Reno Off-Road & Motorsports Expo ~ Reno Outdoor Recreation Expo Spring Home & Garden Show ~ Reno Pet Show and Pug Parade RENO, NV MARCH 28, 2012: The Reno Expo presented by Miller Lite consisting of the Reno Off-Road & Motorsports Expo, Reno Outdoor Recreation Expo, Spring Home & Garden Show and Reno Pet Show and… Continue reading Reno Expo Spectators up by 20% March 23-25, 2012 at Reno Sparks Convention Center
Month: March 2012
MAKITA AND BRIAN DEEGAN PUMPED AND READY FOR 2012
Makita is “The Official Power Tool” of “The General” Brian Deegan & the Metal Mulisha FMX Team La Mirada, Calif.– Makita Industrial Power Tools is excited to take on 2012 with one of the biggest off road racing stars in the world, 2011 Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Champion, X Games Gold Medalist, and Freestyle Motocross… Continue reading MAKITA AND BRIAN DEEGAN PUMPED AND READY FOR 2012
General Tire's Support of Short-Course Racing Runs Deep With Drivers Like Renezeder
Carl Renezeder eyeing his 100th career short-course win in 2012. Fort Mill, SC – March 29, 2012. The 2012 Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series (LOORRS) season kicks off this weekend at Firebird Raceway and General Tire will be there in full-effect. General Tire’s support of short-course racing runs deep, since its inception, General Tire has been… Continue reading General Tire's Support of Short-Course Racing Runs Deep With Drivers Like Renezeder
General Tire Mint 400 Rewind
Darren Skilton captures Class 3700 win on General Tires. With the help of Mikey Childress, Rick D. Johnson takes first annual pit crew challenge win. Vanessa Golub-Ferrara crowned 2012 Miss Mint. Bureau of Land Management estimated a crowd of over 25,000 spectators. Fort Mill, SC – March 29, 2012. In front of an estimated crowd of… Continue reading General Tire Mint 400 Rewind
MAKITA READY TO RACE WITH TWO OF THE SPORT'S TOP DRIVERS IN THE LUCAS OIL OFF ROAD RACING SERIES
Multi-time champion Rob MacCachren and 2011 Rookie of the Year Todd LeDuc join forces with Makita and Rockstar in 2012 La Mirada, CA – Makita Industrial Power Tools is ready to race in the 2012 Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS) with two of the sport’s biggest heavyweights: Rob MacCachren, a perennial champion in off-road… Continue reading MAKITA READY TO RACE WITH TWO OF THE SPORT'S TOP DRIVERS IN THE LUCAS OIL OFF ROAD RACING SERIES
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OWNERS INVITED TO FOLLOW PIONEERS’ WAGON TRACKS
18th Annual Lassen-Applegate Emigrant Trail Ride – July 19-23, 2012 Relive the gold rush era as you travel the famous Lassen-Applegate Emigrant Trail in your sport utility vehicle (SUV), marveling at such sights as the beautiful Black Rock Desert, the majestic High Rock Canyon, Double Hot Springs, and Soldier Meadows. All of these sights as well as stories from… Continue reading FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OWNERS INVITED TO FOLLOW PIONEERS’ WAGON TRACKS
MICKEY THOMPSON PERFORMANCE TIRES & WHEELS SPONSORS GEISER BROTHERS IN 2012 LUCAS OIL OFF-ROAD RACING SERIES
STOW, OH – Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels is proud to sponsor the Geiser Brothers Motorsports team for the 2012 Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series (LOORRS) season. Through this exciting partnership, Mickey Thompson will provide the team with the new Baja Pro 35X12.50R17LT tire developed for the Pro 2 and Pro 4 Unlimited racing classes.
