San Clemente, CA (4/7/2017) –
Super ATV/King Shocks/Fuel Offroad’s Katie
Vernola competed in the unique Las Vegas WORCS
SXS Pro event held at The Orleans Casino.
Taking on the tough short course in the parking
lots and the arena, Vernola ran strong in
the tough terrain that included hard-packed
dirt and pavement, as well as a log section,
a sand pit and a huge double jump.
Interestingly, Vernola had engine trouble
prior to the event and her team got it ready
just in time for the start of the 45-minute
race. With a plan to put together a just a
finish, Vernola ran strong until brake problems
slowed her charge halfway through the event.
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Super
ATV/King Shocks/ Fuel Offroad’s Katie
Vernola Finishes 11th at The Orleans
Casino WORCS |
“It was bad timing, but I went into it to
do my best and finish this race,” said Vernola.
“Halfway through the race, I lost my brakes
and it was a pretty scary moment coming into
the arena. So I backed my speed down and was
careful. I had a blast and I finished the
race.”
Despite her 11th-place finish, Vernola sits
eighth in points and is just nine points out
of the top five. A veteran racer, Vernola
knows that bad races happen.
“This is why it’s so important for me to
finish every race,” said Vernola. “Some people
are going to have bad races. I’ve been there.”
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Super
ATV/King Shocks/ Fuel Offroad’s Katie
Vernola |
Vernola is now in full-on preparation mode
for the UTV World Championship Best in the
Desert Race. She will compete in both her
desert and short course Polaris RZRs in that
event.
“We have no time to waste,” explained Vernola.
“I have everything ready for the race. All
of our parts are laid out. Right now we’re
pretty busy at the shop, but we’re excited
about this big round coming up. I am preparing
more than I could have ever imagined.”
Vernola is ready to redeem herself after
winning the Perseverance Award in last year’s
event. With that experience under her belt,
she is ready for greatness.
“This race means a lot to me,” said Vernola.
“I shed many tears at the last race and I’m
ready for redemption. I won the Perseverance
Award last year and I’m looking for a different
award this year. I’m going to be double trouble
in both of my cars.”
Vernola will continue to turn heads as she
takes on the best desert SXS racers in the
country during the UTV World Championship
April 13-15 in Laughlin, NV.
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