2021 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 INSURANCE, FUEL ME, MOTUL, VP RACING FUELS, DUNLOP TIRES, FUNNELWEB FILTER, POLISPORT, CSP (COSTA SPECIAL PARTS), HAMMER NUTRITION, S3 PARTS, SLICK PRODUCTS 2019 was the record breaking year for this Wisconsin native. Pat was able to sweep all rounds of the 2019 Series on his way to his 11th Championship! Pat clinched the title again in 2021 after the series was canceled in 2020. Pat now sits in unimaginable territory, with his 12th Championship, he now sits on the cusp of a 13th championship in 2022 unless the young group of riders pulling ever closer can challenge for the championship. How long can this great Champion hold on? It will be our pleasure to watch and see.... |
2021 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., SIR WALTER COFFEE 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 8 championships under her belt, 6 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 2021 competing in the World TrialGP Women's line Maddie finished 13th! It will be a pleasure to see her defend her title in 2022... |
2021 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., HAMMER NUTRITION Josh Roper was a rookie in 2019. his past is full of championships. In 2014 he won the Junior Championship, 2015 he won the High School Championship, 2018 he won the Expert Championship. He also won the Youth National Championship in 2017. 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. Josh hit his stride in 2021 reaching a personal best finish of 2nd place in the pro class. Now with 2022 in sight and a new spot on the Gas Gas team, he aims to climb one step higher on the podium to the top step. Let's see what Josh can accomplish! |
2019 Finish #2 - Women's Pro - Kylee Sweeten
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Portland, OR
DOB: 09/05/1997 TRS Women's Pro Rider #5 Sponsors: GRAN PRIX CYCLE CENTER, TRS MOTORCYCLES USA, TRIALS SUPERSTORE, JITSIE, HAMMER NUTRITION Kylee Sweeten, appeared on the national trials scene in 2015, in 2016 she won the Eastern Women's Championship, in 2017 she was in the newly established Women's Pro class. Also in 2017 Kylee entered her first World competition, held in Arizona, in the Women's Trial 2 class, finishing mid-pack on day 1. On day 2, her and her minder father Dennis Sweeten (past Pro MX and Trials legend) put in a commanding performance and won the day, becoming the first American since Bernie Schreiber to win a World competition, and the first American Woman to even podium on the World stage much less win! Keep an eye on this World class rider, she is on a new team with a new determination! |
2021 Finish #3 - Men's Pro - Alex Myers
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Downingtown, PA
DOB: 4/06/2001 Scorpa Rider #6 Sponsors: FACTORYONE, SCORPA USA, PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE, CORNERSTONE PARTNERS, FUEL ME, MOTUL, VP RACING FUELS, DUNLOP TIRES, FUNNELWEB FILTER, POLISPORT, CSP (COSTS SPECIAL PARTS), HAMMER NUTRITION, S3 PARTS, SLICK PRODUCTS 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. Spending one more year in Expert for seasoning, he was locked in a battle for the championship with fellow teammate Josh Roper. It all came down to the final loop at the last event, unfortunately Alex came up a little short. After his near miss for a second Expert Championship Alex set his site on the Pro Class. Pulling out a 2nd place finish on his second day in the Pro class, Alex was seen as a threat. Coming into 2021 after continuous practice throughout 2020 training at both his home, and while at college, with the Durty Dabbers, Logan and Lewie Bolopue he finished a career best of 3rd place in the Pro class. The future is bright for this young star! |
2021 Finish #4 - Men's Pro - Daniel Blanc-Gonnet
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Phoenix, Arizona
DOB: 7/27/1994 Gas Gas Rider #2 Sponsors: GASGAS, MOTOREX, ALPINESTARS, HEBO, S3, DUNLOP, VP, RENTHAL, TWIN AIR, BRAKTEC, D.I.D., 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, several regional Oregon State Championships, and finishing his engineering degree, Daniel went pro in 2014. In 2018 Daniel went to the second step on the podium finishing second that year to Pat Smage. Since then, Daniel has achieved more regional Oregon and Arizona State Championships, a Ute Cup Win, and earning a First Class Award at the legendary Scottish Six Day Trial. Daniel has been a member of the Trial Des Nations team for seven consecutive years and together with the team has earned a podium position in that event four out of the seven years. For 2022, Daniel has been diligently preparing his mind, body, and riding skill set to take on the top pro's in the nation, he will be doing battle at each event in 2022 to come away with his first ever Pro Class win! Keep an eye on this mindful, calculating and aggressive rider! |
