Lazer Star Lights News

Lazer Star Lights’ Matt Lovell finished off the 2015 racing season in style this past weekend, winning the SNORE Rage at the River in dominant fashion.

As sweet as it is to head into the holidays atop the podium, the 2015 race season did not start out with such success. “We finished 2014 with the Rage at the River win,” Lovell said, “so the whole crew was really excited to hit the ground running in 2015.” The off-road racing gods had other plans in mind. The Matt Lovell Racing team headed to Arizona for the Best in the Desert season opener, the Parker 425. Matt’s day ended early with a DNF, and so it was back to the drawing board in preparation for the Mint 400 just a few months later.

After some repairs and upgrades, the MLR mid-size trophy truck was ready for everything the chewed up Mint 400 course could throw its way. Lovell overcame course delays and extremely rough terrain, calling this “the toughest race I’ve ever raced.” Through it all, Matt finished the 2015 Mint 400 in 5th place in the 7200 class.

Next up was the BITD Vegas to Reno, dubbed “the Longest Off-Road Race in the United States.” After some substantial rebuilds following the Mint 400, Lovell was ready to traverse the state of Nevada. He was one of just a handful of drivers to ironman the entire race, and after 14 exhausting hours behind the wheel his Lazer Star Lights guided him across the finish line. Lovell battled back from a long delay in a silt bed to finish 7th in the 7200 class.

Lovell and company headed back out to Vegas for one more race, the Southern Nevada Off Road Enthusiasts’ Rage at the River event. Lovell was the defending champ, and with two days of racing on a challenging course he knew this would require all of his focus and energy. On the menu: 5 laps on a 12.5-mile loop, with 387 total entries. A recipe for a seriously chewed up race course. On Day 1, Lovell started 3 wide off the line and battled back and forth with some other trucks before pulling away. Lovell’s lap times were all within a minute of one another, and this consistency paid off. Lovell won by nearly a full lap.

Sometime in the wee hours of the night, however, Lovell’s tools were stolen out of his truck. Already without any kind of pit crew for this event, Matt realized that any mechanical issues on the second day would likely knock him out of the race. The course had claimed quite a few vehicles on the first day, leaving a smaller field of competitors on Day 2.

Lovell started in the front and never looked back. Knowing he couldn’t afford any issues, Matt pushed the pace but made sure to drive smart and keep his truck on the course. He once again finished the race with a sizeable lead, and successfully defended his 2014 title to become the back-to-back Rage at the River Champion.

“No matter how much you prepare, how many upgrades or modifications you make to the truck, there will always be unforeseen challenges,” Lovell said, reflecting on his 2015 season. “I’m just so proud of my crew and thankful for all of my sponsors and supporters for sticking it out and helping me push through the obstacles. To cap off this season with a win is extremely rewarding for all of us.”

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Lazer Star Lights will debut an all new line of LED light bars at the 2015 SEMA Show, set for November 3-6. The new line, called PreRunnerLED by Lazer Star Lights, will feature quality LED light bars built for recreational use and offered at an economical price point.

“Traditionally we have designed and built our lighting products to the highest possible standards,” said Lazer Star Vice President, Ron Scott. “The result has been a line of lights that perform reliably even through the extreme abuse of off-road racing, but we realize that many people do not require race-spec products for their intended uses. The PreRunnerLED line offers consumers a light bar that is reliable, looks good and is effective, but at a more economical price point than our flagship LX LED line.”
 

Lazer Star's new PreRunnerLED line offers quality LED light bars for casual use at an economical price.

In addition to launching their new line of LED light bars at the show, Lazer Star Lights will have a few other newcomers to their complete lineup of industry-leading lights, kits and accessories. SEMA Show attendees will be among the first to see a sample of their new Jeep Stealth Kit, an LED light bar kit that mounts behind the grill of many Jeep models. Lazer Star will also be showcasing the new Endeavour E5 kit, comprised of a pair of small and versatile 5-watt light bars that can be mounted almost anywhere on virtually any vehicle. Finally, Lazer Star’s new Chrysler/Jeep Fog Light Brackets will allow for LXLED 10-watt Single Lights to be mounted to the stock mounting points on many Chrysler products, including most Jeep JK models. Stop by the Lazer Star Lights booth #37087 in the Upper South Hall for more information about Lazer Star Lights products and the Lazer Star racing program.
 

