Lazer Star Lights News

Lazer Star Lights sponsored drivers Corry Weller, Garrett George and Chad George took to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the 13th and 14th rounds of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series on September 19-20. Extreme weather forced race officials to postpone Round 14, which will be rescheduled for Thursday, October 23rd preceding the final rounds of racing at Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park.

Weller Racing

Corry Weller has had a challenging season in the Lucas Oil Pro 4 class, but the team turned a corner when they discovered a major mechanical issue leading up to the Las Vegas races. “We just found out, before this weekend, that my front differential hasn’t been working right for much of the season,” Corry said after the race weekend. “We sent it in and had it fixed, so this was really the first weekend I have had fully functional 4-wheel drive.”

Weller qualified 8th for Friday night’s race on a rough track, and ran as high as third place during the main event. With just a few laps to go something - either the track or another truck - sent Weller rolling, the delay knocking her back to a 6th place overall finish. The improved handling and regained power from the fixed front differential helped Corry earn her best finish of the season, and she’ll start on the pole for the Round 14 makeup at Elsinore.

Lazer Star Lights is a proud supporter of Corry Weller and Weller Racing. “I could never even dream of racing in the Pro 4 class without my sponsors,” Weller says. “I am one of the few racers here who is entirely sponsor funded, and in turn, I’m so very grateful for the support from these amazing companies that put their faith and time and money into my program.” Be sure to follow Corry Weller on Facebook, and learn more about Weller Racing on their website and Facebook page.

Funco Motorsports

Chad George once again led the way for Funco Motorsports in Las Vegas as he and his cousin Garrett continue to turn heads in the Pro Buggy class. Chad qualified first for Friday night’s race and put together a strong performance, winning by more than four seconds. The victory was the fifth of the year for Chad George, who holds an 81-point lead in the Pro Buggy standings. Garrett went on to finish 6th in the main event and sits in fourth place in the standings. Be sure to check out Funco Motorsports on Instagram and YouTube for more updates.

With the rain out and rescheduled 14th round, Lazer Star Lights racers will have prepare for a long weekend of racing at Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park, October 23-25. Weller Racing looks to ride the momentum of a solid performance in Vegas, while Chad and Garrett George will compete for the top spots in the Pro Buggy championship. Visit LucasOilOffRoad.com for more information and be sure to catch race action from this season every Sunday on MAVTV.

Check out LazerStarLights.com to find out how you can transform your ride into a night-conquering machine, and be sure to follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for the latest racing updates, product news, and special opportunities to win fan-only prizes.

Lazer Star Lights Offering Big Discounts at Sand Sports Super Show

September 19-21  |  Costa Mesa, CA

• Lazer Star is offering discount pricing on select LED light bars and Dominator HID lights at the 2014 Sand Sports Super Show.
• Fans can sign up for a chance to win a free 32-inch Discovery LED light bar at the show.
• Attendees will also be treated to meet and greet autograph sessions with Lazer Star racers Matt Lovell and Derek and Jason Murray.

Paso Robles, Calif. - September 18, 2014 - Lazer Star Lights is preparing to head down to the 16th Annual Sand Sports Super Show, taking place September 19-21 at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa, CA.

The Sand Sports Super Show is the largest sand and dirt sports expo in the world and draws exhibitors and attendees from all over the country each year. Attendees are treated to sneak peaks at the latest and greatest in the industry while companies like Lazer Star get the opportunity to show off their products and meet enthusiasts face-to-face. Get more information on the show at www.sandsportssupershow.com.

Lazer Star will be set up in Booth 325 in Building 10, the same spot as previous years. The booth will be highlighted by two Lazer Star equipped UTVs, and sponsored racers Matt Lovell and Derek and Jason Murray will be at the booth on Saturday to autograph posters. You can check out Matt Lovell’s mid-size trophy truck just outside at the Raceline booth, and Murray Racing will have UTVs at the Can-Am booth and the ITP booth.

Along with deep discount pricing on select LED light bars on hand, Lazer Star will be running two special promotions at the show:

• Dominator 4” and 7” HID lights for just $39.99 each (minimum purchase of two, while supplies last)
• Sign up for a chance to win a FREE 32-inch 10-watt Discovery LED light bar!

Just stop by the Lazer Star booth to take advantage of some of the best deals ever on lighting solutions for your ATV, UTV or Sandrail. Learn more about Lazer Star lighting solutions at LazerStarLights.com and follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for the latest news and updates.

