Farmington,
NM
- The ProROCK (Professional Rockcrawlers Organization) National
Series' second event, the BFGoodrich Tires New Mexico State Rockcrawling
Championship, was held in Farmington, NM, April 27-28, 2002.
The well-equipped
teams, made up of 14 Modified Stock rigs and 28 Trophy rigs, converged
on the Rock Garden expecting to experience a technical and tough
competition. Bob Hazel, of Sports in the Rough!, had prepared
exactly that; a course system with extreme turns, tight wedges,
steep crests and very little room for error. The obstacles were
unforgiving and uncompromising.
Classes of
vehicles are divided to help promote the sport of 4x4 competition,
allow for creative growth, and maintain manufacturer awareness.
The intent of the Modified Stock Class is to stay within factory
designs while allowing aftermarket modifications that are normal
in the 4x4 recreation sport. Trophy Class is intended for vehicles
with very few limitations on modifications.
Each class
is paid out to the 10th place position. The Top 10 of each class
from Farmington, NM, are listed below:
Modified
Stock |
Place |
Team# |
Driver |
Spotter |
Score |
1 |
88 |
Mello |
Ahern |
309 |
2 |
32 |
Sisson |
Sisson |
338 |
3 |
17 |
Waggoner |
Waggoner |
332 |
4 |
9 |
Hawkins |
Christiansen |
328 |
5 |
7 |
Pickering |
Albright |
304 |
6 |
77 |
Nesselhuf |
Block |
302 |
7 |
31 |
Crook |
Cliffor |
278 |
8 |
00 |
McGee |
Mizell |
266 |
9 |
98 |
McDaniel |
Schubring |
257 |
10 |
55 |
Soults |
Mires |
227 |
Trophy |
Place |
Team# |
Driver |
Spotter |
Score |
1 |
1 |
Blume |
Attaway |
371 |
2 |
11 |
HOwe |
Lazelle |
370 |
3 |
112 |
Jordan |
Watson |
370 |
4 |
27 |
Robbins |
Luly |
368 |
5 |
0 |
Paule |
Wadeson |
367 |
6 |
23 |
Monk |
Steele |
364 |
7 |
26 |
Hildebrand |
Shugart |
364 |
8 |
16 |
Durham |
Gillen |
362 |
9 |
120 |
Evans |
Geiger |
359 |
10 |
71 |
Schwiesow |
Schwiesow |
345 |
Trent McGee,
Promotions and Marketing Director of Superlift Suspensions, confirmed,
"The courses were set up in such a way, that though they
were highly technical, it was the team effort that brought the
successes."
McGee also
asserts, "I'm very pleased with the courses, and the organization
as a whole. Superlift is proud to be the Title Sponsor of ProROCK."
2002 ProROCK
events are scheduled for Oklahoma 6/8-9, Indiana 8/24-25,
Utah 9/14-15 and Nevada 11/16-17.
Each of the
six ProROCK events is a high profile State Rockcrawling Championship
competition that stands on its own, designed to test the limits
of the competitors and their vehicles, and to provide excitement
for spectators at all event locations. Fearless competitors will
take their best 4 out of 6 event finishes towards the Superlift
ProROCK National Series Championship Final. The prize money opportunity,
not including the many big sponsor prizes, can reach almost $110,000
per class over the six event Superlift ProROCK National Championship
Series.
Superlift
Suspension Systems is the Title sponsor for 2002, with BFGoodrich
Tires, Randy's Ring & Pinion, Tractech, Yukon Gear & Axle,
and Black Diamond Suspensions as National sponsors.
Sports
in the Rough!
ProROCK
www.sportsintherough.com
866-GO-ProROCK (467-7676)
prorock@sportsintherough.com