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TORC PRO-SPORTSMAN Doubleheader at Oshkosh Will Sparkle
Under the Lights July 23-24
Indianapolis, IN (April 16, 2010)--The TRAXXAS Off-Road
Championshiop, presented by AMSOIL, announced today the
addition of the PRO Off-Road Classes to the race ticket
alongside the Sportsman Classes at the Oshkosh Speedzone
July 23 and 24. The Traxxas Off-Road Championship offers
spectacular competition in a crowd-pleasing format and
this event on a track design fueled by technical
advancement is expected to be explosive in its ability to
energize race fans in the Fox Valley of Wisconsin.
Leading up to the world-famous Oshkosh AirVenture, the
world’s greatest aviation celebration planned for July
26-August 1, the Fox Valley’s premer dirt track will host
off-road racing for the third straight year after a
12-year hiatus. Home to a majority of TORC Series
Sportsman teams, Fox Valley is also home to the “Flying
Dutchman” Vanden Heuvel Team, which is instrumental in
this event’s organization and is celebrating 32 years in
the sport of off-road racing.
"We received a great response after the last two seasons
from fans wanting more TORC Off-Road," says Dennis Payne,
marketing director for Oshkosh Speedzone. "We are happy to
oblige."
The TRAXXAS Off-Road Championship Schedule For 2010 is
focused on proven, spectator attended race venues to
complement an innovative television programming approach.
The Series will offer a twelve race schedule in 2010,
spanning over six race weekends.
2010 Series Schedule
June 19-20 | Crandon International Raceway | Crandon WI
July 10 -11 | Bark River Raceway | Bark River MI
July 23-24 | Oshkosh Speedzone | Oshkosh, WI
Aug 14-15 | Bark River Raceway | Bark River, MI
Aug 25-26 | Chicagoland Speedway | Joliet, IL
Sep 3-5 | Crandon International Raceway | Crandon, WI
The Oshkosh Speedzone hosts a permanent R/C short-course
track with 500 feet of newly rebuilt banks, turns and
jumps for all levels of R/C competition. Competition July
23 and 24 will include the following classes: PRO 4x4, PRO
2WD, PRO LIGHT, Limited 4WD & 2WD Trucks, Super Stock
Truck. Super Buggy, 1600 Buggy, 1600 Light Buggy, Classix,
Enduro and Formula 4x4.
Oshkosh Speedzone is located off U.S. Highway 41, east of
the intersection of Jackson Street and Highway Y.
Assistance with accommodations can be found by contacting
the Oshkosh Visitors Bureau at www.visitoshkosh.com or by
calling 920-303-9200.
The TRAXXAS Off Road Championship, presented by AMSOIL is
the world’s premier short course off road series. TRAXXAS
drivers push the limits with 900 horsepower, action-packed
fender pounding on challenging natural terrain racetracks.
For more information on TORC please visit
www.torcseries.com.
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