Round 1 MRA Race Results from Pueblo Motorsports Park 4-25/26
Amateur GTO 1. Erik Cromer (Kaw ZX-6R) 2. Jesse Duenez (Suz GSX-R) 3. Michael Heilhecker (Yam YZF-R6) 4. Marcus Frison (Yam YZF-R6) 5. Steven Grubbs (Kaw ZX-6R) 6. Wyeth Jackson (Kaw ZX-6R)
Amateur GTU 1. Ara Maranian (Kaw ZX-636) 2. Erik Cromer (Kaw ZX-6R) 3. John Burr (Tri Daytona 675) 4. Austin Richardson (Hon CBR600RR) 5. Michael Heilhecker (Yam YZF-R6) 6. Steven Grubbs (Kaw ZX-6R)
Colorado Class 1. Seann Jordan (Hon RS125) 2. Martin Hester (Hon RS125) 3. Chuck Shettsline (Hon CR500) 4. Jeff Winter (Hon RS450F) 5. Matt Warner (Tri Thruxton) 6. Nicci Rex
Heavyweight Endurance 1. Shannon Moham (Yam YZF-R6) 2. Crash Lowe (Suz GSX-R750) 3. Mike Applehans (Suz GSX-R750) 4. Geoffrey Snyder (Suz GSX-R750) 5. Ray Ray Gaimara (Duc 749R) 6. Nick Scott
Light Weight Endurance 1. Shannon Moham (Suz SV650) 2. Martin Hester (Hon RS125) 3. Chad Anderson (Suz SV650) 4. Rodney Mattison (Suz SV650) 5. Frank DiRanna (Yam TZ250)
Middle Weight Endurance 1. Dale Eaton (Yam YZF-R6) 2. Russell Strobridge (Kaw ZX-6R) 3. Dodd Jacobsen (Kaw ZX-6R) 4. Terry Skogen (Yam YZF-R6) 5. Ronald Skeen (Suz GSX-R600) 6. Martin Spencer (Hon CBR600RR)
Open Endurance 1. Dan Turner (Suz GSX-R1000) 2. Ryan Burke (Yam YZF-R1) 3. Douglas Kahl (Suz GSX-R1000) 4. Aaron Petrie (Hon CBR1000RR) 5. Jim Wilson (Suz GSX-R1000) 6. Curtis Knox Jr. (Yam YZF-R1)
Heavy Weight Superbike 1. Matt Lynn (Kaw ZX-6R) 2. Shane Turpin (BuellL 1125R) 3. Shannon Moham (Yam YZF-R6) 4. Pedro Bravo (Duc 749) 5. Marv Rosencrans (Kaw ZX-6R) 6. Mike Applehans (Suz GSX-R750)
Heavy Weight Supersport 1. Matt Lynn (Kaw ZX-6R) 2. Shane Turpin (Buell 1125R) 3. Dennie Burke (Suz GSX-R750) 4. Dalton Dimick (Yam YZF-R6) 5. Shannon Moham (Yam YZF-R6) 6. Casey Dragos (Yam YZF-R6)
Ladies of the Rockies 1. Donna Turner (Yam YZF-R6) 2. Wyeth Jackson (Kaw ZX-6R) 3. MicheleAnn Kiley (Yam YZF-R6) 4. Jennifer Hom (Kaw ZX-636) 5. Nicci Rex
Light Weight GP 1. Shane Turpin (Bim DB5R) 2. Shannon Moham (Suz SV650) 3. Christopher Coonshead (Yam TZ250) 4. Martin Hester (Yam TZ250) 5. Chad Anderson (Suz SV650) 6. Kang Soh (Yam TZ250)
Modern Vintage GTO 1. Dave Hetzler (Yam YZF-R1) 2. Christopher Coons (Yam TZ250) 3. Dion Eads (Yam YZF-R6) 4. Nicholas Adams (Yam YZF-R6) 5. Christopher Koster 6. Chuck Shettsline (Hon CR500)
Modern Vintage GTU 1. Shannon Moham (Suz SV650) 2. Dion Eads (Yam YZF-R6) 3. Nicholas Adams (Yam YZF-R6) 4. Christopher Coonshead (Yam TZ250) 5. Jeff Brown 6. Chuck Shettsline (Hon CR500)