The new Jeep Stealth Kit is one of several new products Lazer Star will launch at SEMA Show.

Lazer Star products will be featured on several truck, Jeep and UTV builds found throughout the SEMA Show halls. Check out Lazer Star’s products in action on Matt Lovell’s mid-size trophy truck, Mike Duval’s Jeep build in the Mickey Thompson booth, a Polaris RZR build in the Greenball booth, a BDS Suspension Jeep build in the LTAA booth, and more.

To learn more about Lazer Star’s new PreRunnerLED line visit www.PreRunnerLED.com. 

Lazer Star Lights is rolling out to Pomona, California for the 2015 Lucas Oil Off-Road Expo, scheduled for October 3-4 at the Fairplex in Pomona.

Lazer Star's new 5-watt 2x2 Kit will be on display and available for purchase at the Off Road Expo.

Matt Lovell's Lazer Star Lights equipped mid-size trophy truck will be in the Lazer Star booth.

Lazer Star Lights' Endeavour 2x2 LED light kit is a popular choice among off-road enthusiasts who want to ride even after the sun has gone down. Now, Lazer Star is offering an even more powerful option, the 5-watt Endeavor E5, to add extra brilliance to twilight and night time rides.

The double row LED light bar features two rows of two LEDs, providing a compact, easy-to-mount lighting solution. Each kit contains two light bars for a total of 4,000 Lumens, and kits come in either a spot or flood configuration.

Thanks to Lazer Star’s carefully engineered housing, the Endeavor E5 lights are universal in application. In addition to off-road use on motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs and 4WD vehicles such as Jeeps, the Endeavor E5 is also a viable lighting solution for trailers and even marine vehicles.

Endeavour E5 Features: 50,000-hour life rating 5-watt LED technology for brilliant, long-lasting illumination Each 2x2 light bar produces 2,000 Lumens The sturdy extruded aluminum housing is paired with a polycarbonate lens Vertical and horizontal compatibility with Lazer Star’s Slide-Trac mounts Dual power inputs allow the light bars to be daisy-chained Each light bar measures just 2.57” H x 4.12” D x 4.25” W

The Lazer Star Lights Endeavour E5 kits are available direct from LazerStarLights.com and through your local Lazer Star Lights dealer. Find Lazer Star on Facebook, subscribe to their YouTube channel, and follow @LazerStarLights on Twitter and Instagram for more updates and special offers.

The 8th Annual GBC Motorsports Heartland Challenge just wrapped up, and from all of us here at Lazer Star we'd like to congratulate all of the winners for their hard work and dedication. The Heartland Challenge is by no stretch of the imagination an easy race. It doesn't matter whether you race the 1.5-hour Ace Challenge, the 4-hour UTV Challenge, the 3-hour Youth ATV Challenge, or the 10-hour Adult ATV Challenge. The course will test your machinery, your technical skills, your physical endurance, and your mental fortitude.

Since both the UTV Challenge and Adult ATV Challenge run into the nighttime hours, light setups are required on all vehicles. Lazer Star Lights enjoys a solid track record of helping riders and teams reach the podium, and 2015 was no exception. We thank all of the racers who trusted in our products to navigate this dificult course, and we are proud to call you a part of the Lazer Star family.

We have been a sponsor of the Heartland Challenge for many years now, and one of the reasons we keep coming back is that it's quite simply a great event with great people. We know that as long as we support the Heartland Challenge, we are helping to build a tradition of camaraderie and competition at this annual event. We all come together from different parts of the country, from different backgrounds, with a common goal: to do your best on the course, support your teammates and fellow racers, and most importantly have fun. We are already looking forward to marking our calendars for the 2016 Heartland Challenge. We'll see you next year!

Dubbed the longest off-road race in America, the Best in the Desert Racing Association’s “Vegas to Reno” is a grueling 545-mile journey through the Nevada desert. The rough and dusty course knocked dozens of competitors out of contention, but both Lazer Star Lights sponsored teams persevered through the conditions to claim impressive finishes in their classes.
 
Murray Racing  |  Pro UTV  |  #1917
Brothers Derek and Jason Murray are well-respected in the racing community. Their dedication to hard work and preparation has not only earned them a good reputation, but it’s also resulted in some excellent racing performances over the past several years. However, after rough outings at the Mint 400 and Silver State 300, the Murray Brothers were looking to bounce back and put in the podium performance they know they are capable of producing.

