🏁 CORY WEST BREAKS JAKE LEWIS’S STREAK IN A LAST-LAP THRILLER AT THE RIDGE
Mission Super Hooligan Powered by Harley-Davidson — The Ridge Motorsports Park, June 29, 2025
The Mission Super Hooligan National Championship Powered by Harley-Davidson returned to action at The Ridge Motorsports Park in Shelton, Washington. The Pacific Northwest crowd was treated to two intense races that delivered drama, redemption, and a new winner for the first time in three rounds.
RACE 1 RECAP
🏆 Jake Lewis Wins Again at The Ridge as the Super Hooligan Field Heats Up
Jake Lewis can't stop winning. After sweeping the double-header at Road Atlanta, he came into The Ridge with momentum—and walked away with his third consecutive race victory in the Super Hooligan series.
⚡ The Start: Lewis Grabs the Holeshot, Chaos Follows
As the lights went out, Jake Lewis launched hard from the middle of the front row, snatching the holeshot into Turn 1 and never looking back. Pole-sitter Andy DiBrino dropped to third off the start, while the field behind jostled for position in the tight opening corners.
Unfortunately, Connor Dong and Nate Kern both went down early, cutting short what had been a strong weekend for each rider.
💥 Mid-Pack Battles and Mistakes
Cory West, typically a title contender, made an uncharacteristic mistake under braking that allowed DiBrino and James Rispoli to move up. Rispoli, returning to podium form for the first time since Daytona, showed renewed pace, battling DiBrino late into the race and securing a strong second-place finish.
"This is the kind of race we were hoping for—clean, fast, and wide open," said a trackside commentator. "That podium fight was heating up all race."
Meanwhile, Cory Alexander brought home a solid sixth-place result for Arch Motorcycle, bouncing back from a tough qualifying session and giving the unique American V-twin entry a promising finish.
🥇 Race 1 Results – Top Finishers
| Pos | Rider | Team / Bike |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jake Lewis | Harley-Davidson / Saddlemen |
| 2 | James Rispoli | Harley-Davidson |
| 3 | Andy DiBrino | Triumph |
| 4 | Cory West | Harley-Davidson |
| 5 | Hayden Schultz | Harley-Davidson |
| 6 | Cory Alexander | Arch Motorcycle |
| 7 | Travis Wyman | Harley-Davidson |
🏆 Championship Outlook
Jake Lewis is on a tear—three straight wins and 100 points over the last three rounds. His consistency and clean starts are paying off in a big way, especially as Travis Wyman, who came into The Ridge second in points, finished off the podium and may be dealing with bike issues.
Despite a mistake, Cory West salvaged fourth, keeping himself in the title mix. But the points gap is narrowing quickly, and momentum is firmly in Lewis's corner.
💬 Rider Reactions
Jake Lewis:
"That one felt good. I got out early, put in a fast lap on Lap 2, and just focused on keeping it smooth. Feels great to get another win and keep this streak going."
James Rispoli:
"It's been a minute since I've been back up here. Stoked to put in a good ride and finish strong. We've been working hard for this."
Andy DiBrino:
"To get back on the box after my crash at Daytona, especially with this Triumph, it feels incredible. It's not easy out here."
🛠️ Tech Watch: Triumph & Arch Making Noise
This race marked the first non-Harley podium of the season, with DiBrino's Triumph stepping up. It also marked a turnaround for Arch Motorcycle, who continue to refine their air-cooled V-twin platform. Cory Alexander's sixth-place result gives the small but mighty team something to build on.
"This is what the rules were built for—letting creative builds like the Arch compete," said RSD's Roland Sands. "We want a grid full of different bikes going bar-to-bar."
RACE 2 RECAP
🔥 Cory West Snaps Jake Lewis's Win Streak in a Last-Lap Showdown
Race 2 at The Ridge will be talked about for a long time.
After watching Jake Lewis dominate Race 1, Cory West answered with a gutsy ride, tracking down Lewis in the final laps and making the decisive pass on the last lap. The crowd at The Ridge Motorsports Park was on their feet as West crossed the line just ahead of Lewis, giving the championship standings a much-needed shake-up.
⚡ The Start: Lewis Gets the Jump Again
Lewis once again launched cleanly off the line, grabbing the holeshot with Cory West tucked in behind. Andy DiBrino slotted into third with Hayden Schultz shadowing the lead pack.
Unlike Race 1, no one went down at the start—and that set the stage for a full-length battle at the front.
🧠 The Strategy: West Stalks, Then Strikes
West was patient for most of the race, keeping Lewis within striking distance but never overextending. As the laps wound down, West began closing the gap, inch by inch, waiting for his moment.
On Lap 8—the final lap—West made his move in Turn 3, outbraking Lewis to take the lead. Lewis tried to respond, but West held him off through the final corners to take the checkered flag.
"I knew I had one shot, and I had to make it clean. Jake's been on fire, so I knew I couldn't wait."
— Cory West
🥇 Race 2 Results – Top Finishers
| Pos | Rider | Team / Bike |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cory West | Harley-Davidson |
| 2 | Jake Lewis | Harley-Davidson / Saddlemen |
| 3 | Andy DiBrino | Triumph |
| 4 | Hayden Schultz | Harley-Davidson |
| 5 | James Rispoli | Harley-Davidson |
| 6 | Travis Wyman | Harley-Davidson |
| 7 | Cory Alexander | Arch Motorcycle |
💬 Rider Reactions
Cory West:
"I made a mistake in Race 1 and that lit a fire under me. I knew I had to be aggressive but clean. Jake made me earn it."
Jake Lewis:
"Cory rode a smart race. I tried to hold him off but he timed the pass perfectly. No mistakes on his end. Congrats to him."
Andy DiBrino:
"Back-to-back podiums. Can't ask for much more than that. We're going to keep pushing."
📊 Updated Championship Standings (After Round 4 – The Ridge)
| Pos | Rider | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jake Lewis | 145 |
| 2 | Cory West | 127 |
| 3 | Andy DiBrino | 102 |
| 4 | Travis Wyman | 98 |
| 5 | James Rispoli | 89 |
| 6 | Hayden Schultz | 84 |
🎥 Watch the Full Race Replay
🗓️ What's Next
The Super Hooligan series continues building momentum as the field heads to the next venue. Jake Lewis still leads, but Cory West's Race 2 win proves this championship is far from settled. DiBrino's back-to-back podiums on the Triumph show that Harley isn't the only game in town.
Stay tuned for more race recaps, rider interviews, and behind-the-scenes action from the Mission Super Hooligan National Championship.
