May wins 4SR Pro Challenge race at the 18th Annual Barber Vintage Festival
(October 11, 2023, Knoxville, TN) Geoff May, riding his World Superbike 2012 Buell 1190RS won the 2nd annual 4SR Pro Challenge on Saturday during the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) road race held at Barber Motorsports Park.
Sponsored by 4SR USA and Fast by Ferracci Racing Products, the 4SR Pro Challenge was a 10-lap featured race highlighted during the 18th Annual Barber Vintage Festival in conjunction with the Bridgestone Tires AHRMA National Roadracing series season finale.
The qualifying session for the race took place on Friday, October 6, with May taking pole, Stefano Mesa second on a 2015 prototype Pierobon X80 sponsored by Larrabure Framing, Hayden Gillim third riding a 2023 Buell Hammerhead, Gus Rodio fourth on an NCR Millona, Michael Hilton fifth on a 2006 Ducati 999 GP and Rennie Scaysbrook taking sixth position racing a 2023 Kramer GP2-890RR.
Gillim experienced a mechanical problem during qualifying and his team drove through the night from Michigan arriving just in time to replace his engine for the race.
The 4SR Pro Challenge took place immediately following lunchtime activities on Saturday afternoon. Mesa took the holeshot into Turn One, increasing his lead each lap by half to one second ultimately building an almost six second lead. Shortly after crossing start-finish at the beginning of lap nine, Mesa pulled off the track at the end of the front straight with a mechanical problem. This handed the lead to May, who had a nine-second gap over the battle for second place between Fillmore and Gillim. May took the checkered with a convincing lead, followed by Fillmore, who took second by 0.108 second ahead of Gillim. Rodio finished in fourth position, Scaysbrook came home fifth, with Posse taking sixth.
The $20,000 purse was distributed as follows:
| Finish | Amount |
| 1 | $7,000 |
| 2 | $5,000 |
| 3 | $3,000 |
| 4 | $2,250 |
| 5 | $1,750 |
| 6 | $1,000 |
“I’m really excited about the added interest and color that this brings to the AHRMA season finale,” said Carl Anderson, AHRMA’s 2023 Chairman of the Board. “A special thanks to 4SR USA and Fast by Ferracci Racing Products for their continued support of this special race.”
“4SR USA is delighted to support AHRMA with this featured purse race at the Barber Vintage Festival incorporating Pro riders into the festival to bring notoriety to the AHRMA series and paddock,” said Jerry Nickel, CEO of 4SR USA.
“Eraldo Ferracci was thrilled to be a co-sponsor of the Pro Challenge and disappointed that he was unable to attend,” said Bob Robbins, longtime friend and associate of Ferracci.
The annual 4SR Pro Challenge sponsored by 4SR USA and Fast by Ferracci Racing Products run at the Barber Vintage Festival allows Pro riders to bring added attention and prestige to an already world-renowned event. By offering a generous purse, this race draws top talent from around the world.
2023 2nd Annual 4SR Pro Champion Race
Saturday, October 7, 2023
- Geoff May, 2012 Buell 1190RS, Sugar Hill, GA
- Chris Fillmore, 2023 Kramer GP2-890RR, Oxford, MI
- Hayden Gillim, 2023 Buell Hammerhead, Philpot, KY
- Gus Rodio, NCR Millona, Hammonton, NJ
- Rennie Scaysbrook, 2023 Kramer GP2-890RR, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
- William Posse, 2020 Suzuki GSX-R1000R, Moncure, NC
- Drew Jankord, 2015 Ducati Panigale 1299, Manhattan, KS
- Nate Kern, 2022 BMW R NineT, Cumming, GA
- Brett Folkerts, 2022 KTM 890, Urbandale, IA
- Steve Metz, 2012 Ducati Panigale 1199 S, SAN FRANCISCO, CA
- Robert Mclendon, 2013 Triumph Daytona 675R, Pensacola, FL
- Troy Siahaan, 2019 Lightfighter LF19R Electric, Altadena, CA
- Robert Oliva, Ducati 1299 S, McCook Lake, SD
- Clint Austin, 2023 KTM RC 8C, Cut Off, LA
- Peter Evans, 2004 Suzuki GSX-R750, Maryville, TN
- Stefano Mesa, 2015 prototype Pierobon X80, Boca Raton, FL
- Michael Hilton, 2006 Ducati 999 GP, Murfreesboro, TN
- Shane Quigg, 2014 Triumph 675, Grandview, MO
About 4SR USA
4SR USA is the exclusive distributor in the USA. We pride ourselves in providing the best protective and stylish gear for the track or racing down the road. 4SR is a Czech company that produces stylish and functional motorcycle racing and riding clothing. We pride ourselves on producing gear that is of the highest quality. We are active bikers and competitors. All our designs, materials, development, and testing are performed by us and our sponsored riders.
About Fast by Ferracci
The names Ducati and Eraldo Ferracci are synonymous with road racing Championships in both World Superbike, AMA Pro Twins and AMA Superbike throughout the years. Still some 30 plus years later, Mr. Ferracci is deeply involved in the team effort in MotoAmerica in both Supersport and Superbike with Ducati and Warhorse/HSBK where the winning ways from his past continue. Fast By Ferracci Racing Products still supplies performance products for road and race bikes alike.
Check them out at www.ferracci.com
About AHRMA:
The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to competing on fantastic classic and true vintage machines along with a wide range of modern motorcycles. With over 3,000 members, AHRMA is the largest vintage racing group in North America and one of the biggest in the world. The association has grown steadily over the years, reflecting the increasing interest in classic bikes.
