COLORADO SPRINGS, CO FEBRUARY 12, 2014 Friday February 7thmarked the 8th green flag of the now Internationally known Griffin King of the Hammers. JT Taylor is the only racer on the lakebed that can boast seeing all 8 green flags, and has driven the same car at 7 of the 8 events, with a 12thplace finish… Continue reading JT Taylor Recognized as Only Racer to Take All 8 Green Flags for King of the Hammers
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JT Taylor Only Racer to Take All 8 Green Flags for King of the Hammers
JT Taylor #13 Torchmate Car adds BFGoodrich Tires and Azunia Tequila to Masthead COLORADO SPRINGS, CO JANUARY 29, 2014 February 7th will mark the 8thgreen flag that JT Taylor has taken at Johnson Valley for what started as a small group of guys competing for a 6pack of beer in 2007, to a full blown week… Continue reading JT Taylor Only Racer to Take All 8 Green Flags for King of the Hammers
JT Taylor Takes 12th Checkered Flag at 2013 King of the Hammers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO FEBRUARY 11, 2013 With months of prep behind them, OG13 JT Taylor, co-driver Doug Nagy and crew headed out with the Torchmate #13 racer to the sand and rocks of Lucerne Valley, CA. Pre-running the racecourse on Sunday and Monday, and then qualifying on Tuesday went well. JT took it easy on… Continue reading JT Taylor Takes 12th Checkered Flag at 2013 King of the Hammers
2013 Torchmate Racing Team Announced
Expanding on the popular Torchmate Racing program Lincoln Electric Cutting Systems has added a few new faces to its robust line-up of racers. Joining long time team members like JT Taylor and 2012 TORC Pro Light Champion Brad Lovell, will be some of the best names in the business. 2013 Team Torchmate Roster: Brad Lovell… Continue reading 2013 Torchmate Racing Team Announced
JT Taylor Ultra4 Car Takes Green Flag at Crandon International Off-Road Raceway
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO JUNE 13, 2012 – JT Taylor is headed to Crandon International Off-Road Raceway to take the Torchmate / Tube Shark Ultra4 car and put it in the Big House for the inaugural Ultra4 event. “There is no way I was going to miss an opportunity to race this weekend,” said JT Taylor. “After going… Continue reading JT Taylor Ultra4 Car Takes Green Flag at Crandon International Off-Road Raceway
JT Taylor Finishes NORRA Mexican 1000 in Ultra4 Car Winning the Evolution 4×4 Class
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO MAY 29, 2012 – JT Taylor completed another first in off-road racing. He took the Torchmate / Tube Shark Ultra4 car south of the border and finished the four day 2012 General Tire NORRA Mexican 1000 Race. “This is the funest race on the planet, and I’ve been around the planet,” joked… Continue reading JT Taylor Finishes NORRA Mexican 1000 in Ultra4 Car Winning the Evolution 4×4 Class
JT Taylor Races NORRA Mexican 1000 in Ultra4 Car
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO APRIL 22, 2012 – JT Taylor will be taking the Torchmate / Tube Shark Ultra4 car south of the border to compete in the four day 2012 General Tire NORRA Mexican 1000 Race. This will be the first effort for an Ultra4 car to compete in this style of race. “This will… Continue reading JT Taylor Races NORRA Mexican 1000 in Ultra4 Car
JT Taylor Starts 6th Consecutive King of the Hammers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO FEBRUARY 15, 2012 – JT Taylor set forth on his 6th King of the Hammers adventure last week in the same car that he has driven for 5 of those years. After a high speed tumble during pre-running, the team thrashed to get the car back on all four in time for qualifying. … Continue reading JT Taylor Starts 6th Consecutive King of the Hammers
Torchmate racing prepares for the 2012 King of the Hammers with a full schedule of activities
