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Yamaha's Dustin Nelson Places Second in Opening Round of WORCS
Honolulu Hills - Round 1 - Taft, CA- January 21-23, 2011

Yamaha's Dustin Nelson #94

Yamaha's #94 Dustin Nelson

Cypress, CA (1/24/2011) - Aboard his MotoWorks GYTR YFZ450R, Dustin Nelson rocketed to second place in the opening round of the 2011 WORCS ATV Pro series in Taft, Calif. on Sunday, Jan. 23. Utilizing a six-mile long course that combined a variety of off-road elements and the local Honolulu Hills Raceway motocross course, the 90-minute Pro race was a test of both riders and their machines. Now in his fourth year riding the WORCS seris for Yamaha Racing, Nelson was up to the challenge, holding onto second place behind eventual winner Jeremie Warnia for most of the afternoon event.

Nelson was fourth fastest in Saturday practice, with new teammate Josh Row just behind in fifth. At the start of the Pro race on Sunday, Nelson launched to the first turn in third place behind rivals Josh Creamer and John Shafe, and then quickly launched his YFZ into second over a tabletop jump leading to turn three. Partway through the first off-road loop, however, Nelson slid wide in a turn and Warnia slipped past. With Creamer and Warnia now setting a blistering pace out front, Nelson decided to run a fast but sustainable pace of his own, and observe whether his rivals could sustain the pounding.

Yamaha's Dustin Nelson #94

Yamaha's Dustin Nelson aboard his MotoWorks GYTR YFZ450R

The strategy paid off for Nelson as Creamer faded on the third lap, allowing the Yamaha rider to power back into second. From there, securing the podium finish required holding off a charge by Josh Frederick on the last lap, when Nelson’s front wheel snagged a banner and rope. The 10 seconds Dustin needed to loosen it was all Frederick needed to catch up, and Nelson had to ride like the wind to open up a five-second gap at the flag. “I definitely feel like our GYTR engine package is the strongest we’ve ever had for WORCS,” he said. “I’m definitely happy with the power of the bike – it’s running really good. This is also probably the best first round we’ve had in several years. I’m stroked to get second and it’s a good start to the season.” Yamaha ATV racing manager Donnie Luce added, “Dustin and his entire team are committed to adding a WORCS ATV championship to the YFZ450R's racing resume in 2011, and this was a good start to the season.”

About Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., (YMUS), a leader in the motorsports market, makes the toughest, most capable and versatile ATV and Side-by-Side vehicles. The company’s ever-expanding product offerings also include motorcycles, outboard motors, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, boats, outdoor power equipment, race kart engines, accessories, apparel and much more. YMUS products are sold through a nationwide network of dealers in the United States.

Headquartered in Cypress, Calif., since its incorporation in 1976, Yamaha also has facilities in Wisconsin and Georgia, as well as factory operations in Tennessee and Georgia. For more information on Yamaha, visit www.yamaha-motor.com.

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