Mike Zottmann clinches 2016 EMRA Superbike title.
September 2-4th was the biggest weekend of racing in the 2016 EMRA season at Castrol Raceway. The weekend would feature Rounds 5 and 6 of racing and was full of tight racing and championship points battles coming to an end. Mother nature would throw a twist in the racing by dropping ambient temperatures in the mornings to 5 degrees Celsius and raising them to a chilly and windy 13-15 Celsius under a constant threat of rain.
The cold temperatures and rain-shortened qualifying sessions held on Friday caught a number of riders by surprise, but as always the riders would persevere, finding ways to overcome the conditions and put in solid lap times. Superbike point leader, Mike Zottmann, would claim pole position riding his Bow Cycle/Kawasaki Canada/ZBM Racing ZX-10R, the first step to clinching a second consecutive EMRA Superbike title on this weekend. In 600 Superbike qualifying, Trevor Bernhardt would take pole position riding his Bow Cycle/ZBM Racing ZX-6R.
Saturday’s Round 5 600 Superbike race saw Trevor Bernhardt and Ryan Boddy on his Pet Auto Body Yamaha YZF-R6 quickly gap the field from the start of the race. Ryan would shadow Trevor and match his pace, but never have an opportunity to close in and make a solid pass for the lead. The two would finish the 600 Superbike race separated by 2.6 seconds.
The Round 6 600 Superbike race was another display of skilled riding by Trevor Bernhardt, gapping the depleted 600 Superbike grid. Fourteen seconds back, Brian Worsdall would finish in second place after having crashed out of Saturday’s racing and spending all of Saturday night repairing the damage to his Honda Extreme backed CBR600RR. Sixteen seconds back, Ryan Boddy would finish in 3rd place riding a borrowed bike, having also crashed out during an earlier race on Sunday, and unable to repair the damage to his bike in time for the 600 Superbike race. Trevor after the race commented, “Sunday was even cooler than Saturday, and very little sunshine. With the cooler temperatures, I opted for a Pirelli SC2 rear to try to last in the cold. Unfortunately this turned out to be the wrong decision, and Ryan Body was able to pass with comfort and win the 600 Supersport race with ease. After lunch I opted for the SC1 slick, and on the outlap I was confident I would not get beaten. I would get the hole shot and keep the lead till the end of the race, and with it the Championship in 600 Superbike too.”
The first Superbike race of the weekend got off to an incredibly fast start. Mike Zottmann took advantage of his pole position, nailed the hole shot and never looked back. For three laps he would be closely shadowed by Justin Knapik, on lap three in an odd sequence of events Justin Knapiks ZX-10R would have its chain come off the rear sprocket. Justin would quickly come to a stop, remount the chain and finish the race one lap down collecting a valuable 4 points for last place. A close battle for second place quickly developed between Jason Kolmatycki riding his Riverside Yamaha YZF-R1M, Peter Meier riding his ZBM Racing Ducati Panigale, and Ian Wall on his Argyll Motorsport GSX-R1000. The three riders would battle throughout the race, Ian Wall would begin to drop back struggling with rear tire grip. Jason Kolmatycki managed to find another gear and make the most of his first opportunity to claim a Superbike podium in the 2016 season. This would leave Peter Meier a hard fought 3rd place Superbike podium, also his first Superbike podium of the year. After a victory lap with the checkered flag Mike Zottmann would say “Heading into Superbike we knew with only 11 point advantage we needed to win. We went lower on tire pressures to get some heat as the track was still cold. I found my groove, and was able to settle in and start really pushing, setting another fastest lap time of the year.”
