This week in US Powersports racing.
Korie Steede and Mateo Oliveira race to offroad wins with Rockstar Energy Husqvarna
American National Enduro Championship – Round 4
Equipped with the Husqvarna FC 250 Factory Edition, Korie Steede entered Round 4 of the American National Enduro Championship focused on extending her winning streak and points lead.
She claimed seven of seven test wins in the NE Pro Women’s category, successfully securing her fourth-consecutive victory of the season ahead of the Little Racoon National Enduro on June 20-21 in Ohio.
“I had a really solid day – winning every test here in Georgia,”commented Steede.“I’m super-stoked on weekends like these, because we only made a couple of mistakes, but all-in-all everything worked so well between me and the bike. I couldn’t ask for more!”
NE Pro1 Class contender Craig DeLong endured a more challenging weekend in Georgia, crashing during the fifth test and ultimately withdrawing from the remainder of the event due to rib soreness. He was classified sixth in class to conclude the round.
NE Pro1 Class Results
- Grant Baylor, Kawasaki
- Josh Toth, Kawasaki
- Steward Baylor Jr, Kawasaki
- Craig DeLong, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing
NE Pro Women Class Results
- Korie Steede, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing
- Shelby Turner, Triumph
- Rachel Gutish, Beta
U.S. Hard Enduro Championship – Round 6
The Locked-N-Loaded Hard Scramble featured two days of competition, with Ryder LeBlond piloting his Husqvarna TE 300 to second place in Saturday’s qualifier with a total time of 2:16:09.
LeBlond then featured among the front-runners throughout Sunday’s Main Race, with positions two through six locked in a tight battle throughout the two-hour race duration.
The 24-year-old fought hard in the demanding conditions to secure fifth position by race’s end, collecting a valuable haul of championship points in the process.
Round 7 of the U.S. Hard Enduro Championship heads back to California on June 12-13 for the Donner Hard Enduro.
“Locked-N-Loaded 2026 is a wrap,”recalled LeBlond.“I scored P5 overall – it rained all day on Saturday for the qualifier, which I finished second in, and then we got fifth place on Sunday. It was a battle from second to sixth the entire race. We were all super-close and, for me, we wrapped up this round with good points.”
Pro Class Results
- Trystan Hart, KTM
- Kawelo Huddy, KTM
- Cody Webb, Yamaha
- Ryder LeBlond, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing
West Hare Scrambles – Round 4
Also in action over the weekend was defending West Hare Scrambles number one Mateo Oliveira, who claimed the top step of the podium at The Memorial Day Hare Scramble onboard his Husqvarna FE 450.
Oliveira led wire-to-wire at Glen Helen on Sunday upon controlling the race from the front, recording a total time of 2:45:19 and extending his Pro Class championship lead to 25 points with three rounds remaining.
“I holeshot and led wire-to-wire today,”explained Oliveira.”It feels great to win – the track was super-technical and dry out there. A big thank you to my whole team, we put in some extra work this week, and my results showed. I’m ready for the next one!”
Pro Class Results
- Mateo Oliveira, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing
- Giacomo Redondi, Kawasaki
- Zane Roberts, Beta
FMF KTM FACTORY RACING’S TRYSTAN HART TAKES LOCKED-N-LOADED HARD SCRAMBLE VICTORY
KTM Offroad Update
U.S. HARD ENDURO SERIES – ROUND 6
Equipped with the KTM 300 XC, Trystan Hart opened his Pennsylvania weekend with victory in Saturday’s Qualifying Race amid rain-soaked conditions, posting a total time of 2:11:34 to set the tone for Sunday’s Main Race.
The Canadian then powered to a strong start in the Feature Race and maintained his pace at the front of the pack throughout the two-hour race duration, ultimately capturing his fifth win of the season while extending his Pro Class advantage after six rounds.
The 2026 U.S. Hard Enduro Championship now returns west for Round 7, with the Donner Hard Enduro scheduled for June 12-13 in Norden, California.
Trystan Hart:“That was probably one of the sickest races I think we have ever had! The course was so cool – really tight in spots and just a lot of fun. Maybe it was a little too easy in places because a lot of the lines formed up so perfectly, and I thought I’d actually come across more lapped riders, but I think everyone was just flowing that track really well. That was so much fun and I’m stoked to get another win.”
