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Month: February 2013

  • 2013 Griffin King of the Hammers Presented by Nitto – 4Wheel Parts Qualifying Rounds – DAY 1 RESULTS

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    Top 10 LCQ Qualifiers for KOH       
    Overall Rank  |  LCQ Rank  |  Car #  |  First  |  Last  | Time  |  Race
    1    1    4454    JT Stephens    03:47.31    LCQ
    2    2    4448    Randy Slawson    03:47.75    LCQ
    26    3    74    Matt Rager    04:38.22    LCQ
    28    4    9901    Brian Caprara    04:42.25    LCQ
    29    5    4423    Chad Wheeler    04:43.00    LCQ
    30    6    4459    Keith Xavier    04:43.34    LCQ
    31    7    49    Matt Burkett    04:44.81    LCQ
    34    8    4405    Travis Carpenter    04:46.78    LCQ
    36    9    308    Rocco Baldassarre    04:55.19    LCQ
    42    10    82    Jeremy Ford    05:09.50    LCQ

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  • Optima Batteries returns to Team Lucas with a multifaceted program for 2013

    CORONA, Calif. (Feb. 6, 2013)-Optima Batteries will return to Team Lucas in 2013with a advertising/marketing and sponsorship program that will leave a deep imprint on the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series, Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League, Lucas Oil Modified Series presented by Loan Mart and the Lucas Oil Off Road Southern California Regional Series presented by Kartek. (more…)

  • ROBBY GORDON DOMINATES PARKER 425

    Parker, Ariz. (February 5, 2013) – For the second year in a row, Robby Gordon dominated the Parker 425. This was the first appearance of the No.77 SPEED Energy / Toyo Tires Trophy Truck since the 2012 San Felipe 250.

    The SPEED Energy / Toyo Tires Trophy Truck was quick from the start of qualifying on Thursday to the conclusion of the 425-mile lap race on Saturday. Gordon qualified second behind pole winner Rob MacCachren, which resulted in him starting the race one minute behind MacCachren. With an impressive start, Gordon caught and passed MacCachren within 20 minutes. Gordon talked to his crew about transmission heating issues after pushing the truck hard for the first 18 miles. MacCachren stayed within 10 seconds of Gordon for a few miles until Gordon eventually ran away from him. Gordon would then battle with Jason Voss, the fourth place starter, for the lead; Voss would stay within a few minutes of Gordon on corrected time until the second lap. At that point, Gordon’s crew made an incredible pit stop at mid-way. The SPEED Energy crew changed two tires and filled the No.77 SPEED Energy / Toyo Tires Trophy Truck with fuel in just 57 seconds. When the two drivers reached Lap 3, Gordon had pulled ahead of Voss by nearly 6 minutes and 32 seconds physically but only 4 minutes and 32 seconds on corrected time. Gordon would maintain that lead for the final lap, carefully passing slower vehicles on the course. He was the first Trophy Truck to cross the finish line, resulting in a memorable and flawless race for Gordon and navigator Charlie Holbrook. (more…)

  • MICKEY THOMPSON PERFORMANCE TIRES & WHEELS CELEBRATES 50 YEARS

    MT-50-Years-LogoSTOW, OH – February 5, 2013 – Founded by the legendary Mickey Thompson and friend Gene McMannis in 1963, Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels (Mickey Thompson) today announced it is celebrating 50 years of innovation and product excellence in 2013. Thompson and McMannis started with a visionary way to design, manufacture and test high performance tires – a legacy that remains the backbone of the company today.

    “This is an incredible milestone for our company,” stated Ken Warner, VP Sales & Marketing, Mickey Thompson. “We want to celebrate this achievement and commemorate this anniversary by honoring both our history and the future of our company.”  (more…)

  • News From KOH: Rubicon Express Joins Forces with Jason Scherer for the 2013 Ultra4 Season

    Jason Scherer KOH 2013DANVILLE, CA   JANUARY 31, 2013  – Industry leading suspension manufacturer, Rubicon Express has announced it will be sponsoring professional off road racer, Jason Scherer.  The new partnership brings together a company that pioneered modern high performance suspension systems for Jeeps with a championship winning driver and race team. Both Rubicon Express and Jason Scherer are based in Northern California with strong roots wheeling on the famous Rubicon Trail. As their newest ambassador, Scherer’s Ultra4 single seat race car will be wrapped with the very recognizable Rubicon Express black and silver logo which will be debuted at next weeks 2013 King of the Hammers and continue its appearances at the three Ultra4 Western Series races. (more…)