2021 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! In 2014 Alex finished the year with 3rd in the Expert class adding another victory at round 5 in Pennsylvania. Now a veteran in the Pro class Alex is a true contender, At the first day of the Arkansas National in 2018, Alex sustained a hip injury after a simple fall which took him out for the weekend. Missing only 2 events Alex worked himself from a hospital bed back to competing in the final two rounds in California to salvage third for the year. In 2019 Alex finished what he started in 2018 and wrapped up 2nd in the series on the final day of competition in Oregon. Coming into 2022, Alex is setting his sights on the podium. Let's see what this veteran can do! |
2021 Finish #6 - 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, with COVID calling a stop to the 2020 season Karl has spent the year training harder than ever. 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. With some time off to heal this offseason, lets see what this veteran can do in 2022! |
2021 Finish #7 - Men's Pro - Will Myers
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Downingtown, PA
DOB: 10/06/2004 Sherco Rider #8 Sponsors: FACTORYONE, SHERCO USA, PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE, CORNERSTONE PARTNERS, FUEL ME, MOTUL, VP RACING FUELS, DUNLOP TIRES, FUNNELWEB FILTER, POLISPORT, CSP (COSTA SPECIAL PARTS) HAMMER NUTRITION, S3 PARTS, SLICK PRODUCTS Will started his rookie year in the Pro class on the mighty Scorpa USA team to take on the 2020 season. Unfortunately with the Pandemic claiming our series Will had to wait another year. Will is still the youngest Pro rider this season and after 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 14 years old is aggressive and that is what Will has going for him. 2021 was his first full year in the pro class and he styled his way to a 7th place finish with many notable rides. Look for this youngster to be a constant podium threat in 2022... |
2021 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 Sam Fastle came into the 2016 season after a 2-year hiatus while serving the Mormon church, Finishing 7th in the Pro class in 2013 he played catchup to the competitors that he was close to before his departure. 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. In the 2017 off season Sam was married to his girlfriend Whitney. While Sam spent the 2018 season climbing his way to #4 in the series, he also had a baby, Welcome baby "Dash" to the trial’s world! The 2019 season was a struggle for Sam, although he had some standout loops he could not put a day together. With the Pandemic stopping competitions in 2020 Sam still had a busy year by fathering another baby, welcome baby "Jett", switching jobs (Mechanical Engineer), and joining the ever expanding team TRS. Sam had many notable rides in 2021 while also juggling a busy life! For 2022, Sam is set to climb higher in the standings, watch for him, he is currently the only rider with a baby carrier! |
2021 Finish #9 - Men's Pro - Miquel Gelabert
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Spain
DOB: 6/2/1998 GasGas Sponsors: GASGAS FACTORY RACING A TrialGP rider from Spain, Miquel was able to ride the 2021 Arizona round of the US series winning both days. Entering his debut TrialGP season in 2016, Miquel Gelabert delivered incredibly consistent results to place 10th overall in the final standings. Following his impressive start, the Spaniard then continued to maintain solid form during his second term, placing 11th overall in 2017. 2018 was the year Miquel made his first trip onto a TrialGP podium, while competing in the UK at the penultimate round of the series. The then 20-year-old claimed third overall on the day – a result that helped lift the youngster up to ninth in the final championship standings. Consistent results continued in 2019 and 2020 with Miquel again impressing throughout each campaign, ending both seasons in eighth overall. Three times fifth overall during the 2020 series. He finished 5th in 2021. Miquel has formed a strong foundation for future successes with GASGAS Factory Racing. |