Two-Stroke Racers at AHRMA Basic MotoFest™ of Monterey win Money Prize and Bridgestone Tires
(July 19, 2023 Monterey, CA) The sight and sound of two-stroke race bikes returned to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
Greater than 20 two-stroke machines starting from 125 to 750ccs participated within the Open Two Stroke class throughout the American Historic Racing Bike Affiliation Basic MotoFest™ of Monterey in California at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca on Saturday, July 15 and Sunday, July 16. The occasion is a part of the Bridgestone Tires AHRMA Nationwide Roadracing collection
On Saturday, Vince Rolleri, on his 2000 Yamaha TZ250, took the general win adopted by Roger Baker, on his 1997 Yamaha TZ250, and David Crussell, on his 1978 Yamaha TZ750. On Sunday, Rolleri and Baker repeated their efficiency with Adrian Jasso taking third, on his 2017 500cc Suter.
Ralph Staropoli organized and raised the sponsorship cash from a gaggle of particular person AHRMA racers in addition to from 4SR USA and Markbilt Racebikes for a complete purse of $4,500.
Bridgestone Bike Tires awarded a set of tires for the highest tier winners on Saturday, BJ Bohrer (125), Vince Rolleri (250) and Dave Crussell (250+).
Listed here are Saturday’s winners of the prize cash for every tier ($450 for 1st, $200 for twond and $100 for 3rd):
Racer | Tier | Place | Bike |
BJ Bohrer | 125 | 1st | 1996 Honda RS125 |
Jon Schendel | 125 | 2nd | 1995 Yamaha TZ125 |
Steve Gillen | 125 | 3rd | 1997 RS125 |
Vince Rolleri | 250 | 1st | 2000 Yamaha TZ250 |
Roger Baker | 250 | 2nd | 1997 Yamaha TZ250 |
Sergio Galvan | 250 | 3rd | 1997 Yamaha TZ250 |
Dave Crussell | 250+ | 1st | 1978 Yamaha TZ750 |
Adrian Jasso | 250+ | 2nd | 2017 Suter |
Chris Spargo | 250+ | 3rd | 1976 Yamaha RD400 |
Sunday’s tier winners:
Racer | Tier | Place | Bike |
BJ Bohrer | 125 | 1st | 1996 Honda RS125 |
Colin Sleigh | 125 | 2nd | 1996 Honda RS125 NX4 |
Jon Schendel | 125 | 3rd | 1995 Yamaha TZ125 |
Vince Rolleri | 250 | 1st | 2000 Yamaha TZ250 |
Roger Baker | 250 | 2nd | 1997 Yamaha TZ250 |
Paul Stamper | 250 | 3rd | 1992 Yamaha TZ250 |
Adrian Jasso | 250+ | 1st | 2017 Suter |
Chris Spargo | 250+ | 2nd | 1976 Yamaha RD400 |
Ed Sorbo | 250+ | 3rd | 1995 Yamaha TZ750 |
About Bridgestone
Bridgestone Tires is the 2023 AHRMA Nationwide Historic Cup Roadracing collection sponsor and gives tires for every type of bikes.
About 4SR USA Inc
4SR USA produces trendy and purposeful motorbike clothes of the very best high quality. As lively bikers and opponents, all of their designs, supplies, improvement, and testing are carried out by them and their sponsored riders. Their private expertise and the expertise of their sponsored riders give them the power to repeatedly produce gear that’s progressive, protected, and classy.
About Markbilt Racebikes
Markbilt Racebikes LLC has been owned and operated by former racer and motorbike fanatic Mark Rozema since 1998. Not solely does Markbilt take pleasure in constructing race worthy bikes, but in addition in tuning , suspension , fabrication, welding and chassis service.
About WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca is a world-renowned 2.238-mile conventional street course that was in-built 1957 and was recognized on the time as Laguna Seca Raceway. WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca is owned by the County of Monterey and operated by A&D Narigi Consulting, LLC. The 2023 premier occasion schedule contains the Monterey Pre-Reunion August 12-13, the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion August 16-19, Corkscrew Hillclimb & Neighborhood Day August 20, the Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey September 8-10 and the Porsche Rennsport Reunion 7 September 28 – October 1.
About AHRMA
American Historic Racing Bike Affiliation (AHRMA) is a not-for-profit group devoted to preserving, restoring, and competing on historic bikes. With greater than 3,000 members, AHRMA is the main historic motorbike racing group in North America and one of many largest on the earth. The affiliation’s enthusiastic membership displays this nation’s sturdy curiosity in traditional bikes.