Salamanca, New York ~ The AMSOIL Championship Snocross presented by Brunt Workwear opened the second half of the 2025–26 season in western New York with the Seneca Allegany Snocross National, signaling the beginning of the championship stretch run. With the tour shifting east to Salamanca, the urgency in the title fight intensified, as every start, pass, and podium began to carry greater significance. 

As the series settled into its second-half push, the sport’s competitive storyline sharpened into focus: would past champions mount their charge, or were the rising young stars tightening their grip on the future? Several veterans found rhythm at the right time, while emerging contenders continued to apply pressure with speed and confidence. The New York round set the stage for a decisive shift in the title chase as the road to the championship entered its critical phase.

Harr Returns to Top Form in New York

Jordan Lebel arrived in New York riding a three-race win streak, but Friday night belonged to the defending AMSOIL Pro champion. Emil Harr opened the season with a Round 1 victory before an injury setback left him searching for the speed and strength needed to consistently contend in the premier class. In recent weeks Harr has steadily regained form, and his ride in New York signaled a return to championship pace. He battled rookie Crayden Dillon in a drag race through the opening turns, secured the early lead, and, despite relentless pressure, rode loose and controlled to capture his second win of the season.

“I certainly needed this one if I was going to stay in the points race with these guys,” said Harr. “It felt good today. The starts were good, the sled felt good today. The team has been working so hard these past two weeks. I am super happy to be back up here again. It sucks to not be on the box.”

Dillon proved equal to the challenge, repeatedly closing the gap and posting the fastest lap of the race, but he came up just short at the line to finish second and extend his podium streak to six straight finals. The result moved Dillon into a tie for second in the standings alongside Harr. 

Daniel Benham positioned himself in the fight early, briefly slipping past Dillon before settling into third, where he maintained composure through the 18-lap final and held off a late charge from Adam Peterson to secure his third podium finish of the season.

Cole Capitalizes on Chaos for Fifth Win of Season

Kenny Goike controlled the opening laps of the U.S. Air Force Pro Lite final, launching to the front and managing the early pace as the field searched for passing opportunities on an increasingly rough race surface. A slight bobble opened the door for points leader Cameron Cole, who seized the opportunity and worked into the lead on lap four. Once out front, Cole appeared poised to break away as he had earlier in the season.

But as the track deteriorated, the race took a dramatic turn. Cole was thrown from his sled midway through the contest, allowing Goike to close the gap instantly. Cole remounted quickly with Goike in pursuit, only for Goike to come off his own sled moments later, restoring Cole’s advantage. From there, Cole rode with composure to secure his fifth win of the season and second straight victory.

“You know, we make mistakes sometimes,” said Cole. “But we just had to regroup, get back on that sled and keep charging. I just had to clear my head and keep charging, and we got it done.”

With Goike dropping off the pace, round four winner Evan Christian stayed committed to the inside line and advanced into second, maintaining pressure to the finish. Brandon Nelson delivered a steady, consistent ride near the front throughout the final and completed the podium in third, earning his first podium finish of the season.

Hemmer Charges to Seventh Straight Win

Inanna Hauger has long carried the nickname “Hole shot Hauger,” but Ava McCurdy made a strong case to challenge that title Friday night in the Bikeman Performance Pro AM Women’s final, edging Hauger off the line for another standout start. The pair controlled the early laps, with McCurdy leading and Hauger close behind, until points leader Avery Hemmer regrouped and surged forward on lap three. Hemmer slipped past Hauger and then powered around McCurdy to seize the lead, and once in clean air the rookie went throttle-down, racing away to capture her seventh consecutive victory.

“It was definitely rough tonight, with a lot of carnage,” said Hemmer. “I didn’t get the greatest start but I tried to get it done as fast as I could.”

Behind her, Hauger and McCurdy remained locked in a tight battle. Hauger made her move with three laps remaining to secure the runner-up position and extend her podium streak to eight straight finishes. McCurdy appeared poised for a podium before relinquishing third to Saga Forsell with two laps to go. Moments later, contact between the two entering a short left-hander sent Forsell from her sled, allowing McCurdy to cross the line in third for her first podium finish since round one in Ironwood.

Wallenstein Returns to Victory Lane, Snaps Todd’s Winning Streak

Corin Todd entered Friday night riding a wave of momentum, having won the previous three Thomas Sno Sport Pro AM Plus 30 finals and secured control of the points race. Racing in his native New York, Todd looked poised to extend the streak to four, grabbing the lead in turn one and setting the early pace. But Kevin Wallenstein, making his season debut after not racing on the national level for several years, had other plans. It took Wallenstein just three laps to close the gap and execute a clean pass for the lead, and once out front he powered away to secure the long-waited win.

