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Dustin
Wimmer Perfect at Red Bud
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Chino, CA (8/3/2009) - It was another
fantastic weekend for the Rockstar/Makita/Suzuki
team, as defending champion Dustin Wimmer (#1)
increased his points lead with two strong moto
wins, while veteran rider Doug Gust (#55) finished
a solid fourth overall at the historic Red Bud
Track'n'Trail facility.
Wimmer and teammate Gust were fast from the
beginning of the race weekend, with each rider
logging fast times in practice and qualifying.
When the gate dropped for the first moto, the
two Rockstar/Makita/Suzuki riders found themselves
in third and fourth. In a matter of laps, however,
Wimmer was in second with his sights set on
the leader. Wimmer, mounted on his Yoshimura
prepared QuadRacer R450, set off after first
place at an extraordinary pace, and was challenging
for the lead by the midway point in the race.
Wimmer claimed the position laps later, and
would hold on for another dominating race victory.
Teammate Gust, meanwhile, had a race-long battle
for third before taking the position for good.
"I had to work my way up," said Wimmer
after the first moto. "Halfway through,
though, I got into the lead. I started getting
pressured, but I continued riding safe and smart
and I was able to get the win!"
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Doug
Gust claims 4th Overall
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Moto two was another challenge for Wimmer.
He was second off the line and made the pass
for the lead early on, but soon thereafter was
part of a three-man battle for the lead, with
teammate Gust just behind them. As the race
wore on, however, it became apparent that Wimmer
would not surrender first place! He crossed
the line in first and with it, grabbed the overall
victory with another clean 1-1 sweep. Gust would
finish in sixth place after a tough moto, securing
an excellent fourth place overall.
The day belonged to Wimmer however, as he clearly
demonstrated why he has the big number one on
his quad. "I got a good jump, got a little
lead going, but those guys were right behind
me the whole time," commented Wimmer after
the moto. "They kept pushing me along,
but I just rode my own race and brought it home
for the win. The bike ran great all weekend,
and I'm pretty much back to 100%. Right now,
we're 45 points ahead. If I have a halfway decent
first moto at Loretta's, I'll wrap the championship
up, but I go to every race prepared to win,
so I'll be pushing out there just like every
other moto!"
There was another Yoshimura-sponsored rider
claiming victory at Red Bud: Chase Snapp in
the Pro-Am Production class. Great job Chase!
The series now heads to the final stop on the
tour, Loretta Lynn's Ranch in Hurricane Mills,
TN, August 15-16.
Overall Race Results:
1. Dustin Wimmer, Rockstar/Makita/Suzuki
2. Josh Creamer
3. Chad Wienen
4. Doug Gust, Rockstar/Makita Suzuki
5. Joe Byrd
