After a professional offroad racing career that has seen 121 wins, 9 short course championships, and 8 cup wins, carl renezeder recently announced his plans to retire at the end of the 2017 season. As of the end of the 2014 season, renezeder has won 115 short course national events while competing in championship offroad racing corr, world series of off road racing wsorr, and lucas oil off road racing series loorrs. The tr17 lucas oil kmc wheels team associated pro2 and pro4 trucks were fast enough to pick up a pair of wins in the opening weekend of racing in arizona, but they never quit trying. Mcgrath ends up getting the worst of it when he flips, while dismounting from the top of renezeder s truck. Carl renezeder, a fivetime national champion with 76 career wins, climbs back into the driver s seat for the first time in nearly seven months for the inaugural race of the lucas oil off road racing series powered by geico powersports at the primm valley motorsports complex. His impressive list of victories easily makes carl renezeder the winningest shortcourse driver ever. Off road truck racers jeremy mcgrath and carl renezeder crash when mcgrath gets air on top of renezeder in a battle for racing positions at the surprise, arizona, during a round of the lucas oil off road racing series. Carl renezeder fights to the front on a tough track in. Team associateds carl renezeder continues his winning ways in. Carl renezeder photos loorrs unlimited 4 drivers travis coyne r and carl renezeder practice in the lucas oil off road racing series on october 16, 2009 at the speedworld off road park in wittmann, arizona lucas oil off road racing series. Carl renezeders pro4 lucas oil off road series race at.
Renezeder was also the first driver in shortcourse offroad racing history to win championships in both two wheel drive and four wheel drive trophy trucks in the. Lucas oil off road racing series finale at wild horse pass will be followed by the lucas oil challenge cup races. Lucas oil san bernardino offroad race to honor victims of dec. Team gt offroad racing driver christopher polvoorde dominated the lucas oil midwest short course league pro lite series this season. Newport beach, ca january 30, 2007 rising above standout drivers from all forms of off road competition, championship off road racing corr driver carl renezeder has been named dirt sports magazines 2006 driver of the year, an honor considered to be one of the most prestigious in off road racing. Lining up for the pro2 race, renezeder embarked upon a battle unsurpassed. A multiple national champion in the lucas oil off road racing series, carl renezeder is also the first driver in shortcourse racing history to win championships in both twowheel drive and fourwheel drive classes during the same season. Renezeder to debut new pro4 at las vegas motor speedway. Carl renezeder is an american offroad racer for team renezeder racing. Carl renezeder stands out as major player on growing off.
The companies were formed over a twentytwo year period with the most recent being incorporated seven months ago in may of 2019. Carl held on to the lead taking the checkered flag for a weekend sweep of the pro2 class. As of the end of the 2016 season, renezeder has won 121 short course national events he has competed in lucas oil off road racing loorr, championship offroad racing corr, and world series of off road racing wsorr. Ride along with carl renezeder as he catches fire during round 1 of the lucas oil offroad racing series. Nascar driver greg biffle and offroad legend rob maccachren, spin some laps in a. Carl renezeder will charge into the battle for the lucas oil offroad. He now holds the record for nine wins in a row in his pro4, going back to round 15 of the. Carl renezeder stands out as major player on growing offroad scene. The events of that day are tragic, said driver carl renezeder. Carl renezeder, 49, of laguna beach is one of the top ranked offroad drivers in the lucas oil offroad racing series.
Carl renezeder eyeing his 100th career shortcourse win in 2012. Championship off road racing usually abbreviated corr was a sanctioning body for offroad racing in the united states. Carl says hes not sure what impact he has left on the racing community, but other drivers know. Carl renezeder an american offroad racer for team renezeder racing. Tough track conditions made it especially demanding for competitors, but gave renezeder an opportunity to entertain the fans with an incredible display of racing skill and. All but one pointspaying round is left in the 2017 lucas oil off road racing series season, and the championship pictures are pretty clear at this point as the teams head to wild horse pass motorsports park in chandler, ariz. However, still able to continue racing, leducs right front gets damaged and drives him straight into the trees. What does it take to become dirtsports magazine driver of the year 2006 and short course driver of the year 2009. Offroad mercedesbenz, tatra, zil 1, praga, gaz 66, ifa, unimog truck trial oberottendorf 2019 duration.
