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  • Southwest Crawlfest has Thirteen Trail Rides and $45,000 in Raffle Prizes

    SAINT GEORGE, UT     JANUARY 6, 2011  ECT Offroad Southwest Crawlfest presented by Poison Spyder, is a three-day full size 4×4 gathering, trail ride and clean-up benefitting multiple Land-Use Organizations January 14-16, 2011. Saturday night the $45,000 Land Use Raffle will take the main stage, and over multiple days thirteen Rockaholics Anonymous and The Rock Crew supported and trail-led outings will cover all abilities and difficulty ratings to explore the beautiful red rock Sand Hollow OHV Recreation Area.

    “We think it is very important to help keep our land open, participate in clean-ups and enjoy each others company in the process,” said Steve Crabtree, Event Chairman, who has worked to gather thousands of dollars worth of products for the raffle.  Saturday Nights raffle Grand Prize is a Front and Rear Axle featuring a Heavy Duty Currie Rear Housing and Nitro 4:88 gears that was donated by ECT Offroad, Nitro Gear and Auburn Gear. Poison Spyder will giveaway a complete YJ Armor package which includes a Bumper, Tube Fenders, Ricochet Rockers, and Crusher Corners.  Many other products will line the stage including WARN Winches, Lockers from Yukon Gear & Axle, TeraFlex Swaybar Disconnect Kits, Bushwacker Fenders, Fire Extinguisher Holders from Crown Automotive and thousands of dollars in Gift Certificates including $500 towards a set of Mickey Thompson Tires.  All proceeds from the raffle go directly to benefitting Blue Ribbon Coalition, Utah 4 Wheel Drive Association, United Four Wheel Drive Association, Canaan Mountain Legal Defense Fund, RR4W Mud Fund, Tread Lightly, and Utah Shared Access Alliance. (more…)

  • The 4405 “land-use buggy” races for access at the famed King of the Hammers race

    Driver Travis Carpenter asks people to “Pledge per mile made”

    For the second year in a row, Rock Zombie 4×4 club member Travis Carpenter of the 4405 “land-use” team is racing in the famed King of the Hammers off-road race on February 11th to generate funds for land-use. Held by HammerKing Productions (www.kingofthehammers.com) and billed as the toughest off-road competition in the United States, the King of the Hammers is a mix of desert racing and hardcore rock crawling. The grueling 120 mile long course is split into two laps, and many competitors are not even able to finish the race. In only its 5th year, attendance at the race is expected to draw well over 30,000 people to the southern California desert.

    The 4405 “Land-use” team is asking people to make a “Pledge per mile made” by Travis Carpenter to the Blue Ribbon Coalition. Individuals and companies may make a pledge at www.sharetrails.org/4405.  The amount of the final donations will depend on how far Travis is able to travel in the event. A flat rate may also be pledged. (more…)

  • King Shocks, Official Shock of Ultra4 Race Series

    Every year the King of the Hammers event and the Ultra4 racing series gets bigger and better. The same is true for King Shocks. Not only will King Shocks be posting a $4000.00 cash bonus to the team who wins K.O.H. on Kings and a substantial discount for racers who purchase shocks for the Ultra4 series but King will also be the Official shock of Ultr4 racing. Like last year, King will be on the lakebed at Hammertown the entire week of King of the Hammers conducting tuning sessions free of charge for King Shocks equipped competitors in the last chance qualifier, the UTV race and the main event. (more…)

  • Bigelow Motorsports welcomes Bulldog Winch back as title sponsor for the 2011 King of the Hammers Race

    Emmitsburg, MD December 30, 2010- Bigelow Motorsports driver and owner Doug Bigelow announced today it would have the full support of Bulldog Winch as the title sponsor for the  teams race effort in Johnson Valley, CA for the February 2011 King of the Hammers race. “I am very excited to have Bulldog Winch and Bob and Christine Horn back as the title sponsor for our 2011 King of the Hammers race effort. The last time Bigelow Motorsports and Bulldog Winch got together for a title sponsorship opportunity we did great things together,” announced driver Doug Bigelow. “Our team and Bulldog Winch have had the opportunity to work together for going on 4 years now. From pit logistics, product testing to last minute details to cooking for the team at the big race, Bulldog Winch and more importantly Bob Horn, has come through for our team when we needed it. I’m looking for a very successful 2011 King of the Hammers race and with Bulldog Winch in our corner once again and signed on as the title sponsor I do not see why we cannot make that happen,” Bigelow also noted. (more…)

  • Raceline Wheels Supports Those That Support Off Roading

    GARDEN GROVE, CA    DECEMBER 30, 2010:  Raceline Wheels is a big supporter of those that fight to keep our public land open, long-standing leaders in the industry and key events.  “When it comes down to it, if these guys and gals aren’t out doing their job, we all may not have a job or a place to use our wheels,” said Greg Mulkey.  Raceline Wheels supports the Blue Ribbon Coalition, ORBA, key leaders like Del Albright and Dan Mick and multiple race series including W.E. Rock, CalRocks, SNORE and the King of the Hammers. (more…)

  • Rusty’s Heavy Duty Joint Strap Kit

    Rainbow City, AL, 12/30/10 – The Rusty’s Strap Kit offers much more u-joint cap coverage; this provides much more strength and durability. The factory style straps twist and become loose and will leave you on the side of the road or even worse out on the trail. The straps are made of 7075-T6 aluminum and come with new hardware. This strap kit fits 1310 series u-joints with 11/16 caps and services one yoke. (more…)