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Day: September 1, 2015

  • Eduardo Laguna Takes First in Class at Best in the Desert’s Vegas to Reno

    Eduardo Laguna Takes First in Class at Best in the Desert’s Vegas to Reno

    Dougans Racing Engines Consistent at the Longest Off-Road Race in the United States

    unnamedPromoted as the longest off-road race in United States, Best in the Desert’s 545 mile trek from Las Vegas to Reno has a wide variety of terrain from rough rocky areas to flat dry lake beds to some of the deepest silt beds in stateside racing.  The weather that pounded the Silver State for weeks leading up to race only made things more difficult for the 330+ race teams that showed up to take on the brutal terrain.  Dougans Racing Engines fielded fourteen racers all fully capable of walking away with the overall.  At the finish line in Reno, it was #1537 Eduardo Laguna who was the first Class 1500 to cross the line, earning the win in Class 1500 and a 4th place overall finish. (more…)

  • New AAM Gear Sets for 9.25” Ram and GM Front Axles

    New AAM Gear Sets for 9.25” Ram and GM Front Axles

    Perfect Answer When Modifying Trucks for More Torque

    unnamed Detroit – August 26, 2015 – American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM), a leading manufacturer of axle components, driveshaft components and repair kits for OE vehicles, has made available new 4.56 and 5.13 ratio ring and pinion gear sets for the Ram and GM 9.25” front axles.

    “These new gear sets are perfect for truck owners who want to upfit their four wheel drive setup with bigger tires, mudders and much more,” said Pat Angst, senior manager, AAM Aftermarket. “These gear sets provide an increase in torque that truck modifiers are looking for.” (more…)