Results and highlights from 2025 EnduroCross round three in Idaho Falls where Trystan Hart pulled a repeat overall win inside the Mountain America Center – Jonny Walker maintains championship challenge with runner-up spot as the Colton Haaker of old returns to the podium.

Trystan Hart capped off a perfect Idaho Falls double-header weekend with round three of the 2025 Slavens AMA EnduroCross Series presented by Progressive Insurance with a 2-2-1 performance. The Red Bull FMF/KTM Factory Racing rider’s back-to-back victories at the Mountain America Center put him into the championship lead with 72 points, while Triumph Factory Racing’s Jonny Walker sits three points behind in second place with 69 points.

The other story of the night was the former champion Colton Haaker returned to the podium in third place, showing form and former determination on the Kawasaki that earned him five EnduroCross championships.

EX PRO: Hart steers clear

Hart demonstrated why he’s the two-time defending champion, controlling the night’s racing despite intense pressure from Walker. After Walker claimed the Hot Lap qualifying victory to secure first gate pick, the stage was set for another epic battle between the championship co-leaders.

Moto 1: Walker Edges Hart

Walker converted his pole position into a commanding Moto 1 victory, gapping second-place finisher Ryder LeBlond (Rockstar Husqvarna Factory Racing) by 14 seconds at the checkered flag. The race featured drama in the rock garden when veteran Colton Haaker crashed, collecting Hart in the process.

Hart recovered methodically, working past Max Gerston and Haaker before executing a last-lap pass on LeBlond to claim crucial second-place which would favour him come the final podium.

Moto 2: LeBlond’s Inverted Start Masterclass

The inverted start format created chaos off the line, with several lead changes in the opening lap. LeBlond emerged from the battle with clean air and never looked back, leading flag-to-flag for his first moto win of the season.

Hart and Walker charged through the field in tandem, dispatching Haaker and Braxton Hintze to claim second and third respectively, but time ran out before they could challenge LeBlond’s lead.

Moto 3: Hart Holds Off Haaker’s Challenge

Hart grabbed the holeshot from Haaker and immediately opened a gap. Walker slotted into third behind Haaker, setting up a tense battle. Haaker rode aggressively to maintain position while pressuring Hart, showcasing flashes of his championship form.

Hart’s consistency proved unbeatable, taking the moto win and overall victory. Walker’s 1-3-3 earned second overall, while Haaker’s 5-4-2 secured his first podium of the comeback season.

“It feels good to be up here,” Haaker said on the podium. “I didn’t even know y’all were putting me on the podium until they told me. It feels good to ride like myself again.”

Walker added, “I’m usually not that good here, so I’m really happy to come away with two seconds this weekend.”

Hart reflected, “It’s tough. Jonny rides so good in Hot Laps, so to keep my head above water is hard. I just love competing. Times like this, I either perform like crap or perform like that—and I’m proud of tonight.”

EX PRO Final Results – Round 3

 

Championship positions

After three rounds, Trystan Hart leads with 72 points, Walker is second at 69, LeBlond third at 56, Haaker fourth at 55, and Cooper Abbott fifth at 51. The tight championship fight highlights the success of the 2025 points structure, keeping multiple riders in contention with three rounds remaining.

EX EXPERT: Johnson Claims Victory on Home Turf

Anthony Johnson from Rathdrum, Idaho, claimed the EX Expert Main victory on his Kawasaki, thrilling the local crowd with a dominant performance. Johnson held off Marc Fernandez by 3.305 seconds after seven intense laps, with Branden Petrie rounding out the podium.

EX Expert Final Results – Round 3

Anthony Johnson (#521) – Rathdrum, ID

Marc Fernandez (#56) – Barcelona, SPA

Branden Petrie (#99) – Tomahawk, AB

Ty Cullins (#6) – Phoenix, AZ

Blake Neville (#101) – Quesnel, BC

EX JUNIOR: Eppelmann Sweeps Double Header Weekend

Max Eppelmann from Stadecken-Elsheim, Germany, continued his dominance in the Junior class with another commanding victory, completing a perfect weekend sweep in Idaho Falls. Kael Widdicombe from Billings, MT, finished second, while Cole Clarkson from Paradise, CA, rounded out the podium.

EX Junior Final Results – Round 3

Max Eppelmann (#344) – Stadecken-Elsheim, GER

Kael Widdicombe (#47) – Billings, MT

Cole Clarkson (#319) – Paradise, CA

Ben Grohmer (#55) – Wörth am Rhein, GER

Cooper Arave (#24) – Idaho Falls, ID

EX INTERMEDIATE: Stevens Dominates Intermediate Class

Cooper Stevens from Lake Stevens, WA, claimed the EX Intermediate Main victory with a consistent 1-1 performance across both heats, demonstrating his readiness to advance to the Expert class. Max Eppelmann finished second overall, while Ben Grohmer completed the podium in third.

EX Intermediate Final Results – Round 3

Cooper Stevens (#12) – Lake Stevens, WA

Max Eppelmann (#344) – Stadecken-Elsheim, GER

Ben Grohmer (#55) – Wörth am Rhein, GER

Shandon Millett (#60) – Ephraim, UT

Cole Clarkson (#319) – Paradise, CA

EX CLUB: Stevens Continues Winning Ways

Cooper Stevens doubled down on his successful night, also claiming victory in the EX Club class. Karver Grover from Rigby, ID, finished second, thrilling the home crowd with strong performances throughout the weekend. Mathew Baumann from Coquitlam, BC, completed the podium in third.

EX Club Final Results – Round 3

Cooper Stevens (#12) – Lake Stevens, WA

Karver Grover (#794) – Rigby, ID

Mathew Baumann (#81) – Coquitlam, BC

Shandon Millett (#60) – Ephraim, UT

Tyler Baumann (#22) – Coquitlam, BC

EX VETERAN: Prochnau Sweeps Idaho Falls Weekend

Bobby Prochnau from Salmon Arm, BC, claimed the EX Veteran Main victory with a perfect 1-1 performance, completing a dominant double-header weekend sweep. Gavin McCarthy from El Cajon, CA, finished second, while Ray Amos from Athol, ID, gave local fans a third-place podium finish.

EX Veteran Final Results – Round 3

Bobby Prochnau (#24) – Salmon Arm, BC

Gavin McCarthy (#514) – El Cajon, CA

Ray Amos (#78) – Athol, ID

AJ Balls (#222) – Idaho Falls, ID

Eddie Findling (#199) – Rößleben-Wiehe, GER

EX NOVICE: Surry Leads Novice Class with Strong Double-Heat Performance

Ethan Surry (Parksville, BC) delivered a composed 1-1 sweep to take the EX Novice overall victory. Idaho riders Tegan Warnick (Shelley, ID) and Gage Henson (Coeur d’Alene, ID) rounded out the podium.

EX Novice Final Results – Round 3

Ethan Surry (#419) – Parksville, BC

Tegan Warnick (#131) – Shelley, ID

Gage Henson (#82) – Coeur d’Alene, ID

Cayden Hatcher (#1776) – Coeur d’Alene, ID

Royce Price (#822) – Rigby, ID

The EnduroCross series continues November 8 at the First Interstate Bank Center in Redmond, Oregon, where Hart will aim to extend his lead and Walker will look to strike back. With only three points separating them, the 2025 title battle is wide open.

More information: www.endurocross.com

 

Photo Credit: Jack Jaxson