Riverside, California (November 9, 2011) -  Seven-time supercross champion, Jeremy McGrath led the Pro2 field from wire to wire capturing the first of three podiums for Stronghold Motorsports in Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series action at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Starting on the pole for Round 13, McGrath quickly distanced himself from the pack and held off a late race challenge to take his first win and fifth podium of the season. His near flawless dominance of the Pro2 class left competitors charging through the field behind him as one of the largest and most talented fields the class has seen this season were left to battle for second place. On Sunday, starting deeper in the pack, McGrath fought his way through the competition until a spin out, with just two laps remaining in Round 14, nullified his return to the podium and he was forced to settle for a sixth place finish.

 Jeremy McGrath #2 Pro 2

Bouncing back from a disappointing eighth the prior day, Cameron Steele immediately came out swinging on Sunday, inserting himself into the mix while picking his way through the competition. With little room to pass on the tight, mile long Las Vegas track, Steele hung it all out as he powered into third, which he held on to all the way to the checkered flag. As there are precious few rounds of valuable points races remaining in Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series competition, each position becomes more vital. With this, Steele’s third place result in Round 14 ProLite event kept him within sight of the leaders in the championship hunt.

Cameron Steele #16 ProLite

Brandon Bailey continues to impress as he navigates his way through the ranks of the ProBuggy division.  He was forced to overcome mechanical issues that held him to an eighth place result in Round 13 but returned Sunday to insert himself into the fray. While making passes late in the race, Bailey had one of his best showings of season, barely matching his career best finish in the class and taking fifth place on the day.

Brandon Bailey #17 ProBuggy

The 2011 Stronghold Motorsports Team:

Jeremy McGrath - Monster Energy/ReadyLift Stronghold Motorsports Pro 2 Unlimited (Toyo Tires)

Rob Naughton - Stronghold Motorsports/ReadyLift/Lucas Oil Pro 2 Unlimited (Maxxis Tires)

Cameron Steele - Monster Energy/ReadyLift/Stronghold Motorsports ProLite Unlimited (Yokohama Tires)

Brandon Bailey - Stronghold Motorsports/Yokohama/LambEnergy Pro Buggy  (Yokohama Tires)

Stronghold Motorsports is Sponsored by:

Monster Energy Drink · ReadyLIFT · Lucas Oil Products · Maxxis Tires (Rob Naughton) · Toyo Tires (Jeremy McGrath)· Yokohma Tires  (Cameron Steele/Brandon Bailey) · Lamb Renewable Energy · ProAm Racing Products · Fox Shox · Motive Gear ·  Fiberwerx · Multi Mechanical · Makita ·  MSD Ignition · LOSI R/C · Dart · K&N Filters · Eibach Springs · Spy Optic · Roush Yates Engines · GoPro · Alpinestars · KCHiLites · RSC Equipment Rental ·  Environmental Logistics 

Riverside, California (November 1, 2011) – While a number of tragic events have rocked the motorsports world in recent weeks, none has had a greater effect on the Stronghold Motorsports organization than the tragic loss of short course off road racing Pro4 Champion Rick Huseman and his brother Jeff. Sharing roots in Riverside, California as well as a home in the paddock, the Stronghold organization’s admiration and respect for Rick Huseman and the entire Huseman family extended well beyond the race track. As Rounds 13&14 of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series approach, participants and spectators who attend the event at Las Vegas Motor Speedway will honor Huseman’s legacy as the humble, soft spoken man of faith who made history as he dominated the off road racing world.

The Pro2 duo of Rob Naughton and Jeremy McGrath arrive in Las Vegas determined to stand on top in these crucial final rounds of racing. At Las Vegas, Naughton will be feature a very special livery to coincide with the introduction of the first 1/5th scale four wheel drive RC car produced by manufacturer, Losi. With three victories among his four podium results this season, he has firmly entrenched himself among the elite in the class. McGrath, who has shown that he has the skill and determination to run at the front while finishing on the podium in four rounds, now looks to capture the victory that has eluded him thus far this season.

Cameron Steele #16 ProLite

Having equaled his career best fourth place finish in ProBuggy in his last outing, Brandon Bailey continues to fight his way through the pack as he battles with the best in the class. In Las Vegas, Bailey seeks to parlay his progress into a trip to the podium as he continues to elevate his expectations each time he pulls up to the starting line.

