Weller Racing
LOORS Round 1 & 1 UTV Race Report
Weller Racing Takes Early Lead
in 2011 Race Season
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Weller Racing's Corry
Weller Takes Podium in the LOORS SR1 UTV
Class
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Chandler, AZ (3/22/2011) - The
2011 race season has officially begun, and after
this weekend’s results it’s apparent
that Weller Racing is going to be a solid presence
once again in the SR1 UTV class. The opening rounds
for the Lucas Oil Off Road Race Series (www.lucasoiloffroad.com)
kicked off at the same track that closed out the
series last year, and Firebird Raceway in Chandler,
Arizona is quickly becoming both a driver and a
fan favorite.
For Weller Racing, whose season ended on a bitter
note after mechanical issues and driver error
left them just shy of a podium finish for the
final round, Firebird Raceway represented some
less than pleasant memories.
“You know, after last season’s final
round, I really wasn’t looking forward to
coming back to Firebird and struggling with the
track again,” explained Corry Weller, driver
of the #810 Weller Racing/Tilted Kilt/Lucas Oil
machine. “However, we came out here for
practice a couple of weeks ago and after some
time on the track I felt like I had a better grasp
on my lines, and the track in general, coming
into this first round.”
Some quality seat time was apparently all it
took to get Weller’s confidence back up,
as she came out and snatched up the fastest qualifying
lap overall on Friday, putting her on the pole
for the start of the first race of the new season.
When the green flag dropped, Weller rocketed
into the first turn and was leading the race by
the second lap. After some exciting battles for
first place late in the race, an elated Corry
Weller would drive hard on the last lap and earn
a first place finish to start off the season,
as well as the fastest lap time overall.
“Jason and everyone on our team worked
really hard to make sure my car was 100% ready
for this weekend,” Weller stated after her
finish on Saturday. “It feels really good
to get this win for my team, and especially for
our sponsors who have put so much faith and support
into our program for this season!”
Sunday’s racing was just as intense, as
Weller again started on the front row and battled
for the lead early on. Cody Rahders, who had a
rough start to the new season on Saturday, would
get out front early and put on a great race, while
Weller fought hard to keep her second place position
in the field. After several accidents involving
other racers and two restarts, the checkers finally
flew and Rahders would take his first win for
the season, with Weller crossing the finish line
in second, giving her two podium finishes for
the weekend.
“We are committed to making sure there
are no issues with Corry’s car this year,”
says Jason Weller, owner and crew chief of Weller
Racing. “This is the first year we are focusing
solely on our own program, and we want to be sure
that every time Corry is out on the track, that
her machine is completely prepped and ready for
the rigors of racing. The rest will be up to her.”
He adds, jokingly. “She’s got the
easy job!”
Corry Weller will be heading into round three
with the points lead for the SR1 class, and with
so much talent in the SR1 field, it is sure to
be a season filled with tight racing and close
battles all year long. We hope to see our friends,
fans and sponsors at Speedworld on April 16 –
17th, and look forward to continuing the hunt
for the 2011 Championship.
Weller Racing would like to recognize those who
have made racing this season possible: The Tilted
Kilt, Lucas Oil, Walker Evans, Lone Star Racing,
Maxxis Tires, MagnaFlow, Simpson, K&N, AEM,
BS Sand, LOORRS, our fellow SR1 racers and friends,
our fans, and our families who sacrifice so much
so that we can do what we do best.
About Weller Racing,
LLC:
Weller Racing has been at the forefront of development,
testing and building some of the fastest performance
motors in the UTV industry since 2006. Based out
of Chandler, AZ, Weller Racing provides custom
UTV and ATV products for a world wide client base,
and is an established name in the world of short
course off-road racing. Duners, recreational riders
and racers alike have counted on Weller Racing
to provide them with countless hours of fun, and
repeated trips to the podium. For more information,
visit their website at www.wellerracing.com,
or call 480-507-4771.
www.wellerracing.com
480-507-4771
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