ATV Motocross Set to Invade Spring Creek MX Park this Saturday

ATV Motocross Set to Invade Spring Creek MX Park this Saturday

TimeWednesday, June 29, 2016 | 11:20 AM
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TimeWednesday, June 29, 2016 | 11:20 AM

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ATV Motocross Set to Invade Spring Creek MX Park this Saturday
Hetrick Looks to Top AMA Pro Class for Sixth Consecutive Win 

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (June 29, 2016) – The 2016 ProX ATV Motocross National Championship (ATVMX) presented by CST Tires, an AMA National Championship, reaches its stretch run with five rounds remaining and continues this weekend, July 2, at the popular Spring Creek MX Park in Millville, Minnesota. 

While Maxxis/Elka Suspension/Liquid Wrench’s Joel Hetrick comes into the Spring Creek ATVMX National with a five-race win streak behind him, Wienen Motorsports/Yamaha/Maxxis/SSi Decals/Walsh Racecraft/FLY Racing’s Chad Wienen maintains control of the points. Wienen sustains nearly one full moto of points between his championship rival Joel Hetrick, but Hetrick will look to keep his Honda in front of Wienen in both motos this Saturday in an attempt to gain valuable points toward the National Championship standings.

Joel Hetrick is looking to make it six-in-a-row this weekend in Minnesota.  Photo: Ken Hill
Joel Hetrick is looking to make it six-in-a-row this weekend in Minnesota.  Photo: Ken Hill

The key for Wienen this weekend at Spring Creek, where he is the defending race winner, is to stay out of trouble. Any hint of misfortune could prove to be very costly to Wienen’s hopes of earning a fifth straight AMA Pro ATV title, and Hetrick is eagerly awaiting for the chance to take advantage of any opportunity Wienen gives him. 

It is obvious that Hetrick has the speed needed to earn his first ATVMX Pro National Championship, but due to a crash he suffered at the opening round he has spent the first half of the season chasing Wienen down. While he remains a permanent fixture on the podium he is eager to earn a pair of 1-1 moto scores this Saturday. 

After finishing second at the last five rounds, Chad Wienen is hoping to work his way back to the center of the podium this weekend. Photo: Ken Hill
After finishing second at the last five rounds, Chad Wienen is hoping to work his way back to the center of the podium this weekend. Photo: Ken Hill

Maxxis/FLY Racing/Baldwin Motorsports’ John Natalie and Root River Racing/Hoosier Tires/Rage ATV’s Josh Upperman both have podium finishes behind them this year. While the pair come into this round ranked third and fourth they will aim to take over the middle spot on the box for the first time this season at Spring Creek. 

After earning his first moto podium, AGX Designs/Walsh Racecraft/Maxxis-backed Nick Gennusa will be looking to put it all together to land a spot on the overall podium this weekend. However, Maxxis/Root River Racing/JB Racing’s Thomas Brown will be looking to do the same. Brown, a 2015 podium finisher at Spring Creek, will use that as motivation to repeat his success this weekend.

Nick Gennusa wants to keep his momentum rolling this weekend after earning his career best finish, third place, in the Pro class at Sunset Ridge in moto two.Photo: Ken Hill
Nick Gennusa wants to keep his momentum rolling this weekend after earning his career best finish, third place, in the Pro class at Sunset Ridge in moto two.Photo: Ken Hill

Maxxis/Liquid Wrench/Elka Suspension/Honda’s David Haagsma had a stand-out performance just two weeks ago in Illinois where he earned his first career professional podium. That result will serve as a springboard as the California Native will look to secure the seventh place position in the National Championship standings. 

Savage Motorsports/Maxxis/Walsh Racecraft/Elka Suspension/BCS Performance’s Ronnie Higgerson and Koster Racing/Blommel Motorsports/Walsh Racecraft’s Brett Musick round out the top ten in points heading into the Spring Creek ATVMX National. 

