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Miller Motorsports Park
For Immediate Release
Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series Coming to Miller Motorsports Park in 2010
TOOELE VALLEY, UTAH (October 13, 2009) — Miller Motorsports Park is pleased to announce that it is adding the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series to its schedule of major events for 2010. The event is scheduled for the weekend of June 26-27, 2010.
The Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series, which was created in 2008, is an example of what is known as “short-course off-road racing,” in which two- and four-wheel-drive trucks and off-road buggies race on man-made dirt circuits comprised of straights, whoops, jumps and corners. At Miller Motorsports Park, a new race circuit will be constructed in the infield of the southeast corner of the racetrack, located between Tooele Turn and Clubhouse Turn, specifically for this event.
“Miller Motorsports Park is excited to host the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series in 2010,” said John Larson, Miller Motorsports Park Senior Vice President and General Manager. “This series adds another interesting facet to the variety of events that we offer, one that we think will be very popular in this market. Lucas Oil Products is an innovative, forward-looking company whose business philosophy aligns nicely with our own and we look forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship with them.”
“Our successful inaugural season has allowed us the opportunity to expand the series into these fantastic new venues and build strong partnerships as we bring short-course off-road racing into new markets," said Bob Patison, Lucas Oil Products Executive Vice President.
The Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series includes seven classes: Unlimited 4 (Full-size 4WD trucks, V8 engines, 800-plus hp); Unlimited 2 (Full-size 2WD trucks, V8 engines, 800-plus hp); Unlimited Lite (Compact/midsize 2WD trucks, four-cylinder engines, 300 hp); Super Lite (Midsize 2WD trucks, two-seat, 200 hp, spec class); Unlimited Buggy (1650cc water-cooled four-cylinder and VW Type I engines); Limited Buggy (1600cc VW Type I engines); and Kart (Single-seat, custom-built mini race trucks for drivers 8-15 years of age). The series’ events are broadcast on a variety of television networks including NBC, SPEED Channel, Outdoor Network, Versus and MAV TV.
Miller Motorsports Park, along with Phoenix (Ariz.) Firebird Raceway, joins the existing lineup of venues that includes Primm Valley Motorsports Complex in Primm, Nev., Speedworld Off Road Park in Surprise, Ariz., and Lake Elsinore (Calif.) Motorsports Complex for the series’ second season.
For tickets and 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 Off Road Racing Series, visit their website at www.LucasOilOffRoad.com.
Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series Coming to Miller Motorsports Park in 2010
TOOELE VALLEY, UTAH (October 13, 2009) — Miller Motorsports Park is pleased to announce that it is adding the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series to its schedule of major events for 2010. The event is scheduled for the weekend of June 26-27, 2010.
The Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series, which was created in 2008, is an example of what is known as “short-course off-road racing,” in which two- and four-wheel-drive trucks and off-road buggies race on man-made dirt circuits comprised of straights, whoops, jumps and corners. At Miller Motorsports Park, a new race circuit will be constructed in the infield of the southeast corner of the racetrack, located between Tooele Turn and Clubhouse Turn, specifically for this event.
“Miller Motorsports Park is excited to host the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series in 2010,” said John Larson, Miller Motorsports Park Senior Vice President and General Manager. “This series adds another interesting facet to the variety of events that we offer, one that we think will be very popular in this market. Lucas Oil Products is an innovative, forward-looking company whose business philosophy aligns nicely with our own and we look forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship with them.”
“Our successful inaugural season has allowed us the opportunity to expand the series into these fantastic new venues and build strong partnerships as we bring short-course off-road racing into new markets," said Bob Patison, Lucas Oil Products Executive Vice President.
The Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series includes seven classes: Unlimited 4 (Full-size 4WD trucks, V8 engines, 800-plus hp); Unlimited 2 (Full-size 2WD trucks, V8 engines, 800-plus hp); Unlimited Lite (Compact/midsize 2WD trucks, four-cylinder engines, 300 hp); Super Lite (Midsize 2WD trucks, two-seat, 200 hp, spec class); Unlimited Buggy (1650cc water-cooled four-cylinder and VW Type I engines); Limited Buggy (1600cc VW Type I engines); and Kart (Single-seat, custom-built mini race trucks for drivers 8-15 years of age). The series’ events are broadcast on a variety of television networks including NBC, SPEED Channel, Outdoor Network, Versus and MAV TV.
Miller Motorsports Park, along with Phoenix (Ariz.) Firebird Raceway, joins the existing lineup of venues that includes Primm Valley Motorsports Complex in Primm, Nev., Speedworld Off Road Park in Surprise, Ariz., and Lake Elsinore (Calif.) Motorsports Complex for the series’ second season.
For tickets and 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 Off Road Racing Series, visit their website at www.LucasOilOffRoad.com.
