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Month: April 2013

  • Class of 26 UTVs at Dirt Riot Coppermines OffRoad Park and Seconds Separate Pro 4400 Class Winners

    Class Winners – Pro 4400: Clay Gilstrap  ;  Mod Trail: Justin Lawson ;  Stock Trail: Doug McDowell  ;  UTV: Wesley Gryner

    dirt riot coppermines 140PLACERVILLE, CA   APRIL 29, 2013:  The largest class of Dirt Riot UTV racers, to date, hit the course on Saturday April 13th at the Coppermines Offroad Park for the second round of the Dirt Riot Central Series.  There were 26 UTV’s on course, but that certainly didn’t take away from the Pro 4400 class where the top 3 all completed 13 laps within seconds of each other for the entire race.  “The Coppermines Park always has so much to offer the racers and spectators that we love to come back here every year, ” said Rich Klein, President and founder of W.E. Rock Events.  “We were excited to see such a great turn out in the UTV class.  We have always had this class as an option, with an easy entry fee and safety requirements, and I am glad that it is really starting to take off.” (more…)

  • CFMOTO Official Powersports Company for Arizona Short Course Lucas Oil Regional Off-Road Series

    ASCClogo-nocolor_png fileGILBERT, AZ    APRIL 18, 2013: The Arizona Short Course Championship and Lucas Oil Regional Off-Road Series Arizona announced today that CFMOTO, a global Powersports manufacturer in China, will be the Series’ Official Powersports Company for the 2013 season.   CFMoto, who has been very active in the stateside Powersports industry for years, confirms their commitment and enthusiasm for short course racing series. “We are excited to have a global company such as CFMOTO involved with the regional series,” stated Tim Jones, President of the Lucas Oil Regional AZ.  “This Arizona local series is the core of grass roots racing and the future of the larger Lucas Oil Races.  Having a company like CFMOTO believe and invest in the future of racing and racers is great!” (more…)

  • SEMA Hails Proposal to Save Johnson Valley OHV Recreation Area

    Rep. Paul Cook’s Legislative Solution Would Also Provide Access for Marine Corps Training

    Diamond Bar, CA (April 23, 2013) – The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has endorsed a proposal by Rep. Paul Cook that would end a five-year debate on how to expand the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) base at Twentynine Palms, California.  Under the compromise, the Marines would have access to the adjoining Johnson Valley Off-Highway (OHV) Recreation Area for up to 42 days a year for training exercises but the OHV area would be otherwise preserved in perpetuity.  (more…)

  • Dana Introduces New SVL™ Ring and Pinion Gearing for Light Vehicles

    MAUMEE, Ohio, April 22, 2013 – Dana Holding Corporation (NYSE: DAN) announced today it has introduced its SVL™ brand of light-duty ring and pinion gearing to provide additional coverage and ratios for the most popular light vehicle applications.

    The new offering of ring and pinion gearing include 7.5”, 8.8”, 9”, 9.5”, 10.25”, and 11.5” ring gear diameters for coverage of all makes of vehicles. Also included areexpanded ratios for the Dana 30, 44, 60, 70, and 80 axles. Dana’s SVL productline is designed with precision engineering and is Dana-validated and approved to ensure product quality and durability that meets the aftermarket’s unique performance requirements. (more…)

  • Dana Adds Ratios to Spicer® Ring and Pinion Gear Offerings for Dana 44 and Dana 60 Models

    MAUMEE, Ohio, April 22, 2013 – Dana Holding Corporation (NYSE: DAN) announced today it has expanded its Spicer® ring and pinion gear options for Dana 44TM (226 mm) and Dana 60TM (248mm) rear axles to include additional ratios, while ensuring top-of-the-line part quality through the manufacturing processes.

    New ratios available for the Dana 44 and 60 axles include 4.56, 4.88, and 5.13, adding to existing ratios of the Dana 60 axle that range from 3.54 to 7.17 and the Dana 44 axle that range from 3.07 to 5.13. (more…)

  • NO GRAIN OF SAND! BILL INTRODUCED INTO CONGRESS THAT WILL ESTABLISH JOHNSON VALLEY AS NATIONAL OHV AREA.

    save-the-hammers.org_Today marks an historic day for the OHV community.

    The attached bill is the language that will be noticed this morning with the Natural Resources Committee for a hearing next Friday. The intent of the bill is to protect all of Johnson Valley for recreational use, particularly off-highway vehicles, and provide the Marine Corps with narrow training opportunities per the approval of BLM (it specifically excludes the use dud-producing ordinance). There is no intent to close down any uses currently going on inside Johnson Valley (including mining claims). There is a strong desire to keep this bill focused on preserving Johnson Valley.

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