Eddie Thornton won the Formula 1 race and logged two more podiums while Brandon Cleland took home five podiums during the Central Motorcycle Roadracing Association (CMRA) event this past Sunday, March 22, on the 2.9-mile road course at Texas World Speedway in College Station, Texas. This was the final time a motorcycle racing event would ever be held at this storied race track. Cloudy skies, temperatures in the low 60s with a light breeze coupled with heavy rain from the day before made for slick racing conditions.
Thornton turned the fastest lap of the weekend on Lap 2 of the premiere Breast Cancer Research Foundation/P1 Racing – Formula 1 Expert, running a 1:44.481. Thornton went on to take three podiums total, winning Breast Cancer Research Foundation/P1 Racing – Formula 1 Expert, B Superbike Expert, and second in 212Decals.com – A Superbike Expert.
Cleland continued his title defense by proving to be the fastest on a 600 once again, taking five podiums total, winning South Central Race Center – C Superstock Expert, C Superbike Expert, Raceworx – A Superstock Expert, 212Decals.com – A Superbike Expert, and taking second place in Breast Cancer Research Foundation/P1 Racing – Formula 1 Expert. Cleland also won the $100 P1 Racing cash purse for riding the first 600 across the finish line again during the Formula 1 race.
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation/P1 Racing – Formula 1 Expert race promised to be a nail biter, with a battle already brewing between Eddie Thornton on his Pirelli shod BMW S1000RR and Brandon Cleland, aboard his Pirelli shod Yamaha YZF-R6. As the 23-bike grid lined up for the start, Thornton had the pole with Cleland in second.
The starting lights went out, and Thornton put his head down and ran. Cleland furiously pursued him, and the race leaders edged away from the rest of the field. Thornton crushed Lap 2 with a 1:44.481, and Cleland ran a 1:44.870 while chasing him, and the two were so close you could throw a blanket over them the entire race. Young Canadian racer, Braeden Ortt, aboard a Yamaha YZF-R6 turned a 1:48.711 in the battle for third with Eric Williams, also on a Yamaha YZF-R6. Suzuki GSX-R1000 mounted Craig Montgomery had his hands full with Brandon Young aboard a KTM RC8 while wrestling for fifth, turning a 1:50.591 for his fastest lap. As the final laps wound down, Thornton squeezed ahead of Cleland by a meager 0.568 seconds to take the win. Cleland crossed the line second, Ortt held on to third, Williams snagged fourth with Montgomery in fifth. Young crossed the line sixth, Joseph Caruso, Shawn Randall, Jeff Wrobel, and Todd Larson rounded out the top 10.
Jacob Napier took the Top Novice spot again, riding his Suzuki GSX-R750 to five wins in SpeedFreakDecals.com – Formula 1 Novice, OnRoad OffRoad Suspension – A Superstock Novice, North Texas Superbikes – A Superbike Novice, Lone Star Track Days – B Superstock Novice, and North Texas Superbikes – B Superbike Novice.
Megan Wanat won the “Go Girl” $100 award, sponsored by A. Horn, for her combined finishes in four races. Brandie Cox was the previous winner at MSR Houston in February.
On behalf of our racers, the CMRA would like to thank our 2015 Class Sponsors including: 212Decals.com, Altus Lawton Motorsports, Breast Cancer Research Foundation/P1 Racing, Crazy Jack’s Powersports, Four81 Motos, Island Racing Services, JT’s Performance Plus, Leather & Lace Racing Leathers Repair, Lone Star Track Days, Moto Liberty, North Texas Superbikes, OnRoad OffRoad Suspension, Rainbow Sox Racing, Race Tire Services, RaceworX, Remember Brooks Gremmels, Road & Track Suspension, South Central Race Center, SpeedFreakDecals.com, and Texas Motorcycle Academy@H2Rraceway.
A special thanks to HighPerformanceCrew.com for sponsoring the safety curbing that was just installed on track at MSR Houston. Also a special thanks to Red Bull for providing the starting arch, military truck, and energy drinks that really helped send the last round off with a bang! Please remember to support the products and services of the companies who support you!
For a complete list of the weekend results and standings, please visit the website: www.CMRAracing.com. The next round in the CMRA season will be on May 15-17, 2015, at Hallett Motor Racing Circuit, Hallett OK. Details for the weekend will be announced when finalized. Come out and see some great racing action!
