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Jeff Stambaugh WORCS Racing UTV Season Update

Washington, UT (8/20/2009) - As the summer break comes to a close and racing resumes for the last half of the season, Jeff Stambaugh is preparing for WORCS rd. 6 on August 15th 2009 at Straddleline ORV park in Olympia, Washington. He's had a busy but good season so far. Here is the recap:

  • Round 1 Phoenix AZ 1st in class 5th overall 10 UTV entries
  • Round 2 Adelanto CA 1st in class 5th overall 11 UTV entries
  • Round 3 Lake Havasu AZ 1st in class 7th Overall 22 UTV entries
  • Round 4 Milford CA 1st in class 3rd Overall 7 UTV entries
  • Round 5 Toutle WA 2nd in class 5th Overall 8 UTV entries
WORCS UTV Racing

Jeff Stambaugh

Stambaugh was ready to go for round 4 at Milford when it rolled around, but was dreading the heat. Last year temperatures climbed through the 90s making
sweeping and racing really strenuous. This year it wasn't quite as bad. Milford saw a slight shortage of UTVs so all 3 classes lined up together. Looking at the long uphill start, Stambaugh knew he was out powered on the line, but managed a mid-pack start against the bigger motors. What he lacked in horsepower he made up in driving skill. Stambaugh picked off the competition one UTV at a time and easily claimed a first place finish in his class for the 4th time in a row!

Round 5 at Riverdale Raceways was a mere 2 hours from Jeff's home, and he was looking forward to the first one of two short drives from home. Riverdale Raceways is a beautiful venue next to the Toutle River near Mt. St. Helens. The track incorporated a quarter-mile paved drag-strip, tight trees, and a new motocross track. It had been cool and a bit wet, but the water really helped to keep the dust from the volcanic ash down. Stambaugh pulled the holeshot, crossed a section of deep whoops, over a few tables and off into tight trees. These trees proved more troublesome than they had in the past: Jeff clipped a tree and had to run back to the pits to make a repair. It looked like a lost cause as spectators waited for him to come through the scoring chute. However, Jeff really knows what he's doing! He fixed the broken tie-rod with super speed and came back on fire! He earned himself a 2nd place finish sealing the deal: Stambaugh locked in his Class 3

UTV 2009 WORCS Championship!

"The highlight of my year was definitely Havasu. The track was really rough and winding, there were more than twice as many competitors on a short track, and it was hot out. It was challenging, but I love racing in those conditions. I had a great time and finished well both in my class and overall, so that obviously puts a smile on my face. I hope that the next rounds can go just as well!"

Jeff has kept busy during the summer helping with WORCS Pro Tim Shelman's TPQ3 race series. Saturday at round 2 Jeff gave a UTV demo through the Enduro section of the track. At the last round, Stambaugh will most likely give another demo through the enduro section and possibly the motocross track.

Even though Jeff has won his class championship, he plans to finish the WORCS season and is currently prepping for the next WORCS round in August. There is no lack of determination here! Jeff loves to race and is already looking forward to next season! Jeff would like to thank his 2009 sponsors for helping once again put him on top of the podium race after race and for the season end. Without their support Jeff would be sidelined! Thank you: Blitz Vision, HiPer Wheels, Maxxis Tire, Elka Suspension, Pro Armor, SixSixOne, LoneStar Raceing, S & S Motorsports, Weller Racing, Kelley Blocks, Patriot Racing, PDM-AZ, TM$, MCR, TPQ, and Megan.

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