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Rob MacCachren Teams With Rockstar Energy and MasterCraft Safety For 2010 SCORE International Season

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

With a career filled with 167 event victories and 19 series championships piloting everything from limited class buggies and stock Ford pickups to Trophy Trucks and the Pro 2 Unlimited trucks, Rob MacCachren is able to pick and choose exactly who he works with. In a tough economy where every racer is fighting for sponsorship dollars, it is an enviable position to say the least. So who exactly does the off-road racing legend choose to endorse? “The choice to align myself with MasterCraft Safety and Rockstar Energy was an easy one,” explains the multiple Baja 1000 and Borg Warner Cup champion. “These companies share my commitment to winning, regardless of whether the venue is desert or short course racing.”

To that end, MacCachren will be piloting the No. 20 Rockstar Energy/MasterCraft Safety Trophy Truck for the entire 2010 SCORE International season, adding to a busy schedule that also includes the Lucas Oil Off Road Series races. MacCachren’s all black Jimco-built Rockstar Energy/MasterCraft Safety Trophy Truck will be 21st off the starting line in the upcoming San Felipe 250, while teammate, Robbie Pierce will be the fourth Trophy Truck to leave the line in his own No. 30 Jimco-built MasterCraft Safety/Rockstar Energy Trophy Truck. MacCachren finished seventh at the first SCORE event of the season in Laughlin, Nevada, where only 28% of the premiere Trophy Trucks completed the course. “Jimco builds such a fast and reliable machine, and now that Rockstar Energy and MasterCraft Safety are providing me a chance to campaign my own truck for the entire SCORE desert racing season, I think that we are a real threat for the season points championship,” MacCachren stated following the race.

“As our product line expands, it is only natural that our race team grows as well” explained MasterCraft Safety CEO, Robbie Pierce. MasterCraft’s latest products include a full-line of performance driving suits, fuel and pit crew fire suits, neck braces, helmet skirts, and elbow and kneepads for pit crew safety and comfort. Available in either SFI 3.2A/1 or SFI 3.2A/5, Mastercraft Safety’s performance driving suits meet and exceed all stated SFI fire protection requirements while providing a comfortable fit and design. Optional hidden-pockets and sewn-in elbow and kneepads make this the first race suit specifically tailored to the unique environmental conditions of desert racing. Their most popular race suit, not coincidently, is the Signature edition, which is the suit of choice for SCORE Champions like Rob MacCachren and BJ Baldwin. More information on MasterCraft Safety’s full-line of products can be found by visiting www.mastercraftsafety.com.

About ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK:

“ROCKSTAR Energy is the world’s most powerful energy drink. Enhanced with the potent herbal blend of Guarana, Ginkgo, Ginseng and Milk Thistle, ROCKSTAR Energy is formulated to provide an incredible energy boost for those who lead active and exhausting lifestyles – from athletes to rock stars.

ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK is available in thirteen amazing flavors: Original, Sugar Free, Zero Carb, Juiced Mango Orange Passion Fruit, Juiced Guava, Juiced Pomegranate, Tropical Punched, Punched Citrus, Roasted Mocha, Roasted Latte, Roasted Light Vanilla, Cola, and Recovery. ROCKSTAR ENERGY SHOTS are available in Wild Berry and Tropical Punch flavors.

ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK is available at convenience and grocery retail outlets across the United States, Canada, Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Ireland, New Zealand, Japan, Germany, Switzerland, Finland, Spain, The Netherlands, the United Arab Emirates, and throughout the United Kingdom.”

MasterCraft Racing is Sponsored by:

Rockstar Energy Drink, BFGoodrich, Gargoyles Eyewear, Jimco, Fox Shox, Walker Evans, MSD Ignition, Palomar Communications, Hyperco, KC HiLites, Pro Am

MASTERCRAFT SAFETY MEDIA CONTACT: Kelli Willmore, 619.449.9455

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MasterCraft Safety Announces Lucrative Cash Contingency For 24th MasterCraft Safety Tecate SCORE San Felipe 250

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

MasterCraft Safety’s role as sponsor of the 2010 MasterCraft Safety Tecate SCORE San Felipe 250 goes far deeper than a mere title. “Racers in every class from SCORE Trophy-Trucks to Class 11 cars rely on our products, and we are extremely grateful for that.” explained MasterCraft Safety CEO, Robbie Pierce. Recognizing that actions speak louder than words, Pierce is offering a whopping $10,000 in contingency money for the 2010 SCORE San Felipe 250. Any competitor utilizing at least one of the following MasterCraft Safety components is eligible to win, providing they run a 16 inch minimum size decal above the mudline on both sides of their race vehicle.

