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ATV Pro Challenge Motocross
in Memory of Caleb Moore
Underground MX
October 5, 2013
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Chad Wienen Sweeps
the 2013 ATV Pro Challenge Motocross
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Chad Wienen
& John Natalie Jr. battled for the
lead early on in Moto 3
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The third moto brought a close battle. Wienen had
a good start and moved into second on lap one. He
moved on to battle with Root River Racing’s John
Natalie who had the early lead. The pair battled
back and forth until lap three when Natalie collided
with Wienen sending them both off the track. Wienen
came out of the scramble quickly, and moved into
the lead just ahead of Joel Hetrick, while Natalie
was thrown from his quad, which sent him back several
position. Wienen held the lead for the remainder
of the nine lap race and took the win by an impressive
06.538 over Joel Hetrick.
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With a quick fist pump, #1 Chad Wienen claimed
his third win of the day for the ATV Pro
Challenge Motocross race sweep |
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Chad Wienen
took home $10,000 for the win, which is
perfect timing since he is getting married
in a few weeks
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The score card of 1-1-1 earned Wienen the win and
a check for $10,000. “It’s a great honor to be a
part of this race and to sweep all three motos is
icing on the cake. This is an awesome feeling and
I couldn’t be happier. Hats off to all my sponsors
that helped get me here! I feel awesome and it’s
an honor to take this win home,” said Wienen from
the podium.
Hetrick Racing’s Joel Hetrick claimed the second
podium spot after scoring 2-4-2. Hetrick had a
good start in moto one and moved into third on
lap three. He had the hammer down and clocked
the fastest lap of the moto, an impressive 01:50.634
on lap four. He took over second on lap five where
he remained for the rest of the moto. He took
second with nearly a ten second gap over third.
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Joel Hetrick recorded the fastest laptime
in Moto One, but he wasn't able to chase
down Wienen & finished in the second
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Hetrick ran in fourth for all of moto two, before
putting on another good show in the final moto.
Hetrick was fourth on lap one, but advanced to
third on lap two and clocked the moto’s fastest
lap, a quick 01:52.849. He then advanced to second
on lap three where he stayed until the checkers.
His second overall finish earned him a $7,500
payout.
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Hetrick finished in the 2nd spot once again
in Moto 3, which secured him 2nd Overall
& $7,500 in cash |
“I had a good weekend. I am safe, I’m happy,
I didn’t fall off and I’m on the podium,” said
Hetrick from the podium.
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