Tyler Scott Earns First Podium in Supersport Shootout

Suzuki GSX-R750s Add More Strong Finishes

BREA, CA – May 22, 2022 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – Team Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki played a lead role in a day of drama as the 2022 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Championship resumed at Virginia International Raceway on Saturday.

16-year-old prodigy Tyler Scott was the headliner for the squad, earning his first-career MotoAmerica Supersport podium in only his third race and his first on the Suzuki GSX-R750.

Tyler Scott (70) earned a hard-fought first career Supersport podium aboard his new GSX-R750.

Scott was joined in a spirited multi-rider battle for victory by his Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki teammate, Sam Lochoff. The two opened the race from Row 1 aboard their Suzuki GSX-R750s and immediately jostled for position in a five-rider fight for the lead.

Despite recovering from a recently broken leg, Lochoff took the lead on lap 5 but was pushed off into the grass by another rider moments later, recovering back in fifth position. Scott picked up the fight and the rookie found himself sandwiched between two former premier-class champions while running second at one point.

Scott dove into the lead with three to go but lost a pair of positions when he was forced to make a miracle save of a near highside just to stay upright with a little over two laps remaining.

Sam Lochoff (44) showed his speed despite a crash late in Race 1.

Lochoff, who fought his way back into contention, took up the challenge in second at that point, only to crash out of the position on the race’s final lap. That handed the runner-up result back to Scott to secure his maiden class podium.

“It was an incredible race,” Scott said. “It was really hot and the tires were sliding all over the place. I’m really happy to get some decent points after a tough opener, and it feels really good to be on the podium.”

“I’m super excited to be on the GSX-R750 – the bike feels great. Overall, it was a great race, and I…