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  • Roger Norman Adds Tim Nugent to Baja 500 Deployment

    2010 Baja 500 Motorcycle Incident Tim Nugent Has Full Recovery and will Co-Drive

    RENO, NV     MAY 25, 2011  –  Roger Norman and the 2011 Baja team is gathering at Norman Motorsports in El Cajon, CA for final preparations and training maneuvers before heading across the border to pre-run for the 2011 SCORE Baja 500.  This years team will consist of Roger Norman driving the entire 500 miles with Lance Clifford as the co-driver for the first 300 miles and then Tim Nugent will co-driver to the finish line in celebration of his full recovery.  “Tim Nugent is the only thing tougher than my BFGoodrich Tires in Baja!  He is the motorcycle rider hit at last years Baja 500, who over the last 11 months has successfully recovered from 23 broken bones,” said Roger Norman.  “When Tim told me he still wanted to conquer the Baja 500 I asked him to be a part of our team.  Not only will he conquer it, but he will be in the truck with me at the finish line to celebrate a win and his full recovery!” (more…)

  • The Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association Promotes Safe Driving Tips for Memorial Day Weekend

    IRVINE, Calif., May 25, 2011 – This holiday weekend, thousands of recreational off-highway vehicle enthusiasts will explore trails, deserts and public lands across the country, and ROHVA is calling on all drivers to be safe and responsible while having fun.

    “Recreational off-highway vehicles are a great way for families and friends to enjoy time together in the great outdoors,” said Paul Vitrano, executive vice president of the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association. “But along with that fun comes the responsibility to drive safely and preserve the environment. ROHVA leads the way in providing ROV enthusiasts with valuable safety education, tips and resources that are available anytime online at www.rohva.org”.
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  • SuperLite’s RJ Anderson, Dawson Kirchner avoid dirt track carnage to take checkered flags at Glen Helen Raceway

    San Bernardino, Calif. — Dawson Kirchner captured his first win of the 2011 SuperLite Championship Series in dominant fashion, and SuperLite points leader RJ Anderson tightened his grip on the points lead in rounds 5 and 6 of the SuperLite Championship Series at San Bernardino’s Glen Helen Raceway May 21 and 22. (more…)

  • 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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