Stow, Ohio – July 28, 2017– Following up on an impressive performance in round 5 and 6, Team Mickey Thompson visited the podium four times during the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS) competition this past weekend at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Mo.

Brian Deegan finished first in the Pro 2 class in round 7. Darren Hardesty Jr. finished second in the Pro Buggy class in round 7, and topped the podium in round 8.

Additionally, Hailie Deegan took second in the Pro Lite class in round 8.

“Congratulations to Team MT on an impressive weekend of racing,” said Ken Warner, Vice President of Marketing for Mickey Thompson. “Brian, Hailie and Darren are all in the running to take the LOORRS championship in their classes. We are in for an exciting final three races of the season.”

Three races remain in the series, with the next race weekend scheduled for Aug. 26-27 at Wild West Motorsports Park in Sparks, NV. Currently, Brian Deegan sits in second place overall in the Pro 2 class, Hailie Deegan is in second place in the Pro Lite class and Hardesty, Jr is in first place in the Pro Buggy class. For complete event coverage and more information about the series, visit LucasOilOffRoad.com.

About Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels 

Max-Trac Tire Co., Inc., DBA Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels, markets racing and high-performance tires and wheels for street, strip, truck, and off-road applications. The company was founded in 1963 by racing legend Mickey Thompson and is headquartered in Stow, Ohio, USA. For more information, visit www.mickeythompsontires.com. Connect on Facebook and Instagram. Media contact: Don Sneddon, Advertising Manager, 800-222-9092, ext. 3750, dsneddon@mickeythompsontires.com.