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As the engines roared and the tension filled the air, the Motorcycle Roadracing Association (MRA) hosted Round 2 of the 2025 season at Pueblo Motorsports Park. It was a day that promised adrenaline, rivalries, and perhaps a few shattered egos. A record 94 racers lined up, each one eager to leave their mark, while the sun beat down mercilessly, creating a perfect storm for chaos on the track.
The drama unfolds
From the moment the lights went out, the atmosphere crackled with anticipation. Brad Hendry, embodying the spirit of a gladiator, shot off the line like a bat out of hell, leaving his competitors scrambling in his wake. Kreece Elliot, Justen Behmer, and others followed like ants behind a queen, but Hendry was on a mission. By lap 7, Elliot’s misfortune became the catalyst for a showdown, as he veered off track, leaving the others to contend with the consequences. Did he not see the glaring red flags, or was he just too eager to chase glory?
Chasing the leader
With Elliot out of the picture, the race morphed into a brawl for second place. Behmer and David Lambert locked horns, both fighting tooth and nail, while Ken Yee lurked in the shadows, waiting to pounce. This isn’t just racing; it’s a brutal dance of survival where only the most cunning emerge unscathed. As Cunha sliced through the field like a knife through butter, you couldn’t help but wonder—was it skill, or sheer luck? Did luck even exist in this arena?
Rizzo’s rise to prominence
Meanwhile, in the Apex Auto Glass Race of the Rockies GTU, Salvatore Rizzo showed that he was not just a participant but a force to be reckoned with. His early tussles with Steven Racz and Orkun Krand kept the audience on the edge of their seats. Rizzo, with the tenacity of a rabid dog, seized the lead, showing that sometimes, it’s not about how you start but how you finish. And what a finish it was! Can you even call it a race if it doesn’t involve a little blood, sweat, and tears?
Evans’ triumph
Then came the Amateur GTO race, where John Evans pulled off a miraculous comeback after a shaky start. Did he have a guardian angel or just nerves of steel? As he took the lead, the spectators erupted in a frenzy, and it felt like watching a phoenix rise from the ashes. Each lap was a testament to grit and determination, leaving us to ponder—how far would these racers go for glory? Was it worth the risk, the danger lurking around every corner?
Reflections on the day
While the Race of the Rockies drew the spotlight, every contest was a piece of the larger puzzle. The MRA racing community is a tapestry woven with threads of ambition, rivalry, and raw passion. From the inexperienced novices to the seasoned veterans, each racer has a story, a reason to push the limits. And as we look ahead to Round 3 at High Plains Raceway, one question looms large: who will rise, who will fall, and will Hendry continue his reign? Only time will tell.