The UROC Rock Cross season finale was held at the Firebird Raceway under what are normally sunny skies. The weather was not cooperative, however, as it rained several inches the day before the event. Mud and standing water were everywhere on the course.“One thing about rock crawlers is that they hate mud,” says driver Brad Lovell, “I think more than one team was reluctant to drive out of the pits.”
As racing started, the trucks quickly became indistinguishable. The Lovell's got smart in a hurry and procured some tear-off goggles. They sported the fastest qualifying time and took pole position for the first heat race. The green flag then dropped and six vehicles left
the line. Brad and Roger Lovell got the hole shot and lead the pack into the jumps. The tangle of trucks went around the track but the FABTECH Ranger pulled away for a win.
In the next round of racing, and while in the lead, the brothers jarred an oil line loose and were forced to stop.
As racing started, the trucks quickly became indistinguishable. The Lovell's got smart in a hurry and procured some tear-off goggles. They sported the fastest qualifying time and took pole position for the first heat race. The green flag then dropped and six vehicles left
the line. Brad and Roger Lovell got the hole shot and lead the pack into the jumps. The tangle of trucks went around the track but the FABTECH Ranger pulled away for a win.In the next round of racing, and while in the lead, the brothers jarred an oil line loose and were forced to stop.
“Brad kept pushing it after the cloud of white smoke went away,” recalls Roger, “After a while I noted the pressure gauge at zero. I don’t know about other oils, but I think we owe AMSOIL an engine and some major thanks.”
Even with the malfunction, the brothers won the Modified Class by forfeit as the other qualified vehicles were broken before the final round.
Next up was the Pure Adrenaline Shootout which was a race between any vehicles left running. Despite a fan issue, the Lovell's held off the rest of the pack for most of the race. The fan breaker kept popping out and killing the truck. n the end, Campbell the lead truck of Campbell was disqualified for missing the turn and Lovell Racing was once again declared the winner.
There is not much of a break before the 2008 season takes off. The first event for the team will be the inaugural King of the Hammers 40 mile Rock Race on Feb, 22nd.
Next up was the Pure Adrenaline Shootout which was a race between any vehicles left running. Despite a fan issue, the Lovell's held off the rest of the pack for most of the race. The fan breaker kept popping out and killing the truck. n the end, Campbell the lead truck of Campbell was disqualified for missing the turn and Lovell Racing was once again declared the winner.There is not much of a break before the 2008 season takes off. The first event for the team will be the inaugural King of the Hammers 40 mile Rock Race on Feb, 22nd.
Until then, we'll see you at the races,
