LOORS tells races to not support TORC.... Thoughts?

I know there are a lot of long-term Off-Road guys here, figured this could lead to an interesting discussion.

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Permalink Reply by TOG on July 3, 2012 at 8:32am

After watching that video , the SST series enters the sport at a great time.

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Permalink Reply by JerrDog on July 3, 2012 at 10:07am

This official statement by LOORS could mark the end of that series, people don't like that kind of crap.

Makes me wonder, maybe thats why SPEED Energy was not allowed at one of the LOORS races in SoCal since maybe they got wind of RG starting a new off road series.

Maybe the drivers are listening to LOORS, didn't see any of their drivers at the Glen Helen testing. Just saying. IMO

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Permalink Reply by JerrDog on July 3, 2012 at 10:26am

I stand corrected, there was a LOORS driver on hand doing testing with RG at the Glen. Follow the dollars!

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Permalink Reply by laura_a_Robbyfan on July 3, 2012 at 11:02am

This guy is sure worried about his CBS deal!
Wonder if there will be repercussions for drivers who race in the TORC race?

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Permalink Reply by Davin Wilson on July 3, 2012 at 11:17am

Very interesting.....sounds like LOORS is not going to budge.

I'm on the fence with this being good for SST.
Why couldn't this same speech take place insert SST rather than TORC?

Obviously - LOORS is strongly "suggesting" for drivers / teams not to venture into other venues.

I understand that SST & LOORS are not the same style of short-course off road racing.
However,key word: short-course off road racing! Same target audience & viewership...this is a similar standoff that CART & IRL had. During that era both series were impaired.

One more thought. He mentioned Jenkins Mike or Mark (Owners of Traxxas / TORC) I know they are on board with Robby & SST. Maybe the real threat is not TORC but SST & LOORS is positioning for this??

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Permalink Reply by Michael Martinez on July 3, 2012 at 11:46am

I used to go to zoar valley as a kid so I kinda grew up watching off road stuff. It's damn fun!!! I also grew up watching people who told me to respect the law "as they broke it". Anti trust laws need to be F______G enforced in this country. One of a handful of laws that are outside the parameters of common sense and peaceful living that I think we ignore. This goes on loosely at short tracks and stuff lets face it, I was even refused my "Kentucky Derby" glass because I stated as I filling out a slip that I sometimes patronized OTB (off track betting) while at The Buffalo Raceway. "That's our biggest competitor, sorry son". However when a corporation whose financial advantages can start to be used (I'm sure they will) to squelch free enterprise it's time to speak up America. You are getting close to being "OFF TOPIC" Michael. Sorry about that but for me it's a simple matter of choice and free competition, corporate fist throwing I don't like, That and a chick who puts rice in my ice cream and tells me its pudding.

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Permalink Reply by Bruce Smith on July 3, 2012 at 12:39pm

@Michael: I guess Zoar is closed? I was one of the few SoCal people that went back there. That was a cool race track. Well maybe the trees were a little close to the course, but that made it more interesting

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Permalink Reply by deantac on July 3, 2012 at 12:17pm

I hope Robby puts the hurt on these assholes big time. What a big dick head this guy is, try and keep your girl friend at gun point.

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Permalink Reply by WJM on July 3, 2012 at 1:11pm

"Eyes are the window to the soul."

Never trust a honcho who holds a presser wearing sunglasses.

Trying to place guilt and hold teams and drivers to responsible to make LOORS successful is a clear sign of fear. Worried about truck count? Put your money where your mouth is.