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  • JK Specific Tray Table #5048

    If you own either a 2dr JK or 4dr JK Unlimited or a Rubicon, then this should be your first investment. I can’t think of an item that will be bolted on to your Jeep that will get used more than this fold out table. Whether you’re on a day trip and just want to fix lunch, or maybe taking that well deserved extended camping trip, you’ll need to be ready. You’ll find many uses for this well built and convenient item.

    Some ideas that come to mind are listed below.

    Setting up your cook stove, or preparing that next delicious meal. How about a place a safe to set the lantern when setting up camp at night. May be a place to set up the lap-top and down load those photos or check the next trail out.  Tackle box or shooting gear, why not. Need a place for that blender for those tailgate parties? Are you going to be doing some small repair jobs or maintenance?

    This will solve that age old question of where to place things when you’re out enjoying out the great outdoors.

    Dirt and mud are for wheeling to and over, not for meals, drinks, or sensitive equipment. Stop bending over. Stop working on the ground. It’s easy to start enjoying the many benefits of an easy to use O.R.T.T. fold out tray table.  Give it a try and see for yourself.

    Technical details:

    • Useable space: 331.5 square inches
    • Length: 26.5″
    • Height: 13″
    • Width: 1.5″
    • Material: Aluminum .090, Non rusting, Lightweight, strong
    • Details: Mig welded, CNC bent, Laser cut, deburred
    • Hardware: Stainless steel hardware, brass washers, (button heads included on Overland edition)
    • Latching system: Self retracting pins
    • Hooks: 1.00″ x 4 each
    • Drain holes: 2 each
    • Magnetic bar: 8″ rated at 25 lbs pull (included on Overland edition)
    • Finish: Raw / unfinished, standard finish, (High quality powder coating included on Overland edition)
    • Mounting: 6 points / stainless steel screws/washers, (button heads included on Overland edition)
    • Location of manufacture: U.S.A.  Patent pending
    • Design: O.R.T.T. Unique, no cables to get in the way…
    • Options: Overland Edition; includes high quality powder coating (USA), an 8” magnetic bar powder coated, all stainless steel button heads, and hand inspected quality. Additional investment required

    http://www.offroadtrailtools.com

  • Kevin Yoder Appears on Powerblock TV with Courtney Hansen

    GRASS VALLEY, CA     FEBRUARY 4, 2010   Kevin Yoder talks with Courtney Hansen on Powerblock TV this weekend.  Set your TiVo for Saturday February 13, 2010 and Sunday February 14, 2010 from 11am to 1pm, check your local listing to confirm timing.

    Powerblock TV consists of four half hour shows, Xtreme4x4, Trucks!, MuscleCar and Horsepower.  In between the different shows Courtney will ask Kevin different questions about his racing career, current race plans and goals for 2010.  It is also the premier of his Fast Red paint job!  Look at the car shine in the studio!

    “It was a great experience getting to go and film with the Powerblock TV group.  It was fun to see all of the different show sets and the hosts working on the projects getting dirty, then changing their shirt and shooting a segment,” said Yoder.   “The whole Powerblock opportunity could not have happened without Pit Bull Tires and Mike Green himself who has been a huge supporter of my racing.”

    The show will air one day after Yoder takes the green flag for the 2010 Griffin King of the Hammers.  On the January episode of Pirate4x4 TV Live! Yoder was named as Dave Cole, King of the Hammers Promoter and Charlene’s, Pirate4x4 TV Live! co-host picks for winning.  Jeff Knoll, King of the Hammers Promoter has called him a rock sports Icon, and Lance Clifford of Pirate4x4.com calls him a Rock Crawling Legend.  We have all watched him race, now to see him on National Television talking about his experiences.

    Pit Bull Tires has supported Yoders racing efforts for the last two seasons.  The tires have performed flawlessly, and Yoder absolutely agrees that the Pit Bull Tires had a lot to do with his ability to win the different disciplines of racing that he successfully competed in.

    To see more about the Show and Kevin Yoder go to : http://www.powerblocktv.com/site3/

  • NEW COMPACT HEATER REVOLUTIONIZES OFF-ROADING

    Chilly and cold, winter days just got more comfortable for off-road enthusiasts. From Aqua-Hot Heating Systems, the leader in hydronic heating systems for the RV industry for over 25 years, comes the innovative Aqua-Hot 100 Off-Road Heater. Connecting to an engine’s cooling system, the compact unit quietly and efficiently heats cabs with a brushless, radial axial fan.

    It’s perfect for two-person UTV cabs, small utility tractor enclosures, supplemental rear heat in Jeeps and larger vehicles where battery power is limited. The economical Aqua-Hot 100 draws less than 0.5 amps, ensuring long hours of warmth without draining the battery. Delivering big heat from a small package, it weighs only 3.5 lbs. and measures just 5.5″ H x 5.5″ D x 9.5″ W. A tough, high-strength nylon 6/6 housing resists harsh elements and challenging environments.

