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Monster Jam – Orlando, FL

Tuesday, January 25th, 2011

Title: Monster Jam – Orlando, FL
Location: Citrus Bowl
Link out: Click here
Description: Come out and join in the fun at one of the largest Monster Jam shows. Pit Party to take place prior to show time at 2:00 – 5:00pm. Must have ticket for show along with pit pass to attend. Meet and greet drivers and get a close up view of your favorite truck. Visit www.monsterjam.com for more information or purchase tickets from your local ticketmaster.
Start Time: 19:00
Date: 2011-01-29

Upcoming Schedule

Tuesday, January 25th, 2011

Come check out Lionel Easler in the INSTIGATOR at an event near you!

1/29/2011 Orlando, FL (TV)
2/4-5/2011 Tallahassee, FL
2/12/2011 Miami, FL
2/18-20/2011 Worcester, MA (4 shows)
2/26/2011 Jacksonville, FL (TV)
3/11-12/2011 Pensacola, FL (3 shows)
3/18-19/2011 Lafayette, LA

First Quarter Has Begun – Updates fro Birmingham, San Antonio, & Tampa

Tuesday, January 25th, 2011

Wow! The start of the season has been going really well. With 3 weekends down and 7 more to go, first quarter is blowing right by.

The season started out in Birmingham, AL on January 7th. The night was great for Lionel, going to the semi-finals in racing and taking 3rd place in the wheelie competition. He finished off freestyle in 5th place, but that wasn’t going to spoil his remaining runs for the weekend. He was pleased with the outcome for his first show of the season. Two shows on January 8th, makes for a busy day. Lionel went out the first round of racing, but was strong in the Wheelie competition. He received a score of 26, leaving him tied with Maximum Destruction, a silent judge made the call giving the win to Lionel. During freestyle, Lionel rolled the truck on his last jump at the end of his 60 seconds, scoring a 20 along with El Toro Loco & TMNT. The only score to beat them was Grave Digger with a 27. The Saturady night show didn’t seem to fall in his favor, as he was taken out first round of racing, finished wheelies in 6th place, and freestyle in 5th.

San Antonio bound for 2 more shows scheduled for January 15 and 16. With a field of 20 trucks and cold weather, it was going to be a tough competition. During Saturday night’s show (which will be televised later in the year), Lionel advanced to the 2nd round of racing by taking out Grave Digger: The Legend, but was soon removed from the bracket. He ended the night in 12th place during freestyle. With 1 more show to go on Sunday, temperatures will still low. Lionel and the truck seemed to be struggling with the cold. He was taken out the first round af racing, but hoping to step it up in freestyle. Due to the number of trucks and time limitations, Lionel did not get to back out for freestyle.

Lionel’s weekend began witha display, on Friday, at Bill Currie Ford. January 22 is when we all headed to Tampa to watch him perform. With all his family in the stands to support him, and lows in the mid 30s, there was going to be pressure. He was able to set that aside and relax, going all the way to the semi-finals in racing, where he was taken out by Grave Digger. First one out for freestyle, he knew he had to set the bar. Being first always makes it tough, but he did what he needed to do. Attempting to do a donut near the end of his time is where he struggled, rolling the truck over. As he climbed out, he went straight to the rear of the truck, ripped off the flag and ran it into the crowd of screaming fans. You can see the excitment, from the jumbotron, as they stretched the K & N flag out across the seats for all to see.

Thanks Chad for the awesome photos!

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

We would like to apologize to Chad Nix. He is a fan who follows us throughout Florida, taking pictures of Lionel and the Instigator. His pictures can be seen in our photo gallery. His dad has been given credit for the photos that have been submitted. I recently learned that Chad takes these pictures himself, and a great job he does. Keep the pictures coming Chad. We appreciate all that you do!