RJ Anderson Dominates WORCS RD3 in Lake Havasu
Takes over Production 1000 Points Lead RJ Anderson Digs Hard at Havasu Riverside, CA 3/21/2012 – RJ Anderson and the Walker Evans Racing (WER) team headed to Lake Havasu, AZ last weekend and it wasn’t because they wanted to partake in the spring break madness. No, RJ and the team had work to do and work is… Continue reading RJ Anderson Dominates WORCS RD3 in Lake Havasu
Big Ugly Crashes at 96MPH in The Mint 400
March 25, 2011–Las Vegas, NV: At race mile 11.5 of The Mint 400 Kevin Sacalas of Big Ugly Racing experienced a rollover at 96 miles per hour (MPH). While this was Sacalas’ first time racing The Mint 400, he is no stranger to desert racing. Sacalas placed first in the Ultra4 class in the 1000 mile… Continue reading Big Ugly Crashes at 96MPH in The Mint 400
GenRight Off-Road donates $1,500 to Savethehammers.org
Simi Valley, CA – March 26, 2012 – Fortunate enough to have one of the most extreme testing grounds in their backyard, GenRight Off-Road felt it was necessary to do their part to protect the Johnson Valley OHV area from the 29 Palms Marine Base Expansion. To help fund the cause GenRight Off-Road is donating… Continue reading GenRight Off-Road donates $1,500 to Savethehammers.org
TRAIL-GEAR EXPANDS TRAIL CREEPER™ AND ROCK ASSAULT™ LINES WITH NEW PRODUCTS FOR 1995-2004 TOYOTA TACOMAS
Fresno, CA-Trail-Gear, Inc. has recently developed and released multiple new products designed for Toyota Tacomas made during the years of 1995-2004. “We see the future of Toyota off- road trending toward Tacomas and we want to offer our customers a complete product line,” said Aaron Young, Trail-Gear Engineer. These new products expand Trail-Gear’s existing Trail Creeper™ and Rock Assault™… Continue reading TRAIL-GEAR EXPANDS TRAIL CREEPER™ AND ROCK ASSAULT™ LINES WITH NEW PRODUCTS FOR 1995-2004 TOYOTA TACOMAS
Hummer H3 2.5" Leveling Suspension kit – Rough Country Suspension Systems
MARCH 22, 2012 – DYERSBURG, TENNESSEE Rough Country is proud to announce our first kit for Hummer H3’s! Introducing the incredibly simple, yet enormously effective 2.5″ Leveling Suspension Kit for Hummer H3. This easy to install kit makes a huge difference for a small price. Utilizing a torsion bar key spacer and lifted rear shackle, this… Continue reading Hummer H3 2.5" Leveling Suspension kit – Rough Country Suspension Systems
New King of the Hammers Movie Titled "Rise of the East"
Title and Trailer for 2012 Griffin King of The Hammers Movie Released TWIN PEAKS, CA – March 21, 2012 – Hammerking Productions released the trailer for the 2012 Griffin King of the Hammers movie titled, “Rise of the East” today. The title for this year’s film is a reference to the 2012 King, Erik Miller.… Continue reading New King of the Hammers Movie Titled "Rise of the East"
PRP's New 2" Harnesses with Automotive Style Latch
2″ Shoulder and Lap Belts, with think pads for comfort Adjustable and removable sternum strap The same quick easy adjusters as our latch and link seat belts The Automotive latch is much easier and simpler to use An affordable and safe harness
PRI ANNOUNCES TRANSITION AND SALE TO SEMA
John Kilroy, with 21 years experience at PRI as editor, associate publisher and vice president, continues to lead PRI. SEMA plans to maintain hardcore racing identity and heritage of PRI Trade Show and PRI Magazine. PRI founder Steve Lewis to focus on son’s racing career. Performance Racing Industry (PRI), producers of the motorsports business… Continue reading PRI ANNOUNCES TRANSITION AND SALE TO SEMA
King of the Hammers 2012: Event Recap
Promises Delivered 2012 marked a year of significant improvements & growth King of the Hammers is now known and respected as the single toughest one day off-road race in the world and has become the “no miss” event. A full vendor show complements five stand alone racing events culminating in Friday’s Griffin King of the… Continue reading King of the Hammers 2012: Event Recap
Shaffer-Motorsports Wins Class 4 SCORE San Felipe 250
