This Week in Powersports Racing – The week of August 3, 2025

This week in US Powersports racing.

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11-Year-Old Youth Motocross Racer Raycin Kyler Makes History as First Female to Capture AMA National Championship in Open Class

History has been made at the 44th Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship Presented by AMSOIL, the world’s single-largest motocross event that takes place each summer from the namesake ranch of country music icon Loretta Lynn. For the first time ever, a female racer claimed an AMA National Championship in an open division as 11-year-old Brooksville, Florida native Raycin Kyler emerged victorious in the 65cc (10-11) Limited class.

Kyler already made history in June when she became the first female to win an open class Regional Championship, which ultimately punched her ticket to Loretta Lynn’s. Just a few weeks later, she became the first female to compete for the United States at the FIM Junior Motocross World Championship in France. She came to Loretta Lynn Ranch to contest two classes, 65cc (10-11) Limited, which she just won, and 65cc (10-11), where she currently sits sixth with one race to go. This year marks Kyler’s third appearance at Loretta Lynn’s and signifies her first AMA National Championship, capping off a breakthrough year for the rising star who already has more than 100,000 followers on Instagram.

Kyler finished with 4-2-2 race finishes (8 points) in the 65cc (10-11) Limited class, to become the first female in Loretta Lynn’s history to win an open class.
Photos Courtesy MX Sports/Align Media

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Kyler isn’t the only female making noise at the event. Nine-year-old Yumena Berning, from Pleasanton, California, is also competing against boys in a younger age group, 65cc (7-9) and 65cc (7-9) Limited. She just completed her effort in 65cc (7-9) Limited and finished tied for first place with a combined score of 9 points after 2-5-2 finishes. The tiebreaker is ultimately based on the best result in the final race, which she missed out on by a single position to the winner, who finished with 1-7-1 finishes. The runner-up finish by Berning is still the best result ever for a female in the class. One race still remains for Berning in 65cc (7-9), where she currently sits in third place.

Joining Kyler and Berning as competitors against their male counterparts are Hannah Jamison, a 13-year-old from Henderson, Colorado, who finished 21st in Mini Sr. 2 (13-15) with DNF-13-10 finishes, and 18-year-old Lachlan “La La” Turner, from Gardnerville, Nevada, who finished 19th in 250 B Limited with 29-16-9 finishes. Both Jamison and Turner are competing in female divisions as well, with Jamison capturing the Girls (11-16) title with 1-2-1 finishes and Turner dominating the Women class with convincing 1-1 finishes after two races. Turner is also the reigning Women’s Motocross Championship (WMX) titleholder and currently leads that championship with three events remaining.

Yumena Berning after her second-place finish in 65cc (7-9) Limited.
Photo Courtesy AMA Racing/Jessi Thomas

Hannah Jamison is the 2025 AMA National Champion in the Girls (11-16) class.
Photo Courtesy MX Sports/Align Media

Lachlan “La La” Turner will look to capture the Women’s class title on Saturday.
Photo Courtesy MX Sports/Align Media

Fong Stays Hot, Leads Fast Friday At VIR

Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Bobby Fong rolled into VIRginia International Raceway on a high after winning two of the three races at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca a few weeks ago. Fong kept the hot hand on opening day in Virginia, earning provisional pole position after leading both morning practice and Friday afternoon’s storm-interrupted Q1 session.

Bobby Fong stayed hot on opening day at VIRginia International Raceway, earning provisional pole position in Superbike action on Friday. Photo by Brian J. Nelson

With severe weather entering the area with some 11 minutes left in the session, Q1 was stopped and ultimately scrapped. To make up for the missed time, Saturday’s Q2 will get an extra 10 minutes.

Fong ripped off a 1:24.568 on his fourth lap in Q1, and that time wasn’t bettered. Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Sean Dylan Kelly came the closest with his best of 1:24.846 just .278 of a second off Fong’s best.

Championship points leader Josh Herrin completed the provisional front row on his Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati Panigale V4 R, just .327 of a second slower than Fong’s pace.

Tytlers Cycle Racing’s Cameron Beaubier’s return to VIR hadn’t gone smoothly to start as he spent most of the morning session on pit lane. Things turned around, however, for the five-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion in Q1 as he moved to fourth-fastest, just a tick over half a second off Fong’s pacesetter.

Fong’s teammate Jake Gagne also fared well on Friday, putting his YZF-R1 into fifth – .045 of a second behind Beaubier.

Motovation Supersport – Chasing Scholtz

Strack Racing’s Mathew Scholtz and his Yamaha YZF-R9 led the Q1 session for the Motovation Supersport class at VIR on Friday afternoon with two Ducatis nipping at his heels in the form of Celtic/Economy Lube+Tire/Warhorse HSBK Ducati’s Cameron Petersen and Rahal Ducati Moto w/ XPEL’s PJ Jacobsen.

Scholtz’s fast lap was a 1:26.380, which was .298 of a second better than Petersen’s best lap and .606 faster than Jacobsen’s best on the 2.250-mile North Course at VIR.

Strack Racing’s Blake Davis was fourth-fastest, .941 of a second behind his teammate Scholtz, and .221 of a second ahead of fifth-fastest Tyler Scott and his Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R750.

BPR’s Josh Hayes was sixth-fastest, despite suffering through a day of mechanical woes on his Yamaha. Altus Motorsports’ Jake Lewis ended up seventh and back to health after his scary crash at Laguna Seca on Friday morning that forced him out of the race weekend in California.

Rahal Ducati Moto w/Roller Die’s Corey Alexander and Rahal Ducati Moto w/XPEL’s Kayla Yaakov were eighth and ninth, respectively.

Altus Motorsports’ Torin Collins rounded out the top 10. 

Parts Unlimited Talent Cup By Motul – Vossberg Gets It Started 

Tytlers Cycle Racing’s Hank Vossberg struck first in the Parts Unlimited Talent Cup By Motul with the Wisconsinite earning provisional pole position with his lap of 1:36.462 putting him just .061 of a second ahead of championship points leader Alessandro Di Mario and his Warhorse Ducati/American Racing Krämer APX-350 MA.

Royalty Racing’s Carson King was third-fastest, .665 of a second behind Vossberg and just .157 of a second ahead of Team Roberts’ Kody Kopp. Bodie Paige Racing/Mission Foods/D&D Certified’s Bodie Paige rounded out the top five, just a tick over a second slower than Vossberg.

Royal Enfield Build.Train.Race – MacGregor! 

Shea MacGregor waited until the very end to turn in her quickest lap in Royal Enfield Build.Train.Race. action at VIR on Friday, and her fast lap was her last lap of the session, and it earned her provisional pole position heading into tomorrow’s Q2.

MacGregor’s 1:50.133 knocked Camille Conrad from the top spot, with Conrad ending up half a second behind with her 1:50.640.

The top two were the only ones to crack into the 1:50s as third-placed Bryanna Everitt was 1.4 seconds adrift to round out the provisional front row.

Championship points leader Kira Knebel ended up fourth-fastest with Kate West rounding out the top five.

Stock 1000 – Rain, Rain, Go Away 

Eleven riders braved soaking wet racetrack and heavy rain on Friday afternoon at VIR with Emanuel Nicolas Aguilar and his Corrientes Racing Team/MPR Motorsport Kawasaki leading the way with his best lap of 1:49.468, which was over four seconds faster than Edge Racing’s Jason Waters.

OrangeCat Racing’s Jayson Uribe and Elliott Racing Powered By Kat Works LLC’s Keece Elliott were third and fourth, respectively, with Ikonic Yachts’ AJ Blackmon rounding out the top five.

SC-Project Twins Cup – No Go 

Inclement weather forced the postponement of the SC-Project Twins Cup Q1 session.

Friday photos available HERE

Friday results:

Superbike

Parts Unlimited Talent Cup By Motul

Motovation Supersport

Royal Enfield Build.Train.Race.

Stock 1000

Monster Energy Becomes First Title Sponsor of the SMX World Championship Series

The SMX League^TM announces today, as first reported by Sports Business Journal, the signing of Monster Energy® as the first ever entitlement partner of the SMX World Championship series beginning in 2026. The landmark five-year, eight figure deal was brokered directly between the SMX League and Monster Energy. Monster’s deep history as title sponsor of the Monster Energy Supercross season is also extended through 2030 and expands to cover the entire SMX World Championship calendar.

Defending SMX World Champions Jett Lawrence and Haiden Deegan

As part of the agreement, Monster Energy retains valuable pass-through rights to retailers, with SMX providing support and promotions to drive traffic into grocery and convenience stores in each market. Monster’s popular can redemption and recycling program—which grants fans free entry into FanFest—will continue, with the program expected to reach two million recycled cans by 2026. A new licensed product framework will further expand opportunities for the championship. Fans can also expect Monster’s significant presence at pre-race FanFest activities to continue, featuring unique activations such as free on-site haircuts from Monster Barbers, tattoo artists, VR simulators, product sampling, and thrilling BMX, FMX, and other motorsport stunts and performances.

Monster Energy Supercross FanFest, a festival for the fans and a key part of the SMX experience.

Monster Energy’s expanded title sponsorship of the SMX World Championship further showcases their deep commitment to the sport and its fans. We share the same loyal and passionate fanbase craving adrenaline-fueled experiences, making this partnership a continued natural fit that fuels excitement on and off the track,” said Dave Muye, Vice President of Global Partnerships for Feld Motor Sports and SMX. “Monster’s shared vision for growth and constant innovation is what has made our relationship so successful over the years. I can’t wait to see what we accomplish together in this new chapter.