Brandon Bailey #17 ProBuggy

Contributions to the Huseman family may be made through The Huseman Memorial Fund

 

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The 2011 Stronghold Motorsports Team:

 

Jeremy McGrath - Monster Energy/ReadyLift Stronghold Motorsports Pro 2 Unlimited (Toyo Tires)

 

Rob Naughton - Stronghold Motorsports/ReadyLift/ Lucas Oil Pro 2 Unlimited (Maxxis Tires)

 

Cameron Steele - Monster Energy/ReadyLift/Stronghold Motorsports ProLite Unlimited (Yokohama Tires)

 

Brandon Bailey - Stronghold Motorsports/Yokohama/ LambEnergy Pro Buggy  (Yokohama Tires)

 

 

Media Inquiries: Please contact Patrick Wagenbrenner – Patrick@Strongholdmotorsports.com

 

Stronghold Motorsports is Sponsored by:

Monster Energy Drink · ReadyLIFT · Lucas Oil Products · Maxxis Tires (Rob Naughton) · Toyo Tires (Jeremy McGrath)· Yokohma Tires  (Cameron Steele/Brandon Bailey) · Lamb Renewable Energy · ProAm Racing Products · Fox Shox · Motive Gear ·  Fiberwerx · Multi Mechanical · Makita ·  MSD Ignition · LOSI R/C · Dart · K&N Filters · Eibach Springs · Spy Optic · Roush Yates Engines · GoPro · Alpinestars · KCHiLites · RSC Equipment Rental ·  Environmental Logistics

 

1. How did you get started racing off-road?

Riverside, California (Sept 28, 2011) -  Capacity crowds braved triple digit temperatures at Surprise Arizona’s, Speedworld Off Road Park as Stronghold Motorsports overcame a barrage of on-track chaos to come away with the hardware from Rounds 11&12 of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series. The Pro 2 Championship is coming down to the wire and with fewer opportunities to earn crucial championship points, both Rob Naughton and Jeremy McGrath faced an endless onslaught of challengers on the edge of control. Naughton, unable to make the weekend’s qualifying session due to a motor change, was forced to start Saturday’s Pro 2 action in the back of the pack while McGrath had a more favorable starting position. As Naughton was patiently picking his way through the competition, McGrath quickly joined the leaders at the front. Throughout the 18 lap main event McGrath was in the hunt for a podium position, eventually gaining the third spot on the track which he never relinquished for his fourth trophy of the season. Naughton’s relentless perseverance battling though the field earned him a hard fought fifth place finish.

Jeremy McGrath #2 Pro 2 Takes 3rd Place at                                                          SpeedWorld

Sunday’s action was clearly the marquis event of the weekend. With Jeremy McGrath on the front row and Rob Naughton just a few rows behind him, the Stronghold team was poised for a return trip to the podium. Within the first two turns, optimism quickly turned to disappointment as both McGrath and Naughton were spun out in separate incidents. Shortly thereafter, another driver drifted off the course, made an ill advised return to the track and was met by an oncoming freight train of 900 horse powered trucks. The violent impact stunned the crowd as four separate vehicles, including McGrath, were collected in the incident. Once the dust settled, McGrath returned to the track, but with vital suspension components destroyed from the crash, he was unable to stay on pace with the leaders. By midrace, Naughton had worked his way from the back of the pack up to a top five position and was running strong. Continuing his advance throughout the remainder of the event, he ultimately captured an impressive second place finish.

 As McGrath and Naughton were facing their own challenges, Cameron Steele, who began the weekend third in the ProLite standings, had strong showings cut short both Saturday and Sunday with mechanical gremlins. Saturday, while challenging for the podium, Steele was cut down by a mechanical issue with just one lap remaining.  He returned on Sunday with a strong performance, but while once again contending for the lead, an issue with the truck’s steering system prevented him from competing for a podium result.

 

Cameron Steele #16 ProLite

 

Brandon Bailey’s impressive fourth place finish in Round 11 equaled his career best in the class. Taking that same momentum into Sunday’s round, he quickly found himself dicing with the front runners. Unfortunately, his race was cut short as a mechanical issue forced him to pull off the track, putting an abrupt end to Bailey’s otherwise successful weekend.

 

Brandon Bailey #17 Pro Buggy

 

Riverside, California (June 29, 2011)  -

Stronghold Motorsports Rob Naughton dominated the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series Pro 2 Unlimited class as he emerged victorious in back to back rounds at Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, Utah.  Saturday, Naughton stood alongside second place finisher and teammate Jeremy McGrath marking the second time this season the tandem took the top two spots in the series’ elite class. The debut of the 9/10^th mile, purpose built track at the expansive facility was greeted with standing room only, capacity crowds and intense racing throughout the weekend.