• MasterCraft Safety suspension seats

• MasterCraft Safety restraints

• MasterCraft Safety driving suits

MasterCraft Safety recently expanded their product offering, making it easier than ever to qualify for contingency money. New products include a full-line of performance driving suits, fuel and pit crew fire suits, neck braces, helmet skirts, and elbow and knee pads for pit crew safety. Available in SFI 3.2A/1 and SFI 3.2A/5, the performance driving suits meet and exceed all stated fire protection requirements while providing a comfortable fit and design. Optional hidden-pockets and sewn-in elbow and knee pads make this the first race suit specifically tailored to the unique environmental conditions of desert racing.

For those looking to replace or purchase new safety equipment, the lucrative contingency package offered by Mastercraft Safety makes the decision an easy one. Payouts for class wins are as follows:

• $5000 to first place in the SCORE Trophy-Truck Class

• $2000 to first place for the Class 1’s

• $1000 to first place for the 1/2 – 1600

• $1000 to first place SCORE Lite (12)

• $1000 to first place Class 10

All remaining class winners will receive a set of new MasterCraft Safety restraints and the only requirement will be to run a MasterCraft Safety decal at least 16 inches in size above mudline on both sides of their vehicle. MasterCraft Safety decals will be available from the MasterCraft Safety Contingency Booth for those competitors who do not already have the required signage to qualify for contingency on their race vehicles.

The event will be held this year on March 12-14 in San Felipe, the picturesque fishing village located along the Sea of Cortez on the Northeastern side of Mexico’s majestic Baja California peninsula. “It is a wonderful match to be able to have MasterCraft Safety join with SCORE to help enhance the dynamic experience that already surrounds this legendary SCORE Baja race,” said SCORE president Sal Fish. The pre-race Manufacturer’s Midway and tech inspection of the vehicles in the race will be held on Friday, March 12 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the picturesque Malecon. Those concerned about having to contend with the three Mastercraft Safety SCORE Trophy-Trucks slated to compete in San Felipe need not fret. While the three trucks are a threat for the overall win, should one of the Mastercraft trucks prevail in the SCORE Trophy-Truck class, the contingency money will be split evenly amongst the four other classes.

Based in Santee, California, MasterCraft Safety is the leading manufacturer of performance off-road suspension seating, five-point restraints, window nets, and limit straps. MasterCraft Safety’s full-line of performance seating offers both comfort and protection in high “G” load situations and provides an 84% reduction of energy in a 50 G load impact; exactly the sort of impacts racers can expect to encounter on the notoriously rough San Felipe race course. More information on MasterCraft Safety’s full-line of products can be found by visiting www.mastercraftsafety.com.

For more information regarding the series, contact SCORE at its Los Angeles headquarters 818.225.8402 or visit the official website of the 2010 SCORE Desert Series at www.score-international.com.

MASTERCRAFT SAFETY MEDIA CONTACT: Kelli Willmore, 619.449.9455

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SCORE announces MasterCraft Safety as co-title sponsor For this year’s 23rd Annual Tecate SCORE San Felipe 250

Monday, February 8th, 2010

Nearly 250 entries expected; computerized start draw to be held Saturday, Feb. 13

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LOS ANGELES—On the eve of this weekend’s 2010 SCORE Desert Series season opener in Laughlin, Nev., SCORE International has announced that prominent Southern California manufacturing company MasterCraft Safety has signed a three-year contract to be the co-title sponsor of the popular MasterCraft Safety Tecate SCORE San Felipe 250 desert race.

The event will be held this year on March 12-14 in San Felipe, the picturesque fishing village located along the Sea of Cortez on the Northeastern side of Mexico’s majestic Baja California peninsula.

With the World’s Foremost Desert Racing Series launching its 37th season at this weekend’s 16th Annual SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge in Laughlin, Nev., SCORE CEO/President Sal Fish in association with MasterCraft Safety owner and SCORE racer Robbie Pierce used the Southern Nevada race as the backdrop to make Thursday’s announcement regarding the new SCORE sponsorship.

“It is a wonderful match to be able to have MasterCraft Safety join with SCORE to help enhance the dynamic experience that already surrounds this legendary SCORE Baja race,” said Sal Fish, who has been at the helm of SCORE International since soon after it was founded in 1973. “Having Robbie Pierce as the owner of MasterCraft Safety and also a top racer in the marquee SCORE Trophy-Truck racing division, will bring a much greater insight and understanding to our relationship as together we strive to forge new marketing strategies for this SCORE desert racing spectacular. Another exciting dimension to this agreement is that it will bring us right to the threshold of the 40th anniversary season of the SCORE Desert Series in 2013.”

