The Utah Motorcycle Law Master’s of the Mountains series held round two on July 8 on Utah Motorsports Campus’ West track configuration.
Qualifying for the premier class race, Moto United King of the Mountain GTU/Moto Station King of the Mountain GTO, would be a case of déjà vu with round 1 pole-sitter Anthony Norton again capturing the top spot. Norton turned in a time of 1:31.2 on lap two before besting his own time on lap five by setting a time to beat of 1:30.6. The real qualifying battle was for the second grid spot between California import Tyler Bengford and local competitor Genaro Lopez. Benford slotted into second on lap two before being Lopez posted a faster time that same lap. Bengford and Lopez swapped second position no less than three times before Bengford finally lowered his lap time to 1:32.0 to secure the position from Lopez as the session expired. The front row for the race would be Norton, Bengford, Lopez.
Come race time Norton would struggle to control a huge wheelie off the start and ceded the lead to Lopez into Turn One before being forced into third behind Bengford. In row two defending number one plate holder Dave Meyer had a good launch and was able to tuck into fourth, with former number one plate holder Brian Childree behind. The running order of Lopez, Bengford, Norton remained unchanged until lap three when Bengford passed Lopez for the lead in the braking zone of Turn Five. Norton was able to force the issue in Turn Ten of the very next lap and secure the lead before opening a gap between Bengford and Lopez trailing behind in second and third respectively. Bengford and Lopez ran tip to tail for the remainder of the race with Lopez never quite able to make a pass despite having the faster lap time. Further behind Childree moved into fourth on lap two. Afterwards Childree had a lonely race, losing contact with the lead trio but opening a commanding lead on Meyer in fifth, Meyer having opened a sizable gap of his own on sixth place. The final order as the checkered flag flew was Norton, Bengford, Lopez, Childree, and Meyer.
Afterward Norton said of his race day, “I had a great day of racing. We found some speed early in Qualifying and put it on Pole for the KOM race. Due to some poor starts it wasn’t an easy day and I had to battle my way to the front but happy with the results and looking forward to going even better next round! Special thanks to Trackstar Performance and Racers Edge for helping me get acquainted with the New Dunlop tires, obviously they were working pretty good all day!”
In other racing Ryan Richardson was the top finishing racer in the Moto United King of the Mountains GTU class with a best lap time of 1:34.0 and was sixth overall. The Utah Sport Bike Association also had four new racers complete the new racer certification school and receive their novice race licenses. The board would like to congratulate them and welcome them to the club.
The UtahSBA wants to issue an invitation to all racers and fans to join us on August 12, 2023, for round three at Utah Motorsports Campus, on the West track configuration. Last but certainly not least, the UtahSBA wishes to thank our generous sponsors, volunteers, racers, and families. Without your support club racing in Utah would be impossible.
The Utah Sport Bike Association is a Utah Non-Profit dedicated to promoting education, safe riding, and competition in the Intermountain West. You can find more information about the USBA, upcoming events, and schools at www.utahsba.com or find us on Facebook.
USBA Round 2 – UMC West – July 8th, 2023
Motostation/Moto United KOM Overall:
1. Anthony Norton (KAW ZX-10R)
2. Tyler Bengford (YAM R1)
3. Genaro Lopez (BMW S 1000 RR)
4. Brian Childree (APR RSV4)
5. David Meyer (YAM R1)
6. Gilbert Gonzalez (KAW ZX-10R)
Motostation KOM GTO:
1. Anthony Norton (KAW ZX-10R)
2. Tyler Bengford (YAM R1)
3. Genaro Lopez (BMW S 1000 RR)
4. Brian Childree (APR RSV4)
5. David Meyer (YAM R1)
6. Gilbert Gonzalez (KAW ZX-10R)
