Month: December 2010

Bigelow Motorsports welcomes Bulldog Winch back as title sponsor for the 2011 King of the Hammers Race

Emmitsburg, MD December 30, 2010- Bigelow Motorsports driver and owner Doug Bigelow announced today it would have the full support of Bulldog Winch as the title sponsor for the  teams race effort in Johnson Valley, CA for the February 2011 King of the Hammers race. “I am very excited to have Bulldog Winch and Bob… Continue reading Bigelow Motorsports welcomes Bulldog Winch back as title sponsor for the 2011 King of the Hammers Race

Raceline Wheels Supports Those That Support Off Roading

GARDEN GROVE, CA    DECEMBER 30, 2010:  Raceline Wheels is a big supporter of those that fight to keep our public land open, long-standing leaders in the industry and key events.  “When it comes down to it, if these guys and gals aren’t out doing their job, we all may not have a job or a… Continue reading Raceline Wheels Supports Those That Support Off Roading

Southwest Crawlfest Three Days of Trail-Lead Outings January 14th-16th in Utah

SAINT GEORGE, UT     DECEMBER 29, 2011   Southwest Crawlfest, sponsored by ECT Offroad, is a three-day full size 4×4 gathering, trail ride and clean-up benefitting Blue Ribbon Coalition, Utah 4 Wheel Drive Association, United Four Wheel Drive Association, Canaan Mountain Legal Defense Fund, RR4W Mud Fund, Tread Lightly, and Utah Shared Access Alliance.  The Southwest Crawlfest… Continue reading Southwest Crawlfest Three Days of Trail-Lead Outings January 14th-16th in Utah

Rusty’s 5.5 JK Wrangler Long Travel Kit

Rainbow City, AL, 12/27/10 – Rusty’s new JK long travel kit is the result of many hours at the computer, in the shop and extensive testing. We use our proven radius arm system in the front as well as the rear, something we had used only on local custom vehicles. Now, Rusty’s JK system can… Continue reading Rusty’s 5.5 JK Wrangler Long Travel Kit

Rusty’s WJ Grand Cherokee 4.5″ Long Travel Kit

Rainbow City, AL, 12/27/10 – The WJ Grand Cherokee is becoming very popular these days and is a very capable trail vehicle that is also very comfortable. Rusty’s has designed and engineered a long travel suspension that bolts on yet still offers the durability, flex and articulation as many custom built suspensions. The long arms… Continue reading Rusty’s WJ Grand Cherokee 4.5″ Long Travel Kit

General Tire announces sponsorship of Team USA’s Dakar Raptor at the legendary Dakar Rally

2011 Dakar stretches across more than 5,500 miles of grueling terrain from Argentina to Chile Renowned driver Darren Skilton, Hall of Fame automotive journalist Sue Mead and 4WD expert Tom Collins team up for the 2011 Dakar in their Team USA Ford F-150 Raptor featuring General Tires Fort Mill, SC – (Dec. 24, 2010) –… Continue reading General Tire announces sponsorship of Team USA’s Dakar Raptor at the legendary Dakar Rally

Speed Technologies Finishes Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series

Mitchell DeJong Crowned Trophy Kart Champion RENO, NV – DECEMBER 22, 2010:  The Speed Technologies team took the checker flag on the 2010 Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series at the Firebird Raceway in Arizona, and then followed it with a shot at the Rockstar Energy Challenge Cup in an all-or-nothing season finale showdown.  Mitchell… Continue reading Speed Technologies Finishes Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series

SuperLite Championship Series Crowned Jeremy “Twitch” Stenberg Season Champion and Rookie of the Year

Kyle LeDuc takes Two Wins and $10,000 RENO, NV – DECEMBER 21, 2010:  The SuperLite Championship series came into the final round of the Lucas Oil Off Road Series at Firebird Raceway in Arizona with the Season Championship points battle undecided and five potential winners.  When the dust settled Jeremy “Twitch” Stenberg took the titles… Continue reading SuperLite Championship Series Crowned Jeremy “Twitch” Stenberg Season Champion and Rookie of the Year

FAST-Aid Sings ‘Tis the Season for Giving

MESA, AZ – DECEMBER 21, 2010:  ‘Tis the season for giving and FAST-Aid would like to formally thank all the donors that participated in helping all of the victims and injured during 2010.  “The generosity made us remember that we are all a part of the off-road family together,” said Jared Tetzlaff, President of FAST-Aid. … Continue reading FAST-Aid Sings ‘Tis the Season for Giving

VORRA Completes 35th Desert Racing Season – Sam Berri Wins Overall Season Title

RENO,NV    DECEMBER 17, 2010: Valley Off Road Racing Association (VORRA) threw the checker flag on its 35th desert racing season with an exceptional group of racers competing in four short course races and four desert races.  Sam Berri was awarded the Overall Season Title at the end of the year Awards Banquet and Ceremony, held… Continue reading VORRA Completes 35th Desert Racing Season – Sam Berri Wins Overall Season Title

Rockstar Energy Drink / Makita Tools Team LeDuc Racing Dominates The LOORS Competition And Captures Rockstar Energy Lucas Oil Off Road Challenge Cup

