"I won my first two heats and we got third in the final, so I'm feeling pretty good," said Wimmer. "WPSA really put on a very nice show here. I was really impressed. I think it's going to turn out pretty well. I'm planning on running all of the races this season, and there is definitely more of a push for this Series, overall."

Rath took a similar path to Natalie's in a grueling QuadTerrain run, leading from the wave of the green flag to the finish. Donny Banks (No. Capitol Cycle/Suzuki) passed Adam Vaugh (No. 83 Honda) late in the event and finished second. Vaugh held on for third.

"We worked really hard and we hope we can keep building from here," said Rath. "The track was very challenging. I really didn't know what to expect, this being the first time I've ever ridden a utility quad in competition. The course really challenged all of the riders. There was some flat stuff, some high-speed stuff, the rock sections, the mud, the logs, and it all made it challenging. There are a lot of decisions you can make every lap that will affect the outcome.

"I think the Tour is doing a fantastic job," added Rath. "Everybody was a little apprehensive to come here, but change is good and people shouldn't be afraid of change (The riders that weren't here) really missed out."

Banks, a longtime quad racer and well-known character, responded to questions with a typical pithy tone.

"Second sucks," said a grinning Banks. "I really wasn't prepared for this; I just drove a bike off of the floor. This was a blast, but it was brutal and rough. This is a brutal, rough sport, but it's a lot of fun. These young pups are really fighting for that $2,000.

"I think this an awesome show," added Banks. "The television show will really give fans the ability to see what this is all about."

Vaugh said the track was difficult, but he enjoyed his first race with the Tour.