DWT / Motoworks' Dillon Zimmerman placed second & was joined on the podium with teammate Josh Frederick in third

Vista, CA (8/9/2012) – Can-Am / Motoworks’ Dillon Zimmerman celebrated his birthday by claiming a WORCS career best pro ATV finish at round number seven of the 2012 WORCS series at Cahuilla Creek MX as he charged his way to the second spot on the pro podium, while teammate Josh Frederick joined him in third.

Dust and very warm temperatures were an issue for this round, but the track had a good, fast layout that had plenty of challenges for everyone. The dust was an issue for many, and a good start was crucial, which was exactly what Dillon Zimmerman got.

Dillon Zimmerman grabbed the Pro holeshot on his Motoworks powered Can-Am DS 450 Sport ATV

Zimmerman charged off the start and grabbed the holeshot. Zimmerman was under pressure right away, but held off his challenger for four laps before he fell back to second. Once in second, Zimmerman put his head down and held his position despite pressure from the competition and stayed in the number two spot all the way to the checkered flag for his best finish of the season in second place.

“It felt good to get that holeshot. That really helped me a lot and helped me get a good finish today. It was really dusty and rough so I knew I needed to get a good start. I pushed as hard as I could for the entire race and I got a good finish,” stated Zimmerman.

Motoworks / Can-Am's Josh Frederick placed third in the class. Frederick is currently second in the WORCS Pro ATV Points aboard his Can-Am DS450 ATV

Josh Frederick had a bit of a tough time for this round, but still overcame the odds and found his way to the podium. Frederick was in good shape off the start, but in the first lap, going into the pro section of the track, the dust became an issue.

“I didn’t get a good start and it was so dusty. I couldn’t see and I ended up going over in a turn, which put me at the back of the pack,” Frederick explained.

Frederick’s mishap sent him back several spots, but he was not about to give up and mounted a charge. Frederick was able to close in and make his way into third, behind his teammate, Zimmerman but again the dust became a factor and Frederick could not see well enough to get a good line and make a pass, putting Frederick in third at the checkered flag.

“I’m pretty happy with my finish and I am hoping to come back strong for the final round at Taft,” said Frederick.

The final round of the 2012 WORCS series will head to Honolulu Hills in Taft, CA on September 14th – 16th where the Motoworks team will be going for the podium.