2014 JB Racing ATV Motocross Race Team
Joel Hetrick Joins JB Race Team

East Springfeild, PA (1/23/2014) - Jody Bateman, owner of JB Racing, along with Factory Can-Am, DWT, and Mtn. Dew Live Wire is excited to introduce Pro Rider, Joel Hetrick, to the team. Hetrick needs no introduction as he's made his mark in the Pro division. With the combination of Hetrick’s drive and determination and JB Racing bringing on board his prior Motoworks Can-Am mechanic, Darrin Thomas, the team has high expectations for the year.  JB Racing also wants to thank Corrosion Specialties, Makson, Elka, Fly Racing, Precision Concepts, SSI Decals, Root River Racing, Pafford Air Flight, Rath, Quadtech, FMF, Renthal, ODI, Hinson Racing, Motul Oil, DP Brakes, Outerwears, Powermadd, Scott Goggles, Alpinestars, and of course, his family with Hetrick Racing.

Joel seems ready to go, as he expressed in a text from Texas where he has been training. “Hey, I felt good today. The bike worked really well and I didn’t get tired! I have been working out really hard and it showed today. Just wanted to let you know, I’m glad to be riding for JB Racing and really excited for the year.” The rumors out of Texas are his lap times were already faster than they had been at the end of the season.

As many of you know, Hetrick runs the number of his childhood hero, Matt Bartosek. With Joel now being under the JB banner, he brings the number 88 back to Debi Bartosek. This is rewarding as Joel and Debi have dedicated the last ten years to keeping Matt's memory alive. Debi, with the 88 Live to Ride Foundation and Joel Hetrick with putting the #88 up front as much as possible.

JB Racing and returning sponsor Cheerwine, will be supporting fellow Pro rider Jeffrey Rastrelli. Rastrelli is no stranger to the JB Team, as he has been under the banner since his 90 mod days. Last year Jeffrey switched to Can-Am and as the year progressed, he became more comfortable with the machine and his lap times and finishes showed that. At the Caleb Moore ATV Pro Challenge, Rastrelli was clocked with the fastest lap of the weekend, not bad considering the fastest riders in the world were there too. Rastrelli has been in Florida training and is rumored to be down 10 pounds and ready to show everyone what he is capable of in 2014.

Also returning to the JB/ Cheerwine tent will be Duck Lloyd. Lloyd was plagued with injuries last year, but still had enough of a points lead to win the Plus 25 National Championship. After several Pro Am podiums in 2013, he will be returning to the Pro Am class and also the Open A class. New for 2014, Lloyd will be making the switch to Can-Am. With JB Racing having Can-Am Factory support this move made the most sense. Duck has been riding at tracks in VA, NC, and GA as he gets more comfortable with his new Can-Am machine.

Maddison Guyer and Blake Sarver will also be returning to the JB/Cheerwine Team. Both were National Champions in their respected classes in 2013. Maddie will be riding a 300 Honda in the Schoolboy Production and the SchoolGirl Production class. She still is contemplating defending her title in the Girls 12-15 class as well. Sarver will be riding a JB Mod in the Schoolboy Mod class and a Honda 400 in the Schoolboy Sr class.

Brogan Guyer, a 2011 National Champion, will be back as well and competing in the 90 mod, 90 shifter, and Supermini classes. He will be riding a JB Mod in all three classes. Guyer was in contention for two National Championships in 2013, but a few mechanical woes cost him and he ended up with runner-ups in both classes.

Tyler Peters will be returning and looking for strong results along with Podium finishes. He will be riding a JB Mod in the Schoolboy Mod and the Schoolboy Sr classes. Peters posted several top 5 finishes along with a moto win in KY. His 2013 top five ranking will motivate him for great results in 2014.

Grayson Eller is also returning for 2014. Eller’s 2013 season was up and down to say the least. After winning round one in GA in the 90 mod class, Eller suffered a practice crash at Muddy Creek and spent two days in the trauma center in Bristol. The rest of the season was spent trying to get back to where he was at the first of the year. Eller, like Peters, posted several top five finishes, and ended up with a top 5 overall in 2013. He will be returning to the Schoolboy Production class on a 300 Honda and also will be riding a JB Mod in the Schoolboy Mod and the Schoolboy Sr classes.

JB Racing wants to thank the following sponsors for their support of these seven teammates: Cheerwine, DWT, Fly Racing, SSI Decals, ITP Tires, PEP Shocks, Precision Concepts, ODI, Rath, Hinson Racing, DP Brakes, Outerwears, Liquid Performance, Powermadd, Quadtech, FMF, Baldwin Motorsports, ICW, Guyer the Mover, Peter’s Landscaping, Lloyd Concrete, Rastrelli Grading, and Makson.