SANTA ANA, CA. – (Sept. 1, 2016) – Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) is giving away the ultimate driving adventure. In the tire maker’s sweepstakes, the GEOLANDAR® Moab Adventure, one lucky winner and a guest will receive a guided, two-day off-road tour in Moab, Utah. The guided tour will be on a Jeep fitted with Yokohama’s… Continue reading Yokohama Tire Corporation Launches GEOLANDAR® Moab Adventure Sweepstakes
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SPEED Energy Stadium SUPER Trucks Presented by TRAXXAS Return to Orange County’s Sand Sports Super Show Sept. 16 & 17
Joining SST will be the newly added $5,000 to WIN OPEN UTV Shootout CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (August 30, 2016)- Robby Gordon’s SPEED Energy Stadium Super Trucks Presented by TRAXXAS will return to the OC Fair and Event Center Sept. 16 & 17 for two nights of exciting off-road racing action at the Sand Sports Super Show.… Continue reading SPEED Energy Stadium SUPER Trucks Presented by TRAXXAS Return to Orange County’s Sand Sports Super Show Sept. 16 & 17
TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY ADDS STADIUM SUPER TRUCKS TO 2017 RACE SCHEDULE
June Weekend to Feature Stadium SUPER Trucks, Verizon IndyCar Series, and Camping World Truck Series Fort Worth, Texas (August 27, 2016)- Texas Motor Speedway President Eddie Gossage announced today the addition of the SPEED Energy Stadium SUPER Trucks Presented by TRAXXAS to the speedway’s racing lineup in 2017. The addition of Stadium SUPER Trucks will create… Continue reading TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY ADDS STADIUM SUPER TRUCKS TO 2017 RACE SCHEDULE
BFGoodrich Expands Partnership With Crandon International
BFGoodrich Named “Official Tire” of Crandon International Raceway While Celebrating History with “BFGoodrich Barn” Historic Crandon Barn Being Remodeled For Labor Day Weekend Debut Celebrating the 40th anniversary of both its legendary All-Terrain T/A tire and the company’s first official entry into off-road racing at the 1976 Baja 500, BFGoodrich has been named “Official Tire”… Continue reading BFGoodrich Expands Partnership With Crandon International
Sheldon Creed Launches to Victory in Stadium SUPER Trucks First Dirt Event of 2016
Charlotte, North Carolina (August 19, 2016)– Returning back to the dirt for the first time in the 2016 SPEED Energy Stadium SUPER Trucks World Championship schedule, 10 identically prepared SST trucks took to The Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina for the first of two recently added rounds. Stadium SUPER Trucks… Continue reading Sheldon Creed Launches to Victory in Stadium SUPER Trucks First Dirt Event of 2016
Introducing The Nitto Ridge Grappler
The Nitto Ridge Grappler represents the next generation light truck tire that offers mud and all-terrain performance. When it comes to tire companies, none listen to its customers better than Nitto. As a staple in the off-road and Light Truck tire market, Nitto is constantly expanding its product lines to better suit the enthusiasts who… Continue reading Introducing The Nitto Ridge Grappler
Rancho® Performance Adjustable Control Arms Available for Stock or Lifted Jeeps
Long Beach, Calif., Aug. 15, 2016 – New Rancho® performance front and rear upper and lower adjustable control arm upgrade kits are available for Jeep applications. Designed to fit stock or lifted Jeeps, Rancho adjustable control arms for 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler JKs, TJs and LJs are engineered to work on a range from stock to… Continue reading Rancho® Performance Adjustable Control Arms Available for Stock or Lifted Jeeps
GEARWRENCH® RELEASES ELECTRONIC TORQUE WRENCH HOW-TO VIDEO
Viewers Can See the Wrenches’ Speed, Strength and Access in Action SPARKS, Md. (August 8, 2016) – GearWrench®, an innovative hand tool brand known for tools that deliver speed, strength, and access to automotive technicians, today released a new video showcasing its popular Electronic Torque Wrench (ETW) line. Available nationwide, the Electronic Torque Wrenches provide… Continue reading GEARWRENCH® RELEASES ELECTRONIC TORQUE WRENCH HOW-TO VIDEO
Watch The Gentleman’s Guide to Racing NORRA Mexican 1000 Film
By now, you’ve all caught wind of a duo dubbed The Gentleman’s Guide to Racing. Made up of wheel man Michael “Skiny” Power and Cultural Attache Spanish Tony, The GGTR takes its audience on a journey into an unfamiliar world inhabited by a dying breed of gentlemen racers. You might have first seen… Continue reading Watch The Gentleman’s Guide to Racing NORRA Mexican 1000 Film
Rancho® Releases Latest Generation of Versatile Geometry Correction Brackets for Jeep Wrangler JKs
Long Beach, Calif., August 2, 2016 – The latest generation of Rancho® Jeep Wrangler JK geometry correction brackets – specifically engineered for convenience and versatility in a durable, affordable package – are here and were designed to further improve suspension performance, fit and finish and to return caster to factory spec on lifted JKs.
