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The BMX world converged on Bris- bane, Australia, for the 2026 World Championships, with U.S. and Canadian racers making the trip, delivering both on and off the track. With over 60 world plates coming back to North America, the CAN and USA made their mark in AUS.
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Championship to Challenge, the familiar faces that cover these very pages represented their nation with pride and even though the UCI called the racing due to high winds for the Championship side of the competition we are beyond proud of each racer who dedicated time, money, and effort into competing at the 2026 Worlds.
From Texas' own Lily Ashley claim- ing the Cruiser and Challenge World titles, to Logan Lee and Chase Burian continuing their com- petitive streak overseas, all the way to Corky Gainsford being crowned World Champion after more than four decades in the sport, the 2026 World Championships will be one to remember. Take a look at some of the scenes from Brisbane through Bruce Morris and Sean Day's lenses.
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LUCAS ZHOU rode the lap of a lifetime at the 2026 UCI World Championships in Australia to claim his first Junior Men's Title.
34.77 Racing conditions in Brisbane, Australia became hazardous, causing multiple weather delays due to wind and rain. After several postponements, organizers cancelled the final rounds and were forced to crown the champions using lap times from previous rounds.
Lucas Zhou was crowned the new Junior World Champion and his winning lap time was a mere second behind the Elite Men's World Champion. So FAST!
Lucas now moves out of the Junior division and onto the next challenge.
LOGAN LEE dominated the 15 girls class, clocking one fast lap after another to win her first World title. Watching Logan progress at the World level is inspiring and she now has her sights set on winning the Canadian Champs.
Jasper Han earned a podium in the 9 Boys class and flew home with W3 proudly displayed on his new plate.
HORNBY ORGANIC Bars are made in Canada and the Island-based company sponsored the Cactus Classic National in Kamloops. Riders and volunteers were stoked to have a healthy snack during the races. #hornbyorganic
Vernon's Tyson Lewis is a frequent flyer at locals, Provincials and the Nationals and by the end of July was just a few wins away from moving up to the 10 Expert class.
He showed up at the Vancouver Island Nationals in Coal Hills and won all three days! And with that win on Sunday, you are now an Expert Rider! Welcome to the next level.
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SUPERCLASS SATURDAY It's back for a second year! We're putting the spotlight on Superclass as they battle for their year-end titles. Watch the Superclass Finals and cheer on our future stars in the Futures 13-16 Showdown and the classic 11-12 Trophy Dash! Check your points to see if you are in!
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HOMETOWN HERO FROM SPAIN: Alejandro Alcojor Ramos calls Squamish BMX home and this guy knows his way around their exciting track. Born in Spain, Alejandro spends his summers in Canada and dusted the Super- class 30+ class both days to take the series lead.
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With Todd Pope back on the mic for the 2026 sea- son, everyone was expecting a big homecoming for the longtime BMX Canada icon. Instead, his sudden passing turned the homecoming into a celebration of life with scores of his friends and family in attendance to honour Todd's life. Rest in peace ol' friend. You would have really enjoyed this National weekend.
A trip to Squamish always leaves you in awe for the nat- ural beauty of the surrounding area. The imposing Stawamus Chief overlooks the city while its iconic granitic dome keeps watch over the Squamish track and Sea to Sky corridor.
The Squamish BMX crew spent countless days and hours pre- paring their track and the course was in perfect condition for three days of National racing. The Sea to Sky's were the first outdoor National in BC and with over 100 motos on Saturday, the weekend got a boost of energy from riders across BC, Alber- ta and deep in the US with 13 Provinces/States in total.
Superclass is gaining traction as the premier level of racing at the Nationals and the class welcomed Elle Foo-Donais into the fold for her inaugural week- end. Despite not having enough riders to make a main, the class was loaded with a handful of the fastest riders on the circuit. Logan Lee was in form Friday winning all three rounds to snag the win and Elle Foo-Donais was a close second for her first podium on her first try. Allie McLean rounded out the field. On Saturday, Tiffany Brosius jumped into the class and rode away with the win ahead of Allie McLean and Logan Lee (who missed her second round). Men's Superclass has seen good numbers this year and once again more than a dozen riders went to battle for se- ries points and cash. Reigning champion, Zach Frier continues
INCHES APART: With only two National weekends in the books, it has been tricky to pick a clear favorite for the Men's Superclass title this year. That all changed in Squamish when Max Ganakovsky (281) raced his way into the lead, winning both days. But Taylor Otterson (361) is just two points back and Con- nor Brereton-Stiles is on the rise.
SEATAC SLAYER: Samuel Kromer (10) made the trip up from Wash- ington a good one. He dusted the 6 Intermediate boys class on the first two days and then took Sunday off to reflect!
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to fight for a third National title but was only able to manage a third in Friday's final. Max Gana- kovsky and 15-year-old Connor Brereton-Stiles battled it out in the qualifiers on Friday but Mad Max came out on fire in the main to win it wire-to-wire. On Saturday, it was Taylor Otterson who was on point but again, Ganakovsky went on to win the main to claim the series lead.
Local star, Alejandro Ramos and veteran Mani Kawaguchi staged a battle in the 30+ Men's class and in the end, Ramos walked away with two solid victories and plenty of cheers from his growing number of local fans.
The Intermediate classes were well populated and the seven year olds had a main event. The class was 12 riders deep and the winners will help their
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home track earn valuable Track vs. Track Team points. The home club swept the class with Liam Breely taking the 'W' on Friday while Caelan Giroux claimed the next two days.
Female cruiser racing is on the rise! A growing number of female cruiser riders are attending the bigger events and there Mr. Giroux were nine classes doing battle on the weekend.
The younger classes were won by US riders while the Island and mainland duked it out in the older aged classes.
CNAT #1 Laura Stewart, who is promoting the class in Coal Hills, kept up her winning ways in 46-50, but the chase for the overall title will include Devon Walsh (41-45), Rosemary Adams (36-40), former #1 Jennifer Bitz (51-55), who all won their respec- tive classes.
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SCHOOL OF FISH (BAUGHS): The Fishbaugh family from SeaTac Washington spend alot of time at BMX Canada Nationals and they often 'school their classes, Just like Jett did in Squamish, Chalk up three wins in 19 Expert for Jet Fuel!
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CAPTAIN RON: Marshall's Team Manager, Jon Rondeau, has been racing all over North America with his eye on winning NAG 1 in both countries... and maybe even a pair of CNAT titles. Follow along.
COAL HILLS CRUISIN': The friendly rivalry between Devon Walsh from Coal Fills and Julia Cunningham of Nanaimo made for some intense racing in Women's 41-45 cruiser. Devon had bet- ter full straight pull and rode away with three wins but Julia kept things very close.
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As the series progresses over the season, a number of stories begin to unfold. This is the story of Graeme Campbell, the rising star from Victoria. In a class that features the likes of Dallen Brereton-Stiles and Aus- tin Cornbill, it's often tough to finally break through. But, that's exactly what happened for Graeme on the last main of his week- end. Sure, Stiles was sidelined but Camp- bell nailed his lap in convincing fashion to capture an elusive 17-20 Expert win. And with that win..... Graeme Campbell is your NAG leader!
SATURDAY'S SUPERCLASS STARS: After the dust had settled in Superclass, Max Ganakovsky found himself with the Superclass series lead after winning both days. Tiffany Brosius ran the tables on the Women's 14+ side and Alejandro Ramos impressed his local fans with two big wins.
EL There were so many other amazing battles that it could fill an entire issue so for now, you'll have to watch the replay on the BMX Canada Youtube channel.
The series now heads to Coal Hills BMX on Vancouver Island and then to Stouffville BMX east of Toronto as the stories of the 2026 season continue to take shape. Todd Pope is smiling from the BMX heavens as we sign off on a great weekend of racing in Squamish.
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OCTOBER 9TH-11TH, 2026 CHILLIWACK, BC / CHILLIWACK HERITAGE PARK SUPERCLASS SATURDAY
WHAT TO EXPECT AT SUPERCLASS SATURDAY? We're putting the spotlight on Superclass with the new Superclass showcase on Saturday evening. Watch the Superclass Finals and cheer for the future of Canadian BMX. in the 13-16 Futures and the classic 11-12 Trophy Dash!
What to expect? Exciting race action, Special awards, Special Guests, Prizes, Food, Fun and action!
FRIDAY OCTOBER 9TH Registration: 11:00am - 1:30pm (for Friday, Saturday & Sunday races) Race Time: 3:00pm
Practice Schedule:
11:30am - 11:55am: 11:55pm 12:20pm 12:20pm-12:45pm: 12:45pm 1:10pm: 1:10pm 1:35pm: 1:35pm-2:00pm: 2:00pm - 2:25pm: 2:25pm - 2:50pm:
13 & under Cruisers
14 & over Cruisers
8-10 Boys & Girls 20" 11-13 Boys & Girls 20"
14-16 Boys & Girls 20" 17 & Over Boys & Girls 20" SUPERCLASS
SATURDAY OCTOBER 10TH Registration: 8:30am - 10:00am (for Sat & Sunday)
Superclass Autograph Session: 9-10am Race Time: 11:30am
Practice Schedule:
8:00am-8:25am:
8:25am 8:50am: 8:50am 9:15am: 9:15am 9:40am: 9:40am - 10:05am: 10:05am - 10:30am: 10:30am 10:55am: 10:55am - 11:20am:
13 & under Cruisers
14 & over Cruisers
7 & under Boys & Girls 20"
8-10 Boys & Girls 20" 11-13 Boys Girls 20" 14-16 Boys & Girls 20"
17 & Over Boys & Girls 20" SUPERCLASS
Superclass Saturday Evening Show: 5pm
FEATURED CLASSES:
14-29 Superclass Men (Grands Final) 14-29 Superclass Women (Grands Final) 30+ Superclass Men (Grands Final) 13-16 Futures Boys (Top 4 from CDN NAG) 13-16 Futures Girls (Top 4 from CDN NAG) 11-12 Trophy Dash (Top 4 Girls from CDN NAG) 11-12 Trophy Dash (Top 4 Boys from CDN NAG)
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CANADIAN GRANDS SUNDAY OCTOBER 11TH
Sunday Corrections: 7:30am - 8:30am Race Time: 9:00am
*No Sign ups / No practice*
7 & under Boys & Girls 20" MOTOS POSTED
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DALTON FOR DAY ONE: Dalton Coupe (16) kicked off the week- end with a huge win in 8 Expert on Friday.
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Island Vibes - The Vancouver Island Nationals at Coal Hills BMX serves up the perfect opportunity for riders from the Island to snag three National scores and the popular weekend attracted riders from across Western Canada, the Pacific Northwest and even further south. With a pump track and dirt jumps just a few pedal strokes from the track, it's become a National tour favorite over the years.
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The club has a long-standing reputation for hosting an amaz- ing National weekend and this year, even after a long day of racing, the club hosted the Island Cornhole Championship with more than 20 Teams. Justin Soles and his PG duo took top honors deep into the bean bag- gin' night!
Spring-like weather made for ideal racing conditions and the rain held off until the last few mains on Sunday when Mother Nature unleashed a torrential downpour for all of 10 minutes.
With the half-trackers rolling off the track, Superclass load- ed up into the gate with Max Ganakovsky looking to keep the series lead. With Logan Lee not in attendance, the Women's class was up for grabs and by the end of the weekend, she would concede her place atop the standings.
Ganakovsky was unstoppa- ble once again and rode away with back-to-back wins with reigning National Champ, Zach Frier riding shotgun both days. Graeme Campbell continued his accent grabbing third on Friday and then, Riely Brosius finally got a long-awaited podium on Saturday.
