The Arrive & Drive Program Gets Fan Behind the Wheel of an Off-Road Race Car
Speed Technologies Announces the Arrive and Drive Program for Off-Road Race Fans Looking to Get Behind the Wheel and Race in the Lucas Off-Road Race Series SuperLite Championship
Speed Technologies has just made off-road racing a lot easier. The company, a leading team in the SuperLite Championship series, has launched a rental program that puts drivers behind the wheel of one of its fleet of SuperLite trucks, while removing the logistical nightmare of race support, heavy start-up costs and post-race shop time.
“Arrive and Drive” offers racers and aspiring racers a ready SuperLite truck delivered for race weekend with on-site crew and support. Drivers need only jump behind the wheel and hit the gas.
Nearing the end of its first season of rental program, Speed Technologies said its fleet of five trucks has been in high demand in 2008. “We started this in April,” Singleton said, “but even starting late for the season we’ve been selling out races, and we’re booked through the end of the year.”
And the program has already attracted big-name racers, like Andrew Comrie-Picard, the X Games competitor best known for his dominance in the rally circuit. “As someone coming from another racing discipline, I know how important preparation is,” he said, “and with Speed Technologies everything is ready to go, the trucks are very well built and the crew is awesome.”
Although the driving style took some getting used to, Comrie-Picard placed third in his first SuperLite race. And he plans to run the truck again before the season is over. As for the future of the SuperLite class in the series, he likes the affordability.
Comrie-Picard’s experience racing SuperLite is typical. Singleton said he expects the bulk of the fleet in 2009 to go to racers who will reserve them for all seven series races.
“If You’re on the outside of this style of racing looking in, this is just about the only way to walk on and get a full racing experience without too much preparation or cost,” Singleton said. “Plus you get all of the benefits of racing in the SuperLite Championship – visibility for sponsors, TV time, etc.”
For single-race SuperLite rentals, racers pay a fixed $7,500. For the season (seven races), the cost is $52,500.
What racers get:
• Fully prepared SuperLite Race Truck, delivered to the race venue ready for Friday qualifying, and Saturday and Sunday racing
• Professional pit assignment
• Race crew, including a designated chief and spotter
• All race support equipment
• Hospitality for driver and one guest
• Signage for personal sponsors (limited to established space)
• One set of race tires
• Race fuel
• Inclusion in series marketing and promotions
• Inclusion in Lucas Oil Off Road Racing television coverage
• Inclusion in SuperLite television series
* Drivers must provide their own Lucas Oil-approved race suit and helmet, and are responsible for damage beyond normal wear and tear.
The SuperLite Championship series is held at venues in California, Arizona and Nevada. Drivers compete for a portion of $80,000 in prize money over the course of the series.
Announcing Epicenter 2010 Featured Eminem and B.o.B
Having grown from a one day event in August 2009 to a two-day festival this year, EPICENTER Twenty Ten has been announced for Saturday, September 25 and Sunday, September 26 at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, CA. It will feature an expanded area including accommodations for overnight festival camping.
The initial line-up for this year’s EPICENTER Twenty Ten musical celebration to include headliners Blink-182, Eminem, Kiss, Rise Against and also Thirty Seconds To Mars, Bush, B.O.B., Bad Religion, Papa Roach, A Day To Remember, Suicidal Tendencies, The Black Pacific and many more. Go towww.EpicenterFestival.com for full lineups.
Many of these performances are unique to Southern California: EPICENTER Twenty Ten will mark Eminem’s first California concert since 2005; Blink-182’s only 2010 concert in North America; KISS’ only 2010 California appearance; Rise Against’s only concert in California this year; and the festival marks the first reunion show by Bush, who haven’t performed together since 2001.
“Eminem, Blink-182, Kiss, Rise Against, the reunion of Bush and all of the other incredible acts at the same festival?” says Right Arm Entertainment’s Del Williams, producer of the event. “Honestly, it’s impossible to contain our euphoria. As producers, we’re honored that the headliners chose to make Epicenter Twenty Ten their exclusive California concert appearance this year. As fans, we are delirious with all of the talent. Epicenter Twenty Ten is simply about leaving your problems at the door and entering a place to experience an unbelievable weekend of live music and fun. We are all in desperate need of blowing it out. Auto Club Speedway gives us the capacity and infrastructure to throw a legendary party.”
Tickets for EPICENTER Twenty Ten go on sale, Saturday, June 26 at 10:00 AM (PT) at www.TicketMaster.com. Tickets start as low as $79.50 for a single day ticket and more information about weekend VIP passes, two-day value passes and single day tickets, plus all camping information can be found atwww.epicenterfestival.com.
Look for more information about EPICENTER Twenty Ten to be released in the coming weeks. EPICENTER Twenty Ten is presented by Right Arm Entertainment (creators of Ohio’s successful Rock on the Range annual festival).
Look for more information about EPICENTER Twenty Ten to be released in the coming weeks. In the meantime, check out Epicenter’s Official Site, Facebook, and Twitter for all the latest news and giveaways from the festival! EPICENTER Twenty Ten is presented by Right Arm Entertainment (creators of Ohio’s successful Rock on the Range annual festival).
