to remind everyone to donate to the Roadracing World Action Fund. To pledge a contribution, call Roadracing World at (909) 654-4779 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, when operators will be standing by, and specify road racing or dirt track. Credit cards accepted. Pledges can also be made via Paypal at [email protected], by e-mailing [email protected], or via U.S. mail at P.O. Box 1428, Lake Elsinore, CA 92531. Money raised will be used for buying Air Module/Air Fence sections, as well as for deployment expenses and for shipping, tax, and import.

(Editorial Note: If you want to donate specifically to help replace soft barriers lost to fire at Road Atlanta, please include a note indicating “Road Atlanta fire replacement” with your donation.)

Next stop is CMP for Round 2 of the Endurance Championship and some more WERA racing. The team would like to thank all our sponsors that include Nature Power, Mototron, Pirelli, RK, EBC, HEL, Dainese, KYT, Motul, Ktech, SK Support, Hindle, and Kinetik Check us out at www.facebook.com/dankrugerracingteam to stay up to date on all our race results.

UtahSBA: Norton Nabs King Of The Mountains Victory At Round One

David Swarts

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May 31, 2023

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UtahSBA: Norton Nabs King Of The Mountains Victory At Round One

Round One of the Utah Motorcycle Law Masters of the Mountains races series was held on May 27 at Utah Motorsports Campus on the West track configuration.

Per tradition, the day kicked off with qualifying for the premier King of the Mountains race. Fans and spectators wouldn’t have to wait long for the action to heat up as visiting racer and prior season race winner Anthony Norton would turn in a lap time of 1:32 on his Privateer Industries Kawasaki ZX-10R in the first qualifying session. The action would heat up even more in the second qualifying session when Norton lowered his own qualifying time to 1:31.65 before dropping even more time on the third lap of the session by running a 1:31.06 lap. The closest qualifier being local Genaro Lopez on a lap time of 1:34.19 with defending number one plate holder Dave Meyer nipping at Lopez Heels, turning in a lap time of 1:34.29.

The morning qualifying sessions turned out to be prescient of Norton’s King of the Mountain race. When the red lights went out Norton led the pack into turn one and continued to run a pace that the field couldn’t match, opening a considerable gap to the chasers behind and leading the race start to finish for an unchallenged win.

Behind the leading Norton the real race action was a four-way race for second place. Kory Cowan got a great start and was in second place on lap one with Dave Meyer, visiting racer Ty Bengford, and Genaro Lopez right behind. The four-way battle was intense with passes occurring at seemingly every corner before Kowan retired at the end of lap two, handing second place over to Lopez starting on lap three. The action continued from there with Meyer, Benford, and Lopez changing positions turn after turn for the duration of the race. By the last turn of the white flag lap Lopez was in second with Bengford in third, and Meyer in fourth. Bengford got an impressive drive out of the last corner setting up a thrilling drag race for the line where Bengford was able to edge Lopez for second place by just one tenth of a second.

When queried about his pace afterward, race winner Norton stated, “I was going as hard as I could all race. Maybe I could have pushed a bit and dropped my lap times into the 1:30 range but I was on a borrowed bike and didn’t want to risk a crash.” I love this track and it was so much fun to get out and put some laps in. I want to thank Crossbeam Builders, Pirelli Tires, and Apex Assassins,” Norton added. Second place finisher Tyler Bengford shared a similar sentiment, “What an awesome battle for second. I had such a great time and it felt so good to get out and battle with the boys, racing all the way to the line and beating Genaro (Lopez) by .1. I’d like to thank Faye Meyers Motorcycle World, Pirelli Tires, KYT Helmets, Apex Assassins, and Ethan Chapluk with Southern Pride Performance.”

In other racing, the morning’s Open Twins race saw tight racing throughout. On the first lap Jared Baird, Jason Parkinson, and Ray Vernon entered Turn Nine three wide. At the exit positions one and two would make contact. Fortunately, no one crashed. The shuffle of positions at the end of lap one meant that the running order at turn one of lap two was Baird, Parkinson, and Vernon. Parkinson retook the lead that same lap before being shuffled back to second place by Baird in Turn Ten. From that point on the top three remained steady, the final order being Jared Baird, Jason Parkinson, and Ray Vernon in third.

The front of the Open Super Stock Race proved similar to the King of the Mountains Race. Although Steven Marco got a great jump on the start, Anthony Norton led the field into Turn One, the running order on lap one Norton, Tyler Bengford, and Marco. Norton again opened a big gap on the first lap and cruised to victory by a large margin. Bengford held steady in second place for the duration of the race so the real battle this time would be for the third and final podium spot. Kory Cowan put in a furious charge from a back row start and began picking riders off one by one eventually moving past Marco for third on lap five. At this point Marco began sliding back after battling with Dave Meyer and Bill Davis. Cowan pulled off on lap six leaving third position for Davis. The final running order at the line was Norton, Bengford, Davis, Meyer, and Marco.

As always the Utah Sport Bike Association would like to thank all the people who make racing possible: the racers and their families, the volunteers, and last but not least our generous sponsors. Doing what we love wouldn’t be possible without you. We look forward to seeing you all at round two on July 8, 2023, held at Utah Motorsports Campus on the West track configuration.

