Release from 06.11.2022

AUSTIN WALTON RUNNER-UP AT PRIMM WORCS FINALE

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACER WRAPS UP SECOND IN SERIES STANDINGS AT WORCS FINALE

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Austin Walton claimed a hard-fought runner-up finish at the 10th and final round of the World Off-Road Championship Series (WORCS) in Primm, Nevada. With the finish, Walton secured second overall in the final 2022 series standings.


Walton got off to a fast start right from the get-go, the Pro 450 rider putting his FX 450 into the lead right off the start. Early in the opening lap, however, the Nevada native made a small mistake in the pro section, dropping to fourth before working his way back into second behind series point leader Dante Oliveira. Walton battled for the lead with Oliveira, before eventually settling into second place at the finish.
 
“I worked into first place pretty quickly, but I ended up having a little mistake in the pro section; I just washed the front end on the exit point and that kind of caught me off guard a little bit,” said Walton. “I got up quick, but it still cost me a couple of positions. I dropped back to fourth but by the end of the first lap I had worked my way back into second place. I made a good pass on Dante and charged hard the rest of the race. I ended up getting Tyler Land and then Dante and I had a good battle, but Dante got me for first in the end.”
 
Walton made another mistake late in the race in the pro section and lost another position to Dare Demartile, but ended up getting him back. With time running out, Walton charged hard in an effort to catch Dante but came up just short. In the final standings, Walton finished second behind Dante Olivera with Tyler Lynn finishing third.
 
Pro (MC) – Round 10 Results
1. Dante Oliveira (KTM)
2. Austin Walton – Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing
3. Tyler Lynn (KAW)

Pro (MC) Championship Standings – After 10 Rounds
1. Dante Oliveira (KTM)
2. Austin Walton – Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing
3. Tyler Lynn (KAW)

Husqvarna Mobility North America, Inc.
Husqvarna Mobility has continued to expand its professional race team to compete in AMA Supercross, AMA Pro Motocross, AMA National Enduro, GNCC, AMA EnduroCross, and AMA National Hare & Hound championships. Husqvarna team riders are competing aboard Husqvarna FC 450, FC 350, FC 250, FE 350, TC 250 and TE 300 models.


Rockstar Energy Drink
Rockstar Energy Drink is designed for those who lead active lifestyles – from Athletes to Rockstars. Available in over 20 flavors at convenience and grocery outlets in over 30 countries, Rockstar supports the Rockstar lifestyle across the globe through Action Sports, Motor Sports, and Live Music. For more information visit: www.RockstarEnergy.com

Contact

Marketing USA
Husqvarna Motorcycles North America, Inc.
Media and Public Relations

30125 KTM Way
Murrieta, CA 92563