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Monster Energy
Kawasaki’s Wienen Makes Consecutive Run to the
Podium
Irvine, Calif. – Monster Energy Kawasaki’s
Chad Wienen followed up his second-place finish
last round with another runner-up finish in
Danville, Va. during the fourth round of the AMA
ATV Motocross Championship. The finish puts him
within six points of his teammate Josh Creamer
for fourth overall in the points standings.
Creamer worked his way through a hard first moto
to finish 10th overall.
Starting Off the Day on Top
Wienen was dialed in
and ready for the race in Virginia, starting the
day with the top qualifier award. It is Wienen’s
second time winning the top honors in just four
races.
“That really helped me because I got the first
gate pick,” said Wienen. “It also gave me a
confidence boost before the race. It was a good
way to start out the day.”
Off and Running
After earning the top-qualifier
award and first gate pick, Wienen showed he was
ready to stand on the podium with a win in the
first moto. He followed up his win with a
third-place finish in the second moto to finish
second overall.
“It was a good day,” said Wienen. “I was happy
overall since I had to come from the back in the
second moto. I had an issue in the second moto
and it could have been a bad race, but I kept it
together for a good finish. I really had a good
time and I’m ready to go back home for the next
race.”
Keep Moving Forward
Creamer was able to make the
best out of his day, finishing 10th overall
after a 14th place finish in the first moto.
“I am actually happy that I came away as well as
I did in the first moto,” said Creamer. “I had
something going on with the quad, but I kept
pushing as hard as I was able to. I’m not too
disappointed. I know we have the potential to be
on the box and we will continue to make
improvements. Hopefully both Chad and I can be
up on the podium at the next race.”
Next Race at Home
The next race at Sunset Ridge
MX in Walnut, Ill. is Wienen’s home race and he
is going to be ready to put on a show for the
home crowd.
“I am looking forward to the next race at one of
my home tracks,” said Wienen. “I will hopefully
do well with a lot of familiar faces watching.”
Gibson Keeps Winning Streak Alive
It was another
race and another win for Cody Gibson, this time
back in the Pro Am Production class where he
currently holds the points lead on his Kawasaki
KFX™450R. It was his second win in three races
in the Pro Am Production class, extending his
points lead to 30.
Four Races In, Both Riders in Top-Four Overall
With just four races in, both Creamer and Wienen
have shown that they are not giving up the title
fight any time soon. Creamer’s in third overall
and holds a six point advantage over Wienen who
sits fourth.
“It’s a long series and anything can happen,”
said Creamer. “You just have to keep pushing and
know you never give up. It’s been a true fight
for each moto with several of the top guys
trading moto wins.”
Results
AMA ATV Motocross Championship
Birch Creek Motorsports– Danville, Va.
April 19, 2009
Pro Overall Results (Moto Finishes)
1. Dustin Wimmer, Center
Valley, Pa., Suzuki, 2-1
2. CHAD WIENEN, GALENA, ILL.,
MONSTER ENERGY KAWASAKI, 1-3
3. Joe Byrd, Union City,
Tenn., Honda, 3-2
4. John Natalie, Jr.,
Houtzdale, Pa., Can Am, 4-4
5. Cody Miller, Greenville,
Texas, Can Am, 5-7
6. Clay Holmes, Lexington,
Tenn., Honda, 7-9
7. Doug Gust, Salem, Wis.,
Suzuki, 6-10
8. Jeremy Lawson, Live Oak,
Fla., Can Am, 12-6
9. Greg Gee, Simcoe, Ontario,
Honda, 10-8
10. JOSH CREAMER, N.
STONINGTON, CONN., MONSTER ENERGY KAWASAKI, 14-5
Pro Point Standings
1. Dustin Wimmer, Center
Valley, Pa., Suzuki, 184
2. Joe Byrd, Union City,
Tenn., Honda, 178
3. JOSH CREAMER, N.
STONINGTON, CONN., MONSTER ENERGY KAWASAKI, 120
4. CHAD WIENEN, GALENA, ILL.,
MONSTER ENERGY KAWASAKI, 114
5. John Natalie, Jr.,
Houtzdale, Pa., Can Am, 104
6. Josh Upperman, Louisville,
Ohio, Honda, 102
7. Thomas Brown, Sanger,
Texas, Yamaha, 101
8. Doug Gust, Salem, Wis.,
Suzuki, 97
9. Jeremy Lawson, Live Oak,
Fla., Can Am, 97
10. Clay Holmes, Lexington,
Tenn., Honda, 96
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