Over the next week off-road enthusiasts from around the globe will converge on the tiny desert hamlet of Johnson Valley California. The sparsely populated community swells to over 20,000 when the annual pilgrimage of off roaders descends on Means dry lakebed for the King of the Hammers event. More than just a race, the weeklong… Continue reading Torchmate racing prepares for the 2012 King of the Hammers with a full schedule of activities
Radflo Prepares Top Racers for 2012 King of the Hammers
Derek West, JT Taylor, Cottin Rodd, Nick Nelson and Others FOUNTAIN VALLEY JANUARY 18, 2012 – Radflo Suspension will be soaking up the toughest terrain in America when put to the ultimate challenge at the 2012 Griffin King of the Hammers. There will be multiple Ultra4 cars in the event that will be racing on… Continue reading Radflo Prepares Top Racers for 2012 King of the Hammers
Torchmate Racing JT Taylor Wins Ultra4 Torchmate Stampede
Torchmate Teammates JT Taylor Wins and Jesse Haines Finishes 5th RENO, NV SEPTEMBER 13, 2011 JT Taylor, Team Manager for Torchmate Racing, took the win at the Ultra4 Torchmate Stampede in Reno, NV on Saturday September 10th. The 130 mile Northern Nevada race boasted as the hardest Ultra4 race yet by promoter Dave Cole, even tougher than… Continue reading Torchmate Racing JT Taylor Wins Ultra4 Torchmate Stampede
Taylor Dominates at 2011 Ultra4 Torchmate Reno Stampede
September 11, 2011 –Reno, NV: Despite rumors of the hardest Ultra4 course in history, all fifty starting positions for the 2011 Ultra4 Torchmate Reno Stampede were filled months before the green flag dropped. Now in its second year, the Ultra4 Stampede covered 128 miles of loose hill climbs, technical rock canyons, and wide open deserts at… Continue reading Taylor Dominates at 2011 Ultra4 Torchmate Reno Stampede
Torchmate Racing Title Sponsor of This Weekends Ultra4 Torchmate Stampede
Torchmate Teammates JT Taylor and Jesse Haines to Compete RENO, NV SEPTEMBER 6, 2011 The Ultra4 Torchmate Stampede in Reno, NV this weekend has two Torchmate Racers JT Taylor and Jesse Haines on course. Torchmate CNC Cutting Systems is the Title Sponsor of the Ultra4 Stampede, after being a primary sponsor of the “Lucas Oil on the… Continue reading Torchmate Racing Title Sponsor of This Weekends Ultra4 Torchmate Stampede
Torchmate Racing Announced as Title Sponsor of Ultra4 Stampede
Four Teammates Head to American Rock Sports Challenge This Weekend RENO, NV JULY 13, 2011 Torchmate CNC Cutting Systems has officially been announced as the Title Sponsor of the Ultra4 Stampede, after being a primary sponsor of the “Lucas Oil on the Edge” 2011 Griffin King of the Hammers TV Show and supporting an entire team for… Continue reading Torchmate Racing Announced as Title Sponsor of Ultra4 Stampede
Torchmate Racing Brad Lovell 2nd JT Taylor 4th in Pike Peak Open Class
RENO, NV JULY 5, 2011 The Torchmate team members of JT Taylor, Brad Lovell and Roger Lovell took on the highly anticipated 89thPikes Peak International Hill Climb Sunday June 26th after a full week of practice. All competing in the Pikes Peak Open Class, Brad Lovell took 2nd in his Nissan AMSOil Truck, JT Taylor finished 4th in the Torchmate TTB… Continue reading Torchmate Racing Brad Lovell 2nd JT Taylor 4th in Pike Peak Open Class
Pikes Peak International Hill Climb: It’s Majestic Mountain
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxWdny5iGNk Survival of the Mountain is not only about the vehicle. It’s not only about the perfect set of tires, the correct jetting, and the right set up. Survival of the Mountain is not only about the driver. It’s not only about the fastest driver, the most experienced, and the drivers ambition. Survival of the… Continue reading Pikes Peak International Hill Climb: It’s Majestic Mountain
