Professional Rock Crawling Saturday March 16th Starting at 10am outside Congress, AZ Dirt Riot Endurance 4×4 Racing Sunday March 17th Starting at 9am outside Congress, AZ PLACERVILLE, CA MARCH 13, 2013: This weekend marks a first in W.E. Rock history, hosting a two day event comprised of the Western Series Professional Rock Crawling on Saturday March 16th and… Continue reading Double Header Weekend in Arizona with W.E. Rock Rock Crawling and Dirt Riot Endurance Racing
Category: Events/Competitions
Dirt Riot Takes on Texas at First Central Series Endurance 4×4 Race
Class Winners – Pro 4400: Levi Shirley ; Mod Trail: Darrel Gray ; Stock Trail: Duane Garretson ; UTV: Wesley Gryner PLACERVILLE, CA MARCH 11, 2013: Dirt Riot’s Central Series started off with a bang at the Brazos Valley Off-Road Ranch just outside of College Station, Texas, the home of Texas A&M and Johnny Football. … Continue reading Dirt Riot Takes on Texas at First Central Series Endurance 4×4 Race
LetzRoll Offroad Racing Ultra4 Finishes 2013 King of the Hammers and Three Every Man Challenge Cars Fight to the End
MESA, AZ MARCH, 7 2013 With 4 cars on course between Friday’s 2013 Griffin King of the Hammers and Thursdays Smittybilt Every Man Challenge, LetzRoll Offroad race team was busy with every aspect of the race week. Andrew McLaughlin, driver of Ultra4 #4493 and owner of LetzRoll Offroad, finished 18th at the esteemed 2013 Griffin King… Continue reading LetzRoll Offroad Racing Ultra4 Finishes 2013 King of the Hammers and Three Every Man Challenge Cars Fight to the End
Rocking J Offroad and Crossed-Up Customs Team up for 2013 King of the Hammers
(Tucson AZ, Feb 2012) Rocking J Offroad’s John Brock has participated in motorsport for over 30 years, competing in dirt track, stock cars, drag racing, and tractor pulling. After getting involved with extreme rock crawling in his native state of Arizona John started racing his trail buggy in Lucas Oil Short Course races and WERock… Continue reading Rocking J Offroad and Crossed-Up Customs Team up for 2013 King of the Hammers
Dirt Riot Muddy Southeast Race at The Great American Park
Class Winners: Pro 4400 – Jason Carner ; Mod Trail – Todd Klueger ; Stock Trail – Payton Wilson PLACERVILLE, CA FEBRUARY 28, 2013: The storm that was supposed to clear and go around the Great American Park ended up running right through it, raining 3.5” in a 24 hour period just before race day. … Continue reading Dirt Riot Muddy Southeast Race at The Great American Park
Blue Torch Fab Jason Carner Wins First Dirt Riot of 2013
BIRMINGHAM, AL FEBRUARY 28, 2013: Blue Torch Fab Jason Carner took his single seat Ultra4 car to the Southeast Dirt Riot race in Alabama and won just 3 weeks after competing in the King of the Hammers. The vibrant and noticeable blue and white Miller Welders wrap on the car only lasted a short time… Continue reading Blue Torch Fab Jason Carner Wins First Dirt Riot of 2013
Holy Moly Racing George Kane Pushes Limits at 2013 King of the Hammers
LONG BEACH, CA FEBRUARY 25, 2013: Holy Moly Racing and George Kane may not be common names among those at the King of the Hammers, but their intent and enthusiasm put them at the 2012 Smittybilt Every Man Challenge race and this year in the 2013 King of the Hammers. With Bond Gilmer, President of Rebel… Continue reading Holy Moly Racing George Kane Pushes Limits at 2013 King of the Hammers
Lucas Murphy 40 Miles of Fury at 2013 King of the Hammers
NORTH EASTON, MA FEBRUARY 27, 2013: Lucas Murphy designed a brand new car for the 2013 Griffin King of the Hammers. 2012 may have seemed like a quiet year for Murphy’s Law Motorsports, but they placed 3rd at the Ultra4 Rausche Creek Qualifying for KOH, built a new car, and built a toterhome and trailer setup. … Continue reading Lucas Murphy 40 Miles of Fury at 2013 King of the Hammers
Dirt Riot Enters Texas for First Central Series Endurance 4×4 Race This Weekend
Racing Saturday March 2nd Starting at 9am in Bryan, TX at Brazos Valley Off-Road Ranch PLACERVILLE, CA FEBRUARY 27, 2013: The Dirt Riot Central Series drew professional racers, local 4×4 club members and UTV racers to form a 2012 series that was heavily contested in all classes last year. Levi Shirley, a 20 year old from Kansas,… Continue reading Dirt Riot Enters Texas for First Central Series Endurance 4×4 Race This Weekend
Arizona Desert Racing Association Runs Parker 150
Poker Run Friday March 1st, Racing Saturday March 2nd GILBERT, AZ FEBRUARY 25, 2013: The Arizona Desert Racing Association will start it’s second season with the ADS Suspension Parker 150 desert race on March 1st and 2nd. Friday’s Poker Run will be between 4pm and 5:30pm, organized as a way to pre-run the racecourse with everyone… Continue reading Arizona Desert Racing Association Runs Parker 150
W.E. Rock – What it Takes?
