Adam Peterson Earns Hometown Podium as Team LaVallee Battles for Top Finishes in Eagle River

Longville, MN (Tuesday, March 17, 2026) — As the 2026 Snocross season continued its push toward the championship finale and the points battle tightened with every round, the series made its way to the legendary World Championship Derby Complex in Eagle River, Wisconsin for another pivotal weekend of racing. Following back-to-back race weekends, teams were greeted Friday night by a welcome sight — a fresh, abundant blanket of snow covering the historic track. With racing held Friday and Saturday, the stage was set for two nights of intense competition as riders battled for critical points at one of the sport’s most iconic venues.

FRIDAY PRO ROUND 13ROUND 1

Heat 1 – Ryley Bester

Bester got the night started with a strong launch off the line, charging into the first corner inside the top three. After the opening shuffle he settled into fifth, but quickly found his pace and began applying pressure to the riders ahead. Keeping the intensity high throughout the race, Bester rode a solid heat and crossed the line with a 5th place finish to open the night.

Heat 2 - Adam Peterson

Peterson came out aggressive in Heat 2, grabbing 3rd place off the start before quickly advancing into 2nd place on the opening lap. With strong speed and smooth laps, he set his sights on the leader and began closing the gap. Despite the late push, Peterson narrowly missed the top spot and secured an excellent 2nd place finish in the heat.

ROUND 2

Heat 2 – Ryley Bester and Adam Peterson

Peterson grabbed the Stud Boy Holeshot and led the field into the first corner, kicking off the heat with a strong start. As the opening lap unfolded, Peterson settled into 3rd place while Bester positioned himself in 5th. The battle stayed tight throughout the race, with Peterson dropping back to 4th while Bester maintained his position close behind in 5th. When the checkered flag flew, Peterson secured 4th place with Bester finishing 5th.

Round 13 PRO FINAL

Starting from the front row after qualifying 7th (Peterson) and 9th (Bester), both Team LaVallee riders launched off the line with strong starts. Adam Peterson put himself immediately into contention, settling into 2nd place early, while Bester exited the opening turn in 8th. As the race unfolded, Peterson remained locked in the battle at the front of the pack, keeping the pressure on the leaders. Meanwhile, Bester steadily worked his way forward through the field with several strong passes. With two laps to go, Peterson held 3rd place, while Bester had charged up to 6th. Peterson stayed strong to the checkered flag, earning a podium finish in front of his hometown fans in Eagle River, while Bester completed an impressive ride through the pack to secure 6th place.

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SATURDAY PRO ROUND 14

Carrying strong momentum from Friday night’s racing, Team LaVallee rolled into Round 14 on Saturday ready to build on the previous night’s success. With confidence high after Adam Peterson’s podium finish, the team looked to keep the pace strong as the weekend continued at the World Championship Derby Complex in Eagle River.

ROUND 1

Heat 2 – Ryley Bester and Adam Peterson

Peterson once again came out flying on his Team LaVallee / Polaris / Red Bull sled, grabbing another Stud Boy Holeshot Award and leading the field into the first corner. Bester followed closely behind, settling into 5th place early in the race. Peterson held strong near the front throughout the heat, ultimately finishing with a solid 2nd place result, while Bester maintained his position to take 5th place at the checkered flag.

ROUND 2

Heat 1 – Adam Peterson

Peterson got another strong start and quickly positioned himself in 3rd place early in the race. As the laps unfolded, the battle tightened and he settled into 4th, maintaining a steady pace through the remainder of the heat to secure a 4th place finish.

Heat 2 - Ryley Bester

Bester exploded off the line, ripping out of the gates to earn the Stud Boy Holeshot Award and leading the field into the first corner in 1st place. As the race developed and the pack shuffled, Bester dropped back to 3rd, but stayed within striking distance while pushing hard to regain the lead. He crossed the line with a strong 3rd place finish.

Round 14 PRO FINAL

In the final race of the night at the Snowmobile Capital of the World — the Eagle River World Championship Derby Complex — both Team LaVallee riders lined up on the front row ready to battle for another strong finish. Off the start, Bester settled into 5th place, while Peterson worked his way forward, making a pass to move into 7th. As the race reached the halfway point with four minutes remaining, the momentum continued to build for the team. Bester made another strong move to advance into 4th place, while Peterson pushed forward into 6th. In the closing laps, the battle for position intensified. Bester fought hard right to the finish, just missing the podium by half a sled length to secure 4th place, while Peterson continued charging through the field to finish with a solid 5th place result.

PRO POINTS STANDINGS: 

Bester: 6th

Peterson: 7th

ROOKIE SPORT - CODY MORAS

In the Rookie Sport class, Cody Moras continued to show strong progression throughout the Eagle River weekend. On Friday, Moras posted 3rd and 5th place finishes in qualifying, earning his way into the night’s final through the LCQ with a strong 2nd place run. Starting from the back row, Moras worked his way forward through the field to secure a notable 8th place finish.

Moras carried that momentum into Saturday, putting together one of his most consistent qualifying days of the season with two impressive 2nd place finishes. Getting strong launches off the line, Moras quickly positioned himself in the 4th place spot as the demanding race unfolded. In the closing laps, Moras went on the attack, briefly advancing to 2nd place before the field shuffled again. At the checkered flag, Moras crossed the line in 4th place — just missing the podium by a ski tip in an impressive ride.

SPORT POINTS STANDINGS: 

Moras: 8th

With the 2026 Snocross season entering its final stretch and the championship points battle remaining incredibly tight, every position on the track continues to matter. Following the Eagle River National, Team LaVallee now looks ahead to the final showdown of the season after a two-week break. The ISOC Snocross series will return Easter Weekend, April 3–4, for the Grand Finale at Spirit Mountain in Duluth, Minnesota, where championships will be decided and the 2026 season will come to a dramatic close.

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