EPIC Last Place Battle Round 5 CMRA Next Gen Supoerbike #288

CMRA 2026, Round 5, Circuit of the Americas** Next Gen Superbike Novice — The Battle for Last Place That Felt Like a Fight for Glory Circuit of the Americas wasn’t just a racetrack that weekend — it was a coliseum. Engines thundered like war drums, the grid swelled with riders hungry for battle, and the Texas heat shimmered over the asphalt like a forge preparing to shape legends. And in the middle of it all stood Chris — focused, fired up, and ready to unleash everything he had. But before a single tire touched the grid, before the visor dropped and the adrenaline surged, one man made sure Chris could show up as a racer and nothing else: Anthony Miller (@tuneituptony) — the quiet powerhouse behind the scenes. The tuner. The wrench wizard. The calm in the chaos. His work meant Chris didn’t have to worry about anything except racing his heart out. Much respect to Anthony for dialing in the machine, tightening every bolt of confidence, and giving Chris the freedom to fight like hell on track. Then the lights went out. The launch was Chris’s best of the season — explosive, confident, and finally competitive. The uphill melee into Turn 1 was a battlefield, but Chris carved his way through and locked onto his rivals like a guided missile. For four blistering laps, Chris, Jay Koo (#555), and Austin Leonard (#227) waged a three‑way war that felt mythic. Every corner was a duel. Every straight was a test of courage. Every moment was pure, unfiltered racing. Jay Koo threw a mini stoppie into a corner like he was auditioning for a stunt team. Austin Leonard looked over on the back straight — two riders hyping each other mid‑race like warriors sharing a battle cry. And then Jay Koo unleashed a draft so savage it felt like a plot twist, slingshotting past both riders before Turn 12 with absolute authority. It was chaos. It was beautiful. It was racing at its most human. When the checkered flag fell, Chris crossed the line in last place — but with the heart of a champion. Because this wasn’t about position. This was about the fight. The joy. The camaraderie. The story. All three riders rolled off track buzzing, laughing, replaying every moment — each one saying it was one of the best races they’d ever had. Clean. Fierce. Fun. The kind of race that reminds you why you love the sport. CCR‑CTX is honored to represent the incredible sponsors who make weekends like this possible: South Central Race Center Breaktime BBQ Pirelli Tires RES Raceworx USA Ridesmart tuneituptony This wasn’t just a race. This was a story forged in sweat, speed, and teamwork.