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AMSOIL Announces New Engine and Transmission Flush

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

2010 03 amsoil flush 135x300 AMSOIL Announces New Engine and Transmission FlushNew AMSOIL Engine and Transmission Flush is a detergent-based flush product that is formulated to improve fuel economy, operating efficiency and reduce emissions in gasoline and diesel engines, and automatic transmis­sions. Its potent formula cleans sludge and deposit build-up, promoting lower operating temperatures and reduced oil consumption. Detergent-based AMSOIL Engine and Trans­mission Flush safe on parts and can be easily disposed of with waste oil.

Over time deposit buildup can cause power and performance loss, resulting in restricted oil flow to vital engine and transmission parts. AMSOIL Engine and Transmission Flush is a multi-use solution that dissolves and disperses sludge, varnish and deposits in a single treatment. Read More→

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dynomaxlogo DYNOMAX® SPONSORS EXCITING XORRA SERIES FOR 2010 SEASONMonroe, MI. – DynoMax Performance Exhaust, a leader in the performance exhaust market, has announced its sponsorship of the exciting Xtreme Off-Road Race Association (XORRA). Rancho®, a sister brand to DynoMax, has also extended sponsorship for its sixth consecutive year.

DynoMax, “The Official Exhaust Products of the XORRA,” and Rancho, “The Official Suspension Products of the XORRA,” products are manufactured and marketed by Tenneco Inc. (NYSE: TEN).

“We’re excited to bring DynoMax on board and to continue our Rancho program,” said Bob Willis, Sales Manager, West Coast, Performance Products, Tenneco. “XORRA gives us the perfect audience to showcase our latest technologies and gives us some extra insight into development for brand-new, cutting-edge products. Read More→

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scaled e1268068301 MasterCraft Safety Aligns with Bondurant School of High Performance DrivingFor decades, the Bondurant School of High Performance Driving has provided expert instruction to drivers of every background, from aspiring professionals to first time teenage drivers.  And now, each and every one of those drivers will be safely and comfortable protected by a MasterCraft Safety performance driving suit when they step out onto the track.  “Since we first began in 1970, our full line of products, from seats to restraints to driving suits, has always enjoyed a loyal following,” explained Robbie Pierce, CEO of MasterCraft Safety.  “Teaming with Bondurant School of High Performance Driving provides us with an opportunity to extend that relationship to a new generation of racers.” Read More→

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2010 03 HeidiSteele 300x220 Yokohama Tire Sponsored Heidi Steele Wins Mint 400 with Assist from HusbandFULLERTON, CA. – (March 30, 2010) – It was a family affair for Yokohama off-road champions Heidi and Cameron Steele at the SNORE Mint 400 near Las Vegas over the weekend. Heidi won her first Class 7 race of the year, with a big assist from husband Cameron and teammate Jamie Campbell.

Driving her Ford Ranger (with off-the-shelf Yokohama Geolandar M/T+® tires), Heidi and her Desert Assassins team captured the race with a time of 10:47:16.296. Heidi drove the first 200 miles and was in third place when she handed the truck over to Campbell who quickly raced it into second place. Read More→

2010 raffle rig Colorado Associaton Of 4wd Clubs, Inc 2010 Raffle RigThe Colorado Association Of Four Wheel Drive Clubs and the Ute Pass Iron Goats are pleased to present the 2010 raffle vehicle, a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport.  Featuring a long arm kit and riding on new rims and 33×10.5 KM2s, this sweet rig is set for wheeling.  Tera Low’s keeps you crawling, but if you get in a hairy spot, the sliders will save your rockers and a Warn winch will pull you out.  Don’t worry about running out of fuel because there’s an extra can next to the hi-lift and spare tire.  For storage you’ve got Tuffy storage box, but if there’s not enough room for everything else, a Warrior rack sits on the roof.

But why are we giving away this great rig?  This is the primary way that we raise money for the association.  Most of this money is used to help support land use, but some is also used for our scholarship fund and to help us continue to unite four wheel drive enthusiasts throughout Colorado.  So, buy your tickets now at WWW.Hightrails.org or from our snail mail: COA4WDCI, P.O. BOX 150434. Lakewood, Co 80215 and see if you can take this sweet rig home!  This year’s raffle will be held after the Christmas For Kids parade, on December 4th, 2010 at 2pm at Southside Johnny’s in Colorado Springs.