Lionel & Chad

Sunrise, FL Update

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

A busy weekend it was, with 3 shows in 2 days. Lionel started out, Friday, placing 5th in wheelies and 3rd in donuts. Not what he had hoped for, but all that changed come racing. Lionel ended up going to the finals against Blue Thunder, in what was the closest race of the evening. Weenk defeated him by inches. Saturday afternoon started out a little better earning 3rd place in both wheelies and donuts. His luck in racing didn’t carry on as he was taken out during the first round. The Saturday evening show appeared to be a much better night for him. Pulling off the best wheelie of the weekend, with lots of air gave him his first win. Having a hard time getting started in donuts hurt his score, ended with him in 4th place. He didn’t quit there. He went onto racing. He was taken out by El Toro Loco, but came back in his place due to him breaking. Defeating Gunslinger in the semi-finals took Lionel into the finals, where he was again defeated by Weenk in Blue Thunder.

Winning Wheelie

Update from Fort Myers, FL at Germain Arena

Tuesday, August 17th, 2010

What a weekend for Lionel. He had a hard time getting to the show due to mechanical issues with his hauler. Thanks to Joey & Malissa Stathas of Monsters on a Mission, lending him a tractor, he was able to make it just in time for the pit party. He was determined not to let the fans or the promoter down. With 3 shows and 3 pit parties in 2 days, he was staying busy.
Friday started out with a close call in the wheelie competition, according to the audiences cheers. Lionel went through the racing bracket for his first win of the weekend. Feeling good and hoping for a win in freestyle was his next defeat. But he cut himself a little short when he rolled the truck over after hitting the van stack. The audience still loved it, but not enough to take first place.
He was very consistent for the remaining 2 shows on Saturday. Wheelie competition was based on crowds enthusiasm. They were excited, but not enough to put him on top. Again, he sped his way through the bracket, bringing home 2 more wins in racing. Freestyle ended with the crowds applause cutting him a tad short of first place. The fan that received the K & N flag at the end of the evening was definitely cheering him on.

Check out K&N Filters website

Monday, August 16th, 2010

Want to learn more about Lionel Easler? Read about him on the K&N Filters website. While there, you can also check on products for your vehicles or locate a dealer near you.

Thanks K&N for all your support!

http://www.knfilters.com/news/news.aspx?ID=2627

Erie, PA Update

Monday, August 16th, 2010

Lionel went on to the semi finals in racing during both shows at the Lake Erie Speedway. The number 3 must have been his number for the weekend. He finished out both donuts and wheelies in 3rd place at both shows and captured 3rd in freestyle on Friday.

Bangor, ME and Halifax, NS Updates

Monday, August 16th, 2010

BANGOR, ME – SPEEDWAY 95
On Thursday night, Lionel took first place in wheelies with his tailgate dragging.
He came back fast loser and went all the way to the racing finals on Friday, but lost by a bumper to Randy Brown in the Grave Digger truck. He also took 2nd place place in wheelies. His slap wheelie that ran the distance of the front stretch during freestyle earned him another 2nd place for the night.
During the wheelie competition on Saturday afternoon, Lionel received a standing ovation after he stood his truck on the tailgate and walked it across the cars, earning him 1st place in wheelies. He was also able to win racing and finish out freestyle in 2nd place.
Saturday evening had brought some ran, which made for a muddy track and tough course to maneuver the trucks on. He was still able to pull off 3rd palce in wheelies and 2nd in freestyle.

HALIFAX, NS – SPEEDWORLD
Liojel took his first win of the weekend on Saturday night when he won the donut competition. He placed 2nd at the Saturday afternoon show and Sunday show. Racing took hime to the semi finals on the early show Saturday and on Sunday. Saturday night he made it to the finals. During freestyle Saturday night, Lionel was able to capture 2nd place. Finishing out in 3rd at the other shows.

Thank you to the family who provided me with the plaque that displayed my picture from the newspaper. I would also like to thank Dwayne Harvie for the pictures.

Naples, FL Update

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

Lionel pulled off an awesome wheelie on Sunday. He did a sky wheelie on the back stretch of the track, brought the truck around to the front and finished with a slap wheelie, walking the truck truck down the long front stretch.
Naples, FL (4/23-25)
Thanks Mike Nix for the pictures.