Current defending champion, Hetrick shows the most promise in breaking Wienen’s Texas success. Hetrick grabbed the overall win at round two in South Carolina, and with a few weeks off is looking to keep his momentum rolling this weekend. Hetrick, sitting second in points, just three behind Wienen, and will look to earn valuable championship points this Saturday. 

Perhaps the biggest surprise of the season has been Baldwin/Jeff Rastrelli Land Grading/Ford Brothers Racing Honda’s Jeffrey Rastrelli. After some bad luck struck last year, it was clear that Rastrelli has gained valuable skills and speed needed to be a championship contender. Rastrelli has finished third overall at the first two rounds, and has the confidence it takes to run at the front of the pack. This weekend Rastrelli will look to earn his first AMA Pro ATV overall win at the Underground ATV National.

After a consistent start to the season Tbrown84 Training/CST Tires’ Thomas Brown is hoping to fight for a podium finish in front of his hometown friends and family. With fourth place finishes in Florida and South Carolina, Brown is hoping to improve his results and land on the box. Ford Brothers Racing/Baldwin Motorsports Ronnie Higgerson is off to a much better start than last, with two top 10 finishes, Higgerson is looking to have one of his best season yet. This weekend Higgerson will be looking to make his first appearance on the podium since the 2016 High Point ATV National.

JH Racing/Walsh Race Craft/SSi Decals Zachary Kaczmarzyk is in his second year of racing in the AMA Pro class, and he looks to be heading in the direction of a top five finish. Kaczmarzyk has already surpassed his best finish of ninth overall last season with his current eighth and seventh overalls at the Daytona ATV Supercross and South of the Border ATV National. 

GennUSA Racing’s Nick Gennusa is looking to get back to where he finished off the 2017 season. After finishing fourth in the series, Gennusa has had some bad luck strike in the opening rounds of this season. The skill and confidence Gennusa has will be the determining factors in getting him back into podium contention this weekend. 

Koster Racing’s Wes Lewis sits in the eighth overall position, while Rockford Fosgate/Ti-Lube/Honda’s Haedyn Mickelson is currently tied in the ninth place position with Koster Racing’s Brett Musick.

This race will be the TX Memorial ATV National to “Remember our Riders” who have passed away too soon. A $50,000 purse is up for grabs for all competitors at this event and will attract ATV riders from all over the nation to Kemp, which makes this round even more exciting.

Saturday’s race schedule is as follows: practice at 8 a.m. followed by a timed qualifying session at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Pro motos are at 2 and 4 p.m. with an autograph session taking place at 4:30 p.m.

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. 

Local racers expected to compete this weekend will be: Nick Crawford (450 B & Production B), Bryce Ford (Youth All Star, 250 Mod & Schoolboy Sr.), Cody Ford (Pro Am & Open Pro Sport), Cash Harsche (70 Auto, 50 Open & 50 CVT), Kenton Harsche (50 Auto), Jacob Hughes (Production C), Charles Muller (Open B), Carson Parrish (450 B & Production B), Craig Porter (Pro Am), Brendon Roberts (Open C), Tyler Roberts (450 B & Production B), Aaron Salinas (Youth All Star & Schoolboy Sr.) and Michael Weaver (Senior 40+).