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May 10, 2009
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DESERT DOMINATION: MacCachren SWEEPS SNORE Claiming Triple Crown
LAS VEGAS - Among Nevada's barren desert is a town that could be considered Nevada's secret little gem. Located in southeastern Nevada, the quiet town of Caliente, Nevada is the only incorporated community in Lincoln County. Settled in the1860's and coined with the name Caliente in 1901, this small community was built upon the railroad and mining industries in the early days.
This past weekend, one of off road racing's winningest champions of all time, Rob MacCachren, returned to Caliente, Nevada for the annual SNORE Caliente 250 desert race. "The Caliente 250 has long been a favorite race of mine. The mountains, streams and beautiful scenery are second to none for an off road race," commented the Las Vegas off road racing champion.
MacCachren unleashed his wicked desert domination on a full field of 1600 racers as he drove to victory in his third SNORE race in a row, with a winning time of 5:28:09. In fact, MacCachren's overall time was only 11 minutes and 30 seconds off the overall winner of the race who raced a Class 1 Unlimited car.
The Rockstar Energy Racing team owner took possession of his Alumi Craft-built single seat 1600 car just before the start of the 2009 racing season and started from the back of the field in the season opening race, The Battle at Primm. Over the two-day race, MacCachren soared through a stacked field before being crowned the 1600 champ.
At this year's historic MINT 400, MacCachren reigned as the 1600 winner, beating the other 1600 racers and the majority of the entire field finishing 7th OVERALL. With his 80-horsepower Alumi Craft car, the champion desert racer outclassed the bulk of the unlimited trucks and buggies, many that sport over 700 horsepower power plants.
The Caliente 250 was no different, as a slew of 1600 racers all wanted a piece of MacCachren's 1600 race action in hoping to beat him at the game he's nearly perfected. While in the midst of racing multiple off road series among three different racing disciplines, the 44-year old Rockstar Energy Drink athlete overcame his hectic day-to-day racing schedule and silenced the competition with nothing more than pure talent captivating the attention of off road race fans everywhere.
The Rockstar Energy Racing 1600 car was fast all day long as MacCachren weaved a magical web of desert domination through the Caliente, Nevada countryside. Whether he was submarining through the deep streams or blasting up the steep silt-filled mountain trails, his line ultimately was the winning line.
"Alumi Craft builds a great car, FAT Performance gave us an awesome engine and the four corners of this car are supported by FOX Racing Shox and BFGoodrich Tires. Rockstar Energy Drink keeps me focused on being fast and Mastercraft Seats let me abuse my body to the extreme. Everything was near perfect today and we had another solid race. I really like the Caliente area it's always been one of my favorite races. SNORE puts on a great series and we're very happy to be involved with SNORE this season," said a smiling MacCachren.
MacCachren is in the midst of beginning his 2009 short course racing season as the 2009 TORC Series opener kicks off on May 15 at Texas Motor Speedway. The race action doesn't stop for the off road racing champion as he races two short course races in May and the following weekend he heads to Mexico's Baja Peninsula for the SCORE Baja 500 where he is slated to race the #3 Rockstar Energy Drink/Riviera Racing Trophy Truck.
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2009 Rockstar Energy Racing Sponsors:
Rockstar Energy Drink, BFGoodrich Tires, FOX RACING SHOX, Mastercraft Race Seats, Pro AM, Rancho Drivetrain Engineering, Patton Racing Engines, KC HiLites and DIRTnewz.
Rob MacCachren Racing:
For nearly 30 years, Rob MacCachren has been racing in the open desert. As a second-generation desert racer, Rob began his career following in the footsteps of his father while growing up in the Nevada desert. His career accomplishments include winning three consecutive Borg-Warner Championships, as well as three Governor's Cup Championships, all at Crandon International Raceway in Wisconsin. Rob has also accumulated 5 SCORE Baja 1000 victories and another 5 SCORE Baja 500 wins. MacCachren was heralded as the premier driver after winning the longest distance (1296 miles point-to-point) SCORE Baja 1000 ever held in 2007. The multi-disciplined championship racer has accumulated over 150 victories and numerous championships between closed short course and open desert racing.
Rob MacCachren Media and Management:
ROMM, Inc.
Tim Sanchez
714-514-7450
tim@rockonmotorsports.com
April 1, 2009
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Rockstar Energy Racing's Rob MacCahren INVINCIBLE at '09 Mint 400
Las Vegas, Nevada (March 30, 2009) Rockstar Energy Racing’s Rob MacCachren defied the majority of the odds in what may be considered one of the most incredible racing wins in the history of the legendary Mint 400. Facing several hundred competitors, all vying for a piece of the latest 2009 edition of the MINT 400, Las Vegas racer, Rob MacCachren, drove his single-seat Alumi Craft 1600 race car to victory among the nation’s top 1600 desert racers.
What is so incredible, however, is that the talented MacCachren finished the race in 8th position physically and although the official results have yet to be released, it appears that Rob may have finished 8th overall… all of this in an Alumi Craft limited 1600 race car!
