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"Chad Wienen was able to accomplish one of the earliest goals in the DS 450 project: a Montreal Supercross win," says Jimmie O'Dell, Racing Manager for Can-Am ATVs at BRP. "To see Chad and John on the top two podium spots was very special for all BRP employees; those two riders raced very hard for Motoworks and everyone involved in the DS 450 program."

Along with Wienen and Natalie, Can-Am X-Team racers Cody Miller and Richard Pelchat established the DS 450 as the machine to beat early on in the race. Both riders were up front, however a nagging shoulder injury would force Pelchat to retire early. Miller narrowly missed the holeshot and was at the front for most of the first lap. However, a tangle near the end of that first lap forced Miller to the rear of the field. From there, Miller mounted an amazing comeback, passing nearly everyone on the tight and narrow track. He barely missed a podium position by a half-second margin.

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"The track was pretty technical and you had to be precise in your riding, but it was really fun and I had a great time. It felt really good to go out there my first time on the Can-Am and take a win. I’m really excited about the upcoming season and I think, with Motoworks and the Can-Am DS 450, we really have a winning team and a shot at the motocross championship." – Chad Wienen

The Motoworks / Can-Am crew now heads back west to its home base in California for more testing in preparation for the upcoming ATVA ATV Motocross National Series that will begin next Spring. For more information on Can-Am racing, our 2009 contingency program and amateur DS 450 support program, please visit www.can-amxteam.com.