Toyota has recently published a single photo with the 2011 Lexus LX 570 JTGrey Racing truck in which Jeo Becal will try to conquer this year’s SCORE Stock Full Championship.
This new iteration is certainly not suitable for ‘soccer moms’ anymore as the the Japanese automaker has adapted the LX 570 so it can tackle desert dunes and rugged terrains. Unfortunately for us Toyota does not mention the exact modifications that were performed, but apart from the obvious raised suspension, enhanced lighting system and new set of tires we suspect a roll cage, racing seats, an adapted fuel tank and upgraded brakes.
Last year’s victorious LX 570 piloted by the same Joe Becal was powered by a 5.7-litre V8, and for this year Toyota hopes this combination will return the same results.
"Last year the JTGrey team had an unbelievable racing season," said
Bacal. "We are prepared for the new challenges this season will
bring. We’ll be racing harder and faster with Lexus this year and
expect some great finishes in the LX 570."
Lexus press release :
Lexus LX 570 Proves to be a Capable Luxury Utility Vehicle and Race Winner
• Joe Bacal Charges after 2011 SCORE Stock Full Championship
Lexus announced today it will be
the primary sponsor for the JTGrey Racing team and its LX 570 flagship
luxury utility vehicle in the quest to win the 2011 SCORE Stock Full
Championship.
“The JTGrey Racing team demonstrates just how capable, reliable and
durable the Lexus LX 570 is,” said David Nordstrom, vice president of
marketing, Lexus division. “It’s exciting to see the LX 570 conquer the
rugged and extreme desert terrains with the same nimbleness and
dexterity it has when it navigates city streets. Its off-road mastery
combined with its powerful 5.7-liter V8 are sure to be a winning
combination again this year.”
Last season, sophomore off-road racer Joe Bacal and his JTGrey
Racing team piloted the LX 570 to victory taking the 2010 SCORE Stock
Full Championship. Along the way, the team took first place in the
SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge, SCORE Terrible’s Las Vegas Primm 300,
the MasterCraft Safety Tecate SCORE San Felipe 250, and Tecate SCORE
Baja 1000 races. The team placed second in the Tecate SCORE Baja 500
“Last year the JTGrey team had an unbelievable racing season,” said
Bacal. “We are prepared for the new challenges this season will
bring. We’ll be racing harder and faster with Lexus this year and
expect some great finishes in the LX 570.”
The JTGrey LX is outfitted with 37-inch BF Goodrich Baja TA project
race tires, custom King Racing shocks, Sparco race seats, and nine KC
Hilites HID’s. Top Trophy Truck builder Geiser Bros. Design and
Development made modifications for the build out and will be on site for
race support.
Lexus will be cheering for the JTGrey team and the LX 570 at the upcoming races:
• Mastercraft Safety SCORE San Felipe 250 Race, March 11-13
• 43rd Tecate SCORE Baja 500, June 3-5
• 16th SCORE Las Vegas Primm 300, August 26-28
• 44th Tecate SCORE Baja 1000, November 17-20
In addition to Lexus, other sponsors include Hino Trucks,
BFGoodrich Tires, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Geiser Bros.
Design and Development, King Racing Shocks, ARB 4×4 accessories, KC
Hilites, Head First Design, F Sport, Sparco, Hammer Nutrition, Oakley
and Mechanix Wear.
