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]]> Short Course Racing ETMOTOPARK http://forums.off-road.com/short-course-racing/233609-tuff-truck-course-tractor-pulls.html Sheldon Creed Racing Hammers Down For The Final Rounds of Lucas Oil Off Road http://forums.off-road.com/short-course-racing/233593-sheldon-creed-racing-hammers-down-final-rounds-lucas-oil-off-road.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:17:04 GMT


Sheldon Creed Racing Hammers Down For The Final Rounds of Lucas Oil Off Road


The 2009 Lucas Oil Off Road Season has cultivated some seriously exciting class rivalries. On the Edge racing during each round positioned a number of drivers to take a well deserved championship. It all comes down to this weekend’s Lucas Oil Rounds 11 & 12 to see who will go home victorious with the 2009 title.

For Sheldon Creed, who has not only the Modified Kart Championship on the line, but is also leading the JR-1 points battle as well. So far this season, Sheldon has experienced 14 thrilling podiums, but it definitely has not been all aces and cakes. Racing is racing, and any competitor can receive a demoralizing blow to their race effort at any given moment.

Going into Rounds 9 & 10 at Surprise Arizona, Sheldon was commanding the Modified Division and his weekend’s objectives were to stay competitive while retaining the points lead. On Friday’s Practice Session, the #522 experienced a fuel issue right from the beginning. Once the problem was diagnosed and corrected, there was only enough time to run a couple of laps. Sheldon used the track time to find a line and start zeroing in on some solid lap times.

With the Arizona Sun bringing warm temperatures for Saturday, the pits were full of activity in the early morning. Looking forward and feeling optimistic, the Sheldon Creed Racing Crew prepared for Qualifying.
The current mission was to go and qualify fast enough to place in the top 5. Sheldon drove his heart out and earned the 4th spot on the starting grid for Saturday’s main event.
During Round 9’s Trophy Kart main event, the #522 Fab School looked great running in 3rd chasing down Bradley Morris and Conner Hart, all Three of whom are contenders for the championship title. It quickly became apparent that there was a serious handling issue as Sheldon was battling his Kart going through the rough bumps. Doing what he could to tame the bucking Kart, Creed stayed with the lead pack.
On the White Flag Lap, Sheldon went for a pass on Conner Hart in turn 1. Flying hot into the corner and then stepping hard on the binders, but seemingly with limited to zero brakes, Creed ran into the side of Conner nearly taking himself out. The #522 lost 2 positions in the incident and finished 5th overall.

After the race, Troy Johnson of The Fab School, knowing there was a critical issue with the suspension that needed to be addressed. Sheldon described other issues with his Kart specifically the brakes. “I just could not get the car to slow going into the corners.” The crew went to work and found the brake system were not working properly and needed to bleed the air out of the lines.
The JR-1 event was no free pass either. The #214 had a new motor installed and Sheldon wanted to take it easy aiming for a top 5 both days and just enough to hold onto the points lead. The JR-1 never ran up to par 100%, but Sheldon managed to qualify 5th fastest and finished 4th during Saturday’s Round 9 Race.

After a long day in the very warm October weather of Arizona, Sheldon was thirsty for a podium. With all the hard work on the Modified done and the Kart now race ready, it was time to hammer down. Starting 6th on the grid and still fighting the suspension, it was going to be a hard fought battle. “We are looking for a prayer.” Scott Creed exclaimed nervously.
At the drop of the Green Flag, Sheldon instantly moved into 3rd place and was able to stay just far enough in front of 4th and 5th. Avoiding carnage and many great battles behind him, the #522 stayed clean and fast the entire event to take the final podium spot.

JR-1 Sunday event dealt the same cards to the #214. With engine problems plaguing, Sheldon went for damage control. Starting 5th and finishing 5th.
Conner Hart did what he had to do and tied us for the points lead. Bradley Morris is just 10 points behind.

