Team Nine6Nine had a successful run through the 2018 ATV MX National Championship, but that statement alone doesn’t seem to speak to the magnitude of what this team really achieved this season. With the securing of 4 national titles, a tremendous accomplishment, visible growth with this team was plain to see. Still, the real growth went on behind the scenes, from within, and where it matters most. Having endured their share of adversities, this team; the individuals, their families, and their coach, Mr. Travis Moore, banded together to put on a spectacularly exciting display of grit and resilience. With the season now over and still fresh in our minds, we can’t help but replay the climactic journey to the final flag.
When each season comes to a close, the entire team takes a required break from racing where they’re “not even supposed to think about racing,” says Travis, the team’s coach, and pack leader. After a few weeks, the team can unwind and it gives them a chance to miss it. Typically around November, they begin to gather one by one and with a renewed hunger begin rebuilding bikes and strategizing for the upcoming season.
While training in Florida, or wherever mother nature takes them for more favorable riding conditions, the team does more than just ride bikes. It takes mental and physical preparation to build endurance and lay a proper foundation even before the season begins, and for this Team Nine6Nine does not skimp. You will find them anywhere from the weight room to the back roads riding bikes (the non-motorized kind). All training programs including weight and high-intensity training are customized for each individual racer.
When it comes to training and mental preparation, these players do not fall short, but a wise man once said, “just as we develop our physical muscles through overcoming opposition - such as lifting weights - we develop our character muscles by overcoming challenges and adversity.” - Steven Covey
The 2018 season was a season of growth for the Nine6Nine boys, the kind of growth that lasts a lifetime and that which cannot be displayed neatly on a shelf. It’s the kind of growth that produces champions from the inside out, and that is what we want to highlight most of all about these boys, their coach, and those who had a hand in their journey this season.
You are about to encounter a summary of Nine6Nine’s 2018 ATV National Championship run. Know that between the lines is where the true growth and success of this team took place, and this is what we believe will wholeheartedly play a tremendous role in their record-breaking success in the year to come.
Round 1 - Daytona ATV SX at Daytona International Speedway, Florida
Heading into the 2018 season, Daytona proved itself to be an exciting start with each racer securing a win.
Alan Myers, less formally known as Junior and who has been with Moore since the team’s inception in 2015, snagged the lead taking first in both motos in the Open Pro Sport Class and finishing fourth in Pro-Am.
Logan proved his former back-injury was fully healed as he recovered from a crash in the Open Pro Sport by taking first in the 450A main event.
Cole won the main event in Open C establishing his first win at a national event.
Alan Myers
- Pro-Am: 4th Overall; net 18 points
- Open Pro Sport: 1st Overall; net 25 points
Logan Stanfield
- 450A: 1st Overall; net 25 points
- Open Pro Sport: DNS
Cole Wullenweber
- Open C: 1st Overall; net 25 points
- College (16-24) Sportsman: 5th Overall; net 16 points
Round 2 - South of the Border MX in Hamer, South Carolina
The second round of the ATV National Championship proved to be both fruitful and challenging. Alan and Logan secured three victories between the two of them.
Alan Myers
- Pro-Am: 1st Overall; net 25 points
- Open Pro Sport: 1st Overall; net 25 points
Logan Stanfield
- 450A: 1st Overall; net 25 points
- Open Pro Sport: 4th Overall; net 18 points
Cole Wullenweber
- Open C: 13 Overall; net 8 points
- College (16-24) Sportsman: 7th Overall; net 14 points
Zack Decker
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Youth All-Star (13-15): 4th Overall
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Schoolboy Sr. (14-17): 3rd Overall
Round 3 - Underground MX in Kemp, Texas
With a few motos under their belt, the team looked forward to taking on the track at Underground MX, a track with a consistency much like the dirt track they had practiced on throughout the preseason. Unfortunately, adversity struck the team during the third round that would keep three team members from fully competing.
Zack Decker, the team’s youngest member, experienced a serious rib and back injury prior to the third round that would ultimately keep him from competing until the final two rounds of the ATV MX National Championship.
Alan had his first brush with injury when he cased a triple in the Pro Sport race. Fortunately, the injury turned out to only be a bone bruise and he would return after a short stint with physical therapy.
Logan secured his first victory in the Pro Sport class, after putting on an exciting display of endurance to earn himself a third-place finish in the first moto and a second place finish in the second. Logan, however, was unable to race in the 450A race due to mechanical issues on his quad.