    An adjustable mounting bracket rotates 180° for easy installation to the floor, firewall or under dash. Slotted mounting arms and a serrated clamp ensure a tight fit. An integrated, variable-speed switch reduces wiring and enables the fan to be set from 0 to 100 cfm.

    With a one-year warranty, the versatile Aqua-Hot 100 Off-Road Heater has a suggested retail price of just $189.99. For larger cabins

    where more battery power is available, the Aqua-Hot 200 provides a fan output of 0 to 200 cfm and draws just 2 amps. Convenient installation kits are also offered.

    Contact Aqua-Hot Heating Systems, 15549 E Hwy 52, Fort Lupton, CO 80621. Toll free: 800-685-4298 or 303-659-8221; Fax: 303-857-9000. sales@aquahotoffroad.com; www.aquahotoffroad.com.

  • BFGoodrich Tires Remains King of the Hammers Official Tire

    JOHNSON VALLEY, CA, FEBRAURY 4, 2010: BFGoodrich Tires continues its reign as the 2010 Griffin King of the Hammers Official Tire. BFGoodrich Tires takes the King of the Hammers race seriously to the point of developing multiple different tires specific for this event and supporting a crew of professional drivers.

    “We are proud to have BFGoodrich Tires on our team. They offer not only great support to our drivers, but also to our event with the BFGoodrich Tires Information and Media Center and also the tools and technology for assisting with race communication,” said race promoter Dave Cole.

    The last two years have brought home the scepter for BFGoodrich Tires, with Kings Jason Scherer and Shannon Campbell taking the wins. “The King of the Hammers race is the perfect next level of proving ground for us. We are proven in rocks. We are proven in desert. Now combine the two, and climb rocks after having to maintain high speed through the desert. It’s exciting to watch this race, and to know that BFGoodrich tires succeed time and time again and prove that success by dominating the podium,” said Roberts Kukainis, BFGoodrich Tires motorsports manager.

    This year, BFGoodrich Tires again has a star studded line up. Rob MacCachren will add one more discipline of racing to his extremely impressive career with a starting spot in the King of the Hammers. Driving a BlueTorch Fab car, MacCachren will be joined by legends of the sport and past rockcrawling champions Larry McRae, Jon Bundrant and Jon Nelson building a very impressive and aggressive team that is bound for success.

    The starting line will be BFGoodrich Tires lined with both Buzz Bronsema and Rich Mooneyham running the BFGoodrich Baja T/AKRT. BFGoodrich Tires has many other team drivers on the starting grid including Greg Adler, Tracy Jordan, two time 2nd place finisher Casey Currie, John Reynolds, Dean Bulloch and Tom Wayes.

    BFGoodrich Tires has successfully developed a new tire that took the existing desert tire with modifications to account for the rocks. The BFGoodrich Baja T/AKRT tire is the perfect tire to go precisely through the rocks and across the desert at high speeds that handles high pressure and is puncture resistant. This year BFGoodrich Tires is introducing another tire to their King of the Hammers specific line up, the BFGoodrich Baja TAKR tire which is a 42×13.50R20 tire. Yes, two major size changes in the tire height and the rim. BFGoodrich Tires team driver and Ultra4 Vegas to Reno champion Kevin Sacalas will be the only driver running these tires on Friday February 12, 2010.

    As with all desert races, BFGoodrich Tires will have their complete crew of top notch workers on site to help support the Drivers. They will also be hosting a BFGoodrich Tires remote pit.

    BFGoodrich Tires- Using motorsports as a proving ground for more than 30 years, BFGoodrich Tires is involved in every type of racing, including oval, sports car, drifting, drag, desert, dirt, rally, and extreme rock-crawling.  BFGoodrich Tires combines technological expertise with vast motorsports experience, delivering a high-performance tire for every type of vehicle.  Visit BFGoodrich Tires online at www.bfgoodrichtires.com.

  • Yokohama to Sponsor 2010 Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series

    Tiremaker returns to short-course racing for the first time since 1994

    FULLERTON, CA (Feb. 4, 2010) – Yokohama Tire Corporation is expanding its off-road activities, becoming an associate sponsor of the eight-weekend 2010 Lucas Oil Off-Road Series. The one-year sponsorship agreement includes track signage and a space in the vendor/pit area.

    “Partnering with Lucas Oil and its successful off-road racing series is another positive step for our expanding motorsports program and benefits Yokohama in a variety of ways,” said Mark Chung, Yokohama director, corporate strategy and planning. “The series has a lot of exciting classes and receives a lot of TV coverage which will help us to promote our Geolandar® tire line.”

