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2010 Dream Camp at Breezewood Proving Grounds

2010 "Dream Camp" ATV Motocross Training With the Pros
Pro ATV MX Racers Dustin Wimmer, Jason Dunkelberger, John & Michelle Natalie

Breezewood, PA - The second annual "Dream Camp" is now in the history books as the second holding of this four day training camp once again gathered riders from all over the country to learn from the best in the business. This years camp would see the return of Rockstar Makita's Dustin Wimmer and Golden West's Jason "Dunk" Dunkelberger.

Dustin Wimmer - Jason Dunkelberger - Pro ATV MX
John Natalie - Michelle Natalie - Pro ATV MX
2-Time AMA ATV MX Champ Dustin Wimmer & ITP Quadcross ATV Racer Jason Dunkelberger helps students to dial in their quads during practice
2006 AMA ATV MX Champion John Natalie & Pro Womens racer, Michelle Natalie were also on hand for the 2010 Dream Camp as instructors as well

A big addition to this year was John and Michelle Natalie who would be on hand as the four trainers set out to work hard to share their knowledge.

Breezewood Proving Grounds(www.breezewoodprovinggrounds.com) is the east coast's premier MX facility located just outside Breezewood, PA and would serve host to this increasingly popular event. Over 35 riders entered the camp and for four days would be in for some intense training in all aspects of riding on a Motocross track. Ages ranged widely, from 6 to 18 and the trainers would indeed have their hands full. The varying degree of skill level would also throw the Pro's a curveball but would be handled with the professionalism they are each known for.

John Natalie -training youth racer - Pro ATV MX
John Natalie -  Pro ATV MX
John Natalie trains with not only the older, more skilled campers but with the youth riders as well, whether they are just starting out or already have a few races under their belt - every rider can see benefits from professional training

The facility is ideal for such a camp as riders were grouped into cabins that at times sounded more like summer camp then a training class. With the bunkhouses in order, the riders would also be treated to an incredible amount of food as three solid meals a day awaited them along with refreshments served trackside by an ever attentive staff that was eager to make sure everyone had everything they needed. Staff was also on hand to help with any mechanical issues that might arise and in some cases, personal quads were loaned so that a rider could continue on with the days training. Being looked after was never in question, its something visitors to the Proving Grounds have grown to expect.

The training would begin almost immediately as the riders were broken down into different groups. Sorting out the skill level was handled early on by timed laps on day 1. Dustin Wimmer and Dunk already had a handle on what they wanted to accomplish and quickly set in instructing their group. While Wimmer is quiet by nature, his direction to riders is to the point and is usually followed easily.

John Natalie -training youth racer - Pro ATV MX
John Natalie -  Pro ATV MX
#1 Suzuki's Dustin Wimmer & #19 Yamaha's Jason Dunkelberger were right there beside the riders teaching them, & showing them what they wanted to get done in any, one particular lesson

He doesn't mind getting hands on and either showing what he wants done or by moving a rider around to show the body position he is looking for. Carrying the number one plate had more then one wide eyed rider gazing up at him and smiling the entire time. Getting past the fact that Dustin Wimmer is teaching you took a few hours to soak in! Dunk is not as quiet as Wimmer and you can expect to find him within inches of your quad at times shouting support. The pair worked well together and the riders were responding to their instruction.

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