Raffo Racing Outlaw 250 Race Report

For immediate release
October 12, 2006
Arlington Hts., IL

Raffo Racing takes a shakedown run at the MDR Outlaw 250

In preparation for the upcoming 2006 SCORE Tecate Baja 1000, Chris  
Raffo took his Class 300 Chevrolet K5 Blazer for a shakedown run in  
the Lucerne Valley. The Class 300 vehicles at the MDR Outlaw 250 were  
only required to run four laps (160 miles), a perfect way to find any  
unforeseen problems before the ?1000.?

The truck had received some much need updates in the drivetrain and  
suspension area, so this would be a great way for some of the team to  
get some seat time as well as test the improvements made to the truck.

The first lap seemed uneventful until the pitman arm broke about 25  
miles into the lap. Fortunately a spare is carried on the truck. It  
was replaced and the team continued on.

After lap one, the team stopped to check the truck over, and change  
co-drivers. Quickly Chris cranked over the Powermaster starter, fired  
the Chencherick built powerplant and headed back on the course.  Lap 2  
went smoothly and the team had caught the class leader.

After a quick stop, Chris headed out to complete the third lap. By now  
the Raffo Racing had taken the class lead.  The truck was running  
flawlessly. The new Bilstein shocks were valved perfectly. The truck  
sucked up the desert terrain without effort. The engine and  
transmission temperatures were nice and cool. Then, without warning,  
the left front leaf spring broke. Ending the day for Raffo Racing.

? We used the race today more as a test session. Overall the truck  
seems to work really well. All aspects of the truck have been improved  
over the last 12 months. The front spring that broke was brand new.   
Lucky for us it happened today, not down in Mexico. We will have to  
replace both front springs before Baja just to be safe. I feel very  
confident in a strong finish when we run the 1000.? ? comments from  
Chris Raffo.

Next Race ? November 15-18, 2006 ? SCORE Tecate Baja 1000.

Chris Raffo would like to thank his supporters including:
California Tomato Commission,
Bilstein Shocks,
BFGoodrich Tires,
Powermaster,
Phil?s Inc.,
Sunoco Race Fuels.

Raffo Racing has marketing opportunities available for the upcoming Baja 1000.

For more information or to schedule an interview, contact:
Mike Reusche (847) 869-2434 ? days or email mike@mt-graphics.com


-Mike Reusche, marketing - MTG