The Rocky Mountain ATV/MC WORCS Series brought the intensity to the Pacific Northwest as Washougal MX Park played host to a huge weekend of ATV racing, adding even more action to an already electric round at one of the most iconic venues in motorsports. With the track offering a unique blend of motocross-style speed and technical off-road terrain, it created the perfect recipe for dramatic battles, costly mistakes, and big momentum shifts as the season continued to take shape.

Saturday evening saw the Women’s Pro class line up for the final race of the day, and the stage was set for a showdown between the season’s front runners. Right from the start, chaos struck early as a mishap in the opening moments shuffled the order and sent top contenders Torey Matajcich and Layne Fryar deep in the pack. With both riders forced to fight their way forward after getting pushed back, it opened the door for Bailey Baron to take advantage of clean air and establish control at the front. Baron looked calm and calculated as she clicked off consistent laps, keeping her pace steady and her lines clean while the rest of the field scrambled behind her. As the race settled in, Baron continued to build confidence and stretch her lead, putting together what would become her most complete ride of the season. After being in the mix throughout the year but still searching for that breakthrough result, Washougal became the turning point. She maintained her composure and rode with patience through the rougher sections, never giving the others an opening to capitalize. When the checkered flag flew, it was Bailey Baron claiming her first win of the season, a major moment in her career, as the championship points are all so close, with the top three less than 10 points apart. Behind her, Dakota Hibler delivered one of the standout rides of the day. Hibler, who has shown flashes of speed all season, put it all together at Washougal with her best finish of the year, charging into second place and holding strong to secure a well-earned podium result. With consistent laps and smart decision-making through traffic, she proved she has the pace to run with the very best. Despite the early setback, Torey Matajcich kept her position and championship lead over Layne Fryar at the halfway point of the season, heading into Glen Helen and the Summer Break.

Sunday brought the premier ATV action, as the Pro ATV class lined up for a grueling 90-minute battle that featured one of the most stacked fields of the entire season. With Washougal being the furthest round of the year for many of the regular WORCS racers, the Pacific Northwest crowd showed up in force, and several riders from the PNW Quadcross scene joined the lineup to take on the series regulars. The result was a deep and talented field that brought relentless pressure from the opening lap until the final minutes.

When the gate dropped, it was Beau Baron launching off the line with a perfect start to grab the holeshot, immediately putting himself in position to control the race. His quick reaction time earned him more than just track position, as the holeshot also came with a $500 bonus courtesy of TireBlocks. Baron wasted no time putting that advantage to use, settling into a strong pace and establishing himself as the early leader as the pack charged into the woods. Not far behind, Travis Damon made it clear he came to win. Damon kept the pressure on from the opening laps and began searching for an opportunity to strike. As the race moved deeper into the technical sections, Damon found his moment and executed a pass in the woods to take over the lead, showing both aggression and confidence as he charged forward. For a stretch of the race, it looked like Damon had everything under control, riding strong and building momentum while Baron stayed within striking distance, waiting for any mistake or opening.

However, heartbreak would strike once again for Damon in one of the cruelest ways possible. With only a few laps remaining and victory in sight, disaster hit as he suffered another tire issue, forcing him into the pits for an emergency tire change. In a race where every second mattered, the unexpected stop cost Damon the lead and allowed Baron to reclaim the top position. Beau didn’t hesitate, jumping back into the lead and immediately focusing on maintaining his pace to the finish. The swing in fortunes was massive, and the momentum shift could be felt across the course as Baron capitalized on Damon’s misfortune and pushed forward to secure the win. Baron’s victory couldn’t have come at a better time, as the season now officially reached its halfway point. With the championship picture tightening, every win and every point becomes increasingly critical, and Washougal proved to be a major turning point for the Pro ATV title fight. Damon, despite showing the speed and strength to win, was left once again wondering what could have been, while Baron walked away with maximum points and the kind of confidence boost that can carry through the second half of the season.

The Pro-Am ATV race also delivered its own fireworks, with Daven Desilva putting on a statement ride that left no doubt about his speed. Desilva was absolutely on fire through the trees, charging hard and riding with precision as he quickly separated himself from the competition. After a season that started with Eduardo Rojas building an early streak of strong finishes and consistent results, Washougal was the round where that momentum finally got interrupted. Desilva rode with intensity from start to finish, controlling the race and earning his first win of the season in dominating fashion. Rojas fought hard to respond but had no answer for Desilva’s pace, settling for second as the two continued to build their rivalry into the second half of the season. Torey Matajcich added another strong weekend by putting in a solid performance in Pro-Am as well, grabbing third place and continuing to prove he can run up front in multiple classes.