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Mountain Creek Bike Park delivered one of the more dramatic days of the 2026 Monster Energy Pro Downhill Series. Seeding was sunny and dry, but the dirt was tacky. By the time finals arrived the skies had opened up. Blown out lines, deep ruts, and slick rock gardens made for a track that punished hesitation and rewarded commitment. Intense Factory Racing came prepared for both.
When the times were posted, the team claimed two wins! Nate Kitchen delivered the performance of his young career, winning Pro Men outright and backing up his seeding run to go 1-1 on the weekend. Tyler Wagoner in the Cat 1 Junior Men 17-18 class, matched that energy with a dominant win of his own. It was the kind of day that makes it clear that IFR is operating at the top level of US downhill racing.
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