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  • Roger Norman Draws First Position and Plans to Ironman 2010 Tecate SCORE Baja 1000

    RENO, NV     OCTOBER 10, 2010  – Roger Norman’s Crystal Bay Casino #8 Trophy Truck will take the very first Green Flag on November 18, 2010 at approximately 11:45am and catapult down the Baja coast in the 2010 Tecate SCORE Baja 1000.  Roger Norman will Ironman the entire race with co-driver Lance Clifford by his side.

    The drawing for starting position was on Saturday where the computerized system drew Roger Normans name first as the #1 person to leave the line at the 43rd Baja 1000.  “I am so stoked, I can’t believe it.  It is the coolest thing,” exclaimed Roger Norman.  “No stress, no dust, it couldn’t be more perfect.”  This puts them into an excellent starting position to repeat the Norman Motorsports 2008 Baja 1000 win. (more…)

  • General Tire announces title sponsorship and spec tire of the 2011 Jeepspeed Challenge

    PAMONA, Calif. – (October 9, 2010) – General Tire is proud to announce that it will be the title sponsor and spec tire of the 2011 General Tire Jeepspeed Challenge. Full details on this exciting sponsorship will be announced at the Off-Road Expo in Pomona, California, Oct. 9th at 2:00 pm in the General Tire booth.

    General Tire will commence its sponsorship, becoming the official tire of the popular endurance desert-racing series, Jan. 2011, and will continue its sponsorship for three years. The Jeepspeed Racing Series is designed to give Jeep enthusiasts the opportunity to take their daily vehicle and race it alongside other die-hard Jeep fans.  Equipped with General tires and a motor from ATK Jeepspeed Engines, the common Jeep driver can have their shot at motorsport victory and race in this exhilarating off-road series

    A number of fitment sizes will be offered by General Tire, including 33/10.50 R15, 33/12.50 R15, 35/12.50 R15 and 285/75 R16.  Travis Roffler, director of marketing, General Tire, also announced that the tire company will sponsor six tires for each of the first 30 teams racing in the 2011 General Tire Jeepspeed Challenge.

    “This is a new and exciting series for us at General Tire,” said Roffler.  “We’re an ideal tire for off-road racing machines like Jeep, so it really makes sense for us to be the official tire of the Jeepspeed Challenge.”

    The Jeepspeed racing season consists of five Challenge/Cup events with two bonus events, and will run from February to December 2011.

    Jeep aficionados interested in putting their vehicle to the ultimate test can register for the General Tire Jeepspeed Challenge by going to www.jeepspeed.com and for more information on the tires check out www.generaltire.com.

  • RFP for Pima Motorsports Park

    Tucson, AZ (October 6, 2010)—Pima County is seeking proposals from qualified parties interested in a contract for the lease and operation of Pima Motorsports Park (PMP), an urban off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation and education facility located on approximately 500 acres intended to provide a safe recreational facility to train and enjoy OHV vehicles and take some stress off the illegal use of public lands in Pima County and Southern Arizona. The Park is located near the Pima County Fairgrounds at 11700 S. Harrison Road, Tucson, AZ 85747.

    The Park opened for public use in 2002 with capital improvements valued at approximately $650,000. A five year lease agreement was authorized by the Pima County Board of Supervisors for the maintenance and operation of the facility, of which one improvement over the next two years included lighting a motor cross track at a cost of $380,000 with additional grant funding.

    In 2005, the County entered into a 15 year lease and operating agreement with Pima Motorsports Partners, Inc. During their tenure the facility provided a variety of OHV recreation fun including motocross racing, ATV courses and a new obstacle course for 4-wheel drive vehicles. In August 2010, Pima Motorsports Partners voluntarily terminated the lease leaving the facility in great shape.

    Pima County will seek a new operator through a RFQ Process beginning in early October, and will hold a pre-bid meeting at the Economic Development & Tourism Office, 33 N. Stone, Suite 830, for more information prior to the deadline for submission noted in the timeline below. The goal is to have the facility in operation by early January 2011.

    Timeline and More Information

    Advertising of RFP: Beginning October 6, 2010

    Pre-Bid Meeting: Thursday, October 21, 2010 at 10:00 A.M.

    Proposal Due: Friday, November 5, 2010 by 4:00 P.M.

    Pima County Approval: December 14, 2010—tentative dates

    More information including the complete RFP can be obtained online at www.pimacountyattractions.com/notices.html or visiting the Pima County Attractions office located in the Bank of America building, 33 North Stone Ave, Ste 830 during regular business hours.

  • JT Taylor Named General Manager of Torchmate Racing

    COLORADO SPRINGS, CO     OCTOBER 6, 2010   JT Taylor has been appointed the very respectable position of General Manager for the Torchmate Racing Team.  JT Taylor will also be driver of record for many events and race both the new Ultra4 car and the 7200 Truck.

    Bill Kuntz, owner of Torchmate announced, “I couldn’t be more excited about the promotion of JT Taylor to the position of General Manager of Torchmate Racing.  JT has been a member of our team for a few years now.  His organizational and leadership skills are second to none.  We have big things planned for both JT and the entire Torchmate Racing Team through 2011 and beyond.  The Torchmate name is one that you can count on to go above and beyond no matter what the situation or circumstance.  If I know nothing else of JT, I know that he will represent us well in managing the ongoing relationships with our customers, partners and team members.” (more…)

  • RANCHO® DEFINES ENGINEERING LEADERSHIP WITH 2011 FORD SUPER DUTY SUSPENSION SYSTEM & LEVELING KIT

    LONG BEACH, Calif., October 6, 2010 – Rancho® – an engineering leader in the off-road suspension marketplace – has released a suspension system and a leveling kit for 2011 Ford Super Duty F-250/F-350 trucks, including 1- and ¾-ton diesel and gas models. The new Rancho 4-in. suspension system (RS6524B) and 2.5-in. leveling kit (RS6525B) are available now at leading performance retailers nationwide.

    Rancho earned a Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show “Best New Off-Road/4WD Technology” award for an earlier Ford Super Duty suspension design. Rancho products are manufactured and marketed by Tenneco Inc. (NYSE: TEN) and headquartered in Long Beach, Calif. (more…)

  • Lucas Murphy Wins the Southern Missouri Off Road Ranch KOH Qualifier and Prepares for the 2011 King of the Hammers

    NORTH EASTON, MA      SEPTEMBER 30, 2010:   Lucas Murphy qualified for the 2011 King of the Hammers at the Rausch Creek Qualifier and came to the Southern Missouri Off Road Ranch with one goal: To Win. He Did

    Lucas Murphy, in his home built New England trail rig, took first place at the Southern Missouri Off Road Ranch (SMORR) King of the Hammers qualifier located in Seymour, MO on Saturday July 10th.  With miles of newly cut trails to complete, he cut his way through the competition to take the checker flag. “It was a sweet course, slippery climbs and smooth fast wooded trails, just how I like it,” said Murphy.  With adjusted time at work, there was a 2 minute wait to see if any others would cross the line and push him out of the win. “That was an agonizing 2 minutes, but it came and went pretty fast,” stated Murphy who celebrated his first place finish in style! (more…)