Pro Class Results
- Trystan Hart, FMF KTM Factory Racing
- Kawelo Huddy, KTM
- Cody Webb, Yamaha
- Ryder LeBlond, Husqvarna
AMERICAN NATIONAL ENDURO CHAMPIONSHIP – ROUND 4
FMF KTM Factory Racing rider Jason Tino delivered a standout performance at the Cherokee National Enduro, winning four of the seven NE Pro2 Class tests to secure the overall victory aboard his KTM 250 XC-F.
The result continues a strong run of form for the 22-year-old, who now leads the NE Pro2 Class standings after four rounds following victories at both the Cherokee and Farm 14 National Enduros.
Tino was the sole FMF KTM Factory Racing rider on track this weekend, with Ben Kelley electing to sit out the weekend while continuing to further recover from injuries sustained in The Old Gray GNCC earlier this month.
Round 5 of the American National Enduro Championship will take place at the Little Racoon National Enduro in Ohio on June 20-21.
Jason Tino:“Round 4 was really good – we came away with the win! The conditions weren’t as slick as maybe you’d expect given the amount of rain we got in the days before, but today it was really hot and humid, and we had to fight hard for the result.”
NE Pro2 Class Results
- Jason Tino, FMF KTM Factory Racing
- James Jenkins, Triumph
- Gavin Simon, Husqvarna
Pro Motocross Championship Set to Drop Gate on 2026 Season with Partnership from Pala Casino Spa Golf Resort
Race week has arrived for the run up to the second half of the 2026 Monster Energy SMX World Championship, where 11 races and a combined 44 motos await for the 55th season of the Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. As always, the summer campaign will begin in Southern California, the proverbial home of the sport, where the sprawling expanse of Fox Raceway at Pala will provide the first test of what will be a grueling, but highly anticipated pursuit of both the Edison Dye Cup [450SMX Class] and Gary Jones Cup [250SMX Class]. Saturday’s season opener will commence in partnership with the Pala Band of Mission Indians, the owners of the track, with returning title support from neighboring Pala Casino for the second running of the Pala Casino Spa Golf Resort Fox Raceway National Presented by Fox Racing.
“American motocross is incredibly fortunate to continue to receive the unwavering support of the Pala Band of Mission Indians for our showcase event in Southern California. This region is vital to the past, present, and future of Pro Motocross and Fox Raceway has become a home for this prestigious championship,” said Tim Cotter, Director, MX Sports Pro Racing. “Our partnership with the tribe and the extended support we have received from Pala Casino the past two years has helped elevate the opening round into a must-see, must-attend event for race fans around the world. This year’s race will garner even more attention as an abundance of storylines have created arguably the most anticipated season in history.”
The vast expanse of Southern California’s Fox Raceway at Pala will kick off the second half of the 2026 Monster Energy SMX World Championship with the opening race of the Pro Motocross Championship, featuring partnership from Pala Casino Spa Golf Resort.
Headlining the summer storylines is an incredibly decorated 450SMX Class field, spearheaded by a budding rivalry pitting Honda HRC Progressive’s Jett Lawrence, the reigning series champion, against Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Haiden Deegan, who will make his premier class debut following a decorated 250SMX Class career in which he won multiple titles in each discipline. Adding to the pair’s first-ever race against one another is their respective affinity for Fox Raceway, where Jett currently holds an eight-race unbeaten streak that dates back to the 2020 season and his time in the 250SMX Class, while Deegan boasts back-to-back victories at his home track where he’s logged thousands of laps, perhaps more than anyone else. Adding to the intrigue of the 450SMX Class is the ascension of Jett’s older brother and teammate, Hunter Lawrence, in addition to the proven talent of former champions like Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Eli Tomac, a four-time titleholder, Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Chase Sexton, the 2024 champion, and Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati Factory Racing’s Dylan Ferrandis, who hoisted the trophy in 2021. In fact, each of the past five premier class champions will line up on the gate on Saturday afternoon. They’ll be flanked by a deeply talented field of challengers that includes multi-time FIM World Champion Jorge Prado with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, all of whom will look to potentially join the coveted list of names etched on the Edison Dye Cup.
