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  • Off-Roaders Going Soft?-New Approach to Off-Road Recovery

    New off-road product LiftTrax taking the 4×4 world by storm

    LiftTrax, a new off-road recovery device is making waves in the world of off-roading as it brings an entirely different approach to 4×4 recovery and mobility.

    Vastly different to previous products, LiftTrax is literally an air mat that you can drive onto to navigate obstacles. It’s flexible outer shell is also covered in rubber grips which give traction in sand, mud or rocks. Surprisingly, it has no heavy metal parts or long obtrusive plastic boards and yet can support massive weight. This ingenious device rolls out of a small carrying bag and inflates to become mobile traction. It’s flexibility also makes it multifunctional, doing the job of several other bulky devices in one. LiftTrax mould themselves to the shape or texture of the different terrain or obstacle you need to overcome. (more…)

  • 5th Annual Surplus City Fall Mud & Crawl September 11-12, 2010

    OROVILLE, CA    SEPTEMBER 6, 2010:  The Urban Assault OHV area will hold the 5th Annual Surplus City Fall Mud & Crawl this weekend.  The event is open to all levels of competitors, from no prior experience to the pros in the unlimited class.  Rock crawling, mud bogs, and a raffle will be on both Saturday and Sunday. In honor of the fallen 9/11 victims, there will be a display of local police, fire and military vehicles.  The Airborne Ranger Monster Truck will offer rides to kids of all ages.

    The Urban Assault arena has a man-made rock crawling course that can test the best of the pros, yet give a new crawler a good challenge.  “Sundays event will included all of the unlimited class action that you would see at a national level, while Saturday is all about allowing an opportunity for the people that want to experience what competitive rock crawling is to try it out and have a chance at winning at the same time,” explained Bob Frank, event coordinator. (more…)

  • Tread Lightly! to Hold Large Charity Auction on eBay in Time for Holidays

    Tread Lightly! will hold its biggest-ever Annual Tread Lightly! Charity Auction on eBay November 1 -11, with more than 200 products donated from over 50 companies.  One hundred percent of the money raised will go to help keep off-road trails healthy and open to the public.

    The big-ticket item this year is a brand new 2011 Grizzly 450 EPS ATV generously donated by Yamaha.  John Deere has stepped up as well by donating a Gator CX utility vehicle.  The auction also includes plenty of powersports equipment, 4×4 accessories, hunting supplies, and outdoor gear. (more…)

  • FAST-Aid Fundraisers Raise the OffRoad Community to a New Level

    FAST-Aid Relief Fund Surpasses $130,000 for MDR California 200 Accident

    LINK: http://www.fast-aid.org

    MESA, AZ – SEPTEMBER 6, 2010:  August 14, 2010 changed the lives of many in the off road community.  Some lost loved ones, some suffered injuries, and some remember a scene that will be hard to forget after the California 200 Accident.  On the same day, the off road community rallied together to support everyone involved.  Over 15 days later, there is no sign of this solid family throttling back.

    Fundraisers to help the California 200 Accident have been held in multiple states with celebrities and racers making appearances and speaking out in support of FAST-Aid and their efforts to help the community members.  FAST-Aid has already assisted with several funeral expenses and have been available for any of the families needs. “Our family did not have extra money to pay for funeral costs. We don’t even know what we would do if it wasn’t for your help,” wrote a family member of the deceased in a note to FAST-Aid.  Doctor bills from the injured are next on the priority list to allocate, and then there will be funds for the children of the deceased and emotional support for anyone suffering from Post Traumatic Syndrome.  “I am sure I will need help with the medi-flight, there seems like there were at least 10 choppers there,” said one of the most severely injured at a recent fundraiser where he attended to show his reciprocal support. (more…)

  • Land Rover Defender 90 & 110 ARB Winch Bumper

    ARB 4×4 accessories is happy to announce a completely new design Land Rover Defender winch bumper that offers a more modern style but still retains traditional ARB strength and function . Although similar in appearance to a Sahara bar, the winch bumper features no option for fog lights or the alloy center tube.

    Unlike ‘traditional’ Land Rover bars, the new bar incorporates recessed Hi-Lift jacking points and integrated tow points along with upswept stepped wings, giving a more aggressive look. Due to variations that are found in individual vehicles, the mounting system has been redesigned to enable the fitter to position the bar in the best possible position before final assembly. (more…)

  • W.E. Rock Eastern US National Rocks to a Close

    PLACERVILLE, CA   AUGUST 31, 2010: Mountain Extreme Park in Dayton, Tennessee hosted the 4th and final 2010 W.E. Rock Eastern US National Event, hosted by Tom’s 4×4 Super Store. Over 20 pro and local teams came to the two night event and battled in front of the record crowd. “There were 3,800 spectators over the 2 day event, making this the largest crowd in W.E. Rock history,” stated Rich Klein, race promoter.  “The Mountain Extreme Park is a perfect place to watch rock crawling, putting the spectators within 10 feet of the action and giving them the ability to see every course from one spot.” (more…)