Ontario, CA (2/14/2014) -
Team ITP racers recently competed in several
side-by-side classes at round two of the 2014
Rocky Mountain ATV/MC World Off-Road Championship
Series in Primm, Nev. Despite coming up short
of a podium at either round, ITP racers have
earned three spots in the top 10 point standings
in both the SxS Pro and SxS 1000 classes.
"We had somewhat of a difficult start
to the season, but to have three racers in the
top 10 of both the Pro class and the 1000 class
is a good takeaway," said Pat McGuire,
Public Relations / Race Support. "We are
supporting around 15 racers and none of them
are short of effort. We know that they will
continue to push hard for better results, earn
some podiums and challenge for the respective
class championships."
WORCS
Racing - Round 1 - Honolulu Hills
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Honolulu Hills MX hosted the WORCS opener in
mid January. Thirty-one racers entered the SxS
Pro class, but only 20 finished and of those
12 completed all four laps. However, two ITP
pilots finished in the top five. IMG Motorsports
racer Michael Camp was the highest finishing
ITP pilot, taking fourth overall, riding on
Blackwater Evolution tires. He put in an impressive
run, climbing from 11th after lap one to sixth
after the second lap. By the fourth-and-final
circuit, Camp had moved into the top five, ultimately
taking the fourth spot.
Keenan Rogerson of Bakersfield, Calif., also
battled hard during the SxS Pro race to earn
fifth overall using ITP Bajacross tires. He
completed lap one in 15th, but picked off 10
racers during the next three laps to earn the
top five finish. Niko Skiparnias reeled in 13
competitors with his SxS shod with ITP Blackwater
Evolution tires to earn another top 10 position
for Team ITP.
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Pro
Armor / ITP racer Niko Skiparnias is currently
ninth in the SxS Pro class standings after
two rounds of racing |
The SxS 1000 class had 22 entries and 19 finishers,
which included four ITP racers. Team drives
Kyle Melville and Alfredo Ramirez both earned
top 10 finishes and were two of only nine to
complete all four laps. Melville took sixth,
while Ramirez was seventh. Both racers used
Blackwater Evolution tires. The other two ITP
racers to tally points were Justin Imhof (15th)
and Sara Price (16th).
WORCS
Racing - Round 2 - Buffalo Bill's
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WORCS, presented by Motoworks and Dirtwheels,
moved to Primm, Nev., for round two. The SxS
Pro class had 35 entries and the starting line
was determined by the each entrant's finish
at round one and gate of choice. Only 15 Pros
completed all five laps and another 10 took
a DNF. Del Amo Motorsports racer Pablo Veglia
took home the top finishing honor for Team ITP,
earning eighth. Skiparnias finished 13th. David
Martinez (Murray Racing), Camp and Rogerson
went 17th, 19th and 20th, respectively. The
SxS 1000 standings currently include three ITP
Pros. Camp is in eighth place after two rounds
and just behind him in ninth and 10th are Skiparnias
and Veglia.
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Del Amo Motorsports / ITP racer Pablo Veglia took eighth place in the SxS Pro ranks at round two in Nevada. He's currently 10th in the class point standings |
The SxS 1000 class officially had 27 entrants,
but only 15 completed all five laps. Melville
earned another top 10 finish, taking seventh.
After two rounds, he currently three points
out of fifth place. Ramirez, who was ninth at
Primm, is one spot back in the point standings
in eighth. The third ITP-backed racer in the
top 10 is Price, who took 12th at round two.
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Del Amo Motorsports / ITP pilot Kyle Melville is currently sixth in the SxS 1000 class point standings. He runs ITP Blackwater Evolution tires |
ITP support rider Carlos Quintero has notched
back-to-back victories in the SxS 700 class.
He runs ITP Holeshot ATR tires. Round three
of WORCS is slated for March 14-16 in Lake Havasu,
Ariz.
About ITP:
In business for more than 30 years, ITP has become the world's #1 ATV/UTV aftermarket tire and wheel source. ITP utilizes its experienced staff of engineers, designers and technicians at its two American tire facilities in Clinton, Tenn., and Jackson, Tenn., to develop award-winning tire-and-wheel designs for virtually all ATVs and side-by-side vehicles. Numerous outlets distribute ITP tires across the United States and in more than 25 countries worldwide. For ITP's full-color catalog, call toll-free: 1-800-859-4740. www.itptires.com
