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Month: June 2011

  • FOX sweeps Trophy Truck podium at SCORE Baja 500

    Photo of Bryce Menzies

    Captivating thousands of fans who lined the race course of the 43rd SCORE Baja 500, FOX Racing Shox racers dominated the top three spots on the podium among the elite SCORE Unlimited Trophy Truck class.  SCORE Trophy Trucks are the top class in desert racing featuring 800 horsepower racing across the desert at incredible speeds.

    Las Vegas racing phenom, Bryce Menzies, driving the Red Bull #70 truck, was the overall 4-wheel winner after 452.84 miles of racing.  Menzies finished in 9 hours, 4 minutes and 52 seconds, followed closely by one of desert racing’s most feared competitors, Rob MacCachren, driving the #20 Rockstar Energy Drink Trophy Truck.  Last year’s winner, Andy McMillin, driving the McMillin Realty-BFGoodrich Tires Truck took third.
    All three racers are FOX athletes competing at the top of their game with the ability to win races at anytime. (more…)

  • AMSOIL Introduces New OE 15W-40 Synthetic Diesel Oil

    AMSOIL INC has introduced a new addition to the OE line of attractively priced synthetic oils with AMSOIL OE 15W-40 Synthetic Diesel Oil. OE Synthetic Diesel Oil offers excellent performance and protection in both on- and off-road diesel engines.

    AMSOIL OE Synthetic Diesel Oil is a low-sulfated ash formation that meets the requirements for low-emission quality diesel oil, while offering protection under the most severe operating conditions. It is compatible with all exhaust treatment devices and is designed for engines equipped with diesel particulate filters (DPF). This translates to cleaner engine operation, effectively maintaining power and fuel efficiency for maximum engine performance. Additionally, OE Diesel Oil provides extreme temperature performance. It is formulated for improved heat and oxidation resistance over conventional oil. (more…)

  • OPERATION WAYPOINT GOES NATIONAL WITH GPS FOR TROOPS WEBSITE

    Non-Profit Provides GPS Guidance for Safety of American Soldiers Preparing for Active Duty in the Middle East

    St. Augusta, Minn. – Operation Waypoint, a Minnesota-based, non-profit program administeredby the St. Augusta American Legion Women’s Auxiliary Post 621, announced today thebroadening of its program from a state and regional focus to national in scope with its newwebsite, gpsfortroops.org.

    Fully run by dedicated volunteers, the program is committed to increasing the safety of militarymen and women deploying to the Middle East with the guidance of highly accurate, handheldGPS units and mapping cards for Iraq and Afghanistan. Since its inception, Operation Waypointhas relied heavily on its partnership with Lowrance, a leading GPS navigation systems brand,to provide GPS products and charts to soldiers preparing to serve, as well as generousdonations from service and social organizations, and numerous individuals to fund the effort.The redesigned Operation Waypoint website will build awareness for the organization’s work,making it easier for visitors to donate and encourage other organizations to become partners inthe project to provide GPS devices for soldiers in their own communities. (more…)

  • EXPANDED POWERSPORTS AREA GIVES MANUFACTURERS INCREASED EXPOSURE

    — Buyers to see more comprehensive Powersports area at 2011 SEMA Show —

    Diamond Bar, Calif. (June 9, 2011) – With hundreds of SEMA Show exhibitors offering products for the powersports market, SEMA Show organizers are expanding the Powersports & Utility Vehicle section of the 2011 event. Through manufacturer kiosks that will be placed in the Powersports & Utility Vehicle section, exhibitors with booths in one of the Show’s 11 other sections will be able to increase awareness, market their products and effectively reach powersports buyers in the most logical and appropriate area of the Show. (more…)

  • King of The Hammers Creates New Race for Stock Vehicles

    June 3, 2011- Johnson Valley, CA :  Just when you thought King of the Hammers couldn’t get any more epic:  Dave Cole of HammerKing Productions officially announces there will be a new race at the 2012 King of The Hammers.  This race is being called The Every Man Challenge at King of The Hammers and for the first time ever, will allow off-road enthusiasts a chance to race their stock and modified stock vehicles in the toughest one day off-road race on the planet.   For those that have been watching King of The Hammers, wondering how their own off-road vehicle compares to the Ultra4 cars competing in this race; this is a chance to find out. (more…)

  • Team GT’s Marc Burnett tops the podium in Class 6 at the Baja 500

    Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico – (June 9, 2011) – The legendary 2011 Tecate SCORE Baja 500 saw intense desert action this weekend, with Team General Tire’s Marc Burnett topping the podium in Class 6.

    With 254 registered starters competing in 28 Pro and seven Sportsman classes, Burnett left no time for the dust to settle, knocking off his competitors one by one.  Focused on a win for GT, Burnett pre-ran the course for weeks prior, and all his hard work and team efforts paid off. (more…)