Can-Am / Motoworks' Jeremie Warnia makes his way to the finish at Speed World MX in Surprise, AZ

Vista, CA (11/18/2011) – Motoworks’ Jeremie Warnia charged his way to the podium to claim his first-ever WORCS Pro Championship at the final round of the 2011WORCS series held at Speedworld MX in Surprise, AZ this past weekend, while his teammate, Josh Frederick, would secure the runner up position, giving the Motoworks team the top two positions in the points championship.

“It feels pretty good to wrap up the championship. We have all worked really hard this year and this is our second championship and we couldn’t be happier. There’s no better platform than what we are on. The Can-Am DS 450 is a solid machine. We’ve been racing it since 2008 and we have done a lot work and it really shows,” stated Motoworks team owner, Johnny Leach.

Jeremie Warnia and the Can-Am / Motoworks ATV race team celebrates Warnia's WORCS ATV Pro Championship Win

Despite the extra challenge of rain that was thrown into the mix for Sunday’s races, Can-Am/Motoworks’ Jeremie Warnia prevailed. Warnia was second off the start and followed the leader for several laps. Warnia took the lead briefly, but fell back to second when he stopped to pit. From there, Warnia decided to ride smart; knowing all he had to do was finish in front of Josh Frederick to win the championship. Warnia held steady in the number two spot and took it all the way to the checkered flag for the 2011 WORCS Pro Championship. “I am so happy! I have been training very hard and to win a championship over here in the states really means a lot to me. I have to thank Can-Am, Motoworks, Johnny Leach and the entire team for everything they have done. It really means a lot to me,” said Warnia.

Can-Am / Motoworks' Josh Frederick placed second overall in the WORCS ATV Pro Class Championship

Josh Frederick, who was tied for points with his teammate going into the final round, knew he would need a good start due to the wet conditions. “This round was all about the start,” said Frederick. But a good start was elusive for Frederick as he started out just outside of the top five. Frederick moved into the number five spot shortly into the first lap. Frederick fought his way through the competition and took over the number three spot, but he was unable to close in on Warnia and would take a third place finish and claim a solid second in Pro points. “I went out there and gave it everything I had and finished on the podium. It’s not exactly where I wanted to be, but I am ok with it. I am disappointed I didn’t get the championship, but I am really happy for Jeremie and his winning the championship is good for our team,” said Frederick.

Dillon Zimmerman ran a solid and consistent race this weekend as well. Zimmerman started just outside of the top ten and worked his way through traffic, rounding out the top five at the checkered flag. Despite being injured earlier in the season Zimmerman still finished in a respectable sixth place in points. “This was kind of a tough season for me with being injured earlier, but I still finished well and I can’t thank the Motoworks team enough for everything they have done for me this year and I’m hoping to be back with them again next season,” said Zimmerman.

Collins Webster won the WORCS Pro-Am Championship aboard his Can-Am DS450 Sport ATV	Mark Holz placed second in the WORCS Side-by-Side Class 1 Championship piloting his Can-Am Commander 1000 UTV

In the Side-by-Side ranks, Mark Holz piloted the Can-Am Commander to the number three spot on the podium. Holz has had a successful first season with the team and finished in second in class points.

The Motoworks team will have only a short time to rest before starting to prepare for the 2012 season as the WORCS series starts up again on January 20th – 22nd at Glen Helen Raceway where the team will be racing for another championship.