UPDATED – July 12, 2025
The motocross community across the Garden State is buzzing with excitement as a strong roster of New Jersey and local-area racers have qualified for the 2025 Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship, presented by AMSOIL at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. Long considered the most prestigious amateur motocross event in the world, Loretta’s has launched the careers of countless pros—from Ricky Carmichael and James Stewart to today’s stars like Jett Lawrence and Haiden Deegan.
Held annually since 1982, the week-long event brings together the country’s best amateur racers for a shot at national glory. Riders must qualify through a rigorous system of area and regional qualifiers to earn their spot on the starting line. Simply making it to Loretta’s is a major achievement—and we’re proud to see so many from our region doing just that.
Complete roster – https://mxsports.com/rider-roster
Here’s a first look at the local New Jersey-based racers who’ve punched their ticket to the ranch:
New Jersey Racers Heading to Loretta Lynn’s 2025
- Klark Robbins – Shamong, NJ
Classes: Open Pro Sport & 250 Pro Sport - Travis Randanella – Marlton, NJ
Classes: Open Pro Sport & College (18-24) Sportsman - Robert Weiss – Woodland, NJ
Classes: 250B & 450B Limited - Ozzy Neto – Howell, NJ
Class: 450B Limited - Nathan Ruff – Tuckerton, NJ
Class: 450C - Onorino Fascelli – Williamstown, NJ
Class: Senior (45+) - Wayne Powers – Keyport, NJ
Classes: Senior (45+) & Masters (50+) - Barry Carsten – Bayville, NJ
Class: Masters (50+) - Grayson Jamison – Southampton, NJ
Class: Micro-E (4-7) Limited - Axel Lightner – Mullica Hill, NJ
Class: Micro-1 (4-6) Shaft Drive Limited - Tyler Sztancsik – Kenilworth, NJ
Classes: Mini Sr 1 (12-14) & Mini Sr 2 (13-15) - Grant Getz – Chatsworth, NJ
Classes: Supermini 2 (13-16) & Schoolboy 1 (12-17) B/C - Chase Steenweg – Manalapan, NJ
Class: 65cc (10-11) Limited - Wayne Powers Jr – Keyport, NJ
Class: 250 C Limited - Dakota Kessler – Jackson, NJ
Class: 250 Pro Sport & Junior (25+) – not racing due to injury
Other Local Racers to Watch
While our site is NJ-focused, we’d be remiss not to highlight some standout talent from nearby states with strong ties to our local tracks and racing community:
- Hudson Vagele (NY)
- Travis Schneider (NY)
- Katelyn Harris (PA)
- Brayden Burlew (PA)
- Lucius DelGrippo (PA)
- Bryce Danehower (PA)
- Greg Pamart (PA)
- Deegan Mullen (PA)
- Chase Eglentowicz (FL) (formerly NJ)
- Michael Corcoran (PA)
Stay Tuned for More!
As we get closer to race week at Loretta Lynn’s, we’ll be posting rider profiles, class previews, and links to follow each of our NJ racers’ results and updates. Be sure to check back on NJMotocross.com and follow us on social media for race week coverage.
If you or someone you know has qualified for Loretta’s and should be included in this list—but isn’t—please accept our apologies! Things change quickly this time of year, and we may have missed a name or class. Reach out to us at [your contact info] with the rider’s name, hometown, and qualified classes, and we’ll be sure to include them in the next update.
Good luck to all our local racers as they take on the best in the country!