2025 Monster Energy Supercross Champion, Cooper Webb

Monster Energy first teamed up with Feld Motor Sports as the title sponsor of Supercross in 2007, and nearly two decades later, the partnership is as strong as ever” said Mitch Covington, Senior Vice President of Motorsports at Monster Energy. “We’re proud to announce that we are now the title sponsor of the SMX World Championship and have extended our title sponsorship of Monster Energy Supercross through 2030 — making it one of the longest running partnerships in our history.  Supercross has played a major role in building Monster Energy into the global brand it is today and we couldn’t be more excited to continue fueling the sport and its incredible fans for years to come.”

The SMX World Championship regular season is nearing its conclusion, with just three rounds remaining in the Pro Motocross season. After the current two-week break, racing resumes with the Ironman National on Saturday, August 9, followed by the Unadilla National on August 16, and the Budds Creek National on August 23.

The highly anticipated post-season kicks off on Saturday, September 6 with Playoff 1 at zMAX Dragway in Concord, North Carolina. It continues with Playoff 2 at The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis, Missouri, and culminates with the World Championship Final on Saturday, September 20 at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, Nevada as defending champions Jett Lawrence and Haiden Deegan look to reclaim their crowns as the world’s best.

Tickets are available at supermotocross.com/tickets and all the action can be streamed live in English and Spanish on Peacock and Telemundo Deportes domestically, and English, Spanish and French internationally via the Supermotocross Video Pass.

Fong Stays Hot, Wins Superbike Race One At VIR

Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Bobby Fong won his third straight MotoAmerica Superbike race on Saturday at VIRginia International Raceway as the Californian begins to seriously start clawing his way into contention for the 2025 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship.

For the third race in a row, Fong kept championship rivals Cameron Beaubier and Josh Herrin behind him, and he’s now just one point behind Beaubier and 28 points behind championship leader Herrin.

Starting from pole position, Fong led every lap of Saturday’s race one at VIR, withstanding the near race-long pressure from Beaubier, who had passed Herrin for good on the third lap and set sail after Fong. Shortly thereafter, Beaubier set the fastest lap of the race, a 1:24.287.

Beaubier, however, had to back things down near the end of the race as he was fighting with a lack of grip and knew that he couldn’t match Fong’s late-race pace. At the end of the 20 laps, Beaubier was 7.3 seconds behind Fong, who never put a wheel wrong.

Herrin, meanwhile, had a fight on his hands with Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Sean Dylan Kelly and Fong’s teammate Jake Gagne. Kelly was the most persistent and he took the battle to the bitter end, giving Herrin a nudge in turn one and then striking him a bit harder later on the final lap. At the finish, Herrin was .144 of a second ahead of Kelly.

Gagne backed it off near the end of the race and was some five seconds behind at the finish.

Real Steel Honda’s JD Beach continues to impress on his Stock 1000-spec Honda CBR1000RR-R SP as he finished sixth in the Superbike class while winning the Superbike Cup race within a race.

Jones Honda’s Ashton Yates was seventh after beating BPR Racing’s Bryce Kornbau to the line by a few tenths. Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Richie Escalante struggled to a ninth-place finish and Aftercare Scheibe Racing’s Danilo Lewis rounded out the top 10.

Notable non-finishers included FLO4Law/SBU Racing’s Benjamin Smith, who ran into the back of Real Steel Honda’s Hayden Gillim causing both riders to crash. Gillim remounted to finish 15^th.

After 12 races, Herrin leads the title chase by 27 over Beaubier, 240-213. Fong is third with 212 points. Gagne and Escalante round out the top five with 176 and 121 points, respectively.

Superbike Race 1

1. Bobby Fong (Yamaha)
2. Cameron Beaubier (BMW)
3. Josh Herrin (Ducati)
4. Sean Dylan Kelly (Suzuki)
5. Jake Gagne (Yamaha)
6. JD Beach (Honda)
7. Ashton Yates (Honda)
8. Bryce Kornbau (Yamaha)
9. Richie Escalante (Suzuki)
10. Danilo Lewis (BMW)

Quotes

Josh Herrin – Third Place

“I thought that those guys would have just dusted by me. I wasn’t trying to really be protective until the last two or three laps. So, it didn’t surprise me, but the moves that Sean (Dylan Kelly) put on me on the last lap would have been like four races in a row of double long-lap penalty in MotoGP these days, so I was surprised about that. He hit me hard. The first time he rubbed me; it left some marks on the leathers. That surprised me, but it was fun. Then this time, it was just a blatant, like there’s no room. I’m not going to get by anywhere else. I’m making room. Slammed into the side of me. Fell off the inside of his bike. Almost took me out. Then knew what he did and waited for me to go by on the brakes, knowing that he needed to give up a position. What was in his head, I could tell. As soon as he saw me on the side of him, he just released brakes, rode around the outside of me and then tried doing the same thing going down the rollercoaster. It was the dirtiest riding that I’ve seen in a while. I’m an aggressive rider, like all these guys in the front. We’ll get aggressive when we need to, but that was straight-up unsafe, like ‘I’m just plowing through your right now riding.’ So hopefully these guys do something about it because if it was me, I would have been starting back of the pack tomorrow. I’ve seen it happen time and time again. I’ve had to clean up my riding a whole lot.”

Cameron Beaubier – Second Place

“Like you said, it was good to crawl a couple points back. Coming in here, we wanted to win. We come into every round wanting to win. I think I can say we had a little issue yesterday in the first practice, and we didn’t get a ton of dry time. But those are all excuses. He (Fong) was on freaking rails. He was riding so good. I kept looking at my dash and it was high 24s, high 24s, mid 24s on used tires. Then I saw a gap back to third. I was like, ‘wow, we are ripping.’ It was only a matter of time where I could hang on. I had to kind of let him go. I was taking a lot of risks getting into the corners to make up the lack of edge and grip I had compared to him. But at the beginning, I was really happy with how I was riding. I was able to take some time back to him. I was probably a half second to a second behind him and I was able to close that down. My bike is the best my bike has felt in a couple rounds now. So, I’m really happy with that. We’re trying a little bit different setup this weekend. I think it’s a good direction and we’re just going to keep trying to fine-tune it. Happy with how I rode at the beginning. Yes, we need to make some improvements on half race distance towards the end to run with this guy. Happy to be back at VIR and see what we can do tomorrow.”

Bobby Fong – Winner

“I think with both these guys behind you, it’s always a concern for all of us. You could hear him (Beaubier), too. I could hear his bike. I knew it wasn’t Josh (Herrin) because you always can hear the Ducati compared to the BMW. I could tell he was faster in some areas, because you could hear the bike getting a lot closer. I was like, ‘I just got to keep my pace, keep my head down.’ I was waiting for the moment for him to definitely make a move, for sure. It never came, fortunately for me. We’ve always been pretty good at that at these races. The bike always sounds pretty good at the end of the races. Somehow, I manage to keep the same pace at the end. We just got to keep doing our thing. It’s going to be a long season. We got some tracks where these two dudes are definitely a step above me. So, I need to work on some of the racetracks we’re going to. We’re just going to keep our head down and tomorrow is another day. I’m sure Josh (Herrin) is going to find something overnight and be a lot closer, and same with this guy (Beaubier). It’s definitely going to be more of a dogfight tomorrow with all three of us. Hopefully my teammate Jake (Gagne) could be up there. He’s had some pace here and there, and it would be good to see him back up here.”

Bobby Fong (50) leads Josh Herrin (1), Cameron Beaubier (6), Jake Gagne (32), and the rest of the Superbike pack on Saturday at VIRginia International Raceway on Saturday. Photo by Brian J. Nelson

The battle for victory came down to Bobby Fong (50) vs. Cameron Beaubier (6) with Fong coming out on top. Photo by Brian J. Nelson

Josh Herrin (1), Sean Dylan Kelly (40), and Jake Gagne (32) battled for third place with Herrin ultimately getting the spot. Photo by Brian J. Nelson

Bobby Fong won his third straight MotoAmerica Superbike race. Photo by Brian J. Nelson

Saturday photos available HERE

Saturday results:

Superbike 

Scholtz Wins Supersport, Di Mario Crowned At VIR

After winning his fifth Motovation Supersport race of the season at VIRginia International Raceway, Strack Racing’s Mathew Scholtz admitted that he’s been focusing too much on things other than just riding the bike. Mainly things like PJ Jacobsen and the championship they are both trying to win. On Saturday afternoon in Virginia, Scholtz kept his head down, didn’t look back, and stormed to a 4.9-second victory over his championship rival Jacobsen.

Scholtz led every lap, making sure that any on-track battles would not include him. He was rewarded with a two-point lead in the championship at day’s end.

The best race was the one for second with Cameron Petersen and PJ Jacobsen going at it for most of the race before Petersen ran off in turn one. That not only allowed Jacobsen to pull away to a lonely second, but it also allowed Scholtz’s teammate Blake Davis to pass the South African to take over third. Petersen wasn’t done fighting, however, and he caught Davis a few laps later. From there to the finish, the pair fought it out with Petersen nabbing the final podium spot, and battled with him for the final laps, beating him to the flag by a scant .014 of a second.

BPR Racing’s Josh Hayes, the Supersport class winner the last time MotoAmerica visited VIR in 2022, was fifth, some three seconds clear of Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Tyler Scott, who had his hands full with Rahal Ducati Moto w/XPEL’s Kayla Yaakov and her teammate Corey Alexander.