Rob Naughton and Jeremy McGrath take first and second in round 7

As teams were facing off on an unfamiliar course, Naughton embraced the challenge and established himself as a contender early in the weekend. “Our goal was to come out of the gate in the first practice with great lap times and set the pace,” he said. “I really like the track and we were able to nail the set up and find some speed.”  Saturday, Naughton started on the pole and never looked back as he led the field of 900hp trucks while racing unchallenged to the checkered flag. McGrath, charging from further back in the pack was able to work his way through the field, taking the second spot with a spectacular pass, and holding on to the position through the checkered flag. “We kicked off the season at Firebird with a 1-2 finish and now, we’ve done it again,” continued Naughton. “This is a great accomplishment for the entire Stronghold team.”

Jeremy McGrath #2 Pro 2

Starting deeper in the field on Sunday, Naughton worked his way to second place, putting pressure on the leader. While both top positions pulled away from the group, the front runner faltered, allowing the #54 to pass for the lead that he never relinquished. The result gave Naughton a Pro 2 Unlimited sweep for the weekend and a class leading third victory of the season.   Rob Naughton #54 Pro 2   Demonstrating that his extensive testing time between rounds was paying off, Cameron Steel qualified among the leaders and found himself starting in the pole position for Saturday’s Round #7 of ProLite racing. From the onset, Steele set a quick pace and held the lead. As the race developed, he continued to lower his lap times while fending off the few challengers for the win. Unfortunately, while in the lead and approaching the final lap, Steele’s truck was spun off the course by a competitor. Although the other driver immediately received a black flag penalty, relegating him to the back of the field, the action did little to compensate for what surely was to be Steele’s first career victory in the class. Steele recovered from the illegal contact and was forced to settle for a 4th place finish. On Sunday, Steel again ran up front with the leaders and challenged for a podium position. While maintaining a hold on third place and rounding the final turn of the last lap, he suffered a mechanical failure and the truck lost power. While he was able to restart the truck and complete the race, his second opportunity of the weekend for a podium finish had slipped by.     Cameron Steele #16 ProLite     Brandon Bailey established lap times among the fastest in the ProBuggy Class while racing to a 7th and 8th place finishes for the weekend.     Brandon Bailey #17 Pro Buggy

Stronghold Motorsports Rocks the House at Glen Helen Raceway

Jeremy McGrath and Stronghold Motorsports take you behind the curtain for an inside view of the hard hitting world of short course off road racing.  Featuring an up close and personal look at the action both on and off the track with Jeremy McGrath, Rob Naughton, Cameron Steele, and Brandon Bailey from rounds 5&6 of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series from Glen Helen Raceway.

Next up for Stronghold Motorsports: Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series Rounds 7&8 at Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, Utah.

Riverside, California (May 24, 2011) -  Stronghold Motorsports would like to thank the hundreds of friends, family, sponsors and supporters of both the team and Stronghold Engineering who joined us for rounds 5&6 of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing series at Glen Helen.

Brandon Bailey #17 Pro Buggy Unlimited races to a career best 4th place

Jeremy McGrath #2 Pro 2 (Left), Rob Naughton (Right) battle for position

Cameron Steele #16 ProLite

Rob Naughton #54 Pro 2

Stronghold Engineering friends and family enjoy the action

Jeremy McGrath #2 Pro 2

Cameron Steele #16 ProLite

Brandon Bailey #17 Pro Buggy Unlimited Rob Naughton #54 Pro 2 Jeremy McGrath #2 Pro 2 Cameron Steele #16 ProLite Jeremy McGrath with Stronghold fan Stronghold Motorsports Cameron Steele and Ken Stout call the action

Stronghold Motorsports managing partner Scott Bailey, Beverly Bailey and family

Riverside, California (May 17, 2011) – With a full slate of activities surrounding Stronghold Motorsports’ first 2011 visit to their home track, the team is maintaining a steadfast focus on their vehicles and drivers as they make final preparations for Rounds 5&6 of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series at legendary Glen Helen Raceway.

Having taken the Round 2 win at Firebird Raceway in Arizona, Rob Naughton firmly established himself among the frontrunners for the Pro 2 Unlimited (900HP Truck) season crown. Naughton enters Round 5 with his sights set elevating himself in the championship chase and a return to the top of the box. Racing alongside Naughton in the series’ marquis class, teammate Jeremy McGrath has battled his way to the podium in two of the first four rounds and with a pair of second place finishes, McGrath comes to Glen Helen with his own aspirations of victory.