Results:

USBA Round 1 – UMC West – May 27th, 2023

Motostation/Moto United KOM Overall:

1. Anthony Norton (KAW ZX-10R)

2. Tyler Bengford (YAM YZF-R1)

3. Genaro Lopez (BMW S 1000 RR)

4. David Meyer (YAM YZF-R1)

5. Bill Davis (BMW S 1000 RR)

6. Jeff Taylor (YAM YZF-R1)

Motostation KOM GTO:

1. Anthony Norton (KAW ZX-10R)

2. Tyler Bengford (YAM YZF-R1)

3. Genaro Lopez (BMW S1000RR)

4. David Meyer (YAM YZF-R1)

5. Bill Davis (BMW S 1000 RR)

6. Jeff Taylor (YAM YZF-R1)

Moto United KOM GTU:

1. Justin Delong (YAM YZF-R6)

2. Josh Fisher (KAW ZX-6R)

3. Peter Hofpointner (YAM YZF-R6)

4. Braxton Young (HON CBR600RR)

5. Scott Christensen (YAM YZF-R6)

6. Rainey Pogue (YAM YZF-R6)

AZ Riding Academy Combined GTO:

1. Sam Arquit (HON CBR1000RR)

2. Steven Marco (YAM YZF-R1)

3. Alex Zinaich (YAM YZF-R1)

4. Dax Davis (YAM YZF-R1)

5. John McKown (YAM YZF-R1)

6. Charlie Coffen (KAW ZX-10R)

Off Highway Van Combined GTU:

