RACE REPORT | Rick Huseman Racing

Huseman Continues ‘Monster’ Streak, Goes 1 and 2 in Traxxas TORC Series Season Opener in Crandon

Riverside, CA (June 22, 2010)–Rick Huseman Racing headed to the Traxxas TORC Series season opener in Crandon, WI, carrying a lot of momentum having already claimed multiple off-road wins thus far this year. As usual, thousands of off-road fans converged on the “Big House” at Crandon this past Father’s Day weekend to see the best short-course off-road racers take on one of the most exciting and challenging tracks in the country.


Huseman continued his winning streak by winning Round 2 and came in a close second to fellow Monster Energy/ Toyota/ BFG teammate Johnny Greaves in round 1. Along with his win, Rick took 2 Oakley Bomb Awards presented by Oakley Watches for the fastest lap. He also broke the track record in the process which was previously held by non other than the man himself… Rick Huseman. He also received the Power Pass Award, the award given after each round for the pass of the race. Rick advanced from fourth position to the lead in only two corners on the restart after the competition caution during Sunday’s race.

Saturday Rick lined up his number 36 BFG clad Toyota Tundra 4X4 in the number 2 position alongside fellow Johnny Greaves on the pole. The famed land rush start forced competitors to converge on the turn-1 hole shot at speeds around 100 mph! When the dust settled, Rick found himself at the back of the field and a lot of ground to make up. But Rick made quick work of the field and wound up in the 4th position by the end of the first lap on the 1.5 mile track.

On lap 3, Huseman drove the Traxxas Toyota in hard in the gravel pit turn making slight contact with the 3rd place running Scott Douglas. The BFG’s hooked up and shot Rick past to begin work on the machine of Steve Barlow. With Johnny Greaves way out in front, it meant Rick would need to be in a good position for a good restart at the competition caution. He worked hard to get around Barlow and made the pass in the gravel pit just before the halfway point caution.

At the restart, Rick made a run on Johnny but was unable to make the pass. With Douglas and Barlow trading licks behind them, Rick and Johnny checked-out and battled throughout the remaining laps. With one last attempt to pass Johnny on the final turn known as Calamity Corner, Rick ducked inside of Johnny but he fell just short of the win.

“That was some great racing! Johnny and I both had everything working. I just ran out of time,” said Huseman.

On Sunday, the tables turned somewhat. Scott Douglas was leading the field up to the mandatory caution followed by Steve Barlow, Johnny Greaves and Huseman. At the restart, Douglas suddenly slowed causing Barlow to rear-end him. Barlow swung to the outside to get around Douglas getting into Johnny who had also taken the outside line. Rick took advantage of the situation and shot past Douglas, Greaves and Barlow to claim the first Power Pass Award. He went on to win the race and claimed the top spot in the points standings. He now sits atop the standing in both the TORC series and Lucas series.

“It is a tall order, but it would be great to when championship in two series in the same year. I’m not sure if that has ever been done before,” said Huseman on his way to Utah to compete in the Lucas race this coming weekend.

Rick Huseman racing will bring the Monster Energy/ Traxxas/ Toyota back to the Midwest for rounds 3 and 4 of the Traxxas TORC Series. The race is scheduled for July 10-11th at Bark River International Off-road Raceway in Bark River, MI, and can be seen live on the internet at TORCseries.com.

More Information on Rick Huseman Racing:
Rick Huseman Racing, headquartered in Riverside, California, is a top contending-high powered professional short-course off-road racing team that offers maximum exposure for sponsors with cross marketing opportunities and high impact on-site exposure. And don’t let that smile fool you-behind that smile is a warrior with a fierce desire to win, landing him on the podium, and putting his sponsors in the spotlight.

Thanks to his great sponsors and associates, Rick has been able to build a highly competitive team. RHR is sponsored by: MONSTER Energy Drink, TRAXXAS R/C Cars, TOYOTA, BFGoodrich Tires, Oakley, MasterCraft Race Seats, MAKITA Industrial Power Tools, KC HiLites, Weismann, DIRT LOGIC, SignPros, Simpson, The Converter Shop, Method Race Wheels, and OMF Beadlocks.

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