6 ATVA MX Nationals Round #8 – Muddy Creek - Preview & Live Coverage

Blountville, TN – Two weeks ago, the weather was cold and rainy in Michigan for the Red Bud National, but the conditions at Muddy Creek in Tennessee are almost the complete opposite with beautiful blue skies and temperatures in the 80’s, which have triggered a few thunderstorms Thursday and Friday evening, but the weather is forecasted to be hot and dry the remainder of the weekend.

The weekend of festivities kicked off at Atlas Cycle in Bristol, VA with Suzuki Pro Riders, Jeremiah Jones and Jason Dunkelberger, showing up to sign autographs for an Open House at the dealership with hundreds of guest showing up for the event.

The big attraction for many of those attending was the chance to win a brand new LT-Z250, and you had to be present to win with Jeremiah Jones drawing the ticket for one lucky person.

This lucky winner took home himself a brand new Suzuki LTZ-250.

Back at the track, the Victory Sports crew were busy watering down the the track Thursday night before mother nature provided its own final touch of rain, which had the track in perfect condition for practice after the first few groups of riders roosted most of the mud off the track.

The ATV Mobile Medical finally has its Yamaha Rhino in action at the track to help riders that are injured on the track, and a big thanks goes out to all of those that donated to the cause through drawings and fund raisers. Also, none of this could have been possible if it weren’t for the dedication of Debbie Bartosek and Jody Bateman, and they have personally financed the balance for the mobile medical unit until enough funds are raised to cover all the expenses.

In an effort to raise additional funds, a benefit auction will be held at Muddy Creek this weekend with items donated by the racers and participating companies, so be sure to help out with this great program for the safety of the racers.

The auction will take place at 1:15PM in front of the Mobile Medical Unit Trailer.

Suzuki’s Team Manager, Wayne Hinson, watching practice from a birds eye view picnic table with John Lawson.

Meanwhile, Paul Turner & Mark Baldwin play a pointing contest with each other about who knows what?

I think that I found the secret to Jeremiah Jones recent success on the Suzuki LT-R450 when I noticed Ryan’s mechanic with a strange assembly of items on his work table. The Motul Brake Cleaner and Chain Lube made since, but the barbeque sauce and strawberry spread seemed out of place to me, which sent Ryan scrambling to cover up there secret combination which was obvious by the expression on his face.

He knew that the secret was now out with the flash of my camera, so he played along to cover it up, but we all know better, lol.

Tireballs, Wade Summers, was busy as ever this weekend as more and more motocross riders realize the benefits of Tireballs for more than just flat tire prevention as they also help absorb some of the bumps and provide even more traction than standard air filled tires, which has attracted John Natalie Jr, Dustin Wimmer, Harold Goodman, Keith Little, Joe Byrd, and Doug Gust to start racing with Tireballs, and the list has been growing all season.