DATS / Kawasaki's WORCS Racing - Honey Lake ATV Race Report

AMA ATV MX Racer, Russell Shumaker, joins the DATS / Kawasaki WORCS Racing's Team for the remainder of 2009

Washington, UT (5/6/2009) - DATS Racing made their way to northern California this past weekend to take part in the WORCS ATV series. Honeylake MX, an old school, historical rich racetrack was home to Round #4 this past weekend. Johnny Shafe stayed consistent and brought his number 12 home in 11th place. Johnny was in a 4-way battle for 6th, but found the rock that was getting everyone along the path and had to come in for some repairs. He was running very well and was working toward the top 5. Johhny currently sits 9th overall in WORCS Pro points.

Russell Shumaker had a great weekend going until he became victim to the WORCS track. He misjudged the rocks coming up during the race and it wreaked havoc with the rear sprocket guard and sprocket, which ultimately ended his day.

“For a true Motocross rider he began to adapt very well and with a few more rounds he will get a handle on this WORCS thing and be a contender. He was very fast and was very impressed with the WORCS DATS Racing Kawasaki KFX 450R.” DATS Racing Manager Darin Snow.

DATS will head to Washington as they take on the “tree factor” for Round 5, which will be held in June at Riverdale Raceway, just outside of Toutle, WA.