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WIMMER PERFECT AT RED
BUD
Chino, Calif. - August 3, 2009 - It was
another fantastic weekend for the Rockstar/Makita/Suzuki
team, as defending champion Dustin Wimmer (#1)
increased his points lead with two strong moto
wins, while veteran rider Doug Gust (#55)
finished a solid fourth overall at the historic
Red Bud Track'n'Trail facility.
Wimmer and teammate Gust were fast from the
beginning of the race weekend, with each rider
logging fast times in practice and qualifying.
When the gate dropped for the first moto, the
two Rockstar/Makita/Suzuki riders found
themselves in third and fourth. In a matter of
laps, however, Wimmer was in second with his
sights set on the leader. Wimmer, mounted on his
Yoshimura prepared QuadRacer R450, set off after
first place at an extraordinary pace, and was
challenging for the lead by the midway point in
the race. Wimmer claimed the position laps
later, and would hold on for another dominating
race victory. Teammate Gust, meanwhile, had a
race-long battle for third before taking the
position for good.
"I had to work my way up," said Wimmer after the
first moto. "Halfway through, though, I got into
the lead. I started getting pressured, but I
continued riding safe and smart and I was able
to get the win!"
Moto two was another challenge for Wimmer. He
was second off the line and made the pass for
the lead early on, but soon thereafter was part
of a three-man battle for the lead, with
teammate Gust just behind them. As the race wore
on, however, it became apparent that Wimmer
would not surrender first place! He crossed the
line in first and with it, grabbed the overall
victory with another clean 1-1 sweep. Gust would
finish in sixth place after a tough moto,
securing an excellent fourth place overall.
The day belonged to Wimmer however, as he
clearly demonstrated why he has the big number
one on his quad. "I got a good jump, got a
little lead going, but those guys were right
behind me the whole time," commented Wimmer
after the moto. "They kept pushing me along, but
I just rode my own race and brought it home for
the win. The bike ran great all weekend, and I'm
pretty much back to 100%. Right now, we're 45
points ahead. If I have a halfway decent first
moto at Loretta's, I'll wrap the championship
up, but I go to every race prepared to win, so
I'll be pushing out there just like every other
moto!"
There was another Yoshimura-sponsored rider
claiming victory at Red Bud: Chase Snapp in the
Pro-Am Production class. Great job Chase!
The series now heads to the final stop on the
tour, Loretta Lynn's Ranch in Hurricane Mills,
TN, August 15-16.
Overall Results:
1. Dustin Wimmer, Rockstar/Makita/Suzuki
2. Josh Creamer
3. Chad Wienen
4. Doug Gust, Rockstar/Makita Suzuki
5. Joe Byrd
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