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2017 TORC Series
Round #4
Twin Cities Takedown
Elk River, MN
September 22, 2017

TORC Series

ERX TORC Round 4 Pro UTV Race Report
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Chaney took the points lead at the last ERX race in June and has held it since. Van Eperen was his closest rival, but broken ribs sustained in a motorcycle crash have sidelined Van Eperen, putting Johnny Greaves into substitute mode. Despite little race experience in a TORC UTV race, The Pro 4 racer was competitive to the end.

Kyle Chaney TORC Pro UTV Racing

Kyle Chaney secured his second win of the season, which extended his points lead to 9 points heading into the final two rounds this weekend

“It really sucks that Rodney can’t race, but I think he has the best backup driver you could ask for,” said Chaney. “I’m really going to have earn this. Usually my spotter doesn’t say much, but he was talking to me this whole race. These guys were on me and there was a lot more for him to do. They had some good lines. He helped me change my lines halfway through the race and it worked out well.”

Johnny Greaves made his first-ever TORC UTV start nearly pay off for Van Eperen. Despite little seat time, Greaves is a professional in every sense of the word, and he showed it.

Johnny Greaves TORC Pro UTV Racing

Yamaha's Johnny Greaves is filling in for Rodney VanEperen who is injured and unable to race, but Greaves was up to the challenge as he battled with Kyle Chaney for most of the race for the lead

“I’m filling in the best I can for Rodney,” said Johnny Greaves. “He has big shoes to fill because these guys are out here fighting for a championship. It’s a learning experience; these things are pretty gnarly. I’m learning more about it every time I go out. We’re going to make some adjustments and we’ll make up a little bit of speed. Kyle is running great. He knows how to turn it up, but I’m keeping Rodney in the hunt.”

Johnny Greaves TORC Pro UTV Racing

CJ Greaves charged his way from a last place start to catch and pass his father, Johnny Greaves, but he dropped back to third in the final lap with Johnny finishing in the 2nd spot behind Kyle Chaney

CJ Greaves put on a show in the Pro Modified race. After starting last due to not being able to qualify, he was up to seventh on lap four, third on lap six and actually moved to second on the final lap. Unfortunately, the fast drive from back to front took its toll on his ride and throttle body issue and a cut tire moved him to third at the finish.

CJ Greaves TORC Pro UTV Racing

Yamaha's CJ Greaves claimed an impressive 3rd place finish in Pro Mod after starting in last place

“We definitely had the fastest car out there,” said CJ Greaves. “I got up to second and was reeling Chaney in, but the throttle body came off and I got a flat tire. From last to what we had to work with, I think we had a pretty good run. We definitely had a fast car and, for the rest of the weekend, you boys better watch out!”

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