2013 Yamaha Quad-X Racing Series Round #5 - Glen Helen San Bernardino, California July 7, 2013

San Bernardino, CA (7/9/2013) - H&M Motorsports’ Beau Baron claimed his first win of the Yamaha Quad X ATV Motocross racing season at round five in San Bernardino, California. Beau Baron scored 2-2 at the Glen Helen Raceway to claim the victory. DASA Racing’s Joe Byrd took second after his first west coast ride of the season and Yamaha’s Josh Row placed third.

The layout at the Glen Helen Raceway was very different from the usual; the track that is normally adorned with multiple large jumps only featured a few jumps, but a lot of turns and hills were the racers challenge this round.

Beau Baron earned his first Quad X win of the season at Glen Helen MX

Beau Baron didn’t mind the challenge and championed the track both motos; his scorecard of 2-2 earned him his first Quad X victory of the season. Baron didn’t have the best moto one start; he and his Sparks engine ripped off the gate, but he was pinched out in the first turn and set to the back of the pack. He worked his way through the pack and soon was in third behind David Haagsma and Joe Byrd. Mid-way through the moto Baron took over the second spot; he pressured Byrd for the win but was unable to make a pass stick.

Beau Baron sits second in the Quad X Pro ATV Motocross Points Championship

Baron had a better start in moto two and was in third as the racers started around the track. He took an inside line to pass Byrd, who was in second and fell into place behind Haagsma.  Baron remained behind his teammate until the checkers and secured both second place in the moto and the overall win.

“Today went really well. My Maxxis Tires were perfect. The track was a little slick during moto two, but my tires were the perfect amount of gummy and hooked up everywhere I needed. I am really stoked to get my first win this season,” said Baron after the race. Baron currently holds second in the class points.

Joe Byrd grabbed the Holeshot in Moto one aboard his DASA Honda 450R ATV

Former AMA ATV Motocross champion, Joe Byrd, made the journey west for his first Yamaha Quad X race of the season. Byrd made the trip worth it by scoring 1-3 and taking second overall. Byrd had a good start in moto one and pulled away with the early lead. He had pressure from Haagsma and then Baron, but was able to maintain the first position all the way until the checkers.

Joe Byrd finished 1-3 at Quad-X Glen Helen Round 5 to earn second overall

In moto two, Byrd got another good start and was in second through the first few turns. He dropped to third when Baron took an inside line on him. He remained in third until the finish.