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2008 AMA PRO ATV Motocross Nationals #1-Glen Helen Raceway - Live Race Coverage
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Posted by: Admin

San Bernadino, CA (3/8/2008) - Chad Wienen led a trio of Team Rockstar/MSR/Pro Taper/Suzuki/Yoshimura quads in qualifying Saturday for tomorrow's Pro ATV race at Glen Helen Raceway. The event is the season opener for the ITP/Moose Racing AMA/ATVA ATV Championship Series Presented by Parts Unlimited.

Wienen's Suzuki teammates Dustin Wimmer and Doug Gust were second and third fastest, respectively. Can-Am riders Greg Gee and John Natalie, Jr. completed the top five.

The Glen Helen event continues tomorrow with the first moto scheduled for 1 p.m. PDT, followed by the second moto at 3 p.m. PDT.

Posted by: LT80

Cool.
Are we going to get any of the ITP Quadcross results/pics?
Thanks.

Posted by: DEVINF450R

I didn't see Cale Downen in the qualifying.. why is he not there?

Posted by: d1g888

where is Cody Miller

Posted by: DEVINF450R

yeah.. I thought that too, and Clay Holmes??

Posted by: TrapZ400

Where is Polaris? Creech and Luburgh?

Posted by: quad_guy162

trent kandel isnt in the list either

Posted by: str400ex

when and where will this be on tv

Posted by: Johnny & Monica

Top 10 qualifiers

Wienen 2:17:05
Creamer
Wimmer
Brown
Natalie
Byrd
Goodman
Gee
Little
Dunk

Posted by: quad_guy162

it will be on versus network but no date yet check on atvmotocross.com

Posted by: Johnny & Monica

LCQ winner was Nate Morello. He finished in dramatic fashion as his shock bolts fell out while crossing the finish line, he was rear ended by John Ragon. He's OK after being flipped over by the hit.

Track is great shape, similar to last year. The wind is blowing strong at about 30 mph.

Wienen had the fastest 3 qualifiers which is a very impressive sweep.

Posted by: Maxxis96

How much longer till 1st moto?

Posted by: quad_guy162

about an hour

Posted by: Johnny & Monica

hot laps underway

Posted by: DEVINF450R

IMO Chad is gonna OWN!!

Rooting for Sage Baker too, I hope he really shines this year

Posted by: quad_guy162

i thought they werent going to start till one

Posted by: Johnny & Monica

Moto 1 holeshot goes to Byrd

Posted by: Johnny & Monica

Byrd
Wienen
Little

Posted by: Johnny & Monica

Wimmer
Byrd
Creamer

Posted by: Johnny & Monica

Sorry data errors

Wimmer 7 sec lead
Creamer
Byrd
Natalie
Wienen
Gust

Lawson out on can am
Little out on Kawi

Posted by: DEVINF450R

Go Chad.... Wimmer too

Posted by: Johnny & Monica

Byrd in third with Natalie and Wienen all over him

Wimmer still out front
Creamer

Posted by: Johnny & Monica

Wimmer
Creamer
Wienen
Byrd
Natalie

Posted by: Johnny & Monica

Wimmer
Creamer
Wienen
Natalie
Byrd
Gust
Goodman

Posted by: Johnny & Monica

Byrd,Natalie, and Gust battling for 4th

Wimmer
Creamer
Wienen

Posted by: quadracer707

How is everyonr else doing?? Lets Go DUNK

Posted by: Johnny & Monica

Wimmer
Creamer
Wienen all over Creamer
Natalie
Gust
Byrd

Posted by: Johnny & Monica

Wimmer
Wienen
Creamer
Natalie
Gust
Byrd

Posted by: Johnny & Monica

Wimmer 12 secs
Wienen
Creamer
Natalie
Gust
Byrd
Dunk
Arno Jr.

last lap

Posted by: DEVINF450R

Hell yEAh!! GO CHAD>>>NEVERLIFT!!!!

Posted by: Johnny & Monica

Moto one win goes to Dustin Wimmer with Chad Wienen and Josh Creamer taking second and third.

Wimmer
Wienen
Creamer
Natalie
Gust
Byrd

Posted by: Pappy

Wimmer
Wienen
Creamer
Natalie
Gust
Byrd
Dunk
Arno
Goodman
Gee
Ragon
Morello
Pelchat
Baker-Over a berm
Miller (Hunter)
M. Brown
Shumaker-Tumbled down a hill
Pat Brown-Possible mechanical issues
Little
Lawson- Quad issues

More updates to follow

Posted by: klotz12

Any news of Richard Pelchat ?

