The Rugrats were back in action at 3 Palms, and Round 1 had a little bit of everything. When the dust settled, Kacen Dillon’s 1-2 finishes were enough to earn the overall and put him on top of the points heading into Round 2.

The AMA Texas State Championship Series kicked off its 2026 South season at 3 Palms, bringing plenty of good racing, familiar faces and a few new ones to watch. Here’s a quick look at some of the riders, battles and moments that caught our eye throughout the weekend.

Loretta Lynn’s has a way of bringing out the best in riders while testing them every step of the way. This year, Texas answered the challenge with National Championships, incredible comeback rides, and plenty of moments worth remembering.

Veteran Loretta Lynn’s families have been there, done that, and learned the lessons along the way. We asked riders and families with more than 50 combined trips to the Ranch one simple question: What do you wish every first-time Loretta’s family knew? Their answers are a must-read before making the trip to Tennessee.

Consider, just for a second, an event that was so prestigious, so sought after that families are willing to travel several thousand miles, sacrifice thousands of hours and pour thousands (in some cases, tens of […]