Russell powered back into the
top spot. Tyler Medaglia (Yama-
ha) applied pressure from sec-
ond, keeping the Kawasaki rider
honest throughout the moto.
Kelley remained consistent
through the shaded woods and
dusty sand sections, holding
strong in third. Battles through
-
out the course kept fans guess-
ing until the final lap.
When the checkered flag
waved at the Yamaha finish line,
Russell secured the moto-two
win, followed by Medaglia in sec-
ond and Kelley in third.
Russell claimed the top spot
overall, with Riordan finishing
second and Kelley third.
The Amateur overall win went
to Zack Hayes (KTM), who fin
-
ished 11th overall and first in A
250. Kamden Krause (Yamaha)
took the A 200 class, while
Landon Wentz (KTM) secured
the A Open win with a 24th over-
all finish.
In the Women's Pro division,
Tayla Jones (Honda) delivered a
dominant 1-1 performance. She
finished moto one with a 30-sec-
ond lead and moto two with a
20-second advantage.
Shelby Turner finished second
overall with consistent 2-2 fin
-
ishes, maintaining a strong pace
and holding off Kayla O'Neill, the
2025 J Day Off-Road Women's
Pro Champion, who finished
third on the podium.
Kylie Kulpa
PRO OVERALL (Top 10)
1. Ricky Russell (Kaw) 2-1
2. Angus Riordon (Hon) 1-4
3. Ben Kelley (KTM) 3-3
4. Thad Duvall (Hus) 5-5
5. Evan Smith (KTM) 4-6
6. Jiggs Fustini (KTM) 6-7
7. Jack Edmondson (Unk) 7-8
8. Gavin Simon (Hus) 10-9
9. Justin Cokinos (Yam) 9-10
10. Zach Osborne (Bet) 8-11
WIND
IN THE
P46
Brayden Nollette gets things started at the J Day Off-Road
Championship opener with the early lead.