So we are headed to Primm for the final rounds and will make every effort to come out on top of the point’s championship in JR-1 and Modified Karts. Scot Creed Shared his outlook. ”We have put a lot of time in testing our suspension and motor issues. I think we have the program and talent to make it happen. Sheldon has been doing his job all year long achieving 14 podiums so far this season. To take the championships, he will have to continue that winning performance and drive smart with patience.

For a kid that just turned 12, its asking a lot but Sheldon knows what he has what it takes to win. “I want to be the best Trophy kart driver ever and want to put records in the history books for others to chase!”

Sheldon Creed Racing would like to thank Maurice Ortega with A.M. Ortega Construction. All your hard work makes this team a championship contender. Troy Johnson from the Fab School, for building us the best race cars. His knowledge keeps us on top. Todd Tenbrook from FOX shocks for the outstanding support and Products. And Team Associated for helping us throughout the 2009 season.


]]> Short Course Racing BAJA619 http://forums.off-road.com/short-course-racing/233593-sheldon-creed-racing-hammers-down-final-rounds-lucas-oil-off-road.html 42 Podiums and Counting http://forums.off-road.com/short-course-racing/233546-42-podiums-counting.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:39:14 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Corona, CA (November 2, 2009)


42 Podiums and Counting

2009 has shown to be a new era of short course off road racing. The birth of two spin off sanctioning bodies has spawned a new blood of racers. The competition is thick with fresh talent and seasoned veterans. Well rounded marketing combined with competent TV Packages serves sponsors great exposure and value to support race teams while collaborating with event organizers.

Premiere Motorsports Group aligned with Rockstar Energy, Hart and Huntington, along with a host of supporting partners, began the season with a goal and initiative to develop a top notch professional motorsport organization and race competitively in all divisions of short course off road racing. Since day one of the 2009 season, this professional motorsports team has claimed their programs as contenders for victories and championships. Backing up the pitch with consistent top 3 finishes, Rockstar Hart and Huntington Racing has achieved 42 podiums so far in 2009. With two more rounds of Lucas Oil Off Road Racing to go and the championships to be decided, plus the Rockstar Challenge Cup, you can be certain that this off road powerhouse will have even more to celebrate at the close of the season.

Premiere Motorsports Group posses two powerful weapons and has aimed them both to take down the competition in the Lucas Oil Off Road Series and Traxxas Off Road Championship Racing. Chris Brandt is a tried and true Pro Light truck driver with one of the most consistent race resumes in the record books. John Fitzgerald is an impressive young gun and is showing great potential by dominating the Limited Buggy division in the world of short course racing.

These short course “Aces” have proven their worth through resilience and commitment to meet a challenging schedule of race after race after race. Criss-crossing thousands of miles and racing back and forth from regular life to professional motorsports can take a real toll on not only the drivers but on the crew & programs itself. Recently the two timing duo showed they got the guts and internal workings to race competitively on a back to back schedule. The LOORRS Event in Arizona delivered favored results for PMG with four 1st place finishes, three of those victories earned by Brandt and Fitzgerald. With zero down time, Chris and John darted back to Premiere Motorsports Group’s race shop facility in Corona CA to tear down and prepare for the following weekend’s season ending TORC Events. Hot on it, both programs made the necessary adjustment and brought home three more 1st place finishes and the very first Premiere Motorsports Group Limited Buggy Championship.

Each of the PMG Drivers will be putting it all on the line to finish off the 2009 LOORRS Season. You can bet their competitors feel the same and the next rounds will be one for the record books. Brandt has nudged out off road champion Robert Naughton, claiming the top seat in the series points battle. Fitzgerald may have his division on lockdown but with these last races to finish off the 2009 series, it is anyone's game.

