Mini Olympics 2025: Full Squad Debut at Gatorback

For the first time in team history, all three Hunter Racing riders lined up together on Kawasaki’s at one of amateur motocross’s most prestigious events. The 2025 Mini Olympics (Thor Winter Olympics) at Gatorback Cycle Park in Gainesville, Florida, marked a historic moment as William Canaguier (#95), Trinnytie Batchelor (#48), and Chace Lawton (#50) competed together for the first time, showcasing the team’s depth and talent across multiple premier classes. Although we are still working out our race engine packages and suspension it was a great test to see where we’re at. The riders competed really well with minimally modified Kawasaki motorcycles, showing how competitive these bikes really are.

The Mini Olympics stands as one of the most competitive amateur events of the year, featuring both motocross and supercross competitions that attract top talent from across the country. With all three riders competing in Pro Sport and A/B modified classes, the weekend provided a true test of the team’s preparation and ability to perform at the highest level.

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Team Statistics:

• 1 podium finish - Trinnytie Batchelor’s 3rd overall in 450 B Supercross
• 1 Olympiad Award - Trinnytie Batchelor’s 3rd place Olympiad award in 450 B (3rd SX + 5th MX)
• 7 top-10 finishes across Supercross and Motocross. Will 2x, Chace 2x, Trinn 3x
• 2 top-5 finishes (Trinnytie’s 3rd in 450 B SX, 5th in 450 B MX)

Notable Achievements:

• Trinnytie’s podium finish in 450 B Supercross against a competitive field
• Will’s incredible comeback in 250 Pro Sport MX Moto 1 (from 30 seconds behind 2nd-to-last to 21st, riding top-5 lap times in traffic!)
• Chace’s consistent forward progress in every moto despite start struggles
• All three riders finishing in top-10 positions across multiple competitive classes

Classes with Multiple Riders:

• Open Pro Sport: Will Canaguier (8th SX, 8th MX Moto 1) and Chace Lawton (9th SX)
• 250 Pro Sport: Will Canaguier (9th SX, 8th MX Moto 2) and Chace Lawton (14th SX)

Supercross Highlights

Open Pro Sport Supercross

Both Will Canaguier and Chace Lawton competed in the Open Pro Sport Supercross final, with Will finishing 8th overall and Chace finishing 9th overall. Will started from 9th and worked his way forward, posting a best lap time of 1:08.250. Chace started from 13th and also moved forward, posting a best lap of 1:08.750.

The race featured intense battles throughout the field. Carson Wood finished 4th after starting 8th, while Joshua Boaz came from 6th to finish 5th. Vincent Wey, who started 2nd, finished 6th with the fastest lap in the top-10 at 1:05.784. Deacon Denno worked forward from 10th to finish 7th, just ahead of Will. Will found himself in a tight battle with Cade Bradley, who finished 10th after starting 11th, while Chace battled with Noah Stevens (11th, started 14th) and Owen Covell (12th, started 16th) as he worked forward from his 13th place start.

Lap Time Comparison:

250 Pro Sport Supercross

Will Canaguier faced a challenging race in the 250 Pro Sport Supercross final. Starting from the 6th position, Will was running strong and held 6th-7th place for most of the race, showing competitive lap times including his best of 1:07.556. On lap 9, he moved up from 7th to 6th, but on lap 11, a lapped rider came into him in the air, causing a crash that dropped him to 8th. He finished 9th after the incident. Will battled with Cade Bradley (6th, started 7th), Noah Stevens (7th, started 19th with a strong charge forward), and Max Shane (8th, started 25th with an impressive charge). Carson Wood finished 10th after starting 34th.

Chace Lawton had an eventful main event, starting 14th and moving up to 12th on lap 2. However, on lap 4, he had a crash while in 12th that dropped him back to 20th. Showing incredible resilience, Chace worked forward every lap after the incident: 20th→19th (lap 5), 19th→18th (lap 6), 18th→17th (lap 7), 17th→16th (lap 8), 16th→15th (lap 9), and finally 15th→14th on lap 12 to finish where he started. Chace battled with Jonathan Getz (13th, started 16th), Ashton Oudman (15th, started 20th), Jayden Wolf (16th, started 15th), and Cory Carsten (17th, started 23rd) as he worked his way back through the field, demonstrating his “No Quit” mentality in an absolutely stacked field.

