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November 18, 2009
BFGoodrich Tires Preps for 23rd SCORE Baja 1000 Victory in 24 Years
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Nov. 17, 2009 – BFGoodrich Tires is preparing for its 23rd victory in 24 attempts at the granddaddy of off-road races, the SCORE Baja 1000. The 42nd running of the most well known of all desert races will begin on Friday, November 20 and end on Saturday, November 21 in Ensenada, Mexico. More than 325 racers will attempt to master the rugged terrain and dethrone last year’s Baja 1000 champions and BFGoodrich Tires’ drivers Roger Norman and Larry Roeseler by taking home the overall title. - more
November 17, 2009
Team LeDuc Racing Earns Two Victories and Two Podiums at Primm Motorsports Complex
Curt, Kyle, and Todd LeDuc Set to Take on the SCORE Baja 1000 this Friday
Cherry Valley, CA - Finishing out The Off-Road Championship (TORC) with an astonishing 28 team podiums, the Rockstar / Makita Team LeDuc Racing made their second Lucas Oil Off Road Series (LOORS) appearance this past weekend in Primm Valley, Nevada. As the final two rounds of competition got underway, the stands were at capacity as fans piled into the complex to witness the conclusion of Lucas Oil’s inaugural off-road short course season. - more
November 17, 2009
LeDuc Family Scores Wins/Podiums on Toyo® Open Country M/T-R® Tires @ LOORS
PRIMM, NEVADA – The LeDuc family, father Curt and sons Todd and Kyle, once again proved they are a force to reckon with while competing on 35X12.50R17 Toyo Open Country M/T-R tires in short course at the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series. The team returned to the series for the second time ever this past weekend driving their Rockstar/Makita/Ford Trucks/Toyo Tires F-150 trucks to compete in the season finale at Primm, Nevada. - more
November 17, 2009
Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 Expanded Entry List - more
November 16, 2009
Team TROPHYLITE takes on the Baja 1000
Chandler, AZ - Team TROPHYLITE is in final preparation to run a factory effort at this years Baja 1000. A last minute deal was formed to have a team run one of the General Tire TROPHYLITE house trucks at the Baja 1000, lead by TROPHYLITE president and owner Greg Foutz. Series Sponsor KC HiLiTES stepped up to be the race title sponsor on the truck for the special Baja 1000 event. Donning the bright yellow colors of the KC HiLiTES brand, one of the newest TROPHYLITE trucks in the stable will be showcased and driven through the roughest terrain known to off-road racing. - more
November 16, 2009
Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series Finale @ PRIMM International Off-Road Raceway
Primm, NV - Official Pre-Race Release || Official Friday Qualifying Report Report || Official Saturday Race Report || Official Sunday Race Report || 2009 Final Championship Standings
November 13, 2009
Midwest Off-Road Racing Elect Board of Directors
Clarify Mission of the Group
Appleton, WI - The organizers of the Midwest Off-Road Racing (MORR) group met Wednesday evening, November 11, to elect a board of directors and continue to finalize the legal side of the organization. The group of twenty very committed off-road enthusiasts met to fine-tune the mission of MORR.
The redefined MORR Mission Statement is as follows:
Mission Statement
The goal of the Midwest Off Road Racing group is to insure affordable racing for the Midwest Sportsman Off Road Racer by uniting racers with a common voice. Maintaining affiliations with approved sanctioning bodies will allow the competitor and the enthusiast to enjoy off road racing now and in the future. - more
November 11, 2009
#13 Trophy-Truck Guns for Event Win and SCORE Season Championship
Newport Beach CA - Wahoo’s Fish Taco / OC Motorsports Trophy-Truck driver Ed Stout has much on the line in November—a victory at the Granddaddy of all desert races and a possible SCORE points championship and now Tracking International is going along for the ride. Stout, currently third in the SCORE Desert Series Trophy-Truck points standings and a mere two points from second, will start from the 24th position in his quest for a title at the 42nd Tecate SCORE Baja 1000, scheduled to begin on Nov. 20 in Ensenada, Baja California Mexico. Tracking International, the world’s newest live satellite GPS tracking service, will be with Stout as he sets out across the desert to make history. Fans will be able to follow the team throughout the entire process at Tracking International - Tracking for Land, Sea and Air Events. - more
November 10, 2009
Pistol Pete adds Slime for his run at the Baja 1000
Phoenix, AZ - Pistol Pete Sohren went to Las Vegas to promote his Baja Racing Adventures with a display at the 2009 SEMA show and then without warning, hit the jackpot by landing a title sponsorship from Slime, the #1 tire sealant in the world, for his Trophy Truck for the upcoming Tecate SCORE Baja 1000. In the past, Sohren has partnered with Slime as an associate, but drawing the number one starting position for the sport’s biggest race really set the table when creating marketing opportunities. - more
November 10, 2009
2009 SCORE Baja 1000 Advance Update
Like Ampudia, Bio, Baldwin, Hall, Herbst, McMillin, Vildosola,Wilson--it’s all about family at 42nd Tecate SCORE Baja 1000. -326 Racers entered to date, including 35 SCORE Trophy-Trucks, from 39 States & 14 countries in internationally-televised Granddaddy of all desert races.
