Chad George, behind the wheel of the Yokohama Tire-backed Monster Energy / Kawasaki USA truck, waltzed away with a four-point lead over a relentless pack of world class competitors. As runner-up to last year's championship, you think there is cause for concern as George jumps behind the wheel at Las Vegas Motor Speedway?

Perhaps in some other class of competition. But in SuperLite? Absolutely.

Like a motorsports crap shoot bound with the thrill of anticipation akin to that of Russian Roulette, anyone can stake their claim upon the podium. The last round at Surprise tells the tale.

The youngest driver of the series, Sheldon Creed, struck with a second place finish. Emerging from the Modified Kart class, he's a veteran of the dirt who is no stranger to victory. Look no further than the championship he just captured while behind the wheel of his SuperLite at the Lucas Oil Regional Off Road Series Southern California.

Drew Britt is yet another case. The upstart UTI-qualified mechanic turned off-road racer jumped behind the wheel of the Person Racing SuperLite after an intensive stop at the SuperLite Race School, and in his first race racked up a fourth place finish at Glen Helen Raceway. He backed that up with third at Surprise.

But while anyone with solid skill can stake their claim upon the podium of the SuperLite spec truck, there are standouts who strive for the coveted championship. These professionals are highly competitive and consistent.

The Walker Evans / Dethrone Royalty / SoCal SuperTrucks machine of R.J. Anderson virtually ruined all hope of anyone earning the championship straight out the gate. The first round of action at Glen Helen set Anderson apart with the win. The ensuing eight rounds of action saw him upon the podium, having never let loose of the points lead. Rounds nine and 10, though, turned the tide of his streak. Currently, though, he's still in contention at only 29 points back in third.