Jeremy McGrath #2 Pro 2

For 2010 ProBuggy Champion, Cameron Steele, his foray into the ProLite class has been one of consistency and strong finishes as he continues to push the limits of his 300 horse powered mini truck. While the differences in speeds and lap times between the open wheel buggy and the fender shod trucks are comparable, Steele is proving his mettle as the level of aggressive, fender smashing contact in the lite truck class has him adapting his driving style to contend with the leaders in the class.

The hometown crowd at Glen Helen will be amplified as hundreds of employees of the team’s parent organization, Stronghold engineering, and their families will be in attendance celebrating the company’s upcoming twentieth anniversary. For this very special occasion, the familiar yellow paint scheme of the Rob Naughton #54 Pro 2 as well as the #17 ProBuggy of Brandon Bailey will be converted to a unique livery design commemorating the occasion. While his recent top ten finishes have shown that he is a driver to be reckoned with, the significant support from the Stronghold gathering could giver Bailey the edge that may catapult him onto the podium.

Rob Naughton #54 Pro 2

Post Race Concert

In conjunction with this Saturday’s short course off road racing festivities, Stronghold Motorsports and Lucas Oil are presenting a concert featuring the bands Assuming We Survive, Hyla Brook, and Atreyu’s Brandon Saller with the Black Cloud Collective. This special concert included with admission, will be held on the main vendor midway at the Lucas Oil Stage for all spectators to enjoy once Saturday’s racing action is completed. Don’t miss The Black Cloud Collective, Hyla Brook and Assuming We survive this Saturday night at Glen Helen!

The 2011 Stronghold Motorsports Team:

Jeremy McGrath – Monster Energy/ReadyLift Stronghold Motorsports Pro 2 Unlimited (Toyo Tires)

Rob Naughton – Stronghold Motorsports/ReadyLift/Lucas Oil Pro 2 Unlimited (Maxxis Tires)

Cameron Steele – Monster Energy/ReadyLift/Stronghold Motorsports ProLite Unlimited (Yokohama Tires)

Brandon Bailey – Stronghold Motorsports/Yokohama/LambEnergy Pro Buggy (Yokohama Tires)

Media Inquiries: Please contact Patrick Wagenbrenner – Patrick@Strongholdmotorsports.com

Stronghold Motorsports is Sponsored by:
Monster Energy Drink · ReadyLIFT · Lucas Oil · Maxxis Tires (Rob Naughton) · Toyo Tires (Jeremy McGrath)· Yokohma Tires (Cameron Steele/Brandon Bailey) · Lamb Renewable Energy · ProAm Racing Products · Fox Shox · Motive Gear · Fiberwerx · Multi Mechanical · Makita · MSD Ignition · LOSI R/C · Dart · K&N Filters · Eibach Springs · Spy Sunglasses · Roush Yates Engines · GoPro · Alpinestars · KCHiLites

About Stronghold Motorsports: Stronghold Motorsports is heavily invested in the best equipment and the best mechanical support available in racing today; an investment that results in success. The Stronghold pit crew features over 50 years of off-road racing experience in support, prep and fabrication. Headquartered in Riverside, California, Stronghold Motorsports fields its entire team out of its 12,000 sq. foot facility. For more information be sure to check out Stronghold Motorsports website for race results, photos and video at: www.strongholdmotorsports.com

Riverside, California (April 26, 2011) -
Assembling an all-star lineup featuring seven-time Supercross champion, Jeremy McGrath, ESPN XGames Television personality and off road racing star Cameron Steele, short course champion, Rob Naughton and Brandon Bailey, Stronghold Motorsports has quickly risen to the elite ranks in the high intensity world of off road racing.

The racing tradition being built at Riverside, California based Stronghold Motorsports is an extension of the commitment to quality, hard work and determination that has been the cornerstone of success for its parent organization; Stronghold Engineering. Started in the kitchen of their Inland Empire home by Scott and Beverly Bailey, the company that began as a small home-based electrical contractor almost 20 years ago has evolved into an award winning, full-fledged general, civil and electrical design-build construction company. Now, the same philosophy that formed the foundation of Stronghold Engineering’s success has been applied to Stronghold Motorsports in establishing this new off road racing motorsports powerhouse in the Inland Empire.

