Once again, it’s Burke and Moham shining at MRA’s Pueblo event
Pueblo, CO, Sept 10, 2019 – For the second time this year the MRA travelled to Pueblo Motorsports Park, this time for round 6 of the Race of the Rockies championship series. Pueblo is one of the favorites of the fast guys as it “has a nice flow” and usually has interesting weather changes this time of year.
The MRA runs a two day race program with morning practices and afternoon racing both days. Saturday’s races went off relatively well, with one exception being a dramatic crash by Race of the Rockies top 10 racer Mike Applehans on the opening lap of the Open Endurance race. Mike hit the ground exiting turn 7 and ended up in the middle of the track with the entire open and heavyweight fields right behind him. Fortunately, everyone was able to check up and miss Mike, who suffered a broken wrist from the incident. We hope Mike heals up quickly.
Later on Saturday afternoon, the MRA SuperStreet program (led by New Rider Director Jeff Brown) had a surprise guest. Coming out of retirement was former MRA #1 plate holder and Yamaha Champions’ Riding School Lead Instructor Mark Schellinger. Schellinger has been working trackside with Ryan Burke all year and apparently finally had enough of spectating. Schellinger and YCRS founder Nick Ienatsch needed to get some riding video and what better way to do so than to get on the track with the MRA SuperStreet program. As he’s done in the past, Schellinger lit up the track with his textbook smooth riding style which provided the other SuperStreet racers an excellent on track example of what’s possible on a motorcycle.
During Sunday’s Race of the Rockies qualifying Ryan Burke burned up the track with a new Pueblo qualifying record of 1:28.585, besting his previous record set over 3 years ago. Dave Lambert and Dan “Otis” Turner rounded out the top 3 qualifiers for the GTO class. In Race of the Rockies GTU qualifying, James Hinton took the best time at 1:33.688 with Jared Dear next at 1:33.738 and GTU points leader Shannon Moham surprisingly being 3rd best with a 1:34.161.
Shortly after qualifying, Burke took the win in Open Superbike while setting a new absolute track record with a 1:28.559, besting a record set by Rob Christman in June of 2014. Congratulations to Burke!
From the start of Race of the Rockies, it was Ryan Burke off of the front. Burke was never challenged and accomplished the goals of not only securing his 5th consecutive RoR championship, but also setting a new absolute Pueblo track record with a 1:28.559 laptime.
Behind Burke, Dan “Otis” Turner, Dave Lambert, Nyles Gourlie and Sean Thomas all battled for the remaining GTO podium positions. Unfortunately, all race strategy went out the window when the red flag came out on lap 6. Due to race day schedule delays, this was determined to be past the half way point, so the race was called complete by the officials. Scoring reverted to the previous completed lap in which Dave Lambert was running in second with Nyles Gourlie behind him for the third podium position.
GTU class saw Jared Dear get a great start and lead the class while battling with some of the open bikes. Class leader Shannon Moham suffered a terrible start (perhaps overcompensating for receiving a meatball earlier in the day) and whittled his way through traffic to challenge to finally overtake Dear on lap 4. Dennis Stowers was again able to keep pace ahead of the rest of the GTU field to claim the final podium spot.
Once again, class records fell. As mentioned, Ryan Burke again set an absolute track record with a 1:28.559 during Open Superbike and the RoR qualifying record with 1:28.585. He also took the Formula 40 GTO record with a 1:30.726. Additional record setters were Cam Lee with 350 Production qualifying record of a 1:47.645 and a 350 Production race time of 1:47.099. Tyler Valentine took two records with a Supertwins GTU time of 1:38.694 and Lightweight Endurance at 1:37.924. Shannon Moham reset his own records with a 1:33.152 in Thunderbike and 1:32.852 in Middleweight Endurance. Jon Glaefke took the best time in Formula Colorado with a 1:39.330, James Wilkerson in Amateur GTO with a 1:33.389, Jared Dear in Heavyweight Superbike with a 1:33.435, and Dallas Sherman in Novice GTO with 1:33.847. Current MRA track records are available at https://www.mra-racing.org/racers/lap-times/
Ryan Burke is supported by Dan Burke and the entire Burke family, Dunlop Motorcycle Tires/Race Tire Services, Boulder Motorsports, Vickery Motorsports, Yamaha Champions Rider School, Superbike Unlimited, Love Tapped by Jenny, Brighton Radiator & Muffler.