General tires support of shortcourse racing runs deep. Renezeder has remained at the forefront for three decades, helping to elevate offroad racing, in particular shortcourse truck racing, from an ultraniche market into dare we say the mainstream. Longtime kmc wheels driver carl renezeder is stepping away from. Returning the next and final day of the event, carl renezeder was eager to continue his winning streak.
Carl renezeder born april 16, 1964 is an american offroad racer for team renezeder racing. From team associated a multiple national champion in the lucas oil off road racing series, carl renezeder is also the first driver in shortcourse racing history to win championships in both twowheel drive and fourwheel drive classes during the same season. Renezeder has won 121 short course national events while competing in lucas oil off road. Carl renezeder enters his 17th year of shortcourse racing as the winningest racer in history. It was a weekend of hard work, long hours and great racing, and when all was said and done, driver carl renezeder posted career win number 88 during round three of the pro2 championship chase and backed that up with two runnerup finishes and a third. Carl has been a great ambassador for kmc wheels and for the sport of offroad racing. Nissan titan racer carl renezeder scores three wins at. As of the end of the 2016 season, renezeder has won 125 short course national events he has competed in lucas oil off road racing, championship offroad racing, and world series of off road racing. Nicknamed crandon carl by this faithful midwest fans, renezeder, is the sports winningest driver with 123 short course national race victories while competing in lucas oil off road racing series loorrs, championship offroad racing corr, and world series of offroad racing. As of the final round of the 2016 race season, renezeder has won 121 short course national events while competing in the lucas oil off road racing series, championship offroad racing corr, and world series of off road racing wsorr. General tires support of shortcourse racing runs deep, since its inception, general tire has been. Carl renezeder october 24, 2017 over the past 19 years ive been able to race and compete with the best offroad racers in world and have had the honor to meet committed race fans from all. Dirtsports names carl renezeder 2006 driver of the year. He has also been featured in dirt sports magazine as the 2006 driver of the year and 2009 short course driver of the year.
Carl renezeder and his tr17 crew had demonstrable success testing a new setup during rounds 3 and 4 of the lucas oil off road racing series at lake elsinore motorsports park in lake elsinore, ca. Dirt sports names carl renezeder 2006 driver of the year. Carl renezeder overview carl renezeder has been associated with fortyone companies, according to public records. A late race bobble would hand the lead to the hard charging carl and sending rob back to third.
Round seven of the lucas oil off road racing series season played host to both a recordsetting win for carl renezeder, as well as the end of his winning streak in the pro4 division. In this final season of racing, it would be the last time he would compete for his hometown fans. Lucas oil san bernardino offroad race to honor victims of. Meet the 9 drivers racing to win frozen rush with 61. Professional off road veteran driver curt leduc was chasing down carl renezeder when he loses time after rolling into a corner.
Nicknamed crandon carl by this faithful midwest fans, renezeder, is the sports winningest driver with 123 short course national race victories while competing in lucas oil off road racing series loorrs, championship offroad racing corr, and world series of offroad racing wsorr series. The 2012 lucas oil offroad racing series loorrs season kicks off this weekend at firebird raceway and general tire will be there in fulleffect. Renezeder, who was 53 on april 16, has earned an unheard of 121 wins, 9 shortcourse championships, and 8 challenge cup wins in 18 years and was the first driver in shortcourse history to win championships in both twowheel drive and fourwheel drive trucks in the same season. Desert racings pro4 and pro2 series driver carl renezeder. Both received most of the drivers and adopted the same racing format.
