Douglas Motorsports - Championship Off-Road
Racing Round 1 Report
May 20, 2006
For immediate release
Chula Vista, CA
Scott Douglas and his Douglas Motorsports
will be competing in both PRO-2 (Full Size Truck 2WD)
and PRO-4 (Full Size Truck 4WD). The #7 Ford F-150 PRO-2
truck continues with Rancho Suspension as lead sponsor
and the newly completed #7 Ford F-150 PRO-4 truck is part
of the Amsoil Off-Road Super Team. This combined with
their Ford Explorer “Best in the Desert” race
program keeps the team busy all year long.
Round 1 – PRO-2
After qualifying in the front row on Friday,
Scott and his team were hoping for a good start. The starting
grid saw some seasoned desert racing names racing as CORR
rookies. The competition was going to be really intense
for the season opener.
The start saw Scott and his #7 Rancho Suspension Amsoil
Kumho Tires Ford F-150 get cleanly through Turn One. After
lap 3 Scott worked his way into 6th position. After the
competition yellow, the leaders began dropping out. Suddenly
at the finish, Scott made it to the podium in 3rd place.
In his TV interview Scott let the crowd
know that his engine was only running on 6 cylinders.
Standing on the podium after dealing with an ailing powerplant
was a really accomplishment.
Round 1- PRO-4
This was the first time out in the just
completed #7 Amsoil Rancho Suspension Kumho Tire Ford
F-150 and the was just looking for a respectable finish
to build on for the coming weeks.
After qualifying 6th on Friday, the team
was very optimistic for a strong finish. As the race progressed,
Scott was running in 6th position battling with Curt LeDuc.
On lap 6 LeDuc made contact going into Turn 2 causing
Scott to roll. Fortunately the #7 Amsoil truck was able
to continue on, but at a reduced pace. At the flag, Scott
finished 11th. Afterward the officials were meeting to
discuss the LeDuc-Douglas incident to determine if a penalty
should be assessed. More will be known Sunday.
Scott would like to thank all his supporters
including: Rancho Suspension, Amsoil, Kumho Tires, Ford
Trucks, Reider Racing, Precision Gear, KC Hillites, MSD
Ignition, Mastercraft Seats, Howe Performance.
-Mike Reusche, marketing MTG.
www.douglasmotorsports.com
