DeMartile Finishes Top-Five at Round Five of NGPC Pala

Pala, CA

Round Five

April 25th, 2026

DeMartile Finishes Top-Five at Round Five of NGPC

 

At Round 5 of the 2026 NGPC Series held at Fox Raceway, Dare DeMartile faced a challenging day in the Pro 450cc class. Despite his speed, DeMartile struggled to find his usual rhythm on the Liqui Moly Beta, ultimately finishing 5th in class. While much of the lead pack battled through a technical and high-speed course, DeMartile’s performance was hampered by a bike setup that didn’t quite match the evolving course conditions, preventing him from moving toward the front as the track deteriorated. Though it was a tough “off day” for the Beta rider, he still managed to secure a top-five finish in a highly competitive field.

Results:
Dare DeMartile » 5th place » Pro

Factory 480 RR

“This round at Pala, we didn’t have the bike setup for the conditions that we saw on race day. I was struggling most of the race, but looking forward to putting this one behind us and getting after it at the next round.”

Photos: Mark Kariya

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