This week in US Powersports racing.
Pro Motocross Championship Returns to Action for Momentous RedBud National on America’s 250th Anniversary
The Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, is set to make its return from the summer’s first break in action with one of the most anticipated races of the 2026 Monster Energy SMX World Championship. With the halfway point of the outdoor campaign looming, Michigan’s celebrated RedBud MX will add to the sport’s longstanding Independence Day tradition with the 53rd running of the 5.11 RedBud National on America’s 250th Anniversary, this Saturday, July 4th.
“The first month of the summer has been incredible, with compelling action on the racetrack witnessed by some of the largest crowds in recent memory. Now, on the heels of a welcome early break, we return for the pivotal midsummer run that will paint a clearer picture of how the championships will unfold,” said Davey Coombs, President, MX Sports Pro Racing. “You’d be hard pressed to find a better way to come out of the break than a celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary at RedBud. The always passionate fans that line the fences and hillsides will bring even more energy, creating a more raucous atmosphere. It is going to be a truly special race and a memorable first year of title support for 5.11, who have fully embraced our sport, our fans, and their partnership with the Monster Energy SMX World Championship.”
RedBud’s storied legacy around the 4th of July has served as the perfect complement to the dynamic layout of one of American motocross’ premier venues. The track challenges riders with a little bit of everything – high speeds allow riders to hang it out, big obstacles like LaRocco’s Leap send bikes soaring through the air, and some of the most technical sections in the championship keep racers on their toes. RedBud’s position at the center of the calendar has always served as a critical junction of each championship and the race’s holiday tie-in has provided one of the most passionate and enthusiastic atmospheres in the sport for the past half century. Everything that makes RedBud special is encapsulated by a simple and boisterous yell of “REDBUUUUUD!” from the fans, the riders, or anyone overcome by the event’s captivating spirit.

Michigan’s legendary RedBud MX will continue its storied Independence Day tradition with a momentous 53rd running on America’s 250th Anniversary.
Southern California-based 5.11 was born in the outdoors in 2003, with a unique name created from the most competitive decimal system used in climbing at Yosemite National Park. The brand’s specially designed apparel, footwear, and gear are built to perform when it matters most, which reflects the ethos of Challenge Possible™, a belief that challenge isn’t something you avoid, it’s something you choose. With products made to withstand the toughest conditions and a company founded on the mindset to overcome challenges, 5.11 embodies the traits that make up the spirit of the Pro Motocross Championship. Those qualities have made 5.11 the trusted choice of many in the SMX paddock, particularly the 5.11 Triumph Factory Racing team.
On the racetrack, the field of athletes come into RedBud feeling more refreshed from the off weekend, which should lead to more compelling battles for victory. In the 450SMX Class, the sibling rivalry between Honda HRC Progressive teammates Jett and Hunter Lawrence is expected to continue. They have an equal share of victories after the first month of racing and return from the break separated by just two points. While Jett has won two of the past three years at RedBud, Hunter has the momentum from arguably the most dominant performance of his career at the most recent round, where he came out on top of a head-to-head battle with his younger brother. Still lurking behind the Lawrences is Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Haiden Deegan. The rookie continues to make progress just four races into his premier class career and is determined to challenge the Australian duo for wins, not just podiums. The top American in the class is no doubt going to bring some added motivation from the holiday atmosphere, at the same venue where he broke through for his first professional win three years ago. Additionally, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jorge Prado is poised to make it a four-rider affair. The Spaniard has shown flashes of the speed that made him a multi-time world champion and continues to put in the work during the week to become a more consistent threat at the front of the field.

Honda HRC Progressive’s Hunter Lawrence brings the momentum into RedBud on the heels of a dominant performance at the previous round.
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Fellow Honda HRC Progressive rider Jett Lawrence retains possession of the red plate and has won two of the past three seasons at RedBud.
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Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Haiden Deegan continues to make strides in his ongoing efforts to close the gap between he and the Lawrences.
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Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jorge Prado hopes to become the fourth player in the premier class.
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A wild opening month of 250SMX Class competition has produced four different winners through the first four races. As such, the early title fight is exceptionally close. While Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Levi Kitchen will carry the red plate for a second race, his advantage in the standings is just a single point over Honda HRC Progressive’s Jo Shimoda and just two points over Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Julien Beaumer. Sitting seven points out of the lead is Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Cole Davies, fresh off the most dominant effort of the young season that netted him a first Pro Motocross victory. While Shimoda could be considered the favorite given his two previous victories at RedBud, including last season, the unpredictability of the class thus far means it’s anyone’s guess as to who will rise to the occasion this weekend. With the championship battle in flux, RedBud presents an opportunity for a statement performance that could swing the points into someone’s favor and could very likely produce a fifth different winner in what has been a wide-open campaign thus far.

Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Levi Kitchen still has possession of the red plate but heads to RedBud coming off his worst result of the young season.
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Honda HRC Progressive’s Jo Shimoda sits just a single point out of the championship lead and is the winningest active 250SMX rider at RedBud, including a victory last summer.
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While still in search of his first Pro Motocross victory, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Julien Beaumer has enjoyed a consistent start to the summer and sits only two points out of the lead.
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Fresh off a breakthrough Pro Motocross win, Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Cole Davies brings a wave of momentum into RedBud as he sits seven points out of first in the standings.
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In addition to the 450SMX and 250SMX classes, RedBud will also host the first SMX Next – Motocross gathering of the summer to kick off the weekend. On Friday, July 3, a collection of 25 elite amateur prospects will converge for an immersive day of professional level exposure. A series of classroom style educational sessions that touch on various aspects of the sport will be complemented by a pair of 25 Minute + 1 Lap motos. To top it off, the field of racers will be broken up into multiple groups to receive guidance and mentoring from one of four esteemed Rider Coaches, led by AMA Hall of Famers Broc Glover and Kevin Windham along with former racers Michael Byrne and Gareth Swanepoel.

