A key component – and a major attraction to spectators – of short-course racing as practiced by the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series is the air. No, we’re not talking about the atmosphere, mixed with the lovely smells of race fuel and a bit of dust; we’re talking hang time, the big air the trucks and buggies get when they leap off the tabletop jumps.
To spectators it’s exciting, especially when you have a host of trucks coming off the jump at the same time. It appears to be a few seconds of uncontrolled chaos followed by a big thump at the end … Details
The Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series has announced the complete 2010 SPEED television broadcast schedule. The entire SPEED package encompasses 30 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 …Â Details
Greg Sharp calls the story of auto racer Mickey Thompson, “the quintessential Southern California Story.”
“He was born in Alhambra, spent most of his adult years in El Monte, and owned a drag strip in Long Beach,” said Sharp curator of the NHRA Museum. “He was an innovator and wasn’t afraid to try anything.” … Details
The Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series has relocated the first event of its 2010 season, on March 6-7, to Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
“Due to recent unrealistic demands made by the Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park management, the environment of the Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park no longer remains conducive to providing the atmosphere for a first-class event,” said Lucas Oil Executive Vice-President Bob Patison. “We have taken great pride in developing spectacular venues for our fans and racers alike to showcase the excitement of our short course off-road racing series. While failing to … Details