1. Brian Gerwe (HON CBR600RR)

2. Kirk Doyle (KAW ZX-6R)

3. Belisario Arango (KAW ZX-6R)

4. Phil O’Bryan (KAW ZX-6R)

5. Zach Jenson (YAM YZF-R6)

6. Mario Fernandez (YAM YZF-R6)

The Edge Powersports Deseret Dash – Expert

1. Steven Marco (YAM YZF-R1)

2. David Meyer (YAM YZF-R1)

3. Sam Arquit (HON CBR1000RR)

4. Alex Zinaich (YAM YZF-R1)

5. Alban Bonilla (BMW S 1000 RR)

6. Joshua Fisher (KAW ZX-6R)

The Edge Powersports Deseret Dash – Novice

1. Dax Davis (YAM YZF-R1)

2. Jordan DeJarnett (YAM YZF-R6)

3. Mario Fernandez (YAM YZF-R6)

4. Landon Mattson (SUZ GSX-R600)

5. Jared Baird (DUC 1299)

6. Cameron Holladay (YAM YZF-R1)

Eurosports Utah Formula 40 – GTO

1. Bill Davis (BMW S 1000 RR)

2. Jeff Taylor (YAM YZF-R1)

3. David Meyer (YAM YZF-R1)

4. Christopher Mousley (YAM YZF-R1)

5. Daniel Spurlock (YAM YZF-R1)

6. Dustin Lance (APR RSV4)

Eurosports Utah Formula 40 – GTU

1. Kirk Doyle (KAW ZX-6R)

2. Phil O’Bryan (KAW ZX-6R)

3. Belisario Arango (KAW ZX-6R)

4. Owen Austad (KAW ZX-6R)

5. John Carver (YAM YZF-R7)

6. Jasn Parkinson (YAM YZF-R7)

The Weekend Garage Middleweight Superbike

1. Kinzer Naylor (KAW ZX-6R)

2. Justin Delong (YAM YZF-R6)

3. Brian Naylor (KAW ZX-6R)

4. Joshua Fisher (KAW ZX-6R)

5. Peter Hofpointer (YAM YZF-R6)

6. Christopher Mousley (KAW ZX-6R)

Toxic Moto Racing Middleweight Superstock

1. Kinzer Naylor (KAW ZX-6R)

2. Brian Naylor (KAW ZX-6R)

3. Justin Delong (YAM YZF-R6)

4. Joshua Fisher (KAW ZX-6R)

5. Christopher Mousley (KAW ZX-6R)

6. Scott Christensen (YAM YZF-R6)

MC & Associates Modern Vintage – GTO

1. Dave Loynd (HON CBR1000RR)

2. Cameron Holladay (YAM YZF-R1)

3. Landon Mattson (SUZ GSX-R600)

MC & Associates Modern Vintage – GTU

1. Justin Delong (YAM YZF-R6)

2. Peter Hofpointner (YAM YZF-R6)

3. Kirk Doyle (KAW ZX-6R)

4. Belisario Arango (KAW ZX-6R)

5. Brian Gerwe (HON CBR600RR)

6. Braxton Young (HON CBR600RR)

Karl Malone Powersports Moto 2

1. Kinzer Naylor (KAW ZX-6R)

2. Brian Naylor (KAW ZX-6R)

3. Joshua Fisher (KAW ZX-6R)

4. Scott Christensen (YAM YZF-R6)

5. Peter Hofpointner (YAM YZF-R6)

6. Nolan Kiiskila (KAW ZX-6R)

Redline Realty Moto 3

1. Timothy Nielsen (KTM RC 390)

2. Raab Gisseman (HON RS125)

3. Ian Nielsen (KTM RC 390)

Legion of Speed Novice GTO

1. Nolan Kiiskila (KAW ZX-6R)

2. Dax Davis (YAM YZF-R1)

3. Jordan DeJarnett (YAM YZF-R6)

4. Charlie Coffen (KAW ZX-10R)

5. Eliu Heredia (YAM YZF-R6)

6. Jared Baird (DUC 1299)

MC & Associates Novice GTU

1. Nolan Kiiskila (KAW ZX-6R)

2. Jordan DeJarnett (YAM YZF-R6)

3. Mario Fernandez (YAM YZF-R6)

4. Landon Mattson (SUZ GSX-R600)

5. Owen Austad (KAW ZX-6R)

6. Ray Vernon (DUC 899)

Vortex Racing Open Superbike

1. Genaro Lopez (BMW S 1000 RR)

2. Tyler Bengford (YAM YZF-R1)

3. David Meyer (YAM YZF-R1)

4. Gilbert Gonzalez (KAW ZX-10R)

5. Steven Marco (YAM YZF-R1)

6. Sam Arquit (HON CBR1000RR)

MotoUnited Open Superstock

1. Anthony Norton (KAW ZX-10R)

2. Tyler Bengford (YAM YZF-R1)

3. Bill Davis (BMW S 1000 RR)

4. David Meyer (YAM YZF-R1)

5. Steven Marco (YAM YZF-R1)

6. Jeff Taylor (YAM YZF-R1)

Crossbeam Builders Open Twins

1. Jared Baird (DUC 1299)

2. Jasn Parkinson (YAM YZF-R7)

3. Ray Vernon (DUC 899)

4. John Carver (YAM YZF-R7)

5. Daniel Christiani (YAM YZF-R7)

6. Chris Cramer (KTM RC 8 C)

Karl Malone Powersports Production 500

1. Raab Gisseman (HON RS125)

Monarch Powersports Sportsman

1. Owen Austad (KAW ZX-6R)

2. Miguel Alamillo (SUZ GSX-R1000)

3. Brayden Rocco (SUZ GSX-R600)

4. Michael Hicks (YAM YZF-R1)

5. Aubrey Credaroli (YAM YZF-R6)

6. David Schulz (YAM YZF-R6)

Trackstar Stock 1000

1. Anthony Norton (KAW ZX-10R)

2. Tyler Bengford (YAM YZF-R1)

3. Bill Davis (BMW S 1000 RR)

4. Steven Marco (YAM YZF-R1)

5. David Meyer (YAM YZF-R1)

6. Jeff Taylor (YAM YZF-R1)

Carbonsmith Super Street Bike

1. Alex Zinaich (YAM FZ-10)

2. Eliu Heredia (YAM YZF-R6)

3. Peter Hofpointner (KAW ZX-10R)

4. Robert Jojola (DUC 1199)

Isle Of Man TT: Harrison On Top With 133 MPH Lap On Wednesday

David Swarts

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May 31, 2023

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Isle Of Man TT: Harrison On Top With 133 MPH Lap On Wednesday

PACE PICKS UP AS HARRISON, HICKMAN AND DUNLOP ALL HIT 133

Qualifying for this year’s Isle of Man TT Races hotted up on tonight with the first 133mph laps of the week and it was Dean Harrison who was quickest, the DAO Racing Kawasaki rider topping the Superbike class at 133.514mph.

Harrison was only a second quicker than Michael Dunlop’s lap of 133.367mph on the Hawk Racing Honda with Peter Hickman (FHO Racing Monster Energy BMW) also breaking the 133mph barrier but in the Superstock class, topping it with a speed of 133.284mph.

Hickman was also fastest in the Supersport class, his lap of 127.206mph on the K2 Trooper Beer by PHR Triumph the quickest of the week, whilst Jamie Coward topped the Supertwins with a speed of 120.970mph on his KTS Racing Kawasaki. Ben and Tom Birchall were again quickest in the Sidecar class at 118.523mph on their Steadplan/Hager LCR Honda.

With the Island once again enjoying sun-kissed conditions, the Superbike/Superstock session was first out and in a change to previous sessions it was Hickman was the first to leave the line followed by Harrison and Davey Todd (Milenco by Padgetts Honda).

They were quickly followed by Josh Brookes, Michael Dunlop and David Johnson with Hickman, Brookes, Todd and Dunlop all Superstock-mounted but it was Harrison who was quickest on the opening lap with a speed of 133.284mph.

Hickman lapped at 131.92mph on his Superstock BMW but Dunlop was quicker at 132.694mph whilst Todd posted a lap of 131.711mph with team-mate Conor Cummins slightly slower at 129.825mph. Jamie Coward lapped at a similar pace on his KTS Racing Honda, albeit in the Superbike class, at 129.818mph with James Hillier, John McGuinness and Michael Rutter the other riders over 128mph on the opening lap.

Harrison upped his pace to 133.514mph on his second lap but Hickman wasn’t too far behind on his Superstock BMW with a speed of 133.284mph. Dunlop switched to his Superbike and recorded a lap of 132.896mph with Coward setting a new personal best, albeit unofficial, at 130.940mph. John McGuinness also broke the 130mph barrier for the first time this week at 130.035mph.

Rutter was another to increase his pace with a lap of 129.147mph whilst Rob Hodson impressed, the SMT Racing rider lapping at 127.38mph which, like Coward, was an unofficial best for the Wigan rider. Newcomers Matthieu Lagrive and Ryan Cringle were also improving with respective laps of 117.088mph and 116.319mph.

Third time around, Dunlop looked to be on course for setting a new best of the week but a short lap, due to the Supersport/Supertwin session getting underway, meant he fell a second short of Harrison’s lap with a speed of 133.367mph. Hickman lapped just shy of 132mph whilst Cummins went fifth quickest with a lap of 130.615mph just behind Coward but ahead of McGuinness.

In the Supersport session, Dunlop opened with a lap of 124.973mph but Harrison went slightly quicker at 124.99mph only for Hickman to knock them down to second and third after a lap of 125.070mph. Harrison responded with a 125.145mph only for Hickman to have the final say with an impressive lap of 127.206mph. Fourth to sixth was occupied by Todd (124.579mph), Coward (124.484mph) and Hodson (123.195mph) and, elsewhere, newcomer Jorge Halliday posted his first 110mph lap of the Mountain Course.

In the Supertwin session, Coward’s strong evening continued as he set the second fastest lap of the week at 120.912mph. That was the quickest of the night although Mike Browne was continually getting to grips with his Paton and, after a first lap of 118.415mph, he increased that to 119.787mph on his second lap. They were followed by Brookes (116.937), Hodson (115.932), Rutter (115.163) and Francesco Curinga (114.552).

At 8.25pm it was the turn of the Sidecars with the Birchalls leading the way on the opening lap at 118.523mph, seven seconds quicker than Pete Founds/Jevan Walmsley (117.786mph) whilst Ryan and Callum Crowe were back on track after their spill at Laurel Bank on Monday and recorded a solid lap of 114.128mph.

