ATV Motocross

Congratulations to the 2017 Wiseco ATV Motocross Specialty Award Winners and National Champions

Congratulations to the 2017 Wiseco ATV Motocross Specialty Award Winners and National Champions

Wednesday, November 22, 2017 | 4:10 PM
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Wednesday, November 22, 2017 | 4:10 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Chelsea Taylor
(304) 284-0101
[email protected]

Congratulations to the 2017 Wiseco ATV Motocross
Specialty Award Winners and National Champions
A Variety of Specialty Awards Also Presented

SANDUSKY, Ohio (November 22, 2017) – The Wiseco ATV Motocross National Championship (ATVMX) presented by CST Tires, an AMA National Championship, traveled to Sandusky, Ohio this past weekend, November 18-19, for the annual awards banquet. In addition to the coveted AMA Pro ATV championship, there were 40 National Championships and 21 specialty awards bestowed upon completion of the 2017 race season. 

In addition to securing his first-ever Pro ATV Motocross Championship, Joel Hetrick also claimed the SSi Decals Holeshot Award and tied with five-time AMA Pro ATV champion Chad Wienen for the ATVRiders.com Top Qualifier Award. 

Team USA was awarded the Special Achievement Award after becoming the first team to win at the Quadcross of Nations in Italy this past September. In addition to team members Joel Hetrick, Chad Wienen and Thomas Brown, Mark Baldwin was honored for his efforts as team manager. AMA Pro referee and team organizer, Harv Whipple, was also recognized for his dedication to making the event possible.

The 2017 AMA Pro ATV class top 10 finishers were all in attendance at the awards celebration this past weekend in Sandusky, Ohio.
The 2017 AMA Pro ATV class top 10 finishers were all in attendance at the awards celebration this past weekend in Sandusky, Ohio. Ken Hill

The AMA Pro Rookie of the Year Award identifies the first-year professional rider who shows the most improvement as they make their professional debut. Parker Wewerka took home this prestigious award after his eighth-place overall finish in the AMA Pro division, along with the highly-sought after Pro-Am National title. 

Noah Mickelson claimed top honors as the Amateur Rider of the Year. The Minnesota native clinched both championships in the 450 A and Pro Sport divisions, and will make his debut in the Pro-Am ranks in 2018. 

The Youth Rider of the Year Award goes to the youth rider who excelled in all divisions of racing. Pennsylvania’s Zack Decker took the top spot in championship points for the Super Mini (12-15) and 250 Mod (13-17) divisions, in addition to third place in the Youth All Star (13-15) class, which earned him this esteemed honor.

Brandon Lauer, mechanic for the newly crowned AMA Pro ATV Champion Joel Hetrick, was recognized as the Mechanic of the Year. After many years of chasing the championship, Lauer was able to vault Hetrick to the top with his extensive skillset, where Hetrick never suffered from an unfinished race during the 2017 season.

Mechanic of the Year went to Brandon Lauer, who is newly crowned AMA Pro ATV Champion Joel Hetrick's mechanic.
Mechanic of the Year went to Brandon Lauer, who is newly crowned AMA Pro ATV Champion Joel Hetrick's mechanic. Ken Hill

Wiseco was presented the Sponsor of the Year award, after their decision to step up as the series title sponsor. Their support expanded to both the professional and amateur racers where their on-site display traveled to each of the nine ATVMX rounds. 

The Team of the Year Award is based on the team that displays not only exceptional results on the track, but also carries a positive demeanor off the track. In the end, it was Phoenix Racing who took home this prestigious award throughout their commitment to the professional and amateur ranks. 

Each year MX Sports and the ATVPG recognizes those members of our race family that we lost, and this year five different individuals were remembered, including Kyler Lenz, 14, who we tragically lost at the Spring Creek ATVMX National in July. 

Zack Decker earned Youth Rider of the Year Award for taking the top spot in championship points for two classes, along with a third place finish in the Youth All Star (13-15) class.
Zack Decker earned Youth Rider of the Year Award for taking the top spot in championship points for two classes, along with a third place finish in the Youth All Star (13-15) class. Ken Hill

MX Sports and the ATVPG wishes to thank everyone who participated in the 2017 Wiseco ATV Motocross National Championship, and congratulates all of our champions on their accomplishments. Please see below for the full list of class champions and specialty award winners. 

