Season Finale Finds Kamm, Dillon atop Spirit Mountain Podium

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Duluth, Minn. ~ The final day of the AMSOIL Championship Snocross season unfolded under the bright skies of Duluth, MN, with Spirit Mountain once again delivering a dramatic stage for snowmobile racing’s fiercest competitors. After two action-packed days of racing, most class titles had already been locked in—but Sunday was far from a formality.

With championships still undecided in the Pro Lite and Transition 8-10 classes, fans lined the hillside in anticipation. Seven classes battled it out on Sunday, but the spotlight shone brightest on the Pro Lite division, where Crayden Dillon and Anson Scheele entered the day separated by just a single point. After a roller coaster weekend of emotion, intensity, and bar-to-bar racing, the final showdown promised to deliver fireworks—and it didn’t disappoint.

Kamm Claims Season Finale in Wild Pro Showdown

The AMSOIL Pro finale at Spirit Mountain delivered a dramatic end to the season, after Emil Harr had clinched the fifth championship on Friday for one of the sports legacy teams, Judnick Motorsports. With the pressure off the title chase, Sunday’s focus shifted to bragging rights and momentum heading into the offseason—served up in a two-round Moto-style format that kept fans on their toes.

Looking to bounce back from Saturday’s result, Harr came out firing in Moto 1. He wasted no time taking control, grabbing the lead on the second lap and pulling away for a dominant win. But Moto 2 flipped the script—Harr had trouble off the start, dropping to dead last as the pack charged ahead.

That opened the door for his Judnick Motorsports teammate, Kody Kamm. Kamm, who had finished third in the first moto, took advantage of a clean launch and moved into the lead early. With clear track ahead, Kamm checked out, riding to an impressive Moto 2 win and throwing himself into the overall win conversation.

Meanwhile, Harr was mounting a furious comeback. Picking off riders lap after lap, he fought into the mid-pack and then unleashed a late surge to climb into third—finishing just behind Jordan Lebel, Saturday’s winner.

When the scores were tallied, Kamm and Harr both ended the day with 1-3 finishes, but Kamm claimed the overall victory on the tiebreaker by virtue of his Moto 2 win—his second overall win of the season.

“The two moto format worked out well for me today,” said Kamm. “The little bit longer moto’s got tough, but I hung in there and I just rode smooth. Happy for the season to be done, and I actually have a knee surgery scheduled for tomorrow, but I am happy to have the Judnick Motorsports team behind me all year.”

Lebel’s strong 5-2 showing earned him third overall and the second year Pro locked down second in the season’s championship standings. Adam Peterson finished third overall, Jacob Yurk was fourth and Kamm rounded out the top five.

Dillon Delivers, Clinches Back-to-Back Pro Lite Titles

The Anderson’s Maple Syrup Pro Lite title fight came down to the wire at Spirit Mountain, and Crayden Dillon rose to the moment. After entering the weekend trailing by nine points, Dillon clawed his way back—winning on Saturday and edging into a one-point lead heading into Sunday’s final showdown. He added two more points in qualifying, setting the stage for a high-stakes championship race.

When the gate dropped, FXR Sport champion Dylan Lebel—racing up a class for the weekend—snatched the holeshot and led the early laps with authority. But Dillon wasn’t going to be denied. On lap nine, he made his move into the lead and never looked back, riding with precision and intensity to claim his ninth win of the season and secure his second consecutive Pro Lite championship.

“I woke up and I was focused, and we were focused all day,” said Dillon. “I’m at a loss for words right now. We put it all together today and I am really thankful for my team and the effort they put in this year.”

Lebel pushed hard to the end, keeping the pressure on and earning his third podium in as many nights—an eye-opening debut at the Pro Lite level. Meanwhile, one of the biggest highlights of the night came from Tyler Archambault, who stormed through the field from a 12th-place start to finish third in a heroic charge.

Anson Scheele, who led the points coming into the weekend, started sixth in the final and fought hard to get to the front. Despite several strong runs, he crossed the line in fifth, locking in second overall in the championship—12 points back after an incredible season-long battle.

Tanner Johnson Scores First Win in Stacked FXR Sport Finale

With class champion Dylan Lebel stepping up to Pro Lite for the weekend, the FXR Sport field was wide open—and the riders delivered a finale worthy of the spotlight. On Sunday, Tanner Johnson put together a smart, steady ride, biding his time early before making his move.