Middle Weight Superbike 1. Matt Lynn (Kaw ZX-6R) 2. Ricky Orlando (Kaw ZX-6R) 3. Dalton Dimick (Yam YZF-R6) 4. Pedro Bravo (Duc 749) 5. Shannon Moham (Yam YZF-R6) 6. Danny Anderson (Yam YZF-R6)
Middle Weight Supersport 1. Ricky Orlando (Kaw ZX-6R) 2. Matthew Lynn (Kaw ZX-6R) 3. Dalton Dimick (Yam YZF-R6) 4. Shannon Moham (Yam YZF-R6) 5. Casey Dragos (Yam YZF-R6) 6. Zach Kinzler (Yam YZF-R6)
Novice GTO 1. John Fifield (Yam YZF-R1) 2. Erik Cromer (Kaw ZX-6R) 3. Jonathan Kuo (Hon CBR600RR) 4. Wyeth Jackson (Kaw ZX-6R) 5. Timothy Crump (Suz GSX-R1000) 6. Mike Bachman (Yam YZF-R1)
Novice GTU 1. Erik Cromer (Kaw ZX-6R) 2. Jonathan Kuo (Hon CBR600RR) 3. Wyeth Jackson (Kaw ZX-6R) 4. Dodd Jacobsen (Kaw ZX-6R) 5. Jarret Scarberry (Yam YZF-R6) 6. Jessie Martinez (Yam YZF-R6)
Open SuperBike 1. Brad Hendry (Duc 1098R) 2. Shane Turpin (Suz GSX-R1000) 3. Dan Turner (Suz GSX-R1000) 4. Matt Lynn (Kaw ZX-10R) 5. Ryan Burke (Yam YZF-R1) 6. Danny Anderson (Yam YZF-R1)
Open Supersport 1. Matt Lynn (Kaw ZX-10R) 2. Dennie Burke (Suz GSX-R750) 3. Glenn Conser (Yam YZF-R1) 4. Crash Lowe (Suz GSX-R1000) 5. Dave Hetzler (Kaw ZX-10R) 6. Mike Applehans (Suz GSX-R750)
Race of the Rockies GTO 1. Brad Hendry (Duc 1098R) 2. Shane Turpin (Suz GSX-R1000) 3. Dan Turner (Suz GSX-R1000) 4. Matt Lynn (Kaw ZX-10R) 5. Ryan Burke (Yam YZF-R1) 6. Danny Anderson (Yam YZF-R1)
Race of the Rockies GTU 1. Ricky Orlando (Kaw ZX-6R) 2. Dalton Dimick (Yam YZF-R6) 3. Pedro Bravo (Duc 749) 4. Shannon Moham (Yam YZF-R6) 5. Danny Anderson (Yam YZF-R6) 6. Jeff Brown (Yam YZF-R6)
Sportsman 1. Larry Dotson 2. Philip Johnson (Yam YZF-R6) 3. David Eid 4. Boo Schara (Kaw ZX-6R)
Super Twins GTO 1. Brad Hendry (Duc 1098R) 2. Jon Glaefke (Duc 1098R) 3. Shane Turpin (Buell 1125R) 4. Pedro Bravo (Duc 749) 5. Jim Brewer (Duc 1098R) 6. Dwayne Shawver (Duc 1098)
Super Twins GTU 1. Shannon Moham (Suz SV650) 2. Ray Ray Gaimara (Duc 749) 3. Martin Hester (Hon RS125) 4. Mark Bohn (Duc 749S) 5. Chad Anderson (Suz SV650) 6. Jeff Winter (Hon RS450F)
MRA Hotline 303-530-5678
More, from a press release issued by Brad Hendry’s publicist:
DUCATI 1098R (# 616) DOMINATES SUPERBIKES IN MRA SEASON OPENER AT PUEBLO
The Northern Colorado Euro Motorcycles (NorCO Racing) Ducati 1098R, piloted by #616 Brad Hendry won all three events entered and broke two class records at the season opener for the Motorcycle Racing Association (MRA) at Pueblo Colorado on Sunday April 27, 2009.
