AMA ATV Motocross Nationals Round #3 - Birch Creek Danville, Virginia May 2, 2010

Yamaha’s Thomas Brown came on strong in moto one as he was in the top five off the line and held strong despite being under attack from John Natalie for most of the moto. Brown held his ground and was eventually able to make a pass on Chad Wienen to take over the number four spot before crossing the finish line.

Yamaha's Thomas Brown lead a train of racers in Moto 2 as he chased after his first AMA ATV MX Pro ATV Podium finish

In moto two, Brown showed his success in moto one was no fluke as charged off the line to take the number three spot behind Wimmer and Upperman. Brown hung on despite intense pressure and even lead for one lap when Wimmer and Upperman would fall back. Brown would eventually succumb to pressure from Josh Creamer and John Natalie to finish in a strong third place, giving him third overall, his first ever pro podium appearance.

Pro ATV Motocross Podium (left to right) Thomas Brown (3rd), Josh Creamer (1st), Dustin Wimmer (2nd)

Can-Am's John Natalie Jr just missed a Podium finish with 4th Overall

In moto two, Natalie got off to a mid-pack start, but began powering his way through traffic. Natalie’s efforts paid off as he was able to move into the number two position before crossing the finish line. Natalie’s 6-2 finishes would earn him fourth overall for the day.

Motoworks #13 John Natalie charged his way through traffic in Moto two as he made a late pass on Thomas Brown to claim the 2nd spot behind Josh Creamer

Jeremy Lawson was in the top ten off the line and kept on the gas battling with Jeremie Warnia before he would take a seventh place finish in moto one. In moto two, Lawson got off to a better start and was able to work his way into the number four position. Lawson was gaining ground on Thomas Brown, but ran out of time before he could go for a pass. Lawson would finish moto two in fourth place, which would have him rounding out the top five overall.