Checkers MC Hare and Hound Recap: Burson Takes the Lead in Check Chase
The AMA District 37 Checkers MC Hare and Hound desert motorcycle race held on January 7th, 2024, saw Nicholas Burson (#657) grabbing the first-place victory in the Heavyweight Open Amateur (Hwt AA) class. Burson, racing for Purvines Racing, Precision Concepts, and Viral Goggles on a Yamaha, clocked in a total time of 2 hours, 18 minutes, and 44 seconds (2:18:44) after completing two laps.
Matthew Combs (#169) followed closely behind Burson, taking second place with a finishing time of 2:20:48. Nic Colangeli (#151) secured the third-place spot at 2:22:16. All three top finishers in the Hwt AA class were competing on four-stroke motorcycles.
Here's a breakdown of the top 5 finishers:
- Nicholas Burson (#v657): Yamaha (Hwt AA, 2:18:44)
- Matthew Combs (#169): Honda (Hwt AA, 2:20:48)
- Nic Colangeli (#151): KTM (Hwt AA, 2:22:16)
- Nicolas Garvin (#p434): Honda (Hwt AA, 2:26:02)
- Brandon Krause (#466): KTM (Hwt AA, 2:27:24)
The race also featured riders in the Lightweight Open Amateur (Lwt I AA) class. Trevor Hunter (#224) on a Yamaha secured the top spot in this category with a total time of 2:29:40.
The results show a competitive race with close finishes across the categories. Congratulations to all the participants who braved the desert terrain!
Nicholas Burson (#v657)
Nic Colangeli (#151)