From Ampudia to Wilson, desert racing is all about family ties and among the nearly 350 entries for next week’s 42nd Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 are over 30 entries with multiple-family members competing in the granddaddy of all desert races. - more
November 6, 2009
The Flying Dutchman Extends Race Season
Las Vegas, NV - After a successful season competing in the Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL, Dan Vanden Heuvel brought his #77 Flying Dutchman Maxxis Tire Chevy race truck to the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Marketing Association) Show as one of the centerpieces of the Maxxis Tire display. Along with other Maxxis supported off-road trucks, crawlers, and buggies, Dan worked alongside Maxxis Motorsport director, Creighton King answering any questions that the crowd of 100,000 attendees asked. - more
November 6, 2009
Toyota 2010 Model Year 4Runner Slated for the SCORE Baja 1000
TORRANCE, CA - Toyota will make history by entering its 2010 Model Year Fifth Generation 4Runner in the internationally renowned SCORE Baja 1000. With over 672 miles in length and a time limit of 31 hours, the Baja 1000 is one of the toughest desert races in the world. Toyota will test its newest 4Runner and showcase the SUV’s capabilities and durability in the Mexican desert’s treacherous terrain. “Historically, only half of the racers finish this incredible test of man and machine, but we’re confident the Fifth Generation 4Runner will be a major contender in the stock mini class and can handle the grueling course”, said Les Unger, Toyota’s national motorsports manager. - more
November 6, 2009
Traxxas TORC Series Presented By AMSOIL Announces 2010 Race Schedule
Corona, CA - 2010 is set for the most exciting season in short-course racing history as the Traxxas TORC Series announces its plans for 2010. The schedule includes 16 rounds of championship points racing and two special "non-series points events". "We wanted to get the schedule out now so racers and fans could start making plans", stated Ricky Johnson of TORC. "We are still having some conversations about some new tracks and formats but we want to go ahead and announce so our racers can start the sponsorship process early on. We are going away from the Friday night races and racing on Saturdays and Sunday afternoons wherever possible", Johnson continued. "Our sponsors are rallying behind us to continue the direction that the drivers, sponsors and fans have headed the series in our first season and we are excited about all the enthusiasm going into 2010." The series champions will be crowned after the Crandon Labor Day weekend event.: March 27 Las Vegas, NV
April 24-25 Perris, CA
May 15-16 Las Vegas, NV
May 29-30 Ft. Worth, TX
June 19-20 Crandon, WI
July 10 TBA
July 17-18 Bark River, MI
Aug 14-15 Bark River, MI
Sept. 4-5 Crandon, WI
In addition to the above schedule, TORC is planning two non-points special events. One event in the spring and one in the later in the year, after the points season has ended. Details will be released on these events as soon as they are confirmed. Also, TORC is negotiating an expanded television package for 2010 and it will be announced as soon as details are finalized.
November 6, 2009
2009 Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 Pre-running starts Friday on rugged 672.85-mile course
LOS ANGELES—Adventurers and the world’s best desert racers will begin practicing Friday as official pre-running starts for November's 42nd Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 desert race. With over 325 entries expected to compete in 29 Pro and 6 Sportsman classes for cars, trucks, motorcycles and ATVs, the granddaddy of all desert races will be held Nov. 19-22 in Ensenada, Mexico. Completing its 36th year as the World’s foremost desert racing sanctioning body, the event is the finale of the five-race 2009 SCORE Desert Series. To date entries have come from 38 U.S. States and 13 countries. - more
October 30, 2009
Midwest Sportsman Off Road Racers Unite!
Appleton, WI – After a race season that saw racer participation drop significantly over the previous season, a group of Midwest drivers have come together to form an association to bring the sidelined competitors back to the track. The group known as, Midwest Off Road Racing (MORR), has one mission:
“To provide affordable racing for the Midwest sportsman off road racer, while creating a series of weekend events that allow the competitor and the enthusiast to enjoy their favorite summer time sport seven to eight times per season. Our mission is to bring this to reality beginning in 2010, and that this unique form of motorsport is alive and well for years to come.” - more
October 30, 2009
Rayford has Best Finish of the Year – 4th Place Final Round of TORC PRO-Light Series
Las Vegas, NV - Chad Rayford and his Water FX AMSOIL Maxxis Tire Nissan Frontier entered the final weekend of racing in the inaugural Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL looking to improve on his fifth place Perris finish, as well as bring attention to his main sponsor, which is also based in Las Vegas. Chad accomplished both of his goals. - more
October 28, 2009
Rick Huseman, Toyo Tires® Win TORC Pro 4X4 Truck Championship Kyle and Curt LeDuc Score First-Ever Son/Father Finish at Las Vegas LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – Rick Huseman, driver of the #36 Monster Energy/Traxxas/Toyota/Toyo Tires® Tundra, won the Pro 4X4 Truck class championship for The Off-Road Championship (TORC) series at Las Vegas Speedway this weekend. Finishing second overall is Kyle LeDuc, driver of the #99 Rockstar/Makita/Ford Trucks/Toyo Tires F-150, making it a 1-2 finish for Toyo Tires in the Pro 4X4 Truck class championship in TORC. Both Huseman and LeDuc’s 900-horsepower trucks rely on 35X12.50R17 Toyo® Open Country M/T®-R tires for grip. - more
October 28, 2009
Barlow Motorsports Wins Big In Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada—The Red Bull Off-Road Racing Ford F-150s driven by Ricky Johnson and Barlow Motorsports team owner, Steve Barlow earned two second place finishes and a first in the final weekend of Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL racing. The performance capped an impressive season for the Red Bull Off-Road team with Johnson finishing second in PRO 2WD points, just four points behind Rob MacCachren. - more
October 28, 2009
SCOTT DOUGLAS FINISHES 2009 SEASON 3rd IN POINTS – 1st IN STYLE
Las Vegas, Nevada—The final race laps of the inaugural Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL season at Las Vegas Motor Speedway were dramatic in many respects, but none more spectacular than the way Scott Douglas turned up the heat on the competition. - more
October 28, 2009
Luke Johnson Prepares for 2010 with Start in Las Vegas
Trabuco Canyon, CA - Luke Johnson completed his on the track training season behind the wheel of the #48 Traxxas AMSOIL KMC Wheel BFGoodrich Tires Toyota Tacoma PRO-Light. It was a tough weekend at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The young high school senior from Southern California experienced track conditions that were not only new to him, but much of the competitors. After successfully battling adverse track conditions on Friday, a mechanical problem ended his night early on Saturday. - more
October 28, 2009
Baudoux Ends Season with His Best Finish of PRO-2WD Season
Hemlock, MI - At the eleventh hour, Dan Baudoux and his #7 Mole Lake Casino Miller Lite BP BFGoodrich Tires Ford F-150 decided to make the trek across the country to compete in the final weekend of racing in the Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL. The drive was well worth it, because it brought the team its best PRO-2WD finish of the year. - more
October 28, 3009
Todd LeDuc Races Blind – Finishes Third in the 2009 TORC Series Championship
Las Vegas, NV - After a season full of intense driving, narrow finishes, and close calls, the Traxxas TORC Series concluded it’s 2009 Championship chase at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway this past weekend. The Pro 2WD championship chase was by far the closest, making every turn of every lap increasingly important. Many racetracks have their own devils, and LVMS is no different. It can be said that this track is by far the dustiest short course track there is, with the entire course covered in silt like dirt, the dust becomes instant and lingers. - more || video
October 28, 2009
Vanden Heuvel Takes Podium in Final Round - Fifth Place in TORC PRO-2WD Championship
Appleton, WI - Dan Vanden Heuvel and his Flying Dutchman Team continued his incredible season with a third place podium finish in the final round of the Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL. The performance at the Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway allowed the #77 Maxxis Tire Chevy to move up in standings, to finish the year in fifth place. - more
October 28, 2009
Oberg Finishes Season with Momentum for 2010
Eagle River, WI - After his best weekend of the year in Perris, Mike Oberg and his #80 AMSOIL BFGoodrich Tires Chevy continued to build momentum for the 2010 season. The final round of the year saw Mike take the gray and black PRO-2WD truck to a fifth place finish. But that didn’t mean there wasn’t any drama during the weekend. - more
October 28, 2009
Kyle LeDuc Finishes Second Overall in The Off-Road Championship Series Points in Pro 4x4
Las Vegas, NV - It was an event the fans and racers alike had been waiting for all year! The “Final Showdown” of The Off-Road Race Championship (TORC) Series took place October 23rd and 24th at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Dirt Track, just a few miles north of the promising lights of the Vegas strip. When the final checkered flag dropped on Saturday night, it brought with it the end of an incredibly successful year for the Rockstar / Makita Team LeDuc Racing.- more
October28, 2009
Scott Taylor Finishes Sixth Overall in TORC PRO-2WD Championship
Belvidere, IL - The final weekend of the 2009 Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL had Scott Taylor and the #8 Miller Electric Skyjacker Suspensions BFGoodrich Tires Ford F-150 look to end on a strong note. During both rounds Scott Taylor looked like he would land on the podium, but miscues ended each night with unexpected results.
