Elk River, Minn. ~ With just three weekends of racing left in the AMSOIL Championship Snocross season, the intensity is at an all-time high as the series heads to ERX Motor Park in Elk River, Minnesota. Known as the home track for many of the sport’s top racers, ERX is a proving ground where skill and speed collide. This massive, high-speed course demands precision and power, creating the perfect battleground for championship contenders to make their move in the standings.
As the season winds down, every race matters, and ERX’s long straightaways, technical rhythm sections, and towering jumps will push riders to their limits. Fans can expect tight battles, breathtaking passes, and high-flying action as the best in Snocross look to leave their mark on one of the sport’s most iconic tracks. With local favorites aiming to dominate on home turf, the stakes have never been higher as the championship chase kicks into overdrive.
Harr Stays Steady, Extends Win Streak in AMSOIL Pro Triple Crown
There’s nothing slow about Emil Harr, but his methodical consistency continues to set him apart in his title defense.
Harr kept his six-race win streak alive with another dominant performance in the AMSOIL Pro Triple Crown at ERX Motor Park. He patiently worked past Daniel Benham in the opening round for the win, controlled race two from start to finish, and settled into second in the final round to go 1-1-2 on the night. With another calculated and commanding showing, Harr remains the rider to beat as the championship battle heats up.
“It’s a good track. I love this ERX track,” said Harr. “It was a good track, a big track. It was a track that fit me well. Winning the first and second round felt great, and I knew where I was at and didn’t have to push that hard in the third.”
While Harr was in control, the fight for the remaining podium spots came down to the final race, with Daniel Benham and Jordan Lebel separated by just one point entering the last round.
Lebel made sure to take matters into his own hands, grabbing the holeshot and leading wire-to-wire to lock in a 5-2-1 scoreline for second overall with eight points. Benham stayed in the mix, finishing third in the final race and going 2-4-3 for nine points, securing the final podium spot.
Dillon Dominates at ERX, Ties Scheele in Pro Lite Title Chase
Coming into Friday’s Anderson’s Maple Syrup Pro Lite final at ERX Motor Park, points leader Anson Scheele held a 16-point lead over Crayden Dillon, but Dillon had been the class’s winningest rider with five victories. Something had to give, and Dillon made sure it was in his favor, delivering a commanding performance to earn his sixth win of the season.
Meanwhile, Scheele’s night went sideways from the start, getting buried in 12th off the line and never recovering, finishing eighth. With Dillon’s dominant 30-second victory and Scheele’s struggles, the two are now tied in the championship standings heading into Saturday, setting up a thrilling battle for the points lead.
“I want to give a huge thanks to the team,” said Dillon. “(After New York) we went to ERX. We sat there for four days in the cold and the wind and we put in the work. It really showed tonight.”
Behind Dillon, Round 7 winner Drew Freeland was eyeing another podium before an early exit handed second place to Emeric Legendre, who took full advantage, securing his first podium in just his third round of racing.
Cameron Cole continued his consistent run, finishing third for his third podium of the season. With the championship race now dead even and new contenders stepping up, the Pro Lite division is heating up for an exciting finish.
Cottew Unstoppable at ERX, Claims Ninth Pro AM Women Win
Malene Cottew continues to be the rider to beat in Bikeman Performance Pro AM Women’s class, and at ERX Motor Park, she proved why once again. The defending champion grabbed the holeshot and never looked back, controlling the race from start to finish to secure her ninth win of the season. Tough to beat anywhere, Cottew was especially dominant on the fast, technical ERX track, further strengthening her grip on the points lead with only a few rounds remaining.
Inanna Hauger put in another strong ride as she chased her second win, finishing second for an impressive ninth consecutive podium. Behind her, Ava McCurdy added to her growing resume with her fourth podium of the season, making a decisive pass on Cecily Bernaiche at the midpoint and holding her off by two sled lengths at the finish.
Todd Ends Lieders’ Streak in Pro AM Plus 30
Andy Lieders entered ERX Motor Park on a dominant seven-race win streak, but Corin Todd had other plans. After making his return to action in New York and nearly pulling off an upset, Todd closed the deal in Elk River, taking control and ending Lieders’ reign at the top with a statement victory. While Lieders settled for second, the points leader remains in firm control of the championship as the season nears its conclusion.
Behind the front two, Brian Peterson made the most of his opportunity, securing a third-place finish that gave him the edge in the season standings. Peterson had been tied with Tyler Oomen for second overall in points, but with this podium finish, he now holds sole possession of the spot.
Lebel Flies to Fifth FXR Sport Win
The big, fast track at ERX Motor Park suited Sport points leader Dylan Lebel perfectly as he raced to his fifth win of the season. Just missing the holeshot, Lebel quickly found clean air and took control, setting the pace and never looking back. His dominant ride further solidified his position at the top of the standings as the championship battle intensifies with only a few rounds remaining.
Tanner Johnson made a strong return to the series after missing the New York rounds, charging to a second-place finish for his second podium of the year. Behind him, Lawrence Eeg had his hands full holding off a hard-charging Shade Meyer but managed to edge him out by just half a second to claim third.
Einarsson Breaks Through for First Sport Lite Win
After knocking on the door all season, Alex Einarsson finally broke through with his first Pflipsen Trucking Sport Lite win on Friday, delivering a flawless ride from start to finish. Controlling the pace on the fast and technical ERX track, Einarsson capitalized on his strong start and never looked back, earning a well-deserved victory in dominant fashion.
Behind him, the battle for second heated up late in the race as Jimmy Stanisich made a decisive move with two laps to go, passing Cody Moras to secure the runner-up spot. Moras, in his strongest performance of the season, held on for third, earning his first podium of the year.
Rox Speed FX Stock 200: Henry Dillon’s late-season surge continued in the Stock 200 class as he went wire-to-wire for his fourth win of the season. Koy Maruska made an impressive return after missing action since Round 3, charging from a fifth-place start to secure second at the checkered flag. Bryson McKelvey also had a standout performance, making his first final of the year and capitalizing on the opportunity to claim a podium finish in third.
1911 Beef Transition 9-13: Points leader Ryder Hayes delivered another dominant performance in the Transition 9-13 class, leading from the start to capture his sixth win of the season. Mason Broden continued his strong run, finishing second for his fourth podium in the past five rounds. The battle for third came down to the wire, with John Theike fending off Tyson Kielman by just a sled length to secure the final podium spot.
Hayward Power Sports Junior 14-15: Points leader Travis Knudson continued his dominant season in the Junior 14-15 class, leading from start to finish on Friday to capture his sixth win. Cody Moras kept the pressure on and finished just seven-tenths of a second behind, earning his fourth podium of the season. The battle for third saw Ryder Harnois charge through the pack after starting fifth, securing his first podium finish.
SPEEDWERX Transition 8-10: Travis Bellerive continued his dominant season in the Transition 8-10 class, claiming an impressive seventh win to further extend his points lead. Jack Gelinas, who remains in the title chase sitting second in points, kept his podium streak alive with a fourth straight top-three finish and his eighth overall. Colton Kapper made his presence known, securing third place and earning his first podium in just his third race of the season.
Woodies Racing Junior Girls 9-13: Avery Hemmer was unstoppable in the Junior Girls 9-13 class, leading from start to finish to claim her sixth win of the season. Eleanor Schmidt kept the pressure on throughout the race, securing her sixth consecutive second-place finish. Charlie Buteau also had a strong showing, earning her second podium of the season and her first since Round one.
Next Stop:The AMSOIL Championship Snocross series heads back to ERX Motor Park in Elk River, Minn. for the ERX Snocross National, March 8th.
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