Windrock Park Gears Up for Round 5 of the UTV Rally Raid Series

Contact Information:
Windrock Park, Public Relations
Elizabeth Dugger
elizabeth.dugger@yahoo.com

Springs, TN (May 29, 2013)-Windrock Park will host Round 5 of Quantum Racing, Inc.’s 2013 UTV Rally Raid Series (UTVRR) on Saturday, June 8th. This will be the fifth of ten UTVRR Northern Series races held at Windrock Park’s UTV Endurance Track this season.

While Round 4 welcomed several new faces and UTVRR first time drivers, Team Buff, a true veteran racer, was named champion for the second consecutive round, and was the only driver to finish all 15 laps. Once again, his smooth driving and no-nonsense racing practices allowed him to claim first place, completing the race in 3 hours, 48 minutes, and 45 seconds in a Polaris RZR 570. Team Buff now leads the Northern Series Class QR2 with 81 points, however, only eight points separate first through third place. Team Tennessee has a solid lead in Class QR1 with 89 points while Team Over the Hill Racing leads by only one in Class QR3 with 67 points. UTVRR’s scoring system awards drivers points for total laps completed and as such, even what appears to be a solid lead can diminish very quickly, making performance in Round 5, and each subsequent round, equally important.

The UTVRR Northern Series continues to inspire both a spirit of competition and good sportsmanship in veterans and rookies alike. Matt Hall, Vice President of Media and Marketing for Quantum Racing stated, “As is always the case, the veteran racers were more than happy to offer help and advice where possible. A prime example, week in and week out, Team Buff can be seen speaking to the new drivers and offering words of wisdom and encouragement.”

Drivers from each class in Round 4 were extremely pleased with Windrock Park’s customized UTVRR track, even stating the condition of the track was the best they had ever raced, regardless of series. Over the past several months, park management has worked closely with Quantum Racing and the race community to modify the the track, making some significant changes to create the best driver experience possible, most notably a complete re-route of Section 1. Almost 20 drivers took the opportunity to preview the new section, which is faster, wider and smoother than the one previous.

The Windrock Park UTV Endurance Track remains a perfect fit for UTVRR’s Northern Series. The 8.2 mile course is a closed track, without logs or ruts, tailored to high speed races during both daylight and darkness hours. Vision X has provided industry leading lighting for the Park’s off-road races. Windrock Park is thrilled to have been selected as the venue for UTVRR, known by riders and spectators alike as the premier race series in the Southeast. No prior experience is necessary to enter the race which caters to all driver and vehicle classes. Round 5 should prove to be a challenging race yet again, combining UTVRR’s unique Baja style format and European Rally style with Windrock Park’s ultimate off-road adventure.

The full schedule for UTV Rally Raid Series by Quantum Racing, Inc. is available at windrockpark.com/park-activities/events/.

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