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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.… Continue reading MAKITA 18V LXT CORDLESS RULES IN OFF ROAD RACING

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

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… Continue reading Rob MacCachren Hopes To Make It Two In A Row At Baja 500

Roger Norman Puts in Quality Pre-Run Time for 2011 Baja 500

2010 Baja 500 Motorcycle Incident Tim Nugent Has Full Recovery and will Co-Drive RENO, NV     JUNE 1, 2011  –  The Norman Motorsports team consisting of Roger Norman, Lance Clifford and Tim Nugent went to Baja last week to begin pre-running for the upcoming 2011 SCORE Baja 500 that will take place this Saturday.  “We have… Continue reading Roger Norman Puts in Quality Pre-Run Time for 2011 Baja 500

JT Taylor Beats Standing Record by 10 Seconds at CHCA Temple Canyon Hill Climb

RENO, NV    MAY 31, 2011   After a win in the NORRA 4a Class with Marty Fiolka, Doug Nagy, and Jim and Lisa Greenway, JT Taylor headed north to Colorado to compete and win the CHCA Temple Canyon Hill Climb.   JT Taylor finished first in the Ultra4 Class and beat his pre-existing record by 10 seconds in the blue… Continue reading JT Taylor Beats Standing Record by 10 Seconds at CHCA Temple Canyon Hill Climb

Doug Bigelow Qualifies for the 2012 King of the Hammers Race

Emmitsburg, MD – May 27, 2011 – Bigelow Motorsports owner and driver Doug Bigelow qualified for the 2012 King of the Hammers race at the annual Rausch Creek King of the Hammers Qualifier with a 7th place finish on May 21st. Driving his Yukon Gear and Axle sponsored Ultra 4 racer he battled not only… Continue reading Doug Bigelow Qualifies for the 2012 King of the Hammers Race

East Coast Ultra4 Race Challenges Drivers

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… Continue reading East Coast Ultra4 Race Challenges Drivers

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… Continue reading Team LeDuc Racing Delivers Multiple Podium Finishes For ROCKSTAR Energy Drink / Makita Tools At Glen Helen

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… Continue reading Roger Norman Adds Tim Nugent to Baja 500 Deployment

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… Continue reading The Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association Promotes Safe Driving Tips for Memorial Day Weekend

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.

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. –… Continue reading Team General Tire’s Carl Renezeder tops the podium at Round 5 and 6 of the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series

Out of the Box, and into the Rocks

Rock-crawling a bone stock Kawasaki Teryx in Moab, Utah By Jeff Knoll While most may not feel the need to tackle trails rated in a manner that scares away the average Jeep owner, when I was invited to join a group of dedicated UTV owners for a weeklong trip in Moab, I nearly jumped at the chance.… Continue reading Out of the Box, and into the Rocks

Torchmate Racing SuperLite Driver Dawson Kirchner Puts Truck in First Place

RENO, NV     MAY 24, 2011   The Torchmate SuperLite Championship Truck driven by Dawson Kirchner went all the way to first place on Sunday at the 6th round of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series Round at Glen Helen Raceway in San Bernardino, California.  The win topped off an exceptional race weekend. “This was my… Continue reading Torchmate Racing SuperLite Driver Dawson Kirchner Puts Truck in First Place

Rock Assault™ Trail Nine Axle Housings

After years of competition testing and engineering, we are confident that The Rock Assault™Trail Nine Axle Housing is the strongest 9″ axle housing on the market. This housing has beentested in W.E. Rock, CalRocs, and King of the Hammers, so we know it will stand up to thetoughest terrain on earth. We are so sure… Continue reading Rock Assault™ Trail Nine Axle Housings

ROCKSTAR Energy Drink’s Rob MacCachren Finishes On The Podium To March Forward In The LOORRS Point Race

Most of the 17 professional off-road drivers in Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series’ (LOORRS) premier Pro2 Unlimited class are ecstatic if they ever manage to reach the podium.  ROCKSTAR Energy Drink’s Rob MacCachren holds himself to a higher standard though, constantly striving to be the best at whatever he does.  This iron will has… Continue reading ROCKSTAR Energy Drink’s Rob MacCachren Finishes On The Podium To March Forward In The LOORRS Point Race

Torchmate Racing Rusty Bray First at Rausch Creek Qualifier

RENO, NV     MAY 23, 2011   Torchmate Racing Rusty Bray finished first in last weekends Rausch Creek Qualifier for the 2012 King of the Hammers, securing a win in the Ultra4 series and a spot in the 2012 Griffin King of the Hammers.  “The track just kept getting more and more brutal and we started loosing parts and oil… Continue reading Torchmate Racing Rusty Bray First at Rausch Creek Qualifier

Will History Repeat Itself For ROCKSTAR Energy Drink’s Rob MacCachren At Glen Helen?

During last year’s stop at Glen Helen Raceway for the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS), ROCKSTAR Energy Drink’s Rob MacCachren won both rounds of short course racing and set the fast lap for the weekend in his ROCKSTAR Energy / BFGoodrich Tires / MasterCraft Safety truck.  Coming into the first of two weekends at… Continue reading Will History Repeat Itself For ROCKSTAR Energy Drink’s Rob MacCachren At Glen Helen?

MAKITA’S OFF ROAD RACE TEAMS SET TO TAKE ON GLEN HELEN Southern California track is a focal point for off road industry and racers

May 19, 2011 – La Mirada, CA – The Glen Helen round of the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series is always one to get excited about, with much of the  industry and majority of  the drivers being from the Southern California area including Rockstar Metal Mulisha Makita’s Brian Deegan and the Rockstar Makita LeDuc Racing team of Curt,… Continue reading MAKITA’S OFF ROAD RACE TEAMS SET TO TAKE ON GLEN HELEN Southern California track is a focal point for off road industry and racers