Monster Energy Kawasaki's Chad Wienen rode his way to a second podium for the 2009 season

Irvine, CA (4/21/2009) - Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Chad Wienen followed up his second-place finish last round with another runner-up finish in Danville, Va. during the fourth round of the AMA ATV Motocross Championship. The finish puts him within six points of his teammate Josh Creamer for fourth overall in the points standings. Creamer worked his way through a hard first moto to finish 10th overall.

Starting Off the Day on Top
Wienen was dialed in and ready for the race in Virginia, starting the day with the top qualifier award. It is Wienen’s second time winning the top honors in just four races.

Chad Wienen is inching closer to team mate Josh Creamer in overall points

“That really helped me because I got the first gate pick,” said Wienen. “It also gave me a confidence boost before the race. It was a good way to start out the day.”

Chad Wienen had to come from the back of the pack in moto 2

“It was a good day,” said Wienen. “I was happy overall since I had to come from the back in the second moto. I had an issue in the second moto and it could have been a bad race, but I kept it together for a good finish. I really had a good time and I’m ready to go back home for the next race.”

Keep Moving Forward
Creamer was able to make the best out of his day, finishing 10th overall after a 14th place finish in the first moto.

“I am actually happy that I came away as well as I did in the first moto,” said Creamer. “I had something going on with the quad, but I kept pushing as hard as I was able to. I’m not too disappointed. I know we have the potential to be on the box and we will continue to make improvements. Hopefully both Chad and I can be up on the podium at the next race.”

"Hopefully both Chad and I can be up on the podium at the next race." - Josh Creamer #9

“I am looking forward to the next race at one of my home tracks,” said Wienen. “I will hopefully do well with a lot of familiar faces watching.”

Cody Gibson is currently leading the Pro Am Production class points lead

Four Races In, Both Riders in Top-Four Overall
With just four races in, both Creamer and Wienen have shown that they are not giving up the title fight any time soon. Creamer’s in third overall and holds a six point advantage over Wienen who sits fourth.

“It’s a long series and anything can happen,” said Creamer. “You just have to keep pushing and know you never give up. It’s been a true fight for each moto with several of the top guys trading moto wins.”