Lap Time Comparison:

450 B Supercross

Trinnytie Batchelor delivered an outstanding performance in the 450 B Supercross final, securing a podium finish with 3rd overall. Starting from the 3rd position, he maintained his position throughout the race and posted a best lap time of 1:01.730, demonstrating his speed and consistency.

Tristan Prueitt took the win from the holeshot after starting 1st, posting a best lap of 1:00.378, while Kannon Hargrove finished 2nd after starting 2nd with a best lap of 1:01.339. Trinnytie held 3rd position consistently throughout all 10 laps, fending off challenges from behind. Riley Busse made an impressive charge from 12th to finish 4th, while Chase Haynes (5th, started 5th) and Gavin Moon (6th, started 8th) rounded out the top-6. This was a big step for Trinn, he’s always struggled at this event and this is by far his best finish.

Lap Time Comparison:

Motocross Highlights

450 B Motocross

Trinnytie Batchelor delivered a solid performance in the 450 B Motocross event, finishing 5th overall with a 3-6 moto score. In Division 2, he finished 3rd (started 4th, best lap 1:52.85), and in Moto 2, he finished 6th overall (started 5th, best lap 1:52.06). This result, combined with his 3rd place finish in Supercross, earned him a 3rd place Olympiad award in 450 B.

In Division 2, Seth Dennis took the win after starting 3rd, while William Barrett finished 2nd from the holeshot. Trinnytie started 4th and moved into 3rd on lap 5, holding the position to the finish. He battled with Hogan Mims (4th, started 2nd) and Gavin Moon (5th, started 5th) throughout the race. In Moto 2, Tristan Prueitt won from the holeshot, with Alessandro Carminati (2nd, started 4th) and Riley Busse (3rd, started 2nd) rounding out the podium. Trinnytie started 5th and moved up to 4th on lap 3, but dropped to 5th on lap 6 and then 6th on lap 7, where he finished. He battled with Seth Dennis (4th, started 9th with a strong charge forward), Chase Haynes (5th, started 7th), William Barrett (7th, started 12th with another impressive charge), and Caiden West (8th, started 6th).

Moto 2 Lap Time Comparison:

250 Pro Sport Motocross Moto 2

Will Canaguier delivered an impressive performance in 250 Pro Sport Motocross Moto 2, finishing 8th overall. Despite being very banged up and sore from crashes throughout the week (most of which were not fully his fault), Will started from 10th and worked his way forward, posting a best lap of 1:56.86 and an average of 1:58.68, riding lap times that were competitive with the podium finishers.

Moto 2 Lap Time Comparison:

Rider Highlights

William Canaguier

William Canaguier (#95) competed in both 250 Pro Sport and Open Pro Sport classes across both Supercross and Motocross, facing some of the toughest competition in amateur racing. Despite facing significant adversity throughout the weekend, Will demonstrated the resilience, determination, and heart that has defined his racing career.

Will actually came into the event on his hind-foot due to a practice incident with a tree that hurt his neck. He then had an incident with a lapper in the 250 Pro Sport final while in 6th which cost him 3 positions.

Notable Moments:

• Despite being very banged up and sore from crashes throughout the week (most of which were not fully his fault), he rode to an 8th in the 2nd 250 Pro Sport Motocross moto riding very impressive lap times
• Solid 9th place in 250 Pro Sport Supercross despite incident with lap rider while in 6th with a lap to go.

