COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - For 2010, Lovell Racing is headed in an exciting new high profile direction – The Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL. Brad Lovell will pilot an AMSOIL sponsored Pro-Light throughout the 2010 season in hopes of capturing a piece of the $200,000 purse. Brad comments, “I have watched off-road racing since I was a kid and never realistically thought I would have a chance to compete. I’m thrilled and in awe that my dream is coming true.”
Corona, Ca. (January 26, 2010) – Today, Lucas Oil Products and Rockstar Energy Drink have finalized an agreement that brings the Rockstar Energy brand into the complete spectrum of Lucas Oil motorsports endeavors.
The Traxxas Pro Light class will be home for some of the hottest racing action in the 2010 Traxxas TORC Series. Choosing to sponsor the entire class rather than a single driver, Traxxas, The Fastest Name in Radio Control,® has joined forces with TORC to raise the season purse to over $200,000 paid out over 14 races. Racers will be competing for the largest cash purse the Pro Light class has ever seen.
Corona, CA (January 19, 2010)--The Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL announced today that it is changing the date for the race at USA Raceway in Tucson, AZ, originally scheduled for April 17-18, to May 1-2, 2010. The series is making the move so that it will not conflict with other off-road racing series. Other dates and tracks are being considered as we strive to complete our 2010 schedule as soon as possible.
Corona, California (January 13, 2010) - Today, the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series released a revised 2010 schedule featuring a brand new location and updated race dates. The Las Vegas Motor Speedway, host to a variety of top tier professional motorsports including NASCAR and NHRA Drag Racing, will be the site of races on May 22nd and 23rd and November 6th and 7th. These Las Vegas events will be held on a completely new and unique track to be built in a joint effort between the facility and Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series officials. The November date will also coincide with the annual SEMA show where the series has been invited to return with their large outdoor vehicle demonstration on the Toyota Proving Grounds.
Formula 4x4 and Classix: These classes will be combined into one class, "Classix 2WD/4WD". If the car count would increase there would be a possibility of splitting the class in 2011. In the interest of competition, rules may be changed at any time. Going into the future it is very important to cosmetically clean up some of these vehicles.
Formula 4x4 and Classix: These classes will be combined into one class, "Classix 2WD/4WD". If the car count would increase there would be a possibility of splitting the class in 2011. In the interest of competition, rules may be changed at any time. Going into the future it is very important to cosmetically clean up some of these vehicles.
Enduro Truck: Cross over exhaust is not allowed. All trucks must use dual pipes with a 1 1/2 X 24 inch restrictor pipe. Exhaust must be welded together and well mounted to chassis. If the restrictor pipe is lost during competition penalties may be imposed. Aftermarket headers are not allowed. Anti-wrap up bars are not allowed.
Click FULL Article ABOVE to view video NOW!!! LONG BEACH, California - Staged at the Pine Street Pier in downtown Long Beach, Travis Pastrana strapped on his Hans device and buckled into his Red Bull Rally Car to ring in the New Year - Red Bull Style. Travis set a new WORLD RECORD Rally Jump in front of over 40,000 fans jumping from the Pine Street Pier to a barge, making the new World Record 269 feet. Pastrana was ecstatic he made the jump and expressed his adrenalin by back flipping into the Pacific Ocean where off road racer, Chuck Sacks picked him up in his MasterCraft boat from CaliforniaSkier. Check out the video to the right for a full video from the nights festivities.
CORONA, Calif., (Dec. 28, 2009) - What began as a relatively calm morning in the southern California foothills just outside San Diego literally became the stuff Guinness Book of World Records are made of when TORC driver Johnny Greaves came roaring down a dirt road at 105 mile per hour and launched his 3,800-pound, 800-horsepower TORC off-road PRO 2WD Toyota through the air over the length of an NFL football field.
Landing quite peacefully some 301-feet later despite the overall violent nature of the jump. Greaves looped back around and was met by his Monster Energy/Toyota Motorsports team and off-road racing teammate McGrath.
