Tucson, AZ, WPH Press –
The 2025 R48LTE Pete Tyson Classic marks the ninety-sixth event in the history of the Race 4 Eight tour and the first at the famed Gregory Gym on the campus of the University of Texas.
The 2025 R48LTE Pete Tyson Classic will feature five of the top eight R48 Men’s Pros, headlined by R48 #1 and 2024 Race 4 Eight Player of the Year Martin Mulkerrins, who will be aiming for his fourteenth career Race 4 Eight title and fifth title of this season.
Five-time Race 4 Eight champion and Austin resident Danos Cordova will be making his first pro start in Austin on his adopted home court at Gregory Gym, while Race 4 Eight #NextGen stars Mark Doyle, Ivan Burgos, and Jab Bike will be aiming for their first Race 4 Eight title.
The 2025 R48LTE Pete Tyson Classic will also feature the USHA Women’s Classic.
Check out all of the important 2025 R48LTE Pete Tyson Classic tournament information below.
2025 R48LTE Pete Tyson Classic
- Date: April 25-27, 2025
- Site: University of Texas – Gregory Gym, Austin, TX 78712
- Tournament director: WPH
- Tournament sponsor: JR WPH
- Pro Events: R48LTE singles
- List of R48LTE Pete Tyson Classic R48 Men’s pro champions: N/A
- Defending 2025 R48LTE Pete Tyson Classic champion: N/A
- Number of ranked R48 pros entered: 10
- Current or former R48 #1’s entered: 3
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