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  • Yokohama Tire Names Two New Off-road Drivers for the 2020 Season

    Yokohama Tire Names Two New Off-road Drivers for the 2020 Season

    Justin Lofton (Trophy Truck) and Levi Shirley (Ultra4 4400 class) will compete on purpose-built GEOLANDAR® M/T-Spec R race tires

    SANTA ANA, CA – (Jan. 22, 2020) – Two new drivers are part of Yokohama Tire’s 2020 off-road racing roster. Three-time Mint 400 winner Justin Lofton is Yokohama’s new Trophy Truck driver and Levi Shirley is taking the wheel in the Ultra4 4400 class. Both drivers will compete on purpose-built GEOLANDAR® M/T-Spec R race tires.

    Among Shirley’s many career highlights was being named Ultra4 Sportsman of the Year in 2011 and 2014. The title is a huge honor, as fellow drivers in Ultra4 vote on it.

    “We welcome Justin and Levi to the Yokohama off-road family. They are top drivers in their class and proven winners,” said Fardad Niknam, Yokohama’s senior director of consumer product planning and product marketing. “We’re excited to have them on our team this season competing on the rugged M/T-Spec R. We have developed race-ready tires for different desert terrains with various platforms, teams and drivers. We know it’s a tough tire that offers great traction and durability.”

    Lofton and Shirley join Pro UTV racers Wayne and Kristen Matlock as Yokohama’s 2020 off-road team. Wayne is a six-time SCORE champion, including the 2019 Pro Turbo UTV title. “Ironwoman” Kristen won the Pro UTV NA class in the 2019 Baja 1000.

    Lofton, Shirley and the Matlocks are also part of Team Yokohama – a prestigious group of all-star drivers, lifestyle athletes and influencers – and are featured in an exciting new “reveal” video (https://youtu.be/XUfpvk6iqiU).  

    Yokohama’s extensive list of 2020 North American-based motorsports activities – both on- and off-road – includes the IMSA Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge USA by Yokohama, the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Yokohama, Porsche Sprint Trophy USA West, Porsche Air-Cooled Cup USA series, Porsche Sprint Trophy USA West Invitational, the Porsche Pikes Peak Trophy by Yokohama, Global Time Attack and Super Lap Battle USA, 24 Hours of Lemons, Crandon International Raceway partnership, Subaru Motorsports USA partnership, TrophyLite, One Lap of America, Yokohama NORRA Mexican 1000 and Yokohama Sonora Rally.

    About Yokohama Tire Corporation

    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 an extensive sales network throughout the U.S., Yokohama Tire Corporation is a leader in technology and innovation. The company’s complete product line includes 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 broad product line, visit www.yokohamatire.com, www.yokohamatruck.com or www.yokohamaotr.com.

    Connect with Yokohama Tire Corporation:

    www.facebook.com/yokohamatire

    www.twitter.com/yokohamatc

    www.youtube.com/user/yokohamamotorsports

    www.instagram.com/yokohamatire

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

  • Registration for KOH 2020 is Now Open!

    Registration for KOH 2020 is Now Open!

    Ready, Set, Register!

    That’s right ladies and gentlemen! Registration for the 2020 Nitto King of the Hammers Powered by Optima Batteries is now open!

    You can access registration, as well as rent YellowBrick trackers, purchase garage locations, and pay for your tech fees and qualifying (for those classes in which qualifying is optional) right under the “Racer” tab of the Event Page HERE!

    **Note** USAC for the 2020 race season will be available at Ultra4License.com starting Wednesday, November 20th.

    Remember, just like in previous years, you need to be logged into your driver profile to register. If you don’t remember your username and password, shoot Lindsey an email at Lindsey@Ultra4Racing.com with your name and car number, and she can get you into your account.

    Be sure to register for KOH 2020 before December 10th for the best prices, regardless of which race(s) you will be competing in.