 
Derek started out behind the wheel in the 20th position. As he headed north for the first pit the Murray Racing Can-Am Maverick Turbo suffered a flat tire. At this early stage of the race, the repair time cost the team some precious time and positions. To make matters worse, another mechanical slowed the team down at around the 35-mile mark. “At that point I decided to drive smarter and just focus on making progress through the course,” Derek said after the race. “It was very dusty and the course was gnarly, so we stayed within the car’s limits but still pushed the pace.”
 
Derek made good progress during the rest of his leg, and passed the baton to Jason at Pit 8. As the sun went down, Jason knew he and his team stood at an advantage. Temperatures were dropping, meaning they could push their Maverick Turbo even harder without having to worry as much about overheating. “Our Lazer Star Lights setup was our other big advantage after sunset,” Derek explained. “While many drivers are backing off a little bit, we charge hard in the dark and use this opportunity to overtake the field.”
 

 
Jason crossed the line at around midnight, and Murray Racing claimed 2nd place in the Vegas to Reno race. Murray Racing is the only team to sit in the top 3 in both the SCORE and BITD UTV Pro standings, with throw out races. Derek continued, “The new turbo is a lot of fun. A ton of power and torque. After three races with it we feel like we’re getting it dialed in just right, so we’ll got out to the SCORE Imperial Valley 250 and try to defend our title.” The Murrays will then finish out the 2015 season with the BITD Bluewater and Henderson races as well as the SCORE Baja 1000.
 
Matt Lovell Racing  |  7200 Class  |  #7244
Matt Lovell represented Lazer Star in the field of mid-size trophy trucks, and “Everything went great,” Matt said after the race. “The truck was hammered after Mint so we took a lot of time prepping and basically rebuilding the truck.”
 

 
After months of preparation, Lovell who was one of very few drivers to  ironman this entire race solo, pushed the #7244 machine through the more than 500 miles of Nevada desert with relative ease. “It’s always a tough race and the course is always challenging,” Matt continued. “But this time through we were fortunate to not have any mechanical issues.” Lovell got stuck in a silt bed at around race mile 390, which sapped most of the energy he had left. That cost him almost an hour of time which equalled his time behind 3rd place. However, he  persevered with his Lazer Star Lights setup to continue charging hard after dark, coming in just before 1 am.

 
Lovell finished in a little over 14 hours, claiming the 7th place position in his class. “If it weren’t for the silt bed delay we were looking at a possible podium, but I’m proud of the crew and everyone who supports the team, and we were thrilled with how smoothly the whole race went.”

Lazer Star Lights’ line of small, 10-watt LED units make for a drastic improvement in motorcycle visibility. This high performance motorcycle lighting is available in several shapes and sizes and can be mounted to most motorcycle models.

“This is the next level of motorcycle lighting,” said Lazer Star Vice President Ron Scott. “Not all motorcycles come out of the factory with sufficient lighting, especially older models. By installing a set of LED lights, you’re improving your safety on the road by enhancing your field of vision in adverse conditions and also enhancing your visibility to other motorists.”

 
This before and after shows the power of Lazer Star's LX2003 motorcycle lighting over stock headlights.

Lazer Star’s Enterprise LX2002 and LX2003 lights feature 10-watt Cree® LEDs in an extremely durable aluminum housing. At 1,000 lumens per LED, these lights offer high efficiency and a long lifespan while producing an impressive amount of light. Each light has a proprietary gasket and vacuum seal which passes rigorous quality testing to be IP68-rated dust and water proof and 8.6g vibration compliant.  

Lazer Star Lights LX2002 4-inch oval design Two Cree® 10-watt LEDs Total Output: 2,000 lumens
Lazer Star Lights LX2003 4-inch triad design Three Cree® 10-watt LEDs Total Output: 3,000 lumens

Both the LX2002 and LX2003 are compatible with Lazer Star’s 41mm, 1.25” or 2” tube clamps. The lights are easy to install on motorcycles with an empty auxiliary switch, and Lazer Star also offers a wire kit with a handlebar switch assembly for Harley-Davdisons. Wire kits, relays and switches are available separately through Lazer Star Lights.
 

Lazer Star's LX2002 and LX2003 LED lights mount easily with a variety of clamp options.

