General Tire racer Jeff "Ox" Kargola, who died in
an April crash in Baja, is being memorialized with
a special Ox-branded SuperLite truck that will make
its debut at the June 25-26 Lucas Oil Off-Road Race
at Miller Motorsports Raceway.
“Jeff had such an amazing attitude and passion for
life. The Ox truck should inspire us all to live
life to the fullest and make every day count,” says
Dana Zamalloa, General’s marketing, public
relations and communications manager. “We developed
this program as a way for him to still inspire
people and keep Ox racing.”
Kargola’s close friend, Ryan “Fluffer” Hagy, will
be behind the wheel for the truck’s
introduction.
“Driving the Ox truck is such an amazing
opportunity for me to celebrate his life and
continue his passion for this sport,” says Hagy. “I
have been testing the truck at Glen Helen and I am
focused on giving this race my all, just like Jeff
always did.”
The vehicle will be a sister truck to Kargola’s
SuperLite race truck. The design is inspired by
Kargola’s new 2011 edition. Kargola’s sponsors –
General, Metal Mulisha, Boost Mobile and Method
Wheels – will also be sponsoring Hagy’s truck at
the race.
The doors and hood will display a Kargola logo that
is featured on the Metal Mulisha Jeff “Ox” Kargola
Memorial fund shirts; all of the proceeds are going
to help support the San Felipe Hospital in Mexico.
Kargola’s truck will be on display at General’s
booth throughout the Lucas circuit’s season.
The late racer “touched so many people’s lives with
his vivacious smile and inspirational attitude
towards life. His mission on this earth was not
complete and his supporters are committed to keep
his ‘Ox’ brand as a symbol of living life to the
fullest and continuing to inspire, encourage and
help in areas that need our support and attention,”
according to Zamalloa. “‘Ox’ is not just a logo,
it’s a symbol of no regrets, passion and taking
advantage of what life has to offer.”
For more information or to contribute to the
shirt-sale hospital fundraising effort, visit www.metalmulisha.com and www.generaltire.com.
