The Charleston Peak 3.23-mile full course, generally known as Spring Mountain’s most difficult configuration, actually put racers to the take a look at throughout November’s race weekend. Plus, winter within the desert brings cooler ambient temperatures and fluctuating monitor circumstances because the solar regularly warms the asphalt all through the day. It’s a implausible alternative for the rising Radical and Sports activities Automotive grids to face an exciting mixture of challenges over the two-race weekends.
Brandon Rambo confirmed outstanding consistency by profitable each of the weekend’s Radical Gold class races, propelling himself to the highest of the championship standings. Tanner Harvey made a powerful return to the monitor, claiming second place in a formidable efficiency, whereas Mark Rohrwasser accomplished the rostrum in third, showcasing his clean and calculated driving fashion. The sequence additionally welcomed again Alain Derzie and Erik Davis, who introduced fierce competitors to the autumn races, together with Steven Thomas, who confirmed promise in his Radical Cup debut.
Chris Hinojosa took the highlight within the silver class by securing his first-ever class win and gaining vital floor on Brian Reynolds within the championship standings. Reynolds, who secured pole place in each races, skilled setbacks that in the end resulted in a second-place end.
Within the Rookie class, Bruce Semler transitioned from his Porsche to a Radical for his inaugural Radical Cup race, the place he completed third. It was an awesome battle for first and second place between Jason Horwitz and Sohaib Kureshi that had onlookers enthralled all through. Horwitz not solely captured each pole positions but in addition recorded the quickest laps, in the end reaching his first victory. Kureshi took second place this spherical however is eager for an opportunity within the December race weekend.
Much like the Radical Cup Problem races, the Sports activities Automotive Sequence, offered by Secure Life Protection, supplied pleasure and aggressive racing in its pair of races. Brian Schmidt made a formidable debut within the GT4 class, securing first place general and giving skilled driver Teddy Landau severe competitors. Landau took second place, with Len Krick ending third.
Within the fiercely aggressive GTL class, Steve Hardie completed in third place, whereas Chad Lancaster secured second, demonstrating spectacular enhancements in the course of the season. Blake Olsen took first place in a shocking efficiency, constantly surpassing his personal qualifying instances with each lap. The rivalry between Olsen and Lancaster is intensifying and shall be intently watched subsequent season spherical.
Within the GTU class, Kha Phan made an thrilling return together with his freshly custom-made KTM, battling strongly towards Mark Ramsey. Ramsey displayed outstanding defensive ways, successfully stopping Phan from passing him and securing the highest spot. Phan claimed a worthy second place, whereas Iron Man Brian Reynolds took third, demonstrating endurance and suppleness all through the weekend.
Championship Standings