Altus Motorsports’ Jake Lewis bounced back from injury at Laguna Seca to finish ninth, some two seconds ahead of 10^th-placed Max Van on his Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki..

“The biggest mistakes I made… in qualifying there was a massive problem with guys sitting on the race line,” Scholtz said. “It is one thing if guys are slightly slower, and you’re coming up on them in a qualifying. That’s fine. But if fast guys are touring on the race line, that’s a serious problem and it’s something that we had to deal with. I think a lot of the front guys have been dealing with that with the race now, as well. The one lap I did a 28.4. There were three back-markers. The blue flags were there, and they’re out there racing together, which is all fine. But if you catch them in corner seven all the way up to corner 12 and you can’t pass. This is a very tight, twisty track and the race line is two-foot wide. So, that kind of messed me up a little bit in the middle part of the race. Otherwise, I was just really happy. I was able to kind of reel off 26.3, 26.5 for the first 10 or so laps. Kind of once I noticed I had a couple seconds gap, I was running high 26s comfortable. The R9 has been working great here. From the first session out, I think I had a .7 gap. So, I felt really confident. Kind of took my eye off the ball.

“We didn’t change too much in qualifying 1, and all these guys caught me. So, I woke up this morning for qualifying 2 angry. That kind of helped me push a little bit in some of the sectors that are a little bit faster that I was worried about crashing yesterday. I’ve been maybe just worrying about going down. Like I said at the last race, thinking too much about the championship and not just riding the motorbike. So, I think this race, I just went out there and knew what I could do and just rode free. Not kind of thinking of who was behind me. I didn’t look back once. That’s kind of something that I have been doing. I’ve been looking back, looking to see. If it’s Blake (Davis) or Cam (Petersen), I’ll ride fine. If I see PJ (Jacobsen) there I start riding tight and trying to brake too late. I forced myself not to look back once and I think that helped me just to kind of keep a pace. Thanks to the team. My crew chief, Jordan. Tyler and Josh working on the motorbike. It’s been a really great weekend for me. I think I’ve led almost every single session. Won this race. Obviously, I know PJ has picked up the pace. Cam is going to figure something out. Blake will be there tomorrow. So, I know that if I’m able to get out front, I’d better keep my nose clean and focused and keep those laps in the low 26s.”

After 11 races, Scholtz is now two points ahead of Jacobsen, 217-215. Davis is third with 170 points, Petersen has 129 and Scott rounds out the top five with 117.

Stock 1000 – Not An Easy Day At The Beach

What looked like a two-rider Honda runaway on the opening two laps of the Stock 1000 race with JD Beach and Ashton Yates clearing off at the front, turned into a Beach vs. Bryce Kornbau battle with Yates lurking from third place.

At the finish line, it was Real Steel Honda’s Beach by .194 of a second over the Yamaha YZF-R1 of BPR Racing’s Kornbau with Jones Honda’s Yates third and just 1.4 seconds behind.

Although Beach led every single lap of the 14-lap race, the closing laps were frantic with slower traffic in front of him and Kornbau all over his back tire. Kornbau had come from 10^th on the grid, and he got to third on the second lap. That turned into second, and the fight was on.

Beach, who earned pole position in Q2 on Saturday morning, withstood the pressure to beat Kornbau to the flag by just .194 of a second.

With Yates third, fourth place went to the first of the OrangeCat Racing BMWs with Jayson Uribe beating his championship-leading teammate Andrew Lee.

Edge Racing’s Jason Waters was some 20 seconds behind in sixth, and he barely beat RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki’s Rocco Landers, who in turn was well clear of Castrol/Lamkin Racing’s Nolan Lamkin. The Bike Experience USA’s Eziah Davis and Limitless Racing’s Joseph Giannotto rounded out the top 10.

“It was a tough weekend,” Beach said after what was his first-career victory in the Stock 1000 class in his rookie season. “We had a motor malfunction this morning and big hats off to my team, not only my team but all the guys under the tent. It was a fire drill, and they just went to work. It was a tough race. I didn’t know who was behind me, but I knew someone was breathing down my neck the whole time. Those last two laps with the lappers it was a little dicey, but we got ‘er done. We got a win. A big thank you to Hayden (Gillim). He brought me on to the team and I just want to get some wins. A big thanks to Honda and everybody. It was a great day.”

With his first Stock 1000 victory on Saturday, Beach has moved to second in the series point standings. He trails Lee by 19 points and is six points ahead of third-placed Yates. Uribe and Kornbau round out the top five in the championship with 74 and 55 points, respectively.

Parts Unlimited Talent Cup By Motul – Vossberg Does It 

After a frantic first two laps, Saturday’s Parts Unlimited Talent Cup By Motul race one turned into an Alessandro Di Mario runaway. Right up until the time when it wasn’t. With three laps to go, Di Mario’s lead quickly evaporated as the shifter on his Krämer APX-350 MA failed, leaving him stuck in fourth gear.

With Di Mario on the rev limiter on the straights, he was a sitting duck for those giving chase and he was fortunate to salvage a fifth-place finish, his first time being off the podium in the first-year Talent Cup.

Tytlers Cycle Racing’s Hank Vossberg took over at the front with Di Mario’s demise, and he had an easy go of it to win his third Talent Cup race of the season.

The battle for what turned out to be second was between MP13 Racing’s Ella Dreher and Yamaha BLU CRU Estenson Racing’s Sam Drane with Drane getting the best of a drafting battle to the finish line on the final lap. At the stripe, it was Drane by .005 of a second over Dreher.

Team Roberts’ Kody Kopp found some pace at mid-race and started to reel in the Drane/Dreher battle. On the final lap, Kopp was right on the duo ahead of him, and he came up just .155 of a second short.

Notable among the non-finishers was Bodie Paige Racing/Mission Foods/D&D Certified’s Bodie Page with the Australian crashing out on the opening lap. Royalty Racing’s Carson King and Jones Honda’s Julian Correa were involved in a crash together when King lost the front and took Correa down with him.

“I didn’t get the start I wanted to,” Vossberg said. “I was right behind Bodie (Paige) and Alessandro, but Bodie had a really big moment on the first lap, and I just tried to latch on to Alessandro, but he broke away really quick. I tried to catch up, but he kept pushing so I just wanted to manage my gap to third. It sucks what he had with the shifter. That’s not what we want to see, but at least I don’t have to shave my head.”

Di Mario leads the title chase by 29 points over Drane, 179-150. Vossberg is third, 17 points behind Drane and 11 clear of Paige. Dreher has moved up to fifth with 88 points.

SC-Project Twins Cup – Di Mario Wraps It Up Early 

Robem Engineering’s Alessandro Di Mario won his sixth SC-Project Twins Cup race in a row to go with his three-second place finishes. The result? A second straight Twins Cup Championship for the talented teenager with one round remaining in the series.

When RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki’s Matthew Chapin crashed out of the race on the opening lap, the championship was pretty much sealed. But Di Mario did things the right way by racing to the title in style with victory number six.

Di Mario’s teammate Hank Vossberg was second, .002 of a second ahead of Bad Boys Racing’s Avery Dreher with those two finishing over five seconds ahead of Giaccmoto Yamaha Racing’s Dominic Doyle, the first non-Aprilia RS 660 to cross the finish line.

Brown Town Racing’s Chase Brown rounded out the top five.

“I’ve been with Robem since I was 13 years old and the whole day today, I was thinking about it,” Di Mario said. “I don’t like doing math so I just wanted to go out there and win, and I can’t control what everybody else does. I just tried to go out there and do my best and it worked out. I just want to thank everybody who has helped me out.”

With three more races left to run (Sunday at VIR and the finale at New Jersey Motorsports Park), Di Mario has a 92-point lead over Chapin, 210-118. Dreher is third with 103 points, Vossberg is fourth on 89, and Levi Badie, who crashed out of today’s race, is fifth with 76 points – one more than Doyle.

Royal Enfield Build.Train.Race. – Conrad’s First 

Camille Conrad won her first-career Royal Enfield Build.Train.Race. battle on Saturday with the Californian beating Shea MacGregor by 1.174 seconds after seven laps of VIRginia International Raceway.

Third place went to Miranda Cain with the Minnesotan well clear of fourth-placed Bryanna Everitt. Cassie Creer rounded out the top-five finishers.

Championship points leader Kira Knebel will have to wait another day to be crowned as she was forced to start the race from pit lane. Knebel knifed her way through the pack to finish seventh, earning nine points.

With just tomorrow’s race remaining in the Build.Train.Race. championship, Knebel is 14 points ahead of MacGregor, 134-120. MacGregor, in turn, is 14 points clear of Cain. Conrad and Creer round out the top five in the point standings.

Mathew Scholtz (1) leads Cameron Petersen (45), Josh Hayes (4), Blake Davis (22), and the rest of the Supersport pack on the opening lap on Saturday at VIRginia International Raceway. Photo by Brian J. Nelson

Cameron Petersen barely beat Blake Davis to the finish line for third place in the Supersport race on Saturday. Photo by Brian J. Nelson

Hank Vossberg won the Parts Unlimited Talent Cup By Motul on Saturday at VIR. Photo by Brian J. Nelson

JD Beach (95) leads Ashton Yates (27) and Bryce Kornbau (17) en route to victory in the Stock 1000 race at VIR. Photo by Brian J. Nelson

Alessandro Di Mario wrapped up a second straight SC-Project Twins Cup title with his victory on Saturday in Virginia. Photo by Brian J. Nelson

Camille Conrad (center) won her first Royal Enfield Build.Train.Race. battle on Saturday at VIR, beating Shea MacGregor (left) and Miranda Cain (right). Photo by Brian J. Nelson

Saturday photos available HERE

Saturday results:

Stock 1000

Parts Unlimited Talent Cup By Motul

Motovation Supersport

SC-Project Twins Cup

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Memorable 44th Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship Draws to a Close at Loretta Lynn Ranch

After a memorable, history-making week of racing at Loretta Lynn Ranch, the 44th Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship Presented by AMSOIL came to a close on Saturday, where the final 13 classes crowned each respective AMA National Champion. Following the races, the annual awards ceremony celebrated each of the 36 individual class titleholders and also presented a selection of specialty awards to the most standout athletes from the 2025 event, including the recipient of the coveted Nicky Hayden AMA Motocross Horizon Award, which recognizes the racer who achieved the most success on the track while simultaneously displaying the most promise for the future at the professional level.

