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  • TONKA® Motorsports Returns in 2015 for the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series with Increased TV Exposure

    CORONA, Calif. (April 29, 2015) – Funrise Toys®, manufacturer of TONKA branded products under license from Hasbro® has returned as a sponsorship partner with Team Lucas for this year’s Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series with increased on-site event participation, as well as significant exposure on CBS, CBS Sports Network and MAVTV.

    TONKA Motorsports is looking to leave an even bigger impression during this year’s season in the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series. Funrise will continue its sponsorship with Pro 2 driver, Myan Spaccarelli and is excited to announce the addition of veteran driver, Eric Barron to the Tonka Off-Road race team, competing in the Pro 4 class racing TONKA Toyota branded trucks equipped with Toyota motors.

    In addition to Spaccarelli and Barron, Pro Lite and Pro Buggy driver, Taylor Atchison will add two more TONKA-branded race vehicles to the team as he competes in both classes.

    “Tonka Motorsports’ presence both on the track and off will add an increased level of excitement for fans of all ages” Funrise Vice-President of Marketing, Kathy Hawk said. “Each year TONKA has been involved with the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series, the company has been delighted with the positive reception from race fans” said Hawk.

    Families visiting Lucas Oil Off-Road Races can also expect areas set up for the littlest race fans to play. At each event on this year’s calendar, kids receive free admission to TONKA’s Fun Zone where they can play in the dirt with toy replicas of the vehicles they see racing. In addition, upon entry, each child 12 and under receives a “Spin N Win” ticket for one lucky spin for great TONKA prizes. Kids will receive a goody bag with stickers, TONKA Team Member Adventure and Pit Passes which allow kids and their parents to get up close and personal with their favorite TONKA Off-Road race team drivers.

    “We will continue setting up TONKA Fun Zones at each race as a destination where kids can play in sand pits and get hands on with TONKA toys,” Hawk said. “We also will have a 15-foot inflatable dump truck stationed on track, and will be selling Tonka Off-Road vehicles at all events. We are always happy to be able to provide a destination where kids and parents come to play with TONKAs between races. They always leave with a smile.”

    Lucas Oil Executive Vice President Bob Patison said: “TONKA’s presence at Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series events further bolsters the family-friendly atmosphere of races. It’s great having the company back on board in 2015 because TONKA offers great at-track activities for our youngest race fans.”
    Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series Schedule – 2015
     
    Mar 20 – 21 Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park
    Lake Elsinore, CA    		 Pro: All / Kart: All
    Apr 24 – 25 Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park
    Chandler, AZ    		 Pro: All / Kart: All
    May 30 – 31 Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park
    Lake Elsinore, CA    		 Pro: All / Kart: All
    Jun 20 – 21 Miller Motorsports Park
    Tooele, UT    		 Pro: All / Kart: Modified Kart Only
    Jul 18 – 19 Glen Helen Raceway
    Glen Helen, CA    		 Pro: All / Kart: All
    Aug 1 – 2 Baja International Short Course at Estero Beach Pro: All / Kart: Modified Kart Only
    Aug 22 – 23 Wild West Motorsports Park
    Sparks, Nevada    		 Pro: All / Kart: Modified Kart Only
    Sep 18 – 19 Las Vegas Motor Speedway
    Las Vegas, NV    		 Pro: All / Kart: Modified Kart Only
    Oct 24 – 25 Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park
    Lake Elsinore, CA    		 Pro: All / Kart: All
    Dec 5 TBA Awards Banquet
    About Funrise
    Founded in 1987, Funrise is an adventurous innovator of superior toys and an industry leader in the manufacturing and distribution of the most popular children’s toys. Simply put…we create fun! Funrise is the manufacturer of leading licensed power brands such as TONKA®, MY LITTLE PONY®, BABY ALIVE®, POUND PUPPIES®, LITTLEST PET SHOP®, and their core property portfolio includes Gazillion® Bubbles, Stackins Stackable Friends, Shelcore’s line of pre-school toys and more, making their product offerings diverse and full of fun for kids of all ages! Funrise Toy Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Matrix Holdings Limited. Funrise U.S. headquarters are located in Van Nuys, CA, with an office in Hong Kong, and with additional showrooms in Dallas, Minneapolis, Bentonville, United Kingdom and Australia. For more information, visit: www.funrise.com 

    About Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing
    The continually growing Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series brings door-to-door, four-wheel action to challenging, fan-friendly tracks. Team Lucas is an alliance between Lucas Oil Products and select marketing partners that enhances brand awareness, maximizes television coverage and enhances live, ‘family friendly’ event experiences for fans. Lucas Oil Products is the world leader of high-performance lubricants and problem-solving additives, and distributes hundreds of unique formulations in 40 countries, with continued growth every year. Its television production arm, Lucas Oil Production Studios, produces more than 300 hours of programming for CBS, CBS Sports and the Lucas-owned MAVTV Network.
    For more information visit: lucasoil.com & mavtv.com
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  • RJ Anderson Battles Hard At Wild Horse Pass

