Misfortune Hits Scott Barnes in SKUSA SuperNationals
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Bermudian karting champion Scott Barnes, competing in the prestigious SKUSA SuperNationals at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, has endured a frustrating and unlucky start to the Heat Races in the Master Shifter Class.
Barnes, who has previously secured podium finishes in this highly elite North American karting event, is competing in a field that featured 47 karts and eight different nationalities.
The day began on a subdued note for the Bermudian. In the Warm Up race, Barnes finished 30th, with his fastest lap time recorded at 46.710 seconds.
However, his misfortune truly began in the scheduled heat races: Heat One: Barnes was unable to finish the first heat after being run into, recording a DNF. Heat Two: His bad luck continued in the second heat, where he recorded a second DNF after another kart spun out right in front of him, causing him to crash.
The consecutive DNFs marked a disappointing start for Barnes, who had shown competitive pace in the practice sessions, clocking a fastest time of 45.601 seconds in qualifying. The multiple collisions left Barnes with a significant challenge to advance to SuperSunday, echoing similar misfortune he experienced in previous years where early collisions forced him to start near the back of the grid.
Barnes is a top-tier international driver who has previously clinched two wins in the Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix and finished third overall at the prestigious SKUSA SuperNationals.
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Barnes Shows Consistent Speed in SKUSA SuperNationals
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Bermudian karting champion Scott Barnes has completed his practice and qualifying sessions for the prestigious SKUSA SuperNationals, North America’s most elite karting event, held at the challenging Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Barnes delivered consistent speed across a demanding day of action, settling in against a top field of international competitors.
The early sessions saw Barnes steadily improve his lap times as he tuned his kart for the complex Las Vegas circuit:
First Practice: Barnes finished 10th in the first race of the day, with his fastest lap clocking in at 46.145 seconds on lap seven. Second and Final Practice: He maintained his competitive pace, finishing with the 11th fastest time overall in the final practice session at 45.607 seconds. Qualifying: Barnes then finished 15th in the official Qualifying race, setting his best time of the day at 45.601 seconds on his fifth lap.
The strong, consistent performances put Barnes in a favourable position as he heads into the heat races, aiming to advance to the final in one of the biggest events on the global karting calendar.
Sunday, November 09, 2025
BMA Memorial Day Race Kicks Off Three-Part Series
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The Bermuda Motocross Association hosted their annual Memorial Day Trophy Race at the Southside Moto Sports Park, marking the start of a three-race series that also includes the Boxing Day and New Year's Day fixtures. The day began with a solemn and respectful Remembrance Day lap, honouring all those who have passed away.
The competition was fierce across all divisions, featuring the added element of two visiting riders from Canada.
Canadian rider Dylan Graham made an immediate impact, dominating the Novice class to claim first place. He finished ahead of the local podium contenders Mikah Alves and A'jahni Foggo, who managed a third-place finish alongside his 85cc victory earlier in the day.
In the younger classes, Eli Philpott rode strongly to win the PeeWee division, leading Massiah Smith and Diego Daniels. A'kyo Cannonier secured the top spot in the 50cc class, ahead of Ace Moniz and Ade Stovell. In the 65cc category, Cassidy Spencer-Furbert claimed first place, followed by King Clarke and Rome Dill. A'jahni Foggo delivered a decisive win in the 85cc class, with Azai Burt and Jaylon Glasford rounding out the podium.
The senior divisions saw close racing: Aaron Cannonier won the Over 30 class, followed by Lorenzo Burch and Daquan Burgess. The Over 40 division was claimed by Ronald Trott, who edged out Ben Zoeller and Le-troy Trott.
The elite Expert class was a thrilling contest, with Allan Degraff taking first place, ahead of Zico Majors. The second Canadian rider, Seth Hughes, secured a notable third-place finish, just ahead of Preston Martin and Aiden Simmons. The successful event sets a high standard for the remainder of the Memorial Day series.
Monday, November 03, 2025
Dirt Thrills at Southside in Motocross Action
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The Bermuda Motocross Association delivered a day of high-speed drama and dirt-spitting action at the Southside Moto Sports Park, with riders across all classes battling for supremacy.
In the Junior Divisions, Eli Philpott rode to victory in the PeeWee class, leading the field ahead of Massiah Smith and Esai Govia.
The 50cc class saw A'kyo Cannonier take the top honours, closely followed by Malakai Dill and Ade Stovell. Moving up, Cassidy Spencer-Furbert secured the win in the competitive 65cc Division, with Rome Dill and King Clarke completing the podium. The 85cc Class was dominated by A'jahni Foggo, who finished ahead of Tinho Tucker Wall and Azai Burt.
The senior ranks saw an equally fierce contest. Mikah Alves emerged victorious in the Novice Class, leading Z'naz Jones and Deige Paynter to the finish line, with A'jahni Foggo also making the top five.
In the veteran categories, Luke Parker claimed the win in the Over 30 Class, with Lorenzo Burch taking second and Daquan Burgess third. The Over 40 division was championed by Ronald Trott, who edged out Dupray Joell and Jason Harrell.
Finally, the Elite Expert class delivered a thrilling finish, with Jonah Smith taking the top spot, followed by Allan Degraff and Zico Majors. The day's results confirm the depth of talent across all ages in Bermuda’s motocross community.
PeeWee:
1. Eli Philpott 2. Massiah Smith 3. Esai Govia 4. Jay'a Nesbitt-Raynor 5. Jacob Hill Burchall
1. Luke Parker 2. Lorenzo Burch 3. Daquan Burgess 4. Jason Amaro 5. Kenshae Mills-Wilson
Over 40:
1. Ronald Trott 2. Dupray Joell 3. Jason Harrell 4. Wentworth Tucker 5. Ashley Simmons
Expert:
1. Jonah Smith 2. Allan Degraff 3. Zico Majors 4. Preston Martin 5. Aaron Cannonier
Sunday, November 02, 2025
North & Burgess Blaze to Victory in Rain-Soaked Showdown
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Wet weather couldn’t slow the action as the Bermuda Karting Association delivered a thrilling round of the Rubis Energy Karting Championship at Southside Motor Sports Raceway.
Drivers battled slick conditions and close competition across all classes in a day packed with high-speed drama.
In the L206 class, Jason North was in unstoppable form, storming to victory in all three heats.John Carreiro Jr. and Owen DeCosta kept the pressure on but had to settle for podium finishes behind the dominant.
Ryan Burgess was the man to beat in Tag Senior, taking a clean sweep across all heats. Nathan DeCosta, Jorja Thomas, and Jonah Moniz kept the racing tight, but Burgess proved untouchable all day.
In Tag Junior, rising star Tanner Correia showcased consistency and control, winning every heat ahead of Alondro Albouy, Jonathan Linberg, and Syah Pedro.
Correia doubled up with another dominant performance in the Cadet class, holding off Jacob Garrett to go undefeated once again.
The combined Shifter (KZ & KZ Masters) class provided some of the day’s most exciting racing, with Ryan Burgess powering to victory in the KZ division, followed by Ryan Rebello and Stephen Corrado. In the Masters ranks, Jason DeCouto swept all three heats, with strong runs from Philip Correia, Rian Lindo, and #2 William Dunkley rounding out the podiums.
Despite the rain and reduced visibility, the drivers put on an electrifying show — proving once again that Bermuda karting thrives in any conditions.
