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Day: September 23, 2015

Bower Power Hour Features Powersports, Monster Trucks, Mud Bogging, Jeeps, Desert Racing and Essentially Everything Offroad

Episode Guests: Yamaha Steve Nessl, Mega Truck Series Jeremy Forsyth, Kurt Schneider Land Use, and Tech and Tools with 30Pack Matt

MESA, ARIZONA SEPTEMBER 22, 2015: Bower Power Hour covers everything that defines offroad, not just one segment. From the Powersports OEM UTV’s, motorcycles and ATV’s to Monster Trucks, Mud Bogging, Jeeps, Desert Racing and so much more. We even recently had a Rally Racing guest talking about the cross over into the offroad market. Everything that happens in the dirt, sand, gravel, and rocks is a part of the show. Week by week, we continue to mix the guests to cross promote into the different niches of the marketplace.

This week’s Bower Power Hour Guests are Steve Nessl from Yamaha Motor Corporation, Mega Truck Series founder Jeremy Forsyth, Kurt Schneider on Land Use, and 30Pack Matt installs RCV Axle Shaft and Synergy Mfg Ball Joints in the Craigslisticon. Steve Nessl unveils the latest ‘Pure Sport’ side-by-side from Yamaha, the YXZ1000R. Jeremy introduces us to the up and coming Mega Truck Series and gave us the run down on the trucks that compete. Kurt joined the Land Use segment to talk about being good stewards of the trails and wheeling responsibly. Then Matt headed back into the garage to install a RCV Axle Shaft and Synergy Mfg ball joints, bringing theCraigslisticon closer to completion.

“I have always recognized that there are many different elements to what we consider the ‘offroad industry’. Some sit in a niche, but I have always managed to cross between the niches getting an understanding and appreciation for all. Bower Power Hour has allowed me the opportunity, to hopefully, introduce others to this cross-mix of the industry. I build the shows so the featured guests are from different elements, so maybe one group can meet the other,” said Charlene Bower, Host and Executive Producer. “This episode exemplifies the extreme market that we call offroad. Steve comes from Yamaha corporate who is celebrating 60 years of excellence and reveals the backdrop to the brand new YXZ1000R, while Jeremy talks about one of the newest event series and vehicle types in offroading, the Mega Truck Series. Then Kurt talks through being a responsible wheeler, which honestly depends on where you are, and of course we head out into the ‘everyday’ garage to see the Craigslisticon coming together!”

There are multiple ways to watch and listen to the show including YouTube, Vimeo, iTunes, SoundCloud, Spreaker, Stitcher, Tune In and more. Please feel free to share or embed the show as you would like. Dive in and learn more about each guest, and see all the watch and listen links at www.bowerpowerhour.com/september-22-2015-bower-power-hour along with links to the breaking news from the show.

Bower Power Hour gives you an in depth look at racers, events, businesses, land issues, tech and other aspects to bring you the nitty-gritty news of the entire off-road lifestyle that we all love. Hosted by Charlene Bower, owner of Bower Motorsports Media, the guest list is extensive and energetic from all aspect of the off-road industry. The stories are fun and filled, with in-depth conversations about technology and innovation. Our national partners including BFGoodrich Tires, Discount Tire, Kicker and Pennzoil have made the Bower Power Hour possible. Please utilize the Let’s Chat page to reach out to us. http://www.bowerpowerhour.com/lets-chat

A new episode will be launched every Tuesday and Thursday. Please join our conversations on www.BowerPowerHour.com,www.facebook.com/BowerPowerHourShow, www.instagram.com/BowerPowerHourShow, or www.twitter.com/BPHShow

September 23, 2015
BFGoodrich presents Race-Dezert Heroes and Legends: Rob MacCachren

Off-road racing legend Rob MacCachren has had a long, illustrious career in off-road racing but is far from retired. Born in Las Vegas, NV, Rob started racing at 16 years old and climbed his way up to becoming one of the most prolific off-road racers in the world.

Known as an extremely smooth and disciplined driver, Rob has won nearly every major race in short course and desert off-road racing, including The Baja 1000 and Crandon. Rob is the racer to beat, with more than 280 race wins on BFGoodrich Tires. Come meet Rob at his race shop in Hemet, CA. Listen to how he got involved in off-road racing and what motivates him to continue battling for every race win.