SPRINT RACE RESULTS??
D SUPERSTOCK EXPERT
1. Britten Geary (Suz SV650)
2. Daniel Adams (Suz SV650)
3. Andy Gilliland (Suz SV650)
4. Bubba Russo (Yam FZR600)
5. Zachary Boldwym (Suz SV650)
D SUPERSTOCK NOVICE
1. Walter Walker III (Suz SV650)
2. David Felio (Duc 1000SS)
3. Keith Jordan (KTM 690)
4. Brooks Alvord (KTM 450 EXC)
5. Michael Capuchino (KTM 690)
6. Shawn Treadaway (Suz SV650)
CLASSIC
1. David E. Wilson (Hon CBR600)
2. Steve Haesemeyer (Hon CBR600F2)
3. Jim Wansley (Hon CBR600F3)
4. David Dahms (Hon CBR600F2)
5. Wiley Clark (Yam FZR400)
6. Fox Schaffer (Hon CBR600F3)
B SUPERSTOCK EXPERT
1. Ron Mears (Hon CBR600RR)
2. Garet Tomlinson (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Kyle Ohnsorg (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Alonzo Contreras (Suz GSX-R600)
5. James Camacho Jr. (Yam YZF-R6)
6. Braeden Ortt (Yam YZF-R6)
LONE STAR TRACK DAYS – B SUPERSTOCK NOVICE
1. Jacob Napier (Suz GSX-R750)
2. Jay Bullard (Kaw ZX636)
3. Javier Martinez-Abrego III (Kaw ZX636)
4. Brian Prescott (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Tommy Hendricks (Kaw ZX636)
6. Hector Barreto (Suz GSX-R600)
SOUTH CENTRAL RACE CENTER – C SUPERSTOCK EXPERT
1. Brandon Cleland (Yam YZF-R6)
2. James Camacho Jr. (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Kyle Ohnsorg (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Alonzo Contreras (Suz GSX-R600)
5. Garet Tomlinson (Yam YZF-R6)
6. David Rice (Kaw ZX-6R)
MOTO LIBERTY – C SUPERSTOCK NOVICE
1. Javier Martinez-Abrego III (Kaw ZX636)
2. Brian Prescott (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Esteban Garcia (Hon CBR600RR)
4. Cody Stewart (Kaw ZX-6R)
5. Umayr Kaleem (Yam YZF-R6)
6. Kyle Fox (Hon CBR600RR)
NORTH TEXAS SUPERBIKES – FORMULA 1 LADIES
1. Brandie Cox (Suz GSX-R750)
2. Megan Wanat (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Daisy DeSimone (Suz GSX-R750)
4. Sandra Siskin (Hon CBR1000RR)
5. Shandra Crawford (Tri Daytona 675R)
TEXAS MOTORCYCLE ACADEMY @ H2RRACEWAY – MOTARD
1. Keith Hutto (KTM 690)
2. Brooks Alvord (KTM 450 EXC)
3. Terry Embury (Yam YZ450)
4. Michael Capuchino (KTM 690)
5. Scott Martin (Hon CRF450)
6. Steve Bui (KTM 690)
LEATHER & LACE RACING LEATHER REPAIR – LADIES ULTRA LIGHTWEIGHT GP
1. Anita Thomas (Kaw 300R)
2. Renee Stephenson (Kaw 300R)
3. Ana Duran-Gomez (Kaw 300R)
4. Jennifer Norman (Kaw 250R)
5. Jessica Coons (Kaw 300R)
6. Ashley Wilson (Kaw 250R)
RACEWORX – A SUPERSTOCK EXPERT
1. Brandon Cleland (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Ron Mears (Hon CBR600RR)
3. Braeden Ortt (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Darrell Ricks (Suz GSX-R1000)
5. Eric Williams (Yam YZF-R6)
6. Craig Montgomery (Suz GSX-R1000)
ONROAD OFFROAD SUSPENSION – A SUPERSTOCK NOVICE
1. Jacob Napier (Suz GSX-R750)
2. Cody Stewart (Kaw ZX-6R)
3. Robert McNaught (Kaw ZX-10R)
4. Patrick Ortega (Kaw ZX-10R)
5. Jack Polzin (Apr RSV4)
6. Colby Pyron (Hon CBR1000RR)
