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Nitto Tire Now Title Sponsor of King of the Hammers Off-Road Race
Manufacturer of race-winning Grappler off-road tires rolls forward in support of Ultra4’s premier event as Title Sponsor of the 9th Annual King of the Hammers.

Fast Facts:
- Proven winner Nitto Grappler light-truck tires officially aligned with toughest one-day off-road race in the USA.
- Nitto involvement escalates from 2014 Presenting Sponsor to 2015 Title Sponsor.
- Nitto-powered LiveAtKOH.com website provides new level of social interaction to the race.
Cypress, Calif. (January 8, 2015) – On December 22, 2014, Nitto Tire U.S.A. signed an agreement with Hammerking Productions (Ultra4) to be title sponsor of the 2015 Nitto King of the Hammers (KOH) race. Nitto Tire was previously the race’s presenting sponsor.

The King of the Hammers race is recognized as America’s toughest one-day event in off-road racing and covers 200+ miles on a course that combines triple-digit-speed desert sections with technical boulder climbs that often require winching. The 2015 running – the ninth annual King of the Hammers — will be the first one with Nitto Tire as the title sponsor. (more…)
January 15, 2015
2015 Vision X ULTRA4 vs. SRRS East/West Shootout Presented by Sway-A-Way

Dec. 23rd, 2014 – JOHNSON VALLEY, CA: After a successful debut in 2014, the Vision X ULTRA4 vs. SRRS East/West Shootout presented by Sway-A-Way will be returning to Johnson Valley, CA during KOH Week 2015. The event which pits the Southern Rock Racing Series (SRRS) Rock Bouncers against ULTRA4 cars in a shootout will again take place on the Monday preceding the 2015 Nitto King of The Hammers.The event will feature a combined 50 drivers from both racing series and will be held at 6PM on February 2nd, 2015. The canyon to be used for the shootout remains undisclosed at this time and will be announced in the coming weeks.

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January 15, 2015
Dana’s Spicer Nickel Chromoly Axle Shafts are Engineered for Optimum Strength Off-road

HeatTreated for Added Strength

Maumee, Ohio, Jan. 8, 2014 – Spicer^® high-performance chromoly axle shafts – optimized for use with larger tires – have been introduced by Dana Holding Corporation (NYSE: DAN). The new Spicer^® chromoly axle shafts are manufactured using SAE-4340 nickel chromoly steel for maximum strength and durability and are heat treated to ensure optimal hardness throughout. (more…)

January 9, 2015
NEW JEEP WRANGLER TO BE AUCTIONED FOR CHARITY

DIAMOND BAR, CA (January 6, 2015) – Featuring more than $30,000 in aftermarket parts and accessories, the SEMA Cares 2015 Jeep Wrangler that debuted at the recent SEMA Show is set to be auctioned at Barrett-Jackson in Scottsdale, AZ, on Wednesday, January 14. (more…)

January 9, 2015
ICON 2014-UP RAM 2500 4WD 2.5″ Suspension Systems

The 2014 RAM 2500 4WD is a heavy-duty beast of a truck suited for use as a job site workhorse, a family toy hauler for those weekend getaways, or an off-road rig capable of taking some serious abuse in the dirt. The new RAM’s suspension has been completely redesigned with a radius arm front end and a multi-link, coil sprung rear. Because of this, ICON engineers had to step back and approach this platform from a new angle to develop an entirely new set of components that would deliver both ride quality and performance. (more…)

January 9, 2015
Dana Introduces Spicer® Performance Third Member Drop Out Axle Housings for Ford 9-inch Applications

Nodular-Iron and Lightweight-Aluminum Versions Offered

Maumee, Ohio, Dec. 18, 2014 – Dana Holding Corporation (NYSE: DAN) has introduced two new Spicer^®high-performance third member drop out axle housings for Ford 9-inch applications. The new Spicer third members are available in either nodular iron, delivering the strength and durability required for off-road conditions, or premium-grade aluminum, for weight savings in circle track, street rod, and other racing applications. (more…)

January 8, 2015