CMRA congratulates its 2014 Sprint Champions and Brandon Cleland, New Overall Number 1 Plate Holder. The Central Motorcycle Roadracing Association (CMRA) honored its 2014 sprint champions at its Annual Awards Banquet, held this past Saturday, December 13, 2014 at Downtown 301 Event Center in Waco, Texas. The CMRA would like to congratulate our competitors, race staff, corner workers, sponsors, and spectators for making 2014 such an exciting season for the Texas-based club. Record-setting entries and fierce competition brought the CMRA to a whole new level.

Brandon Cleland rode his Yamaha YZF-R6 to the Overall Sprint Championship, bringing home the Number One Plate and four individual Sprint Class Championships in B Superstock Expert, C Superstock Expert, C Superbike Expert, and Formula 1.

The evening included other special awards as well. Michael Martin was inducted into the CMRA Hall Of Fame for his contributions to the sport, both on and off the track. John Ulrich was on hand as the keynote speaker for his induction. Fellow CMRA Hall of Famers, Kevin Schwantz and Norm McDonald were also in attendance at the ceremony along with 40 plus members of Martin’s immediate family. Martin rode for Team Hammer for years, and earned his “M4” (Miracle Man Michael Martin) nickname with his impossible come-from-behind save of the team’s 100th overall endurance race win, clinching the team’s 10th Overall Championship, in a WERA National Endurance Series 8-Hour hosted by CMRA on October 8th, 1994 at Texas World Speedway. Martin joins previous CMRA Hall of Fame inductees including: Colin Edwards, Brooks Gremmels, David Hirsch, Ty Howard, Jamie James, Lou Linden, Ronnie Lunsford, Norm and Sam McDonald, Laroy Montgomery, Doug Polen, Kevin Schwantz, Freddie Spencer, Ben Spies, Britt Turkington and the Brothers Family.

The 2014 Claire McMahan Extra Mile Award, which is awarded each year to someone who has gone above and beyond with their support of the CMRA, was presented to Shandra Crawford. Crawford, who joined the CMRA in 2012, has been tireless in her efforts to support and promote the CMRA, including producing the 2013 & 2014 Ladies of CMRA calendar, 2013 & 2014 Awards Banquets, press releases, sponsor development, and updated trophy program.

The Rookie Expert Award went to Britten Geary. Geary received the award for earning the most overall points as a first-year Expert.

A new special award for this year was the “Pullin’ a Joe” award, inspired by and awarded to Dr. Joseph Caruso for his quick thinking and actions at an event which saved a critically injured racer.

Videos from the banquet can be viewed here: www.CMRAracing.com. And for a complete list of results and standings, please visit the website: www.CMRAracing.com.

The 2015 CMRA season will begin on February 13-15, at MSR Houston, Angleton Texas. Details for the weekend will be announced when finalized. Thank you again to the competitors and sponsors for making this a fantastic season of great racing action and looking forward to seeing you all in February!

2014 Top 10 Overall CMRA Champions #1 – Brandon Cleland, #2 – Daniel Adams, #3 – Jim Whitten, #4 – Eddie Thornton, #5 – Derek Wagnon, #6 – Darrell Ricks, #7 – Britten Geary, #8 – Jay Newton, #9 – Eric Williams, #10 – Ron Mears

2014 Expert Sprint Champions by class:

Raceworx – A Superstock Expert – Darrell Ricks (Suz GSX-R1000)

B Superstock Expert – Brandon Cleland (Yam YZF-R6)

South Central Race Center – C Superstock Expert – Brandon Cleland (Yam YZF-R6)

D Superstock Expert – Daniel Adams (Suz SV650)

E Superstock – Brad Thomas (Kaw 250R)

212Decals.com – A Superbike Expert – Derek Wagnon (Kaw ZX-10R)

Team Mancuso Powersports SW – B Superbike Expert – Eddie Thornton (Kaw ZX-6R)

Team Mancuso Powersports SW – C Superbike Expert – Brandon Cleland (Yam YZF-R6)