The MasterCraft Safety Tecate SCORE San Felipe 250 is SCORE’s annual ‘spring break’ desert race, the first of three SCORE Baja races held annually, and is once again expected to feature nearly 250 entries competing in 28 Pro and 6 Sportsman classes for cars, trucks, motorcycles and ATVs.

Based near San Diego in Santee, Calif., MasterCraft Safety is the leading manufacturer of performance off-road suspension seating, five-point restraints, window nets, and limit straps. In addition to its three-year agreement as co-title sponsor for this race with SCORE International, MasterCraft Safety will also be providing an added $10,000 cash contingency purse to the event.

“As with SCORE International, MasterCraft Safety has nearly four decades of history and heritage in the desert racing community,” said Robbie Pierce, CEO of MasterCraft Safety and driver of the No. 30 Chevy Silverado SCORE Trophy-Truck. “SCORE Baja racing is the heart and soul of my company and it is a great honor to be able to support one of my favorite races in one of my favorite places. I have the unique perspective of participating in SCORE events as a manufacturer of off-road products and also test our products through my own racing efforts. Nothing can compare to SCORE Baja racing and it is important to me as a racer, and also for MasterCraft Safety, to continue to support SCORE and its efforts to ensure the continuation of our sport.”

At this weekend’s SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge, MasterCraft Racing has entered not only Pierce’s No. 30 SCORE Trophy-Truck, but also the No. 21 Ford F-150 SCORE Trophy-Truck to be driven by eight-time SCORE season class point champion Rob MacCachren of Las Vegas. MacCachren, who is also racing in Class 1-2/1600 in Laughlin, has six career class wins in this season-opening race.

In San Felipe, the green flag will drop at 6 a.m. on Saturday, March 13, for the motorcycle and ATV classes, followed three hours later by the car and truck classes at approximately 10 a.m. The start line for the race will once again be the landmark San Felipe Arches on Highway 5 on the outskirts of San Felipe. The race will finish just south of the Arches, directly behind the Tecate building.

The computerized drawing for starting positions, by class, for Round 2 of the five-race 2010 SCORE Desert Series will be held at the SCORE headquarters in Los Angeles on Saturday, Feb. 13.

The pre-race Manufacturer’s Midway and tech inspection of the vehicles in the race will be held on Friday, March 12 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the picturesque Malecon, flanked by the Sea of Cortez on one side and the popular restaurants and night clubs of San Felipe on the other.

MasterCraft Safety’s full-line of performance seating offers both comfort and protection in high “G” load situations and provides an 84% reduction of energy in a 50 G load impact. Featuring nine different seat designs and a variety of material options, MasterCraft Safety offers a suspension seat to fit any off-roader’s lifestyle. Whether it is the deep-sided, race-proven design of the 3G or the Jeep enthusiasts favorite, the fully-reclining Baja RS model, MasterCraft Safety has the ideal seat perfectly suited for any off-road conditions or terrain.

MasterCraft Safety has also recently expanded the product offering to include a full-line of performance driving suits, fuel and pit crew fire suits, neck braces, helmet skirts, and elbow and knee pads for pit crew safety. Available in SFI 3.2A/1 and SFI 3.2A/5, the performance driving suits meet and exceed all stated fire protection requirements while providing a comfortable fit and design. Optional hidden-pockets and sewn-in elbow and knee pads make this the first racesuit specifically tailored to the unique environmental conditions of desert racing.

More information on MasterCraft Safety’s full-line of products can be found by visiting www.mastercraftsafety.com.

In addition to season point class point championships, drivers in the Pro car and truck classes are also racing to earn prestigious SCORE Toyota Milestone Awards given to all drivers who complete every required mile of the five-race season, being presented by Toyota Motorsports for the 25th consecutive year.

Current SCORE official annual sponsors are: BFGoodrich Tires-official tire, Volkswagen of America-official vehicle, Sunoco Race Fuels -official fuel supplier, Bilstein-official shock, Instant Mexico Auto Insurance-official Mexican auto insurance, Slime-official tire sealant and Red Bull–official energy drink. Associate sponsors are: Tecate Beer, Coca-Cola of Mexico, Las Vegas Events, Blue C Advertising, Off-Road, SignPros, P.C.I. Race Radios, McKenzie’s Performance Products and Advanced Color Graphics.

For more information regarding the series, contact SCORE at its Los Angeles headquarters 818.225.8402 or visit the official website of the 2010 SCORE Desert Series at www.score-international.com.

