Champions crowned at the Spring Mountain Race Series finale

After a season of fiercely contested battles within each class, the championships were finally decided in June on the Charleston Peak South Course at the Spring Mountain Motor Resort and Country Club.

Most class leaders had already secured their titles in the Radical Cup Challenge, but in the Gold class, it came down to the very last race. Everyone in attendance was waiting to see if Brandon Rambo could hold his points lead on Mark Rohrwasser.

Early in the race, Rohrwasser got the jump on Rambo, then raced flawlessly without mistakes. It was an incredible battle, and in the end, Rohrwasser took first place, with Rambo finishing second. The question on everyone’s mind: did Rambo hold onto his championship lead?

After the checkered flag fell and the sun began to set, the racers and their families made their way into the Clubhouse for camaraderie, libations, and the championship banquet.

The Sports Car Series kicked off the awards ceremony, and in the GTL class, Gabriel Giannattasio finished third, thanking his crew and family for their support. In second place, Chad Lancaster talked about how meaningful it has been to race with his dad and how much he's learned chasing the GTL class champion, Blake Olsen. Olsen, claiming his second consecutive championship title, expressed appreciation to each competitor for their contributions to the series and for making racing enjoyable both on and off the track.

In the GT4 class, Brian Schmidt shared how his love for racing has grown and expressed enthusiasm for improving his lap times as he finished third in the championship. Paul Chamberlain earned second place and noted that he appreciated the friendships he’s built at the Club and how they enrich the racing experience. Finally, Tom MacMillan took home his Championship trophy, playfully teasing his longtime friend Mike Dean for not surpassing him.

Moving on to the GTU class, Michael Reynolds’ infectious smile lit up the room as he expressed his gratitude for Spring Mountain and all the racers while accepting third place. In second place, Brian Reynolds reminded everyone that no matter the car they drive, it’s the community of racers that makes it so much fun. Rounding out the 24-25 Sports Car Series line of champions was Mark Ramsey, who reflected on his redemption after falling short of the championship last year, and thanked his family and Sigier Motorsports for their support.

The Radical Cup Challenge awards were followed by a special surprise guest: Tom Drewer, Radical Motorsport Director of the Americas. Drewer shared the history of Radical and Spring Mountain. With the recent passing of one of Spring Mountain’s owners, John Morris, Drewer reflected on the early days of Radical in the United States. Morris was instrumental in bringing Radical to the U.S. As one of the first three Radical owners in the country, he introduced everyone he knew to the racecar, opened Radical West, and then the addiction spread. Drewer noted that today there are over 1,500 Radical owners nationwide, all thanks to the dedication of John Morris, Spring Mountain, and the racers in the room.

Drewer then honored the Rookie class, congratulating second-place finisher Sohaib Kureshi and Jason Horwitz, who claimed the Rookie Championship. Horwitz didn’t miss a single race this season, and Drewer extended his good wishes as he moves up to the Silver class next season.

In the Silver class, Jim Mason took second place and talked about the joy of racing with family, while Drewer joked about the Masons buying the most Radicals in the room. Then Champion Brian Reynolds returned to the stage again, keeping his second speech brief and to the point, hinting that he might not race next season – but, as he reminded everyone, he always says that.

Finally, the highly anticipated Gold class results were announced. Starting with third place, Drewer called up Doug Ramirez to congratulate him on his fighting spirit. Next was second place, and unfortunately, the earlier win wasn’t quite enough for Mark Rohrwasser to get the points jump he needed, finishing second in the championship. He reflected that this season was the best one he’s had yet, and how thankful he is for everyone who made it possible. Lastly, it was time for the Gold class champion, Brandon Rambo. Rambo reminisced about growing up at Spring Mountain, watching his dad race, and feeling honored to be part of John Morris’s legacy. As he posed for a photo with his children, we were reminded that the next generation of racers is already on its way.

Championship Standings