AMA ATV Motocross Round #2 Underground MX Kemp, Texas April 19, 2015

As the riders stormed out of the gate in Moto 2, Natalie grabbed his second SSi Decals Holeshot Award of the day for the sweep, with Hetrick second and Wienen third. The battle up front was just as intense as the opening moto amongst the same trio of riders.. Hetrick once again looked to put the pressure on Natalie for the lead, but this time a much better start by Wienen allowed him to make the move on Hetrick for second on Lap 1. Once in the runner-up spot, Wienen was focused on taking control of the moto away from Natalie. The two did battle for the top spot before a couple laps before Wienen eventually made a pass stick on Lap 4, bringing Hetrick along with him.

Chad Wienen claimed the Moto Two win for the overall win

Once out front Wienen pulled away while Hetrick was forced to battle through an apparent bike issue. Hetrick’s misfortune allowed Brown, who had passed Natalie for third, to eventually take over second with two laps to go. Hetrick continued to lose spots as the race came to an end. Wienen took a comfortable win ahead of Brown, with Natalie fighting to another podium result in third. Rastrelli finished fourth while Hetrick soldiered home to fifth.

Thomas Brown finished fourth overall after an impressive second place finish in Moto 2

Wienen’s second moto win of the season proved to be the deciding factor in the overall classification, leading him to back-to-back overall wins to start his title defense. Natalie’s strong starts and consistent efforts landed him second overall (2-3) and while Hetrick was able to secure a spot on the box in third (1-5) despite his late troubles. Brown secured fourth overall (4-2) with Rastrelli completing the top five (5-4).

Wienen extended his AMA Pro ATV championship lead to 10 points ahead of Hetrick. Natalie remains close in third, just 13 points back.

AMA Pro ATV Overall Results (Moto Finishes)
Chad Wienen, Galena, Ill., Yamaha (3-1)
John Natalie, Houtzdale, Pa., Honda (2-3)
Joel Hetrick, Seneca, Pa., Honda (1-5)
Thomas Brown, Sanger, Texas, Yamaha (4-2)
Jeffrey Rastrelli, Palm City, Fla., Can-Am (5-4)
Ronnie Higgerson, Cutler, Ill., Honda (7-6)
Josh Upperman, Louisville, Ohio, Honda (6-7)
Joe Byrd, Union City, Tenn., Honda (9-9)
Nicholas Gennusa, Wall Township, N.J., Yamaha (8-10)
Brett Musick, Verdunville, W.Va., Yamaha (12-11)

AMA Pro ATV Championship Standings
Chad Wienen, Galena, Ill., Yamaha – 112
Joel Hetrick, Seneca, Pa., Honda – 102
John Natalie, Houtzdale, Pa., Honda – 99
Thomas Brown, Sanger, Texas, Yamaha – 95
Jeffrey Rastrelli, Palm City, Fla., Can-Am – 79
Nick Gennusa, Wall, N.J., Yamaha – 69
Josh Upperman, Louisville, Ohio, Honda – 66
Ronnie Higgerson, Cutler, Ill., Honda – 66
Vital Cazenave, Union City, Tenn., Honda – 53
Joe Byrd, Union City, Tenn., Honda – 50
Specialty Awards

ATVRiders.com Top Qualifier Award
Joel Hetrick – 2 points
John Natalie – 1 point

SSi Decals Holeshot Championship
John Natalie – 4 points
Joel Hetrick – 3 points

The 2015 Mtn. Dew ATV Motocross National Championship continues with its third round of the season from Muddy Creek Raceway in Blountville, Tennessee, in just two weeks on Saturday, May 2.

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