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September 24-26, 2009
DIRTnewz LIVE to Broadcast TORC Play by Play from Perris Auto Speedway Tonight!!
Corona, CA (September 25th, 2009) —The Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL will kick off tonight at 8:50 PM as the Pro Light drivers take to the track for the first of three main events. If you can't make it to Perris Auto Speedway tonight tune in to DIRTnewz LIVE as we bring you the LIVE turn by turn race action from TORC's Round 13 here in Perris, California.
DIRTnewz LIVE will broadcast from 8:30PM to the finish of the last main event at approximately 10:30PM!!
PRO LIGHT MAIN EVENT - 8:50 PM
PRO 4X4 MAIN EVENT - 9:15 PM
PRO 2 MAIN EVENT - 10:00 PM
** SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE *
Roscoe's Traxxas TORC Party - Join in the fun TONIGHT here on DIRTnewz!!
Corona, CA (September 24th, 2009) —The Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL marks it’s return to the west coast with a kick off party at Roscoe’s in Chino Hills, California on Thursday September 24th, 2009 at 5pm. The party will be the start of what will be an exciting weekend of action packed off road action at Perris Auto Speedway September 25th and 26th.
*Be sure to tune in to DIRTnewz LIVE tonight as we bring you the action from the Traxxas TORC Party tonight. All your favorite drivers will be on the show in preparation for Rounds 13&14 of TORC racing this weekend in Perris! Don't miss all the fun right here on DIRTnewz.com starting at 5pm!!!
Prepare as the Traxxas TORC Series Invades Perris Auto Speedway!! Where will you BE?
The Traxxas TORC Series-The Off Road Championship, is the fastest, most punishing short course racing series on the planet. TORC events are packed with flag-to-flag fender banging as drivers push the limits over whoop and jump filled natural terrain racetracks. Off-road racing fans come from far and wide to experience this most challenging form of high-octane competition and once they taste TORC for the first time they'll be hooked for life.
The Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL returns to the West Coast for the final two weekends of thunderous action. The series will make its final appearance at Perris Auto Speedway for the 2009 season this Friday and Saturday, September 25th and 26th.
"With the season coming closer to and end, the battles on track will continue to get more fierce and drivers will be willing to drive more aggressively," stated PRO Light driver Casey Currie. "I expect to see a lot of drama going into the finale in Las Vegas." Currie, who sits in fifth in points, just ten points out of the top three will definitely be one of the drivers putting it all on the line.
In the AMSOIL PRO 2WD class the top spots are equally as close, so expect to see a lot of action here as well. Ricky Johnson holds the points lead, with Todd LeDuc only two points behind. Johnson is also within reach of Rob MacCachren, who is eight points away from taking the championship. "I need to stay on top of the podium and beat Ricky in every round I possibly can," exclaimed Todd LeDuc. "I want this championship just as much as he does, and I will be there hard charging on his bumper trying to take the points lead away every chance I get."
In TORC's premier class-the Kumho Tires PRO 4x4, the championship will be a huge undertaking, as Rick Huseman has a twenty point lead over Kyle LeDuc and a forty-two point lead over third place Johnny Greaves. This will be a hard task for Kyle, but it can be done. "Kyle LeDuc has been so fast the last couple of rounds," said Rick Huseman as he reflected back over the season. "We have been fast as well, but at the same time I feel like I could have finished better than I did in two rounds this season. Hopefully I didn't leave the window open for LeDuc, I feel like if I stay consistent for the next four rounds of racing then I can take the championship home."
In addition to the online broadcast efforts of DirtNewz.com's Live at TORC and USAC Live Race Day Coverage, ESPN Sports will bring the Perris/TORC event into everyone's house with a television, airing of the race on Sunday, October 4th, at 11:30am EST.
Perris Highlights
Perris Auto Speedway is a 1/2 mile clay oval that features a raised back straightaway.Perris Auto Speedway is located on the Lake Perris Fairgrounds. Perris Auto Speedway is on the Lake Perris Fairgrounds (home of the Southern California Fair), approximately one hour east of Los Angeles and one hour North of San Diego. To get to the track, take the 215 freeway, exit on the Ramona Expressway and go two miles east to the fairgrounds.
The Traxxas TORC Series-The Off-Road Championship, presented by AMSOIL is the world's premier short course off road series. TORC drivers push the limits with 900 horsepower, action-packed fender pounding on challenging natural terrain racetracks. The 2009 season schedule includes stops in Texas, California, Nevada, Michigan, and Wisconsin. For more information on TORC please visit www.torcseries.com.
Fast Facts
The Race: Perris, California
The Date: Friday September 25th and Saturday September 26th, 2009.
The Track: Perris Auto Speedway
The Time: Friday, 7pm and Saturday, 7pm.
TV: ESPN2 Sunday October 4th at 11:30am EST.
Radio: DIRTnewz.com
Schedule: Friday and Saturday- Practice, 1:00-3:00pm, Races start at 6:30pm.
Track Contact: Tanner Watson 951.940.0134
2009 Top 3 Drivers:
PRO Light 1) Jeff Kincaid 2) Chad Hord 3) Marty Hart
PRO 2WD 1) Ricky Johnson 2) Todd LeDuc 3) Rob MacCachren
PRO 4x4 1) Rick Huseman 2) Kyle LeDuc 3) Johnny Greaves
Superior, Wi (September 24, 2009) AMSOIL, the Exclusive Official Oil and Presenting sponsor of the Traxxas TORC Series, is proud to announce the continuation of the Ultimate AMSOIL Off-Road Super Team Super Fan contest next weekend at the TORC race at Perris Auto Speedway.
The Ultimate AMSOIL Off-Road Super Team Super Fan contest is open to all fans in attendance of a TORC race in 2009. Simply collect all 10 AMSOIL trading cards; bring them to the AMSOIL Display Trailer underneath the grandstands and sign up to win great prizes, including AMSOIL Traxxas R/C trucks, a complete door panel from AMSOIL-sponsored driver Ricky Johnson, autographed hats, shirts and a complete AMSOIL oil change kit. A different door panel from an AMSOIL-sponsored racer will be given out at each event.
Corona, CA (September 21st, 2009)—Sponsors, drivers, and teams from the Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL will be spending the afternoon at the Loma Linda Ronald McDonald House this Wednesday from 10am to noon.
| 2009 Traxxas TORC Race Schedule |
May 15-16, Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, TX
May 29-30, Perris Auto Speedway in Perris, CA
June 20-21, Crandon International Off Road Raceway in Crandon, WI
July 11-12, Bark River Raceway in Bark River, MI
July 24-25, Oshkosh Speedzone in Oshkosh, WI
August 8-9. Bark River Raceway in Bark River, MI
Sept. 4-6, Crandon International Off Road Raceway in Crandon, WI
Sept. 25-26, Perris Auto Speedway in Perris, CA
October 23-24, Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, NV |
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