Elk River, Minn. ~ The excitement ramped up on day two of AMSOIL Championship Snocross at ERX Motor Park, as defending Pro class champion Emil Harr and Pro Lite title-holder Crayden Dillon look to secure another weekend sweep and further cement their positions atop the standings. Both riders showcased dominance during Friday’s competition, and another strong showing could set them firmly on the path toward back-to-back championships. With only two race weekends remaining after ERX, each victory carries critical weight.

As the clock winds down on the 2024-2025 season, pressure is mounting throughout the paddock. Riders chasing the points leaders in all classes know their opportunities are dwindling, and ERX’s big, fast track provides an ideal stage to shake up the standings.

Harr Streak Hits Seven after Close Clash With Peterson 

Emil Harr’s dominant winning streak faced its toughest test yet on Saturday night at ERX Motor Park, as Adam Peterson emerged determined to bounce back after narrowly missing the podium on Friday. Peterson wasted no time, setting the fastest qualifying time and storming to victory in the first round, forcing Harr to mount a last-lap charge to claim second place and keep his streak alive.

The second round saw Harr respond decisively, quickly taking control and putting himself in prime position for another overall victory. The defending Pro champion then sealed the deal in the final round, passing Peterson on lap three and pulling away to secure his seventh straight AMSOIL Pro class win. Peterson finished second overall, delivering a solid night to rebound from Friday’s disappointment.

“Adam was riding great all day,” said Harr. “But I really want to win, and I’m super happy with all of the wins, including tonight. A big shout out to ERX for having this track for all of us. It’s always fun to race on the big tracks.”

The battle for third overall provided its own drama, with Ryley Bester and Evan Daudt separated by just a single point heading into the final race. The two racers battled bar-to-bar early, but Bester found his rhythm and gradually pulled clear, earning his first career Pro-class podium. Daudt, after challenging early, faded late and finished eighth.

Dillon Pulls Ahead in Pro Lite Standings with Seventh Win

With the Anderson’s Maple Syrup Pro Lite championship battle deadlocked entering Saturday, all eyes were on Anson Scheele and Crayden Dillon as they lined up for another crucial showdown. Scheele grabbed the holeshot and looked strong early, but Dillon, fresh off his Friday night win, wasted little time charging forward from third. By lap three, Dillon found a faster line and took over the lead, setting the tone for the rest of the race.

Once out front, Dillon continued to separate himself, using smooth, efficient lines to pull away from the field and secure his seventh win of the season. The victory not only completed a weekend sweep at ERX but also gave him sole possession of the Pro Lite points lead with just a few rounds remaining. 

“I’m not going to lie, I’ve been sucking the past few weekends,” said Dillon. “We put it all together here, which wouldn’t be possible without the whole team. We put in the work and you can tell it’s paying off.”

Meanwhile, Scheele put in another solid ride, finishing second to keep himself firmly in the title fight. Behind the top two, Emil Mikalsen delivered another impressive performance, finishing third and earning his third podium of the season.

Cottew Stays Unstoppable with 10th Pro AM Women’s Win

Malene Cottew’s dominance in the Bikeman Performance Pro AM Women’s class continued Saturday as the defending champion went wire-to-wire for her tenth victory of the season. With another flawless performance, Cottew extended her overall points lead and strengthened her grip on back-to-back titles as the season nears its final stretch.

Inanna Hauger put in a strong ride, working her way up from a fifth-place start to secure second, keeping herself in the championship hunt. Behind her, Cerissa Blessum remained a podium contender, finishing third for her fifth top-three finish of the year.

Lieders Outduels Todd Again for Eighth Pro AM Plus 30 Win

Tyler Oomen set the early pace in Saturday’s Pro AM Plus 30 final, but the race quickly turned into another intense showdown between Corin Todd and points leader Andy Lieders. Todd, coming off a Friday night win, took the lead from Oomen on lap three and looked poised to go back-to-back. However, Lieders stayed close, applying pressure throughout the race before making his move with two laps to go.

