Making their first appearance this season in the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series, brothers Kyle and Todd LeDuc swept the top spots in the premier Unlimited 4 and Unlimited 2 800HP truck classes. With the Lake Elsinore rounds 7&8 presented by Rockstar Energy Drink, the Rockstar/Makita Team that also includes family patriarch Curt LeDuc, gave fans a thrill with a dominating performance. Rockstar Energy Drink teams also took additional podiums with Chris Brandt racing to his first Unlimited Lite win of the season and Brian Deegan showing strong consistency with back to back second place finishes in U-Lite.

Another enjoyable, balmy summer afternoon and evening drew fans back to the Lake Elsinore Motorsports Complex in Lake Elsinore, CA for Round 8 of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series presented by Geico Powersports. Once again, the stars of short course off-road racing took to the track and put on a great show for those in the stands, closing out a spectacular weekend of competition with ten races worth of cheering, fist pumps, and big smiles for all those in attendance. Drivers, crews, officials, and spectators alike watched the track come alive with the slinging of mud and the high-flying antics of the drivers, and listened in awe to the thunder of racing engines large and small. The competition was again fierce, and fans went home happy for the second night in a row.

With a move from daytime to nighttime racing, fans flocked to the Lake Elsinore Motorsports Complex to enjoy a great evening of action under the lights here in Lake Elsinore, CA. A cool breeze and balmy nighttime temperatures made for a great atmosphere for round 7 of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series presented by GEICO Powersports, and fans were treated to an incredible night of racing. The action was arguably the most exciting of the season so far, with many nail-biting incidents, as well as multiple races whose winners were decided on the final lap. Fans most certainly went home happy, as the stars of off-road racing put on a fantastic show.

After stifling heat seemed to bake both drivers and fans during rounds 5 and 6 of competition here in the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series presented by Geico Powersports, cooler temperatures were a welcome relief to all those in attendance for Friday’s qualifying session for round 7. Base temperatures were down, and a consistent, cool downdraft breeze from a summer thunderstorm to the east made it a pleasant day in the stands. Meanwhile, action was hot on the track, as pole position times were dropped significantly in all but one class when compared with those set a month ago during qualifying for round 5, setting up what will surely be an exciting evening of racing on Saturday night.

The Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series announced that the July 25th and 26th main events will be held under the lights in the evening at the Lake Elsinore Motorsports Complex. Increasing their support of the series, Rounds 7 and 8 are proudly presented by Rockstar Energy Drink. Rockstar, with an extensive roster of drivers including Cary Hart and Brian Deegan will have a noticeably increased presence both on-site as well as continued featured athlete profiles in the television broadcasts of the event. Making their first appearance in the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series, the powerhouse Rockstar/Makita Team of Todd, Kyle and Curt LeDuc are also expected to be strong podium contenders in the extreme horsepower Unlimited 2 and Unlimited 4 truck classes.

The inaugural season of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series thundered full steam ahead as thousands braved triple digit heat to witness some spectacular racing as the short course off road racing season reaches the midway point. As the Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park emerged as a premier venue in short course off road racing, racers and fans alike were treated to incredible action both on and off the track. Lake Elsinore, a city long known for motocross action, skydiving and water sports, has taken their philosophy of Dream Extreme to new heights by embracing the sport of short course off road racing. Amidst a pit party featuring the high profile Hart&Hauntington/Rockstar Premier Motorsports Group, The Metal Mulisha and rock bands Alien Ant Farm and MXPX, the true stars of the weekend were the men who put on an amazing show on the track.

After a warm and sunny day of action yesterday, more high temperatures greeted some truly diehard fans today for Round 6 of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series presented by Geico Powersports. The action on the track heated up as well, and spectators, drivers, and crews alike were treated to an exciting day of racing filled with surprises. No race was predictable, with leads changing, drivers faltering and shining, and both experienced and first-time winners making their way to the top step of the podium.

With the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series presented by Geico Powersports making its debut at the Lake Elsinore Motorsports Complex here in Lake Elsinore, CA, the story of the day was most certainly the impressive toppling of previously unbeaten Unlimited Lite driver Robert Naughton. To see his streak of race wins come to an end at four certainly amazing, but to have it broken by hometown hero Brian Deegan was nothing short of inspiring. The crowd endured hot and humid conditions to see the Lake Elsinore native, along with all the other stars of short course off-road racing, as they all took to the track for an action-packed day of racing.

With the sun high in the sky over the Lake Elsinore Motorsports Complex here in Lake Elsinore, CA, a refreshing ocean breeze began to blow as short course off-road racing’s best drivers took to the track for qualifying for Round 5 of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series presented by Geico Powersports. A relatively trouble-free afternoon followed, with many familiar faces and some new ones topping the time sheets when the dust had settled.

