Brainerd, MN – Zalusky Advanced Riding School and Track Days (ZARS) recently held its Shootout and Rider Challenge Championship Series on September 4 at Brainerd International Raceway in Brainerd, Minnesota.

The event was held on the Competition Course and the Shootout Series attracted top racers from the Midwest and Canada. The series stop was presented by Blown Concepts and awarded over $600 in cash prizes to the top finishers in each of the classes.

In the experience ranks, Scott Stall took home another impressive win with Canadian J.R. Hiebert in a close second in GP 3/4.

In the Novice ranks, Kyle Franz clinched another GP 1/2 Novice win along with the Championship Title for 2017.

ZARS hosted a huge Championship finale for the Rider Challenge. The Rider Challenge provides experienced track day riders with an opportunity to participate in a spirited 4-lap sprint! Zac Mills took his first win with runner up Trevor Gumm in a close second and James Stanley in third.

ZARS wraps up the season with an Advanced Riding School on September 9-10 and October 1. ARS are held on a road course at Dakota County Technical College located in Rosemount, Minnesota.

About – Zalusky Advanced Riding School and Track Days (ZARS) is a Track Day organization based in the Upper Midwest that provides riding and education opportunities for riders and racers of all skill levels at Road America, Brainerd International Raceway and High Plains Raceway. For more information, visit www.ridezars.com

Official Results – Brainerd International Raceway – September 4, 2017

GP 3/4 Expert

1. Scott Stahl (Kaw ZX-10R)

2. J R Hiebert (Duc 1199)

3. Chase Sellers (Yam YZF-R6) -tied

3. Jake Hennen (Hon CBR 600RR) -tied

5. Ken Nielsen (Yam YZF-R6)

6. Martin Holte (Yam YZF-R6)

7. Joe Mastain (Suz SV650)

GP 3/4 Novice

1. Sam Burke (Yam YZF-R6)

2. David Stone (Yam YZF-R6)

3. Andrew Tolzman (Yam YZF-R6)

4. Stepen Horsfield (Yam YZF-R6)

5. Eric Hjelter (Tri Daytona 675R)

GP 1/2 Expert:

1. Adam Harrison (Hon CBR600F2)

GP 1/2 Novice

1. Kyle Franz (Yam FZ07)

2. Denyse Brooks (Yam FZ07)

3. Jeff Franz (Yam FZ07)

4. Justin Miest (Kaw ZX-6R)

DNF Lawrence Lin (Kaw EX300)

Rider Challenge – GP 3/4:

1. Zac Mills (Yam YZF-R6)

2. Trevor Gumm (Kaw ZX-10R)

3. James Stanley (Kaw ZX-10R)

4. Joel Nelson (Yam YZF-R6)

5. TJ MIller (Hon CBR600RR)

6. Kenja Thao (Suz GSX-R750)

Rider Challenge – GP 1/2:

1. MIles Norwood (Suz SV650)

2. Keith Leishman (Suz SV650)