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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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Baldwin Motorsports’ Josh Upperman laid down
some impressive laps and a scorecard of 3-2-8
to claim third overall. Upperman started out by
grabbing the holeshot and the JH Racing's $350
holeshot award in moto one. He ran with the early
lead and held it for the first three laps. He
moved back to third on lap five, but held the
position to the checkers.
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Josh Upperman grabbed the first two JH Racing's
$350 Holeshot Awards |
Upperman grabbed another $350 check when he took
the holeshot in moto two. He moved into second
position on lap one and remained there until the
finish. In moto three, Upperman just missed getting
the third holeshot when he was edged out by Natalie.
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John Natalie Jr. edged out Josh Upperman
for the Moto three Holeshot |
He then charged into the third turn, only to
hit a rut and go over the bars. Once reseated,
he battled his way from 16th all the way to eighth.
His consistency in the first two motos and his
grit in the third allowed him to earn the final
spot on the podium.
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Upperman wrecked in Moto 3, but he came
back to 8th place, which was enough to claim
the final spot on the podium for third overall
& $5,000 in cash |
“I couldn’t be happier. I had three great starts
and everything worked really well. I could’ve
done without the mishap in the final moto, but
I am thrilled to get on the box. My goal when
I came down here was to make it on the podium
and I am happy to have done that,” regarded Upperman
who earned a check for $5,000.
Yamaha’s Thomas Brown claimed fourth in his home
state. The Sanger, Texas racer scored 4-5-3 in
the motos. In moto one, Brown battled with H&M
Motorsports’ David Haagsma for most of the laps.
He was finally able to keep him behind him when
Brown took over fourth on lap eight and remained
there until the checkers. Brown took fifth in
moto two.
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Thomas Brown makes the pass on David Haagsma
in Moto One |
Brown put in his best laps in moto three where
he was able to claim third. He was in seventh
on lap one, but put on a hard charge to take over
third on lap three. He was able to hold the position
for the remainder of the laps.
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Thomas Brown charged his way to the third
spot in Moto Three |
“We really put on a good show. There were a lot
of battles over these three motos and I am glad
I was a part of it,” said Brown after the race.
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