LONG BEACH, CA FEBRUARY 25, 2013: Holy Moly Racing and George Kane may not be common names among those at the King of the Hammers, but their intent and enthusiasm put them at the 2012 Smittybilt Every Man Challenge race and this year in the 2013 King of the Hammers. With Bond Gilmer, President of Rebel… Continue reading Holy Moly Racing George Kane Pushes Limits at 2013 King of the Hammers
Month: February 2013
Marines Continue to Pursue Costly Land Grab Despite Public Outcry
JOHNSON VALLEY, CA – FEBRUARY 28th, 2013: With just under a week until federal sequestration cuts are set to go into effect, the Secretary of the Navy is curiously seeking Congressional approval to move forward with base expansion at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, California[1]. Spanning nearly 600,000 acres[2], the… Continue reading Marines Continue to Pursue Costly Land Grab Despite Public Outcry
Lucas Murphy 40 Miles of Fury at 2013 King of the Hammers
NORTH EASTON, MA FEBRUARY 27, 2013: Lucas Murphy designed a brand new car for the 2013 Griffin King of the Hammers. 2012 may have seemed like a quiet year for Murphy’s Law Motorsports, but they placed 3rd at the Ultra4 Rausche Creek Qualifying for KOH, built a new car, and built a toterhome and trailer setup. … Continue reading Lucas Murphy 40 Miles of Fury at 2013 King of the Hammers
The Go RHINO! New Product Launch Continues with the RC2 Front Guard
The New RC2 has a revolutionary new mounting system. BREA, CA, February 26, 2013 – The Go Rhino! new product launch continues with the RC2 front guard. The Go Rhino! brand will continue to develop new products for the market in 2013. The brand has a stellar focus on innovating the truck accessory market and… Continue reading The Go RHINO! New Product Launch Continues with the RC2 Front Guard
Dirt Riot Enters Texas for First Central Series Endurance 4×4 Race This Weekend
Racing Saturday March 2nd Starting at 9am in Bryan, TX at Brazos Valley Off-Road Ranch PLACERVILLE, CA FEBRUARY 27, 2013: The Dirt Riot Central Series drew professional racers, local 4×4 club members and UTV racers to form a 2012 series that was heavily contested in all classes last year. Levi Shirley, a 20 year old from Kansas,… Continue reading Dirt Riot Enters Texas for First Central Series Endurance 4×4 Race This Weekend
Arizona Desert Racing Association Runs Parker 150
Poker Run Friday March 1st, Racing Saturday March 2nd GILBERT, AZ FEBRUARY 25, 2013: The Arizona Desert Racing Association will start it’s second season with the ADS Suspension Parker 150 desert race on March 1st and 2nd. Friday’s Poker Run will be between 4pm and 5:30pm, organized as a way to pre-run the racecourse with everyone… Continue reading Arizona Desert Racing Association Runs Parker 150
W.E. Rock – What it Takes?
While attending any event, it’s easy to think, “I could have coordinated this so much better!” We have all been to some motor sports event, and wondered; “Why did the event planner organize the event this way?” However, have you ever really stopped and thought about what actually goes on behind the scenes of a… Continue reading W.E. Rock – What it Takes?