Television coverage of the Lucas Oil Off Road Series Rounds 9 & 10 will air on SPEED Channel November 7 at 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. , with additional coverage featured on VERSUS April 3rd, 8th, 10th and 15th all at 5:00 p.m. You can catch a television broadcast of TORC’s Las Vegas Finale on the ABC Network on Sunday, November 8th, at 1:30pm EST. Check your local listings to confirm dates and times.
For more information on the Rockstar Hart and Huntington Offroad Team go to
Premiere Motorsports Group - Welcome to our New Website and Online Store! or Premiere Motorsports Group - Welcome to our New Website and Online Store!

This professional motorsports organization is the product of numerous individuals and support of strong companies brought together to create an offroad racing powerhouse. The brands like Rockstar Energy, Hart & Huntington, Lucas Oil, Geico Powersports, PRD of Santee, Powder 1, Stevens Motorsports, Liquid Graphics, Fantasy Off Road Racing com, Simpson Race Products, Gator Wraps, Chronic Tacos, and General Tire will ensure a number of achievements & results throughout the 2009 season. Additional support from King Shocks, K&N Air Filters, VP Racing Fuels, KMC Wheels, JSTAR Motors, National Concrete Cutting, Century Collusion Center , NRGX, Screen Works, Corona Millworks Racing, Blurred Motion, and Bully Dog Technologies, constantly through the season compounds the sustainability of racing. ]]> Short Course Racing BAJA619 http://forums.off-road.com/short-course-racing/233546-42-podiums-counting.html SuperLite Champion, Chad Leising Aims For #1 To Defend The 2009 Title http://forums.off-road.com/short-course-racing/233521-superlite-champion-chad-leising-aims-1-defend-2009-title.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
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SuperLite Champion, Chad Leising Aims For #1 To Defend The 2009 Title

Going into Lucas Oil Off Road Series Rounds 9 & 10, Rockstar Hart and Huntington Premiere Motorsports Group positioned several drivers to capitalize on the 2009 season. 3 of the 7 race efforts in the PMG Stable are situated to take home a Lucas Oil Offroad Series Championship.

Chad Leising and the #17 Lucas Oil Hart and Huntington SuperLite has been a top contender all season, throwing down some of the fiercest battles and rivalries in the series. Chad has been chasing SuperLite Series leader & veteran desert racer, John Harrah all season long. Never more than 10 points out of the lead, Leising’s strategy has been to apply pressure to the competitors and earn consistent top 3 finishes. Taking 5 podiums out of 8 races has paid off and set Chad up to defend his SuperLite Title.

Saturday’s Round 9 did not going according to plan at all. The #17 SuperLite broke a drive axle right after Turn 1 on the very first lap. Leising did all he could to push his truck around the track for the remainder of the race and was able to pick up a finish earning him 34 points. Back in the Rockstar Hart and Huntington Pits, Chad met with his PMG Crew Members to assess the situation, prepare for the next round, and put their best foot forward. Chad commented, “The pressure is on and it is up to me to make up for the lousy finish on Saturday. I have to do well in this next race or we can kiss the championship goodbye.”

Sunday’s Qualifying went well and according to mylaps.com, Leising not only had the fastest qualifying time & top speed, Chad also took the track record for the SuperLite division. However, due to a mix up in the Qualifying starting order, the pole position was awarded to Chad George. Leising and the #17 SuperLite would have to start near the back of the field for Round 10. Strategy adjustment required, Leising’s Crew Chief Craig Stevens called for Chad to take it easy and spend the first 2 laps in the rear keeping the truck together and allowing minimal to no contact while the leaders set the pace and wear themselves out. Regardless of the game plan in place, Chad mixed it up all the way through the field and by the competition caution, the #17 Lucas Oil Hart and Huntington SuperLite had claimed the 2nd position and was poised to take over the lead. In 1st place and Round 9 victor, Ricky James, has been super fast and a great threat since he joined the series and holds an impressive ratio of races entered and races won. Chad knew he had a battle to get up front and fend off the competition behind him.