Keira Murphy, who spends much of her time with the National Team, was back in action and made quick work of Women's Superclass with a pair of wins. Tiffany Brosius and Elle Foo-Donais each earned a FOCUS FACE: The 10 Expert girls class is all business and Yifei Kao was busy racking up much-needed points with a win and two seconds.
INSIDE LINE FOR OLIVER: The 14 Expert class provides a window into the true depth of Canadian BMX: Oliver Cornbill (10) and Nicho- las Nassachuk (11) are two riders who come to mind arid it was Cornbill who emerged as the clear winner, taking all three days.
THE RACE FOR NINE-YEAR-OLD NAG: Rylen Bourcier of Nanaimo BMX leads a pack of determined 9 experts into turn one and would end up with a solid second on Saturday. The race for the NAG #1 plate will most certainly come down to the Grands in October
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DANE AND DUSTED: This guy is all heart and soul and his training finally paid off on Day One. Chalk up a masterful win in 17-20 Expert and then a very respectible fifth in Superclass the next day. But he still needs work on his cornhole skills....
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FLYIN' FORREST: Forrest Kirner was pretty stoked with his weekend in half-track, rocking the Coal Hills colors.
BOYS IN THE BMX HOOD: Candid shots of life in staging. Parker Fortuin (5) is smiling behind his helmet after his come-from-behind win on Saturday.
A MEANINGFUL WIN: Congrats to Mia Richmond on her emotional win Sunday in 12 Novice. Welcome to the wild world of 12 Intermediate!
DOUBLE DOUBLE: All smiles for Keira Murphy and Max Ga- nakovsky who both doubled in Superclass. For Murphy, the wins will boost her confidence as she finds her form again and for Ga- nakovsky, he's now gone four-in- a-row with his eyes on the title.
second to keep pace. Allie Mc- Lean's consistency is paying off as she leaves the weekend with the series lead.
The Track vs. Track competition is heating up and with Langley BMX leading in the standings. The Island tracks were ready to narrow the gap. Greater Victoria BMX brought their A-team to the weekend including Randy Riches and Spencer Nelson, who powered their way to a one-two finish all three days. The "Grumpy Badger" Grey Honeysett was third for the home club.
11 Expert boys put on a show with all three of the CNAG riders in attendance. Kelow- na's August Gaylor emerged as a strong contender for 'Most Improved Rider of the Year,' and was unbeatable on Satur- day and Sunday. While Gaylor sat out Friday's race, reigning CNAG champion Levi Warman secured the victory. Gaylor now sits just eight points behind Warman in the standings.
As the season winds down, it could be the Women's Cruiser Title that will come down to the Grands. The top three each picked up three wins, but Devon and Sarah are oh-so-close be- hind. A big weekend for each of them in Kamloops could re-ar- range this list.
1 LAURA STEWART 1476 2 JENNIFER BITZ 1472
3 ROSEMARY ADAMS 1476 4 DEVON WELSH 1390 5 SARAH FERGUSON 1342
Next up, the Cactus Classic Na- tionals in Kamloops, BC.
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KREY CASHES IN: Curtis Krey spends much of his time with the National Team but with an open weekend in hand, he made the best of it, winning Superclass Men both days. And, he did so from Lane 8 both times.
One of the most exciting things in BMX is when you arrive at a track that you haven't been to before. It's where anticipation turns into excitement. Stouffville BMX in Bruce's Mill Conserva- tion Park is one track that always impresses. A large, grassed area provides ample space for tents and good cover from the elements. The track has a unique log retaining wall down the last straight that frames the track into the scenic park.
By all accounts, it was a feel-good weekend and Stouffville's Brendan Arnold rocked the mic with a mix of wit and wonder wrapped up in that infectious Auzzie-Canadian accent.
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At any given Eastern National, there is often just one or two riders from Western provinces, but BC showed up in numbers which added even more excite- ment to the event.
Just two years ago, Stouffville's Riley Pootmans was busy winning the Intermediate class at this very same race. Flash forward two years and the rising star entered her first Superclass race and rode away with the win and then made it a double after winning 14 Girls Expert. Min- nesota's Kenadie Neelan was a close second, and she stormed back on Saturday to capture Superclass and her 17-20 Girls class for her own double.
Ryder Cormier is always a safe bet to be in contention for the Men's Superclass race, but it was Curtis Krey, the Nation- al Team rider, who bested the class both days. Milton's Bran- don Morrison rode shotgun both days with Cormier taking the thirds. Great to see this class growing in Ontario.
In Amateur racing, there are always so many stories that develop over the three-day Na- tional weekend. Looking back at the standings, the rivalry be- tween Canadian and US riders has a long history at the Cana- dian Nationals and teams like PowerFX and Wikid often send big squads up North. In Satur- day's main events, American riders, like Mikey Tonkovich, won twice as many mains as the Canadians, and went 17-1 in Cruiser alone. Nepean's Ashton Berends was the lone Canadian winner in 15 Cruiser.
With a growing number of half-trackers joining BMX, it's only natural to see bigger motos in the 6 Novice class, even at National races. Those Novices
SUPER RILEY: You may recognize Riley from our Next-Gen feature a few months ago. She jumped into Women's Super- class and made a successful debut with a win and then dou- bled-down to win 14 Expert Girl. Nice work tiger!
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MAGIC MALAKAI: Brady King of the US (12) finally found a way to get around Malakai Bergeron on Sunday for the win in 16 Expert but Malakai took the wins on days one and two.
WORLD CLASS SMILE: The Zambo family from BC flew directly to Toronto from Australia to race the National. Autumn was sur- prised when she was presented with a custom World 6 Plate. She's officially on the 'Next Gen' watch list now!
JUMPIN' JULIUS: On the rare occasion when Julius Niel- sen finds himself in the pack, he just waits until the next jump to make a move. It works almost all of the time. Nice to have that skill in the pocket for desperate times. Chalk up a trio of wins to vault him into the NAG points lead in 10 Boys.
FAST FEMMES: The Women's 17-20 is a very tough class to earn a podium in. Just ask Sayona Godin from Kingston BMX. She came close On Friday with a respectable fourth and then kept pace throughout the weekend
LOCALS ONLY: The 6 Int class were all from the hom Jayden (138) looked like a s for all three days but Ivan C was the top local on Sunda
are a good sign of a healthy sport, and they play a huge part in helping the host club win the Track vs. Track competition, where the club earns points for top Novice and Interme- diate results. 6 Novice was a good example with Stouffville's Ronan Woo and Oliver Wang going one-two all three days.
BC's Addley, seven and Autumn Zambo, 10, traveled all the way from Australia and showed no signs of jet lag on Friday, each winning their girls expert mains. Autumn would go three for three while Addley settled for podium placings the next two days.
The 15 Expert Boys class featured a showdown between riders from both sides of the border and after the third day, three different US riders had won the class; Alec Taylor, then William Wetendorf and finally Jaxon Kopetskie. Ashton Ber- ends muscled his way into a pair of seconds and Ludovic
Guay was a solid third on Satur- day. A testament to how fast this group is.
Plenty of Eastern riders now find themselves in the mix for top NAG plates so we could see more Easterners at the Canadi- an Grands in October.
Watch out for names like Ash- ton Berends, Roman Daniel, Ju- lius Nielsen, Elodie Fleming and Riley Pootmans - they could find themselves flying home with some serious hardware. WIKID LILY NEES: Her home club is Akron BMX in Ohio and the Wikid Racing Team always enjoy their time at the Nationals in Ontario. A second in 9 Expert Girls was good enough for this smile on Day One.
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THE CHARGE: 15-16x Girls was taken over by Lily Ashley but that wasn't without a strong charge from Lilani Pringle, Sophia Tilley, and Cameron Searfoss.
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If there's one word that could describe the weekend we had in Lexington, South Carolina, it would be hot HOT hot. From the sun shining on the track and riders, to the action those riders were producing for the fans in the stands, the Palmetto Nation- als, in its inaugural year, brought the battles in the heat to the USA BMX National Series.
The battles were heavy through the hot race weekend and the ladies came out to show the crowd what a true BMX battle really looks like starting off in the 15-16 Girls Cruiser class. Eliza Newton, Makilah Da- vis, Lilani Pringle, and Sophia 'Tongue Out' Tilley went to war through each lap of their cruiser racing. Each main event brought excitement to the class with Lilani Pringle grabbing the first and last win of the weekend, while Eliza Newton came up big with her first win since returning from her fight against aplastic anemia. Just because a class's rider count may be a little low, doesn't mean the ladies aren't going to get after a fierce battle. 12x Girls saw Sawyer Smith and Zahra Urena sep- arate themselves from the pack and show that they are the two to watch in Florida and beyond with Zahra Urena showing her growing speed and Sawyer
Smith showing her growing skill, the 12x Girl class showed even in small numbers they can be a must watch race during the weekend.
Joining the 12x Girls the 17- 20x Girls brought a similar vibe with a smaller rider count, it just meant even bigger battles. Sadie Herrera, Riley Jordan, Kennedy Neelan and Dreyann Foster joined the racing over the weekend and brought an adrenaline pumping weekend. Sadie Herrera and Riley Jordan
ON THE INSIDE: Never count out that inside ride, especially in 17-20x with Juan Chaves Cobos.
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RISING: Leonidas Ahrens continues to grow his speed and it showed around Lexington in 12 Cruiser.
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went to war each and every lap and while they've battled through the entire season so far, the Palmetto weekend in South Carolina seemed to cement their rivalry as they traded wins throughout the weekend. Her- rera fought for two wins but Jordan came back to take the final win on Sunday.
While, the expert classes were battling for NAG and National points, the 14 Intermediate class was battling for pride and the always important race experi- ence. Jaxson Melzer from Rock Hill, SC, showed that growing experience as he chased down Christopher Payne for a Satur- day win trailing close all the way through the track and making his move down the last straight. Jaxson pulled out his last straight speed and stretched at the line as the 14 intermediate winner.
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www.JRBICYCLES.com weekend, bringing eyes to the track with their 50/50 drawing. Eight tickets were drawn, and they assigned them to a specific rider in a specific class during the main events. Saturday's racing brought eyes to the 16 expert class where CJ Rivera powered down the first straight and all the way to the line win- ning one lucky 50/50 buyer a nice chunk of change.
The fence line got their payout and so did the riders as the local crew also put on an awesome
Pro/Am event with more than $4000 on the line. A $1000 Holeshot plus close to four grand in the total pot drew big names to the gate for Thursday's racing. While it ended up getting rained out, the racers lined up and ran it with the Friday action bringing Drake Velador to the top spot with a couple grand in his pocket thanks to a hole- shot and win.
What's always special about coming to this side of the coun- try as we get to see the legends of the sport that call Florida, Georgia, and the Southeast their home. And even though they might not think of them- selves as legends Drew Motley, Tom Johnson and John Pringle continue to prove themselves wrong each and every lap with race experience that all classes could learn from, from finding moves down the straightaways, to knowing when to make the charge down the last straight, 56 and over expert class should always be on your list to watch at the end of the race day.
MONEY LAPS: Josey Wilke and Max Marshall turn and burn with thousands on the line around turn two in Pro/Am Racing
NEON HOPPING: Zaioh Huggins lived up to his Grasshopper nickname, hopping through the track in 10x.
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MATT CLOSSON runs Las Vegas. He knows every spot in the city, from the park to the ditch- es baking in the desert sun.
Matt rides everything. That range shows in his output this year: two video parts, in No Love from Fiend and Lead by Example, both straight bangers.
Vegas has no shortage of talent and Closson is the one actually making it happen.
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The 2026 USA BMX Freestyle Series rolled through Chenga in Brook Park, Ohio, and the action lived up to every bit of the hype this historic venue always brings.
