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Friday:

Had a drivers meeting early Friday morning then straight off to practice where we were getting a feel for the track trying different lines, tire pressures, feeling out all the corners etc. We only had a 30-minute practice to get everything sorted out and we used every minute we had. After practice, we were back to the pits to inspect the car and make some shock changes that would allow me to drive the car harder and faster during the following races. Around 3:00pm we went out to qualify, not quite the run I was hoping for but landed myself in 3rd place out of 13 cars.

Saturday:

We had another drivers meeting at 7am then straight into the car for the prelim race at 8am. The prelim consisted of everyone who was able to qualify the day before racing 6 laps that would determine starting position for the main. Right off the start, we were caught in the rocks but we made it out only losing a couple positions. Unfortunately, the rocks going up the mountain were super jagged and sharp and while trying to make passes and regain positions we damaged a tire and were forced to pit the next lap around. Tthe pit crew was quick and had us out in about a minute but since the feild of cars was still tight this meant we were pulling back on the track in dead last and would have to push even harder. In less than 5 laps we went from dead last all the way back to 5th place with no further issues. Not the finish I was hoping for but could have been much worse so we kept pushing. The car went back to the pit for repairs & changes. 

The main event came around at 1:30, we had a great start to the race leaping through the rocks from the third row all the way to the second car into turn 1. The race was going great and we were in first place by lap 2 then bad luck struck and in the same place we got a flat during the prelim we took out another tire in the main. We knew we had to push to the pits and lose as little time as possible. While in the pits changing the tire the idle malfunctioned and was stuck at 3500rpm, then on top of that leaving the pits, a rock had damaged a rear brake line and caused the car to pump all of the fluid out and have completely no brakes the rest of the race. I, as the driver, made the choice to not stop for a second time in the pits to have them try to fix the growing issues because if I wanted a chance at a podium finish there was no time to stop again. A dangerous choice with the high idle, no brakes, and trying to make up spots. We ended up pushing all the way to the finish and jumping across the finish line rock pile to make the pass for 2nd place, landing ourselves in second place by less than half a second. We were pushing the car to the limits the entire race and it paid off. 2nd place this weekend was a great finish for Team GenRight and can’t wait to prep for the next race.

Future races: 

King of the Hammers 2016 – February 2016 

Thursday Sept. 14th: Derek & his team headed out for the last Dirt Riot event of the year. This event Derek got to bring along some great help, long time friends & former race team members, Kyle Keller & Steve Moore. Friday Sept. 15th: was a day full of prepping & pre-running to make sure the car was in top condition for qualifying. Later that day they went to town for tech at a local burger joint.

Saturday Sept. 16th – Race Day: Derek & the guys proved they were ready to go by taking 2nd in qualifying! “It helps a bunch to be at the front of the pack when your racing mainly in trees/woods. It can be challenging to get around other competitors”, Derek West stated. So later that afternoon once all the other classes ran it was time for the 4400 class to race. He ran great with little issues & pushed the car to it’s limits to stay at the front of the pack. It was a good race with Derek taking 2nd place with Clay Gilstrap taking 1st place. Overall it was a fun race! A great end to the East coast Ultra 4 series for 2016.

Team 20 is looking forward to the Ultra4 Nationals coming up in Reno October 22nd, which is the final race of the year. Then for some much needed down time over the holidays. Then time to start prepping for King of the Hammers 2017 held Feb. 10th in California. Check out Nitto Tires “Journey to the Hammers Series” on NBC Sports. We’ve had many appearances on the series which runs on Thursday evenings.

Thank you to Kyle & Steve for all their hard work! Thank you to my wife, Ashley for all her hard work helping me get everything ready & keeping things together.

Thank you to our sponsors:

Nitto Tires, KMC Wheels, Northstar Battery , Spidertrax, Sho-Me Speed, Jimmy’s 4×4, Branik Motorsports, Wilwood Brakes, Lazer Star Lights, Airaid, Rugged Radios, Permatex, Slime, PRP Racing Seats, Griffin Radiators, Valvoline, MC+, Warn Winch, Aeromotive, Yukon Gears, Edelbrock Racing, FK Rod Ends, Radflo, John’s 4×4, Eibach, PSC, Trail Worthy Fab, Off Road Solutions, AEM Electronics, Magnaflow, Fast Orange, Spal Fans

Thursday Sept. 14th: Derek & his team headed out for the last Dirt Riot event of the year. This event Derek got to bring along some great help, long time friends & former race team members, Kyle Keller & Steve Moore. Friday Sept. 15th: was a day full of prepping & pre-running to make sure the car was in top condition for qualifying. Later that day they went to town for tech at a local burger joint.

