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ATV Pro Challenge Motocross
in Memory of Caleb Moore
Underground MX
October 5, 2013
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Chad Wienen Sweeps the 2013 ATV Pro Challenge Motocross
Joel Hetrick & Josh Upperman Round out the Pro ATV MX Podium
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2013
ATV Pro Challenge MX
in Memory of Caleb Moore
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Kemp, TX (10/6/2013) – Professional
racers from all over the United States descended
on Underground MX in Kemp, Texas for the biggest
motocross showdown to date. The event was held in
memory of the late Caleb Moore and featured the
largest motocross payout ever, a whopping $30,000.
Yamaha’s Chad Wienen dominated the racing action
and took three wins to earn the title of ATV Pro
Challenge Champion. Joel Hetrick and Josh Upperman
took second and third respectably.
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2013
ATV Pro Challenge Motocross Podium (left
to right)
Josh Upperman
(3rd), Chad
Wienen
(1st), Joel
Hetrick
(2nd) |
The three moto style race tested the races skills
and endurance as the motos were held about an
hour apart and were all ran Saturday afternoon.
The sand / clay track was mostly flat, but boasted
two large table top / triple jumps that catapulted
racers nearly 100’.
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Josh
Creamer is recoverying from knee surgery,
so he spent the weekend announcing along
side of David Screws
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On
Friday night, there was a free meal of pork
chop, rice, and beans dinner, which had
Josh Upperman grabbing a plate |
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#88 Joel Hetrick
was the fastest qualifer on Friday with
a time of 1:51.106
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Racers began their weekend with the Pro Qualifying
Friday afternoon. Corrosion Specialties’ Joel
Hetrick laid down the fastest qualifier with a
time of 1:51.106. He was closely followed by Maxxis
Tires’ Chad Wienen who clocked a 1:51.258.
The three motos on Saturday were held at 3:15,
4:35 and 5:55 and Chad Wienen showed that it doesn’t
matter what time you race, how long the race is
or how much rest you get in between; the two time
AMA ATV Pro Motocross Champion took to the track
like clockwork and laid out an impressive three
wins to sweep the event.
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Josh Upperman grabbed the Holeshot in Moto
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In moto one, Wienen got off the line in good
position and was in third at the end of the first
lap. He moved into second on lap two where he
remained until he took over the lead on lap four.
Despite a lot of pressure from behind, Wienen
held the lead and took the checkers by a close
00.997. Moto two went even better for the AMA
champ; he had a great start and took the lead
on the first lap. He held it all the way to the
checkers and won by 03.538.
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In
the first two motos, Chad Wienen made quick
work of Josh Upperman to take over the lead,
which he held to the checkered flag for
the win each moto
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