22 Oct 2014
The snowy mountains of Maine will once again echo with the throaty roar of 900-horsepower off-road Pro 4 trucks as Red Bull Frozen Rush returns to the slopes for the second year in a row on January 8-9, 2015. The raw power and impressive speed of these machines will be put to the test by some of Mother Nature's harshest winter conditions, as the trucks race head-to-head over jumps, around gates and down ski slopes. The action-packed competition will air on NBC as part of the year-long Red Bull Signature Series, the most progressive action sports event property in the world.
In 2014, Sunday River Ski Resort, just a few short hours north of Boston, played host to eight of the country's best professional off-road truck racers, who ventured far from their usual dirt, sand and gravel tracks to tackle unprecedented terrain, including icy berms, snow-covered jumps and steep slopes. In the end it was motorsports legend Ricky Johnson who was crowned champion in the first ever off-road truck race on snow. He now looks to defend his title against this year's stacked roster of industry greats and hungry newcomers.
"Winning the title last year was amazing, especially after going head to head with the best in the business. It could have been anyone's day, but I'm glad it was mine," said the recent Motorsports Hall of Famer. "This year won't be any easier. Everyone wants that title now and like I said to Johnny (Greaves) last year… My a** is here, come kick it."
Returning to compete this year alongside Johnson is Bryce Menzies, Todd LeDuc, Johnny Greaves, Scott Douglas, Rob MacCachren and Carl Renezeder. New to the wearies of winter weather racing will be decorated freestyle motocross rider turned off-road champion, Brian Deegan and young up-and-comer RJ Anderson. Both are standout warriors in the 2-wheel drive off-road class and are stepping up to Pro 4 truck for a shot at the Red Bull Frozen Rush title.
The United States Auto Club, one of auto racing's leading governing bodies and an international motorsports authority, has sanctioned the race for its second year and will again oversee safety and competition to ensure that Red Bull Frozen Rush will be an amazing experience for both spectators and competitors alike. One-of-a-kind, studded and specially designed Mud-Terrain tires from BFGoodrich's Research and Development team will outfit each vehicle able to power up the hill. No lift access needed.
Red Bull Frozen Rush created a new chapter in the history book of off-road racing in 2014, and this winter, it will return to push the progression of the sport even further.
Source - Red Bull