2017 WORCS Racing Round #7 - Sand Hollow April 24, 2017 Hurricane, Utah

In Pro Stock, Bulloch quickly rebounded. Eichner took the holeshot with the similar Yamaha of Nic Granlund in tow. Both Yamahas had problems on the second lap, with Granlund losing an axle and Eichner taking an ill-advised racing line, allow Bulloch to take the lead. He set sail from there, scoring his second consecutive victory and first at Sand Hollow.

Round 7 WORCS Racing Pro Stock UTV Podium (left to right) Matt Hancock (2nd), Ray Bulloch (1st), Doug Eichner(3rd)

“We got the Sand Hollow monkey off our back,” said a jubilant Bulloch. “I got behind the Yamahas at the start, but they definitely didn’t have the suspension setup or the lines I had. They had some issues, I got around them and never looked back. I ran a solid race until the final lap. I lost a tire, but thank God I had the Tireblocks and I came out with the win. The Stock Class is all about driving and every little thing counts.”

Maxxis' Ray Bulloch secured his 2nd straight WORCS Pro Stock Win

Pro Motorsports’ Matt Hancock got a mid-pack start in his Polaris and quickly got to work. Seemingly getting faster as the track got rougher, he took the second spot from Eichner on the final lap and scored his second podium of the season.

ELKA's Matt Hancock secured the 2nd Spot on the Podium in the WORCS SXS Pro Stock class

“I had to go past people all day,” said Hancock. “Running the Elka Suspension, Doug Roll has it so dialed in that as the race got rougher, I got faster. Everything we use is top of the line and you can really see how these cars can take it.”

Pro Motorsports' Matt Hancock & STV's Doug Eichner had an intense battle for the 2nd spot in the WORCS SXS Pro Stock Class

STV Motorsports’ Doug Eichner literally left the pack behind at the start, but fell to Bulloch on the first lap and then Hancock on the final lap. Though he battled back against Hancock, he settled for third at the finish, scoring his third podium of the season.

STI Tires' Doug Eichner grabbed the WORCS SXS Pro Stock Holeshot

“I had a great day today,” said Eichner. “The STI Tires and Wheels got me the holeshot big time. I just ruined those guys those guys at the start. I led the first lap and then Bulloch got around me. On the last lap I took a wrong line and Matt got by me. I tried to set him up going down the hill and he shut the door on me. The Yamaha worked great today.”

STV Motorsports' Doug Eichner claimed the final spot on the podium

CST’s Beau Baron had difficulties at the start, but was quickly up to seventh on the first lap. He continued his climb through the field to finish fourth and stay in contention for the championship.

CST's Beau Baron finished in the 4th Spot in SXS Pro Stock

“I had a tough time on the start and slowly picked everyone off,” said Baron. “I gave it all I had and that’s where we ended up. I always have visibility issues here. When I come up on these rocks, it’s hard for me to decipher how sharp they are because they just blend in. So I tend to drive more timidly.”

In the Women’s SXS race, Sparks Racing / Maxxis’ Jennifer Broughton battled Claudia Romo for the entire race and came away with her fifth consecutive victory. Romo was second, ahead of Lexi Chournos.

Sparks / Maxxis' Jennifer Broughton battled back & forth with Claudia Romo for the Women's SXS class win with Jennifer holding on to claim her 5th Straight Win

WORCS will head back to Utah after a one-month break. The next race is scheduled for May 19-21 at Iron Mine Racepark in Cedar City, UT.

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