Randanella, Rogers Champs at
Kawasaki Race of Champions
O
ld Bridge Township's Raceway
Park in Englishtown, New
Jersey, hosted its iconic Race
of Champions, October 5-6. The
Race of Champions presented by
Kawasaki is now in its 48th con-
secutive year. While other events
have come and gone, this long-
standing tradition in the North-
east motocross scene remains a
staple. Mother Nature has some-
times thrown curveballs in past
years, but for 2024, she provided
terrific weather, ensuring a thrilling
weekend of racing action.
The annual event consistently
ranks high up on the must-race
list for many riders each season,
attracting top talent from around
the USA. Title sponsor Kawasaki
and local participating dealers
have continued their longstand
-
ing support of the event, marking
more than four decades of part-
nership. Local Kawasaki deal-
ers—including Motorcycle Mall
of Monmouth, Montgomeryville
Cycle Center, Toms River Marine
& Motorsports, and Crossroad
Powersports—contributed to
the weekend's excitement with
various motorcycle giveaways
during Sunday's festivities.
More than 1000 racers from
14 states competed through
-
out the weekend. The amateur
portion took place on Friday and
Saturday. The big winners during
the amateur portion included
Dakota Kessler, Michael Gurda
Jr. and Colton Tubbs, each with
impressive performances and
double-class overall wins.
Sunday's spotlight turned to
the Pro Expert classes (250cc
and Open) and special inter
-
mission races for amateur and
minibike riders.
The Open A class took to the
track first with a full gate of Expert
and Pro riders. Kawasaki rider
Ricci Randanella and Yamaha-
mounted Bryton Carroll and put
on a show out front, with Carroll
taking the top spot for much of
the moto. But it was not to be, as
moto luck was not on his side,
WIND
IN THE
P38
Jack Rogers was the
top 250cc A-class
rider at the Kawasaki
Race of Champions
MX at Englishtown.
PHOTOS: SCOTT LUKAITIS