FULL EVENT RESULTS

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Moto 3: 85cc (10-12) Limited
Exactly 24 hours removed from being crowned AMA National Champion of the 85cc (10-12) class, Twisted Development KTM’s Sawyer Gieck returned to the track one last time on Saturday for the final moto of 85cc (10-12) Limited, in search of another title and the opportunity to cap off a perfect week of racing. 
 
Gieck’s focus all week had been unparalleled and it didn’t let up as the gate dropped to begin the moto, where he settled in behind early leader and BS Moto Lab Husqvarna rider Landon Lee. Only one lap passed before Gieck made his move around Lee, which he proceeded to cement by laying down the fastest lap of the moto on the ensuing lap. Gieck continued to lay down consistently quick lap times, but Lee impressed and was able to keep his KTM rival within striking distance throughout the moto. 
 
Once he had the lead in hand, Gieck never wavered and managed enough of a lead to never feel pressure from Lee. On the final lap, Gieck put some distance on the field and went on to complete a 1-1-1 performance by 7.3 seconds over Lee. Combined with his sweep of the motos in 85cc (10-12), Gieck enjoyed a perfect, undefeated week at the Ranch and hoisted his second AMA National Championship. Lee earned his second runner-up finish with nine points coming off 3-4-2 moto finishes, while KTM rider Eidan Steinbrecher rounded out the overall podium with nine points as well, but missed out on the final moto tiebreaker to Lee with 4-2-3 results.
 
85cc (10-12) Limited Moto 3 Results

1. Sawyer Gieck, Alpine, Wyo., KTM
2. Landon Lee, Midland, Texas, Husqvarna
3. Eidan Steinbrecher, Fair Oaks, Calif., KTM
4. Chase Brennen, Winchester, Calif., Suzuki
5. Jaydin Smart, Berry Creek, Calif., Yamaha

Full Results

85cc (10-12) Limited Overall Podium (Moto Finishes // Score)

1. Sawyer Gieck, Alpine, Wyo., KTM (1-1-1 // 3)
2. Landon Lee, Midland, Texas, Husqvarna (3-4-2 // 9)
3. Eidan Steinbrecher, Fair Oaks, Calif., KTM (4-2-3 // 9)

Overall Standings

Moto 3: Schoolboy 1 (12-17) B/C
At Loretta Lynn’s, it doesn’t really get more dramatic than a tie for the championship at the end of three motos. That’s the exact situation that unfolded in Schoolboy 1 in a wild outcome amplified by the fact that neither of the overall leaders took the Moto 3 win.
 
The final moto shaped up to be a showdown between KTM Orange Brigade’s Braxtyn Mes and Altus Motorsports BLU CRU Yamaha’s Kane Bollasina. However, as the race got underway it was MotoSport Hillsboro’s Tristan Prueitt who positioned himself out front, just ahead of Bollasina in second. Meanwhile, Mes was fighting forward from a sixth place start and quickly made his way into the top five, where his momentum appeared to stall running in fifth. 
 
Back up front, Prueitt successfully managed a lead that fluctuated between two seconds and three seconds over Bollasina. Prueitt was never seriously challenged and rebounded from a difficult 11th-place finish in the second moto to take the moto win by a half second over Bollasina, who made a strong push for the lead on the final lap only to run out of time. EBR Performance/Altus Motorsports BLU CRU Yamaha’s Kannon Hargrove completed the podium, followed by Mes in fourth and Scrub N Dirt MX Yamaha’s Chase Moynihan in fifth.
 
With identical moto finishes, Mes (1-2-4) and Bollasina (4-1-2) finished tied atop the overall classification with seven points apiece, meaning a tiebreaker would determine the champion. The highest third moto finish gave the edge to Bollasina, who prevailed with the AMA National Championship. Mes settled for a bittersweet runner-up finish, while Prueitt’s win in the final moto vaulted him onto the overall podium with 14 from 2-11-1 finishes.
 
Schoolboy 1 (12-17) B/C Moto 3 Results

1. Tristan Prueitt, West Linn, Ore, Husqvarna
2. Kane Bollasina, St. Louis, Mo., Yamaha
3. Kannon Hargrove, Montgomery, Texas, Yamaha
4. Braxtyn Mes, Temecula, Calif., KTM
5. Chase Moynihan, Jacksonville, Fla., Yamaha

Full Results

Schoolboy 1 (12-17) B/C Overall Podium (Moto Finishes // Score)

1. Kane Bollasina, St. Louis, Mo., Yamaha (4-1-2 // 7)
2. Braxtyn Mes, Temecula, Calif., KTM (1-2-4 // 7)
3. Tristan Prueitt, West Linn, Ore, Husqvarna (2-11-1 // 14)

Overall Standings

Moto 3: Open Pro Sport
With the coveted 250 Pro Sport title already in hand, Monster Energy Kawasaki Team Green’s Enzo Temmerman entered Saturday’s Open Pro Sport finale with a chance to become champion of arguably the two most high-profile divisions at Loretta Lynn’s. However, he was going to have to do it by beating out his fellow Monster Energy Kawasaki Team Green rider, Landen Gordon, who came into Moto 3 tied with Temmerman.
 
With everything on the line, Temmerman grabbed his best start of the week to put his Kawasaki at the head of the pack to begin the moto. Gordon, who is typically a stellar out the gate, endured through one of his worst starts, mired in seventh. The clear track became a crucial advantage for Temmerman, who was able to control the pace up front over Altus Motorsports BLU CRU Yamaha’s Kade Johnson in second. A determined Gordon made an impressive climb up to third after just one lap to keep himself in the hunt. As Temmerman logged consistent laps and managed a lead hovering around three seconds over Johnson, Gordon had a quicker pace and began to chip away at the deficit. Unfortunately, Gordon’s title hopes were dashed when he went down and dropped all the way to eighth place. Back up front, Temmerman pulled away from Johnson in the closing laps to take the moto win by 11.8 seconds. Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Landon Gibson finished third, followed by Munn Racing Husqvarna’s Diesel Thomas in fourth and MotoBros KTM’s Cole Forbes in fifth. Gordon ended up ninth.
 
Temmerman’s second AMA National Championship of the week came on the heels of four points from 1-2-1 moto finishes. The Californian failed to win just a single moto in six starts and put the finishing touch on a breakthrough week at the Ranch. Johnson’s consistency earned him a runner-up finish with nine points coming from 4-3-2 results. Thomas rounded out the overall podium with 12 points and 3-5-4 finishes, which he earned via tiebreaker to Gordon’s 2-1-9 effort that dropped the Kawasaki rider to fourth.
 
Open Pro Sport Moto 3 Results

1. Enzo Temmerman, Visalia, Calif., Kawasaki
2. Kade Johnson, Hideaway, Texas, Yamaha
3. Landon Gibson, Peachtree City, Ga., Tennessee
4. Diesel Thomas, Raymond, Neb., Husqvarna
5. Cole Forbes, Richmond, Va., KTM

Full Results

Open Pro Sport Overall Podium (Moto Finishes // Score)

1. Enzo Temmerman, Visalia, Calif., Kawasaki (1-2-1 // 4)
2. Kade Johnson, Hideaway, Texas, Yamaha (4-3-2 // 9)
3. Diesel Thomas, Raymond, Neb., Husqvarna (3-5-4 // 12)

Overall Standings

Moto 3: Women
Given her dominance over the first two motos of the week, it’d be fair to say Altus Motorsports BLU CRU Yamaha’s Lachlan “La La” Turner was an overwhelmingly heavy favorite to complete a sweep of the motos on Saturday. Following a 19th place finish in 250 B Limited in which she gained invaluable experience racing alongside her male counterparts, Turner was in a class of her own with each Women’s gate drop.
 
The final moto began with Turner out front, where she was able to put four seconds on Monster Energy Kawasaki Team Green’s Kyleigh Stallings in second by the completion of the opening lap. Turner continued to build on that lead significantly over the ensuing laps and was able to surpass a 20-second advantage before the halfway point of the moto. Meanwhile, Stallings found herself in a battle with Sun Powersports KTM’s Mayla Herrick for second, from which Herrick was able to claim the position. Back up front, Turner backed down her pace over the second half of the moto and cruised to another incredibly dominant victory, 41.7 seconds over Herrick, who had to fend off Stallings in the waning moments. Riding on the Edge Yamaha’s Jordan Jarvis was fourth, with Lynks Racing Yamaha’s Mila Baltyk in fifth.
 
