The Rockstar Makita sponsored driver Todd LeDuc once again took home another podium finish this past weekend during the second race of The Off-road Race Championship Series presented by Traxxas.  The first California event of the eight race series kicked off May 29th and 30th at the celebrated Perris Auto Speedway.

Friday’s round three action found the No. 3 Rockstar / Makita Pro 2WD of Todd LeDuc battling it out with the notorious Jeremy McGrath once more.  Avoiding McGrath’s mid-race spinout, Todd took the checkered flag with a hard fought third place finish.
Round four made the fans go wild with excitement in the packed stands as the crazy action unfolded before their eyes.  Fortin hit the “K” rail and Adler smashed into the wall closest to the grandstands, sending fiberglass flying into the crowd.  Avoiding the mayhem and carnage, Todd finished in the seventh position and kept his fifth place standing in the points chase.

The Rockstar / Makita LeDuc Team will be back for the third race of the Traxxas TORC Series at the historic Crandon Raceway in Crandon, WI on June 20 – 21st.  Coverage of previous weekend’s racing can be seen on the ESPN2 Network.  Check local listings for broadcast times or go to www.torcseries.com

Enthusiasm ran high as the Pro 2WD class staged for the first round of Friday night’s action.  Traveling from as far as Wisconsin and California, a field of 15 Pro 2WD competitors returned to the track, many for the first time in nearly 8 months.

Starting on the outside of the second row for round one, Todd LeDuc in the No. 3 Rockstar / Makita Ford, battled it out with Jeremy McGrath for the third spot on the podium.  After the mandatory caution, Todd moved into third and maintained the position until the checkered flag flew after the 20 lap race.

Thanking his crew and sponsors for making it possible, Todd LeDuc remarked, “It’s great to be back racing with these guys again!  I look forward to an exciting season of competing at historic venues such as Crandon and representing Rockstar Energy Drink and Makita Tools.  None of this could be possible without the tireless efforts of our pit crew and the excellent support of our sponsors.”

Once again starting on the outside of the second row, Todd LeDuc ran a consistent race and claimed the second fastest lap time during the second round of Pro 2WD competition at Texas Motor Speedway’s dirt track on Saturday.  Avoiding a pile-up in turn three, LeDuc maintained the fourth spot on the track until the finish and secured his standing as fifth in points.  With just ten points separating Todd from first, the second race of the TORC Series to be held at Perris Auto Speedway at the end of the month is sure to be a hotly contested competition.