It was the third straight race where Lieders and Todd battled down to the wire, but once again, Lieders found a way to come out on top, securing his eighth win of the season. Todd settled for second in another tight finish, proving he’s still a major threat in the class. Oomen held strong in third, fending off a late charge from Brian Peterson by just two sled lengths to secure a spot on the podium.

Lebel Stays Hot with Third Straight FXR Sport Victory

Dylan Lebel continued his dominant run in the FXR Sport class, leading from start to finish to secure his third consecutive win. Controlling the pace from the holeshot, Lebel extended his points lead with another commanding performance as he inches closer to the championship. 

Tanner Johnson made the most of his return to the series, charging from fourth off the line to take over second on lap two. His strong ride secured him his second podium of the weekend after missing the New York rounds. Behind him, Zak Farmer delivered another solid performance, finishing third to maintain his hold on second place in the overall standings.

Stanisich Scores Sport Lite Win

Jimmy Stanisich made a big move in the Sport Lite championship chase on Saturday, claiming an important victory to gain ground on the points leaders. Sitting third in the standings, Stanisich put together a strong ride to take the top spot while points leader Tavin Knudson finished just off the podium in fourth. 

Meanwhile, Friday night’s winner Alex Einarsson backed up his strong weekend performance with a second-place finish, charging forward from a fourth-place start to secure another podium. The battle for third came down to the wire, with Colin Taggart making a clutch last-lap pass to steal the final podium spot.

Rox Speed FX Stock 200: Tessa Nastad broke through for her first Stock 200 win of the season on Saturday, gaining valuable points on current leader Lincoln Skar as the championship race intensified. Henry Dillon, fresh off his Friday victory, kept his strong weekend rolling with a second-place finish. Vincenzo Diorio also shined, earning his first podium of the year by rounding out the top three.

1911 Beef Transition 9-13: Ryder Hayes added another win to his season total in the Transition 9-13 class, completing a weekend sweep with his seventh victory of the year. Hayes put together a solid ride to take the top spot, while Charlie Lucas kept the pressure on to secure second place. Beckum Pete also had a strong showing, rounding out the podium in third after another competitive race in the division.

Hayward Power Sports Junior 14-15: Points leader Tavin Knudson was unstoppable in the Junior 14-15 class, going wire-to-wire for the weekend sweep. Knudson controlled the race from the start, adding another dominant win to his season total. Ryder Harnois continued his strong weekend, improving from a third-place finish on Friday to take second on Saturday. Zach Miller remained consistent as well, earning his third podium of the season with a solid third-place ride.

SPEEDWERX Transition 8-10: Jack Gelinas closed the gap in the Transition 8-10 championship chase with a crucial victory, earning his second win of the season. Gelinas made his move on lap three, passing early leader Holden Kuhn and holding strong to the checkered flag. Kuhn settled for second, while Round one winner Noah Kuhn put in a solid ride to claim the final podium spot in third.

ROX SPEED FX 120 CHAMP: Deegan Giguere made a thrilling last-lap move to sneak past Lincoln Skar and claim his first 120 Champ victory of the season. Skar, who led most of the race, settled for second, earning his third podium of the year. Points leader Henry Dillon remained consistent, finishing third to keep his championship hopes on track as the season nears its final rounds.

Woodies Racing Junior Girls 9-13: Avery Hemmer kept her undefeated streak alive with a weekend sweep in the Junior Girls 9-13 class, but it didn’t come easy. After starting fourth, Hemmer had to work her way through the field before making the winning move on Eleanor Schmidt with two laps to go. Charlie Buteau also made a late charge, climbing from a fifth-place start to take over second in the final laps. Bernice Thieke put in an impressive ride as well, battling from seventh to secure the final podium spot in third.

PETE Transport Junior 10-13: Points leader Ryder Hayes made a late-race charge in the Junior 10-13 final, taking the lead with two laps to go to secure his third win of the season. Early leader Charlie Lucas put in a strong ride but had to settle for second after Hayes’ pass. Meanwhile, John Theike held off a hard-charging Beckum Pete to lock in the final podium spot, capping off an exciting battle for third.

Next Stop: The AMSOIL Championship Snocross series travels to Eagle River, Wis. and the historic World Championship Derby Complex for the Hayes Brakes Snocross National March 14-15.

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