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<\/a>Asa Vermette\u2019s weekend at Hardline came to an abrupt halt. But a speedy seeding was enough for the Frameworks racer to take home a win. Photo: \u00a0Brett Hemmings \/ Red Bull Content Pool<\/p>\nThat means seeding\/qualifying results are now the final standings. Asa Vermette with a heater in seeding<\/a> claims the win. It\u2019s the U.S. rider\u2019s second win at a Hardline event after earning his first in Wales in 2025<\/a>. He\u2019s joined on the podium by Ronan Dunne and Troy Brosnan.<\/p>\n Canadian phenom Jackson Goldstone was ninth on seeding day, after two crashes in practice. Not a result he\u2019ll be excited about. But better than leaving Tasmania with another injury.<\/p>\n On the women\u2019s side, Gracey Hemstreet is the top finisher for a third year running. She seeded faster than Louise Ferguson by a solid five-second margin.<\/p>\n Well, it\u2019s not the thrilling start to the 2026 season we were all hoping for. But it is good to see Red Bull respecting athlete health over views and revenues. Hardline courses are no joke and coming up short on any of those features, or going off course at the speeds riders were hitting in practice, could result in serious injury.<\/p>\n Onwards to the first World Cup in South Korea in May<\/a>. And, before that, the kick off of the Crankworx World Tour in New Zealand<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/a>Ronan Dunne rarely rides slow. Attacking seeding saw him earn another Hardline podium. Photo: Bartek Wolinski \/ Red Bull Content Pool<\/p>\n<\/a>Gracey Hemstreet floats to another Hardline Tasmania win. Photo: Brett Hemmings \/ Red Bull Content Pool<\/p>\n