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AMRA RD3 Outlaw Enduro Recap: Record Turnout, LiveLaps Debut & GasGas Momentum


The AMRA RD3 Outlaw Enduro Recap captures a defining weekend for Arizona off-road racing. Hosted by the Fraternal Association of Singletrack Riders (FAST’R) and co-sanctioned with Rocky Mountain Enduro Circuit (RMEC), Round 3 took place February 14–15, 2026, in Morristown, Arizona (Mile Marker 4).


What unfolded was more than just another race weekend; it was momentum in motion.

This event delivered:


🏁 Record turnout: 324 Big Bikes & 40 Minis

👦👧 FREE Kids MX Skills Clinic

📲 LiveLaps scoring debut

💰 $6,000 AA Pro purse

🎟 GasGas raffle entries for for eligible AMRA members

🌵 55–90 miles of challenging Arizona singletrack


AMRA RD3 Outlaw Enduro Recap: Course & Competition

Riders took on rugged, technical terrain across remote desert singletrack that demanded endurance, smart race strategy, and mechanical preparation.


Race Format

  • A-Class: 90 miles, 4 tests

  • B-Class: 85 miles, 4 tests

  • C-Class: 55 miles, 3 tests


Remote gas pits supported competitors, but the course's intensity still led to cramping, exhaustion, mechanical failures, and fuel-strategy challenges.


Weather conditions were nearly perfect, cool mid-50° mornings warming into sunny 70° afternoons, with ideal riding conditions throughout the weekend.


AA Pro Podium Results

The 90-mile A/B course pushed elite riders to their limits.

🥇 Max Gerston – $3,000 Pro Purse Winner

  • $200 Fastest Test (Sponsored by TBT Racing)

🥈 Ryan Wells – $2,000 Pro Purse Winner

🥉 Joe Wasson – $1,000 Pro Purse Winner

🏆 Travis Epperson – $200 35+ AA Overall Winner (Sponsored by WFR Performance)


Across four demanding tests, these riders proved why Arizona singletrack is among the toughest racing in the region.


Race AMRA, Win a GasGas

Eligible AMRA members who raced Round 3 earned entries into the Race AMRA, Win a GasGas raffle as part of the 2026 championship season.


The raffle features a 2025 GasGas EC300, powered by AEO Powersports (AMRA Title Sponsor), with custom suspension by WFR Performance and a spark arrestor from Spanish Fly Racing.


Eligible riders earn entries throughout the season by racing in AMRA races, building momentum toward the year-end drawing.


Full Race AMRA, Win a GasGas details here: https://www.amraracing.com/race-amra-win-a-gasgas


Youth Development & Mini Racing

Saturday’s FREE Kids MX Skills Clinic was a huge hit, focusing on building smart habits, safer riding techniques, and confidence before race day.


On Sunday, 40 Mini racers lined up and received a full podium presentation, reinforcing AMRA’s commitment to youth development and the future of off-road racing in Arizona.


LiveLaps Scoring Launch

RD3 marked the official debut of AMRA’s LiveLaps scoring system, delivering live results on the website and through the AMRA LiveLaps app.

Launching new scoring technology during a record-breaking turnout event demonstrates AMRA’s continued investment in elevating the rider experience and transparency.


Race Sponsors

A sincere thank you to the AMRA RD3 Outlaw Enduro Race Sponsors:


Your support helped deliver a safe, professionally executed event for riders across Arizona.


Volunteers & Race Support

FAST’R MC, led by Nick Fisher, executed a highly organized and efficient race weekend.

Key contributors included:

  • Dean Adams, a driving force and mastermind behind much of the event’s planning and execution.

  • The Martins, who managed race radio equipment and ensured reliable communication across the course, critical for breakdowns and injured riders.

  • Dan Hayakawa, organizing sweep crews and supporting logistics.

  • Ben Trapp and Dustin Davis in scoring.

  • Cindy Lowerre, capturing race-day media coverage. Be sure to find her amazing photos on the AMRA Facebook Racing group page! 


The sweep riders were the true angels of the race, assisting competitors in remote sections and ensuring rider safety across challenging terrain.


Several AMRA officers also competed, including President Phil Carlin (60+ A Class winner), Secretary Heather Cole (3rd place winner in the Womens B Class), Registration Officer Diana Trapp (50+ B Class), and Big Bike Steward in Training Nick Fieldson(40 C class).


2026 AMRA Series Sponsors

Thank you to the 2026 AMRA Series Sponsors whose continued support strengthens the entire championship season:


Title Sponsor:


Elite Sponsors:


Select Sponsors:


Donor Sponsors:


Communication & Rider Feedback

Riders praised AMRA’s centralized race information and strong pre-event communication across the website, email, and social channels.


Race communications were coordinated by AMRA’s Sponsorship & Media Officer, Karri Owens, ensuring riders had clear, consistent information leading into race weekend.


Here is a link to some video medial assets taken at the race for the community to view and dowload.


Photos & Next Steps

📸 Race photos available at:https://stevethomasphotoworks.smugmug.com/


A post-race survey has been distributed this week as AMRA continues gathering rider feedback and improving the race experience.


Looking Ahead

Round 3 proved something important: the AMRA community is growing, engaged, and committed to raising the bar for off-road racing in Arizona.


From record turnout to new scoring technology, youth development, and continued sponsor support, the Outlaw Enduro demonstrated what’s possible when riders, volunteers, and partners come together with shared purpose.


With raffle entries stacking toward the Race AMRA, Win a GasGas drawing and momentum building across the 2026 championship season, the energy is only increasing.


We’ll see you at Round 4.

 
 
 

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