Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series Releases 2010 SPEED TV Schedule

Corona, California (March 18, 2010) – Today, the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series announced the complete 2010 SPEED television broadcast schedule. The entire SPEED package encompasses thirty hours of original programming featuring Pro 4 Unlimited, Pro 2 Unlimited, Pro Lite Unlimited and Pro Buggy Unlimited racing action.

“The relationship we enjoy with SPEED has allowed us to assemble this attractive programming package for the 2010 short course season,” said Bob Patison, Lucas Oil Executive Vice-President. “These quality time slots allow us the opportunity to showcase the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series to the largest audience possible within a short time of the event. This SPEED package is a fantastic asset to the series as we continue to develop a strong media presence for the sport.”

Beginning with the first episode, to be aired on April 17th at 5pm ET, each one hour episode will provide coverage of a combination of either Pro 2 and Pro Lite Unlimited or Pro 4 and Pro Buggy Unlimited rounds of racing. Selected shows will also feature highlights of SuperLite and Limited Buggy racing. Read more

Casey Currie battles for top five finish at Lucas Oil Off-road season opener

The Season opener for Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series started in spectacular fashion with a stacked field of racers and magnificently constructed, technical track. The facility located at Las Vegas Motor speedway offered exciting racing and great spectating a like. After being notified two days before the race that he was to be there, Casey Currie scrambled and rented a Pro-lite from Garrit Wallace. The truck had been sitting in a trailer for 18 months with no prep or maintenance. Casey, his family, and his crew thrashed for 24 hours non-stop to get the truck ready.
Even though Casey had no time to test or set up the truck, he managed to qualify 9th, which set him up for a 4th row start. Near the beginning of the race the number #92 truck actually flipped into the hood of Casey’s #2 Monster Energy Pro-lite stopping him and send him to the last position. Casey turned on the heat and fought his way back up to 5th place pushing the rented truck to its limit. Casey crossed the finish line in a respectable 5th place.
After having some time in the truck, Casey made a lot of changes to improve the performance of the truck. Sunday’s qualifying was canceled due to rain and the divers were only given one lap to shake down their vehicles, making the slippery wet conditions even more of an obstacle. On Sunday Casey started on the poll and led the first few laps until Rodrigo Ampudia got around him. Casey stayed in the 2nd position until the restart. Two laps after the restart Casy’s truck began to lose power eventually stopping due to a mechanical failure with the carburetor.
Casey had this to say about the race: “We really had to scramble to make it here. On Tuesday I had no idea what I was going to drive! My team pulled together with support form our sponsors and we made is out to the race. On Saturday I had a hard time adaption to the rented truck, but by Sunday I felt it was working much better. I would have liked to finish on the podium, but making it to the race was a victory in itself. I had a great time battling some of the top racers in the Pro-lite class.”
Come by the pit area to check out Casey’s Pro-lite truck and pick up some free posters.
Check out Casey’s website for race results, photos and video at: http://www.caseycurrie.com/

Casey Currie is sponsored by:
Monster Energy, BFGoodrich Tires, Currie Enterprises, Magnaflow Exhaust, American Wire Harness, GoPro Cameras, Goodridge, Howe Performance, K&N Filters, Kawasaki, Kicker Audio, HJC, King Shocks, Leatt Brace, MasterCraft Safety, Motive Gear, Oakley, PWR Radiators, Race Line Wheels, Ringers Gloves, Sign Pros, Simple Green, Torco Oil

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SCOTT DOUGLAS WINS FIRST LOORRS RACE LEADS 2010 PRO 4 UNLIMITED POINTS

Las Vegas, Nevada—Scott Douglas made a big statement at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on the first race weekend of the 2010 Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series season. Douglas, who competes in the Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL, was planning to be a spectator, but with the largest Pro 4 Unlimited field ever on hand, including all the top teams and drivers, the veteran couldn’t resist the chance to race. With just minutes to go in qualifying and no practice on the new race track, Scott Douglas rolled the AMSOIL Kumho Ford F-150 off the transporter and shocked everyone with the third fastest time of the huge 19 truck field. Read more

Fitzgerald Beats The Spread In Sin City

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Corona, CA (March 10th, 2010)
Fitzgerald Beats The Spread In Sin City

Any wise guy will tell you, play the odds and bet on the favorite. The action typically pays out even money and you can easily cover the wager. A well informed sports bet is closely related to a well prepared race car driver. Have your equipment in competitive order and hold a confident hand; you increase your odds of winning.

The Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series Limited Buggy division is full of top players that could cover the action and take home the pot, including 2009 defending champion Bruce Fraley, a very fast Kenny Freeman, and a highly competitive Curt Geer. Also new to the class and notable desert racer as a wheel-man for the Desert Assassins (Trophy Truck / Buggy) and COPS Racing (Class 1), Justin “Bean” Smith posed a major threat. The opening lap of the Limited Buggy Round 1 revealed that there were a number of fair bets that could wager a win. Everyone played their angles and jockeyed for position. Freeman took the holeshot, but by Lap 3 “Bean” had claimed the lead. Fitzgerald kept it cool starting from 6th and lap by lap knocked off his competition. By Lap 4, John had pressed up and acquired the 2nd position. In any game, strategy favors the experienced player. During the restart after the Mandatory Caution, Fitz went head to head with “Bean” and assumed the lead. John Fitzgerald collected the victory and took home the 1st place Mav TV Trophy Award also claiming the fastest lap time. Read more

Rodrigo Ampudia stacks up podiums at Lucas Oil Off-Road season opener

Rodrigo Ampudia stacks up podiums at Lucas Oil Off-Road season opener

The field of racers were stacked, the newly built track was prepped, and the stage was set for a great weekend of racing at the Lucas Oil Off-road season opener in Las Vegas. Rodrigo Ampudia and his team headed to the Las Vegas Motor speedway from their shop in Ensenada, Baja California prepared to battle for podiums in both the Pro-2 and Pro-lite class. Tension swelled as the vehicle counts began to climb to record numbers in all classes. The stage was set for an epic weekend of off-road racing at the Lucus Oil Off-road series season opener at the world famous Las Vegas Motor speedway.

Rodrigo quickly found his rhythm qualifying first in pro-lite and 3rd in Pro-2. The first race on Saturday for Rodrigo would be the racers class of Pro-lite. Rodrigo started in the 2nd row back and started gaining positions off the start. Unfortunately the race had to be restarted because of an immediate crash temporarily slowing the momentum. After the restart Rodrigo got tangled up with Metal Mulisha General Brian Deegan, which bent his front right rotor and damaged his tire. Rodrigo managed to weld the damaged truck with finesse to a 4th place finish in Pro-lite.

Saturday also brought a heated battle for podiums in the Pro-2 division. With 28 trucks and many of them long time race veterans, Rodrigo would have his work cut out for him as traffic would be a major factor. Due to the inversion Rodrigo started on the outside of pole next to Ricky Johnson, which should have kept him out of the carnage, but McGrath tangled up with him and several cars got around him. Rodrigo got right back into the action and fought his way back up to 5th by the midway caution. From there Rodrigo battled back in forth with Bryce Menzies and Jeff Kincaid ultimately finishing third right behind off-road legends Rob MacCachren and Ricky Johnson.

Sunday would also prove to be challenging as practice and qualifying were canceled due to rain. In the Pro-lite class Rodrigo started in the 2nd row. The race quickly turned into a battle as off-road veteran Marty Hart took the lead and set a blistering pace. Rodrigo managed to stay in the front group of trucks avoiding much of the carnage in the back. By the Mandatory caution Rodrigo had fought his way to the front, and maintained the lead until the checkered flag finishing first in Pro-lite class.

In the Pro-2 class, after the inversion Rodrigo would start on the pole next to Robby Woods. At the drop of the flag Rodrigo went after the first spot until Woods rolled violently in turn one. The race was restarted with Rodrigo on the pole, he maintained the lead for the first few laps until Rob “Fig” Naughton got around him. Once behind Naughton, Rodrigo fell back to 4th, but fought his way around Naughton, ultimately finishing third in the Pro-2 class. In addition Rodrigo was also able to run the fastest lap of the day. Rodrigo Ampudia is off to an Impressive start, capturing three podiums, more than any other driver in the series.

“It’s great to be racing against the best drivers in the world and get on podium. It’s validation for all the hard work me, my team, and my family have put into off-road racing. We love this sport! Thanks to all my sponsors Lucas Oil, Papas & Beer, Tecate, BFGoodrich, and the fans. This is going to be a great year of racing!” Rodrigo commented about the great weekend of racing.