    Lucas Oil Off-Road combines the Midwest tradition of short-course off-road racing with a West Coast influence and features seven classes: Unlimited 4, Unlimited 2, Unlimited Lite, Super Lite, Unlimited Buggy, Limited Buggy and Kart. The season is eight weekends and features two races per day each weekend. There is a 15-race points championship battle and the final day is the Challenge Cup Shootout. The season kicks off March 6-7 at the Lake Elsinore Motorsports Complex, Lake Elsinore, California.

    “We are proud that Yokohama has chosen the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series as the venue to renew their presence in short-course off-road racing. We value the commitment they are making to the series and our race teams,” stated Bob Patison, Lucas Oil Products executive vice president.

    The last time Yokohama was involved with short-course racing was with the Mickey Thompson Stadium Series from 1989-1994. In Lucas Off-Road, Yokohama-sponsored racers will compete in the Unlimited Lite, Unlimited Buggy and Limited Buggy classes, where the drivers will use off-the-shelf Geolandar® tires.

    2010 Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series Schedule

    • March 6-7, Lake Elsinore Motorsports Complex, Lake Elsinore, California
    • April 17-18, Speedworld Off-Road Park, Surprise, Arizona
    • May 22-23, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, Nevada
    • June 26-27, Miller Motorsports Park, Tooele, Utah
    • August 7-8, Lake Elsinore Motorsports Complex, Lake Elsinore, California
    • September 25-26, Speedworld Off-Road Park, Surprise, Arizona
    • November 6-7, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, Nevada
    • December 11-12, Firebird Raceway, Phoenix, Arizona

    Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series details: http://www.lucasoiloffroad.com

    Celebrating its 40th anniversary in the United States, Yokohama Tire Corporation is the North American manufacturing and marketing arm of Tokyo, Japan-based The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., a global manufacturing and sales company of premium tires since 1917. Servicing a network of more than 4,500 points of sale in the U.S., Yokohama Tire Corporation is a leader in technology and innovation. The company’s complete product line includes the dB Super E-spec™ – the world’s first tire to use orange oil to reduce petroleum – as well as tires for high-performance, light truck, passenger car, commercial truck and bus, and off-the-road mining and construction applications. For more information on Yokohama’s extensive product line, visit www.yokohamatire.com.

    Yokohama is a strong supporter of the tire care and safety guidelines established by the Rubber Manufacturers Association and the National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration. Details can be found at the “Tire Safety” section at www.yokohamatire.com.

  • 2010 Griffin King of the Hammers Has over $57,000 of Winnings on the Table

    JOHNSON VALLEY, CA, FEBRUARY 3, 2009: The winner of the 2010 Griffin King of the Hammers will be awarded $10,000 from King of the Hammers in addition to $5,000 from BFGoodrich at the awards ceremony that will commence the 4th running of the King of the Hammers.

    BFGoodrich is not only adding to the cash prize, but is also giving the new King the offer of an eight tire contract for their 2010 racing efforts. Torchmate CNC Cutting Systems will be adding a 2×2 CNC Prototyping System to the New Kings garage. It includes a Thermal Dynamics Plasma Cutter, Hand Torch Holder, Routing Package, Torchmate CAD software, BobCad 3D Software, and is valued over $7,250. If that wasn’t enough, there is an additional $33,700 dollars available to pick up in contingency.

    A company puts up a contingency on a race stating a requirement, for example, must have stickers or their specific product on the race vehicle. They then state an award ranging from thousands of dollars to gift certificates or products depending on the drivers finishing place. Some great companies stepped up to help the drivers with contingency opportunities this year. In the shock world, FOA Shocks put $5,000 up, King Shocks put $4,000 up and Sway-A-Way, Radflo Suspension Technology, and Bilstein Shocks are also participating. Traxxas put out a fun prize of Summit radio controlled monster trucks for the winning driver and crew. The prizes aren’t all for first place, there is contingency money scattered across the board with one of the bigger one a $2,500 cash prize from Longfield Super Axles for the first person to not qualify into the 2011 King of the Hammers.

    The 4 Wheel Parts Last Chance Qualifier is going to be a strategic race for positioning in Friday’s race, but there is also over $1000 of contingency money at stake for first place. Coming out of the Last Chance Qualifier in 1st place puts you 5th position, with the only better starting position being 8th to start in 3rd position, why not go for first and grab some contingency money. There should be an even stronger battle for first now.

    $5,000 will be awarded to the winner of the Pit Bull Tires UTV King of the Hammers race. This is the largest purse in the history of all UTV racing. In addition, there is another $2500 out in contingency prizes that can be awarded.

    The awards ceremony will be a great event where all of the mentioned cash and prizes will be handed out to the very well deserving 2010 Griffin King of the Hammers drivers.

    Please see the specific listings of requirements and awards at www.kingofthehammers.com in the recent news column at the bottom of the home page.