Month: January 2011

Raceline Wheels Supports Many Drivers at Upcoming King of the Hammers

Raceline 2nd Annual Show and Shine & Raceline Volunteer, Driver and Crew Dinner GARDEN GROVE, CA    JANUARY 31, 2011:  Raceline Wheels was one of the original sponsors of the King of the Hammers in 2008 and continues to be the Official Wheel of the 2011 Griffin King of the Hammers.  In this years race 53 of the 148… Continue reading Raceline Wheels Supports Many Drivers at Upcoming King of the Hammers

Crowley Off-Road Racing Prepares for the 2011 King of the Hammers UTV Race

SHINGLE SPRINGS, CA   JANUARY 31, 2011  –  The Crowley Off-Road Racing Team will be driving the Monster Energy Kawasaki Teryx in the Pit Bull Tires UTV Race at the Griffin King of the Hammers Thursday February 10, 2011 at Johnson Valley, CA.  “We have competed in this race since its inception, and I am looking forward to another challenge.  Adding… Continue reading Crowley Off-Road Racing Prepares for the 2011 King of the Hammers UTV Race

Warn Industries Announces John Stransky as New President

Clackamas, OR (1/25/11) – Warn Industries has announced the hiring of John Stransky as the company’s new President. Stransky brings 23 years of experience leading branded businesses, most recently as the President of Life Fitness, a division of Brunswick Corporation. During his tenure at Brunswick, Stransky developed and implemented strategic plans for global growth, redefining… Continue reading Warn Industries Announces John Stransky as New President

Steer Clear of Stabilizer Trouble on Wrangler JKs

JKS Manufacturing introduces a smart solution to keep your steering stabilizer out of harm’s way Alliance, NE – January 2011: The last place you want to lose maneuverability is on the trail, where diagnosing and repairing the problem is often impossible. Nevertheless, this unfortunate occurrence affects Wrangler JK owners more often than you might expect.… Continue reading Steer Clear of Stabilizer Trouble on Wrangler JKs

New Product – Tacoma SAS Kit B

110209-1-K Our Tacoma Solid Axle Swap Kit B comes with everything you need, and more, to complete your SAS with a Toyota based axle housing. Trail-Gear has worked tirelessly to put together the most complete kit on the market at the most affordable price. Every component has been engineered for maximum durability and tested using… Continue reading New Product – Tacoma SAS Kit B

Torchmate Racing Team Hits King of the Hammers With $500 Off 2×2 CNC Tables

RENO, NV     JANUARY 27, 2011   The Torchmate Racing team taking on the 2011 Griffin King of the Hammers includes championship drivers JT Taylor, Jesse Haines, Brad Lovell and Roger Lovell.  Torchmate CNC Cutting Systems will be running tables the entire week of the event, with the ability to purchase on the lakebed at 4 Wheel Parts at a… Continue reading Torchmate Racing Team Hits King of the Hammers With $500 Off 2×2 CNC Tables

Southwest Crawlfest Raised Money for Land Use at 3-day Jeep Event

SAINT GEORGE, UT     JANUARY 25, 2011    ECT Offroad Southwest Crawlfest presented by Poison Spyder had nearly 300 vehicles on the Sand Hollow OHV Recreation Trails participating in a clean-up and raffle for Land-Use.  “We had another great turn out this year,” explained Steve Crabtree, Event Chairman. “It was a perfect weekend for wheeling and it was fun to… Continue reading Southwest Crawlfest Raised Money for Land Use at 3-day Jeep Event

Big Ugly 2.0 has Successful Debut at The Hammers

Kevin Sacalas of Big Ugly Racing unveiled his new Ultra4 Race Car, “Big Ugly 2.0” out at the Hammers this weekend in preparation for the 2011 King of the Hammers race being held February 11th.  This is the 2nd Ultra4 car designed and fabricated entirely by Sacalas. His first Ultra4 car which fans affectionately named… Continue reading Big Ugly 2.0 has Successful Debut at The Hammers

Rusty’s Dana 30 Gusset Kits for the JK, XJ, TJ & ZJ

Rainbow City, AL, 1/24/10 – Rusty’s is proud to annouce the addition of two new gusset kits to help solidify that Dana 30 axles for Jeep Wrangler JK and TJs, XJ Cherokees and ZJ Grand Cherokees. The kit for the JK Wrangler is part #ADS30JK. The Rusty’s JK gusset kit is a 6 piece bracket… Continue reading Rusty’s Dana 30 Gusset Kits for the JK, XJ, TJ & ZJ

Toyota 10.5″ 36 Spline ARB Air Locker

TO SUIT 2007 On Toyota Tundra Rear w/5.7 Liter Engine Specifications: 36 spline axle 1.44″ (36.8mm) axle shaft diameter (outside of splines) 12 bolt ring gear 6.57″ (167mm) dia. ring gear ID 10.5″ (267mm) dia. ring gear OD Features: Patented ‘timed’ locking mechanism offers high strength and ultra fast un-locking Comprehensive photo illustrated installation and… Continue reading Toyota 10.5″ 36 Spline ARB Air Locker

Four Large Consumer Shows Under One Roof

March 25-27, 2011 at Reno Sparks Convention Center Reno Off-Road Motorsports Expo ~ Reno Outdoor Expo ~ Home Show ~ Pet Show RENO, NV    JANUARY 21, 2011:  Independently successful Reno consumer shows including the Reno Motorsports Off-Road Expo, Outdoor Expo, Home Show and Pet Show will have multiple activities for the whole family including Dr… Continue reading Four Large Consumer Shows Under One Roof

