Whereas the temps are cooling within the desert, the championships are already beginning to warmth up for the 2024-2025 season of the Spring Mountain Race Collection. Spherical two on the Spring Mountain Motor Resort and Nation Membership featured a pair of races for Sports activities Automobile Collection and Radical Cup Problem racers on the dynamic 2.76-mile Charleson Peak North Course monitor.
The Sports activities Automobile Collection introduced by Secure Life Protection as soon as once more delivered thrilling battles within the October races. Bruce Semler joined the GT4 class for the primary time this season, delivering a stable efficiency however narrowly lacking out on a podium end. Teddy Landau secured third place with extremely shut lap instances to Paul Chamberlain, who completed P2 in his inaugural Spring Mountain race. Henry Marshall, returning after a hiatus, secured first place and celebrated together with his spouse, who was there to cheer him on for the primary time in 10 years.
Within the GTL class, Gabriel Giannatassio dominated the weekend, taking first place in each races and topping the championship standings. Chad Lancaster put up a fierce chase, ending in second place by only one level, whereas Blake Olsen overcame a troublesome weekend to safe third place.
Within the GTU class, Mark Ramsey delivered yet one more flawless efficiency, securing first place. Shut behind, Michael Reynolds took second, whereas Brian Reynolds accomplished the rostrum in third earlier than hopping into his Radical for the subsequent race.
After the monitor went chilly Friday, Membership members loved a cornhole event with meals and cocktails. Two-time champ Teddy Landau was dethroned by Jason Horwitz and Blake Olsen, who now have all of the bragging rights.
Within the Radical Cup Problem introduced by Dakine and Vertra, the racing motion was as soon as once more distinctive all through the courses. Brandon Rambo claimed first total in Gold Class after back-to-back wins in each races. Doug Ramirez took second place with some outstanding overtakes in Race 2, showcasing his racing experience to his particular company—his son and daughter. Gregg Gorski secured third, delivering a stable efficiency and offering an ideal warm-up earlier than heading to the Radical World Finals in Abu Dhabi subsequent month.
The Silver Class drivers showcased distinctive talent, posing a formidable problem even to the Gold Class opponents. Brian Reynolds secured third place, sustaining his repute for constant outcomes. After a tough begin in Race 1, Jim Mason made a outstanding comeback in Race 2, partaking in fierce competitors with Gold Class drivers and in the end ending second total for the weekend. A standout efficiency got here from Chris Souliotis, a Canadian driver making his return to racing. Competing for the primary time on Charleston Peak, Souliotis demonstrated his prowess by clinching first place and holding his personal in opposition to his fellow racers.
Within the Rookie class, Sohaib Kureshi and Jason Horwitz completed one-two, showcasing important progress as they modify to the elevated competitors amongst veteran members.
Championship Standings