RedBud will host the first SMX Next – Motocross gathering of the summer on Friday.
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The 5.11 RedBud National will get underway this Saturday, July 4, with on-track action starting at 5 a.m. PT / 8 a.m. ET, followed by opening ceremonies at 9:15 a.m. PT / 12:15 p.m. ET before the gate drops on motos at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET. Comprehensive live streaming coverage from RedBud will air exclusively on Peacock, beginning with Race Day Live at 7 a.m. PT / 10 a.m. ET before coverage of the motos gets underway at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET.
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Bauman Keeps Win Streak Alive at Five with Lima Turnabout
It took five consecutive Mission AFT SuperTwins victories to make it so, but Briar Bauman (No. 3 Super.com/RWR Harley-Davidson XG750R) at last seized control of the Grand National Championship with a triumphant run in Friday night’s Super.com Lima Half-Mile I presented by Drag Specialties, Round 8 of the 2026 Progressive American Flat Track season, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing.
The win was also Bauman’s fifth at the Allen County Fairgrounds in Lima, Ohio, and one that proved historic on multiple fronts. It was the 39th victory of his illustrious career, moving him into a tie with the iconic Ricky Graham for fifth all time, while also putting him in position to match Graham’s premier-class record of six straight wins tomorrow night.
And believe it or not, Bauman earned those honors despite being the underdog for much of the night.
Main Event 1
The Super.com Lima Half-Mile I marked the second of three ‘26 rounds that utilize the Mission Triple Challenge format. First introduced at this very venue a year ago, the Mission Triple Challenge determines the evening’s overall premier-class winner via three successive Main Events – a 10-lap sprint, a 15-lapper that pays double points, and a decisive 20-lap Main that concludes the night with triple the points.
Rookie phenom Kody Kopp (No. 12 Latus Motors Racing Harley-Davidson XG750R) got the evening program off to a quick start, throwing down the gauntlet in a daylight dash.
Reigning Grand National Champion Dallas Daniels (No. 1 Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07) spun off into the lead at the green light with the Harley-Davidson-mounted duo of Kopp and Bauman giving chase.
The championship contenders immediately established themselves as the primary players, leaving the remainder of the field a couple seconds in arrears just a few circulations in.
Eager to work his way past, Kopp cuts under Daniels twice, only to see the Yamaha runner counter with the faster line on exit. Undeterred, Kopp made it work on attempt #3 and then grabbed himself some space at the front once out of the roost.
Kopp raced off to a 1.244-second win, while Daniels held off Bauman to finish second. Davis Fisher (No. 67 Rackley Racing/Bob Lanphere’s BMC Racing KTM 790 Duke) and Aidan RoosEvans (No. 26 FRA Trust Advisors Harley-Davidson XG750R) proved the best of the rest in fourth and fifth, respectively.
Main Event 2
Even with five more laps to contend with and twice as many points on the line, it was more of the same from Kopp in Main Event 2.
Bauman attempted an opening-lap lunge hoping to prevent a second Kopp escape but just missed out on the bid. And while the RWR runner matched the leader’s pace for several laps, by mid-distance Kopp was again racing off into the sunset.
Kopp ultimately claimed the checkered flag with more than three seconds in hand.
Meanwhile, Daniels – who was never really in contention in this 15-lapper – was another two seconds back in third. In fact, the champ had to defend the position from Fisher for a spell, who again finished fourth with RoosEvans back in fifth.
Decorated part-timer Henry Wiles (No. 911 DL Racing/HYMMC Yamaha MT-07) came home sixth while Royal Enfield returnee Dalton Gauthier (No. 79 Moto Anatomy X Powered by Royal Enfield 650) finished seventh.
Main Event 3
Kopp’s dream evening then took a nightmarish turn in Main Event 3. Not only did Bauman beat him off the line, but he was immediately shuffled back behind Fisher and Daniels…
Before long RoosEvans was through as well, and soon enough, it was all too apparent Kopp was suffering from a mechanical issue. That issue ultimately forced him out of the race completely and marred his combined record to an unbalanced 1-1-15.
Up front, Bauman never looked back. Daniels recovered from a start-line near-fall to drive forward from sixth to second. He made a respectable push to chase down Bauman, but his rival was simply too strong.
Bauman took the checkered flag 2.611 seconds ahead of Daniels with Fisher another two-plus seconds back in third. The triple points paid by Main Event 3 sealed that same order for the combined results as well, with Bauman (3-2-1) taking the overall win, Daniels (2-3-2) second and Fisher (4-4-3) third.
“I’m bummed for Kody,” Bauman said. “I’ve had that happen, and it doesn’t feel good. I want everyone to know that I want to race everyone at their best, and it’s a bummer that that happened. I think I’m more bummed because my bike was really good – at least I think it was – and I’m ready for tomorrow. We made some huge changes, and we’d kind of been on the same motorcycle for the last several nationals, so this was great.
“We just worked our butts off. This whole Rick Ware Racing Super.com team is so eager. We keep running scared. I will say I wasn’t the fastest guy today, I know that for a fact. That doesn’t sit well, but we didn’t give up on it.”
Kopp’s misfortune dropped him down to fourth in the final Mission Triple Challenge placements and seeking his revenge come Saturday night.
Meanwhile, Wiles (7-6-4) took fifth, while Gauthier (10-7-5) earned sixth in his first ride back with Royal Enfield.
Ben Lowe (No. 25 Rackley Racing/Roof Systems KTM 790 Duke) (11-10-6), Chad Cose (No. 49 PRO Roofing/Parker Racing Yamaha MT-07) (8-9-8), and Declan Bender (No. 70 Memphis Shades/Vinson Construction Yamaha MT-07) (9-8-9), and Trent Lowe (No. 48 American Honda/Mission Foods Honda CB750 Hornet) (12-12-7) rounded out the evening’s top ten.
RoosEvans was blacked-flagged in Main Event 3, which dropped him down to 12th (5-5-16) after previously looking all set for yet another top-five overall result.
As mentioned at the start, Bauman now leads the Grand National Championship with 154 points. Kopp is second at 150, followed closely by Daniels at 145.
KICKER AFT Singles
Defending KICKER AFT Singles champion Tom Drane (No. 1 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450) equaled Kody Kopp for most victories in class history with his 23rd career win in the category. And fittingly, he did so at the Lima Half-Mile where he made his stunning Progressive AFT debut with a runner-up result to Kopp back in 2022, and where he has now won four times in succession.
While Drane was all by his lonesome by the time he hit the stripe for the final time, he had a serious fight on his hands for much of the race.
Walker Porter (No. 10 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R) used an extreme high line to sling around the corners and close in on Drane down the straights. He even pulled alongside Drane as the race neared its half-distance, but a minor mistake on the Turner Racing Honda pilot’s part gave the Estenson runner a chance to stretch back open his gap.
That mishap also gave second life to 2025 Nicky Hayden AMA Flat Track Horizon Award recipient Bodie Paige (No. 165 BS Ranch/RWR/American Honda CRF450R), who made a Tom Drane-esque Progressive AFT debut on the night.
Paige edged ahead of Porter late to finish second and match fellow Australian Drane’s Lima feat of four years prior.
Porter couldn’t be too upset, however, as he also (at last) claimed his first career pro podium by hanging on in third. And that was in doubt to the very end, as Chase Saathoff (No. 88 1st Impressions Race Team Husqvarna FC450) raced his way up from seventh to finish less than a half-second back in fourth.
Canadian Jordan Beaulac (No. 156 Picotte Motosport/Dofralex GASGAS MC 450F) nipped Kage Tadman (No. 28 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R) at the flag for fifth.
Tarren Santero (No. 75 Roof Systems/Texas Utility Studies/Vinson Construction Honda CRF450R) slashed his way up from the back of the grid to earn seventh, while rookie Jack Brucks (No. 113 1st Impressions Race Team Husqvarna FC450), Honda-mounted Trevor Brunner (No. 21 KMA Racing/March Equipment Honda CRF450R), and DAYTONA winner Bradon Pfanders (No. 83 Memphis Shades/Corbin Seats Yamaha YZ450F) completed the top ten.
Drane now boasts a commanding 31-point lead over Tadman (157-126), while Saathoff is two further points adrift in third.
AFT ProSport 450
The final AFT ProSport 450 Main Event of the season had a distinctly international flair with a field that included a couple fast Canadians capitalizing on a familiar pea-gravel surface and a pair of talented Australians in the States ahead of the fast-approaching 2026 Roof Systems AMA Flat Track Grand Championship amateur nationals to be held at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds from July 5-10.
Among them, Aussie Jed Fyffe (No. 23 Fyffe Racing Yamaha YZ450F) stood tallest, blasting out to a second-plus advantage on the race’s opening lap.
While the race looked to be one for runner-up honors from its earliest stages, Michigan native Charlie Jaques (No. 110 Charlie Jaques Racing KTM 450 SX-F) made a concerted charge to give Fyffe a late-race scare.
Fyffe responded to the challenge, however, regathering to hold on for a 1.202-second margin of victory.
Fellow Australian Neiko Donovan (No. 177 Donovan Racing KTM 450 SX-F) secured the final spot on the box, with Canadian Matéo Racine (No. 23X Picotte Motosport KTM 450 SX-F) finishing fourth.
Silver Dollar ST winner Adam Costan-Wood (No. 88 Turner Racing Honda CRF450R) rounded out the top five, finishing just ahead of another rider from north of the border, Loic Nadeau (No. 21 Racine Racing KTM 450 SX-F).

