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Monster Jam – Orlando, FL

admin — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 20:46:01 +0000

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

admin — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 16:35:39 +0000

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

admin — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 16:33:43 +0000

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.