SCORE MEDIA CONTACT: Dominic Clark, 702.735.7123

MASTERCRAFT SAFETY MEDIA CONTACT: Kelli Willmore, 619.449.9455

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SCORE Terrible’s Primm 300 – There are Always Two Sides to Every Story

Sunday, September 13th, 2009

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Our Viewpoint:

Primm Valley, NV (September 13, 2009) Debuting the No. 20 Rockstar/MasterCraft Trophy Truck and claiming the overall and class win was Rob MacCachren at last weekend’s SCORE Terrible’s Primm 300 in Primm Valley, Nevada. Starting in the 23rd position and battling his way through a total field of 109 competitors, Rob MacCachren successfully brought home the overall win for the Rockstar/MasterCraft race team. Completing the 276 mile course in 4 hours, 36 minutes and 20 seconds, MacCachren dominated the race and claimed the victory by 11 minutes and 28 seconds over current SCORE points leader and second place finisher, Robby Gordon.

Our Interpretation of SCORE International’s Viewpoint:

After a full night of analyzing the IRC tracking data from the SCORE required “black box,” the No. 20 Rockstar/MasterCraft Trophy Truck, driven by Rob MacCachren, was assessed a 14 minute time penalty for speed violations in restricted areas (pits and Power Plant Road). Adjusting the finishing times in accordance to the speed violations, the No. 20 Rockstar/MasterCraft Trophy Truck finished the Primm 300 race in 4 hours, 50 minutes and 20 seconds. After the assessed time penalties were recalculated into the overall results, Robby Gordon (in the No. 77 Trophy Truck) moved up from the second position to claim the overall win with a 1 minute and 2 second lead over Rob MacCachren.

“When more of the competitors are doing it wrong than are doing it right then obviously there is an enormous breakdown in communication between SCORE and the racers that support the series. I don’t believe in breaking the rules, but on the other hand I also don’t think Rob MacCachren was out there in the pits intentionally speeding. It is so easy to reach 51, 52 or even 53 mph and not realize it and then hit the brakes and back off the throttle – by then the damage is already done. I honestly don’t think the punishments are fitting to the crime and there has to be a better answer,” said Mike Julson, owner of Jimco and builder of the two Rockstar/MasterCraft Trophy Trucks.

In a final hour deal, Rob MacCachren joined the MasterCraft race team as the solo driver of the newly purchased No. 20 Jimco-fabricated Trophy Truck. Robbie Pierce, team owner and driver of the No. 30 Trophy Truck, was presented with the opportunity to join forces with Rockstar and Rob MacCachren late last week when Mark Post withdrew from the Terrible’s Primm 300 race. “Even though I had a disappointing race in the No. 30 truck, I honestly could not have asked for a better day. For Rob MacCachren to come out here, start nearly dead last in the class, and bring the truck across the finish line as the unofficial overall winner is just incredible. Rob had only 30 minutes of seat time in the No. 20 truck the day of the race and his performance out there is a true testament to his talent behind the wheel. Despite the official results, Rob MacCachren is still the overall winner in my mind. As a driver, team owner, and a manufacturer in this industry I will commit to helping find a better solution to these last minute results shake-ups, IRC is not the answer to all of our problems. To have Rob’s remarkable day and overall win removed by a few pings from a satellite is not in keeping with the true spirit of the competition,” commented Pierce.

Starting in the 12th position, the No. 30 Trophy Truck of Robbie Pierce was running “nearly flawless” when the truck suffered a dramatic crash at race mile 56. Barrel-rolling two and a half times before coming to a rest on its “lid,” the No. 30 finally got the BFG’s rubber side down when “Ed” and “Billy” from SCORE Operations made the trek out to the truck to assist. After being down for 45 minutes Pierce tried to make up for lost time, only to suffer a transmission failure that ended his day at race mile 36. “My disappointment in not finishing the race today is mostly for my team. Everyone worked so hard to not only get us to the starting line, but also to the victory. It would have been nice to have two Jimco’s on the podium – not only for the team and for Rockstar but also for Mike Julson as his experience has been invaluable to me and my crew,” remarked Pierce.

The Terrible’s Primm 300 was the fourth race of the five race SCORE desert racing series and featured four 69 mile loops totaling 276 miles of rugged and silty Nevada terrain. The final competition of the 2009 race season for the No. 20 and No. 30 will be the SCORE Baja 1000 held November 20 – 23, 2009 in Ensenada, B.C., Mexico.

MasterCraft Racing is Sponsored by:

Rockstar Energy Drink, BF Goodrich, Jimco, Mirage, Fox Shox, Walker Evans, Mogi, MSD Ignition, Palomar Communications, Hyperco, IonEarth

For Additional MasterCraft Team 35 Information Visit:

www.mastercraftracing.com

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Cheat! All the Cool Kids Are Doing It!

