Crandon, Wisconsin— Rick Huseman hasn't missed a beat this season as he continues to dominate in the Pro 4 field. Huseman claimed his fourth victory of the season and first ever Pro 4 win here at Crandon International Offroad Raceway. Huseman pushed hard from the sixth spot and raged his Monster Energy Toyota #36 Pro 4 to victory with Kyle LeDuc in second and father Curt LeDuc rounding out the podium.
Rob MacCachren "MacCrandon" returns to the track after 6 years and proves that he still dominates the Pro 2 field here in Wisconsin. Rob Mac battled the entire race with fellow Rockstar Energy driver Todd LeDuc who put up a great fight in the #3 LeDuc machine. All three LeDuc's took a podium finish in today's racing action, watch out for them tomorrow.
Marty Hart was the leader in the Pro Lite class, while Chad Hord fought hard for second and Federico took third. For full updates and DIRTnewz LIVE Radio replays check out our full coverage with photo gallery by Dave Clark coming shortly.
Our DIRTnewz LIVE Radio will begin once again for tomorrow's TORC Round 6 of race action from Crandon International Offroad Raceway at 10:30am CST/ 8:30am PST. TUNE IN and don't miss the race action LIVE here on DIRTnewz Radio.
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Crandon, Wisconsin—If you missed our DIRTnewz LIVE Radio show tonight you can check out the show with our audio replays. We will be broadcasting our DIRTnewz LIVE Radio show as the race action unfolds starting again tomorrow at 2pm CST (12pm PST) with the Pro 4 race at 4pm, followed by the Pro Lights and Pro 2WD's. Check out the LIVE action here on DIRTnewz.com
Crandon, Wisconsin—Tune in to DIRTnewz LIVE as we bring you our LIVE radio show with LIVE video starting at 2pm from the Traxxas TORC drivers meeting and continuing at 5pm with our DIRTnewz LIVE Radio show with your favorite drivers including, Rob MacCachren, Rick Huseman, Scott Douglas, team LeDuc, DIRTnewz Limited Buggy driver Todd Lemke and more.
Crandon, Wisconsin—The last time Rob MacCachren raced at the world famous Crandon International Raceway was 2001. For the last eight years, many of the nation’s top racers have churned up the dirt and rocks in search of the magic that MacCachren discovered at this 40 year old race course. To date, no one has established the winning record that MacCachren has over his 8-year span at the legendary raceway.
Crandon, Wisconsin—The difference between winning and losing often comes down to preparation. In the world of professional off-road racing, nowhere is this more evident than at the Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL races in Crandon, Wisconsin. Crandon features three professional races rather than the usual two. In addition to the two TORC races, Crandon runs the Chairman’s Cup at the Spring Brush Run and the BorgWarner Cup on Labor Day weekend. The top professional teams will race twice on Sunday. Major repairs are often necessary between the two Sunday races making every minute in the pit count. That’s why the Red Bull Off-Road Racing Barlow Motorsports team depends on the muscle, speed, and efficiency of Bosch Power Tools. The state-of-the-art Lithium-Ion battery technology in the new Bosch LitheonÔ Batteries allow the crew to repair and prep the race trucks without downtime chasing air hoses or extension cords. When the green flag drops for the second time on Sunday, the Red Bull F-150’s driven by Steve Barlow and Ricky Johnson will be in top form thanks to careful preparation by the Barlow Motorsports race team.
CRANDON, Wis. – Tune into our DIRTnewz LIVE radio show from Greaves Motorsports as Johnny Greaves, driver of the #22 Monster Energy/ Greaves Motorsports Toyota powered Pro 4X4, Stock Truck driver Don Demney, Todd Lemke, Rhonda Konitzer and others prepare for spring racing at Crandon International Raceway this weekend. Check out our LIVE streaming video and LIVE radio starting at 4pm CST.
CRANDON, Wis. -- You might as well call this one the “Potawatomi All-Star” race. They are entered from all across North America: Canada, California, Illinois, Michigan, Nevada, New York City, Texas and Wisconsin. Off-road racing’s first Cup race of the season is set. The stellar TORC lineup -- the fastest and most star-studded in the history of the event -- includes four veteran FCP Cup winners, three rookies, rising young stars and thousands of horsepower. The green flag drops Sunday, June 21 for the 16th annual running of the longest running Cup race in the nation -- the “Biggest Show on Dirt” in the young 2009 season. (www.crandonoffroad.com or www.torcseries.com).
CRANDON, Wis. – While CJ Greaves takes to the track in preparation for the much anticipated Loretta Lynn race which he recently qualified for, dad Johnny Greaves also suits up and hits the track in order to stay in shape come race day. Greaves is ready to fire up the #22 Monster Energy/ Greaves Motorsports Pro 4WD this weekend as the Traxxas TORC Series presented by Amsoil heads to Crandon International Raceway this weekend for rounds 5 & 6 of TORC racing.
Rockford, IL ( June 16, 2009) - After a very successful rookie campaign in 2008, Mitch Dorr is keeping his eye on the top prize, the 2009 Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL Sportsman Stock Truck Championship. In his rookie season Mitch finished on the podium three times, including a win at Bark River. The second generation off-road racer knows winning isn't easy, especially in one of the toughest Sportsman divisions in TORC, but with the support of family and friends, he looks to battle with the veterans to make a very exciting season.
