Wienen Motorsports/SSi Decals/Walsh Racecraft/Yamaha/Maxxis/7240’s Chad Wienen came into this past weekend’s race fresh off a big win at his home track, and as the pros took to course for time qualifying he looked to keep the momentum rolling. However, his biggest competition and Maxxis/Elka/Liquid Wrench/Honda’s Joel Hetrick had a different idea, where he was able to score the ATVriders.com Top Qualifier Award at the conclusion of the second session.

Hetrick didn’t stop there, where he jumped out to the early lead in moto one, claiming the SSi Decals Holeshot Award. With a clear track in front of him, Hetrick made quick work to gap the rest of the field. Wienen sat in second and slowly began to reel in Hetrick, but wasn’t able to get close enough to battle for the lead by the time the moto was complete.

With the two front runners evenly spread out, much of the attention was on Root River Racing/CST Tires/Pro Motorsports-backed Thomas Brown and JB Racing/Root River Racing’s Jeffrey Rastrelli, who were wheel-to-wheel for the final podium position. The duo continued to swap positions the entire race, but when the checkered flag was out it was Rastrelli in third.

Hetrick started the second moto just like the first where he grabbed another SSi Decals Holeshot Award. This time, Wienen, was in close proximity. Wienen continued to ride consistently, and made the pass for the lead on the outside of a turn. The five-time championship continued his push and built up a small gap on Hetrick who continued to ride in second. As the end drew near, Hetrick caught back up to Wienen and started applying the pressure. Wienen made a small bobble and spun out in a turn, allowing for Hetrick to secure the lead. Wienen quickly recovered, but time ran out before he could get back in the front. Hetrick’s 1-1 finishes allowed him to not only take the overall victory, but also earn valuable points in the National Championship standings where he only sits one point out of the lead. Wienen continued his podium streak in second.

The battle between Brown and Rastrelli continued in the second moto, but this time it was Brown coming out with third. With a 4-3 moto tally, Brown rounded out the overall podium in third with Rastrelli taking fourth overall. GennUSA Racing’s Nick Gennusa finished fifth overall. Walsh Racecraft/Honda’s Parker Wewerka had his best race of the season in sixth, and Root River Racing’s Josh Upperman and Ford Brother’s Racing/Solo Pilot’s Westley Wolfe followed in seventh and eighth. Baldwin Motorsports/Ford Brother's Racing/Root River Racing’s Ronnie Higgerson and AMPED Vossman Motorsports-backed Sam Rowe rounded out the top ten overall at Spring Creek MX.

The Wiseco ATVMX National Championship travels to New Berlin, New York on July 15 and 16 for the Unadilla ATVMX National. A highlight show featuring this weekend’s event will air on MAVTV on Saturday, August 26.