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Month: February 2013

  • W.E. Rock – What it Takes?

    0006_we_moab_040612While attending any event, it’s easy to think, “I could have coordinated this so much better!” We have all been to some motor sports event, and wondered; “Why did the event planner organize the event this way?” However, have you ever really stopped and thought about what actually goes on behind the scenes of a race or event? This summer 2012, I did just that. I was given the honor of being able to travel all over the U.S. with the organizers and hosts of the W.E. Rock, aka World Extreme Rock Crawling events.

    With the recent excitement towards the Ultra-4 racing, and advancements of the sport, W.E. Rock decided to add a new event to their season. Dirt Riots are their newest venture and get the drivers not only thinking about how to manage the course, but how to do it in the fastest time as well. It is not a race to the finish line, but an endurance race, and the one who manages to make it through as many laps as possible in 3 hours, wins this new style of racing. (more…)

  • Raceline Wheels at Every Turn of 2013 King of the Hammers

    Greg Mulkey Takes Green Flag in First Ever Race

    Mulkey Raceline KOH 1GARDEN GROVE, CA    FEBRUARY 20, 2013:  There is no questioning that Raceline Wheels was a very active part of the 2013 Griffin King of the Hammers presented by Nitto Tires.  In Hammertown, the 80ft booth was filled with vehicles proudly displaying Raceline Wheels and hosted the Thursday night Volunteer and Driver taco dinner.  Out on the racecourse, Greg Mulkey and Bart Dixon raced a brand new 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sport in the Smittybuilt Every Man Challenge and at the finish line Raceline presented $1,000 to Stock Class Raceline Wheels finisher Matt Peterson, one of the three contingency checks available to winners.  “It was a busy, busy week!” said Greg Mulkey, Off-Road Division Manager for Raceline / Allied Wheels.  “I look forward to this week all year long, getting to see the racers from the East that we don’t get to see enough, and really this week is all about supporting and giving back to those that support Raceline Wheels all year long.” (more…)

  • LINCOLN ELECTRIC NAMED WELDING SUPPLIER FOR STADIUM SUPER TRUCKS

    lincolnwelders-2fd2465fa63d03779b36f45db5818ad8Charlotte, N.C. (February 22, 2013) – Team-owner and driver Robby Gordon launches his Stadium SUPER Trucks (SST) Series at the University of Phoenix Stadium on April 6. All trucks featured in the series are being built in Gordon’s shop using equipment from his longtime NASCAR and Off-Road partner, Lincoln Electric.


    The SST series will kick off the NBC-televised season in April with a minimum of 12 events scheduled throughout the United States and potential international events. The SST vehicles are highly-modified trucks that are powered by 600-hp V-8 engines and racing on DOT-approved tires. (more…)

  • Arizona Short Course Lucas Oil Regional Off-Road Series Drew Large Group of Racers and Spectators

    Arizona Regional 3GILBERT, AZ    FEBRUARY 20, 2013:  The Arizona Short Course Championship and Lucas Oil Regional Off-Road Series Arizona presented by ADS Shocks kicked off the 6 round season with over 100 racers at the Firebird International Raceway in Phoenix, AZ.  With Monster Truck Rides, Freestyle Motocross Exhibitions, Off-Road Vendors and 20 green flag races, there was no lack of entertainment for the over 1500 spectators.  “We always enjoy the first race of the season, getting to see the new racers join the group and previous racers coming back with improved cars,” said Tim Jones, President of the ASCC/ Lucas Oil Regional Off-Road Series Arizona.  “We had some great races out on the Lucas Oil course here at Firebird.  There will be some real strong competition all year long.” (more…)

  • 2012 On Toyota Tacoma ARB Deluxe Winch Bar

    ARB-TacomaDESIGN & DEVELOPMENT:

    To allow fitment to the 2012 & On Toyota Tacoma, the previous Tacoma ARB Deluxe Winch Bar had to be redesigned with a number of small changes. The main changes were in the protection tubing to prevent the obstruction of the headlight beam from the updated Tacoma headlight system. Another change had to be made to the top of the bumper. The 2012 On Toyota Tacoma grill hangs further forward which interfered with our previous bumper. This was fixed by adding additional clearance between the ARB bumper and grill and utilizing a trimmed portion of the factory Tacoma bumper. This new bar incorporates all the same features as the previous model. (more…)

  • King Shock’s Drivers Conquer 2013 King of the Hammers

    King ShocksFEBRUARY 21, 2013 – GARDEN GROVE, CA – After a relatively short life span of existence, the annual King of the Hammers (KOH) Ultra4 Race has quickly garnered international recognition with the likes of Baja 1000 and Dakar as being the toughest off road race in the world. A contributing factor in enduring these extremely grueling events is proven off road shock technology. The 2013 KOH race course featured 184 miles of harsh desert terrain and near impassable obstacles however King Shocks’ drivers Randy Slawson and John Currie conquered all on the way to victory. (more…)