The 2025 Regional Championship season kicked off in steamy fashion at Tulsa Mountain Ranch, June 7-8, where 38 riders braved intense heat and humidity for the Next Gen MotoTrials Youth and Women’s Central Regional Championship, presented by Trials Progression.
Story and Photo by Stephanie Vetterly
With temperatures reaching 90 degrees and humidity hovering at 80 percent, hydration became nearly as crucial as throttle control. Over two grueling days, youth riders from Strider class up to 15 and Under Expert Sportsman—and from Women’s Beginner to Sportswoman—tackled technical courses designed to challenge balance, focus and finesse. The combination of heat and technical terrain pushed even experienced riders to their limits, with many digging deep to finish strong.
In the weekend’s top-class showdown, Thomas Keady and Preston Blumhorst battled in the 15 and Under Expert Sportsman class. Despite coming into the event nursing a pulled calf muscle, Keady rode with remarkable grit, defeating Blumhorst on both days—64 points to 72 on Saturday, and 55 points to 80 on Sunday—to secure the overall victory and a distinctive stag-shaped trophy.
In the Sportswoman class, Beta USA’s Abigail Buzzelli impressed with a 47-point Saturday ride, earning her a win. Sunday belonged to Hailey Glueck, who cleaned the course with just 44 points. Buzzelli’s second-place finish on day two secured her the overall win, and her very own stag trophy, for the weekend.
Next Gen MotoTrials, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to elevating youth and women in the sport, delivered a standout event that underscored its mission: to showcase and support the rising generation of trials riders.
With the Central opener complete, all eyes now turn to the Eastern Regional Championship, scheduled for June 27-29 at the Trials Training Center in Sequatchie, Tennessee, where more talent and tenacity are sure to shine.
2025 Next Gen MotoTrials Tulsa Results
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