OFF-ROAD
ROCKY MOUNTAIN ATV-MC WORCS SERIES PRESENTED BY POLARIS RZR AND DIRT BIKE
ROUND 1 / JANUARY 24, 2021
CRAZY HORSE CAMPGROUND / L AKE HAVASU CIT Y, ARIZONA
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Oliveira had a breakout season in 2020,
leading the KTM team to sign him to a factory
deal in the off-season. Teamed with the defend-
ing champion, Robert, with what is arguably
one of off-road racing's top factory teams,
should pay off big for Oliveira in 2021.
"My bike was awesome and it was just eating
up the bumps," said Oliveira. "I don't have to
worry about the bike; I just show up and race."
Fresh off winning his second consecutive
championship, Robert was up to his usual
competitiveness. He ran just behind Oliveira for
most of the race and was definitely there at the
end if Oliveira had a miscue.
In the Pro race, Oliveira and Robert fell
back at the start due to the drizzly and slick
conditions. After two laps the rain tapered
off and Oliveira began to charge, taking
third place 30 minutes into the event, and
then the lead about halfway through. Rob-
ert charged back and Oliveira held him off
by three seconds at the finish.
Justin Hoeft finished third.
"I had an awesome battle with a bunch
of guys today," said Oliveira who scored
his third consecutive victory counting last
season. "Taylor kept charging on me and
we played cat and mouse for the second
hour. We were three seconds apart
for the last three laps. It was a great
battle and I'm beat right now, but it
was a great win."