Off-road racers competing in series like the Best in the Desert, SCORE and Ultra4 know that good lighting on their truck, buggy or UTV can make the difference between crossing the finish line and a race ending collision with an unseen obstacle or vehicle. That's why Lazer Star Lights is now offering their Racer Series LED light bars for competitors and consumers who want race-ready lighting for their vehicle both on and off the race course. These are the same lights that can be found on the race vehicles driven by Matt Lovell, Derek and Jason Murray and Bryan Buckhannon in BITD/SCORE, and Levi and Brian Shirley in Ultra4.

Lazer Star's Racer Series LED light bars use genuine 3-watt Cree® LEDs for durable, efficient, high-output lighting at 300 lumens per LED. Each Lazer Star LED light housing is IP68 certified waterproof and dustproof and 8.6g vibration compliant, making them some of the toughest lighting solutions available anywhere.

For great forward visibility no matter the weather or track conditions, Lazer Star's Racer Special double row lights are a perfect solution. Racer Specials offer the unique combination of a single row of standard white and a single row of dust-cutting amber LEDs in a far-reaching spot pattern for maximum visibility. Racer Special lights are available in 6, 12 and 28 inch lengths to fit any application.

Lazer Star's 6 inch Atlantis 3-watt single row LED lights in red, amber and blue or the 18 inch all-in-one taillight bar including three colors; blue strobe, amber constant and red brake on each end. These options are the perfect solution for those looking to meet taillight requirements for their race series, or just trying to increase the visibility of their vehicle. The 36° flood beam pattern offers great visibility from any angle, and the compact, lightweight form factor make them easy to install.

To find out more about Lazer Star Lights and its products, check out their newly redesigned website atLazerStarLights.com. Get Lazer Star Racer Series lights at your local Lazer Star Lights dealer. Be sure to like them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter and Instagram for fan-only promotions, product giveaways and updates on Lazer Star products and sponsored racers.

Lucky Dog Racing got its start in 2007, when Brian Shirley formed a team to support his passion for racing. His son Levi started racing short course in 2008, and together the Shirley boys built a race program with the help of family, friends, and the support of some great sponsors. When they ventured into the wild world of Ultra4 Racing they began looking for lighting sponsors to join the Lucky Dog Racing team. They began working with Lazer Star Lights and got to know the Scott family, and their relationship grew as the program began to pick up speed.

At that time the team ran a set of Dominator HIDs on the front to help light the way, and as LED fixtures grew more popular the Shirleys adopted a set of Lazer Star LX LED light bars for their 4400 class cars. These days Levi runs a 40” Discovery 10-watt LED light bar on the roof and a 12” LED bar on the grill. “We run the grill light bar pretty much all the time,” Levi says. “It really cuts through the dust and dirt and helps a lot with visibility, especially when rolling into the pits. When it gets dark you need lights that can keep up with your speed. Sometimes we’re running up to 100mph at night, and we’re able to do that because we are confident in our Lazer Star Lights.”

The 2014 Ultra4 Racing season has been very kind to Levi Shirley and Lucky Dog Racing, but their success has not come without adversity. Levi’s front end blew up 10 miles from the King of the Hammers finish line. Brian had to tow him across the line, finishing 20th and 21st. Levi bounced back in subsequent races though and solid finishes in recent rounds have put him in 3rd place in the combined championship standings.

Lucky Dog Racing also took their talents across the Atlantic to compete in the Ultra4 Europe series. Partnering with a UK company Off Road Armoury, the Shirleys built a brand new car with a lot of the parts supplied by their U.S. sponsors. The combination worked wonders as Levi went on to win the King of the Mountain race in Italy and the King of the Valley in Wales. A solid finish at the series finale King of Portugal race should put Levi in the top 5 in class standings at season’s end.

Levi attributes part of his success on the track to the team’s hands-on approach to prepping the cars. “In order to succeed you have to know the car 100%,” Levi says.  “We know these cars inside and out, every single component. No matter what I’m doing in a race I know exactly what kind of stress I’m putting on different components, and that confidence allows me to push the car to its absolute limit.” The Shirley boys do all of the work on their cars with just a few exceptions: they only perform minor maintenance on the transmissions and motors, and the chassis work is done by Campbell Racing in Phoenix.

The Shirley family lives and breathes off-road. Back at home in Dodge City, Kansas stands the brand new 12,000 square foot Lucky Dog Racing shop. Levi rides dirt bikes and a Polaris RZR on local trails in his free time, and the family makes frequent trips to their Colorado cabin to go Jeeping. When they’re not busy traveling the world for off-road races, the family is hard at work running their trailer shop, where they also retail Lazer Star Lights.

