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Month: January 2013

  • FAST-Aid 2012 Year in Review and 2013 Exciting Future

    501(c)3 Tax Deductible Donations

    FastAidMESA, AZ – JANUARY 16, 2012:  Happy New Year from all of us at FAST-Aid!  2012 was a busy year taking care of racers and non-profit business needs.  We are excited for 2013 including the continued success of FAST-Aid and added participation programs that we hope you will join.

    During the 2012 calendar year, FAST-Aid assisted 7 different approved applications for individuals who were in financial need due to race related accidents.  Without this assistance these individuals would have had no way to pay medical bills and household expenses during their recovery.

    Also in 2012, the Board of Directors of FAST-Aid completed a nearly 3 year application process with the IRS to be a fully approved 501(c)3 organization.  (more…)

  • New Quick-Release Extinguisher Mount Ideal For Off-Road, Boats, Street Machines and Emergency Vehicles

    ORS_FE1BRYANT, Ark. — Fire extinguishers are mandatory for vehicles that compete and for boats that have enclosed engines and cabins. Off-Road Solutions (ORS) now has a modular, affordable Quick Release Mount kit for 1- , 2.5- and 5-lb. extinguishers. This system features two billet aluminum mounting brackets and stainless steel pins. Pulling the release pin allows the ORS mount to swivel apart for fast fire extinguisher removal. Owner-supplied hardware can be used for custom installations. ORS offers optional hose clamps as well as upgraded billet clamps for 2.5-lb. extinguishers and 1.75-inch rollbar tubing. Assembled bracket dimensions: 7x1x1.25 inches. The ORS Quick Release is NHRA-approved. (more…)

  • MasterCraft Safety Introduces The Nomad Seat; Quality At A Price Anyone Can Afford

    MasterCraft Safety's new Nomad seat Quality does not come inexpensively, and MasterCraft Safety has a reputation for crafting the best safety equipment in the industry.  While we are never willing to compromise on safety, we also recognize that different households have varying budgets to devote to their passions and hobbies.  It was with this thinking in mind that the Nomad seat was created.  The MasterCraft Safety Nomad seat is a budget-minded import version based on our legendary fixed-back Rubicon.  The Nomad is a true suspension seat designed from the ground-up and featuring precision-crafted tubular construction, an open-mesh liner, and high resiliency foam for comfort, longevity and durability. (more…)

  • 2012 FOX off-road desert championships push and test limits of man and machine

    Athletes who took victories in limited open-wheeled cars and big V8-powered trucks say winning races has become more about intense full-speed, all-out racing.

    EL CAJON, Calif. — While no one would ever call off-road desert racing easy, its evolution has seen the races become more challenging and strenuous on both the drivers and the equipment. The long and diverse list of 2012 championship-winning athletes show what it takes to win in some of the most demanding racing styles in the world.

    Running everything from 68-horsepower 1/2-1600 cars to 800-horsepower trick trucks, each class of off-road race vehicle has its own unique demands. This year’s desert champions relied on their suspension systems, among other things, to outperform the competition. (more…)

  • Race Prep Racing #4474 to Take the First Green Flag at King of the Hammers

    Race Prep RacingSimi Valley, CA – Race Prep Racing’s Unlimited Ultra4 car #4474 will be the first pro class car to take the green flag during the famous King of the Hammers week held in Johnson Valley, CA February 3-9.  Richie Carter, the three-time driver of the team’s Falken sponsored car will be the first to tackle the qualifier course on Tuesday morning when racing begins.  The course remains a heavily guarded secret, but this premier starting position offers the team a clean race course, before the other 150+ racers have had a chance to dig it up and alter its difficulty.  This could prove to be a huge advantage for this seasoned racer. (more…)

  • Raceline Wheels Monster $5,000 Bounty at 2013 King of the Hammers

    Volunteer Dinner Thursday February 7th at 7pm

    Raceline2013KOHBounty-300x300GARDEN GROVE, CA    JANUARY 10, 2012: Running Raceline Aluminum Beadlock Wheels at this years 2013 King of the Hammers could add $5,000 to the winners pocket at the Ultra4 race on Friday February 8, 2013 in Johnson Valley.  “We have always been about supporting our racers, who in turn support us. This is just one more opportunity that we are happy to put towards their success!” said Greg Mulkey, Raceline Offroad Brand Manager. (more…)