On the restart, Chad launched off the line perfectly, catching Ricky James in Turn 1, however another restart was called due to some shenanigans and a black flag waved on another competitor. Once again, Chad blasts off on the green and conservatively takes 2nd. By the last lap, it was time for Leising to make his move. Ricky dived down for the inside line in Turn 2 while Chad took his momentum and speed wide outside on the slower line. The aggressive maneuver paid off and Rockstar Hart and Huntington was awarded their third 1st Place victory of the day and fourth of the weekend.

Chad has now narrowed the gap from class leader John Harrah down to 6 points and is in good position to win the division. “Taking the win after starting nearly dead last is a great feeling. My team does an incredible job preparing the SuperLite, but out on the track it is all me. I cannot do what I do without them. Special thanks goes out to everyone at King Shocks, KMC Wheels, K&N Air Filters, Weekend Warrior Water, General Tires and everyone at the Lucas Oil Series.”

Television coverage of the Lucas Oil Off Road Series Rounds 9 & 10 will air on SPEED Channel November 7 at 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. , and the SuperLite Series is featured on VERSUS April 3rd, 8th, 10th and 15th all at 5:00 p.m. Check your local listings to confirm dates and times.

Looking forward to LOORRS final rounds, Chad commented “We are preparing for Primm more mentally then physically with the truck. This will be the race that I have the most pressure on my back and I am prepared to go into the last 2 races with my head clear and focused solely on one thing. Winning! I earned the 2008 SuperLite Championship and I will not be letting go of the 2009 Championship without a battle to the death. This one is going to be a fight till the checkers.”

For more information on the Rockstar Hart and Huntington Offroad Team go to
Premiere Motorsports Group - Welcome to our New Website and Online Store!, 17 Chad Leising - Hart and Huntington Offroad Racing - New Site Coming Soon... or Premiere Motorsports Group - Welcome to our New Website and Online Store!

With the season finale merely 3 weeks away which will be aired on NBC Nov 29th, at 1pm as well The Outdoor Channel Dec 7th at 4:30, 7:30 and 2:30, we also want to address that Primary Title Sponsorship is available on this championship contending truck for this single event taking place at the Primm Motorsports Complex, NV Nov. 14-15. All inquires can obtain further information by contacting Premiere Motorsports Group via email at Chad@ChadLeising.com

This professional motorsports organization is the product of numerous individuals and support of strong companies brought together to create an offroad racing powerhouse. The brands like Rockstar Energy, Hart & Huntington, Lucas Oil, Geico Powersports, PRD of Santee, Powder 1, Stevens Motorsports, Liquid Graphics, Fantasyoff-roadracing.com, Simpson Race Products, Gator Wraps, Chronic Tacos, and General Tire will ensure a number of achievements & results throughout the 2009 season. Additional support from King Shocks, K&N Air Filters, VP Racing Fuels, KMC Wheels, JSTAR Motors, National Concrete Cutting, Century Collusion Center , NRGX, Screen Works, Corona Millworks Racing, Blurred Motion, and Bully Dog Technologies, constantly through the season compounds the sustainability of racing.





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]]> Short Course Racing BAJA619 http://forums.off-road.com/short-course-racing/233521-superlite-champion-chad-leising-aims-1-defend-2009-title.html Rockstar Hart and Huntington Blazing Trails Towards Multiple Championships http://forums.off-road.com/short-course-racing/233482-rockstar-hart-huntington-blazing-trails-towards-multiple-championships.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:13:48 GMT For Immediate Release
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Rockstar Hart and Huntington Blazing Trails Towards Multiple Championships

Going into Lucas Oil Off Road Series Rounds 9 & 10, the Premiere Motorsports Group was poised and ready to take to the track with an arsenal of high performance off road machinery. Just to get to the event, a tremendous amount of preparation went into the organization’s 7 different race efforts competing in 5 out of 6 divisions.

The Team arrived early to Arizona on Wednesday, for an autograph session with Carey Hart at a local Dillards Department Store. While the crew was at the track constructing a massive PMG Compound, a Trophy kart, the #17 SuperLite, and the #46 Unlimited-2 were all on display in front of the Department Store. The Hart and Huntington Promotion Team setup a free raffle for tickets to the races among other prizes. Hundreds of fans received team posters, and purchased Hart and Huntington gear to be signed by Carey and other PMG Team Drivers.