He has won nine short course offroad racing championships. The lucas oil off road series visited wild west motorsports park this weekend for two days of fast, wild racing. Tooele, ut july 3, 2017 the sheer tenacity of 9 time offroad champion carl renezeder was on full display during rounds 5 and 6 of the lucas oil off road racing series at utah motorsports campus in tooele, ut. Carl renezeder earns first pro4 national championship. Longtime kmc wheels driver carl renezeder is stepping away from fulltime competition after a career for the record books. Carl renezeder appears to be back on track as he recently earned career victory number ninety eight in tooele, utah during rounds seven and eight of the lucas oil off road series at.
Carl renezeder, 49, of laguna beach is a veteran offroad racer with eight national championships to his name and remains one of the topranked drivers in the lucas oil offroad racing series. One driver missing was rob maccachren as a family emergency had him turn around and rush back home. Carl renezeder adds to win list at lake elsinore kmc wheels. Rob naughton started on the front row and looked to get his first win of the season but, fellow team associated driver carl renezeder was hot on his heels. San bernardino, ca september 21, 2017 carl renezeder was looking forward to putting on a great show for his fans at rounds 11 and 12 of the lucas oil off road racing series held at glen helen raceway in san bernardino, ca. Renezeder s number of victories is truly remarkable, however, it is not just his trophies that make him such a celebrated athlete. Deputy sheriff stephen omalley from the san mateo county sheriffs department was able to track us down through my racing profile and usa water polo. Renezeder was also the first driver in shortcourse offroad racing history to win. Carl renezeders final socal race a twoway street lucas. Born in montebello, california, renezeder began racing bmx bicycles at an early age before switching to motocross. Sc28 readytorun lucas oil edition associated electrics.
The most winning offroad racer in history is hanging up his helmet. The rule allows a substitute driver to race in the place of one facing the emergency. Renezeder sets winstreak record in pro4 at nine in a row. Carl renezeder, 49, of laguna beach is one of the topranked offroad drivers in the lucas oil offroad racing series. Carl renezeder carl renezeder an american offroad racer for team renezeder racing. No crandon for crandon carl renezeder page 5 racedezert. Team gt offroad racing driver christopher polvoorde wins. Many say renezeder has done a lot to push the sport forwardhelping to shape series rules. With a few minor modifications here and there and a functional breaking system, the driver was on the road to another win in the pro4 division. Nissan titan racer carl renezeder scores three wins at championship offroad racing texas event, closing in on two drivers titles. Mavtv carl renezeder only on the dave despain show. Off road truck racers jeremy mcgrath and carl renezeder crash when. Its midwest races were supplanted in 2007 by the traxxas torc series and by the lucas oil off road racing series on the west coast in 2009.
Carl renezeder, 26361 dimension dr, lake forest, ca 2020. Professional offroad racer owner driver team renezeder. Newport beach, ca january 30, 2007 rising above standout drivers from all forms of off road. Dirtsports names carl renezeder 2006 driver of the year competition. Renezeder was also the first driver in shortcourse offroad racing history to win championships in both two wheel drive and four. This adrenalinefueled, comingofage story takes you into the world of shortcourse offroad racing, with much of the footage captured during lucas oil off road racing series events and featuring familiar faces such as carl renezeder, rob maccachran, eric barron, myan spaccarelli, kyle leduc and doug fortin. Renezeder was also the first driver in shortcourse offroad racing history to win championships in both two wheel drive and four wheel drive trucks in the same season when he won the 2009 unlimited 2 and unlimited 4 divisions in loorrs. After a successful weekend of racing for king shocks driver carl renezeder at the last lucas oil off road racing series event in surprise, arizona, renezeder and the crew will head back to las vegas motor speedway this weekend for the second of three visits this season. Each day was a separate event in the series so saturday was round 9. As of the end of the 2016 season, renezeder has won 125 short course national events he has competed in lucas oil off road racing loorr, championship offroad racing corr, and world series of off road racing wsorr.
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