Saturday, August 29th, 2009

As the most penalized Trophy Truck team for “course deviation,” Robbie Pierce, in the No. 35 MasterCraft Trophy Truck, shares his thoughts on SCORE International’s official results ruling for the 2009 Baja 500 race.

Baja 500

Interview of Robbie Pierce

Photography by Trackside Photo

What went through your mind as you were awaiting the official Baja 500 results?

“I have to admit, as I went about my day waiting for SCORE to release the final results from the previous Saturday’s race, I secretly hoped for a move up from third to fourth position. While I was not excited about getting a podium finish in this way, the thought crossed my mind. After ‘Black Thursday’ I have had some time reflect on those thoughts. I understand now what a hollow victory that would have been.

I was extremely proud of our ‘unofficial’ fourth place finish. The truck was prepped well, the team practiced fuel stops and tire changes, logistical plans were made and yes, I was in Mexico pre-running for at least two weeks. I was not pre-running to find ‘cheater lines,’ but rather to know the course well enough to pass safely or when not to lift when everyone else would be. Someone asked me, ‘why so much pre-running?’ My answer – These guys are good and the ones winning are down here doing their homework too.”

What did you think upon hearing SCORE International’s results ruling for the Baja 500?

“I was extremely disappointed for my team as they worked so hard to get us in the top five, but unapologetic for racing the lines my co-driver, Mike Julson, and I chose. I am proud as Hell to have handed off my truck to Mike at race mile 225 and watched as he closed the gap on the No. 19 Trophy Truck of Herbst. Someone asked me how I felt about Mike taking the lines that resulted in our penalty and I said, ‘it looked like he did his homework!’ Jokingly, I called Mike after learning of the results and politely asked ‘Did you even go to the (expletive) beach or did you just drive up the highway to the finish line?! In all fairness, I would have taken the same lines as well.”

IRC mentioned to several of the racers that data would be pulled from the trackers after the race. Sal Fish also referred to the “yellow sheet” in the Baja 500 driver’s info packet in regards to course deviation and speeding. Why do you think the penalties and results shake-up was still a surprise to the off-road race community?

“The problem we face as drivers is that we know the team ahead of us is using the same line or ‘cut,’ so in our mind we have no choice. More so, our experience tells us and trains us that no one gets penalized in anyway, its just a part of racing in Baja. The teams that are now sitting in the top spots, claiming they do not deviate from marked course are lying. The reality is the entire race was not analyzed; only select locations and teams that were clean through those areas were because they either didn’t do their homework or were running so far behind it didn’t matter.”

What are your thoughts on IRC’s technology and its impact on off-road racing?

“I have serious doubts about the tracker’s ability to detect minor course deviations. I know I ran 200 yards off course for a half mile or so to avoid the silt at race mile 162 – just south of Laguna Salada. I would really like to see that overlay IRC data from that section of the race. I question whether the evidence used in determining the penalties is truly based off data gathered from the IRC tracker. My guess is SCORE International is partially using photographs and video – which would explain the limited scope of course review.”

How do you think the penalties will affect the teams for the Primm 300?

“I applaud SCORE for tidying up their house, I hope they continue, but I fear down the road it’ll still be just as messy.

On a personal level, what means most to me is earning the respect of my peers. We know who won, who took second and yes who took 4th. The No. 35 Trophy Truck was schooled by Robby, beat by BJ and Norman/Roeseler, but no one else. The Primm 300 is next and all will be righted in the world of SCORE desert racing. Everyone’s rightful position will once again be assumed and I say this because I know how hard those guys work to be where they’re at.”

Anything else you would like to add or comment on?

“Well, we all know who really won….Congratulations Robby on a great race!”

“Once again I am completely humbled by the tireless efforts and dedication shown by the team and the pit crew before, during and after the race. I would like to extend my appreciation and gratitude to everyone involved with the No. 35 MasterCraft Racing Trophy Truck. Each individual plays an important and integral role on the team and their hard work does not go unnoticed.” Robbie Pierce

MasterCraft Team 35 is Sponsored by:

BF Goodrich, Jimco, Mirage, Fox Shox, Walker Evans, Mogi, MSD Ignition, Palomar Communications, Hyperco, IonEarth

For Additional MasterCraft Team 35 Information Visit:

www.mastercraftracing.com

For Press Information on MasterCraft Racing No. 35 Contact:

Kelli Willmore

602.295.2767

kelli@willmore.com

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