Rodrigo’s next race will be Lucas Oil Off-Road Round 2-3 in Surprise, AZ on April 17th and 18th.

Come by the Papas & Bear pit area to check out Rodrigo’s Pro-lite and Pro-2 truck and pick up some free posters.

Check out Rodrigo’s website for race results, photos and video at: http://www.papasracing.com/

Rodrigo Ampudia is sponsored by:

Papas & Beer, Lucas Oil, Tecate, BFGoodrich, Mastercraft Safety, Fox Shox, and Simpson

About Papas & Beer:

Papas & Beer is the original Mexican nightclub, bar, & restaurant established in Ensenada, Baja California in1983. Currently Papas & Beer has three locations in Rosarito, Ensenada, and La Paz but is undergoing an expansion with more locations set to open in the United States and Mexico.

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Video Highlights from Round 1&2 in Las Vegas

Watch highlights from the first round of Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Follow the LOORRS website for its TV schedule

Casey Currie battles for top five finish at Lucas Oil Off-road season opener

Event: Lucas Oil Off-Road Series Round 1-2
Date: March 6th -7th
Location: Anaheim, CA

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Casey Currie battles for top five finish at Lucas Oil Off-road season opener

The Season opener for Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series started in spectacular fashion with a stacked field of racers and magnificently constructed, technical track. The facility located at Las Vegas Motor speedway offered exciting racing and great spectating a like. After being notified two days before the race that he was to be there, Casey Currie scrambled and rented a Pro-lite from Garrit Wallace. The truck had been sitting in a trailer for 18 months with no prep or maintenance. Casey, his family, and his crew thrashed for 24 hours non-stop to get the truck ready.
Even though Casey had no time to test or set up the truck, he managed to qualify 9th, which set him up for a 4th row start. Near the beginning of the race the number #92 truck actually flipped into the hood of Casey’s #2 Monster Energy Pro-lite stopping him and send him to the last position. Casey turned on the heat and fought his way back up to 5th place pushing the rented truck to its limit. Casey crossed the finish line in a respectable 5th place. Read more

PROBST NEW TRUCK SHOWS SPEED

The 2010 Lucas Oil Off Road Racing series officially started with Rounds 1 and 2 in Las Vegas over the weekend. The track was fantastic and the crowd was thrilled by the action on the motocross style track. The jumps were big air and the speeds were fast.

Kevin and the team came to Vegas with a new out of the box Uweld design chassis specifically tailored to the type of racing in the Lucas series. The Pro 2 Unlimited truck, while untested, showed very quick times and drivability.

“All the changes we make to compete in this series worked” said Kevin. “The truck, in combination with the new tires from Goodyear proved to be a much needed improvement over last season!”
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Rockstar Energy / Makita Team LeDuc Racing Storms Into Las Vegas For LOORS Season Opener

The 2010 Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORS) began under the neon lights of Sin City with the premiere Unlimited 2 and Unlimited 4 classes packed with talent. The veteran Rockstar Energy / Makita team of LeDuc Racing has seen numerous teams come and go during their many years of racing, and with multiple BorgWarner Cup victories to the team’s credit they know exactly what it takes to win, regardless of the competition. The all-new tight, technical track constructed at Las Vegas Motor Speedway played to the strengths of the first family in short course racing, and expectations were high coming into the event.
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Ricky James Makes a Statement in Vegas Despite Obstacles

San Bernardino, CA (March 8, 2010) – The stage was set this weekend for Ricky James to make his off-season claims a reality by piloting his SoCal SuperTrucks SuperLite towards a winning sweep, but that was not to be at Rounds 1 and 2 of the Lucas Oil Off Road Race Series at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Despite obstacles that would have most teams throwing in the towel for the weekend, Ricky and the SoCal SuperTrucks race crew stayed true to their motto of “Perseverance” and made a bold statement at the end of a long and dramatic race weekend.

Ricky was paralyzed from the chest down in a motocross racing accident in March of 2005. SoCal SuperTrucks outfitted the Super Lite race truck with hand controls that allow him to control the throttle, brake, clutch and shifting with his left hand while leaving his right hand free to steer. In 2009, Ricky made his rookie and race debut in the SoCal SuperTrucks SuperLite, capturing 5 out of 6 wins.
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