Grassroots off-road series showing promising growth TOOELE VALLEY, UTAH (May 8, 2012) —*The newly-created*Lucas Oil Regional Off Road Series – Utah kicked off its 2012 season on the Off Road Short Course at Miller Motorsports Park this past Saturday, May 5. The regional racers set out on Friday afternoon to test their vehicles on the [...]Utah Kicks Off 2012 Season is a post from: RockCrawler 4x4 and Offroad Magazine
Grassroots off-road series showing promising growth
TOOELE VALLEY, UTAH (May 8, 2012) —*The newly-created*Lucas Oil Regional Off Road Series – Utah kicked off its 2012 season on the Off Road Short Course at Miller Motorsports Park this past Saturday, May 5.
The regional racers set out on Friday afternoon to test their vehicles on the track. *Some had not been in their race cars since last season, and some were testing new vehicles for the first time. *In addition, there were many newcomers to the series, some of whom traveled from as far away as Colorado to participate. *The new series is growing briskly, as the participation has more than doubled since its inception last summer. *
Friday’s open practice served to prepare everyone for Saturday’s events. Saturday’s schedule included sessions for practice and test and tune prior to heat and feature races. At the end of the day, the racing was great and the racers had a good time!
The Tuff Trucks class was up first in the feature races, and the results were:
The Junior 1 class had a new face with eight-year-old Annie Sessions; she did an amazing job on the track, and is one to watch in the future.
The results of the Junior 1 race:
The Junior 2 and Modified classes were combined in a staggered manner in order to provide some competition. The Junior 2 Drivers consisted of Blaise Daugherty, Sam Baird and Emma Daugherty. *A brand-new Modified Kart was driven by Carson Cornia. Carson took off from the start in his new ride, but unfortunately broke a chain on Lap 4.
The results:
The entire crowd enjoyed watching Patrick Clark, who races in the Pro 2 class in the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series, take some laps in his Pro 2 truck. *It was great to have him on hand to give the young racers a look at where their off-road racing career could end up.
Thanks to all the track staff for volunteering their time, to Miller Motorsports Park for hosting us, and to all the fans who came out to enjoy the show.
Special thanks to the Series Sponsors:
To obtain tickets for or information regarding Miller Motorsports Park, call 435-277-RACE (7223) or visit the track’s website at*www.MillerMotorsportsPark.com. For more information on the Lucas Oil Regional Off Road Series – Utah, visitwww.LucasOilRegionalUtah.com*or call*801-889-8644.
Utah Kicks Off 2012 Season is a post from: RockCrawler 4x4 and Offroad Magazine
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Grassroots off-road series showing promising growth
TOOELE VALLEY, UTAH (May 8, 2012) —*The newly-created*Lucas Oil Regional Off Road Series – Utah kicked off its 2012 season on the Off Road Short Course at Miller Motorsports Park this past Saturday, May 5.
The regional racers set out on Friday afternoon to test their vehicles on the track. *Some had not been in their race cars since last season, and some were testing new vehicles for the first time. *In addition, there were many newcomers to the series, some of whom traveled from as far away as Colorado to participate. *The new series is growing briskly, as the participation has more than doubled since its inception last summer. *
Friday’s open practice served to prepare everyone for Saturday’s events. Saturday’s schedule included sessions for practice and test and tune prior to heat and feature races. At the end of the day, the racing was great and the racers had a good time!
The Tuff Trucks class was up first in the feature races, and the results were:
- 1st – Brady Sessions
- 2nd – John Williams
- 3rd – Randy Potter
- 1st – Scott Viers
- 2nd – Dillon Reimer
- 3rd – Kelly Davis
The Junior 1 class had a new face with eight-year-old Annie Sessions; she did an amazing job on the track, and is one to watch in the future.
The results of the Junior 1 race:
- 1st – Megan Daugherty
- 2nd – Annie Sessions
- 3rd – Breckan Daugherty
The Junior 2 and Modified classes were combined in a staggered manner in order to provide some competition. The Junior 2 Drivers consisted of Blaise Daugherty, Sam Baird and Emma Daugherty. *A brand-new Modified Kart was driven by Carson Cornia. Carson took off from the start in his new ride, but unfortunately broke a chain on Lap 4.
The results:
- 1st – Sam Baird
- 2nd – Blaise Daugherty
- 3rd – Carson Cornia *- Modified
The entire crowd enjoyed watching Patrick Clark, who races in the Pro 2 class in the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series, take some laps in his Pro 2 truck. *It was great to have him on hand to give the young racers a look at where their off-road racing career could end up.
Thanks to all the track staff for volunteering their time, to Miller Motorsports Park for hosting us, and to all the fans who came out to enjoy the show.
Special thanks to the Series Sponsors:
- Lucas Oil Products
- Currie Enterprises
- Mickey Thompson Tires
- K&N Filters
- Hoosier Tires
- Ntensetees
To obtain tickets for or information regarding Miller Motorsports Park, call 435-277-RACE (7223) or visit the track’s website at*www.MillerMotorsportsPark.com. For more information on the Lucas Oil Regional Off Road Series – Utah, visitwww.LucasOilRegionalUtah.com*or call*801-889-8644.
Utah Kicks Off 2012 Season is a post from: RockCrawler 4x4 and Offroad Magazine
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