Coastal / HOLZ
Polaris RZR XP 900 SxS Wins BITD Vegas to Reno
Scott
Kiger, Mark Holz, William Yokley Wins Best in
the Desert Vegas to Reno
Lynden, WA (8/28/2012) - Fresh
off the heels of their Silver State 300 win, the
Coastal/Holz RZR XP posts their second straight
win — finishing the 534 mile Vegas to Reno
in 11 hours 41 minutes — the first time a
UTV has finished in under 12 hours. Billed as the
longest off-road race in the U.S. it is a grueling
test of durability and strategy for the 20+
UTV teams entered this year.
For this years Vegas to Reno, the Coastal/Holz
team ran three drivers: William Yokley left the
line a little before 7:00 am and put in a solid
performance for the first 100 miles. From the
start it was apparent this was going to be an
all day battle. Yokley put in what he considered
a safe pace, gaining positions and leaving a solid
car for a driver change at Cottontail/Pit 3 where
Scott Kiger would take over. “I knew I couldn’t
win the race in the first 100 miles, but could
lose it.” said Yokley. Kiger took over and
the battle was on. Jagged- X, Murray and Coastal
all were running within minutes of each from here
on out.
The Coastal/Holz team fielded three chase teams
with support from Coastal’s GNCC team and
RJ Anderson & Brain MacLean from Walker Evans
Racing and Barry & Mike from Race Prep Services.
The team had a solid run going, suffering one
flat headed into the next driver change at Pit
9 Redlich. The Murray team came into Pit 9 just
seconds ahead of the 1934, with each team planning
a driver change. Upon an inspection of the car,
Anderson noticed a torn CV boot, within 7 minutes
the team had changed the right rear drive shaft
and was back on course with Holz behind the wheel.
(While Kiger and Yokley hopped on a plane to head
back east to Des Moines, IA for the 4-hour Heartland
Challenge UTV race.) Between Pit 9 and 10, Holz
got to work, gaining back 6 minutes on the 1917
of Murray in the 28 mile section.
After Pit 11, the 1934 would pass Murray for
the lead and never look back. Through the rock
strewn desert and monster silt beds the 1934 would
keep making time. Headed into Pit 13, news came
over the radio that 1932 Jagged-X of Parks was
closing.
After 422 miles of racing these cars were within
seconds of each other. Everyone heard the first
vehicle coming in to the remote Rawhide Pit and
assumed it was a Trick Truck — nope it was
the Kroyer motored RZR with a failing exhaust.
RJ Anderson grabbed the cordless and popped a
few holes into the side of the muffler for added
breathing, took a quick 10 gallons of fuel and
was back on course for the 130 mile sprint to
the finish. With speeds nearing 80 mph the Kroyer
motor was pulling strong to the finish.
A slight off course excursion into the rocks
at 60 mph after Pit 14, had the team wondering
if their day was done. Back on course and underway
the car came out no worse for wear other than
a bent rear wheel confirmed by Matt Parks and
the Jagged Team at Pit 15. Choosing to run it
in, Holz powered on the last 46 miles looking
to stay out front of the Trick Trucks and finish
strong. Hats off to all racers who finished this
beast and especially anyone who endured the last
20 miles of rocks.
The Coastal/Holz RZR XP crossed the line with
a fist sized hole in the muffler, bent right rear
wheel and 11:41 on the clock almost two hours
ahead of last years winning time with the support
of Polaris Industries, Walker Evans Racing, Holz
Racing Products, Kroyer Racing Engines, Utendorfer
Graphic Design and Race Prep Services.
Next up the Coastal/HRP RZR XP will compete at
the Best in the Desert Bluewater Desert Challenge
on October 12-14th in Parker, AZ, while the Coastal
GNCC team readies for ITP Power Line Park October
6-7th in Ohio, and RJ Anderson and the rest of
the HRP UTV Racers will be ready to do battle
and finish out the 2012 WORCS Series September
14-16 in Taft, CA.
About Holz Racing
For 16 years, Holz Racing Products has been building
the highest quality, best performing suspensions
and chassis components available. Everyone says
“race-proven.” We Live it. From WORCS,
desert to short-course, Holz Racing Products are
developed and proven in the most grueling applications.
What we learn out there is built into our 2011
UTV product line. Exacting tolerances, OEM-like
fit, durability and performance engineered right
into every part. It all stems from our overly
simple design philosophy — build the best
performing, most durable products in the industry.
We’ve earned our reputation one year and
one win at a time. We strive to keep all our parts
in stock and ship everything as quick as possible
to keep you riding, not waiting for the delivery
man. Visit our website to see our full line of
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