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Day: June 3, 2011

  • MAKITA 18V LXT CORDLESS RULES IN OFF ROAD RACING

    New videos capture three top drivers talking about Makita, winning races, and skateboards

    JUNE 3, 2011 – La Mirada, CA – The Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS) rumbled through Glen Helen Raceway last month.  One thing was  loud and clear, even above the roar of 900HP race trucks: Makita 18V LXT rules in off road.

    Makita 18V LXT cordless tools can be found in the hands of skilled mechanics from the top teams in the sport, including Rockstar Makita LeDuc Racing, Rockstar Metal Mulisha Makita’s “The General” Brian Deegan, Stronghold Motor Sports featuring Jeremy McGrath, and more. (more…)

  • King Shocks racer Samuel Hubinette sweeps the Prolite class at Red Bud

  • Rob MacCachren Hopes To Make It Two In A Row At Baja 500


    Rob MacCachren was victorious in the TORC season opener
    Rob MacCachren is coming into this weekend’s Tecate SCORE Baja 500 with a confidence that some could mistake for arrogance, but only for those who don’t know Rob MacCachren.  “Rob Mac” is quiet and unassuming off the race course, but once he puts his Impact by MasterCraft Safety helmet on he is all business.  Such was the case at the season opening event for the 2011 TRAXXAS The Off-Road Championship (TORC) short course racing series in RedBud, Michigan.
    Qualifying at RedBud was canceled due to inclimate weather, and MacCachren drew the second starting position for Sunday’s race.  Rob was able to jump out to an early lead in his new No. 21 Pro 2WD RAM truck for the flag-to-flag win and also earned the Oakley Bomb Award for fastest lap of the race.  “Driving an 800 horsepower rear wheel drive truck is enough of a challenge when it is dry!” MacCachren joked after the race. (more…)