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  • 2014 Dates for W.E. Rock and Dirt Riot Released

    2014 Dates for W.E. Rock and Dirt Riot Released

    WE Rock - Dirt RiotW.E. Rock Events is proud to announce a full schedule for 2014 including both the Dirt Riot 4×4 Rock Racing series and the W.E. Rock Rock Crawling Series.

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  • Metalcloak’s Adjustable Rear Bump Stop System Makes Designing Your JK Suspension Easy

    Metalcloak’s Adjustable Rear Bump Stop System Makes Designing Your JK Suspension Easy

    Metalcloak Adjustable Rear Bumpstop KitMetalcloak continues their trend of innovation with the Adjustable REAR Bump Stop System. Like most of us, you’ve probably guessed what size bump stop you need for your lift kit, fender and tire combination. Guess no more.

    Following the success of the Adjustable Front Bump Stop System that uses hockey-like pucks to provide the option of 1” to 4” in Bump Stop, Metalcloak’s Adjustable Rear Bump Stop System for the JK Wrangler allows you to easily change the Bump Stop to fit your JK’s specific needs. Each kit comes with eight rectangular pucks (four for each side) manufactured from trail-proven natural thermoplastic rubber designed to mount in a staggered pattern (1” high to 4” high, depending on need) providing a full and complete bump stop option. Just Install. Test. Adjust. It’s that easy. Metalcloak, It’s Your Jeep, Only Better (more…)

  • Amanda Products Introduces Ultra SS Chassis at SEMA

    Amanda Products Introduces Ultra SS Chassis at SEMA

    Amanda Ultra SS Chassis - Artec IndustriesLIVONIA, MICHIGAN   OCTOBER 24, 2013: Amanda Products will be displaying a new Ultra SS 4-Seater Chassis at SEMA Show Booth #37091 in the Offroad Hall.  This rolling chassis will feature component parts built by Amanda Products specifically for the offroad market.  Amanda Products will also be seeking input on new products and product improvements from industry leaders at the show, and from enthusiasts on Facebook during the same timeframe.  Everyone taking the survey will be entered to win a new Xbox One.  “The SEMA booth is coming together nicely and we are excited to enter this aftermarket world with quality partners,” said Robert Gruschow, President of Amanda Products USA.  “We look forward to meeting many more and receiving feedback so we can continue to produce US-based parts that benefit the off-road industry.” (more…)

  • Blue Torch Fab Peter Basler Back-to-Back Southern Rock Racing Series Champion

    Blue Torch Fab Peter Basler Back-to-Back Southern Rock Racing Series Champion

    Peter Basler SRRS 3BIRMINGHAM, AL   OCTOBER 17, 2013: Blue Torch Fab Peter Basler took the Southern Rock Racing overall Season Championship, for the second consecutive season.  Peter sat within the top two to three positions during the beginning of the season, until the Gray Rock event in Blue Torch’s backyard, where the team put themselves into first place and continued to earn that position through the next two events.  “This type of racing is really taking off in the South-East and we are glad to be part of the action,” said Jason Carner, owner of Blue Torch Fab and Team Manager.  “These ‘Rock Bouncers’ or ‘One-Shot Hill Killers’ are a blast to watch attack the hills, but it is even more fun to see Peter come out in the two-seat Ultra4 classified Rock Racer and climb the same hills.  We are very excited about this Championship and next year’s opportunities in this series.” (more…)

  • 65,000 FANS ENJOYED WEEKEND AT LUCAS OIL OFF-ROAD EXPO

    65,000 FANS ENJOYED WEEKEND AT LUCAS OIL OFF-ROAD EXPO

    Miss Off Road Expo 2013Pomona, Calif. – (October 11, 2013) More than 65,000 off-road enthusiasts filled the Pomona Fairplex to check out everything off-road from 300-plus vendors including new vehicles, thousands of parts and accessories, racing demos and more, at the 2013 Lucas Oil Off-Road Expo powered by General Tire. In addition to the line-up of trucks, Jeeps, UTVs, ATVs, side-by-sides, dirt bikes, sand rails, rock crawlers, parts and accessories on display, the expo entertained attendees with exciting features including: ULTRA 4 / King of the Hammers demos; Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing demos; autograph signings with dozens of off-road racing legends; live entertainment; and more. (more…)

  • Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame Honors Five New Inductees

    Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame Honors Five New Inductees

    2010-09_Off-RoadMotorsportsHallFame(Reno, NV Oct. 7, 2013)  The Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame inducted 5 new well deserving off-road legends on Friday, October 4 in Pomona, California.  Reaching its highest attendance yet, the sold out show consisting of almost 300 guests filled the banquet room and helped in honoring the late Larry Bergquist, Bob Chandler, Frank DeAngelo, Jerry Herbst and Bob “the Weatherman” Steinberger as the Class of 2013. (more…)