The following is from worcsracing.com, regarding Taylor Robert’s victory at round two of the series in Primm, Nevada:
Primm, NV, January 29–KTM’s Taylor Robert continued his dominance in the Pro Motorcycle class of the WORCS Series presented by Maxxis and Dirt Bike by winning his second consecutive race. Robert, who returned to WORCS competition this year, beat out Gary Sutherlin, Travis Damon, Justin Seeds and Trevor Steward. Logan Chambers won the Pro 2 race, while Austin Serpa finished first in Pro 2 Lights.
Robert took the early lead in lap one and continued to put down fast and consistent lap times. Behind him, though, the battle was on for second. Blayne Thompson took second early and was slowly catching Robert, but missed his pit on the fourth lap and ran out of fuel. Then defending WORCS
Champion Robby Bell and Gary Sutherlin began an intense battle for second, but Bell fell out on the last lap with engine trouble. Eric Yorba also had problems when he stalled his ride in the rock section and couldn’t get it restarted.
In the end, Robert again dominated the race, putting on a similar show to the one he performed in the first round.
“I was pushing pretty hard in the beginning and just rode my own race at the end,” Robert said. “My KTM was working really well. My suspension was great, and I was flowing pretty well. The course was really fast and rough. It was really choppy, which is hard on the hands and the body, in general. I was happy to get through that one clean without any get-offs.”
Gary Sutherlin finished second, recording his second consecutive runner-up finish on his new Yamaha ride, but he is still he was disappointed with his finish.
“Seconds are only good if you can fight for the win,” Sutherlin said. “We didn’t fight for the win today, so I’m not happy with that. We have a weekend off, so we’ll do some homework and come out swinging and close that gap on Taylor [Robert].”
Travis Damon was in the right place at the right time. He scored his first WORCS Pro podium after a great start and a consistent race.
Justin Seeds’ was pleased with his second straight top-five finish especially after having to contend with a hand injury on the rough course.
“I’m happy with a top five,” Seeds said. “I had some issues with a sprained thumb and it make it hard to hold on as rough as it was. We’re looking forward to the next round. Consistency is a positive in my eyes. I’m going to keep it up.”
Robby Bell, who finished third in the season opener was challenging up front after a great start. He and Sutherlin battled tooth and nail for second when Bell’s engine let go late in race, which dropped him back to a ninth-place finish.
In Pro 2 class, Logan Chambers won his second consecutive race in dominant fashion, but the real story was Dante Oliveira who experienced suspension issues on the first lap and had to pit for repairs. Driving from dead last, he rebounded to finish second, followed by Maxx Perkins in third.
In Pro 2 Lights, Austin Serpa scored his first class victory by edging out Clay Hengeveld for the win with the pass for the lead in the third-to-last corner of the race. Collin Elliott rounded out the top three.
The next race for the WORCS motorcycles is scheduled for February 17-19 at Honolulu Hills Raceway in Taft, California.
2017 World Off-Road Championship Series (WORCS)
Buffalo Bill’s Resort and Casino
Results: January 29, 2017 (Round 2 of 10)
Pro
1. Taylor Robert-KTM
2. Gary Sutherlin-Yam
3. Travis Damon-Hon
4. Justin Seeds-Kaw
5. Trevor Stewart-Hon
6. Michael Del Fante-Yam
7. Benny Breck-Hon
8. Justin Walis-Bet
9. Robby Bell-Kaw
10. Eric Yorba-KTM
Pro 2
1. Logan Chambers-KTM
2. Dant Oliveira-KTM
3. Maxx Perkins-Hus
4. Matt Maple-Hon
5. Damon Bush-Yam
6. Cody Miller-KTM
7. Alex Dorsey-KTM
8. Dexter Dickinson-Hus
9. Matthew Cook-KTM
10. Austin Phillips-KTM
Pro 2 Lights
1. Austin Serpa-KTM
2. Clayton Hengeveld-Kaw
3. Collin Elliott-Yam
4. Brandy Richards-am
5. Cooper Abbott-Yam
6. Mitch Greene-Yam
7. Jake Alvarez-Hus
8. Robby Schott-TM
9. Thomas Harris-HOn
10. Hayden Hintz-Yam
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