FORMULA 2 EXPERT
1. Jim Whitten (Duc 1000SS)
2. Daniel Adams (Suz SV650)
3. Shane Zelm (Suz SV650)
4. Shawn Adams (Suz SV650)
5. Andy Gilliland (Suz SV650)
6. Josh Henke (Suz SV650)
FORMULA 2 NOVICE
1. Dave Gallagher (Suz SV650)
2. Walter Walker III (Suz SV650)
3. Chris Woolsey (Suz SV650)
4. David Felio (Duc 1000SS)
5. Isachar Perez (Suz SV650)
6. Shawn Treadway (Suz SV650)
BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION / P1 RACING – FORMULA 1 EXPERT
1. Eddie Thornton (BMW S1000RR)
2. Brandon Cleland (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Braeden Ortt (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Eric Williams (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Craig Montgomery (Suz GSX-R1000)
6. Brandon Young (KTM RC8)
7. Joseph Caruso (BMW S1000RR)
8. Shawn Randall (Yam YZF-R1)
9. Jeff Wrobel (Suz GSX-R1000)
10. Todd Larson (Kaw ZX-10R)
ROOKIE EXPERT LIGHTWEIGHT
1. Zachary Boldwyn (Suz SV650)
2. Anita Thomas (Kaw 300R)
3. Jordan Pence (Suz SV650)
FORMULA 3
1. Ryan Andrews (Hon RS125)
2. Brooks Alvord (KTM 450 EXC)
3. Danny Dominguez (Hon CBR500R)
4. Eric Falt (Kaw EX500)
5. Keith Jordan (KTM 690)
6. Mark Gerow (Kaw 250R)
NORTH TEXAS SUPERBIKES – B SUPERBIKE NOVICE
1. Jacob Napier (Suz GSX-R750)
2. Jay Bullard (Kaw ZX636)
3. Cody Stewart (Kaw ZX-6R)
4. Umayr Kaleem (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Javier Martinaz-Abrego (Kaw ZX636)
6. Hector Barreto (Suz GSX-R600)
B SUPERBIKE EXPERT
1. Eddie Thornton (Yam YZF-R6)
2. James Camacho, Jr. (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Ron Mears (Hon CBR600RR)
4. Eric Williams (Yam YZF-R6)
5. David Rice (Kaw ZX-6R)
6. Braeden Ortt (Yam YZF-R6)
JT’S PERFORMANCE PLUS – C SUPERBIKE NOVICE
1. Terence Ladner (Kaw ZX636)
2. Brian Prescott (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Tommy Hendricks (Kaw ZX636)
4. Umayr Kaleem (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Kyle Fox (Hon CBR600RR)
6. Hector Barreto (Suz GSX-R600)
FORMULA 40 HEAVYWEIGHT EXPERT
1. Ron Mears (Hon CBR600RR)
2. Scott Buckley (Suz GSX-R1000)
3. Pete Martins (Suz GSX-R1000)
4. Darrell Ricks (Suz GSX-R1000)
5. Gordon Miller (Suz GSX-R1000)
6. Todd Larson (Kaw ZX-10R)
CRAZY JACK’S POWERSPORTS – FORMULA 40 HEAVYWEIGHT NOVICE
1. Jack Polzin (Apr RSV4)
2. Dana DeMambro (Kaw ZX-10R)
3. Steve Ebeling (Suz GSX-R1000)
4. Oscar Castro (MV Augusta F4 RR)
5. Breen Schoonover (Suz GSX-R750)
6. David Proler (BMW S1000RR)
FORMULA 40 MIDDLEWEIGHT EXPERT
1. Steven Nedd (KTM RC8)
2. Dolph McVicker (Yam YZF-R6)
3. John Orchard (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Terry Embury (Hon CBR600RR)
5. David E. Wilson (Hon CBR600F3)
6. Shandra Crawford (Tri Daytona 675R)
FORMULA 40 MIDDLEWEIGHT NOVICE
1. Kyle Fox (Hon CBR600RR)
2. Jason Litton (Suz GSX-R600)
3. Gregory Thomas (Tri Daytona 675)
4. Brandon Persell (Kaw ZX636)
5. Danny McCraw (Yam YZF-R6)
6. Steven C. Smith (Suz GSX-R600)
