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Coan Racing SS300 Race Report
Pomona, CA – (May 10, 2012)
The plan for the 2012 race season was for Coan racing to take a breather from racing while injuries heal, golf scores improve, and motivation increases.... well after completing a full prep on #1736 “Jabroni” an off handed comment was made regarding can’t sell a car unless you race a car, and us knowing that...
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Jeepspeed featured in General Tire ad!
San Dimas, CA – (April 16, 2012)
Jeepspeed's Class 3700 Mopar Outlaws Darren Skilton & Class 1700 Jeepspeed Challenge Eric Helgeson took the win in each of their classes at the 2012 Mint 400 last month and are now featured in General Tire's new full page ad.
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New Jeepspeed Apparel for 2012!
San Dimas, CA – (Mar 29, 2012)
A new season brings new apparel for 2012! Our new design features our series sponsors including General Tire, ATX Wheels, RDM Offroad, Currie, King, T&J Performance, & Sunoco. Available in short or long sleeve and shipping now!
Available in the Jeepspeed.com store or locally at RDM Offroad in San Dimas, CA.
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2012 Mint 400
Las Vegas, NV – (Mar 24, 2012) The Great American Off Road Race brought out 22 Jeepspeed teams to test their skills and endurance in one of the roughest races of the year.
The limited Jeepspeed Challenge was won by the reigning champ Eric Helgeson in the #1708 Cherokee with #1760 Mike Vernak placing second and the #1712 Grand Cherokee of Todd Jackson taking third. It was an extremely rough race causing flats and carnage throughout the field. The Jeepspeed Mopar Outlaws Cup was won by #3707 Darren Skilton (Placing 2nd overall in the morning race) with Bob Mamer's XJ second, and Brandon Berge's ZJ Grand Cherokee third.
Next Race: BITD Silver State 300. May 5th in Las Vegas, NV
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2012 Parker 425
Parker, AZ – (Feb 4, 2012) Jeepspeed had a fantastic start to the 2012 season with 23 starters and 18 finishers at this premier event. Our expanded rules provided a Jeep mixture of race cars all using General Tires and ATX wheels.
The limited Jeepspeed Challenge was won by Todd Jackson's WJ Grand Cherokee with two XJ Cherokees of Tom Thorvick and Eric Heiden placing second and third. It was an extremely tight race all day with just a few minutes separating the top 3 cars. The Jeepspeed Mopar Outlaws Cup was won by Billy Bunch's LJ Wrangler with Bob Mamer's XJ second, and Brandon Berge's ZJ Grand Cherokee third. Next Race: BITD Mint 400. March 24th Las Vegas, NV
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2012 Jeepspeed Mopar Outlaws
Orange, CA – (Feb 1, 2012) Five years after forming The Jeepspeed Challenge in 2001 some of our competitors wanted to graduate to faster class, so we introduced The Jeepspeed Cup in 2006. Jeepspeed Challenge is a limited class for Jeeps with 6 cyl 4 liter engines. (60 teams registered) & Jeepspeed Cup was a more open Class for Jeeps with any Mopar power. (15 teams registered). In 2012 we are introducing Jeepspeed Mopar Outlaws with the following guidelines.
(Class 3700 Rulebook…)
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Jeepspeed Reduces The Cost Of Racing!
Orange, CA – (Jan 1, 2012) Jeepspeed has partnered with Best in the Desert and our sponsors General Tire and ATX Series Wheels to reduce the cost of racing. Instead of sponsor money being channeled into prizes won by the sucessful few we are using funds to subsidize racing for everyone by getting the entry fees for our six race series with BITD down to $600 per event. Also our Championships will be decided by the best 4 results from the 6 race series. This again is to give low budget teams the same chance a high budget teams.
The response to this has been fantastic. We have 21 new teams registering to compete for the first time this year. We had 23 starters at Parker 425 with 18 finishers. Six of the new teams were there. We expect a bigger entry at Mint 400.
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2011 BITD Transwest Ford Henderson 250 Race Results
Henderson, NV – (Dec 2-3, 2011) With the championship titles of the General Tire Jeepspeed® Challenge presented by ATX Series Wheels up for grabs, this race was make or break for some teams. Eric Helgeson took 1st place securing his 2nd consecutive class 1700 championship title in #1708 followed by #1730 Chris Wacker (2nd) & Billy Bunch taking 3rd in #1799. Billy Bunch also took 1st place in Class 3700 with the #3799 Wrangler & Bob Mamer finished 2nd securing the Class 3700 championship in #3704. (Final Point Standings…)
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Jeepspeed Rocks On! Orange, CA – (Aug 29, 2011) With Class winning speeds averaging 40 mph over brutal terrain, the continued success of the two Jeepspeed Classes is due to the unwavering commitment to the same basic class rules concept in order to contain costs and provide close racing. The first 3 rounds of the 2011 General Tire Jeepspeed races have been close, with only 5 points separating leaders Jeff Coan and Eric Helgeson in Jeepspeed Challenge Class 1700 and just 16 points separating three teams of Bruno Zvirin, Billy Bunch, and Chris Wacker currently fighting for third place. Tom Barnett and Bob Mamer are contesting first spot in Jeepspeed Cup Class 3700 separated by only 10 points. The Jeepspeed classes continue to consistently field big entries despite the difficult economy and we are excited about the new cars and teams that are joining us before years end.