The dawn of a new rivalry between reigning 450SMX Class champion Jett Lawrence and defending back-to-back 250SMX Class champion Haiden Deegan has captured the spotlight for the summer campaign.
In the 250SMX Class, Deegan’s vacated title is up for grabs, and it is anyone’s guess as to which athlete will claim his first-ever AMA National Championship and add his name to the Gary Jones Cup. The three most proven racers in the division are the Honda HRC Progressive duo of Chance Hymas and Jo Shimoda, along with Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Levi Kitchen, as each possess multiple victories and the kind of experience that will be necessary to break through for the title. However, the ascension of Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s rising star Cole Davies, combined with the vast wealth of experience of his 33-year-old teammate Max Anstie, add to the layers of uncertainty and excitement as both are expected to also factor into the championship battle. History has shown that whoever emerges with the victory at Fox Raceway will be in a prime position to carry that momentum to the title, as each of the past seven opening race winners have gone on to be crowned champion.
Haiden Deegan’s move into the premier class has opened the door for a new athlete to seize control of the 250SMX Class, which features a deep field of budding and established talent eager to break through.
As Southern California’s entertainment capital, Pala Casino Spa Golf Resort is a premier destination for gaming, hospitality, dining, and entertainment, boasting consistent recognition for quality and guest experience, as evidenced by 15 consecutive years of AAA Four Diamond Award recognition. The Las Vegas-style casino has over 2,000 slot and video machines, 78 table games, nine restaurants, two lounges, and live entertainment at both the 2,000-seat Pala Events Center and the outdoor Starlight Theater, which will host Pro Motocross’ kickoff press conference on Friday. The resort also features a luxury hotel with 507 combined rooms and suites, five pools, two hot tubs, and 14 cabanas. This year, Pala Casino Spa Golf Resort is celebrating its 25th anniversary, commemorating a quarter century of growth, resilience, and deep-rooted connection to the region.
The Fox Raceway National will receive title support from the Pala Band of Mission Indians and
Pala Casino Spa Golf Resort, Southern California’s entertainment capital.
The Pala Casino Spa Golf Resort Fox Raceway National will get underway this Saturday, May 30, with on-track action starting at 8 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. ET, followed by opening ceremonies at 12:15 p.m. PT / 3:15 p.m. ET then motos for the 450SMX Class and 250SMX Class starting at 1 p.m. PT / 4 p.m. ET. Live broadcast coverage will air exclusively on Peacock, beginning with Race Day Live at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET. A special Pre-Race Show will air at 12:30 p.m. PT / 3:30 p.m. ET before race coverage gets underway at 1 p.m. PT / 4 p.m. ET. A special network encore presentation will air on NBC on Sunday, May 31, at 10:30 a.m. PT / 1:30 p.m. ET.
Four Support Classes Ready For Battle In The Badger State
Middleweight racing at Elkhart Lake turns into a high-stakes, 150-miles-per-hour chess match played out over the massive 4.038-mile Wisconsin road course. Without the raw power of a premier-class machine, Supersport success at “America’s National Park of Speed” requires razor-sharp precision in corners to maintain exit speed for the long run up the hill to the finish line. It is a class defined by bikes packed three-wide into turn five, with the riders’ elbows rubbing, and positions changing multiple times in a single lap.
Darryn Binder (#53) holds a narrow, four-point lead over Josh Herrin (#2), while Tyler Scott (#70) and Kayla Yaakov (#19) are not far behind in third and fourth, respectively. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Succeeding in this environment requires expertise in slipstreaming. Celtic/Economy Lube + Tire/Warhorse rider Darryn Binder and Rahal Ducati Moto with Desnuda Organic Tequila rider Josh Herrin will find both of their Ducati Panigale V2’s under intense pressure from the close championship pack.
Riders who can master the art of the draft and time their final slingshot perfectly will come out on top.
Expect Rahal Ducati Moto with Droplight’s Kayla Yaakov to continue to be in the mix as one of the established frontrunners. Yaakov’s undeniable one-lap speed has paid dividends with two pole positions in a row, and a recent lap record at Barber Motorsports Park. The 18-year-old continues to show maturity beyond her years, along with a burning desire to grab her first-ever Supersport win.