The 2011 Stronghold Motorsports Team

As professional short course off road racing teams across the country prepare to compete May 21st & 22nd in rounds 5&6 of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series, Stronghold Motorsports will be joined by its owners Scott and Beverly Bailey, Chuck Gossage and hundreds of Stronghold Engineering employees and their families as they begin celebrating the upcoming 20th anniversary of the company. Taking advantage of the Glen Helen Raceway’s close proximity of the Stronghold Motorsports headquarters, the entire Stronghold organization will be on hand for the event to share in this new tradition of motorsports excellence. They will be well represented by Stronghold’s Rob Naughton and Brandon Bailey, both racing in vehicles designed with special livery commemorating the occasion, along with their teammates, McGrath and Steele.

Stronghold will enjoy a distinct benefit that redefines home field advantage. Just last year, Lucas Oil Off Road and Stronghold personnel worked side by side to lay the groundwork for bringing short course racing back to Southern California as together they built the brand new off road track that brought capacity crowds to Glen Helen Raceway. Stronghold has taken great pride in having a hand in the development of an extraordinarily successful inaugural Lucas Oil Off Road event at the legendary location.

“Racing for the Cause”
In 2010, the Stronghold organization initiated the “Racing for the Cause” program to benefit Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital. The awareness campaign included a visit to the hospital by the Stronghold Team in addition to Off Road Night with the Ontario Reign Hockey Team. Today, with the assistance of the off road racing community, its sponsors and supporters, the $35,000 raised along with matching contributions totaling $75,000 was presented to LLUCH. The Racing for the Cause campaign continues and donations of $10 can be made by texting KIDS to 27722.

Scott, Beverly, and Brandon Bailey present check to LLUCH Dr. Bryan Oshiro, M.D.

“Best in the Desert – Silver State 300″
While Stronghold Motorsports has established itself as a marquis team in the confined “stadiums” of short course off road racing, their schedule also includes the additional challenge of the wide open southwestern deserts. Team Managing Partner, Scott Bailey, along with son Brandon Bailey will be behind the wheel of their Roush-Yates powered Ford this Saturday, April 30th for the Silver State 300. Having achieved a podium finish at last season’s finale in Henderson, Nevada, the team is well prepared to continue their pursuit of a Best in the Desert 7200 class championship.

Scott Bailey #7272

The 2011 Stronghold Motorsports Team:

Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series
Jeremy McGrath #2- Monster Energy/ReadyLIFT Stronghold Motorsports Pro 2 Unlimited (Toyo Tires)

Rob Naughton #54- Stronghold Motorsports/ReadyLIFT/Lucas Oil Pro 2 Unlimited (Maxxis Tires)

Cameron Steele #16 – Monster Energy/ReadyLIFT/Stronghold Motorsports ProLite Unlimited (Yokohama Tires)

Brandon Bailey #17- Stronghold Motorsports/Yokohama/LambEnergy Pro Buggy (Yokohama Tires)

Best in the Desert
Scott Bailey #7272 – ReadyLIFT, Lucas Oil, Stronghold Motorsports 7200 Ford (Toyo Tires)

Stronghold Motorsports is Sponsored by:
Monster Energy Drink · ReadyLIFT · Lucas Oil · Maxxis Tires (Rob Naughton) · Toyo Tires (Jeremy McGrath)· Yokohma Tires (Cameron Steele/Brandon Bailey) · Lamb Renewable Energy · ProAm Racing Products · Fox Shox · Motive Gear · Fiberwerx · Multi Mechanical · Makita · MSD Ignition · LOSI R/C · Dart · K&N Filters · Eibach Springs · Spy Sunglasses · Roush Yates Engines · GoPro · Alpinestars · KCHiLites · VP Race Fuels

About Stronghold Motorsports: Stronghold Motorsports is heavily invested in the best equipment and the best mechanical support available in racing today; an investment that results in success. The Stronghold pit crew features over 50 years of off-road racing experience in support, prep and fabrication. Headquartered in Riverside, California, Stronghold Motorsports fields its entire team out of its 12,000 sq. foot facility. For more information please visit Stronghold Motorsports website for race results, photos and video at: www.strongholdmotorsports.com

Riverside, California (April 12, 2011) – Anchored by Rob Naughton and Jeremy McGrath with their exciting 1-2 performance in Round 2, Stronghold Motorsports returns to the Valley of the Sun for Rounds 3&4 of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series this Saturday and Sunday, April 16th &17th. With the hotly contested title chase taking shape in the stacked Pro 2 field, the duo of Naughton and McGrath have both established top five spots as the series heads into Speedworld in Surprise, Arizona.

“The win was awesome for the entire team,” explained Rob Naughton. “The crew and the team put in an unbelievable amount of hard work to make this all happen. So to have both myself and Jeremy on top of the podium at Firebird was very special. Now we need to continue to run up front and win races to put us in a position to win a championship.”

