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FOX' John
Natalie placed second at the opening
round of the 2012 AMA Pro ATV Motocross
Nationals
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Baxter, MN (3/31/2012) - The
highly anticipated season opener of the 2012 American
Motorcycle Association (AMA) ATV Motocross Championships
was nothing short of outstanding for FOX athletes
John Natalie Jr., who claimed second on the Pro
ATV podium, and Cody Gibson, Casey Martin and
Ronnie Higgerson, who swept the Pro-Am Production
podium.
The high-speed track at Aonia Pass Motocross
Park in Washington, Ga., provided plenty of
big jumps and rough conditions that redefined
the limits of both riders and their machines
in every class, but it was no match for Natalie
as he put in an incredible two motos that sent
him to the podium.
“The first moto was good. I had a good
start and I had moved into second place,”
said Can-Am/Motoworks racer Natalie. “During
that time, the track started to deteriorate,
but my FOX shocks soaked up everything out there,
and I was able to hold my position and finish
in second.”
Natalie led the entire second moto until the
final few seconds when he was edged out at the
checkered flag, giving him second overall for
the day and an excellent start to the season
as he pursues his second consecutive championship.
“We have great support from FOX. They
have the best products out there, and they really
help us to take it to the next level,”
Natalie said.
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FOX' Joel
Hetrick was the fastest qualifier in
the Pro ATV Class at Aonia Pass MX in
Georgia
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Natalie’s teammate, Joel Hetrick, looked
fast and smooth in the first moto as he challenged
for the lead early on, but a mishap sent the
young racer off the track and ended moto one
early for him. Hetrick rebounded in the second
moto and finished in fourth place, taking eighth
overall.
“I felt great out there. My FOX suspension
worked perfectly. It felt smooth and plush,
but it also took all the big jumps,” Hetrick
said.
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FOX
sponsored riders Casey Martin (2nd), Cody
Gibson (1st), & Ronnie Higgerson (3rd)
swept the Pro-Am Production Class at the
opening round of the AMA ATV MX Racing
Series in Washington, Georgia |
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Cody Gibson
dominated the Pro-Am Productions Class
on his FOX Racing Shocks prepped Walsh
Race Craft Honda CRF450R ATV
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In the Pro-Am ranks, FOX-sponsored racer Gibson
dominated the Pro-Am Production class. He won
both motos by more than ten seconds, giving
him the top spot on the podium.
Gibson also smoked his competition in the Pro-Am
Unlimited class, winning both motos by more
than fifteen seconds and topping the podium
once again.
FOX athlete Martin joined Gibson on the Pro-Am
Production podium in the number two spot, while
fellow FOX-sponsored racer Higgerson rounded
out the podium in third.
About FOX
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bikes, motocross, off-road vehicles, snowmobiles,
trucks, and UTVs. In 1974, Bob Fox redefined
the world of motocross suspension with the FOX
AirShox and for over three decades, FOX's team
of enthusiasts and professional athletes have
been uniquely committed to redefining ride dynamics
that improve your performance. Headquartered
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operations are located in Watsonville, CA, its
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