The track that the TORC officials created in and on the Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway was a combination of high speed flat out racing on the oval portion of the track and a high flying technical section that ran through the infield. - more
October 27, 2009
Traxxas TORC Series Presented by AMSOIL Season Finale @ Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Las Vegas, NV
Round 15 Results || Round 16 Results || Final Championship Standings
October 22, 2009
October, 22, 2009
GREAT WEEKEND FOR PROBST IS NO SURPRISE!
New Lenox, IL - The Probst Motorsports team went to Surprise Arizona to compete in rounds 9&10 of the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series with Kevin Probst driving the #9 Unlimited 2 and Mikey Vanden Heuvel driving in the teams Unlimited Lite. Mikey was a late addition with the injury to Jon Probst and will finish the season for the team.
The Lite was poised to do battle with Mike behind the wheel, and during the second practice session, the timing tensioner in the Nissan 4 valve engine let go. The 300hp engine did not like the cams lack of movement, and the valves all bent. - more
October, 22, 2009
Dakar 2010: race against time has begun
Issy-les-Moulineaux, FR - A little more than two months before the start of the rally, the drivers and crews carry on preparing registration forms to take part in the second South American adventure of the Dakar. The race against time has begun, especially for the European amateurs who have to prepare their vehicles for boarding on the 25th and 26th of November at Le Havre. - more
October 22, 2009
Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series Surprise: Menzies Sweeps/ Championship Races Tighten
Corona, CA - Twenty-two year old Bryce Menzies swept both rounds of spectacular Unlimited 2 action at SpeedWorld Off Road Park in Surprise, Arizona. The Las Vegas native held off short course champion Carl Renezeder on Saturday and veteran Kevin Probst on Sunday to take impressive back to back U-2 wins. Menzie's victories in his SuperClean Unlimited 2 truck, capped off two full days of racing in front of huge crowds that packed the SpeedWorld facility. - more
October 21, 2009
October 21, 2009
WEEKEND PREVIEW: LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
CORONA, CA - This weekend, October 23rd-24th, the excitement of the Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL comes to a head at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Dirt Track for "The Final Showdown". The action has been heating up throughout 2009; this weekend will see many battles won and lost, but there will only be three victors in the war for the 2009 Championship. The three who emerge will carry their title on to defend it in 2010. Some will say that these champions have already been decided, but as most familiar with the sport will tell you- it is far from over. - more
October 21, 2009
Casey Currie to Finish out 2009 Race Season at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
The No. 2 Pro Light Team Announces 2010 Plans
As the inaugural season of The Off Road Championship (TORC) Series draws to a close this weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, it was an incredible year for Casey Currie in the No. 2 Monster Energy drink sponsored Pro Light. Starting the year off with a phenomenal win during Round 2 of the season opener at Texas Motor Speedway, Currie also returned to the track to take home a third place podium during Round 4 at Perris Auto Speedway. - more
October 20, 2009
October 29, 2009
General Tire Takes Surprise by Storm
SURPRISE, AZ – Team General Tire was well represented on the podium in an outstanding showing in hundred-degree heat at the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series event at Speedworld Off-Road Park October 17-18. On Saturday, Carl Renezeder took the Unlimited 4 win, and followed that up with second place in Unlimited 2. He fought a fuel pressure issue with the Unlimited 4, but was able to finish 2nd on Sunday. His showing was enough to keep him at the top in the points standings going into the season’s final event at Primm November 14-15. - more
October 19, 2009
TROPHYLITE goes Down Under to Australia for 2010
Chandler, AZ - Racing heats up for TROPHYLITE in Australia. Establishing the TROPHYLITE brand in other countries was one of the key things that Greg Foutz, President of TROPHYLITE, had set out to accomplish. Now through a partnership with Kevin Macdonald, TROPHYLITE will have a 5 race series for all to enjoy in Australia! Kevin's company Serious Race Gear will provide on site race support. He will also handle the importing of trucks and parts for the TROPHYLITE series in Australia. In addition, Kevin will provide prep and support services for any teams that need some help in the day to day part of off-road racing. - more
October 16, 2009
Racing Resumes for Carl Renezeder in Arizona this Weekend
LAKE FOREST, CA – After a late summer hiatus by the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series, racing picks back up this weekend, October 17-18, in Surprise, Arizona (in the Phoenix area) for rounds nine and ten of the twelve-race season. Carl Renezeder will climb into his championship-leading Lucas Oil/General Tire trucks on Friday with the hopes of qualifying on the pole for Saturday’s races and will attempt to win four for four at Speedworld Motorsports Complex. - more
October 15, 2009
October 15, 2009
2010 Best in the Desert 4-Wheel Race Schedule
Feb 5-7 Bluewater Resort & Casino Parker "425"
Apr. 23-25 Bilek Racing Silver State "300"
Aug. 19-21 TSCO "Vegas to Reno"
Oct. 15-17 Bluewater Desert Challenge
Dec. 3-5 TBA
October 15, 2009
Fall Finale Has Great Racer Turnout
Weyauwega, WI - The final weekend of off-road racing in the Upper Midwest saw ninety-five Sportsman racers enter the Fall Finale in Weyauwega, Wisconsin. The Waupaca County Fairgrounds with its covered concrete grandstands and a .75 mile harness racing track was an excellent venue to create a stadium style track with all the amenities. The cold temperatures (in the mid 40’s) didn’t keep the racing from getting hot.