Thanks to all the vendors that contributed to this build, including 4WD Extreme, 4Wheel Parts, 4×4 OffRoad and Used Parts, Adler Publishing, BF Goodrich, Colorado Canyon Signs, Edgewater Jeep, Four To Go, Fun Treks Publishing, High Country Performance Center, JKS Manufacturing, Mile High Jeep Club, Optima, Predator 4 Wheel Drive, Pikes Peak Auto Body, Rock Junkie’s 4×4 Club, Rubicon Express, Schumachers, SuperTrucks USA, TnT Customs, Tomken, Trailridge Runners, Tuffy, Warn, Warrior Products, and Woodland Park Napa.

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Categories : Land Use

Roger Norman Monopolizes the Mint 400

Monday, March 29th, 2010

2010 03 snorr 300x199 Roger Norman Monopolizes the Mint 400RENO, NV     MARCH 29, 2010  -  Roger Norman is the pinnacle of the 2010 Mint 400 in his Norman Motorsports Crystal Bay Casino #8 truck. Norman pole positioned, never got passed and seemed no one ever came within 2 minutes in corrected time.  “Winning overall coupled with taking the pole position in qualifying makes this an epic event for us,” smiles Norman. Read More→

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TUFFY JK CONCEAL CARRY SECURITY DRAWER

Monday, March 29th, 2010

2010 03 TuffyConceal 300x208 TUFFY JK CONCEAL CARRY SECURITY DRAWERThis high security 16 gauge steel security drawer mounts under the drivers side seat in a Jeep JK. The formfitting design of the Tuffy lockbox has over 324 cubic inches of lockable storage. It’s secured contents are easily accessed by maneuvering the drawer open and closed on the smooth ball bearing slides using the convenient pull lever.

Featuring Tuffy’s Pry-Guard Locking System with a 10 tumbler double bitted security lock with built in weather seals. The design incorporates a heavy duty fully extending slide system, weather seal & welded construction. A formed rib in the enclosure additionally strengthens the locking system. Read More→

Trail-Gear Rock Ripper™ Toy Header

Monday, March 29th, 2010

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2010 03 ripper 300x148 Trail Gear Rock Ripper™ Toy HeaderTrail-Gear has raised the bar yet again in the Toyota Off Road Industry with the newest addition to our product line, a stainless steel header. Our Rock Ripper™ Toy Header is the best on the market today, it features 100% polished stainless steel 1/16″ thick tubes going into a 1/2″ thick header to head mounting flange. We tig welded everything and then polished it to give it a clean look. The Rock Ripper™ Toy Header is not only made out of the thickest material on the market, but since it is stainless it will not rust, or corrode and does not need to be ceramic coated or wrapped. The Rock Ripper™ Toy Header is plug and play, and all gaskets, connectors, and pipes are included along with full color instructions.

http://www.trail-gear.com/performance-parts

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2010 03 VORRA GroupTCrash 150x150 Green Flag Waives on VORRA’s 35th Year of Racing Action

Jake Povey rolls his brand new truck in the first turn of Moto 1

RENO, NV MARCH 26, 2010: The green flag waved on Saturday for the opening day of the 35th year of action packed racing. The crowd was thick and the racing was intense for the ATVs on Saturday and the Car and Truck classes on Sunday. The 35th year of racing brought some changes to the format including a 3 moto, 5 lap race competition which gave the drivers even more time behind the wheel. Read More→

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Team General to Storm 2010 General Tire Mint 400

Thursday, March 25th, 2010

LAS VEGAS – (March 25, 2010) – Team General Tire will be well represented at this weekend’s 2010 General Tire Mint 400, and will field a record 11 teams spanning several classes.

  • “Ballistic” BJ Baldwin, Unlimited Truck
  • Bobby Baldwin, Unlimited Truck
  • Rick D. Johnson, Unlimited Truck
  • Ed Stout, Unlimited Truck
  • Jerry Zaiden and Jason Campbell, Unlimited Truck
  • Jason and Rich Voss, Unlimited Truck
  • Jason McNeil, Unlimited Truck
  • Kent Kroeker, Class 8 – Debut of new truck
  • Marc Burnett, Class 7
  • Brandt Anderson, Class 7sx
  • Mike Childress – Class 1

“Team GT is performing better than ever this year on our Grabber competition tires,” said Travis Roffler, director of marketing, General Tire.  “As title sponsor, the Mint holds a special place in all of our hearts, so the team is really pumped up.  We’re looking forward to seeing everyone on the podium at the end of the weekend!”

If you can’t be there in person to see all the heart-pounding action, real-time, up-to-the-minute information on the event can be found at www.twitter.com/teamgt; and tracking will be available at www.generaltire.com. Read More→

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