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   The sixth stop on the National Snocross tour brought us to one of the most iconic tracks, ERX Motor Park in Elk River, MN and was the host to Rounds 10 and 11. With ample amount of snow, the track featured technical rhythm sections, deep holes and huge air which allowed for a fun-filled, action packed weekend of racing for racers and race-fans alike.

FRIDAY: ROUND 10 (PRO)

   Triple Crown Round 1, during the first Pro race of the night, the action kicked off with a challenging start for riders Adam Peterson and Ryley Bester. They were towards the back of the pack off the line, but they both fought hard as the race unfolded. Peterson battled his way up to 6th place by the end of the race, while Bester managed to improve and finish in 11th place.

   Under the lights for Round 2, Bester and Peterson shot out of the gates with Peterson in 8th and after a tangle in the first corner, Bester was pushed towards the back of the pack. By the halfway point of the 8-minute plus 2-lap race, Peterson continued to ride aggressively and was up to 5th place and Bester up to 10th. As the clock was winding down and on Round 2, Peterson made incredible moves and was able to finish out in 3rd place, while Bester rounded out in 9th.

   Heading into Round 3 of the Triple Crown, and the final race of the day, Peterson had strong start sitting in 3rd position and Bester was on the hunt, sitting in 10th. Peterson continued to push as he was fighting for 3rd place. As the checkered flags few for the final Pro Race of the night, Peterson finished out in 4th (taking 4th overall, just 2 points shy of a podium finish) and Bester rounded out the night in 11th (taking 13th place overall).

SATURDAY: ROUND 11 (PRO)

   After a close-podium and some tough luck the day before, both riders were looking for redemption in Round 11 on Saturday. Things were looking up as Peterson took the fastest qualifying lap in practice and Bester in the 3rd place spot. As the green light lit for the first race, Bester and Peterson ripped out of the gates and going into the first corner, Bester was sitting in 2nd place with Peterson close behind in 4th. With some quick passing and finding smooth lines, Bester edged into the lead and held the position for nearly the entire race. Peterson continued to put on the pressure and with two minutes plus one lap to go, passed into 2nd place. On the last lap and in the last corner, Peterson went for the inside line and was able to sneak around Bester and win Triple Crown Round 1 while Bester was bumped back to a 3rd place photo finish, just missing 2nd place by a ski tip.

   For the 2nd Triple Crown race, both riders had a great start off of the line with Peterson coming in the 3rd place spot and Bester in 5th, both riders hunting down the number 1 spot. As the clock was winding down, things were heating up on the track as Peterson jumped up to 2nd and Bester was sitting back in 7th. At about the halfway mark, a yellow flag continued for the remainder of the race, and all riders needed to be smart and attentive during the yellow, making it troublesome to pass. Both riders were able to maintain their positions and Peterson finished out Round 2 in 2nd place, while Bester rounded out in 7th.

   As the Pro Sleds lined up for the Final Triple Crown Race, Peterson was tied for first place and Bester was sitting in 4th place points-wise. As the green light lit, Peterson rocketed out of the gates earning himself the Stud Boy hotshot award and was sitting in first place with teammate, Bester, running right at his heals!  Three minutes in to the 8 minute plus on lap final, both Peterson and Bester were passed, each losing one position. As the checkered flags flew, Peterson finished out in 2nd place and Bester right behind in 3rd, both securing podium finishes. As the scores were tallied for the overall, Bester finished in 3rd Place and Peterson in 2nd! A Team LaVallee and Polaris filled Podium to round out the weekend.

   PRO AM PLUS 30 (LIEDERS) ROUND 9 & 10

   PRO AM Plus 2023 Champion, Andy Lieders, had another awesome weekend of racing with consistent and dominant qualifying and two podium finishes over the weekend. Lieders continued to rip impressive holeshots all throughout the 2-day National and was able to take 2nd Place on Friday and topped the box with a 1st place on Saturday at ERX.

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