Each day saw the competitors compete in ten lap races, on the Jake Vande Voort designed track that consisted of high speed jumps, a rhythm section, a high bank corner, a great table top jump, and a sandy, but fast back stretch The track surface itself, was a mixture of clay, sand, and dirt. This really presented a challenge many racers had not seen in a very long time. The racers lined up in rows of two, from a standing start. - more
October 15, 2009
2010 SCORE Desert Series Schedule of Events
Jan. 15-17     16th SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge - Laughlin, Nevada
March 12-14 24rd Tecate SCORE San Felipe 250 - San Felipe, BC, Mexico
June 4-6        42nd Tecate SCORE Baja 500 - Ensenada, BC, Mexico
Sept. 10-12    15th SCORE Terrible’s Primm 300 - Primm, Nevada
Nov. 17-21     43rd Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 - Peninsula Run, BC, Mexico - more
October 14, 2009
Vanden Heuvel to Race Probst Unlimited Lite
Appleton, WI - Mike Vanden Heuvel will exchange his traditional double sevens for the Probst Motorsports number five Unlimited Lite. Jon Probst, the regular driver, will be sidelined for the remainder of the 2009 season with back issues. The decision was made to substitute Mike rather than risk further injury. Obviously, the first concern was for the health and safety of ‘Jonny5,’ but as they say, the show must go on.
“The Probst family is one of only a handful with more history in short course than my own,” said Mike “so I was flattered when asked to drive, and jumped at the opportunity.” Already a World Champion, the 23 year old’s resume also includes a buggy championship in 2008, along with many race wins. Mike has very limited Pro Lite/ Unlimited Lite experience, but did manage a fourth place finish in this year’s Decision at Sundown Challenge at Crandon International Raceway Labor Day weekend.
Look for Mike as he will be driving the Probst Motorsports #5 E3 Sparkplugs truck this weekend, October 16-18, at Speedworld in Surprise, Arizona and the final rounds at the Primm Motorsports Complex in Primm, Nevada November 13-15. For more information visit www.lucasoiloffroad.com
October 14, 2009
October 14, 2009
Championship Battles Building with Short Course Off Road's Return to Surprise, Arizona
Corona, CA - The Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series is returning to SpeedWorld Off Road Park in Surprise, Arizona this weekend, October 17th and 18th. The host of Rounds 3&4 in May, SpeedWorld's short course off road racing debut hosted enthusiastic, standing room only crowds. With its signature high banked turns, wide open straight-aways and challenging mogul section, the track is establishing itself as the home to some of the most exciting racing in off road. Now, with the series return, SpeedWorld will once again come alive as the expected sold out crowd will witness the thundering horsepower of 850hp trucks along with buggies, Karts and UTVs attempting to tame the 9/10th mile track. - more
October 13, 2009
2009 Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 Draw - Pistol Pete #1 - Official Map Posted
LOS ANGELES—Just patiently plugging along in desert racing’s marquee division, Arizona’s journeyman driver Pete Sohren has received the first starting position during Saturday’s computerized drawing for November’s 42nd Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 desert race. While the grizzled veteran Sohren will pilot his No. 2 Ford F-150 SCORE Trophy-Truck, starting first among the motorcycle and ATV classes will be the team led by promising newcomer Adam Thissen of Reno, Nev. on a KTM 550XC-W motorcycle. - more
October 13, 2009
Octoberfest at the Waupaca County Fairgrounds in Weyauwega, Wisconsin
October 13, 2009
Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series - 2010 Schedule
* March 6 and 7 - Lake Elsinore Motorsports Complex (Lake Elsinore,CA)
* April 10 and 11 - Speedworld (Surprise, AZ.)
* May 22 and 23 - Primm Motorsports Complex (Primm, NV.)
* June 26 and 27 - Miller Motorsports Park (Tooele, UT.)
* August 7 and 8 - Lake Elsinore Motorsports Complex(Lake Elsinore, CA.)
* September 18 and 19 - Speedworld (Surprise, AZ.)
* October 23 and 24 - Primm Motorsports Complex(Primm, NV.)
* December 11 and 12 - Firebird Raceway - (Phoenix, AZ) - more
October 8, 2009
October 8, 2009
Traxxas TORC Series Announces 2009 Midwest Sportsman/ Grassroots Class Champions, 148 Drivers Took the Track in Inaugural Season
Crandon, WI -In 2009, the evolution of short-course off-road racing saw the creation of The Off-Road Championship Series or TORC Series. The TORC series, along with the sanctioning body of the United States Auto Club (USAC), created a Midwest race series that was separate from the national touring PRO series. The Midwest series not only gave long time Sportsman racers a place to race, but also a place for the "stars of tomorrow" to develop their talents. - more
October 8, 2009
10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OFF-ROAD EXPO TAKES OVER POMONA FAIRPLEX
POMONA, CA – The 2009 Fall Off-Road Expo presented by Toyota will invade the Pomona Fairplex Friday, October 9 through Sunday, October 11, with everything off-road including new vehicles, thousands of parts and accessories, unbeatable on-site show deals, ATV test rides, freestyle motocross action and more. - more
October 7, 2009
Off Road Stars and New Venues Shine with The Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series Inaugural Year
Corona, CA - April 4th marked the first event of the inaugural season of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series in Primm, Nevada. While the off season developments that saw the series emerge with the support of Lucas Oil were now in the rear view mirror, the Primm event marked the beginning of a new chapter in short course off road racing. The teams that comprised the Lucas Oil Off Road Series were now focused on a new season with the opportunity to face old rivals, develop new ones and look towards the season with the optimism that comes before the first race of each year. - more
October 7, 2009
MasterCraft Safety to Present Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Rounds 9 & 10 in Surprise Arizona
Corona, California - Today, the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series announced that MasterCraft Safety, a leader in the off road safety and seating marketplace, is the Presenting Sponsor of rounds 9&10 in Surprise, Arizona on October 17th and 18th. MasterCraft Safety C.E.O Robbie Pierce, an accomplished driver in the highest levels of open desert off road racing, will also be making his first appearance behind the wheel of the 800hp MasterCraft Safety Unlimited 2 race truck. - more
October 6, 2009
Centric Parts Offers Contingency at NORRS Weyauwega Event
Evanston, IL – Centric Parts, a leading manufacturer and supplier of aftermarket stock replacement and performance brake components, had pledged $1200 in contingency offerings, redeemable through Phil’s Inc., for the opening weekend of racing for the NORRS Event in Weyauwega, Wisconsin. - more
October 6, 2009
Ron Whitton Claims the Overall Victory at the SNORE South Point 250
Primm, NV - After finishing fifth in the previous weekend's Best in the Desert Silver State 300, Ron Whitton returned to the Nevada desert less than a week later to compete in the SNORE South Point 250 race. Featuring a 69-mile loop course, the four-lap event took place in Primm Valley, Nevada on the outskirts of the bright lights of Las Vegas. - more
October 5, 2009
October 5, 2009
Rockstar Hart and Huntington Premiere Motorsports Group Looking to Surprise Arizona At SpeedWorld Off Road Park
Orange County, CA - Rockstar Hart and Huntington’s Carey Hart, Josh Merrel, Chris Brandt and Chad Leising jetted out with the crew of Premiere Motorsports Group to Surprise, Arizona. The mission was to dial in the Team’s flagship Unlimited Programs at the SpeedWorld Off Road Park. - more
October 5, 2009
2009 SCORE Desert Series Point Leaders
(thru SCORE Terrible’s Primm 300-9/12/09) Remaining race: 42nd Tecate SCORE Baja 1000,
Nov. 18-22, Ensenada, Mexico - more
October 2, 2009
Off-Road Racing Organization Concerned About Effects of Proposed Solar Plant in Primm, Nevada.
