Brainerd, MN (June 28) – Zalusky Advanced Riding School and Track Days (ZARS) recently held the 2017 Shootout Championship and Rider Challenge Championships Series and Track Day Event, June 24-25.

The event was held at Brainerd International Raceway. The Shootout Series attracted several top riders including Chase Sellers and Aaron Anderson. The series presented by BlownConcepts.com awarded over $1000 in cash prizes to the top finishers in each of the classes.

With a strong lead, Scott Stall dominated and took the championship for GP 3/4 Expert on both days. In the GP 2 Expert class, Tom Benedict took the checkered flag on June 24 and Adam Harrison on June 25. In our newly added GP 1, Brad Kreller rode fiercely to take the win!

In the Novice ranks, Eric Hjelter took back to back wins on June 24 and 25 in the GP 3/4 with Brian Rogers taking back wins as well in GP 1/2.

ZARS continues to broaden the riding opportunities with the Rider Challenge for experienced Track Day riders. In GP 3/4, P.R. Stafki took back to back win as well as he held off James Stanley.

ZARS returns to Brainerd International Raceway (Minn.), July 17, to ride North America’s fastest turn on the Donnybrooke Road Course.

About – Zalusky Advanced Riding School and Track Days (ZARS) is a Track Day organization based in the Upper Midwest that provides riding and education opportunities for riders and racers of all skill levels at Road America, Brainerd International Raceway and High Plains Raceway. For more information, visit www.ridezars.com

Shootout Results, June 24:

GP 3/4 Expert

1. Scott Stall (Kaw ZX-10R)

2. Aaron Anderson (Yam YZF-R6)

3. Tom Austin (Hon CBR600RR)

4. Chase Schorr (Kaw ZX-6R)

5. JR Hiebert (Duc 899)

6. Erik Devaan (Yam YZF-R6)

GP 3/4 Novice

1. Eric Hjelter (Tri Daytona 675R)

2. Stephen Horsfield (Yam YZF-R6)

GP 1/2 Expert

1. Tom Benedict (Yam YZ450)

2. Adam Hjelle (Hon CBR600RR)

3. Brad Kueter (Suz GSX-R750)

GP 1/2 Novice

1. Brian Rogers (Suz SV650)

2. Leif Nadeau (Yam 450)

3. Sonia Pond (Suz SV650)

4. Lawrence Lin (Kaw 300)

5. Eva Kalinaky (Yam YZF-R3)

6. Justin Miest (Kaw 300)

Rider Challenge GP 3/4, June 24:

1. Paul Stafki (Kaw ZX-10R)

2. James Stanley (Yam YZFR6)

3. Jim Parnell (Tri 675)

4. Zach Beaman (Hon CBR1000RR)

5. Allen Forrest (Kaw 300)

6. Shane Williams (Suz GX-R600)

Rider Challenge GP 3/4, June 25:

1. P.R. Stafki (Hon RC51)

2. James Stanley (Kaw ZX-10R)

3. Trevor Gumm (Kaw ZX-10R)