Community outreach and spreading joy to others is an incredible feeling and anytime Premiere Motorsports Group can arrange that into the schedule, you bet they will. All day Thursday the operation worked hard to setup a complex pit arrangement. After a long hot day and consuming 10 cases of Weekend Warrior Water, PMG Team Mates Josh Merrel, Scot Demmer, Briana Magowan and a handful of others took off the evening to visit Phoenix Children's Hospital and spend some time with the young ones under care. Hitting every floor and distributing Hart and Huntington gift bags to any patient that wanted one was an awesome experience. Later in the weekend, Unlimited Lite racer, Leroy Leorwald, who is working on a new foundation called Lucas Oil Cares, brought a Special Olympic Softball Team over to the PMG Compound to get out of the hot Arizona sun and grab some snacks and cold drinks before going out to watch the racing.

One notable difference for the second to last weekend of the 2009 series, was Josh Merrel turning in an outdated Unlimited-2 Truck for a much more competitive Unlimited-4. Josh, in his rookie season has made leaps and bounds of progression since he got behind the wheel late in the season. Learning the new truck and multiple test sessions shows fair lap times and good improvement, however any veteran will say it takes years and hundreds of laps to install the skill and second nature of sliding a 4 wheel drive 800 horse power truck around a slick track at speed. This scenario would reveal itself during a Friday Practice Shakedown, when a developing hole tripped up the #22 U-4 sending Merrel into a cartwheel. This corner would take a number of others out during the course of the weekend. The crash had Josh feeling shook up and he opted to sit out. Chris Brandt took over driving duties converting the #22 for a #82 number plate for Qualifying and the rest of Saturday’s events.

Every practice session showed the Rockstar Hart and Huntington Team warming to the conditions and feeling out the track in preparation for the weekends racing. Experimenting with lines and mixing it up with the other cars, demonstrated each racer flexing and ready for competition. However, during Qualifying the Unlimited-4 was coughing smoke at any right hand corner forcing Brandt to shut it down early. Faced with a hard call and an expensive gamble, PMG determined they wanted each race car in the weekend’s stable out on the track. An all night motor swap and standard race prep had the crew thrashing to prepare the Unlimited-4 for Saturday’s racing.

Round 9 was particularly a struggle for Premiere Motorsports Group. Carey Hart’s U-2 race ended quickly right at the green flag start when Dale Dondale shot his truck into a gnarly lawn dart cartwheel and left the #46 Rockstar Hart and Huntington Truck with nowhere to go but crashing right into the carnage. Several sections on the front of the U-2 had to be reconstructed and repaired in order to the get the Ford straight and square. Chris Brandt’s Unlimited Lite effort was truly a marvelous 3 way race for the lead between the Mastercraft Truck, Robert Naughton and the #82 Rockstar Toyota. Lap after lap each driver would challenge the other competitors. Near the end, Brandt feel way back with transmission issues losing a podium finish and doing everything he could to push the truck to the checkers. During the Unlimited-4 race with Brandt piloting the #82, Chris showed promise early on however the engine temperature rose to over 350°. With nothing to prove and wanting to conserve the truck PMG called the truck off and headed back to the pits.

Despite Saturday’s issues, the Rockstar Trophy Kart Program showed their best effort ever with Anthony Busnardo and Brandon Vermillion two timing, setting up and making passes while displaying a great race. They were both super stoked and are having a great time competing in the Modified Trophy Karts. For Anthony and Brandon it is all about having fun and mixing it up. After any track time you will find the them both working on their Karts and preparing for the next session. John Fitzgerald continued his impressive domination of the Limited Buggy division, sweeping the weekend and winning 10 of his last 12 races, making it 7 straight.
Striving to overcome and a never give up attitude, the Rockstars of Premiere Motorsports Group rise to the surface whenever there is work to be done. From all nighters to power outages the key personnel show up and power through. Showing great resilience, Eric Anderson, Crew Chief for the #46, led the way on the all night prep session repairing the U-2 while Bill Smith from Pro Fab Motorsports and Crew Chief for the #22 U-4, Blake Wilkey, had their hands full preparing the Unlimited-4 for the following day’s battles. Bill Smith is highly trained in every aspect of motorsports. His technical knowledge and professional experience has been a welcome addition to the Rockstar Hart and Huntington pit area.

