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January 2026 9 late jumps off the line, he would somehow be seconds out of the lead within just a few laps. In races like those, it seemed certain Jon would win, but then he'd fail to make further prog- ress, leaving me scratching my head. If Jon can save some of that speed to pounce late in the race, I think he'd most certainly be in conten- on for more wins. Jon is one of my favorites to watch in 2026. #5 Gage Goralnik Undeniably the standout of the 2025 season, Gage is one of the smoothest and most natu- rally talented riders I've seen. From Supermini champion in 2024 to charging through the ranks in just his first year on big bikes, Gage has what it takes to showcase his skills at the highest level of our sport. On top of earning an AA spot, he also won Round 13 out of the A 200 class—an accomplishment that hasn't been achieved in quite some me. Gage etches his name alongside many notable riders as one of the youngest to make AA. I'm excited to see what he's fully capable of with a full year of experience under his belt. #6 Dennis LeBlanc Dennis heartbreakingly failed to secure a win once again in 2025. He's been so close the past two years, but someone always seems to show up or have a good enough day to play spoiler. I know Dennis well and know how dedicated he is to NETRA, which is why it's always a li le disappoin ng to see him just miss out on the top step. Dennis has the consistency, smooth riding style, and fitness needed to ba le late in races. I truly believe he just needs a few more opportuni es in 2026 to finally seal the deal and contend for wins. #7 Wya DeRose The second-fastest rider out of the A class, Wya is one half of the very talented DeRose twins. Wya earns the #7 spot for 2026—one posi on be er than his brother finished last year. I've watched Wya grow into a strong and relentless fighter, giving everything he has every weekend. He earned two impressive top-five finish- es out of the A class early in the season before being plagued by minor injuries as the year went on. I've heard rumors that the DeRose twins may be taking a step back from NETRA in 2026. I hope that isn't true— I'd love to see them ba le it out on the front line. Tyler Rocha Tyler Rocha