The focus right now for Lucky Dog Racing is the Ultra4 championship. Levi is within striking distance of the title, and with just a few races left it’s time to buckle down and focus on the task at hand. “It’s a growing sport,” says Levi. “We’re getting more racers, more sponsors, bigger crowds. It’s like a big Ultra4 family and we’re proud to be a part of it all.”

Visit www.LuckyDogRacing.com for more information on the team, or find them on Facebook for more race updates. All images from @LeviShirley on Instagram.

Lazer Star Lights racers took on the daunting Best in the Desert "Vegas to Reno" race this past weekend, and after more than 500 miles of desert dust Murray Racing managed a third place podium finish.

Murray Racing
The Murray brothers have enjoyed plenty of success so far in the 2014 SCORE series, but with 28 consecutive BITD finishes headed in the 2014 Vegas to Reno, there was still a lot left to prove. "We go into every race aiming for the win," says Derek Murray, "but after starting mid-pack and fighting through hours and hours of dust we're happy with a podium."

Derek started off in the driver's seat as team headed out of Vegas, 18 cars behind the leader. By the time Derek handed off to Jason, he had cut through the field all the way up to 7th place. Jason was comfortable behind the wheel in his first BITD race since returning from injury. He managed to pick off a few more spots and worked his way into 4th before Derek took over for the final stretch. Derek proved once again that Team Murray is most dangerous in the final stages of the race as he knocked off one more car on the way to claiming the last podium spot. This was the fourth podium finish in five Vegas to Reno races for Team Murray.

All in all Vegas to Reno was a pretty smooth race for the Murray boys in the #1917. "The Can-Am ran clean, we didn't really have any problems," Derek continued. "We finished before dark so that wasn't an issue, but we did put our Lazer Star Lights to use when passing bikes and quads. With the amount of dust that was in the air it was very important that we could not only see, but be seen by the other racers."

Matt Lovell Racing
After months of preparation, Matt Lovell and company rolled into Las Vegas for the 2014 Vegas to Reno race. Matt and his co-driver Paul Baker took off from the line at the back of the pack, so they had their work cut out for them from the start.

In the first 40 miles alone Lovell charged the #7244 Lazer Star Lights / Matt Lovell Racing mid-size trophy truck through a rocky and silty course, picking off racers left and right. "We were flying out there," Lovell said after the race. "The truck was running perfectly, the pit crew was extremely fast, everything was coming together." By the time they hit the halfway point they were up to 5th place, and then disaster struck. The truck's hydraulic throwout bearing failed, rendering the clutch pedal useless and leaving Matt unable to shift gears.

"Unfortunately it was just another stroke of bad luck, a part that never breaks took us out of the race," Matt said. With no spare part handy, the crew did everything they could to try to get back in the race, even going so far as driving town to town looking for a replacement at local auto shops. "The whole MLR crew did an amazing job. I'm really proud of how the entire program has grown, despite the obstacles we've faced this year."

Lovell and the Murray brothers will now prepare for the next race on the schedule: the BITD Bluewater Desert Challenge, October 10-12 in Parker, AZ. Learn more about Lazer Star's extensive lineup of off-road and race lighting at LazerStarLights.com. Find Lazer Star on Facebook, subscribe to their YouTube channel, and follow @LazerStarLights on Twitter and Instagram for more updates and special offers. Thanks to Creative Shift Media for the Team MLR photos.

Lazer Star Lights is heading to Las Vegas this weekend for the Best in the Desert "Vegas to Reno" race. The Lazer Star crew will be on hand at contingency and tech inspection, and will be supporting their sponsored racers Matt Lovell, Derek and Jason Murray, and Bryan Buckhannon.

Dubbed "the Longest Off-Road Race in the United States," this point-to-point journey will take more than 300 competitors through 532 miles of rough Nevada desert. With only three events left on the 2014 BITD schedule, this race will be of the utmost importance for racers vying for class championships.

Kicking things off first thing Friday morning will be brothers Derek and Jason Murray in their Team Murray Racing #1917 Can-Am Maverick. While the Murrays have enjoyed a successful 2014 SCORE season, they are still looking to hit their potential in the Best in the Desert ranks.

