SST Race Clipsal 500 from Australia

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Driver line-up confirmed for Stadium SUPER Trucks Debut at Clipsal 500
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Adelaide, South Australia ( February 16, 2015) - Clipsal 500 Adelaide organizers today announced the full driver line-up for the Toyo Tires Stadium Super Trucks Presented by Traxxas (SST) race, which will be the Australia debut of the world’s newest and most exciting form of racing.

SST founder and two-time series champion Robby Gordon will be the star attraction when these 600 horsepower V8 trucks line up on the starting grid for next week’s Clipsal 500 in Adelaide.

The Toyo Tires Stadium Super Trucks race will see high profile local and international drivers racing side by side in 10 high powered off-road trucks. The trucks approach speeds of up to 140 mph and ramps can launch the trucks 20 feet into the air and 150 feet down the track.

The starting line-up for the debut of the SST Series in Australia includes five drivers who have competed in the Stadium Super Truck Series previously; Venezuelan IndyCar driver E.J. Viso , rising star Keegan Kincaid, Charles Dorrance, Bill Hynes, and the future of off-road racing, 17 year-old Sheldon Creed.

The Australian contingent eager to impress in their first outing behind the wheel of a Stadium Super Truck consists of; off-road motorcycle racer Toby Price, off-road racing legend Brad Gallard, former V8 Supercars driver and 24-hour Bathurst winner Nathan Pretty and Australia’s most prolific stunt rider Matt Mingay.

Although accustomed to off-road racing on two wheels, Toby Price will be on a high heading into the Clipsal 500 Adelaide after recently becoming just the second Australian to stand on the winners’ podium at the grueling Dakar Rally, clinching third overall after the final stage in Argentina.

The SST’s will hit the track at the 2015 V8 Supercars season opener on Thursday, February 26th, with specially designed jumps added to the iconic Adelaide street circuit and racing scheduled to run over four days.

“Stadium Super Trucks have become hugely popular at motor racing events in the United States and we’re very excited to be hosting the first ever Stadium Super Trucks event outside of North America,” said Clipsal 500 CEO Mark Warren.

Toyo Tires has acquired the naming rights sponsorship of the Australian debut of Stadium Super Trucks presented by TRAXXAS at the Clipsal 500 Adelaide. Supporting sponsors of the series include; Clipsal By Schneider Electric, Traxxas, Hoggs Breath Café, Jet Pilot and GoPro.

Competition on track is set to be fierce as the trucks literally fly through Victoria Park, featuring drivers from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds.

2 – Matty Mingay (AU)
3 – Charles Dorrance
5 – E.J. Viso
7 – Robby Gordon
47 – Keegan Kincaid
57 – Bill Hynes
74 – Sheldon Creed
87 – Toby Price (AU)
454 – Brad Gallard (AU)
TBA – Nathan Pretty (AU)

2-26-2015
UPDATE: It appears that SST has taken the land down under by storm. This is great news for RGM

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Permalink Reply by Jaci on March 1, 2015 at 8:46am

Yeah, that was pretty awesome!

Permalink Reply by Jaci on March 1, 2015 at 8:51am

Those were 3 great races in Adelaide this weekend. Everywhere they race the SST's are a crowd favorite. Loved having the whole race video a few hours later. Only thing better would have been a live stream.

Permalink Reply by Scott B on March 1, 2015 at 9:10am
Watching these in-car videos, what is the "bottle/jug" in the passenger seat for? Anyone know it's purpose?
Permalink Reply by J.R. Sands on March 1, 2015 at 10:24am

Scott, I believe those are the over flow for the fluids. Mike can probably confirm that, but I remember this in another thread ..

Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on March 1, 2015 at 10:46am

JR's got it, huge catch tank.One thing that will piss off a pavement racing organization is vehicles dropping oil on the circuit.RGM has done a good job on not allowing it to happen.

Permalink Reply by J.R. Sands on March 1, 2015 at 10:26am

IMO It appears this trip to Australia was a huge success. SST and RGM should enjoy this moment for a great job was done. Safe travels home ....

Permalink Reply by WJM on March 1, 2015 at 2:32pm

2015 Clipsal 500 Attendance

Thursday 43,700
Friday 67,900
Saturday 80,400
Sunday 93,600
Total 285,600

Permalink Reply by Bricoop on March 1, 2015 at 2:42pm

If Sheldon would have stuck the landing it would have been quite close. Sheldon was carrying more speed and gaining on RG. Look at these screenshots and where they land when their rear tires hit the pavement.

Permalink Reply by scott kuntze on March 1, 2015 at 8:10pm
I would say this was a giant success, maybe with Roger Penske there Robby can get some more support for the series!
Permalink Reply by Michael Martinez on March 2, 2015 at 12:45am

You can't knock this if you tried.

Permalink Reply by Sandi Parker on March 2, 2015 at 1:25am

You've lost me ... how can the Captain ... provide support ... for Robby's  'Toyo Tires Stadium SUPER Trucks Presented By Traxxas'  series?

Permalink Reply by mj on March 2, 2015 at 1:38am
Think Scott is referring to Robby mentioning that Penske said he liked the SSTs . Roger was there watching cause he now owns a team there too . He's got Ambrose driving for him . But no I doubt Penske wants to buy into SST .

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