On April 9th, Strikeforce hits San Diego along with two Mulisha fighters. Metal Mulisha Welterweight World Champion Nick Diaz will defend his title against the Paul “Semtex” Daley. Metal Mulisha’s Gilbert Melendez will make the second defense of his Lightweight Title against Tatsuya Kawajiri. In a potential candidate for Fight of the Year in the main event, sizzling STRIKEFORCE Welterweight (170 pounds) World Champion Nick Diaz (24-7, 1 NC), of Stockton, Calif., will seek his 10th consecutive victory when he defends against the hard-hitting, notorious British striker, Paul “Semtex” Daley (26-9-2), of Nottingham, England.
Gilbert “El Niño” Melendez (18-2), of San Francisco, by way of Santa Ana, Calif., will make the second defense of his STRIKEFORCE World Lightweight (155-pounds) Title against top-ranked Japanese superstar Tatsuya “Crusher’’ Kawajiri (27-6-2), who unanimously outpointed former STRIKEFORCE lightweight belt-holder Josh Thomson in his last start on Dec. 31, 2010. The championship doubleheader takes place live on SHOWTIME® (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast) at Valley View Casino Center in San Diego, Calif.
Todd Potter & Julian Dusseau geared up and kicked over the bikes for the Rockstar Metal Mulisha FMX show over this weekends event held at Toyota Irwindale Speedway. Check it out!
Move over Danica Patrick, the future of Off Road Racing is here and leading the movement of young female athletes is Hailie “Dirt Princess” Deegan. Inspired by her Dad Brian Deegan’s success in Off Road Trucks, Hailie Deegan is determined to become a force to be reckoned with as she begins her first full season in the Junior 2 class of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series.
The inaugural Lucas Oil Off Road Race kicked off at Firebird Raceway in Phoenix, AZ and Hailie came in full force with sponsor support. Despite having an unsatisfactory weekend due to motor complications with her new Junior 2 truck, she didn’t let it phase her and said it was one of her favorite tracks and she’s looking forward to coming back and redeeming herself. We wanted to find out more about the young athlete and fortunately we had the opportunity to discuss her move to Off Road and her plans for the future.
What made you decide to get into racing trucks?
My dad started racing Pro-Lite Unlimited Trucks and being at the track watching kids my age racing looked like a lot of fun.
Who do you look up to in racing?
I look up to my Dad the most in racing because he succeeds at everything he puts his mind to. I also look up to Danica Patrick as a female racer because one day I would like to race Nascar as well.
How did you get your first sponsor to sponsor you?
I hand wrote my own sponsorship letter and passed them out at the races and also my dad mailed out a few to his contacts.
What do you do to prepare for a race?
I practice on my track at home.
What do you like most about racing?
Going FAST!!!
What’s the first thing you do when the race is over?
I talk with my Dad and mechanic about the race and then the race gear comes off, play clothes go on and I head out to the pits with my best friend Isabella Naughton to ride bikes.
What are your goals in Off Road this year?
I would like to place top 5 in the series and stay top 3 in the Lucas Oil Regional Series.
Keep your eyes on Hailie Deegan, she’s a determined young lady with a bright racing future ahead of her. In her first ever Off Road Race in Perris, CA Hailie finished an impressive 1st place in her class. Catching attention of the media, Hailie is already making headlines and has been interviewed by numerous nationally syndicated news stations, most recently Fox 10 News in Phoenix, AZ. Even though it’s evident she’s still a kid at heart, don’t let her demeanor fool you. Hailie “Dirt Princess” Deegan is a serious competitor with a winning mindset and has her sights set on inspiring the next generation of young athletes to come.
Sponsors:
4-Wheel Parts, Lucas Oil, Metal Mulisha, Etnies, Simpson
