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[TK99_CrewChief]

So what's up with the jr2 main runs before the gates open to the public?

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[dhardesty]

I wouldn't worry about it, when have they ever been on time! HeHe

[Dirty*]

Toyo Tires® Sponsors UFC® Bantamweight Champion Dominick Cruz
Cruz to Wave the Green Flag at the Lucas Oil® Off Road Race this Sunday

CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA – Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. announces the sponsorship of UFC® Bantamweight Champion Dominick Cruz as a Team Toyo® Athlete in 2012-2013. Cruz, who has an impressive 19-1-0 record; will represent Toyo Tires® this Sunday at Glen Helen Raceway in San Bernardino, California. The weekend marks rounds 9 & 10 of the Lucas Oil® Off Road Racing Series. Cruz will serve as the Honorary Guest and wave the green flag for the opening ceremonies of the Pro 4 Unlimited race starting at 6:15pm Sunday. He will also sign autographs in the Toyo Tires booth between 7:30-8:30pm that same evening.

Fighting out of San Diego, California, the 27-year old Cruz stands 5-foot 8-inches tall and weighs 135 lbs. His specialties include wrestling and boxing. Cruz will help to promote the Toyo Tires brand through appearances and additional marketing efforts.

“I’m excited to be a member of Team Toyo and to be affiliated with such a quality brand of products,” said Dominick Cruz. “Toyo Tires has been a strong supporter of the UFC and the sport of mixed martial arts. I look forward to representing the Toyo Tires brand.”

“We are excited to welcome UFC Bantamweight Champion Dominick Cruz as our newest Team Toyo Athlete,” said Amy Coleman, senior director of marketing, Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. “Cruz represents the ‘driven to perform’ attitude that wins championships. It is the same philosophy our company puts behind every Toyo Tires product.”

Also participating at Glen Helen Raceway August 4 & 5 are Team Toyo Off-Road drivers, Kyle LeDuc (Pro 4 Unlimited class); and Jeremy McGrath, Jeremy Stenberg and Rodrigo Ampudia competing in the Pro 2 Unlimited class. The 16-race Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series will be broadcast on CBS Sports, NBC Sports Network, SPEED Channel and MavTV. Log on to www.lucasoiloffroad.com for both race and programming schedules.

Toyo Tires is the Official Tire of the UFC®. For information about UFC and Dominick Cruz, log onto www.ufc.com.

About Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp.

Toyo Tires manufactures and distributes a complete line of premium replacement tires for nearly every make and model including high performance cars, luxury vehicles, light trucks and SUVs as well as tires for commercial trucks. For more information log onto www.toyotires.com and connect with the community at Facebook, Twitter and Google+.

[Dirty*]

Glen Helen Report:

Online Ticket Sales are way up

Trucks will be pulling in at noon today (Wednesday)





Stronghold Semi is first in line with Rob Mac a close second.


Rodrigo in 3rd


Followed by 25-30 other semis




These pits are going to be 60% full today. This is probably one of the biggest Wednesday move in I've seen.

[lil lovell]

—PRESS RELEASE—


Sheldon Creed Pushing To Take The Win And Extend Points Lead At Glen Helen
A.M. Ortega's Sheldon Creed will battle it out at the Lucas Oil Off-Road Race Series in his SuperLite truck and Pro Lite truck at Glen Helen Raceway in Southern California.

CORONA, CALIF., July 31, 2012 - At just 14 years old, Sheldon Creed and his team are leading the points championship in the SuperLite Championship class and looking to strengthen that lead at the upcoming Round 9 & 10 of the Lucas Oil Off-Road Race Series (LOORRS) happening this weekend at Glen Helen Raceway in San Bernardino, California.

Photo: Bryant Lambert

On the SuperLite lineup, there are 15 expected entries with second place following Creed by 1 point. With the support from family and his sponsors, Creed has proved that he is the most consistent competitor in the SuperLite class with 4 round wins proceeded by a 2nd place finish and a 3rd place finish. After an unfortunate flat tire at Round 8 at Miller Motorsports in Tooele, Utah, he managed to pull through and finish the race 2 laps down from the leader in 12th place. Sheldon is not looking back, he is on the gas, head down and reaching towards the target to bring his #74 A.M. Ortega Structural Engineering Contractor-backed SuperLite to a Championship year.