Shannon Moham is sponsored by Nordic Nursing, Dunlop tires, Race Tech suspension, Woodcraft CFM, Vortex racing, Vickery Motorsports, Motors by REX, Renegade race fuels, Imperial Sportbikes, Denver n Dakota, Segren’s Nectar, MOM, CP Carrillo, Ninjatech, Bell Helmets, and Rocky Mountain Photo – Jim Browning.
The seventh and final round for the MRA’s 2019 season will be at High Plains Raceway on September 28-29. The final SuperStreet program for 2019 will be held on Saturday afternoon as usual. More information on the SuperStreet program is available at https://www.mra-racing.org/superstreet/superstreet-information/
The Motorcycle Roadracing Association is dedicated to promoting safe and competitive motorcycle road racing events for enthusiasts in Colorado and the surrounding area. For more information go to http://www.mra-racing.org/.
Fay Myers Motorcycle World’s Race of the Rockies GTO
1. Ryan Burke (Yam YZF-R1M)
2. David Lambert (Kaw ZX-10R)
3. Nyles Gourlie (Suz GSX-R1000)
4. Sean Thomas (Suz GSX-R1000)
5. Dan Turner (BMW S1000RR)
6. Jim Brewer (Duc 1199R)
Apex Auto Glass’ Race of the Rockies GTU
1. Shannon Moham (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Jared Dear (Kaw ZX-6R)
3. Dennis Stowers (Tri Daytona)
4. Ken Yee (Kaw ZX-6R)
5. Scott Morrison (Yam YZF-R6)
6. James Hinton (Yam YZF-R6)
Race of the Rockies Championship Overall
1. Ryan Burke (Yam YZF-R1M)
2. David Lambert (Kaw ZX-10R)
3. Nyles Gourlie (Suz GSX-R1000)
4. Sean Thomas (Suz GSX-R1000)
5. Shannon Moham (Yam YZF-R6)
6. Jared Dear (Kaw ZX-6R)
High Plains Raceway’s Ladies of the Rockies
1. Cindy Wulf (Suz GSX-R750)
2. Kerry Attridge (Suz GSX-R600)
Imperial Sportbikes’ Amateur GTO
1. Chris Brown (Kaw ZX-10R)
2. John Hunter (BMW S1000RR)
3. James Wilkerson (Suz GSX-R1000)
4. Dallas W A Sherman (Yam YZF-R1)
5. CJ Walker (BMW S1000RR)
6. Brandon Blanding (Yam YZF-R6)
XL3 Rigging’s Amateur GTU
1. Matt Neuberger (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Christopher Jaech (Tri Daytona)
3. LJ Elder (Kaw ZX-6)
4. Nathan Morales (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Brandon Blanding (Yam YZF-R6)
6. Aaron Hersh (Yam YZF-R6)
Firestone Walker 805’s Modern Vintage GTO
1. David Lambert (Kaw ZX-10R)
2. Aaron Hersh (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Jay Hollman (Apr RSV1000R)
4. Kevin Madden (Hon CBR1000RR)
5. Nick Dremel (Yam YZF-R1)
6. Scott Weitmann (Kaw ZX-6R)
Nite Owl Sports Bar & Grill’s Modern Vintage GTU
1. Aaron Hersh (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Scott Weitmann (Kaw ZX-6R)
3. Philip Pleiss (Hon CBR600RR)
4. Bob Hasenhundl (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Pratt Wellman (Yam YZF-R6)
6. Christop Bennett (Yam YZF-R6)
Northern Colorado Powersports’ Open Superbike
1. Ryan Burke (Yam YZF-R1M)
