AMA ATV MX Upperman &
Natalie Battle for Points Lead at Unadilla
AMA
ATV MX Nationals - Round 9 - Unadilla Vally
Sports Center - July 16, 2011
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Baldwin Motorsports
Josh Upperman hopes to move into first
position in the Pro Points at Round 9
at Unadilla
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Morgantown, WV (7/12/2011) - The
2011 AMA ATV Motocross National Championship Series
heads to Unadilla Valley Sports Center in New Berlin,
Ny., July 16 and 17 for round 9 of the 11-round
race series. With only three races left in the series,
the championship title is coming down to the wire.
Round 8 mixed up the results board a bit as Chad
Wienen dropped back to third in points, John Natalie
tookover the lead and Josh Upperman advanced to
within seven points from the leader. Rookie Chase
Snapp finally captured his first-ever moto win
in the AMA Pro class after putting in several
top five finishes all season long. As one of the
newest additions to the AMA Pro class, Snapp is
acclimating himself to the Premier class very
quickly this year.
UnadillaValley Sports Center is a premier racetrack
in the northeast, home to both the AMA Pro Motocross
and the AMA Pro ATV racing as well as the Can-Am
Grand National Cross Country Series and several
other Amateur motocross events.
After taking a win in the last round, Baldwin
Motorsports Honda's Josh Upperman sits only seven
points behind Motoworks Can-Am's John Natalie
for the points lead, the closest Upperman has
been all year. However, Natalie is bouncing back
from a broken arm, giving him a bit of a disadvantage
heading into Unadilla this weekend. Upperman
Florida's Jeremy Lawson has been a force to reckon
with all season long, often setting the fastest
lap times in the race; however, the Walsh Race
Craft Suzuki rider hasn't been consistent enough.
Lawson is always a top contender for the overall
win, especially at Unadilla this weekend.
Rookie Chase Snapp now as a moto win under his
belt Amateur classes will practice on Friday and
race on both Saturday and Sunday. Pros will run
two timed practice sessions on Saturday morning
and race in the afternoon as part of a full schedule
of amateur racing, including classes for Youth,
Women and Veteran riders. Local riders are encouraged
to take part in the amateur racing schedule and
may sign up at the event.
Tickets on Saturday are $20 for spectators ($10
for ages 6-11), and admission includes full pro-pit
access and an autograph session.
To get to the track, NYS Thruway to exit #31
(Utica, NY), follow signs for Route #8 SOUTH I-88
east, Exit 9 (Sidney, NY); Turn LEFT on Hwy 8
North; 30 minutes to track.
For more information, please visit www.atvmotocross.com
About the AMA ATV
Motocross Championship
The AMA ATV Motocross Championship is the nation's
premier amateur and professional ATV motocross
series, hosted at top motocross facilities nationwide.
The 11-round series features the Nation's best
racers, teams and sponsors, and is America's largest
and longest-running ATV national motocross program.
Since 1985, the series continues to expand and
produce top talent from the amateur ranks, while
premiering the professional class. For more information,
please visit www.atvmotocross.com.
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