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  • MasterCraft Racing Wins The Battle Against The Desert, But Baja Wins The War

     The ROCKSTAR Energy Drink Trophy Truck is a fan favorite.“Every mile of every race there are situations that can end your day,” Rob MacCachren reflects from La Paz.  “Crashes, fires, booby traps… Baja demonstrates this every year.”  With 1121 treacherous miles to cover in the 45th Annual SCORE Baja 1000 and three dozen Trophy Trucks fighting to etch their names into history, there is little margin for error.  Unfortunately for MacCachren and his teammates campaigning the No. 20 ROCKSTAR Energy Drink / BFGoodrich Tires / MasterCraft Safety truck, luck was not on their side.  (more…)

  • TRAIL-GEAR LAUNCHES FULLY BUILT AXLES AND EXPANDS POWER PACK AND CREEPER LOCK OFFERINGS

    fully-built-rear-axle-housing-altFresno, CA- Trail-Gear, Inc. added to their vast product line with the addition of five new kits Friday, November 16th. Trail-Gear is now offering fully assembled front and rear axles, in addition to expanding their Power Pack line to include applications for 1988-1995 Toyota Hilux and 4Runner models and Creeper Lock™ line to include applications for hub-centric vehicles.

    The Trail-Gear Fully Built Front and Rear Rock Assault™ Axles are made entirely of brand new and upgraded components not refurbished junkyard parts. Both axles feature Trail-Gear’s renowned Rock Assault™ Axle Housings. Rock Assault™ Housings provide unparalleled strength due to the 5/16” thick, DOM axle tubes that engage further into the center section and the 360° gusset welded around the tubes on the inside of the housing. The positions of the axle tubes and center section design have been specially engineered to allow for additional ground clearance. (more…)

  • Tire Ball ‘Rock Crawler’ Multi-Cell Inflation System

    Crestwood, Kentucky – November 1, 2012

    After a year of field testing the multi-cell inflation system with the most recognized extreme off-road racing partners, The Tire Ball Company has announced it is taking the proven technology from UTV/ATV/Motorcycle Racing coupled with extensive proven military applications to the unlimited 4WD arena. Tire Balls long history in partnerships with some of the most recognized off-road racing champions in the lighter weight racing community has propelled the product development to the heavier, faster, and more abusive machines to apply the virtual run-flat capabilities to the most treacherous terrain imaginable.

    Shannon Campbell and Bill Baird from (KOH/Ultra4) have been running the larger and durable ‘Tire Ball air cells’ in their racing machines for almost 12 months; testing many different pressures and terrain with the same stellar results as the many champions from GNCC, WORC’s and the many regional series using the Tire Ball now. “We have found the same proven technology for UTV/ATV and motorcycle racing can be applied to the unlimited off road racing community and achieve the same championship results,” said Mark Harris, Vice President – Sales, The Tire Ball Company. “Racing is a great proving ground for the many advancements in military applications and thanks to Shannon and Bill the marriage of the two was a logical step,” Harris added.

    The ‘Rock Crawler’ Multi-Cell Inflation System now available for tires ranging from 38 to 42 inches. All sales inquiries please call 1.877.Tirebal or email mharris@tireballs.com. Check us out at www.tireballs.com.

     

    “When I am going for the win and want something just flat out unstoppable I roll on TireBalls! Go big or go home.” Said Shannon Campbell, Ultra4, KOH, Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing legend.

    “I don’t carry a spare; drive with no co- driver; and given my aggressive driving I cannot afford a flat. Couple my driving style with the toughest imaginable racing terrain, partnering with Goodyear and TireBalls. I have never not completed a race because of a flat tire. Best investment I’ve made in my racing equipment.” Per Bill Baird, Utra4 Rookie-of-the-year, 1999 ARCA Champion.

  • TRAIL-GEAR EXPANDS ROCK RIPPER™ LINE WITH NEW EXTREME AIR INTAKE FOR 3.4L V6 TACOMAS

    Fresno, CA-Trail-Gear expanded its Rock Ripper™ line with the addition of an Extreme Air Intake for the 1995-1998 3.4L Toyota Tacoma with V6 engine, which it released earlier this month. The Trail-Gear 3.4L V6 Tacoma Rock Ripper™ Extreme Air Intake can also be used on 1995-1998 Toyota 4Runners with the same engine. It will work on both 2-wheel and 4-wheel drive vehicles. This product will allow consumers to stay on the trails longer before vehicle performance drops off due to a clogged filter. (more…)

  • Superwinch Adds Support for Hurricane Victims

    November 5, 2012 Dayville, CT- As the East Coast of the United States begins to rebuild after the devastating Hurricane Sandy, Superwinch is making a commitment to be part of the clean up and rebuild effort. The company is donating 10% of proceeds generated from the “East Coast Relief Effort” discount to the Red Cross. Would-be winchers can get 40% off at the company’s website, www.superwinch.com, using code: RCSANDY12. (more…)

  • FOX® athletes Jesse Jones and Bryce Menzies join forces at the 45th Tecate SCORE Baja 1000

    Jessie and Bryce will share driving duties of Jones’ FOX Offroad Racing Trophy Truck that will be eighth off the line in their class.

    SANTEE, Calif. – FOX—the industry-leading ride dynamics company—sponsored athletes Jesse Jones and Bryce Menzies are teaming up once again in Baja. They first teamed up at the 2012 Baja 500 sharing pits and logistics—the move paid off netting Bryce the overall win and his second consecutive Baja 500 win and Jessie reaching the podium in third place. They’re stepping up their collaboration for the Baja 1000 by and sharing driving duties of Jones’ FOX OFFROAD Racing trophy truck—a move that without a doubt, strikes fear in the trophy truck field. (more…)