After two days of racing, the final race of the EMRA double header weekend would be the Superbike race. Justin Knapik would get an incredible start and first lap, taking the lead from Mike Zottmann. Mike would quickly reply with a series of blisteringly fast laps, despite a cold track and cold cloudy weather conditions. Justin Knapik would do everything he could to hold onto Mike and also managed to put in a seasons personal best lap time. The battle for the third and final step of the podium would be fought between 4 riders; Trevor Bernhardt, Ian Wall, Jason Kolmatycki, and Peter Meier would trade positions a number of times. The mix of machinery and skill of the riders piloting their motorcycles was a special treat for race fans. Trevor Bernhardt, a master of race management, knew he had his work cut out for him. Wringing every bit of horse power out of his Bow Cycle/ ZBM Racing ZX6R, he would break his own personal best and club record 600cc lap time, fighting his way past Jason Kolmatycki and taking 3rd place from Ian Wall with half a lap remaining. Mike Zottmann would sum up his race win and championship, “Once the lights went out I went full attack mode, took the lead on lap 2 and never looked back, stringing 7 laps in the low to mid 1:19 range, pulling a 5.5 second lead by the end. Wrapping up the titles with one race left feels great and we are excited to run the number one plate again next year! I’d like to thank all my sponsors for the year. Kawasaki for putting me on the new zx10r, Bow cycle, ZBM Racing, Pirelli tires, Ktech Suspensions, Hotbodies, Vortex, TechSpec, X-one suits, Chicken Hawk, Hindle exhaust, Galfer USA, Motion pro, and Red Rock garage. See you next round in a few weeks!”
The 7th and final round of racing in the 2016 EMRA season will take place at Castrol Raceway September 17-18. For more information check out www.emra.ca.
Edmonton Motorcycle Roadracing Association September 2-4, 2016 @ Castrol Raceway Results
Senior Open:
1. Jason Kolmatycki (Yam YZF-R1M)
2. Ian Wall (Suz GSX-R1000)
3. Peter Meier (Duc 1199)
4. Glen Gregoire (Kaw ZX-10R)
5. Darel Mesher (BMW S1000RR)
6. Dana Draper (Yam YZF-R1)
Novice Open:
1. Mark Larsen (Kaw ZX-6R)
2. Dale Starchuk (Suz GSX-R600)
3. Kevin McMurray (Kaw ZX-6R)
4. Joe Upex (Hon CBR600RR)
5. Kevin Neilson (Hon CBR600RR)
6. Johanne Bernier (Suz GSX-R750)
Expert 600cc SS:
1. Trevor Bernhardt (Kaw ZX-6R)
2. Ryan Boddy (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Darryl McGavigan (Suz GSX-R600)
4. Shane Fraser (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Corey Svatos (Tri Daytona 675R)
6. Matt Norton (Suz GSX-R600)
Intermediate 600cc SS:
1. Lee Depner (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Allan Millican (Suz GSX-R600)
3. Cam Winterman (Suz GSX-R600)
4. Aleks Vuckovic (Hon CBR600RR)
5. Trevor Patrick (Kaw ZX-6R)
6. Owen ElBaba (MV F3 675)
Lightweight Open:
1. Steele Bizuk (Kaw 300)
2. Calvin Ozimko (Hon CBR300)
3. Dave Beeler (Hon CBR300R)
4. Ryan Brady (Hon CBR300R)
5. James Kendrick (Hon CBR300)
Intermediate Middleweight Twins:
1. Tim Trofimuk (Suz SV650)
2. Justin Litzenberger (Kaw 650)
Fast 25
1. Mike Zottmann (Kaw ZX-10R)
2. Justin Knapik (Kaw ZX-10R)
3. Trevor Bernhardt (Kaw ZX-6R)
