This was a very special round with the pros coming out to compete in the Superbike Shootout alongside the AFM races. It was a beautiful weekend, the paddock was packed, and there were a lot of spectators. Thanks to all of you who came out to watch the races! The addition of the pro races meant a little less practice, and Miles had his 650 Twins race late Saturday afternoon. Practice went okay with just enough time to get the bike dialed in, but unfortunately a lowside kept Miles from making the grid for his Saturday race.
With the help of some great friends, the bike was set up and ready to go by Sunday morning. Not pretty, but at least ready to go. 650 Production was Miles’s first race of the day, and his first chance to race with Corey (#190), who he met at Motion Pro. Miles got a mediocre start and was held up for about a lap, giving Corey the chance to create a decent sized gap. Miles chipped away at his lead for the next 5 laps and was on his tail with two corners left, but didn’t have a chance to make the pass, finishing in sixth place just 0.362 seconds behind Corey. Miles was ready for a rematch in Formula 4, but again he went backwards at the start and lost touch early on. The late race meant a cooling track and high winds at Sonoma, both contributors to his crash the previous day, so Miles was less willing to push it this time around. He rode a lonely race, bringing it across the line in 10th position.