With final preparations for the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series Lake Elsinore Rounds in full swing, Lucas Oil and Rockstar Energy Drink are announcing additional events to bring even further excitement to the June 27th and 28th weekend. On Friday, June 26th at the Trevi Entertainment Center in Lake Elsinore, the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series will be holding a star studded kick off party presented by Rockstar Energy Drink. The Rockstar lounge will be in full effect with special Rockstar beverages and models. Fans will have the chance to interact with the Metal Mulisha’s Brian Deegan, Hart&Huntington’s Carey Hart and many of the stars of short course off road racing who will be signing autographs.

Today, Lucas Oil announced that the Goodyear blimp will present aerial coverage for the Lucas Oil Off Road Race in Lake Elsinore, California June 28th. Often seen flying high over many major national sporting events the presence of the Goodyear blimp represents the continued growth of short course off road racing along with the valued support of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series by the Goodyear Tire Company. The iconic Goodyear blimp, with images from its 360 degree state of the art Gyrocam provides images that will greatly enhance the quality of the Lucas Oil Offroad television broadcast.

Lucas Oil is pleased to announce the Lucas Oil Challenge Cup short course off road racing season finale. The Lucas Oil Challenge Cup will be held at the Lake Elsinore Motorsports Complex on December 11th and 12th 2009. The Lucas Oil Off Road Challenge Cup is a one race, winner take all, end of year short course off road shootout in which winners in all classes will take home a beautiful trophy, a generous check and off-season bragging rights. The event will be televised on a national prime time broadcast. Short course off road race teams throughout the country will have completed their season points championships and will be in the position to compete at the highest level, putting everything on the line.

A partnership has been formed that unites AMA Pro MX Championship Title Sponsor Lucas Oil and the Honda Team of Troy Lee Designs. The team will now be referred to as the Lucas Oil/Honda/Troy Lee Designs Motocross Team. Through this alliance, Troy Lee Designs becomes an official Team Lucas Partner and as such will join Lucas Oil in a variety of motorsports endeavors. Team Owner Troy Lee, long famous for customizing helmets “For the World’s Fastest Racers,” has developed his reputation as an innovator into a full force operation with an extensive product line. “Everything Troy and Troy Lee Designs does reflects his special touch and his commitment to quality and performance,” Said Lucas Oil Vice President and General Counsel Bob Patison. He continued, “We are looking forward to a long term relationship with Troy Lee and his team. This partnership is an important part of solidifying our commitment to the Lucas Oil AMA Motocross Championship.”

As preparations are underway for the Lake Elsinore stop of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series, Team Lucas partner, E3 Sparkplugs has agreed to present a significantly enhanced purse to three marquis truck classes. For the June 27th and 28th rounds at Lake Elsinore, E3 Sparkplugs with DiamondFire Technology, will provide $10,000 each day to the winners in both Unlimited 2 and Unlimited 4 as well $5,000 for second and $2,500 to the third place finisher.

If Saturday’s action here in Surprise, AZ for the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series presented by Geico Powersports set the benchmark for excitement, close racing, and on-track drama, Sunday’s action raised that bar all over again. Once again, a sellout crowd and enjoyable weather were on hand at the Speedworld Off Road Park for Round 4 of competition, and what transpired on the racetrack was nothing short of terrific.

Wreckage and mayhem were the orders of the day during Round 3 of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series presented by Geico Powersports. A sellout crowd was treated to gentle breezes and warm temperatures at the Speedworld Off Road Park here in Surprise, AZ, and the fans watched in awe as race after race of action-packed madness took over the racetrack. Surprise was true to its name, providing countless unforeseen incidents that kepts fans and crew members alike on the edges of their seats.

What a difference a race makes! After the new Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series presented by Geico Powersports kicked off with its series opener in Primm, NV, the best short course off-road racers in the world re-dawned their suits and helmets for the series’ second weekend of racing here at the Speedworld Motorsports Complex in Surprise, AZ. After an impressive opening weekend in Primm, it seems the lure of thundering engines and flying mud has drawn many more short course racers into the fray. Short course racing is back in force, and this weekend’s action kicked off with qualifying this afternoon.

Corona, Ca. (April 30, 2009) – The Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS) rolls into the Valley of the Sun as short course off road racing comes to Speedworld for rounds 3 and 4 in Surprise, Arizona on May 2nd and 3rd. Arizona will be playing host to the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series for the first time with the long awaited arrival of high impact, high energy short course off road racing. The popular off road racing series is sure to make an immediate impact with the raucous roar of 850HP Unlimited Trucks combined with the wail of Light Trucks and high strung buggies. The anticipated Speedworld event is sure to draw a significant crowd from an off road savvy fan base that has been clamoring for an area event since the emergence of short course off road racing in the West.

An agreement has been finalized between Lucas Oil and Toyota Corporate Manager – Marketing Motorsports, Ed Laukes, that names Toyota as “The Official Truck” of The Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS). As the “Official Truck,” Toyota is providing a fleet of their full-size Tundra 4x4 trucks to be utilized as on-track safety and support vehicles. “The Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series is an ideal platform for us to reach our target demographic and feature the Toyota Tundra,” said Toyota’s Laukes.

