The Wicked Bilt/CanAm Team
partners with the GBC Heartland Challenge
Dave Plavi's Strong Run Slowed by Illness
Twinsburg, OH (8/28/2015) - The
Wicked Bilt backed team, had a great experience
as a sponsor of the GBC Heartland Challenge Endurance
race in Carlisle, Iowa. In fact, the aftermarket
manufacturer of heavy duty steering racks, electric
power steering systems, recovery gear and LED lights,
plans to return next year with an even bigger and
better program.
“This is the best racing event that we do all
year long,” said Pat McGuire with Offroad Motorsports
/ Wicked Bilt. “We do all of the GNCC races, AWRCS
races and some other races along the way, but
the GBC Heartland Challenge is, by far, the best
race. Not only is the track and the atmosphere
great, but the payout is unequalled. They have
some great sponsors on board that make this all
possible, hats off to GBC tires, the title sponsor,
of this awesome event!
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Wicked Bilt
awarded several steering racks along with
other prizes in a racer drawing at the
GBC Heartland Challenge Podium celebration
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“Wicked Bilt plans to step up the sponsorship
package, offering a larger prize package next
year,” added McGuire. “This was a record year
for participation. It’s one of those races you
go to and you immediately feel welcome. I suggest
to anyone that hasn’t been here, come here. This
is the best UTV race out there.”
Offroad Motorsports' Wicked Bilt/ CanAm 591 Maverick
driven by David Plavi, was an early contender,
in Friday’s four-hour UTV race. Plavi ran as high
as second in the race before retiring with nausea
and a fever.
“I got some kind of a virus,” said Plavi. “We
didn’t get a great start, but we were gaining,
especially after everyone pitted for the first
time. We knew it was a four-hour race so there
was plenty of time." It was devastating,
that I got so sick I couldn’t continue."
Despite his illness, Plavi enjoyed the unique
atmosphere offered by the Heartland event: “This
race is a lot different than anything else,” said
Plavi. “The course is so nice. It has a great
mix of everything.”
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David Plavi's
Wicked Bilt lights turned night into day
at the GBC Heartland Challenge
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With much of the race run after dark, Plavi ran
Wicked Bilt’s new LED lights on the Wicked Bilt
Maverick. “They are super bright and I could see
really well,” said Plavi. “That gave us a great
advantage; it was almost as if we weren’t racing
at night.”
Plavi will next carry the Wicked Bilt / CanAm
banner to Round 9 of the AWRCS Series on Sept.
26th where his poised to clinch the UTV championship
for the team.
Wicked Bilt Racing
Team 2015 Sponsors
Can-Am, OffroadMotorsports, Crash Addict
Industries, Tireballs, GBC tires, OMF Alba Racing,PR2
Suspensions, Driven, VP Racing Fuels, Ripped Vinyl,
Capital Powder Coatings, Stiller Motorsports,
AWRCS, Woodhead Racing, Wicked Racing Products,
Brian Scott Studios, ATV & SxS Insider, ATVriders.com,
Garage Products Inc
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