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Muscle on the Mountain returned for its second year!

Top muscle cars and racers from across the country came to compete for the $15,000 purse. SCCA National Champions, local champions, time attack drivers, and all-around strong racers put their cars through their paces at the Clearfield PA motorsports venue. Once again Viking Performance sponsored the Event.

The race began in rainy conditions on Friday and the schedule had to be adjusted due to the weather forecast. Despite the early weather challenges, the racers managed to complete multiple runs of the difficult day 1 course layout.

During Friday’s qualifying session, Cody Hunt, Ryan Mathews, Eric Peachey, and Chris Wheatcraft topped the speed charts in the Super Late Muscle Class. Sam Strano, King of the Mountain’s 2023 King, took the fifth spot in the Late Model division. Brian Coney was the fastest driver in the Early Muscle class, while Brian Johns led the Mid Model division with his UMI Equipped Camaro. Don Chaffin, driving Steve Marshall’s UMI-equipped S10 truck, claimed the top spot in the Truck category for Friday’s qualifying.

A man lies on the hood of a red car numbered 98, with other cars and a blue tent in the background at a race track.
Ken Edwards
A black modified pickup truck, numbered 67, is seen racing on a track with red barriers and safety cones in the background. A person in a safety vest is visible in the distance.
Don Chaffin
A blue sports car with the number 84 on the door is driving quickly on a racetrack. The driver is visible wearing a helmet. The background features a red barrier and blurred greenery.
Brian Johns

After Friday’s qualifying session, competitors, fans, and friends gathered for a community party featuring excellent cheesesteaks, cornhole, and a live band. The atmosphere at these events is unparalleled, as everyone comes together and enjoys a great time.

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The Emily Whitehead Foundation held a bake sale along with other raffles and prizes during the event. EWF supports pediatric cancer charities and other local causes. In this instance, both EWF and UMI’s fantastic group of racers and friends came together to raise $8,600 to aid local father, Nate Wooster, in his battle with brain cancer. Our support and prayers are with him and his family during this difficult time.

Nate’s GoFundMe

The following day had beautiful weather. Saturday’s course was a bit faster and more flowing, which always makes for a fun time. Chris Mulberry led the Super Early Muscle Class all weekend. Corey Williams and Mike Casino pushed the Mid Muscle Class to the edge of grip on Day 2 to claim first and second place in that class. Multi-time SCCA national champion Doug Rowse also moved up on Day 2 to seventh place in the Late Muscle Class. Cody Hunt occupied the top spot in the Super Late Class, while Donald Chaffin continued to lead the Muscle Truck Class.

Friday and Saturday Results

Super Early Qualifying Results

Early Qualifying Results

Mid Qualifying Results

Late Qualifying Results

Super Late Qualifying Results

Truck Qualifying Results

Friday Qualifying Results

Saturday Qualifying Results

Overall Qualifying Results

A new award introduced this year was the Operational Speed Supply Precision Strike Award. The primary criterion for this award was clean runs, indicating that drivers successfully navigated the course without hitting any cones. It was presented to the driver who achieved the fastest qualifying time without incurring any penalties. Congratulations to Matthew Braun for his exceptional performance in maintaining both precision and speed throughout the weekend.

A red race car speeding on a track with #140 and various logos on it. Inset image displays "Precision Strike" and "OSS" on a checkered background.
Matthew Braun
A lineup of various parked sports cars on a racetrack, with drivers and teams preparing under tents. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and a clear blue sky.
Friday Start Line
Three men in purple shirts stand in front of a purple race car with its hood open at a racetrack. The car has "Viking" written on its side. Other cars and spectators are visible in the background.
Viking Performance

When qualifying was finished, the course was changed to the King of the Mountain shootout course. King of the Mountain is the premier autocross in the country where competitors vie for big money in front of thousands of spectators. We encourage watching in person or online if you want to see the best cars and drivers in the country drive in high-stakes autocross under the lights.

The finale of Muscle on the Mountain was the Forgeline shootout. The top 32 cars competed in various classes for the prize money. Shootout participants raced F1 knockout style, which created high pressure from the start. Based on class counts, we selected 4 from Super Early, 8 from Early, 6 from Mid, 4 from Late, 6 from Super Late, and 4 from Truck. In each case, the field was quickly narrowed down to 3, and then to 2 in the finale to determine the winner.

