Copyright 2003, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

By Beth Wyse

Tray Batey continued his winning streak in the WERA National Challenge Series, taking three victories in the second round of the season, held at Carolina Motorsports Park. Batey won 750cc Superstock on his Vesrah Suzuki GSX-R750, Heavyweight Twins on his Suzuki TL-R1000, and Pirelli Formula One on a Suzuki GSX-R1000.

David Weber kept Batey from breaking away from the field in 750cc Superstock, keeping the same pace for the ten-lap race. Weber finished second on his Suzuki GSX-R750.

In Heavyweight Twins, Batey built an early lead that diminished when he ran off track due to fluid spilled in a turn. Bradley Champion was able to close in on his Aprilia Mille but could never pass Batey for the win.

Batey’s third victory came easier than the first two, as he pulled away from the rest of the Formula One field early and was never challenged.

Vesrah Suzuki’s Mark Junge earned two wins. His first came in Open Superstock, where he got his Suzuki GSX-R1000 out front early and pulled away. Junge’s second victory was in 600cc Superstock on the Vesrah Suzuki GSX-R600. Junge jumped the start, but it was red flagged when four riders crashed in turn one on the first lap. None of the riders were seriously injured, but oil had to be cleared from the track. On the restart, Junge took the lead and held on for the win.

David Weber took his first expert win in 600cc Superbike, riding the XT Racing Suzuki GSX-R600. Weber followed Moore for most of the race, finally passing for the lead on the final lap.

Moore held off Weber two races later, when he won 750cc Superbike on his Suzuki GSX-R750. Moore was able to put a comfortable gap between himself and Weber and held the lead the entire time.

Bradley Champion continued to dominate Lightweight Twins. He put his Suzuki SV650 far ahead of the field as usual, and Jeff Walker and Martin Musil trailed in second and third, also riding SV650s.

In 125cc GP, Steve Genter took the checkered flag first on his Honda RS125. The field was sparse, with four bikes starting and only three finishing.

Derek King won Formula Two on his TSR Honda 250, beating Walker and Genter easily.

The final four races of the day had to be shortened to six laps because of numerous red flags and long breaks between races to clean up fluid on the track.