Hetrick Takes His Third ATV MX National Championship, the First ATV MX Pro Championship for CST

Sponsorship of successful athletes and creation of race-proven tires aside, CST was only recently considered a newcomer to ATV racing – but those days are in the rearview mirror. Joel Hetrick rounded out a wildly successful ATV MX National Championship season by taking the title at Loretta Lynn’s August 13, the first-ever ATV MX Pro-class Championship won on the company’s tires. CST-sponsored riders took a total of four overall top ten spots.

 

Joel Hetrick crosses the finish line

The championship was the third for Hetrick, who won both motos at Loretta Lynn’s August 13 to secure his title. “We did it, 8 months into the 2022 year and we got the job done. Stamping it with a 1-1 overall win at the ranch feels amazing. The first pro season where I’ve held the points lead the entire time and also earned my 50th overall win as well. I have dedicated 8 months of consistent training/riding and it paid off,” he said on Instagram. For most of the season, Hetrick relied on CST Pulse MXR tires, trusting their versatility on hard or soft terrain plus their excellent traction, steering and cornering.

 Joel Hetrick getting air at Loretta Lynn’s ATVMX

Hetrick earned six wins and four second-place finishes for a total of 451 points in the season’s ten races, taking the championship with a 34-point margin. Fellow CST riders Nick Gennusa and Jeffrey Rastrelli also made the overall top ten, taking fifth and sixth places. Gennusa took fourth place at Loretta Lynn’s, and Rastrelli earned ninth place.   

Closeup of Joel Hetrick's three time champion #1 plate

Next up for Hetrick is the Quadcross of European Nations. He’ll ride for Team USA in the race, scheduled for September 24-25 at the Kramolin track in the Czech Republic.

 

Joel Hetrick charging hard at Loretta Lynn’s ATVMX championship

About CST Tires

CST brand tires are offered by Cheng Shin Rubber Ind. Co. Ltd. (Cheng Shin Tire). Employing more than 25,000 people, Cheng Shin Tire is the largest manufacturer of bicycle and motorcycle tires in the world and offers products in many other categories as well. Distributed in more than 150 countries, the CST brand covers a wide range of market segments. CST products include tires and tubes for bicycles, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, autos, trucks, forklifts, agricultural and lawn and garden equipment. For more information, visit www.CSTtires.com.