2019 ATV Motocross National Championship Heads to New York for NYCM Insurance Northeastern ATVMX National

2019 ATV Motocross National Championship Heads to New York for NYCM Insurance Northeastern ATVMX National

TimeFriday, June 28, 2019 | 3:55 PM
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TimeFriday, June 28, 2019 | 3:55 PM

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2019 ATV Motocross National Championship Heads to New York for
NYCM Insurance Northeastern ATVMX National
Wienen, Hetrick and More Set to Battle at The Home of Horsepower

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (June 28, 2019) – This weekend the 2019 ATV Motocross National Championship (ATVMX) Series, an AMA National Championship, heads into its seventh round of AMA Pro Racing and sixth round of amateur ATVMX racing at Unadilla MX in New Berlin, New York.

Chad Wienen will to take the overall win at Unadilla MX on Saturday, June 29.
Chad Wienen will to take the overall win at Unadilla MX on Saturday, June 29. Ken Hill

Coming off a win in his home state, Wienen Motorsports/Yamaha/Maxxis’ Chad Wienen will once again be aiming to take the overall win in New York. Wienen currently leads the National Championship points standings, and will be looking to improve that lead after this weekend’s ATVMX National at Unadilla MX. 

Phoenix Racing Honda/Maxxis/Elka Suspension’s Joel Hetrick is looking forward to this weekend in New York. Hetrick went 1-1 last year at Unadilla, and will once again look to repeat that success this year. Hetrick sits second in the points standings, and is hopeful he can make up the points by the end of the season and earn his second National Championship. 

Cody Ford is eager to battle at the front of the pack once again. Ford earned his first career AMA Pro ATV podium finish at the previous round.
Cody Ford is eager to battle at the front of the pack once again. Ford earned his first career AMA Pro ATV podium finish at the previous round. Ken Hill

After earning his first career AMA Pro ATV podium finish, Ford Brothers Racing/Fly/Maxxis/Impact Solutions Cody Ford is eager to get back to battling at the front of the pack to potentially earn his second overall podium finish this weekend. Ford is in his rookie year of the AMA Pro class, and will be one to keep an eye on as he has already reached one accomplishment.

Jeff Rastrelli Land Grading/Baldwin’s Jeffrey Rastrelli came through fourth overall in Illinois after torrential rainfall came through for the duration of the race day on Saturday. Rastrelli is aiming to get back into the top three this weekend, and battle for his first win of the season.

This Saturday GennUSA Racing/CST Tires/Corrosion Specialties’ Nick Gennusa will look to break into the top three and battle for a position on the overall podium after his top five finish at the previous round. Gennusa currently sits fifth in the points standings, and is aiming to get back up to the front of the pack to fight. 

Nick Gennusa is aiming to put together two great motos for an overall podium finish on Saturday.
Nick Gennusa is aiming to put together two great motos for an overall podium finish on Saturday. Ken Hill

Coming through sixth at Sunset Ridge was Ryland Johnson Racing/GBC Motorsports/Ye Olde Cycle Barn’s Westley Wolfe. This weekend Wolfe will be looking to

Tbrown84 Training/CST Tires’ Thomas Brown did not have the overall outcome he had hoped for in Illinois. During the first moto Brown would suffer a mechanical issue and earn 13th as he moto one score. Brown would come out in moto two ready to go, and battle back for a second. With his combined score he would finish 7th overall. This weekend he is looking for redemption and will aim to put together two great motos, eager to earn another overall win this season.

Thomas Brown is hoping to redeem himself after a mechanical issue in moto one at Sunset Ridge.
Thomas Brown is hoping to redeem himself after a mechanical issue in moto one at Sunset Ridge. Ken Hill

JH Racing/Lobo Transport/Root River Racing’s Samuel Rowe came through eighth overall at the previous round, and currently sits 10th in the points standings. As the series heads into the seventh round this weekend, Rowe will be aiming to keep his position inside the top 10. 

Nine6Nine/Barker’s Exhaust/Walsh Race Craft’s Alan Myers and Root River Racing/FTR/Hoosier’s Dylan Tremellen rounded out the overall top 10 at the previous round. In New York on Saturday, these two will be aiming to improve their standings and finish inside the top 10 overall once again. 

The 2019 NYCM Insurance Northeastern ATV National once again promises to deliver fast paced three and four wheel action. In addition to the competitive pro class, there are over forty amateur classes as well as a “vintage” two-stroke class and the ever popular three wheel ATC classes. 

The popular Three-Wheel ATC classes will take place this weekend at Unadilla MX.
The popular Three-Wheel ATC classes will take place this weekend at Unadilla MX. Ken Hill

For more information on the 2019 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.

Previous Round Results and Points Standings

Sunset Ridge ATVMX National
Walnut, Illinois
Round 6 of 10
Saturday, June 15

2019 AMA Pro Class Event Results:

  1. Chad Wienen (2-1)
  2. Joel Hetrick (1-10)
  3. Cody Ford (3-6)
  4. Jeffrey Rastrelli (7-3)
  5. Nicholas Gennusa (6-4)
  6. Westley Wolfe (4-7)
  7. Thomas Brown (13-2)
  8. Samuel Rowe (11-5)
  9. Alan Myers (9-8)
  10. Dylan Tremellen (8-9)

Overall National Championship Standings:

  1. Chad Wienen (247)
  2. Joel Hetrick (219)
  3. Thomas Brown (212)
  4. Jeffrey Rastrelli (197)
  5. Nicholas Gennusa (170)
  6. Westley Wolfe (155)
  7. Alan Myers (146)
  8. Brandon Hoag (145)
  9. Cody Ford (133)
  10. Samuel Rowe (129)

SSi Decals Holeshot Award Standings:

  1. Joel Hetrick (7)
  2. Dylan Tremellen (4)
  3. Thomas Brown (3)
  4. Chad Wienen (2)
  5. Jeffrey Rastrelli (1)

DirtNation.com Top Qualifier Award Standings:

  1. Joel Hetrick (5) 
  2. Chad Wienen (1)

About the ATV Motocross National Championship:

The ATV Motocross National Championship, an AMA National Championship, is the nation's premier amateur and professional ATV motocross series, hosted at top motocross facilities nationwide. The 10-round AMA Pro and 8-round amateur 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

About the American Motorcyclist Association:

Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world's largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders' interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. The AMA also provides money-saving discounts on products and services for its members. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit www.americanmotorcyclist.com. Not a member? Join the AMA today: www.americanmotorcyclist.com/membership/join.