GARDEN GROVE, CA AUGUST 20, 2010: Raceline Wheels are so tough they can run without a tire for multiple miles in the rough Nevada desert. Jesse Haines crossed the finish line without a tire for over 10 miles, and Chris Ridgway made it 20 miles to the next pit on a Raceline Wheel. In both instances only seconds separated them from their competitor at the finish line. (more…)
Month: August 2010
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Raceline Wheels Are Tough Enough to Keep Racers on Track
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Entire OffRoad Community Rallies to Help Families In Need
FAST-Aid Relief Fund for MDR California 200 Accident
LINK: http://www.fast-aid.org/california-200.htmlMESA, AZ – AUGUST 18, 2010: FAST-Aid is excited with the generous response for the families of the casualties and the injured at the MDR California 200 off road race accident that happened last weekend. The entire Off Road Community has rallied together to raise over $107,000 within the week, but that is still $75,000+ away from reaching their estimated need to properly assist the families, injured and those in need of emotional support if they were at the scene of the accident. (more…)
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Poly Performance Jeep JK Front Coilover Conversion Kit
San Luis Obispo, CA – (8/15/10) Poly Performance has just released the all new Jeep® JK Coilover/Air Bump Conversion Kit, the ultimate addition to any JK aftermarket suspension system available today.By introducing competition based coilover shock technology to other aftermarket JK suspension platforms, the Poly Performance Jeep JK Coilover Conversion Kit allows for long travel 2.0″ Diameter Coilovers/Non-Coilovers and 2.0-2.5″ Air Shocks from 12″ to 14″ (up to 16″) travel for improving off-road driving performance and increasing wheel travel. The JK Coilover Conversion Kit also allows for easy ride height adjustments, spring rate adjustments, and compression/rebound damping adjustments. At each front corner the optional Front Air Bump Kit introduces race proven 2.0″ hydraulic bumpstops as secondary suspension, to improve off-road comfort & durability. All mounting components are engineered to be compatible with common body lifts, engine lifts, on-board air systems, and most suspension systems. The JK Coilover Conversion Kit is supplied as one complete system or 2 individual sections (Front Kit and/or Front Air Bump Kit).
For more information on the Poly Performance Jeep JK Front Coilover Conversion Kit, please contact Poly Performance, 805-783-2060, sales@polyperformance.com, www.polyperformance.com.
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FAST-Aid Opens Specific Account for MDR California 200 Accident
MESA, AZ – AUGUST 15, 2010: FAST-Aid has opened a donation pool for the families of the casualties and the injured at the MDR California 200 off road race accident. FAST-Aid, similar in nature to the Red Cross, is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing financial, educational and personal assistance to injured racers, support teams and their families as well as ensures the necessary support is in place to complete a thorough recovery and rehabilitation from motor sports racing incidents.
To donate specifically to help the California 200 casualties, please note “California 200” on your donation and 100% of the funds received will be applied to assisting their families in this difficult time. Donations are tax-deductible. Donations will be distributed to the families to assist with funeral plans and to the injured for recovery and job loss assistance.
President of FAST-Aid Jared Tetzlaff stated, “FAST-Aid has full faith in the California Highway Patrol to do a complete and thorough investigation of this accident. Our role is not to assign blame or liability, but is strictly to do everything we can to be there to assist the casualties and their families in the aftermath of this tragedy. The off-road community is a tight-knit family and the positive response from this group of people has been overwhelming and humbling. We will continue to coordinate all of our resources to help comfort and provide assistance to those involved.”
About FAST-Aid – FAST-Aid has been helping the off road racing community since April 2009 and has been called to assist in many different circumstances. The board consists of nine racers, crew members, community and industry supporters. FAST-Aid a non-profit organization with the sole purpose of supplying financial and emotional assistance to off-roaders injured at racing events. http://www.fast-aid.org
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JT Taylor Takes 5th in XORRA US National Points
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO AUGUST 13, 2010 JT Taylor finished 4th in last weekends XORRA race in Cortez, CO which put him 5th overall in the US National Points. With two great rounds of racing on Saturday and Sunday, his consistency paid off and is now heading to Lands End Hill Climb to participate in the Ultra4 Grand Slam of Offroad Series. (more…) -
Rough Country 1 1/4″ Jeep JK Body Lift with Shifter Adapter
DYERSBURG, TENNESSEE: Rough Country Suspension Systems announces release of the new 1 ¼” Jeep JK Body Lift Kit for manual transmission models. This Body Lift provides a full 1.25″ of additional tire clearance, as opposed to the standard 1″ provided by most other manufacturers. The 1.25″ fiberglass reinforced nylon spacers nest with the factory body mounts keeping the body properly aligned with the frame. This design not only provides lift but also retains the noise and vibration canceling characteristics of the factory mounts while offering a tough enough build to withstand the elements and hazards on the trail. (more…)