Already a WMX champion, the Women’s title is her first AMA National Championship at the highest division in the amateur ranks. Her 1-1-1 sweep was defined by massive winning margins and makes her a favorite to keep the momentum rolling in her WMX title defense, which resumes next weekend. Stallings, who won last year’s Women’s title, finished second overall with seven points from 2-2-3 finishes, while Herrick’s 10 points from 4-4-2 finishes gave her a tiebreaker over Jarvis’ 3-3-4 effort for third overall.
 
Women Moto 3 Results

1. Lachlan Turner, Gardnerville, Nev., Yamaha
2. Mayla Herrick, Thornton, Colo., KTM
3. Kyleigh Stallings, Yukon, Okla., Kawasaki
4. Jordan Jarvis, Leesburg, Fla., Yamaha
5. Mila Baltyk, Brooksville, Fla., Yamaha

Full Results

Women Overall Podium (Moto Finishes // Score)

1. Lachlan Turner, Gardnerville, Nev., Yamaha (1-1-1 // 3)
2. Kyleigh Stallings, Yukon, Okla., Kawasaki (2-2-3 // 7)
3. Mayla Herrick, Thornton, Colo., KTM (4-4-2 // 10)

Overall Standings

Moto 3: Schoolboy 2 (12-17) B/C
With the 250 B title to his credit, KTM Orange Brigade’s Deacon Denno was set to control his own destiny in the final moto of Schoolboy 2. He entered Saturday tied with Future MX GASGAS’ William Canaguier, with Denno carrying an added boost of confidence from his Friday championship.
 
A bevy of talent spearheaded the front of the field to start Moto 3, as Denno was able to put himself out front with the Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing ride of Carson Wood on his rear fender in second and Canaguier mere bike lengths behind in third. Wood continued to apply pressure and made his way into the lead just a couple laps into the moto. From there, the Yamaha rider inched away more and more as the race continued. That left Denno to go head-to-head with Canaguier for the title. With everything on the line, the KTM rider’s championship experience from the previous day surely came into play as he remained steadfast with consistent lap times. Canaguier gave it his all to keep pace but continued to lose ground. Back out front, Wood enjoyed his best performance of the week and took the moto win 8.4 seconds ahead of Denno, with Canaguier in third. Monster Energy Kawasaki Team Green’s Vincent Wey was fourth, followed by Hunter Racing GASGAS’ Trinnytie Batchelor in fifth.
 
With five points coming from exceptionally consistent 1-2-2 moto finishes, Denno captured his second AMA National Championship. Canaguier fell short by a single point, as his 2-1-3 finishes placed him in the runner-up spot. Wey rounded out the overall podium with 12 points coming from 3-5-4 finishes.
 
Schoolboy 2 (12-17) B/C Moto 3 Results

1. Carson Wood, Zephyrhills, Fla., Yamaha
2. Deacon Denno, Malakoff, Texas, KTM
3. William Canaguier, Hernando Beach, Fla., GASGAS
4. Vincent Wey, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki
5. Trinnytie Batchelor, Mountain Home, Idaho, GASGAS

Full Results

Schoolboy 2 (12-17) B/C Overall Podium (Moto Finishes // Score)

1. Deacon Denno, Malakoff, Texas, KTM (1-2-2 // 5)
2. William Canaguier, Hernando Beach, Fla., GASGAS (2-1-3 // 6)
3. Vincent Wey, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki (3-5-4 // 12)

Overall Standings

Moto 3: Supermini 2 (13-16)
Fittingly enough, the 108th and final moto of the 44th edition of Loretta Lynn’s went all the way down to the final lap, as fortunes for the contending riders varied dramatically and resulted in an unexpected outcome. Coming into the race, BarX GASGAS’ Dane Pappas and Roost MX GASGAS’s Colt Martin held a share of the top spot in the overall standings with four points apiece, setting the stage for a winner-take-all final moto. Behind them, JM Racing GASGAS’ Darren Pine sat well back with nine points, where he was part of a three-way tie for third.
 
Moto 3 began with Pine, Pappas, and Martin all within the top five, but Pine was able to get the upper hand on his rivals by making a push to take the lead on the second lap of the moto. Pappas soon followed through into second, while Martin took over third. Pine was the fastest rider on the track, which allowed him to put a little distance on his GASGAS counterparts and initiated a battle between Pappas and Martin, who were going head-to-head for the title. Martin made the pass for second and started to close in on Pine for the lead. As the lead pair charged forward, Pappas started to lose touch and dropped to fourth before a crash dropped him even further back to seventh, which played into Martin’s hands as he rode comfortably in second.
 
Out front, Pine was able to strengthen his grip of the lead and opened a multi-second lead over Martin as the laps wound down. As Pine continued to maximize his opportunity in the lead, Martin gave chase and crashed hard just after taking the white flag, resulting in a heartbreaking end to his race and title hopes. Unaware of everything that had unfolded behind him, Pine carried on to the moto win by 10.1 seconds over JM Racing KTM’s Gauge Brown, followed by KTM Orange Brigade’s Nolan Ford in third, BS Moto Lab’s Noxx Lewin in fourth, and RJR Motorsports Riese Seeba in fifth. Pappas finished sixth, while Martin recorded a DNF.
 
With 10 points from 8-1-1 moto finishes, Pine tied with Pappas and his 2-2-6 results atop the overall standings. The third moto tiebreaker went to Pine, as he unexpectedly prevailed with the AMA National Championship, a complement to the Supermini 1 title he claimed on Friday. Pappas settled for a bittersweet runner-up finish, while Brown finished third overall with 12 points from 6-4-2 finishes.
 
Supermini 2 (13-16) Moto 3 Results

1. Darren Pine, Montgomery, Texas, GASGAS
2. Gauge Brown, Cypress, Texas, KTM
3. Nolan Ford, Fairfield, Calif., KTM
4. Noxx Lewin, Chandler, Okla., KTM
5. Ries Seeba, Wrightwood, Calif., KTM

Full Results

Supermini 2 (13-16) Overall Podium (Moto Finishes // Score)

1. Darren Pine, Montgomery, Texas, GASGAS (8-1-1 // 10)
2. Dane Pappas, Loomis, Calif., GASGAS (2-2-6 // 10)
3. Gauge Brown, Cypress, Texas, KTM (6-4-2// 12)

Overall Standings

2025 AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship Saturday Champions
 
College (18-24):                                  Jeffrey Rinkel, Roberts, Wis., KTM
250 C Jr. (12-17) Limited:                   Brady Collins, El Dorado, Kan., KTM
65cc (7-9):                                           Tate Brush, Atwood, Tenn., Yamaha
450 B Limited:                                    Max Shane, San Jacinto, Calif., Husqvarna
Senior (45+):                                       Shane Kelleher, Cumberland, R.I., Honda
250 C Limited:                                    Alessio Chavez, Rock Springs, Wyo., GASGAS
65cc (10-11):                                       Kannon Zabojnik, Rowlett, Texas, Cobra
 
The post-event awards ceremony brought everyone together for a celebration of a memorable week and the riders who comprised the 36 AMA National Champions. Most importantly, a series of specialty awards were presented to the week’s most successful and notable athletes. Perhaps none of those awards carry more significance than the Nicky Hayden AMA Motocross Horizon Award, which was given to Enzo Temmerman for his championship wins in both 250 Pro Sport and Open Pro Sport, joining an elite group of past recipients.
 
2025 AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship Specialty Awards
 
Nicky Hayden AMA Motocross Horizon Award:      Enzo Temmerman
AMA Amateur Rider of the Year:                               Deacon Denno
AMA Youth Rider of the Year:                                   Sawyer Gieck
AMA Vet Rider of the Year:                                        Gregory Pamart
Oakley Fastest Lap of the Week:                              Deacon Denno
AEGIS Award:                                                             Tayce Morgan
State Championship:                                                 Texas (8 Titles)

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Bauman, Saathoff Step Up the Challenge & Janisch Gets Adventurous at Jackpine Gypsies ST I

They say good things come in threes. That is certainly the case at the 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, as this week in Sturgis, South Dakota, includes three Progressive American Flat Track rounds, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. And the first of those three – tonight’s Jackpine Gypsies Short Track I – both featured the Mission Triple Challenge format and added a third class to the mix with the much anticipated return of the AFT AdventureTrackers™. 

Meanwhile, two-time Grand National Champion Briar Bauman (No. 3 RWR/Parts Plus/Latus Motors Harley-Davidson XG750R) is currently on a mission to up his Mission AFT SuperTwins title tally to match the #3 on his number plate. 

He took another step in that direction with his sixth victory of the season, which came following a(nother) knock-down, drag-out battle with chief rival Dallas Daniels (No. 32 Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07 DT). 

Main Event 1 

For the second time this season, the series used the new-for-‘25 Mission Triple Challenge format. Three successive Main Events – a 10-lap sprint, a 15-lapper that paid double points, and a final 20-lap Main which concluded the night with triple the points – determined the evening’s overall winner. 

All of this action was somehow contained by the Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club’s ultra-tight Short Track, which at 1/5-mile is claimed to be the shortest ever negotiated by twin-cylinders throughout the long history of the Grand National Championship. 

The first Main Event barely gave the combatants a chance to breathe, taking just over two minutes to complete. But despite the diminutive track and short duration, Bauman still had enough room and time to deliver a relative blowout. The RWR ace grabbed the holeshot and immediately pulled clear of the frantic melee behind. 

Daniels found himself an early fourth, overtaken at launch by ST master Henry Wiles (No. 911 DL Racing/HYMMC Yamaha MT-07) and Brandon Robinson (No. 44 Mission Roof Systems Harley-Davidson XG750R). 

It took Daniels just two laps to drive up the inside of both, but by then Bauman was nearly a second out in front. 

