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2025 USA BMX Legacy Nationals

USA BMX Legacy Nationals Results On Day 1: Amateurs Take Center Stage

USA BMX Legacy Nationals Results On Day 1: Amateurs Take Center Stage

Amateurs Take Center Stage at Hardesty at the 2025 Legacy Nationals on the USA BMX Pro Series tour

May 10, 2025 by Null Null
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Bikes rolled up to the gate, eyes followed the towering metal pillars, and racers arrived at their destination: the Hardesty National BMX Stadium. While the weekend at the USA BMX Legacy Nationals included Pro racing for the USA Cycling National Championship, Friday belonged entirely to the amateurs.

With over 100 Amateur main events tearing through the long, technical track, six standout classes were selected for interviews—giving these rising stars the full Pro experience.

2025 USA BMX Legacy Nationals


51–55 Women’s Cruiser | 5 Riders

First up was the inspiring speed of the 51–55 Women’s Cruiser class. Tracy O’Brien took the Day 1 win with a consistent 3-2-1 finish, narrowly edging out Kenna Barkley in a total points tie-breaker. O’Brien's performance earned her a memorable post-race interview with 2016 Olympic Gold Medalist Connor Fields.

Results

  1. Tracy O’Brien – Team Iowa, Cedar Rapids, IA
  2. Kenna Barkley – Factory Raceinc., Collinsville, OK
  3. Jennifer Bitz – Factory SYNDYT/LSG, Coldstream, BC
  4. Ingrid Melchert – Zeronine, Houston, TX
  5. Theresa Gobel – BXC Race Inc Midwest Rider Force, Benton, KS

9 Cruiser | 11 Riders

Next up, the young guns of the 9 Cruiser class brought the heat. Reid Vanderheyden showed off his Minnesota power, charging out of the gate and never looking back. After stretching out a commanding lead, he crossed the line with a mix of relief and excitement, headed straight to the stage for his time in the spotlight.

Results

  1. Reid Vanderheyden – Ameriprise Full Tilt, Oak Grove, MN
  2. Cooper Prescott – Factory Cranklab Ice, Yukon, OK
  3. Elijah Emery – Daylight, Springfield, OR
  4. Spencer Sullivan – Albe’s SYNDYT-BOX, Bloomington, IL
  5. Tripp O’Hagan – Mafia Racing, New Waverly, TX
  6. Charlie Kalz – Bikes For The Likes Of Us, O'Fallon, MO
  7. Waylon Rourke – Freaky Fast Racing, Des Moines, IA
  8. Oliver Lyle – Weatherford, TX

11 Novice | 3 Riders

In one of the weekend’s most heartwarming stories, 11 Novice winner Samuel Smith made his National debut. Racing in his first-ever USA BMX event, Smith stayed focused and steady, winning a head-to-head battle against Remington Bozone. His victory lap was followed by an unforgettable interview with a BMX legend—and his first piece of hardware to take home.

Results

  1. Samuel Smith – Bixby, OK
  2. Remington Bozone – Sand Springs BMX, Tulsa, OK
  3. Brandon Jackson – Tulsa, OK

15 Intermediate | 7 Riders

In the 15 Intermediate class, a tightly contested total points race came down to consistency. Owen Nickum didn't need to win the final lap to take the overall victory, going 1-2-3 to secure the top spot. Out of breath and beaming with pride, he climbed the podium for his well-earned interview.

Results

  1. Owen Nickum – Freestate Cycle Racing, Winfield, KS
  2. Kayden Kohler – Bicycle Shack, Kansas City, MO
  3. Salomon Young – Tulsa, OK
  4. Anders Hansen – Purple Heart Racing, Lincoln, NE
  5. Ethan Smith – Neosho, MO
  6. Taven Comstock – CC Bike Co., Winfield, KS
  7. Mark Schotzhauer – Freaky Fast Racing, Lee’s Summit, MO

15–16 Expert Girls | 9 Riders

As the classes moved into Expert territory, one name stood out: Preslie Gould. No stranger to the national spotlight, Gould dominated the 15–16 Expert Girls main and added another win to her impressive resume. Her focus and fearless riding kept her National No.1 Amateur Girl title campaign rolling strong.

Results

  1. Preslie Gould – Factory Answer, Henderson, NV
  2. Bella White – FXR/DansComp, Cambridge, MN
  3. Keeaira Sherrill-Hill – Premier National Racing Team, Moore, OK
  4. Alma Stoeckel – Level Up, St. Cloud, MN
  5. Grace McMillin – No Sponsor, Channahon, IL
  6. Khloe Leech – Dynasty BMX, Big Lake, MN
  7. Casen Myers – CAM Motorsports/Fly Racing, Carthage, MN
  8. Emilee Wells – Sand Springs, OK

13 Expert | 14 Riders

Rounding out the Day 1 highlights, the 13 Expert class was small in size but stacked in talent. Crosby Backer put on a masterclass in control and confidence, holding off a fierce charge from Ssquared’s Keegan Skinner. Sporting his custom W3 plate on a J&R-built Speedco, Backer sealed the deal with a front-run clinic worthy of the National rankings.

Results

  1. Crosby Backer – J&R Bicycles/Speedco/Avian, Ovilla, TX
  2. Keegan Skinner – Ssquared National Team, Surprise, AZ
  3. Karson Moore – Landstar/SCR/AME, Owasso, OK
  4. Jacob Theisen – Ameriprise Full Tilt, Saint Cloud, MN
  5. Henry Leners – Factory Ssquared, Saint Francis, MN
  6. Jordan Walker – Zeronine, Victorville, CA
  7. William Wetendorf – Albe’s SYNDYT-BOX, Carol Stream, IL
  8. William Hoffman – Impact BMX Racing, Vail, CO

Where Champions Train

With Day 1 in the books, the Hardesty National BMX Stadium once again lived up to its nickname, “Where Champions Train.” The amateurs set the pace, and the track proved it’s primed for speed heading into Day 2—when the pros and National Championship contenders take the stage.

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