Carson Wood wins Loretta Lynn's 250 Pro Sport Moto 2, nears overall title
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 8:30 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Carson Wood secured victory in the second moto of the 250 Pro Sport class at the Loretta Lynn's Amateur Nationals in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. After finishing fourth in Moto 1, Wood improved significantly in Moto 2, moving from second at Lap 1 to lead the race for the remainder. This performance puts him just two points behind Ryder Malinoski, who won Moto 1. The final moto will determine the overall champion between Wood and Malinoski, with both riders in contention.
- •Wood finished fourth in Moto 1 before winning Moto 2.
- •He leads Malinoski by two points heading into the final moto.
- •Wood's strong start in Moto 2 included passing Cole Forbes on Lap 2.
- •Landon Gibson secured third place in the second moto.
- •Malinoski won the opening moto, finishing ahead of Jesson Turner.
- 8:30 PMYahoo Sports — Carson Wood wins Loretta Lynn's 250 Pro Sport Moto 2, moves into second overall
"Carson Wood finished fourth in Moto 1 and is in position to challenge for the overall victory. Two points separate him from Ryder Malinoski.
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