Larry Roeseler
Encyclopedia
Larry Roeseler is a professional off-road racer in motorcycle and Trophy Truck
classes. He is a 10-time overall winner of the Baja 1000
, 12-time overall winner of the Baja 500
and a 10-time gold medalist in the International Six Days Enduro
. He has spent the past 25 years racing in numerous off-road circuits, including SCORE
/Tecate Baja series and Best In The Desert
series. Roeseler also has numerous A.M.A.
off-road titles including National Hare and Hound and National enduro
championships.
to victory with Mitch Mayes. He became a member of the Kawasaki
factory racing team in 1987. In 2006, he returned to Kawasaki’s Team Green program where he was involved with testing of future off-road products, public relations for high-profile off-road events and will serve as a media contact for off-road publications.
racing
in 1994 and continues to race sophisticated off-road cars in the SCORE Baja 1000
and Baja 500
events. Roeseler was recognized for his many motorcycling achievements in 1999 by being inducted into the American Motorcyclist Association Motorcycle Hall of Fame
.
and Rhys Millen
on the Norman Motorsports
team as co-driver of Trophy Truck #8. In September 2008, Roeseler won his second Trophy Truck
race with a 10 minute lead for the Overall Win at the Primm 300
driving the first three of four laps in the #8 Norman Motorsports Ford F-150 race truck, capturing the overall and SCORE Trophy Truck victory at the 13th Annual SCORE Terrible’s Primm 300 desert race.
's 2004 Film of the Baja 1000, 'Dust to Glory
'.
Trophy Truck
Trophy Trucks are the fastest class of off-road racing vehicles designed and built to resemble modern pickup trucks. Although any truck that meets the safety standards can race the trophy truck class, they, for the most part, feature long travel suspensions and high power engines...
classes. He is a 10-time overall winner of the Baja 1000
Baja 1000
SCORE Baja 1000 is an off-road race that takes place on Mexico's Baja California Peninsula in November. The Baja 1000 is part of the SCORE Championship Desert Racing Series that include the Baja 500, San Felipe 250 and the new San Felipe Challenge of Champions in place of the Primm 300 which had...
, 12-time overall winner of the Baja 500
Baja 500
SCORE Baja 500 is an off-road race that takes place on Mexico's Baja California Peninsula in early June. The Baja 500 is part of a series of races that include the Baja 1000, San Felipe 250 and Primm 300. The event includes various types of vehicle classes such as small and large bore motorcycles,...
and a 10-time gold medalist in the International Six Days Enduro
International Six Days Enduro
The International Six Days Enduro is the oldest 'off road' motorcycle event on the FIM Calendar.The ISDE was first held in 1913 at Carlisle, England. It has occurred annually, apart from interruptions due to World War I and World War II, at various locations throughout the world. The early...
. He has spent the past 25 years racing in numerous off-road circuits, including SCORE
SCORE International
SCORE International is an off-road sanctioning body in the sport of desert racing and is famous for its flagship event, the Baja 1000 as well as the Baja 500 and San Felipe 250. SCORE races are held in United States and Mexico...
/Tecate Baja series and Best In The Desert
Best In The Desert
The Best In The Desert Racing Association is an American desert off-road racing association. It is operated by Casey Folks and it is based out of Las Vegas, Nevada.-Events:It has 10 events scheduled for the 2009 season ....
series. Roeseler also has numerous A.M.A.
American Motorcyclist Association
The American Motorcyclist Association is an American not-for-profit organization of more than 300,000 motorcyclists that organizes numerous motorcycling activities and campaigns for motorcyclists' legal rights...
off-road titles including National Hare and Hound and National enduro
Enduro
Enduro is a form of motorcycle sport run on courses that are predominantly off-road. Enduro consists of many different obstacles and challenges...
championships.
1980s
Roeseler won his first Baja 1000 in 1976, riding a HusqvarnaHusqvarna Motorcycles
Husqvarna Motorcycles, a subsidiary of BMW, is a company manufacturing motocross, enduro and supermoto motorcycles. The company began producing motorcycles in 1903 at Huskvarna, Sweden, as a branch of the Husqvarna armament firm which had supplied the Swedish army with rifles since 1689.-History:As...
to victory with Mitch Mayes. He became a member of the Kawasaki
Kawasaki Heavy Industries
is an international corporation based in Japan. It has headquarters in both Chūō-ku, Kobe and Minato, Tokyo.The company is named after its founder Shōzō Kawasaki and has no connection with the city of Kawasaki, Kanagawa....
factory racing team in 1987. In 2006, he returned to Kawasaki’s Team Green program where he was involved with testing of future off-road products, public relations for high-profile off-road events and will serve as a media contact for off-road publications.