Daniels Back on Top in Lima Reversal of Fortune
Reigning Grand National Champion scored a desperately needed victory with a flawless ride in Saturday night’s Super.com Lima Half-Mile II presented by Drag Specialties, Round 9 of the Progressive American Flat Track season, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing,
Daniels’ third-career win at the Allen County Fairgrounds in Lima, Ohio, provided both his title defense and his confidence a massive boost at just the right time – a fact doubled up by the contrasting misfortune of Briar Bauman (No. 3 RWR/Jacob Construction/Parts Plus Harley-Davidson XG750R), who had streaked his way to the top of the Mission AFT SuperTwins title standings one day earlier.
Rather, Daniels’ challenge came from Kody Kopp (No. 12 Latus Motors Racing Harley-Davidson XG750R), who rebounded from his own bout of bad luck on Friday.
Kopp launched into second from Row 2 at the start of the Main Event and spent the majority of the subsequent ten minutes pushing Daniels from close behind, searching for a line or a move that would allow him to steal the lead the entire time.
With around a minute to go, Kopp decided he could wait no longer and took a gamble that failed to pay off. That gave the Estenson Racing star nearly a second worth of padding as the race neared its conclusion.
A tight grouping of four lappers offered the Latus Motors Racing Harley-Davidson rookie one final hope, but instead it sealed the deal as Daniels carved a neater path through the slower riders.
Daniels stormed past the stripe 1.583 seconds up on Kopp to claim his second win of 2026 and his first in his last six outings.
“It was a super tough Main Event,” Daniels said. “The first Lima I ever won, I just kind of ran away with it, and it was more or less easy. You don’t really have a lot of those in your career, as I’m learning. Leading the whole Lima Half-Mile is so tough. Kody has been riding so good this year, and he was riding so good yesterday… I think he would have won if he didn’t have his mechanical. I definitely wanted to answer today. I wanted to answer for a long time. It’s been a long couple rounds for the whole team. We made some good headway tonight.
“This one is tough. It’s a little bitter. It was a tough day for the whole pit area. We don’t take it lightly. We know what we’re signing up for, and it’s not easy. I want to keep all the riders who had some falls in our thoughts and dedicate this one to them.”
Meanwhile, Bauman, who came into the day with a record-tying sixth straight win in his sights, got away in third and ran right with Daniels and Kopp approximately a third of the way into the race.
At that point he dropped off the chase. He was then tracked down and overtaken by Davis Fisher (No. 67 Rackley Racing/Bob Lanphere’s BMC Racing KTM 790 Duke) just prior to half-distance and had Jeffrey Carver (No. 123 Happy Trails Racing Harley-Davidson XG750R) on his tail as well.
It only got worse – much worse – from there, as Bauman was forced out of the race altogether with a mechanical issue with around two minutes left on the clock. He was ultimately credited with 14th position.
Fisher continued on to complete his double-podium weekend, while fourth went to a charging Aidan RoosEvans (No. 26 FRA Trust Advisors Harley-Davidson XG750R), who edged mentor Carver for the spot.
Chad Cose (No. 49 Parker Racing/Pro Roofing Yamaha MT-07) finished in sixth, while Ben Lowe (No. 25 Rackley Racing/Roof Systems KTM 790 Duke), Trent Lowe (No. 48 American Honda/Mission Foods Honda CB750 Hornet), Declan Bender (No. 70 Memphis Shades/Vinson Construction Yamaha MT-07), and Logan McGrane (No. 14 Schaffers MotorSports/Ryan Varnes Racing KTM 790 Duke) rounded out the top ten, respectively.
Naturally, the results had a dramatic effect on the Grand National Championship as it opened its second half. Kopp is now back in front, albeit by just a single point over Daniels (169-168). Bauman’s standing took a hit, slotting him down from first to third. That said, he remains well within striking distance just eleven points removed from Kopp at 158.
KICKER AFT Singles
In one fell swoop, KICKER AFT Singles king Tom Drane (No. 1 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F) redefined the depth of his domination over the class on multiple fronts – claiming his fifth win of the season, his fifth straight at Lima, and a record-setting 24th for his career – in a runaway performance Saturday night.
Kage Tadman (No. 28 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R) challenged Drane in the Main’s opening stages, but the high-risk riding required just to keep things close proved unsustainable.
Tadman – who had crashed twice on the weekend in previous attempts to run with the Estenson Racing Yamaha ace – eventually dropped off the chase and down the order, while the effortlessly smooth Drane snaked away at the front.
In the end, Drane broke his tie with Kody Kopp for most wins in KICKER AFT Singles history with an overwhelming 4.525-second margin of victory at the track where he made his series debut in 2022.
Drane said, “I always dreamed of being the champion, and to do that last year was awesome. And now to be the winningest Singles rider is just amazing. I couldn’t have done it without my whole Estenson Racing Monster Energy Yamaha team. They backed me and believed in me the whole way.”
Drane’s long-time rival, Chase Saathoff (No. 88 1st Impressions Race Team Husqvarna FC450), came home second, running down Tadman and leaving him in his roost right around the race’s halfway point.
Tadman was also overhauled by the prodigious Australian, Bodie Paige (No. 165 BS Ranch/RWR/American Honda CRF450R), who finished off his Drane-like Progressive AFT debut with his second podium in as many attempts.
Tadman’s descent ended with a respectable fourth, while Bradon Pfanders (No. 83 Memphis Shades/Corbin Seats Yamaha YZ450F) picked up his first top-five since scoring a breakthrough win at DAYTONA back in March.
Evan Kelleher (No. 31 Schaeffer’s Motorsports KTM 450 SX-F), Tarren Santero (No. 75 Roof Systems/Texas Utility Studies/Vinson Construction Honda CRF450R), Walker Porter (No. 10 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R), Jordan Beaulac (No. 156 Picotte Motosport/Dofralex GASGAS MC 450F), and Trevor Brunner (No. 21 KMA Racing/March Equipment Honda CRF450R) completed the race’s top ten in that order.
Drane’s third straight victory of ‘26 also blew open the championship fight, which he now leads by a mammoth 37 points (180-143). That gap is to Saathoff, who slipped back past Tadman (140) to reclaim control of second in the title fight following nine of 16 rounds.
Note: AMA Pro Racing earlier announced the tragic passing of Dan Bromley following an on-track incident during the event. AMA Pro Racing and the American Flat Track community extend our deepest condolences to Dan’s family, friends, teammates, fellow competitors, and all who knew him.
Information regarding memorial arrangements and any further updates will be communicated when appropriate.

