2023 Finish #1 - Men's Pro - Patrick Smage
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Elkhorn, WI
DOB: 7/28/1990 Sherco Rider #5 Sponsors: SHERCO USA, FACTORYONE MOTORSPORTS, PROGRESSIVE, MOTUL, DUNLOP, S3, HAMMER NUTRITION, CSP, POLISPORT, FOX AUTO GROUP, VP, DID, FWF, GALFER, SKF, TRUEWERK, RABACONDA Growing up in the frigid planes of Elkhorn, Wisconsin, Pat honed his skills relentlessly anyway he could in the notoriously flat midwest - From riding on man-made obstacles, to riding in his family's barn, Pat now sits well into the territory of the American greatest of all time riders. With his 14th Championship in 2023, he now sits on the cusp of a 15th championship in 2024 unless the young group of riders pulling ever closer can challenge for the win. How long can this great Champion hold on? It will be our pleasure to watch and see.... |
2023 Finish #1 - Women's Pro - Madeleine Hoover
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Raleigh, North Carolina
DOB: 12/17/1998 Gas Gas Rider #9 Sponsors: GASGAS, MOTOREX, ALPINESTARS, HEBO, S3, DUNLOP, VP, RENTHAL, TWIN AIR, BRAKTEC, D.I.D, AKRAPOVIC, FELT, PANKL, WINGS FOR LIFE Madeleine Hoover (Maddie), started her riding career at a very early age, as the daughter of Garry Hoover, 10-time senior class champion, she had Trials in her blood. With 9 championships under her belt, 7 in the Women's Pro class Maddie has not only competed in the USA Nationals, but has also become a regular in the World championships splitting her time between the United States and Europe. In 2022 competing in the World TrialGP Women's line Maddie finished 13th! It will be a pleasure to see her defend her title in 2024... |
2023 Finish #2 - Men's Pro - Josh Roper
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Phoenix, Arizona
DOB: 12/06/2001 Gas Gas Rider #4 Sponsors: GASGAS, MOTOREX, ALPINESTARS, HEBO, S3, DUNLOP, VP, RENTHAL,TWIN AIR, BRAKTEC, D.I.D, AKRAPOVIC, FELT, PANKL, WINGS FOR LIFE, HAMMER NUTRITION Josh is part of Trials Royalty, starting with his Dad Todd who rode the Pro class in the 80's and his brother Bryan who finished a high of 2nd place in 2013. His past is full of championships - In 2014 he won the Junior Championship, in 2015 he won the High School Championship, in 2018 he won the Expert Championship. Josh hit his stride in 2022 reaching a personal best finish of 2nd place in the pro class and repeating 2nd place in 2023.. Now with 2024 in sight, he aims to climb one step higher on the podium to the top step. Let's see what Josh can accomplish! |
2023 Finish #3 - Men's Pro - Alex Myers
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Downingtown, PA
DOB: 4/06/2001 Scorpa Rider #6 Sponsors: FACTORYONE, SCORPA USA, DUNLOP TIRES, D.I.D. RACING CHAIN, GALFER BRAKES, HAMMER NUTRITION, MOTUL, PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE, SKF, SEAT CONCEPTS, TRUEWERK, CSP, FWF, RABACONDA Alex Myers meteoric rise in trials is unbelievable, entering his first National in 2016 he quickly rose to the top of the High School class eventually coming in second in a season tie breaker. In 2017 he was not fooling around and won the highly competitive Expert class. Coming into 2021 after continuous practice throughout 2020 training at both his home, and while at college, he finished a career best of 3rd place in the Pro class. The future is bright for this young star! |
2023 Finish #4 - Men's Pro - Will Myers
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Downingtown, PA
DOB: 10/06/2004 Sherco Rider #8 Sponsors: FACTORYONE, SHERCO USA, DUNLOP TIRES, D.I.D. RACING CHAIN, GALFER BRAKES, HAMMER NUTRITION, MOTUL, PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE, SKF, SEAT CONCEPTS, TRUEWERK, CSP, FWF, RABACONDA Will is one of the youngest riders to enter the pro class in recent history winning the 2017 East Junior championship, 2018 Expert 125 Championship, 2019 Expert championship, he also won the East and West Youth Championships in both 2018 and 2019. Will entered his first National in 2016 and has never looked back. Riding his first Pro event at just 14 years old is aggressive and that is what Will has going for him. Look for this youngster to be a constant podium threat in 2024... |