“It feels so good to be back,” said Wallenstein. “The track was gnarly. It was eye opening getting out there. I don’t remember them being like that, but we did what we came here to do.”

Todd pushed to respond but ultimately settled into the runner-up position, marking his seventh podium finish of the year. Behind them, Tyler Ooman held firm under late pressure from Brian Peterson, defending his position on the final lap to secure third and extend his remarkable run to seven straight podiums to open the season.

Stanisich Strikes as Sport Standings Tighten

The second half of the season opened with a major shake-up in the Pirtek Sport class Friday night. Justin Blazevic entered the weekend holding an 11-point advantage, but standout performances from Kamden Duffy and Jimmy Stanisich reshaped the championship picture. Stanisich, the round 4 winner, nailed the holeshot and delivered a flawless wire-to-wire ride to secure his second victory of the season.

Round six winner Duffy faced a steep climb after starting sixth, but methodically worked forward and made a decisive pass into second with two laps remaining, earning his third podium of the year. With Blazevic finishing a lap down, Duffy pulled even with him in the standings, while Stanisich closed to within four points of the lead. Alex Einarsson capitalized on a strong start and remained a fixture inside the top three, finishing third for his second podium of the season.

Gosselin Charges Late to Sport Lite Victory as Title Fight Tightens

Thomas Didier continued his recent surge Friday night, leading the opening half of the Flextoy Powersport Rental Sport Lite final while fending off pressure from the top two riders in the championship standings. Didier looked poised to capture his first win of the season, maintaining control through the rhythm sections and defending his lines as the laps wound down.

With two laps remaining, Derek Gosselin’s persistent pressure finally broke through. Gosselin powered around Didier to take the lead and quickly created separation, driving away to secure his third win of the season. Points leader Carter VanHorsigh battled through traffic all race and used a decisive last-lap pass to secure the runner-up position, preserving a slim two-point advantage over Gosselin in the championship standings. Didier held strong to finish third, earning his second consecutive podium.

Specialty Box & Crate Junior 14–15: The Junior 14–15 class continued its streak-driven stretch, led by the top three riders in the championship standings. Points leader Carter VanHorsigh delivered another composed performance, racing to his third consecutive victory and strengthening his hold on the title chase.

Ryder Harnois kept his mid-season surge intact with a third straight runner-up finish, while Jackson Goike was close behind, finishing third and keeping the podium pressure firmly within the championship’s top contenders.

Lakeland Powersports Junior Girls 9-13: Charlie Buteau’s perfect season continued in the Junior Girls 9–13 final, as the points leader delivered another flawless performance with a wire-to-wire victory Friday. The win marked seven finals and seven victories, keeping her unbeaten streak intact.

Lila Hemmer remained in contention throughout the race and secured a strong runner-up finish, while Laurie Gingras made an immediate impact in her first start of the season, racing to third to complete the podium.

Anderson’s Maple Syrup Transition 9-13: Tommy Roy made a successful return to competition in the Transition 9-13 final. Sidelined since round two in Ironwood, Roy grabbed the holeshot and led wire-to-wire to secure his first win of the season.

Behind him, points leader Ryan Shimanski made a decisive last-lap move, slipping past Zakary Parent and edging him at the line by a sled length to claim second. Parent held on for third, earning his first podium finish of the season in third.

SPEEDWERX Transition 8-10: Deegan Giguere opened the second half of the season with purpose, delivering a wire-to-wire performance to capture his first win of the year in the Speedwerx Transition 8–10 final. Giguere grabbed the early lead and never relinquished control, extending his podium streak to four straight rounds.

It was a milestone day for Logan Giguere, who made his first start of the season and impressed with a strong ride to second place. Points leader Noah Kuhn faced traffic after starting fifth but remained within striking distance throughout the race. On the final lap, Kuhn made a dramatic move at the line, edging Landan Lynse by just .021 seconds to secure third and maintain valuable championship momentum.

Rox Speed FX Stock 200: Landen Lynse delivered a statement performance in the Rox Speed FX Stock 200 final, leading from start to finish to secure his first victory since the season opener in Ironwood. Lynse was sharp all race and the win carried major championship implications, as points leader Harrison Skar was buried off the start and could only recover to eighth, allowing Lynse to close the gap to just four points.

The battle for second came down to the wire, with Russell Walsh fighting to hold off Lyla Judnick over the closing laps. At the line, Judnick edged ahead to secure her second podium and best finish of the season, while Walsh settled for third to earn his second podium appearance of the year.

The 2025–26 AMSOIL Championship Snocross season continues on February 22, 2026, at the Seneca Allegany Snocross National in Salamanca, N.Y. Fans can watch every race live on FloRacing, follow real-time updates across official Snocross social media channels, and catch coverage through FOX Sports throughout the season.

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