The 8 & Under Men's class was wild from start to finish. Jonathan Wil- liams stole the show, throwing down a massive channel gap jump to claim the top spot in a division that keeps getting more impressive every stop. The 9-10 Men's class was probably the highlight of the day. Hudson Frantz, Presley Worley, and Wiley Champion were separated by mere frac- tions of a point at the top, delivering one of the closest and most excit- ing battles of the event. Frantz came out on top, and his tailwhip air also earned him Mike Spinner's $500 Trick of the Day.
Ohio local Huck Kurinsky always puts on a show for the hometown crowd, and Chenga was no different, as he claimed the win in 11-12 Men. On the women's side, 12 & Under saw Madison Cheriss take the top spot, while 13 & Over was headlined by Sonny Moreno's strong performance for the win. It was also a special day for Women's BMX Pioneer Cory Coffey, as her daughters Jovi and Elly McGee both competed, following right in their mother's footsteps.
In 26-29 Men, Nathan Powell took the win with a run full of technical moves rarely seen in 2026. The always-inspirational Dakota Gillett claimed second, riding with everything he had and earning the SNAFU Warrior Award for his effort.
With another great event in the books, the 2026 USA BMX Freestyle Series heads to its final stop on August 30 at COR Park in Salt Lake City, where the National Champions will be crowned!
Racin' Jason going Superman in the 9-10 Men class!
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Banner wall-ride by local boy Huck Kurinsky.
Nathan Powell and Dakota Gillett
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Presley Worley. Great style.
Sonny Moreno blasting over the coping in the 13 & Over Women class.
Madison Cheriss and Elly McGee
RESULTS:
8 & Under Men 1. Jonathan Williams
2. Presley Worley 3. Wiley Champion 4. Miles Everitt
1. Huck Kurinsky 2. Dean Mansoor 3. Clifford Johnson
13 & Over Women 1. Sonny Moreno 2. Jovi McGee
Hyper Rider of the Day: Wiley Champion
The Monster Army Recon Tour made its third stop of 2026 at Pat Casey's Dreamyard, one of the most iconic and hallowed grounds in BMX history. The event carried extra weight, serving as a heartfelt tribute to the late, great Pat Casey, whose legacy continues to shape the sport he helped build. Riders traveled from across the globe to be part of the occasion, with the USA, UK, and Australia all represented on a stacked entry list befitting the moment.
The Intermediate class put on a show, with riders shredding the course and serving notice that the future of BMX freestyle is in good hands. Several standouts
emerged from the division, giving fans plenty of new names to keep an eye on as the sport continues to grow.
In Sport, Aaden Reed continued his run of dominance, picking up yet another win and keeping his bid for a perfect season firmly intact. Reed has been nothing short of consistent through three stops, and his level only seems to be climbing. In UCI C1 Pro Women, Hannah Roberts the top ranked woman rider in the USA - shredded the course and claimed the win, once again proving why she remains one of the most dominant forces in the sport.
The UCI C1 Pro Men division delivered a fitting main event for the tribute stop. Bryce Tryon, who claimed victory at Stop One in San Diego, found himself back on top of the podium, this time edging out a loaded field that included UK's Miller Temple in second and Jake Rutkowitz in third.
It was a day defined as much by community and remembrance as it was by competition and progression, and Pat Casey's home proved to be the perfect setting to honor a rider whose influence remains everywhere in the sport.
With three stops now in the books, the 2026 Monster Army Recon Tour rolls on. Next up, the series heads to Chenga in Brook Park, Ohio, for Stop Four.
Tailwhip air at height by Colin Akerman.
1- Alberto Esquivel 2- Jamison Templeton 3- Isaac Gonzalez 4- Samuelle Moreno 5 - Connor Siegel 6- Carlos Lopez
7- Ryder Robinett 8 - Gavin McKee 9 - Tyrell Nuby
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1 - Aaden Reed 2- Joey Pabustan 3-Cullen Sumner 4 - Ronan Fazio
1- Hannah Roberts 2 - Alirah Norris
3-Saige Thunstrom
1 - Bryce Tryon 2- Miller Temple 3 - Jake Rutkowitz 4- Colin Akerman 5- Nate McCallister 6- Kevin Robinson 7 - Tucker Smith
8 - Xavier Gilbee
Mike Spinner's Trick of the Day
Colin Akerman - 180 to 540 to Fakie
Tucker Smith with a proper Superman over the box.
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Nick Bruce, Justin Dowell, Charlotte Worthington, and Irek Rizaev.
The Monster Army Recon Tour made its fourth stop of 2026 at Chenga in Brook Park, Ohio, just outside of Cleveland. As the oldest indoor skatepark in the United States, Chenga holds a special place in BMX history. A big shout out is owed to owner Scott Powell for keeping the doors open and the scene thriv- ing all these years!
The stop also proved to be the most international event of the season so far, with riders com- peting from the USA, UK, Peru, Venezuela, Russia, and Canada.
The Intermediate class delivered one of the closest battles of the year, with Elijah Miller edging out Amani Twinomugisha for the win in a tight finish that had the crowd locked in.
In Sport, Ohio local Aaden Reed once again took the top spot, keeping his perfect season alive. He was followed closely by his Monster Army team- mates Ronan Fazio and Joey Pabustan, making it a strong showing for the squad across the podium.
Sonny Moreno represented in the Women Open class and claimed the top spot with an- other strong showing.
In UCI C1 Pro Women, Tokyo 2020 Olympic Gold Medalist Charlotte Worthington made the
drive down from her Pennsylva- nia home and took the win with minimal practice - a true testa- ment to her elite level even on short notice.
The UCI C1 Pro Men division was every bit as wild as expect- ed, with Irek Rizaev, Nick Bruce, and Justin Dowell battling it out for the top of the podium. It could have gone either way, but Dowell - fresh off an X Games Gold-winning performance - came out on top once again. Nick Bruce took second, with Irek Rizaev rounding out the podium in third.
With four stops now in the books, the 2026 Monster Army Recon Tour heads to its final stop of the season at COR Park in Salt Lake City.
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Charlotte Worthington laying it flat over the hip.
RESULTS:
Intermediate
3 - Urijah Hull 4-Tyson Graham 5-Julien Everitt 6- Dayton Chrismon 7 - Sawyer Brent 8- Connor Smith 9 - David Tighe
1 - Aaden Reed 2- Ronan Fazio 3- Joey Pabustan 4-Henry Thomas 5- Cullen Sumner 6 - Levi Everitt 7 - Nari Colon
Women Open
1- Sonny Moreno
Full extension on the no hander by Joey Pabustan.
1 - Justin Dowell 2- Nick Bruce 3 - Irek Rizaev 4 - Lawson Turner 5-Xavier Wright 6- Caden Parker 7 - Henry Rodriguez 8 - Jan Galavis 9- Nick Akerman 10 - Jake Rutkowitz
Mike Spinner's Trick of the Day
Caden Parker - 360 Back Seat Grab to Downside Tailwhip
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Death, taxes, and the BMX world converging on Rockford BMX. Those are the guarantees in life and another season brought another electric Midwest Nationals to the gate at Rockford. From riders and families setting up their camping sites in the trees, to the volunteers preparing the iconic chicken, bacon, ranch wrap, the first time getting out of the car for the Midwest Nationals instantly takes us back to our childhood summers. While we're behind the camera now, we get to experience those childhood summers living on through the new crop of racers who continue to pick up the mantle.
If you've been to Rockford once, you know how the story goes. Head to staging and enjoy some banter in the shade while you're in the shoots, climb up the back of the hill and get your first peak of the track glistening in the sun, then take your snap down the DANSWER
THE DROP: Every year we watch one of the most unique riding positions get forced onto racers down the Rockford drop, and local boy Julian Basaj has the form perfected.
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DIGGING DEEP: Plaid lid on display, Cas- pian Reeves has been on the rise in 7x and we feel the National breakthrough coming.
U KNOW WHO: Rockstar/RIFT/Tan- gent's Sean Lehew rocked the top spot in Rockford, putting the star out front.
FEA long and doglegged first straight. From there, it's up to each rider to keep up their speeds, hitting their peak through the first turn. Rock- ford's track, especially with the new rebuild, is made to test your reaction and patience. While most can make it around the track, only a few in each class can do what it takes to win a National at Rockford BMX. Let's start with some locals, first up rising hot shot Zayden Brockunier and his younger brother Makai joined us for the preshow live and gave their thoughts on the track and local community. Both well spoken boys showed their knowledge of the track. McKay found his way into the main event all three days while Zayden found the top step of those mains with a sweep of the 12x class.
Julian Basaj was amongst the locals showing their dominance as well as be- ing a relatively new face in the 21 to 25 expert class. Julian hit the track with local lines and a new team jersey on his back joining the Ameriprise squad. With factory Fulltilt/Rift's Joshua Trerise close on his back tire, 21-25x class is shaping up to be a great battle through the last cou- ple months of the season.
For every local hot- shot, there are seven national travelers in the gate ready to tackle the track ahead of them. Rac- ing out of Loves Park, Illinois, Lailah Rogers was ready to defend her local stomping grounds against the Loui- siana native, London Massel. Massel got up to an early lead for Friday's main event, but the Loves Park girl powered down the final stretch and PULL BMX Magazine 81
HELME brought the win home to her local squad on Friday and Sun- day, while Massel held down the lead on Saturday taking home a win back to Louisiana.
In 11x Girls, the whole class fit into that traveling category and the ladies made sure to make their mark around the track. Daisy Nola kicked off the week- end with a win, while Saturday brought Yuna Turner to the track and to the top step of the podium. All tied up going into their Sunday main event, 'World Famous' Turner and 'Dynamite Daisy' Noyola sprinted down the first straight, ready to decide who would break the tie for the weekend. Turner got out front and never looked back, bringing her weekend total to two in the 11x Girls class.
The fast cats of 17-20x were back at it again for the week- end's racing, and Tommy Bruney was the man to beat on Friday and Saturday. With two lightning fast main event laps under his belt, Sunday brought an added challenge to the class with Marshall Gehrke joining the fun. Busy with freestyle shows at the start of the weekend, Gehrke returned to the race track and wasn't leaving without showing his fast lines around Rockford. Grabbing the inside line through turn one it was "The Major" out front, but Tommy wasn't done yet. Trying to find a low line of his own in turn three the two connected elbows and took off for the sprint to the finish line. The results going Gehrke, Andrew Herrera, and Tommy Bruney one-two-three. This main event was the perfect way to cap off their electric race weekend in Rockford.
36-40 x(perience): Eddie Olson and Jayme Liddell take their battle down the drop -adding to their Rockford expe- riences.
SADIE SPEED: Racing for the love of the chase, Sadie Herrera was seen out front towing in the fast crew of 17-20 ladies.