2. Sean Thomas (Suz GSX-R1000)
3. David Lambert (Kaw ZX-10R)
4. Nyles Gourlie (Suz GSX-R1000)
5. Dennie Burke (Suz GSX-R1000)
6. Dan Turner (BMW S1000RR)
Pho 95’s Open Supersport
1. Ryan Burke (Yam YZF-R1M)
2. David Lambert (Kaw ZX-10R)
3. Sean Thomas (Suz GSX-R1000)
4. Mike Applehans (Suz GSX-R1000)
5. Nyles Gourlie (Suz GSX-R1000)
6. Justin Lamkin (Kaw ZX-10R)
Modworks’ Solo Endurance Open
1. Ryan Burke (Yam YZF-R1M)
2. John Hunter (BMW S1000RR)
3. Dennie Burke (Suz GSX-R1000)
4. Phillip Hergenrader (Yam YZF-R1)
5. CJ Walker (BMW S1000RR)
6. Ryan Frerichs (Yam YZF-R1M)
Performance Cycle’s Heavyweight Superbike
1. Jared Dear (Kaw ZX-6R)
2. Shannon Moham (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Dennis Stowers (Tri Daytona)
4. Ken Yee (Kaw ZX-6R)
5. Matt Neuberger (Yam YZF-R6)
6. Nick Kaplan (Yam YZF-R6)
Legion of Speed’s Heavyweight Supersport
1. James Hinton (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Shannon Moham (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Dennis Stowers (Tri Daytona)
4. Jason Martinez (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Ken Yee (Kaw ZX-6R)
6. Matt Neuberger (Yam YZF-R6)
Lisa Gaimara with Supreme Lending’s Solo Endurance Heavyweight
1. Shannon Moham (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Matt Neuberger (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Jared Dear (Kaw ZX-6R)
4. Dennis Stowers (Tri Daytona)
5. Brandon Blanding (Yam YZF-R6)
6. Nick Kaplan (Yam YZF-R6)
Green Tech Auto Body’s Middleweight Superbike
1. Shannon Moham (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Dennis Stowers (Tri Daytona)
3. Jared Dear (Kaw ZX-6R)
4. James Hinton (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Ken Yee (Kaw ZX-6R)
6. Jason Martinez (Yam YZF-R6)
IES Technologies’ Middleweight Supersport
1. Shannon Moham (Yam YZF-R6)
2. James Hinton (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Dennis Stowers (Tri Daytona)
4. Jason Martinez (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Jared Dear (Kaw ZX-6R)
6. Matt Neuberger (Yam YZF-R6)
Wyeth Homes’ Solo Endurance Middleweight
1. Shannon Moham (Yam YZF-R6)
2. James Hinton (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Dennis Stowers (Tri Daytona)
4. Jared Dear (Kaw ZX-6R)
5. Aaron Hersh (Yam YZF-R6)
6. LJ Elder (Kaw ZX-6)
Spencer Russell Youth Racing’s Lightweight Grand Prix
1. Tyler Valentine (Yam FZ-07)
2. Ricky Orlando (Kaw 650)
3. James Wilkerson (Kaw 650)
4. Jon Glaefke (KTM HKR)
5. Joshua Baker (Suz SV650)
6. Colton Wulf (Suz SV650)
Brighton Radiator & Muffler’s Solo Endurance Lightweight
1. Tyler Valentine (Yam FZ-07)
2. Jon Glaefke (KTM HKR)
3. Ricky Orlando (Kaw 650)
4. James Wilkerson (Kaw 650)
5. Joshua Baker (Suz SV650)
6. Stephen Husbands (KTM Duke)
