Want an idea of how Red Bull Global Rallycross blends the action sports world with the motorsports world? Brian Deegan is driving for Chip Ganassi this year.
Yes, that’s the freestyle motocross pioneer Brian Deegan who invented the ghost ride, founded the Metal Mulisha, and currently owns a monster truck. Yes, that’s also the racing legend Chip Ganassi whose resume boasts Indianapolis 500, Daytona 500, and Rolex 24 victories. And yes, one of them is driving for the other one this year in a majority of Red Bull GRC events.
In so many ways, the partnership is a reflection of the key trait of both: neither will settle for anything less than the best. Ganassi is known for either signing the best available drivers or developing the most promising young talents elsewhere in the racing world, and Deegan’s standards—both for himself and those around him—are always incredibly high. For what other reason would Deegan leave Olsbergs MSE, the team that brought him into the sport, helped him win an X Games gold medal in 2011, and took him to the podium in half of his 24 Red Bull GRC starts so far?
The idea of Deegan running Ganassi’s M-Sport equipment, given the speed that Ken Block has shown in it for the past two years, is downright scary. Whether he runs a limited schedule like he did in 2014 or not, this is a championship-caliber combination.
ABOUT THE EVENT:
The Port of Los Angeles returns to the Red Bull GRC schedule in 2015 with both legs of its 2014 doubleheader intact. The “City of Angels” is the only market to have been a part of the series’ schedule for each of its five seasons. Scott Speed won the first leg of last year’s event.
Event Information
- Red Bull Global Rallycross Los Angeles presented by Subaru Tecnica International
- Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13
- Port of Los Angeles, 3011 Miner St., San Pedro, CA 90731
- 2-day tickets starting at $60; single-day tickets available
- Gates open Saturday and Sunday at 10AM
Stay at the DoubleTree San Pedro during Red Bull GRC Los Angeles! Located at 2800 Via Cabrillo-Marina in San Pedro, it’s just minutes away from the track. Click here or call 310.514.3344 to book.
Event Schedule
Saturday, September 12
- 10:00 AM Gates open to public
- 10:30 AM Supercar Heats 1A-1B
- 11:10 AM Lites Heats 1A-1B
- 11:50 AM Supercar Heats 2A-2B
- 12:30 PM Opening Ceremonies
- 12:55 PM Supercar Semifinals
- 1:35 PM Lites Heats 2A-2B
- 2:10 PM Supercar Last Chance Qualifier
- 3:00 PM Supercar Final
- 3:55 PM Lites Last Chance Qualifier
- 4:30 PM Lites Final
- 5:00 PM Medal Ceremonies
- 5:45 PM Driver Autograph Session
- 7:00 PM Gates close
Sunday, September 13
- 10:00 AM Gates open to public
- 10:10 AM Supercar Qualifying
- 11:10 AM Supercar Heats 1A-1B
- 11:45 AM Opening Ceremonies
- 12:10 PM Supercar Semifinals
- 12:55 PM Supercar Last Chance Qualifier
- 1:10 PM Lites Heats 1A-1B
- 1:40 PM Supercar Final
- 2:25 PM Lites Heats 2A-2B
- 3:05 PM Lites Last Chance Qualifier
- 3:40 PM Lites Final
- 4:00 PM Medal Ceremonies
- 6:00 PM Gates close
Media Credential Form (Closes September 6)
- Media credentialing is closed for this event.
THE TRACK:
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