Joining the Murrays in the UTV class is fellow Lazer Star racer Bryan Buckhannon in the #1927 Can-Am. Buckhannon comes from a storied career as a 4x4 quad racer in the GNCC series, but his recent foray into the UTV racing world has brought him out west to compete in the BITD.

Representing Lazer Star in the 7200 class of mid-size trophy trucks will be Matt Lovell. Piloting the Lazer Star Lights/Matt Lovell Racing #7244 Ford, Matt will be leaving it all out on the course in this race. Like with UTV counterparts, Matt will be making the most of his superior Lazer Star Lights setup throughout the race. Check out Matt's video recap of the Baja 500 here!

Amber lights up front improve visibility in the dusty conditions that these desert racers so often experience, while Lazer Star's high-powered LED light bars will guide the racers through the course once the sun goes down. It is in these conditions that Lazer Star Lights athletes shine, and at these times in the races that they outpace the competition.

Come find Lazer Star Lights at the Vegas to Reno pre-race festivities, and follow along with Lazer Star's racers at www.BITD.com. Learn more about Lazer Star's wide range of lighting solutions atLazerStarLights.com. Find Lazer Star on Facebook, subscribe to their YouTube channel, and follow @LazerStarLights on Twitter and Instagram for more updates and special offers.

Lazer Star Lights, the Official Lighting Sponsor of the GBC Motorsports Heartland Challenge, will be on hand at the event this weekend to perform installations and provide trackside support for participating racers.

As both the 4-hour UTV Challenge and 10-hour Adult ATV Challenge run into the night, all vehicles must be equipped with working headlights and taillights, or a comparable setup. Lazer Star offers a variety of lighting options for both ATVs and UTVs, and reps will be at the event to offer product sales, assist with installation, and provide trackside support.

Any racer or team who pre-purchased their lights directly from Lazer Star (previous years' purchases do not apply) and places 1st in class will be eligible for reimbursement for the value of the Lazer Star Lights product that they use. In addition, Lazer Star is offering their standard contingency for top 3 class finishers that meet program requirements, only one offer applies per winner. Click here to learn more about Lazer Star contingency, and any questions may be directed at race@LazerStarLights.com.

For more information on the Heartland Challenge, including registration and an updated event schedule, visit www.HeartlandChallenge.com. Find out more about Lazer Star's lighting setups atLazerStarLights.com. Find Lazer Star on Facebook, subscribe to their YouTube channel, and follow @LazerStarLights on Twitter and Instagram for more updates and special offers.

Lazer Star Lights has just expanded their race program to include Lucas Oil Off Road Pro 4 driver Corry Weller. Along with Funco Motorsports drivers Garrett and Chad George, Weller Racing will be representing Lazer Star for the rest of the 2014 Lucas Oil season.

Weller Racing
With an origin story like so many in the motorsports industry, Weller Racing started from humble beginnings in Jason Weller's garage in 2006. The company has quickly grown and is now produces some of the best SXS race motors in the business. Of course, building race motors for a living means racing is a must, and the Weller family lives up to the company name. Jason and his wife Corry pioneered the Weller Racing SR1 spec class in the Lucas Oil Off Road Southern California Regional, and Corry piloted their flagship SXS to victory in the latest race. Corry's main racing venture is the Pro 4 class in the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series, and her No. 18 truck now proudly dons a Lazer Star Lights setup. Learn more about Weller Racing at www.WellerRacing.com and www.CorryWeller.com. Follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/wellerracingllc and www.facebook.com/corryweller18.

Funco Motorsports
Funco Motorsports has enjoyed a longstanding relationship with Lazer Star Lights, and after years of installing lights on their builds the relationship has evolved into a professional sponsorship. One of Southern California's most popular sand rail shops, the "Fun Company" have built a company and a lifestyle around sand cars. Based in Rialto, CA, the George family has owned and operated Funco for more than 40 years, and the next generation of racers has emerged in cousins Garrett and Chad. Both are racing the Lucas Oil Pro Buggy class this year, and both are doing extremely well - Chad leads the points standings in his No. 42 buggy, while Garrett is close behind in second in the No. 71 rig. Learn more about Funco at www.FuncoMotorsports.com and follow them on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/pages/Funco/294420773952646.

Round 9 & 10 at Glen Helen Raceway  |  August 1-2, 2014
Lazer Star Lights traveled out to Glen Helen Raceway this past weekend for the 9th and 10th Rounds of the Lucas Oil Off Road Championship. The Lazer Star crew supported Weller Racing and Funco Motorsports in the pits throughout the weekend.

