The Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL saw a full array of mud, dust and carnage at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Dirt Track in Las Vegas, Nevada this past weekend.
On the line on Friday and Saturday were points and positioning in the top three pro classes: Pro 4x4, Pro 2wd and Pro Light.
AMSOIL Super Team member Scott Douglas was looking to finish in the top three in Pro 4x4, something he has accomplished four straight years since signing with AMSOIL. Douglas started the weekend well, taking a hard fought third on Friday. On Saturday, a broken oil line took Douglas out of one of the wildest races of the year. Traxxas/AMSOIL driver Mike Jenkins took advantage, racing to his first career win, just barely edging out Red Bull/AMSOIL driver Steve Barlow.
In Pro 2wd, AMSOIL Super Team driver Mike Oberg had to start at the back of the pack after the team found some dirt inside the motor, forcing them to switch trucks. Oberg made some spectacular moves to get near the top five before breaking a front wheel hub, forcing him out of the race. On Saturday, Oberg was again on floorboard, moving his AMSOIL/BFG Chevy up to fourth place after starting 11th. Oberg finished the night in fifth and the season in eighth. Red Bull/AMSOIL driver Ricky Johnson won on Saturday night, but just missed the championship to Rob MacCachren.
In Pro Light, Team AMSOIL driver Chad Hord had an outside shot at the championship, but Jeff Kincaid had a sizable lead. Early in Friday's race, Hord's hope of another title vanished when a front axle broke, ending his day. On Saturday, Hord kept the truck together, finishing second to Marty Hart. Hord finshed the inaugural TORC season in third, with Kincaid taking the title.
AMSOIL would like to thank all of the fans and drivers who supported the 2009 Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL. You can get your final TORC fix on Sunday, November 8 as ABC is schedule to air the Vegas Finale from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (EST).
Until then, we'll see you at the races.
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