C SUPERBIKE EXPERT
1. Brandon Cleland (Yam YZF-R6)
2. James Camacho, Jr. (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Eric Williams. (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Braeden Ortt (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Garet Tomlinson (Yam YZF-R6)
6. David Rice (Kaw ZX-6R)
FORMULA 40 LIGHTWEIGHT EXPERT
1. Jim Whitten (Duc 1000SS)
2. Shawn Adams (Suz SV650)
3. Danny Dominguez (Suz SV650)
4. Steve Haesemeyer (Hon CBR600F2)
5. Keith Lincoln (Suz SV650)
6. Scott Eichorn (Suz SV650)
FORMULA 40 LIGHTWEIGHT NOVICE
1. David Felio (Duc 1000SS)
2. Sean Brown (Hon CBR600F3)
3. David Dahms (Hon CBR600F2)
4. Jim Wansley (Hon CBR600F3)
5. Steve Hairston (Hon CBR600F3)
6. Nick Lee (Hon CBR600F3)
212DECALS.COM – A SUPERBIKE EXPERT
1. Brandon Cleland (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Eddie Thornton (BMW S1000RR)
3. Ron Mears (Hon CBR600RR)
4. Joseph Caruso (BMW S1000RR)
5. Pete Martins (Suz GSX-R1000)
6. Gordon Miller (Suz GSX-R1000)
NORTH TEXAS SUPERBIKES – A SUPERBIKE NOVICE
1. Jacob Napier (Suz GSX-R750)
2. Robert McNaught (Kaw ZX-10R)
3. Jack Polzin (Apr RSV4)
4. Patrick Ortega (Kaw ZX-10R)
5. Terence Ladner (Kaw ZX636
6. Tony Ugoh (Kaw ZX-10R)
LIGHTWEIGHT TWINS EXPERT
1. Jim Whitten (Duc 1000SS)
2. Daniel Adams (Suz SV650)
3. Shane Zelm (Suz SV650)
4. Britten Geary (Suz SV650)
5. Shawn Adams (Suz SV650)
6. Andy Gilliland (Suz SV650)
LIGHTWEIGHT TWINS NOVICE
1. Walter Walker III (Suz SV650)
2. Dave Gallagher (Suz SV650)
3. Isachar Perez (Suz SV650)
4. David Felio (Duc 1000SS)
5. William Clark (Suz SV650)
6. Shawn Treadaway (Suz SV650)
ROOKIE EXPERT HEAVYWEIGHT
1. Jordan Pence (Kaw ZX-6R)
2. Steven Nedd (KTM RC8)
3. Chris Coffey (Kaw ZX636)
4. Manuel Segura (Hon CBR1000RR)
5. Justin Flores (Yam YZF-R1)
6. Brandie Cox (Suz GSX-R750)
SPEEDFREAKDECALS.COM – FORMULA 1 NOVICE
1. Jacob Napier (Suz GSX-R750)
2. Cody Stewart (Kaw ZX-6R)
3. Umayr Kaleem (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Tony Ugoh (Kaw ZX-10R)
5. Dana DeMambro (Kaw ZX-10R)
6. Megan Wanat (Yam YZF-R6)
D SUPERBIKE EXPERT
1. Daniel Adams (Suz SV650)
2. Jim Whitten (Duc 1000SS)
3. Britten Geary (Suz SV650)
4. Shawn Adams (Suz SV650)
5. Shane Zelm (Suz SV650)
6. Danny Dominguez (Suz SV650)
NORTH TEXAS SUPERBIKES – D SUPERBIKE NOVICE
1. Dave Gallagher (Suz SV650)
2. Walter Walker III (Suz SV650)
3. Isachar Perez (Suz SV650)
4. David Felio (Duc 1000SS)
5. William Clark (Suz SV650)
6. Chris Woolsey (Suz SV650)
HEAVYWEIGHT TWINS EXPERT
1. Brandon Young (KTM RC8)
2. Steven Nedd (KTM RC8)
3. Chris Hamlett (KTM RC8)
4. Bill Erzal (Apr RSV1000)
5. Ben Jones (Duc 848)
6. Shandra Crawford (Tri Daytona 675R)
HEAVYWEIGHT TWINS NOVICE
1. Zachary Roadhouse (Tri Daytona 675)
2. Gregory Thomas (Tri Daytona 675R)
MODERN CLASSIC
1. Marco Gismondi (Hon CBR1000RR)
2. Danny Dominguez (Hon CBR1000RR)
3. Chris Coffey (Suz GSX-R750)
4. Bill Erzal (Apr RSV1000)