Two-Time SCORE Trophy-Truck Points Champion “Ballistic” BJ Baldwin will be making his 2009 short course off road racing debut with the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series in Surprise, Arizona on May 2nd. As the inaugural season off the Lucas Oil Off Road Series moves full speed ahead ,off road racing star “Ballistic” BJ Baldwin returns to the desert, only now it’s in his 850HP Unlimited 2 on the new short course off road track at Speedworld in Surprise, Arizona. “I’m a racer. This is what I do,” Said Baldwin, the 2006 and 2008 Season Champion in SCORE Trophy-Truck, desert racing’s marquis class. “Desert racing, with such an emphasis on fitness, concentration, and driving skills all while battling the open desert and the elements is a lot of fun for me. I’ll always love it. In a short course truck, you’re racing door to door, head to head and your driving skills and your equipment are your weapons. For me this is a 20 lap cage fight. Anyone who takes the green flag can win a race at any time. I’m ready to go racing with these guys! “

Today, Lucas Oil and Team Lucas Marketing Partner, E3 Sparkplugs completed an agreement that names E3 as a Presenting Broadcast Partner for the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series and a Presenting Sponsor of the Live NBC Series finale. As a long time Team Lucas Partner, the elevated support of the off road racing series marks a significant step for E3 Sparkplugs, known for their DiamondFire Technology. "As we continue our expansion into the automotive industry, the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series is a perfect fit to build brand recognition for E3," stated Steve Joyner, E3 Sparkplugs Vice President of Marketing.

The exciting, side by side, door banging action of UTV racing will make its Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series debut in Surprise, Arizona on May 2nd and 3rd.  Through an agreement finalized this week, the UTV Classes will be presented by UTV aftermarket industry leader Dragonfire Racing. This agreement will allow Pro UTV Racers to race for an attractive purse each weekend while contending for the Dragonfire UTV World Cup Trophy and year-end Championship Purse. “I’m excited to see UTVs in the huge arena of short course racing,” stated President and Founder of Dragonfire Racing, Todd Romano. “This gives us a great opportunity to work with the teams that race while also reaching out to the UTV community that utilizes our products. The Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series provides a large venue to feature these vehicles. We’re thrilled to be a part of it.”

Today the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS) announced a partnership with Spanish Language Station KWHY-TV Channel 22. This agreement will add an additional 40 hours of the Lucas short course series on Spanish language television. KWHY-TV is available on both broadcast and cable television.

This additional television coverage will allow the Lucas Off Road Racing Series to broadcast the popular racing series from June through December 2009. Said Lucas Oil’s Bob Patison on the agreement,” Reaching the emerging Hispanic marketplace is extremely important to the series and Lucas Oil. We know of the love for Baja desert racing and we believe that we will be able to capture that same excitement and enthusiasm with short course off road racing. It is a fantastic opportunity to enter into this partnership with KWHY-TV.”

As Sunday morning arrived, the Primm Valley Motorsports Complex came alive with the familiar sounds of busy teams making final preparations for the races to come. A long day of Saturday racing left some teams scrambling in the pits to assure that their equipment would be ready while others were fine tuning their machines in the hopes of duplicating the previous day’s results.

By days end, the teams and crowd were treated to another fantastic day of racing while emerging stars such as Unlimited 4’s Jerry Daugherty and Unlimited 2’s Rodrigo Ampudia showed their mettle to set themselves from the pack while experienced veteran Robert Naughton, while broken (foot), did not bend in taking his second Unlimited Lite win of the weekend.

Sunny skies and beautiful weather drew a packed house to the opening round of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series presented by Geico Powersports. Thrilled fans watched in awe as the most talented off-road drivers in the world brushed off the cobwebs, taking to the track and looking like they’d never left. Off-road superstar Carl Renezeder took two impressive wins, helping himself to the largest part of a $60,000 purse which was put up by K&N Filters. Renezeder snagged both $15,000 checks for each of his wins in the Unlimited 2 and Unlimited 4 divisions, and brought home the first two short course wins since re-entering the off-road arena.

Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series is pleased to announce that its last Championship race of the 2009 season will be broadcast live on NBC. The show will air this November on NBC in a primetime weekend time slot. The NBC live show will be in addition to the comprehensive Series coverage on SPEED. The 2009 NBC live coverage is in large part due to the sponsorship support of the Series received from GEICO Powersports, the recently named Presenting Sponsor of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series....

The 2009 off road, short course season kicks off in grand style on March 20th at the luxurious Ménage Hotel in Anaheim, CA. It has been a long off season and the anticipation of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series is tremendous. Just to get everyone a little more hyped up, a party to end all parties is being thrown. The pre-season kick off party, hosted by the new SuperLite Racing Championship presented by Bully Dog, will include a night full of: entertainment, food, drinks and the biggest names in off road racing rubbing elbows and doing a little bench racing before the season kicks off....