But even with clear air in front of Daniels, Bauman would eventually work that advantage up to 1.329 seconds by the time he took the checkered flag. 

Robinson came home third, followed by a charging Max Whale (No. 18 Moto Anatomy X Powered by Royal Enfield 650) and Davis Fisher (No. 67 Rackley Racing/Bob Lanphere’s BMC Racing KTM 790 Duke). 

Main Event 2 

Daniels nearly pulled off the holeshot, but that merely put him in a position for Bauman to push him wide and allow a resourceful Robinson through into second. Undeterred, the Estenson Racing pilot quickly regrouped and powered under Robinson to close right in on Bauman’s rear wheel. 

Before he could attempt a strike, however, the race was red-flagged as a result of a crash on the part of Declan Bender (No. 70 Memphis Shades/Luczak Racing Yamaha MT-07). 

While Bauman and Daniels picked their battle back up after the restart, Whale joined the party with the impressive utilization of an high-risk, high-reward, high line. But before the shootout could really take shape, another red was shown, this time due to a crash that involved Bender (again) and Fisher. 

While Bauman grabbed the lead off the start for a third time, he got extremely loose and Daniels instantly pounced. 

Bauman would go on to survive scares in the same corner on the subsequent two laps as well, allowing his rival to earn the win with more than a half second to spare. 

Despite the repeated bobbles, Bauman maintained second, followed by Whale, Robinson, and Jarod VanDerKooi (No. 20 Fastrack Racing/Wally Brown Racing KTM 790 Duke). 

Main Event 3 

Bauman and Daniels saved the best for last, going back and forth down to the final lap. 

The two swapped first place multiple times on the opening handful of laps before Daniels finally established himself in first and locked down the inside. 

Unlike the earlier fights, the title fighters didn’t have this one all to themselves with Robinson, Trent Lowe (No. 48 American Honda/Progressive Insurance Honda Transalp), and Whale in close contention, eagerly awaiting any mistake that would allow them to potentially pull off an upset. 

And that opportunity seemed almost likely, with Bauman riding on the ragged edge in hopes of finding a way – any way – past Daniels.  

But rather than make a mistake, Bauman made it happen, ripping through with six to go. Robinson followed him past Daniels, but the Yamaha rider put himself right back into second and looked to turn the tables once again. 

However, try as he might, Daniels couldn’t work out a path to the win and was forced to watch from close behind as Bauman claimed his sixth overall win of the year. 

Bauman said, “Dallas took me to school in the second Main Event. To come back and get him… he usually just builds momentum and gets better throughout the night. My Rick Ware Racing/Part Plus/Latus Motors team worked really, really hard. We changed quite a bit of stuff even though we’ve been fast all day… Dallas is so good. I’ve never been this stressed out all the time, but we’re out here, baby, and we’re working for it.” 

Robinson finished third in Main Event 3 and the overall results. Lowe finished fourth in Main Event 3 to move up to sixth in the final round results, while Whale took fifth in the race and fourth overall. 

Wiles was awarded fifth overall following his 7-6-6 night. 

Bauman now leads the Mission AFT SuperTwins championship fight over Daniels by just eight points (208-200). Robinson is a distant third at 135. 

AFT Singles presented by KICKER 

The Mission Triple Challenge delivered another barnburner in AFT Singles presented by KICKER action, with three different riders earning a win, including the round’s overall victor, Chase Saathoff (No. 88 RWR/Parts Plus Honda CRF450R). 

Main Event 1 

The night’s first Main Event saw Trevor Brunner (No. 21 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R) overcome a determined challenge from Saathoff, who stormed by at one point only to be quickly dropped back to second. 

Saathoff made another last-lap stab at the win, but Brunner held strong to grab the win by 0.230 seconds. 

Aidan RoosEvans (No. 26 FRA Trust/ATV’s and More Yamaha YZ450F) slipped free from the big pack behind him to earn a fairly safe third a little over a second back of the win. 

Rising stars Kage Tadman (No. 288 Roof Systems/Rice’s Rapid Motorsports KTM 450 SX-F) and Walker Porter (No. 100 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R) came home fourth and fifth, with Tadman fighting past his fellow rookie on the final circulation. 

Meanwhile, title leader Tom Drane (No. 59 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F), who was feeling under the weather throughout the day, could only manage a sixth-place result 

Main Event 2 

Under the weather or not, Main Event 2 saw Drane revert to his more typical form, blasting up to second off the start and then sailing past Brunner to capture the lead just two laps in. 

With the Australian walking off at the front, Brunner turned his attention to locking down second with Saathoff and Tadman in hot pursuit. That is until the race was red-flagged due to a bizarre crash that saw RoosEvans yanked clear of his bike when his left leg was somehow snared by the machine of Bradon Pfanders (No. 83 Hannum’s HD/Pfanders Racing KTM 450 SX-F). 

Following the staggered restart, Drane resumed his position at the front. However, this time he found himself under serious fire from Tadman. The rookie tapped back into his California style, railing around the outside of both Saathoff and Brunner to zero in on Drane. 

While he even nosed ahead at one point, Tadman couldn’t quite make a move stick and Drane went on to claim the victory. 

Brunner finished third ahead of Saathoff, while Tarren Santero (No. 75 Mission Roof Systems Honda CRF450R) – who made his way into the Main Event program via the LCQ – finished fifth. 

Main Event 3 

After twice being denied, Saathoff pulled it all together when it mattered the most. The RWR pilot switched up his tactics to employ a Tadman-like high line and used it to work his way past Brunner, Tadman himself, and, soon enough, Drane to grab the lead. 

Even when all alone in the lead, Saathoff continued to ride high, moving more than a second out in front of archrival Drane in the process. 

Behind, Tadman and Brunner went back-and-forth for several laps while contesting third before up-and-comer Tadman finally established himself in the position. 

A late charge from Drane saw him pull back alongside Saathoff with just two laps to go. However, Saathoff simply refused to allow him through as the two waged yet another epic final-lap clash. 

Tadman came home in third followed by Brunner and RoosEvans. 

The overall podium mirrored that of Main Event 3, with Saathoff earning his second win of the season, Drane scoring his sixth consecutive podium, and Tadman picking up the third podium of his stellar rookie season. 

Brunner finished fourth in the race as well as the overall results, while RoosEvans was fifth in Main Event 3 and sixth overall. Fifth place overall went to Pfanders thanks to the combined points added up from his 8-6-6 evening. 

Saathoff said, “This is very meaningful. I took a chance in that race off the start, and I just rolled with it. Man, I didn’t want to have to close the door on Tom that hard, but I was there for the win, and I wasn’t giving it up on the last lap. Hats off to my whole team. I can’t thank everybody enough. I’m so happy to have done it here.” 

Despite suffering the narrow defeat, Drane continues to lead the title fight quite comfortably, boasting 191 points to Saathoff’s 172. Brunner is third at 151. 

AFT AdventureTrackers™ 

While the Mission AFT SuperTwins and AFT Singles utilized the Mission Triple Challenge format, the AFT AdventureTrackers determined its first winner of the season in a single 10-lap Main Event, with 500-pound, near-stock Dual Adventure bikes going bar-to-bar in a two-wheeled cage match. 

Jesse Janisch (33) leads Dan Bromley (62) during the AFT AdventureTrackers Main Event Monday night. [Photo: American Flat Track/Tim Lester]

The sky-high capabilities of these versatile bikes – some of which were either ridden on the streets or sourced from dealer showroom floors as recently as yesterday – was expertly demonstrated by a field stacked with elite racers.  

None did so more effectively than Jesse Janisch (No. 33 WFOracingonline.com/Öhlins Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250). The 2022 Mission Production Twins champion leveraged a low line to cut under early leader Dan Bromley (No. 62 Big Momma and Daddy Deep Pockets Suzuki V-Strom 1050) with eight laps remaining. 

2018 AFT Singles champ Bromley spent the remainder of the race muscling his bike around in a fruitless bid to square up Janisch. 

Afterward, Janisch said, “We’ve been having a blast. I got to ride the thing all day yesterday out in the hills, enjoying the scenic views of Sturgis, which was amazing. I’ve got to thank everyone who helped us out. I had a good battle with Dan, and I’m stoked to get the first one.” 

2019 AFT Singles champion Dalton Gauthier (No. 79 Triumph Racing Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro) claimed the final spot on the box following a three-way scrap that also included fourth-place finisher
Austin Luczak (No. 188 Memphis Shades/Black Hills Powersports Honda Africa Twin) and fifth-place finisher Henry Wiles (No. 911 Walter Bros. Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250). 

In fact, Wiles appeared to have third all but sewn up, however, a mechanical issue on the final lap allowed Gauthier to steal back the position at the last possible moment. 

Dunlop Riders Take Home 34 Championships at Loretta Lynn’s 2025

The 44th edition of the Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn’s once again showcased the dominance of Dunlop riders, who used their tires to secure 34 out of a possible 36 Championships. This remarkable achievement reinforces Dunlop’s unparalleled success at Loretta’s, with riders clinching an astonishing 93% of available championships over the past twelve years, including an unbroken streak of winning every title for two consecutive years.

This year’s competition was met with extremely hot and humid weather conditions, emphasizing the critical importance of tire selection. The Geomax MX34 and MX14 models rose to the occasion, allowing competitors to navigate the challenging and technical course to determine the class champions.

