AMA ATV Motocross Nationals Round # 8 - Muddy Creek Blountville, TN June 21-22, 2008

Suzuki's Dustin Wimmer

"I knew it was going to be important to get good starts today, so I was happy to gate in the top three in both motos," said Wimmer. "The track was in good condition, but was tight, making it a little difficult to pass.

"I made almost all of my passes in the same corner then just tried to ride well."

When asked if he felt any added pressure with the several Suzuki dignitaries from Japan, Wimmer offered: "No, I just kept my focus on the championship. My training program is working well, and I'm going to go home and continue to work hard."

With three rounds remaining, Byrd slips to 67 points behind Wimmer in the Championship.

"I had the speed for half the motos both times out," offered Byrd dejectedly. "I need to work on some set-up issues and try to figure out how to stay on his pace. I'm not satisfied with my performance. Second place is not where I want to be."

But, the day was all about Wimmer. The points leader won the Ti-Lube Fast Qualifier, and both motos leaving little doubt as to why he holds a commanding lead in Series points.

Honda's Harold Goodman Motocross Podium wasn't his 1st in 2008, he is also currently leading the 2008 Extreme Dirt Track Nationals Pro Class, and he is the only Pro racer that continues to race both MX & TT like the old days	DASA Racing's Mechanic of the race went to Jeremy Lawson's mechanic Johnny Cross as Lawson has been on fire the past couple of rounds and it appears Cross has the CanAm DS450 figured out to have Lawson quickly moving up the points ladder

The next race for the ITP Tires/Moose Racing AMA/ATVA National Motocross Championship is scheduled for July 12-13 at Pleasure Valley Raceway in Johnstown, Pa.