2016 WORCS UTV Racing Round #10 - Buffalo Bills October 22, 2016 Primm, NV

In the Women’s Class, Katie Vernola picked up her first career victory, ahead of Amanda Sorenson. Sierra Romo finished third and, combined with a hard crash by Danielle Weatherly, she clinched the championship.

Super ATV's Katie Vernola claimed her first WORCS Win & finished 4th in the championship points race

“This was three years in the making and it was a crazy fun race,” said Vernola. “I knew that I needed to be smooth and not over drive the car. Once I got out front, I maintained my speed. I had tons of bad luck this year. To come out with the win at the last race of the season helps us for next year. It was great to have my mom come out and to have Niko’s mother come out. She is battling breast cancer, so it was nice for her to get out of the house and see me win. I truly want to dedicate this to her.”

Amanda Sorensen claimed her third podium finish of the season with a 2nd place finish at the season finale

Romo was consistent all season. In all, she won four races and recorded three podiums to win the championship by nine points ahead of Weatherly. She ran the race with a self-imposed crisis.

Sierra Romo grabbed the holeshot & she went on to finish in the third spot to clinch the Women's SXS Championship

“I was running first, hit a jump and my finger accidently turned off the four wheel drive so I ran most of the race in two wheel drive,” said Romo. “Katie, Amanda and I really battled. I thought something was wrong so I let them go past me. I knew I only had to finish third or better and I was stoked when I came across the finish line. I plan to do Pro all year next year.”

For the second straight race, Danielle Weatherly went flipping at the start, but she still managed to charge back up to 4th place

In the SXS 1000 race, Sierra Romo’s father, Randy, clinched the championship with a victory. He won five races this season, and earned two additional podiums.

Randy Romo finished the season strong with wins in both the SXS 1000 and SxS 1000 Stock class & he clinched the SXS 1000 class championship

“Two more wins,” said Randy Romo. “I can’t be more excited. We had been battling all year long in SXS 1000. Payton Mills was a couple of seconds behind me and I ended up gapping him at the end. This year has been amazing. I couldn’t be more excited about excited for her. We had two championships between the two of us. She battled all year with Danielle Weatherly and she did really well.”

Addict Racing’s Payton Mills secured an impressive second place finish in the SXS 1000 class, and he finished second in the championship points race in his first year of WORCS racing. The North Carolina racer traveled across the country with the help of Owen Motorsports and Addict Racing storing the machines for him and the entire team, which were a great addition to the series in 2016.

Payton Mills finished 2nd in the SxS 1000 Class & he finished 2nd for the year in the class

The WORCS SXS racers will be back in action January 20-22 for the SXS World Finals. That race will be held here at Buffalo Bill’s Resort and Casino.

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