May 24, 2011-Pine Grove, PA: The unlimited 4 wheel-drive class known as Ultra4s made their way to Pine Grove, Pennsylvania last week for the 3rd stop in the 2011 Ultra4 Series. “This aint no desert race” was the tagline used to promote the 4WD Hardware Rausch Creek Qualifier presented by ATX Wheels, and they were not kidding. From torrential downpours, to a tree-laden course filled with slippery mud slopes, the Ultra4 drivers were constantly reminded that they weren’t in the desert anymore. The course spared no one, including this year’s King of the Hammers, Shannon Campbell. By the end of the day, only a third of the drivers successfully completed all 5 laps. (more…)
Author: RockCrawler.com
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East Coast Ultra4 Race Challenges Drivers
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Team LeDuc Racing Delivers Multiple Podium Finishes For ROCKSTAR Energy Drink / Makita Tools At Glen Helen
Team LeDuc Racing considers Glen Helen Raceway their home track for its close proximity to their Cherry Valley headquarters, and the bleachers were packed with LeDuc fans last weekend for Rounds 5 and 6 of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS). The LeDucs even sponsored the second annual Racers for Christ raffle for Chaplain Steve Hansen, under the perfect Southern California weather. The good karma certainly didn’t hurt, as Team LeDuc Racing had their most successful weekend of short course racing this season. (more…)
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Roger Norman Adds Tim Nugent to Baja 500 Deployment
2010 Baja 500 Motorcycle Incident Tim Nugent Has Full Recovery and will Co-Drive
RENO, NV MAY 25, 2011 – Roger Norman and the 2011 Baja team is gathering at Norman Motorsports in El Cajon, CA for final preparations and training maneuvers before heading across the border to pre-run for the 2011 SCORE Baja 500. This years team will consist of Roger Norman driving the entire 500 miles with Lance Clifford as the co-driver for the first 300 miles and then Tim Nugent will co-driver to the finish line in celebration of his full recovery. “Tim Nugent is the only thing tougher than my BFGoodrich Tires in Baja! He is the motorcycle rider hit at last years Baja 500, who over the last 11 months has successfully recovered from 23 broken bones,” said Roger Norman. “When Tim told me he still wanted to conquer the Baja 500 I asked him to be a part of our team. Not only will he conquer it, but he will be in the truck with me at the finish line to celebrate a win and his full recovery!” (more…) -
The Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association Promotes Safe Driving Tips for Memorial Day Weekend
IRVINE, Calif., May 25, 2011 – This holiday weekend, thousands of recreational off-highway vehicle enthusiasts will explore trails, deserts and public lands across the country, and ROHVA is calling on all drivers to be safe and responsible while having fun.
“Recreational off-highway vehicles are a great way for families and friends to enjoy time together in the great outdoors,” said Paul Vitrano, executive vice president of the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association. “But along with that fun comes the responsibility to drive safely and preserve the environment. ROHVA leads the way in providing ROV enthusiasts with valuable safety education, tips and resources that are available anytime online at www.rohva.org”.
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SuperLite’s RJ Anderson, Dawson Kirchner avoid dirt track carnage to take checkered flags at Glen Helen Raceway
San Bernardino, Calif. — Dawson Kirchner captured his first win of the 2011 SuperLite Championship Series in dominant fashion, and SuperLite points leader RJ Anderson tightened his grip on the points lead in rounds 5 and 6 of the SuperLite Championship Series at San Bernardino’s Glen Helen Raceway May 21 and 22. (more…) -
Team General Tire’s Carl Renezeder tops the podium at Round 5 and 6 of the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series
- Renezeder takes first in Pro 2 and Pro 4 at Round 5
- Renezeder storms the podium once more, taking first in Pro 2 and second in Pro 4 at Round 6
- Team GT’s Dawson Kirchner steals first in the Round 6 Superlite race
- Special Tribute to Jeff “Ox”Kargola during opening ceremonies
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – (May 25, 2011) – The beautiful sunny and clear California weather didn’t disappoint this weekend, and neither did the action-packed Round 5 and 6 races of the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series at Glen Helen Raceway May 21 and 22. Team General Tire’s Carl Renezeder stormed the podium, taking first in Pro 2 and Pro 4 Saturday, followed by first in Pro 2 and second in Pro 4 Sunday. GT’s young gun, Dawson Kirchner, stole first in the Round 6 Superlite race Sunday. (more…)
