Barnes Closes SuperNationals with Strong Finish in Vegas
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Bermudian karting champion Scott Barnes concluded his run at the prestigious SKUSA SuperNationals at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway with a demonstration of resilience and speed, securing one of his strongest results of the demanding event. Competing in the highly competitive Master Shifter Class, Barnes successfully shrugged off the misfortune that had plagued his earlier races to finish the final day on a high note.
Barnes utilised the Warm Up session to dial in his kart setup, finishing nineteenth overall. Critically, he showed genuine pace, clocking his fastest lap time of 47.17 seconds on his fifth circuit of the track, indicating that the speed was present for the main event.
In the crucial Main Event, the Bermudian delivered when it mattered most. Following twenty-two laps of intense racing, Barnes crossed the finish line in a commendable twelfth position. This result stood as one of his best finishes of the week, validating the hard work put in by his team. His total race time for the twenty-two laps was 16 minutes, 57.69 seconds, a testament to his ability to manage the race and maintain focus under pressure at North America’s premier karting showdown.
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Barnes Battles Back with Top-15 Heat Run in Vegas
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Bermudian karting champion Scott Barnes successfully navigated a challenging day at the prestigious SKUSA SuperNationals at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, shrugging off the misfortune that plagued his earlier races. Competing in the highly competitive Master Shifter Class, Barnes demonstrated his resilience and speed in a critical heat race, moving himself up the running order.
Having opted not to take part in the Warm Up race earlier in the day, the veteran driver rolled out for Heat Three with a clear objective to secure a strong finish and improve his grid position for the upcoming main events. He achieved just that, crossing the line in fourteenth place.
Barnes completed the 10-lap heat in a total time of 7 minutes, 45.63 seconds, a vital result in a class that features some of the best international shifter kart drivers. After facing disappointing outcomes in previous heats due to unavoidable collisions and mechanical setbacks, this finish provides a much-needed boost and keeps his hopes of a strong overall result alive in what is considered North America’s most elite karting event. Barnes, a former SKUSA Pro Tour champion and two-time SuperNationals podium finisher, will now focus on carrying this momentum into the crucial final races.
Friday, November 14, 2025
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.