The Supertwins GTO race saw a significant amount of Ducatis in a large field of 20 riders. The NorCO Racing #616 Ducati 1098R machine was starting from the 2nd line on the grid and, after a great start, was first through turn 1 and then began to move away from Shane Turpin in second position on a Buell 1125R who was closely followed by Jon Glaefke on his Ducati 1098R. In lap 3 the pilot Brad Hendry set his fastest lap and broke the Supertwins lap record by 2.6 seconds. Brad easily took first place with the Ducati 1098R of Jon Glaefke getting around Turpin’s Buell to claim the second position and putting 2 Ducatis on the Supertwins podium.
In the Open Superbike event the Northern Colorado Euro Ducati 1098R was in the second row and, after a great start entered the first turn in second position behind Crash Lowe on his GSXR 1000 closely followed by Shane Turpin on his Jordan GSXR 1000, Dan Turner on his GSXR 1000 and Matt Lynn on his Kawasaki 1000. The Brad Hendry #616 1098R quickly moved into first place at the second turn and slowly moved away from the rest of the field. Shane Turpin’s GSXR took over 2nd position but could not gain on the Ducati 1098R. Brad set his fastest lap in lap 2 which was just .003 seconds outside of the class lap record. The NorCO Racing Ducati 1098R held onto the lead and finished ahead of Turpin in second position, followed by Turner and Lynn.
In the Superbike feature race of the weekend, the Race of the Rockies GTO, the NorCO Racing Ducati 1098R stared from 6th position but, after a great launch, took the holeshot and led the first lap closely followed by Shane Turpin on his Jordan GSXR 1000 and Dan Turner on his Suzuki GSXR 1000 with Matt Lynn on his Kawasaki 1000 moving quickly into 4th position. In the 2nd lap on the long front straight the 2 GSXR’s draft passed Hendry’s 1098R putting him into 3rd position for lap 2 as they entered the infield. Hendry’s Ducati 1098R passed the Turner GSXR 1000 in turn 7 and set off after Turpin. The # 616 Ducati closely followed the Turpin GSXR for 5 laps then Brad made a move in Turn 8 and, using the great torque of the Ducati 1098R drove thru Turpin before Turn 9. A close race followed with the Northern Colorado Euro Hendry piloted Ducati 1098R slowly opening up a gap and winning the Race of the Rockies GTO by some 15 bike lengths. During this great race the #616 Ducati also set the class lap record by breaking Aaron Clark’s record by over .3 seconds. This is also the first time in over 15 years that a Ducati has been on the top spot of the podium in this prestigious race.
“This thorough bred racing machine really came through for me today” said pilot #616 Brad Hendry after the Race of the Rockies win. “The great torque characteristics of the Ducati twin coupled with the excellent Dunlop Ntech tires gave me the power out of the corners in the in-field to overcome the long straight speed advantage of the GSXRs. It was a great race and it is great to put a Ducati on the top of the Race of the Rockies podium again.”
Brad Hendry (# 616) and the NorCO Racing team is sponsored by Northern Colorado Euro Motorcycles of Loveland CO., Ducati , Boulder Motorsports, Ducati Performance, Termignoni, Dunlop, Bel-Ray Oils, Sidi, Vemar, Woodcraft, BrakeTech, Ferrodo, Spiegler, Syndicate and Junkyard Ink