While attending any event, it’s easy to think, “I could have coordinated this so much better!” We have all been to some motor sports event, and wondered; “Why did the event planner organize the event this way?” However, have you ever really stopped and thought about what actually goes on behind the scenes of a… Continue reading W.E. Rock – What it Takes?
Raceline Wheels at Every Turn of 2013 King of the Hammers
Greg Mulkey Takes Green Flag in First Ever Race GARDEN GROVE, CA FEBRUARY 20, 2013: There is no questioning that Raceline Wheels was a very active part of the 2013 Griffin King of the Hammers presented by Nitto Tires. In Hammertown, the 80ft booth was filled with vehicles proudly displaying Raceline Wheels and hosted the… Continue reading Raceline Wheels at Every Turn of 2013 King of the Hammers
LINCOLN ELECTRIC NAMED WELDING SUPPLIER FOR STADIUM SUPER TRUCKS
Charlotte, N.C. (February 22, 2013) – Team-owner and driver Robby Gordon launches his Stadium SUPER Trucks (SST) Series at the University of Phoenix Stadium on April 6. All trucks featured in the series are being built in Gordon’s shop using equipment from his longtime NASCAR and Off-Road partner, Lincoln Electric. The SST series will kick off the… Continue reading LINCOLN ELECTRIC NAMED WELDING SUPPLIER FOR STADIUM SUPER TRUCKS
Arizona Short Course Lucas Oil Regional Off-Road Series Drew Large Group of Racers and Spectators
GILBERT, AZ FEBRUARY 20, 2013: The Arizona Short Course Championship and Lucas Oil Regional Off-Road Series Arizona presented by ADS Shocks kicked off the 6 round season with over 100 racers at the Firebird International Raceway in Phoenix, AZ. With Monster Truck Rides, Freestyle Motocross Exhibitions, Off-Road Vendors and 20 green flag races, there was… Continue reading Arizona Short Course Lucas Oil Regional Off-Road Series Drew Large Group of Racers and Spectators
King Shock’s Drivers Conquer 2013 King of the Hammers
FEBRUARY 21, 2013 – GARDEN GROVE, CA – After a relatively short life span of existence, the annual King of the Hammers (KOH) Ultra4 Race has quickly garnered international recognition with the likes of Baja 1000 and Dakar as being the toughest off road race in the world. A contributing factor in enduring these extremely… Continue reading King Shock’s Drivers Conquer 2013 King of the Hammers
TJ Flores Rocks at the Front of 2013 King of the Hammers
LAS VEGAS, NV FEBRUARY 19, 2013: Trophy Truck racer T.J. Flores sized up the rock racing competition at the 2013 Griffin King of the Hammers and qualified for the 3rd starting position. When the right rear spindle broke out of the axle housing 11 miles into the main race they limped it back to main pit… Continue reading TJ Flores Rocks at the Front of 2013 King of the Hammers
Dirt Riot Inaugural Southeast Race at The Great American Park
Racing Saturday February 23rd Starting at 9am in Auburn, AL PLACERVILLE, CA FEBRUARY 20, 2013: The first ever Southeast Dirt Riot Series event will take place this weekend kicking off the 2013 race season. The Great American Park in Auburn Alabama will host a 4 mile long course that consists of some minor rock obstacles, some… Continue reading Dirt Riot Inaugural Southeast Race at The Great American Park
Toyota Expands Motorsports & TV agreement with Team Lucas for 5th Year
