Sunset boulevard
By Andy Foulkes on 25th May 12
Chad Wienen came into round four of the 2012 AMA ATV Motocross National Championship with heavy momentum as the series returned to his hometown track at Sunset Ridge MX in Walnut, Illinois.
Chad Wienen came into round four of the 2012 AMA ATV Motocross National
Championship with heavy momentum as the series returned to his hometown track at Sunset Ridge MX in Walnut, Illinois.
Wienen once again swept both motos of the day,
marking seven of the eight moto wins this season and further extending his lead in the championship point
standings.
Joel Hetrick once again proved that he could lay down the fastest lap time as he grabbed the Fastest qualifier award to kick off the day at Sunset Ridge.
It was Nick DeNoble who captured both Holeshot Awards, but the Wisconsin native ran into issues all day, keeping him from finishing both motos.
Wienen got out front early in moto one and battled with Hetrick throughout the 15-lap race. Hetrick kept Wienen in his sights all day, but despite all efforts to take the win, he wasn't able to make the pass on Wienen.
In moto two Brown got out front early on and led for about five laps before Wienen inherited the lead around lap ten. Natalie and Brown battled Wienen to the very end and the top three came through the checkers less than three seconds apart.
Wienen and Natalie had yet another photo finish for the win, crossing the finish less than one second apart. Wienen took the overall win, while
Natalie went 2-3 for second place and Hetrick took third with a 2-4 score.
Thomas Brown put together fourth overall with 7-3 finishes, putting him in fifth place in the championship standings.
AMA Pro ATV Results
:1 Chad Wienen Yamaha (1-1), 2 John Natalie Can-Am (3-2), 3 Joel Hetrick Can-Am (2-4), 4 Thomas Brown Yamaha (7-3), 5 Josh Upperman Honda (4-5), 6 Derek Swartfager Honda (6-6)
Wienen once again swept both motos of the day, marking seven of the eight moto wins this season and further extending his lead in the championship point
standings.
Joel Hetrick once again proved that he could lay down the fastest lap time as he grabbed the Fastest qualifier award to kick off the day at Sunset Ridge.
It was Nick DeNoble who captured both Holeshot Awards, but the Wisconsin native ran into issues all day, keeping him from finishing both motos.
Wienen got out front early in moto one and battled with Hetrick throughout the 15-lap race. Hetrick kept Wienen in his sights all day, but despite all efforts to take the win, he wasn't able to make the pass on Wienen. In moto two Brown got out front early on and led for about five laps before Wienen inherited the lead around lap ten. Natalie and Brown battled Wienen to the very end and the top three came through the checkers less than three seconds apart.
Wienen and Natalie had yet another photo finish for the win, crossing the finish less than one second apart. Wienen took the overall win, while Natalie went 2-3 for second place and Hetrick took third with a 2-4 score.
Thomas Brown put together fourth overall with 7-3 finishes, putting him in fifth place in the championship standings.
AMA Pro ATV Results :1 Chad Wienen Yamaha (1-1), 2 John Natalie Can-Am (3-2), 3 Joel Hetrick Can-Am (2-4), 4 Thomas Brown Yamaha (7-3), 5 Josh Upperman Honda (4-5), 6 Derek Swartfager Honda (6-6)
