Even running a pair of borrowed Hondas, local hero Nathan Tiearney (698) looked right at home topping the Dash-for-Cash, 125cc and 250cc Pro main events.

Tiearney, who has continued to regain speed since returning from two broken ankles this spring, kept his composure despite serious challenges from Kawasaki pilot Donnie Weber. Even after a fall early in the 250cc Pro main left him trailing, Tiearney put his head down and caught Weber, leading to one of the fiercest battles of the night.

The Gardnerville grandstand erupted as Tiearney and Weber block-passed each other throughout the tight circuit, swapping the lead multiple times. And although Tiearney prevailed at the line, Weber’s performance earned him significant cheers and respect from the enthusiastic crowd.

Weber also took a tenacious second in the 125cc contest after an early miscue left him at the back of the pack. Sanchez Racing’s Nick Baugh turned in solid performances despite a sore wrist to earn third in both mains.

Tiearney’s Dash-for-Cash win was less climactic but no less profitable. The two main-event wins earned Tiearney the bulk of the $2,500 Pro purse and the Dash-for-Cash win earned him $300--or $75 per lap. Dustin Turner claimed second in the Dash and Nick Baugh--once again--garnered third.

The 250cc Intermediate and Schoolboy classes saw local sensation Aron Harvey ride to comfortable wins, but a first-turn cartwheel in the 125cc class put Harvey out of contention. Clayton Peterson took the point early in that class and blasted to a convincing win ahead of Nate Vandermade and Brian Bodden.

The 125cc Junior class was one of the largest and most chaotic of the night, but that didn’t stop Dakota May from taking an uneventful victory. Ryan Joy scored a strong and equally uneventful second and Robert Perez earned third.

Here are more images from the day:

Weber charges in the 125cc heat.

Kenny Bell had his extension dialed in the freestyle demo.

The Gardnerville crowd was large and completely raucous--in a good way.

Harvey eyes a turn.

(From L to R:) Jake Jacobs, Mike Torres and Layne Kolbet blast from the eerie ambient glow of the starting line.

Tiearney is back up to speed after his horrific crash in Canada.