While the temps are cooling in the desert, the championships are already starting to heat up for the 2024-2025 season of the Spring Mountain Race Series. Round two at the Spring Mountain Motor Resort and Country Club featured a pair of races for Sports Car Series and Radical Cup Challenge racers on the dynamic 2.76-mile Charleson Peak North Course track.
The Sports Car Series presented by Safe Life Defense once again delivered thrilling battles in the October races. Bruce Semler joined the GT4 class for the first time this season, delivering a solid performance but narrowly missing out on a podium finish. Teddy Landau secured third place with incredibly close lap times to Paul Chamberlain, who finished P2 in his inaugural Spring Mountain race. Henry Marshall, returning after a hiatus, secured first place and celebrated with his wife, who was there to cheer him on for the first time in 10 years.
In the GTL class, Gabriel Giannatassio dominated the weekend, taking first place in both races and topping the championship standings. Chad Lancaster put up a fierce chase, finishing in second place by just one point, while Blake Olsen overcame a tough weekend to secure third place.
In the GTU class, Mark Ramsey delivered yet another flawless performance, securing first place. Close behind, Michael Reynolds took second, while Brian Reynolds completed the podium in third before hopping into his Radical for the next race.
After the track went cold Friday, Club members enjoyed a cornhole tournament with food and cocktails. Two-time champ Teddy Landau was dethroned by Jason Horwitz and Blake Olsen, who now have all the bragging rights.
In the Radical Cup Challenge presented by Dakine and Vertra, the racing action was once again exceptional throughout the classes. Brandon Rambo claimed first overall in Gold Class after back-to-back wins in both races. Doug Ramirez took second place with some remarkable overtakes in Race 2, showcasing his racing expertise to his special guests—his son and daughter. Gregg Gorski secured third, delivering a solid performance and providing a perfect warm-up before heading to the Radical World Finals in Abu Dhabi next month.
The Silver Class drivers showcased exceptional skill, posing a formidable challenge even to the Gold Class competitors. Brian Reynolds secured third place, maintaining his reputation for consistent results. After a difficult start in Race 1, Jim Mason made a remarkable comeback in Race 2, engaging in fierce competition with Gold Class drivers and ultimately finishing second overall for the weekend. A standout performance came from Chris Souliotis, a Canadian driver making his return to racing. Competing for the first time on Charleston Peak, Souliotis demonstrated his prowess by clinching first place and holding his own against his fellow racers.
In the Rookie class, Sohaib Kureshi and Jason Horwitz finished one-two, showcasing significant progress as they adjust to the elevated competition among veteran members.
Championship Standings
