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BEST IN THE DESERT
Series
Parker 250 UTV Race
January 11, 2013
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Best in the Desert - Parker
250 - UTV Race Report
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Martinez' win at the BITD Parker 250 added another win to his five race finishing streak |
Taking the first ever win of the class was Scott Martinez in his #1951 John Deere Gator RSX 850i. With an impressive time of 4:11:43, they crossed the line in an impressive 7th overall out of the thirty three UTV teams entered for the day.
When asked about the new class, Martinez said "this will be a great place for new people to start in the sport and a great place for companies with smaller cars to compete." On a five race finishing streak, Scott is looking forward to the remainder of the season.
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The women's team of Renee Hudson finished second in the UTV 850 Pro Class |
The women's team with driver Renee Hudson finished in a remarkable 2nd place in their Kawasaki Teryx in the 850 UTV Pro Class. Rounding out the podium was the #1964 Yamaha of Eddie Reed.
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Matt Krimple won the UTV SR1 Class in his John Deere Gator |
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Matt Krimple has won three races in a row going back to last season |
In the UTV SR1 Class, Matt Krimple of Alpine, CA drove his #1971 John Deere Gator machine to the top of the podium. Taking the season opener win with his son-in-law as co-pilot, Krimple was enthusiastic as he made his way to the podium after a grueling race with a time of 4:11:43.
"It's an interesting race track with an eighty mile loop. The first half is fairly fast, and the back half is wickedly brutal with rocks and you name it. Going back to the 2013 season, this win makes the third win in a row. No issues whatsoever. We ran the whole day first in our class," said Krimple about his impressive race.
Taking the second for the day was Brad Griego of Scottsdale, AZ. With a great drive, he raced his #1980 Yamaha to the middle position on the box. Rounding out the podium was Jeff Kary driving his #1979 Yamaha.
The sportsman class had two entries at the Parker 250. Although one of the smallest classes, the drivers had to endure the same rugged obstacles as everybody else and still battle for the win. At the checkers, it was the 1999 of Kyle Burkhardt of Cody, Wyoming taking the win in his Arctic Cat Wildcat machine. Following in second was the #1985 Polaris car driven by Joshua Minor of Winchester, CA.
With Round One of the 2014 Best in the Desert Series in the books, the racers will now begin to prepare for the Mint 400 in March, which is one of the biggest races of the year.
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