AMA Pro Racing Deeply Mourns the Loss of Dan Bromley
AMA Pro Racing mourns the loss of American Flat Track competitor Dan Bromley, who passed following an on-track incident during Saturday’s Lima Half-Mile in Lima, Ohio. AMA Pro Racing and the American Flat Track community extend our deepest condolences to Dan’s family, friends, teammates, fellow competitors, and all who knew him.
A third-generation flat track racer from Warrington, Pennsylvania, Bromley built one of the most respected resumes in the paddock. He was the 2018 AFT Singles champion and the 2025 AFT AdventureTrackers champion, and his career reflected the consistency, versatility, and determination that define the best of flat track.
“Few families have contributed more to the spirit and strength of flat track than the Bromley’s,” said Gene Crouch, CEO of AMA Pro Racing. “Dan carried that legacy with talent, humility, and a genuine love for the people around him. He was a true champion in every sense of the word. He earned respect as a racer, but his impact reached far beyond results on the track. His presence in the paddock made our sport better, and his loss will be felt across the entire flat track community. On behalf of AMA Pro Racing, we send our sincere condolences to the Bromley family during this difficult time.”
Information regarding memorial arrangements and any further updates will be communicated when appropriate.

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing and Korie Steede take Snowshoe GNCC WXC victory
Mateo Oliveira successfully defends West Hare Scrambles Championship
Grand National Cross Country Series – Round 9
It was a convincing performance for Steede aboard her Husqvarna FC 250 Factory Edition at the ultra-challenging, weather-affected Snowshoe GNCC, arriving off the back of an impressive campaign that had seen her achieve eight-consecutive podium finishes.
A fast start saw Steede move into the lead on the opening lap, where she remained unchallenged for the remainder of the race as she settled into a consistent rhythm across the following four laps.
Steede completed the race with a total time of 2:12:37, earning her second victory of the 2026 season and reducing her deficit in the WXC Class standings to just eight points heading into the annual summer break.
“I got off to a really good start, and then made a pass for the lead at around two miles in,”commented Steede.”I was having so much fun out there – I had a really good flow going, everything on the bike felt really good from the set-up and tires, and I saw on the pitboard after Lap 2 that I had a two-minute lead. I was just riding my own race, and then by the end I think I had around a five-minute lead, so obviously it was a really solid day for the team and me, and we’ll keep that momentum rolling through the summer break.”
Former GNCC Champion Craig DeLong endured the brutal conditions of Snowshoe aboard his Husqvarna FX 350, with the experienced racer executing a consistent strategy across the five-lap race distance to secure seventh place after claiming the holeshot.
The weekend’s result sees DeLong positioned fourth in the XC1 Open Pro Class standings, with the GNCC Series set to resume at The John Penton GNCC in September. He’s determined to keep progressing once the season resumes.
“It was a mediocre day – I got the holeshot and then led for around two miles,” reflected DeLong.”I was in that top three or four for the first part of the race, then we changed a tire, and I couldn’t quite rebound to how I was riding before. So, it was a decent points day, and we’ll come back swinging after the summer break.”
XC1 Open Pro Class Results
- Steward Baylor Jr, Kawasaki
- Jordan Ashburn, Honda
- Grant Baylor, Kawasaki
- Grant Davis, KTM
- Craig DeLong, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing
- Ben Kelley, KTM
WXC Class Results
- Korie Steede, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing
- Brandy Richards, KTM
- Danielle McDonald, Yamaha
West Hare Scrambles – Round 6
Also in action over the weekend was West Hare Scrambles Pro Class Champion Mateo Oliveira, who wrapped up his second title in a row with a runner-up finish at the Great Escape Hare Scramble onboard his Husqvarna FE 450.
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Oliveira led the opening four laps in Bellingham, Washington, before settling into second for the remaining three laps to record a total race time of 2:34:31 and clinch the WHS Pro Class Championship with one round to spare.
The 24-year-old delivered a consistent 2026 campaign, claiming victories at Rounds 3 and 4, while runner-up finishes at the remaining events proved enough to secure the title ahead of the season finale at the Monte Vista Hare Scramble in Colorado on September 12-13.
“We had a good weekend of racing in Bellingham,”said Oliveira. “I got out front early and led the opening laps until the pit stops. I got passed and then struggled to regain my flow from there, so we finished the round in second place. I can’t thank the team enough for all their effort this year – to defend a title is awesome and we’re really excited to get it done already!”
Pro Class Results
- Ricky Russell, Kawasaki
- Mateo Oliveira, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing
- Layton Smail, Kawasaki
U.S. Hard Enduro – Squamish Hard Enduro
