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  • Join Baja Designs at 2013 King of the Hammers

    The Scientists of Lighting – at Baja Designs are thrilled to be part of the 2013 King of the Hammers spectacle.  Ultra 4 racing has become well known as one of the toughest race series in the United States and King of the Hammers is the granddaddy of them all.  The scientists of Baja Designs will have a booth setup so everyone can see their lights, including the new OnX LED that provides the distance of an HID with the smoothness of an LED.  BD scientists will also be on hand to help aim your lights and recommend the ultimate lighting setup for your vehicle.  Bluetorch Fabworks owner and racer, Jason Carner says, “We are all really excited for this year’s KOH, and even though we hope we won’t have to use our BD lights for this race, we always know we have the best in the business.” (more…)

  • RUGGED RIDGE EXPANDS LINE OF ALL TERRAIN FENDER FLARES

    Popular Jeep Accessory Now Available for Chevrolet, Dodge and Ford Trucks 

    Rugged Ridge All Terrain Fender FlaresSuwanee, Ga. (January 30, 2013) – Omix-ADA®, a leading manufacturer of high-quality Jeep and truck accessories, today announced the availability of Rugged Ridge® All Terrain Truck Fender Flares for  Chevrolet, Dodge and Ford full-size models. The expanded line up follows the success of Rugged Ridge’s Jeep flares that were launched several years ago.

    Easily interchangeable with existing factory installed flares, Rugged Ridge All Terrain Truck Fender Flares use the same mounting points, so there is no drilling required for installation. Each flare is constructed from paintable UV-treated ABS plastic and mounted with stainless steel fasteners assuring a precise fit that follows the contours of the truck. (more…)

  • 2013 Torchmate Racing Team Announced

    Torchmate_logo.1Expanding on the popular Torchmate Racing program Lincoln Electric Cutting Systems has added a few new faces to its robust line-up of racers. Joining long time team members like JT Taylor and 2012 TORC Pro Light Champion Brad Lovell, will be some of the best names in the business. 2013 Team Torchmate Roster: Brad Lovell

    • Casey Currie
    • Joe Sylvester
    • JT Taylor
    • Robby Gordon
    • Scott Sroufe
    • Ruffstuff Specialties
    • Wide Open Designs
    • Gwen Garwood (more…)

  • FOX lends wide-ranging support and $6000 to uphold King of the Hammers dynasty

    FOX tuning experts and factory support personnel will be on the lakebed to assist competitors in their quest to take the “King of the Hammers” title for the fifth time in six years.  

    FOX Tuning SupportEl Cajon, Calif. – FOX athletes have ruled King of the Hammers, an extreme competition called “the toughest single day event in the world.” Competitors race across the desert at high speed and conquer several of the toughest rock crawling trails in the United States, all in the same day. FOX athletes have consistently been the fastest due to FOX’s precise tuning and superiordamping performance. FOX tuning gurus will arrive on Monday, February 4th to begin assisting in vehicle set-up. They observe the racecars performance and review technical feedback from the driver. They then consult with the driver to implement any adjustments needed to maximize performance. FOX’s direct involvement with competitors provides vital information that goes right back into developing new engineering solutions that dominate the competition.   (more…)

  • Trail-Gear is expanding product line with all new battery boxes

    300384-KIT-alt1The TG Side-by-Side Battery Box will keep your battery where you want it, even on the toughest rocks and trails. We have all seen the results of batteries not held in place securely, or held in place by bungie cords: fire and sparks. The TG Side-by-Side Battery Box can either be welded or bolted into place with mounting holes located on the bottom of the battery box. Bolts on the back side allows for two battery boxes to be bolted together to form a four battery holder. The TG Side-by-Side Battery Box is CNC laser cut and formed form 12 gauge steel and is shipped unfinished. Once the TG Side-by-Side Battery Box has been mounted, you simply remove the three bolts and the top lifts off allowing you to remove or install the battery in minutes. The TG Side-by-Side Battery Box can either be mounted behind your seat or cab due to its “flat back” design. The TG Side-by-Side Battery Box works with any optima 34/78 group battery.

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  • New Quick-Release Extinguisher Mount Ideal For Off-Road, Boats, Street Machines and Emergency Vehicles

    ORS_FE1BRYANT, Ark. — Fire extinguishers are mandatory for vehicles that compete and for boats that have enclosed engines and cabins. Off-Road Solutions (ORS) now has a modular, affordable Quick Release Mount kit for 1- , 2.5- and 5-lb. extinguishers. This system features two billet aluminum mounting brackets and stainless steel pins. Pulling the release pin allows the ORS mount to swivel apart for fast fire extinguisher removal. Owner-supplied hardware can be used for custom installations. ORS offers optional hose clamps as well as upgraded billet clamps for 2.5-lb. extinguishers and 1.75-inch rollbar tubing. Assembled bracket dimensions: 7x1x1.25 inches. The ORS Quick Release is NHRA-approved. (more…)