Sudden Impact Racing Restructures

At the onset of the 2012 season Sudden Impact Racing went through a massive internal restructuring and because of this, it has lead to many rumors and speculations about what is happening with the team.  We would like to put to rest these rumors and speculative statements and let everyone know we are just re-grouping and have huge plans for the upcoming season.  We will be making announcements about new sponsors, new team members over the next few weeks.

Look for Sudden Impact Racing to be BIGGER, STRONGER and MEANER for the 2012 season.

As always everyone at Sudden Impact Racing would like to thank the fans and our sponsors;

Mad Monster Wraps, Amsoil, Cult Energy, FK Rod Ends, Bar’s Products, AAMCO of Mandeville, All Star Performance, Bite Me Production Studios, Energy Suspension, Holbrook Racing, Hooker Harness, Kicker, Lincoln Electric, Lube Gard, Melville Equipment, NGK, NY-Trex, Painless, Poly Dyn, Pro Charger, Pro Comp, Pro Fox Racing, Pro Soap, Red Cat Racing, Ride On, Tangi Trailers

for their continued support.

Brandon Lagarde CEO, Sudden Impact Racing

SIR Dayton Recap

Dayton, Ohio-Sudden Impact Racing’s Amsoil Shock Therapy was on hand in Dayton to tame the concrete jungle that is the Nutter Center’s Thunder Nationals course, and with great support, did just that. It was an all-around effort that will not soon be forgotten in Ohio; as usual, Amsoil Shock Therapy made its mark on the event.

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Sizzling in Syracuse for Shock Therapy

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Syracuse, NY-Sudden Impact Racing’s Amsoil Shock Therapy took a solo trip to the Carrier Dome for a huge televised Monster Jam show and played a big role in the event, immediately making its presence felt in racing, then carrying the momentum into a spectacular freestyle run.

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Those that have been following the Amsoil Shock Therapy team all season know to expect a well-balanced attack from driver Jon Zimmer, and Syracuse proved that statement true. Zimmer breezed through the racing brackets, making it all the way to the final four trucks in racing with Amsoil Shock Therapy before losing a close race.

amsoil shock therapy monster truck“I pride myself on our racing program,” said Zimmer. “With the Shock Therapy brand, we’re representing one of Amsoil’s finest products, and to be able to run as hard as I do, I need good product in the truck. Amsoil gives us that.”

amsoil shock therapy monster truckWith a great start to the night, Amsoil Shock Therapy was looking for more in freestyle. After a broken shock in the first part of his run, Zimmer refused to give up, blasting Amsoil Shock Therapy over, around, and through everything on the track despite the truck’s impaired condition. There is something to be said for getting the most out of your truck no matter what the circumstances, and that something came out in the huge ovation Amsoil Shock Therapy got when Zimmer emerged from the truck after his freestyle run.

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“We love performing for the fans,” said Zimmer. “It makes our long nights and early mornings worth it. I feel like we’ve been having a very good year, and have plenty of momentum for the next event.”

That next event is in Dayton, Ohio starting tonight. Stay tuned for more!

Winning in Wichita

ground pounder monster truckWichita Falls, Texas-Sudden Impact Racing’s Redcat Racing Ground Pounder and Michigan Ice Monster took Wichita Falls by the horns and came away with even more victories, continuing a string of racing victories that has added up quickly. Redcat Racing Ground Pounder was able to pick up two donut contest victories as well as two more racing wins to add to the growing list of accomplishments for the team.

“I couldn’t be happier with how the weekend went,” said driver Chris Ryan. “It’s been great to take these racing wins; I love being first to the line!”

Indeed, winning is always a confidence booster, and Michigan Ice Monster pushed Redcat Racing Ground Pounder all weekend.

“I am just happy when our trucks are in the winner’s circle, and ideally, we want them to finish first and second every weekend,” said driver Chris Lagana. “Redcat Racing Ground Pounder is on a roll, and I can’t wait til Harrisburg in a couple weeks to try and take him out!”

The action only gets hotter from here, as after the aforementioned week off, it’s right back to business for Sudden Impact Racing. Stay tuned for more!

Indianapolis Mayhem

Indianapolis, Indiana-Sudden Impact Racing’s Amsoil Shock Therapy and Amsoil Excaliber emerged from Indianapolis with another successful weekend in the books, with plenty of excitement and fan memories made.

Racing was first on the agenda for both trucks, and they would face off in round one, with Amsoil Shock Therapy getting the victory over Amsoil Excaliber, but blowing a tire in the process.

“I hate it when we go against each other,” said Amsoil Shock Therapy driver Jon Zimmer. “The nice thing is that one of us moves on, but ideally, we want to meet in the finals!”

Amsoil Shock Therapy would take the win but suffer tire problems, and both trucks would have to wait until freestyle to get the job done.

Mike Barnes took Amsoil Excaliber to the track and promptly attacked everything on the course with a flurry of diverse moves that left the crowd cheering for more. Excaliber ran past its alotted time and finished with a nice set of donuts, then Barnes emerged to a roar of approval from the crowd.

 

After that, it was Amsoil Shock Therapy time. Zimmer had borrowed a tire to ensure nothing would stand in the way of an outstanding freestyle for the Amsoil/Sudden Impact Racing truck, and he delivered the goods, putting down an outstanding run that included cross-thread hits on the biggest obstacles on the track, insane momentum, saves, a blast through a motor home on the track, and gigantic leaps all over the floor. Amsoil Shock Therapy capped things off by nearly levitating during a cyclone donut, leaving no doubt as to who the standout truck and run from the event would be.

Shock Therapy Freestyle:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jK8IFnEVpUc

shock therapy monster truckamsoil shock therapy monster truck“I didn’t get the score that I wanted, but I had several people telling me after the show that I should have won it,” said Zimmer. “What matters to me is that the fans are happy, and I can hold my head high at the end of the day when I hear those cheers.”

Indeed, with a memorable run in the books, the fans roared for Amsoil Shock Therapy and left buzzing about the truck’s performance. Amsoil Shock Therapy and Amsoil Excaliber will look to capitalize on that momentum this weekend in Syracuse, New York for another stellar event. Stay tuned for more!