The Sierra Nevada Moto Championship hosted its first round on April 28, 2024, at Desert Park Raceway in Reno, Nevada. The event included several categories and showcased intense competition across multiple classes. Here’s a detailed recap of the key races:
MicroMoto/Stock 50
Sprint Race (3 Laps)
- Winner: Westen Pressler (#116) dominated the MicroMoto class with a total time of 3:52.085 and the best lap time of 1:12.936. He maintained a consistent lead, finishing 6.424 seconds ahead of Michael Sarkis (#3).
- Stock 50 Class: Michael Sarkis (#3) secured the top spot with a total time of 3:58.509.
Main Race (5 Laps)
- Winner: Westen Pressler continued his winning streak, finishing with a total time of 6:17.012. He was closely followed by Michael Sarkis, who was only 2.130 seconds behind.
- Stock 50 Class: Michael Sarkis again took the lead, finishing at 6:19.134.
Jr/Stock 110
Sprint Race (4 Laps)
- Winner: Rylan Sy (#10) led the Junior class, completing the race in 4:35.504. He achieved the best lap time of 1:07.691.
- Stock 110 Class: John Sarkis (#22) took first place, with Ryan Berner (#557) finishing in 4:39.188.
Main Race (7 Laps)
- Winner: Rylan Sy dominated again with a total time of 7:59.618.
- Stock 110 Class: John Sarkis won with a time of 8:07.451, narrowly beating Ryan Berner by just 0.359 seconds.
Youth/Stock 125
Sprint Race (6 Laps)
- Winner: Andrew Berner (#445) showcased impressive speed, finishing in 6:05.603 and setting the best lap time of 58.925 seconds.
- Stock 125 Class: Dean Rabideau (#1x) clinched first place with a time of 6:05.286.
Main Race (8 Laps)
- Winner: Mia Wright (#69) took the lead in the Youth class, finishing at 8:37.694.
- Stock 125 Class: Dean Rabideau continued his dominance with a total time of 8:17.530.
MiniGP/Street GP
Sprint Race (8 Laps)
- Winner: Dean Rabideau (#1x) completed the race in 6:59.973.
- Street GP Class: Quin Wallace (#43) finished first with a time of 7:11.053.
Main Race (8 Laps)
- Winner: Dean Rabideau again topped the MiniGP class with a time of 8:10.224.
- Street GP Class: Quin Wallace finished the race with a total time of 6:04.972.
65GP/GP 160
Sprint Race (6 Laps)
- Winner: Dean Rabideau (#1x) led the 65GP class, finishing in 5:57.713.
- GP 160 Class: Lincoln Dunn (#98) secured the top spot with a time of 5:59.499.
Main Race (8 Laps)
- Winner: Jordan Sy (#40) won the 65GP class, completing the race in 7:49.111.
- GP 160 Class: Mason Dunn (#99) led with a total time of 8:00.656.
SuperMini/GP 190
Sprint Race (6 Laps)
- Winner: Mark Juner (#620) dominated the SuperMini class with a time of 5:46.295.
- GP 190 Class: Lincoln Dunn finished first at 5:59.499.
Main Race (8 Laps)
- Winner: Mark Juner again led the SuperMini class, finishing in 7:48.953.
- GP 190 Class: Mason Dunn took the lead with a time of 8:00.656.
VET
Sprint Race (8 Laps)
- VET Sportsman: Cameron Bellamy (#87) won with a time of 6:06.797.
- VET Senior: Errol Smith (#216) finished first with a time of 6:37.820.
- VET Masters: Eric Hansen (#755) led with a total time of 7:27.304.
Main Race (8 Laps)
- VET Sportsman: Jake Thompson (#611) narrowly won with a time of 6:54.253.
- VET Senior: Errol Smith maintained his lead, finishing at 7:41.892.
- VET Masters: Eric Hansen again secured first place.
Open Amateur
Sprint Race (6 Laps)
- Winner: Errol Smith (#216) won with a time of 5:38.810.
- Main Race (8 Laps): Errol Smith continued his winning streak, finishing at 7:37.923.
Highlights:
- Westen Pressler, Rylan Sy, and Dean Rabideau were standout performers, each winning multiple races in their respective categories.
- The competition was fierce across all classes, with many races decided by narrow margins.
- The event provided a thrilling experience for both participants and spectators, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead.
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