D Superbike Expert – Daniel Adams (Suz SV650)

Houston Superbikes – HW Twins Expert – Chris Hamlett (KTM RC8)

Lightweight Twins Expert – Jim Whitten (Duc 1000SS)

Breast Cancer Research Foundation/P1 Racing- Formula 1 Expert – Brandon Cleland (Yam YZF-R6)

Formula 2 Expert – Daniel Adams (Suz SV650)

HighPerformanceCrew.com – Formula 40 HW – Expert Darrell Ricks (Suz GSX-R1000)

Formula 40 LW Expert – Jim Whitten (Duc 1000SS)

North Texas Superbikes – Formula 1 Ladies – Brandie Cox (Suz GSX-R750)

Texas Motorcycle Academy/Harris Hill Raceway – Motard – Michael Capuchino (Apr SXV5.5)

Classic – Andrew Sukach (Hon CBR600)

Modern Classic – Ron Mears (Hon CBR600)

Rookie Expert HW – Jay Newton (Kaw ZX636)

Rookie Expert LW – Britten Geary (Suz SV650)

Formula 3 – Javier Martinez-Abrego III (Hon RS125)

Altus Lawton Motorsports – 500 Supersport – Brandon Altmeyer (Hon CBR500R)

Altus Lawton Motorsports – 300 Supersport – Justin McWilliams (Kaw 300R)

500 Classic – Brian Oakley (Yam 400)

Island Racing Services – Solo 30 HW Expert – Kevin Taylor (Hon CBR1000RR)

Island Racing Services – Solo 30 MW Expert – Eric Williams (Yam YZF-R6)

Solo 30 LW Expert – Andy Gilliland (Suz SV650)

MotoMassage.com Solo 30 Ultra LW – Jim Whitten (Kaw 250R)

2014 Overall Top Novices: Michael Klesel – 1st, Paul Garcia – 2nd, Justin Flores – 3rd

2014 Novice Sprint Champions by class:

OnRoad OffRoad Suspension – A Superstock Novice – Paul Garcia (Hon CBR1000RR)

Lone Star Track Days – B Superstock Novice – Michael Klesel (Suz GSX-R600)

Moto Liberty – C Superstock Novice – Michael Klesel (Suz GSX-R600)

OnRoad OffRoad Suspension – D Superstock Novice – Zachary Vonler (Suz SV650)

North Texas Superbikes – A Superbike Novice – Paul Garcia (Hon CBR1000RR)

North Texas Superbikes – B Superbike Novice – Michael Klesel (Suz GSX-R600)

Fastline Motorcycle School – C Superbike Novice – Michael Klesel (Suz GSX-R600)

D Superbike Novice – Zachary Vonler (Suz SV650)

Houston Superbikes – HW Twins Novice – Scott Canady (Duc 1199)

LW Twins Novice – Zachary Vonler (Suz SV650)

Road & Track Suspension – Formula 1 Novice – Justin Flores (Yam YZF-R1)

Formula 2 Novice – Thomas Eimermacher (Suz SV650)

North Texas Superbikes – Formula 40 HW Novice – Fabian Kale (Hon CBR1000RR)

North Texas Superbikes – Formula 40 LW Novice – David Felio (Suz SV650)

Island Racing Services – Solo 30 HW Novice – Fabian Kale (Hon CBR1000RR)

Island Racing Services – Solo 30 MW Novice – Michael Klesel (Suz GSX-R600)

Solo 30 LW Novice – Zachary Vonler (Suz SV650)

2014 Mini Sprint Champions by class:

Four81Motos Grom Challenge – Ryan Andrews (Hon Grom)

Rainbow Sox Racing – Junior Motard – Brylin Schrock (Kaw KLX110)

Formula 4 – Jim Whitten (Kaw 250R)

OnRoad OffRoad Suspension – Formula 5 – Allan Boyd (Hon RS65)

Formula 6 – Kevin B. Nolde (Kaw KX65)

Formula 7 – Tarah Lyttle (SSR TX2)