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Overall Male - Tommy Bruney 28.829s Overall Female - Sadie Herrera 32.666s Flat Pedal Boys - Zayden Brockunier 32.695s Flat Pedal Girls - Malia Alvarez 35.391s Team Winners
Friday: Bike Shop - POWER FX SPEEDCO Factory-FACTORY FULLTILT/RIFT Saturday: Bike Shop-AMERIPRISE FULL TILT Factory-FACTORY FULLTILT/RIFT Sunday: Bike Shop-AMERIPRISE FULL TILT Factory-FACTORY FULLTILT/RIFT
Doubles ADAM FOLEY ADAM FOLEY BRYCE BAILEY
6 INTERMEDIATE 36-40 CRUISER 36-40 EXPERT 6 & UNDER MIXED OPEN
6 GIRLS EXPERT 15 CRUISER 15 EXPERT 17-20 EXPERT 17-20 OPEN 10 CRUISER 10 EXPERT 10 GIRLS EXPERT 9-10 MIXED OPEN
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JANE HICKS LUCAS THEISEN LUCAS THEISEN MARSHALL GEHRKE MARSHALL GEHRKE ODIN PETERSON ODIN PETERSON ROWYN FISCHER ROWYN FISCHER SUTTON ERWIN SUTTON ERWIN TYTUS HOWER TYTUS HOWER
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Great riders, good times, and a crowd that wants more racing, that has to be the Lumberjack Nationals at Eugene's Emerald Valley BMX. With Banana Ball crowds flooding the Autzen Stadium parking lot, eyes shifted beyond the fence, where BMX racing action was stopping them in their tracks. Emerald Valley continues to impress us as we return to one of our favorite stops, adding more and more around the track with dirt jumps, track improvements, and facility upgrades; the whole crew up in Oregon knows how to make the most of a national weekend. Even though we were dodging rain throughout the weekend, the vibes couldn't have been higher for the 2026 USA BMX Lumberjack Nationals.
When remembering the weekend's main events, we can now look back and understand why the Lumberjack mains seemed exponentially fast. The summer and Worlds peak were right around the corner, and racers in each class had power at the next level.
That next-level speed was on full display in 13-14 Open, with Victor Kess
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of the Robbie's 21 Production squad getting around the track fast all week- end long. Jackson Bettencourt, joined by Jaden Melcher and Connor Merca- do, tried to keep Kess honest, but with some added style through the pro set, the pressure only fueled Kess's fire, he took home all three Open wins and went on to claim two wins in 14x as well.
They kept coming in the 11-12 Girls Cruiser class, where Penelope Malcolm, Jordan Niehenke, and Curran Shook spent the weekend fighting for position throughout the track. With a relatively wide-open first straight and a sweep- ing first turn, the 11-12 Girls Cruiser riders were able to open up the engine and show their speed all the way to the fence line.
As riders began hitting top form through the summer months, tires and elbows kept creeping closer and closer to 41-50 Women Cruiser class dominator Angela Hale. For our weekend in Oregon, it was Diana Rodgers who pulled up alongside Hale around the first turn. Rodgers kept the pressure on, but the Pedal Down/Fly Racing ride still raced to the triple-dou- ble in both Cruiser and Class.
As we ticked up through each class during the main events, the speed and elbow-bumping battles only grew in intensity. Penelope Malcolm carried her speed into 11x Girls alongside Elinor Christensen; Landon Burian and Preslie Gould brought first-straight power to 15-16x Girls; and Riggins, Lucas, and Zevn Graham did the same in 6x. The action seemed to be ramping up toward the 14x and 16x classes heading into Sunday afternoon.
We mentioned above that Victor Kess took the win in 14x, but that win came with a pass and carnage in one fell swoop. Edgar Fernandez led the way out of the holeshot, but Kess was creeping up the inside. Using all of the white line into turn two, Kess made his move, towing another rider up to the front pack. Jackson Bettencourt saw the low-low line and committed to the move for second, but he and Fernandez ended up on a collision course with the asphalt. The pack scrambled to avoid
THE ARMY: If there is a team to claim most improved, it's the Answer Army squad. Present for years, 2026 has been next level for the crew in blue and white.
PEDAL MANUALIN': Peighton McGinley showed us her powerful skill boost over the first straight table in 13x Girls.
T-TIME: Normally reserved for Tulsa, Victor Kess brought T-Time to Oregon with an impressive weekend in Open and Class.
the wreck while Kess rode free and clear, kickstarting the adrenaline for 16x behind the hill.
The 16x weekend was largely domi- nated by Eian Gibson. Powerful starts and aggressive backsides through the straights earned him the first two wins outright, but Maddux Vicario was de- termined not to pack his bag for Worlds without a fight. Seeing a door open down the third straight in Sunday's main, Vicario went for the move, even knowing contact would be needed to make it. Ready for the bump and run, the two riders braced for impact, but a tire-on-tire hit sent the pair to the bot- tom of turn three, collecting two more racers on the way down. Four-count 'em, four - racers ended up at the bottom of the turn, with only four left pedaling, and it was La Habra, CA's, Noah Ratzlaff who stayed in the fight to secure the 16x win.
CRUISER CROWD: Things got close and comfy in 15 Cruiser with Jayce Fish- baugh, Samuel Delacruz, and Brody Tarr close enough to touch into turn two.
UNDER THE CLOUDS: Even with overcast skies Daylight was shining around the track with Kym- berlee Porter out front.
NATIONALS June 26-28, 2026 Emerald Valley BMX Eugene, Oregon
States Represented: 14 Countries Represented: 2
Moto Counter
Friday 125/Saturday 131 / Sunday 125 Sqorz Hotlaps
Overall Male - Joshua Trerise 29.468s Overall Female - Landon Burian 32.375s Flat Pedal Boys-Barrett Macias 34.587s Flat Pedal Girls - Lilliana Banks 36.995s Team Winners
Friday: Bike Shop - BMX SHARKS Factory-FACTORY ANSWER
Saturday: Bike Shop - BAY AREA DYNAMICS Factory-FACTORY ANSWER
Sunday: Bike Shop - BAY AREA DYNAMICS Factory-FACTORY ANSWER
11-12 MIXED OPEN 12 GIRLS EXPERT 17-20 EXPERT 17-20 OPEN
6 & UNDER OPEN 6 EXPERT 13 CRUISER 13 EXPERT 10 GIRLS EXPERT 9-10 MIXED OPEN
Double x2 GRAYSON AUGER GRAYSON AUGER KAELAN SCHIOLDAN KAELAN SCHIOLDAN VICTOR KESS VICTOR KESS
Double x3 ANDY ANDREE ANDY ANDREE ANGELA HALE ANGELA HALE BARRETT MACIAS BARRETT MACIAS FRANCOIS BOULANGER FRANCOIS BOULANGER NOAH LOMASCOLO NOAH LOMASCOLO
41-45 CRUISER 41-45 EXPERT 41-45 WOMEN CRUISER 41-50 WOMEN EXPERT
12 CRUISER 12 EXPERT 46-50 CRUISER 46-50 EXPERT
Taking the US and Cana- dian National Series by storm, Inside Line is back with a refreshed crew ready to bring the brand to a track near you. After a season of retooling talent and sharpening focus, this squad isn't just racing; they're setting the pace.
Leading the charge are sisters Alexa and Sa- vannah Priest, NSIDE LINE
who've made a habit of standing atop the podium week after week. Their consistency has quickly become the measuring stick for the rest of the field, and with the season heating up, this crew is hungry for even more winning weekends.
You'll spot them instantly, sharp white, green, and black kits that stand out in a packed gate. But Inside Line is about more than looking good at the start hill. Un- der the guidance of team man- ager Clay Anselmo, the squad is committed to developing the next generation of BMX racers, pairing raw talent with the experience needed to compete at the highest level.
So keep your eyes open and protect your inside line, because when the gate drops, this squad knows exactly how to get to the finish line first.
13 DAYLIGHT/HERO 14 REDMAN/DAVIS 15 NOLOGO/REVOLUTION 16 CLAYBORN BICYCLES 17 PREMIER RACING TEAM 18 ALLTOW WRECKING CREW
Stars and Striped overalls in the crowd, custom helmets in rac- ers' bags, and a whole lot of patriotism feeding the energy at the 2026 Stars & Stripes Nationals in Akron, Ohio. Celebrating Amer- ica's 250th, the Independence Day weekend brought hot temps and great racing to the legendary Ohio BMX track.
As the pros rolled into town and got their racing minds ready with a Soapbox Derby Invitational, race day came with a lot of excitement for the US racers, but Canada and Australia looked
Corley, Colby, Ridenour, and Vaughn attack the first straight in Women Pro.
to upset the 250th celebration, with some hot laps of their own.
Sadie Herrera held down the top spot in the ABA Futures Women class all weekend, but it wasn't without a hard charge from Riley Jordan and Lily Ashley. The three ladies continued to be some of the fastest on the circuit and carried that speed into their amateur racing in 15-16x Girls and 17-20x Girls. For the Men's side of the ABA fu- tures racing, it was Andrew Colling celebrating Canada Day a day late with a win. Battling with Andrew Herrera throughout the day Colling took his first win in the class and upset the field, hoping to set off fireworks for the Fourth. It came back to the States on Sunday, though, with Hudson Murphy taking a breakout win. Using the speed he's been cultivating in Florida, Murphy was able to get an elbow in front of the pack and hit his marks to take home his first ABA Futures victory, towing in RJ Crawford and Andrew Herrera onto the podium with him to cap off their weekend. From the development class to the veteran class, Vet Pro had a great show of speed, even with total point racing. Justin Riddell, with his new colors of J&R/Speedco/ Avian, took home a Day One win against the defending champ Jeff Upshaw and the local dominator Brandon Roharik. With a third on Day One, Roharik wasn't leaving the weekend without a top spot finish for the local squad, and Sunday was his day to get it done. Going into the final round of their total point racing, Roharik claimed the total points win and enjoyed his winner's interview with the local crowd cheering him on.
A long way from her home crowd, Daleny Vaughn had a smattering
THE RABBIT: Before a nasty fall in the ABA Fu- tures Main, Riley Jordan's now iconic red hair could be seen running fast laps around Akron.
NEW DIGS: Vet Pro, Justin Riddell debuts his new threads in Akron. He announced on social media before the weekend that the J & R sponsorships was a dream come true.
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FUTURE STUDS: Evan Douglass, Shin Kondo, and An- thony Muscato pack in tight for their first straight battles.
of cheers in Akron as well, as the American doubled up through the Stars and Stripes Nationals, taking an Independence Day weekend sweep from Akron. Returning to the series after a shoulder injury early on in the season, Vaughn was joined by Payton Ridenour and Alise Willoughby for the Women Pro podiums on each of the battle-heavy days.
The Men Pros came for similar battles and overperformed with action-packed first-straight speed. Throughout the early rounds, Daylight Cycle's Joshua Mclean stood out from the pack and he kept that speed up against a stacked main event rack. Even with a late track effort from J-Smooth himself, Mclean climbed the top of the podium for the first time since his title run in 2023. While the Aussie took the PULL BMX Magazine 97
Fourth of July win, Kam Larsen wasn't leaving without another 100 points added to his season total. Wire to wire around the traditional track, Larsen's hill and exit speed shined, bringing him to the winner's circle and onto the points lead.
With electric racing throughout all three days from our amateur classes we wanted to specifical- ly highlight our favorite story of the weekend from the 10x class. Julius 'The Caesar' Nielsen from Stouffville, Ontario, proved himself as the next contender for the class's national rankings. Finding himself in the back of the pack, the Factory Daylight/ Hero ride, on his new duster frame, used the second straight to show his skill and catapult through the pack. With skill, speed, and patience, Nielsen showed his grit to wins, taking home a pair of win from the weekend, his first on the USA BMX Circuit.
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YINZ READY?: The PA boys, Gavin Stazetski and Camer- on Bramer keep putting in the work and it's begining to show through the 2026 season.
GOOD VIBES ONLY: 6 Novice keeps us remembering the goal. HAVE FUN.