Raceline Wheels at Every Turn of 2013 King of the Hammers
Greg Mulkey Takes Green Flag in First Ever Race GARDEN GROVE, CA FEBRUARY 20, 2013: There is no questioning that Raceline Wheels was a very active part of the 2013 Griffin King of the Hammers presented by Nitto Tires. In Hammertown, the 80ft booth was filled with vehicles proudly displaying Raceline Wheels and hosted the… Continue reading Raceline Wheels at Every Turn of 2013 King of the Hammers
LINCOLN ELECTRIC NAMED WELDING SUPPLIER FOR STADIUM SUPER TRUCKS
Charlotte, N.C. (February 22, 2013) – Team-owner and driver Robby Gordon launches his Stadium SUPER Trucks (SST) Series at the University of Phoenix Stadium on April 6. All trucks featured in the series are being built in Gordon’s shop using equipment from his longtime NASCAR and Off-Road partner, Lincoln Electric. The SST series will kick off the… Continue reading LINCOLN ELECTRIC NAMED WELDING SUPPLIER FOR STADIUM SUPER TRUCKS
Arizona Short Course Lucas Oil Regional Off-Road Series Drew Large Group of Racers and Spectators
GILBERT, AZ FEBRUARY 20, 2013: The Arizona Short Course Championship and Lucas Oil Regional Off-Road Series Arizona presented by ADS Shocks kicked off the 6 round season with over 100 racers at the Firebird International Raceway in Phoenix, AZ. With Monster Truck Rides, Freestyle Motocross Exhibitions, Off-Road Vendors and 20 green flag races, there was… Continue reading Arizona Short Course Lucas Oil Regional Off-Road Series Drew Large Group of Racers and Spectators
2012 On Toyota Tacoma ARB Deluxe Winch Bar
DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT: To allow fitment to the 2012 & On Toyota Tacoma, the previous Tacoma ARB Deluxe Winch Bar had to be redesigned with a number of small changes. The main changes were in the protection tubing to prevent the obstruction of the headlight beam from the updated Tacoma headlight system. Another change had to be… Continue reading 2012 On Toyota Tacoma ARB Deluxe Winch Bar
King Shock’s Drivers Conquer 2013 King of the Hammers
FEBRUARY 21, 2013 – GARDEN GROVE, CA – After a relatively short life span of existence, the annual King of the Hammers (KOH) Ultra4 Race has quickly garnered international recognition with the likes of Baja 1000 and Dakar as being the toughest off road race in the world. A contributing factor in enduring these extremely… Continue reading King Shock’s Drivers Conquer 2013 King of the Hammers
TJ Flores Rocks at the Front of 2013 King of the Hammers
LAS VEGAS, NV FEBRUARY 19, 2013: Trophy Truck racer T.J. Flores sized up the rock racing competition at the 2013 Griffin King of the Hammers and qualified for the 3rd starting position. When the right rear spindle broke out of the axle housing 11 miles into the main race they limped it back to main pit… Continue reading TJ Flores Rocks at the Front of 2013 King of the Hammers
Traxxas Joins Stadium SUPER Trucks with Two Truck Team
Charlotte, N.C. (February 20, 2013) – Traxxas®, the Fastest Name in Radio Control® has announced their commitment to a two-truck franchise for the inaugural 2013 season of Robby Gordon OFF-ROAD’s Stadium SUPER Trucks (SST), becoming the first official multi-truck team. Robby Gordon OFF-ROAD’s Stadium SUPER Trucks is a new breed of live off-road racinginjecting new… Continue reading Traxxas Joins Stadium SUPER Trucks with Two Truck Team
Dirt Riot Inaugural Southeast Race at The Great American Park
Racing Saturday February 23rd Starting at 9am in Auburn, AL PLACERVILLE, CA FEBRUARY 20, 2013: The first ever Southeast Dirt Riot Series event will take place this weekend kicking off the 2013 race season. The Great American Park in Auburn Alabama will host a 4 mile long course that consists of some minor rock obstacles, some… Continue reading Dirt Riot Inaugural Southeast Race at The Great American Park
FOX to release two exciting new products for Jeep JK
FOX releases two new products that will increase performance and control Jeep Wrangler JK. El Cajon, Calif. – Two exciting new products for Jeep JKs from FOX are ready for release. The first is a revolutionary steering stabilizer that incorporates both innovative design and function. The FOX Performance Series Adjustable Through Shaft (ATS) steering stabilizer offers unrivaled steering control and… Continue reading FOX to release two exciting new products for Jeep JK
Ultra4 Race Teams Join Forces for Land Use Fundraiser
February 5, 2013, Johnson Valley, CA – The iconic King of the Hammers race in Johnson Valley, CA took on new meaning and added opportunity for education and fundraising this year as racers work to keep the area open to public recreation. The Marine Corps has been trying to annex the land for their use since 2007 under the auspice of training space… Continue reading Ultra4 Race Teams Join Forces for Land Use Fundraiser
New Dual Color LED Light Bar from Larson Electronics Provides White and Red Light Output
Larson Electronics has announced the release of a high intensity LED light configured to allow operators to produce red or blue light output from the same fixture. The LEDLB-24-VISRED LED Light Bar features rugged waterproof construction designed for extreme conditions and a dual color LED design that allows this unit to serve in multiple applications.