Cole continued to pad his points with a second overall finish in the Open C class with a 1-2 run. Despite their recent struggle, the team and all their family and friends banded together to help each other through this difficult patch of luck.
Alan Myers
- Pro-Am: DNS
- Open Pro Sport: DNF
Logan Stanfield
- 450A: DNF
- Open Pro Sport: 1st Overall; net 25 points
Cole Wullenweber
- Open C: 2nd Overall; net 22 points
- College (16-24) Sportsman: 11th Overall; net 10 points
Round 4 - Ironman ATVMX in Crawfordsville, Indiana
The team proved it’s resilience in the fourth round of the ATV MX National Championship at Ironman ATVMX, where both Logan and Cole had a strong comeback.
Logan ran third in the first moto in the Pro Sport class, and launched ahead in the second moto taking the holeshot and leading every lap to earn a first-place finish. This handed him the overall victory, his second win in a row. In 450A, he pulled the holeshot in both motos and led every lap sweeping the class.
In Open C, Cole won his first moto leading every lap and finished second in the second race to earn himself first place overall. Stepping Cole into the 450C class proved to be fruitful as he went 2-1 to net an overall victory. This win took the overall total wins for the weekend to four.
Even Alan, still healing from the injury he obtained in round 3, was able to ride for points.
Alan Myers
- Pro-Am: 8th Overall; net 13 points
Logan Stanfield
- 450A: 1st Overall; net 25 points
- Open Pro Sport: 1st Overall; net 25 points
Cole Wullenweber
- Open C: 1st Overall; net 25 points
- 450 C: 1st Overall; net 25 points
Round 5 - High Point ATVMX in Mount Morris, Pennsylvania
Heading into round 5, team Nine6Nine was thrilled to have Alan back on the bike. He earned a third-place finish in the first moto and 7th in the second moto to secure 5th place finish overall.
Cole went 1-2 in the 450 C to secure a first place overall finish. With a little more difficulty in Open C, Cole went 6-4 for a 5th place overall finish for the weekend.
Logan had a killer weekend of racing going 1-1 in the 450 A and 1-2 in the Open Pro Sport class, securing him a first place finish in 450A and a second place finish overall in Open Pro Sport earning him not one but two podiums!
Alan Myers
- Pro-Am: 5th Overall; net 16 points
Logan Stanfield
- 450A: 1st Overall; net 25 points
- Open Pro Sport: 2nd Overall; net 22 points
Cole Wullenweber
- Open C: 5th Overall; net 16 points
- 450 C: 1st Overall; net 25 points
Round 6 - Sunset Ridge MX ATVMX
Sunset Ridge, round 7 of the ATV MX National Championship, proved to be fruitful for the team even in 100+ degree heat. Commitment and determination took this team through even the most challenging of circumstances.
Alan came back even stronger in round 6 as he conquered Open Pro Sport earning 1st overall, and then 2nd overall in Pro-Am.
Logan earned 1st place overall in 450A and 5th in Pro-Am/A, and Cole Wullenweber crushed Open C to take 1st overall, and 2nd in 450C.
Alan Myers
- Pro-Am: 2nd Overall; net 22 points
- Open Pro Sport: 1st Overall; net 25 points
Logan Stanfield
- 450A: 1st Overall; net 25 points
- Open Pro Sport: 5th Overall; net 16 points
Cole Wullenweber
- Open C: 1st Overall; net 25 points
- 450 C: 2nd Overall; net 22 points
Round 7 - Unadilla MX in New Berlin, New York
With such an awesome weekend of racing in the previous round, spirits were high going into round 7. One thing Travis, the team’s leader and coach, preaches though is that one success does not guarantee another. You have to fight for every lap and position you get despite previous successes. This teaching was put to the test and they were humbled to clinch not one, but two championships with two races left in the game.
Both Logan and Cole scored overall victories in their respective classes. Logan swept the 450A class by winning both motos, and in the Open Pro Sport class, he went 1-3 for a runner-up finish. That position lined him up for another championship going into round 8.
Cole, racing what could be considered his home track, also won both his motos in the Open C class clinching the championship. In 450C, he finished second and also positioned himself to possibly grab that title even despite missing the first three races.
Decker made further steps in his recovery with a practice run and eyes on returning at Redbud.