Check out the latest short course video brought to you by TORC driver Mitch Dorr
TOOELE VALLEY, UTAH (December 17, 2009) — Entering its fifth season of operation, Miller Motorsports Park has crafted an ambitious schedule of events that includes one new major race and some date changes for others, some exciting new mid-level events plus its regular lineup of local racing that includes a new class of competition.
Lake Elsinore, CALIFORNIA (December 17, 2009) - The Lucas Oil Off Rod Super Team Of The Year has positioned one of their best weapons to step up and challenge the Unlimited Lite Truck Class. John Fitzgerald, as a Limited Buggy Driver has proven to be a dominating force in the 2009 short course scene. Taking control of not only the Lucas Oil Off Road Series, John also competed in the Traxxas Off Road Championship simultaneously leading two separate race circuits.
Phoenix, Az (December 15, 2009) - Arizona Short Course Championship (ASCC) is pleased to announce a new short course off-road racing series starting February 2010. ASCC offers an affordable short course off-road racing series to local off-road racers while providing local racing fans with an action packed, fun filled weekend that is affordable for the entire family. The entire 2010 racing series will be held at the Speedworld Off-Road Park located in Surprise, AZ.
Corona, CA (December 12, 2009) - Officials of The Traxxas TORC Series Presented by AMSOIL announced today that it will bring its "kick-ass" brand of off-road truck racing to the East Coast in 2010 with a two-day event at the new Metrolina Speed and Sports Center in Charlotte, NC. The inaugural dirt event at the fabled speedway will be held May 15th and 16th and feature the biggest names in off-road racing and be televised nationally.
December 12, 2009 - An investment group wants to revitalize the race track at the Metrolina Tradeshow Expo in north Charlotte and make it the centerpiece of a new $50 million amateur sports and tourism destination.
Speedway Investment Group, based in Mooresville, said Monday that the Metrolina Speed and Sport Center could generate 150 jobs in the Derita community.
Simon Weber, president, said the group plans to buy 40 of Metrolina's 146 acres and complete the initial phase by April 2010 to coincide with the NASCAR Hall of Fame opening in uptown Charlotte.
The land purchase is contingent on a rezoning expected to be voted on by the City Council on June 15.
December 9, 2009 We are proud to announce that ChadLeising.com has gone live. Most can not confidently say that they are familiar with Chad ’s career. The new website is the key to changing that. Easy to navigate, ChadLeising.com is heavily geared towards activating fans and a youth following.
Corona, California (December 7, 2009) - Today, it was announced that the Rockstar Energy/Lucas Oil Challenge Cup originally scheduled for December 11th and 12th 2009, is being rescheduled for December 18th and 19th due to inclement weather. "The strong rain storms expected in the area throughout the week will likely cause difficult conditions that would compromise this event. By rescheduling the race just one week, it will give us the opportunity to host a fantastic race for the fans both in attendance as well as the NBC audience," said Competition Director Tony Vanillo.
The previously announced event schedule will remain intact with practice and qualifying sessions held on Friday, December 18th and races to be held on Saturday, December 19th. With the largest purse in short course off road racing, the Rockstar Energy/Lucas Oil Challenge Cup, is a one race, winner take all, end of year short course off road shootout in which winners in all classes will take home a beautiful trophy, a generous check and off-season bragging rights. The event will be broadcast on NBC, Saturday, January 2nd at 2pm ET.
RIALTO, CA (12/07/09) – Chad George, in his FUNCO built factory-backed Kawasaki Teryx, wrapped up his 3rd consecutive UTV championship, as the young racer claimed 5 wins, 8 podium finishes and 5 pole positions during the 2009 Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series!