After starting in fourth, Johnson methodically worked his way forward, taking over the lead by lap five and never looking back. The win marked his first of the season and extended his podium streak, which now dates back to the New York rounds.

Making his Sport class debut, Sport Lite champion Tavin Knudson impressed once again. He grabbed the early lead and held strong for a runner-up finish, showing he’s ready for the next step in his racing career.

Zak Farmer rounded out the podium with a hard charge from sixth to third, a performance that also secured him second overall in the season standings—capping off a consistent and impressive campaign.

Stanisich Stays Hot, Skogquist Brothers Round Out Podium in Sport Lite Finale

With the Sport Lite championship already secured by Tavin Knudson on Saturday, Sunday’s final was all about pride, momentum—and a battle for the final win of the season. While Knudson watched from the sidelines, Jimmy Stanisich stayed locked in and unfazed, putting together a flawless ride from holeshot to checkers.

Stanisich led every lap to claim his third win of the season and third straight podium, capping off a strong finish to the year. His victory secured second overall in the final standings, finishing just four points behind the champ.

Behind him, the Skogquist brothers delivered a thrilling sibling showdown. AJ Skogquist charged from a fifth-place start and made a decisive pass with three laps to go to edge out his brother Wyatt for second. Wyatt, fresh off a Saturday win, settled for third—marking his third consecutive podium finish.

The Transition 9-13 final delivered one of the most exciting finishes of the weekend, and it was Beckum Pete who stole the spotlight. After running near the front of the pack all season and entering Sunday with a narrow grip on third in the overall standings, Pete lined up determined to finish strong.

Starting in fourth, he stayed patient and consistent, stalking the leaders as the laps wound down. On the final circuit, Pete made his move—charging into the lead with a bold last-lap pass to capture his first career national win in dramatic fashion.

Reed Johnson, running a limited national schedule this season, had grabbed the early lead and looked poised to go wire-to-wire. He held on for a well-earned second-place finish and his first career podium. Meanwhile, Tyson Kielman stayed hot, backing up his Friday podium with another third-place run, capping off a strong weekend.

SPEEDWERX TRANSITION 8-10:   The Transition 8-10 class closed out its season with a race that perfectly matched the intensity of the championship battle. Coming into Sunday, Travis Bellerive held a 17-point lead over Jack Gelinas, but there was no room for error in the final showdown of the season.

Bellerive launched off the line with a textbook holeshot, but Gelinas was locked onto his bumper from the opening lap. The duo ran nose-to-tail the entire race, keeping fans on the edge of their seats. When the checkered flag waved, Bellerive held off a hard-charging Gelinas by just .457 seconds, clinching both the win and the season title in dramatic fashion.

Behind them, another tight battle unfolded for the final podium spot. Holden Kuhn edged out Emeryk Gagnon by just half a second in a thrilling sprint to the finish, putting an exclamation mark on one of the most competitive classes of the weekend.

Woodies Racing Junior Girls 9-13: Avery Hemmer closed out her storied amateur career in dominant fashion on Sunday, putting the final stamp on a perfect season in the Junior Girls 9-13 class. From the drop of the gate, Hemmer rocketed to the front and never looked back, leading wire to wire for her 11th win of the year and a flawless finish to her championship campaign.

Eleanor Schmidt wrapped up a stellar season of her own, securing second place on the day and locking in her tenth runner-up finish of the year—a model of consistency all season long.

Charlie Buteau, who surged in the second half of the season, rounded out the championship podium in third overall. Her late-season push ended on a high note and added one more exciting storyline to a class packed with talent.

2024-2025 AMSOIL Championship Snocross Class Champions:

AMSOIL PRO: Emil Harr

Anderson’s Maple Syrup Pro Lite: Crayden Dillon

Bikeman Performance Pro AM Women: Malene Cottew

Thomas Sno Sports Pro AM PLUS 30: Andy Lieders

FXR Sport: Dylan Lebel

Pflipsen Trucking Sport Lite: Tavin Knudson

Rox Speed FX Stock 200: Henry Dillon 

1911 Beef Transition 9-13: Ryder Hayes

Hayward Power Sports Junior 14-15: Tavin Knudson 

Woodies Racing Junior Girls 9-13: Avery Hemmer

SPEEDWERX Transition 8-10: Travis Bellerive

ROX SPEED FX Champ 120: Henry Dillon 

PETE Transport Junior 10-13: Ryder Hayes

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