It’s been an exciting week for the Equalizer and Hot Tamale team, with some wild runs and solid scores in freestyle along with smooth racing passes. Mike and Troy Rose have been putting in their best efforts and look forward to some more monster truck action in 2012. Stay tuned for more, and enjoy the photos courtesy of Jeremy Verret.
We just wanted to take the time to say Merry Christmas to all of the great Equalizer and Hot Tamale fans out there; we hope you enjoy your holiday, and we have released part of our 2012 schedule as an early Christmas present. Check it out, and stay tuned!
Team RPR is looking forward to getting back on the road in hopes of better luck with parts in Salem this weekend! Check out cfpracing.com for all the details.
It was a grind just getting to Gaithersburg after many sleepless nights preparing the trucks for Charlotte, then taking a beating there and fixing things in time, but the Equalizer/Hot Tamale team powered through. Despite more engine trouble, this time from Equalizer, the team put forth their best effort. Troy Rose, the racing victor in Charlotte, put Hot Tamale on the tailgate in the wheelie contest as a highlight. Photos from Dustin Hart:
Mike Hawkins and Equalizer are known for their success at Charlotte, but on a rainy night and a tricky course, it was old new guy Troy Rose taking a huge racing victory, just edging out Samson in the final round.
“I was excited to get a big victory like this at such a great show,” said Rose. “I didn’t want to hurt the motor, but I also didn’t want to lose!”
Equalizer and Hot Tamale are just wrapping up their shows in Gaithersburg, Maryland tonight, and we’ll have photos from both shows online shortly!
Mike Hawkins and Equalizer are currently in preparations for the Dirt Track at Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Charlotte, North Carolina for the annual Back to School Monster Truck Bash. Hawkins is excited to get back into the swing of things and dominate.
“I’ve had some transmission trouble lately, but I’m hoping we have things squared away,” he said. “I’ve won here two out of the last three years, so I’m looking to reclaim my title.”
Also, Troy Rose, who has been driving for four years, will hop in the seat of Hot Tamale while Isaiah is on an extended vacation. He’s already knocked the rust off with a couple of wins in Escanaba, so watch out!
Stay tuned for coverage from Charlotte!
Mike has been busy with RC Hawkins Construction Company, but all that will change soon, as he’s headed to Escanaba to tear it up for all the Equalizer fans! Also, check out our updated schedule, and look for us at a show near you! We’ll have all the results from Escanaba soon!
Mike and Ike headed to Vegas to soak up some great weather and get Equalizer and Hot Tamale on display for the World Finals. Check out the photos below, and be on the lookout for a schedule update soon!
The Monster Nation tour continued on its third and final stop at Ford Park in Beaumont, Texas for a three show weekend. Friday night started off well as Mike Hawkins piloted the Equalizer to a freestyle victory. Unfortunately for Hawkins, a blown motor would sideline him for the rest of the weekend. Isias Morales stepped up in Hot Tamale to fill the void and did so in spectacular fashion. Morales picked up a wheelie contest win along with two freestyle wins including a spectacular backflip attempt that resulted in a rollover.
