ROUND 1 OF THE LUCAS OIL REGIONAL OFF ROAD SERIES PRESENTED BY KARTEK
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Corona, CA- February 26, 2014
Round 1 was nothing short of legendary and the race action was at its best for the start of the 2014 season. Round 1 brought 2,000 fans and over 145 racers to the track for some race action full of passes and crashes. The 2014 season also marked a new beginning for 15 racers who made their first appearance in short course racing. The Lucas Oil Regional crew had the track in optimal race condition and the weather was perfect for the epic start of the season.
The Optima Batteries green flag kicked off the 2014 season with some great kart racing. The youth classes always bring great race action and round one did not disappoint. Winner, Hailie Deegan, held her position in the top spot while Timmy Moran took the second place and Bryce McDaniel would round out the podium in third place. Dylan Plemons finished in 4th place but is definitely one to keep your eye on as he held the fastest lap time at 51.173 seconds.
The 2014 Titan Electric Modified Kart class kept the fans on their toes. Parker Steele, Ronnie Anderson, Cole Mamer, Travis Pecoy and the rest of the mod karts put on a great show. Parker Steele put on a dominating performance and threw down the fastest lap time at 44.918 seconds. Parker Steele took the win followed closely by the 2013 Titan Electric Mod Kart Champion, Travis Pecoy, in second, and Ronnie Anderson rounded out the podium in third place.
The Lucas Oil Regional event brought a glimpse of what the 2014 LOORRS Pro Buggy season will look like. Drivers like former SuperLite and UTV champion, Chad George, back-to-back LOORRS champion, Steve Greinke, 2013 Pro Buggy Regional Champion, Dave Bonner, and Mike Valentine showed their talent in the first race of the season. Bonner started the race off in the lead until Valentine put on a great move and stole the lead position. During the heat of the battle Steve Greinke dropped in to the mix of things and passed Bonner. At the mandatory yellow the order stood Valentine, George, Greinke, and Bonner. Greinke fell victim to mechanical issues and left the third position open. George was able to make the pass on Valentine for the top spot. The battle continued until the K&N checkered flag dropped. Chad George took the win followed by Mike Valentine and Dave Bonner. Steve Greinke ended up in 10th position after a mechanical failure but still posted the fastest lap time at 50.867.
The most competitive race action of the weekend belonged to the ThyssenKrupp Pro Lite Class. Young guns Jeff Hoffman, Brock Heger, Scotty Steele, Gavin Harlien and Bryan Osborn fought to be on the podium. DJ Noerr also made his first appearance in the Pro Lite Class after graduating from the 2013 Trophy Kart RS class. 2014 marks the first year that the Pro Lite class will be scored separately and will compete for the championship and the $5,000 year-end purse supplied by ThyssenKrupp and Loanmart. 13 Pro Lites showed up to battle at round 1. This is the highest car count the regional series has ever seen in this class. Jeff Hoffman threw down the fastest lap time at 51.672 followed closely by Brock Heger running a 51.897. DJ Noerr won the race unchallenged proving that the key to success is consistency, not being the fastest on the track. The K&N checkered flag ended the race with DJ Noerr taking the win, Jeff Hoffman taking second, and Brock Heger rounding out the podium in third place.
Overall the 16 classes of highly talented drivers came out to battle at round 1 of the Lucas Oil Regional Off Road Series and put on a great show for the fans.
For more information on times please visit: http://www.mylaps.com/en/events/987970
To catch round 2 of the Lucas Oil Regional Off Road Series presented by Kartek be sure to head out to Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park on April 5th. Qualifying starts at 9:45 and racing action starts at 12:45. Gate Fee is only $10.
Schedule 2014 Lucas Oil Southern California Regional Series presented by Kartek
April 5 – Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park
May 17 – Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park
June 28 – Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park
July 19 – Glen Helen Raceway*
Sep. 6 – Glen Helen Raceway
Oct. 11– Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park
2014 Sponsors: Kartek, Loanmart, Polaris, H&H Grading, The Fab School, Bosch Power Tools, Mastercraft Safety, Ironclad Performance Gloves, Optima Batteries, Team Associated, Thyssen-Krupp Materials, Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels, Weller Racing, Walker Evans Racing, AM Ortega, Titan Electric, General Tire, Rockstar Energy, McKenzie's Performance Products, Ntensetees, iON Cameras, K&N Engineering, Currie Enterprises, and Xuxa Socks.
About the Lucas Oil Regional Off Road Series
The Lucas Oil Regional Off Road Series was launched in 2010 and was incorporated into Lucas Oil's extensive family of motorsports racing series. Acting as a purposeful feeder program to grow new and young talent, the regional off road series is a perfect complement to the hugely successful Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series featuring national and pro level competition. The goal of the regional series has been achieved by bringing affordable grassroots short course racing to fans, sponsors and racers in and around the South West.
For more information on the Lucas Oils Regional Off Road Series please visit; www.LucasOilRegional.com
Facebook.com/LucasOilRegionalOffRoad
Youtube.com/LucasOilOffRoad
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Corona, CA- February 26, 2014
Round 1 was nothing short of legendary and the race action was at its best for the start of the 2014 season. Round 1 brought 2,000 fans and over 145 racers to the track for some race action full of passes and crashes. The 2014 season also marked a new beginning for 15 racers who made their first appearance in short course racing. The Lucas Oil Regional crew had the track in optimal race condition and the weather was perfect for the epic start of the season.
