AMA ATV Motocross Nationals Round #3 - Ballance MX Bowling Green, KY April 2, 2011

In the second moto, Wienen missed a shift coming off the start and was in mid-pack, which is not where he wanted to be if he was to battle it out with Natalie for the win, but Wienen dug deep and quickly worked his way through traffic. By the mid-way point, Wienen had moved into second and had a five second gap to make up. Wienen kept on the gas and recorded the fastest lap time of the race with a time of 01:34.188 in lap ten. It was that speed that helped him close the gap on Natalie and battle hard for the final three laps.

#44 Chad Wienen once again finishes in #13 John Natalie's shadow in Moto 2 for the second overall spot after another intense battle for the win

Unfortunately for Wienen, he was not able to make a pass on Natalie and had to settle for the second spot on the podium. “I’m really disappointed in myself for missing that shift, but John and I both did a good job out there and made it on the podium. I have to thank all of our fans. It was great hearing them all cheer as we went by, that really helped to keep the momentum going,” said Wienen.

Walsh Racecraft’s Jeremy Lawson was in fourth off the start, but he was unable to hold off Chad Wienen and fell back to fifth. Lawson kept his momentum going and made his way past Devin Heimes and took over fourth place. Lawson held down fourth all the way to the moto one checkered flag.

Walsh Racecraft's #16 Jeremy Lawson claimed the final spot on the Podium after making the pass on Josh Upperman in Moto 2 for the third spot

For the second moto, Lawson appeared to be on a mission. A good start helped Lawson to stay up front and go wheel to wheel with Josh Upperman to take over third after a heated battle that went on for several laps. Lawson’s determination allowed him to finish third in moto two and give him the final spot on the podium.

“I couldn’t have done it without my team. We been working hard all week and I’m glad to be on the podium because of them. I hope to be up here again next round,” said Lawson.

Pro ATV Motocross Podium (left to right) Chad Wienen (2nd), John Natalie (1st), Jeremy Lawson (3rd)