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KTM's
Tim Farr Earned the ATV Extreme Dirt Track
#1 Plate |
Brownstown, IL (10/1/2007) -
KTM’s Tim Farr had already secured a Championship
in the ATVA Extreme Dirt Track Series, but traveled
to Brownstown, Illinois this past weekend for
the final EDT race of the year. The Fayette County
Fairground track was designed specifically for
the event. The track was very short and low speed
compared to all the others on the EDT circuit.
In addition, it had an option lane to encourage
passing.
The thirteen-time Pro Champion struggled with
a series of bad luck throughout Saturday night,
but he used his experience to make the most
of some difficult circumstances. Farr started
off the night with a fourth place pick on the
line for his heat race. The promoter decided
to water the track as the riders were on the
line for the heat race and Farr was forced to
start from a very wet position on the track.
Needless to say, Farr spun off the line. Farr
rounded the first corner in the sixth place
position. Farr used the split lanes to pick
off riders one by one. With three laps remaining
in the heat, Farr had worked his way into second
place and then quickly passed Brandon Hill for
the lead. Farr then stretched out his lead to
take an exciting heat race win. Zack Stanley
of Mocksville, North Carolina took the win in
the second heat race of the evening.
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Tim
Farr |
Later in the evening, the riders took to the
track for their last EDT main event of the year.
When the light turned green, all twenty riders
tried to make their way to the front. Several
riders’ rubbed tires and chaos ensued
sending quads cart wheeling through the air.
Farr and another rider got locked together in
an attempt to avoid the mayhem. Luckily, none
of the riders were hurt and a complete restart
was issued. All of the riders involved in the
accident were sent to the third row. Much to
his dismay, the referee included Farr in that
group. On the restart, Farr rode safely around
the first corner in last place position and
then went to work. Much to the delight of the
fans, Farr once again knocked off rider after
rider and began his charge to the front. The
small track made passing difficult, but Farr
made it look easy. Farr moved all the way up
to third position and was on the rear bumpers
of (Ryan) Partee and Hill at the checkers. It
was an impressive comeback to say the least.
Farr dominated the series on his new KTM Sport
ATV. Farr was presented his Championship plate
following the race. Farr and KTM have already
earned two Championships together this year.
ATVA Extreme Dirt Track Series
Round 8 Pro-Am Unlimited Results: |
- Brandon Hill – Honda
- Ryan Partee - Yamaha
- Tim Farr – KTM
- Zac Stanley – Honda
- Marc Noreuil – Honda
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ATVA Extreme Dirt Track Series
Pro-Am Unlimited Final Championship Results: |
- Tim Farr – KTM
- Brandon Hill – Honda
- Ryan Partee - Yamaha
- Zac Stanley – Honda
- Darin Ogden – Honda
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NEXT RACE: – October
6 – Maxxis ATV EnduroCross – Lazy
E Arena – Guthrie, Oklahoma
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