The season finally at Primm Motorsports Complex in Primm, Nevada was tense as the UTV Modified championship was still undecided. Leading the points race, the FUNCO team knew they had to create some breathing room in front of the fierce competition. Saturday’s round went as planned with Chad racing his #624 FUNCO built Kawasaki Teryx to the top, for his 5th season win. Saturday’s win meant Chad could race the season’s final race conservatively, placing 7th and securing the 2009 Lucas Oil Off-Road Championship.
Corona, CA- (December 7, 2009)- The Traxxas TORC Series is on display at the 2009 Performance Racing Industry Tradeshow, this weekend at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The annual tradeshow will run from Thursday December 10th through Saturday December 12th.
"The PRI tradeshow weekend brings the best in the motorsports business together every year," stated Ricky Johnson, owner of TORC. "TORC wants to take this opportunity to reach out to sponsors, face to face, and get them involved in this exciting form of racing!"
TORC will be located in USAC booth number 2411. The booth is located next to both Oakley and NASCAR.
The Traxxas TORC Series- The Off Road Championship, presented by AMSOIL is the world's premier off road series, bringing together the best of Midwest short course off-road racing with exciting new Western State venues. TORC drivers push the limits with action-packed fender pounding on challenging natural terrain racetracks. For more information on TORC please visit www.torcseries.com
Primm, NV(Nov 13, 2009) Short course racers have invaded Primm, Nevada for the season finale of the 2009 Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series. Todd LeDuc, who just finished 3rd in the TORC series, set the fast lap in the Unlimited 2 class ahead of Bryce Menzies, Carl Renezeder, Jeff Ward and Rodrigo Ampudia. Robert Naughton debuted his Canadai Unlimited 2 this weekend and qualified strong 9th out of 20 racers. Carl Renezeder continued his Unlimited 4 domination with a fast lap of 54.096 ahead of Adrian Cenni, Tim Herbst, Kyle LeDuc, and Alan Plueger.
Santa Ana, CA (November 10, 2009) - The Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series is heading to Primm , Nevada for the final event weekend of the series. With all of the expected excitement, there is little doubt the focus will be on Team ReadyLift® Racing’s Rob Naughton who is looking to regain his championship form and take the coveted 2009 Unlimited Lite Championship honors. Rob has 6 wins in 10 races but unfortunately mechanical failure in the last 3 races has left him 3rd in the points behind Brian Deegan and Chris Brandt.
Las Vegas, NV (November 10, 2009) - After a successful season competing in the Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL, Dan Vanden Heuvel brought his #77 Flying Dutchman Maxxis Tire Chevy race truck to the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Marketing Association) Show as one of the centerpieces of the Maxxis Tire display. Along with other Maxxis supported off-road trucks, crawlers, and buggies, Dan worked alongside Maxxis Motorsport director, Creighton King answering any questions that the crowd of 100,000 attendees asked.
INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 10, 2009) – Officials from the International Motorsports Industry Show (IMIS) announced today that the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will serve as a partner in the inaugural IMIS Safety Conference Dec. 1 in the Sagamore Ballroom of the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis.
The IMIS Safety Conference presented by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will help kick off the inaugural IMIS show, set for Dec. 2-3, also at the Indiana Convention Center. The safety conference will feature a world-class panel of 17 racing safety experts presenting insight for those at the top levels of racing to the weekly, grassroots racer.
Corona, CA (November 10, 2009)-The Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL announces the "Night of Champions" 2009 Midwest banquet to be held at the gorgeous Potawatomi Casino in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on December 5th, 2009.
The elegant Doubletree Hotel in downtown Milwaukee has secured a terrific room rate for TORC. They have also provided our guests with free valet parking, a Stay & Play coupon for the casino (must be over 21) and "Experience Milwaukee" cards which entitles you to ½ off admission to the following venues: Boerner Botanical Gardens; Milwaukee County Zoo; Mitchell Park Domes; Betty Brinn Children's Museum; Pabst Mansion; Discovery World; Harley-Davidson Museum; Milwaukee Art Museum; Milwaukee Public Museum.
