This weekend’s Washougal National will once again celebrate the men and women of the Armed Forces with the annual Military Appreciation Race, and the Grand Marshal will be Dianna Dahlgren Bates.
This is a press release from MX Sports Pro Racing…
(July 23, 2026) — This weekend’s 45th running of the FLY Racing Washougal National Presented by Peterson CAT will once again celebrate the men and women of the Armed Forces with the annual Military Appreciation Race. Complementing the sensational action on the racetrack for the eighth race of the Pro Motocross Championship and Round 25 of the Monster Energy SMX World Championship will be an array of festivities arranged in honor of our military veterans and active duty members. Headlining those festivities will be the event’s Grand Marshal, Dianna Dahlgren Bates.
The popular nutrition and fitness expert and longstanding industry figure, best known for her historic run as Miss Supercross, has remained a passionate ambassador for the sport and is also a proud advocate of members of the military as the wife of a former Navy SEAL, Ryan Bates. Because of her respected position as a business owner and public figure within the health, fitness, and wellness space, along with the distinction of being one of the most notable women in the industry, Dahlgren Bates became an obvious, yet unique choice for Grand Marshal.
In this honorary role, Dahlgren Bates will be a central figure in the variety of special events scheduled throughout race weekend.
Military Appreciation Race Festivities
Friday, July 24
- Military Zone / All Day / Infield
- HunterSeven Foundation FREE Cancer Screenings / 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. / Snack Shack
- Press Day Ride / 1:30 p.m.
- Warrior Class Moto & Branch Battle / 2 p.m.
- Branch Battle Trophy Presentation / 3:45 p.m. / Podium
- Dianna Dahlgren Bates Autograph Session / 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. / Infield
- Whiskey Throttle Live Show Hosted by David Pingree / 6:30 p.m. / Infield
Saturday, July 25
- Military Zone / All Day / Infield
- HunterSeven Foundation FREE Cancer Screenings / 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. / Snack Shack
- Dianna Dahlgren Bates Autograph Session / 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. / Infield
- Opening Ceremonies / 12:15 p.m. / Podium
- Color Guard
- Track Flag Presentation
- National Anthem
- Coast Guard Search & Rescue Helicopter Flyover
- Moto 1 / 250SMX & 450SMX / 1 p.m.
- Halftime / 2:50 p.m. / Podium
- Veteran Parade Lap
- Moto Hero Presentation
- Tribute Bike Presentation
- Peterson CAT HunterSeven Foundation Donation Ceremony
- Moto 2 / 250SMX & 450SMX / 3:20 p.m
