January 26, 2013 – Phoenix, AZ — Amsoil Shock Therapy Redcat Racing Ground Pounder performed at the Monster Jam event at Chase Field in Phoenix.  The sellout crowd experienced some extreme action from the 16-truck lineup.  Round one of racing would put Amsoil Shock Therapy in first place, but it couldn’t hold onto the title in the second round due to rear steering problems.  Redcat Racing Ground Pounder got a little too loose in the dirt causing it to fall behind in his competition.  The team made up for their racing performance in the freestyle competition.  Redcat Racing Ground Pounder got the crowd cheering with a solid 18 and Amsoil Shock Therapy would bring home a 19.  The team will be in Fargo, North Dakota on February 1-2.

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January 25-26, 2013 – Ardmore, OK — The Sudden Impact Racing team traveled to Ardmore, OK for their first Checkered Flag Productions show of the year.  Amsoil Shock Therapy and Redcat Racing Ground Pounder team had their work cut out for them with a tough lineup of trucks waiting for them in the Hardy Murphy Coliseum.  Right off the bat, the team stepped up to the plate with Amsoil Shock Therapy placing second in wheelies and Redcat Racing Ground Pounder taking third.  In the racing and freestyle events, the team finished third and fourth in each.

Saturday night the team raked in third and fourth place finishes in wheelies as the competition really stepped it up a notch.  Racing saw a wild finish with the Redcat Racing Ground Pounder and Amsoil Shock Therapy airing the trucks to a standing ovation.  Freestyle saw big air from Amsoil Shock Therapy coming within inches of the buildings lights hanging from the ceiling and a second place finish.  Redcat Racing Ground Pounder had a great run finishing third.  Sudden Impact would like to thank CFP and the fans for a great time in Ardmore.  Up next for the team is Biloxi, MS on Feb 1-2.

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January 19-20, 2013 – Jackson,MS –  The Sudden Impact Team received a last minute call from the Monster X Tour to participate in the Jackson, Mississippi event.   Amsoil Shock Therapy and Redcat Racing Ground Pounder put on quite a show for the Jackson fans during the two day event. Redcat Racing Ground Pounder had a wild ride with the truck turning a full 180 degree turn mid-flight.   Amsoil Shock Therapy went completely vertical on the kicker cars with the biggest air of the weekend.   Solid efforts from the team in J-Hook racing and Freestyle finished out the weekend.

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January 18-19, 2013 – Milwaukee, WI   Sudden Impact Racing’s Amsoil Shock Therapy was on hand at the BMO Harris Bradly Center in Milwaukee with some of the best Monster Jam drivers.  Amsoil Shock Therapy came away from the big event with a string of victories starting on Friday night by winning the wheelie contest with a score of 24, only coming in two points behind the leader for freestyle.

Amsoil Shock Therapy kept the momentum alive Saturday night by giving the crowd a 24 in the wheelie contest, tying for second place.  The crowd cheered the team on as they made the semifinals in the racing round.  With another successful weekend complete, the team will head to Phoenix, AZ on January 25 to make their presence felt.

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January 11-13, 2013 – Hidalgo, TX – Sudden Impact Racing’s 2013 season got off to a great start at its first Monster Jam event in Hidalgo, Texas at The State Farm Arena.  Amsoil Shock Therapy and Redcat Racing Ground Pounder went through a full on Monster Jam gauntlet competing in 5 shows in 3 days.  The concrete floor made competing more difficult.

Sudden Impact Racing’s Redcat Racing Ground Pounder in the first wheelie contest did a fantastic sky wheelie giving him a solid 24 point score for a second place finish.  Amsoil Shock Therapy went to the semi-finals of racing and lost in a photo finish for first place.  The remainder of the (more…)

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November 30, December 1 2012.  Lake City, Florida.

The last show of the year proved to be the most memorable for the Sudden Impact Team as all 4 trucks traveled to Lake City, FL.  Friday night’s wheelie winner was the Chiller truck with a completely vertical launch and wild landing.  Side-by-side racing was won by Jeremy Brady in Shock Therapy.

