The California Motorized Recreation Council (CMRC), an umbrella group of the eight largest Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) associations in California, has organized a national effort to help save the world-renowned Johnson Valley OHV area in California. Mobilizing enthusiasts from across the country, and utilizing its relationship with the Livingston Group of Washington DC, CMRC has succeeded in its efforts to educate Congress about the unbelievable loss of public lands it has experienced since 1978 in the California Desert. The latest loss of opportunity stems from the 29 Palms Marine base expansion into the 160,000 acre Johnson Valley OHV area, which was created as part of the 1980 California Desert Protection Act. (more…)
Month: May 2012
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RJ Anderson partners with SXSPerformance.com for remainder of 2012 WORCS series
RJ Anderson of Walker Evans Racing, one of the hottest upcoming stars of Lucas Short Course Off Road Racing and SXSPerformance.com will partner for the remainder of the 2012 WORCS series, as Anderson chases a championship in his Polaris RZRXP UTV.Coming off a win in Round 5 of the WORCS series at Racetown 395, and a podium at Lake Havasu, Anderson hopes to continue his momentum in the Production 1000 class. “It’s a great opportunity for our new company to partner with a family that is iconic in the sport of off road racing” Said Mike Lasher of SXSPerformance.com. The marriage is the continuation of a relationship Lasher and Anderson’s father have had since 2006 in which Lasher wore the driver’s suit as a sponsored driver of Walker Evans Racing in the Best in the Desert series. As Lasher has grown into the role of off-road business owner he realizes the value in motorsports marketing and finding an up and coming driver. “It’s a pleasure for me to now be on the other end of the sport and support great young talent” Lasher closed with. (more…)
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NEW ROTABROACH® MASTER KITS FOR THE ULTIMATE HOLEMAKING PACKAGE
Blair Equipment Co., Inc. (Swartz Creek, MI), producers of precision sheet metal holemaking tools and spotweld cutters that are used in automotive body repairs, fabrication and restoration introduces two new Rotabroach Master Kits. Each of the new kits are an all in one set containing 16 different sizes of Rotabroach Cutters for drilling holes in materials up to ¼” thick. The fractional kit includes cutters from ¼” to ¾” and the metric kit includes sizes from 6mm to 20mm. Rotabroach annular cutters are ideal for use in metal fabrication, restoration, maintenance and electrical applications, spotweld removal, plugs holes for welding, and automotive aftermarket installations. Each kit is packaged in a sturdy plastic storage case and includes an arbor assembly, extra pilots, center punch, washers and instructions on use. Rotabroach Cutters can be used in hand-held electric drills with 3/8″ chucks and in drill presses. (more…) -
JT Taylor Finishes NORRA Mexican 1000 in Ultra4 Car Winning the Evolution 4×4 Class
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO MAY 29, 2012 – JT Taylor completed another first in off-road racing. He took the Torchmate / Tube Shark Ultra4 car south of the border and finished the four day 2012 General Tire NORRA Mexican 1000 Race. “This is the funest race on the planet, and I’ve been around the planet,” joked JT Taylor. “On a more serious note, it is an honor to be able to be welcomed by the entire NORRA staff and all the legendary drivers into their group after racing this week.” (more…) -
Tacoma 50 State Legal Header
TRAIL-GEAR EXPANDS ROCK RIPPER™ LINE AND DROPS PRICES
Fresno, CA-Trail-Gear, Inc. has expanded their Rock Ripper™ line with the addition of a 50 State Legal Header for Toyota Tacomas and significantly reduced the prices of the existing headers in the line this week. “We want to offer our customers the best parts at the best prices,” said Matt Messer, CEO at Trail-Gear.Trail-Gear’s Rock Ripper™ line will now include a 50-State legal header for 1995-1998 2.7L Toyota Tacomas. The Trail-Gear Rock Ripper™ 50 State Legal Tacoma Header features polished, 1/16” thick stainless steel tubes going into a ½” thick header-to-head mounting flange and a stainless steel full-band exhaust clamp. It is TIG welded and polished to give it a clean look. The Trail-Gear Rock Ripper™ 50 State Legal Tacoma Header comes with all gaskets, hardware and full-color installation instructions. It is smog legal in California, thereby making it legal in all 50 states. Trail-Gear headers typically add about 5 horsepower to engine performance. (more…)
