Abrams, WI (May 6, 2009)-Toyota-backed Johnny Greaves has his super-team loaded and ready for the debut, on ESPN2, of new Pro 2WD Driver and Supercross icon Jeremy McGrath. The new team will feature one of the sport's all-time best known stars, Greaves in the Pro 4X4 class while McGrath will be driving the TRD prepared Toyota Tundra Pro 2WD. The star-studded off-road duo heads to Texas Motor Speedway for the 15th and 16th of May showdown at Texas Motor Speedway (ESPN2) before heading to Perris, California for the May 29th and 30th shootout at Perris Auto Speedway (ABC).

The team will feature two new Toyotas sporting Monster Energy, Toyota, BF Goodrich, and Forest County Potawatomi headline graphics. The entire crew will also be sporting new OAKLEY gear from head-to-toe, along with sponsors FOX SHOX, AMSOIL, BOATEC, KAWASAKI, KMC WHEELS, DAILEY ENGINEERING, MAKITA and SUNOCO FUELS.

"We have been working overtime getting our trucks and equipment loaded for TORC's 'West Coast Swing' and can't wait to finally go racing," stated an excited Johnny Greaves. "I'm really excited with the changes we have made in the off-season to the set-ups on both trucks and testing has progressed well, coming together in the last few weeks. The guys at TRD have worked non-stop to try and make this program even better and I'm proud I can put a great driver like Jeremy behind the wheel of a great race truck this year," Greaves continued. "Jeremy has really impressed me since we started testing together and with the level of talent in TORC this year, I can't wait to see him put that Toyota on the box."

Greaves Motorsports' crew is stable this year as well, with Curt Greaves heading up a gang that has been together now for 3 seasons. "It just feels right this year," stated Curt Greaves, Johnny's long-time crew chief. "Brad and the gang have really worked hard with the two-truck operation and I feel like we have a tight crew to support Johnny and Jeremy."

The Greaves/McGrath gang will pull into Texas Motor Speedway ready to start its championship quests. Johnny invites all his fans to watch on television at the following times:

• Rounds 1 & 2: MAY 24th, ESPN2 at 11:00 am EST
• Rounds 3 & 4: JUNE 7th, ABC at 5:00 pm EST (4:00pm CST)

After the rounds in California on May 30th, the Traxxas TORC Truck Series then move back to the fabled mid-west tracks of Crandon, WI and Bark River, MI where the action is joined by a host of amateur and sportsman classes to set the stage for the top pros of the TORC Series.

"The fans in Crandon are bound to be in for a huge treat on June 20th because by the time we get through 'having it out' in the West for two races on national TV, we will have a few scores to settle at the 'big house' up in Crandon," said Greaves. "Get ready-this is the best group of top pro drivers and the best Television package the mid-west has ever seen and we are going put the Toyotas out front."

Perris, CA (April 20, 2009)-The long-awaited appearance of Jeremy McGrath under the Monster awning delivered rave reviews from spectators and crewmembers alike as both Greaves and McGrath made impressive testing runs around the Perris Auto Speedway track. Team owner and off-road racing legend Johnny Greaves was hard at work testing his new BFGoodrich tires and several changes to his Pro 4x4 that the team at TRD worked hard on all week. While the weather was dreadfully hot, the teams really got all the testing they needed and the track was in excellent condition.

"I am really looking forward to our first Traxxas TORC Series event in Texas next month for both Jeremy and I," Greaves stated while sporting his new Oakley pit attire. "Not only has TRD stepped up the effort this month getting my Pro 4x4 ready, but Jeremy's Pro 2WD is awesome out here. I am excited at how Jeremy is driving in practice and I know we have a shot to win at every event."

As for the first PDG practice weekend, Greaves was pretty excited about it all. "This is definitely the biggest turn-out for a practice I have been a part of and having media and fans here was a lot of fun. This is the first time I have signed this many autographs at a practice-it seemed a lot like a race event," Greaves continued. "TORC and the PDG have really worked hard for the past few months and I am so glad it is coming together for all of us."

McGrath was equally excited about the team stating: "This is a dream-job for me working with Johnny and Curt Greaves. I have put a lot of seat-time in over the last few years and now its time to get down to business. Perris is a fun track and I can't wait to get back here for the race event here in May."

April 3, 2009 (Abrams, WI)-Greaves Motorsports announced today that Supercross Champion and legend, Jeremy McGrath, will be racing the Toyota powered Pro 2 TRUCK for the star-studded Monster Energy Toyota Off-Road Team owned by Greaves Motorsports. The team will debut at The Traxxas TORC Series that kicks off May 15th and 16th at Texas Motor Speedway near Dallas under the lights. Greaves will handle the Pro 4x4 duties as well as directing the veteran team.

"This is really exciting for me to join with a champion like Johnny and one of the most successful teams in short-course history," said McGrath. "Johnny has been one of the guys I looked up to in short-course since I started and to be a part of such a successful team really gets me fired-up. I tested the BFGoodrich Toyota Greaves-built machine a few weeks ago and I knew right away that I would have a great chance to win a title. It was really fast and the Fox Shox were really working. I'm glad we were able to work it out with Monster, Toyota and the rest of the team and I am stoked to be here and looking forward to the TRD team backing us up at the track. This team expects championships and that is what I'm all about too," McGrath continued.

