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BFGoodrich® Tires Starts Pre-Running at King of the Hammers

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Monday, February 3rd, 2014

2013 3rd Place Finisher Chicky Barton Tests & Tunes 

Larry McRae - King of the HammersGREENVILLE, SC (Feb 1, 2014) – BFGoodrich® Tires has over a hundred teams on the lake bed sporting some kind of BFGoodrich tread pattern from the brand new Baja T/A KR2 prototype tire on reigning King Randy Slawson’s car, to teams running the more common Krawler T/A or Mud-Terrain T/A.

Saturday at King of the Hammers is a set-up day.  The steady stream of vehicles coming down the dirt road seems endless.  The tents that were once empty fill up with buggies, tools and tires.  BFGoodrich is a tire of choice for many teams. Read More→

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BFGoodrich(R) Tires Offers $5000 Contingency 2014 Griffin King of the Hammers

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Saturday, February 1st, 2014

Reigning King Randy Slawson Prepared to Defend Crown on BFGoodrich Tires   

Randy Slawson - BFGoodrigh - KOHGREENVILLE, SC (Jan 31, 2014) – BFGoodrich® Tires is announcing a $5000 contingency award for the winner of the 2014 Griffin King of the Hammers.  BFGoodrich has been the winning tire choice at the King of the Hammers the past two years and a total of five of the six total races.   The BFGoodrich Tires team will be onsite and offering tire support from Monday afternoon thru Saturday morning, with full pit service available on Friday February 7th at Main Pit.  Read More→

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JT Taylor Only Racer to Take All 8 Green Flags for King of the Hammers

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Saturday, February 1st, 2014

JT Taylor #13 Torchmate Car adds BFGoodrich Tires and Azunia Tequila to Masthead

JT TaylorCOLORADO SPRINGS, CO     JANUARY 29, 2014   February 7th will mark the 8thgreen flag that JT Taylor has taken at Johnson Valley for what started as a small group of guys competing for a 6pack of beer in 2007, to a full blown week event with over 300 racers in the now Internationally known race: 2014 Griffin King of the Hammers presented by Nitto Tires.  JT Taylor has notably driven the same car at 7 of the 8 events, with a 12th place finish in 2013.  In 2011, he drove the Torchmate TTB car. Read More→

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Amanda Products Brings Spectator Recovery Station to Griffin King of the Hammers

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Tuesday, January 28th, 2014

Amanda Products Sponsors Mike Klensin Team Crossed Up Racing #4431

Amanda ProductsLIVONIA, MICHIGAN   JANUARY 27, 2014:  Amanda Products is taking the opportunity to introduce its new Speed Hook™ at Chocolate Thunder on Thursday and Friday during the King of the Hammers race week.  “We have created a Spectator Recovery Station that will have generators and an assortment of chargers and power cords to charge any of your electronics and water to recharge your system,” said Robert Gruschow, President of Amanda Products.  “Look for the black Amanda Products tent at Chocolate Thunder and feel free to come hang out with us.” Read More→

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Jason Scherer and Lance Clifford Team Up for the 2014 King of the Hammers

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Monday, January 27th, 2014

2009 King and Two Time Ultra4 National Championship Race Winner Last to Qualify on Wednesday

Jason Scherer Lance Clifford 2014 KOHDANVILLE, CA   JANUARY 27, 2014    Jason Scherer, with co-driver Lance Clifford, will be the last driver to qualify for the 2014 Griffin King of the Hammers on Wednesday during the acclaimed Power Hour.  Jason Scherer’s #76 Rubicon Express, Nitto Tire, Pirate4x4 car is extremely different than what he has driven the last couple years.  “Lance Clifford built this car as a high-speed family rig a couple years ago, but recently decided to cut it in half and turn it into a race car.  I brought it into my shop and have changed 100 little things to make it a racecar, from small sheet metal work to adding the Nitto Tires, Method Wheels and Tireballs, to making sure that it fits within all the KOH rules.  I think we got it!  It is notably the fastest car I have driven in the desert to date.  It only took Wayne at Fox Shox a few minutes to get us through the roughest sections at record speeds,” said Jason Scherer, the 2009 King and the 2012 & 2013 Ultra4 National Championship Race Winner.