Moto United KOM GTU:
1. Ryan Richardson (YAM R6)
2. Lee McNutt (YAM R6)
3. Andrew Skov (HON CBR600RR)
4. Josh Fisher (KAW ZX-6R)
5. Zach Jenson (YAM R6)
6. Braxton Young (HON CBR600RR)
AZ Riding Academy Combined GTO:
1. Steven Marco (YAM R1)
2. Dax Davis (YAM R1)
3. John McKown (YAM R1)
4. Max Tseng (YAM R1)
5. Aubrey Credaroli (YAM R6)
6. Dustin Lance (APR RSV4)
Off Highway Van Combined GTU:
1. Belisario Arango (KAW ZX-6R)
2. Kirk Doyle (KAW ZX-6R)
3. Brian Gerwe (HON CBR600RR)
4. Phil O’Bryan (KAW ZX-6R)
5. Alisson Melo (KAW ZX-6R)
6. Owen Austad (KAW ZX-6R)
The Edge Powersports Deseret Dash – Expert
1. Steven Marco (YAM R1)
2. Alban Bonilla (BMW S 1000 RR)
3. Joshua Fisher (KAW ZX-6R)
4. Lee McNutt (YAM R6)
5. Brian Gerwe (KAW ZX-6R)
6. Barry Ketmany (KAW ZX-10R)
The Edge Powersports Deseret Dash – Novice
1. Dax Davis (YAM R1)
2. Jared Baird (DUC 1299)
3. Jordan DeJarnett (YAM R6)
4. Miguel Alamillo (SUZ GSX-R1000)
5. Russell Carpenter (YAM R6)
6. Mario Fernandez (YAM R6)
Eurosports Utah Formula 40 – GTO
1. Jeremy Morris (YAM R1)
2. Christopher Mousley (YAM R1)
3. John McKown (YAM R1)
4. Dustin Lance (APR RSV4)
5. Dave Loynd (HON CBR1000RR)
6. Kohl Burmester (BMW S 1000 RR)
Eurosports Utah Formula 40 – GTU
1. Andrew Skov (HON CBR600RR)
2. Kirk Doyle (KAW ZX-6R)
3. Phil O’Bryan (KAW ZX-6R)
4. Owen Austad (KAW ZX-6R)
The Weekend Garage Middleweight Superbike
1. Ryan Richardson (YAM R6)
2. Andrew Skov (HON CBR600RR)
3. Brian Naylor (KAW ZX-6R)
4. Justin Delong (YAM R6)
5. Rainey Pogue (YAM R6)
6. Christopher Mousley (KAW ZX-6R)
Toxic Moto Racing Middleweight Superstock
1. Brian Naylor (KAW ZX-6R)
2. Lee McNutt (YAM R6)
3. Justin Delong (YAM R6)
4. Joshua Fisher (KAW ZX-6R)
5. Rainey Pogue (YAM R6)
6. Christopher Mousley (KAW ZX-6R)
MC & Associates Modern Vintage – GTO
1. Dave Loynd (HON CBR1000RR)
2. Cameron Holladay (YAM R1)
3. Kohl Burmester (BMW S 1000 RR)
MC & Associates Modern Vintage – GTU
1. Justin Delong (YAM R6)
2. Kirk Doyle (KAW ZX-6R)
3. Belisario Arango (KAW ZX-6R)
4. Braxton Young (HON CBR600RR)
5. Brian Gerwe (HON CBR600RR)
6. Brian Cassel (YAM R6)
Karl Malone Powersports Moto 2
1. Ryan Richardson (YAM R6)
2. Andrew Skov (HON CBR600RR)
3. Brian Naylor (KAW ZX-6R)
4. Joshua Fisher (KAW ZX-6R)
5. Lee McNutt (YAM R6)
6. Scott Christensen (YAM R6)
Redline Realty Moto 3
1. Mark Taylor (KAW 400)
2. Timothy Nielsen (KTM RC 390)
3. Ian Nielsen (KTM RC 390)
Legion of Speed Novice GTO
1. Dax Davis (YAM R1)
2. Jared Baird (DUC 1299)
3. Miguel Alamillo (SUZ GSX-R1000)
4. Mario Fernandez (YAM R6)
5. Michael Hicks (YAM R1)
6. Eliu Heredia (YAM R6)
MC & Associates Novice GTU
1. Nolan Kiiskila (KAW ZX-6R)
2. Alisson Melo (KAW ZX-6R)
3. Mario Fernandez (YAM R6)
4. Jordan DeJarnett (YAM R6)
5. Ian Jensen (KAW ZX-6R)
6. Owen Austad (KAW ZX-6R)
Vortex Racing Open Superbike
1. Tyler Bengford (YAM R1)
2. Genaro Lopez (BMW S 1000 RR)
3. David Meyer (YAM R1)
4. Gilbert Gonzalez (KAW ZX-10R)
5. Steven Marco (YAM R1)
6. David Thomas (BMW S 1000 RR)
MotoUnited Open Superstock
1. Anthony Norton (KAW ZX-10R)
2. Tyler Bengford (YAM R1)
3. Brian Childree (APR RSV4)
4. Steven Marco (YAM R1)
5. Christopher Mousley (YAM R1)
6. David Meyer (YAM R1)
Crossbeam Builders Open Twins
1. Jared Baird (DUC 1299)
2. Jasn Parkinson (YAM R7)
3. Robert Jojola (DUC 1199)
4. Daniel Christiani (YAM R7)
5. Ian Nielson (KTM RC 390)
6. Timothy Nielsen (KTM RC 390)
Karl Malone Powersports Production 500
1. Mark Taylor (KAW 400)
2. Daniel Qualtire (YAM TZ250)
Monarch Powersports Sportsman
1. Michael Hicks (YAM R1)
2. Kohl Burmester (BMW S 1000 RR)
3. Justin McMillan (YAM R6)
4. Brayden Rocco (SUZ GSX-R600)
5. Robert Jojola (DUC 1199)
6. Ian Nielsen (KTM RC 390)
Trackstar Stock 1000
1. Anthony Norton (KAW ZX-10R)
2. Tyler Bengford (YAM R1)
3. David Thomas (BMW S 1000 RR)
4. Gilbert Gonzalez (KAW ZX-10R)
5. Steven Marco (YAM R1)
6. Alban Bonilla (BMW S 1000 RR)
Carbonsmith Super Street Bike
1. Eliu Heredia (YAM R6)
2. Chris Golmon (BMW S 1000 RR)
3. Robert Jojola (DUC 1199)