The Rockstar Energy Drink / Makita Tools short course racing team of Curt, Kyle, and Todd LeDuc came to Firebird International Raceway for the season finale of Lucas Oil Off Road Racing (LOORS) short course racing with a score to settle.  By their own admission, Rounds 13 and 14 of the short course series in… Continue reading Rockstar Energy Drink / Makita Tools Team LeDuc Racing Dominates The LOORS Competition And Captures Rockstar Energy Lucas Oil Off Road Challenge Cup

Letner Racing takes SCORE class 1 championship on King shocks

King Shocks salutes the perseverance and hard charging driving style of Letner Racing’s Kory Halopoff and Harley Letner. They battled tough competitors all year long on their way to winning the 2010 SCORE, unlimited Class 1 championship. In order to win, the Letner Racing team had to overcome adversity and finish the last race of… Continue reading Letner Racing takes SCORE class 1 championship on King shocks

Team General Tire’s Carl Renezeder and Robby Woods take the podium at the close of the 2010 Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series

PHOENIX, Ariz. – (Dec. 16, 2010) – Team General Tire’s 2010 off-road racing season culminates in solid finishes, with Carl Renezeder taking second in the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series Pro 2 Unlimited battle Dec. 11th, and tacking on a third-place victory in the Rockstar Energy Challenge Cup Dec. 12th at Phoenix’s famed Firebird Raceway. … Continue reading Team General Tire’s Carl Renezeder and Robby Woods take the podium at the close of the 2010 Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series

Big Ugly Racing partners with “Team GenRight” and The Orleans Casino for 2011 Ultra4 Season!

Kevin Sacalas and his team, Big Ugly Racing, are pleased to announce they will be racing as “Team GenRight” for the 2011 Ultra4 season with additional support provided by The Orleans Casino. Sacalas made a name for himself in 2009 by becoming the first ever Ultra4 Winner in Best in the Desert’s Vegas to Reno:… Continue reading Big Ugly Racing partners with “Team GenRight” and The Orleans Casino for 2011 Ultra4 Season!

2010-On Toyota 4Runner Old Man Emu Suspension System

Features: 3″ lift over factory vehicle height Modular system allows the correct component selection to match the added weight of aftermarket accessories High performance Old Man Emu Strut and Shock absorbers featuring increased open length and model specific valving for improved control and comfort Complete Old Man Emu Suspension consists of front coil springs, front… Continue reading 2010-On Toyota 4Runner Old Man Emu Suspension System

Dirt Tags: “Because you never know when you’ll run out of talent!”

APPLE VALLEY, CA   DECEMBER 9, 2010  ~ Whether you’re a rock crawler, ride a dirt bike, quad or UTV, out racing through the desert, or cruising through the dunes, at some point you may need medical attention.  If you think this doesn’t apply to you, think about your hobbies.  Do you ski or snowboard, ride… Continue reading Dirt Tags: “Because you never know when you’ll run out of talent!”

PipeMaster Tools Offers 10% Christmas Discount

MILL CREEK, WA    DECEMBER 10, 2010:  Profiler Inc announced today that they will be running a Holiday special for their very well known PipeMaster Tools.  From noon Friday December 10th to noon Friday December 17th receive a 10% discount on each tool by writing RockCrawler.com in the “comments box.”  Gift wrap is included if you… Continue reading PipeMaster Tools Offers 10% Christmas Discount

Rough Country’s New 4” Jeep ZJ Kit Offers More Parts for Less

DYERSBURG, TENNESSEE— Rough Country Suspension Systems announced today, an exciting new addition to the Jeep Grand Cherokee lineup. The new ’93 – ’98 4” Series II Suspension Lift Kit for Jeep ZJ boasts a more than impressive list of components designed to make sure you get everything you need in one package and at a… Continue reading Rough Country’s New 4” Jeep ZJ Kit Offers More Parts for Less

General Tire Dominates the Best in the Desert Championship

HENDERSON, Nevada – (Dec 6, 2010) – Team General Tire crushed the competition taking Best in the Desert Championships in three classes.   “Ballistic” BJ Baldwin unleashed the fury this season on BITD and won the Championship in the Trick Truck class.  One of GT’s young guns Jason Voss followed up with a 2nd place finish… Continue reading General Tire Dominates the Best in the Desert Championship

King Shocks releases a revolutionary new internal bypass shock (IBP)

King Shocks has a brand new design that packs the versatility and control of a bypass shock in a compact durable package. The Internal Bypass (IBP) has both velocity and position sensitive valving in a unique dual piston, monotube design. The secondary valving allows fluid to bypass the primary piston through ports into the hollow… Continue reading King Shocks releases a revolutionary new internal bypass shock (IBP)

MasterCraft Safety Announces the Acquisition Of Bill Simpson’s Impact! Racing

With the introduction of the suspension seat to the niche off-road community in 1970, MasterCraft Safety immediately became an innovative leader and safety advocate for the off-road racing and recreational four-wheeling markets.  Over the last 40 years, MasterCraft Safety has continuously evolved and has strived to expand its presence and improve driver safety through pioneering… Continue reading MasterCraft Safety Announces the Acquisition Of Bill Simpson’s Impact! Racing