2016 WORCS ATV Racing Round #9 - Glen Helen September 18, 2016 San Bernardino, California

WORCS Racing Pro ATV Podium (left to right) Mike Sloan (3rd), David Haagsma (1st), Beau Baron (2nd)

With temperatures breaking 100 degrees at race time, WORCS officials wisely shortened the race to ensure racers didn’t overheat. Haagsma took the holeshot and was never seriously challenged.

Defending WORCS Pro ATV Champion, David Haagsma, grabbed the holeshot at Glen Helen

“I got an early gap, and I expected Beau to reel me back in, but he never did,” said Haagsma. “I knew right then he wasn’t 100%. I kept watching him and the gap, and it kept getting bigger. So I just ran my own race and made sure I wasn’t going too hard on myself or the bike because it was really hot today. I’m happy to get the win, and I hope to get another one at Primm.”

Maxxis’ David Haagsma said his training helped him overcome the difficult conditions. Heat definitely took its toll on the field with many racers falling off toward the end.

Sparks' David Haagsma secured his 2nd Straight WORCS Pro ATV Win

“I’ve been working with Dom from The Program on my conditioning, and I didn’t even feel like I pushed myself that hard today,” said Haagsma. “We train in sweatshirts in the heat, so it didn’t feel too hot today.”

CST’s Beau Baron had to overcome injuries sustained the WORCS SXS race the day before. Baron cased a jump in that race and crashed hard, injuring his neck. He toughed it out for the ATV race and finished second

Despite struggling just to keep his head up, Beau Baron still was able to hold onto a 2nd place

“I hit so hard that it broke the rim and ripped off the whole side of my car,” explained Baron. “Instantly I was seeing stars, and I got whiplash. So today I couldn’t move my neck when I woke up. I tried to get loosened up before the race, but I was having a heck of a time in the race. I got into second and tried to do the best I could to keep my head off my chest protector.”

Baron has long fought adversity during his long WORCS career. He’s always soldiered through and this year was no exception. In all, he won five consecutive races to start of the season and backed that up with three additional podiums.

CST's Beau Baron's 2nd Place finish clinched him his 5th WORCS Pro ATV Championship

“I’m stoked I got the championship wrapped up and it’s smooth sailing from here on out,” said Baron. “I don’t know if I create my own adversity, but it always seems like I’m going through stupid stuff like this, but it worked out.”