Colo. Team AMSOIL driver Roger Lovell did not disappoint the hometown crowd and raced the Alloy USA/AMSOIL/Ford Ranger to victory in what was one of the most unique races of the season.As the morning sun illuminated Pikes Peak and race fans filled the parking lot, the green flag dropped on what was unanimously declared the best rock racing course yet. Jumps, climbs, side hills, and cracks challenged the teams and the Lovell's tested their risky strategy.
“We played everything conservative. The course was tough enough, and jumps big enough, we knew people were going to be breaking and we hoped to win by driving smart.”
As the times were compiled during the day, the pair was not the fastest on any single course but 
were extremely consistent. The final round started with Lovell in third place and just two seconds ahead of 2006 champion Shannon Campbell.
were extremely consistent. The final round started with Lovell in third place and just two seconds ahead of 2006 champion Shannon Campbell.Their choice of keeping things simple paid off as Campbell hit a banner while landing a jump and then got wedged in a notch. The second pace qualifier suffered a similar fate after loosing his steering. With one race left, the Lovell's now had a lock on second if they could finish in the required time limit. They narrowly escaped the rock notch without rolling and carefully, but quickly, crossed the finish line. The brothers were ultimately rewarded for their patience when 
the last runner of the day (and race leader) Brian Shirley exploded a rear axle housing while landing a triple jump. Lovell Racing was now the only team to finish all the courses.
Roger Lovell paraded the checkered flag through the hometown crowd before claiming the XRRA National Championship Cup.
the last runner of the day (and race leader) Brian Shirley exploded a rear axle housing while landing a triple jump. Lovell Racing was now the only team to finish all the courses.Roger Lovell paraded the checkered flag through the hometown crowd before claiming the XRRA National Championship Cup.
“We never had the fastest single time, but we did run the smartest race," said Roger. "We greatly appreciate the help from all our sponsors including AMSOIL."
The race season is not over yet. Brad Lovell will race the Fabtech/AMSOIL Ford Ranger at the UROC Rockcross October 6 and 7 during the Off-Road Expo in Pomona, Calif.
Until then, we'll see you at the races,
Jeremy Meyer
AMSOIL Race Program Manager