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Ryder LeBlond also delivered a successful weekend aboard his Husqvarna TE 300, capturing second place at the Squamish Hard Enduro.
The technical terrain of British Columbia provided the backdrop for the Canadian exhibition event, with a selection of U.S. Hard Enduro’s leading competitors lining up to contest the two-day challenge.
In the end, LeBlond delivered a convincing performance on what was a more challenging circuit layout than anticipated, securing P2 to conclude the weekend.
“That was a sick race!” said LeBlond. “Everyone was saying it was going to be easy, but it was pretty gnarly. It was the perfect amount of difficulty here, and there were a lot of spectators – I didn’t know I had so many Canadian fans. I was stoked to see everyone and I’m happy with the result. The track raced really well, because you could push at times, but also needed to be a little mindful too.”
Pro Class Results
- Trystan Hart, KTM2. Ryder LeBlond, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing
- Matt Green, KTM

JASON TINO AND BRANDY RICHARDS CLAIM SNOWSHOE GNCC PODIUM FINISHES
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GRAND NATIONAL CROSS COUNTRY SERIES – ROUND 9
Equipped with the KTM 250 XC-F, Tino entered Round 9 in strong form after recording five consecutive podium finishes – including back-to-back victories at Rounds 5 and 6 – and was aiming to continue that momentum at the Snowshoe GNCC.
A measured ride saw Tino secure third place with a total race time of 2:56:14, entering the summer break tied for second in the XC2 250 Pro Class standings, just nine points outside of the series lead.
Jason Tino:“It was pretty gnarly out there – Snowshoe always is! I was a little off the pace today and the boys at the front were riding really well, but I just felt like I was lacking a little experience that I missed out on getting last year at this round due to my injury. Next year we’ll come back better and we’ll aim for some improvements across the summer break.”
A technical track layout in West Virginia saw Richards favor consistency as she remained firmly in the WXC Class title fight, racing her KTM 350 XC-F FACTORY EDITION to second place on the podium this weekend.
The podium finish, which was Brandy’s seventh of the season, keeps her second in the WXC championship standings, just seven points from the series lead.
Brandy Richards:“Snowshoe is no joke. It was super-technical and with the rain it made it that much harder. I rode smart at this one, so I am stoked to come away with a solid finish and some good points.”
FMF KTM Factory Racing’s Davis arrived at Snowshoe looking to build on his top-five result at the Watkins Glen round, although the reigning XC2 250 Pro Class Champion faced adversity early in the three-hour encounter.
A collision with another rider on Lap 1 left Davis without a rear brake, but he showed resilience aboard his KTM 450 XC-F to salvage another strong fifth-place finish despite the setback. The result moves him to ninth in the XC1 Open Pro championship standings.
Grant Davis:“It was an up-and-down day for me at Snowshoe. Another rider and I came together on Lap 1 and I lost my rear brake, which was unfortunate. I was able to charge back to a solid result, so now we’ll look forward to the next one.”
Defending XC1 Open Pro Class Champion Ben Kelley experienced a challenging day at Round 9, continuing to manage the effects of recent injuries that have limited his regular training schedule. Aboard the KTM 350 XC-F FACTORY EDITION, Kelley showed determination to secure eighth place and remain firmly in the title fight.
Kelley will use the summer break to focus on recovery and rebuild his race fitness, with the GNCC Series set to resume at The John Penton GNCC in September.
Ben Kelley:“It was a tough day on the mountain – I’ve been nursing some injuries and haven’t been able to ride or train like I need to. It finally caught up to me, but I am looking forward to summer break and getting healthy to come out swinging for the remaining races.”
XC1 Open Pro Class Results
- Steward Baylor Jr, Kawasaki
- Jordan Ashburn, Honda
- Grant Baylor, Kawasaki
- Grant Davis, FMF KTM Factory Racing
- Craig DeLong, Husqvarna
- Ben Kelley, FMF KTM Factory Racing
XC2 250 Pro Class Results
- Angus Riordan, Honda
- Jhak Walker, Beta
- Jason Tino, FMF KTM Factory Racing
WXC Class Results
- Korie Steede, Husqvarna
- Brandy Richards, FMF KTM Factory Racing
- Danielle McDonald, Yamaha
U.S. HARD ENDURO SERIES – SQUAMISH HARD ENDURO
Five-time U.S. Hard Enduro Champion Trystan Hart was also in action over the weekend, contesting the Squamish Hard Enduro.
The Canadian showcased his skill across the technical British Columbia circuit layout, claiming victory at the U.S. Hard Enduro exhibition event following two days of competition onboard his KTM 300 XC.
It was another impressive performance from the FMF KTM Factory Racing team rider Hart, taking full advantage of the conditions to put on a show in typically demanding terrain.
Trystan Hart: “The event was definitely trickier than everyone thought – they added some sneaky stuff into the course, and there were so many lines! The conditions were perfect and the dirt was sick – plus there were so many people out here, which made it a lot of fun for us. So it was a good day, and we wrapped it up with P1.”
Pro Class Results
- Trystan Hart, FMF KTM Factory Racing
- Ryder LeBlond, Husqvarna
- Matt Green, KTM