Ronnie Higgerson currently sits ninth in the points championship standings, but is hoping to earn some valuable points this weekend.  Photo: Ken Hill
Ronnie Higgerson currently sits ninth in the points championship standings, but is hoping to earn some valuable points this weekend.  Photo: Ken Hill

Saturday’s race schedule is as follows: practice at 10 a.m. followed by a timed qualifying session at 11:30 a.m. Pro motos are at 2 and 4 p.m. with an autograph session taking place at 4:30 p.m.

For a complete schedule of the weekend’s activities, please visit the Spring Creek ATV National event page on the series website by clicking HERE. 

Saturday spectator passes run $20 for adults and $10 for children (6-11), with kids five and under getting in for free. Each pass includes pro pit access and pro autographs at no additional charge. 

Amateur racing will take place throughout the weekend alongside the AMA Pro class, and local riders are invited and encouraged to compete in the event, as ATVMX offers classes for riders of all skill and experience levels. The amateur race entry fee is only $40 and riders can sign up at the event.

Local racers expected to compete this weekend will be: Sean Taylor (Pro), Sam Rowe (Pro and Pro-Am), Mike Barnhart (Production A/Veteran 30+), Shane Gray (450 B), Carson Hjelmen (Schoolboy Jr. 13-15), brothers Haedyn (Pro-Am and Pro Sport) and Noah Mickelson (Open B/450B), Brody Srsen (50 Open/50 CVT 5-8), husband and wife Jim (Senior 40+ B/C) and Crystal Meyer (Women 30+), Ben Horgen (Veteran 30+) and Tyler Mack (450 A/Production A).

After missing three rounds earlier this season, Sam Rowe is back on track and eager to land a spot on the overall podium in front of his home crowd. Photo: Ken Hill
After missing three rounds earlier this season, Sam Rowe is back on track and eager to land a spot on the overall podium in front of his home crowd. Photo: Ken Hill

For more information on the 2016 ProX ATV Motocross National Championship, visit the official series website at www.atvmotocross.com. Join the conversation on the series Facebook page, follow on Twitter and Instagram, and be sure to always hashtag #ATVMX.

Previous Round Results and Points Standings

Sunset Ridge MX Park
Walnut, Illinois
Round 7 of 12
Saturday, June 18 

2016 AMA Pro Class Event Results:

  1. Joel Hetrick (2-1)
  2. Chad Wienen (1-2)
  3. David Haagsma (4-4)
  4. Nick Gennusa (8-3)
  5. Josh Upperman (5-6)
  6. Thomas Brown (7-5)
  7. Ronnie Higgerson (6-8)
  8. Jeffrey Rastrelli (3-16)
  9. Brett Musick (12-7)
  10. John Natalie (10-9) 

Overall National Championship Standings: 

  1. Chad Wienen (304)
  2. Joel Hetrick (283)
  3. John Natalie (210)
  4. Jeffrey Rastrelli (201)
  5. Josh Upperman (199)
  6. Nick Gennusa (186)
  7. Thomas Brown (183)
  8. David Haagsma (174)
  9. Ronnie Higgerson (141)
  10. Brett Musick (140)                 

SSi Decals Holeshot Award Standings:

  1. Chad Wienen (6)
  2. John Natalie (6)
  3. Joel Hetrick (4)
  4. Brett Musick (3)
  5. David Haagsma (1)

ATVriders.com Top Qualifier Award Standings:

  1. Joel Hetrick (4)
  2. Chad Wienen (3)

About the ProX ATV Motocross National Championship 

The ProX ATV Motocross National Championship presented by CST Tires, an AMA National Championship, is the nation's premier amateur and professional ATV motocross series, hosted at top motocross facilities nationwide. The 12-round series features the Nation's best racers, teams and sponsors, and is America's largest and longest-running ATV national motocross program. Since 1985, the series continues to expand and produce top talent from the amateur ranks, while premiering the professional class. For more information, please visit www.atvmotocross.com.  

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