July 3-5, 2026 Akron BMX / Akron, Ohio
States Represented: 34 Countries Represented: 3 Moto Counter Friday 169 Saturday 177
Sunday 158
Overall Male-Joshua Mclean 31.659s Overall Female - Payton Ridenour 35.149s Flat Pedal Boys - Zayden Brockunier 37.607s Flat Pedal Girls - Lilliana Banks 40.235s Team Winners
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Bike Shop - BMX SHARKS Factory-FACTORY SYNDYT/LSG
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Bike Shop - BAY AREA DYNAMICS Factory-FACTORY DAYLIGHT/HERO
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11 GIRLS EXPERT 11-12 GIRLS CRUISER 11 EXPERT 11-12 OPEN 15-16 MIXED OPEN 16 INTERMEDIATE 14 CRUISER 14 EXPERT
11-12 GIRLS CRUISER 12 GIRLS EXPERT
AMELIA DOWDY GRAYSON LANDER GRAYSON LANDER JACKSON KONKOL JACKSON KONKOL JAYDEN MELCHERT JAYDEN MELCHERT KEILANI GRAY KEILANI GRAY
KENDALL HORSTMAN KENDALL HORSTMAN LEAH LAJOY LEAH LAJOY LILLIANA BANKS LILLIANA BANKS MAX MEINEL MAX MEINEL
MICAH OWENS MICAH OWENS NOAH LOMASCOLO NOAH LOMASCOLO SADIE HERRERA SADIE HERRERA ZOEY BARNES ZOEY BARNES ZOEY SNYDER ZOEY SNYDER
Double x2 ADDISON DEKAR ADDISON DEKAR
Double x3 BRYCE GROEBER BRYCE GROEBER CHRIS MONASMITH CHRIS MONASMITH TYRONE HUGGINS TYRONE HUGGINS
7 & UNDER CRUISER 7-8 MIXED OPEN 8 GIRLS EXPERT 11-12 MIXED OPEN 12 GIRLS EXPERT 13-14 OPEN
17-20 WOMEN EXPERT ABA FUTURES WOMEN 13 GIRLS EXPERT 13-14 MIXED OPEN 10 GIRLS EXPERT 9-10 GIRLS CRUISER
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USA BMX & BMX Canada are among the top fundraisers for the Blood Cancer United. Each year, riders gather donations and raise funds for this worthwhile cause. The Race For Life Series was started in 1981 to help a fellow BMXer diagnosed with leukemia.
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Each year, every USA BMX track holds a "Race For Life", with all proceeds going to the Blood Cancer United.
Red River BMX is one of those tracks that may not catch your eye on the schedule, but one visit to Hugo's Raceway in Grand Forks, ND, and you won't want to miss the next big race week- end.
It's been a couple of years since we've been back to Red River BMX, and the upgrades, both to their facility and the surrounding area, were apparent from the jump. A new mega sports com- plex going up next to the track helped Red River BMX bring a PRAISE TO THE KING: Asher King continues his run through the USA BMX National series with his pedal manual skills over the Red River first jump.
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THE SET UP: 17-20x is no novice to their gate form. Set your feet, roll your wrists, and get ready to snap.
BACK ATCHA: Kasper Monzelawsky and Ry der Cross send props eachothers way in staging.
FASTTRAX v PINEVIEW: Bryn Kraemer and Kinley Wiedrich battle down the third straight for their home state battles.
new building of their own to the site. The new building is home to bike storage, concessions, office space, and VIP viewing, and the track's growth matches the city's, as the area continues to invest in youth sports and activities.
City officials and local volun- teers saw their investment pay off right away as racers showed their prowess around the track. From the little-legged balance bikers to riders with collective decades of experience, the 13- 14 Girls Cruiser class brought the first race that turned heads through the weekend. Kate Hansen and Savannah Priest went back and forth during the weekend, fighting all the way to the end of each lap. While Inside Line colors outnumbered Hansen, with both Priest and Hannah Emerson snapping out of the gate, it was Daylight colors that took two wins from the class, matched with two 14x Girls' wins later in the day.
The ladies in 17-20 Women Cruiser showcased battles of their own, with Makinzie Palmer and Alma Stoeckel powering around the track. Staying within half a bike's length of each other into the final 90/90 turns, Palmer finally stretched away enough to secure all three wins, along with two wins in 17-20x Women.
The ladies never gave up during their battles, and neither did the little dudes in 9x, specifically Thomas Ortiz. El Papi Ortiz, from Stacy, MN, found him- self in the second spot behind Asher King on Saturday's main, but down the third straight, he found his place to strike. Pulling
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up alongside King into the first 90, Ortiz dove low and stretched away. The pair had their share of laps together through the week- end, but Saturday's main flipped the top two spots of their podium in dramatic fashion.
Ortiz brought a win to FullTilt/RIFT with a move, so Zayden Brock- unier brought one of his own. Through the weekend, Brocku- nier and Barrett Macias in 12x saw plenty of each other down the first straight; they each had a win apiece going into Sunday's main. Neither going down without a fight, Macias got the jump and held Brockunier to the outside with his elbow in front. As others filed in to take the inside, Brockunier found his window open. Drop- ping his right shoulder into the gap, Z-Man tore across the turn and came out on top. Brockunier
3 brought his win back to the team pit, breaking the tie, and all the kids in 12x continued to shine.
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AMERIPRISE TAKEOVER: Bryce Blumer, Gage Hill, and Cooper Kedrowski bringing a surge of red and white kits to 17-20x.
TRAVELING FRIENDSHIPS: Alma Stoeckel from Min- nesota and Brykelle Wilson from Texas, reunite at Hugos Raceway.
THE LOCAL LADY: Audrey Wolff displayed her home- grown speed across the weekend. Showing fast lines through her local track.
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Overall Female - Kendall Ehlen 37.130s Flat Pedal Boys - Barrett Macias 37.224s Flat Pedal Girls - Briana Robb 41.068 Team Winners
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Stop No. 21 of the USA BMX National series brings us to Trumbull BMX in Trumbull, Connecticut. The talk of the weekend was the new turns, if you are not from the Northeast then you may not know that Trumbull put in new concrete turns. When you arrive at the track it is the first thing you see, guaranteed. They are huge bowl shaped turns with a grippy brushed finish that gives you all of the tack that you could ask for. They were installed by a company that does skate parks so you know that they are smooth and ride great. The turns are tall- er than before, way taller, and allow the riders to use all of the speed that the big downhill track provides. We were greeted with incredible weather and sunny blue skies all weekend long, and managed to hit an average moto count in the 130s. Trumbull BMX is one of those tracks in the Northeast that stands out, the team there pushes really hard to make it a great venue for racing, always trying to do big upgrades and have some standout events. This year they were able to run back-to-
KARTERMAN: Karter Hart crossed the country, bringing his Cali speed to the New England
WATCH THE GATE: When 15-16x Girls loads into the gate you know it's about to get serious.
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back races on Saturday starting with the Day Two National Race in the morning and then a little later in the evening they ran their 50+ moto state race. It was a long busy day but they pulled it off and brought a bunch of local riders out to the track that were not racing in the National. But the new concrete wasn't the only thing turning heads this week- end.
There were some really great motos starting with 7 Girls Expert where Addie Jones won on Friday and Sunday but T'nae Huggins passed her at the line on Saturday to snatch up one win. Leah Lajoy picked up two wins on Friday and Saturday but on Sunday Ruby Carmen had a killer first straight and took the early lead allowing her to grab the win. In 15-16 Girls Expert Camryn Searfoss had a great dive under move in the last turn on Friday and won, for the next two days she was just a little too far back to pull off a move and try to pass to win and Kymberlee Porter won on both Saturday and Sunday.
GRASSHOPPER: Zaioh Huggins continues his summer run with fast laps through 10x.
The girls classes weren't the only ones that had some great racing, starting with 8 Expert, Bryce Groeber as he was untouchable all weekend he rode way out front in every moto I saw. Eleven Expert was equally good in a different way, each day ended with a different winner because the competition was so close, Friday Alessio Im- prota stole the win in the sec- ond turn with a killer move, Sat- urday Grayson Lander shut the door out of turn one and won, on Sunday Titus Williams was leading and took himself out in the last turn, Sebastian Rodri- guez took over the lead and won. Twelve Expert continued with the hot laps, Coye Weidner won all three days but had his hands full with riders trying to get past him. Barrett Macias was so close to Weidner all weekend but was the closest to passing him on Friday when he tried to swoop under Weidner in turn two, they collided and Macias went down. In 17-20 Expert Max Marshall laid down the fastest laps all weekend in any class and won both Saturday and Sunday.
On Friday he and Andrew Herrera made contact going into the first turn and Marshall shut it down and rolled through the rest of the track allowing
Herrera to win but not easily as Mario Bratolli was right behind him.
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DIVING IN: Dylan Walters and Connor Flynn go side by side into turn two fighting for a transfer spot in 15x.
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July 24-26, 2026 Trumbull BMX Trumbull, CT
States Represented: 36 Countries Represented: 2
Moto Counter
Friday 130 Saturday 138 Sunday 117 Sqorz Hotlaps
Overall Female - Riley Jordan 33.446s Flat Pedal Boys - Grayson Novak 33.551s Flat Pedal Girls - Kayla Bostock 37.101s Team Winners
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Doubles ANDREW HERRERA ANDREW HERRERA BRENDAN LOOBY BRENDAN LOOBY EVAN MENDITTO EVAN MENDITTO GRAYSON LANDER GRAYSON LANDER LUKE PEAPER
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17-20 EXPERT 41-45 CRUISER 41-45 EXPERT 21-25 EXPERT 21-30 CRUISER 11 EXPERT 11-12 OPEN
MATT DALLAS MATT DALLAS MICHAEL KASTLIE MICHAEL KASTLIE NATHANDRA HUGGINS NATHANDRA HUGGINS SONIA BADANIK
36-40 WOMEN CRUISER 41-50 WOMEN EXPERT 51 & OVER WOMEN EXPERT 51-55 WOMEN CRUISER 56 & OVER EXPERT
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TOM JOHNSON TUCKER JONES TUCKER JONES TYRONE HUGGINS TYRONE HUGGINS ZAHRA URENA ZAHRA URENA ZAKARY THIBAULT ZAKARY THIBAULT
Double x2 KYMBERLEE PORTER KYMBERLEE PORTER MAX MEINEL MAX MEINEL WILLIAM LECLAIR WILLIAM LECLAIR
15-16 GIRLS CRUISER 15-16 GIRLS EXPERT 13-14 OPEN 14 EXPERT 7-8 MIXED OPEN
Double x3 ADDISON DEKAR ADDISON DEKAR BRYCE GROEBER BRYCE GROEBER BRYCE GROEBER NOAH LOMASCOLO NOAH LOMASCOLO
13-14 GIRLS CRUISER 14 GIRLS EXPERT 8 CRUISER 8 EXPERT
Bringing Sqorz timing to USA BMX tracks.
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Shows the PB times only for all riders with transponders from the start gate to the timing loops.
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EYES ON THE PRIZE: Chayton Rhodus charges out of turn one with open track in his eye sight.
Those are the passions of BMX racers welcoming the family into their home at Omaha BMX. While College Football Saturday was a few weeks out, the weekend was filled with BMX battles and good times around the Cornhusker Nationals.
The track may be tucked into the largest city in Nebraska, how- ever, the Great Plains are still very much active, with winds ready to fight racers around the track. Even so, the crop of talent an- swered the challenge.
Seen going for it every lap of their total-point racing, 41-45 Wom-
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en Cruiser had a world-class sniper in their ranks with Jillian O'Malley. Liz Herrera had the fast first straights to gain the lead through the third turn, but O'Malley played the long game and sniped the total-point laps at the line, exciting announcer Jim Reilly every time.
While O'Malley made her move just before the line, the Expert girls seemed to favor the sec- ond turn and third straight. In 7x Girls, Kenna Mings tracked down Scarlett Schmitt to over- take the lead, but that O'Malley snipe must have rubbed off on the last straight; Schmitt still had gas in the tank and clawed her way to the line with a stretch and a win on Sunday's main.