JD Beach Scores First Win of the Season at The Ridge
As the MotoAmerica championship battles resumed in the Pacific Northwest, it was a weekend of breakthroughs and championship momentum for Yamaha BLU CRU riders at The Ridge Motorsports Park. In the premier class, Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing’s JD Beach scored his first Superbike win of the season in Race 1, while Strack Racing Yamaha’s Mathew Scholtz overcame adversity to score a pair of runner-up finishes and reclaim the MotoAmerica Superbike lead. In the Super Hooligan Championship, it was a storybook weekend for BPR Racing Yamaha’s Andy DiBrino, who earned a hard-fought victory and Yamaha’s first-ever Super Hooligan win.
Mother Nature also played her hand, bringing rain into the mix and making for challenging conditions on Friday and Saturday. Although Beach didn’t get off to the start he was hoping for, qualifying ninth, he found his comfort zone come race time and got an impressive start in the rain, coming from the third row of the grid to slot into the runner-up spot. The Kentucky rider, who was raised in Washington State, rode a smart race in the tricky conditions, and when the leader crashed out after the halfway mark, he moved to the front. But it was not easily won from there. Under pressure from Cam Petersen, Beach held strong and rode on to secure his third career Superbike win, his first of the season.

“The conditions have been crazy all weekend so far, but I was hoping that if it rained, the race would be full wet, and it was,” said Beach. “This track is really good in the rain. It’s been a little bit of a struggle this weekend with track time. I’ve felt good on the bike, but just haven’t had the pace. I knew the team would give me a great bike for the race, and from the start, the bike felt solid, and I just charged as much as I could. Getting the win is absolutely amazing. It’s something every racer works for day in and day out. To reward the team and my crew for the countless hours they spend working hard feels great!”
It was a rollercoaster weekend for Scholtz at The Ridge. After a big crash Saturday morning, Scholtz bounced back to qualify third and, from there, grabbed the holeshot in Race 1. He dropped back to fourth in the opening laps, and with not much time in the wet, rode a calculated race, and in the end, moved up to the runner-up spot with riders ahead crashing in the latter half of the race.
“The Ridge Motorsports Park is definitely one of my favorite tracks on the calendar,” said Scholtz. “I look forward to coming here every year. We knew heading into the weekend that the weather wasn’t gonna be good on Friday and Saturday. We didn’t have too much of a rain setup on our package just yet, so it was vital to get those Friday sessions, and everything worked out well for us. Then unfortunately, in the Saturday morning practice session, I had a really big high side and totaled the bike. I’m thankful for the Strack Racing guys for rebuilding the bike and getting me out there to make qualifying, and we put it on the front row. Then we had a downpour just before the first race, and the goal for us was just to try to salvage some points. We were stuck in fourth place, and I would’ve been happy with that, but unfortunately, two other riders went down and pushed us up to second place, and we managed to get some more points on the championship contenders around us.”

Beach’s teammate Bobby Fong had a tough start to Round 4 of the Superbike Championship. After qualifying fifth, he got a top-five start to Race 1 and unfortunately had a technical issue, but was able to salvage points with a sixth-place finish.
It was a new day on Sunday with dry weather, but also another rocky start for Scholtz with a big crash during the morning warm-up. Despite the adversity, the team rallied, and Scholtz got another great start to Race 2 and quickly claimed the lead
“Sunday morning unfortunately started off with much of the same beat,” said Scholtz. “I had a big crash in the warm-up, and the Strack Racing team had to rebuild another bike heading into the second race. We went in with unknown components on the bike, so I wasn’t sure what the feeling was gonna be, but I got off to a good start in second place, and got up to first, and I just tried to get into a decent rhythm.”

The back-to-back Supersport Champion controlled the pace at the front of a multi-rider lead group that included fellow Yamaha riders Bobby Fong and JD Beach, along with a charging championship rival, Sean Dylan Kelly. In the final laps, his title rival passed Fong and closed the gap. Scholtz did what he could to hold him off, but on the final lap, Dylan Kelly made an aggressive move at the top of the hill, moving Scholtz wide and into second.
“The pace was a little bit slower than I would’ve liked, but I was just focusing on trying to defend – every lap, every corner – and I led until the second-to-last corner when I was overtaken by Sean (Dylan Kelly),” said Scholtz. “It was a harsh move, but it was fair. That’s racing. Usually, I’d be upset at the situation, but to bring the bike home in second place after not knowing if we were going to make it to the grid, I’m overjoyed and thankful for the Strack Racing team and what they’ve done for me. I feel that the new swing arm that we used in the race can be of some benefit to us. I’m looking forward to Laguna Seca and am just thankful that we got the championship lead back this weekend. We can try to continue this form for the rest of the year.”
Fong bounced back in Race 2 after a frustrating opening race, showing the pace to battle at the front. He made his way through from fifth on the opening lap to second around the halfway mark. In the mix in that lead group, he finished just shy of the runner-up spot, earning his fourth podium finish of the season. The Northern Californian heads to his home race at Laguna Seca fourth in the standings and 39 points from the leader.

“I’m happy to be up here,” Fong said about the podium finish. “I didn’t make too many moves. I was just kind of there the whole race. I didn’t make it too exciting, but we did the best we could. We had a little bad luck yesterday, but I’m looking forward to my home race at Laguna. We’re looking forward to a little week break and then getting straight back to work.”
Beach also made an impressive charge towards the front, coming from the third row of the grid to sixth early and joining the battle at the front. He ultimately finished fourth, leaving Washington third in the standings, trailing by 34 points.
In the Super Hooligan National Championship, it was a dream realized for BPR Racing Yamaha’s Andy DiBrino in front of the home crowd at The Ridge. After finishing runner-up in a hard-fought battle in Race 1, the rider from the Pacific Northwest got a good start to Race 2 in second, but was shuffled to third early. It was another heated battle with multiple riders jockeying for position at the front, but DiBrino stayed in the fight, and with three laps to go, he made the pass for the lead and built a gap to secure his first win aboard the BPR Racing Yamaha MT-09 SP. The victory marked Yamaha’s first-ever Super Hooligan win, making the emotional home-track triumph even sweeter. His 2-1 result over the weekend also moved him into the thick of the title fight, with DiBrino leaving his home track third and 15 points from the leader. Joining him on the podium was teammate and BPR Racing Yamaha Team Owner, Bryce Kornbau, who finished third.