Founds/Walmsley improved to 118.159mph on their second lap and although the Birchalls went back out after changing a front tyre, they stopped at Ballacraine.

Tomorrow’s qualifying session is set to get under at 18:30. Click here to view tomorrow’s schedule.

MotoAmerica: Injured Petersen Will Try To Ride, Hayes On Standby At Road America

David Swarts

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May 31, 2023

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MotoAmerica: Injured Petersen Will Try To Ride, Hayes On Standby At Road America

Petersen Eager to Get Rolling at Road America

Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Cameron Petersen injured his wrist during a team test but is planning to ride this weekend at Road America for MotoAmerica Superbike

MARIETTA, Ga. – May 31, 2023 – Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Cameron Petersen aims to line up this weekend for MotoAmerica Superbike Round 3 in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, despite a wrist injury.

Petersen has been working on returning to full fitness after his crash last Monday at Barber Motorsports Park during a team test. While not back to 100%, he looks to join his teammate Jake Gagne on the grid at Road America. In the event that the South African has to withdraw from the third round of the championship, four-time Superbike Champion Josh Hayes will ride for the team in addition to continuing his title campaign in Supersport aboard the Squid Hunter Racing Yamaha YZF-R6.

Richard Stanboli – Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing Team Manager

“Cam injured his wrist at our test last week, but the plan is for him to ride this weekend at Road America. We asked Josh Hayes if he would be able to fill in for Cam just in case he had to withdraw, which will still give us the two-rider feedback that has helped us stay competitive. We thank Josh for being there to step in if we need him. We’re looking forward to the weekend. It should be some good racing for the cheesehead fans in Wisconsin.”

Cameron Petersen – Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing

“It’s going to be interesting to see how the new surface feels, but I’m really excited to ride the R1 around this awesome track. Although I’m still working on getting back to 100% after my crash at the test, I’m feeling pretty good and looking to give it my all this weekend.”

Josh Hayes – Squid Hunter Racing/Yamaha

“I’m thankful to be part of the Yamaha family and thankful that they trust me to ride the motorcycle. Cam is the priority here. The plan is for him to ride, and I hope he can race this weekend. My primary focus is the 600 and the Supersport title, but I’m happy to help the team if they need me because we are all a family.”

About Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (YMUS), is a recognized leader in the outdoor recreation industry. The company’s ever-expanding product offerings include Motorcycles and Scooters, ATV and Side-by-Side vehicles, Snowmobiles, WaveRunner Personal Watercraft, Boats, Outboard Motors, Outdoor Power Equipment, Power Assist Bicycles, Golf Cars, Power Assist Wheelchair Systems, Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and Robotic Machines, Unmanned Helicopters, Accessories, Apparel, Yamalube products, and much more. YMUS products are sold through a nationwide network of distributors and dealers in the United States.

YMUS has a corporate office in California, two corporate offices in Georgia, facilities in Wisconsin and Alabama, and factory operations in Tennessee and Georgia. Additional U.S.-based subsidiaries include Yamaha Marine Systems Company (YMSC) with divisions Bennett Marine (Florida), Kracor Systems (Wisconsin) and Siren Marine, Inc. (Rhode Island), Skeeter Boats (Texas), with division G3 Boats (Missouri), and Yamaha Precision Propeller (Indiana).

ASRA: Babuska, Humphreys, Moore, Yancoskie Win At Summit Point

David Swarts

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May 31, 2023

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ASRA: Babuska, Humphreys, Moore, Yancoskie Win At Summit Point

Memorial Day weekend racing at Summit Point Motorsports Park was great! The weather held out for Frankie Babuska, Jr. to take first place in ASRA Superstock on his Kawasaki ZX-10RR just ahead of Mark Heckles and Will Gawler.

The ASRA Sportbike race was won by Gary Yancoskie on his Kawasaki ZX-6R. Yancoskie was followed by Ryan Jones and Dorsey Birch.

Gary Yancoskie (521). Photo by etechphoto.com, courtesy ASRA/CCS.

ASRA Thunderbike was won by Spencer Humphreys over Arnold Hastings and Paul Dougherty, who were right behind Humphreys in second and third place, respectively.

Spencer Humphreys (65). Photo by etechphoto.com, courtesy ASRA/CCS.

Mikayla Moore won the ASRA 400 race on her Kawasaki Ninja 400, edging out Luigi Mora and Matthew Chapin.

ASRA 400 race winner Mikayla Moore (center) on the podium with runner-up Luigi Mora (left) and third-place finisher Matthew Chapin (right). Photo by etechphoto.com, courtesy ASRA/CCS.

For full results go to www.asraracing.com

Royal Enfield Offering Special Pricing To Motorcycle Riding Schools

David Swarts

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May 31, 2023

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Royal Enfield Offering Special Pricing To Motorcycle Riding Schools

Royal Enfield Offers Popular Models to Motorcycle Riding Schools

MILWAUKEE — Royal Enfield has kicked off a new program that will offer three of its
acclaimed new motorcycle models to riding schools throughout the United States. Now available at special prices for training new riders through Motorcycle Safety Foundation-endorsed schools, the Meteor 350, Hunter 350 and Scram 411 are exemplary motorcycles that instinctively support the mission of learning to ride safely and with confidence.

“Rider training is key to the growth of motorcycling in America,” said Ron Luttrell, VP of Sales and Dealer Development for Royal Enfield – North America. “We’ve been experiencing some truly impressive expansion nationwide, and we attribute a lot of that success to more than just a great lineup of approachable motorcycles, but a customer base that truly cares about pure motorcycling.”

To celebrate May as Motorcycle Safety Month, the sales program will allow riding schools to purchase a fleet of Royal Enfield motorcycles through their local dealers with special pricing, including maintenance packages to keep the bikes fresh and in continued school use. The Hunter 350, Meteor 350 and Scram 411 share an accessible appeal, designed and engineered for riders to experience the kind of performance and exhilaration that comes with the skills maturity that rider training courses can offer.

