RENO, NV MARCH 30, 2011 Torchmate Racing will be in full force at the opening round of the W.E. Rock Nationals this weekend in Tucson, AZ with Jesse Haines competing in the Unlimited Class and Roger Norman competing in the ProMod Class. Also on the track this weekend will be Torchmate Racing Rusty Bray at the TREC series… Continue reading Torchmate Racing Heads to Warmer Weather at W.E. Rock Nationals Jesse Haines and Roger Norman to Compete
Month: March 2011
King Shocks Racers Dominate at SNORE, MINT 400
The Snore, Mint 400 takes place in some of the most evil desert terrain imaginable. The Mint course is comprised of rocks, big rocks, little rocks, sharp rocks and deeply embedded rocks that seem to be cast in concrete. The only relief from the constant pounding is a few sandy stretches and the deep pockets… Continue reading King Shocks Racers Dominate at SNORE, MINT 400
Roger Norman Podiums at 2011 Mint 400
RENO, NV MARCH 29, 2011 – Roger Norman was in the front pack for the entire 2011 SNORE Mint 400 finishing 3rd in the Trophy Truck class, 5th overall. After a qualifying run that had everyone talking, the #8 Crystal Bay Casino trophy truck took the second starting position. Norman maintained the second place… Continue reading Roger Norman Podiums at 2011 Mint 400
General Tire dominates the legendary Mint 400 with a complete podium sweep
Ballistic’ BJ Baldwin takes 1st place overall and 1st in Unlimited Truck His father, Bobby Baldwin, takes 2nd place overall and 2nd place in Unlimited Truck Mikey Childress/Rob Sims take home 3rd place overall and 1st place in Class 1 First Podium Sweep by GT since the 80’s LAS VEGAS – (March 28, 2010) –… Continue reading General Tire dominates the legendary Mint 400 with a complete podium sweep
General Tire announces the winner of the 2011 Miss Mint 400 competition – Keli Snyder
USC student and Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing reporter Keli Snyder is named Miss Mint 400 for 2011 Snyder will receive $1,500 and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be titled Miss Mint 400. Previous Miss Mint 400 winners include Vanna White and Lynda Carter. LAS VEGAS – (March 28, 2011) – The 2011 General Tire Miss Mint 400 competition comes to… Continue reading General Tire announces the winner of the 2011 Miss Mint 400 competition – Keli Snyder
PIAA Sponsorship Shines on HCR Racing
Helps Power Team to Success at King of the Hammers PORTLAND, Ore. – PIAA’s latest UTV sponsorship commitment is with HCR Racing, a multi-car, family-driven team and manufacturer based in Cedar City, Utah. And the alliance has already paid immediate dividends, said PIAA Powersports Vice President Gordon Robertson, as HCR Racing scored impressive results at… Continue reading PIAA Sponsorship Shines on HCR Racing
RCV Performance Products Sponsors Jeep® Jamboree USA to Increase Awareness of High-Strength CV Axle Solution for Problematic U-jointed Axle Shafts
Loves Park, IL – RCV Performance Products offers Jeep owners high-strength CV axles as replacement for their vulnerable u-jointed front axle shafts. RCV’s stronger and smoother operating solution not only alleviates axle shaft failure on the trail, but brings the Jeep to a higher level of off road capability. To increase awareness of Ultimate CV… Continue reading RCV Performance Products Sponsors Jeep® Jamboree USA to Increase Awareness of High-Strength CV Axle Solution for Problematic U-jointed Axle Shafts
Mild to Wild Trail Ride Geared up Outdoor Enthusiast for the Reno Off-Road Motorsports Expo this Weekend All Proceeds Benefitted the Blue Ribbon Coalition
RENO, NV MARCH 24, 2011: Over a dozen vehicles left the Reno Sparks Convention Center for the “Mild to Wild” Fundraiser Trail Ride with all proceeds benefitting the Blue Ribbon Coalitions dedication to keeping our land open for use and protecting responsible recreational access. The day in the dirt was the kick off to a weekend of the… Continue reading Mild to Wild Trail Ride Geared up Outdoor Enthusiast for the Reno Off-Road Motorsports Expo this Weekend All Proceeds Benefitted the Blue Ribbon Coalition
