Rock Climbing in Colorado Springs

This might be coming to a town near you.

- On June 3 rd, 2006 the Xtreme Rock Racing Series presented by Toyo Tires brought Rock Racing to the Ram Off-Road Park in Colorado Springs, CO. This was Round #2 in the National Points Series Race to determine the top Rock Racer in the Nation. The Ram Off-Road Park is a favorite stop for the teams of the XRRA, the terrain variations are constant, the speeds reached are unmatched at any other rock race site. This years course included banked wall turns, massive climbs and a double jump that was unforgiving to those that attempted the gap and failed. "What a great weekend" said Michael Weaver, founder of the XRRA. "The teams went all out to make Colorado Springs an action packed stop on our hunt for a series winner. With an excellent fan turnout and a vendor row that consisted of Toyo Tires, PSC Steering, Monster Energy, Verizon Wireless, the US Airforce and many others. Ram Off-Road Park is a Rock Racing haven." With a field of the Nations top 28 Rock Racing Teams the action never stopped and mere seconds separated the overall times. 2006 Season Opener winner Shannon Campbell recorded some great course times as did last years Series Champion Peter Wells who had three of the fastest times of the four course event. Locals, Brad and Roger Lovell sure gave spectators something to cheer about and JT Taylors V-8 motor could be heard over the crowds throughout the day as he made his runs. But in the end it was Team Lovells consistent flow and exceptional teamwork that put their Ford Ranger in the winners circle by 17 seconds over 2 nd place Shannon Campbell and 31 seconds over 3 rd place JT Taylor. Rock Racings fast paced timed action includes all the elements that make Xtreme Rock Racing the premier off-road motorsport of the future. Huge jumps, high-speed wide-open sections, followed by technical climbs that test teams and drivers to their limits. XRRA Drivers show why their skills put them in a class all there own.

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