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Month: April 2011

  • Yokohama Tire Corporation Rolls Out New TV Ad

    30-Second Spot Features Off-Road Stars Cameron and Heidi Steele in a High-Speed Update of Classic Kids’ Game, “Duck, Duck, Goose”

    FULLERTON, CA (April 14, 2011) – Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) recently rolled out a high-powered, high-speed television commercial based on the classic kids’ game, “Duck, Duck, Goose” (DDG).

    The 30-second spot, shot in February at the San Bernardino International Airport, broke nationally on ABC during the 12 Hours of Sebring endurance race. It features off-road champions Cameron and Heidi Steele – both Yokohama-sponsored drivers – whipping around a circle of high-performance vehicles all equipped with Yokohama tires. Cameron (a Baja 1000 champion) in his 800-horsepower off-road truck and Heidi (a Baja 500 and 1000 champion) in a bright yellow Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera chasing after him.  (more…)

  • SuperLite Racers Revved Up and Ready for Second Series Stop at Speedworld in Surprise, Ariz.

    General Tire’s Jeff ‘OX’ Kargola, Walker Evans’ RJ Anderson seek to keep winning streak alive

    RENO, NV— The last bolts are being tightened, the dents and gashes from last race’s crashes repaired, and the drivers itching to be back on dirt chasing the SuperLite Championship Series crown at the Surprise, Ariz. Speedworld Off-Road Park for rounds three and four of the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series, April 16 and 17.

    Walker Evans Racing’s RJ Anderson and General Tire’s Jeff “Ox” Kargola each jumped to the top of the leader board with their respective wins in the first two rounds of SuperLite racing action. But they’ll have to keep at bay a pack of hungry racers, including Torchmate’s CJ Greaves — Dirt Sports Magazine’s Rookie of the Year for 2010 — Dawson Kirchner, Jessie Johnson (brother of NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson) and SiriusXM radio host Jason Ellis. skateboarder and MMA fighter (more…)

  • Torchmate Racing Brad Lovell Takes Overall Win at BRT Desert Race, Jesse Haines Wins Cal-Neva Extreme and Tyler Thomas and Matt Shrive Compete at 2011 Arctic Man

    RENO, NV     APRIL 13, 2011   Torchmate Racing had drivers at every aspect of the country last weekend.  In Texas, Brad Lovell made history taking the Overall Win at the BRT Blackwelll 250 Desert Race in an Ultra4 car.  Rock Crawler Jesse Haines took the Unlimited Class win at the Cal-Neva Extreme event in Reno, NV successfully completing every bonus line.  In Alaska, Torchmate Racing Tyler Thomas and Matt Shrive raced in the 2011 Arctic Man where their hopes of leaving with the win got cut short when Shrive crashed at speeds over 50mph on his snowboard. (more…)

  • Tube Notching Perfection

    Tube Notcher TN-800The Baileigh Industrial TN-800 tube notcher is the ultimate machine for notching tube and pipe when you demand precision, performance, and perfection.

    Coping pipe has never been easier due to the TN-800s incredible versatility and user friendly design.  The patented adjustment feature enables the 1″ endmill to perform the task of notching anywhere from 1″ OD to 3″ OD with a simple turn of a wrench.  A removable v-block on the fully adjustable vise allows for quick centering of your material as well as the ability to cope solids, flats and angle to  virtually any degree. (more…)

  • Look For Jimmy Stephensen Atop The Podium At Speedworld This Weekend

    As the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS) shifts into high gear for Rounds 3 and 4 this weekend at Speedworld Off Road Park on April 16th and 17th, Pro Lite driver Jimmy Stephensen has his sights set firmly on the top of the podium.  The Ironclad Energy + Hydration / Discount Tire Nissan driver has plenty of momentum behind him coming into Surprise, Arizona after two podium finishes in as many races this season.  “The competition was fierce at the season opener in Firebird, and there are a lot of new trucks and drivers to contend with,” Stephensen confessed. “With Deegan, Brandt, Ampudia, Currie, Cameron Steele, and Kyle Leduc all running in Pro Lite this year I feel ecstatic to be on the podium both days.” (more…)

  • 100% Duty Cycle – ARB Twin On-Board Air Compressor

    Seattle, April 8th/ ARB 4×4 Accessories/ — Australian based four-wheel parts manufacturer ARB, has developed an all new high flow, on-board twin air compressor kit to operate ARB Air Locking Differentials and air-up your tires faster than ever.

    ARB’s new CKMTA12 and CKMTA24 twin on-board compressor kits were designed to fill the market need for a compact sized yet high-volume compressed air source to suit the high volume airflow needs of most air powered tools, and also to suit the actuation and control needs of the ARB Air Locker, and the harsh and demanding environment of the ARB Air Locker user. (more…)