This segment of the off-highway vehicle (OHV) community is protesting the closure of a tortoise habitat and historical racing area during the scoping period of the proposed Silver State Solar Project located between Primm and Jean Nevada (south of the Ivanpah Airport), on 7,840 acres. - more
October 1, 2009
Rayford Impresses the Competition at Perris
Appleton, WI – (September 30, 2009) A relative unknown in the world of short-course off-road racing, Chad Rayford, fought for a fifth place finish in Round 13 of the Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL PRO-Light division. The fifteen truck field was stacked with the best Pro-Light drivers from across the country, and with only two races under his belt, Chad’s performance instantly earned the respect of his fellow competitors. - more
October 1, 2009
DAKAR 2010: Road-book under construction
Issy-les-Moulineaux, FR - After around a hundred days of pre-reconnaissance on site, and long hours of working on maps, the teams of the rally have now entered the writing phase of the road-book. The first part has already been set on paper. In 2010, the Dakar will be established on an anti clockwise course, leaving and returning to Buenos Aires. To finalise the course and put on paper all the notes gathered for the road book that will guide the - more
October 1, 2009
SCOTT DOUGLAS WINS IN CALIFORNIA - CLAIMS TWO PODIUMS
Perris, California - Fresh off a victory in the PRO 4x4 World Championship race in Crandon, Wisconsin, Scott Douglas wasted little time proving that the Douglas Motorsports Team will be just as imposing on the shorter speedway circuits as they are on the high-speed natural terrain tracks in the Midwest. In round 13 of Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL race, Douglas in the number 7 AMSOIL Kumho Ford F-150 took the lead shortly after the halfway point and held off the field for an impressive win. - more
October 1, 2009
Team LeDuc Racing Gets all "Fired-Up" at Perris Auto Speedway
Perris, CA - After spending the summer months competing at historic venues in Wisconsin and Michigan, The Off-Road Championship (TORC) series headed West for the final two races of the season. It was an intense weekend of competition in Perris, California and the Rockstar / Makita Team LeDuc Racing was all "fired up" to defend their previous victories earlier in the month at Crandon International Raceway. Rounds 13 and 14 of TORC series racing kicked off Friday night under the lights of Perris Auto Speedway and returned to the venue for the second time this season to a nearly sold-out crowd of 12,000 off-road enthusiasts. - more
October 1, 2009
Vanden Heuvel Takes Two Top-5 Finishes at Perris II
Appleton, WI - Dan Vanden Heuvel and his Flying Dutchman Off-Road Race Team had their #77 Maxxis Tire ATD Chevy Silverado truly flying high all weekend during Rounds 13 and 14 of the Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL. The privateer team once again put the off-road racing world on notice as the red Chevy had two Top-5 finishes, nearly taking the win on Saturday night. - more
October 1, 2009
Todd Leduc Captures 3rd and 4th Place Finishes in Perris, CA
Perris, CA - The TORC Series returned to Perris Auto Speedway Podium Finish this past weekend for the second time this season. Similarly to the previous race, temperatures reached above 100 degrees, but that didn't slow down any of the racing action as the pros competed Friday and Saturday nights under the lights. - more
October 1, 2009
Mike Oberg Runs Strong All Weekend at Perris II
Eagle River, WI - All season Mike Oberg has been fighting for his respect during the 2009 TORC season and it seemed like whenever he would make progress through the PRO-2WD field, something would happen to wipe a good run. At the second visit to Perris, all that changed. The Oberg Motorsports AMSOIL BFGoodrich Tires Chevy had its best weekend of the season. - more
October 1, 2009
Taylor Racing Looks Toward Vegas Finale
Belvidere, IL - After a convincing flag to flag win in Round 12, Scott Taylor was looking to use that win to build momentum for a late season rally to move up in the TORC PRO-2WD standings. Unfortunately, the second visit to Perris Auto Speedway in the TORC schedule would become a weekend that Taylor Racing needed to forget. - more
October 1, 2009
Luke Johnson Makes Successful PRO-Lite Debut in Perris
Trabuco Canyon, CA - After a successful rookie season, finishing second in points, in the TORC Sportsman Limited 2 division, Luke Johnson entered his next stage of his short-course off-road racing career, competing in the PRO-Light ranks. Luke was able to secure sponsorship from Traxxas, KMC Wheels, BFGoodrich Tires, and AMSOIL to put together a four race package to finish out the 2009 season. This gives the seventeen year old more seat time, and the opportunity to compete on the PRO level before making a decision on what class to run during the 2010 season. - more
September 30, 2009
Robby Gordon increases Overall & SCORE Trophy-Truck Points Lead
LOS ANGELES—Enjoying his full-time return to desert racing in between his ‘day job’ as a NASCAR Cup team owner/driver, Robby Gordon has increased his point lead in the 2009 SCORE Desert Series point standings following his second win of the year at the recent 14th SCORE Terrible’s Primm 300. - more
September 29, 2009
Team Toyo’s Rick Huseman Wins at Perris, Closes in on TORC Series Championship
PERRIS, CALIFORNIA – Rick Huseman, driver of the #36 Monster Energy/Traxxas/Toyota /Toyo Tires® Tundra, won Saturday’s Round 14 of the Pro 4X4 class of The Off-Road Championship (TORC) series at Perris, California. With some 12,000 fans attending the night race, Huseman finished some eight lengths in front with his 900-horsepower truck equipped with 35X12.50R17 Toyo® Open Country M/T®-R tires. He also captured an ‘Oakley Bomb Run’ award for having the fastest lap in the race. - more
September 28, 2009
Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL Rounds 13 & 14 Official Updates - Perris Auto Speedway - Perris, CA
Round 13 Lap by Lap Results || Round 14 Lap Results || Official Recap
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September 24, 2009
TROPHYLITE Embraces the future with TORC adding a full short course series for 2010
Chandler, AZ - Now you can choose from long course off-road desert racing or full tilt short course racing in the same TROPHYLITE trucks. In a bold move and weeks of negotiation TROPHYLITE and TORC are happy to announce the next evolution of the TROPHYLITE race series. The addition of a full short course series for the TROPHYLITE trucks that will be run in the TORC series. The addition of the short course race series will be available for all TROPHYLITE teams and will be focused around the west coast races held by TORC. The General Tire TROPHYLITE off-road race series will still have a full 5 or 6 race desert series and championship as it has in years past. The addition of the short course series will enhance the options open to truck and team owners. - more
September 23, 2009
September 23, 2009
WEEKEND PREVIEW: PERRIS, CA.
The Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL returns to the West Coast for the final two weekends of thunderous action. The series will make its final appearance at Perris Auto Speedway for the 2009 season this Friday and Saturday, September 25th and 26th. - more
September 22, 2009
September 22, 2009
Steve Olliges to Team-up with Kevin McGillivray for Best in the Desert's Silver State 300
Las Vegas, Nevada - Looking to defend last year's Trick Truck class win at Best in the Desert's (BITD) Silver State 300, Steve Olliges has teamed up with Kevin McGillivray in the No. 56 Team Ford-sponsored Trick Truck for this year's race. Qualifying second during last year's event, Olliges will once again get behind the wheel during Thursday's Time Trials in hopes of repeating or improving over his starting position in the 2008 Silver State 300 race. - more
September 17, 2009
Ultimate AMSOIL Off-Road Super Team Super Fan Contest Continues @ Perris
Superior, Wis. ~ AMSOIL, the Exclusive Official Oil and Presenting sponsor of the Traxxas TORC Series, is proud to announce the continuation of the Ultimate AMSOIL Off-Road Super Team Super Fan contest next weekend at the TORC race at Perris Auto Speedway.
The Ultimate AMSOIL Off-Road Super Team Super Fan contest is open to all fans in attendance of a TORC race in 2009. Simply collect all 10 AMSOIL trading cards; bring them to the AMSOIL Display Trailer underneath the grandstands and sign up to win great prizes, including AMSOIL Traxxas R/C trucks, a complete door panel from AMSOIL-sponsored driver Ricky Johnson, autographed hats, shirts and a complete AMSOIL oil change kit.- more
September 17, 2009
September 17, 2009
Scott Douglas Captures 2009 PRO-4X4 World Championship - Crandon
September 17, 2009
Best of Behind the Scenes with Creighton King from 2006-2009.
September 16, 2009
Mitch Dorr Gets World Championship Ring
Rockford, IL - With only two rounds of racing left in the 2009 Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL Sportsman Stock Truck Championship, Mitch Dorr knew he had to be nearly perfect to take the title home to Rockford, Illinois. The #817 Fabricated Steel Products Goodyear Tires Ford F-150 nearly accomplished the feat until contact in the final round, had Mitch looking thinking about the 2010 season. - more
September 16, 2009
Greaves/McGrath Dreams DASHED at 40th Crandon, Monster Energy FANS Cheer On Crandon Favorites Johnny Greaves & Jeremy McGrath
Crandon, WI - Greaves Motorsports drivers, Johnny Greaves and Jeremy McGrath took to the dirt track at Crandon International Raceway with hopes of multiple victories for the high profile off road race team. Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the famed 1.65-mile track, the off road racing icons, Johnny and Jeremy demonstrated they were fast during Crandon's Friday practice and qualifying sessions. - more
September 16, 2009
MacCachren Earns 2nd Place at Saturday's Crandon World Championships - 3rd Place at Sunday's TORC Pro 2 Round 12
Crandon, Wisconsin - Rockstar Energy Racing's Rob MacCachren arrived to the nation's oldest short course off road race course and the place he has had success at since the mid-1990s. Racing in front of 50,000 plus fans all standing on their feet cheering on the nation's top off road racing icons. Rob MacCachren weaved his magic through the intense land rush start that the Crandon International Raceway is well regarded for and after two full days of racing MacCachren charged his Rockstar/Mastercraft Pro 2 sponsored Pro 2 around the 1.65-mile race course each day resulting in podium finishes. - more
September 16, 2009
J and H Transmissions adds $28,000 to Contingency to Weyauwega Event & NORRS Series
Riverside, CA -- The National Off Road Racing Series is proud to announce that J and H Transmission has added $7000 to the contingency program for each race weekend of the remaining 2009 season of NORRS.
