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podium in third. Just off the po- dium, Giacomo Redondi rode his Pro Circuit Off-Road Kawasaki and claimed fourth after another steady, calculated ride, manag- ing the tree sections and rough terrain well, despite constantly changing conditions. In fifth was Hayden Florez, grinding out a solid finish on a day when simply staying upright and mistake-free became a battle of its own. The Pro 250 race was pure intensity from start to finish. The ongoing rivalry between Cole Zeller, piloting his FMF RPM KTM, and Sam Pretscherer, aboard the SLR Honda, heated up in Reno as the two traded blows all moto long in one of the weekend's closest battles. From the opening laps, Zeller and Pretscherer pulled away from the rest of the field, swapping the lead multiple times as they pushed the pace through the hills, trees and whooped-out sec - tions. Neither rider gave an inch, and even as course conditions shifted dramatically, from snow to sunshine and eventually hail, the gap between them stayed ra - zor thin, with both riders running within a few seconds of each other for much of the race. In the end, Zeller's ability to stay smooth and calculated through the roughest sections proved decisive. He held his composure late in the moto as visibility dropped and the track turned unpredictable again, lock - ing in the lead when it mattered most and sealing a hard-earned victory in a race that could have easily gone either way. Pretscherer remained relent - less until the final moments, settling for second but once again proving he has the pace and grit to challenge for wins every weekend. Behind the front two, Dustyn Davis charged to a strong third-place finish, continu- ing to show his versatility and speed across multiple classes. KTM-mounted Noah Gordon fought through the chaos for fourth, while Colton Aeck (Kawa- saki) rounded out the top five. Jake Alvarez secured sixth after enduring the full range of Reno's weather swings, proving that consistency still pays dividends in a race where simply surviving is a challenge. Saturday's races may not have seen snow or hail, but the cold wind ensured the day was still a challenge. In Women's Pro, Tarah Gieger put on a show on her JCR Hon- da, taking the win with a strong, composed performance. Lauren Woods (GasGas) followed with a solid ride for second, while Rachel Burton (Kawasaki) com- pleted the podium in third. The Open Pro class saw Husqvarna's Dustyn Davis double down on the weekend with a victory, proving he had the pace to dominate regardless of conditions. Giacomo Redondi secured second in the class, while Colton Aeck grabbed third, both on Kawasakis, marking a strong showing for the green machines in Reno. Connor Moore Pro 450 (Top 5) 1. Mason Semmens (KTM) 1:59:30.913 2. Dare DeMartile (Bet) 1:59:51.217 3. Tyler Lynn (Hon) 2:02:06.189 4. Giacomo Redondi (Kaw) 1:59:52.346 5. Hayden Florez (Yam) 2:01:58.012 Pro 250 (Top 5) 1. Cole Zeller (KTM) 2:00:57.536 2. Sam Pretscherer (Hon) 2:01:07.829 3. Dustyn Davis (Hus) 2:02:53.001 4. Noah Gordon (KTM) 2:03:26.282 5. Colton Aeck (Kaw) 2:03:29.298 WIND IN THE P62 Tarah Gieger won the Women's Pro class.