Supercross Results:

• 250 Pro Sport: 9th overall (Heat: 16th started 32nd, Main: 9th started 6th, best lap 1:07.556)
• Open Pro Sport: 8th overall (Heat: 10th started 16th, Main: 8th started 9th, best lap 1:08.250)

Motocross Results:

• 250 Pro Sport Moto 1: 21st overall (started 35th, best lap 1:58.46) - Got landed on first lap, rode from 30 seconds behind 2nd-to-last to finish 21st
• 250 Pro Sport Moto 2: 8th overall (started 10th, best lap 1:56.86)
• Open Pro Sport Moto 1: 8th overall (started 5th, best lap 1:54.86)
• Open Pro Sport Moto 2: Withdrew due to significant pain

250 Pro Sport Moto 2 Lap Time Comparison:

Trinnytie Batchelor

Trinnytie Batchelor (#48) competed in 250 B, 450 B, and Schoolboy 2 classes, bringing his consistent podium-finishing form to one of the year’s most competitive events. Coming off his KROC Ironman Classic victory and multiple podium finishes throughout 2025, Trinn was ready to battle at the front.

Supercross Results:

• 450 B: 3rd overall (Heat: 5th started 7th, Main: 3rd started 3rd, best lap 1:01.730) 🏆
• 250 B: 14th overall (Division 1: 10th started 10th, Main: 14th started 13th, best lap 1:02.070)
• Schoolboy 2: 18th overall (Division 3: 19th started 1st, Consolation: 2nd started 2nd, Main: 18th started 17th, best lap 1:03.810)

Motocross Results:

• 450 B: 5th overall (3-6 moto score) - Division 2: 3rd (started 4th, best lap 1:52.85), Moto 2: 6th (started 5th, best lap 1:52.06)
• 250 B Division 2: 6th (started 22nd, best lap 1:55.50, 1 incident)
• 250 B Moto 2: 6th overall (started 5th, best lap 1:51.86)

450 B Overall - Olympiad Award: Trinn secured a 3rd place Olympiad award in 450 B, combining his 3rd overall in Supercross with his 5th overall in Motocross. This achievement highlights his consistency and versatility across both disciplines.

250 B Moto 2 Lap Time Comparison:

Chace Lawton

Chace Lawton (#50) competed in 250 A, 250 Pro Sport, and Open Pro Sport classes, showcasing his versatility across multiple premier classes. As a championship winner at Freestone and Spring-A-Ding-Ding, and with a podium finish at Loretta Lynn’s this season, Chace brought proven race-winning speed to Gatorback. This marked Chace’s first amateur national overall, and while he’s still feeling out the bike and getting used to the A class early pace, he demonstrated consistent forward progress throughout the weekend.

Notable Moments:

• Chace struggled with his starts but moved forward every moto
• Chace finished 10th in the final for another team top 10, coming from 18th!
• Tipped over in 250 Pro Sport final while in 12th, fell back to 19th, recovered for a 14th overall. Always moving forward! No Quit!

Supercross Results:

• 250 A: 10th overall (Heat: 9th started 14th, Main: 10th started 18th, best lap 1:08.220)
• 250 Pro Sport: 14th overall (Heat: 13th started 15th, Main: 14th started 14th, best lap 1:08.303, 1 incident)
• Open Pro Sport: 9th overall (Heat: 12th started 11th, Main: 9th started 13th, best lap 1:08.750)

250 A Supercross Lap Time Comparison:

Looking Ahead

The Mini Olympics results provide valuable experience and momentum as the team looks ahead to the 2026 racing season. With all three riders gaining valuable track time at Gatorback Cycle Park and competing against some of the best amateur talent in the country, the team is well-positioned for continued success.

Trinnytie’s podium finish and Olympiad award, Will’s incredible displays of heart and determination, and Chace’s consistent top-10 finishes across multiple premier classes all demonstrate the team’s potential. The historic three-rider debut at Mini Olympics represents more than just results—it’s a statement about the team’s growth, commitment, and future potential. As Hunter Racing MX continues to build on this foundation, the best is yet to come.

Race Results Links

For complete race results, visit:

• Trinnytie Batchelor’s Results
• Chace Lawton’s Results
• William Canaguier’s Results

Photo Credit: @thebrayfilms / Braylan Mayorga

Stay tuned for more race reports and team updates as Hunter Racing MX continues its 2025-2026 racing season!