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Month: January 2013

  • King Shocks Continues Support as Official Shock of King of the Hammers

    Garden Grove, California – January 9, 2013KOH Shocks – King Off Road Racing Shocks is proud to continue their support as the Official Shock of Ultra4 Racing and the King of the Hammers for the 3rd year in a row. Taking place in Johnson Valley, California on February 1st – 9th, the 7th annual King Of The Hammers event will mark King Shocks’ 5th year offering free support to the racers participating.

    “The King of the Hammers has become an international phenomenon and prestigious cornerstone event in off road motorsports,” declared Ultra4 Racing founder, Dave Cole. “Competitors from around the world are challenged to race at high speeds through the rough open desert and maneuver their vehicles over difficult obstacles, walls of rocks and boulder strewn canyons. King of the Hammers, Ultra4 Racing and King Shocks are practically made for each other forming for a perfect partnership.” (more…)

  • RuffStuff Official Repair Station of 2013 King of the Hammers

    Open to Everyone.  Next Stops: Tierra Del Sol and Moab Easter Jeep Safari

    ruffstuffLOOMIS, CA    JANUARY 7, 2012         The Free Ruffstuff Specialties Open Pit will be set up for the third consecutive year at the 2013 Griffin King of the Hammers.  The 8 bay capabilities will include 9 Lincoln Electric Welders and a 4×4 Torchmate Table in addition to 3 full service mobile welding trucks that can come to you anywhere.  Racers have priority, but nobody will be ignored, including those without broken vehicles who would just like a Free RuffStuff or Lincoln Electric T-shirt or koozie!  “Last year we repaired 198 different vehicles and this year we have doubled our size and added additional capabilities,” said Dan Fredrickson, owner of Ruffstuff Specialties.  “We go above and beyond for anyone, and one of the cool things that we offer is allowing you to try all the latest and greatest equipment from Lincoln Electric.  We know that most off-road guys are welders, sometimes amazingly good and sometimes not, but all can benefit from the hands on experience. If you are looking at plasma machines, there is no better time to check out the Torchmate 4×4 Table in use, and while the pressure is on to get it done right now!” (more…)

  • Impact Introduces the RallyX Helmet

    Developed & Tested by Brian Deegan; Robby Gordon will Debut the RallyX Helmet at the Dakar Rally
    Impact Introduces the RallyX Helmet Rally driving has its own unique sets of challenges, as well as unique equipment.  Recognizing these needs, Impact by MasterCraft Safety recently added the RallyX helmet to their line of industry leading safety equipment.  Impact’s RallyX has been in development and testing by some of the most recognizable names in the action motorsports arena and is now officially available for purchase!  Brian Deegan a.k.a “The General” is one of the winningest athletes in X Games history and has been integral in the testing and development of Impact’s RallyX helmet.  He wore it during the 2012 Summer X Games and throughout his heated battle with Tanner Foust for this year’s Global Rally Cross Championship. (more…)