Coy Clinches WORCS Pro 2 Championship
Press Release | September 15, 2014
The following is from Motorcycle Superstore…
MEDFORD, OR (September 15, 2014) With eight of the nine rounds complete, FMF/RPM/KTM’s and Motorcycle Superstore Bell Helmet Support Rider Travis Coy has clinched the World Off-Road Championship Series Pro 2 Class Championship. Coy has been a dominate force in the WORCS Pro 2 class all year with five first place finishes and two seconds.
It was a scorcher this weekend at Glen Helen with temperatures reaching the 110 degree range making the two hour race even more of a survival event which took its toll on both riders motorcycles.
“Racing in that heat was not the most fun thing in the world but we hung in there for the finish. I ran wide in the second turn and stuffed the front end and crashed in some soft dirt. I was able to work my way back up to third by the end of the first lap. It took a few laps but I was able to run down second and make the pass. First place was gone so I just started thinking championship and rode smooth and conservative for the remainder of the race. It’s great to win the championship a round early.”
Gary Sutherlin had an impressive 3rd overall finish in the Pro 1 class. In addition to the 110 degree temperature, this was Gary’s first race back after breaking his collarbone four weeks ago. He was also fighting a bad cold.
“I’m happy just to be back racing and all things considered I’m pretty happy to come out of here with a third and still in control of the points lead.”
With one round remaining in the series, Sutherlin now has a 16 point lead over last year’s champion Robby Bell. The final round will be held in Primm, Nevada on October 19. For more information, go to WORCSracing.com
Honorable Mention…
FMF/RPM/KTM’s Justin Jones and Eric Yorba finished 7th and 8th in the Pro 1 class. Elizabeth Bash finished 3rd in the Women’s Pro division.
