WORCS GLEN HELEN, 2025

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Glen Helen provided one of the more interesting rounds of the Rocky Mountain ATV/MC WORCS series this season and allowed for great battles before the summer break. In the 450 Pro class, Liqui Moly Beta’s Dare Demartile collected his second victory in a row. Then, in a 250 Pro race with five different riders leading at different points, Dustyn Davis brought home a win in his Pro class debut. Slam Life Racing’s Carter Klein returned to the top with a comeback victory in Pro-Am. On Saturday, Tristun Alvarez locked up 125 Pro with Lauren Woods claiming a victory in Women’s Pro.

Giacomo Redondi. Photo by Connor Moore.

Team Green/Hatch Racing’s Giacomo Redondi charged out front through Talladega turn to take the early 450 Pro lead. But, a collision with SLR Honda’s Tyler Lynn in Turn 2 sent both riders sliding into the mud, forcing them to back of the pack.The Pro Section took racers to the top of the mountain before plunging them down an uncut, raw downhill. Here, riders were free to choose their line, with two steep drop-offs offering a high-risk, high-reward shortcut that could shave valuable seconds before rejoining the main track. Beta Racing’s Dare Demartile piloted his 480 RR well through this section, creating an early gap between himself and the chasing pack. SLR Honda’s Ryan Surratt kept the pressure on through the opening laps, staying close as Demartile began to build a cushion by lap four. But by the sixth lap—the halfway mark—Tyler Lynn had clawed his way back into contention, passing both Redondi and teammate Surratt to lock his sights on the leader.

Tyler Lynn. Photo by Connor Moore.

Lynn pushed his Honda to the limit and overtook Demartile with just a few laps remaining, briefly taking control of the race. However, Demartile wasn’t done. As the race neared its final stages, he retook the lead after a mistake by Lynn on lap twelve caused a costly 2.5-minute delay. That misstep sealed the deal for Demartile, who powered through to claim another hard-earned win and extend his points lead heading into the break. Redondi ultimately finished fourth, while Hero Racing’s Jack Mentha took a brief detour from his usual Baja racing to round out the top 5. As it stands, Demartile sits atop the championship with 119 points. Lynn follows closely behind with 116, and their teammate Surratt rounds out the top three with 98 points.

Ryan Surratt. Photo by Connor Moore.

In one of the season’s most thrilling Pro 250 races, the action was nonstop from the drop of the gate to the checkered flag. With lead changes nearly every lap, fans were treated to a showcase of raw speed, relentless determination, and high-stakes bar-to-bar racing. The Alvarez brothers—Tristun and Jake—came flying over the Talladega turn nearly side by side and setting the pace early as they led the pack into lap one.

Jake Alvarez. Photo by Connor Moore.

For points leader Mason Semmens, a poor start and early traffic forced him to dig deep and battle through the field. Colton Aeck, representing Kawasaki/Hatch Racing, was soon locked in a back-and-forth duel with Sam Pretscherer as they traded the lead early. Unfortunately, a small mistake from Pretscherer cost him the lead and shuffled him out of contention. By the end of that opening lap, Colton Aeck had muscled his way into the lead, narrowly edging out Semmens. At one point, the top four riders were separated by less than ten seconds, creating an electrifying sequence of bar-banging passes and tight racing across the rugged Glen Helen course. Jake Alvarez appeared to have a podium spot locked down as he led for multiple laps around the halfway mark. But his hopes were dashed after a mechanical issue forced him to pull off early, eventually rendering a disappointing seventh-place finish.

Dustyn Davis. Photo by Connor Moore.

That shakeup opened the door for the breakout performance of the day. Newly graduated Pro rider Dustyn Davis proved he belongs with the big names. Riding his GasGas with impressive composure and consistency, Davis capitalized on the chaos and took control by lap seven. Despite a hard-charging Semmens applying pressure in the final laps, Davis held firm, showcasing maturity beyond his years to earn his first Pro 250 win. Although the result breaks Semmens’ perfect season, he still maintains a healthy lead in the championship standings as the series heads into the year’s second half.

Mason Semmens. Photo by Connor Moore. Sam Pretscherer. Photo by Connor Moore.

In Pro-Am, Kayden Lynn came out swinging, leading the first six laps of the race. His early dominance was eventually challenged by points-leader Carter Klein, who steadily closed the gap aboard his SLR Honda and made the pass to take control. As the lead changed hands, the battle for the final podium spot also heated up. Andrew Schulz and Rylan Binford traded positions in a fierce back-and-forth duel, but Schulz ultimately secured third—his third podium finish. Saturday’s 125 Pro class was nothing short of chaotic, delivering another memorable showdown. Tristun Alvarez managed to make it two wins in a row, overcoming significant adversity—including a flat tire while his brother dealt with a seized motor—in a gritty performance. Despite the drama, it was once again the Alvarez brothers locking out the top two spots, with Daemon Woolslayer putting in an intense ride to round out the podium. In the Women’s Pro division, Lauren Woods edged Dana Raynor in the afternoon race to claim a well-earned victory in another closely contested battle.

Carter Klein. Photo by Connor Moore.

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