JB Racing’s Jeffrey Rastrelli Third at Unadilla MX
Jeffrey Rastrelli Pro ATV Motocross Round 9 Report

Jeffrey Rastrelli finished third overall at Unadilla MX

Rastrelli has been battling health issues for a large portion of the season but he finally seems to be turning his luck around. Prior to Unadilla, Rastrelli got his health straightened out and spent time at a local race in Pennsylvania with fellow Pro racers Joel Hetrick and David Haagsma. “I have been getting better and better each race. My health is pretty much what has been holding me back and now we are getting that figured out,” explained Rastrelli.

Pro moto one was monumental for Rastrelli when he took his very first Pro class holeshot of his career. “It was a great feeling. My Baldwin Motorsports motor was on point this weekend. I appreciate Mark Baldwin doing that for me, it really helps,” stated Rastrelli.

JB Racing's Jeffrey Rastrelli held the lead for the majority of Moto One before finishing in 3rd place

Following his first ever holeshot, Rastrelli led the race for nine laps. “It was something I have never experienced before, being in the lead for 18 minutes. It was nerve wracking but at the same time I was riding my own race and I felt really comfortable.” Rastrelli ended the moto in third.

In the second moto, Rastrelli again took third place for third overall. “I had a fifth or sixth place start. Joel and I duked it out for the first lap and passed Sam Rowe. John Natalie was in front of us, so we had to put a charge on him. Joel got around him early, but it was not as easy on me. By the time I got by him, Joel and Chad were gone. I rode my own race and put my head down. It was a good feeling. I had a really good race.”

Goldspeed's Jeffrey Rastrelli finished 3rd in Moto 2 to secure the final spot on the Unadilla MX Podium

This race was a huge confidence booster for Rastrelli, proving to himself and everyone else that he has the speed and skill to battle up front with the top two riders that no one else has been able to touch this season. “I am hoping to make it a three way battle for the rest of the year. That would be a big step in the right direction.” Rastrelli’s third place ride was enough to move him up into third place in the championship points as well.

JB Racing plays a huge roll in Rastrelli’s success on the track. “JB is everything, he takes my race bikes home and builds my practice bikes. He is a big help,” said Rastrelli.

Rastrelli has high expectations for himself going into Redbud and will be training hard up until then to help make them happen. “My plan is to get a moto win and maybe even an overall. I have been struggling with getting an overall win and I think Redbud would be a really good one for me with the roughness. I will go there and try to get another holeshot and lead the whole moto,” explained Rastrelli.

Round ten of the 2016 AMA ATV Motocross National Championship will be held at Redbud MX in Buchanan, MI July 30-31.

2016 Jeffrey Rastrelli Sponsors:
JB Racing, SSi Decals, Rastrelli Land Grading, PowerMadd, DP Brakes, Renthal, Blommel Motorsports, DWT, FLY Racing, Precision Racing Products, GUNK, Makson, Four Werx, PEP, Rath Racing, Goldspeed, FORD Brothers Racing, Root River Racing, Baldwin Motorsports, Hinson, Grandma’s Original Recipes, Stoops Freightliner Quality Trailer