The final round of Super Hooligans racing was a wild nail biting set of races. The championship points were so close between Cory West of Saddlemen Harley Davidson and Tyler O'hara of S&S/Indian Motorcycle that the drama could not have been higher.
Watch the spectacular race highlights and read the recaps to see how the championship was ultimately decided between these two amazingly talented and well matched riders.
In the Mission Super Hooligans race, Tyler O'Hara struggled with a poor start while Cory West took an early lead, closely followed by Jake Lewis. The championship battle unfolded on the track, with O'Hara making moves to recover after a fall, while West tried to maintain his points advantage. Troy Herfoss eventually overtook West and Lewis, engaging in a fierce battle for the lead. Despite Jake Lewis’ attempts to pass, Herfoss defended his position and claimed victory. O'Hara managed to climb back to seventh place, keeping his title hopes alive, while West celebrated a strong points finish on the podium alongside Lewis and Herfoss.
Photos by: Brian Nelson
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Tyler O'Hara secured pole position with a strong start, joined by Cory West and Troy Heros on the front row. Despite some struggles in the field, Cory West showed impressive speed, even surpassing his morning warmup times.
West needed to finish third or better to win the championship, and despite a few challenges during the race, he held his ground. O'Hara, the two-time defending champion, led the race with West close behind. Heros, tasked with protecting O'Hara’s lead, aimed to take points from West, but West’s determination shone through.
Throughout the race, team dynamics played a crucial role as riders balanced competitiveness with strategy. O'Hara, despite a previous setback, pushed to reclaim his top position.
Ultimately, Cory West’s consistent performance secured him the 2024 championship, as he finished strong alongside top contenders like Jake Lewis and Jeremy McWilliams. The podium saw O'Hara stepping down from the top spot, but it was West who claimed the number one plate, marking a successful season.
In race #1, Troy Herfoss, Tyler O'Hara, and Rocco Landers started on the front row, with Kyle Wyman quickly moving up to third. Landers took an early lead after a battle in the first corners, followed by O'Hara and Herfoss, with Wyman close behind. Rocco Landers, riding aggressively on his Harley-Davidson Road Glide, pulled away from the pack, showing strong pace throughout the race.
Herfoss and Landers battled closely, but Landers maintained control, despite Herfoss closing the gap at certain points. Landers' smooth lines and strong exits allowed him to pull away, while Herfoss made minor mistakes, particularly in turn 10, preventing him from catching Landers.
In the end, Rocco Landers took his first Mission King of the Baggers victory, holding off Herfoss. Tyler O'Hara finished third, with Kyle Wyman and Hayden Gillum rounding out the top five. Despite some challenges, Landers' performance marked a major victory, earning him respect from his competitors.
The battle between Herfoss and Wyman intensified, with Herfoss narrowly winning by a second. Wyman, though experiencing tire issues, managed to hold second place.
Rocco Landers claimed third, marking his fourth podium of the season, while his teammate Gillum finished just behind him. The race was delayed earlier due to rain, creating tricky track conditions, but the top riders persevered.
Troy Herfoss secured pole position with a 1:37 lap and led the six-lap race, with teammate Tyler O'Hara and Rocco Landers starting behind him. The competition included riders like Kyle Wyman, James Rispoli, and Max Flinders. The race became a showdown between Factory Indians and Factory Harleys. Wyman, leading the championship by seven points, faced a tough battle as Herfoss set the pace, with O'Hara defending his teammate. After a red flag due to oil on the track, Wyman restarted well but couldn’t close the gap on Herfoss. Herfoss held off Wyman and won the race, closing the championship gap to two points. Rocco Landers finished third, with Gillum and Rispoli rounding out the top five.