The first race with a new truck is never an easy task, even with the considerable talents of Rob MacCachren behind the wheel. MacCachren has already racked up wins in the desert this season at Laughlin, San Felipe, and the Mint 400, but the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS) short course season is just heating up. Speaking of heat, it was an issue in qualifying where temperatures at Firebird International Raceway in Phoenix were in the 90s, revealing a cooling issue with MacCachren’s brand new Pro2 Unlimited truck. This limited Rob Mac’s practice time on the several high speed sections, spectacular jumps, and unique dual split line of Firebird’s track. (more…)
-
Rob MacCachren Puts ROCKSTAR Energy Drink and Makita Tools On the Podium in LOORRS Season Opener
-
AMSOIL Reformulates Synthetic Water-Resistant & Multi-Purpose Greases
AMSOIL Synthetic Multi-Purpose Grease and Synthetic Water-Resistant Grease have been reformulated to provide even better protection and performance in a wide range of applications. Both are formulated with calcium sulfonate complex thickeners, allowing for improved extreme-pressure properties, corrosion resistance, oxidation resistance, high-temperature stability and water resistance. (more…) -
Reno Expo Spectators up by 20% March 23-25, 2012 at Reno Sparks Convention Center
Reno Off-Road & Motorsports Expo ~ Reno Outdoor Recreation Expo Spring Home & Garden Show ~ Reno Pet Show and Pug Parade
RENO, NV MARCH 28, 2012: The Reno Expo presented by Miller Lite consisting of the Reno Off-Road & Motorsports Expo, Reno Outdoor Recreation Expo, Spring Home & Garden Show and Reno Pet Show and Pug Parade had a 20% growth in attendance at this years show. “The economy has had quite a hit on the shows over the last few years and we are glad that combining the shows and adding all the features made it a huge success this year,” said event producer Al Lockett. “We would like to thank Miller Lite, Summit Racing, our host hotel Grand Sierra Resort and all the vendors, too numerous to mention, for their dedication to the success of this years show.” (more…) -
MAKITA AND BRIAN DEEGAN PUMPED AND READY FOR 2012
Makita is “The Official Power Tool” of “The General” Brian Deegan & the Metal Mulisha FMX Team
La Mirada, Calif.– Makita Industrial Power Tools is excited to take on 2012 with one of the biggest off road racing stars in the world, 2011 Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Champion, X Games Gold Medalist, and Freestyle Motocross legend Brian Deegan. In addition to sponsoring Brian Deegan, Makita is also the Official Power Tool of the Metal Mulisha Freestyle Motocross Team which includes X-Games Medalists Todd Potter, Ronnie Faisst, Jackson “Jacko” Strong and several others. Makita joins Rockstar Energy as a major sponsor of Brian Deegan and the Rockstar Makita Metal Mulisha team. (more…) -
General Tire's Support of Short-Course Racing Runs Deep With Drivers Like Renezeder
- Carl Renezeder eyeing his 100th career short-course win in 2012.
Fort Mill, SC – March 29, 2012. The 2012 Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series (LOORRS) season kicks off this weekend at Firebird Raceway and General Tire will be there in full-effect. General Tire’s support of short-course racing runs deep, since its inception, General Tire has been a sponsor of LOORRS, and numerous teams. Even recently expanding its efforts into the Lucas Oil Regional Off Road Series as a contingency sponsor. General Tire is part of the fabric of the sport so their four year partnership with eight-time champion Carl Renezeder is no surprise. (more…) -
General Tire Mint 400 Rewind
- Darren Skilton captures Class 3700 win on General Tires.
- With the help of Mikey Childress, Rick D. Johnson takes first annual pit crew challenge win.
- Vanessa Golub-Ferrara crowned 2012 Miss Mint.
- Bureau of Land Management estimated a crowd of over 25,000 spectators.
Fort Mill, SC – March 29, 2012. In front of an estimated crowd of over 25,000 fans, Team GT took to the south Las Vegas desert for the 2012 General Tire Mint 400 over the weekend. The weekend kicked off with the first annual pit crew competition won by none other than Team GT member Rick D. Johnson. With the help of Mikey Childress, Johnson posted a time of just under one minute to beat out General Tire team member Jason Voss for the win. The following night, General Tire helped crown 2012 Miss Mint winner, Vanessa Golub-Ferrara. A fantastic start to the weekend which saw a harsh desert claim many victims throughout the 400-mile race. (more…)