Turn two was back again for the 13x Girls, with Keely Nel- son debuting her new Factory Impact digs. Avery Lanigan protected her inside line to perfection during Sunday's main, but Nelson, riding the white line, snuck her elbow into the inside pocket and stuck the move to secure the top spot and complete the sweep.
From the entrance of turn two to the exit, 15-16x Girls' Brykelle Wilson made her cut down to pull up alongside Kiera Crane. Two rollers in, Wil- son made her move and made contact, taking over the lead and Crane's line down the third straight.
The boys got in on the berm-banging action in 11x with Dylan Myers and Graham Burke. Burke led the way down the second straight, but into the second turn, Myers saw his chance and took it. Burke
NEON SPEED: Knox Kintzler takes his neon and Vegas speed to 10x.
FULL FOCUS: Jackson Hicks, Lydia Beckman, and Bentley Morgan race through Omaha's third straight and look for there move to win.
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USABMX.COM * VOL. 16/ISSUE 4 wasn't done, though, sticking to his speed through the sec- ond half of the track, he left Myers no match for his last- straight speed, stretching out to claim the top step and cap off his weekend in Omaha. Over the past summer months, we've noticed one racer taking his speed to the next level. Factory S²'s Alec Taylor has been cultivating his speed all summer, and af- ter an impressive weekend in Connecticut the week before, Taylor carried that momentum into Nebraska, taking both the Saturday and Sunday wins in 15x.
With talent like that turning heads on a windy Nebraska weekend, Omaha BMX is proving it belongs right alongside the Huskers on the list of things worth watching this fall.
THE FRONT LINE: lan Westerman Gage Hill, and Austin Hogue control the front line down the first straight.
A RACE TO WATCH: Smiley Kylie and The Bull go at it in 11x Girls, starting what we think will be a familiar scene by November.
STILL CHARGING: Brian Pascal and Craig Prince lead the pack out of turn one in 56-60 Cruiser.
July 31 August 2, 2026 Omaha BMX Omaha, Nebraska
States Represented: 27 Countries Represented: 2 Moto Counter Friday 133 Saturday 131 Sunday 125
Overall Male-lan Westerman 29.170s Overall Female - Mya Poters 33.934s Flat Pedal Boys Josh Linares 33.207s Flat Pedal Girls - Gracelyn Burnsworth 35.996s Team Winners
Friday:
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Saturday:
Bike Shop-AMERIPRISE FULL TILT Factory FACTORY SYNDYT/LSG Sunday:
Bike Shop - AMERIPRISE FULL TILT Factory-FACTORY SYNDYT/LSG
7 GIRLS EXPERT 7-8 MIXED OPEN 13 CRUISER 13 EXPERT
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11 CRUISER 11 EXPERT 17-20 CRUISER 17-20 EXPERT
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Through the hustle and bustle of the USA BMX National Series, we get a few rare chances a year to hit local communities as they put up money for dif- ferent events throughout BMX racing. Well, for the Fourth of July weekend, South Park BMX made the callout to racers both locally and nationally to race for some extra cash around South Park BMX. In conjunction with Richmond BMX's Flat Pedal Pro/Am, South Park began a new tradition kicking off with this inaugural race at the start of July. Preparing for the Stars and Stripes Nationals, racers took a stop at the legendary BMX track to face off with local domina- tors, Gavin Stazetski, Tommy Bruney and Nick Dawson. Both men's and women's classes raced around the new build in South Park, PA, and brought a show to the Wednesday night local. On the men's side of the racing, it was the local dominators hold- ing down the podium, but not without a battle from Max, Mar- shall and Andrew Herrera. While the Herrera family had a fifth on the men's side, the top spot on the women's side went to Sadie Herrera, topping the podium along with Elida Beeman and Riley Jordan battling hard for the last two steps. While the po- dium steps were extra fast, the whole rack of racers brought their best effort to the Fourth of July Pro/Am, with local racers getting their first taste of Pro/ Am racing and seeing where they stand with some of the country's fastest. We can't thank Nick Dawson in the local crew out at South
Park enough for inviting us out and for also keeping the stoke of BMX alive throughout their local community. Mark your calendars for 2027: the Fourth of July Pro/Am is returning, and we want to see you South Park BMX.
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The C/KAMS: Trading wins in Utah, Kam Larsen and Cam Wood put the US on top of the podium at the Great Salt Lake.
Words & Photos by: Justin Wahl Antelope BMX in Syracuse, UT, played host to the 2026 USA BMX Great Salt Lake Nationals, marking the first time a National Series event has ever been held at the track. Riders from across the country, and beyond, descended on the Utah facility for a weekend of high-stakes racing, and the freshman venue delivered plenty of drama across the ABA Futures Pro and amateur ranks.
It was a breakthrough weekend in the ABA Futures ranks, where Kira Bous- tead claimed her first-ever win in ABA Futures Women racing, topping a field of nine riders through a hot day under the Utah sun. With a new winner in the ranks, Sunday's racing got turned up a notch but Addison Thompson was ready for the challenge. Taking 1-1-1 through the day, Thompson capped off her weekend with another win and closed the gap to the points lead to SPP COME SHELL
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just 30 points behind Preslie Gould. On the Men's side, Cutter "Cutterfly" Godaire matched Bou- stead's feat, taking the top step for the first time in Futures Men after working through a stacked 24-rider class and even doubled up on Sunday to snag a pair of checks from Utah.
The Pro ranks saw some familiar faces make a statement after their trip to the World Championships. Molly Simpson returned from Worlds and picked up right where she left off, topping the Women Pro field on both days of racing. She was joined on the Saturday podium by Daleny Vaughn and Lauren Reynolds, both of whom also carried their World Champi- onship form straight into strong finishes here. Sunday brought Molly Simpson back to the top spot but also brought Ava Cor- ley onto the box. Fighting for her spot in the class through injuries and setbacks, it was amazing to see the California native fighting towards the front of the pack with Lauren Reynolds and Simpson for the podium position.
The Men Pro class delivered the tightest finish of the weekend, as Kam Larsen had to fend off a late surge from Cam "The Cowboy" Wood to secure the Saturday win. Wood pushed hard down the stretch, closing the gap and putting pressure on Larsen all the way to the line, but Larsen held firm to cross first and keep his win intact, a reminder that nothing is safe until the checkered flag. Sunday, however, Wood wouldn't wait until the last straight. Lars- en took the Answer BMX hole- shot, but the two-time defending Champ set his eyes on the lead through the third straight, pass- ing in the air and holding off the 128 USABMX.COM VOL 16/ISSUE 4
FOR THE FANS: Anthony Bucardo shows love to the local kids ahead of the Pro racing debut at Antelope BMX.
GOLDEN PACK: 13x Girls stayed close and competitive during golden hour with Teyah Cross taking the win on Friday night.
HEALING VIBES: Ryan Tougas ran fast laps during the weekend but ended it with a hard fall. Healling vibes go out to Canada's main man
resurgence to the line. Wood rejoined the winner's circle and kick-started his late-sea- son run at the title.
The Futures and Pro classes had electric battles, and the Amateurs had their own to boot. Our favorite of those battles came from a Friday night Featured Class, 14 Cruiser. Debuting his new Factory Daylight team kit, Donovan Porter put his Nor- Cal racing on display with a last-turn move to cement his debut win. Turning a new leaf in his racing over the past few months, it's easy to see why the Daylight/Hero squad picked him up to rep their colors.
THE REASON: Through the long drives, track nights, and bike builds, the hug after a win is what continues to drive the love of BMX.
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ABQS FUTURE: Danica Appenzeller continues to lead more laps in ABA Futures. It's only a matter of time before we see her in the Winner's Circle.
CRUISER CHARGE: Edgar Fernandez, Donovan Porter, and Braxton Chandler sprint to the finish in 14 Cruiser.
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NATIONALS August 7-9, 2026 Antelope BMX/Syracuse, UT
States Represented: 29 Countries Represented: 5 Moto Counter
Overall Male - Cameron Wood 27.141s Overall Female - Molly Simpson 29.582s Flat Pedal Boys - Grayson Novak 31.421s Flat Pedal Girls - Rory Strain 35.260s Team Winners
Friday: Bike Shop-BMX SHARKS Factory-FACTORY IMPACT BMX Saturday: Bike Shop - BMX SHARKS Factory-FACTORY ALBE'S-ZERONINE-BOX Sunday: Bike Shop - BMX SHARKS Factory-FACTORY ANSWER
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17-20 WOMEN EXPERT ABA FUTURES WOMEN 36-40 CRUISER 36-40 EXPERT 51-55 CRUISER 51-55 EXPERT 13 GIRLS EXPERT 13-14 GIRLS CRUISER 56 & OVER EXPERT 56-60 CRUISER
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Welcome to the Marie Davidson BMX Park.
The iconic Island track has been operating for over 40 years and has a fresh new build, com- plete with a five metre start hill and a Pro section dedicated to Aidan Webber, an 18-year-old BMX racer who tragically lost his life in 2019. The park also includes a pump track and the anada Stevie Smith Bike Park, making Nanaimo a prime destination for all types of riders. The club
NANAIMO recently hosted the BC Provincial Championship and is now working to attract more major events to their track to fully realize their facility. Nanaimo BMX plays a vital role in the city's park system, collaborating closely with Nanaimo Tourism to promote the vibrant Harbour City. Legacy. The track relocated to its current site in the early 1990s, largely thanks to Marie Da- vidson, who passed away in 2010. Her contributions were essential to both the track's success and the growth of the sport in the region. Today, that legacy continues as the club is posi- tioned to play a significant role in developing riders of all ages and skill levels.
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"I wish we had a track like this in our town"- A phrase echoed when new riders and families visit Nanaimo BMX for the first time.
All-Play. Led by Craig Hashimoto and Stephanie Brassard, the club emphasizes teamwork, crediting their executive, volunteers, and riders for transforming Nanaimo BMX into a premier Canadian BMX destination. They will host the 2026 Canada Cup Finals in the fall of 2026-a crucial two-day event that will spotlight aspiring National Team riders and contrib- ute to the Olympic qualifying process
Future Forward. Daily, riders from across the Island converge to train on their world- class track, nurturing junior riders aiming for the National Team or aspiring to become coaches. Nanaimo BMX is committed to growth and creating more local opportunities to advance the sport while bolstering Canada's talent pool for national and Olympic teams. Be sure to visit their track on your next trip to Vancouver Island!
Upcoming Events:
Sept 19-20 - Canada Cup & Aidan Webber Pro-Am 2027 Canada Cup & Aidan Webber Pro-Am
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LOCATION:
2001 Labieux Road Nanaimo, BC, CANADA nanaimobmx.com
TRACK DIRECTORY
NOTE: This track directory is as of AUGUST 2026 - and subject to change. Always call your track or check their website and/or USABMX.com before going to the track.