Although Sheldon is aiming for the win for SuperLite, he is very eager for the upcoming Pro Lite rounds at the California track, "In the Pro Lite class, my crew has a Top 5 goal and I'm looking to set the bar a little higher with a podium spot, aiming for Top 3. We have been working really hard and I think with all the effort and testing we've put into the new motor, it's very possible. I'm looking forward to Glen Helen, it's one of my favorite tracks on the series and I have more seat time there than any of the other tracks. I want to prove myself in the Pro Lite class."

Photo: Bryant Lambert

Recently, the team switched over from a 4-cylinder powertrain to a Dodge V8 spec motor. The previous motor wasn't giving Sheldon the bite that his driving habits craved, as they found out when they blew up three 4-cylinder motors during testing. The V8 was a feasible choice for Sheldon's driving style, "In my opinion, it's faster." The young gun has one race on the motor so far and is adapting quickly to the change.

This is Sheldon's rookie year in the Pro Lite class and he has already claimed Top 5 in Pro Lite at each round of LOORRS race action so far. With a field of 26 competitors that are nearly twice Sheldon's age that's a huge advantage for the team, practice makes perfect and with Sheldon's go-hard-or-go-home attitude, the team is pushing for a result that will illustrate just that.

With a testing track 30 minutes away from Sheldon's residence, he is putting as many test laps down to fine-tune the motor and handle of the pro class race truck. "The team has worked long hours to get my vehicles running right for my racing needs. I'd like to thank my grandparents, mom, dad, A.M. Ortega General Engineering Contractors, Trench Shoring, Fox Racing Shox, Eibach Springs, Method Race Wheels."

Come out and watch #74 Sheldon Creed battle it out with a stacked field of top off-road racers at Glen Helen Raceway this Saturday and Sunday. Get your tickets at the track or online at http://www.showclix.com/events/255.

Stay tuned to CBS, CBS Sports, MAVTV, NBC Sports Network and SPEED television listings to watch Sheldon Creed take on the competition in Pro Lite class. Also, check out the Lucas Oil Off-Road Race Series schedule and tv listings at www.lucasoiloffroad.com.

Stop by the A.M. Ortega pit, see how the team works and Sheldon as he gets ready for short-course battle. Don't forget to grab a poster in the pits and pick up a Sheldon Creek t-shirt at the NtenseTees booth!

About Sheldon Creed:
A 14-year-old, high school student with a stacked list of impressive career racing highlights under his belt on two- and four-wheels. Highlights include: 2011 Lucas Oil Regional SuperLite Champion, 2011 Lucas Oil Regional Modified Kart Champion, 2010 Lucas Oil JR 2 Kart Champion, 2009 Lucas Oil JR1 Kart Champion, 2009 Lucas Oil Modified Kart Champion, 2009 M4SX JR 1 Kart Champion, 2008 M4SX JR 1 Kart Champion, 2008 M4SX Modified Kart Champion, 2005 CMMC Stock 50cc 7-8 Champion Motocross Champion, 2005 CMMC Modified 50cc 7-8 Motocross Champion and over 21 Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series wins. With a strong passion and solid focus for winning races, you can't go wrong assuming Sheldon is here to party with the big boys. If this were a poker game, it'd be a safe bet that the Creed isn't bluffing, he's made it this far and is here for business. Creed already has plans to contend in the Pro 2 Unlimited class by 2014.

Sheldon and team would like to thank their sponsors that make racing possible: A.M. Ortega Construction, Trench Shoring, Fox Racing Shox, Eibach Springs, Method Race Wheels.

For Sheldon Creed sponsorship opportunities, contact Scott Creed at 619-719-8575.

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[Dirty*]

I ran into Nick Tyree last night and he is looking to make a full recovery and be back in 2013!

[gotteracing]

ok, whats new today DIRTY? any thing good goin on? and new pics.

[Dirty*]

The pits and track are looking great. Almost a full house

[gotteracing]

now thats what im talking about. no rockstar girls until fri or sat right? see you sat man. first ice cold beer is on me.

[Dirty*]

We gotta blow out almost 1200 hats this weekend!