2023 Finish #5 - Men's Pro - Alex Niederer
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Bradenton, Florida
DOB: 10/8/1993 Beta Rider #21 Sponsors: BETA USA, TRIALSTOREUSA.COM, JITSIE, LIQUI MOLY POWERSPORTS, HBD GRAPHX, BOYESEN FACTORY RACING, CROSSFIT LENA Alex Niederer, originally from Austria, moved to the USA in late 2011. In 2012 he practiced on his manmade obstacles in his backyard with his sights on competing in the NATC MotoTrials series. In 2013 he entered his first National in New York finishing 5th on day 1. On day 2 Alex won the Expert class, stunning all the other competitors, he was now on the map! Now a veteran in the Pro class Alex is a true contender and in 2019 wrapped up 2nd in the series on the final day of competition in Oregon. Coming into 2024, Alex is setting his sights on the podium. Let's see what this veteran can do! |
2023 Finish #6 - Men's Pro - Daniel Blanc-Gonnet
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Murrieta, California
DOB: 7/27/1994 Gas Gas Rider #2 Sponsors: GASGAS, MOTOREX, ALPINESTARS, HEBO, S3, DUNLOP, VP, RENTHAL,TWIN AIR, BRAKTEC, D.I.D, AKRAPOVIC, FELT, PANKL, WINGS FOR LIFE, HAMMER NUTRITION Daniel has been a fixture in the series ever since his first foray into the Nationals in 2010. After a successful amateur career winning the Expert 125 Championship in 2011, Daniel earned more regional Oregon and Arizona championships along with competing in the Six Day Scottish Trial and the Trial Des Nations for several consecutive years! Keep an eye on this mindful, calculating and aggressive rider! |
2023 Finish #7 - Men's Pro - Cole Cullins
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Perris, California
DOB: 11/10/2003 Beta Rider #9 Sponsors: BETA USA, JITSIE, TEC-CYCLES, LIQUI-MOLY |
2023 Finish #8 - Men's Pro - Sam Fastle
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Louisville, KY
DOB: 6/26/1994 TRS Rider #7 Sponsors: TRS USA, TRS KY, S3, HIGH PERFORMANCE TRIALS, SUPERATV, HAMMER NUTRITION, LIGHTNING RACEWAY, BIG BRO, TRIALS PROGRESSION Sam was the 2012 Expert 125 Champion and finished 3rd in the Expert class in 2013 as well as winning the UTE Cup that year. Sam came into the 2016 season after a 2-year hiatus while serving the Mormon church, and wow 'ed everyone by finishing 8th in the pro class! While Sam spent the 2018 season climbing his way to #4 in the series, he also had a baby! Sam had many notable rides in 2022 while also juggling a busy life. |
New for 2024
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Toby Martyn
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St Agnes, Cornwall , UK
DOB: 6/2/2000 Montesa Rider # 14 Sponsors: AMERICAN HONDA, MONTESA HONDA, BLS MARINE GROUP, D.O.H CONSTRUCTION, CTA ELECTRICAL, SLIMDAKENDOEN, JITSIE, HONDA UK, MONTESA SPAIN, MICHELIN, PENDENNIS MOTORCYCLE CLUB For the 2024 NATC Mototrials season a new competitor from the UK will be joining the PRO class ranks. Toby Martyn, a talented British rider, began his trials riding at the tender age of 3. For 2024 he will be competing on a Montesa Cota 301rr prepped by the Montesa factory. Toby will be shooting for big results while being challenged by talented American riders. Toby already has a number of accomplishments to his credit. With a FIM World Trial2 GP Championship 2021, British National Champion 2021 and 2022, he also place 3rd in the 2022, FIM X Indoor Trials, He achieve top podium level at the 2024 Chambéry International Cup beating the reigning World Champion Toni Bou. 2024 will be action packed, we know Toby will be aiming high for big results. Welcome Toby! |
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Bryan Roper
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Fort Myers , FL
DOB: 7/14/1993 Montesa Rider #15 Sponsors: US MONTESA, AMERICAN HONDA, HONDA PRO OILS, S3 Returning to the trials scene after a 7-year hiatus Bryan will again ride the Pro Class. Bryan competed in the Pro Class for 7-seasons from 2010-2017 finishing 4th in the 2017 season. His best career finish was 2nd place in 2013. He is also a 7-time Trial des Nations rider and 1-time X-Trial des Nations rider with the team finishing 5th in 2016. Welcome back Bryan! |