Consistency is key; Top 5 finishes in every race so far this year

The Jimmy's racing team had a rough start when the front drive shaft flew out at a speed close to 100 mph on the back stretch. The damage included a crushed exhaust system which would have to be fixed. The team rushed to replace the drive shaft and fix the exhaust to get on the track for qualifying. With just a few minutes to spare the team had the car fixed and Derek was on the track and qualified in the fifth spot. In the first heat Derek started 3rd and was looking great until a sensor wire came loose from the engine, which then wrapped around the drive shaft and took the lower engine harness wiring with it. Again, the #20 car was towed back into the pits to be repaired. This put the team in the last chance qualifier race (LCQ) fighting for a chance to make the main race. Starting 3rd in this heat as well Derek quickly made it to the front only to have some more problems forcing him to make a quick pit stop. Once the issue was addressed Derek was back on track and pushing hard to catch up as the entire field had passed by. Derek managed his way back up to the front of the pack to finish 3rd which would advance him to the main race.

The Nitto Tire/ NorthStar Battery car was in the 39th position, the second to last spot. The race leader was starting three and a half minutes in front of Derek with the staggered start. "I was just determined to catch as many of the racers in front of me as I could and still keep the car together so I could get a decent finish. During the last hour of the race, the track conditions were brutal!", said Derek. The race lasted for a little over 2.5hrs and at the end Derek and team had secured a 5th place finish. This would be enough to increase their 1st place lead in the Nitto national points championship as well as the move into 2nd in the western division.

Check out our story from the last race on the SEMA racing news page:   
https://www.sema.org/sema-enews/2015/28/racing-news-west-wins-in-badlands-and-takes-nitto-national-series-lead

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Lazer Star Lights has introduced universal-fit BilletLED lighting for motorcyclists looking to enhance or replace their bike’s brake lights or turn signals.

With various lengths, finishes, LED colors and mounting options, Lazer Star’s BilletLED lights are the perfect solution for a wide range of motorcyclists, regardless of their bike setup or style. Red BilletLED lights are ideal for replacing or enhancing your motorcycle’s brake lights and running tail lights, improving visibility in dark or inclement conditions. The amber version is a unique option for turn signals.

The machined 6061 billet aluminum housing is available in a chrome or polished black finish, letting riders match their bike’s style. The BilletLED lights are offered in 4”, 7” and 12” lengths, giving motorcyclists plenty of options for mounting locations on saddlebags, top cases and more. Different mounting options are available for installation on the top/bottom of the light bar or the back of the light bar, while a tube mount version features a contoured back side for flush mounting.
 

LED color: Red Housing finish: Chrome Length: 12"	LED color: Amber Housing finish: Black Length: 4"

Riders can also utilize the Lazer Star Lights LS50CON Converter to transform their Billet LEDs into dual-function lights. This will allow auxiliary lighting to function as both running lights and brake lights.

Features include:

• Ultra-bright Lazer Star FlexLEDs housed in machined 6061 aluminum
• Long life rating of 10,000 hours
• Red and amber color options available for brake lights and turn signals
• Three sizes available: 4”, 7” or 12”
• Three mount styles: Tube Mount, Back Mount or Top/Bottom Mount
• Black or chrome finish
• All hardware and 12-inch wire is included
• 3-year warranty on LED; lifetime on billet housing, 1-year on chrome finish

Lazer Star Lights BilletLED lights for motorcycles are available online and through your local Lazer Star Lights dealer or distributor.

SEASONAL SPECIAL ON MOTORCYCLE LIGHTING

All OEM headlights are NOT created equal. Some are better than others, but all of them have their limits. Whether you’re making a cross-country trek to Sturgis for the 75th anniversary, or just taking some weekend rides, lighting and visibility is essential to making your ride safe and enjoyable.

Lazer Star Lights offers several options for motorcycle driving lights, including LED kits, and all mount easily to your motorcycle’s engine bars or forks. Improve your field of vision while riding at night or in dark, stormy conditions, and make sure you can see the road ahead at all times. These additional lights will also help make you more visible to other motorists. Spot or flood, halogen or LED, Lazer Star has what you need to see and be seen, and stay safe on the road.

Now through August 31, 2015, use promo code STURGIS75 to save 20% on select motorcycle lights, kits and accessories!

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