A blue racing car takes a corner on a race track, followed at a distance by a red racing car. Orange traffic cones line the track, and green trees are visible in the background.
Chris Smith
A white race car with the number 63 on the side drives on a racetrack with blurred motion, indicating high speed. Radio control operators and safety barriers are visible in the background.
Ron Scott Jr
A blue sports car with the number 47 on its door races on a track, passing orange cones, with trees in the background.
Sam Strano

2024 Muscle on the Mountain Winners

Congratulations to the winners of Muscle on the Mountain’s Forgeline Shootout! This year’s champions enjoy their share of the $15,000 purse. In each class, the first-place winner receives a $1,500 prize, the second-place winner receives $750, and the third-place winner receives $250. Additionally, a special prize awaits the first-place driver in each class – a coveted ticket to the King of the Mountain Race. In cases where the first-place driver already holds an invitation, the ticket will go to the next highest-ranking driver without one.

Super Early Muscle Car Class

Class Sponsor: Van Steel Corvette

Two men are standing beside a blue sports car holding an oversized check for $1,500, marked as First Place. The background features racing-related signs and a racetrack.

1st Chris Mulberry
1973 Chevrolet Corvette

Two men stand in front of a silver sports car at a race track, holding a large check for winning second place. Other cars and sponsor banners are visible in the background.

2nd Ron Scott Jr
1963 Chevrolet Corvette

A man stands beside a yellow sports car holding a "3rd Place" award. Other cars and signage are visible in the background.

3rd Bob Bertelsen
1963 Chevrolet Corvette

Early Muscle Car Class
Class Sponsor: Motorhead Digital

A man stands next to a red race car with a white stripe, holding a large check for $5,000 for winning 1st place at an automotive event.

1st Adam Schoonmaker
1969 Chevrolet Camaro

Two people stand beside a black Chevrolet car on a racetrack, holding flags and a 2nd place prize poster. Other cars and advertisement boards are visible in the background.

2nd Mike Casino
1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

Two men stand beside a red Chevrolet Camaro Z28 holding a large third place check. The car is parked on a racetrack with several other cars in the background.

3rd Brian Coney
1969 Chevrolet Camaro

Mid Muscle Car Class

Class Sponsor: Ron Francis Wiring

Two people standing in front of a black race car hold a large first-place check for $1,500. The car features various decals and a prominent front bumper modification.

1st JJ Mallrich
1999 Chevrolet Camaro

A person stands next to an open car door, leaning on a red sports car with racing decals, including the number 44, in a racetrack setting with several parked cars and advertising banners in the background.

2nd Ryan King
1987 Ford Mustang LX Coupe

Two men stand next to a red sports car holding a large check for third place. They are at a racetrack with advertising banners in the background.

3rd Mike Stewart
1999 Pontiac Formula

Late Muscle Car Class

Class Sponsor: Quarter Master

A person stands next to a blue sports car on a race track, holding a large 1st place prize check for $1,500.

1st Sam Strano
2021 Ford Mach 1

Two men stand next to a blue Chevrolet racing car holding a check for "2nd Place" on a racetrack surrounded by other cars and advertisement banners.

2nd Doug Rowse
2020 Chevrolet Camaro 1SS 1LE

Two men stand beside a red Chevrolet Camaro on a racetrack, holding a 3rd place check.

3rd Joel Voigt
2015 Chevrolet Z/28

Super Late Muscle Car Class

Class Sponsor: Van Steel Corvette

A person wearing a cap stands beside a sports car holding a large first-place check. Several cars and advertising banners are visible in the background.

1st Cody Hunt
2017 Chevrolet Corvette

Two men standing on a race track hold a sign for a 2nd place achievement next to a red racing car, with several other vehicles and advertising boards in the background.

2nd Eric Peachey
2008 Dodge Viper

Two men pose next to a red sports car on a race track, with one holding a large check for a third-place finish. Racing barriers and sponsor banners line the background.

3rd Ryan Mathews
2002 Chevrolet Corvette

Muscle Truck Class

Class Sponsor: Level 7 Motorsports

Two men holding a large check stand beside a classic red Chevrolet truck on a racetrack, surrounded by racing banners.

Eli Cowan
1970 Chevrolet C10

A person stands next to a red Chevrolet truck holding a prize check. The truck has racing decals, and the license plate reads "LOHWW." The background shows a race track with various advertising banners.

Zachary Sawyer
2003 Chevrolet S10

Two people stand next to a car in front of a race track, holding an award placard and a flag. The car has a license plate with the number "KCG-5523" and multiple sponsor logos are visible in the background.

Donald Chaffin
1985 Chevrolet S10

Champion Interviews

MOTM Interviews

6 Videos

King of the Mountain Golden Ticket Winners 

Super Early: Tim Molzen

Early: Matthew Braun

Mid: Mike Stewart

Late: Morgan Taylor

Super Late: Bob Armstrong

Truck: Eli Cowan

MOTM 2024 Results

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MOTM 2024 Action Shots

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