2009 AMA ATV Motocross Nationals #5 - Sunset Ridge - Race Coverage

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Round #5 of the AMA ATV MX Nationals was held in Walnut IL at the Sunset Ridge MX facility. The weather this year would be remarkable different then last season although rain had impacted the region prior to the event.


Track crews had the track in race ready condition as racers and fans started to fill the track for another exciting weekend of motocross action!

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With Dustin Wimmer sidelined with an injury, and Joe Byrd dealing with an ankle injury, Chad Wienen was rumored to be the favorite as the racing commenced. Wienen had a great ride at Birch Creek and his fans were out in force to lend him support!

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ATVriders.com / Spiked Industries Brian Evans made the journey up from Florida to once again capture the pro moto racing action for all those that were not able to make the journey to the races for a fence side view.

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Although there is a tremendous amount of work involved in racing the series, there is also a fair amount of time to have some fun and enjoy some of life. For those charged with making sure things go as planned, free time is short as they work tirelessly to keep things rolling.

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There is always time for the fans, and that should be our goal is to attract more fans to each round.

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Pat Brown takes a few seconds to sign a few autographs for some young fans.

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While the Pro and Pro AM racers garner the majority of attention, the droves of amatuer racers that compete at each round are the heart of this series and man do they ever battle!

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Moto after moto runs no sooner then the last one is completed and there are very few moments throughout the weekend where you can't catch some great racing on the track.

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There are classes for everyone, but I must warn you, when you enter the Nationals you are usually running with some of the best no matter which class you enter. That shouldn't scare anyone away from trying out a race, just be forewarned that these boys mean business!

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And for those just attending to see what it's all about, be sure to cruise the pits and check out some of the countries hottest rides. Most riders are happy to give you tips or suggestions and you might even find yourself signing up for the next round as it doesn't take much to want to compete instead of walking around and watching the action unfold!