“Motorcycle riding academies and safety schools educate tens of thousands of riders each year, training riders across the skill spectrum,” said Krishnan Ramaswamy, President and Business Head – Americas Region. “Royal Enfield is committed to putting the dreams of new riders within reach and keeping riders’ skills sharp, so we’re proud to work with our dealer network to support riding schools nationwide.”

Motorcycle training schools can learn more about Royal Enfield’s riding school product and pricing online at www.royalenfieldna.com/msf

About Royal Enfield

The oldest motorcycle company in continuous production in the world, Royal Enfield made its first motorcycle in 1901. A division of Eicher Motors Limited, Royal Enfield has created the midsize motorcycle segment in India with its unique and distinctive modern classic motorcycles. With its manufacturing base in Chennai, India, Royal Enfield has been able to grow its production rapidly against a surge in demand for its motorcycles. Royal Enfield is a leading player in the global middleweight motorcycle market.

Royal Enfield North America (RENA) is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and is
developing a growing network of more than 150 dealers in North America, including the
contiguous U.S. and Canada. RENA currently offers the all-new Hunter 350, Scram 411, Classic 350, Meteor 350, Himalayan and the 650 Twins (INT650 and Continental GT 650) motorcycles, along with a range of Genuine Motorcycle Accessories and apparel.

For more information on Royal Enfield North America, visit:

www.RoyalEnfield.com/us/en/

www.Instagram.com/RoyalEnfield_NA

www.Facebook.com/RoyalEnfieldNorthAmerica

MotoAmerica: How To Watch All The Action From Road America

David Swarts

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May 31, 2023

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MotoAmerica: How To Watch All The Action From Road America

MotoAmerica: How To Watch MotoAmerica Superbikes at Road America

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Everything you need to know to watch the MotoAmerica Superbikes at Road America.

AHRMA: Joyce, Spargo Split Vintage Cup Wins At Heartland Motorsports Park

David Swarts

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May 31, 2023

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AHRMA: Joyce, Spargo Split Vintage Cup Wins At Heartland Motorsports Park

Spargo and Joyce Swap AHRMA Wins in the Heartland of America

(May 31, Knoxville, TN) A two-stroke versus four-stroke duel that started in the 70’s continues forty years later in the 2023 American Historic Motorcycle Racing Associations (AHRMA) Vintage Cup.

Sponsored by Hagerty Insurance, Roadracingworld.com, and NYC Norton (nycnorton.com), AHRMA’s 2023 Vintage Cup features the Formula 750 (F750) class which includes 750cc two and four-stroke powered machines built up to 1972.

The fifth and sixth rounds of the 2023 Bridgestone Tires National Road racing series landed squarely in the middle of America at the Heartland Motorsports Park in Topeka, KS.

The F750 podium both days featured one of the largest and one of the smallest motorcycle manufacturers with Christopher Spargo on a Yamaha RD400, Tim Joyce on NYC Norton’s Seely NRE (Nourish Racing Engineering), and Brian Filo riding a Yamaha XS 650 punched out to 750cc in a custom road racing chassis.

In previous years, lap times for the front-runners in the class were just below the 2 minute mark. On Saturday, Joyce and Spargo turned laps in in the 1:55 range – an impressive feat when racing motorcycles with pre-1972 specifications. Joyce and Spargo traded the lead several times. Spargo had better acceleration out of the corners and used it to his advantage through the last series of turns to take the lead and prevent Joyce from drafting for the win.

“This year’s Vintage Cup races at Kansas provided all the action we had hoped for, as I believe the top four riders cut laps faster than last year’s F750 winning time. No doubt the riders are digging deep and making their best efforts, ” said Carl Anderson, AHRMA’s 2023 Chairman of the Board.

While there was excitement happening up front, there was a three-bike dual for third place between Filo, Colton Roberts on a Yamaha RD400 and Jeff Hargis riding a Yamaha XS 750. Filo was able to secure the third place position and held on to it for the checkered flag taking the third step on the podium.

The rest of the field consisted of a spectrum of motorcycles unlike any other class, with Brian Larrabure on a beautiful Ducati 750SS Imola replica, Walt Fulton on a vintage Harley XR750 and Patrick Hanson on a BSA Lightning.

The balance of the grid included, in order of finishing, Larrabure, Mike Dixon riding a 1970 Yamaha XS, Dan Sokolich on his Yamaha RD400, Fulton and Hanson.

For the race on Sunday, Joyce got the hole shot and led flag to flag putting in a series of laps in the low 1:53 range. Spargo responded with a 1:52.8 time for the last lap, but it was too little too late, with Joyce taking the checkered for the win and Spargo close behind in second place.

The fight for third was similar to Saturday with Filo, Roberts and Hargis duking it out with Filo taking the checkered for third followed by Roberts in fourth and Hargis in fifth. The rest of the field finished in the following order: Larrabure, David Crussell, racing a 1972 Kawasaki H2R, Dixon, Sokolich, Fulton and Hanson.

“As the class sponsor, I try to be as objective as possible, but I wouldn’t be telling the truth if I said I didn’t want NYC Norton’s rider, Tim Joyce, to go out and put on a good show,” said Kenny Cummings of NYC Norton. “I want to acknowledge Chris Spargo for turning this into a legitimate dog fight and living up to the NYC Norton slogan showing that you can’t fake a fast lap and no one is going to be able to phone this championship in.”

The annual Vintage Cup spotlights one of AHRMA’s road racing classes with extra attention on competitors in the selected class during each race event. Enhanced awards for the Vintage Cup competitors are presented separately from other class trophies during the Saturday awards ceremony at each AHRMA National Road Race event.

