Chad Wienen Wins Montreal Supercross on Can-Am
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- October 07 2009
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BRP Rider Chad Wienen Wins Montreal Supercross
Team Motoworks / Can-Am Racers Take Top Two Spots On Can-Am DS 450 ATV
Chad Wienen podium montreal supercross
Valcourt, Québec, October 6, 2009 – Chad Wienen made his Team Motoworks / Can-Am debut in exciting form as he dominated the Montreal Supercross race on his Can-Am DS 450™ EFI ATV at Montreal’s Olympic Stadium. Wienen made it look effortless as he quickly passed his way to the front of the field during the main event, going on to win in convincing fashion. He bested Motoworks teammate John Natalie by 20 seconds, and former Kawasaki teammate, Josh Creamer, by more than 40 seconds in the 10-lap race.
John Natalie Montreal Supercross
“Chad Wienen was able to accomplish one of the earliest goals in the DS 450 project: a Montreal Supercross win,”says Jimmie O’Dell, Racing Manager for Can-Am ATVs at BRP. “To see Chad and John on the top two podium spots was very special for all BRP employees; those two riders raced very hard for Motoworks and everyone involved in the DS 450 program.”
Along with Wienen and Natalie, Can-Am X-Team racers Cody Miller and Richard Pelchat established the DS 450 as the machine to beat early on in the race. Both riders were up front, however a nagging shoulder injury would force Pelchat to retire early. Miller narrowly missed the holeshot and was at the front for most of the first lap. However, a tangle near the end of that first lap forced Miller to the rear of the field. From there, Miller mounted an amazing comeback, passing nearly everyone on the tight and narrow track. He barely missed a podium position by a half-second margin.
Amazingly, Natalie was able to stay in front of the 18-rider field, despite damaging a key component of his steering system early in the first lap. Natalie had to struggle with his race ATV to track straight, and muscle his way in left-hand corners. However, even with the front-end issues, he easily passed lapped traffic and distanced himself in front of third place.
Chad Wienen Montreal Supercross
Racer Quotes
“The track was pretty technical and you had to be precise in your riding, but it was really fun and I had a great time. It felt really good to go out there my first time on the Can-Am and take a win. I’m really excited about the upcoming season and I think, with Motoworks and the Can-Am DS 450, we really have a winning team and a shot at the motocross championship.” – Chad Wienen
“They put us on the exact same track as the bikes so it was challenging but really fun. The Motoworks Can-Am has a great set up and I feel really comfortable with it and it seems to be well suited for my riding style. The Montreal Supercross is a really great event. I wish that there was an indoor supercross series for quads because I think it would really help promote our sport and take it to the next level.” – John Natalie
The Motoworks / Can-Am crew now heads back west to its home base in California for more testing in preparation for the upcoming ATVA ATV Motocross National Series that will begin next Spring. For more information on Can-Am racing, our 2009 contingency program and amateur DS 450 support program, please visit www.can-amxteam.com.
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October 8th, 2009 at 4:42 am
Like Natalie said, I wish there was an indoor Supercross for quads in the U.S. I love watching dirt bike motocross nationals, but I also love to go the Supercross races. The show is played up a little more. Supercross puts on a little more of a show for your money. It's easy to see everything, and it's a little easier on the family to have a good seat and not get too hot like they would sitting outside. Congrats to Chad. We'll see how it goes in the states.
October 14th, 2009 at 4:30 am
I wish they did this in The US too. it would be really cool. but where can you watch the 2009 montreal supercross video?
October 16th, 2009 at 3:32 am
There's a great Montreal SX video capturing the first Wienen Can-Am win on youtube.
November 12th, 2009 at 5:58 pm
I just went to my mailbox and saw my issue of Quad and was like hell yea! That was until I saw the insert that said that this was going to be my last issue of QUAD MAGAZINE. It felt like a punch to my stomach. This is my second ATV magazine that I subscribed to this year that has went under. But unlike the other magazine this one was by far the best magazine that I have ever read. The only thing Dirtwheels has on this magazine was its reader rides section. The pictures, adventure rides, posters, and the articles, were top notch and I don't think that they will be matched again by another atv magazine. This really sucks!!!
November 17th, 2009 at 6:44 pm
YAh.. Im a KAWi kfx450R owner and this sucks Chad was my idol. hah __ understandable hes got to switch for his personal career.__ SO how can Kawi not have a team set up for 2010 ? __ Can-am makes some nice quality bikes.. but im not much for the styling and looks.__ kawi has some sick quad designs and colors. __ SO whos going to be the next top rider for KAWi ? Josh cream pie?