Can-Am / Motoworks' Josh Frederick Takes 2nd Place at Glen Helen MX WORCS Season Opener

Vista, CA (1/24/2011) – The 2012 WORCS season kicked off this past weekend at Glen Helen Raceway in Devore, CA where Can-Am/Motoworks’ Josh Frederick charged his way to the pro podium with a second place finish while teammate, Dillon Zimmerman, claimed a respectable fourth place finish.

Anticipation was high for this round ad a daunting course was laid out for racers, with an incredibly difficult WORCS-X section. A particular part of the WORCS-X was more like an obstacle course with huge tires that racers had to try to go up and over. There were few racers who could master the section and it caused so many complications that track officials decided to cut it out after just four laps.

Inclement weather put a damper on thing with Saturday’s pro practice cancelled, and caused a few track changes for Sunday’s main event, but from there it was smooth sailing as conditions improved and sunny skies prevailed for the race on Sunday.

DWT's Josh Frederick making his way to the finish aboard his Can-Am DS450 ATV

When the gate dropped, Motoworks’ Josh Frederick was off to a good start in the top five and moved into the number two spot by the second lap. Frederick made it through the tricky WORCS-X section with ease in the second lap and was close to the leader. Frederick stayed on the gas as he tried to close in, but in the third lap, The WORCS-X tires claimed Frederick as one of its many victims. “I got stuck in those tires and then my kill cord came off. It took me a while to get going again so there was a big gap between me and the leader,” said Frederick.

Although Frederick lost time, he did not lose his position and charged hard to catch back up, which paid off in lap eight when he was able to take over the lead. Unfortunately, Frederick’s lead would not last because when he stopped to pit, it allowed the competition to close back in, and after a heated battle, Frederick fell back to second. Frederick gave it his all, but could not get a clean pass for the lead and crossed the finish line in second place. “I stayed close and tried to find some places to pass, but I couldn’t get around him. It was a really good race and I am happy to finish on the podium,” stated Frederick.

Josh Frederick also competed in the UTV Class piloting a Can-Am Commander 1000 SxS at Glen Helen MX	Can-Am / Motoworks' Dillon Zimmerman just missed claiming a spot on the Podium with a 4th place finish

Dillon Zimmerman was back at 100% for the season opener. Zimmerman battled his way up from just outside of the top five and into third place by lap two. Zimmerman battled hard for most of the hour and a half race as he tried to hold off several competitors.

Zimmerman swapped positions several times over the course of the race, but would take the checkered flag in a respectable fourth place, which tied his all-time best pro finish. “It as a good track and I had a good time out there. I had a good battle with David Haagsma and that was a lot of fun. I was able to finish in fourth and hopefully I can do even better at Buffalo Bill’s,” said Zimmerman.

Round number two of the 2012 WORCS series will head to Buffalo Bill’s Casino and Resort in Primm, NV on February 11th – 12th where the Motoworks team will be going for the win.