Rob Naughton #54 Stronghold Motorsports/ReadyLIFT/ Lucas Oil Pro 2

Jeremy McGrath #2 Monster Energy/ReadyLIFT/Stronghold Motorsports Pro 2

While the Stronghold crew found early success in Pro 2, the team, not content to rest on its laurels, took advantage of the short intermission between rounds with valuable testing time as they prepare to advance their attack on the standings in three of the series premier classes. 2010 ProBuggy Champion, Cameron Steele, continuing his transition into the ProLite Class, enters the Surprise, Arizona event looking to advance his 8th place position in the championship hunt. Steele, with a pair of solid finishes in Rounds 1&2 faces some of the tightest competition in short course off road racing while he continues to find speed with every lap behind the wheel of his ProLite truck.

Cameron Steele #16 Monster Energy/ReadyLIFT/ Stronghold Motorsports ProLite

A career best 6th place finish in Round 2 put Brandon Bailey in a sold 7th place position in the ProBuggy standings entering Rounds 3&4. Bailey, in this his first year competing full time in the ProBuggy class, has shown steady improvement with each round of racing and he enters Surprise focused on earning his first podium in the class.

Brandon Bailey #17 Stronghold Motorsports/ Yokohama/LAMB Energy ProBuggy

The 2011 Stronghold Motorsports Team:

Jeremy McGrath – Monster Energy/ReadyLift Stronghold Motorsports Pro 2 Unlimited (Toyo Tires)

Rob Naughton – Stronghold Motorsports/ReadyLift/Lucas Oil Pro 2 Unlimited (Maxxis Tires)

Cameron Steele – Monster Energy/ReadyLift/Stronghold Motorsports ProLite Unlimited (Yokohama Tires)

Brandon Bailey – Stronghold Motorsports/Yokohama/LambEnergy Pro Buggy (Yokohama Tires)

Stronghold Motorsports is Sponsored by:
Monster Energy Drink · ReadyLIFT · Lucas Oil · Maxxis Tires (Rob Naughton) · Toyo Tires (Jeremy McGrath)· Yokohma Tires (Cameron Steele/Brandon Bailey) · Lamb Renewable Energy · ProAm Racing Products · Fox Shox · Motive Gear · Fiberwerx · Multi Mechanical · Makita · MSD Ignition · LOSI R/C · Dart · K&N Filters · Eibach Springs · Spy Sunglasses · Roush Yates Engines · GoPro · Alpinestars · KCHiLites

About Stronghold Motorsports:
Stronghold Motorsports is heavily invested in the best equipment and the best mechanical support available in racing today; an investment that results in success. The Stronghold pit crew features over 50 years of off-road racing experience in support, prep and fabrication. Headquartered in Riverside, California, Stronghold Motorsports fields its entire team out of its 12,000 sq. foot facility. For more information be sure to check out Stronghold Motorsports website for race results, photos and video at: www.strongholdmotorsports.com

Date: 3/21/2011

From: ReadyLift® Suspension Inc.

Re: Team ReadyLIFT® Racing Fires Up The 2011 Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series Opening Weekend In Dominating Fashion

For Immediate Release:

“Desire is the key to motivation, but it’s the determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal – a commitment to excellence – that will enable you to attain the success you seek.” - Mario Andretti

Team ReadyLIFT® and our strong off road race teams rolled into Firebird Raceway in Phoenix, Arizona locked and loaded to dominate the first two rounds of dirt action in the 2011 Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series. There was a lot of excitement and anticipation coming into this first race weekend of the season. Team ReadyLIFT® Racing expanded its team network to include some of the biggest and brightest stars in racing, a list that now includes off road racing legend Johnny Greaves and seven-time Supercross champion Jeremy McGrath! Team ReadyLIFT® driver and 2010 Unlimited Pro Buggy Champion Cameron Steele who also pilots the ReadyLIFT® sponsored Trophy Truck in the desert racing series joined Stronghold Motorsports to drive the Monster Energy/ ReadyLIFT® Unlimited Pro Lite, the same truck that ReadyLIFT’s Marty Hart drove for Stronghold to win the 2010 Pro Lite Championship. For 2011 Marty has joined Johnny G Motorsports to pilot Greaves’ formidable Monster Energy/ ReadyLIFT® Unlimited Pro 2 while ReadyLIFT® Racing veteran Rob “Fig” Naughton has returned to the seat of his Stronghold Pro 2 after winning Rookie of the Year in 2010. Walking the Firebird Raceway pits one thing was boldly clear; Team ReadyLIFT®  Racing has stacked the deck with the ultimate dream team in short course off road racing!