Torchmate Racing Mike Shaffer Bets Big at Mint 400
RENO, NV MARCH 23, 2011 Mike Shaffer will compete in Class 10 at the SNORE Mint 400 this weekend. Representing Torchmate Racing, Shaffer will start 15th in Class 10 in car number 1066. “With this not being a points race for us, we have one objective and that is to not hold back, but be on the throttle from… Continue reading Torchmate Racing Mike Shaffer Bets Big at Mint 400
Yokohama Tire Corporation-Sponsored Drivers Kick-Off Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Season with Three Podium Finishes
FULLERTON, CA (March 23, 2011) – Yokohama Tire Corporation-sponsored drivers combined for three podium finishes at the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series opener at Firebird Raceway in Phoenix, Arizona, March 19-20. In the Pro Lite Unlimited class, Yokohama driver Jimmy Stephensen took his #33 Discount Tire/Ironclad Nissan, outfitted with Yokohama Geolandar A/T-S® tires, to the… Continue reading Yokohama Tire Corporation-Sponsored Drivers Kick-Off Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Season with Three Podium Finishes
Jeff ‘Ox’ Kargola Annihilates the Competition
…taking first at Round 2 of the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series and placing second overall Chandler, Ariz. – (March 23, 2011) – Team General Tire’s Jeff ‘Ox’ Kargola tore up the course Sunday, taking home his first-ever victory in Superlite and earning second position overall in the class. As the sun beamed over the… Continue reading Jeff ‘Ox’ Kargola Annihilates the Competition
MICKEY THOMPSON CONSUMER REBATE PROGRAM
MICKEY THOMPSON PERFORMANCE TIRES & WHEELS ANNOUNCES CONSUMER REBATE PROGRAM FOR BAJA CLAW TTC RADIAL TIRES EFFECTIVE APRIL 1 THROUGH MAY 31 2011 STOW, OH – Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels is proud to announce a consumer rebate program on the new Baja Claw TTC Radial tires, Mickey Thompson’s best selling extreme off-road radial. Beginning April… Continue reading MICKEY THOMPSON CONSUMER REBATE PROGRAM
Sparks Fly For Team LeDuc Racing At First LOORS Race Of The 2011 Season
The new season brought many changes for the hardworking LeDuc family as they returned to Firebird International Raceway for the first Lucas Oil Off Road Racing (LOORS) short course event of the season. This is the same track where Kyle LeDuc won the $30,000 Rockstar Energy Lucas Oil Off Road Challenge Cup in his ROCKSTAR… Continue reading Sparks Fly For Team LeDuc Racing At First LOORS Race Of The 2011 Season
Roger Norman Gunning for Mint 400 Repeat
RENO, NV MARCH 22, 2011 – Roger Norman is gunning to repeat the success from last years Mint 400. The Norman Motorsports #8 Crystal Bay Casino truck qualified and finished first last year putting Roger Norman on the podium with an amazing finish. “Winning overall coupled with taking the pole position in qualifying… Continue reading Roger Norman Gunning for Mint 400 Repeat
Mild to Wild Fundraiser Trail Ride To Benefit Blue Ribbon Coalition
Tuesday March 22, 2011 RENO, NV MARCH 18, 2011: The “Mild to Wild” Fundraiser Trail Ride for 4 wheel drive vehicles will take place on Tuesday March 22, 2011 with all proceeds going towards the Blue Ribbon Coalition and their dedication to keeping our land open for use and protecting responsible recreational access. Join Vendors and… Continue reading Mild to Wild Fundraiser Trail Ride To Benefit Blue Ribbon Coalition
Casey Currie – Pro Lite Champion Joins General Tire’s Off-Road Program for 2011 and Debuts new Truck Design
Fort Mill, SC – (March 17, 2011) – General Tire announced sponsorship of ProLite short-course driver Casey Currie, known for sweeping the TORC champion weekend at Crandon last year and taking home the series Pro Lite title. Currie has signed a multi-year sponsorship with General Tire and will beginning racing on the Grabber LT265/75R16 tires… Continue reading Casey Currie – Pro Lite Champion Joins General Tire’s Off-Road Program for 2011 and Debuts new Truck Design
