Spring Mountain Race Collection kicks off 24-25 season with new and acquainted faces

Spring Mountain Motor Resort and Nation Membership waved the inexperienced flag on its first race of the 2024-2025 season final month on September 13^th and 14^th.  Races one and two of the race season featured Radical Cup Problem and Sports activities Automobile Collection drivers competing on the three.23-mile full-track configuration of the Charleson Peak circuit.

IndyCar veteran and Toyota Atlantic Champion Richie Hearn is again by fashionable demand for race director duties.  A lead driving teacher at Spring Mountain, Hearn’s racer perspective is embraced by the collection members as they relish listening to him remind people to “simply drive higher!”

After a day of follow on Thursday, members have been prepared to begin the season with the primary race on Friday and first up was the Radical Cup Problem introduced by Dakine and Vertra. Fifteen racers from three lessons set the tone for the season.

The competitors was elevated within the Gold Class, with acquainted faces returning to the observe. Miguel Grillo and Mel Johnson, who hadn’t raced shortly, made spectacular comebacks in the midst of the pack. Becoming a member of them was final yr’s Silver Class Champion, Sean Mason, shifting as much as the Gold Class for the primary time.

Nevertheless it was Mark Rohrwasser who got here out on high, securing first place for the weekend. Doug Ramirez and Gregg Gorski had a spirited battle, ending in a tie for second place. In response to the tie-break rule, Ramirez settled for third, as Gorski’s ending place within the second race edged him out.

Within the Silver Class, Rahul Patel made a robust return after having raced just one weekend final yr, claiming P1. Scorching on his heels was the returning Iron Man, Brian Reynolds, adopted by newly graduated rookie, Chris Hinojosa.

A particular shoutout goes to Hinojosa, whose lap occasions are rapidly bettering. His tempo was approaching that of seasoned veteran Brian Reynolds, setting the stage for thrilling competitors forward.

Two new drivers made their debuts within the rookie class this weekend, with Sohaib Kureshi ending forward of Jason Horwitz.

13 drivers took half within the opening spherical of the Sports activities Automobile Collection introduced by Protected Life Protection.

Within the GTU class, it was nothing however clear and quick racing. Mark Ramsey discovered himself on the highest of the field, setting a brand new observe report for the GTU class within the course of. Proper behind him Michael Reynolds and Brian Reynolds rounded out the rostrum, showcasing their constant tempo.

Within the GT4 class, Teddy Landau took first place, whereas Roc Capobianco adopted carefully in second. Each drivers delivered distinctive performances, however Capobianco’s standout second got here as he raced even sooner than his qualifying tempo in each races!

Within the packed GTL class, it was fairly a household affair with three Wonnenbergs on the observe. Karen Wonnenberg took the lead amongst them, ending third in her new Miata. Forward of her was Gabriel Giannatassio, additionally in a brand new Miata, who completed second. Nevertheless it was Blake Olsen who stole the present, charging from the again of the pack in each races to say first place—a powerful efficiency from the reigning class champion.

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