The Rocky Mountain ATV/MC WORCS Series returned to the brutal sands of Mesquite MX, located on the border of Arizona and Nevada, on October 11-12, where riders faced one of the most challenging courses on the circuit. The track’s deep, choppy sand and notorious pro section—lined with logs, planks and massive tires—tested both skill and endurance as racers fought to keep momentum through the ruts and in the heat. When all was said and done, SLR Honda’s Tyler Lynn stood out from the rest.

Story & Photos by Connor Moore
In the Pro 450 class, Dare DeMartile (Liqui Moly Beta USA) launched off the concrete start and grabbed the holeshot.
However, it didn’t take long for Lynn to make his move. Known for his speed and composure in tough situations, Lynn found his rhythm early and took the lead on lap one. From there, he never looked back. His pace was unmatched, setting the fastest lap of the day on lap three with a time of 9:39, gradually pulling away from the rest of the field.
DeMartile held strong in second, delivering a smooth and consistent ride on his Beta to secure the runner-up spot.
Meanwhile, Lynn’s teammate Carter Klein took advantage of others’ mistakes, moving up from fourth to third after Lyndon Snodgrass crashed hard on the third lap and was forced to retire early. Klein kept it steady to earn another solid podium for SLR Honda, continuing his strong season in the top class.

Behind the lead trio, a battle unfolded between Hayden Florez and Skyler Adams for the fourth and fifth positions. The two traded spots during the early laps, but Florez found an extra gear late in the race to edge out Adams for fourth, leaving the Eagle Mountain native to finish fifth.
In the Pro 250 class, FMF RPM KTM Racing Team’s Mason Semmens delivered another dominant performance to clinch his second straight Pro 250 title. From the gate drop to the checkered flag, Semmens never wavered. His consistency was unmatched as he led every lap and created a gap of over two and a half minutes over teammate Noah Gordon. His best lap came early in the race, clocking in at 9:55 on lap two, and he kept expanding his lead with each lap. Gordon raced smart and steady to finish second, giving RPM KTM a 1–2 finish for the day.
Despite facing early setbacks, Tristun Alvarez still achieved a third-place podium finish. Alvarez took the lead early but washed the front end in a corner on the first lap and battled mechanical issues for the rest of the race. His persistence paid off with another top-three finish. Notably, Alvarez also secured a Pro 125 win on Saturday, demonstrating his versatility and resilience across multiple classes.

The Pro-Am division delivered some of the closest racing action of the weekend, with David “Racer” Fry and Kayden Lynn engaging in an impressive duel for the top spot. Fry took an early lead, setting the pace through lap one, but Kayden Lynn quickly responded. On lap two, Kayden Lynn recorded the fastest lap of the race, a 10:22, as he powered his Kawasaki into the lead. From that point, he showed the kind of composure that defines a true front-runner, maintaining steady lap times during the final stages to secure the overall win. Fry held firm in second, unable to close the gap but comfortably ahead of Gavin Dugan, who finished out the podium.

Dugan’s consistency stood out; he held third place from start to finish while chaos erupted behind him. Meanwhile, Jaxzen Tully delivered one of the most memorable charges of the day. After a rough start left him dead last on the opening lap, the rider from Lake Havasu City fought his way through the field to finish fourth—a gritty effort that showcased his endurance and determination. Matt Maple of Ramona, California, finished in fifth.
In Women’s Pro, Isla Phillips from St. George, Utah, took the win while demonstrating her speed and skill in the tough Mesquite conditions.
As the WORCS series heads to California into the final round at the 29 Palms Motorsports Complex in Twentynine Palms, four championships are still up for grabs, including the overall WORCS Championship.CN
2025 WORCS Round 8 Results
PRO 450 (Top 5)
- Tyler Lynn (Hon) 2:00:22.401
- Dare DeMartile (Bet) 2:01:19.926
- Carter Klein (Hon) 2:09:09.262
- Hayden Florez (Yam) 2:06:50.543
- Skyler Adams (Kaw) 2:09:36.679
PRO 250 (Top 3)
- Mason Semmens (KTM) 2:02:31.909
- Noah Gardon (KTM) 2:05:58.581
- Tristun Alvarez (KTM) 1:59:38.402
PRO-AM (Top 5)
- Kayden Lynn (Kaw) 1:56:25.357
- David Fry (Kaw) 2:00:51.636
- Gavin Dugan (Hon) 2:03:53.623
- Jaxzen Tully (Hon) 2:06:51.819
- Matt Maple (Hon) 2:06:56.612
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