2014 Root River Racing ATV Motocross Team
Mtn. Dew AMA ATV Motocross Race Team

La Crescent, MN (2/11/2014) - Team Root River Racing is ready for another action packed year of racing in 2014! As one of the biggest "factory" efforts at the AMA ATV Motocross Nationals, the 2014 team is made up of eight talented riders who are all looking to capture their respective class championships. From the Pro Class to the Supermini class and numerous classes in between, Root River Racing will most definitely be a force to be reckoned with at the Mtn. Dew sponsored AMA ATV Motocross Championship.

2014 Root River Racing Mtn. Dew AMA ATV Motocross Race Team

To recap on the history of Root River Racing, we have to go back to the "glory" days of the Motocross Nationals. In 2006, as Root River Racing team owner Rich Gillette was sponsoring riders at the Minnesota Quad Motocross District 23 Series, the AMA MX Nationals was growing at an extremely rapid rate. Several different full factory teams were involved, there were full gates for many classes including the Pros, and Loretta Lynn's saw about 1,000 entries. Although there seemed to be no end in sight for our booming sport, the recession took a toll on the industry and we saw manufacturer's back out, less entries at the races, and riders were racing the same quads from the year before. Just as it seemed there was no major support left, Root River Racing stepped up.

Making their way into the MX Nationals in 2008, Root River Racing limited their race appearances to three AMA events per season. Fast-forward two years, and Root River had several riders running the full AMA ATV MX series. Continuously growing each year thereafter, Root River Racing is now preparing for their biggest year yet. With several championships, dozens of race wins, and countless podium finishes, the eight rider RRR lineup is prepared to make Team owner Rich Gillete proud as they get fired up for the nine race long season.

The Root River Racing ATV Motocross Race Team has a huge presence at the track with their custom wrapped semi rig & eight sponsored racers

With several 2013 championships and numerous season podium finishes, the RRR team of Sean Taylor, Bubba Hicks, Dylan Tremellen, Sam Rowe, Megan Manshack, Alex Gillette, Haedyn Mickelson, and Noah Mickelson will all be front runners this year. Keeping a positive attitude both on and off the track, the maturity and professionalism instilled in each and every rider is what maintains the outstanding reputation that Root River Racing has.

At the 2013 ATV Pro Challenge the Root River Racing Team swept the TQRA 450 B class podium. Megan Manshack (left, Women's Open class winner), Haedyn Mickelson & Alex Gillette all reached the box. Mickelson (center) also won the Open B class

As Rich Gillette is responsible for major series sponsor Mt. Dew coming on board, he is also the leader of the biggest and one of the most respected teams at the races. With team manager Rod Mickelson, trainer and engine builder Dee Manshack (Rage ATV), mechanics Tony Subjek and Jim Keough, and the talented racers they have chosen to be on the team, Root River Racing is a true powerhouse in the sport of ATV Motocross.

Root River Racing Team Managers (Left to right) Rick Gillette (Team Owner) , Dee Manshack (Engine Builder), Rod Mickelson (Team Manager)