“I’ve been having so much fun riding this BPR Racing Yamaha MT-09,” said DiBrino. “It’s been a dream of mine to win a race at my home round, and I’m so happy to have finally accomplished that. I knew halfway through the race I had the bike underneath me to get the job done, and I went to work. Once I got to the front, I gapped the competition. I’m super proud to get this win in front of so many friends, family and local fans, and to get Yamaha their first win in the series.”
In Supersport, Strack Racing Yamaha’s Blake Davis rebounded from a seventh-place finish in Race 1 to earn a top-five result in Race 2. Unfortunately for Liberty St. Yamaha Racing’s Dominic Doyle, it was a tough outing at The Ridge with a pair of DNFs while battling inside the top 10.

It was a strong weekend for Yamaha BLU CRU Estenson Racing’s Sam Drane, who returned to the podium in the MotoAmerica Talent Cup. The young rider from Australia got a good start to Race 1 inside the top five and made his way to third in the opening laps, ultimately finishing in the runner-up spot after the rider ahead crashed in the final corner. In Race 2, he got another top-five start, but lost some time on the group fighting for the podium and rode on to secure fifth.
The MotoAmerica Superbike Championship heads to the iconic WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, California, on July 10-12.

Steward Baylor Dominates Iconic Snowshoe GNCC
Rocky Mountain Red Bear Kawasaki Team Green™ celebrated a milestone weekend at the Snowshoe Grand National Cross Country race, as Steward Baylor stood on the top step of the podium for the first time at the iconic West Virginia event.
After extensive tire testing leading into the race, Steward Baylor and the team committed to a planned mid-race wheel change that proved to be the difference. The team completed the pit stop in just 48 seconds, allowing Steward Baylor to rejoin the race quickly with a fresh tire and charge through the closing laps to secure the well-deserved win aboard his KX™450X.
“We put a lot of work into tire testing this week,” Steward Baylor said. “I knew with a fresh tire I needed to charge, and that’s exactly what we did.”
The long-awaited victory marked Steward Baylor’s first time holding up the coveted Snowshoe snowboard. The win moves him into second in the championship standings, only 12 points behind the leader.
“This has been a grind. It’s been years, but what a ride,” Steward Baylor said. “It takes a lot more than just the rider and mechanic to get these things done.”
Grant Baylor battled back to finish third in XC1 after a difficult opening lap left him with work to do. A poor start forced the Kawasaki rider to fight his way through the field before settling into a strong rhythm and charging back into podium contention. Despite losing time after getting hung up in one of Snowshoe’s notorious rock sections late in the race, Grant Baylor recovered to secure his second straight podium finish.
“I didn’t get off to that good of a start,” Grant Baylor said. “We started finding a flow and worked our way through the pack. I got stuck in the rocks there late, but we were able to bring it home for third.”
Josh Toth rounded out another strong weekend for the Kawasaki squad with sixth overall and fourth in XC1. After lining up as the sole rider on the fifth row, Toth charged through the field to earn a season-best finish.
The team’s double podium and another front-running performance highlighted the depth of the Rocky Mountain Red Bear Kawasaki Team Green program as the GNCC championship heads into the summer break.
SMX Next – Motocross Scouting Moto Combine
Set to Kick Off with First Gathering from Legendary RedBud MX
| A month into the Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, the summer component of the Monster Energy SMX World Championship, the time has arrived for the top prospects in amateur motocross to come together for the first gathering of the SMX Next – Motocross Scouting Moto Combine, scheduled to commence this Friday, July 3, from Michigan’s legendary RedBud MX. The Combine will take place on the eve of the 53rd running of the 5.11 RedBud National and will kick off the weekend festivities for this year’s race as part of America’s 250th Anniversary celebration. The SMX Next initiative combines two summer Scouting Moto Combines, at RedBud and Ironman, with the five races that comprise SMX Next – Supercross during the winter and spring. The season will culminate with the SMX Next World All-Stars, which will take place during the Monster Energy SMX World ChampionshipTM Playoffs. This year-long collaboration under the SMX League cultivates the development of the top A & B class prospects in amateur motocross, providing a defined path to the prestigious professional level of SMX. “SMX Next is a proven development program that continues to foster young talent through one-of-a-kind exposure opportunities alongside the sport’s premier professional championships. It is rare in the world of motorsports to find such a meticulous, hands-on initiative to nurture the next generation of athletes, let alone serve as the catalyst for a new breed of exciting young racers brimming with potential,” said Jim Perry, Program Director for the Scouting Moto Combine. “From multi-time champions like Haiden Deegan to rising stars like Cole Davies, SMX Next has served as the proving ground for the future stars of the sport. The Scouting Moto Combines take the program a step further through one-on-one mentorship from Rider Coaches, which has included the likes of AMA Hall of Famers like Broc Glover, Chad Reed, and Kevin Windham. We’re excited to welcome the first group of prospects this summer on what will be a memorable weekend at RedBud.” |
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Landon Gibson captured a moto win at RedBud last summer and enters the first Combine gathering of 2026 as the most experienced rider in the field with a dozen SMX Next starts.MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc. |
| The group of invited prospects for the RedBud Combine was determined through a collaborative effort with several of the SMX World Championship’s competing manufacturers in Honda, Husqvarna, Kawasaki, KTM, Suzuki, Triumph, and Yamaha. The athlete roster features a diverse collection of young racers, many of whom have amassed an impressive résumé filled with success at the American Motocross Majors, a collective of the top amateur events in the country, and the Grand Championship that is the Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship from Loretta Lynn’s Ranch. Some have even gained professional experience by making select starts in the Pro Motocross Championship, in accordance with the rulebook. The RedBud athletes will receive guidance and mentorship from a celebrated group of Rider Coaches, as AMA Hall of Famers Broc Glover and Kevin Windham will be joined by former international pros Michael Byrne, of Australia, and Gareth Swanepoel, of South Africa. In addition to coaching, Combine participants will receive classroom-style education sessions on other aspects of the sport such as health, fitness, nutrition, and media engagement from leaders in the industry. |