Round 7 would not be complete without acknowledging Alan Myers, who despite having a bad get off in the first Pro Sport moto on Saturday and incurring a back injury returned from the hospital to ride for points the very next day. This complete warrior earned 15 points that ultimately positioned him at 4th in points for the Pro-Am heading into final two rounds. The Nine6Nine boys certainly earned their success in round 7.
Alan Myers
- Pro-Am: 6th Overall; net 15 points
- Open Pro Sport: DNS
Logan Stanfield
- 450A: 1st Overall; net 25 points
- Open Pro Sport: 2nd Overall; net 22 points
Cole Wullenweber
- Open C: 1st Overall; net 25 points
- 450 C: 2nd Overall; net 22 points
Round 8 - RedBud ATV National in Buchanan, MI
With adrenaline at an all-time high, the team took on round 8 at Redbud with fierce composure, landing them five podium finishes and undeterred by the rain.
Logan, who was able to secure a national title in the 450C in the previous race, stepped up to try his hand in the Pro-Am. Not only did he make his debut in the class, he went 3-3 finishing 3rd overall earning a podium finish! Not only did Logan earn a podium in the Pro-Am, he snagged another podium with a second place finish overall in the Open Pro Sport Class.
Cole, fresh off clinching the Open C title, set his sights on the 450C championship. Finishing third overall, Cole was able to position himself in second heading into the final round.
Alan, who is just a complete overcomer, lost his seat after snagging the holeshot at the start of the Pro-Am, pushed through and stood the entire race despite having recently recovered from a back injury in the last round to finish in first! In the second moto, he recovered from a difficult first lap to finish second, earning him a spot on the podium.
Decker made his triumphant return and made a statement by finishing on the podium in the Youth All-Stars class, even despite a crash earlier in the weekend.
Alan Myers
- Pro-Am: 2nd Overall; net 22 points
Logan Stanfield
- Pro-Am: 3rd Overall; net 20 points
- Open Pro Sport: 2nd Overall; net 22 points
Cole Wullenweber
- Open C: DNS
- 450 C: 3rd Overall; net 20 points
Zack Decker
- Youth All-Star (13-15): 3rd Overall
Round 9 - Dirt Days at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee
The final round is perhaps the freshest on our minds. This race had its fair share of challenges with bike malfunctions and a crash, but this didn’t stop the team from finishing strong.
Cole was gunning for another title in the 450 C class, and was able to clinch it with a second place overall finish going 1-2. This finish earned him not one but two national titles!
Logan had a few issues with his machine that hindered his run in the Pro-Am, but he was still able to net a 5-8 run giving him a 7th place overall finish. With a second championship within reach, the biggest race of the final round for Logan was the Open Pro Sport class. He focused and accomplished what he needed to do and earned his second championship!
Alan experienced another unfortunate event in the series during the Pro-Am when a rider out in front caused a crash in the first moto. He was able to rebound in the second moto with a second place finish, however, earning him a 6th place finish overall.
Zack Decker was unable to start either race due to motor problems.
Alan Myers
- Pro-Am: 6th Overall; net 15 points
Logan Stanfield
- Pro-Am: 7th Overall; net 14 points
- Open Pro Sport: 2nd Overall; net 22 points
Cole Wullenweber
- Open C: 1st Overall; net 25 points
- 450 C: 2nd Overall; net 22 points
Zack Decker
- Youth All-Star (13-15): DNS
- Schoolboy Sr. (14-17): DNS
2018 ATV MX NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
Alan Myers
- Pro-Am: 3rd; 146 total points (only 15 points behind the leader)
- Open Pro Sport: 8th; 75 points overall
Logan Stanfield
- 450A: 1st Overall; 150 total points
- Open Pro Sport: 1st Overall; 138 total points
- Pro-Am: 10th Overall
Cole Wullenweber
- Open C: 1st Overall; 147 total points
- 450 C: 1st Overall; 136 total points
Zack Decker
- Youth All-Star (13-15): 9th
- Schoolboy Sr. (14-17): 8th
In summary, one thing is certain. Barker’s Performance is incredibly proud and blessed to call Team Nine6Nine not only sponsored riders but friends. They are first class people with a first class attitude not only toward racing but life. We look forward to what’s to come in 2019 and feel very strongly that the Nine6Nine boys will return with a swagger that’s never been seen before. You better keep these boys on your lineup to watch next year.
