Traxxas TORC - THE Off Road Championship

What is TORC?

The Traxxas TORC Series-THE Off Road Championship, is the fastest, most punishing short course racing series on the planet. TORC events are packed with flag-to-flag fender banging as drivers push the limits over whoop and jump filled natural terrain racetracks. Off-road racing fans come from far and wide to experience this most challenging form of high-octane competition and once they taste TORC for the first time they’ll be hooked for life.

TORC vision

Initially, TORC was the brainchild of a group of pro drivers with one goal: unification of the various off-road racing entities across the U.S., and create the highest standard of competition. Once the creative juices began to flow between Ricky Johnson, drivers, fans and sponsors alike it wasn’t too long before the need for an entirely new racing series became obvious: The Traxxas TORC Series.

With unparalleled action, TORC bridges the gap between extreme sports, traditional racing and even mixed martial arts. The series has an “edge” not found in other forms of racing focused on a younger fan base versus more traditional motorsports. TORC utilizes a variety of short-tracks and larger outdoor motocross-inspired courses with a different look, a different feel, and more genuine “Kick-Ass” racing action!

USAC: TORC’s sanctioning body

As TORC’s sanctioning body, The United States Auto Club (USAC) adds a superior level of professionalism to the series. USAC will play a major role in series operations just as it does in the K&N Silver Crown Series, National Sprint Car Series, Mopar Midget Nationals, Ford Focus, and 1/4 Midget series. Each year TORC champions will be recognized for their achievements at the prestigious USAC banquet.

Driver and sponsor support

The Professional Drivers Group (PDG) works closely with both drivers and sponsors to assemble the TORC series package. Based on the principal that all stakeholders deserve a strong voice, TORC will work with the PDG to build a sustainable future for the sport we all love.

Traxxas: TORC Title Sponsor

Traxxas, “The Fastest Name in Radio Control”, has honored TORC as Title Sponsor through 2011. “The Traxxas TORC Series” or “THE Traxxas Off-Road Championship Series”. Broadcasts of the eight-round TORC series will be broadcast on national television beginning in June 2009.

Racin Dirty... the official apparel of TORC

Ricky Johnson and NASCAR Champion and former off-road racer, Jimmy Johnson.

"Crandon has always been the Daytona of short course Off Road Racing. It’s a place that I always loved racing at, we always had our largest crowds, the largest purses, the coolest trophies and by far, the best racing. There is nothing like the land rush start into turn 1 or the Sunday night party after the weekend of racing has finished up. I am really excited for Crandon's future now that its leadership is coming form someone who has seen it from all sides. Rick will do an awesome job making sure that the balance is right for great competition, a great fan experience and an event that gives back to the Crandon community. Hopefully I can find some free time and make a trip back up to enjoy all that the track has to offer."

Jimmie Johnson
3 Time NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion and Crandon Alumnus