The Amsoil Dominator race started things off on Friday night. A bracket-style format type of racing, where each rider was judged off their lap times in seeding to see whom they would match up against in Round 1, and from each race moving forward, the winner would continue on. Pro Rider, Kyle Pallin had some awesome lap times but missed his chances of advancing after being eliminated in Round 1. Team LaVallee’s Grassroots Pro Lite Rider, Evan Daudt entered his first Dominator Race with a nothing-to-lose attitude and while he didn’t qualify through seeding, it allowed him more track time and a chance to get on the track against the Pro Racers.

Riding into the 2017/2018 season, which kicked off on Saturday night with Round 1, Team LaVallee’s Polaris, Red Bull, Walker Evans Racing snowmobiles were all geared up with the new rulings for the Pro sleds going from modified to stock. Kyle Pallin (Pro), was eager for the opener and had a weekend of highs and lows. We are happy to report Pallin is ok, after a tough off on Sunday’s Pro Round 2 Final, and is looking forward to redemption in Jackson. Zak Mason (Pro Lite) had great qualifying rounds, but with the stacked Pro Lite class the opportunity was slim to automatically go into the finals. Mason had some adversity within both of his LCQ’s and did not make Round 1 and 2 Pro Lite Finals.

For Team LaVallee’s grassroots riders, Daudt finished out the 2-Day National with a notable 7th place on Saturday and 12th place on Sunday. Adam Peterson (Sport) had strong qualifying rounds, which allowed him to skip the LCQ (last chance qualifier rounds) and go straight into his respective finals. Peterson finished the Duluth Opener with a 12th and 6th place.

 

RACE RESULTS – Round 1 & 2