Seeing race action for the first time since joining the Lazer Star Lights race program, Corry Weller got off to a bumpy start in Friday's Pro 4 main event. Weller was putting in solid laps before rolling her truck on the lap 12, ending her night early. Bruised ribs didn't stop her from competing the next day, however. Fighting through the pain, Corry got back on the track and once again fell victim to misfortune, this time dropping out mid-race due to a mechanical issue. Weller will be back in action in a few weeks in Sparks, NV, and will return to Glen Helen on September 6th for Round 6 of the Lucas Oil Off Road Southern California Regional in the SR1 class.

Funco Motorsports enjoyed a very successful race weekend in the Pro Buggy class. In Friday night's action, Garrett George emerged from the 14 lap scramble at the front of the pack, marking Garrett's second Pro Buggy win of the season. Chad joined his cousin on the podium with a 3rd place finish, giving Funco a pair of top finishes to celebrate. On Saturday it was Chad who led the way for Funco, notching his second podium in as many days with a 2nd place finish. Garrett followed in 5th. Chad is currently leading the Pro Buggy competition in the championship points race by a good margin, touting four race wins while making the podium in each race. Garrett sits in second in the points chase.

The Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series next heads to the Wild West Motorsports Park in Sparks, NV, August 22-23. Catch Lucas Oil Off Road Racing every Sunday on CBS Sports Network and MAVTV;click here for air times. Learn more about Lazer Star Lights products and racing efforts at LazerStarLights.com. Find Lazer Star on Facebook, subscribe to their YouTube channel, and follow @LazerStarLights on Twitter and Instagram for more updates and special offers.

Lazer Star Lights introduces a new mounting solution for trucks, Jeeps, SUVs and other vehicles. Lazer Star’s License Plate Brackets enable users to enhance their vehicle’s lighting capabilities while utilizing existing front license plate mounting locations.

“Our aim with the License Plate Bracket is to offer a more universal mounting option for many of our LED light bars,” said Ron Scott, Vice President of Lazer Star Lights. “This bracket can be paired with a number of compatible lights and installed to most vehicles without drilling holes to mount the bracket.”

The steel License Plate Brackets are black powder coated to provide a sleek finish and include a one year limited warranty. Lazer Star offers the bracket in preconfigured kits featuring a 12-inch Endeavour 3-watt LED light bar, 14-inch Atlantis 3-watt LED light bar or 12-inch Discovery 10-watt LED light bar. The bracket is also available individually and can be paired with any Lazer Star LX LED light bar up to 20 inches long and up to 10 lbs in weight.

Features include:

• Steel bracket in black powder coat finish measures 6”H x 1.5”D x 11.5”W
• Bracket is compatible with LX LED light bars up to 20” in length
• Maximum weight of light unit(s) is 10 lbs
• Bracket is available in three preconfigured kits
• Bracket and kits utilize existing hardware
• Brackets are made in the USA

Lazer Star Lights License Plate Brackets and Kits are available direct from LazerStarLights.com, on Amazon, and through your local Lazer Star Lights dealer.

Meet our new Wholesale Account Rep Tim Barnes! While Tim only started working with us earlier this year, we’ve known Tim for some time after outfitting his Wrangler with some Lazer Star Lights. Tim is a man of many interests and we’re excited to have him on board to work with our dealers and spread the Lazer Star gospel!

Tim’s journey into powersports began with his first quad ride at age 14, and his love for the sport intensified with regular family trips out to Gordons Wells and Glamis Dunes. Tim also learned to fly as a teenager and earned his pilot’s license before earning a BS in Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. A minor in Business Administration helped him co-found two businesses after college: a private aircraft charter operator and a real estate company.

We got to know Tim a few years back when he set his Jeep Wrangler up with Lazer Star Lights, eager to explore the off-road world at all hours of the day (and night). Tim came on as our Wholesale Account Representative in April 2014 to help expand the Lazer Star dealer network and work with all of our resellers to improve their businesses through an enhanced relationship with Lazer Star. On a daily basis, Tim works to provide quality dealer support with the end goal of achieving higher sales through brand awareness, marketing and customer satisfaction.

Outside of work Tim is a firm believer that life is more fun with the wind in your face and the sun overhead. He enjoys skydiving and holds the highest level license (D License - Master). He is also a big fan of jet skiing and wakeboarding as well as riding ATVs. When Tim's not out on the road for work he resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. Drop Tim a line at Tim@LazerStarLights.com.