Politelli Stands Tall as AMA FIM North America Arenacross Delivers a Thriller in Boise
Boise, Idaho — The AMA FIM North America Arenacross Championship presented by Kicker brought the intensity to Boise, Idaho last night as the Ford Idaho Center hosted a full night of AX Pro and AX Pro Lites racing, with packed grandstands, a tight and technical track, and championship-level battles from the opening gate drop to the final checkered flag.
Cole Thompson (#16, Yamaha) leads Austin Politelli (#98, Honda) into the whoops after a packed first turn
AX Pro: Politelli Claims the Overall as Boise Crowd Stays on Its Feet
Austin Politelli (#98, Honda) catches air on his way to Main Event 1 victory in front of a packed Ford Idaho Center crowd
The AX Pro class delivered competitive racing all night, with multiple riders trading momentum across heats and mains. When the dust settled, MotoConcepts Racing’s Austin Politelli (#98, Honda) emerged as the overall winner after a standout performance landing the RaceTech Fastest Qualifier, a Heat Race win and a dominant Main Event 1 victory. Politelli capped off the night with a third-place finish in Main Event 2, earning him the top step of the podium through consistency and execution.
Ryan Breece (#200, Honda) delivered the hard-charging style he’s known for all night
Idaho favorite Ryan Breece (#200, Honda) won his heat race and followed up with strong podium finishes in both main events, keeping the crowd on their feet with a hard charge through the pack after a get-off after the first turn in Main 2. He secured second overall for the night behind his MotoConcepts Racing teammate, Politelli.
Robbie Wageman (#14, Yamaha) celebrates an outstanding win in Main 2
Robbie Wageman (#14, Yamaha) rounded out the AX Pro podium aboard the Team Solitaire Heartbeat Hot Sauce Yamaha with a dramatic night that showcased resilience and speed. After finishing second in his heat and fifth in Main Event 1, Wageman rebounded in impressive fashion with a commanding win in Main Event 2 to claim third overall.
Kyle Bitterman (#581, Honda) and Cole Thompson (#16, Yamaha) battling for 4th and 5th place
Just off the podium, Cole Thompson (#16, Yamaha) delivered another solid performance, finishing fourth overall with consistent results across the night, while Kyle Bitterman (#581, Honda) completed the top five after battling inside the lead pack in both main events.
AX Pro Overall Results
- Austin Politelli – Murrieta, CA – MotoConcepts Racing Honda
- Ryan Breece – Post Falls, ID – MotoConcepts Racing Honda
- Robbie Wageman – Newhall, CA – Team Solitaire Heartbeat Hot Sauce Yamaha
- Cole Thompson – Brigden, ON – Team Solitaire Heartbeat Hot Sauce Yamaha
- Kyle Bitterman – Pelzer, SC – Honda
AX Pro Lites: Morales Breaks Through with Statement Win
The AX Pro Lites class delivered no shortage of excitement, with multiple riders showing race-winning speed across the two main events. Dane Morales (#33, Husqvarna) put together the strongest overall performance of the night, finishing third in Main Event 1 before charging to victory in Main Event 2 to secure the overall win.
Consistency was the name of the game for Liam Dodds (#58, Yamaha), who finished second in both main events to earn second overall. Dodds remained firmly in the mix all night and kept pressure on the leaders from start to finish.
Trinnytie Batchelor (#48, Kawasaki) showcased front-running speed with a win in Main Event 1, but a third-place result in Main Event 2 placed him third overall. Tank Sumers (#618, KTM) and Ryder Partridge (#714, Kawasaki) rounded out the top five with steady performances across both races.
AX Pro Lites Overall Results
- Dane Morales – Huntington Beach, CA – Husqvarna
- Liam Dodds – Revelstoke, BC – Yamaha
- Trinnytie Batchelor – Mountain Home, ID – Kawasaki
- Tank Sumers – Ridgecrest, CA – KTM
- Ryder Partridge – Santa Ana, CA – Kawasaki
From the opening laps of AX Pro Lites to the final charge in AX Pro, last night’s racing in Boise delivered exactly what Arenacross fans expect: tight battles, shifting momentum, and riders pushing the limits on a challenging indoor track. With championship points on the line and intensity building with each round, the AMA FIM North America Arenacross Championship brings the heat to Loveland, Colorado’s Blue Arena for Round 3 – CLICK HERE to buy tickets.
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