CORONA, Calif. (Feb. 19, 2013) -Toyota has renewed its agreement with Team Lucas to be the presenting sponsor of the CBS Sports Spectacular for 12 one-hour network television broadcasts and have the Toyota Tundra as the Official Truck of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series for the 2013 season. Toyota’s power block on the… Continue reading Toyota Expands Motorsports & TV agreement with Team Lucas for 5th Year
Jason Scherer Man Powers Every Rock Trail Twice at 2013 King of the Hammers
DANVILLE, CA FEBRUARY 15, 2013 Jason Scherer started on the pole position at the 2013 Griffin King of the Hammers presented by Nitto Tires, proceeded directly to Back Door where he one-shotted the obstacle perfectly and after regaining positions was 4th through the RM38 remote pit. From there it was a battle of man over machine. … Continue reading Jason Scherer Man Powers Every Rock Trail Twice at 2013 King of the Hammers
OffRoad Design Stephen Watson Maintains Solid Race Pace at 2013 King of the Hammers
CARBONDALE, CO FEBRUARY 14, 2013 Stephen Watson, driver of record for Offroad Design #4488, and brother / co-driver Brandon Watson gave the 2013 Griffin King of the Hammers their all for 14 hours with no giving up. Two issues plagued their day, the first a broken spindle on a D60 front axle putting them down… Continue reading OffRoad Design Stephen Watson Maintains Solid Race Pace at 2013 King of the Hammers
JT Taylor Takes 12th Checkered Flag at 2013 King of the Hammers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO FEBRUARY 11, 2013 With months of prep behind them, OG13 JT Taylor, co-driver Doug Nagy and crew headed out with the Torchmate #13 racer to the sand and rocks of Lucerne Valley, CA. Pre-running the racecourse on Sunday and Monday, and then qualifying on Tuesday went well. JT took it easy on… Continue reading JT Taylor Takes 12th Checkered Flag at 2013 King of the Hammers
MICKEY THOMPSON PERFORMANCE TIRES & WHEELS SPONSORS OFF ROAD AND MOTOCROSS RACING LEGEND, BRIAN “THE GENERAL” DEEGAN
STOW, OH – February 11, 2013 – Beginning with this year’s race season, Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels (Mickey Thompson) will enter into a long-term sponsorship agreement with four-time Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS) Short Course champion and 15-time X Games medalist, Brian Deegan. Through this unique relationship, Mickey Thompson will act as… Continue reading MICKEY THOMPSON PERFORMANCE TIRES & WHEELS SPONSORS OFF ROAD AND MOTOCROSS RACING LEGEND, BRIAN “THE GENERAL” DEEGAN
Jason Scherer Will Start on Pole Position of 2013 Griffin King of the Hammers
DANVILLE, CA FEBRUARY 7, 2013 Jason Scherer will be starting first at the 2013 Griffin King of the Hammers after a very impressive time of 3:19:07 during his qualifying run on Wednesday. “That was super fun. The Rubicon Express Nitto car is perfect for King of the Hammers and we are ready for the race. … Continue reading Jason Scherer Will Start on Pole Position of 2013 Griffin King of the Hammers
Jason Scherer Gets Redemption At 4Wheel Parts Qualifying Rounds
February 7, 2012 (Johnson Valley, CA) – After the dust settled on two days of qualifying for the 2013 Griffin King of the Hammers, 2009 champion Jason Scherer posted the fastest time in the No. 76 Rubicon Express / Nitto Tire car. Last year Scherer arrived on the lake bed with a brand new single… Continue reading Jason Scherer Gets Redemption At 4Wheel Parts Qualifying Rounds