Tread Lightly!’s Membership Doubles as Organization Offers New Benefits
OGDEN, Utah (March 17, 2011) — The nonprofit organization Tread Lightly!® has doubled its membership over the last year after offering several new benefits—including significant discounts on insurance, Goodyear tires, and new Chrysler, Jeep®, Ram Truck or Dodge vehicles. Lori McCullough, Tread Lightly!’s executive director, also attributes the rapid increase to growing concern over potential… Continue reading Tread Lightly!’s Membership Doubles as Organization Offers New Benefits
Outback Solutions Modular Drawer Systems by ARB
Seattle, March 17th/ ARB 4×4 Accessories/ — ARB is thrilled to launch the Outback Solutions Modular Roller Drawer Systems range, providing off-roaders with an extremely versatile selection of products to suit a wide variety of uses. Exclusively to ARB, the Outback Solutions Modular Roller Drawer System provides new configuration and application options over traditional roller… Continue reading Outback Solutions Modular Drawer Systems by ARB
MICKEY THOMPSON PERFORMANCE TIRES & WHEELS INTRODUCES THE NEW BAJA CLAW® TTC RADIAL
STOW, OH – The new Baja Claw TTC Radial from Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels is the ultimate extreme, rugged, off-road performance tire with advanced radial construction. “We’ve integrated a combination of technologies developed in a real-world setting to make the Baja Claw TTC Radial the ultimate off-road tire,” said Ken Warner, VP Sales… Continue reading MICKEY THOMPSON PERFORMANCE TIRES & WHEELS INTRODUCES THE NEW BAJA CLAW® TTC RADIAL
Yokohama Tire Corporation’s 2011 Motorsports Program Gears Up
Tire maker continues with teams in off-road and ALMS, plus “eco-racing’ in the GT3 Challenge and GTC series FULLERTON, CA (March 15, 2011) – From rugged desert terrains to legendary tracks such as Sebring International Raceway, Yokohama Tire Corporation’s motorsports program will be in full swing in 2011. Once again, Yokohama will be involved in… Continue reading Yokohama Tire Corporation’s 2011 Motorsports Program Gears Up
Auto Trans Design Gives Back to Sportsman & Pro-Light Races Through MORR
March 13, 2010 (Appleton, WI) – Automatic Transmission Design (ATD), a leader in performance automatic transmission manufacturing, continues its longtime support ofshort course off-road racing with its participation in the 2011 MORR Contingency program. ATD is the transmission of choice for many Sportsman and PRO short-course off-road racers. The company offers performance transmissions, torque converters,… Continue reading Auto Trans Design Gives Back to Sportsman & Pro-Light Races Through MORR
Jeep Cherokee XJ Crawler™ Gas Tank now available from GenRight Off-Road
(March 15, 2011 Simi Valley, CA) In staying true to their heritage GenRight Off-Road has just released the new Crawler Gas Tank for the Jeep Cherokee XJ. Now you can explore the back country with the confidence of a GenRight gas tank! The Crawler tank for the XJ will bolt right into any XJ Cherokee… Continue reading Jeep Cherokee XJ Crawler™ Gas Tank now available from GenRight Off-Road
New Samco Fabrication Ford 9″ Seal Retainer Provides Axle Insurance
The Ford 9” axle is the go-to axle choice for applications as varied as drag racing and desert racing. While short sprints down the drag strip do not heat up the differential excessively, extended use under the harsh conditions found in desert racing, King of the Hammers-type events, short course racing, and road racing can… Continue reading New Samco Fabrication Ford 9″ Seal Retainer Provides Axle Insurance
Yokohama Tire Corporation-Sponsored Heidi Steele Wins SCORE San Felipe 250
Former two-time champion Steele and co-driver Rene Brugger come from behind to take Class 6 title on off-the-shelf Geolandar M/T+® tires FULLERTON, CA. – (March 14, 2011) – Yokohama Tire Corporation-sponsored Heidi Steele captured her first race of the season, winning the Class 6 title at the 25th MasterCraft Safety Tecate SCORE San Felipe 250… Continue reading Yokohama Tire Corporation-Sponsored Heidi Steele Wins SCORE San Felipe 250