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Warn Industries Offers 2014 Griffin King of the Hammers Contingency

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Monday, January 27th, 2014

Warn Industries will be at King of the Hammers Vendor Show on WARN Way 

WARN Booth - KOH 2013Clackamas, OR (1/ 25/14) — Warn Industries announces their 2014 King of the Hammers Contingency Program for competitors in the Ultra4 King of the Hammers races February 5th – February 7th.  A total of $2900 will be offered to drivers in Friday’s Griffin King of the Hammers race, Thursday’s Smittybilt Every Man Challenge race and Wednesday’s UTV race.  Additional details are listed below. Read More→

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Raceline Wheels Puts Full Set of Wheels Up For Winning During 2014 Griffin King of the Hammers Week

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Monday, January 27th, 2014

RT233 Monster Raceline Raceline Wheels Hosts Volunteer Dinner Thursday February 7th at 6pm

GARDEN GROVE, CA    JANUARY 23, 2014: It is right up Raceline Wheels alley to co-sponsor the newest challenge to the 2014 Griffin King of the Hammers presented by Nitto Tires week: king-shock-raceline-ultra4-shootoutKing Shocks Shootout at Backdoor.  Raceline Wheels will up the anti with a full set of RT233 Monster Beadlock Wheels given away to the “Raceline Right Line” winner.  “This is going to be a hoot!  Tim Lund and I will be announcing in the Backdoor canyon on Monday night and expect a full house to be watching these 50 guys attack the challenge!” said Greg Mulkey, Raceline Offroad Brand Manager.  “We are providing trophies for some unique awards, one of which is the ‘Raceline Right Line’ winner, for the fastest driver up the almost impossible right line.  We will also be giving that winner a free set of Raceline Monster Beadlocks!” Read More→

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Artec Industries New Facility to Fit More Machinery

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Wednesday, November 20th, 2013

ARTEC Grand Opening Event Saturday November 23 11am – 4pm

Artec Ind - New LocationBENSON, AZ   NOVEMBER 18, 2013:  Artec Industries is proud to announce the Grand Opening of their new facility in Benson, Arizona, with easy access from I-10.  This new building has more than doubled their previous property, increasing the production area, the shipping department and office space.  This addition became necessary when the company invested in purchasing a new Cincinnati 135 PF+ 135 ton CNC Press Brake, an Okuma Captain 370M CNC Lathe with Live Tooling and a Bridgeport 3020VMC CNC Mill.  “Every single department at Artec will improve at this new facility; from R&D to customer service, production to shipping,” said Artie Nuttall, President. “It will enable us to continue to offer the best products at the best prices; giving our customers in the offroad community the best experience.” Read More→

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CRAWLmerica to be Driven by Matt Messer at 2014 King of the Hammers

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Tuesday, November 12th, 2013

CRAWL Magazine Introduces CRAWLmerica, the new Trent Car; KOH 2014 Plans with Matt Messer

CRAWLmerica - Matt MesserCRAWL Magazine announced at the SEMA show today that Matt Messer, CEO of Trail-Gear, will be the first driver of CRAWLmerica, the Trent Fabrication Top Shelf rig built to the new Ultra4 Legends class specifications.

“We are really excited about the opportunity to work together with other industry leaders in a new and innovative class.  Today was the first day that I was able to see and sit in the car and it fit like a glove!” said Matt Messer.  “It will be a big change from an IFS car and am excited about the challenge to be in a solid axle car again.” Read More→

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2014 Dates for W.E. Rock and Dirt Riot Released

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Sunday, November 10th, 2013

WE Rock - Dirt RiotW.E. Rock Events is proud to announce a full schedule for 2014 including both the Dirt Riot 4×4 Rock Racing series and the W.E. Rock Rock Crawling Series.

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Metalcloak’s Adjustable Rear Bump Stop System Makes Designing Your JK Suspension Easy

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Thursday, October 31st, 2013

Metalcloak Adjustable Rear Bumpstop KitMetalcloak continues their trend of innovation with the Adjustable REAR Bump Stop System. Like most of us, you’ve probably guessed what size bump stop you need for your lift kit, fender and tire combination. Guess no more.

Following the success of the Adjustable Front Bump Stop System that uses hockey-like pucks to provide the option of 1” to 4” in Bump Stop, Metalcloak’s Adjustable Rear Bump Stop System for the JK Wrangler allows you to easily change the Bump Stop to fit your JK’s specific needs. Each kit comes with eight rectangular pucks (four for each side) manufactured from trail-proven natural thermoplastic rubber designed to mount in a staggered pattern (1” high to 4” high, depending on need) providing a full and complete bump stop option. Just Install. Test. Adjust. It’s that easy. Metalcloak, It’s Your Jeep, Only Better Read More→

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Amanda Products Introduces Ultra SS Chassis at SEMA

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Thursday, October 31st, 2013

Amanda Ultra SS Chassis - Artec IndustriesLIVONIA, MICHIGAN   OCTOBER 24, 2013: Amanda Products will be displaying a new Ultra SS 4-Seater Chassis at SEMA Show Booth #37091 in the Offroad Hall.  This rolling chassis will feature component parts built by Amanda Products specifically for the offroad market.  Amanda Products will also be seeking input on new products and product improvements from industry leaders at the show, and from enthusiasts on Facebook during the same timeframe.  Everyone taking the survey will be entered to win a new Xbox One.  “The SEMA booth is coming together nicely and we are excited to enter this aftermarket world with quality partners,” said Robert Gruschow, President of Amanda Products USA.  “We look forward to meeting many more and receiving feedback so we can continue to produce US-based parts that benefit the off-road industry.” Read More→

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