The long WORCS racecourse featured about 80% desert trails, sand-washes and hard-packed clay, and 20% Speedworld motocross track. Nelson was third fastest in timed qualifying practice on Saturday, giving him a good gate pick for Sunday’s race. But rainfall on Saturday night and race morning added a significant amount of mud to the course, making getting the holeshot critical for visibility during the opening laps. When the gate dropped, Nelson and his YFZ made a perfect launch, grabbing the holeshot and immediately benefiting from a clear track. He took full advantage of the chance, building up a lead of nearly six seconds by the end of the first long 10-minute lap.
Dustin Nelson placed fourth in the WORCS Pro ATV class aboard his Yamaha YFZ450R Sport ATV |
Nelson padded this early lead to nearly 14 seconds by the mid-race refueling stop. Quick work by his crew got him back on track just ahead of Warnia, but he soon got hung up on a berm, letting his rival slip by. Fortunately Warnia still had to pit, and Nelson knew it – so he decided to patiently trail his rival until then. The race was all Nelson’s after Warnia pulled in for fuel, and he quickly opened up an insurmountable lead to the checkers. “I am so stoked!” Nelson said afterwards. “The Yamaha has been great all year, and I am glad we were finally able to put a good day together for the win.” Yamaha ATV racing coordinator Donnie Luce added, “Dustin has had a very impressive 2011 season on his GYTR-prepared YFZ450R. Adding a WORCS off-road win is an excellent way to end the season, while also building momentum and confidence for 2012.”
About Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., (YMUS), a leader in the motorsports market, makes the toughest, most capable and versatile ATV and Side-by-Side vehicles. The company’s ever-expanding product offerings also include motorcycles, outboard motors, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, boats, outdoor power equipment, race kart engines, accessories, apparel and much more. YMUS products are sold through a nationwide network of dealers in the United States.
Headquartered in Cypress, Calif., since its incorporation in 1976, Yamaha also has facilities in Wisconsin and Georgia, as well as factory operations in Tennessee and Georgia. For more information on Yamaha, visit http://www.yamaha-motor.com/.
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