Expert David Hurtado won two races last Sunday, September 11 at Arroyo Seco Raceway in Deming, New Mexico. The fifth round of racing resumed after a two-month break, and Hurtado came back strong to separate himself from Jason Brown and claim sole ownership of the top position in the premier series Formula Arroyo sponsored by Evan Steel Performance. Entering the weekend, the top two separated themselves from third-place Mikey Shreve by a sliver of two points, who hoped wins at SMRI during the ASMA break would provide a wave of momentum he could ride into the latter half of the season.
Brown and his Suzuki GSXR1000 clinched the hole shot in the Formula Arroyo, with Shreve and Hurtado close behind. A lap later Shreve passed Brown on the inside of Yucca, and Hurtado followed suit when he passed Brown inside the Horseshoe on lap three. The Horseshoe had all the action in the race, as Hurtado passed Shreve on lap four at the exit of the bend. By lap seven Hurtado had eked out a comfortable gap on second-place Shreve. It seemed that the race would come to a close without any further changes in the top three positions, but Kelcey Walker and his Yamaha YZF-R6 had closed in on Brown with four laps remaining. Brown must have his seen Walker in his shadow, as he stepped it up and managed to keep Walker and his dash in the twisties at bay with the GSXR1000’s horses on the straights.
Shreve was on the march to add to his three-point lead in the Unlimited Superstock series sponsored by kurveygirl.com, the first race of the day. From hole shot to the last lap, Shreve led the race with help from his Yamaha YZF-R1’s stunning drive on the back straight. Heading into the Carousel and with the checkers nearly in sight, Shreve suddenly had company when Hurtado squeezed past with phenomenal late braking. With only the Kink and the front straight left, Shreve had little time to respond and beat Hurtado to the finish line.
A weekend of personal bests, the top three can boast of conquering their previous lap times. Shreve, the victor in this category, finished the day with a jaw-dropping 1:08.121. Hurtado and Brown almost matched each other with a 1:08.254 and a 1:08.259, respectively.
The penultimate round of ASMA racing is scheduled October 9, with the customary testing day October 8.
Mikey Shreve:
“Nothing was working till right before qualifying; we were working backwards, but then Phil Allison from ESP (Evan Steel Performance) helped with the setup. I felt real good in the first race. There were a few personal mistakes, like when I hit a false neutral and Dave (Hurtado) got around. I’m looking forward to HPR next week, to having some fun with the Colorado boys. We’re going there with the intent to win.”
David Hurtado:
“The brake pads made a difference (this weekend); I switched to Vesrahs and they helped with the late braking. ESP-tuned rear shock and quick-shifter made for better power and traction–––the bike was on! No spinning of the rear this time, and I stayed focused during the races. I’m hoping to get into the 7s next round.”
Race Results for Round Five at Arroyo Seco Raceway
Formula Arroyo by Evan Steel Performance
1. David Hurtado (Kaw ZX-10R)
2. Mikey Shreve (Yam YZF-R1)
3. Jason Brown (Suz GSXR1000)
4. Kelcey Walker (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Dan Dickerman (Yam YZF-R6)
6. Thibault Few (BMW S1000RR)
Formula Amateur by Speedcell
1. Anthony Gipson (Suz GSXR1000)
2. Joseph Chasser (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Scott Diehl (Aprilia RSV4)
4. James Yogi
5. Matt Kendrick (Yam YZF-R6)
6. Bill Yelverton (Hon CBR600RR)
Amateur Unlimited Superstock by KurveyGirl.com
1. Joseph Chasser (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Anthony Gipson (Suz GSXR1000)
3. Scott Diehl (Aprilia RSV4)
4. Matt Kendrick (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Bill Yelverton (Hon CBR600RR)
6. Dan Junick (BMW S1000RR)
Expert Unlimited Superstock by KurveyGirl.com
1. David Hurtado (Kaw ZX10R)
2. Mikey Shreve (Yam YZF-R1)
3. Jason Brown (Suz GSX1000R)
4. Thibault Few (Kaw ZX10R)
5. Lorenzo Thomas (Kaw ZX10R)
6. Sebastian Musewicz (Yam YZF-R6)
Beginner
1. Alfonso Sanchez
2. John Quintana
3. Zach Muchado
4. Orion Johnson
5. Michael Thompson
Formula 40 by Southwest Suzuki Kawasaki
1. Greg Talbot (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Ken Murray (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Dan Junick (BMW S1000RR)
4. Matthew Zorn (Suz GSXR600)
Amateur Middleweight Superstock by Law Tigers
1. Joseph Chasser (Yam YZF-R6)
2. James Yogi
3. Zac Ferencz (Hon CBR600RR)
4. Matt Kendrick (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Bill Yelverton (Hon CBR600RR)
6. John Quintana
Expert Middleweight Superstock by Law Tigers
1. Dan Dickerman (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Kelcey Walker (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Greg Talbot (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Sebastian Musewicz (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Joe Janiga (Kaw ZX6R)
Lightweight Superbike by ASMA Dunlop
1. Robert Roach (KTM 390)
2. Anthony Gipson (Kaw 250)
3. Phil Allison (Hon CBR250R)
4. Loren Jury (Yam YZF-R3)
5. Daniel Berger (Yam YZF-R3)
Lightweight Grand Prix by Ideal Electric
1. Robert Roach (KTM 390)
2. Anthony Gipson (Kaw 250)
3. Phil Allison (Hon CBR250R)
4. Loren Jury (Yam YZF-R3)
5. Daniel Berger (Yam YZF-R3)
6. Qu Dymm Scarbrough (Kaw 250)
Amateur Middleweight Superbike by ASMA Pirelli
1. Joseph Chasser (Yam YZF-R6)
2. James Yogi
3. Matt Kendrick (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Zac Ferencz (Hon CBR600RR)
5. Bill Yelverton (Hon CBR600RR)
Expert Middleweight Superbike by ASMA Pirelli
1. Kelcey Walker (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Dan Dickerman (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Greg Talbot (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Joe Janiga (Kaw ZX6R)
5. Sebastian Musewicz (Yam YZF-R6)
6. Ken Murray (Yam YZF-R6)
Southwest Thunder by Fast by Few
1. Robert Roach (KTM 390)
2. Anthony Gipson (Kaw 250)
3. Daniel Berger (Yam YZF-R3)
4. Loren Jury (Yam YZF-R3)
5. Qu Dymm Scarbrough (Kaw 250)
6. Jessica Dawson
300 Cup by Fast by Few
1. Robert Roach (KTM 390)
2. Anthony Gipson (Kaw 250)
3. Daniel Berger (Yam YZF-R3)
4. Loren Jury (Yam YZF-R3)
5. Qu Dymm Scarbrough (Kaw 250)
6. Jessica Dawson
Amateur Unlimited Superbike by Twigs Jewels
1. Anthony Gipson (Suz GSXR1000)
2. Scott Diehl (Aprilia RSV4)
3. Matt Kendrick (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Dan Junick (BMW S1000RR)
5. Bill Yelverton (Hon CBR600RR)
6. Alfonso Sanchez
Expert Unlimited Superbike by Twigs Jewels
1. Thibault Few (Kaw ZX10R)
2. Lorenzo Thomas (Kaw ZX10R)
Ultra Lightweight Superbike by Sinner Moto Photo
1. Robert Roach (KTM 390)
2. Anthony Gipson (Kaw 250)
3. Daniel Berger (Yam YZF-R3)
4. Phil Allison (Hon CBR250R)
5. Qu Dymm Scarbrough (Kaw 250)
6. Loren Jury (Yam YZF-R3)