It was a flawless day for the off road racing legend who celebrated his 44th birthday only days before the Mint 400.
MacCachren’s solo effort over the roughest terrain ever raced in the United States will go down as one of the Mint 400 classics.
The early morning start amid some of the most difficult and blinding silt ever experienced by racers, led to a massive pile up of race cars only 4.5 miles off the start. The silt combined with the blinding rising sun tested the ultimate endurance of man and machine. The black 1600 Rockstar Energy Racing single-seat buggy slithered through the carnage and when MacCachren came out of the silt bed unscathed, he was all business.
He never got out of his Mastercraft 3G office chair throughout the nearly 10 hour ordeal and he was in good spirits as he bombed through the desert, passing the competition, all the while communicating with his race team.
“The amount of race vehicles on the course was amazing. After the first lap there were cars and trucks strewn out everywhere. I was surprised by the amount of quality teams sidelined early in the race, but this area north of Las Vegas has not been raced on in over ten years and we expected it to be bad,” commented MacCachren at the finish line.
“The Rockstar Energy Racing 1600 buggy was flawless today. I have to thank everyone that is part of this program starting with Rockstar, Alumi Craft and John Cooley who built this car, FOX Racing Shox, BFGoodrich Tires, Kartek, Folts Transmissions, FAT Performance Racing Engines along with all of our associate sponsors that make such great contributions to our single-buggy program. My prep guy, Ian Beaman, did a fantastic job at prepping the car along with Brian Lopez and the crew that supported me on the race course. It’s great to win, but this Mint 400 victory is really really sweet.”
Rob MacCachren was raised in Las Vegas, Nevada and first attended the Mint 400 race as a young child with his father and grandfather, both desert racers. Following in the footsteps of the elder MacCachren’s, the multi-time championship off road racer has staked a big claim in the Mint 400 heritage with his tremendous wild run that will not soon be forgotten.
Rob MacCachren is sponsored by ROCKSTAR Energy Drink , BFGoodrich Tires, ALUMI CRAFT, FOX RACING SHOX, Fat Performance, KC Hi-Lites, Dave FOLTS Transmission, KARTEK, Pro-AM, Mastercraft Race Seats and Nevada OFFROAD Buggy.
Rob MacCachren Media and Management:
ROMM, Inc.
Tim Sanchez
714-514-7450
tim@rockonmotorsports.com
February 5, 2009
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Alumi Craft Debuts New Class 1 Car at Parker 400
Alumi Craft has done it again! At this weekend’s Best in the Desert Parker 400, the all new light weight Alumi Craft Class 1 car will make it’s debut. With all the attention to detail and maximum performance that you can expect from Alumi Craft, this car ushers in a new era for Class 1 in off road racing. This car is simple and straight forward; built with performance in mind and a power to weight ratio that is hard to find in any other Class 1 car.
The Alumi Craft Class 1 car takes off road racing back to it’s roots. This Alumi Craft car is a state of the art car without the bulk. It is an agile car that will prove to be a winner in the coming years.
Alumi Craft off road vehicles are known for their expert craftsmanship and are built with attention to detail that is beyond compare. Alumi Craft offers a variety of vehicle types to satisfy the recreational desert enthusiast to the professional off road racer. Each car comes with a variety of standard and upgrade options.
For more information regarding the Alumi Craft product line, please go to www.alumicraft.info or contact Grindle or John Cooley at 619-596-9841.
Alumi Craft Featured in Dirt Sports Series - Project Plug 'n Play Part V
Dirt Sports continues its feature of the Alumi Craft Plug 'n Play series with Part V in it's December 2008 issue.
Alumi Craft Featured in Dirt Sports Series - Project Plug 'n Play Part II
Dirt Sports has been following the building of another Alumi Craft masterpiece in the Plug 'n Play Alumi Craft car build of 2008. The build started with an online Dirt Sports article by Marty Fiolka on April 1, 2008. And, was then followed by an Article in the July 2008 Issue of Dirt Sports. In the September Issue of Dirt Sports, you can follow the progress of the build. Click on the Dirt Sports link below to see the latest in the Alumi Craft Plug 'n Play Build. The article is on Page 74.
Alumi Craft Featured in Dirt Sports Series - Project Plug 'n Play Part I
Alumi Craft is featured in Part I of an ongoing series highlighting the build of "Project Plug 'n Play. Part I was featured in the July 2008 issue of the monthly magazine.
Alumi Craft Featured in Sand Addiction August 2008
Check out the August 2008 Issue of Sand Addiction Magazine which features Ken Wood's Alumi Craft. Click on the Sand Addiction Logo below to view the article online (Page 58).
Alumi Craft Super Buggy Featured in Dirt Sports February 2008
Featured in the February 2008 Issue of Dirt Sports Magazine was the Alumi Craft Pro Buggy. The Pro Buggy was dubbed the "Time Traveler". Click on the Dirt Sports logo below to read the article on line.
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