5 minute read
HOW TO DRIVE A TRICK TRUCK - Presented by Method Race Wheels
Method Race Wheels introduces the video series “How To Drive A Trick Truck” with Justin Lofton. As the title suggests, in this series professional racer Justin Lofton breaks down what you should know about driving a race truck. Everything from transmissions to cornering, we’ve got you covered. If your dream is to get behind the wheel of a race truck, this is a good place to start! Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel here: @methodracewheels
Photos provided by Method Race Wheels
Mitchell Alsup took the class win in Pro Super Stock. Photo by Dirt Nation
For most internal engine component manufacturers, piston rings are a secondary product. At Total Seal®, we only make Piston Rings. They are our passion. After all, a piston can only perform as well as the rings surrounding it do. That’s why we specialize and excel in attention to every detail and finish from raw materials to final production.
From our Gas-Ported Rings to our Gapless® Diesel rings and everything in between, no one matches our advanced level of piston ring development, leading-edge designs, precision manufacturing and incredible selection. Regardless of your engine application, we provide unmatched expert technical assistance to ensure you receive the right rings for your specific need. Contact us to find out how we can help improve the efficiency of your engines, gas or diesel.
www.TotalSeal.com | 623-587-7400 | Email: info@TotalSeal.com
EPISODE ONE: INTRODUCTION
If you’re new to this space, you might be asking who is Justin Lofton and what qualifi es him to teach anybody how to drive a Trick Truck? Justin Lofton is a three-time Mint 400 overall champion, 2009 ARCA champion and grew up right outside of Glamis—the ultimate off road destination in California. In this episode Justin goes over the basics; what exactly off road racing is, the diff erent kinds of classes you would fi nd in an off -road race and a quick breakdown on his race truck also known as Bad Co.
EPISODE TWO: SAFETY GEAR
Safety fi rst! In this episode Justin Lofton talks about the essential safety gear when operating and racing a Trick Truck. This includes everything from race suits to gloves and everything in between.
EPISODE THREE: DRIVETRAIN AND SHIFTING
One last topic before we jump in the driver’s seat—we’re talking transmissions. Justin goes over the diff erences of manual and automatic transmissions.
EPISODE FOUR: STARTING THE TRUCK
Justin goes over everything you need to do before you hit fi rst gear, like a physical walk around your Trick Truck and familiarizing yourself with the gauges and controls you have inside.
EPISODE FIVE: CORNERING
We all can drive in a straight line (hopefully), but what happens when the race course throws some corners your way? In this episode Justin Lofton goes over cornering techniques and tips.
EPISODE SIX: ROUGH STUFF
When it comes to rough terrain the capabilities of the modern Trick Truck are amazing. However, that doesn’t mean you can hit the desert at full speed all the time. Knowing the altitude changes and how big the holes you are inevitably going to encounter will determine how fast you can go.
EPISODE SEVEN: SPEED
We’ve covered cornering, we’ve covered the rough stuff , now let’s talk about speed. Justin Lofton goes over what you should know when you’re hitting 150mph on a lakebed.
EPISODE EIGHT: IT’S GETTING DUSTY
With speed comes catching up to other racers. Grab your microfi bers and your tear-off s, it’s time to learn how to drive in the dust. See how to make that pass and how to do it safely.
EPISODE NINE: INTO THE NIGHT
The penultimate episode. The last thing we go over before we talk about winning is driving at night and the diff erent light set-ups you might need. White versus amber, cornering lights, and the mindset of racing at night.
EPISODE TEN: WINNER WINNER You’ve made it to the fi nale! Now that you have a number of new skills in your pocket and are basically a pro driver, what do you do on the podium? When that time comes when you win, there are a few things you should know.