"J and H Performance Transmissions has stepped up in a huge way for both the upcoming Mid West race and the remaining races in 2009 in California. - more
September 16, 2009
Robby Gordon and Toyo Tires Win 14th Annual SCORE Terrible’s Primm 300
PRIMM, NEVADA -- Robby Gordon, drove his #77 Monster Energy/Toyo Tires /Polaris Chevy CK1500 trophy truck to yet another SCORE off-road race victory this year, winning overall in the 14th Annual SCORE Terrible’s Primm 300 in Primm, Nevada. Gordon’s truck is equipped with 39X13.50R17 Toyo Open Country M/T®-R tires, contributing to an impressive 2009 SCORE streak which includes two wins, one second and one seventh out of four races. - more
September 16, 2009
Scott Beauchamp Claims Cup Victory on Goodyear Wrangler MT/R with Kevlar Tires
Crandon, WI - As a record number of Stock Trucks converged on Crandon International Raceway to compete in the "World Championship Mole Lake Casino & Lodge Stock Truck Cup," it was Scott Beauchamp who earned a hard-fought victory during the historic 40 Year Anniversary at the venue coined the "Big House." Competing against a field of 18 Stock Trucks, Scott successfully navigated his way through race traffic and took the lead for the eventual win in the final few laps. - more
September 16, 2009
Team Toyo® Off-Road Drivers Have Huge Weekend at Crandon’s 40th Anniversary
CRANDON, WISCONSIN – Team Toyo Off-Road drivers had a huge weekend during the 40th Anniversary BorgWarner World Championship Off-Road Races® at Crandon International Off-Road Raceway. In addition to setting new track records in Pro 2WD and Pro 4X4, Toyo Tires-sponsored drivers won the headline events including the BorgWarner World Championship for Pro 2WD on Saturday, and the BorgWarner Cup on Sunday. Known as the “Big House”, Crandon’s race this weekend is the most prestigious for The Off-Road Championship (TORC) series, with 40,000 fans in attendance during the weekend and a live broadcast on ABC television. - more
September 16, 2009
SCORE Terrible's Primm 300 - There are Always Two Sides to Every Story
Primm Valley, NV - Debuting the No. 20 Rockstar/MasterCraft Trophy Truck and claiming the overall and class win was Rob MacCachren at last weekend's SCORE Terrible's Primm 300 in Primm Valley, Nevada. Starting in the 23rd position and battling his way through a total field of 109 competitors, Rob MacCachren successfully brought home the overall win for the Rockstar/MasterCraft race team. Completing the 276 mile course in 4 hours, 36 minutes and 20 seconds, MacCachren dominated the race and claimed the victory by 11 minutes and 28 seconds over current SCORE points leader and second place finisher, Robby Gordon. - more
September 15, 2009
September 15, 2009
Dry Track Challenges Vanden Heuvel - Stays in the Top-6 of Championship Battle
Appleton, WI - For the last twenty seven years, Dan Vanden Heuvel Sr. has made the trek to Crandon. During those years, he has competed at two of the locations that have hosted the Labor Day Weekend event. Along the way the Flying Dutchman has collected five World Championship rings in two different classes. In 2009, the #77 Maxxis Tire PRO-2WD had its sites set on ring number six, but nineteen other PRO-2WD were looking for that elusive ring and the $10,000 payday that went along with winning Round 11. - more
September 14, 2009
E3 SPARK PLUG TEAM LUCAS OIL PRO 2 VISITS CRANDON!
New Lenox ,IL - Kevin Probst and the E3 Spark Plugs Team Lucas entry in Unlimited 2 took a side trip from the Lucas Oil Off Road Series last week, to race in Crandon, Wisconsin at the 40^th anniversary of the Brush Run Race. It was quite the happening with huge crowds and good truck fields. The event marked the 32^nd start of the races for Kevin in his long time history at the track. The occasion was celebrated with only 4 other drivers who have raced Crandon for more than 30 years. The drivers, Kevin Probst, Scott Taylor, Dan VandenHuevel, Al Drews, and Bill Grabowski, were introduced by the track announcer to the cheers of over 40 thousand happy spectators. After each gave a short speech, the crowd gave them all another round of cheers and the pro races started. - more
September 14 2009
The Rocketman Flies Past Competition - Sweeps Limited 2 in Crandon
Hemlock, MI - Dan “The Rocketman” Baudoux dominated the TORC Limited 2 truck division at the 40th running of the Labor Day Weekend off-road races in Crandon, Wisconsin. For most of the year, “The Rocketman” has been competing in the PRO-2WD division, but for the second race weekend in a row, the #7 Mole Lake Casino Miller Lite BP BFGoodrich Tires Ford F-150 has been refitted to compete in Limited 2. The results couldn’t have been any better. - more
September 14, 2009
One Lap Crash - Two Laps Crash - Oberg Frustrated with Competition
Eagle River, WI - Oberg Motorsports was looking for some good “home cooking” with its second visit to Crandon International Off-Road Raceway. The team’s race shop is based just thirty five minutes up the road from the “Big House” which puts less stress on Mike and his entire crew. Unfortunately, incidents throughout the weekend put a strain on the team’s performance. more
September 14, 2009
Ruppel End Season One Point from Stock Truck Championship
Takes Williams’ Limited 2 Ride to a Third Place finish.
Chetek, WI - Eric Ruppel brought his Art Carr Transmission Phil’s Inc. Trailready Ford F-150 to Crandon looking for two solid finishes that would catapult his team to the 2009 Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL Stock Truck Championship. Heading into the final weekend of racing the Ruppel Motorsports Ford was only one point out of the championship lead. Sunday’s final round of racing, the Mole Lake Casino Stock Truck Cup, would ultimately determine the championship. - more
September 14, 2009
Official SCORE Terrible's PRIMM 300 Race Report
Primm, NV
Fact Sheet || Entries || Finishers || Race Quotes || Race Stories
September 14, 2009
Keith Steele Caps Off Championship Season with Two Runner-Up Finishes
Madison,WI - After clinching the TORC SRT Limited 2 Championship in Bark River, Keith Steele and his Monster Energy Kumho Tire Chevy came to Crandon not only to race, but to enjoy all the festivities associated with the 40th anniversary celebration. There were two rounds left in the SRT season, and Keith and his team were going to give racing their full attention, but it was a different feeling around the Steele Off-Road pit area. No matter how the truck finished, Keith Steele and his #29 Monster Energy Kumho Chevy were the first Champions crowned for the 2009 Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL. - more
September 11, 2009
Federico Runs Well, but Runs Out of Luck – Ponders Retirement
Wilmette, IL (September 10, 2009) - Always one of the fan favorites at Crandon International Off-Road Raceway, Steven Federico and his #24 Invisible Glass Lost Dunes P.F. Changs Toyota Tacoma was looking to put a string of podium finishes to finish the Midwest portion of the TORC season on a high note. Before the TORC racing could begin, the Friday evening high stakes “Decision at Sundown” Pro-Light event was first on the program. - more
September 9, 2009
Ross Hoek Shows Potential Then Gets Wrecked – TORC BorgWarner Race Report
Holland, MI - As the defending PRO-2WD World Champion, Ross Hoek Motorsports was very excited to head back to Crandon International Raceway. In fact, the team’s best finish so far this season was during the first visit to the “Big House” in June. - more
September 9, 2009
The Power of Blue – Taylor Takes Miller Welders to the Top of the Box!
