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Yamaha's Chad Wienen Wins Briarcliff MX
Thomas Brown Third at Briarcliff ATV Motocross

Nashport, OH (6/16/2014) - Yamaha ATV and bLU cRU off-road riders took an impressive four overall wins and two additional podiums in a wide range of pro races from Pennsylvania to California over the June 14-15 weekend. In ATV action, Wienen Motorsports’ Chad Wienen grabbed his third overall win of the 2014 AMA Pro ATV season at Briarcliff MX in Ohio, with teammate Thomas Brown finishing third.

Chad Wienen ATV Motocross

Chad Wienen went 1-1 to earn the overall on his Yamaha YFZ450R

Then at The Ranch in sunny California, Yamaha’s Dustin Nelson took his fourth Yamaha QuadX win of the year, aboard a YFZ450R like Wienen and Brown.

Thomas Brown ATV Motocross

Thomas Brown earned his second podium of the year at Briarcliff MX

Wienen returned to the top step of the AMA Pro ATV podium on Saturday with perfect 1-1 moto finishes, with Brown taking third with 3-4 moto finishes. Wienen served notice during practice of his intention to rule the day, posting the quickest qualifying time to earn top gate pick. Despite his practice speed though, Wienen started the first moto just inside the top five and it wasn’t until lap four when he took over the lead, but then raced ahead to win by 3.7 seconds, with Brown not far back in third.

Chad Wienen & Thomas Brown

Wienen Motorsports / Yamaha's Chad Wienen & Thomas Brown placed first and third at ATV Motocross Round 5 in Ohio

The second moto went even more Wienen’s way, as the series points leader started behind rival John Natalie and took the lead on the second lap, this time stretching out a bigger gap of nearly 6.9 seconds and completing his first 1-1 moto sweep of the year in the process. As well, Brown finished fourth to claim his second overall podium of the year. “I put in a great two weeks of training and practicing before coming here,” Wienen said.

2014 ATV MX Racing Pro Points
Position Name Points
1 Chad Wienen – Yamaha 236
2 Joel Hetrick 195
3 John Natalie 195
4 Thomas Brown – Yamaha 176
5 Josh Upperman 170

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