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Month: March 2011

  • Torchmate Racing Heads to Warmer Weather at W.E. Rock Nationals Jesse Haines and Roger Norman to Compete

    RENO, NV     MARCH 30, 2011   Torchmate Racing will be in full force at the opening round of the W.E. Rock Nationals this weekend in Tucson, AZ with Jesse Haines competing in the Unlimited Class and Roger Norman competing in the ProMod Class.  Also on the track this weekend will be Torchmate Racing Rusty Bray at the TREC series and five-year-old Gwen Garwood in a Sprint Kid Kart.

    Jesse Haines bought his winning Unlimited Class buggy back and is excited to be competing in the Unlimited Class this year.  “Not many people know, but I sold my Pro Mod and will be running the Unlimited Class again,” said Haines.  JT Taylor will be spotting for Haines.  He has won an astounding twelve rock crawling competitions from Pennsylvania to California, a series championship, and had dozens of podium finishes. Between competitions, Haines has built numerous championship-winning vehicles for both himself and other competitors. (more…)

  • King Shocks Racers Dominate at SNORE, MINT 400

    The Snore, Mint 400 takes place in some of the most evil desert terrain imaginable. The Mint course is comprised of rocks, big rocks, little rocks, sharp rocks and deeply embedded rocks that seem to be cast in concrete. The only relief from the constant pounding is a few sandy stretches and the deep pockets of blinding silt… with rocks. (more…)

  • Roger Norman Podiums at 2011 Mint 400

    RENO, NV     MARCH 29, 2011  – Roger Norman was in the front pack for the entire 2011 SNORE Mint 400 finishing 3rd in the Trophy Truck class, 5th overall. After a qualifying run that had everyone talking, the #8 Crystal Bay Casino trophy truck took the second starting position.  Norman maintained the second place position for the first lap, gained the lead in the second lap but then fell back to finishing third after an hour long on course repair.  “It was rocky and dusty and tires played a huge role in the race, our BFGoodrich tires really withstood the beating,” said Roger Norman. (more…)

  • General Tire dominates the legendary Mint 400 with a complete podium sweep

    • Ballistic’ BJ Baldwin takes 1st place overall and 1st in Unlimited Truck
    • His father, Bobby Baldwin, takes 2nd place overall and 2nd place in Unlimited Truck
    • Mikey Childress/Rob Sims take home 3rd place overall and 1st place in Class 1
    • First Podium Sweep by GT since the 80’s

    General Tire at the Mint 400

    LAS VEGAS – (March 28, 2010) – Team General Tire crushed the competition, sweeping the podium at the 2011 Mint 400 in Las Vegas March 26.  ‘Ballistic’ BJ Baldwin continues to unleash his fury this season.  Leading the pack for the majority of the race, BJ crossed the line victorious, followed by his father Bobby Baldwin in second and Mikey Childress in third.  New GT drivers Randy Merrit tookfirst in Stock Full followed by Macrae Glass with a first place finish in Class 8. GT spec class drivers Perry Coan received first place in Jeepspeed Challenge and Troy Messer took first in Trophylite. (more…)

  • General Tire announces the winner of the 2011 Miss Mint 400 competition – Keli Snyder

    • USC student and Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing reporter Keli Snyder is named Miss Mint 400 for 2011
    • Snyder will receive $1,500 and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be titled Miss Mint 400.  Previous Miss Mint 400 winners include Vanna White and Lynda Carter.

    Keli Snyder, Miss Mint 400

    LAS VEGAS – (March 28, 2011) – The 2011 General Tire Miss Mint 400 competition comes to an exciting finish.  After a fierce online voting competition and rounds of interviews, General Tire crowned Keli Snyder, a University of Southern California journalism student and a television host for Lucas Oil, as this year’s Miss Mint on Las Vegas’ Freemont Street.

    “Keli is the perfect candidate for this title,” said Dana Zamalloa, manager of PR and communications, General Tire.  “She’s ambitious, driven, has a strong passion for motorsports, and understands that character is an important part of this legendary title.  We’re proud to have her represent General Tire as our Miss Mint 400 for 2011.” (more…)

  • PIAA Sponsorship Shines on HCR Racing

    Helps Power Team to Success at King of the Hammers

    PORTLAND, Ore. – PIAA’s latest UTV sponsorship commitment is with HCR Racing, a multi-car, family-driven team and manufacturer based in Cedar City, Utah. And the alliance has already paid immediate dividends, said PIAA Powersports Vice President Gordon Robertson, as HCR Racing scored impressive results at the recent King of the Hammers desert enduro in California. (more…)