| Strong Race has DeMartile on the Second Step of the Podium
At the 2026 Silver State GP, Dare DeMartile delivered a strong performance that saw him agonizingly close to his first series win of the season. After an early crash by the leader, DeMartile unknowingly inherited the lead and put his Liqui Moly Beta 450 RC at the front for several laps. However, the race took a turn during the pit stops: while DeMartile was refueling, he was passed at the exit as he returned to the course. Despite a hard charge to reclaim the position, the combination of heavy dust and lapped riders on the short Lemmon Valley track made passing difficult, and a few late-race mistakes forced him to settle for a second-place finish. His teammate Zane Roberts decided to compete in the race since it was only an hour from his home. His familiarity with the Reno terrain helped him earn a sixth-place finish in the competitive Pro class at a series he hadn’t raced before. |
