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Cycle News 2026 Issue 07 February 18

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posure. After earning consecu- tive Pro 250 Championships, the move to the premier class has been a progression, and Sunday marked a milestone. Semmens claimed his first Pro 450 victory, proving he's here to stay. DeMartile regrouped to fin - ish second and earn valuable championship points despite the setback. Justin Hoeft delivered a steady, measured performance to claim third, completing the Pro 450 podium after two de - manding hours. Further down the order, Tyler Lynn entered the weekend man- aging a wrist injury sustained just weeks earlier. Instead of sitting out, Lynn lined up with a focus on limiting damage and preserving championship points. Through the physical challenges of the Pro Section and the extended two-hour format, Lynn battled through discomfort to finish fifth, a crucial result that keeps him firmly in the champi - onship hunt. The Pro 250 race was just as intense. Jake Alvarez took the holeshot to start the race, but the situation changed quickly once the riders entered the Pro section. Cole Zeller wasted little time making a move. By the time the leaders finished the techni - cal terrain, Zeller had taken the lead and was opening the gap. Zeller's speed was obvious early on. He recorded the fastest lap of the Pro 250 race on lap two with an 11:06.463 and kept con - trol of the lead from there. As the two-hour clock wound down and the course wore on, Zeller stayed calm, navigating traf- fic and the Pro section without major errors. Behind him, Sam Pretscherer worked to keep the pressure on. Pretscherer maintained steady mid-11-minute lap times and gradually tried to close the gap. A small mistake in the Pro section, however, allowed Zeller to extend his lead just enough. Despite Pretscherer's late-race push, the time deficit proved too large to overcome. Noah Gordon and JP Alvarez both experienced mechanical issues that forced them to retire early from the Pro 250 race. With the win, Zeller goes two-for-two to start the season, firmly establishing himself as the early championship leader. Pretscherer took second, while Colton Aeck finished third after a steady and consistent ride. Connor Moore Pro 450 (Top 5) 1. Mason Semmens (KTM) 2:01:36.873 (11 laps) 2.Dare DeMartile (Bet) 2:02:26.955 3. Justin Hoeft (Yam) 2:09:07.021 4. Samuel McCord (Yam) 2:11:30.077 (9 laps) 5. Tyler Lynn (Hon) 2:14:01.860 (8 laps) Pro 250 (Top 5) 1. Cole Zeller (KTM) 2:04:58.459 (11 laps) 2. Sam Pretscherer (Hon) 2:05:56.392 3. Colton Aeck (Kaw) 2:09:34.170 4. Tristun Alvarez (Kaw) 2:02:11.000 (10 laps) 5. Rylan Binford (KTM) 2:07:15.802 OPEN PRO 1. Tristun Alvarez (Kaw) 50:13.121 (5 laps) 2. Colton Aeck (Kaw) 50:39.825 3. Harlem Nelson (KTM) 50:40.430 4. Justin Patton (KTM) 44:35.303 (4 laps) 5. Sam Pretscherer (Hon) 31:30.392 (3 laps) WIND IN THE P36 Lauren Woods dominated the Women's Pro class.

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