Saturday’s highly anticipated Round 1 races were filled with many highs and lows. In Pro 4, Johnny Greaves matted the throttle of his Monster Energy/ ReadyLIFT®/Maxxis Tire Toyota Tundra and solidly commanded the field by leading most of the race until some contact in turn 3 put Greaves up against the fence. Looking to rebound from a series of unfortunate events on Saturday, Sunday’s race was much different as Johnny battled fiercely from the back of the entire field all the way to the front to bang door to door with Rick Huseman for the lead. When the checkers dropped Rick held onto the lead while Greaves finished a strong second place after having passed everyone on the track with the exception of Huseman!

The Lucas Oil Off Road Series premiere Unlimited Pro 2 races were some of the best in recent memory. Twenty-five trucks took to the track in Saturday’s round one event. Team ReadyLIFT® Racing drivers Rob Naughton, Marty Hart and Jeremy McGrath found the first race of the season to be challenging. After getting punted by Rodrigo Ampudia over the table top jump, Naughton struggled to regain the handle of his ReadyLIFT®/Lucas Oil/Maxxis Tire Ford but did manage to charge forward for a decent finish. Stronghold’s Jeremy McGrath fell victim to being a pinball in the thick herd of impatient mid-pack drivers but defiantly wrestled his Monster Energy/ ReadyLIFT®/Toyo Tires Ford to the checkered flag right behind Naughton for a solid finish. Marty Harts first race behind the wheel of the Monster Energy/ ReadyLIFT® / Maxxis Tire Toyota Tundra Pro 2 was impressive. Marty battled as a serious contender for a podium. But one huge leap over the front stretch jump mortally wounded the truck’s steering and sent Hart to the pits for a suspension band-aid.

Sunday’s Pro 2 event was a complete turn of events. Marty Hart was fastest qualifier but after having to change an engine was sent to the rear of the field for the start. Stronghold teammates Naughton and McGrath started 7^th and 8^th. When the green flag and dirt flew, Naughton made quick work of getting up to the leaders and battling hard with Carl Renezeder, Brian Deegan and Bryce Menzies. Jeremy “Showtime” McGrath wasn’t far behind. As the laps wound down, the drivers traded paint and changed lines in every turn. Renezeder and Menzies played bumper tag one time too many times and opened the door for a three way battle between Naughton, McGrath and Deegan. With only a few laps to go the question would become, would Naughton get his first ever Pro 2 win? Would Team ReadyLIFT® finish 1^st and 2^nd? Could Hart running in fifth place catch up and make it a Team ReadyLIFT® podium sweep? To the roar of packed Arizona stands Rob Naughton took the checkered flags and clinched his first ever Unlimited Pro 2 win followed closely by Jeremy McGrath in second! The Stronghold duo were simply far too good and far too fast for the rest of the class elite!

Team ReadyLIFT® racer Cameron Steele debuted his Stronghold Motorsports Monster Energy/ ReadyLIFT®/Yokohama Tire Pro Lite in round one on Saturday. Steele was very competitive in his first ever Pro Lite race until a broken steering pulley hurt his chances for a good finish. The team rallied and fixed the issue before Sunday’s race where Cameron fought through a maze of carnage for a solid 6^th place finish. With a little more seat time behind the wheel of the 300 horsepower mini truck you can bet Steele will be challenging guys like Brian Deegan, Chris Brandt and Jimmy Stephensen for the win and championship title!

In Pro Buggy, Stronghold’s Brandon Bailey looked to improve on his 2010 rookie season. The Lamb Energy/ Lucas Oil/ ReadyLIFT®/ Yokohama Tire sponsored Pro Buggy was driven solidly by Bailey but the wrong choice of gearing made it difficult to navigate the track in the same fast time as the leaders, rendering Brandon to an 8^th and 9^th place finish for the weekend.

Overall the weekend was an epic chronicle of unforeseen up’s and down’s for our teams. The drivers and crews are the best in the business because they stare adversity right back in the face and challenge themselves to overcome whatever obstacles are presented. From everyone at ReadyLIFT® Suspension we would like to congratulate all of our teams for their hard-fought racing efforts in rounds 1 & 2 as well as congratulate Stronghold Motorsports and Rob Naughton for his first ever Pro 2 win. The win was made even sweeter with Jeremy McGrath standing in the second place podium spot along with fellow Monster Energy/ ReadyLIFT® team driver Johnny Greaves earning a solid second place finish in Pro 4! If there was one thing that was boldly obvious on this race weekend, it’s that Team ReadyLIFT® Racing will be a force throughout the season and there is no doubt you will be reading about many more wins!