Posted by: DEVINF450R

What happened to Brown, Baker, Lawson and Little???

did Byrd just get whooped or have problems?

Thanks fo rthe coverage btw

Posted by: quadracer707

Congratulations "DUNK" top privateer. What an acomplishment.

Ken & Wade

Posted by: 450rRacer22

I was hoping Pat would have a better finish than what he did. Hope Wienen wins it though.

Posted by: ct_racer

what time the second heat start off ? 3:00 pm ?

Posted by: burning rubber

Got this from another site - Cody Miller
was having chest pains and having trouble breathing
and is in the hospital....so he is not racing this weekend....once
he gets back home they are going in for more tests.

Posted by: DEVINF450R

exactly...

BTW got any mud caps for Hipers?

Posted by: DEVINF450R

I am pretty sure most of them are... it will be an interesting year and I think Wimmer or Weinen will be on top, both series

Posted by: GE4x4

Isn't the ITP Quadcross also going on this weekend? Anybody know any results?

Posted by: Johnny & Monica

30 minutes to next moto

Posted by: TALS

you got that right.

Posted by: Johnny & Monica

hot laps

Posted by: Johnny & Monica

Natalie takes holeshot takes a bad line and drops to the back

Byrd
Creamer

Byrd
Wimmer
Creamer
Wienen

Wimmer
Byrd
Creamer
Wienen

Wimmer trying to walk away

Posted by: Johnny & Monica

Wimmer
Byrd
Wienen
Creamer

Wimmer
Wienen
Byrd
Creamer

Wimmer
Byrd
Wienen looking at quad
Creamer

Posted by: Johnny & Monica

Wimmer
Wienen
Creamer
Natalie
Goodman
Gust

Posted by: Johnny & Monica

Sorry for the difficulties, overalls coming asap

Posted by: TALS

1. Dustin Wimmer (SUZ)
2. Chad Wienen (SUZ)
3. Josh Creamer (KAW)
4. John Natalie (CAN)
5. Doug Gust (SUZ)
6. Joe Byrd (HON)
7. Jason Dunkelburger (HON)
8. Rocco Arno (YAM)
9. Harold Goodman (HON)
10. Greg Gee (CAN)
11. John Ragon (HON)
12. Nate Morella (HON)
13. Richard Pelchat (YAM)
14. Sage Baker (CAN)
15. Hunter Miller (YAM)
16. Michael Brown (YAM)
17. Russell Shumaker (KAW)
18. Pat Brown (YAM)
19. Keith Little (KAW)
20. Jeremy Lawson (CAN)

Posted by: wolfpack91

What is the deal with the site 2day? I haven't been able to get on here half the day. So who won????

Posted by: Johnny & Monica

Moto 2
Wimmer
Wienen
Creamer
Natalie
Gust
Goodman
Lawson
P Brown
Shumaker
Baker
Ragon
Morello
Pelchat
H Miller
M Brown
Byrd
Gee
Dunk
Arno Jr.
Little

Byrd, Dunk, Little, all broke down 2nd moto.

Posted by: Johnny & Monica

Overall for Round 1

Dustin Wimmer
Chad Wienen
Josh Creamer
John Natalie
Doug Gust
Harold Goodman
John Ragon
Joe Byrd
Sage Baker
Nate Morello
Jason Dunkelberger
Richard Pelchat
Pat Brown
Jeremy Lawson
Russell Shumaker
Rocco Arno Jr.
Greg Gee
Hunter Miller
Michael Brown
Keith Little

Posted by: Johnny & Monica

Thanks for everyone's patience.

Posted by: elementryder

quote:
Originally posted by Johnny & Monica
Wimmer
Byrd
Wienen
Creamer

Wimmer
Wienen
Byrd
Creamer

Wimmer
Byrd
Wienen looking at quad
Creamer

and you guys said he cant keep up i thimk you will be suprised

Posted by: quadgeek631

Yeah...except he dropped to 6th by the end.

Posted by: lagrassa29

congrats to josh for the podiuim!!!!!!!!!!! well deserved

Posted by: OutlawEX

where was Josh Upperman!!!!!!!!!?WHERE WAS JOSH UPPERMAN????