OAKLAND, CA MARCH 13, 2012 Shaffer-Motorsports car #401 won the San Felipe 250 in Class 4 last weekend in Baja, Mexico. After a long week of prerunning and a 24 hour turn around to the US for a rebuilt transaxle, the team made the mad dash to the finish line with only 12 minutes separating… Continue reading Shaffer-Motorsports Wins Class 4 SCORE San Felipe 250
Pit Bull Tires Titles UTV Dirt Riot Race at Area BFE, Moab Utah
$2,500 Cash Purse Available PLACERVILLE, CA MARCH 10, 2012: The 2012 Dirt Riot Mountain Series will be at AreaBFE in Moab, Utah on April 7, 2012, the big Saturday of Easter Jeep Safari. Pit Bull Tires has stepped up to offer a $2,500 cash purse for the UTV Class. Mike Green, president of Pit Bull… Continue reading Pit Bull Tires Titles UTV Dirt Riot Race at Area BFE, Moab Utah
King of the Hammers a “Learning Experience” for Race Prep Racing #4474
March 14, 2012, Simi Valley, CA: The 4474 Race Prep Racing team known for consistency and perseverance encountered a day ending break at the 2012 Griffin King of the Hammers race in Johnson Valley, CA on February 10, 2012. At race mile 68 (of 171 miles) the driver Richie Carter was told by his pit crew… Continue reading King of the Hammers a “Learning Experience” for Race Prep Racing #4474
Derek West wins the first WE Rock Central Dirt Riot Race of the 2012 season
(March 9th, 2012) The 1st central WE Rock Dirt Riot Race of the season was held at The Coppermines in Altus, OK. The weather conditions were awful to say the least, it was cool & rainy which equals a lot of MUD!! In total 15 competitors in the Ultra 4 class showed up despite the conditions.… Continue reading Derek West wins the first WE Rock Central Dirt Riot Race of the 2012 season
East Coast Offroad Racing Series (ECORS) Announces 2012 Season – First Race Hosted at The Flats
ECORS 2012 series sponsors include: BurnTables, Ironman4x4Fab, Carolina Truggies, Big Horn Graphics, and NC4x4.com GREENVILLE, NC – March 14, 2012 – East Coast Offroad Racing Series (ECORS, www.ecors.com) announces 2012 racing series, with its first race to be held at The Flats in Marion, NC, on March 17, 2012. Watch the race LIVE on Saturday starting at 8:00… Continue reading East Coast Offroad Racing Series (ECORS) Announces 2012 Season – First Race Hosted at The Flats
MICKEY THOMPSON PERFORMANCE TIRES & WHEELS RETURNS AS 2012 LUCAS OIL OFF ROAD RACING SERIES SPONSOR
STOW, OH – After an incredible year in 2011, Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels has returned to the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS) as a 2012 series sponsor. Through this program, Mickey Thompson will provide the legendary Baja tires and track-side support to racers, and will continue to work collaboratively with teams in the… Continue reading MICKEY THOMPSON PERFORMANCE TIRES & WHEELS RETURNS AS 2012 LUCAS OIL OFF ROAD RACING SERIES SPONSOR
ROCKSTAR Energy Drink's Rob MacCachren Claims The Overall Victory At The MasterCraft Safety Tecate SCORE San Felipe 250 For The Second Year In A Row
Luck may have allowed Rob MacCachren the top starting position for this past weekend’s 26th annual MasterCraft Safety Tecate SCORE San Felipe 250, but it was Rob’s impressive driving skills and the ROCKSTAR Energy Drink / BFGoodrich Tires / MasterCraft Safety team that put him at the finish line first. Any advantage that MacCachren was… Continue reading ROCKSTAR Energy Drink's Rob MacCachren Claims The Overall Victory At The MasterCraft Safety Tecate SCORE San Felipe 250 For The Second Year In A Row
Silent Auction to Benefit BlueRibbon Coalition March 23-25, 2012 at Reno Sparks Convention Center
Reno Off-Road & Motorsports Expo ~ Reno Outdoor Recreation Expo Spring Home & Garden Show ~ Reno Pet Show and Pug Parade RENO, NV MARCH 6, 2012: One of the featured activities at this years Reno Expo at the Reno Sparks Convention Center is a Silent Auction to benefit the BlueRibbon Coalition. The show will… Continue reading Silent Auction to Benefit BlueRibbon Coalition March 23-25, 2012 at Reno Sparks Convention Center