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AMA ATV Motocross Nationals
Round #1 - Aonia Pass MX
Washington, GA
March 24, 2012

AMA Pro ATV Motocros Racing

Chad Wienen Edges Out John Natalie in ATV MX Season Opener
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Chad Wienen - Yamaha YFZ450R ATV
Wienen Motorsports / Yamaha's Chad Wienen - Yamaha YFZ450R ATV
"This is definitely a moment for me right now," Wienen said. "To come back like this and just being able to walk and to come out here and do what I love, this is the greatest moment. We're taking it one race at a time, super excited to start the season off with a (1-1) sweep. I've been dreaming about this day (first race back from injury) and it's finally coming on. This is going to be a story for the books this year."

Natalie finished out the day with second overall, while Josh Upperman took the final podium position and third place in the championship points standings.

"I didn't get tired out there at all today, just a couple issues there on the last lap not being able to shift but we're going to go back and fix it to be ready for round two," said Natalie. "I really liked the track today but I like the rough and tumble bumps, so I'm ready to go to a rougher track where it really separates the men from the boys."

"I've really taken my training program to another level this year and it's starting to show," said Upperman. "It's boosted my confidence a lot, because I know what I can do now from last year to this year and I'm ready to make it happen."

Thomas Brown (YAM) finished with a (4-5) score to take fourth overall, just ahead of rookie Mark Madl (HON), who took an impressive fifth overall in his first-ever pro race. Nick DeNoble (HON) ended the day with sixth place, ahead of Derek Swartfager (HON) and Joel Hetrick went (14-4) to salvage an eighth place finish for the day.

The 2012 AMA ATV Motocross Championship heads to Muddy Creek Raceway in Blountville, Tenn., for round two of the ten-race circuit. For more information, please visit www.atvmotocross.com.

AMA Pro ATV Motocross Top 10 Overall Results
1. Chad Wienen, Yamaha, (1-1)
2. John Natalie, Can-Am, (2-2)
3. Josh Upperman, Honda, (3-3)
4. Thomas Brown, Yamaha, (4-5)
5. Mark Madl, Honda, (8-6)
6. Nick DeNoble, Honda, (5-8)
7. Derek Swartfager, Honda, (7-7)
8. Joel Hetrick, Can-Am, (14-4)
9. Jeff Rastrelli, Suzuki, (8-9)
10. Adam Clark, Honda, (10-10)

About the AMA ATV Motocross Championship
The AMA ATV Motocross Championship is the nation's premier amateur and professional ATV motocross series, hosted at top motocross facilities nationwide. The 10-round series features the Nation's best racers, teams and sponsors, and is America's largest and longest-running ATV national motocross program. Since 1985, the series continues to expand and produce top talent from the amateur ranks, while premiering the professional class. For more information, please visit http://www.atvmotocross.com.

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