Highlights from each Formula 750 race will be reported in RoadracingWorld.com’s online edition. At the conclusion of each season, the perpetual Vintage Cup trophy will be engraved with the national champion winner’s name and presented to the winner at the National Awards Banquet to keep for one year.

2023 Bridgestone Tires AHRMA Roadracing Series, Formula 750 – Vintage Cup Results

Saturday, May 27, 2023

1 – Christopher Spargo, 1976 Yamaha RD400,

2 – Tim Joyce, 1968 Seeley NRE 750, Springfield, VT

3 – Brian Filo, 1972 Yamaha XS650, Livermore, CA

4 – Colton Roberts, 1976 Yamaha RD400, Pawnee, IL

5 – Jeff Hargis, 1972 Yamaha XS 650, Battle Creek, MI

6 – Brian Larrabure, 1972 Ducati Imola 750SS, Calabasas, CA

7 – Michael Dixon, 1970 Yamaha XS, Wataga, IL

8 – Dan Sokolich, 1976 Yamaha RD400, Washington, MO

9 – Walt Fulton, 1970 Harley Davidson XR, Montrose, CO

10 – Patrick Hanson, 1970 BSA Lightning, West Bend, WI,

Sunday, March 28, 2023

1 – Tim Joyce, 1968 Seeley NRE 750, Springfield, VT

2 – Christopher Spargo, 1976 Yamaha RD400,

3 – Brian Filo, 1972 Yamaha XS650, Livermore, CA

4 – Colton Roberts, 1976 Yamaha RD400, Pawnee, IL

5 – Jeff Hargis, 1972 Yamaha XS 650, Battle Creek, MI

6 – Brian Larrabure, 1972 Ducati Imola 750SS, Calabasas, CA

7 – David Crussell, 1972 Kawasaki H2R, Pleasanton, CA,

8 – Michael Dixon, 1970 Yamaha XS, Wataga, IL

9 – Dan Sokolich, 1976 Yamaha RD400, Washington, MO

10 – Walt Fulton, 1970 Harley Davidson XR, Montrose, CO

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 over 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.

MotoAmerica: Road America’s Repaved Four-Mile Course Awaits (Updated)

David Swarts

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May 31, 2023

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MotoAmerica: Road America’s Repaved Four-Mile Course Awaits (Updated)

It’s Sure To Be Fast Times At Road America With MotoAmerica

A Repaved Road America Should Bear Record Speeds In Wisconsin For The Men Of The Medallia Superbike Championship

IRVINE, CA (May 31, 2023) – Although a new lap record on the fast and newly repaved Road America this coming weekend is almost a given, the rest of the results from the MotoAmerica Medallia Superbike Championship weekend on the four-mile circuit located on the outskirts of the lakeside resort town of Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, promise to be anything but a certainty.

While Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha’s Jake Gagne arrives in Wisconsin with a three-race win streak and a 21-point lead in the championship, there’s already talk of Road America, with its two long straightaways, being a track that will favor the fast but not-so-nimble BMW M 1000 RR and the also-fast Ducati Panigale V4 R over the steadfast Yamaha YZF-R1. There’s also the fact that the top gun thus far on the BMW is none other than five-time Superbike Champion Cameron Beaubier, who also happens to be the all-time winningest rider at Road America with his 10 Superbike victories at “America’s National Park of Speed.”

But first things first and the first thing that’s talked about with the Medallia Superbike Championship is the man atop the series standings and that man is Gagne. Although the two-time defending class champion had issues last year at Road America that resulted in him finishing a lackluster (for him) fifth and fourth in the two races after arriving on a three-race win streak, Gagne rarely finishes off the podium and he’s yet to do so thus far in 2023.

Beaten in the opening race of the season by Tytlers Cycle Racing’s Beaubier and the BMW, Gagne has won the past three races (race two at Road Atlanta and both races at Barber Motorsports Park a few short weeks ago) and arrives, as always, as the rider to beat.

Beaubier finished off the podium for the first time in race one at Barber but bounced back with a fighting third in race two. He comes to Road America trailing Gagne by 21 points, 95-74, and needs to turn the tables on his former teammate to make the gap more manageable.

Westby Racing’s Mathew Scholtz, who won race two last year at Road America on his Yamaha YZF-R1, is third in the title chase coming into Road America, a further 11 points behind Gagne and 14 points ahead of Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati’s Josh Herrin.

Herrin has one podium finish in the four races held thus far, but Road America should be a good track for the Panigale V4 R to stretch its legs. Last year, Danilo Petrucci put the Italian bike on the podium twice at Road America and led the championship when the series left Wisconsin.

Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Richie Escalante is off to a good start in his sophomore season on the Suzuki GSX-R1000R Superbike as he seems to gain confidence with every race. The former MotoAmerica Supersport Champion finished fourth the last time he threw his leg over the Suzuki in race two at Barber. He trails Herrin by just six points.

Gagne’s teammate Cameron Petersen has had a difficult start to his 2023 season, and it got worse on the Monday after Barber when he crashed during a test day and suffered a wrist injury. Petersen, with a fourth and a second in the two races he did finish, is 62 points behind his teammate after two DNFs in four races.

Tytlers Cycle Racing’s Corey Alexander is tied with Petersen in points with his consistent start to his first full-time Medallia Superbike season. Alexander is just one point better than his teammate PJ Jacobsen, who joins Petersen as the only two riders in the top 10 to card a DNF. Jacobsen’s DNF came in the first race of the season when he crashed out of race one at Road Atlanta.

Vision Wheel ECSTAR Suzuki’s Toni Elias is also off to a slow start with and uncharacteristic seventh-, eighth-, 13th- and ninth-place finishes in the four races. Elias is ninth in the series standings, four points behind Jacobsen and four ahead of Disrupt Racing’s Hayden Gillim.

