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  • 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…)

  • 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. One catch, I would be the only person in the group piloting a bone stock machine.

    After over 10 years in the Rocksports Industry as co-founder of the Ultra4 Series and King of the Hammers, I felt it was possible the group wanted the rock crawler to have one hand tied behind his back. I will openly admit, I was a bit concerned about my ability to pilot a stock machine on trails I have driven a fully built buggy on in the past. Names like Steel Bender, Cliff Hanger, Green Day, and Helldorado may seem nearly impassable by name, but the scenic beauty that surrounds the town of Moab is best seen from some of the more ominous sounding trails. (more…)

  • 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 second win in a SuperLite truck, I am really excited to be back on the podium!” said Dawson Kirchner.

    You Tube Video Round 6 Action:

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGS4WiPWB2Y

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  • 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 that this is the best axle housing in the industry, weare backing it up with our world famous no questions asked warranty.

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  • 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 allowed “Rockstar Rob” to earn three consecutive Pro2 Unlimited short course racing championships in as many years.  Coming into last weekend’s racing at historic Glen Helen Raceway, MacCachren was fifth in season points and looking to move forward in the rankings.

  • 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 pressure,” remembers Rusty Bray.  “As we got closer and saw the leaders Levi (Shirley) and Lucas (Murphy) I asked my co-driver Mike “Fish” Hulfish if he wanted to go for the finish or for the win…and he said for the win!”  The second place finisher was just over 4 minutes behind.

    Rusty Bray Video at Rausch Creek Qualifier:

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajAvmhOdg74 (more…)