Friday, May 22, 2009

Traxxas TORC Series Presented by AMSOIL Television Debut

The Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL, the premier short-course off-road racing series in the nation, is broadcasting its races on ESPN2 and ABC throughout the 2009 race season. Five rounds will air on ESPN2, with three additional rounds airing on ABC, including a live telecast of the Crandon 40th Anniversary of Off-Road Racing.

Marty Reid, lap-by-lap announcer for ESPN on ABC’s coverage of the Indianapolis 500 and selected NASCAR races, will call all of the TORC Series events on ESPN2 and ABC. Assisting is long-time extreme sports announcer Tes Sewell, with former Miss USA Kimberly Pressler as the roaming pit reporter.

Last weekends first race from Texas Motor Speedway will air this Sunday, May 24 at 11:00 a.m. EST on ESPN2. Watch as Team AMSOIL took home eight podium finishes. Click here for the full broadcast schedule.

TORC will be back on the track next weekend at the Perris Auto Speedway in Perris, Calif. May 29-30.
Until then, we'll see you at the races.