Galena, IL (8/14/2012) - Chad Wienen has clinched his first-ever AMA ATV Pro National Championship at the last round this past weekend at Loretta Lynn's MX. Chad Wienen went 3-4 this weekend for a 3rd overall finish. Wienen aboard his Wienen Motorsports SSi Walsh Yamaha built his championship season on six overall wins, two second place and one third place finish this season.

Yamaha's Chad Wienen celebrated his first AMA ATV MX Pro Championship with his family & friends at Loretta Lynn's

Moto 1 Wienen came out of the holeshot in third and rode a comfortable pace throughout the entire moto and ran third to the finish line to secure the 2012 Championship. "I knew I had to ride a safe race in order to secure the championship in the first moto so I set a pace where I knew I could ride comfortably and mistake free. " said Wienen.

Chad Wienen came out of moto 2 gate drop in the top 5 and after several intense battles found himself in fourth when the checkers flew. " I was able to find my lines after I cleared some aggressive riding and was able to start working my way toward the checkers. I really wanted to find the front of the pack but ran out of time."

"I am beyond words happy about finally securing my first championship. We have worked so hard to rebuild after my injury last year. I have dreamed about accomplishing this dream for so long it still seems surreal. I cannot begin to thank everyone who has stood behind me and for all of the support I have received. Without the help of all of my sponsors I never would be where I am today...your 2012 AMA ATV National Champion!"

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