Banks Power No. 36 Trophy Truck Takes First Overall at MDR Event

AZUSA, CA (November 14, 2005 ) -- In typical Gale Banks Engineering race winning fashion, the Banks Power No. 36 Trophy Truck, driven by Wayne Lugo, placed first overall in the Mojave Desert Racing (MDR) Outlaw 250 race this past weekend. In only its second event, the Banks Power No. 36 Trophy Truck finished more than 15 minutes quicker, and almost four miles per hour faster than its closest competitor.

Gale Banks said that this win is yet another example of Gale Banks Engineering's commitment to race winning performance. “We race and expect to win,” said Gale Banks, president and owner of Gale Banks Engineering. “I anticipate this win is a prelude to our upcoming efforts with the Donahoe Racing Super Duty diesel at the SCORE Baja 1000 this week in Ensenada, Mexico.”

Banks, who has competed in many forms of racing, but never in the Baja 1000, will start the race behind the wheel of Team Donahoe's new Ford Super-Duty in the Stock Full Class. Banks will team with Steve Kreiger, who will take over after Banks; Bill Donahoe, who is coming out of retirement; and Kreg Donahoe, who will drive the last leg of the race. The combination of Banks Power! and Donahoe Racing look to bring home another Class Championship in the Series' most difficult race.

Established in 1958, Gale Banks Engineering of Azusa, California, is a leading designer-manufacturer of power, braking and high performance products for diesel and gasoline-powered trucks, SUVs and motorhomes. For more information, call Banks at (800) 277-1991 or visit BanksPower.com.