As the championship begins to roar towards the finish, the next round of the Rocky Mountain ATV/MC WORCS Series rolled into the legendary Glen Helen Raceway — a venue that never fails to test the grit, skill, and endurance of every rider who lines up. Known for its brutal elevation changes, iconic features, and relentless pace, Glen Helen once again lived up to its fearsome reputation. From the moment the gates dropped, riders were thrown into a gauntlet of challenges: the infamous Talladega turn that slingshots competitors into the first climb, towering hills that sap energy with every lap, rocky technical sections hidden under the shade of the trees, and the screaming high-speed straight that had bikes absolutely tapped out. The track was a perfect blend of motocross precision and off-road brutality, demanding both raw speed and calculated control. Beta rider Dare Demartile proved just how fast the course could be attacked, clocking an eye-watering 96 mph down the straight — a number that turned heads in the pits and underscored the razor’s edge these riders were balancing on.

The premier class delivered a performance worthy of Glen Helen’s status as one of the crown jewels of the series. Justin Hoeft, piloting his SVC Yamaha, wasted no time asserting himself, using his motocross background to rocket into the holeshot. Demartile was right there, shadowing him within seconds, the two trading lines and pushing each other to the limit in the opening laps. By lap three, the intensity reached a boiling point. Hoeft was still holding strong, but Demartile unleashed the fastest lap of the race — an 8:03 — and made his move into the lead. From there, the Beta rider managed the gap with surgical precision, while Hoeft kept the pressure on with a steady 8:06 pace. The duel at the front was a masterclass in speed and consistency, with neither rider making a major mistake despite the punishing conditions. Behind them, Tyler Lynn’s performance was nothing short of remarkable. Just one day removed from the grueling Baja 400, Lynn showed no signs of fatigue, locking into a fierce battle with Colton Tucker. The two traded tenths of a second lap after lap, each refusing to yield. Further back, Klein, Florez, and Snodgrass waged their own war for every position, proving that in the Pro class, there’s no such thing as an “easy” lap. With temperatures climbing into the high 80s, the track became even more demanding, forcing riders to dig deep into their reserves of stamina and focus.

If the Pro class was a display of calculated aggression, the Pro 250s were pure unpredictability. Colton Aeck emerged as the victor, delivering a performance that balanced outright speed with the kind of control needed to survive Glen Helen’s traps. Jake Alvarez came out swinging, nailing the holeshot and setting the early pace, but the race’s complexion changed mid-moto when Mason Semmens began his charge. Semmens, despite a rough start and an early crash, lit up the timing screens with the fastest lap of the race — an 8:16.441 — and began slicing through the field.

His comeback was one of the most exciting storylines of the day, but a late mistake cost him a shot at the win. Dustyn Davis quietly put together one of the grittiest rides of the weekend, clawing his way to fourth, while RPM Racing teammates Noah Gordon and Semmens both had to dig deep after early crashes. Gordon’s recovery to a top-five finish was a testament to his resilience and refusal to quit on one of the most physically demanding tracks on the circuit. 

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The Pro-Am class offered a glimpse into the sport’s future, and Racer Fry made it clear that the future is bright. Fry was in a league of his own, the only rider in the class to dip into the 8-minute lap range. His smooth, consistent riding allowed him to build a lead of over two minutes an eternity in racing terms and he never looked back. The battle for second, however, was anything but settled. Kody Moore and Gavin Dugan engaged in one of the day’s most thrilling duels, swapping positions multiple times and pushing each other to the brink. Moore ultimately secured the runner-up spot, with Dugan just ten seconds adrift after nearly two hours of racing. Jaxzen Tully and Jayce Zillmer rounded out the top five, each showing the kind of determination and skill that will make them names to watch in the seasons ahead.

Saturday’s racing brought its own share of standout performances. In the 125 Pro class, Tristun Alvarez wrung every ounce of power from his machine, attacking the hills and straights with fearless commitment to take the win. In Women’s Pro, Lauren Woods and Dana Raynor staged a fierce battle that had fans on their feet. Woods ultimately prevailed, adding another victory to her season tally and keeping her championship hopes very much alive.

As the sun dipped lower and the dust settled over the storied raceway, one thing was clear: Glen Helen had once again delivered a round that tested every facet of a racer’s skill set. From blistering speed to technical precision, from mental toughness to physical endurance, this was WORCS racing at its finest, and with the championship still up for grabs, the stage is set for an electrifying finish to the season.