| ATV
MX Championship
Red Bud MX
Buchanan, Michigan
July 29, 2017 |
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Joel Hetrick Goes 1-1 at Red
Bud MX
Chad Wienen &
Thomas Brown Round Out the Pro ATV MX Podium
Buchanan,
MI (7/29/2017) -
Maxxis / Elka’s Joel Hetrick won the AMA Wiseco
ATV Motocross National Championship presented by
CST Pro ATV race at Redbud MX. His third consecutive
moto sweep allows him to extend his points lead
to 11 on Chad Wienen going into the season finale.
Wienen finished second, ahead of Thomas Brown, Nick
Gennusa and Josh Upperman,
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| Pro
ATV Motocross Podium (left to right)
Chad Wienen (2nd), Joel Hetrick (1st), Thomas
Brown (3rd)
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Wienen took full advantage of a newly groomed
track and set the fastest qualifying time during
the second qualifier, but Hetrick had the starts
dialed in during the motos. He took the holeshot
in both motos, maintained a lead, and wasn’t seriously
challenged.
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Yamaha's
Chad Wienen claimed his 4th ATVriders.com
Fastest Qualifier Award, which moves him
to within one of Joel Hetrick heading
into the Loretta Lynn's season finale
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It’s those holeshots that made the difference
for Hetrick. Hetrick has swept the last three
races, winning both motos at each, and has a total
of five overall victories this season. With passing
opportunities at a premium, he knew he had to
get up front quickly.
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| DASA
Racing's Joel Hetrick grabbed both SSi Decals
Holeshot Awards at Red Bud MX |
“I rode two solid motos, got two holeshots and
put it all together,” said Hetrick. “The starts
have been awesome. My DASA motor and Maxxis Tires
are a great combination and I’ve been practicing
my starts a lot. It’s been a great year and I’ve
really turned it around at the end of the season.”
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Maxxis'
Joel Hetrick held the lead from start to
finish in both motos |
With just one race left, Hetrick now has to defend
his red plate, setting up what is certain to be
an all-out brawl at the season finale at the Loretta
Lynn Ranch. With an 11-point gap, he knows Wienen
will do anything he can to defend his title.
“I’m in a good position, one I’ve never been
in before,” said Hetrick. “We’re going to look
forward to our next two motos. I want to go there
and try to win a moto and get on the box.”
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| #88
Joel Hetrick claimed his 6th straight moto
win, which extends his points lead to 11
points on Chad Wienen heading into the season
finale |
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