MORGANTOWN, W. Va. — The 32nd Annual Wiseco ATV Motocross National Championship presented by CST Tires, an AMA National Championship, moves to Buchanan, for the ninth round of the season.

With only two rounds remaining this year, Maxxis/Elka/Liquid Wrench/Honda’s Joel Hetrick holds a five-point lead over the rest of pro field and will look to extend his lead this Saturday, July 29, when the riders take to the iconic RedBud MX track.

After a pair of overall wins at the last two rounds, Hetrick seems to be fully focused on earning his first National title and he will be sporting the red number plate for the first time this season. Five-time champion and Wienen Motorsports/SSi Decals/Walsh Racecraft/Yamaha/Maxxis/7240’s Chad Wienen isn’t ready to settle for second and still remains Hetrick’s biggest competition. In 2016, the duo each came away with a moto win at RedBud, but Hetrick vaulted to the top when he took the second moto victory ultimately claiming the overall win. Throughout the 2017 season, fans have witnessed much of the same outcomes take place between the frontrunners.

The biggest challenge Hetrick faces in his continued effort to dethrone Wienen is the unmatched consistency of the series champion. Through 16 motos this season, Wienen has not finished outside the top three and has finished worse than second only once. After a rough second round where he went 5-1, Hetrick has also maintained consistent results with four overall wins — the same amount as Wienen.

While Hetrick and Wienen are the only two riders to emerge victorious this year, JB Racing/Root River Racing’s Jeffrey Rastrelli is on the verge of changing that statistic. After leading laps at past races and riding well under pressure from other riders, Rastrelli knows that his training is beginning to show. With an additional two full weeks under his belt, the Florida native will come out swinging in an attempt to claim his first ever professional overall win in Michigan.

Saturday’s race schedule is as follows: practice at 10 a.m. followed by a timed qualifying session at 11:30 a.m. Pro motos are at 2 and 4 p.m. with an autograph session taking place at 4:30 p.m.

Saturday spectator passes run $20 for adults and $10 for children (6-11), with kids five and under getting in for free. Each pass includes pro pit access and pro autographs at no additional charge.

A highlight show featuring the event will air on MAVTV Saturday, September 23.

Amateur racing will take place throughout the weekend alongside the AMA Pro class, and local riders are invited and encouraged to compete in the event, as ATVMX offers classes for riders of all skill and experience levels.

The amateur race entry fee is only $50 and riders can sign up at the event.

Local racers expected to compete this weekend will be: Kierstin Keane (WMX and Schoolgirl 13-17), Duane Spurling (Pro Sport and Pro-Am), Ryan Korody (Pro-Am and Pro Sport), James Hardy (Senior 40+), siblings Mason (90 Open Jr. 8-11 and 90 Shifter 8-11) and Natalie Jackson (Girls 8-13), Jayden Weage (90 Automatic 8-13), Bryce Miller (90 Open Jr. 8-11 and 90 Automatic 8-13), Andrew Hartwell (450 A and Production A), Lindsay Hutchinson (WMX), Chase Seeley (Open B and 450 B) and Jacob Hill (450 B and Veteran 30+).