San Clemente, CA (2/25/2017) –
Super ATV/King Shocks/ Fuel Offroad’s Katie
Vernola took a Pro class season best finish
at the third round of the WORCS series. Racing
was held at Honolulu Hills in Taft, CA where
Vernola finished in sixth place.
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| Super
ATV/King Shocks/ Fuel Offroad’s Katie
Vernola took a Pro class season best
finish 6th Place at the third round
of the WORCS series |
Storm Lucifer, the strongest storm to hit
the coast of California in twenty years, came
through and dumped heavy rain on Honolulu
Hills during Thursday and Friday. Fortunately,
the rain came to a stop by Saturday for the
races, but the course was still saturated
from Friday’s flooding. “I came into the race
knowing that anything could happen. It is
an even playing field for all of us. We all
try so hard to make our cars perfect, but
it all changes when we come out here with
the mud,” explained Vernola.
Vernola was fortunate to start in the first
row because of her tenth place finish at the
last round. The slippery conditions caused
her to go off course and have some issues
throughout the first two laps, but luck was
on her side when the race was restarted two
laps in. She came back to the line and started
in the same position as before.
On the second start, Vernola was well focused
and everything came together. “I had to fight
through the pack. I just picked off riders
one by one and came out finishing sixth in
my class, so I am pretty happy. It is a win
for me, especially being in the Pro class
and it being that muddy,” stated Vernola.
It was no surprise that Vernola’s Super ATV,
King Shocks, and Fuel Off-Road tires held
up to the harsh conditions once again. “Tons
of dirt and mud get stuck up in these wheel
wells and it can tear the tires apart very
quickly, but that is not the case with these
Fuel Off-Road tires. I don’t have flat issues.
I know with Fuel Off-Road tires I will get
to the finish no matter what,” said Vernola.
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| Polaris
/ Super ATV / Fuel Off-Road's Katie
Vernola picked off riders one by one
and came out finishing sixth in the
Pro SXS class |
With the impressive sixth place Pro class
finish under her belt, Vernola is as confident
and eager for the next race as she has ever
been. “I was completely shocked, happy and
thankful Jesus was on my side and helped me
get through the finish line. Knowing that
I finished as well as I did with the harsh
terrain, I know that I can only get better
and it gets me excited for the next round.”
Vernola finished just two and a half minutes
behind the leader, proving that she has what
it takes to run up front. After her fifth
place finish at Honolulu Hills, Vernola is
now sitting in eighth place in the series
points.
Vernola will next compete at the fourth round
of WORCS racing on March 17-19. Racing will
be held at Crazy Horse Campground in Lake
Havasu City, AZ. Watch for Vernola to come
back fighting for another great Pro class
finish.
2017 Katie Vernola
Racing Sponsors:
Polaris Industries, Super ATV, Fuel Off Road,
Got Sand Performance, KING, Addict Racing,
BAJA Designs, K&N, P.C.I, Fuel Safe, Miller
Sign Corp, Cryo Heat, XTC Power Products,
K1 RaceGear, Maverick Powder Coat
