Firebird International Raceway Phoenix

After an off season that went by in the blink of an eye for some and at a snail’s pace for others, it’s that time again: time for Lucas Oil Off Road! The 2011 season is upon us, and the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series is back at Firebird International Raceway in the Phoenix suburb of Chandler, AZ, ready to kick off the season with more high-flying, ground-pounding, mud-slinging fury than ever before. Champions have returned in some classes and moved to new ranks in others , and all the classes are loaded with talent of both the older, more experienced and the younger, ready-to-impress varieties. Every driver must be chomping at the bit to grab the first win of the year, but first up is the all-important man vs. clock test of qualifying. As the drivers hit the track to see how they truly stacked up against one another for the first time this year, here’s how the day’s events unfolded.

Renezeder welcomes the new Race Season

On the eve of the 2011 Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series season, seven-time national champion Carl Renezeder is excited about a new beginning. He and his crew spent a lot of time at the track during the off-season finding ways to shave seconds off their lap times. They’re hopeful that all the research and development will pay off, and they’re confident that new crew chief, Bill Smith of ProFab Motorsport, will lead the way.
“This has been one of the best off-seasons we’ve had in a long time,” commented Renezeder. “I feel like we’ve really done our research and found some things that will make us quicker on the track. And I’m thrilled that Bill Smith is back here at Team Renezeder, returning as crew chief, with his sharp engineering mind and experience.

Jeremy McGrath Signs to race for Stronghold Motorsports

One of motorcycle racing greatest stars has signed-on with the Stronghold Motorsports team to race in the last six events of the 16-race Lucas Oil Off Road Race Series (LOORRS) 2010 season. Jeremy McGrath, the legendary Supercross Champion will race both Pro 4 and Pro 2 trucks with an eye toward getting ready for the full 2011 season and a run for the championship with Stronghold.
“I really can’t tell you how pleased we are to have Jeremy come on board with Stronghold Motorsports, said managing partner Scott Bailey. “His addition to our team brings not only the prestige of his name and an incomparable racing record on two wheels, but the kind of driving talent behind the wheel that’s going to put us in contention for the win every time the green flag drops."