Saturday Sept. 16th – Race Day: Derek & the guys proved they were ready to go by taking 2nd in qualifying! “It helps a bunch to be at the front of the pack when your racing mainly in trees/woods. It can be challenging to get around other competitors”, Derek West stated. So later that afternoon once all the other classes ran it was time for the 4400 class to race. He ran great with little issues & pushed the car to it’s limits to stay at the front of the pack. It was a good race with Derek taking 2nd place with Clay Gilstrap taking 1st place. Overall it was a fun race! A great end to the East coast Ultra 4 series for 2016.

Team 20 is looking forward to the Ultra4 Nationals coming up in Reno October 22nd, which is the final race of the year. Then for some much needed down time over the holidays. Then time to start prepping for King of the Hammers 2017 held Feb. 10th in California. Check out Nitto Tires “Journey to the Hammers Series” on NBC Sports. We’ve had many appearances on the series which runs on Thursday evenings.

Thank you to Kyle & Steve for all their hard work! Thank you to my wife, Ashley for all her hard work helping me get everything ready & keeping things together.

Thank you to our sponsors:

Nitto Tires, KMC Wheels, Northstar Battery , Spidertrax, Sho-Me Speed, Jimmy’s 4×4, Branik Motorsports, Wilwood Brakes, Lazer Star Lights, Airaid, Rugged Radios, Permatex, Slime, PRP Racing Seats, Griffin Radiators, Valvoline, MC+, Warn Winch, Aeromotive, Yukon Gears, Edelbrock Racing, FK Rod Ends, Radflo, John’s 4×4, Eibach, PSC, Trail Worthy Fab, Off Road Solutions, AEM Electronics, Magnaflow, Fast Orange, Spal Fans

Thursday Sept. 14th: Derek & his team headed out for the last Dirt Riot event of the year. This event Derek got to bring along some great help, long time friends & former race team members, Kyle Keller & Steve Moore. Friday Sept. 15th: was a day full of prepping & pre-running to make sure the car was in top condition for qualifying. Later that day they went to town for tech at a local burger joint.

Saturday Sept. 16th – Race Day: Derek & the guys proved they were ready to go by taking 2nd in qualifying! “It helps a bunch to be at the front of the pack when your racing mainly in trees/woods. It can be challenging to get around other competitors”, Derek West stated. So later that afternoon once all the other classes ran it was time for the 4400 class to race. He ran great with little issues & pushed the car to it’s limits to stay at the front of the pack. It was a good race with Derek taking 2nd place with Clay Gilstrap taking 1st place. Overall it was a fun race! A great end to the East coast Ultra 4 series for 2016.

Team 20 is looking forward to the Ultra4 Nationals coming up in Reno October 22nd, which is the final race of the year. Then for some much needed down time over the holidays. Then time to start prepping for King of the Hammers 2017 held Feb. 10th in California. Check out Nitto Tires “Journey to the Hammers Series” on NBC Sports. We’ve had many appearances on the series which runs on Thursday evenings.

Thank you to Kyle & Steve for all their hard work! Thank you to my wife, Ashley for all her hard work helping me get everything ready & keeping things together.

Thank you to our sponsors:

Nitto Tires, KMC Wheels, Northstar Battery , Spidertrax, Sho-Me Speed, Jimmy’s 4×4, Branik Motorsports, Wilwood Brakes, Lazer Star Lights, Airaid, Rugged Radios, Permatex, Slime, PRP Racing Seats, Griffin Radiators, Valvoline, MC+, Warn Winch, Aeromotive, Yukon Gears, Edelbrock Racing, FK Rod Ends, Radflo, John’s 4×4, Eibach, PSC, Trail Worthy Fab, Off Road Solutions, AEM Electronics, Magnaflow, Fast Orange, Spal Fans

Lake Elsinore, CA

Brian Deegan was more than happy to give fans what they wanted at rounds 13 and 14 of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series at Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park in Lake Elsinore, Ca. Deegan has a huge fan following wherever he goes, but the fans in Lake Elsinore take special pride in watching their home town champion run out front. Deegan lives right down the road from the track and on two wheels and four, has been setting the dirt on fire there for many years.