CRANDON, Wis. – Can anybody stop Ricky Johnson? Legendary moto-x racer turned off-road racer Johnson returns to off-road racing’s biggest stage -- Crandon International Off-Road Raceway -- this coming June 20-21 for the annual Brush Run Races after an 11-year absence and he is riding high.
Joining Johnson on track in the Pro 2WD class is the country’s number one female star – Rhonda Konitzer. The immensely popular racer from Oconto Fall, Wis., debuts her 2009 race truck at Crandon. Konitzer has the only pro short course podium finishes by any female and she is seeking an elusive first place win in front of a host of fans and the ESPN2 cameras.
CRANDON, Wisconsin — Dan “The Rocketman” Baudoux traveled to the West Coast for Rounds 3 & 4 of the Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL after a challenging weekend of racing in the high plains of Texas. The Mole Lake Casino sponsored, nineteen-time championship team was looking for “California Gold” as Round 3 & 4 were contested at the Perris Auto Speedway in Perris, California.
The greatest off-road racing fans in the universe, 100 Kindergarten through 5th grade students attending Crandon Summer School, will be at Crandon International Off Road Raceway early on Friday, June 19th for a tour of the pits. These kids will meet the Superstars of off-road racing, and make good use of the Traxxas® Try-Me Track!
Crandon International Off Road Raceway will give a TORC Series fan $1000 on Saturday. You can enter just by coming through the gates on Saturday morning! Shortly before 11am, admission tickets will be pooled, and one lucky fan will be picked as the winner! Don't miss out on your chance to take home the cash!
Crandon, WI (June 3, 2009) - Following four explosive west coast rounds, The Traxxas TORC Truck Series presented by AMSOIL heads to the "Big House" in Crandon, Wisconsin. TORC's June 20-21 race weekend at Crandon International Off-Road Raceway opens the special 40th Anniversary season at the legendary track.
The Crandon Brush Run race weekend will feature the 16th running of the Forest County Potawatomi Chairman's Cup race. "Every off-road racer in the country wants their name on one of the three Crandon Cups," said TORC co-owner Ricky Johnson. "I am excited both as a racer and a promoter, to be bringing short course back to Crandon this year."
Fresh off his first podium finish of 2009 in Perris, California, PRO 2WD Champion Dan Vanden Heuvel will make his 31st Crandon start. Defending BorgWarner Shootout Champion Scott Taylor will take to the punishing 1.5 mile track along with Rockstar Drivers Rob MacCachren and Todd LeDuc. Seven-time Supercross Champion Jeremy McGrath will make his first career start at Crandon in the AMSOIL PRO2WD class.
The Kumho Tire PRO4x4 class is packed with several past winners of the Brush Run. Power house Johnny Greaves, who won in both 2003 and 2006, will battle it out with AMSOIL'S Scott Douglas, and 1994 Brush Run Winner, Curt LeDuc. Monster Energy driver and points leader, Rick Huseman will attempt to continue his winning streak in the PRO 4x4 class. Huseman, who is leading with the most Oakley Bomb Run Awards for fastest lap time of the race, is the driver to beat in 2009.
Fast Facts
The Race: Crandon, Wisconsin
The Date: Saturday, June 20th and Sunday, June 21st.
The Track: Crandon International Off-Road Raceway
The Time: 10 a.m.
TV: ESPN2, June 28th, 2009 (12:30 p.m. ET)
Radio: Dirt Newz.com
Schedule: Saturday and Sunday- Practice, 9:00-10:00 a.m., Races start 10:30 a.m.
Track Contact: Allison Morrow
Past Brush Run Winners:
2008 Kent Brascho
2007 Carl Renezeder
2006 Johnny Greaves
2005 Josh Baldwin
2004 Carl Renezeder
2003 Johnny Greaves
2002 Scott Taylor (only 2-wheel drive winner)
2001 Rob MacCachren
2000 Rob MacCachren
1999 Jack Flannery
1998 Jamey Flannery
1997 Jack Flannery
1996 Curt LeDuc
1995 Rob MacCachren
1994 Curt LeDuc
Crandon 101: Highlights
Crandon International Off-Road Raceway is located one mile (1.6 km) west of Crandon, Wisconsin on U.S. Route 8. The original off-road track was 1.75 miles (2.82 km). Shortly after, the track was shortened to 1.5 miles (2.4 km). In 2002, a shortcut through the track was installed to allow a 1.25 mile (2.01 km) long lap. The change allows spectators to see the entire track, and it is utilized for selected events. A well known aspect to the Crandon races is the "land-rush start". Vehicles are lined up at the start line side-by-side, when the track goes green it's full throttle to see who can come out of turn one in the lead.
Crandon International Off-Road Raceway, Off-Road's Big House, "Where Champions are crowned." Tickets for the June 20-21 TORC race weekend at Crandon are $30. More information is available at torcseries.com or crandonoffroad.com.
The Traxxas TORC Series-The Off-Road Championship, presented by AMSOIL is the world's premier short course off road series. TORC drivers push the limits with 900 horsepower, action-packed fender pounding on challenging natural terrain racetracks. The 2009 season schedule includes stops in Texas, California, Nevada, Michigan, and Wisconsin. For more information on TORC please visit www.torcseries.com.
