2016 GBC Heartland Challenge ATV Endurance Racing Carlisle, Iowa August 20, 2016

Daniel Prindle and Haedyn Mickelson teamed up with Jason Watt to compete in the Pro 4x4 event. Though a completely different racing discipline for Mickelson, but he was up for the challenge.

Jason Watt's JW Builder's team secured the final spot on the podium

“This was only my second time racing a utility quad,” said Mickelson. “I did it last year with Jason Watt in a sport quad. He decided to switch to utility this year and brought me onto the team. It was a little rough for me. We broke a steering stem and dropped to fourth. I hit a tree and broke a wheel. Finishing third is an accomplishment.”

Pro-Am ATV Motocross Racer, Haedyn Mickelson, tested out his skills on the Can-Am Renegade at the GBC Heartland Challenge

Prindle, who won the 2015 Iowa Series Championship, just joined the team three weeks ago. He tried to run consistent laps, which paid off with the third-place finish.

#35 Daniel Prindle

“Jason gave me a call and I decided to hop in with him because he’s a really good guy,” said Prindle. “I was just trying to stay consistent. The Heartland Challenge is awesome. It was neat and fun time to hang out with some good people and watch some great racing. The track was really nice during the day, but it got rough as it got dark.”

#8 Team M2M Performance gave the JW Builder Team a run for the final spot on the podium finishing in 4th just one lap behind

With its ups and downs and the thrill of endurance racing, racers are already preparing for next year’s GBC Heartland Challenge, which will celebrate its 10th year in 2017.

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