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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation-Sponsored Off-Roader Cameron Steele Wins Lucas Oil Race

    Chad George also takes first for tire maker at Glen Helen

    FULLERTON, CA (Aug. 9, 2011) – Yokohama Tire Corporation collected two first-place victories in the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series (LOORRS) event, August 7 at Glen Helen Raceway near San Bernardino, California. Longtime Yokohama-sponsored racer Cameron Steele captured his first Lucas Oil race of the season in the Pro Lite Class, as did Chad George, who took the title in the Super Lites Class. Steele and George won on off-the-shelf Yokohama Geolandar A/T-S® tires. (more…)

  • MDR California 200 Memorial this Weekend

    Slash-X Ranch Café, Barstow, CA Saturday August 13, 2pm-9pm

    MESA, AZ – AUGUST 8, 2011:  FAST-Aid is proud to be leading the efforts of the MDR California 200 Memorial Event at the Slash-X Ranch Café in Barstow, CA on Saturday August 13thfrom 2pm-9pm.  The amazing statue that was revealed at the Off-Road Expo last October will be set into the ground at a permanent memorial spot for all to enjoy. “The whole concept is meaningful: a figure 8 with the Ribbon Memorial sitting at the very top.  Eight trees dedicated to those lost surround it, with 22 lights going up the walkway and 22 shrubs planted to represent the injured,” said Lucas Hand, project leader for FAST-Aid. (more…)

  • CalROCS Round 4, Donner CA – Great Wheeling, Better Sportsmanship.

    CalROCS Round 4Saturday morning July 30, 2011, all the CalROCS competitors are excited to finally take on the course at Donner Ski Ranch. Donner is always the favorite spot for competitors and spectators, so of course it is the perfect location for Round 4 of the CalROCS extreme rock crawling series. As the competitors walk the new courses that CalROCS has laid out, they share stories of past events, achievements, and carnage. They cannot wait to hit the rock so they can get new stories to share around the campfire, new achievements, and new broken parts to fix, just so they can do it all over again. (more…)

  • A Rollercoaster Weekend For ROCKSTAR Energy Drink’s Rob MacCachren

    Rob MacCachren is no stranger to the podium
     In his quest to win his fourth consecutive Pro2 title, ROCKSTAR Energy Drink’s Rob MacCachren knew that he needed a big weekend at Glen Helen Raceway.  While Rob tasted the thrill of victory on Saturday, he also felt the agony of defeat the following day.  On Saturday Rob Mac not only dominated at Glen Helen, he also learned that he will be inducted into the Off Road Motorsports Hall of Fame this year and will join the ranks of fellow racing legends such as Walker Evans and Ivan Stewart.  “I am honored to be included in the company of men who are heroes and mentors in the sport,” the humble MacCachren stated emotionally after the announcement.  MacCachren’s induction ceremony will be held at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum at the Pomona, California Fairgrounds during the weekend of the Lucas Oil Off Road Expo in October.  SCORE International held their drawing for the Tecate SCORE San Felipe Challenge of Champions on Saturday as well, and Rob MacCachren learned that he drew the number one starting position.  Unfortunately there was nowhere to go but down, as MacCachren experienced on Sunday. (more…)

  • General Tire joins the Lucas Oil Off-Road Expo® as Presenting Sponsor

    The Lucas Oil Off-Road Expo Powered by General Tire comes to the Pomona Fairplex in Pomona, CA on October 8 and 9, 2011

    (INDIANAPOLIS)  General Tire is now the presenting sponsor of the Lucas Oil Off-Road Expo coming to the Pomona Fairplex in Pomona, California on October 8 and 9, 2011. The event is the premiere exhibition for off-road enthusiasts, manufacturers, and dealers.  The Pomona Fairplex comes alive with over 10 acres of displays and demonstration areas full of off-road parts, equipment, gear and experts.  For anyone into off-road racing, rock crawling, trail riding, sand sports, ATV’s, motorcycles, camping, or adventure travel; the Lucas Oil Off-Road Expo Powered by General Tire is a must-attend weekend. (more…)

  • Look For ROCKSTAR Energy Drink’s Rob MacCachren On The Podium At Glen Helen Raceway

    Rob MacCachren is no stranger to the podium
    The grandstands were packed when the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS) invaded historic Glen Helen Raceway earlier this season.  Dedicated race fans witnessed ROCKSTAR Energy Drink’s Rob MacCachren set the fastest qualifying time for Saturday’s race and continue on to earn spots on the podium for both days in Pro2 Unlimited racing.  Now Rob Mac is headed back to Glen Helen for more LOORRS racing this weekend, and he is pulling out all of the stops to defend his 2010 season championship.  (more…)