Circle City BMX Travis Roettgen 334-793-0189 circlecitybmxracing.com
TUCSON-AZ 03 Sports Park BMX Julie & Kirk Vaughn 520-631-4256 usabmx.com/tracks/1959
PRATTVILLE-AL 01 Fountain City BMX Ben Contreras 334-953-2002 fountaincitybmx.com
Cabot BMX COMPLEX Joe Douglas 501-239-3026 Cabotbmx.com
APPLE VALLEY-CA 01 Apple Valley BMX Moto
High Desert 66 Interstate BMX Tamarah Martin
Camarillo-CA 07 Freedom Park BMX Raceway Richard Huvard 805-824-7854 freedomparkbmx.com
EL CENTRO-CA 23 Imperial Valley BMX Tommy Valencia
760-370-0565 usabmx.com/tracks/1368
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EUREKA-CA 15 Redwood Empire BMX Carl Kester
707-845-0094 redwoodempirebmx.com
FRESNO-CA 10 Woodward Park BMX Samuel Benavides 559-621-6606 fresno.gov/actionsports
LAKESIDE-CA 02 Cactus Park BMX Vincent McCurdy 619-561-3824 cactusparkbmx.com
LANCASTER-CA 17
Antelope Valley BMX Nathan Howard 661-972-7420 antelopevalleybmx.com
LEMOORE-CA10
Lemoore BMX Raceway Derek Weisser 559-816-7954 frameworkracing.org
North Bay BMX Laura Greco 707-337-0948 usabmx.com/tracks/1721
PERRIS-CA 24 Grand Prix BMX Jason Morris 951-796-8377 usabmx.com/tracks/1946
PRUNEDALE-CA 08 Manzanita Park BMX Jennifer Fuchs 941-241-6990 usabmx.com/tracks/1853
REDDING-SHASTA LAKE CITY-CA 18 Boomtown BMX Brenda Shaw 530-515-67550 usabmx.com/tracks/0987
DELAWARE
MILFORD-DE 01 First State BMX Jeff Decento 302-422-4133 firststatebmx.com
DACONO-CO 02
Dacono BMX Wyatt Ball/Chris Wooten 303-944-8392 usabmx.com/tracks/1638
DENVER-CO 02 Durango BMX Durango Parks & Recreation 970-375-7334 usabmx.com/tracks/1947
FLORIDA
CAPE CORAL-FL 03 Cape Coral BMX Nick Jones
239-458-1943 usabmx.com/tracks/1871
RIO LINDA-CA 11 Elkhorn BMX Tammy & Brian Ford 916-991-2931 usabmx.com/tracks/1473
ROSEVILLE-CA 11 Oak Creek BMX Amanda Lowry 916-784-8269 oakcreekbmx.org
DENVER CO 02 Mile High BMX Shane Meyer 720-366-1440 https://www.usabmx.com/
DAYTONA-FL 02 Daytona BMX John Ryan 386-690-4055 usabmx.com/tracks/1966 tracks/1947
SAN DIEGO-CA 02 San Diego BMX Tyler Brown
949-973-0949 usabmx.com/tracks/0245
EAGLE-CO 01
Eagle County BMX Jay Lucas 970-390-6601 usabmx.com/tracks/1798
HIGH SPRINGS-FL 05 High Springs BMX John Pringle 352-474-8105 hsbmx.com
SANTA BARBARA-CA 07 Twin Silo BMX Chance Phillips 303-263-9847 usabmx.com/tracks/1790
FOUNTAIN-CO 03
Cross Creek BMX Phylicia Lujan 719-287-6669 usabmx.com/tracks/1822
JACKSONVILLE-FL 05 Jacksonville BMX Chad Grace 904-386-1750 jacksonvillebmx.com
SANTA MARIA-CA 28 Santa Maria BMX Jeff Tillema
UKIAH-CA 15 Rusty Bowl BMX Jared Walker 530-518-3500 usabmx.com/tracks/0897
PORT ST. LUCIE-FL 04 Port St. Lucie BMX ToddBurdick [email protected]
WHITTIER-CA 13 Whittier Narrows BMX Newell Ruggles 626-482-0562 whittiernarrowsbmx.com
LITTLETON-CO 02 County Line BMX Thomas Gahan 303-435-8238 ssprd.org/county-line-bmx
OLDSMAR-FL 01 Oldsmar BMX Raceway Jason Conklin 813-749-1260 myoldsmar.com
RIVERVIEW-FL 01 Triple Creek BMX Angelina Aleman 813-420-8644 triplecreekbmx.com
BLUE SPRINGS-MO 01 Blue Springs BMX Ben Harves
816-598-4303 bluespringsbmx.com
EAGLE ID 01
Eagle Park BMX Michael Skinner 208-724-4798 usabmx.com/tracks/1811
INDIANAPOLIS-IN 02
Indy Cycloplex BMX John Hoppingamer [email protected]. indycycloplex.com
MONROE-LA 01
Twin City BMX Jarrett Spurgeon 318-557-8665 usabmx.com/tracks/1962
Imagination Glen BMX Jackie Altizer 219-406-9833 steelwheelsbmx.com
IDAHO FALLS-ID 02 Snake River BMX Kayla Rapp
St. Cloud BMX Bryan Carpenter 407-348-0774 usabmx.com/tracks/1874
SPRINGFIELD-MO 03 Spokes BMX Raceway Mary Johnson 417-234-1057 usabmx.com/tracks/1195
MINNESOTA BRAINERD-MN 04 Lakes Area BMX Clayton Caird 218-820-4889 lakesareabmx.com
ST. LOUIS-MO 02 Sunset Hills BMX Johnny Murdock 214-714-1747 usabmx.com/tracks/2007
SEVERN-MD 01 Chesapeake BMX Charles Ellis 410-969-5177 chesapeakebmx.com
MASSACHUSETTS
BILLERICA-MA 02 Billerica BMX Adam Ayer 617-319-0396 usabmx.com/tracks/1625
ST. PETERS-MO 02 St. Peters BMX Mike & Laurie Demmin 636-294-6060 usabmx.com/tracks/1229
FARIBAULT-MN 02 Faribault BMX Carl Purfeerst 507-491-9250 usabmx.com/tracks/1437
Farmer City BMX Lee Vanderspool 309-533-0021 farmercitybmx.com
MONTANA BOZEMAN-MT 01
Gallatin Valley BMX David Priest 406-599-3400 usabmx.com/tracks/1030
FERGUS FALLS-MN 05 1-94 BMX Nick Beck 218-731-7179 usabmx.com/tracks/1302
DES MOINES-IA 01 80/35 BMX Casey Welty 515-250-6498 usabmx.com/tracks/1778
FORESTDALE-MA 02 Cape Cod BMX Tammy Gibbs 508-326-2472 capecodbmx.com
ROCKFORD-IL 01 Rockford BMX Jake & Candy Karau 815-964-8657 rockfordbmx.com
GLENCOE-MN 06 Buffalo Creek BMX Derek Melchert (320) 224-6655 buffalocreekbmx.com
WAKEFIELD-MA 01 Wakefield BMX Roger Gould 978-806-1844 usabmx.com/tracks/1922
MCDONOUGH-GA 01 Sandy Ridge BMX
Chris Fosdyck
ROCK ISLAND-IL 01 Rock Island Indoor BMX Paul DePauw 309-791-1670 usabmx.com/tracks/1936
WESTFIELD-MA 01 Whip City BMX Al Pighetti 413-562-6651 whipcitybmx.com
SPRINGFIELD-IL 03 Springfield BMX Club Nicholas Nguyen [email protected] usabmx.com/tracks/1849
MANKATO-MN 02 Mankato Area BMX Paul Welckle Brayden Weickle 507-720-7003 usabmx.com/tracks/0512
LINCOLN-NE 01 Star City BMX Josh Larson 402-570-5734 starcitybmx.com
678-876-0821 ptcbmx.com
WICHITA-KS 02 Emery Park BMX Christina Hoffman 316-651-7306 emeryparkbmx.com/
MICHIGAN
DAVISON-MI 01 Richfield Park BMX Holly Grote 817-944-98222 richfieldparkbmx.com
INDIANA COLUMBUS-IN 02 Columbus BMX Jon Hollenbeck 402-699-8125 columbusbmx.com
GA 01
Cobb County BMX Margie Hatfield 678-614-9702 cobbcountybmx.com
NEW ULM-MN 02 River Valley BMX Josh Nosbush
KENTUCKY LOUISVILLE-KY 01 Derby City BMX Joel Pena
Gretna BMX Raceway Clark Dufrene Jr. 504-371-5197 usabmx.com/tracks/1740
SPICER-MN 06 Green Lake BMX Heather Saville 320-403-2473 greenlakebmx.com
GRAND RAPIDS-MI 01 Rock City BMX Brooke Cavner 616-970-2617 rockcitybmx.com
EVANSVILLE-IN 02 Burdette Park BMX Andrew Damin 812-480-4321 burdetteparkbmx.com
CALDWELL-ID 01
Idaho Indoor BMX David O'Malley 208-695-4301 usabmx.com/tracks/1811
ST. CLOUD-MN 06 Pineview Park BMX Matt Stoeckel 320-333-8201 pineviewparkbmx.com
Carson City BMX Mary Leaming 775-246-3660 usabmx.com/tracks/1240
LAFAYETTE-LA 01 Cajun BMX Park Brady Trahan
337-303-3852 usabmx.com/tracks/1995
FT. WAYNE-IN 01 Fort Wayne BMX Barney Goodwin 260-222-7384 ftwaynebmx.com
White Pine BMX Chet Gardner (775) 293-3747 whitepinebmx.com
Dayton Indoor BMX Josh Smith 937-219-5756 bmxdayton.com
KETTERING-OH 01 Kettering Park BMX Josh Smith 937-219-5756 bmxdayton.com
Westerville BMX Bili St. Clair Scott Smallwood 740-707-1557 westervillebmx.org
YUKON-OK 01 Yukon BMX Shannon Brown 405-623-0534 YukonBMX.org
PRYOR-OK 02 Mayes County BMX Jeremy Hull
Capital City BMX Dusty Ming 520-425-6404 ccbmx.org
TULSA-OK 02 Hardesty National BMX Stadium Jacob Nelson
480-961-1903 ext 177 hardestybmx.com hcbmx.com
HOWELL-NJ 01 Central Jersey BMX Sarah Ligo bmxcentraljersey@gmail.
GRAND FORKS-ND 01 Red River BMX Danny Weigel 701-330-0317 usabmx.com/tracks/1360
EUGENE-OR 02 Emerald Valley BMX Francois Boulanger 541-214-6152 usabmx.com/tracks/0081 charliesbmx.org
AKRON-OH 02 Akron BMX Tom Wagner 330-784-3777 akronbmx.org
GRANTS PASS-OR 02 River City BMX James Martin
CLEVES-OH 01 Cleves BMX Abby Gegner 513-907-0658 usabmx.com/tracks/1919
KLAMATH FALLS-OR 02 Klamath Falls BMX Crystal Pound
541-281-2173 usabmx.com/tracks/1471
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MEDFORD-OR 02 Rogue Valley BMX Kyle Struthers 541-621-6877 usabmx.com/tracks/1509
MOLALLA-OR 01 Molalla BMX Ryan Otto 503-592-6600 molallariverbmx.com
NEWBERG-OR 01 Chehalem Valley BMX Ryan Storfa 941-404-8349 usabmx.com/tracks/1514
REDMOND-OR 01 Smith Rock BMX Sharlie Tassie 360-929-6217 usabmx.com/tracks/1610
ROSEBURG-OR 02 Umpqua Valley BMX Jessica McClendon 458-710-1819 usabmx.com/tracks/0130
SAINT HELENS-OR 01 Columbia River BMX Daniel Cole
CLARKS SUMMIT-PA 01 Cedar BMX Michelle Kohel 570-441-4274 cedarbmx.com
ERIE-PA 04 Lake Shore BMX Libby Purchase 814-572-1750 lakeshorebmx.org
JOHNSTOWN-PA 04 Johnstown BMX Geri Maul 814-270-9408 johnstownbmx.org
MONROE-PA 01 Rocky's Creekside BMX Rocky Covey 570-265-9208
PITTSBURGH-PA 04 South Park BMX Nick Dawson 906-239-3818 spbmx.net
POTTSTOWN-PA 02 Trilogy Park BMX Glen Knapper 484-300-9935 usabmx.com/tracks/1868
TITUSVILLE-PA 04 Drake Well BMX Dan Hasbrouck 814-758-6029 drakewellbmx.com
EL PASO-TX 08 Desert Downs BMX Joseph Saenz 915-433-4869 usabmx.com/tracks/1055
WEST MORELAND-PA 04 Westmoreland BMX Adam Martin 724-217-0034
LEXINGTON-SC 01 Lexington BMX Victor Tomaino 803-530-7325 usabmx.com/tracks/1904
FT. WORTH-TX 01 Cowtown BMX Craig Prince 817-834-0279 cowtownbmx.com
HOUSTON-TX 13
H Town BMX Supertrack James & Nicci Hill 803-554-2862 www.rockstarenergybikepark.
