2022 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 manmade 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 13th Championship in 2022, he now sits on the cusp of a 14th championship in 2023 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.... |
2022 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 10 championships under her belt, 8 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 2023... |
2022 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. Now with 2023 in sight, he aims to climb one step higher on the podium to the top step. Let's see what Josh can accomplish! |
2022 Finish #3 - 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! 2022 saw Daniel finish on the podium for the season championship but he wants more! Keep an eye on this mindful, calculating and aggressive rider! |
2022 Finish #4 - 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! |
2022 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 2023, Alex is setting his sights on the podium. Let's see what this veteran can do! |
2022 Finish #6 - 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 2023... |
2022 Finish #7 - 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 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 - For 2023, Sam is set to climb higher in the standings, watch for him! |
2022 Finish #8 - Men's Pro - Karl Davis Jr.
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Daytona Beach, Florida
DOB: 6/24/1992 Vertigo Rider #3 Sponsors: : VERTIGO USA, LEWISPORT USA, MOTOLAND TRIALS, GLOBAL RACING OILS, ALPINSTARS, S3 PARTS, DUNLOP, TRIALS TRAINING CENTER, HAMMER NUTRITION 2019 represented Karl's first full year of competition since 2016. With a nail biting finish at the final event in Oregon, Karl came within a breath from finishing in the number two spot for the season, unfortunately, his fellow Pro rider Alex Niederer pushed just a little harder. Karl's finish of 3rd for the year will leave this flamboyant and aggressive rider with a fire in his belly for more. With 2020 came a new team for Karl switching to the Vertigo brand. 2021 saw an unfortunate injury for Karl, separating his shoulder before the season started but valiantly still competed. Even with an injury, Karl earned several podium finishes eventually earning a 6th place finish in the Pro class. Lets see what this veteran can do in 2023! |