CVMA Winter Series: Bryce Prince Wins Featured Stock 1000 Shootout

Yesterday at 03:55 PM

Over 200 racers from the U.S., Canada, and Mexico registered for the January 11-12 fourth round of the CVMA 2024-2025 Winter Series at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, but due to tragic fires in Southern California, some were unable to join, while others had to leave the track to safeguard their properties or assist friends and family in the Los Angeles area. The organization extends its thoughts and support to everyone impacted by the devastating fires.

The weekend was action-packed, with ultra-competitive racing in all classes, and on Friday the New Racer School welcomed three riders who obtained their racing licenses and will be joining the amateur ranks with the club.

Saturday Qualifying

Saturday morning dawned clear and cool, but things heated up quickly when riders took to the track for the start of qualifying. Cool temperatures enabled the bikes to make big power and track conditions aided riders in turning some blisteringly fast lap times in qualifying.

The fastest of all in Saturday morning qualifying, Bryce Prince topped the field of open-class bikes turning a 1:43.128 lap time on his Yamaha YZF-R1.

David "Aussie Dave" Anthony was the fastest on a middleweight, turning a 1:45.455 lap time on his Next-Generation MotoAmerica Supersport Suzuki GSX-R750.

Gio Alvarez was fastest on a lightweight bike with a 1:51.98 lap time; Alex George was fastest on an ultra-lightweight bike with a 1:54.208 lap time; Danny Spina was fastest on an American Twin with a 1:58.341 lap time; and Jeff Lane was fastest on a CVMA Hooligan bike with a 1:56.110 lap time.

Saturday Races
The races on Saturday were as close as ever. There were some awesome battles in several classes with a couple of lap records falling as well. Highlights from Saturday's racing included: Farrah "Bandit" Landers winning both the Amateur 500 Supersport and Femwalla Ultra Lightweight races.

Rafael Chavez won the Amateur Formula Open and Amateur Supersport Open races.
Marlon Gonzalez won both Amateur Middleweight class races, Formula and Supersport.
Jayson Uribe set a new lap record in the CVMA Hooligans class, turning a 1:49.112 lap time.

Sunday Shootouts
Sunday dawned clear and cold with the sun battling the wind to keep the track temperatures up. The cold weather gave the bikes more power, but riders had to fight the wind to turn fast laps.

In the first shootout race of the day, the Middleweight Shootout, Owen Williams was first into turn one and led the first lap followed by David Anthony and Josh Hayes. Anthony got by Williams entering turn six on the second lap to take the lead, demoting Williams to second. Once in the lead, Anthony put his head down and built a gap to Williams in second. Hayes began to close the gap to Williams over the next few laps. At the halfway point in the race, Anthony lost the front in turn 14, crashing out of the race and Williams took over in the lead with Hayes second and Aldo Rovirosa running third. Hayes was able to close the gap to Williams and take the lead on lap six. On the eighth lap, Hayes began to have issues and Williams was able to overtake him and lead the race once again. Also on lap eight, Rovirosa had an issue and allowed Victor Perez de Leon and Kayla Yaakov to pass. On the final lap, Yaakov made a brave pass into turn two to take third. In the end, it was Williams for the win, Hayes holding on for second, and Yaakov third.

At the start of the Formula Ultra Lightweight Shootout, Alex George got the holeshot and led the first lap followed by Treston Morrison and Sawyer Lafayette. Initially, George was able to establish a gap to second place rider Morrison. On lap four Zachary Foster took third position and Morrison closed the gap to George. On the sixth lap, Morrison took the lead into turn fourteen on the brakes. Morrison and George exchanged the lead again and Lafayette took third back as well on lap eight. On the ninth Morrison took the the lead back going into turn two and Foster took third back from Lafayette and the finishing order was set. At the stripe, it was Morrison for the win, George second, and Foster third.

The Formula Lightweight Twins Shootout started with Gio Alvarez getting the holeshot followed by Naden Balladares and Justin Bordonaro. Bordonaro took second on the second lap and that set the finishing order. Alvarez maintained his lead and won the race with Bordonaro in second and Balladares third.

In the premier race of the day, the Stock 1000 Shootout, Corey Alexander was first into turn one at the start but Deion Campbell was able to take the lead by passing on the exit of turn 13 (The Bowl). At the end of the first lap, Campbell led followed by Alexander and Bryce Prince in third. On lap four Prince took second with a better drive out of turn five, demoting Alexander to third. On the fifth lap, Prince took the lead and then Alexander attempted to pass Campbell in turn 14 but highsided and crashed out of the race with Andrew Lee inheriting third place. Prince put his head down to build a gap and set a new lap record for the class, turning a 1:43.610 lap time. At the finish, Prince won, followed by Campbell in second, and Lee in third.

Full race results can be found on Speedhive: https://speedhive.mylaps.com/events/2901615

The next Round of the CVMA 2024/2025 Winter Series will be held February 7-9, 2025.
CVMA offers two full days of racing every race weekend and also includes Saturday qualifying for grid position in all classes, amateur, and expert, as well as a wide variety of classes to choose from.

CVMA offers free reciprocity as a means of encouraging racers from other clubs to come out and compete. CVMA also offers a New Racers School for those starting in racing on the Friday before each race weekend. Log on to www.cvmaracing.com to sign up or for more information.

CVMA. Built for racers by racers and offering the best racing experience around!

CVMA would also like to thank the 2024/2025 Winter Series Sponsors: Support Moto Racing, Apex Assassins, Ryder Gear, CaliPhotography, Racers Edge/Dunlop, RoadRace City/Bridgestone, Del's Flooring, The California Superbike School, Ride HMVC, First Team IT, Yamaha, CT Racing/Pirelli, Compact Octane Trackdays, Galfer USA, Criterion Plumbers
NRS Sponsors: Alpinestars, 6D Helmets, Five Gloves, and Racers Edge/Dunlop.

The post CVMA Winter Series: Bryce Prince Wins Featured Stock 1000 Shootout appeared first on Roadracing World Magazine | Motorcycle Riding, Racing & Tech News.