Next Week is the Big Race in Las Vegas!

Wednesday, October 26, 2011 by Austin Kimbrell
Checking the truck

The Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series continues next weekend with Rounds 13 and 14 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, one of the more challenging off road courses in Las Vegas, NV.  Rounds 13 and 14 are very critical in the Pro Lite Unlimited and Super Lite division races as far as point standings are concerned as we move toward the off road racing championship.

In regards to our off road equipment, we intend to dot every "I" and cross every "T" for our off road racing vehicles to be in tip top shape for these races.   Our team is the best, and they work hard to give us the winning edge.  We will be there early for practice so that Austin can get comfortable with the track and we can make sure all of our off road gear is ready to give us the power we need to win.

We sure hope you can make it to the races, your support is always so encouraging!  If you do, please be sure to stop by our pits and say hello!  And also, don't forget to stop by and thank our sponsors at their booths, because they make it all possible.  The Speed Network will be providing television coverage, and you can check out the times it will be aired here:  http://www.lucasoiloffroad.com/cal.htm

Be sure to join us on Facebook if you haven't already, we will be posting updates, photos, etc. as we continue to prep and of course from the race.  Click here for the Facebook link: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kimbrell-Racing/108444685887624.   Also be sure to check out our website, where we will post video and new pics as well, and of course the schedule for the remainder of the season.  Mark your calendar for when we come back to Phoenix for Round 15th on December 10th at Firebird Raceway, and then the 2011 Lucas Oil Challenge Cup on the 11th, also at Firebird Raceway.  For more scheduling info and links to the off road courses, click here for the Kimbrell Racing website: http://www.kimbrellracing.com/.  

And do note that our text messaging live updates number has changed!  Text Austin to 49798 to enroll in live race updates!  If you are already subscribed, you do not need to do anything, you are still enrolled.

Thanks again to our sponsors, friends, and fans - you guys are the best! A special shout out goes to Lucas Oil, Toyo Tires, Method Race Wheels & Fiberwerx, XMF Xtreme Machine Fabrication, UTV Underground, and UTI.

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The Las Vegas Race is Almost Here

Wednesday, October 19, 2011 by Austin Kimbrell
Speedworld Race

It's hard to believe that we are getting so close November 5th and 6th Rounds 13 and 14 in Las Vegas.  The Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series will be held at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, one of the premier off road courses in the country! 

After a short vacation, our crew has worked long and hard to make sure nothing gets in our way, not to mention the entire Kimbrell family, who work tirelessly to support me.  A special thanks to my dad, John Kimbrell, and my mom, Sue Kimbrell who just make it all happen so that I can get out there and race!  We are confident that we will have top off road trucks to race, with all of the kinks worked out from the last races at Speedworld.  After checking race results, I am excited to tell you that although we didn't finish due to off road equipment breakdowns, our race speeds were top notch - right up there with the podium finishers, so can't wait for Las Vegas to put that speed back to work on the track!

We hope you can join us on Nov. 5th and 6th, as we move ever closer to the end of the 2011 race season!  We certainly have our eye on the LOORS Off Road Racing Championship, and a podium finish in the Super Lite class, where I am privileged to be a top contender for Rookie of the Year.

As we mentioned in our last blog, we are actively pursuing race sponsors for the 2012 season, so if you know of a company that wants some great exposure, be sure to e-mail John Kimbrell at johnk@kimbrellelecctric.com. Potential sponsors can check out the information on our website at: http://www.kimbrellracing.com/#!__sponsors

Thanks again for your support of Kimbrell Racing, and as always, if you haven't checked out our website, please do so at www.kimbrellracing.com, and on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kimbrell-Racing/108444685887624 and Twitter at: http://twitter.com/#!/kimbrellracing

See you at the races!
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Countdown to the November Race

Thursday, October 13, 2011 by Austin Kimbrell
Speedword RaceSpeedworld race
The next race is coming up fast!  November 5th and 6th at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, one of the finest off road courses in the LOORS 4 x 4 off road racing series.  The Speed Channel will be covering the race.  We are busy making sure the trucks are in great shape and looking forward to moving up in rankings with our eyes set on the off road racing championship in December back in Phoenix.

Currently Austin is in great shape in the Super Lite class, and a top contender for Rookie of the Year in the Super Lite.  Austin continues to battle in the Pro Lite as a first year driver in that tough class, and he is close to the top ten ranking drivers.  Austin is an exceptionally aggressive driver and for his first year out in both the Super Lite and Pro Lite Unlimited classes, he is making remarkable progress.

We just posted some great photos on Facebook of the LOORS race at Speedworld in Surprise, AZ.  Please go check them out at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kimbrell-Racing/108444685887624.   Great pictures of working in the pits on the trucks, our great fans, and of course some racing pics.  Also, new 4 x 4 extreme videos are posted on the Kimbrell Racing website, so check it out at www.kimbrellracing.com/videos

It's 2012 sponsorship time, and we have great marketing opportunities available for our sponsors including branding on our trucks, trailer, and pit, plus direct marketing inclusion on our website, our blog, social media, our text messaging platform, and direct access to race fans from our pits.  For sponsorship information, contact johnk@kimbrellelectric.com.

As always, a big thanks to our sponsors and providers of our off road equipment, off road truck parts, and off road gear, our crew, and fans - you guys make it all possible!  We look forward to you joining us in Las Vegas, and of course our great local fans in Phoenix for the finale - the Championship Cup at Firebird Raceway on December 10-11th.  After such a great fan turnout in September, creating our "sea of red" Kimbrell Racing t-shirts, we know we need you there for sure!  
 




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Thanks for the Weekend!

Monday, September 26, 2011 by Austin Kimbrell
Race prep
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!

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What About the Engine?

Wednesday, July 13, 2011 by Austin Kimbrell
Kimbrell #88

We are tuning up the trucks getting ready for Glen Helen, so what about the engine?  It takes guts AND horsepower to get out in front in 4 x 4 racing.  Our racing engine is built by Kroyer Racing Engines.  Top off road trucks have to muscle through the mud to get it done, and our Kroyer engine definitely gets it done.  They have been building championship racing engines for over a decade, and have over thirty titles to prove it.  I, for one, am glad we are using their horsepower to power our off road equipment as we battle it out in the Lucas Oil Off Road Series.

Be sure to text AUSTIN to 24453 for live race updates, and come hang out with Kimbrell Racing on Twitter and Facebook.   Thanks for your awesome support! 

Austin Kimbrell  #88
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