TEAM HUMMER EARNS PODIUM FINISH . . .

[f5fstop]

Billed by the Best in the Desert Racing Association as the ?Showdown in the Desert,? the Oct. 14 Las Vegas 300 lived up to its name for Team HUMMER. For Team HUMMER owner and #3111 H3 driver Rod Hall, Saturday?s showdown proved once again why the H3 continues to be the vehicle to beat in the pure stock-mini SUV class.

The race, originally planned to finish after three 89-mile laps around the grueling Las Vegas desert, was changed on Saturday morning following torrential downpours that forced race organizers to re-route the race course, and to adopt a ?Grand Prix? style finish, whereby the last lap for every class would occur once the first overall finisher crossed the finish line. As a result of the course changes, every team?s race strategy changed and the racers treated every lap like it might be the last.

Hall brought the Team HUMMER H3 across the finish line first in its class, after 5:16:14 hours of intense racing and nearly 45 minutes faster than the nearest mini-stock SUV competitor. Hall?s victory in the 178-mile race marked the 15th consecutive race in which the team has placed a HUMMER on the podium.

[HummerNewbie]

That team just plain kicks ass

[hmrlvr]

Saw them in action a few months back. They're awesome.

[Arizona Hummerboy]

Ron Hall and Team Hummer Kicks Ass !!

[Wisha Haddan H3]

Awesome ... would be sweet to see!!!

[Desert Dan]

I wonder what front diff and gears Team Hummer has in the H3?

[SnakeH2]

Originally Posted by Desert Dan

I wonder what front diff and gears Team Hummer has in the H3?

If it's a pure stock race, would'nt it be what they are sold with??

Although, I might not understand what pure stock means in the racing world.

[f5fstop]

Stock 3100 Class:
Tires can be changed, lights added, safety equipment must be installed (including fuel cell), seats changed:
ENGINE:
Any engine may be used providing that it is listed as standard equipment or an option for that model of vehicle in that particular year of production.
Any make and type of exhaust is permitted.
Smog equipment may be removed.
Any make of automotive carburetor(s) or factory stock fuel injection may be used, providing they maintain a maximum of one venturi per cylinder. Any original equipment factory intake manifold set (upper and lower) appropriate for the engine may be used. Upper intake of the factory fuel injection cannot be modified.
Any make of intake manifold may be used for carbureted engines only.
Any make of air cleaner may be used with the location optional but must not cut the hood for clearance.
Any make of fuel pump and filter is permitted.
Dry sumps are not permitted. External oil coolers are permitted.

TRANSMISSION:
Any transmission may be used providing it is produced by the vehicle manufacturer for that model of vehicle. (ie; A Ford Explorer must use a transmission manufactured by Ford for an Explorer.)

DIFFERENTIALS:
Front and rear differentials must remain factory stock as delivered by the manufacturer. Straight axle differentials must be mounted in the same manner and location as originally produced and manufactured (IE: a differential mounted to the top of the leaf springs must remain mounted to the top of the leaf springs it is prohibited to change the mounting to the bottom of the leaf springs.) Gear ratios and carriers are open.
Front and rear straight axle differentials only may have material added for strengthening purposes only. Non-straight axle differentials (traction beam, etc) may not have material added for strengthening but may use a skid plate to protect the front pumpkin only. The skid plate must be a bolted on type only and may not reinforce the differential in any way.
Knock-off hubs are not permitted.

STEERING:
Steering box or rack and pinion must remain stock as delivered by the manufacturer and in the stock mounting location. Steering box or rack and pinion mounting may be reinforced by the addition of material. Aftermarket steering column mounted ?steering quickeners? may be utilized.
Steering parts (tie rods, tie rod ends, idler arms, pitman arms, relay rods and turning arms) must remain stock as delivered by the manufacturer.
Any manufacturer power steering pump may be used in the approximate stock location.
Any manufacturer steering wheel may be used. Steering wheel location must remain stock. Steering column shaft may be replaced.
BRAKES:
Turning or steering brakes are not permitted.
Stock brake system must be retained. Antilock or proportioning valve may be removed or replaced.

SUSPENSION:
Front and rear suspension components must remain stock manufacturer, shape, size and configuration as originally produced and installed on the chassis to which it is attached. All suspension components must remain in the original stock locations and retain the original stock mounting methods. All components will be original manufacturer?s design and remain stock as delivered from the manufacturer.
Some other changes are allowed....

[H3slate]

That is awesome! They are great guys and making all of us Hummer owners proud!

[SnakeH2]

Originally Posted by f5fstop

Stock 3100 Class:
Tires can be changed, lights added, safety equipment must be installed (including fuel cell), seats changed:
ENGINE:
Any engine may be used providing that it is listed as standard equipment or an option for that model of vehicle in that particular year of production.
Any make and type of exhaust is permitted.
Smog equipment may be removed.
Any make of automotive carburetor(s) or factory stock fuel injection may be used, providing they maintain a maximum of one venturi per cylinder. Any original equipment factory intake manifold set (upper and lower) appropriate for the engine may be used. Upper intake of the factory fuel injection cannot be modified.
Any make of intake manifold may be used for carbureted engines only.
Any make of air cleaner may be used with the location optional but must not cut the hood for clearance.
Any make of fuel pump and filter is permitted.
Dry sumps are not permitted. External oil coolers are permitted.

TRANSMISSION:
Any transmission may be used providing it is produced by the vehicle manufacturer for that model of vehicle. (ie; A Ford Explorer must use a transmission manufactured by Ford for an Explorer.)

DIFFERENTIALS:
Front and rear differentials must remain factory stock as delivered by the manufacturer. Straight axle differentials must be mounted in the same manner and location as originally produced and manufactured (IE: a differential mounted to the top of the leaf springs must remain mounted to the top of the leaf springs it is prohibited to change the mounting to the bottom of the leaf springs.) Gear ratios and carriers are open.
Front and rear straight axle differentials only may have material added for strengthening purposes only. Non-straight axle differentials (traction beam, etc) may not have material added for strengthening but may use a skid plate to protect the front pumpkin only. The skid plate must be a bolted on type only and may not reinforce the differential in any way.
Knock-off hubs are not permitted.

STEERING:
Steering box or rack and pinion must remain stock as delivered by the manufacturer and in the stock mounting location. Steering box or rack and pinion mounting may be reinforced by the addition of material. Aftermarket steering column mounted ?steering quickeners? may be utilized.
Steering parts (tie rods, tie rod ends, idler arms, pitman arms, relay rods and turning arms) must remain stock as delivered by the manufacturer.
Any manufacturer power steering pump may be used in the approximate stock location.
Any manufacturer steering wheel may be used. Steering wheel location must remain stock. Steering column shaft may be replaced.
BRAKES:
Turning or steering brakes are not permitted.
Stock brake system must be retained. Antilock or proportioning valve may be removed or replaced.

SUSPENSION:
Front and rear suspension components must remain stock manufacturer, shape, size and configuration as originally produced and installed on the chassis to which it is attached. All suspension components must remain in the original stock locations and retain the original stock mounting methods. All components will be original manufacturer?s design and remain stock as delivered from the manufacturer.
Some other changes are allowed....

DAMN!

I guess pure stock is a little misleading...at least to me

[wpage]

Great News... Especially in light of the last minute changes

[jp's-h3]

HUMMER ROCKS!

[The Green Lantern]

[black20]

GO HUMMER, see we own the best trucks.

[bparker]

wow! nice going!