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Month: September 2013

  • Rubicon Trail Foundation Cantina for the Con Raised $50,000

    Rubicon Trail Foundation Cantina for the Con Raised $50,000

    Proceeds go entirely towards supporting the future of the Rubicon Trail

    Cantina for the Con 2013 PLACERVILLE, CA   SEPTEMBER 23, 2013:  The Rubicon Trail Foundation would like to thank every person and company across the country that participated in this years 9th Annual Cantina for the Con, which strictly benefits the Rubicon Trail in Northern California.  The event that consisted of a Pre-Sale BBQ and a two-day event at the mouth of the Rubicon Trail had a Raffle that was an amazing mix of products and the best Tacos on the Rubicon.  “So many people think of the Rubicon Trail as a 4×4 only trail, but we see UTV’s, Motorcycles, Trials Bikes, Quads, Horses, Hikers, Bikers and others utilizing the trail,” said Rusty Folena, President of the Rubicon Trail Foundation.  “Our Foundation works every day to keep this trail open for anyone to use, specifically all types of motorized access.  We want to thank everyone that participated in this year’s annual fundraiser; the entire Board of Directors sincerely appreciates it. We hope everyone had fun and will plan on joining us again next year.” (more…)

  • Jason Scherer Prepared to Take on Arizona Desert at Ultra4 Nitto Tires National Finals

    Jason Scherer Prepared to Take on Arizona Desert at Ultra4 Nitto Tires National Finals

    Jason Scherer - Ultra4DANVILLE, CA   SEPTEMBER 25, 2013   Jason Scherer would like to cap off the season with a solid race at the 2013 Ultra4 Nitto Tires National Finals in Congress, Arizona this weekend.  “This has been an interesting season to say the least; we have won poles, won events and then plagued with transmission failures.  We have lead a lot of laps and had the speed to win, but part failures have taken us out before the checker flag,” said Jason Scherer, driver of the Rubicon Express #76 car.  “We won the National race last year in Texas and feel we may have found the solution to our car troubles just in time to come to Arizona and compete strong this weekend.” Then Jason adds, “After this race I can’t wait to get up to the Rubicon Trail in my 2014 JK and test out the new Rubicon Express suspension and Smittybilt products that are being installed at 4Wheel Parts while we are at the race!” (more…)

  • 2013 Nitto Tire Ultra4 National Championship

    2013 Nitto Tire Ultra4 National Championship

    Thunder Rock Off Road Ranch – Congress, AZ   – September 28th, 2013  

    Nitto Tire Ultra4 National Championship48 teams have committed to race this weekend at the Nitto Tire National Championship at it’s new location. Stock and Mod teams will race at 8 AM and ULTRA4s will go off the line at noon. Below are all the details you need to know if you are planning on attending this weekend’s event.   (more…)

  • PSC Motorsports W.E. Rock Professional Rock Crawling Grand Nationals in Cortez Colorado

    Saturday and Sunday September 28-29 in Cortez, CO

    W.E. Rock Grand NationalsPLACERVILLE, CA   SEPTEMBER 19, 2013:  The Grand Nationals is the final event of the 2013 Professional Rock Crawling season where the East Coast drivers meet the West Coast drivers in a final shootout where only one will leave with the National Title. WERock PSC Grand Nationals will be a Saturday and Sunday event on September 28-29 in Cortez, CO; a few miles down from the recent Dirt Riot location and only minutes from Jimmy’s 4×4.  “Each year we move the location between the East and West in consideration of the drivers, and this year it is a West Coast event.  We chose the Cortez, Colorado location for its natural terrain and difficulty,” said Rich Klein, President and founder of W.E. Rock Events.  “These are the top drivers from across the country and they will be putting everything on the line for this title, creating guaranteed action for spectators.” (more…)

  • Lucas Oil Off-Road Regional Series Arizona Tail Gate Party

    Lucas Oil Off-Road Regional Series Arizona Tail Gate Party

    Party All Day Saturday at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler

    Lucas Oil - Arizona RegionalThis Saturday, September 28th, the Lucas Oil Off-Road Regional Series-AZ will once again invade the Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler, Arizona.  Bring your chair’s and shade, or opt to tailgate while watching some of the most intense, dirt slinging, high flying, 4 wheel door to door action on dirt. (more…)

  • OFF-ROAD MOTORSPORTS HALL OF FAME ANNUAL SILENT AUCTION

    OFF-ROAD MOTORSPORTS HALL OF FAME ANNUAL SILENT AUCTION

    AUCTION TO TAKE PLACE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE 2013 LUCAS OIL OFF-ROAD EXPO POWERED BY GENERAL TIRE

    POMONA, Calif. (September 17, 2013) – 2012 Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame on Saturday, October 5, from 2 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. All funds raised benefit the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization committed to honoring those who have committed their lives to the off-road community. (more…)