About BFGoodrich® Tires
With more than 100 years of heritage, BFGoodrich® Tires is dedicated to providing high performance tires for those who have a passion for driving in virtually any environment. Combining technical expertise with 40 years of motorsports experience, BFGoodrich® Tires delivers tires for a full range of driving experiences from ultra-high performance street, to off-road terrain with one common theme – extreme performance. Come upgrade your performance with BFGoodrich and see where our tires can take you at www.BFGoodrichTires.com, on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/BFGoodrichTires or on Twitter at @BFGoodrichTires.

About Race-Dezert.com
Race-Dezert.com was created by off-road enthusiasts, giving off-roaders a place online to share information about the sport and culture of off-road racing. Based in Southern California, Race-Dezert.com highlights the off-road disciplines of desert racing, short course off-road, stadium truck racing, rally raid, rally racing and rock crawling.

Our goal is to connect the world of off-road racing globally, bringing people together through the common denominator of off-road culture. Whether you are a racer, a promoter, a chase team member, a casual fan, or just interested in learning about off-road, Race-Dezert.com is a place where you can learn about the sport and culture of off-road racing.

September 23, 2015
Kurt Busch Crew Chief Tony Gibson is Top MOOG® ‘Problem Solver’ in Chase Opener at Chicagoland Speedway

Southfield, Michigan, September 22, 2015.Tony Gibson, crew chief for Kurt Busch and the No. 41 Haas Automation Chevrolet SS, won the MOOG^® Steering and Suspension brand’s “Problem Solver of the Race” Award after Busch finished third in Sunday’s myAFibRisk400.com 400 NASCAR^® Sprint Cup event at Chicagoland Speedway, Joliet, Ill. Gibson’s win, coming in the opening round of the 10-race Chase for the Sprint Cup, moves him into a six-way tie for third place in the MOOG “Problem Solver of the Year” standings. MOOG is the Official Steering and Suspension of NASCAR. (more…)

September 23, 2015
RUGGED RIDGE HITS THE ROAD WITH ALL-NEW CUSTOM 53 FOOT TRAILER

Jeep Parts and Accessories Industry Leader Increases Presence at Off-Road Events and Shows for 2015-2016

Suwanee, Ga. (September 22, 2015) – Leading manufacturer of high-quality Jeep® parts and accessories, Rugged Ridge, today announced that it is hitting the road with a custom designed trailer to raise the bar on their show efforts at Jeep and off-road events in 2016.

Featuring Rugged Ridge’s iconic orange Jeep Wrangler (JK) Unlimited known as “Mango”, the 53 foot tri-axle gooseneck trailer showcases a vivid mountainous scene making the Jeep look truly larger than life, invoking the Jeep lifestyle. (more…)

September 23, 2015
Team FC4x4 Wraps Up 2015 Season with Show & Swap

It was an incredible day of 4×4 showing and shining this past weekend in Farmington, New Mexico. Hosted by the Cliffhangers 4WD Club, this year’s annual event was a success with many custom 4x4s, UTVs, and used parts available on display and for sale. Temperatures in the mid-eighties and a cloudless sky made for a great day of fun. Four Corners 4×4 was front and center with M.O.R.E. and Superchips who also helped to sponsor the event.

We had the opportunity to take an awesome 2008 4-Door JK to the show. We built this rig for a customer a couple years ago and it’s currently for sale. The impressive build sheet includes a 430 HP Hemi Conversion, Atlas 4-Speed, Currie RockJock 60s, among many other bullet proof upgrades.

There was also an RTI (Ramp Travel Index) competition, so Mariah decided to pull the JK up the ramp on its stock suspension. Scoring just under 600 points, our 1” Body lift from M.O.R.E. make just enough room for the 34” BFGoodrich tires.

With the end of the season here and fall on its way, we wanted to take a minute and thank everyone on our team by hosting an End of Season Party! We would love to host you and a guest at our home and shop on Saturday, October 3^rd starting at 4:00pm. Please come out and join us as we share team stories from the last four years of competition and talk about our plans for 2016.

Official 2015 Marketing Partners: Mountain Off Road Enterprises, Superchips, Clayton Off Road Manufacturing, New York Blower, Savvy Off Road, BFGoodrich Tires, Fastenal, DynoMax, MetalCloak, JAZ Products, Tom Wood’s Custom Drive Shafts, Bilstein USA, GoBigBanners.com, 4x4tricks.com, Griffin Radiator,Yukon Gear & Axle, Southwest Appliance, Durango Electrical Services, & Durango Muffler & Brake.

September 23, 2015