KTM Orange Brigade’s Luke Fauser grabbed a runner-up finish at last year’s RedBud Combine and comes into the weekend fresh off his professional debut two weeks ago.MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc. |
Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Carson Wood hopes the experience of top-20 finishes in his first two professional starts in June gives him an edge as he chases a first SMX Next victory.MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc. |
| Friday’s Combine will be highlighted by a pair of 25 Minute + 1 Lap motos on the famed RedBud layout, where a winner and overall podium will be determined. Additionally, all 25 prospects will be included in the fanfare of Saturday’s National, with a special 10-minute practice session on the fully prepped track that will lead up to opening ceremonies. SMX Next – Motocross // RedBud Combine Lineup: #10 Wyatt Thurman / Burleson, Texas / KTM #14 Kane Bollasina / Fenton, Missouri / Yamaha #15 Thor Powell / Jacksonville, Florida / GASGAS #20 Kayd Kingsford / Middle Arm, NSW, Australia / Honda #23 Landon Gibson / Peachtree City, Georgia / Husqvarna #24 Owen Covell / Plymouth, Massachusetts / Yamaha #27 Vincent Wey / Murrieta, California / Kawasaki #29 McKayden Fitch / Elbert, Colorado / Yamaha #34 Grant McDonald / Fountain Hills, Arizona / KTM #41 Brandon Eade / Temecula, California / KTM #46 Luke Fauser / Midland, Pennsylvania / KTM #48 Trinnytie Batchelor / Mountain Home, Idaho / Kawasaki #49 Brennon Harrison / Jacksonville, Florida / Husqvarna #50 Chace Lawton / Clermont, Florida / Kawasaki #57 Jesson Turner / Lockesburg, Arkansas / Yamaha #95 William P. Canaguier III / Marysville, Pennsylvania / Kawasaki #105 Franklin Bowsher / Cornelius, Oregon / Yamaha #177 Kade Johnson / Hideaway, Texas / Kawasaki #188 Cade Bradley / Kingman, Arizona / Honda #247 Tegan Kortenbach / Wolf Creek, Alberta, Canada / KTM #260 Carson Wood / Zephyrhills, Florida / Yamaha #373 Gavin Betts / Clifton Park, New York / Kawasaki #404 Riley Busse / New Berlin, Wisconsin / Yamaha #444 Wyatt Duff / Lexington, Kentucky / Kawasaki #883 Blake Thomas / Queensland, Australia / Honda This group will look to add their names to the ever-growing list of graduates from SMX Next that are making a significant impact at the professional level, led by the program’s most successful alum in two-time SMX World Champion and Pro Motocross 250SMX Class Champion Haiden Deegan. The talented collection of SMX Next alumni also includes Honda HRC Progressive’s Chance Hymas, Phoenix Racing Honda’s Aden Keefer and Gavin Towers, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Daxton Bennick, Casey Cochran, and Ryder DiFrancesco, Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Drew Adams and Enzo Temmerman, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Julien Beaumer, Triumph Factory Racing’s Deacon Denno, Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Cole Davies, Caden Dudney, Landen Gordon, and Kayden Minear, and Toyota Redlands BarX Yamaha’s Parker Ross and Lux Turner. At the most recent stop of the Pro Motocross Championship at High Point, 29 of the 42 riders in the 250SMX Class (69%) had competed in at least one Scouting Moto Combine. |
National Registration Is Now Open For 45th Annual Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship Presented By AMSOIL
| With the final step in qualifying for the 45th Annual Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship presented by AMSOIL completed, online registration is NOW OPEN. Registration will remain open until Wednesday, July 8th at 12:30 PM ET. Amateur and Youth racers have been working hard, competing since February to qualify for the world’s largest and most prestigious amateur motocross race at the iconic Loretta Lynn Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee.As online registration gets underway, riders will enter their current AMA membership number and hit submit. Riders will then select their national classes; facility permits and check to enter into the Hookup Lottery (optional). Riders are limited to (2) Facility Permits, (1) Extra Car Pass per Facility Permit and (2) Pit Vehicle Permits per Facility Permit. Permits must be purchased in advance. Riders will receive a text message and email with a link to adult racers, and in the case of parents with joint custody, both parents. Please select either the text message or email link to receive the required release waiver. Read the release carefully, enter your name and select Sign and Confirm. A confirmation receipt will be issued, and after that you have completed your registration.When you pre-enter you will receive $30 in Race Gas Cash credits on RockyMountainATVMC.com (One cash credit per rider, per event). You will receive an email after registering letting you know that cash has been put into your account, what event you received it for and the expiration of that credit.MotoTees will continue to offer riders the opportunity to put their last name on their official Loretta Lynn’s racing bib. All bibs are fully sublimated and will include riders last name above their race number. No press on numbers or letters. Purchase extra bibs to frame after the event or have on-hand during race week. These customized bibs are in addition to the race bib provided by MX Sports. Orders will begin when rider numbers are assigned.MyLaps transponders are used for the National event. Transponders can be rented or purchased in advance of the event through LiveView Timing. To speed up the rental process, we request you order your rented/purchased transponder online when registering for classes and passes. Riders that currently own a transponder must register it at the event. You do not have to have your transponder in order to register, but you must obtain one prior to racing. |
| For more information on the Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship, visit the series official website at www.mxsports.com or call (304) 284-0101. Join the conversation on the event’s social media channels, along with receiving the most up-to-date news and exclusive content. Facebook: @LorettaLynnMXInstagram: @LorettaLynnMXYoutube: @OfficialRacerTVX: @LorettaLynnMX |

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Landon Gibson captured a moto win at RedBud last summer and enters the first Combine gathering of 2026 as the most experienced rider in the field with a dozen SMX Next starts.
KTM Orange Brigade’s Luke Fauser grabbed a runner-up finish at last year’s RedBud Combine and comes into the weekend fresh off his professional debut two weeks ago.
Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Carson Wood hopes the experience of top-20 finishes in his first two professional starts in June gives him an edge as he chases a first SMX Next victory.