Posted by: intruder

Looks like he raced the GNCC in Georgia finished 21st in the pro class and 87th overall.

Posted by: intruder

Looks like he raced the GNCC in Georgia finished 21st in the pro class and 87th overall.

http://www.racer-results.net/result...acer.asp?n=1612

Posted by: zuki#444

Baldwin had a fallout with the atva so he wont go to any of there races

Posted by: JRP

congrats wimmer! Hope chad gets the next round in AL!

Posted by: clyde 57

anybody know what happend to Jeremy Schell I thought he was with Can am

Posted by: Jersey450R

Did anyone do any live coverage for Glen Helen?

Posted by: trx400EXtreme

quote:
Originally posted by lagrassa29
congrats to josh for the podiuim!!!!!!!!!!! well deserved

agreed.

Posted by: trx400EXtreme

quote:
Originally posted by lagrassa29
congrats to josh for the podiuim!!!!!!!!!!! well deserved

agreed.

Posted by: mdickerson319

Where was Joe Haavisto, Travis Spader and Tavis Cain? Not a current topic, but whatever happened to the likes of Ben Jackson or Jimmy Elza?

Posted by: dfesmire

Congradulations John Ragon...7th Overall! Back on a RED Ride! The Fesmire's in West TN

Posted by: daddio

quote:
Originally posted by clyde 57
anybody know what happend to Jeremy Schell I thought he was with Can am

Posted by: f1502nv

does anyone know where Kory Ellis was?

Posted by: WatersRacing

Kory was there doin his job...Managing team MSR Yoshi Suzuki

Posted by: Simon MX49

Upperman was in Georgia where I was at, with Dustin Royer (Pro AM) if anyone cares to know. He raced pro, and was about dead last off the line, only beat Jenks and Lagzdins to the second corner because they flipped halfway to it.

Posted by: Admin

Ok guys, please stop with the Joe Byrd Bashing because it takes away from the coverage, and I don't want to see anyone bashing any racers regardless of the circumstance.

Posted by: dfesmire

quote:
Originally posted by Admin
Ok guys, please stop with the Joe Byrd Bashing because it takes away from the coverage, and I don't want to see anyone bashing any racers regardless of the circumstance.

Excellent post. I agree, negative comments toward anyone get one nowhere. Dennis in West TN

Posted by: ccmuscle22

quote:
Originally posted by lagrassa29
congrats to josh for the podiuim!!!!!!!!!!! well deserved

Josh ran strong both moto's on a rough track. We expect Josh to run strong all year with his new conditioning he won't have any more strong starts and fading moto's. Were confident Josh will see many more podiums this year.
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg177/motoxnutrition/JoshhelmetMXN.jpg

Christian
TEAM MXN MotoX Nutrititon
www.motoxnutrition.com

Posted by: DEVINF450R

I have like Josh since I saw his interview in DirtWheels when he rode for K&K. He seemed like a pretty well down to earth guy and I like his attitude, ATV racing needs people like him, Natalie, Chad, Gust, Cale Downen, they bring intensity but will a shot of laughter... makes it more appealing to general public

Posted by: national #9

Has there been any news on Cody millers condition?

Posted by: 400excracer

quote:
Originally posted by Admin
Ok guys, please stop with the Joe Byrd Bashing because it takes away from the coverage, and I don't want to see anyone bashing any racers regardless of the circumstance.

I agree. I know Joe and he is the most professional and dedicated racer I have met. If you guys look at the race report you will notice that Joe was doing quite well before a flat tire slowed him up and was leading the second moto before having motor problems. If you look back to last year, Joe dominated the WPSA guys when they raced in the AMA series. Now that there arent any conflicting dates and it looks like most of the guys are racing both series we will see who is the best. My bet is on Joe battling for another championship with Wimmer, Natalie, and Wienen right there as well.

Posted by: Admin

quote:
Originally posted by national #9
Has there been any news on Cody millers condition?

Cody has been cleared to race, and everything seems to be fine.

Posted by: AtvMxRider

quote:
Originally posted by Admin
Cody has been cleared to race, and everything seems to be fine.

Did they say what happened?

Posted by: maticus

does anybody know why cale downen and clay holmes wern't there?

