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Month: April 2010

  • JKS Manufacturing Unveils SwitchBlade™ Swaybar

    Selectable design allows Jeep owners to control suspension balance and roll stiffness in a way that was never before possible

    Alliance, NE – April 2010: The SwitchBlade Swaybar from JKS Manufacturing is the industry’s first variable rate anti-sway bar for Jeep vehicles. This high performance replacement for the factory anti-sway bar can be adjusted by the user to improve vehicle performance both on- and off-road. Unlike single- or dual-rate anti-sway bars that offer limited or no tuning capability, the SwitchBlade Swaybar allows the user to match the level of swaybar resistance to virtually any vehicle, terrain or driving style. With five unique settings from which to choose, the vehicle owner gains control of roll stiffness in a way that was never before possible. (more…)

  • Short Course Racing Action with VORRA this Weekend

    RENO,NV    APRIL 12, 2010: VORRA is the only organization to offer both short course and desert racing, and will have its second short course race of the eight round series this weekend April 17-18, 2010 at the Prairie City OHV Park in Folsom, California.  “Last month we introduced some exciting changes and I am looking forward to putting the cars, trucks, UTV’s and ATV’s back out on the new land rush starting grid,” said race promoter Wes Harbor. The 6-lap, 3-moto combination gives the drivers more opportunity to earn a podium position and the crowd a lot more racing to watch. (more…)

  • Octane Fest Packs Four Days with Racing Action

    FALLON, NV    APRIL 8, 2010: Octane Fest is a four-day PowerHouse Jamboree in Fallon, NV on June 10-13, 2010.  The weekend will be packed with Rock Crawling, Arena Rock Racing, Mud Drags, Truck & Tractor Pulls, Tuff-Cross (Arena Enduro Racing), Motocross, Tuff-Truck and topped off with Grand Marshal Jeff Ward, Jeremy McGrath, Ricky Johnson and other amazing drivers behind the wheels of SuperLite trucks that will catch huge air on the custom built track. In addition, at the nearby Top Gun Raceway you can watch the Lucas Oils NHRA Drag Racing, the Rattlesnake Raceway Dirt Track they will hold the IMCA Modified races and the Hurricams host one of the areas largest show and shines at Oats Park. (more…)

  • Huge Crowds Watch W.E. Rock Western US National Series Opener

    PLACERVILLE, CA APRIL 2, 2010: The W.E. Rock Western US National Series Opener in Oroville, CA brought out the best crawlers from around the US and Canada to put on a spectacular show for the family crowd. “It was the perfect weekend for the season opener, great weather, top competitors and a huge crowd that was into the crawling,” said Rich Klein, promoter for W.E. Rock. “In 2010, our goal was to bring rock crawling to the crowds while maintaining difficult courses.” (more…)

  • BFGoodrich Tires Announces Five Outstanding Trails for 2010

    BFGoodrich celebrates five year anniversary of Outstanding Trails program

    The five 2010 selected trails cover the map from Southern California to Pennsylvania

    MOAB, Utah – April 2, 2010 – BFGoodrich Tires has announced the five trails selected for its Outstanding Trails program at a presentation held in Moab, Utah during the Easter Jeep Safari. Celebrating the program’s five year anniversary in 2010, the Outstanding Trails program has recognized 19 trails, donating more than $70,000 to clubs across the United S

    tates and Canada. The program was established to raise awareness for responsible use, and preservation of, off-road trails while providing aid in the trails’ conservation efforts.

    In collaboration with Tread Lightly! and United Four Wheel Drive Associations (UFWDA), BFGoodrich Tires is proud to present the 2010 Outstanding Trails:

    • Rausch Creek, Pa.
    • Drummond Island, Mich.
    • Yacolt, Wash.
    • Johnson Valley, Calif.
    • Holy Cross, Colo. (more…)

  • HyLoft Releases New Tire Loft — Garage Ceiling Storage Unit for Tires

    Las Vegas, NV –– The Tire Loft, a heavy-duty multi-storage tire rack, powder coated black/red rack with chrome bars, was designed to store off season, recreational, racing or ATV car and motorcycle tires. HyLoft’s Tire Loft features automotive-inspired design, style, color, strength and adjustability for different size tires and can hold up to 375 lbs. Using just four lag screws in the wall studs, installation is easy. MSRP $89.95. (more…)