Roberts Scores Podium Spot at Round Five WHS Orifino

Orifino, ID

Round Five

June 6th, 2026

Roberts Scores Podium Spot at Round Five WHS

 

At Round 5 of the 2026 AMA West Hare Scrambles in Orofino, Idaho, Liqui Moly Beta factory rider Zane Roberts tackled the brand-new Timber Beast Hare Scrambles course. Traditionally a desert specialist, Roberts demonstrated impressive adaptability in the tight northern woods, crediting recent setup changes that maximized the agility of his Factory 480 RR. By dialing in the bike’s chassis and suspension to slice through trees while still managing the dry, silty sections of the track, Roberts maintained a relentless pace against a stacked field. The technical adjustments paid off, resulting in a strong third-place podium finish in the Pro/AA class.

Results:
Zane Roberts » 3rd Place » Pro Class
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Factory 480 RR

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“Round 5 of the AMA West Hare Scrambles took place at a new woods venue in Idaho, and it was a rad race! We’ve been doing some work to help me feel more comfortable racing in the woods, and I feel like we’ve taken some big steps in the right direction. The result didn’t quite show it with another third place but the riding itself was much improved and was something I feel like I can build off of and us as confidence going into the remaining woods races for the rest of the West Hare Scrambles season.”

Photos: Mark Kariya

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