M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Tyler Scott rounds out the lead pack coming into Wisconsin. At 20 years old, the Pennsylvanian has the experience in the Supersport class to challenge for wins, and his Suzuki GSX-R750 is well-suited to the high-speed Road America circuit. Look for Scott to use his drafting experience to challenge the leaders down the long Wisconsin straightaways.
Strack Racing Yamaha’s Blake Davis is the top-ranked Yamaha in the points in fifth and continues to gain ground towards the lead group, consistently running in the top five. Davis is hungry to get the Yamaha back on the podium and net some valuable points against the leaders.
Mission King Of The Baggers
The ground-shaking monsters of the paddock step onto sacred ground for a high-speed block party. Road America is the home track for Harley-Davidson, where the legendary brand was first forged in Milwaukee back in 1903. To conquer Elkhart Lake, the Harley riders must balance brute torque with stability down the endless straights.
The battle lines are drawn exceptionally sharp at the top of the standings, where J&P Cycles/Motul/Vance & Hines Factory Indian pilot Hayden Gillim holds a razor-thin, one-point lead over his teammate Troy Herfoss.
Hayden Gillim (#69) has won 75% of all Mission King Of The Baggers races so far this season, placing the target squarely on his back as the man to beat. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Chasing down the Indian duo is Bradley Smith, who leads the charge for the Harley-Davidson x Dynojet Factory Race Team on his Screamin’ Eagle Road Glide. Sitting 27 points back, Smith aims to close the gap for H-D on native turf.
Lurking just behind the lead trio is Rocco Landers on the third J&P Cycles/Motul/Vance & Hines Factory Indian Challenger. Landers intends to use his late-braking agility to put pressure on the veterans ahead of him.
SDI Racing’s Tyler O’Hara has shown top-five speed at the first two rounds, along with Big Diehl x Harley-Davidson Factory Racing’s James Rispoli. Both riders come into America’s Dairyland hoping to rise to the top of the standings.
Finally, Harley-Davidson x Dynojet Factory Racing’s Kyle Wyman looks to rebound from a tough second round and get himself back in the championship hunt in Harley’s home state.
Twins Cup
In MotoAmerica’s highly competitive “two-banger” class, Elkhart Lake’s elevation changes present a unique challenge to the lightweight, twin-cylinder machines, and maintaining momentum is critical to success. All local eyes will be locked on 15-year-old phenom Hank Vossberg, a blisteringly fast rising talent hailing from nearby De Pere, Wisconsin. Racing on home soil adds an extra amount of pressure for the young Robem Engineering Aprilia RS 660 rider, who must perfectly maximize his aerodynamic profile to stay out of reach of a ruthless chasing pack.
Hank Vossberg (#31) leads the Twins Cup Championship by a commanding 45 points and has the backing of his home state for Road America. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Matthew Chapin hopes to hamper Hank’s Homecoming. Chapin has landed on the podium at least once each round, and is eager to turn in his first double podium, or double win of the season.
Yamaha BLU CRU Estenson Racing’s Sam Drane has not hit the podium since the opening round, but he continues to put in top 10 finishes, keeping himself third in championship points. The young Aussie will be shooting to get back on the podium aboard his Yamaha YZF-R7 machine to keep himself in the championship chase.
Royal Enfield Build.Train.Race.
The inspiring and highly competitive Royal Enfield Build.Train.Race. (BTR) program kicks off its highly anticipated action at Road America. The unique initiative highlights the mechanical and racing talents of women from all walks of life, who hand-built their own Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 motorcycles before lining up on the grid.
Brianna Cutler (#35) leads the BTR Championship by 10 points over Jasmine Noelle (#711), and holds 18 points over Bryanna Everitt (#93) in third. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Heading into this round, the eyes of the paddock are firmly fixed on the frontline contenders as they prepare to battle for supremacy. Brianna Cutler arrives as the primary target for the field, carrying maximum momentum and leading the charge into the weekend. Close on her heels is Jasmine Noelle, who looks to deploy her sharp tactical racecraft, while the fierce Bryanna Everitt remains poised to disrupt the frontrunners and capture glory of her own.
Success in Elkhart Lake will require smooth, precise riding inputs to carry maximum speed through Road America’s sweeping corners and maximize momentum onto the long straightaways.
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