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by Tyler Johnson

Rain or Shine, 3 Palms Powers Through Opening Round of Saturday Night Lights

If you checked the forecast earlier in the week, Saturday evening didn’t look promising for Round one of the Saturday Night Light Series at 3 Palms Motocross Park. Texas weather was unpredictable, and a rainout felt almost inevitable. But instead of pulling the plug, the crew at 3 Palms went for it and it paid off. Even with a brief lightning delay and a light drizzle during the program, the track came to life under the lights, setting the stage for a solid night of racing.

A young motocross rider in a red helmet and racing gear maneuvers up a sandy hill during rain, with floodlights illuminating the scene.
A little rain wasn’t enough to keep Elliott Felipe off the track.

The Saturday Night Lights series continues to be the perfect mix, giving newer riders a chance to get comfortable off the gate without the pressure, while still bringing in enough experienced racers to keep things fast and interesting. At the end of the day, we were just glad to see gates dropping again, and we are already looking forward to Round two on May 2, 2026.

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Dave Perriton called it, telling the crowd to watch Riley Ripper at the finish line, we got the shot. 👌🏻
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Now, let’s break down some battles that stood out Saturday night.


125CC C CLASS LIGHTS UP THE TRACK WITH THE BEST RACING OF THE NIGHT

Some of the best racing of the night came out of the 125cc C class. In the opening moto, Toby Harberson wasted no time getting to work, grabbing the holeshot and getting into a groove immediately. Behind him, though, it was a full-on battle. Homer “Allen” Brothers IV, Connor Byrd, and Anthony Palomarez were going at it from the start, swapping lines and keeping things interesting. Harberson checked out up front, but the fight for second was where the real show was, with Brothers and Byrd going bar to bar while Palomarez lurked close behind, just waiting for his moment.

A motocross rider in a yellow helmet jumps over a dirt mound while competing on a motocross track, with other riders visible in the background and a highway in the distance.

When the white flag flew, Byrd was all over Brothers. But halfway through the final lap, something went sideways, and Byrd dropped back to fourth. That opened the door for Palomarez to sneak into third. Palomarez held on, but Byrd came charging back, keeping him honest all the way to the finish.

A motocross rider in a black outfit and helmet leans into a dirt berm while riding a blue motorcycle at an outdoor track.

Harberson kept the clinic in session during moto two, once again checking out up front while the chaos unfolded behind him.

A motocross rider racing on a dirt track at night, wearing a black jersey and protective gear, with the number 349 on the bike.

Colin White grabbed an awesome start and found himself right in the mix early with Colin Raynal, Connor Byrd, and Anthony Palomarez behind him.

Three motocross riders in action on a dirt track at night, with one rider leading the group and others following closely behind.

Raynal worked his way into second on lap two and settled into a solid pace, but behind him, White and Byrd went at it for third and it all came down to the final stretch, where Byrd made a last-second move at the finish line to steal the spot.

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Overall Results
OverallNameMoto 1Moto 2
1st #349 TOBY HARBERSON CONROE, TX 1st1st
2nd #114COLLIN RAYNAL
 KATY, TX 		5th2nd
3rd #20CONNOR BYRD 
 MONTGOMERY, TX 		4th3rd
4th #7ANTHONY PALOMAREZ
 MONTGOMERY, TX 		3rd5th
5th #777HOMER “OLLEN” BROTHERS IV
 HOUSTON, TX 		2nd7th
6th #2KENDALL BYRD
 MONTGOMERY, TX 		6th6th
7th #47 COLIN WHITE
 LEAGUE CITY, TX 		10th4th
8th #67 WAYLON GRIMES
 ROSHARON, TX 		7th9th
9th #924 AUBREY DEMPSEY
 WILLIS, TX 		9th8th
10th #132 JONATHON COOK 
 HEMPSTEAD, TX 		8th10th


50CC 7–8 BATTLE: HITT VS. BEZUIDENHOUT

The Micro 7–8 class may have only had four entries, but the battle between Nicholas Hitt and Oliver Bezuidenhout brought the heat. Hitt jumped out front early in moto one, but Bezuidenhout was right there and wasted no time turning up the pressure. By lap two, he made a slick mid lap pass to take over the lead.

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Hitt fired right back, reclaiming the position before the white flag flew. Bezuidenhout stayed aggressive, but a small mistake early on the last lap gave Hitt the edge he needed to seal the deal. Even so, Bezuidenhout’s creative lines kept things exciting the whole way.

Two young motocross riders jumping over a dirt ramp under a sign that reads 'WHERE CHAMPIONS ARE MADE' at a motocross track.

The second moto played out much like the first, with Nicholas Hitt and Oliver Bezuidenhout once again battling up front. Hitt grabbed the early lead, while Bezuidenhout stayed within striking distance and applied pressure throughout the race.

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On the final lap, a big bobble from Bezuidenhout just before the finish line disabled his bike, forcing him to give up second place to Everett Coker. Hitt secured the overall win with a perfect 1-1 finish, while Coker claimed second overall (3-2) and Bezuidenhout settled for third (2-3).

