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Thanks Chad for the awesome photos!

admin — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:21:24 +0000

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

admin — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:05:32 +0000

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

admin — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 01:28:24 +0000

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

admin — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 01:37:45 +0000

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

admin — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 01:25:16 +0000

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

admin — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:34:32 +0000

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

admin — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 12:03:04 +0000

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.

Thanks Mike Nix for the pictures.

Monster Truck All Stars to Appear at Orlando Speed World

admin — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:00:53 +0000

Instigator, along with 5 other trucks will be appearing at Orlando Speed World in Bithlo, Florida on April 17. Pit party begins at 3 pm, with the show starting at 6 pm. There will be racing, wheelie competition, and monster truck freestyle. For more information on this event go to www.monstertruckallstars.com. Lionel and the Instigator Monster Truck will be at the Twisty Treat on East Colonial and Hwy 50 on April 16 from 3 pm – 7 pm. Come out and get some pictures or talk with the driver.

Eglin Air Show

admin — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:52:23 +0000

Come out and join us at Eglin Air Force Base for their 75th Anniversary Eglin Air Show in Crestview, Florida, on April 10 & 11. Gates open at 9 am and close at 3 pm (just before the airshow begins). Lionel will be there with the Instigator Monster Truck on display. There will also be aerial performers, displays, and other vendors. Check out www.eglin.af.mil/airshow2010.asp for acts, maps, and schedules.

Lousiana Updates

admin — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 23:56:34 +0000

Baton Rouge, LA (March 12-13)
The event at took place at the Baton Rouge River Center, with 3 shows taking place over two days. Friday night ended well for Lionel, with a 2nd place finish in wheelies and donuts. He made it the semi-finals in racing. The weekend was starting out great. With two more shows to go , he was hoping to have a win under his belt. And that he did on Saturday afternoon, when he won racing. He aslo took 2nd place in wheelies, staying consistent with the nigth before. Struggling a bit with his donut, didn’t fair well, but he stepped it up during freestyle and tied for 2nd. On Saturday night, he earned another win, this time in the wheelie competition. He was able to pull off a better donut than earlier in the day, finishing with a tie for 2nd palce. The semi finals is as far as he made it in racing, and he finished out the evening with a 4th in freestyle. Not it was time to pack up and head for Lafayette.

The next week was going to go well, as Lionel was happy with his performance in Baton Rouge. So he thought. As they were arriving in New Orleans to hang out for the week, the hauler began to have problems. Luckily, another team lent us a hand. With that being said, we would like to send out a special thanks to all guys at Sudden Impact Racing for helping us out and getting us to Lafayette.

Lafayette, LA (March 19-20)
With only 2 shows being held at the Cajun Dome, Lionel was hoping his bad luck with the hauler wouldn’t ruin his weekend. Fortunately, he was able to have another great weekend. He was consistent in wheelies, placing 2nd on both nights. In racing, he made it to the semi finals at both shows. Friday evening ended with him placing 5th in freestyle, but he was able to step it up Saturday night with a 3rd place finish.

Alexandria, LA (March 26-27)
While Lionel was in Lafayette, he picked up another event (2 shows) at Rapides Parish Coliseum. On Friday and Saturday night, he placed 2nd in wheelies and won racing. Firday night ended with Lionel at the top during freestyle. And on Saturday night, freestyle score tied with another competitor. Audience applause designated him as the runner up.