The 2013 Stadium Super Trucks Series was the inaugural season of Stadium Super Trucks competition. The series marked the revival of off-road racing in stadiums, originally created by Mickey Thompson, and reintroduced by former NASCAR driver Robby Gordon.[1] The trucks were one of four classes available, along with Bigfoot Monster Trucks, Super Trophy Karts, and Super Buggys.[2]
The champion was awarded the Mickey Thompson Championship Trophy.[3] Gordon won the championship by seven points over Rob MacCachren.[4]
Drivers
editNo. | Driver | Races |
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3 | Paul Tracy | 7–8 |
4 | Jeff Ward | 1–4 |
Brock Heger | 9–10 | |
5 | Ricky Johnson | 2–5 |
Apdaly Lopez | 6 | |
Rino Navera | 11–12 | |
BJ Baldwin | 13 | |
6 | Justin Lofton | 1–13 |
7 | Robby Gordon | All |
8 | Justin Matney | 1–4, 6 |
Jessie Johnson | 5 | |
10 | Greg Adler | 1–3, 5 |
Adrian Cenni | 4 | |
11 | 3 | |
Brock Heger | 13 | |
12 | Nick Baumgartner | 1–6 |
Davey Hamilton | 7 | |
17 | Lalo Laguna | 1–6 |
18 | Apdaly Lopez | 11–13 |
21 | Rob MacCachren | 1–10, 14 |
Keegan Kincaid | 11–13 | |
25 | Arie Luyendyk Jr. | 1–6, 14 |
32 | Townsend Bell | 7 |
Davey Hamilton | 8 | |
47 | Mike Jenkins | 1–5, 9–13 |
Keegan Kincaid | 6, 14 | |
48 | Scotty Steele | 9–10, 13–14 |
53 | Greg Foster | 11–13 |
59 | Craig Potts | 9–14 |
74 | Sheldon Creed | 4–10, 13–14 |
77 | Jerett Brooks | 4–5, 9–10, 14 |
88 | Austin Kimbrell | 1 |
98 | P. J. Jones | All |
99 | Kyle LeDuc | 14 |
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Schedule
editRound | Track | Location | Date |
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1 | University of Phoenix Stadium | Glendale, Arizona | April 6 |
2 | Grand Prix of Long Beach | Long Beach, California | April 21 |
3 | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | Los Angeles, California | April 27 |
4 | Qualcomm Stadium | San Diego, California | May 4 |
5 | May 18 | ||
6 | Edward Jones Dome | St. Louis, Missouri | June 8 |
7 | Honda Indy Toronto | Toronto, Ontario | July 13 |
8 | Crandon International Off-Road Raceway | Crandon, Wisconsin | August 30–September 1 |
9 | OC Fair & Event Center (Sand Sports Super Show) | Costa Mesa, California | September 20–22 |
10 | Caesars Palace | Las Vegas, Nevada | November 7 |
Season summary
editRobby Gordon organized an exhibition race at Crandon International Off-Road Raceway in September 2012 for the series to test their equipment.[19] Numerous TORC and LOORS off-road drivers were invited to participate.[19]
The opening race of the season, at University of Phoenix Stadium, initially was led by Justin Matney until Lalo Laguna passed him on lap 2. However, Laguna lost the lead to Rob MacCachren after hitting the water barrier and MacCachren dominated the rest of the race.[20] Next, the series traveled to Long Beach for the Grand Prix of Long Beach, where ramps were added to the track.[21] Justin Lofton won the race.[22] SST remained in southern California at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, racing on the first asphalt track laid in the stadium,[23] and at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, where future series and NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series champion Sheldon Creed made his debut.[24]
At the Edward Jones Dome, MacCachren triumphed. The next race was scheduled to occur at Soldier Field,[25] but was eventually canceled.[26] Dates at the Georgia Dome, Cowboys Stadium, and the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome were also called off.[27] The Honda Indy Toronto road course was a late addition to the series schedule as a doubleheader.[28] Justin Lofton and Creed won the Saturday and Sunday races, respectively.[29]
