Shannon Campbell On Round 1 & 2 Of The Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series

Simon | April 21, 2012

Campbell Prolite Phoenix, AZ Mar 31-April 1 – It’s a tough world. A lot of people think I’m this guy that gets to do everything, drive anything and have the best sponsors. I’ve just put in the hours and worked hard enough for most of that to happen. I’ll admit I’m pretty good at what I do- Rock Crawling, Rock Racing, King Of The Hammers and building cars but who wants to do the same things over and over. I like to venture out and be challenged and do things different, sometimes impossible and prove people wrong.

The four-wheel drive Class 1 and the IFS rock-racer are just a couple that some said would not work. I was taught to be a leader not a follower, when I decided I wanted to get back into Short Course Racing I had to decide whether or not to buy an already proven truck or design my own. I don’t have a high dollar race budget but I did have the determination and sponsor backing to build one.

It wasn’t easy. We missed a few things but showed up for rounds 1 & 2 of the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series at Firebird Raceway and jumped in head first. After the first practice and qualifying rounds we had to do some adjusting on the front end. I was lucky enough to be pitted next to the Kimbrell Family, some of the best people I have met. Their crew chief Jimmy Owens came over after qualifying and asked if I needed any help. Obviously he could tell I was struggling. Hats off to the whole Kimbrell Racing Crew for their help and sportsmanship.

Saturday was the first time I felt like I could actually keep the truck under me. I ended up finishing in 8th on Saturday and 12th on Sunday. I have been racing for a long time and if I can help someone not make the same mistakes I made or need help with parts or suggestions I’m always there to lend a hand. Some teams keep everything top secret but not in my pit. I’m a huge believer in KARMA and what goes around comes around. Congratulations to Austin Kimbrell and the whole Kimbrell Racing Team on your 1st place finish.

All of us have been busting our butts since Firebird trying to make changes to the truck and prep all the other cars for Easter Jeep Safari, the Dirt Riot Race and family time. Sorry for the late, somewhat of a press release. I haven’t had time to sit down until now. Next up for the Campbell Racing/ProAm prolite team is Round 3 & 4 of the LOORS Series at Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park/April 20-22. With a little luck we will have the set up dialed in. For more information regarding this race go to www.lucasoiloffroad.com.

A huge Thank you to Nick from Rugged Radios who came out and made sure the new radios were crystal clear. We look forward to working with you during the 2012 race season.

I would also like to thank all of my sponsors for their support and superior product and my pit crew.

Sponsors: ProAm Racing, Goodyear Tires, Currie Enterprises, Howe Performance, Fox Shox, Ron Davis Radiators, Hughes Performance, Walker Evans Wheels, Mastercraft Safety, Dynomax Performance Exhaust, Rugged Radios, Powertank, KC Hilites, Motive Gear, Arizona Driveshaft, Monster Energy, Southwest Ground Control, Campbell Enterprises, ARB, TurnKey Engines, Warn Winch, Advance Adapters

Crew: Nick Campbell, Doug Steele, Dustin Smith, Ryan Miller, Jason Spiess, Don Campbell, Rob Finelli, Wayland Campbell, Bailey Campbell, Tammy Campbell, Jen Nichols

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