Pre-Road America Superbike Notes

Westby Racing’s Mathew Scholtz and Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha’s Cameron Petersen were victorious in last year’s two races at Road America, though it was Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati’s Danilo Petrucci who left with the biggest points haul (and the championship points lead) after second and third-place finishes on the Panigale V4 R in 2022.

Although Jake Gagne was off the podium in both races last year, he did start the two races from pole position, though his 2:10.617 qualifying time was just off his lap record from 2021 of 2:10.529. With race conditions less than ideal, no one came close to Gagne’s best race lap of 2:10.998 from 2021.

As mentioned earlier, five-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Cameron Beaubier is the rider with the most Superbike wins at Road America with his 10 victories, one better than Australian Mat Mladin and two better than Josh Hayes.

Active MotoAmerica racers with Superbike victories at Road America other than Beaubier and Hayes (who is now racing in the Supersport class) are Toni Elias, Jake Gagne, Mathew Scholtz, Cameron Petersen and Bobby Fong (who is now racing in the Mission King Of The Baggers class).

Jake Gagne’s two victories at Barber Motorsports Park were the 31st and 32nd of his Superbike career and moved him into a tie with Miguel Duhamel and Toni Elias for fourth on the all-time AMA Superbike win list.

Cameron Beaubier’s next Medallia Superbike win will be his 56th and will put him just five short of Josh Hayes, who sits second on the all-time list with 61 wins to Mat Mladin’s 82 Superbike victories.

Hayes, meanwhile, continues to chase the all-time AMA road race win record as he is currently tied with Miguel Duhamel with 86 wins across all classes. Hayes will be aboard his Squid Hunter Racing Yamaha YZF-R6 in the two Supersport races at Road America. Beaubier, meanwhile, lurks in fourth on the all-time list with 76 wins – 10 behind Duhamel and Hayes.

As far as manufacturers go, Yamaha has the most wins at Road America with 26 followed by Suzuki with 18, Honda (12), Ducati (eight) and Kawasaki (four). Yamaha had won seven of eight races until Suzuki swept both races in 2019 with Toni Elias and Josh Herrin. In 2020, however, Beaubier and Yamaha chalked up three more wins before Bobby Fong gave Suzuki another victory in race two in the June event. In 2021, Jake Gagne gave Yamaha two more victories in America’s Dairyland and last year Mathew Scholtz and Cameron Petersen both earned their wins on Yamaha YZF-R1s.

Three-time World Champion Freddie Spencer won the first-ever AMA Superbike race at Road America in 1980. Spencer will be on hand this weekend in his new role as mentor/coach for Royal Enfield and its Build. Train. Race. program.

The two Medallia Superbike races will start at 3:10 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The two races will be preceded by the Supersport races (2:10 p.m.) and followed by the two Mission King Of The Baggers races (4:05 p.m.).

About MotoAmerica

MotoAmerica is North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series. Established in 2014, MotoAmerica is home to the AMA Superbike Championship as well as additional classes including Supersport, Stock 1000, Twins Cup, Junior Cup, and King Of The Baggers. MotoAmerica is an affiliate of KRAVE Group LLC, a partnership including three-time 500cc World Champion, two-time AMA Superbike Champion, and AMA Hall of Famer Wayne Rainey; ex-racer and former manager of Team Roberts Chuck Aksland; motorsports marketing executive Terry Karges; and businessman Richard Varner. For more information, please visit www.MotoAmerica.com and follow MotoAmerica on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube.

More, from a press release issued by Westby Racing:

Speed Is The Need At Road America, And Scholtz And Westby Racing Are Hoping To Unleash It This Weekend

Mathew Scholtz (11). Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy Westby Racing.

Tulsa, OK – May 31, 2023 – Round three of the 2023 MotoAmerica Medallia Superbike Championship starts this Friday at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, and the annual visit to “America’s National Park of Speed” is always a highlight of the season for Mathew Scholtz and the entire Westby Racing team.

This year, the Road America round is even more highly anticipated than ever because of two very good reasons: 1) Mathew and the team are returning to the track where they notched a victory in Superbike race one last year, and 2) Road America’s 4.048-mile, 14-turn road course has been completely repaved. And motorcycle road racers like nothing better than newly paved, ribbony-smooth asphalt.

Mathew is currently ranked third in the Championship points standings behind Cameron Beaubier in second and Jake Gagne in third, and he knows that Road America is a critically important round, even at this early stage in the season.

“We’ve had success at Road America,” Mathew said. “And it’s a road course and location that I like a lot. There’s just something about racing in Wisconsin that suits me. It’s a horsepower track, where top speed plays an advantage. We’re hopeful that our new software package and engine build will do the trick this weekend.”

Superbike final qualifying is on Saturday morning at 10:45 CT, Superbike race one will go green on Saturday afternoon at 3:10 CT, and Superbike race two is on Sunday afternoon also at 3:10 CT. Both races will be broadcast live on MotoAmerica’s YouTube Channel.

For all the action from Road America, as it happens, subscribe to MotoAmerica Live+, which is MotoAmerica’s live streaming and on-demand service.

Meet Mathew, Get An Autographed Poster, And More

Mathew will be available for autographs during the Dunlop Hot Pit Walk & Autograph Session, scheduled for 11 to 11:40 a.m. Sunday on pit lane at Road America. He and the team will be handing out free posters and T-shirts, so don’t miss it.

Check Out The Westby Racing Sponsor Showcase

BrakeTech USA and Renthal Ltd are the featured team sponsors on display in the Westby Racing paddock area this race weekend, so be sure to stop by to say hello and learn about some of the companies that support the team.

For more updates about Westby Racing, including news, photos, and videos, visit www.WestbyRacing.com

Also, follow “Westby Racing” on your favorite social media sites.

More, from a press release issued by Ducati:

Josh Herrin and Xavi Forés Head North to Road America to Challenge Grid Aboard Their Warhorse HSBK Ducati Panigales

Josh Herrin (left) and Xavi Fores (right). Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy Ducati.