    Makes 3rd Podium Appearance Through 4 Rounds Of Racing

    unnamedRiverside, CA 4/28/15 – It was a weekend of ups and downs for RJ Anderson and the RJ37 team in Chandler, AZ for rounds 3 & 4 of the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series (LOORRS). Coming into the weekend hopes were high. Rounds 1 & 2 in Lake Elsinore proved the team, trucks and driver were heading in the right direction with a great set up and solid performances in both Pro-Lite and Pro2. RJ and team were ready for competition at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Complex! (more…)

  • King Shocks on Top at Inaugural BajaSur 500

    unnamedApril 24th, 2015 – Garden Grove, CA – The Bud Light BajaSur 500 was a brand new race for the SCORE International series and the results were familiar; King Shocks racers were the fastest! Despite a 424 mile long course filled with silt, sharp rocks and tight technical sections, it turned into a sprint race with King Shocks racer and defending Trophy Truck Champion Steven Eugenio pushing hard to chase down King Shocks racer Lalo Laguna for the overall victory. Eugenio and Laguna represent the new guard of young racers who despite their ages, have years of desert racing experience with top-notch teams and equipment.  Laguna was out front during the race but Eugenio kept pursuing with a relentless pace. When the checkered flag waived, it was Laguna who took the overall win with Eugenio finishing second.

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    “It was a flawless race for us,” said Laguna, “I am so happy to get the victory for King Shocks and my entire RPM racing team. My King shocks were amazing. Through the bumps, the jumps and the g-outs, the truck handled really well. King helped us tune the shocks; everything was working perfect. I was a little nervous about Eugenio making up time on us. We decided to pit for fuel only, no tires at our final pit stop. I knew my tires would be worn out in the last 90 mile, rocky section coming into Loreto; I had to be very cautious not to hit any rocks. I was able to put the truck where I wanted. We used the tires up, I came in on a flat tire but we did it! It feels good to battle with the best and come out on top.”

    Steven Eugenio shared driving duties with Armin Schwartz who took the truck off the start. The course was tight so he was held up behind other trucks during his stint behind the wheel. When Steven got in the truck he was determined to make up time on the field. “I went real deep into a corner trying to make a pass,” said Eugenio, “I almost lost it. I was thinking I better be patient or we could lose this race right here. I was making good time on second place Rob Mac. I caught him at race mile 260 but I had a pit stop at 340. I caught him again and passed him. It was so tight and technical coming into Loreto but it was so fast. Lalo deserved it, he owned the day. We gave him a run for it. We were catching him but ran out of road.”

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    The fastest drivers in the desert rely on King Shocks to provide them with the damping performance and precise handling they need. When the margin for error is so small, the control provided by King Shocks allows them to push hard in treacherous terrain with ultimate confidence. No matter what you drive, King has the performance suspension damping technology that will keep you out front and get you to the top of the podium.

    About King Shocks
    King Shocks makes world-class desert racing shocks for trucks, buggies and UTV’s. King manufactures and hand assembles all of their shocks in Southern California. King Shocks has been the industry leader for over a decade and continues to leave the competition in the dust by providing the level of quality, performance and customer service that champions demand.

     

  • Radius Arm Lift Kits for 2005-2015 Ford Super Duty

    1024x360_sd_radius_arm_421_SliderSuperlift’s Replacement Radius Arm Lift Kits for 2005-2015 Ford Super Duty F-250/350 4WD Pickups have unique features that differentiates these kits from the others. These lifts hinge around a set of massive, high clearance, precision engineered, tubular radius arms designed to bolt right into the factory mounts. (We’re talking HUGE… in Form & Function).  (more…)

  • K&N Filters Expands Team Lucas Relationship in 2015

    CORONA, Calif. (April 23, 2015) – Showing continued appreciation for grass roots motorsports across the United States, K&N Filters has expanded its 2015 Team Lucas involvement to encompass multiple racing series this year.

    For 2015, K&N Filters has been named “Official Sponsor of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series” and “Official Filter of the Lucas Oil Modified Series.” Furthermore, K&N Filters has stepped up to provide sponsorship to the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series, Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series and the Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League. Overall, K&N Filters will have a presence at several hundred racing events this year. (more…)

  • WELD REKON XT B57B is a Stylish Bead-Loc Wheel Ideal for Off-Road Vehicles

    Kansas City, Mo. – The WELD REKON XT B57B Bead-Loc is the lightest and toughest 17” off-road wheel on the market. The B57B’s one-piece forged construction provides high strength with no excess weight. It features a single outside functional black bead-loc on a 17×9 wheel, making it ideal for modern high performance off-road trucks, SUVs, and Jeeps. It includes WELD’s Advanced Tactical Coating (ACT), a proprietary nano-ceramic barrier to protect against mud, abrasions, salt, and corrosion. ATC protects the finish with no dulling or discoloration. Matching trailer wheels are available. Designed, tested, and manufactured in the USA. (more…)