WPSA Super Team Finishes 2006-2007 Season with Strong Results
3-24-2007
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WARNERT RACING CONCLUDES STRONG 2007 SNOCROSS TOUR LOOKS FORWARD TO HITTING THE DIRT WITH CAN-AM IN APRIL
source: PowerSports Public Relations
Warnert Racing concluded a successful 2006-2007 WPSA PowerSports Snowmobile Tour campaign with impressive statistics and consistent results. Earning five victories and an impressive 20 podiums, the factory BRP/Ski-Doo "Super Team" is ready to continue its success as it joins the WPSA's tough QuadTerrain Challenge class in the PowerSports ATV Tour next month.
"This has been an exciting season both on and off the track," said team co-owner Mark Warnert. "The team worked hard this year, fighting through every challenge thrown at them. Success was our goal this season, and I think our statistics show we exceeded that. But the statistics don't tell the entire story. We helped BRP introduce its new Open sled this season, and though the machine was completely new from the ground up, it performed flawlessly. We're extraordinarily pleased."
Leading the Warnert squad this season was French Canadian phenom Mathieu Morin. Morin (No. 27 XP-S/Ski-Doo), in his first full season as a Pro, ran consistently, netting a victory and three overall podiums in the Pro Classes. The Val-Dor, Quebec native finished ninth and 10th, respectively, in Pro Open and Pro Stock points.
"The season went well on many levels," said Morin, who competed in just the Pro Stock class last season. "This was my first experience running both Pro classes, so I'm very happy with my success this year. At the beginning of the season, I had a rough start. I had trouble in qualifying. Then, once we got to the mid-season, I picked it up in qualifying and it began working out. This will certainly give me a strong foundation on which to build next season."
Steve Martin (No. 18 Dodge Trucks/Ski-Doo) fought an ankle injury for much of the season. However, the Evanston, Wyo. resident will begin his training program immediately and looks forward to next season. Martin, who recorded one podium finish this season, finished 12th in Pro Open points and ninth in the Pro Stock standings.
"We were really consistent all year in qualifying and the finals," said Martin. "We had a really good mechanic this year, and the sleds were some of the best I've ever ridden. I sprained my ankle at X Games, and that really slowed me down. It's still not completely healed, so it's been a tough go. I'm looking forward to next year."
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