Suzuki RHD High Steer Kit, Samurai & Jimny
The Trail-Gear Suzuki High Steer kit has been engineered specifically to work with stock Suzuki RHD Samurai and Jimny axles. This complete kit features solid forged 8620 steel steering arms, heavy duty 1 ¼" x .250" wall DOM Drag Link and Tie Rod, FJ80 tie rod ends and all necessary hardware. This kit even includes the hard-to- find… Continue reading Suzuki RHD High Steer Kit, Samurai & Jimny
Mile Marker Announces New Ownership & Expansion Plans
Recent Ownership Change Sparks Aggressive Growth Plan Pompano Beach, FL (07/11/16) – Mile Marker Industries, a leading manufacturer of rescue gear and equipment for the automotive aftermarket and OEM sectors, has confirmed the company has been acquired by private equity firm HRH Boca, LLC. The new ownership comes with an ambitious strategic vision, building upon… Continue reading Mile Marker Announces New Ownership & Expansion Plans
First look of the 2018 Jeep Wrangler
JL Wrangler Parts Breakdown & Renderings of the Next Gen Jeep MALVERN, Pa. (July 27, 2016) ExtremeTerrain is excited to give enthusiasts a first look at the 2018 Jeep Wrangler. Using high quality renders, we have translated all of the changes that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has announced and taken the various design details that have been spotted on… Continue reading First look of the 2018 Jeep Wrangler
OMIX-ADA ANNOUNCES SHOWCASE SPONSORSHIP OF THE FIRST TOLEDO JEEP® FEST FOR 2016
Aftermarket Jeep Specialist Will Display a Sampling of its Historic Jeep Collection at the Festival Suwanee, Ga. (July 26, 2016) – Omix-ADA®, the world’s largest wholesale-only Jeep® parts and accessories manufacturer and distributor, today announced that will be participating in the 2016 Toledo Jeep Fest as an official showcase sponsor. As part of its support… Continue reading OMIX-ADA ANNOUNCES SHOWCASE SPONSORSHIP OF THE FIRST TOLEDO JEEP® FEST FOR 2016
Crandon International Joins Red Bull Signature Series To Create First-Ever Off-Road Racing “World Cup”
— Non-Denominational Crandon-Hosted Event To Air On Red Bull TV And NBC — — Labor Day Weekend to Include TORC Championship Races — — 7th Annual AMSOIL Cup Race to Provide Spectacular Finale — CRANDON, Wisconsin (July 8, 2016) – Providing the dynamic motorsport of short-course off-road racing the most impactful news in years, legendary… Continue reading Crandon International Joins Red Bull Signature Series To Create First-Ever Off-Road Racing “World Cup”
Stadium SUPER Trucks Return to Australia with Three Events at This Weekends Townsville 400
Townsville, Queensland (July 8, 2016) – Returning to Australia for the second time in 2016, 12 identically prepared SPEED Energy Stadium SUPER Trucks presented by TRAXXAS invade the North Queensland coastal city of Townsville, July 8-10 for Rounds 10, 11 & 12 of the year long SST World Championship.
