Kimbrell Racing

It has been an exciting year at Kimbrell Racing, and we are very proud of what Austin Kimbrell and our great race team has accomplished.  With that said, we know that we could not have done any of this without our sponsors and fans.   Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your support.  We wish you and your families a wonderful Christmas and the very best in 2012.

Race fans!  Here is it!  The contest to win tickets to the LAST ROUND of off road truck racing for 2012!  Contest running thru Sunday night, and then we will notify the winner by text. 

Here is what you win... VIP tickets for two, VIP seating, dinner for two, photo session with Austin, hanging out in the pits, and great Kimbrell off road gear!  Tell your friends - this weekend only!

Text GEAR to 49798.   Must be over 18 to enter, one entry per person!  The race is at Firebird Raceway on December 10th for the final round and the 11th for the Challenge Cup.  

It's coming down to the wire with just one more round in the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Championship Series.  Every turn, every second, every point counts.   Austin is in great position in the SuperLite, as he finished second in Las Vegas, and still prime contender for Rookie of the Year.

Our focus is on December now, with Round 15 on December 10th at Firebird Raceway, followed by the Challenge Cup on December 11th at Firebird.  Phoenix is our home turf, and we have the best fans in the world.  There is no better place we'd rather compete. We are going to need every fan to come out and cheer Austin on!  We painted the bleachers RED with Kimbrell Racing t-shirts at the race in Surprise, and we hope you will come out and be a part of a great group of folks supporting Austin - every fan out there makes a difference.

We will post ongoing race prep updates as we move toward the final 2011 races, so be sure to stay tuned.  Of course, if you haven't done so already, text AUSTIN to 49798 for live race updates via text message.  Be sure to post your racing thoughts on our FACEBOOK page - click here.    WE WANT TO GET TO 500 RACE FANS ON FACEBOOK BEFORE DECEMBER, SO HELP US OUT! 

We also posted some great video on the Kimbrell Racing site - click here to check it out.

Thanks for being great fans - your support is incredibler, and you make it all worthwhile!

The Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series cranked back up this past weekend with rounds 11 and 12 at one of the great off road courses, Speedworld Offroad Park in Surprise, AZ.  It also happens to be our home town, so we had a great turn out, and want to give a big shout out to our fans - we turned a BIG portion of the stands RED in support of Kimbrell Racing! 

Every race features a little bit of off road madness, but it was a tough weekend with the trucks.  The bright spot is that every time we race it is a team effort!  Just wanted to say thank you to everyone who worked so hard this past weekend, you guys are the best!

Every race we know what a big role our sponsors play in making extreme off road racing all possible, including Toyo Tires who supply our off road truck tires, were out there this weekend, and always supporting us.  If you haven't done so already, be sure to check in on their Team Toyo Tires race site - very cool, and their Facebook page as well.  These guys are awesome and really support racing.  Don't forget Lucas Oil - they make this race series possible, so be sure you check out the site and give them some racing love!  Fiberwerx helps our trucks hang together!  At any race you'll see pieces of trucks come flying off, and these guys are the glue that help keep us in one piece!  Thanks, Fiberwerx!  Check them out! Method Wheels make our trucks lighter, stronger, and faster  - thanks for your sponsorship support! And of course, Kimbrell Electric, our family owned business that provides high quality commercial electrical services to the Phoenix metro area.

So... thank you fans!  Thank you race team! Thank you sponsors!  Thank you family!  We are so grateful for your support, you guys make it happen.

One more thank you to the folks at Homeward Bound - Becky did a great job hanging out talking to fans all weekend for a great cause.  Don't forget that Homeward Bound Homeward Bound's mission is to provide families with a hand up, not a handout. The money raised will help support the organization's many programs working to help and empower families in need. With national television and radio, plus local coverage and large crowds of loyal fans, we hope to generate substantial donations and awareness nationwide.  Homeward Bound is a 501-C3 organization and all funds contributed are tax deductible, received with deep gratitude, and put to work making a difference in the lives of these Phoenix families.   A text message fundraising system has been set up, with 100% of all contributions going directly to Homeward Bound.   Donations can be made by texting the word FAMILY to the number 24453.