By early Sunday morning, the trucks were buttoned back together & body panels fastened, the pits were very much alive with action. Although Sunday’s temperatures were warm, it would not reach the scorcher experienced on Saturday. The Rockstar Hart and Huntington Unlimited-4 once again adorned the #22 number plates which meant Josh Merrel would return to the driver’s seat. During a quick group meeting the team gathered to strategize and hear the game plan. Ryan Busnardo summarized it quickly; “OK guys, Saturday is for working, Sundays are for winning races. Let’s go out there and get it done.”

Sunday’s race action fared much better for Premiere Motorsports Group. Fitzgerald kicked it off with another commanding race win in the #314 Lucas Oil Hart and Huntington Limited Buggy followed by a redeeming SuperLite win by Chad Leising. The #17 SuperLite did not perform the standard top 3 finish during the previous round, however during Round 10, the Lucas Oil Hart and Huntington ride captured the lead from the talented Ricky James and never looked back. It is likely a good thing Chad did not, because James was right behind looking to sweep the SuperLite podium. Chad has now narrowed the gap from class leader John Harrah down to 7 points and is in good position to win the division.

Chris Brandt looking for a 2009 series Championship has his hands full with a highly skilled field of racers. He did not disappoint during the Unlimited Lite event. Sunday’s show was probably considered the race of the weekend and the #82 Rockstar Hart and Huntington was the star. During the race it was anyone's game, Deegan, Naughton, Stephenson, and Cuffaro were all throwing their hat in and lap after lap the quickest trucks made their way to the top of the field. The restart showed Brandt emerging with the lead and Deegan & Cuffaro falling in behind. The two team mates made every attempt, but they could not find their way around the consistent driving style of Brandt. In the end it was a Rockstar Podium with Chris on top and now leading the division with 2 rounds to go.

Carey Hart went into Round 10 looking for a decent finish. Not only did he place in the top 5 right behind Carl Renezeder, but Hart proved he can charge around door to door with some of the sports elite. Carey started from the last row in a field of 14 very aggressive racers. Lap by lap, the #46 Rockstar Truck ran its race and even fended off Jerry Wechel as he was trying to nose in on him early during lap 2. Despite all the banzai action on the track, Carey just stayed cool and consistent all the way to the checkers taking one of his best finishes of the season.

After Sundays action and back in the PMG Compound for the after hours celebration, Premiere Motorsports Group Team Manager Scot Demmer, raised up refreshing Flawless Vodka & Rockstar Cocktail to congratulate the team; "That is what I'm talking about. Thanks to everyone pulling the all nighters, going on no sleep, and for all the hustle. It is a team effort, and everyone top to bottom is the reason why we can keep these race cars on the track and win! Special thanks goes out to Bill Schlieper of Pro Power and Bill Smith of Pro Fab Motorsports. Also thanks to everyone at King Shocks, KMC Wheels, K&N Air Filters, Weekend Warrior Water, General Tires and everyone at the Lucas Oil Series."

Television coverage of the Lucas Oil Off Road Series Rounds 9 & 10 will air on SPEED Channel November 7 at 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., as well as VERSUS on April 3rd, 8th, 10th and 15th all at 5:00 p.m. Check your local listings to confirm dates and times. ]]> Short Course Racing BAJA619 http://forums.off-road.com/short-course-racing/233482-rockstar-hart-huntington-blazing-trails-towards-multiple-championships.html