Posted by: vzmain61

Cale is in florida. Clay did not race because Glen Helen was pro only. He rides Pro Am

Posted by: JRP

quote:
Originally posted by vzmain61
Cale is in florida. Clay did not race because Glen Helen was pro only. He rides Pro Am

hes still racing pro am after winning it already?

Posted by: vzmain61

Yep.

Posted by: LT80

It's affordability, not ability.

Posted by: JRP

quote:
Originally posted by LT80
It's affordability, not ability.

Posted by: TWISTED

quote:
Originally posted by LT80
It's affordability, not ability.

What do you know??? You act like you've been in this for awhile or something.......

Posted by: dfesmire

quote:
Originally posted by TWISTED
What do you know??? You act like you've been in this for awhile or something.......

Yeah, LT80, What dooo you know about this sport...LMAO....Where's TNT when you need him?

Posted by: P. Gozinya

While I agree the Joe Byrd bashing takes away from the coverage, the race is over and "If the shoe fits"..... and if the readers/subscribers want to talk about it....let them. facts are facts. Joe Byrd has in the past shown his lack of integrity/ ethics on numorous occassions. Ask the race officials, series coordinators, his peers, fans in the stands, and don forget Heather.

Posted by: P. Gozinya

Just so nobody gets on my case about the "Heather" portion, I have met Heather on a few occassions and talked to many people in the industry. I have yet to hear anything but loving and supportive comments about her. she is and will always be a class act. She is a crowd/fan favorite and my 6 year old daughters ATV hero. She always takes the time to talk to her fans and is wonderful with the kids... We all love you Heather and we missed you at Glen Helen.....

Posted by: vzmain61

I would say that you will see some great racing in pro ama and pro wpsa. You got the rivalry of Byrd and Natalie....The Suzuki team and Pat Brown. The other pros really dont get the exposure they should but I think this year may be a breakout year for some underdogs. Be on the lookout for a privateer rolling in with a Big Rig....he will be hauling a$# this year.

Posted by: maticus

which guy would that be?

Posted by: TWISTED

quote:
Originally posted by dfesmire
Yeah, LT80, What dooo you know about this sport...LMAO....Where's TNT when you need him?

PLEASE, PLEASE don't let him know about this site!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: TWISTED

quote:
Originally posted by P. Gozinya
Just so nobody gets on my case about the "Heather" portion, I have met Heather on a few occassions and talked to many people in the industry. I have yet to hear anything but loving and supportive comments about her. she is and will always be a class act. She is a crowd/fan favorite and my 6 year old daughters ATV hero. She always takes the time to talk to her fans and is wonderful with the kids... We all love you Heather and we missed you at Glen Helen.....

Where was Heather??? It's kind of funny that she wasn't there supporting her man......

Posted by: P. Gozinya

Heather and Joe are not together anymore. I did not get an "Official" answer as to why Heather didnt show. As usual Joe hid in his trailer all day and refused to talk to anyone. i can not confirm but the rumor around the races was that Joe had a new, VERY young girlfriend that may be a rider on his team.......Again and just like always joe was nowhere to be found to answer any questions ........

Posted by: hasbeenttduner

quote:
Originally posted by dfesmire
....Where's TNT when you need him?

Shame on you.
Go stand in the corner for a 15 min time out.

Posted by: TWISTED

quote:
Originally posted by hasbeenttduner
Shame on you.
Go stand in the corner for a 15 min time out.

AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: quadnana7

Has everyone forgotten who gave Joe a run for the championship last year Jeremy Lawson AKA THE LAWDOG and all the other great racers who ran the ATVA Nationals. There are great riders from both series and on any given day any one of them could win, a lot of things can happen in a race that has nothing to do with who is the best ,mechanical problems, just plan bad luck, getting stuck in a pile up, anything. It will be great having most of the Pros Back at the National . Our family loves to see full gates and even qualifing. The more the merrier. All I am saying is all the Pros deserve a congradulations because stayin on that track for over 20 minutes is tough on anyone. My hat goes off to all Pros you are a inspiration to all the youth riders.
This is just my 2 cents

Posted by: maticus

well said quadnana, and im going to a national this year so my goal now is going to be to talk to joe. but not about who his girl friend is or why him and his wife split ( which i would stay in my trailer too if people were going to be bugging me about stuff like that) or maybe he stays in his trailer cause thats the way he gets pumped up or calms down after the race?