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H&M Motorsports’ David Haagsma Takes Havasu Win
Beau Baron Finishes Fourth, Despite Shoulder Injury

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Bakersfield, CA (4/2/2015) - Maxxis/H&M Motorsports’ David Haagsma topped the Pro ATV Podium at round four of the 2015 WORCS series at Lake Havasu, while teammate Beau Baron finished fourth despite a shoulder injury.

Lake Havasu is one of the roughest tracks in the WORCS series with huge ruts, deep whoops and plenty of rocks. With temperatures reaching the 99 degree mark, weather was also a factor, but David Haagsma was ready for action.

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Maxxis' David Haagsma Takes his first WORCS Racing Pro ATV Win of the season at Lake Havasu

Haagsma was in second place off the dead engine start in the Pro ATV class and received a shower of rocks for his efforts. “My Sparks engine fired right away and my Maxxis Tires hooked up, and I was second off the line. I got blasted with rocks, but I stayed close to the leader,” Haagsma explained.

Haagsma pushed hard and had a close call in the second lap when going for a pass. “I almost wadded myself up on a table top when I jumped next to the leader and landed off the side of the jump. I thought my race was over,” said Haagsma.

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ELKA's David Haagsma launches the WORCS Lagoon Jump

Luckily, Haagsma saved it and soon after, took the lead. Once out front, Haagsma never looked back and took his first Pro ATV win of the 2015 WORCS season. “It felt good to take that first win. We know Havasu is pretty tough and we were ready. My Roll Design/Elka suspension soaked up the rough parts and my Tire Blocks worked great,” said Haagsma.

Beau Baron had a tough time this weekend after crashing during practice on Friday and injured his shoulder but showed he has the heart of a true champion and pushed on. “During practice, there was a step down that I had hit about four or five times with no problem in my first practice. I was one of the first guys out for second practice and I came around the left hander before it and came off the lip. As soon as my back tires hit the ground I heard a loud noise and my swing arm and frame hit the ground and I went flipping down the hill. Both sides of my axle snapped off at the same time. I got hurt pretty good and messed up my shoulder,” said Baron.

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Spark's Beau Baron raced with one hand to salvage a fourth place finish to maintain the WORCS Racing Pro ATV Point's lead

Determined to salvage points, Baron raced one-handed in the Pro class and still finished in fourth place. “I tried to salvage points. Luck was on my side and a few guys broke and I finished in fourth, which I am very happy about considering what happened,” said Baron.

As far as his injury goes, Baron is unsure what the rest of the season holds for him. “I’m not sure if I will be able to race at Sand Hollow. I may have broken my scapula so we will see what the doctor says when I get home,” said Baron.

Barons’ injury also had an impact on his SxS results as well. “I was in a lot of pain and every time I hit a bump was brutal, so I was just kind of putting out there and trying to save points,” said Baron, who ended his day with a ninth place finish.

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Holz Racing's Beau Baron

David Haagsma also had a rough time in the SxS Pro class when a mechanical failure took him out in the third lap. “It’s unfortunate, but I’ll be back at Sand Hollow and hopefully get a win,” said Haagsma.

Round five of the 2015 WORCS series will head to Sand Hollow in Hurricane, UT on April 17-19th where the H&M Motorsports team will be ready to take on the sand dunes and rocks.

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Maxxis, H&P Dairy, Haagsma Farms, Sparks Racing, Elka Suspension, ROLL Design, Impact Solutions, DWT, IMS Products, FLY Racing, Tire Blocks, X-Brand Goggles, Works Connection, K&N Filters, Gaerne Boots, Cognito Motorsports, Method Race Wheels. Hinson Racing, FASST Co., Sunstar Sprockets, ATVRiders.com, Precision Stabilizers, DVS Shoes, RPM Dominator Axles, Maxima, Galfer USA, Lusardi Motorsports, Baldwin Motorsports, Fourwerx Carbon, ODI Grips, Finish Line Signs, The Winning Team (Dye Fusion Apparel), CV4 Products & TCS Motorsports.

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