November Spring Mountain Race Series Report
Spring Mountain, NV – The November Spring Mountain Race Series was condensed into a single day due to inclement weather, delivering an intense afternoon of racing. Four back-to-back races challenged drivers to maintain strategy and focus amidst rapidly changing track conditions.
Sports Car Series Results
Fifteen competitors faced a variable grip surface, showcasing disciplined racing through heavy traffic.
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Race 1:
- GT4: Zach Bradford led, with John Mueller and Bruce Semler finishing closely behind.
- GTL: Paul Chamberlain took the win, with Brian Schmidt in second.
- GTU: Mark Ramsey secured the top spot, while Brian Reynolds dominated the GTX class.
- GTM: Randy Wonnenberg claimed victory, followed by Dylan Northern and Chad Lancaster.
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Race 2:
- GT4: Mueller made a strong recovery to win, with Semler and Bradford again on the podium.
- GTL: Chamberlain maintained control, finishing ahead of Schmidt once more.
- Ramsey and Reynolds repeated their victories in the GTU and GTX categories, respectively.
- Wonnenberg once again topped the GTM standings, with Lancaster and Karen Wonnenberg following.
Radical Cup Challenge Highlights
The Radical Cup added to the excitement with intense racing and a brief interruption in Race 1 due to an incident, which compressed the remaining laps and heightened pressure on the teams.
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Race 1:
- Platinum: Gregg Gorski secured victory, followed by Sam Yu.
- Gold: Brandon Rambo led the field, with Mark Rohrwasser and Josh Esfahani trailing.
- Silver: Gary Torres clinched the win, with Bruce Semler and Jay Torres finishing behind.
- Rookie: Ed Fernandez claimed the top spot.
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Race 2:
- Gorski and Yu repeated their finishes in the Platinum class, while David Tweedlie rounded out the podium.
- Rambo maintained his Gold class lead, ahead of Nick Groat and Rohrwasser.
- Torres swept the Silver class, finishing ahead of Jay Torres and Semler.
Conclusion
The day concluded with a rare combined podium celebration for both the Sports Car and Radical Cup competitors, marking a successful end to a challenging race day.
Championship Standings
For the latest championship standings, see below:
- Sports Car Championship
- Radical Cup Championship
With racing strategy and adaptability key to success in the condensed format, drivers and teams demonstrated remarkable skill and resilience throughout the day.