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TRAIL-GEAR RE-RELEASES ROCK SLIDERS FOR 1997-2006 JEEPS Wranglers
Fresno, CA-Trail-Gear, Inc. re-released their Rock Sliders for 1997-2006 Jeep Wranglers (TJ models) today (Friday, May 11, 2012). Trail-Gear has redesigned their TJ Rock Slider and is now offering them at a better price than before.Rock Sliders or Rockers Guards are used to provide protection to the rocker panels of vehicles. Trail-Gear’s TJ Rocker Guards and TJ Rock Sliders have been developed specifically to work with the TJ model of Jeep Wrangler. Trail-Gear’s heavy duty Rocker Guards and Rock Sliders are designed to take a pounding from the rocks while keeping body damage to a minimum, allowing Jeeps to slide over or between rocks on even the hardest trails without damage. Trail- Gear’s TJ Rocker Guards are made from 3/16” heavy plate steel. The TJ Rock Sliders use the same 3/16” heavy plate steel with an added Rock Tube for additional side protection that can also be used as a step. The Rock Tubes are 1 ½” OD x .120 wall 1035 DOM tubing. (more…) -
Boom Mat Introduces:Jeep Wrangler Sound Deadening Headliner for 1997-2006 TJ's
AVON LAKE, OHIO (MAY 11, 2012) – Boom Mat™, a division of Design Engineering, Inc. (DEI) and a leading brand of automotive performance acoustical and thermal insulation, introduces a new Jeep Wrangler Sound Deadening Headliner for 1997-2006 TJ models. Riding in a Jeep is great fun except for the truck’s propensity for interior noise that makes it difficult to hear conversations or enjoy your stereo. Now there is an easy solution. Boom Mat’s new Jeep Wrangler sound deadening headliner is a simple peel and stick kit that dresses up the interior of Jeep hard tops while minimizing annoying outside noise with high quality marine grade acoustical foam that resists mold and mildew insulating you from outside heat or cold with an R4 value. With use, the headliner reduces noise levels 3 to 4 decibels. This is a significant change in noise level that will make it easier to have conversations and enjoy your favorite music. (more…) -
RCV Ultimate IFS CV Axles for GM Trucks Overcome the Limitations of OE CV Axles
RCV Ultimate IFS CV Axles for GM pickups and SUV’s provide ultra-high strength and an articulation range that original equipment CV axles can’t match. The CV axles are a direct replacement for 2006 and up GM 1500, 2500, and 3500 series vehicles. RCV Ultimate IFS CV Axles handle heavy throttle and sharp steering angles with no problem. Even if the vehicle is lifted, has big tires, and is high powered, RCV axles operate smoothly, and without vibration. RCV Ultimate IFS CV Axles provide the strength of a straight axle swap, while maintaining the traction, smoothness and control of IFS. (more…) -
Poison Spyder Larry McRae Wins Modified Class at Cinco de Baja
BANNING, CA MAY 9, 2012 – Larry McRae drove the Poison Spyder Modified Ultra4 #4581 to a class win at the Ultra4 Cinco de Baja race last weekend in Albuquerque, New Mexico. With this Modified Class Western Series win and the 2012 Modified Class King of the Hammers win, the Poison Spyder Racing team is leading the Pro Series Modified Class and the Western Series Modified Class points race. “The only thing that we had to do was put fuel in the car,” said driver Larry McRae. “The crew prepped the car meticulously and have slowly worked the bugs out of the car making the 250 miles consecutively with no issues to speak of.” (more…) -
Utah Kicks Off 2012 Season
Grassroots off-road series showing promising growth
TOOELE VALLEY, UTAH (May 8, 2012) — The newly-created Lucas Oil Regional Off Road Series – Utah kicked off its 2012 season on the Off Road Short Course at Miller Motorsports Park this past Saturday, May 5.
