The roar of engines and the scent of exhaust filled the air at the Southside Motor Sports Park as the Bermuda Motocross Association delivered another high-octane round of racing. On a track that demanded both technical precision and raw bravery, the island's elite riders and rising stars faced off across a packed schedule of competitive heats.
In the blue-ribbon Expert division, Allan DeGraff showcased why he remains the man to beat on the Southside dirt. DeGraff produced a masterful display of control and speed to take the checkered flag, holding off a determined challenge from Aiden Simmons, who secured a hard-earned second place in the elite category.
The future of the sport was equally impressive in the younger brackets. Jackson Amaro claimed top honors in the PeeWee class, leading home a field that saw Eli Philpott and Massiah Smith round out the top three, followed by Kailo Young and Kannon Tucker. In the 50cc division, A'kyo Cannonier proved untouchable, taking victory ahead of Ace Moniz and Tiano Tucker Wall, with Diego Daniels and Eli Philpott completing the top five.
As the bikes grew in power, so did the intensity of the rivalries. King Clarke reigned supreme in the 65cc class, edging out Cassidy Spencer-Furbert and Rome Dill in a fiercely contested battle. King-zyahn Browne and A'kyo Cannonier followed closely behind to secure fourth and fifth respectively. The 85cc category saw Azai Burt deliver a clinical performance to stand atop the podium, followed by Tinho Tucker Wall and Mazaii Tucker, while Jaylon Glasford and Jason Amaro Jr maintained the pressure to round out the leading group.
In the Novice ranks, Mikah Alves showcased significant progress to take the victory, leading a competitive pack that included Anyari Persad, Shadai Williams, Deige Paynter, and Andrew Caines.
The veteran classes proved that experience counts for everything on the challenging Southside terrain. Aaron Cannonier took the win in the Over 30 division, followed by Lorenzo Burch and Dillon Carreiro, with Willem Vermeulen and Kenshae Mills-Wilson fighting for the remaining spots. Meanwhile, in the Over 40 category, Ben Zoeller utilized a superior racing line to claim first place ahead of Ashley Simmons and Ronald Trott, while Jason Harrell and Paul DeCouto showcased their enduring skill to complete the top five.
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