2011 Superlift ORV Park Schedule

2011 Superlift ORV Park Events Schedule Off-roading in Hot Springs began in the late 1970’s with people ‘wheeling on a multitude of timber company logging roads, and utility company right-of-ways. Over the years this “unofficial trail system” grew into an impressive array of trails. It was great while it lasted… in 1999 the landowners closed… Continue reading 2011 Superlift ORV Park Schedule

Mad Media’s Exciting Off-Road and Rally Shows Debut on Fuel TV

Deal includes coverage of 2010 General Tire Mint 400 and Baja 300: Powerdays races. Mad Media, the San Diego-based multi-discipline creative agency, is excited to announce that it signed a multi-show deal with FUEL TV for several action-packed films, focusing on off-road and rally racing, including the 2010 General Tire Mint 400 and the Baja… Continue reading Mad Media’s Exciting Off-Road and Rally Shows Debut on Fuel TV

MetalCloak’s Overlines™ for JK – Run 37’s with No Lift

Rancho Cordova, CA   January 18, 2011 MetalCloak has once again changed the game in the Jeep Tube Fender industry with the release of the Overline™ Tube Fenders with Quick Release Flares for the Jeep Wrangler JK and JK Unlimited. The term Overline refers to the unique mounting system that places the fender above, or over,… Continue reading MetalCloak’s Overlines™ for JK – Run 37’s with No Lift

Brand New Advance Adapters.com is Live!

The brand new AdvanceAdapters.com is now live! Over the past few months we have been working hard to bring you a new online experience at AdvanceAdapters.com. From the new eye pleasing layout, to the comprehensive product navigation, we truly feel that this site is the best yet. This new site offers some exciting new features… Continue reading Brand New Advance Adapters.com is Live!

King of the Hammers Team Challenge – Best Prepared Trail Rig

Applications Due by Tuesday Feb. 8th  – OPEN to PUBLIC EVENT: Wednesday Feb. 9th 6pm, Main Stage Hammer Town. HOSTED by Del Albright, BlueRibbon Coalition Ambassador; Cal4 EA Coordinator; Access Army Grand Poobah 5 teams will be selected to participate.  4×4’s and Side-x-Side (UTV) rigs. Any team of up to four (4) folks can compete. … Continue reading King of the Hammers Team Challenge – Best Prepared Trail Rig

Team GenRight is offering Two Chances to Win a Ride in a King of the Hammers Ultra4 Car!

Ever wonder what it would be like to ride in a King of the Hammers buggy? Two lucky winners will have a chance to find out on February 9th!  Tony Pellegrino of GenRight Offroad and Kevin Sacalas of Big Ugly Racing have partnered for the 2011 Ultra4 season as Team GenRight and are hosting a… Continue reading Team GenRight is offering Two Chances to Win a Ride in a King of the Hammers Ultra4 Car!

Barry Beadle Starts in Second Row of 2011 Griffin King of the Hammers

GRANBURY, TX    JANUARY 18, 2011:  The Rock Beadle Team, competing for the third year in a row, drew the 4th starting position for the 2011 Griffin King of the Hammers, putting them in the second row to get the checkered flag.  “I couldn’t even believe it!  When I was watching the show I thought maybe… Continue reading Barry Beadle Starts in Second Row of 2011 Griffin King of the Hammers

LINE-X® PROTECTIVE COATINGS RANKS IN ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE’S 32nd ANNUAL FRANCHISE 500®

LINE-X Earns Top Honors Ten Years Running HUNTSVILLE, Ala., (January 18, 2011) LINE-X Protective Coatings, the nation’s leading developer and provider of high performance protective coatings, ranked number 438 in Entrepreneur Magazine’s 32nd Annual Franchise 500 report released in the publication’s January 2011 issue. This is the tenth consecutive year LINE-X has been honored with… Continue reading LINE-X® PROTECTIVE COATINGS RANKS IN ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE’S 32nd ANNUAL FRANCHISE 500®

Roger Norman Teams with Torchmate Racing for 2011 W.E. Rock Series

RENO, NV     JANUARY 17, 2011  – Roger Norman will add to his repertoire of off-road racing competing in the 2011 W.E. Rock West Series with the Torchmate Racing Team.  “I am really excited to be able to learn and participate in the rock crawling series,” said Roger Norman.  “Being able to be a… Continue reading Roger Norman Teams with Torchmate Racing for 2011 W.E. Rock Series

Monster Energy’s on board as co-title sponsor for “Ballistic” BJ Baldwin’s championship off-road program!

LAS VEGAS – (January 14, 2011) – Baldwin Motorsports is pleased to announce a multi-year partnership with the United States’ No. 1 in sales by-volume energy drink, Monster Energy, further solidifying both companies’ impressive off-road rosters. Monster Energy joins General Tire as a co-sponsor on the “Ballistic” BJ BaldwinTrophy Truck, driven by BJ – 2010… Continue reading Monster Energy’s on board as co-title sponsor for “Ballistic” BJ Baldwin’s championship off-road program!

It Pays To Race on Radflo Shocks at KOH

Radflo Suspension Technology Provides King of the Hammers Drivers with Compelling Reasons to Rely on Radflo Shocks at 2011 Event Fountain Valley, CA – January 2011: Radflo Suspension Technology has announced it will return to King of the Hammers for 2011 with a new racer support program and some very compelling reasons for drivers to… Continue reading It Pays To Race on Radflo Shocks at KOH