Three young riders racing on dirt bikes through a muddy track, with grass and trees in the background.
Evertt Coker (258) had a front-row seat to the battles between Bezuidenhout (9) and Hitt (918).


DAX WILES UNSTOPPABLE IN SUPERMINI 12–16 CLASS

The Supermini 12–16 class brought it all night, especially in moto one. Dylan Wiles led early, but Dax Wiles made the move on lap three and started to check out.

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By the end, Dax had a solid lead, while Dylan had his hands full holding off Jake Beason. Petretti stayed in the mix but came home fourth.

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Moto two was all Dax, he came out flying and led every lap, absolutely hauling from gate drop to the checkered flag. Petretti stepped it up for second, Beason stayed consistent with another third, and Kaede Langston grabbed fourth. Dylan Wiles finished fifth to round out the top five.

A motocross rider performing a wheelie on a dirt bike at night.
OVERALL RESULTS
OverallNameMoto 1Moto 2
1st #55 DAX WILES
 MOUNDS, OK 		1st1st
2nd #42  CYLUS PETRETTI
  BUCKEYE, AZ 		4th2nd
3rd #509JAKE BEASON
MONTGOMERY, TX 		3rd3rd
4th #111 DYLAN WILES
 MOUNDS, OK 		2nd5th
5th #525KAEDE LANGSTON
 ANGLETON, TX 		5th4th
6th #956BRYSON BOWLES
 SEGUIN, TX 		6th6th

CULLISON CRUISES WHILE PODIUM BATTLE HEATS UP IN P-DUB CLASS

Laken Cullison wasted no time taking control of the P-dub class Saturday night at 3 Palms. From the first drop of the gate, he rocketed into the lead, with Kayson Polvado and Chase Farris rounding out the top three.

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For most of the moto, it looked like the top three were set in stone… until the last lap. That’s when Farris came alive, putting relentless pressure on Polvado.

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The two went bar-to-bar all the way to the finish, but Polvado held his ground and secured second by the slimmest of margins.

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Meanwhile, more chaos was unfolding just behind them. Eli McKeever, Callan Rardin, and Dallas Dienger were locked in a nonstop battle for fourth. Dienger came charging late, making a pass on Rardin and nearly stealing fourth from McKeever at the line. In the end, it was McKeever, Dienger, then Rardin.

Three young children riding small dirt bikes on a motocross track, with two adults watching in the background.

Moto two kicked off with Kayson Polvado grabbing the holeshot and leading early, setting the pace through the opening lap. But it didn’t take long for Laken Cullison and Chase Farris to make their presence known as both riders made quick moves, taking over the top two spots and pushing Polvado back to third.

Three young riders on small dirt bikes racing over a dirt mound at night, with spectators in the background.

Behind them, Dallas Dienger held steady in fourth while Callan Rardin rounded out the top five. From there, things settled in, with the order staying locked for the remainder of the moto.

RANDOM FRAMES 🔥

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Jimmy Epifanio (4) got a good start in moto one of the 450 C class. Shane Steffens (16) went on to win both motos, going 1-1 on the night.
A motocross rider in full gear jumps on an orange dirt bike during a nighttime race on a dirt track.
Yates Bryan of Friendswood, Texas secured the final podium spot in the 65–85cc Beginner 7–11 class, finishing fourth in moto one and rebounding with a third-place ride in moto two to take third overall on the night.
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Javier Albi went 1-1 in the beginner open class, which was stacked by the way.
A motocross rider navigating a dirt track at night, kicking up sand while leaning into a sharp turn.
Caden White put in work Saturday night, sweeping the 250 C class with a 1-1 and backing it up with a 2-2 in the Schoolboy 12–17 class.
A motocross rider in a blue and orange outfit, number 18, leaning into a dirt berm while racing at night.
Leo Moore with the Lit Kit of the night. 🔥
A group of motocross riders racing on a dirt track, with several motorcycles kicking up dust. The riders wear various colorful gear and helmets, showcasing different team numbers and designs.
Nice Holeshot for Alejandro Cabrera in the Beginner Open class, he finished fourth in moto one.
A young motocross rider in full protective gear, including a helmet with a blue mohawk, navigates a dirt track on a small motorcycle.
Paxton Lawler making helmet Mohawks cool again.
A motocross rider in mid-air, performing a jump over a dirt ramp at night. The rider is wearing protective gear and is on a KTM motorcycle.
Undefeated on the night, Logan Stallons picked up four moto wins across the 65cc 7–11 classes.

THE SIGN OFF ✌🏻

We had a blast shooting round one of the Saturday Night Series at 3 Palms and can’t wait to hit Metroplex this weekend for their Loretta Lynn’s qualifier and round one of their 2026 Night Flight Superseries. Got a class you want us to cover? Drop it in the comments and we’ll try to make it happen. For those who’ve been asking how to support what we’re building, we’ve got a fresh run of shirts available now at Elevatedmx.Shop we truly appreciate the support.

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