The next stop for Team ReadyLIFT®  will be Rounds 3 and 4 of LOORRS racing at Speedworld Off Road Park in Surprise, Arizona on April 16 and 17.  Make plans now to come for the entire weekend and enjoy the wild racing action and get your own autograph and driver swag from all of the Team ReadyLIFT® drivers!  Until then, look for coverage from this weekend’s race at Firebird International Raceway on CBS, the Speed Channel, Versus, and MavTV.

Congratulations Rob “Fig” Naughton and Jeremy “Showtime” McGrath for their dominating racing performance in the Unlimited Pro 2 round 2 event!

For Immediate Release:

The Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series is heading to Primm , Nevada for the final event weekend of the series. With all of the expected excitement, there is little doubt the focus will be on Team ReadyLift® Racing’s Rob Naughton who is looking to regain his championship form and take the coveted 2009 Unlimited Lite Championship honors. Rob has 6 wins in 10 races but unfortunately mechanical failure in the last 3 races has left him 3rd in the points behind Brian Deegan and Chris Brandt.

Rob won the first four races of the inaugural Lucas Oil Series while making a bold statement through his winning prowess that he would be the one to beat in 2009. And if it wasn’t for the mechanical failures in the later rounds, Rob would be heading to Primm with a comfortable points lead. Instead Naughton will be looking to try and win his final Unlimited Lite Championship in his last weekend behind the wheel of a Unlimited Lite.

If the pressure of trying to come up with an extraordinary effort in the UL class and win the Lucas Oil Championship isn’t exciting enough, Rob will be making his own personal history in more ways than one. For the first time in his racing career Naughton will debut his new Stronghold Motorsports Unlimited Pro-2 ride courtesy of Stronghold Motorsports, Partners Pro Am Racing and Grabowski Bros. Racing.

The all-new U-2 built by Competitive Performance Fabrications was recently debuted at the recent SEMA show where it was entered in the Sony Gran Turismo competition for best Truck and SUV and was awarded the coveted first place prize. Rob plans on returning to Nevada this weekend and believe the team can be competitive in the new Unlimited Pro 2. In fact, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see Team ReadyLift® Racing’s Rob Naughton muscling that new ride towards the lead. If last week’s test session at Primm is any indication of what we can expect to see this weekend, the fans are going to see a great race.

Don’t miss this exciting and memorable weekend where Rob plans on making history in more ways than one in Primm. Trying to win a Unlimited Lite Championship and racing in his first Unlimited Pro-2 all in the same weekend is something Naughton and all of his fans will definitely remember for a long time.

Rob Naughton and ReadyLift® Racing are set to regain the short
course offroad racing Championship form exhibited in 2007 when Robert
Naughton won the ProLite Championship and Driver of the Year awards.
Rob and Team ReadyLift® Racing are primed and ready to begin what is
sure to be an ultra-competitive season in the 2009 Lucas Oil Off Road
Racing Series. Naughton, the entire team and all of his sponsors are
excited about the Lucas Series and cannot wait to get back on the race
track and battle for a chance to stand in the winners circle in front
all the fans, both on the track and at home watching on television.

Naughton’s team returns to racing with continued support from loyal
sponsors ReadyLift® Suspension, Maxxis Tires, Lucas Oil and KC
Hilites, who have been a huge part of the team’s success over the past
few seasons. Robert is excited to announce a new addition to the team
partnerships with EDGE Products joining the team for the season.

Edge Products has become the premiere name in aftermarket performance
electronics. Initially, the company was built on its efforts to
produce performance electronics for diesel-powered trucks. Over the
years, however, Edge has expanded its offerings to include
cutting-edge products for the gas, truck, and Jeep markets. Edge has
been named three times to the Inc. 500′s fastest growing privately
held companies. For more information on Edge Products please visit

http://www.edgeproducts.com/.

“I am excited about this new partnership with Edge Products and they
are equally excited about their new venture into the exciting world of
Short Course Off Road Racing. Edge Products along with our current
sponsors and partners will be a tough combination to beat”, stated
team owner and driver Rob Naughton.
Be sure to attend the first Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series race in
Primm, Nevada to see what is sure to be very exciting racing action.
For more information on Rob Naughton/Readylift Racing, visit
www.robertnaughton.com
For information on the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series, visit
www.lucasoiloffroad.com