Deegan and the crew had the NOS Energy Drink, Mickey Thompson Tires, Ford Raptor Pro-2 ready to rock, right out of the trailer. They were fastest in practice session 2 on Thursday, and followed it up with a second place qualifying time on Friday.

During Friday night’s round 13, Deegan jumped out to the early lead and battled back and forth with Rob Mac for the win. The two were swapping the lead by only inches, running side by side, on each lap. It was one of the most exciting races of the season. Deegan finished on the box in second; great results but not enough for the multi-time champion.

On Saturday, Deegan was even quicker; qualifying in the number one spot. At the drop of the green flag, he was out front again. Spurred on by the fans who packed the stands to capacity, and Daughter Hailee’s second place podium which extends her points lead in Modified Kart, Deegan was putting on a demonstration of precision driving. His NOS Energy Drink, Ford was hooked up and it became obvious to everyone that he was not going to be beaten. The standing room only crowd went nuts when he took the checkered flag.

“Winning is always our number one goal,” said Deegan, “Doing it at my hometown track in front of all my friends is rad. MyMickey Thompson Tires worked great; my crew did an amazing job. We’ve been putting in such hard work; it’s great to get the win for NOS Energy Drink!

Deegan and his team have huge momentum heading to the final race of the season October 22nd and 23rd at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler, AZ. Look for the NOS Energy Drink, Mickey Thompson Tires, Ford Raptor Pro-2 to be right back on the rev limiter in the final rounds.

Photography By: Bink Designs

About Brian Deegan

Motocross legend, 6x LOORRS Champion and 2013 DirtSports’ Driver of the Year, Brian “The General” Deegan is one of the most decorated athletes in the history of action sports. Deegan is the only rider to compete in at least one event each year since the X Games’ inception including his Gold Medal run in X Games 17 Rallycross. Deegan continues to compete in numerous racing categories including Global Rallycross, LOORRS and TORC Short Course, Freestyle Motocross, and Monster Jam. The Deegan Racing Team is powered by NOS Energy Drink, Ford Motor Company, Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels, DVS Shoe Co., Deegan 38, ODYSSEY Battery, Gibson Exhaust Systems, 4Wheel Parts, Compex, Defender Skin, Flu War, KC HiLITES, PRP Seats, Alpinestars, Fathead, PPG, Brembo, Fortin, VP Racing Fuels, FOX, MSD Ignitions, FK Rod Ends, Eibach Springs, McKenzies, FiberwerX, JE Pistons, QTM, G2, Dailey Engineering, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, ARP, Weisman and AZ Driveshafts. 

Visit // www.briandeegan.com

Lake Elsinore, CA

Brian Deegan was more than happy to give fans what they wanted at rounds 13 and 14 of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series at Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park in Lake Elsinore, Ca. Deegan has a huge fan following wherever he goes, but the fans in Lake Elsinore take special pride in watching their home town champion run out front. Deegan lives right down the road from the track and on two wheels and four, has been setting the dirt on fire there for many years.

Deegan and the crew had the NOS Energy Drink, Mickey Thompson Tires, Ford Raptor Pro-2 ready to rock, right out of the trailer. They were fastest in practice session 2 on Thursday, and followed it up with a second place qualifying time on Friday.

During Friday night’s round 13, Deegan jumped out to the early lead and battled back and forth with Rob Mac for the win. The two were swapping the lead by only inches, running side by side, on each lap. It was one of the most exciting races of the season. Deegan finished on the box in second; great results but not enough for the multi-time champion.

On Saturday, Deegan was even quicker; qualifying in the number one spot. At the drop of the green flag, he was out front again. Spurred on by the fans who packed the stands to capacity, and Daughter Hailee’s second place podium which extends her points lead in Modified Kart, Deegan was putting on a demonstration of precision driving. His NOS Energy Drink, Ford was hooked up and it became obvious to everyone that he was not going to be beaten. The standing room only crowd went nuts when he took the checkered flag.

“Winning is always our number one goal,” said Deegan, “Doing it at my hometown track in front of all my friends is rad. MyMickey Thompson Tires worked great; my crew did an amazing job. We’ve been putting in such hard work; it’s great to get the win for NOS Energy Drink!

