The NORA CRS small wheel sensation, Rafe Symons, brought the curtain down on an extraordinary 2026 season with a masterful, clean-sweep performance at his final race meeting of the year, utterly dominating the small wheel class and asserting his dominance over the combined big wheel grid.
Race 1: The Inside Line Blueprint
Rafe set his intentions early, gambling on the absolute inside start gate—a tactical masterclass that paid off immediately. Rocketing off the metal, he executed a lightning-fast launch to emerge in the leading pack around the tight first corner. Settling into a blistering rhythm, Rafe delivered a near-perfect display of fast, consistent, and unflappable riding. He led the small wheel contingent from gate to flag, establishing a massive margin by the time the chequered flag waved.
Race 2: A Masterclass in Flight
Any doubts about the inside gate choice were systematically erased in Race 2. Rafe pulled off another holeshot-challenging start, instantly seizing the small wheel lead. As the laps wore down, he looked entirely in his element, carving up the rough terrain and devouring the lap times. Demonstrating supreme confidence, Rafe cruised over the track’s massive jumps with effortless style, effortlessly mixing it up with the larger big-wheel machines to take victory number two.
Race 3: The Valley Triple Triumph
The final moto of the weekend was absolute gold. Rafe pulled off a corker of a start, rounding the first turn in a fierce second place overall. With his head held high and textbook posture, he quickly assumed control of the race. The defining moment came in the valley, where Rafe conquered the daunting triple jump with breathtaking ease, flying past the competition to secure his third straight victory of the weekend.
A Stellar 2026 Campaign
This perfect 3-for-3 weekend capped off a truly phenomenal year of achievements for the young racer. Rafe’s 2026 resume speaks for itself:
- NORA Team Event Champion 🏆
- 7th Place Overall – MXGB Youth Championship 🏅
- 9th Place Overall – Plews Masters Motocross Championship, an incredible feat considering he missed an entire round due to injury.
With the final trophies of the season secured, Rafe is well-earned and ready for the winter off-season. He heads into the break healthy, hungry, and incredibly excited to carry this unstoppable momentum forward into the 2027 championship campaign.
