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 mj on May 23, 2015 at 2:07pm
PERFECT START TO THE HOLIDAY WKND !!!!! Watching Adelaide and St Pete SST !
Permalink Reply by Robert Ryan on May 23, 2015 at 4:10pm
I doubt you will be seeing the SST's here as they are not a race category here, Clipsal 500 yes
Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on May 23, 2015 at 4:35pm

@Robert, MJ didn't imply a series, just that it was a good way to start a Holiday weekend for US. Chill.

Permalink Reply by Robert Ryan on May 23, 2015 at 7:30pm
I know that, but the Fans will not be seeing the SST's in the U.S as a track only category, they do not show them on TV
Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on May 24, 2015 at 12:08am
@Robert, I'm missing what you call 'track only category' ? Queen's English and Yank English are not translating. Everyone is aware you don't like SST's or the series. Why comment? The BAJA 500 is also next week, would you like to chat about it?
Permalink Reply by mj on May 23, 2015 at 9:58pm
Thanks MK , by the way Robert it's already been announced SST will be back at the Clipsal 500 for next year .
Permalink Reply by Robert Ryan on May 24, 2015 at 12:01am
I know, but unless you are in Australia at the track you will not be able to see it
Permalink Reply by mj on May 24, 2015 at 12:08am
You can also see them on YouTube if ya can't get the TV broadcasts .
http://youtu.be/lVvfm-WFpsY

http://youtu.be/d5p_Ho7TqFk

http://youtu.be/QZTNPhhMqig

All of these vids were from your Local broadcast I believe .
Permalink Reply by Robert Ryan on May 24, 2015 at 1:45am
Not live free to air like the Clipsal 500 Main races, but Cable picking up the other events not covered by the free to air. Do not know when downloaded to YouTube, but would have to check with Fox in the U.S. If covering the races
Permalink Reply by Eric Howard on May 28, 2015 at 12:43pm

SST just announced yesterday that they are going back to Australia THIS YEAR to the Gold Coast 600 in October! Hope they can make it back to the U.S. in time for the Vegas date.

Permalink Reply by Ed Fifield on May 29, 2015 at 12:37am

Big time get with them going back this year! Those crazy Aussies love these trucks as much as we do. Congrats to all.

Permalink Reply by Robert Ryan on May 29, 2015 at 1:47am
Unfortunately not the TV Networks, Free to Air

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