Deegan and his team have huge momentum heading to the final race of the season October 22nd and 23rd at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler, AZ. Look for the NOS Energy Drink, Mickey Thompson Tires, Ford Raptor Pro-2 to be right back on the rev limiter in the final rounds.

Photography By: Bink Designs

About Brian Deegan

Motocross legend, 6x LOORRS Champion and 2013 DirtSports’ Driver of the Year, Brian “The General” Deegan is one of the most decorated athletes in the history of action sports. Deegan is the only rider to compete in at least one event each year since the X Games’ inception including his Gold Medal run in X Games 17 Rallycross. Deegan continues to compete in numerous racing categories including Global Rallycross, LOORRS and TORC Short Course, Freestyle Motocross, and Monster Jam. The Deegan Racing Team is powered by NOS Energy Drink, Ford Motor Company, Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels, DVS Shoe Co., Deegan 38, ODYSSEY Battery, Gibson Exhaust Systems, 4Wheel Parts, Compex, Defender Skin, Flu War, KC HiLITES, PRP Seats, Alpinestars, Fathead, PPG, Brembo, Fortin, VP Racing Fuels, FOX, MSD Ignitions, FK Rod Ends, Eibach Springs, McKenzies, FiberwerX, JE Pistons, QTM, G2, Dailey Engineering, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, ARP, Weisman and AZ Driveshafts. 

Visit // www.briandeegan.com

Lake Elsinore, CA

Brian Deegan was more than happy to give fans what they wanted at rounds 13 and 14 of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series at Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park in Lake Elsinore, Ca. Deegan has a huge fan following wherever he goes, but the fans in Lake Elsinore take special pride in watching their home town champion run out front. Deegan lives right down the road from the track and on two wheels and four, has been setting the dirt on fire there for many years.

Deegan and the crew had the NOS Energy Drink, Mickey Thompson Tires, Ford Raptor Pro-2 ready to rock, right out of the trailer. They were fastest in practice session 2 on Thursday, and followed it up with a second place qualifying time on Friday.

During Friday night’s round 13, Deegan jumped out to the early lead and battled back and forth with Rob Mac for the win. The two were swapping the lead by only inches, running side by side, on each lap. It was one of the most exciting races of the season. Deegan finished on the box in second; great results but not enough for the multi-time champion.

On Saturday, Deegan was even quicker; qualifying in the number one spot. At the drop of the green flag, he was out front again. Spurred on by the fans who packed the stands to capacity, and Daughter Hailee’s second place podium which extends her points lead in Modified Kart, Deegan was putting on a demonstration of precision driving. His NOS Energy Drink, Ford was hooked up and it became obvious to everyone that he was not going to be beaten. The standing room only crowd went nuts when he took the checkered flag.

“Winning is always our number one goal,” said Deegan, “Doing it at my hometown track in front of all my friends is rad. MyMickey Thompson Tires worked great; my crew did an amazing job. We’ve been putting in such hard work; it’s great to get the win for NOS Energy Drink!

Deegan and his team have huge momentum heading to the final race of the season October 22nd and 23rd at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler, AZ. Look for the NOS Energy Drink, Mickey Thompson Tires, Ford Raptor Pro-2 to be right back on the rev limiter in the final rounds.

Photography By: Bink Designs

About Brian Deegan

Motocross legend, 6x LOORRS Champion and 2013 DirtSports’ Driver of the Year, Brian “The General” Deegan is one of the most decorated athletes in the history of action sports. Deegan is the only rider to compete in at least one event each year since the X Games’ inception including his Gold Medal run in X Games 17 Rallycross. Deegan continues to compete in numerous racing categories including Global Rallycross, LOORRS and TORC Short Course, Freestyle Motocross, and Monster Jam. The Deegan Racing Team is powered by NOS Energy Drink, Ford Motor Company, Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels, DVS Shoe Co., Deegan 38, ODYSSEY Battery, Gibson Exhaust Systems, 4Wheel Parts, Compex, Defender Skin, Flu War, KC HiLITES, PRP Seats, Alpinestars, Fathead, PPG, Brembo, Fortin, VP Racing Fuels, FOX, MSD Ignitions, FK Rod Ends, Eibach Springs, McKenzies, FiberwerX, JE Pistons, QTM, G2, Dailey Engineering, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, ARP, Weisman and AZ Driveshafts. 

Visit // www.briandeegan.com