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Month: February 2014

  • 2014 King of the Motos Preview

    2014 King of the Motos Preview

    2014 King of the MotosFebruary 1, 2014 (Johnson Valley, CA) – The 2014 King of the Motos Presented by Trail Tech officially begins today in Johnson Valley, California.  The event, dubbed the toughest extreme enduro in the United States will combine open desert racing with the punishing rock climbs and decents the Hammers trails are known for.  This year marks the third edition of the race and kicks off the entire week of Griffin King of the Hammers Presented by Nitto. (more…)

  • BFGoodrich(R) Tires Offers $5000 Contingency 2014 Griffin King of the Hammers

    BFGoodrich(R) Tires Offers $5000 Contingency 2014 Griffin King of the Hammers

    Reigning King Randy Slawson Prepared to Defend Crown on BFGoodrich Tires   

    Randy Slawson - BFGoodrigh - KOHGREENVILLE, SC (Jan 31, 2014) – BFGoodrich® Tires is announcing a $5000 contingency award for the winner of the 2014 Griffin King of the Hammers.  BFGoodrich has been the winning tire choice at the King of the Hammers the past two years and a total of five of the six total races.   The BFGoodrich Tires team will be onsite and offering tire support from Monday afternoon thru Saturday morning, with full pit service available on Friday February 7th at Main Pit.  (more…)

  • Vision X Lighting Releases a New Generation of Solo Pods

    Vision X Lighting Releases a New Generation of Solo Pods

    30% Brighter Output at a Lower Price Point

    VisionX Solo PodJanuary 29, 2014 – Auburn, WA – Vision X Lighting has announced a new generation of the 2” Square Solo LED Pod. While maintaining the same die-cast aluminum housing and mounting system, the new Solo Pod introduces new LED technology and optics for more effective light output. From the 2” square housing, the Solo produces 540 effective lumens with next generation LED technology, 30% more light than the standard Solo Pod.

    This next generation of Solo Pods also feature redesigned optics available in 10° narrow, 30° wide, 60° extra wide, and 30° by 65° elliptical. These configurations make the Solo Pod ideal for any number of applications including UTV/ATV use, truck backup lighting use, fog light kits, and many more applications. In addition to the next generation Solo Pod, the original Solo Pod part numbers are still available for order at this time.

    Next Generation Solo Pod Beam Patterns:

    New Solo
    Pod Item #    		 New Solo
    Pod Part #    		 Original Solo Pod
    Item # Cross Reference    		 New Solo Pod Description Jobber
    XIL-S1110 9888156 XIL-S1100 10° Narrow Beam Solo Pod $99.00
    XIL-S1130 9888163 XIL-S1102 30° Wide Beam Solo Pod $99.00
    XIL-S1160 9888170 XIL-S1101 60° Extra Wide Beam Solo Pod $99.00
    XIL-S11e3065 9888187 XIL-S1103 30° by 65° Elliptical Beam Solo Pod $99.00

    VisionX Omni-LinkSolo Pod Features:

    • Mounting and application accessories available
    • Expand to Create Multiple Bar solutions
    • Less than 1 amp power consumption
    • Omni-Link interlocking system
    • Adjustable mounting bracket
    • Die-cast aluminum housing
    • Polycarbonate lens
    • Patent # D610,725

    The Solo Pod revolutionized the lighting world both due to the compact 2” square form factor and the attachable accessories which create a versatile, universal lighting solution. With available handle mounts, helmet mounts, handlebar mounts, and battery packs, the Solo Light Pod will light the way. For portable, universal, take-anywhere light, the Solo LED Pod is the solution.  For more information visit www.visionxusa.com or call (888) 489-9820.

     

  • BFGoodrich® Tires Focuses on Performance and Support As Desert Racing Season Begins

    BFGoodrich® Tires Focuses on Performance and Support As Desert Racing Season Begins

    BFGoodrichPARKER, Ariz. (Jan. 30, 2014) – As the weekend quickly approaches, drivers and crews are preparing for the opening race of the 2014 Best In The Desert series, which launches the year’s desert racing season. The festivities and race will take place in the town of Parker, Arizona. This race will showcase the competition for the year, including drivers relying on BFGoodrich® Tires and its unmatched support, such as BITD Overall 2013 Champion, Jason Voss.  (more…)

  • JT Taylor Only Racer to Take All 8 Green Flags for King of the Hammers

    JT Taylor Only Racer to Take All 8 Green Flags for King of the Hammers

    JT Taylor #13 Torchmate Car adds BFGoodrich Tires and Azunia Tequila to Masthead

    JT TaylorCOLORADO SPRINGS, CO     JANUARY 29, 2014   February 7th will mark the 8thgreen flag that JT Taylor has taken at Johnson Valley for what started as a small group of guys competing for a 6pack of beer in 2007, to a full blown week event with over 300 racers in the now Internationally known race: 2014 Griffin King of the Hammers presented by Nitto Tires.  JT Taylor has notably driven the same car at 7 of the 8 events, with a 12th place finish in 2013.  In 2011, he drove the Torchmate TTB car. (more…)