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Jeff Stambaugh
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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.