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2011 MORE Royal Purple 500 Race Results
Lucerne, CA – (May 21, 2011) With round 3 of the General Tire Jeepspeed® Challenge presented by ATX Series Wheels in the books, 16 Jeepspeed teams were out in full force to shake up the season points standings. Billy Bunch took his 1st win of the season in #1799 followed by #1730 Chris Wacker (2nd) & your points leader #1735 Jeff Coan taking 3rd. Bob Mamer took the Class 3700 win with a clean run in #3704 followed by #3769 Craig Stone (2nd) & #3701 Tom Barnett (3rd). Go to the Jeepspeed forum to see the team race reports as they come in.
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2011 SNORE Mint 400 Race Results
Las Vegas, NV – (March 26, 2011) Round 2 of the General Tire Jeepspeed® Challenge presented by ATX Series Wheels was a brutal race of attrition also known as the Mint 400. With a total of 14 entries in Classes 1700/3700 only 7 finished the grueling race. With a 1st/3rd finish, Team Coan Racing dominated the field in their 1736 Wrangler (1st)and their 1735 Cherokee (3rd). Rounding out the top 3 was #1708 Eric Helgeson (2nd) with an impressive comeback. Class 3700 was once again dominated by #3701 Tom Barnett of T&J Performance.
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2011 B.I.T.D. Parker 425 Race Results
Parker, AZ – (Feb 5, 2011) The General Tire Jeepspeed® Challenge presented by ATX Series Wheels kicked off the 2011 race season in full force with a total of 25 entries in Classes 1700/3700. Taking the win not only in class 1700, but also the overall 2 lap class win was rookie driver Jeff Coan in #1735. Rounding out the top 3 was #1708 Helgeson (2nd) & #1730 Wacker. Class 3700 was dominated by #3701 Tom Barnett followed by #3704 Mamer
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$25,000 CASH and over $50,000 in products up for grabs with Jeepspeed®in 2011
Glendora, CA – (Jan 5, 2011) The General Tire Jeepspeed® Challenge presented by ATX Series Wheels announces exciting $25,000 Prize Money Bonus to Jeepspeed® Challenge and Jeepspeed®Cup Classes, plus over $50,000 free wheels and tires. Jeepspeed®is proud to announce this exciting offer in the most affordable class in off road racing today, which is now open to all models of Jeeps of all budgets.
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American Racing ATX Series announces presenting sponsor and spec wheel of the 2011 Jeepspeed Challenge
CERRITOS, CA – (Dec 6, 2010)American Racing ATX Series Wheels are proud to be presenting sponsor of the 2011 General Tire Jeepspeed Challenge. American Racing were the original sponsors of the Jeepspeed Challenge and are returning to this successful grass roots desert racing championship with ATX Series as the spec wheel of choice.
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General Tire announces title sponsorship and spec tire of the 2011 Jeepspeed Challenge
FORT MILL, SC – (October 9, 2010) – General Tire is proud to announce that it will be the title sponsor and spec tire of the 2011 General Tire Jeepspeed Challenge. Full details on this exciting sponsorship will be announced at the Off-Road Expo in Pomona, California, Oct. 9th at 2:00 pm in the General Tire booth.
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Team #1708 secures the 2010 Jeepspeed Challenge Championship!
PARKER, AZ - (October 15-17, 2010) - Leading the points race through the entire season, Eric Helgeson and Jeepspeed Challenge team #1708 have shown that they have what it takes to take the season championship. Smart racing, a well prepped vehicle, and a desire to win all contributed to a winning recipe that will prove hard to beat in 2011.
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Jon Krellwitz & Team ATK secure the Jeepspeed Cup Championship once again!
PARKER, AZ - (October 15-17, 2010) - Leading the points race through the entire season, Jeepspeed Cup team #3797 have once again taken the Cup championship for the 2nd time.
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The Dust Junkies sweep the 2010 B.I.T.D. Bluewater Challenge!
PARKER, AZ - (October 15-17, 2010) - A major contender through the entire season, Jeepspeed Challenge team #1706 finishes off the 2010 season in force! Winning both days of the event brings the Dust Junkies into a strong 2nd place finish in the season points race and have proved that they are a team to watch out for in 2011.
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