Belvidere, IL - One of most successful off-road racers in Crandon history flew into town for the 40th celebration of off-road racing, with a new paint scheme and a new title sponsor on the side of his #8 PRO-2WD BFGoodrich Ford F-150. Without hesitation, Scott Taylor brought Miller Welders their first off-road win, during its inaugural weekend out, at the BorgWarner Off-Road Championship in Crandon, Wisconsin. - more
September 9, 2009
SCOTT BEAUCHAMP WINS EXCITING 2009 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MOLE LAKE CASINO OFF-ROAD CUP RACE - “Cousins Finish 1-2”
CRANDON, WI. – The largest off-road racing crowd in the history of the sport witnessed a thrilling race for the World Championship Mole Lake Casino & Lodge Stock Truck Cup at legendary Crandon Raceway with Scott Beauchamp, Escanaba, Mich., taking the win. - more
September 9, 2009
Kyle LeDuc Anointed 2009 “King of Off-Road Racing” - Joins Father on famous BorgWarner Cup CRANDON, WI – Kyle LeDuc, Beaumont, Calif., captured his first BorgWarner Cup win at Crandon International Off-Road Raceway in Traxxa TORC Series presentec by AMSOIL Pro 4x4 racing action Sunday. LeDuc, 26-year-old son of 1998 BorgWarner Cup champ Curt LeDuc, Cherry Valley, Calif., won a record $43,500 for taking the checkers in the pressure-filled TORC Pro 4x4 showdown. He joins Helio Castroneves, 2009 IRL Indy 500 winner, as winners of the top BorgWarner prizes in their respective Series. - more
September 9, 2009
The Leduc Family Wins on Saturday and Sunday!
September 9, 2009
The Traxxas TORC Series Presented By AMSOIL Results from the "Big House" in Crandon, Wisconsin. September 4-6. Rounds 11 &12. - more
September 2, 2009
Traxxas Hosts the Inaugural TORC Series Pro Pit Party
Crandon, WI - Top Pro Racers in the Traxxas Off-Road Championship series (TORC) will once again compete in a “Race For The Cup” in the Traxxas TORC Series Pro Driver R/C Challenge at Crandon International Raceway. The Radio Controlled Racing Action begins at 6:30pm on Saturday evening at the Traxxas R/C Track, immediately following the AMSOIL Pro 2WD Final. - more
September 1, 2009
Miller Electric Welds Relationship with Taylor Racing
Belvidere, IL - Scott Taylor and Miller Electric are proud to announce their enhanced partnership for the 40th Anniversary of Off-Road Racing Event in Crandon, Wisconsin, as well as for the remainder of the 2009 Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL. The seven time off-road champion and welding and cutting equipment manufacturer have had a long standing relationship as Miller Electric equipment has been a mainstay at Taylor Racing's fabrication shop for over thirty-five years. - more
September 1, 2009
No Crandon for "Crandon Carl" Renezeder
LAKE FOREST, CA– The Fall Crandon event is epic every year, and with this being the 40th anniversary celebration, it’s poised to be one of the most memorable of all. The racing is always outstanding, but it’s the fans that make it an experience teams never forget.
“Because the fans have treated us so well for so long, I feel compelled to send out this release explaining why we can’t be in Crandon this year, and to let everyone know that I truly wish I could be there,” commented multi-time World Champion, “Crandon Carl” Renezeder. - more
September 1, 2009
WEEKEND PREVIEW: CRANDON, WI
CORONA, CA - Led by former motocross stars, Monster Energy's Jeremy "Showtime" McGrath and his four wheel adversary, Rick "RJ" Johnson, the stars of The Traxxas Off-Road Championship Series presented by AMSOIL, aka the 'TORC' series, bring their thunderous traveling road show back to the Mecca of closed-course off-road truck - Wisconsin's famed Crandon International Raceway - for what should prove to be yet another ferocious weekend of dirt-slinging, Fiberglass-ripping, thunderous racing action at the place locals just call "Crandon." - more
September 1, 2009
BFGoodrich and AMSOIL “First Turn Fans” Contest
Turn One at Crandon International Off-Road Raceway is the greatest starting point in motorsports. Race trucks with more than 800 h.p. funnel into the legendary track’s first turn at more than 100 mph. While most fans only get to see what happens after the turn, series partners AMSOIL and BFG are working together to bring 20 lucky fans the best seat at “The Big House”.
What’s in the AMSOIL/BFG Prize Pack? Ten sets of two VIP passes to the AMSOIL/BFG Coral located on Turn One - Limited-Edition Crandon T-Shirts from BFG - Two AMSOIL Racing Can Coolies - BFG Hat -AMSOIL Hat
Registration is easy, and, best of all, FREE! Just stop by the BFG trailer (in the pits) or the AMSOIL display trailer (near the handicap seating on the hill) and fill out a registration card on Friday or Saturday. The winner will be announced at the Inaugural Traxxas Pro Pit Party RC Race on Saturday night following the AMSOIL Pro 2wd race (approximately 7:00 pm). All of your favorite drivers will be on hand to race the mini-trucks head-to-head and sign autographs.
So, if you want to be LIVE on ABC this Sunday during the greatest moment in motorsports, sign up for the AMSOIL/BFG First Turn Fans Contest this Friday and Saturday at Crandon.
September 1, 2009

September 1, 2009
Holtger Motorsports Becomes a Serious Contender in Light Buggy
Coleman, WI - The family team of Holtger Motorsports has always made sure that their time at the race track was fun. In 2009 they have had fun finishing on the podium. The three racer team of Stephanie and Craig Paitl (husband and wife) and Bryan Holtger (Stephanie's brother), has seen steady improvement all year long.- more
September 1, 2009
No Second Chances in Crandon - Ruppel Looks for Second Stock Truck Championship
Gets Ride in Limited 2 for the Weekend.
Chetek, WI - Eric Ruppel and his #837 Phil's Inc. Art Carr Transmission Trailready BFGoodrich Ford F-150 is in a tight battle for the 2009 TORC SRT Stock Truck Championship. The reigning class champion is only one point behind leader Don Demeny, but win only two rounds of racing to go, the top seven drivers still have a shot at winning the crown. - more
September 1, 2009
TR Motorsports Teams with TNC Machine
#18 Flies in Time Trials - In the first race of a two year deal that will have TR Racing Wheels as co-title sponsor of the #18 Trophy Truck, this new team proved it's mettle by surprising some of the "rock stars" of the sport by running with the leaders in this, the longest desert race in the US. Tracy Rubio, owner of TNC Machine, builder of the #18 TT, qualified the truck in 14th position of 20 starters in this class. - more
September 1, 2009
“Crandon 40th Anniversary Features $40,000 Purse and More”
CRANDON, Wis. -- $40,000! That’s the amount the winner of the 15th annual BorgWarner Cup Race takes home for winning the Sunday, September 6, 2009 live race on ABC TV. That race features the country’s top Pro 4x4 race trucks. Also at stake are valuable Kumho Tire Pro 4x4 points in TORC’s inaugural season chase for a Series Championship.
The “$40 large” is all part of Crandon’s special 40th Anniversary celebration and it is a record amount to the winner of off-road racing’s most prestigious prize – the $125,000 BorgWarner sterling silver and 18K gold Crandon Cup. - more

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