The next stop was Crandon, with MacCachren claiming his fourth win of the season in the first race on Friday night.[30] In the second race on Sunday afternoon, the trucks raced the track in the opposite direction for the second half of the 12-lap event.[30] Creed and Jerett Brooks battled for the win, with the latter winning.[31]
The next three rounds were held at Sand Sports Super Show. Robby Gordon dueled with Lofton throughout the first race until Lofton struck a water barrier as Gordon won. Lofton subsequently suffered from mechanical issues and finished fifth. In the next round, pole-sitter Mike Jenkins entered turn 2 too quickly and rolled over, giving Apdaly Lopez the lead, though Lofton passed him. As in the previous race, Lofton and Gordon battled for the victory, but a miscue by Gordon allowed Lofton to get the win. Lofton and Gordon continued to dominate the track as they started first and second, respectively, in the third race. With the invert, Lopez led, and at the lap six restart, Gordon suffered damage to his truck and rolled over. Gordon was able to make a late charge, but Creed eventually won.[32]
The season finale was held at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, held concurrently with the SEMA auto show.[33] In the race, P. J. Jones claimed his first win of the season, while Gordon won the championship by just seven points over MacCachren.[4]
Results and standings
editRace results
editDrivers' championship
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Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ "Mickey Thompson Off-Road Series is revitalized". Off-Road Bulletin. Retrieved October 18, 2013.
- ^ Williams, Mark (April 8, 2013). "Stadium Super Trucks Series Launches". PickupTrucks.com. Retrieved November 18, 2013.
- ^ Dills, Todd (April 18, 2013). "Off-road truck-racing series honoring pioneer with trophy name". Overdrive Online. Retrieved October 18, 2013.
- ^ a b Wagner, Jan (November 22, 2013). "AutoMatters: Stadium SUPER Trucks at Caesars Palace". Del Mar Times. Archived from the original on November 28, 2013. Retrieved November 25, 2013.
- ^ a b "Round 1 of 14 – University Of Phoenix Stadium – 4/6/13". Stadium Super Trucks. Retrieved December 21, 2019.
- ^ a b "Round 2 of 14 – Toyota Grand Prix Of Long Beach – 4/21/13". Stadium Super Trucks. Retrieved December 21, 2019.
- ^ a b "Round 3 of 14 – L.A. Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA – 4/27/13". Stadium Super Trucks. Retrieved December 21, 2019.
- ^ a b "Round 4 of 14 – Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, CA – 5/4/13". Stadium Super Trucks. Retrieved December 21, 2019.
- ^ a b "Round 5 of 14 – Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, CA – 5/18/13". Stadium Super Trucks. Retrieved December 21, 2019.
- ^ a b "Round 6 of 14 – Edward Jones Dome, St. Louis, MO – 6/8/13". Stadium Super Trucks. Retrieved December 21, 2019.
- ^ a b "Round 7 of 14 – Honda Indy Toronto – 7/13/13". Stadium Super Trucks. Retrieved December 21, 2019.
- ^ a b "Round 8 of 14 – Honda Indy Toronto – 7/14/13". Stadium Super Trucks. Retrieved December 21, 2019.
- ^ a b "Round 9 of 14 – Crandon, Wisconsin – 8/30/13". Stadium Super Trucks. Retrieved December 21, 2019.
- ^ a b "Round 10 of 14 – Crandon, Wisconsin – 9/1/13". Stadium Super Trucks. Retrieved December 21, 2019.
- ^ a b "Round 11 of 14 – Costa Mesa, California – 9/20/13". Stadium Super Trucks. Retrieved December 21, 2019.
- ^ a b "Round 12 of 14 – Costa Mesa, California – 9/21/13". Stadium Super Trucks. Retrieved December 21, 2019.
- ^ a b "Round 13 of 14 – Costa Mesa, California – 9/22/13". Stadium Super Trucks. Retrieved December 21, 2019.
- ^ a b "PJ Jones Rolls To Victory In Las Vegas". Stadium Super Trucks. November 9, 2013. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
- ^ a b Burns, Josh. "Robby Gordon's Stadium Super Trucks to Debut This Weekend in Crandon". Off-road.com. Retrieved December 16, 2013.
