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October 9, 2025 โ€ข 35 mins

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After a 22-year of professional career in ATV motocross, Chad Wienen officially closed out his racing career in 2025 with eight AMA Pro ATV Motocross National Championships, 67 career wins, and six appearances representing Team USA at the FIM Quadcross of Nations.

In this episode, host Heather Wilson Schiltz talks with Chad about what it took to stay competitive for more than two decades, his mindset through injuries and pressure, and the unique experience of racing for the U.S. team on foreign soil.ย 

Chad also shares insights on sponsorship relationships, the evolution of ATV technology, and what comes next as he transitions from full-time racer to mentor and coach, plus more time as a family man.

๐ŸŽง What Youโ€™ll Hear in This Episode:

  • How it felt to officially say goodbye to professional racing
  • The discipline, motivation, and mental toughness required to stay at a championship level
  • How ATV technology and track design have evolved since his rookie days
  • Building his Wienen Motorsports program through the years
  • The bike setup challenges the U.S. team faced in the Netherlands at Quadcross of Nations
  • His approach to sponsorship and keeping partners year after year
  • Advice for up-and-coming racers on professionalism and communication
  • What he hopes his legacy will be for the next generation of ATV racers
  • How he plans to stay connected to the sport through coaching and mentoring
  • The father-son projects and downtime heโ€™s most looking forward to next

๐Ÿ“ฒ Connect with Chad Wienen:

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