Kimco Services’ Solo Endurance Ultralightweight
1. Ryan Smith (Hon CBR500R)
2. Jason Madsen (Kaw 400)
3. Cameron Lee (Yam YZF-R3)
4. Luke Sanzone (Kaw 400)
5. Chris Anderson (Kaw 400)
6. Justen Behmer (Kaw 300)
John Sims’ SuperTwins GTO
1. Shannon Moham (Duc Evo)
2. Jim Brewer (Duc 1199R)
3. Robb Weins (Duc 848)
4. Jay Hollman (Apr RSV1000R)
5. Matt Meyer (Duc 848)
6. Jim Soiland (Duc 959)
Alliance Motorsports’ SuperTwins GTU
1. Tyler Valentine (Yam FZ-07)
2. Jon Glaefke (KTM HKR)
3. Ricky Orlando (Kaw 650)
4. James Wilkerson (Kaw 650)
5. Joshua Baker (Suz SV650)
6. Colton Wulf (Suz SV650)
Absolute Michelin & Automotive’s Thunderbike
1. Dennis Stowers (Tri Daytona)
2. Shannon Moham (Duc Evo)
3. Christopher Jaech (Tri Daytona)
4. Robb Weins (Duc 848)
5. Jay Hollman (Apr RSV1000R)
6. Ricky Orlando (Kaw 650)
Moto Garage’s Formula 40 GTO
1. Ryan Burke (Yam YZF-R1M)
2. David Lambert (Kaw ZX-10R)
3. James Wilkerson (Suz GSX-R1000)
4. Dennie Burke (Suz GSX-R1000)
5. Aaron Sherman (Yam YZF-R1)
6. Phillip Hergenrader (Yam YZF-R1)
Moto Garage’s Formula 40 GTU
1. Shannon Moham (Yam YZF-R6)
2. James Hinton (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Ken Yee (Kaw ZX-6R)
4. Nick Kaplan (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Christopher Jaech (Tri Daytona)
6. Michael Lakritz (Hon CBR600RR)
Rocky Mountain Kawasaki’s 500 Production Cup Sat Race
1. Jason Madsen (Kaw 400)
2. Chris Anderson (Kaw 400)
3. Ryan Smith (Hon CBR500R)
4. Luke Sanzone (KTM RC390)
5. Colton Wulf (Hon CBR500R)
6. Bob Halbert (Kaw 500)
Rocky Mountain Kawasaki’s 500 Production Cup Sun Race
1. Jason Madsen (Kaw 400)
2. Chris Anderson (Kaw 400)
3. Colton Wulf (Hon CBR500R)
4. Bob Halbert (Kaw 500)
Vickery Motorsports’ 350 Production Cup Sat Race
1. Cameron Lee (Yam YZF-R3)
2. Justen Behmer (Kaw 300)
3. Susan Hickok (Kaw 300)
4. David Lambert Jr.
Vickery Motorsports’ 350 Production Cup Sun Race
1. Cameron Lee (Yam YZF-R3)
2. Justen Behmer (Kaw 300)
3. David Lambert Jr.
Woody’s Wheel Works’ Colorado Class
1. Jon Glaefke (KTM HKR)
2. James Wilkerson (Hon CRF450R)
3. Cameron Lee (Yam YZF-R3)
4. Stephen Husbands (KTM Duke)
5. Jason Madsen (Kaw 400)
6. Mike Kionka (Hon NSF250R)
Aaron Petrie’s Supermoto
1. James Wilkerson (Hon CRF450R)
2. Mike Morrison (Suz RMZ450)
3. Kevin Kurtz (Kaw KX450F)
Interstate Honda’s Novice GTO
1. Dallas W A Sherman (Yam YZF-R1)
2. John Hunter (BMW S1000RR )
3. CJ Walker (BMW S1000RR)
4. Phillip Hergenrader (Yam YZF-R1)
5. LJ Elder (Kaw ZX-6)
6. Brandon Blanding (Yam YZF-R6)
Law Tigers’ Novice GTU
1. Nathan Morales (Yam YZF-R6)
2. LJ Elder (Kaw ZX-6)
3. Brandon Blanding (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Dan Parker (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Stephen Townsend (Yam YZF-R6)
6. Christopher Jaech (Tri Daytona)