com/
MIDLAND-TX 07 West Texas BMX Chris Seibold 602-677-9921 usabmx.com/tracks/1780
ROCK HILL-SC 01 Rock Hill BMX Mike King
SPARTANBURG-SC 01 Spartanburg BMX Jared Stokes 864-308-6539 usabmx.com/tracks/1639
PFLUGERVILLE-TX 06
Capitol City BMX James Hurst 615-973-7143 centraltexasbmx.com
SOUTH DAKOTA
ABERDEEN-SD 02
Aberdeen Hub Area BMX Kyle Oswald 605-216-1910 aberdeenbmx.com
SAN ANTONIO-TX 06 Lone Star BMX Amber Sterriker 512-590-5611 lonestarbmx.com
RAPID CITY-SD 01 Rapid City BMX Jamie Muth (605) 431-0688 rapidcitybmx.com
TENNESSEE
CLEVELAND-TN 02 Bradley BMX Bonnie Hutelin 423-933-7792 usabmx.com/tracks/1510
UTAH
RICHFIELD-UT 03 Red Hills BMX Tara & Kurt Heath 435-979-8272 usabmx.com/tracks/1800
RICHFIELD-UT 03 Red Hills Indoor BMX Brayden Gardner 435-201-2150 usabmx.com/tracks/1800
NASHVILLE-TN 01 Music City BMX Assoc. Libby Purchase 814-572-1750 musiccitybmx.com
SANTA CLARA-UT 03 Santa Clara BMX Brooke Day 435-862-9386
SantaClaraBMX.com
MEMPHIS-TN 01 Shelby Farms BMX Britton DeWeese shelbyfarmsbmx@yahoo. comshelbyfarmsbmx.com
Smoky Mountain BMX Jonathon White smokymountainbmx @gmail.com usabmx.com/tracks/1843
SOUTH JORDAN-UT 02 Rad Canyon BMX Indoor Shaun Coon
801-404-7177 radcanyonbmx.com
TEXAS
DESOTO-TX 01 Desoto BMX Bobby Gonzalez 972-816-1615 desotobmx.net
TOOELE - UT02 Deseret Peak BMX
Danielle Radford (801) 842-3012 usabmx.com/tracks/1518
EL PASO-TX 08 Sun City BMX Eric Watts www.usabmx.com/ tracks/1593
CUMBERLAND-BC 01
Coal Hills BMX Rene Larson [email protected] usabmx.com/tracks/1538
VERNON-BC 04
Vernon Ranger Park BMX Shylo Orchard 250-306-8882 veronbmx.com
CRANBROOK-BC 02 Cranbrook BMX Laura Niehaus 250-808-4672 usabmx.com/tracks/1992
SYRACUSE -UT 02
SUMNER-WA 02
River Valley BMX Tammy Funke 253-350-5129 rivervalleybmxracing.com
VICTORIA-BC 01 Greater Victoria BMX Kyle Besler (250) 516-6703 victoriabmx.com
WINNIPEG-MB 01 Destination X BMX Melissa & Jason Osadac 204-291-7198 destinationxbmx.ca
WALLA WALLA-WA 03 Walla Walla Valley BMX Alex Forss
Virgin Utah BMX Michael Linares 760-250-5511 www.virginbmx.com
CHATHAM-ON 01 Wolfe Creek BMX Tom Maciejowski
778 220 0709 [email protected] bmxcanada.org/tracks/1647 519-350-1953 wolfecreekbmx.com
KINGSTON-ON 01 Kingston BMX Jared Hicks [email protected] kingstonbmx.com
NANAIMO-BC 01 Nanaimo BMX Craig Hashimoto 250-667-5877 nanaimobmx.com
WI 03
MILTON-ON 01 Milton BMX Racing George Scase 289-221-7083 mbmxracing.com
Central Wisconsin BMX Pat Foti 715-315-0453 cwbmx.org
North Shore BMX Alan Moat 604-809-1008 northshorebmx.com
MOSES LAKE-WA 03 Moses Lake BMX Jeff Niehenke
GILLETTE-WY 01 Razor City BMX Nathan Matte 307-660-4187 razorcitybmx.org/
Southwest Wyoming BMX Artiz Salinas (307) 871-1443 usabmx.com/tracks/1561
SW Wyoming Indoor BMX David Miller 307-371-7349 usabmx.com/tracks/1501
+CANADA
BRITISH COLUMBIA
ABBOTSFORD-BC 03 Abbotsford BMX Derek Theroux 604-968-8522 usabmx.com/tracks/1526
SALMO-BC 02 West Kootenay BMX Lyndon Schiewe 250-551-3640 usabmx.com/tracks/1810
ABBOTSFORD-BC 03 Abbotsford Indoor BMX Derek Theroux 604-968-8522 usabmx.com/tracks/1600
SQUAMISH-BC 02 Squamish BMX Minda Johnson [email protected] squamishbmx.com
This summer, Hardesty National BMX Stadium and the USA BMX Hall of Fame Museum were filled with the sounds of gates dropping and kids discovering just how much there is to BMX both on and off the bike.
From June through the end of July, approximately 150 campers participated in the USA BMX Foundation Summer Camp program. The week-long camps gave young riders an opportunity to immerse themselves in BMX while learning new skills, making friends and experiencing everything the world-class Hardesty National BMX Stadium has to offer.
And, of course, there was plenty of riding.
Campers received a heavy dose of track time throughout the week, working on everything from gates to corners. Coaches helped riders build confidence and improve their skills while making sure the emphasis remained on having fun. For some campers, it was an opportunity to sharpen skills they already had. For others, it was their first real introduction to BMX. Regardless of experience level, every camper had the opportunity to challenge themselves and spend plenty of time turning laps on one of the premier BMX facilities in the country.
But USA BMX Foundation Summer Camp isn't just about riding bikes. The camp also incorporated STEM Education, giving campers an opportunity to see how science, technology, engineering and math connect directly to BMX. One of the highlights was BMX Track Modeling. Campers put their hands in the dirt as they designed and built their own miniature BMX tracks. They had to think about where to place jumps, how to design corners and how the different features of a track work together. It was a hands-on lesson in engineering-and one that BMX kids got excited about.
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USA BMX Foundation Summer Camp Takes Over Hardesty National BMX Stadium
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Having the USA BMX Hall of Fame Museum right next door added another unique element to the experience. Campers weren't just learning how to ride BMX-they were surrounded by the history of the sport and the riders, bikes and moments that helped make BMX what it is today.
By the end of each week, campers left with better bike-handling skills, a greater understanding of BMX, new friendships and, hopefully, an even bigger passion for riding. With approximately 150 young riders participating throughout the summer, the 2026 USA BMX Foundation Summer Camp was about much more than putting kids on bikes. It was about giving them a place to ride, learn, create and belong.
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Blue Ridge Nationals Show Me State Nationals So-Cal Nationals Cajun Nationals
Golden State Nationals Carolina Nationals Great Northwest Nationals Lone Star Nationals
Legacy Nationals
Dixieland Nationals
Land O' Lakes Nationals Music City Nationals Spring Nationals
Cornhusker Nationals Hoosier Nationals NE Gold Cup Finals SC Gold Cup Finals NC Gold Cup Finals SW Gold Cup Finals SE Gold Cup Finals NW Gold Cup Finals Gator Nationals Derby City Nationals Battlefield Nationals Fall Nationals ROC/Grand National
August 6-8 August 13-15 September 3-5 September 10-12 September 10-12 September 17-19 September 17-19 September 24-26 September 24-26 October 8-10 October15-17 October 22-24 October 29-31
Black Mountain BMX Okeeheelee BMX Virginia Horse Center Wilson Logistics Arena Industry Hills Expo Center Ike Hamilton Expo Center Grand Prix BMX
Rock Hill BMX Supercross Track First Interstate Bank Center H-Town BMX
Hardesty National BMX Stadium Cobb County BMX
Pineview Park BMX
Music City BMX Duke City BMX Rockford BMX
East Moline BMX Lemoore BMX High Springs BMX Caldwell BMX Sarsota BMX Derby City BMX
City of Industry, CA West Monroe, LA Perris, CA
Rock Hill, SC Redmond, OR Houston, TX
Las Vegas, NV South Park, PA Rapid City, SD Seatac, WA
BARRY NOBLES // RAYCE HELMET // BLACK - WHITE
MAKE YOUR DISTRICT'S TOP 10 NEXT MONTH AND LET THE COMPETITION KNOW WHO YOU ARE! DISTRICT POINTS EARNED THRU AUGUST 14, 2026
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GO TO USABMX.COM FOR COMPLETE DISTRICT STANDINGS!
AUGUST IS HERE AND THAT MEANS STATE/PROVINCIAL SERIES FINALS BEGIN!!!
1. Cutoff for single point races for an alternate ROC qualification is September 15th.
2. ROC invites are s are sent v t via email. a good email address for you on y RAM
make sure that we have membership record p record!!!
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Here are a few reminders that will make the next few months. less stressful:
• The State/Provincial Pre-Race does NOT count as a qualifier.
• Bonus points have already been added in to your score prior to your final.
• The points for the State/Provincial final are tripled.
• Novice and Intermediate riders are plated together for State/Provincial Series.
• The website shows the riders age at their respective State/Provincial Final.
As an alternate way to qualify for ROC, you must have completed 8 single point races by September 15, and you
may e o single point cannot count class and cruiser together.
WHEW, that is it for this month...be safe and HAVE FUN!!!
GO TO USABMX.COM FOR COMPLETE DISTRICT STANDINGS
MAKE YOUR DISTRICT'S TOP 10 NEXT MONTH AND LET THE COMPETITION KNOW WHO YOU ARE! DISTRICT POINTS EARNED THRU AUGUST 14, 2026
GO TO USABMX.COM FOR COMPLETE DISTRICT STANDINGS!
AUGUST IS HERE AND THAT MEANS STATE/PROVINCIAL SERIES FINALS BEGIN!!!
1. Cutoff for single point races for an alternate ROC qualification is September 15th.
RAM
t via email.
are sent v make sure that we have a good email address for you on your membership record!!! shin record!!!
Here are a few reminders that will make the next few months. less stressful:
• The State/Provincial Pre-Race does NOT count as a qualifier.
• Bonus points have already been added in to your score prior to your final.
The points for the State/Provincial final are tripled.
• Novice and Intermediate riders are plated together for State/Provincial Series.
• The website shows the riders age at their respective State/Provincial Final.
• As an alternate way to qualify for ROC, you must have completed 8 single point races by September 15, and you cannot count class and cruiser together.
WHEW, that is it for this month...be safe and HAVE FUN!!!
GO TO USABMX.COM FOR COMPLETE DISTRICT STANDINGS!
GO TO USABMX.COM FOR COMPLETE DISTRICT STANDINGS!
ON NO 27.
PUERTO RICO
PULLBMX.COM
Cam Wood took his Goose to the air down in Utah. Taking a first and second, Cam Wood's new signature frame is officially on the box.
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