Here is the update from the weekend: We had some tough breaks with the trucks on Friday and on Saturday. On Friday all sorts of stuff broke, and after working until 1:30 in the morning to be ready for Sat., we had to pull out of the Super Lite when the truck quit shifting gears, and pull out of the Pro Lite when we dropped a cylinder.   As you know, 4 x 4 racing means that our off road equipment takes a pounding, and when something breaks you work fast and hard. Everyone pitched in to get us back in the race on Sunday, so thank you!  Even the best off road equipment breaks from time to time, and so on Friday worked until 1:30 in the morning, and then on Saturday had to pull out of both the Super Lite and Pro Lite Unlimited races from off road truck parts breaking down.  Sunday we were back in it, but couldn't pull it all together to make it to the podium.

With five rounds left to run, the off road racing championship is right in our sights.  The battles are tough out there,  points are at a premium, and the stakes are high.  We are going to stay focused and start prepping for Las Vegas on Nov. 5th and 6th.  We have the best team, the best fans, the greatest sponsors, and awesome family support, so thank you again to everyone who makes this race team possible.

As always, if you have not done so already, be sure to join us on Facebook, on Twitter, on our website at www.kimbrellracing.com, and for live race updates via text message, text AUSTIN to 24453.  And.... if you want to win great race gear, go to our Facebook page for info on how to enter!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Vickie Isaac
Edge Media
602-943-2030 x 1
vickie@edgemedia.biz
http://www.edgemedia.biz
 
September 19, 2011,  Phoenix, AZ
 
Local Phoenix College Student Austin Kimbrell Continues to Battle Towards the Lucas Oil Off Road Championship in the upcoming race Sept. 24th and 25th at the Speedworld Off Road Park in Surprise, AZ while raising awareness for Homeward Bound, a Phoenix non-profit providing transitional housing and comprehensive social services for families with children fleeing homelessness and domestic violence.
 
As the 2011 Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series speeds toward the Championship Cup at Firebird Raceway in December, Austin Kimbrell continues to battle hard and remains a strong contender for the championship title.  The September 24th and 25th race will be a pivotal one for points ranking. Austin's 2010 rookie season launched him into the off road racing spotlight as the driver to watch when he took home the UTV Championship silver medal.  This year, wanting more challenge, Austin competes in the Super Lite and Pro Lite categories, and is looking forward to racing on his home turf with support from family, friends, and local race fans.
 
Austin is much more than just an up and coming driver, he is a principled athlete and student that is dedicated to making a difference with his talents.  The Sept. 24-25th race will used to raise awareness for Homeward Bound and its' mission to provide families with a hand up, not a handout. The money raised will help support the organization's many programs working to help and empower families in need. With national television and radio, plus local coverage and large crowds of loyal fans, it is Austin's hope that his efforts will generate substantial donations and awareness nationwide.  Homeward Bound is a 501-C3 organization and all funds contributed are tax deductible, received with deep gratitude, and put to work making a difference in the lives of these Phoenix families.   A text message fundraising system has been set up, with 100% of all contributions going directly to Homeward Bound.   Donations can be made by texting the word FAMILY to the number 24453.
 
Austin's efforts are supported by his family, who formed Kimbrell Racing.   Kimbrell Racing is owned by Paul and John Kimbrell who also own Kimbrell Electric, a locally based commercial electrical company.   The same work ethic that created the success of Kimbrell Electric has been passed on to Austin as a result of the example set by his father John, mother Sue, and his uncle,  Paul Kimbrell.
 
September 24th and 25th will be a great race weekend in Phoenix, and a wonderful opportunity to support a local college student and local charity that are both committed to making a difference.  For further information and interview scheduling for Austin Kimbrell and Kimbrell Racing, contact Vickie Isaac, Edge Media, 602-943-2030 x 1, or info@edgemedia.biz.  Kimbrell Racing information is also available online at www.kimbrellracing.com.
 
For information regarding Homeward Bound, please contact Becky Burghart, 602-374-8710, or b.burghart@hbphx.org, and online at http://www.hbphx.org.