4. Brian Worsdall (BMW S1000RR)
5. Ian Wall (Suz GSX-R1000)
6. Jason Kolmatycki (Yam YZF-R1M)
Formula 112
1. Adrian Taylor (Yam YZF-R1)
2. Adam Taylor (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Scott Manley (Hon CBR600RR)
4. Nick Sosniuk (Suz GSX-R1000)
5. Greg Taylor (Suz GSX-R1000)
6. Thad Klassen (Hon CBR600RR)
Women’s Open:
1. Lorna Stelmack (Yam YZF-R1)
2. Tricia Reese (Suz GSX-R750)
3. Johanne Bernier (Suz GSX-R750)
Formula Thunder:
1. Peter Meier (Duc 1199)
2. Scott Paras (Apr RSV4)
3. Corey Svatos (Tri Daytona 675R)
4. Owen ElBaba (MV F3 675)
5. Brian Oxtoby (KTM 690R)
6. Dominic Poulin (Apr RSV4 Factory)
Intermediate Open Sportbike:
1. Glen Gregoire (Kaw ZX-10R)
2. Tosh Gable (Hon CBR1000RR)
3. Allan Millican (Suz GSX-R600)
4. Nick Sosniuk (Suz GSX-R1000)
5. Adam Taylor (Yam YZF-R6)
6. Cam Winterman (Suz GSX-R600)
Expert Open Sportbike:
1. Mike Zottmann (Kaw ZX-10R)
2. Ian Wall (Suz GSX-R1000)
3. Brian Worsdall (BMW S1000RR)
4. John Crump (Suz GSX-R1000)
5. Dana Draper (Yam YZF-R1)
6. David Kendal (Hon CBR1000RR)
Lightweight Superbike:
1. Randy Schuler (Suz SV650)
2. Justin Litzenberger (Kaw 650)
3. Steele Bizuk (Kaw 300)
4. Ryan Brady (Hon CBR300R)
5. Dave Beeler (Hon CBR300R)
6. James Kendrick (Hon CBR300)
Sportsman:
1. Trevor Patrick (Kaw ZX-6R)
2. Jay DeLancey (Hon CBR1000RR)
3. Greg Taylor (Suz GSX-R1000)
4. Kevin Osborn (Tri Daytona 675R)
Intermediate 600cc Superbike:
1. Allan Millican (Suz GSX-R600)
2. Adam Taylor (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Lee Depner (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Cam Winterman (Suz GSX-R600)
5. Aleks Vuckovic (Hon CBR600RR)
6. Scott Manley (Hon CBR600RR)
Expert 600cc Superbike:
1. Trevor Bernhardt (Kaw ZX-6R)
2. Ryan Boddy (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Darryl McGavigan (Suz GSX-R600)
4. Shane Fraser (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Brian Worsdall (Hon CBR600RR)
6. Matt Norton (Suz GSX-R600)
Novice Open:
1. Mark Larsen (Kaw ZX-6R)
2. Dale Starchuk (Suz GSX-R600)
3. Kevin McMurray (Kaw ZX-6R)
4. Joe Upex (Hon CBR600RR)
5. Tricia Reese (Suz GSX-R750)
6. Kevin Neilson (Hon CBR600RR)
Intermediate Superbike:
1. Glen Gregoire (Kaw ZX-10R)
2. Allan Millican (Suz GSX-R600)
3. Tosh Gable (Hon CBR1000RR)
4. Nick Sosniuk (Suz GSX-R1000)
5. Scott Manley (Hon CBR600RR)
6. Adam Taylor (Yam YZF-R6)
Expert Superbike:
1. Mike Zottmann (Kaw ZX-10R)
2. Jason Kolmatycki (Yam YZF-R1M)
3. Peter Meier (Duc 1199)
4. Ian Wall (SUZ GSX-R1000)
5. Trevor Bernhardt (Kaw ZX-6R)
6. John Crump (Suz GSX-R1000)
Senior Open:
1. Jason Kolmatycki (Yam YZF-R1M)
2. Ian Wall (Suz GSX-R1000)
3. Peter Meier (Duc 1199)
4. Mike Zottmann (Kaw ZX-10R)
5. Richard Maurice (Suz GSX-R1000)
6. Darryl McGavigan (Suz GSX-R600)
Novice Open:
1. Mark Larsen (Kaw ZX-6R)
2. Dale Starchuk (Suz GSX-R600)
3. Kevin McMurray (Kaw ZX-6R)
4. Tricia Reese (Suz GSX-R750)
5. Kevin Neilson (Hon CBR600RR)
6. Joe Upex (Hon CBR600RR)
Intermediate 600cc SS:
1. Allan Millican (Suz GSX-R600)
2. Cam Winterman (Suz GSX-R600)
3. Lee Depner (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Adam Taylor (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Trevor Patrick (Kaw ZX-6R)
