Live Fast Play Dirty - Las Vegas Race Report

Under the lights of Vegas, the Live Fast Play Dirty Motorsports team set out to maintain the momentum and success that has been setting the pace of the 2012 season.  

A great race track, competitive racing, and amazing fans made for another successful Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series event.Kicking off the race weekend, the LOORRS teams and crews headed to the Fremont Street Experience to set the trucks on display, meet fans, sign autographs, and participate in give-a-ways.  The streets were packed and  it made for a great beginning to an exciting race weekend!

Under the lights of Vegas, the Live Fast Play Dirty Motorsports team set out to maintain the momentum and success that has been setting the pace of the 2012 season.  

A great race track, competitive racing, and amazing fans made for another successful Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series event.Kicking off the race weekend, the LOORRS teams and crews headed to the Fremont Street Experience to set the trucks on display, meet fans, sign autographs, and participate in give-a-ways.  The streets were packed and  it made for a great beginning to an exciting race weekend!

JERRY DAUGHERTY

E3 SPARK PLUGS PRO 4 #23

LOORS Round 13 & 14

Qualifying for Rounds 13 & 14 decidedly happened in the same round.  The position that was earned in  Thursday afternoon's qualifying session, would remain in place for both rounds of racing.  As the only Pro vehicle to have completed every round of every race, the E3 Spark Plugs Pro 4 of Jerry Daugherty set out to keep this bragging right in place.  Unfortunately, Jerry and the #23 seemed to have some heating issues.  As the qualifying round progressed, the heat issues did also.  In an effort not to destroy a motor, Jerry decided to pull the #23 off the track and not finish the session.  This placed the #23 in the 10th  starting position for both rounds 13 & 14.

Jerry and the E3 Spark Plugs Pro 4 ran well in round 13 and fought to establish position with each lap.  As he did, he came into contact with many drivers.  Although most contact did not cause much issue, the contact that was had between the #23 and the Hart & Huntington Pro 4 of Carey Hart, did.  Contact from Hart while in the air, caused havoc with the #23.Jerry managed to save the truck from rolling, but nonetheless, the damage caused to the rear of the truck made it unable to finish the round.  Jerry Daugherty finished in 9th.

Determined to have a better outcome for round 14, Jerry D and the 23 headed out in attempt to keep the 3rd place position in the points standings.  Due to Carl Renezeder's win the night before, it seemed that it would be extremely difficult.  Jerry ran an awesome race and made his way to 4th place.  Meanwhile, Carl had lost a wheel and the luck seemed to be falling in our favor.  As the leaders began to have issues ahead, it was thought that Jerry may have the opportunity to see the podium again if he fought hard!  With one lap to go, the E3 #23 lost power and had to pull off.  Although the podium was elusive, Jerry held on to a 6th place finish.

PATRICK CLARK WELCOMES

LUCAS OIL OFF ROAD TO VEGAS!

LOORS ROUNDS 13 & 14

Patrick Clark and the Pro 2 #52 had great expectations for performance in front of the hometown crowd.  When it comes to expectations, Patrick had made a habit of not disappointing!  Patrick had a great qualifying session on Thursday and began the weekend of racing by starting on the front row! 

As Friday's battle began Patrick found himself surrounded by talent, and ready to race.  It appeared that there was something not quite right with the #52, but the fact that Clark had lost brakes didn't deter him from staying with the frontrunners.  Upon the restart at the halfway point, Patrick Clark and the General Tire/Exotic Engine #52 found himself in 4th position as MacCachren pulled off the track.  He remained in 4th and finished the race with a fight......in true Clark fashion.

Saturday night racing under the lights in Vegas brings a ton of energy to the fans and drivers alike.  Patrick and the crew were ready and amped! 

Finding himself in many door to door, and door to fender incidents, Patrick was shuffled back positions and forced wide in many occassions.  Upon the final laps of the race, Patrick and the General Tire #52 forced his way back into the top five and finished in 5th place.  Patrick might be new to the Pro 2 class, but his driving speaks for itself.  Great job!

TUFF COUNTRY EZ RIDE SUSPENSIONS/MICKEY THOMPSON

PRO LITE #23

AARON DAUGHERTY

LOORS ROUNDS 13 & 14

Aaron Daugherty and the Tuff Country/Suspension Connection/Mickey Thompson Pro Lite has been counting the days until having the opportunity to get onto the track in Vegas!  Major changes and adjustments have been made on the #23 since Reno, and the team was anxious to try them out! As Daugherty set out for qualifying, it was apparent that the changes made had been an improvement and Aaron was fairly pleased with the overall outcome. He was ready for Friday night lights! 

As the Pro Lite field hit the track, it never ceases to amaze at the level of competition in this class.  Once a class of growth and development, the Pro Lite class has emerged to be one of the most competitive, aggressive and talent rendering fields in the series.  With this being said, the drivers of this class raced with a vengeance and battled in their usual manner.  Aaron Daugherty and the #23 ran a good clean race in the middle of a dog fight...........maybe a little too clean? He finished in 12th position, and vowed not to be so nice on Saturday. 

Aaron and the Mickey Thompson machine found himself in the thick of many battles on Saturday.  As expected, Aaron decided not to be pushed around near as much as he was the night before. He hit his marks, found good lines, and picked up more than a few seconds per lap as the race progressed.  There were no shortage of "racing incidents", and Daugherty took some good hits while proving that he has the backbone to compete in a tough field!  Although Aaron and the #23 finished well and in the 14th position, it took a few minutes and deep breaths to calm his frustration with a few other drivers in the field. Round 15 and the Lucas Oil Cup in October should be exciting to watch!  Don't miss it!!