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  • Anderson Takes Podiums in 5 of 6 Races at LOORRS Las Vegas

    UTVUG Blog

    Riverside, CA 11/17/2011 –  It was a big weekend in Las Vegas for rounds 13 & 14 of the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series (LOORRS).  With the stands packed in honor of fallen competitor Rick Huseman, the level of competition on the track was lifted to a level not seen all year.  Racers in all classes competed with heavy hearts and payed respects with their vehicles sporting #36 tribute decals in honor of Huseman and his younger brother Jeff who were tragically killed in a air plane crash weeks prior. Rick Huseman’s older brother and crew chief Dan Huseman, took his #36 Monster Energy Toyota around the Las Vegas Motor Speedway track for one final lap while the fan packed stands looked on.  With the sun shining and the brisk air surrounding the track the racers, including RJ Anderson were ready to honor Rick the best way they knew how, by racing hard and leaving it all out on the track! (more…)

  • Full-Bodied FJ Cruiser To Compete in 2012 King of the Hammers

    Rock royalty Jon Bundrant returns to hardcore competition

    Lake Elsinore, Calif. —The “I can do that” attitude is responsible for a lot of innovation. It’s also spawned the infamous Darwin Awards for misguided insanity.

     Jeff Miller, owner of Mad Dog Offroad Products, found himself saying, “I can do that” after attending the King of the Hammers (KOH) competition in California’s Johnson Valley. Miller had been over the Hammer trails in his custom 2008 FJ Cruiser, which was built by hardcore Toyota specialist All-Pro Off Road. (Miller’s off-road baptism was the 2008 All-Pro FJ Cruiser Challenge, where he was amazed by what FJs could do with the proper modifications.)

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  • Ultra4 Racing Announces New “Branik Beast of the East”

    Branik Motorsports to support top east coast Griffin King of the Hammers competitors

    November 17, 2011– Johnson Valley, CA:  Today, Ultra4 Racing announced a new partnership with Branik Motorsports to create an exciting new opportunity for east coast Ultra4 drivers in 2012.  “The Branik Beast of The East” will award multi-race vehicle transportation to the top three Griffin King of the Hammers competitors hailing from east of the Mississippi River. (more…)

  • Sheldon Creed: The Future Of Off Road Racing Is Now

    Sheldon Creed Motorsports

    A mere fourteen years old, Sheldon Creed has experienced more Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS) victories than birthdays.  The three-time Kart champion took home his 17th short course win last weekend at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, this time in the ultracompetitive Super Lite class.  It has hard to believe that Creed’s first time racing in the Super Lite spec class was in September at Speedworld, where he reached the podium in a field of 14 trucks just a week before his fourteenth birthday. (more…)

  • FAST-Aid Well Represented at 2011 Baja 1000

    MESA, AZ – NOVEMBER 15, 2011:  FAST-Aid will be well represented in Baja, Mexico at the 2011 Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 with many volunteers racing and chasing.  “We would like to encourage everyone to remember to put your safety and that of your fellow competitors and chase teams first as you take on this epic adventure,” said Jared Tetzlaff, FAST-Aid President.  “We are wishing all the race teams a safe and fun race, and will be rooting for the all of the FAST-Aid supporters.” (more…)

  • Chris Ridgway Rides 10x in 2011 Baja 1000

    APPLE VALLEY, CA  NOVEMBER 15, 2011 – Amputee Chris Ridgway will ride the Baja 1000 on Honda 10x This Friday November 18, 2011.  After mechanical issues at the 2011 Extremity Games, Ridgway will take the leg of the Baja 1000 that could be the most treacherous – the 200 miles at night.  “I am antsy, I haven’t done anything lately and this was an awesome opportunity to race with the Prohens Brothers that have raced the legendary Dakar Rally,” said Chris Ridgway. (more…)