The current Team Dunlop Elite riders and alumni were particularly impressive, capturing four championships this year. Tayce Morgan made a notable impact, finishing with a 2-2-1 performance in the Mini Sr 1 (12-14) class and a 3-1-1 result in the Mini Sr 2 (13-15) class. Other Team Dunlop Elite champions included Lachlan (Lala) Turner and newcomer Raycin Kyler. Additionally, fellow Team Dunlop Elite riders Gavyn Welzien, Eidan Steinbrecher, Kade Nightingale, Beckham Smith, Mayla Herrick, and Ezra Armbruster also enjoyed a strong week, frequently reaching the podium.

Riders on Dunlop tires dominated the five specialty awards presented for exceptional performances throughout the six-day event. Dunlop-supported rider Sawyer Gieck earned the AMA Motocross Youth Rider of The Year Award, while veteran Dunlop competitor Greg Pamart was recognized with the Vet Rider of the Year Award. Deacon Denno, another standout Dunlop rider, received both the AMA Motocross Amateur Rider of The Year Award and the Oakley Award. Long-time Dunlop athlete Enzo Temmerman, in his final amateur event before turning pro, claimed the AMA Nicky Hayden Horizon Award, winning in the Open Pro Sport and 250 Pro Sport classes.

“It was a long, hot, and humid week filled with exciting racing,” stated Rob Fox, Dunlop Amateur Motocross Support Manager. “The adverse weather conditions posed challenges for our tire fitters and the racers alike. Fortunately, the latest Dunlop tires for all bike sizes made our jobs easier. The MX14’s versatility continues to be a preferred choice for many riders. While we were disappointed to miss out on a few championships, it gives us motivation to strive for more next year. We appreciate that riders have options and extend our gratitude to all who choose Dunlop.”

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AMA Congratulates Class Champions and Special Award Winners of 2025 AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship

After an outstanding week of competition, the American Motorcyclist Association awarded No. 1 plates to 36 class champions at the 2025 AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship, which ran July 28-Aug. 2 at the famed Loretta Lynn’s Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tenn.

The AMA also bestowed five special awards to racers who showcased their overall ability throughout the week of racing. Chief among those awards was the Nicky Hayden AMA Motocross Horizon Award, which was earned by Enzo Temmerman, who showcased the necessary ability and professionalism needed for success at the professional level.

“Of my 25 years attending the AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship, this has been the most rewarding by far,” AMA Deputy Director of Racing Mike Burkeen said. “There were plenty of historic moments, outstanding racing action and overall positivity shining throughout the event and we are so grateful to MX Sports, the racers and their families for maintaining the brilliance of this wonderful event.”

Temmerman rode clean all week en route to the Nicky Hayden AMA Motocross Horizon Award, winning five of six motos in the Open Pro Sport and 250 Pro Sport classes, to claim a pair of national championships.

Deacon Denno emerged as the 2025 AMA Amateur Racer of the Year thanks to victories in the 250 B (2-1-1) and the Schoolboy 2 (12-17) B/C (1-2-2) classes.

The 2025 AMA Youth Racer of the Year was awarded to Sawyer Gieck of Alpine, Wyo., who swept all six motos he raced to cruise to victories in the 85cc (10-12) Limited and 85cc (10-12) classes.

After a victory in the Masters (50+) class, in which he swept all three motos, Gregory Pamart raced his way to the 2025 AMA Vet/Sr. Racer of the Year award.

In addition to the outstanding special award winners, there were plenty of historic moments that were noteworthy. Yumena Berning, who hails from Pleasanton, Calif., became the first female racer to land on a podium in an open class — outdueling several boys for the honor — in the 65cc (7-9) Limited class. Just hours later, Raycin Kyler became the first female class champion in an open class, claiming the 65cc (10-11) Limited Class title aboard her Cobra.

List of 36 AMA National Championships and 2025 Winners:

• Open Pro Sport: Enzo Temmerman, Visalia, Calif., Kawasaki (1-2-1)
• 250 Pro Sport: Enzo Temmerman, Visalia, Calif., Kawasaki (1-1-1)
• WMX: Lachlan “La La” Turner, Gardnerville, Nev., Yamaha (1-1-1)
• 250 B: Deacon Denno, Malakoff, Texas, KTM (2-1-1)
• 250 B Limited: McKayden Fitch, Elbert, Colo., Yamaha (4-1-1)
• 250 C: Alessio Chavez, Rock Springs, Wyo., GAS GAS (2-2-2)
• 250 C Limited: Alessio Chavez, Rock Springs, Wyo., GAS GAS (1-2-4)
• 250 C Jr. (12-17) Limited: Brady Collins, El Dorado, Kan., KTM (2-1-2)
• 450 B: Owen Covell, Plymouth, Mass., Yamaha (1-1-1)
• 450 B Limited: Max Shane, San Jacinto, Calif., Husqvarna (1-1-4)
• 450 C: Cooper Bergeron, Gray Court, S.C., Yamaha (1-1-2)
• 125 C: Kylon Belles, Colton, Ore., KTM (4-1-1)
• Schoolboy 2 (12-17) B/C: Deacon Denno, Malakoff, Texas, KTM (1-2-2)
• College (18-24): Jeffrey Rinkel, Roberts, Wis., KTM (1-1-1)
• Junior (25+): Jacob Baumert, Heartland, Texas, Yamaha (1-1-1)
• Vet (30+): Brandon Haas, Chesterfield, S.C., Yamaha (1-1-1)
• Senior (40+): Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, KTM (1-1-1)
• Senior (45+): Shane Kelleher, Cumberland, R.I., Honda (2-1-3)
• Masters (50+): Gregory Pamart, Birdsboro, Pa., Kawasaki (1-1-1)
• Micro-E (4-7) Limited: Wyatt Tedesco, Tecumseh, Okla., Cobra (5-1-1)
• Micro 1 (4-6) Shaft Dr. LTD: Steele Crocker, Laurens, S.C., Yamaha (2-1-4)
• Micro 2 (4-6) Limited: Rivers Rice, Fombell, Pa., Cobra (1-1-1)
• Micro 3 (7-8) Limited: Edwin Meyer, Adrian, Mo., Cobra (1-1-1)
• 65cc (7-9) Limited: Shannon Tarnow, Thrall, Texas, Cobra (1-7-1)
• 65cc (7-9): Tate Brush, Atwood, Tenn., Yamaha (1-3-1)
• 65cc (10-11) Limited: Raycin Kyler, Brooksville, Fla., Cobra (4-2-2)
• 65cc (10-11): Kannon Zabojnik, Rowlett, Texas, Cobra (2-2-4)
• 85cc (10-12) Limited: Sawyer Gieck, Alpine, Wyo., KTM (1-1-1)
• 85cc (10-12): Sawyer Gieck, Alpine, Wyo., KTM (1-1-1)
• Mini Sr. 1 (12-14): Tayce Morgan, Clermont, Fla., Yamaha (2-2-1)
• Mini Sr. 2 (13-15): Tayce Morgan, Clermont, Fla., Yamaha (3-1-1)
• Supermini 1 (12-15): Darren Pine, Montgomery, Texas, GAS GAS (2-1-2)
• Supermini 2 (13-16): Darren Pine, Montgomery, Texas, GAS GAS (8-1-1)
• 125 Jr. (12-17) B/C: Tristan Prueitt, West Linn, Ore., Husqvarna (1-1-3)
• Schoolboy 1 (12-17) B/C: Kane Bollasina, St. Louis, Mo., Yamaha (4-1-2)
• Girls (11-16): Hannah Jamison, Henderson, Colo., GAS GAS (1-2-1)

Robinson Victorious as Bauman and Daniels Clash at Dramatic Jackpine Gypsies Short Track II 

 It was a win years in the making. Following multiple seasons in the attempt, Brandon Robinson (No. 44 Mission Roof Systems Harley-Davidson XG750R) at last got his first victory aboard the Harley-Davidson XG750R in Tuesday’s Jackpine Gypsies Short Track II, Round 11 of the 2025 Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. 

And it couldn’t have come at a more fitting location, with legions of H-D faithful descending on Sturgis, South Dakota, for the 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, and the Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club for the night’s race action. 

Robinson’s triumph was the first win for any rider this season other than Mission AFT SuperTwins title contenders Briar Bauman (No. 3 RWR/Parts Plus/Latus Motors Harley-Davidson XG750R) and Dallas Daniels (No. 32 Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07 DT). 

Not surprisingly, there was more to that story. Much more. 

In what is almost certainly destined to rank as among the most dramatic and consequential moments of the ‘25 Grand National Championship fight, the championship rivals collided during the Main Event with Daniels taking the brunt of it. 

With both pilots actively seeking a way past race leader Robinson, Bauman attempted to square up Daniels to steal away second. However, Daniels did not drift up the track the way Bauman appeared to expect. As a result, rather than run under, he ran into his adversary, dumping him in the dirt. 

A red flag immediately flew, after which both riders were placed at the back of the field for the restart.  

The two then battled one another as they sliced and diced their way forward. Bauman again came away better, finishing in third behind Robinson and second-place finisher Davis Fisher (No. 67 Rackley Racing/Bob Lanphere’s BMC Racing KTM 790 Duke). 

Daniels, meanwhile, saw his historic podium streak snapped at 23 when he finished in fifth position, 0.134 seconds behind fourth-place finisher Dan Bromley (No. 62 Memphis Shades/Vinson Construction Suzuki GSX-8S). 

A heated Daniels promptly engaged in an animated discussion with Bauman during the cool down lap, while the RWR pilot later repeatedly expressed his apologies for the incident from the podium. 