"If you really want to know, I was looking forward to kicking everyone's butt in that new Pro 2 this year," Greaves said with a smile. "But when the opportunity came around to bring Jeremy on-board and I saw how passionate he was about winning, I knew it would be great for the fans, sponsors and my team. We worked really hard in the off-season to get this truck in top form and I feel really good about Jeremy taking the wheel. I have a lot of confidence in Jeremy because he has proved he has the potential to win every week."

Greaves and McGrath are scheduled to test at Perris Raceway during the upcoming PDG and TORC Series testing day on April 19th and 20th. Fans are invited to come out and have some fun while hanging out with the teams. Johnny and Jeremy will be making final adjustments, while sponsors Monster Energy, Toyota/TRD, BFGoodrich, Fox Shox and many others will be there to support this new star-studded team.

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Good Times at PDG and TORC Event at Oakley, Big Turnout For Short-Course Racing!

Story courtesy TORC Series

Foothill Ranch, CA (March 26, 2009)-The PDG and TORC kicked-off the up-coming inaugural season of the Traxxas TORC Series last evening with a star studied event held at Oakley's breathtaking headquarters in Foothill Ranch, CA,. The crowd of drivers, sponsors and fans showed up early and stayed late with the excitement of the upcoming season dominating the topic conversation during the cocktail party. Oakley, Monster Energy, and Red Bull provided food and drinks for an electrified crowd of short-course enthusiasts and PDG drivers and their race trucks were on hand along with sponsors and members of the press.

"This crowd really exceeded my expectations and I am really stoked about the success of the event," stated Ricky Johnson, owner of The Traxxas TORC Series. "The enthusiasm and support from this crowd really means a lot to my partner Mitch and me. It was really rewarding to finally meet a lot of the drivers, press, sponsors and fans that came out tonight."

The evening kicked-off with cocktails and appetizers and then moved into the Oakley theatre for a preview of Steve Naughton’s new film, entitled "Crandon". "The film brings back a lot of emotion for me, I love this sport and the heritage of short-course off-road racing," stated PDG board member Scott Douglas. "It really set the tone for the things to come this season. This was a special event for all of us that have worked really hard over the last few months."

After the film, TORC owners Ricky Johnson and Mitch Covington made a presentation and answered questions about the upcoming TORC season, as well as recognizing sponsors, members from the PDG, and TORC staff. Mike Jenkins, CEO of Traxxas, a professional driver and team owner, gave a short speech.

"The way the drivers, sponsors and series owners have pulled together is unprecedented. Traxxas is absolutely thrilled with the opportunity to be a part of this series and support the efforts of the PDG and TORC. We are committed to making The Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL a sustainable top-level series for years to come."

After Johnson and Covington presented an update, the PDG took to take the stage. PDG executive board members Johnny Greaves, Scott Douglas, Curt LeDuc, Evan Evans, Steve Barlow and Rick Huseman, all took turns discussing the goals and unity of professional short-course drivers. "We are united together for the future of the sport we all have worked so hard for," stated Cut LeDuc, veteran PRO 4X4 driver and team owner. "The PDG has been amazingly united and together we can influence the future of the sport for generations of new racers coming on. The PDG is not just about the top three classes but the sportsman classes as well-we want the future of the sport to be brighter than ever and we think RJ, Mitch and the PDG have captured that vision with TORC."

The party continued out in the lobby well after Oakley personnel turned up the house lights and a wonderful evening was had by all.

The Traxxas TORC Series- The Off Road Championship, presented by AMSOIL is the world’s premier off road series, bringing together the best of Midwest short course off-road racing with exciting new Western State venues. TORC drivers push the limits with action-packed fender pounding on challenging natural terrain racetracks. The season kicks off May 15, 2009 at Texas Motor Speedway. For more information, visit www.TORCseries.com.

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PDG Changes TORC Test and Orientation to Sunday and Monday–April 19-20
Now no charge to PDG members compliments of AMSOIL

Perris, CA (March 16, 2009)–The Professional Drivers Group (PDG) announces a change in dates for the PDG Driver Orientation Event. Due to the overwhelming response and at the urging of the sponsors, we have moved the test days to Sunday and Monday (April 19th-20th) so as to not conflict with the Best In The Desert race.

The 2-day TORC Series open practice at Perris Raceway in Perris, CA, will be FREE to all PDG members, compliments of AMSOIL. This is a great opportunity to get driver and equipment dialed in for the 2009 TORC Series season. This will be a great chance to practice with some of the best off-road drivers in the country! A USAC license is also required.

The PDG test day will be hosted by TORC series sponsors, tire companies, and USAC. Practice will be open to the public both days with FREE admission, along with music, concessions, and fun. Media and TV crews will be on hand to capture firsthand all the excitement of the first practice session of the year.

Perris Auto Speedway is located on the Lake Perris Fairgrounds, home of the Southern California Fair. The track is approximately one hour east of Los Angeles and one hour North of San Diego. To get to the track, take the 215 freeway, exit at the Ramona Expressway and go two miles east to the fairgrounds. You can call the track office at 951-940-0134.

You can join the Professional Drivers Group (PDG) by going to the online sign-up form at www.PDGoffroad.org. Sign up and photos for USAC Hard Cards will also be available.

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