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  • 2013 LUCAS OIL OFF-ROAD EXPO ROLLS INTO POMONA FAIRPLEX

    350-plus Exhibitors, Racing Demos, Off Road Test Drives, Celebrity Appearances, and More 

    2013 LUCAS OIL OFF-ROAD EXPOPOMONA, Calif. (August 29, 2013) – The 2013 Lucas Oil Off-Road Expo powered by General Tire will invade the Pomona Fairplex Saturday, October 5 through Sunday, October 6, with everything off-road including new vehicles, thousands of parts and accessories, Toyota off-road test drives, racing demos from the King of the Hammers and Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series and more. This year’s expo features more than 350 of the industry’s leading manufacturers, dealers and distributors, showcasing all the latest off-road toys, technologies, parts, gear and accessories. (more…)

  • Final Regular Season Dirt Riot Race Leads Into Nationals on a High Note

    Class Winners: Pro 4400 4×4 – Bill Baird  ;  Pro 4500 – Jay Callaway  ;  Mod Trail – Kenn Hite  ;  Stock Trail – Travis Wilson  ;  UTV Class – Michael Stewart

    Dirt Riot, Durhamtown PlantationPLACERVILLE, CA  SEPTEMBER 4, 2013:  The final Dirt Riot Southeast Series race, and regular 2013 season race, was held last weekend at the Durhamtown Plantation in Union Point, Georgia.  “Opening up the Southeast series was a great idea and we look forward to growing this regional series again next year.  I have to start with how awesome a facility Durhamtown Plantation is.  There was lots to do on the grounds including motocross, ATV riding, UTV and 4×4 trails, a restaurant, laundromat, cabins and RV spaces and they even hosted a band for after the Saturday race,” said Rich Klein, President and founder of W.E. Rock Events.  “As for racing, there is never a lack of entertainment at a Dirt Riot race.  We were very excited to have Bill Baird bring his entire shop staff to cheer him on with his brand new car, and we had many others come over from the Central series to race.” (more…)

  • Dirt Riot 4WD Factory National Rampage and W.E. Rock PSC Grand Nationals Schedules Announced

    WERock PSC Grand Nationals Saturday and Sunday September 28-29 in Cortez, CO

    Dirt Riot 4WD Factory National Rampage Friday and Saturday October 11-12 in Bridgeport, TX

    W.E. Rock - Dirt RiotPLACERVILLE, CA   AUGUST 29, 2013:  At the end of the 18 event regular season, the W.E. Rock and Dirt Riot team are excited to announce the two final 2013 National Events. WERock PSC Grand Nationals will be a Saturday and Sunday event on September 28-29 in Cortez, CO and Dirt Riot 4WD Factory National Rampage will be Friday and Saturday event on October 11-12 in Bridgeport, TX.  Both of these events will feature competitors from across the country who will compete for National Titles.  “2013 has been an exceptional season.  We are very excited to wrap up the year with these two National events,” said Rich Klein, President and founder of W.E. Rock Events.  “We already have commitments from many of the teams, and will be updating our website as more join.  Even through the dates have been on the schedule all year, we want to make sure that everyone has time to plan to join us.” (more…)

  • Raceline DC Wheel Crowned as Premier Dub Crawler

    Raceline - DC Crawler AluminumGARDEN GROVE, CA    AUGUST 28, 2013:  American Made heavy duty cast wheel called the ‘DC Wheel’ has been specifically designed for off road vehicles that require large offsets, like a Ultra4 IFS car, Pro4 Short Course truck or a Land Rover as examples.  It is the latest wheel design of many from Raceline Wheels.  “We designed this wheel for everyone that needs larger backspaces to fit the new IFS technology,” said Greg Mulkey, Raceline Offroad Division Director.  “They are already a race proven design, and it was at the recent WE Rock event that they got coined the Dub Crawler for the17” bright polished look!” (more…)

  • Everyone Who Recreates on the Rubicon Trail Should Support the 9th Annual Cantina for the Con This Weekend

    Saturday August 31st – Sunday September 1st – Labor Day Weekend – Loon Lake Spillway

    9th Annual Cantina for the ConPLACERVILLE, CA AUGUST 27, 2013: Regardless of how many wheels are on your vehicle, or what size they happen to be, the Rubicon Trail is recreated by many. Show your support by participating in this weekends Cantina for the Con event at the Loon Lake Spillway entrance. It is an event featuring tacos, a raffle, a vendor midway and family friendly events throughout Saturday and Sunday. The event is accessible by car, RV or off-road vehicle. “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 everyone to use, specifically all types of motorized access.” Directions and more specific information can be found at http://rubicontrail.org/rtf-cantina.htm. (more…)

  • Dirt Riot Final Southeast Series Endurance 4×4 Racing This Weekend at Durhamtown Plantation in Georgia

    Racing Saturday 24th Starting at 9am in Union Point GA at Durhamtown Plantation

    Dirt Riot Final Southeast Series Endurance 4x4 RacingPLACERVILLE, CA   AUGUST 20, 2013:  The new Dirt Riot Southeast Series will wrap up this weekend at the Durhamtown Plantation in Union Point, GA with drivers from hours around joining in on the horsepower of fun.  Racing starts at 9am and will go until at least 3pm with awards immediately following. “Opening up this Southeast series was a great idea, we have really enjoyed the racers that have come out and look forward to seeing who the winners of the series will be after this weekends race,” said Rich Klein, President and founder of W.E. Rock Events.  “This will be the final race of the regular season before our National Rampage Race in Texas in October where all the drivers from across the country will converge to compete for a 2014 King of the Hammers starting position.” (more…)