The Rocket1 Racing team’s return to competition amid the Covid-19 pandemic was highlighted by a pair of podium finishes over the weekend. The World of Outlaws (WoO) Morton Buildings Late Models Series returned to racing for the first time in 77 days with a doubleheader at Minnesota’s Jackson Motorplex. Piloting the Valvoline No. 1 Seubert…
After closing their doors to the public for more than month in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Rocket Chassis plans to resume full operation on Monday, May 4. Business hours for the Shinnston, W.V. based operation will be Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET, and on Saturday by appointment. “Everyone at Rocket…
As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic puts motorsports events around the world on hold, racing divisions have scrambled to bring drivers and fans a replacement of sorts: online racing. The World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series recently launched the iRacing Invitational for a series of special events. Rocket1 Racing tapped open wheel standout,…
Brandon Sheppard pocketed a pair of Top-5 finishes over the weekend in the Rocket1 Racing/ Valvoline/ Seubert Calf Ranches/ Durham Racing Engines-powered Rocket Chassis. “This was another solid weekend for our team,” said Sheppard. “We’ve had a lot of consistency to start the year, with five wins and several Top-5’s to show for it. Being…
Six-time World of Outlaws Late Model Series National Champions, Rocket1 Racing is pleased to announce the launch of their brand-new online home at www.Rocket1Racing.com. The revitalized www.Rocket1Racing.com has been designed by Memphis, Tennessee-based MSR Mafia Website & PR Services and will be the source for the latest team news, photos, apparel, upcoming events, and much…
Following a successful week at Volusia Speedway Park (Barberville, Fla.), Brandon Sheppard claimed his second DIRTcar Nationals Late Model Week Big Gator Championship in as many years. Sheppard drove the Valvoline No.1 Seubert Calf Ranches/ Gunters Honey/ Ace Metal Works/ Durham Racing Engines-powered XR1 Rocket Chassis to two victories and five Top-5 finishes during the…
Rocket1 Racing and Brandon Sheppard continued their early season success with three Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series victories during the Wrisco Industries Winternationals at East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, Fla. During the course of the weeklong affair, Sheppard not only won three races but also six podium finishes along the way in the…
Rocket1 Racing kicked off the grueling Georgia-Florida Speedweeks at Golden Isles Speedway (Brunswick, Ga.) with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. Friday night’s Super Bowl of Racing event was nixed by rain. On Saturday, Sheppard drove the Valvoline No.1 Seubert Calf Ranches/ Gunters Honey/ Ace Metal Works/ Durham Racing Engines-powered XR1 Rocket Chassis to…
The two-time and a defending World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series National Champion started his title defense over the weekend in the Battle at the Border at Vado Speedway Park in Vado, N.M. Brandon Sheppard piloted the Valvoline No.1 Seubert Calf Ranches/ Gunters Honey/ Ace Metal Works/ Durham Racing Engines-powered XR1 Rocket Chassis…