Registration Now Open for Baja Mexico’s Mike’s Peak Hill Climb Challenge October 13-16
First-Ever Hill Climb Race on Legendary Mike’s Sky Rancho To Bring World Class Racers to Baja in October 2016 CHARLOTTE, N.C. (June 30, 2016) – Entries from all across the United States and around Mexico are expected as online registration for the upcoming 1st Annual Mike’s Peak Hill Climb Challenge is underway. In honor of the 50… Continue reading Registration Now Open for Baja Mexico’s Mike’s Peak Hill Climb Challenge October 13-16
American Force Wheels now offering custom engraved wheels
MIAMI, Fla. – American Force Wheels is now offering custom engraved wheels, allowing customers to further capture their personality and showcase their own style. Ranging from tribal patterns to polka dots, engravings are essentially limited only by customer’s imagination. The Engraved Series will be offered in 4, 5, 6 and 8 lug. This new engraving… Continue reading American Force Wheels now offering custom engraved wheels
Carlyle Tools forming strong connection with Team Lucas
CORONA, California (June 28, 2016) – When the objective is to build a line of high quality and versatile hand tools, it’s hard to find a better way to test them than by submitting them to the exceedingly high demands and expectations of motor sports teams at all levels.
Herbst Truggy – El Tiburón (The Land Shark)
There are some vehicles that change everything. The Herbst Truggy is one of those vehicles. It not only challenged Class 1 rules but its form over function aesthetics set a tone that celebrated and revered its ugliness, rebelling against the idea of pretty, perhaps non-functional design. It’s an idea that carries through today as we… Continue reading Herbst Truggy – El Tiburón (The Land Shark)
DEI Introduces Titanium Turbo Shield™ for the Garrett® GTP38R Turbo
Shield reduces turbo lag, improves HP for the F-Series Power Stroke™ equipped with a GTP38R Avon Lake, Ohio (June 27, 2016) …DEI’s popular Titanium Turbo Shield™ is now available for the Garrett® GTP38R turbocharger. The GTP38R turbo, developed for the F-Series Power Stroke™ diesel equipped engine, greatly improves HP but can generate excessive radiant heat… Continue reading DEI Introduces Titanium Turbo Shield™ for the Garrett® GTP38R Turbo
AMSOIL Introduces New Synthetic Dual-Clutch Transmission Fluid
AMSOIL has introduced a new synthetic fluid for dual-clutch transmissions (DCTs). AMSOIL Synthetic DCT Fluid’s superior frictional properties protect against shudder and gear clashing to consistently produce fast, smooth shifts. Its exceptional durability provides stability in stop-and-go traffic and excels under intense, high-heat conditions. AMSOIL DCT Fluid’s built-in oxidation resistance helps prevent sludge formation in… Continue reading AMSOIL Introduces New Synthetic Dual-Clutch Transmission Fluid
PATRICK CLARK battles Baja in LOORRS rounds 7&8
Baja shows to be brutal for PATRICK CLARK RACING. For the second year now the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series has taken Short Course racing south of the boarder. It was so well received the inaugural year that there was no question that they would be returning back again for 2016 and ready to… Continue reading PATRICK CLARK battles Baja in LOORRS rounds 7&8
Mint 400 CEO Matt Martelli to Race RECORD’s Ensenada to San Felipe 250
Matt Martelli teams up with Justin Park in his Bilstein #7147 truck to battle a field of 33 trucks! June 20th, 2016 – San Diego, CA – Mint 400 CEO Matt Martelli announced today he will be racing in the exploding 7100 truck class at the 2016 RECORD Ensenada to San Felipe 250. Martelli has teamed… Continue reading Mint 400 CEO Matt Martelli to Race RECORD’s Ensenada to San Felipe 250