6. Richard Bolduc (Hon CBR600RR)
Expert 600cc SS:
1. Ryan Boddy (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Trevor Bernhardt (Kaw ZX-6R)
3. Brian Worsdall (Hon CBR600RR)
4. Shane Fraser (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Darryl McGavigan (Suz GSX-R600)
6. Corey Svatos (Tri Daytona 675R)
Intermediate Middleweight Twins:
1. Brian Oxtoby (KTM 690R)
2. Randy Schuler (Suz SV650)
3. Justin Litzenberger (Kaw 650)
Lightweight Open:
1. Dave Beeler (Hon CBR300R)
2. Calvin Ozimko (Hon CBR300)
3. James Kendrick (Hon CBR300)
4. Ryan Brady (Hon CBR300R)
Fast 25:
1. Mike Zottmann (Kaw ZX-10R)
2. Justin Knapik (Kaw ZX-10R)
3. Jason Kolmatycki (Yam YZF-R1M)
4. Ian Wall (Suz GSX-R1000)
5. Trevor Bernhardt (Kaw ZX-6R)
6. Scott Paras (Apr RSV4)
Formula 112:
1. Adrian Taylor (Yam YZF-R1)
2. Jay DeLancey (Hon CBR1000RR)
3. Kevin Osborn (Day Triumph 675)
4. Micah Reimer (Kaw ZX-6R)
5. Jeremy Pompey (Suz GSX-R750)
6. Greg Taylor (Suz GSX-R1000)
Women’s Open:
1. Lorna Stelmack (Yam YZF-R1)
2. Tricia Reese (Suz GSX-R-750)
3. Johanne Bernier (Suz GSX-R750)
Formula Thunder:
1. Peter Meier (Duc 1199)
2. Scott Paras (Apr RSV4)
3. Owen ElBaba (MV F3 675)
4. Brian Oxtoby (KTM 690R)
5. Dominic Poulin (Apr RSV4 Factory)
6. Chris Crump (Bue 1125R)
Expert Open Sportbike:
1. Mike Zottmann (Kaw ZX-10R)
2. Ian Wall (Suz GSX-R1000)
3. Brian Worsdall (BMW S1000RR)
4. John Crump (Suz GSX-R1000)
5. Shane Caravan (Yam YZF-R1)
6. Richard Maurice (Suz GSX-R1000)
Intermediate Open Sportbike:
1. Glen Gregoire (Kaw ZX-10R)
2. Allan Millican (Suz GSX-R600)
3. Nick Sosniuk (Suz GSX-R1000)
4. Robert D. Haynes (BMW S1000RR)
5. Cam Winterman (Suz GSX-R600)
6. Tosh Gable (Hon CBR1000RR)
Lightweight Superbike:
1. Brian Oxtoby (KTM 690R)
2. Randy Schuler (Suz SV650)
3. Justin Litzenberger (Kaw 650)
4. Calvin Ozimko (Hon CBR300)
5. Ryan Brady (Hon CBR300R)
6. James Kendrick (Hon CBR300)
Sportsman:
1. Trevor Patrick (Kaw ZX-6R)
2. Richard Bolduc (Hon CBR600RR)
3. Corey Svatos (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Jay DeLancey (Hon CBR1000RR)
5. Kevin Osborn (Tri Daytona 675R)
6. Lowell Reimer (Yam YZF-R6)
Intermediate 600cc Superbike:
1. Allan Millican (Suz GSX-R600)
2. Cam Winterman (Suz GSX-R600)
3. Lee Depner (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Aleks Vuckovic (Hon CBR600RR)
5. Micah Reimer (Kaw ZX-6R)
6. Scott Manley (Hon CBR600RR)
Expert 600cc Superbike:
1. Trevor Bernhardt (Kaw ZX-6R)
2. Brian Worsdall (Hon CBR600RR)
3. Ryan Boddy (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Shane Fraser (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Matt Norton (Suz GSX-R600)
Novice Open:
1. Mark Larsen (Kaw ZX-6R)
2. Kevin McMurray (Kaw ZX-6R)
3. Tricia Reese (Suz GSX-R750)
4. Dale Starchuk (Suz GSX-R600)
5. Joe Upex (Hon CBR600RR)
6. Malcolm Gray (Hon NSR250)
Intermediate Superbike:
1. Glen Gregoire (Kaw ZX-10R)
2. Allan Millican (Suz GSX-R600)
3. Nick Sosniuk (Suz GSX-R1000)
4. Richard Bolduc (Hon CBR600RR)
5. Adrian Taylor (Yam YZF-R1)
6. Robert D. Haynes (BMW S1000RR)
Expert Superbike:
1. Mike Zottmann (Kaw ZX-10R)
2. Justin Knapik (Kaw ZX-10R)
3. Trevor Bernhardt (Kaw ZX-6R)
4. Ian Wall (Suz GSX-R1000)
5. Jason Kolmatycki (Yam YZF-R1M)
6. Peter Meier (Duc 1199)