KENOSHA, Wis. – June 1, 2010 – Continuing a successful 2010, the Snap-on NO COMPROMISE TOUR™ will travel across the Midwest and West this summer. With stops including the O’Reilly Raceway Park in Indianapolis, the Iowa State Fairground in Des Moines and the Spokane Fair, this summer is a great time to visit the tour for the first time or check it out for a second or third time. (more…)
Author: RockCrawler.com
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3.0″ Bypass Shocks from Radflo Suspension Technology
Complete Damping Customization for Professional Off-Road Racing Applications
Fountain Valley, CA – May 2010: For the highest level of performance in the most demanding off-road conditions, Radflo Suspension Technology offers a 3.0” bypass shock absorber. By seamlessly integrating velocity- and position-sensitive valving, Radflo is able to achieve dual shock performance from this single hi-tech damper. As a result, the bypass shock can provide softer damping during initial travel for comfort and smoothness. Without any changes, the same shock can provide much firmer damping during the last few inches of travel to resist bottoming out from harsh impacts. (more…) -
Eastern W.E. Rock Series Drivers Tackle the Bonus Lines
PLACERVILLE, CA MAY 25, 2010: The Maxxis W.E. Rock Eastern US National Series opened last weekend at the Rausch Creek Off Road Park in Pennsylvania. “It was a good weekend of racing, but the shootout on Sunday was crazy with all the bonus line attempts,” said Bruce Shallis, Rausch Creek owner. The bonus lines had the potential to subtract 160 points possible from scores. Amazingly there was only one lead change, but many separated their lead significantly. (more…) -
4 Wheel Parts Debuts the New General Grabber Off-Road Tire
Born from Baja, Tamed for the Streets
(May 26
, 2010) – 4 Wheel Parts will debut the New General Grabber Off-Road Tire at all locations available now. General Tire brings this race-winning technolo gy to every-day use with the introduction of the new extreme traction tire for the street and off-road, the General Grabber. The General Grabber will be sold exclusively at 4 Wheel Parts till August 1st. “General has taken the best elements from their successful Grabber Competition-Only tire, and re-engineered it with a balance of off-road capability and on-road manners for today’s light truck market,” said Greg Adler, CEO, 4 Wheel Parts. “We are proud that General looked to 4 Wheel Parts as the leader in the off-road industry, to exclusively launch this great new tire!” (more…)
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VORRA Yerington 300 Will Parade Through Town
RENO,NV MAY 24, 2010: Yerington, NV will have a parade down Main Street this Memorial Day Weekend: It will consist of the VORRA Yerington 300 race competitors on Saturday at 6pm. The third race of the 2010 VORRA series, this weekend May 28-31, 2010 in Yerington, NV, consists of multiple events surrounding the 300 mile desert race. “We are excited to work with the City of Yerington to put on this event. They welcome us every year and their hospitality makes for a great weekend of racing,” said Wes Harbor VORRA series promoter. (more…) -
NITRO CHROMOLY Birfields & Axles
Toyota Trucks & Landcruisers are well known for their strength & reliability all over the world. Out of the box they feature some pretty great drivetrain, but they do have their limits. The factory axles are 30 spline at the diff, but neck down to 27 spline at the birfield creating a failure point. Additionally the factory Birfield joints are not built to withstand the added stress of larger tires and heavy offroad use. Nitro Gear & Axle has addressed this by offering a range of Heavy Duty Chromoly Birfield Joints & Axle Shafts. (more…)