The 2026 Loretta Lynn's Amateur National Motocross Championship, presented by MX Sports, witnessed a thrilling day of racing on Friday, with the first wave of national champions crowned. The event, held at Loretta Lynn's Ranch in Tennessee, featured 23 classes and a total of 24 motos, showcasing the talent and determination of young riders. The day's drama unfolded across various classes, with intense battles and unexpected twists, ultimately crowning new champions in each category.
One of the standout performances came from Jaydin Smart in the 85cc (10-12) class. Smart, riding for Altus Motorsports bLUcRU Yamaha, dominated the race, securing a wire-to-wire victory. His consistent performance, with a 1-1-1 effort, gave him a four-point edge over his competitors, solidifying his position as a top contender in the amateur motocross world.
In the Mini Sr. 2 (13-15) class, Mason Murdy emerged as the champion, showcasing his skill and determination. Murdy, riding for ClubMX KTM, clinched the title with a wire-to-wire victory, outpacing his rivals by a significant margin. His performance, coupled with the penalties incurred by his competitors, solidified his position as the top performer in this category.
The 65cc (10-11) Limited class witnessed a close battle between Levi Leddy and Yumena Berning. Leddy, riding for TCD Racing KTM, secured the title with a 1-1-2 effort, finishing ahead of Berning by a narrow margin. This victory marked a significant achievement for Leddy, solidifying his status as a rising star in the sport.
The Junior (25+) class saw the success of Zach Osborne, a former Pro Motocross Champion. Osborne, riding for Liqui Moli Beta, dominated the race, securing a wire-to-wire victory. His performance, coupled with the challenges faced by his rivals, showcased his exceptional skill and determination.
In the 250 B class, Tanner Dorman emerged as the champion, relying on consistent performance and a strong finish. Dorman, riding for EBR Altus Performance Yamaha, secured the title with a 2-3-4 effort, outpacing his competitors by a significant margin.
The Women's class witnessed a close battle between Jordan Jarvis and Mayla Herrick. Herrick, riding for SLR Honda, secured the title with a dominant performance, outpacing Jarvis by a significant margin. Her victory marked a significant achievement for Herrick, solidifying her status as a top performer in the sport.
The 250 Pro Sport class saw a thrilling battle between Landon Gibson, Carson Wood, and Ryder Malinoski. Gibson, riding for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna, secured the title with a dominant performance, outpacing his rivals by a significant margin. His victory marked a significant achievement for Gibson, solidifying his status as a top performer in the sport.
The event concluded with the announcement of the 2026 AMA Amateur National Motocross Champions, with each class crowning its respective champion. The championship celebrated the talent and determination of young riders, showcasing the future of amateur motocross racing.