The regional racers set out on Friday afternoon to test their vehicles on the track. Some had not been in their race cars since last season, and some were testing new vehicles for the first time. In addition, there were many newcomers to the series, some of whom traveled from as far away as Colorado to participate. The new series is growing briskly, as the participation has more than doubled since its inception last summer. (more…)
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Al’s Liner System Allows You to Achieve an Attractive and Professional Quality Bed Liner in Your Own Garage
The Al’s Liner System is a premium polyurethane DIY bed liner kit designed to outperform all other Bed Liner Systems. The Al’s Liner Kit has everything you need, and is applied in 4 simple steps. The Al’s Liner Air Texture Gun allows users to vary coating texture and thickness effortlessly. Completion takes less than four hours. Al’s Liner coating contains 85% solids, which greatly exceeds the 40-50% solids content of competing DIY Kits. This helps to provide far superior strength and service life that’s backed by a lifetime warranty. Al’s Liner is available in black, grey and tan, and can also be highly customized with colored automotive pigment. Al’s Liner works great as undercoating, and a rocker panel/lower fender protectant too (can be tinted to match vehicle paint). Proudly made in the USA. More information is available at www.alsliner.com. (more…) -
Team Trail-Gear Triumphs at Cinco de Baja
Fresno, CA-Team Trail-Gear Racing took home top honors at the Ultra4 Western Regional Series Cinco de Baja race just outside Albuquerque, New Mexico on Saturday, May 5, 2012. Driver Matt Messer and co-driver James Schofield beat out more than 50 drivers across 12 classes to achieve the overall fastest time and the unofficial fastest lap speed of the race. (more…) -
Dick Cepek – Mud Country Radial in New Load Range E Sizes
Stow, Oh – The popular Dick Cepek Mud Country Radial is now available in four new load range E sizes including the LT285/75R16, LT305/70R16, LT315/75R16 and the new 35X12.50R17LT.http://www.dickcepek.com/MudCountry
“Mud, rocks, or a heavy load – whatever your truck can dish out, the Mud Country can take it,” stated Ken Warner, VP Sales & Marketing, Dick Cepek Tires & Wheels. “The Mud Country is a reliable performer both on and off-road, and now the higher load range options also make it a great choice for truck owners who carry or haul heavier loads.” (more…) -
Trail-Gear Release Rock Ripper(tm) Dust Defense Pre-Filter
Fresno, CA-Trail-Gear, Inc. released the latest addition to their Rock Ripper™ line today (Monday, May 7, 2012). The Trail-Gear Rock Ripper™ Dust Defense Pre-Filter is made from high-quality polyester with an elastic cuff to ensure a snug fit and is designed to run without oil. It extends filter life by preventing large dust particles from entering the air filter, keeping it cleaner longer. (more…) -
MICKEY THOMPSON PERFORMANCE TIRES & WHEELS INTRODUCES 15 NEW SIZES TO THE BAJA STZ™ RADIAL LINE
STOW, OH – Mickey Thompson is proud to introduce 15 new popular light truck and metric sizes to the Baja STZ Radial line including 15-, 16-, 17-, 18- and 20-inch sizes. Originally introduced early in 2011, the Baja STZ is one of the best all-terrain tires available today. It offers excellent steering response, superior grip and great all-weather traction making it the perfect choice for work, play or sportsman applications. (more…) -
An “Evolution” in LED Headlamp Solutions
Germantown, WI May 1, 2012 – J.W. Speaker officially unveiled the latest addition to its extensive line of LED headlamps today. Dubbed the “8700 Evolution,” this 7” round LED headlamp builds upon the successes of their best-selling Model 8700 to suit an even wider range of vehicles. “The 8700 Evolution is the culmination of years of optical engineering and thermal management research, enabling J.W. Speaker to produce a LED headlamp that offers superior performance, durability and longevity – all in a smaller package,” says Dragan Popovich, Director of R&D at J.W. Speaker Corporation. The 8700 Evolution replaces the Model 8700 and possesses several key advantages compared to other LED headlamps available on the market today: (more…) -
RUGGED RIDGE HALF DOORS – A NEW WAY TO EXPERIENCE JEEP® WRANGLER
Replacement Doors Offer Unrestricted Open-Air Driving Capability
Suwanee, Ga. (May 1, 2012) – Rugged Ridge, a leading manufacturer of high-quality Jeep® accessories, today announced the availability of Half Doors for 2007-2012 Jeep® Wrangler JK two and four-door models.Rugged Ridge Half Doors enable Jeep® owners to add a new level of enjoyment to their vehicle by providing an open-air driving experience unachievable with the standard full-size doors. Off-road enthusiasts benefit even further, with added visibility, making spotting obstacles on the trail a much easier task. Additionally, Half Doors can be paired with optional Rugged Ridge Upper Soft Doors to fully protect your Jeep® from the elements. (more…)
