The Snore, Mint 400 takes place in some of the most evil desert terrain imaginable. The Mint course is comprised of rocks, big rocks, little rocks, sharp rocks and deeply embedded rocks that seem to be cast in concrete. The only relief from the constant pounding is a few sandy stretches and the deep pockets of blinding silt… with rocks. (more…)
RENO, NV MARCH 29, 2011 – Roger Norman was in the front pack for the entire 2011 SNORE Mint 400 finishing 3rd in the Trophy Truck class, 5th overall. After a qualifying run that had everyone talking, the #8 Crystal Bay Casino trophy truck took the second starting position. Norman maintained the second place position for the first lap, gained the lead in the second lap but then fell back to finishing third after an hour long on course repair. “It was rocky and dusty and tires played a huge role in the race, our BFGoodrich tires really withstood the beating,” said Roger Norman. (more…)
LAS VEGAS – (March 28, 2010) – Team General Tire crushed the competition, sweeping the podium at the 2011 Mint 400 in Las Vegas March 26. ‘Ballistic’ BJ Baldwin continues to unleash his fury this season. Leading the pack for the majority of the race, BJ crossed the line victorious, followed by his father Bobby Baldwin in second and Mikey Childress in third. New GT drivers Randy Merrit tookfirst in Stock Full followed by Macrae Glass with a first place finish in Class 8. GT spec class drivers Perry Coan received first place in Jeepspeed Challenge and Troy Messer took first in Trophylite. (more…)
LAS VEGAS – (March 28, 2011) – The 2011 General Tire Miss Mint 400 competition comes to an exciting finish. After a fierce online voting competition and rounds of interviews, General Tire crowned Keli Snyder, a University of Southern California journalism student and a television host for Lucas Oil, as this year’s Miss Mint on Las Vegas’ Freemont Street.
“Keli is the perfect candidate for this title,” said Dana Zamalloa, manager of PR and communications, General Tire. “She’s ambitious, driven, has a strong passion for motorsports, and understands that character is an important part of this legendary title. We’re proud to have her represent General Tire as our Miss Mint 400 for 2011.” (more…)
Helps Power Team to Success at King of the Hammers
PORTLAND, Ore. – PIAA’s latest UTV sponsorship commitment is with HCR Racing, a multi-car, family-driven team and manufacturer based in Cedar City, Utah. And the alliance has already paid immediate dividends, said PIAA Powersports Vice President Gordon Robertson, as HCR Racing scored impressive results at the recent King of the Hammers desert enduro in California. (more…)
Loves Park, IL – RCV Performance Products offers Jeep owners high-strength CV axles as replacement for their vulnerable u-jointed front axle shafts. RCV’s stronger and smoother operating solution not only alleviates axle shaft failure on the trail, but brings the Jeep to a higher level of off road capability. To increase awareness of Ultimate CV Axles among Jeep owners, RCV has become a sponsor of the Jeep® Jamboree USA off road adventure weekends. (more…)