1990s
Roeseler retired from motorcycleMotorcycle
A motorcycle is a single-track, two-wheeled motor vehicle. Motorcycles vary considerably depending on the task for which they are designed, such as long distance travel, navigating congested urban traffic, cruising, sport and racing, or off-road conditions.Motorcycles are one of the most...
racing
Racing
A sport race is a competition of speed, against an objective criterion, usually a clock or to a specific point. The competitors in a race try to complete a given task in the shortest amount of time...
in 1994 and continues to race sophisticated off-road cars in the SCORE Baja 1000
Baja 1000
SCORE Baja 1000 is an off-road race that takes place on Mexico's Baja California Peninsula in November. The Baja 1000 is part of the SCORE Championship Desert Racing Series that include the Baja 500, San Felipe 250 and the new San Felipe Challenge of Champions in place of the Primm 300 which had...
and Baja 500
Baja 500
SCORE Baja 500 is an off-road race that takes place on Mexico's Baja California Peninsula in early June. The Baja 500 is part of a series of races that include the Baja 1000, San Felipe 250 and Primm 300. The event includes various types of vehicle classes such as small and large bore motorcycles,...
events. Roeseler was recognized for his many motorcycling achievements in 1999 by being inducted into the American Motorcyclist Association Motorcycle Hall of Fame
Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum is an offshoot of the American Motorcyclist Association that recognizes individuals who have contributed to motorcycle sport, motorcycle construction and motorcycling in general. It displays motorcycles and riding gear and memoribilia. The museum is located in...
.
Norman Motorsports
In 2008 Roeseler joined Larry RaglandLarry Ragland
Larry Ragland is a professional offroad racing competitor and 5 time SCORE International Baja 1000 Trophy Truck overall winner. "Lightning" Larry Ragland is the second most winning driver in desert racing's history and a trophy truck expert....
and Rhys Millen
Rhys Millen
Rhys Millen , nephew of IMSA GTS driver Steve Millen, son of Rod and elder brother of Ryan, is one of the world's top competitors in drifting. Prior to that he was a top rally driver in the US, and became the first works backed driver from a car manufacturer with GM in 2004 after narrowly losing to...
on the Norman Motorsports
Norman Motorsports
Norman Motorsports is the professional Trophy Truck #8 offroad racing team based in San Diego, California. It is owned and operated by Roger Norman...
team as co-driver of Trophy Truck #8. In September 2008, Roeseler won his second Trophy Truck
Trophy Truck
Trophy Trucks are the fastest class of off-road racing vehicles designed and built to resemble modern pickup trucks. Although any truck that meets the safety standards can race the trophy truck class, they, for the most part, feature long travel suspensions and high power engines...
race with a 10 minute lead for the Overall Win at the Primm 300
Primm 300
Terrible's SCORE Primm 300 is an off-road race that takes place yearly in Primm, Nevada in September. The Primm 300 is part of a series of races that include the Baja 1000, Baja 500 and San Felipe 250. The event includes various types of vehicle classes such as stock VW, production vehicles,...
driving the first three of four laps in the #8 Norman Motorsports Ford F-150 race truck, capturing the overall and SCORE Trophy Truck victory at the 13th Annual SCORE Terrible’s Primm 300 desert race.
Personal life
Larry Roeseler currently lives in Boulevard, California . He has been seen racing motorcycles occasionally in AMA D-38 Desert Racing events and continues to race Trophy Trucks in Baja.Film Credits
Roeseler was featured in Dana BrownDana Brown
Dana Brown is an American surfer, filmmaker, and oldest son of filmmaker Bruce Brown. His films include The Endless Summer Revisited which is made up of unused footage from The Endless Summer and The Endless Summer II , as well as some original interviews with the stars of those films...
's 2004 Film of the Baja 1000, 'Dust to Glory
Dust to Glory
Dust to Glory is a documentary about the famous Baja 1000 off-road race. Filming occurred throughout the 2003 event. The film is directed by Dana Brown of Step Into Liquid fame. The film was edited in Adobe Premiere Pro. The film score was by Nathan Furst.-Cast:Mario Andretti, Sal Fish, Jimmy...
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