Sunnyvale, Calif., May 31, 2023 — The Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC duo of Josh Herrin and Xavi Forés head north to Wisconsin’s Road America, a long, four-mile circuit with 14 turns that has challenged the best of the best for over 60 years. The team arrives in Elkhart Lake following some dominating results last round for Forés and mixed results for Herrin.

During round 2 May 19-21 at Alabama’s Barber Motorsports Park, Xavi Forés impressed at MotoAmerica’s first-ever Supersport “Extended” race, a 37-lap long race that occurred Saturday instead of the typical double race format.

Although he dealt with multiple red flags, the Spaniard made it look easy on the #12 Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC Panigale V2, grabbing his third-straight win in the MotoAmerica Supersport series. Barber’s race was double points, and Forés now has 100 points, 27 ahead of Kawasaki’s Stefano Mesa and 46 ahead of Yamaha’s Josh Hayes.

Herrin’s weekend at Barber didn’t go as smoothly as Forés. The 2022 MotoAmerica Supersport Champion claimed sixth in both races aboard his #2 Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC Panigale V4 R, citing tire issues that affected most of the Superbike grid. Heading into round three of nine, Herrin is fifth in the point standings, 49 behind Yamaha’s Jake Gagne.

Josh Herrin (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC – Ducati Panigale V4 R – #2):

“Road America has always been an excellent track for me, and I think it’ll suit the Ducati V4 R pretty well, especially with the new pavement.” Herrin said. “We’re looking forward to getting to Road America and letting the V4 R show its strength, which is under hard braking and accelerating on the track’s long straightaways. Because we’re in Wisconsin, I also got a special cheese-themed helmet for this weekend that we’ll be rolling out on Friday. I’m also just as excited to go and hang out with all the fans in Wisconsin. There’s always a great crowd there, and hopefully, we can get some good results like we did in Atlanta.”

Xavi Forés (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC – Ducati Panigale V2 – #12):

“As usual, it will be another discovery weekend as this is another new track for me. Despite that, though, I feel really confident about some solid race performances as we head back into the Supersport Saturday/Sunday format rather than that one long race at Barber. I feel strong on the Panigale V2, especially on race pace. We have a good package! Hopefully, the weather will stay warm and nice, and we can enjoy another victory and more points.”

On-track action for the third round of the 2023 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship kicks off Friday morning. Forés will take to the track for Supersport FP1 at 9:45 CDT a.m. on Friday, June 2, while Herrin will be on track for Superbike FP1 at 11:15 a.m.

Oxley Bom MotoGP Podcast: The Isle of Man TT – Where MotoGP Started

David Swarts

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May 31, 2023

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Oxley Bom MotoGP Podcast: The Isle of Man TT – Where MotoGP Started

Roadracing World MotoGP Editor and Isle of Man TT winner Mat Oxley and two-time World Championship-winning Crew Chief Peter Bom have started “The Oxley Bom MotoGP Podcast,” which will be focused on the FIM MotoGP World Championship.

This week’s podcast covers the Isle of Man TT – Where MotoGP Started.

The original podcast can be found on BuzzSprout.com or listened to via other places you get podcasts.

WERA: Kruger Wins Five More Races, At Road Atlanta

May 31, 2023

Dan Kruger (71). Photo by AK Hughes Media, courtesy Dan Kruger Racing. — Dan Kruger (71). Photo by AK Hughes Media, courtesy Dan Kruger Racing Team.

AMA/WERA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AT ROAD ATLANTA: Another 5 Wins For Canadian Dan Kruger

Braselton, GA – Perfect weather and a massive turnout for the annual WERA Cycle Jam at Road Atlanta saw Canadian Dan Kruger convert a Pole Position into 5 wins throughout the weekend. He had to settle for a 2^nd in the second Superbike National race on Sunday as he gave up the lead on lap 2 to a hard charging Taylor Knapp. Dan also teamed up with Moto America regular Jason Waters to win the 4 Hour Relay Endurance race earlier on the weekend and the duo managed more laps than all other classes entered. Dan now has a commanding lead in both the AMA/WERA National Superbike Championship as well as the National Superstock Championship as he aims to take back-to-back titles.

The weekend was not without incidents with heavy winds, an air fence fire, and multiple red flags throughout the weekend. “Our team worked really well this past weekend. We had already tested at Road Atlanta last month, so the bikes were basically set up from the get-go. We had so much fun doing the Endurance race and want to thank N2 and WERA for putting on a great event. We also want to remind everyone to donate to the Roadracing World Action Fund. To pledge a contribution, call Roadracing World at (909) 654-4779 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, when operators will be standing by, and specify road racing or dirt track. Credit cards accepted. Pledges can also be made via Paypal at [email protected], by e-mailing [email protected], or via U.S. mail at P.O. Box 1428, Lake Elsinore, CA 92531. Money raised will be used for buying Air Module/Air Fence sections, as well as for deployment expenses and for shipping, tax, and import.

(Editorial Note: If you want to donate specifically to help replace soft barriers lost to fire at Road Atlanta, please include a note indicating “Road Atlanta fire replacement” with your donation.)

Next stop is CMP for Round 2 of the Endurance Championship and some more WERA racing. The team would like to thank all our sponsors that include Nature Power, Mototron, Pirelli, RK, EBC, HEL, Dainese, KYT, Motul, Ktech, SK Support, Hindle, and Kinetik Check us out at www.facebook.com/dankrugerracingteam to stay up to date on all our race results.

UtahSBA: Norton Nabs King Of The Mountains Victory At Round One

May 31, 2023

Anthony Norton (521) was the class of the field in the King of the Mountain race during Round One of the UtahSBA Utah Motorcycle Law Masters of the Mountain race series at Utah Motorsports Campus' West Track. Photo by Steve Midgley, courtesy UtahSBA.