SUPERCALIFORNIALIPSTICKSEXYMAGIC
(aka SUPERCALI) is the latest offering from Cisco Adler, best known for his role in alterna-rap duo Shwayze. Showcasing his talents as a songwriter, performer, and producer, this mixtape not only shows Adler’s range of skills and dedication to music production– it proves that he is a formidable, triple-threat music force to be reckoned with in 2010. Adler is breaking all of the rules by offering up an album of completely original songs, tallying in at an unprecedented twenty-three tracks- all of which are available for free. Musically, this collection of smash hits touches on everything from hip-hop and electro to rock-love songs and summer super-pop. To have this sort of diversity all on one release while maintaining continuity and flow is rare, but then again Adler’s success in this impressive collection is due in part to the breadth of folks he works with.
The massive release features many incredibly talented artists, including Adler’s premiere BananaBeat Records signee Chris Young The Rapper, international club DJ-turned-singer Roxy Cottontail, and Jerk Movement bad boys, Cold Flamez. Skateboard mega-star Danny Way jumps in with his guitar on a track titled “Down on the Westside,” which features hip hop legend Del the Funky Homosapien and Adler himself. Pop sensations Cobra Starship team up with Chris Young to deliver the dance floor jam, “Shut Your Mouth,” which is hot enough to rival their recent smash hits. Mickey Avalon takes on Guns N’ Roses rock classic, “Paradise City,” with his signature SoCal drawl, while New Orleans duo The Knux show why their debut album made Rolling Stones’ “Top 50 Albums of 2009” with a Weezer-inspired tune called “Cry Myself to Sleep.”
“I’m so proud to be working with such an amazing pool of global talent, from my girl Remi Nicole out in the UK to my homies Mickey Avalon and Dirt Nasty in Cali. I am also very excited to give Shwayze fans four brand new songs to get them through the summer. I really put my heart into my music and I am blessed to be able to work with so many great artists. This is only a sample of what’s to come from BananaBeat Records,” says Adler.
Download the SUPERCALI mixtape at CiscoAdlerPresents.com.
BIG ZIK RELEASES DEBUT ALBUM TITLED THE EQUATION AS A FREE DOWNLOAD
Debut Album Includes 16 Songs Introducing a Dynamic Roster of
Talented Singers and Hip Hop Artists
Southern California based producer, Big Zik, is excited to announce the release of his debut album, a CD for everyone, titled The Equation, as a free download. Big Zik’s arrangement of songs are hip, energetic and full of drums, maybe best described as “Timbaland meets The Neptunes.”
The Equation features 16 songs showcasing talents that include singers, J7 and Ryan Clark and hip hop artists JV, Kustoo and Yung Preezee, just to name a few. Big Zik’s melodramatic beats culminated in a prolific production with incredible versatility. “I just want to make good music for everyone,” Big Zik says, “like a few of my influencers” that includes music moguls aforementioned The Neptunes, Timbaland and Just Blaze. Big Zik’s drums in collaboration with rapper Sha Stimuli on “You Don’t Hate Me” exemplifies his approach to good music.
Big Zik has produced for legendary hip hop artists Wu-Tang Clan’s Cappadonna, Stack Bundles and talents Agallah “the Don Bishop” and City Scholar, just to name a few.
DOWNLOAD LINK (ALBUM AND COVER ART): http://www.megaupload.com/?d=J8WVL49L
MYSPACE LINK: http://www.myspace.com/bigzik
PEACE PRESENTS – ALL STAR DJ SERIES W/ STRAIGHT OUTTA LOS ANGELES… DJ TURBULENCE
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Big Up Saturday, May 30 at Gossip Nightclub (750 Pacific Blvd, Plaza Of Nations)
We bring more heat with LA’s Skam Artist DJ Turbulence (http://www.myspace.com/djturbulence Or http://dj-turbulence.com/ ) for the infamous All Star Dj Series. Turbulence knowledge of music is vast so expect to hear hip-hop, electro, dancehall, r&b, old school, rock, crunk, rap, and everything inbetween. Turbulence not only rocks the big Hollywood events but has won numerous DJ battles, rocks out on a grip of mixtapes and is also a Power 106FM staple. Join the FB event http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=69365916579.
We call it the All Star DJ series because it has always been a goal of ours to educate our Vancouver music scene by bringing the world’s best DJ’s that are #1 in their respective cities. Whether it’s New York’s (Kid Capri), LA (DJ Vice, Jam), London (Shortee Blitz), Las Vegas (DJ OB-1), Belgium (DJ Psar), Toronto (Baby Yu, Starting From Scratch, 4 Korners) etc #1 DJ, we bring them direct to you so you can see what the flavor of the best is from other cities. How do DJ’s differ in Vegas compared to New York? What are the party rocking bangers? To bring these artists to Vancouver costs way more money (bigger fees, flights, travel, hotel, immigration etc..) than just having the regular (with all due respect) Vancouver cat in. We hope that you can appreciate and come out to experience this series, which we do just for you!
Also featuring Vancouver’s all star cast of DJ’s J-Swing ( The Hot Mixx), Flipout (Traffic Jam, AMP) & Goodfellas ( Dj Friktion). Join the Big Up Saturdays Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29062762437 and the GMAN & Rizk group at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2958470304 and now follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/GMANandRIZK. Check out Vancouver’s #1 radio station at http://thebeat.com/. Hit the GMAN & Rizk site at www.gmanandrizk.com. For VIP guestlist or VIP booths with bottle service hit up viphookup@gmail.com. Dress code: no ball caps (fedoras and Kangols are fine), no wack Ed Hardy and Affliction etc, no athletic gear..it’s a club, so dress with style! 1st 100 presales are only $12 at www.clubzone.com/gmanandrizk , or $16 at door, or reserve your spot on the g-list by hitting viphookup@gmail.com.
