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BEST IN THE DESERT
UTV World Championship
February 20, 2016

Best in the Desert Racing - BITD Series

BITD UTV World Championship ATV Race Report
GMZ's Jeremy Gray Takes Pro Quad win at UTVWC

BEST IN THE DESERT
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Laughlin, NV (2/25/2016) - GMZ’s Jeremy Gray and Robby Cockrell teamed up to win the Pro ATV race at the Best in the Desert UTV World Championship. Gray took over the lead from Matt Hancock late in the event and went on to score the victory. Tireblocks’ Cody Mitchell and David Scott finished second, followed by UXC Racing’s Don Higbee and Jeff Wright.
Jeremy Gray - BITD UTV World Championship
GMZ's Jeremy Gray & Robbie Cockrell secured the BITD UTV World Championship Win

With a huge crowd on hand, the ATVs were ready to take on the traditionally dusty track known both for being the shortest course of the year at just over 14 miles long, as well as one of the fastest. The ATVs took the start just before sunrise for the 10 lap event.

Matthew Hancock - BITD UTV World Championship
Maxxis' Matthew Hancock grabbed the BITD Pro Quad holeshot

Pro Motorsports’ Matthew Hancock looked to be ready to take another win after snagging the holeshot ahead of David Scott to take a quick lead. However, Gray and Cockrell were determined. After starting last, they quickly caught the Hancock brothers and they swapped the lead several times. Late in the race, the Hancock’s ATV suffered a mechanical issue, which took the pressure off of Gray and Cockrell. The duo overcame a leaky fuel tank in the waning minutes of the race to grab the win.

Q66 Jeremy Gray

“We knew we had to beat the Hancock’s,” said Gray. “We were glad they were out because we didn’t have to push as hard. We had a fuel issue, so we had to pit more often. We hate to take the win this way, but a win is a win. It’s going to be a tough year and wins are going to be at a premium.

Robbie Cockrell - BITD UTV World Championship
Q66 Robbie Cockrell

“We just built this bike and we had a good run,” added Gray. “We messed up at Parker, but with Hancock’s having trouble here, it’s really going to be a run to the finish for the championship.”

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