- ^ a b "MacCachren Claims Inaugural Stadium SUPER Trucks Race at University of Phoenix Stadium". Stadium Super Trucks. April 7, 2013. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
- ^ "Robby Gordon's Stadium Truck series to hold demo race at Long Beach". Racer. February 15, 2013. Archived from the original on February 17, 2013. Retrieved October 18, 2013.
- ^ Burns, Josh (April 24, 2013). "Justin Lofton Wins Stadium Super Trucks Round 2 at Long Beach". Off-Road.com. Retrieved November 25, 2013.
- ^ Sanchez, Edward (April 25, 2013). "Stadium Super Trucks Comes to Los Angeles". Truck Trend. Retrieved October 18, 2013.
- ^ Center, Bill (November 20, 2020). "Creed follows in some big footsteps". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
- ^ "MacCachren Sweeps Stadium SUPER Trucks at St. Louis". Racer. June 9, 2013. Archived from the original on September 30, 2013. Retrieved October 18, 2013.
- ^ "Robbie Gordon's Stadium Super Trucks June 22nd Event Cancelled". Soldier Field. Archived from the original on July 12, 2013. Retrieved December 15, 2013.
- ^ "SST announces changes to 2013 schedule". Stadium Super Trucks. June 18, 2013. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
- ^ "Speed Energy Stadium Super Trucks Series Announces Changes to 2013 Schedule". Honda Indy Toronto. June 18, 2013. Retrieved December 12, 2013.
- ^ DiZinno, Tony (July 15, 2013). "Toronto weekend round-up: Everything besides IndyCar". NBC Sports. Retrieved December 12, 2013.
- ^ a b "Rob MacCachren & Jerrett Brooks Win At Crandon". Stadium Super Trucks. Archived from the original on September 15, 2013. Retrieved December 16, 2013.
- ^ Burns, Josh (September 5, 2013). "MacCachren, Brooks Earn Stadium Super Truck Wins at Crandon". Off-Road. Retrieved December 15, 2013.
- ^ "Gordon Wins SST Round No. 11 at Sand Sports Super Show". Robby Gordon. September 26, 2013. Retrieved December 15, 2013.
- ^ Bourdon, Stuart (October 18, 2013). "SST Off-Road Race To Be At Caesars Palace, Nov. 7, 2013!". Off Road Xtreme. Retrieved December 15, 2013.
- ^ "Lofton Sets Quick Time In Stadium SUPER Trucks Round 1". Stadium Super Trucks. April 6, 2013. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
- ^ "Justin Lofton Wins Stadium SUPER Trucks Round #2 at Long Beach". Stadium Super Trucks. April 23, 2013. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
- ^ "Gordon Sets Fast Time in Stadium SUPER Trucks Round #3". Stadium Super Trucks. April 27, 2013. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
- ^ "Robby Gordon Wins at Historic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum". Stadium Super Trucks. April 29, 2013. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
- ^ "Gordon Tops Qualifying in Round #4 of Stadium SUPER Trucks". Stadium Super Trucks. May 4, 2013. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
- ^ "Last Lap Pass Drives MacCachren to Victory in SST Round No.4". Stadium Super Trucks. May 6, 2013. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
- ^ "15-Year Old Off-Road Phenom Races to SST Round No. 5 Quick Time". Stadium Super Trucks. May 18, 2013. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
- ^ "Gordon Races to Second SPEED Energy Stadium SUPER Trucks Win of Season". Stadium Super Trucks. May 19, 2013. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
- ^ "MacCachren Sets His First Stadium SUPER Trucks Quick Time". Stadium Super Trucks. June 8, 2013. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
- ^ "MacCachren Sweeps Stadium SUPER Trucks Round No. 6". Stadium Super Trucks. June 9, 2013. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
- ^ "Round 14 of 14 – Caesars Palace, Las Vegas -11/8/13". Stadium Super Trucks. Retrieved December 21, 2019.
- ^ "2013 SST Point Standings". Stadium Super Trucks. Retrieved March 17, 2014.