ROAD RACE
2017 MOTOAMERICA
ROUND 3 / MAY 12-13, 2017
VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY / VIRGINIA
P80
you cannot race like this," Elias said.
"I understand he is trying to show
the potential, but you cannot risk the
championship of others. But, I repeat,
this is racing, it is like this and I have
to accept. I'm sure he'll [Herrin] learn
something, I hope."
Jake Lewis M4 Ecstar Suzuki took
third in Superstock 1000 and sixth
overall, with the top 10 rounded out
by Wyman, Superstock 1000 riders
Danny Eslick (TOBC Racing), Bryce
Prince (HelmetSounds.com/Western
Services/Meen Yamaha) and Hayden
Gillm (Cycle World/Suzuki).
Race two was similarly dramatic but
more for the turnaround in speed at
the hands of four-time AMA Superbike
Champion, Hayes. At 41-years-old, the
old man of superbike still has the pace
to race and beat the very best in the
(Above) Fong
(50) is coming
on strong
in 2017. VIR
marked the
second double
Superstock
win for the
Californian this
year. (Left) Elias
was happy to
be back on the
podium in race
two and keep his
championship
lead.