2017 Wiseco ATV Motocross Champions 
AMA ProJoel HetrickSeneca, PA
Pro-AmParker WewerkaLive Oak, FL
Pro SportNoah MickelsonEyota, MN
WMXKierstin KeaneTemperance, MI
Open BEli LingleWinslow, IL
Open CChance NekolaDes Moines, IA
Production ATroy HillBeaverdam, VA
Production BBrogan GuyerPeru, IN
Production CGage ScalettiEdison, NJ
450 ANoah MickelsonEyota, MN
450 BBrogan GuyerPeru, IN
450 CGage ScalettiEdison, NJ
450 B/C LimitedChance NekolaDes Moines, IA
Junior 25+Dalton HicksMontezuma, IA
Veteran 30+Chase CunninghamMorehead, KY
Veteran 30+ CJustin WessHubbard, OH
Women 25+Michelle JenkinsWarren, OH
Senior 40+ CD MusickVerdunville, WV
Senior 40+ BCD MusickVerdunville, WV
Senior 40+ CJason KlepaczRiverside, IL
College (16-24)Sky VolkamerRunnells, IA
Schoolboy Sr. (14-17)Max LindquistLittle Suamico, WI
Schoolboy Jr. (13-15)Korie RichmondAkron, OH
Schoolgirl (13-17)Kierstin KeaneTemperance, MI
250 Mod (13-17)Zack DeckerZionsville, PA
Youth All-Star (13-15)Trevor ThatcherSwanton, OH
Super Mini (12-15)Zack DeckerZionsville, PA
Girls (8-13)Natalie JacksonBattle Creek, MI
125 (8-15)Bryce DuvallRaywick, KY
90 Open Sr. (12-15)Aaron SalinasHarlingen, TX
90 Open Jr. (8-11)Mason JacksonBattle Creek, MI
90 Automatic (8-13)Noah ArnalVermilion, OH
90 Shifter (12-15)Aaron SalinasHarlingen, TX
90 Shifter (8-11)Mason JacksonBattle Creek, MI
70 Open (6-11)Noah ArnalVermilion, OH
70 Automatic (6-11)Noah ArnalVermilion, OH
70 Shifter (6-11)Ian JuicaAllentown, PA
50 Open (4-8)Dalton TurpinAugusta, KS
50 CVT (4-8)Dalton TurpinDalton Turpin
50 Automatic (4-6)Ethan TvergyakChardon, OH

Specialty Award Winners
Sponsor of the YearWiseco Performance Products
Team of the YearPhoenix Racing
Youth Rider of the YearZack DeckerZionsville, PA
AMA Pro Rookie of the YearParker WewerkaLive Oak, FL
Amateur Rider of the YearNoah MickelsonEyota, MN
Gary Denton CupJoel HetrickSeneca, PA
Bad AssBryce FordSpringtown, TX
AMA Pro ATV Champion MechanicBrandon LauerParker, PA
ATVRiders.com Top QualifierChad WienenGalena, IN
ATVRiders.com Top QualifierJoel HetrickSeneca, PA
SSI Decals Holeshot Joel HetrickSeneca, PA
Kyler Lenz Sport AmbassadorKorie RichmondAkron, OH
In MemoriumDan HoisingtonMedina, OH
In MemoriumKyler LenzDeforest, WI
In MemoriumMikey GleasonSidell, LA
In MemoriumRob VisnicSt. Clairsville, OH
In MemoriumMike Walsh Sr.Live Oak, FL
Special AchievementMark BaldwinNorth Kingsville, OH
Special AchievementHarv WhippleGeneseo, IL
Special AchievementJoel HetrickSeneca, PA
Special AchievementChad WienenGalena, IL
Special AchievementThomas BrownSanger, TX

 

Riders will fire up their machines for the 2018 Wiseco ATV Motocross National Championship season on Tuesday, March 13, at the World Center of Racing – Daytona International Speedway – in Daytona Beach, Florida for the fourth annual FLY Racing ATV Supercross. 

For more information on the 2018 Wiseco ATV Motocross National Championship, visit the series official website at www.atvmotocross.com or call (304) 284-0101. Join the conversation on the series social media channels, along with receiving the most up-to-date news and exclusive content.

About the Wiseco ATV Motocross National Championship:

The Wiseco 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 10-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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