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Race Winner, Hailie Deegan leading the pack in the Junior 2 kart class
Race Winner, Hailie Deegan leading the pack in the Junior 2 kart class
The Optima Batteries green flag kicked off the 2014 season with some great kart racing. The youth classes always bring great race action and round one did not disappoint. Winner, Hailie Deegan, held her position in the top spot while Timmy Moran took the second place and Bryce McDaniel would round out the podium in third place. Dylan Plemons finished in 4th place but is definitely one to keep your eye on as he held the fastest lap time at 51.173 seconds.
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]The Titan Electric Modified Kart class preparing for the Optima Batteries green flag.
]The Titan Electric Modified Kart class preparing for the Optima Batteries green flag.
The 2014 Titan Electric Modified Kart class kept the fans on their toes. Parker Steele, Ronnie Anderson, Cole Mamer, Travis Pecoy and the rest of the mod karts put on a great show. Parker Steele put on a dominating performance and threw down the fastest lap time at 44.918 seconds. Parker Steele took the win followed closely by the 2013 Titan Electric Mod Kart Champion, Travis Pecoy, in second, and Ronnie Anderson rounded out the podium in third place.
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Chad George en route for his first win in the Pro Buggy class.
Chad George en route for his first win in the Pro Buggy class.
The Lucas Oil Regional event brought a glimpse of what the 2014 LOORRS Pro Buggy season will look like. Drivers like former SuperLite and UTV champion, Chad George, back-to-back LOORRS champion, Steve Greinke, 2013 Pro Buggy Regional Champion, Dave Bonner, and Mike Valentine showed their talent in the first race of the season. Bonner started the race off in the lead until Valentine put on a great move and stole the lead position. During the heat of the battle Steve Greinke dropped in to the mix of things and passed Bonner. At the mandatory yellow the order stood Valentine, George, Greinke, and Bonner. Greinke fell victim to mechanical issues and left the third position open. George was able to make the pass on Valentine for the top spot. The battle continued until the K&N checkered flag dropped. Chad George took the win followed by Mike Valentine and Dave Bonner. Steve Greinke ended up in 10th position after a mechanical failure but still posted the fastest lap time at 50.867.
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Turn 2 action from the ThyssenKrupp Pro Lite Class
Turn 2 action from the ThyssenKrupp Pro Lite Class
The most competitive race action of the weekend belonged to the ThyssenKrupp Pro Lite Class. Young guns Jeff Hoffman, Brock Heger, Scotty Steele, Gavin Harlien and Bryan Osborn fought to be on the podium. DJ Noerr also made his first appearance in the Pro Lite Class after graduating from the 2013 Trophy Kart RS class. 2014 marks the first year that the Pro Lite class will be scored separately and will compete for the championship and the $5,000 year-end purse supplied by ThyssenKrupp and Loanmart. 13 Pro Lites showed up to battle at round 1. This is the highest car count the regional series has ever seen in this class. Jeff Hoffman threw down the fastest lap time at 51.672 followed closely by Brock Heger running a 51.897. DJ Noerr won the race unchallenged proving that the key to success is consistency, not being the fastest on the track. The K&N checkered flag ended the race with DJ Noerr taking the win, Jeff Hoffman taking second, and Brock Heger rounding out the podium in third place.
Overall the 16 classes of highly talented drivers came out to battle at round 1 of the Lucas Oil Regional Off Road Series and put on a great show for the fans.
For more information on times please visit: http://www.mylaps.com/en/events/987970
To catch round 2 of the Lucas Oil Regional Off Road Series presented by Kartek be sure to head out to Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park on April 5th. Qualifying starts at 9:45 and racing action starts at 12:45. Gate Fee is only $10.
Schedule 2014 Lucas Oil Southern California Regional Series presented by Kartek
April 5 – Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park
May 17 – Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park
June 28 – Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park
July 19 – Glen Helen Raceway*
Sep. 6 – Glen Helen Raceway
Oct. 11– Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park
2014 Sponsors: Kartek, Loanmart, Polaris, H&H Grading, The Fab School, Bosch Power Tools, Mastercraft Safety, Ironclad Performance Gloves, Optima Batteries, Team Associated, Thyssen-Krupp Materials, Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels, Weller Racing, Walker Evans Racing, AM Ortega, Titan Electric, General Tire, Rockstar Energy, McKenzie's Performance Products, Ntensetees, iON Cameras, K&N Engineering, Currie Enterprises, and Xuxa Socks.
About the Lucas Oil Regional Off Road Series
The Lucas Oil Regional Off Road Series was launched in 2010 and was incorporated into Lucas Oil's extensive family of motorsports racing series. Acting as a purposeful feeder program to grow new and young talent, the regional off road series is a perfect complement to the hugely successful Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series featuring national and pro level competition. The goal of the regional series has been achieved by bringing affordable grassroots short course racing to fans, sponsors and racers in and around the South West.
For more information on the Lucas Oils Regional Off Road Series please visit; www.LucasOilRegional.com
Facebook.com/LucasOilRegionalOffRoad
Youtube.com/LucasOilOffRoad
