Heading into the finale of the 2011 AMA ATV Motocross National Championship by DWT one has to look back on this season and say it has definitely been one of historical proportions. A year ago Moto Works Can-Am's Chad Weinen put an explanation to the end of the season and staking claims as the rider with the momentum heading into the off season. This weekend Chad Weinen will be watching from the sidelines wondering the question that will plague him for a lifetime. What if...?
Photo By: Ken Hill - ATVRiders.com
#13 John Natalie's win at Red Bud put him one step close to his 2nd AMA ATV MX Championship.
There are several other championships and top ten positions that will go right down to the wire and for sure all eyes will be watching the pro-am classes as riders jockey for final championship point standings. Can Mark Madl play the spoiler in both those classes and set the Blue Rok Racing on course for future successes.
After the throw away races in the Pro-Am Unlimited class Madl sits within a few points of JB Racing's Jeffrey Rastrelli. The two championship competitors both hail from the Sunshine state of Florida and have been good friends for a long time. Both riders really seem to be as happy for the others successes as they are their own. Each rider stated that if they end up losing the championship to the other that it will make it easier knowing who beat them and that they will be happy for the other.
In the Pro-Am Production Class the championship comes down to this final round as well. Mark Madl again is in the mix of things and with only one throw out race in this division Madl sits only a handful of points behind Moto-Xperts Casey Martin. Martin has ridden a strong and impressive season but no one can deny the remarkable come from behind racing that Mark Madl has pulled off this season. This is another can't wait till the final moto classes to see how it all finally pans out.
Photo By: Ken Hill - ATVRiders.com
#16 Walsh Race-Craft's Jeremy Lawson was fastest qualifier at Red Bud before literally knocking himself out of the championship. Look for Lawson to make a statement at Dirt Days.
The weekend kicked off last night with the Youth Contingency Program sponsored RC Car race, Kid Carnival and a movie night by the Coconut Joe's Shiver Shack. This is a great place to cool down this weekend grab a cold shaved ice or smoothie.
Thursday night will feature a Scavenger Hunt and Mini Family style Olympics with Wheel Barrow racing, 3 legged racing and potato sack racing. It for sure should be a good time for everyone if you are going to be around. Coconut Joe's will also feature Karaoke and more on the deck next to the food court on vendor row.
Friday night will feature the annual golf cart parade with prizes to the best golf cart. The parade will end in the pavilion where the Youth Contingency Program will get underway with handing out prizes to every youth racer that shows up for this event. There will be remote control cars, hard parts, accessories, gift certificates and the grand prize of a Kymco 90cc Mongoose ATV. Be sure not to miss this. Remember you must be present to win these prizes.
Saturday night it looks like remote control races again leading up to the 88 Live to Ride Foundation auction. There is a host of great product you can get your hands on including a Moto Works Can-Am with a starting bid of $4,900.00. What a deal!
Other items will include:
- Set of PEP Shocks
- GoPro Camera-Yamaha
- (2) 4pks of 2012 ATV MX gate passes
- Jeremiah Jones Riding School
- 2011 ATV MX t-shirt quilt by Nancy Beers (queen and youth size);
- Caramel Cake-Mamaw Digby
- Joe Byrd Riding School
- 2012 ATV Photo Shoot-Harlen Foley
- 2011 Race Scrapbook-Paula Stockton
- RC Truck w/custom graphics kit-Media Allstars
- T.O.P.S. Performance Training Program (one of each four levels)-Chad Wienen
- DWT Champion in a Box
- Kayak-EMSC
- Gift certificates galore: JB Racing, Hetrick Racing, Baldwin Motorsports, Moto X-Perts, Rath Racing, ATV Four-Play, KG Clutch and numerous Gift Baskets-PJ Lawson, Maximum RPM Racing.
They also have donations coming from Thomas Brown #84; FMF; ITP and SSI Decals
We will be accepting donations until Friday evening, August 12th.
Photo By: Ken Hill - ATVRiders.com
#84 Thomas Brown is getting closer to his first ever win and with support from mechanic Paul Turner and Team Manager Bill Ballance he could soon to be the force to reckon with.
Remember to tune into 88.7 on your radio to keep up to date on all things for this weekend. Also pit vehicle passes must be displayed if you intend to run pit vehicles. Some vehicles and drives may not be eligible for pit passes. Any questions, just ask the nice ladies where you pick up the passes and they will let you know what you need to know.
That should be enough to keep us busy this weekend. Remember to be respectful of the campground and others. Please by all means monitor your children and their pit riding.
Till next time; God Bless Your Heart and All Your Vital Organs.