Corona, CA (Nov 5, 2009) –2010 is set for the most exciting season in short-course racing history as the Traxxas TORC Series announces its plans for 2010. The schedule includes 16 rounds of championship points racing and two special “non-series points events”.
Corona, Ca. (November 10, 2009) - Austin Reed of Bakersfield, CA has always been a good student both in and out of the classroom. The 16-year old Frontier High School sophomore knows that what he accomplishes today will make a big difference tomorrow.
CORONA, Calif., (Nov. 2, 2009) The best off road truck racers on the planet converged at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway to lay it on the line and turn their 800 HP trucks loose in a no-holds-barred battle to secure their championships after a season-long fifteen rounds of the most intense short course racing on earth, with titles and first-time victories up for grabs right down to the last laps.
Primm, NV (October 30, 2009) Going into Lucas Oil Off Road Series Rounds 9 & 10, Rockstar Hart and Huntington Premiere Motorsports Group positioned several drivers to capitalize on the 2009 season. 3 of the 7 race efforts in the PMG Stable are situated to take home a Lucas Oil Offroad Series Championship.
Chad Leising and the #17 Lucas Oil Hart and Huntington SuperLite has been a top contender all season, throwing down some of the fiercest battles and rivalries in the series. Chad has been chasing SuperLite Series leader & veteran desert racer, John Harrah all season long. Never more than 10 points out of the lead, Leising’s strategy has been to apply pressure to the competitors and earn consistent top 3 finishes. Taking 5 podiums out of 8 races has paid off and set Chad up to defend his SuperLite Title.
Appleton, WI (October 30, 2009) After a race season that saw racer participation drop significantly over the previous season, a group of Midwest drivers have come together to form an association to bring the sidelined competitors back to the track. The group known as, Midwest Off Road Racing (MORR), has one mission:
To provide affordable racing for the Midwest sportsman off road racer, while creating a series of weekend events that allow the competitor and the enthusiast to enjoy their favorite summer time sport seven to eight times per season. Our mission is to bring this to reality beginning in 2010, and that this unique form of motorsport is alive and well for years to come.
LAS VEGAS, NV—Unassuming and definitely not flashy by nature, Las Vegas’ Rob MacCachren played like a ‘Rockstar’ to his hometown crowd Saturday, carefully and skillfully dicing his way to a popular second place finish Saturday in the TRAXXAS TORC Series in the 14-lap Pro 2WD race on the Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. His 12th podium finish out of 16 races in the new off-road short-course racing series earned him the Pro 2WD season point championship in his 850 horsepower No. 11 Rockstar Energy Racing Ford F-150.
Click FULL ARTICLE above to watch the video of Pro 2 drivers, Rob MacCachren, Ricky Johnson and Todd LeDuc fight for the Championship and a win at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
CORONA, Calif., (October 21, 2009) - This weekend, October 23rd-24th, the excitement of the Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL comes to a head at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Dirt Track for "The Final Showdown". The action has been heating up throughout 2009; this weekend will see many battles won and lost, but there will only be three victors in the war for the 2009 Championship. The three who emerge will carry their title on to defend it in 2010. Some will say that these champions have already been decided, but as most familiar with the sport will tell you- it is far from over.
CORONA, Calif., (October 21, 2009) - Drivers from the Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL will be spending the a few hours at the Nellis Air Force Base this Thursday from 1pm to 3pm. TORC will be displaying several trucks at the Air Force Base, off road's finest will be signing autographs for soldiers and their families.
Las Vegas, Nevada—With wins at both Crandon, Wisconsin and Perris, California, AMSOIL Kumho Pro 4X4 driver and Douglas Motorsports team owner Scott Douglas is looking to run the tables in Vegas. Those wins on two very different race circuits moved Scott Douglas into third place in the 2009 TORC Series presented by AMSOIL points race, 2-points up on Johnny Greaves and just 15-points out of second place.