Toyota Expands Motorsports & TV agreement with Team Lucas for 5th Year
CORONA, Calif. (Feb. 19, 2013) -Toyota has renewed its agreement with Team Lucas to be the presenting sponsor of the CBS Sports Spectacular for 12 one-hour network television broadcasts and have the Toyota Tundra as the Official Truck of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series for the 2013 season. Toyota’s power block on the… Continue reading Toyota Expands Motorsports & TV agreement with Team Lucas for 5th Year
Jason Scherer Man Powers Every Rock Trail Twice at 2013 King of the Hammers
DANVILLE, CA FEBRUARY 15, 2013 Jason Scherer started on the pole position at the 2013 Griffin King of the Hammers presented by Nitto Tires, proceeded directly to Back Door where he one-shotted the obstacle perfectly and after regaining positions was 4th through the RM38 remote pit. From there it was a battle of man over machine. … Continue reading Jason Scherer Man Powers Every Rock Trail Twice at 2013 King of the Hammers
OffRoad Design Stephen Watson Maintains Solid Race Pace at 2013 King of the Hammers
CARBONDALE, CO FEBRUARY 14, 2013 Stephen Watson, driver of record for Offroad Design #4488, and brother / co-driver Brandon Watson gave the 2013 Griffin King of the Hammers their all for 14 hours with no giving up. Two issues plagued their day, the first a broken spindle on a D60 front axle putting them down… Continue reading OffRoad Design Stephen Watson Maintains Solid Race Pace at 2013 King of the Hammers
PREVENT AND STOP RUST AND SQUEAKS WITH MAXFILM SPRAY LUBE
High-Strength Spray Lubricant Outperforms Leading Brands and Has Hundreds of Home Uses, From the Garden to the Garage Porter, TX (February 13, 2013) – Over the course of a year, the average do-it-yourselfer will come across a variety of unique projects demanding an effective spray lubricant and protectant. Maybe the hinge on the front door is squeaking,… Continue reading PREVENT AND STOP RUST AND SQUEAKS WITH MAXFILM SPRAY LUBE
JT Taylor Takes 12th Checkered Flag at 2013 King of the Hammers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO FEBRUARY 11, 2013 With months of prep behind them, OG13 JT Taylor, co-driver Doug Nagy and crew headed out with the Torchmate #13 racer to the sand and rocks of Lucerne Valley, CA. Pre-running the racecourse on Sunday and Monday, and then qualifying on Tuesday went well. JT took it easy on… Continue reading JT Taylor Takes 12th Checkered Flag at 2013 King of the Hammers
MICKEY THOMPSON PERFORMANCE TIRES & WHEELS SPONSORS OFF ROAD AND MOTOCROSS RACING LEGEND, BRIAN “THE GENERAL” DEEGAN
STOW, OH – February 11, 2013 – Beginning with this year’s race season, Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels (Mickey Thompson) will enter into a long-term sponsorship agreement with four-time Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS) Short Course champion and 15-time X Games medalist, Brian Deegan. Through this unique relationship, Mickey Thompson will act as… Continue reading MICKEY THOMPSON PERFORMANCE TIRES & WHEELS SPONSORS OFF ROAD AND MOTOCROSS RACING LEGEND, BRIAN “THE GENERAL” DEEGAN