Glen Helen Raceway provided one of the more interesting rounds of the Rocky Mountain ATV/MC WORCS Series this season. The challenging Glen Helen track allowed for great battles before the summer break. Liqui Moly Beta’s Dare DeMartile battled for his second victory in a row after a commanding win in Marysville. The Glen Helen race was much different, with five different leaders.
Story & Photos by Connor Moore
There was a new face standing atop of the 250cc Pro-class podium. Dustyn Davis captured his first-ever WORCS win, while Slam Life Racing’s Carter Klein returned to the top with a comeback victory in Pro-Am.
On Saturday, Tristun Alvarez won a brotherly battle in the 125cc Pro class, while Lauren Woods claimed a victory in the Women’s Pro division.
Team Green/Hatch Racing’s Giacomo Redondi charged out front through the Talladega turn to take the early lead of the Pro race. But his momentum was quickly halted after making contact with SLR Honda’s Tyler Lynn in turn two. The get-together sent both riders sliding into the mud, forcing them to remount from the back of the pack.
The course quickly veered into the Pro Section, taking racers to the top of Glen Helen’s iconic mountain before plunging them down an uncut, raw downhill. Here, riders were free to choose their line, with two steep drop-offs offering a high-risk, high-reward shortcut that could shave valuable seconds before rejoining the main track.
Beta Racing’s DeMartile piloted his 480 RR with precision through this section, creating an early gap between himself and the chasing pack. SLR Honda’s Ryan Surratt kept the pressure on through the opening laps. However, DeMartile began to build a cushion by lap four.
However, by the sixth lap—the halfway mark—Lynn had clawed his way back into contention, passing both Redondi and teammate Surratt to lock his sights on the leader. Lynn pushed his Honda to the limit and overtook DeMartile with just a few laps remaining.
However, DeMartile wasn’t about to roll over and give up. Instead, as the race neared its final stages, he retook the lead after a mistake by Lynn on lap 12. This sealed the deal for DeMartile, who powered through to claim another hard-earned win and extend his points lead heading into the break.
Redondi ultimately finished fourth, while Hero Racing’s Jack Mentha took a brief detour from his usual Baja racing to round out the top five.
As it stands now, DeMartile is perched at the top of the championship standings with 119 points. Lynn follows closely with 116, and Surratt rounds out the top three with 98 points.
In one of the season’s most thrilling races, the Pro 250 action was nonstop from the drop of the gate to the checkered flag. With lead changes nearly every lap, fans were treated to an exciting show of racing.
The Alvarez brothers—Tristun and Jake—came flying over the Talladega, turning nearly side by side and setting the pace early as they led the pack into lap one. But by the end of the lap, Colton Aeck had muscled his way into the lead, narrowly edging out points leader Mason Semmens by just a second.
Semmens, however, found himself in unfamiliar territory. A poor start and early traffic forced the RPM FMF KTM rider to dig deep and battle through the field.
Meanwhile, Aeck, backed by Kawasaki/Hatch Racing, was locked in a back-and-forth duel with Sam Pretscherer as they traded the lead early. Unfortunately for Pretscherer, a small mistake cost him the lead and shuffled him out of contention.
At one point, the top four riders were separated by less than 10 seconds. Jake Alvarez appeared to have a podium spot locked down as he led for multiple laps around the halfway mark. But his hopes were dashed after a mechanical issue forced him to pull off early, eventually settling for a disappointing seventh place. That shakeup opened the door for the breakout performance of the day. Dustyn Davis, who is leading the Pro-Am ranks, proved he belongs with the big names. Riding his GasGas with impressive composure and consistency, Davis capitalized on the chaos in front of him and took control by lap seven. Despite a hard-charging Semmens applying pressure in the final laps, Davis held firm, showcasing maturity beyond his years to earn his first Pro 250 win. Although the result breaks Semmens’ perfect season, he still maintains a healthy lead in the championship standings as the series heads into the year’s second half.
Kayden Lynn came out swinging in the Pro Am class, putting the power of his Kawasaki to the ground and leading the first six laps. However, his early dominance was eventually challenged by points leader Carter Klein, who steadily closed the gap aboard his SLR Honda and made the pass to take control.
As the lead changed hands, the battle for the final podium spot also heated up. Andrew Schulz and Rylan Binford traded positions in a fierce back-and-forth duel, but Schulz ultimately secured third—his third podium finish.
Saturday’s 125 Pro class was nothing short of chaotic, delivering another memorable showdown. Tristun Alvarez made it two wins in a row, overcoming significant adversity, including a flat tire while his brother dealt with a seized motor, in a gritty performance. Despite all the drama, it was, once again, the Alvarez brothers locking out the top two spots, with Daemon Woolslayer putting in an intense ride to round out the podium.
In the Women’s Pro division, Lauren Woods edged Dana Raynor in the afternoon race to claim a well-earned victory in another closely contested battle.
2025 WORCS Round 5 Results
PRO 450 (Top 5)
- Dare DeMartile (Bet)
- Tyler Lynn (Hon)
- Ryan Surratt (Hon)
- Giacomo Redondi (Kaw)
- Jack Mentha (Hon)
PRO 250 (Top 5)
- Dustyn Davis (GG)
- Mason Semmens (KTM)
- Sam Pretscherer (Hus)
- Colton Aeck (Kaw)
- Noah Gordon (KTM)
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