JT Taylor Breaks Hill Climb Records in Preparation for Pikes Peak
Sam Berri and Roger Lovell to Compete in First Pikes Peak Alongside Brad Lovell RENO, NV JUNE 16, 2011 JT Taylor has recently broken two track records in the Torchmate / Tube Shark Buggy, and will look to put another aggressive time in the books at the world renowned Pikes Peak Race June 26, 2011. JT Taylor will… Continue reading JT Taylor Breaks Hill Climb Records in Preparation for Pikes Peak
JT Taylor Beats Standing Record by 10 Seconds at CHCA Temple Canyon Hill Climb
RENO, NV MAY 31, 2011 After a win in the NORRA 4a Class with Marty Fiolka, Doug Nagy, and Jim and Lisa Greenway, JT Taylor headed north to Colorado to compete and win the CHCA Temple Canyon Hill Climb. JT Taylor finished first in the Ultra4 Class and beat his pre-existing record by 10 seconds in the blue… Continue reading JT Taylor Beats Standing Record by 10 Seconds at CHCA Temple Canyon Hill Climb
Torchmate Racing Has A 4 Car Finish at Silver State 300
RENO, NV MAY 16, 2011 Torchmate Racing had four cars cross the finish line at the Silver State 300; one Class 1000 and three Class 4400. In a valiant effort, Class 1000 Mike Shaffer placed third in their second race in the new car. Also in a new car, JT Taylor placed 4th in the 4400 class with Roger… Continue reading Torchmate Racing Has A 4 Car Finish at Silver State 300
Ultra4s Dominate the Desert at Silver State 300
April 30, 2011- Las Vegas, NV: From grocery-getting Expeditions to monstrous blue-tubed buggies, it was hard to miss the unlimited 4-wheel drive class known as Ultra4 at last weekend’s Best in the Desert Silver State 300. The Ultra4 class, identifiable by their 4400 numbers, proved once again that they can hold their own in the… Continue reading Ultra4s Dominate the Desert at Silver State 300
Torchmate Racing Sends Three Cars to BITD Bilek Silver State 300 JT Taylor #4413, Jesse Haines #4499, Mike Shaffer #1066
RENO, NV APRIL 27, 2011 Torchmate Racing JT Taylor will be driving #4413 and Jesse Haines will be driving #4499 at the Best in the Desert Bilek Silver State 300 race this weekend in the commonly known Ultra4 class which will be the largest class at this years Silver State event. Mike Shaffer will be running the Torchmate… Continue reading Torchmate Racing Sends Three Cars to BITD Bilek Silver State 300 JT Taylor #4413, Jesse Haines #4499, Mike Shaffer #1066
Torchmate Racing Team Finds Success at King of the Hammers
RENO, NV MARCH 2, 2011 Torchmate Racing debuted its new Ultra4 car at the 2011 Griffin King of the Hammers with JT Taylor and Nick Socha navigating, alongside teammates Jesse Haines, Roger Lovell, Brad Lovell and Rusty Bray. Roger Lovell finished 17th, Rusty Bray finished 45th and Jesse Haines finished 46th. JT Taylor’s rear drive shaft along with cooling… Continue reading Torchmate Racing Team Finds Success at King of the Hammers
JT Taylor Takes 5th in XORRA US National Points
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO AUGUST 13, 2010 JT Taylor finished 4th in last weekends XORRA race in Cortez, CO which put him 5th overall in the US National Points. With two great rounds of racing on Saturday and Sunday, his consistency paid off and is now heading to Lands End Hill Climb to participate in the… Continue reading JT Taylor Takes 5th in XORRA US National Points
JT Taylor Places First and Creates History at Pike Peak Challenge with Rock Racer
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO JUNE 30, 2010 JT Taylor is the first ever Rock Racer allowed to compete in the world renowned Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. JT Taylor competed in the Exhibition class and took first place with a time of 14 minutes 7 seconds, and a top speed of 86mph. “I am so excited… Continue reading JT Taylor Places First and Creates History at Pike Peak Challenge with Rock Racer