By contrast, Robinson was all smiles. The Mission Roof Systems ace – who campaigned the XG750R full time in 2017 and 2018, and for parts of 2019 – was absolutely thrilled to finally celebrate a victory with the machine. 

“Hell yeah!” he said. “There were a couple heartbreaking years in ‘17 and ‘18; we got our butts whipped on these things. I always said when the rules went production(-based), the XGs were going to be really good motorcycles. It’s just awesome it’s come full circle – from the Vance & Hines Factory Harley days with Terry Vance helping me, to now with Jerry Stinchfield and the Roof Systems/Mission Foods team. I absolutely love this crew. This is awesome.” 

Jarod VanDerKooi (No. 20 Fastrack Racing/Wally Brown Racing KTM 790 Duke) was the last rider to get overhauled by both Bauman and Daniels and was relegated to sixth in the process. He was followed home by Trent Lowe (No. 48 American Honda/Progressive Insurance Honda Transalp), Henry Wiles (No. 911 DL Racing/HYMMC Yamaha MT-07), Justin Jones (No. 91 1st Impressions Race Team KTM 790 Duke), and James Ott (No. 19 G&G Racing Yamaha MT-07) to complete the top ten. 

Bauman’s championship lead was expanded to 11 points in the clash, as he now leads Daniels 224-213. Robinson sits third at 158, followed by Fisher with 141. 

AFT AdventureTrackers™ 

After suffering a pair of near misses in the first two races in class history, Dan Bromley (No. 62 Big Momma and Daddy Deep Pockets Suzuki V-Strom 1050) finally raced his way to the top of the AFT AdventureTrackers podium. 

Dan Bromley (62) leads the pack during the AFT AdventureTracker Main Event during Round 11 in Sturgis Tuesday night. [Photo: American Flat Track/Tim Lester]

Bromley grabbed the holeshot and subsequently used every bit of leverage his lanky frame provided to throw the 500-pound Suzuki Dual Adventure bike underneath him around the 1/5-mile Short Track en route to a convincing victory. 

Second-place went to Monday winner Jesse Janisch (No. 33 WFOracingonline.com/Öhlins Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250), who was forced to fight his way out of a huge pack tussling for second. But by the time he did, Bromley was long gone.  

As a result, the two are now tied after trading 2-1 and 1-2 finishes at the Jackpine Gypsies Short Track as the four-race series hits its halfway point. 

Race winner Bromley said, “I put that bad boy in low gear and just put it on the bottom. Yesterday, I led the Main Event and Jesse got by me. When he passed me, I was like, ‘How did he do that? He passed me so fast on the inside…’ And I was like, ‘Oh wait, we’ve got front brakes!’ So today I remembered to use it, and it worked out good.” 

Outside of Janisch, Austin Luczak (No. 188 Memphis Shades/Black Hills Powersports Honda Africa Twin) succeeded in keeping that big group of heavy hitters corralled behind him to earn his maiden Progressive AFT podium finish. 

Daytona 200 legend Danny Eslick (No. 164 Saddlemen Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250) finished fourth with the heavily decorated Henry Wiles (No. 911 Walter Bros. Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250) taking the last spot in the top five. 

AFT Singles presented by KICKER 

Feeling under the weather and confronted with a tight and physical racetrack, Tom Drane (No. 59 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F) was forced to dig deep on Tuesday night. And in doing so, he left his AFT Singles presented by KICKER title rivals in an even deeper hole with just five rounds remaining to determine the season’s championship. 

Rookie hero Kage Tadman (No. 288 Roof Systems/Old Oak Ranch KTM 450 SX-F) jumped out to the early advantage and held down first for the opening couple of minutes. Monday winner Chase Saathoff (No. 88 RWR/Parts Plus Honda CRF450R) then stole the momentum, first slinging around the outside of Drane to grab second and then using the same line to storm past Tadman for the lead. 

Saathoff threatened to shake free at that point. Drane, however, wasn’t willing to give up, diving under Tadman and then reeling in his rival at the front. The Estenson Racing star snuck under the RWR pilot with just 30 seconds left on the clock, timing the strike just as they came upon lapped traffic. 

The Australian successfully maneuvered through the slower riders to score his fourth victory in the most recent six races. 

Despite having very little voice with which to speak, Drane said, “That race was pretty tough at the start. I can’t thank my whole team enough for all the effort they’ve been putting in. And we’ve been training hard back home to make sure we had the pace we needed at the end of the race to come back through.” 

Runner-up Saathoff finished just 0.230 seconds back, while Tadman settled into a lonely third to claim the fourth podium of his spectacular rookie season. 

Chad Cose (No. 49 1st Impressions Race Team Husqvarna FC450) finished fourth, while Trevor Brunner (No. 21 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R) rounded out the top five after breaking free of a huge 10-plus-rider pack late. 

Following 11 of 16 races, Drane leads Saathoff 214-191. Brunner is third at 164, while Tarren Santero (No. 75 Mission Roof Systems Honda CRF450R) is the only other rider within even 100 points of Drane at 118. 

Deegan Re-Signs with Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing is pleased to announce a multi-year deal with Haiden Deegan that will see him continue with their championship-winning program. The Californian has enjoyed success aboard the team’s YZ250F – going from a title-winning A-class amateur to a multi-time champion in the pro ranks – and looks to continue that success next year as he embarks on his rookie season aboard the YZ450F. In 2026, he will join the 450 team, starting the year off by making another Monster Energy AMA Supercross 250SX title run under the 450 tent, and then launching his premier class title campaign with them in Pro Motocross and the SMX World Championship Finals.

Since joining the team’s amateur program in the fall of 2021, Deegan has been a proven title contender, winning multiple national titles and going on to enjoy a stellar pro debut season with Rookie of the Year honors in both supercross and motocross, and his first 250SMX title. In just three years, the 19-year-old has amassed an impressive number of titles and race wins aboard the team’s YZ250F. In addition to earning back-to-back 250SMX titles (2023-2024), he secured the 2024 Pro Motocross 250MX Championship and the 2025 250SX West Championship a round early. He currently has seven 250SX wins, 12 250MX overall wins, and three 250SMX wins.

With three rounds remaining of the outdoor season before the SuperMotocross World Championship Finals, it’s already been a storied season for Deegan. After sealing the deal on his first 250SX title with four wins and a total of nine podium finishes, he went on to launch a formidable title defense outdoors. The reigning 250MX and 250SMX Champion has earned five overall victories and 10 moto wins thus far, giving him a comfortable 45-point lead in the 250MX Championship and a 103-point lead in the 250SMX Combined Points. As the 2025 season comes to a close, Deegan has his sights set on securing the crown in both championships to cap off a successful tenure with the 250 team. 

Jim Roach – Yamaha Racing Department Manager for YMUS
“Yamaha Racing is excited to announce that Haiden Deegan has signed a multi-year contract to continue with the Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing team. Since joining the team, Haiden has earned significant achievements, and we look forward to continuing that success as he graduates to the 450 team.”

Rich Simmons – Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing 450 Team Manager
“We’re looking forward to having Haiden on the 450 next summer and look to continue the success he’s had in the 250 class.”

Haiden Deegan – Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing #38
“I am pumped to re-sign with Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing. The plan will be to race the 250 in Supercross, and then make the move to the 450 class for Motocross and SMX. I’m grateful for the opportunity and more fired up than ever. Let’s keep grinding.”

Fong’s Superbike Win Streak Continues at VIR

Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Bobby Fong kept his MotoAmerica Superbike win streak rolling with a commanding victory in the opening race of Round 6 of the championship at Virginia International Raceway. Teammate Jake Gagne rode to a solid top-five finish as the series returned to the 2.25-mile track in Alton, Virginia.

Fresh off back-to-back wins with the team at Laguna Seca, Fong built on that momentum in Virginia, topping the timesheets in all three sessions of practice and qualifying, and earning his first pole position of the season. In Race 1, he got a great start to take the lead and set a blistering pace up front. With the competition on his heels, he kept cool under pressure, and as the race wore on, he was able to maintain that strong pace to ride away, scoring his third consecutive win by a healthy 7.325-second margin. The victory moves Fong within 28 points of the championship leader and just one point shy of second place in the standings.

After qualifying fifth, Gagne had a solid start from the second row of the grid and slotted into fourth. Locked in a heated three-rider battle for that final podium spot, he was shuffled back to fifth at the halfway mark. The Colorado rider kept the competition in sight but lost some time in the final laps and rode on to secure the top-five finish on the physically demanding circuit, maintaining fourth in the championship standings. 

Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing lines up again this afternoon for Race 2 of MotoAmerica Superbike Round 6 at Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia.

Richard Stanboli – Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing Team Manager
“Once again, the R1 proved to be the best overall bike in the premier class. We felt pretty confident going into the race. When you lead every session and set the pace, you get a good sense of how it’s going to go. We knew (Cameron) Beaubier would be strong, but Bobby was smart. He ran a good race. He got a good start and led straight away. He’s been working on his out lap quite a bit, and we improved that. Jake’s still working toward 100% with his arm and was a little tired, but he did as well as we could expect. We’re pretty happy about the result and are looking forward to tomorrow. I think there are a few areas we can still improve the bike. We will try that in the morning, and go do it again.”

Bobby Fong – Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing #50
“We had fun today riding our Yamaha around this place. I’m excited for tomorrow. It would be great to see if we can get two Yamahas on the podium tomorrow. Sharing the podium with my teammate and buddy is always a pleasure!”

Jake Gagne – Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing #32
“It was a tough race today, but we’ll work hard to get closer to the front tomorrow. It’s great to see Bobby on top for the team.”