The big final freestyle came down to a cheer off between Ground Pounder driven by Mike Dufrene and Shock Therapy.  Shock Therapy got the win for a full sweep of the nights events for the Sudden Impact Team.

Saturday night proved to be another big night for the guys with Chiller winning wheelies, Shock Therapy winning side by side and Sudden Impact winning freestyle.  This was the first event that The Sudden Impact Team has swept all the events.

The drivers wanted to thank Brandon Lagarde for all his hard work and dedication to the team and this big final weekend win proved their gratitude to the owner.  Thank you to all the Sudden Impact fans, without you we would not be able to do what we do.  We want to wish everyone a Happy Holiday and we look forward to a great new year in 2013.

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November 9-11, 2012.  Denver Colorado. 

The Sudden Impact Team got a last minute invite to come put on a show in Denver at the Extreme Monster Truck Winter Nationals.  The guys drove 24 hours straight and made it just in time for the big event.  Although fatigued and road weary, it did not have any effect on the team as they came to win.  Chiller had  consistent wheelie attempts all weekend; did not lose a race in side-by-side racing; and was very impressive in freestyle with a big launch off the motorcross ramp Sunday night.  The Sudden Impact Team proved in the face of adversity that they can still make it happen!

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Mark your calendars to head out to the Monster Truck Fest at the No Problem Raceway in Belle Rose, Louisiana on November 3rd and 4th. Join the Sudden Impact Racing Team and their monster trucks – Amsoil Shock Therapy, Grounder Pounder, Chiller and Sudden Impact, along with other fan favorites Brute Force and Crash Master. Win a chance to drive a Monster Truck (minimum age 18 years old).

It’s a weekend packed with off road ATV, UTV and Tough Truck races. All race entries are $25 and must pre-register.

On Saturday, gates open at 8:00 AM, racing starts at Noon with a Pit Party from 10 AM – 11 AM. Sunday, gates open at 10:00 AM, racing starts at 2 PM, with a Pit Party from Noon – 1 PM. Adult tickets are $20 / day or $35 for a 2-Day Pass, and kids 15 and under are only $10. Active military are free with ID.

For more information contact Mike at miked@suddenimpact.com.

No Problem Raceway is located at 6470 Highway 996 in Belle Rose, LA. Overnight camping spots and track-side parking spots available. 1-866-50-RACING.

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(October 15, 2012) Jefferson, Louisiana.  Sudden Impact Racing is proud to announce the addition of the all new Sudden Impact Racing Engines.  Brandon Lagarde decided that with the team back in New Orleans and with all new drivers that it was time to take the team to a higher level.  The new engines come from a local proven race engine builder and have higher horsepower levels than ever before!!!  The Sudden Impact drivers are extremely excited to get a chance to get behind the wheel of the all new engines.  Amsoil Shock Therapy driver Jeremy Brady was quoted as saying, “The Sudden Impact Racing Team is looking forward to a great 2013 season.”   The team will also be sending that new found power through all new racing transmissions built by local Pro Mod record setter JoJo Lafrance of Custom Built Transmission in Westwego, LA.  The team has already had the chance to test Custom Built’s transmissions out and couldn’t be happier, you can contact Custom Built at http://www.cbtransmission.com/

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(October 13, 2012) Houma,Louisiana.  The Sudden Impact Racing team was on hand with Amsoil Shock Therapy for display at the annual Sears Safety Awareness Month. The Sudden Impact crew displayed the safety precautions that take place in day-to-day operations in the monster truck industry, as well as all the safety features that are implemented on the monster trucks. Kids were allowed to climb in the seat of Shock Therapy, put on the helmet and neck restraint as well as the safety harness to get a real feel for what a monster truck driver goes through. The Houma Police Dept, Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Dept, Houma Fire Dept, local Military and other law enforcement agencies were on hand to display their specialty vehicles and safety equipment and techniques. Sudden Impact was grateful for the invite to the event and wants to thank everyone that turned out for a great cause.

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