    Spectator tickets and camping passes for friends and family will be available soon, so keep an eye out for that as well. As always, we’ll announce when these big items go on sale via social media and email.

    If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask! You can contact us at Info@ultra4racing.com.

  • DynoMax Adds QuietCrawler Performance System for 2020 Jeep Gladiator 3.6L Trucks

    DynoMax Adds QuietCrawler Performance System for 2020 Jeep Gladiator 3.6L Trucks

    Latest Stainless Steel DynoMax®  Performance Exhaust Kit Delivers Clearance, Performance and Acoustics to Popular Open-Air Truck Model

    Las Vegas, Tues., Nov. 5, 2019 – The DynoMax® Performance Exhaust brand continues to add new exhaust systems to its comprehensive offering for Jeeps through the new, off-road-ready, high-clearance DynoMax® QuietCrawler™ stainless steel performance exhaust for 2020 Jeep Gladiator 3.6L trucks (39541).

    Delivering increased capability on the trails, added performance and unique sound to the Gladiator, each DynoMax QuietCrawler™ system was engineered to include a super compact exhaust design utilizing two popular DynoMax mufflers at its heart, the DynoMax Super Turbo™ muffler and DynoMax Race Bullet muffler. The new DynoMax system will be on display in the brand’s Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show Booth (#25133) this week.

    “DynoMax Jeep products are developed to deliver the Jeep enthusiast exactly what they want, and this new Gladiator system is no exception,” said Mike Sype, marketing manager, DynoMax. “Gladiator owners who lift the truck and want to go off-road or overlanding want maximum clearance without sacrificing performance – and that’s exactly what the latest DynoMax QuietCrawler performance system delivers.”

    The new system features a stainless steel Super Turbo muffler – one of the brand’s most popular muffler designs – that provides solid performance acoustics with minimal resonation. Inside each system is a DynoMax Race Bullet muffler, a muffler that acts like a resonator in this application, is a 100-percent welded, lightweight muffler in a straight-through design that reduces sound while maintaining a rich, throaty sound through exclusive Continuous Roving Fiberglass (CRF) Technology. Each kit also includes 2.5-inch stainless steel, mandrel-bent piping to help extend protection against corrosion and finish the system.

    The new DynoMax QuietCrawler™ performance exhaust kit features a step-by-step guide to help simplify installation. Each DynoMax kit comes complete with high-quality hardware and fittings to facilitate installation.

    A DynoMax Limited Lifetime Warranty and an exclusive 90-Day Performance & Sound Guarantee cover the latest DynoMax Jeep exhaust system. This guarantee allows enthusiasts to try the product for 90 days. If within the first 90 days of ownership the consumer is unsatisfied with the products, the product is eligible for a full refund of the purchase price. For more information, please visit www.DynoMax.com.

    Don’t miss out on the conversation with DynoMax on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. To learn more about DynoMax Performance Exhaust products, please visit www.DynoMax.com, contact your nearest DynoMax supplier or call 1-800-325-8886. For the name and location of your nearest DynoMax retailer, check out the Dealer Locator at www.DynoMax.com. 

    About DRiVTM ­­– the future Aftermarket and Ride Performance Company

    Following Tenneco Inc.’s (NYSE: TEN) expected separation to form two independent companies, an Aftermarket and Ride Performance company (DRiV™) as well as a new Powertrain Technology company, DRiV will be one of the largest global multi-line, multi-brand aftermarket companies, and one of the largest global OE ride performance and braking companies. DRiV’s principal product brands will feature Monroe®, Öhlins®, Walker®, Clevite® Elastomers, MOOG®, Fel-Pro®, Wagner®, Ferodo®, Champion® and others. DRiV would have 2018 pro-forma revenues of $6.4 billion, with 54% of those revenues from aftermarket and 46% from original equipment customers.

    Safe Harbor

    This release contains forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, among others, statements relating to our plans to separate into two independent public companies.  Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to materially differ from those described in the forward-looking statements, including the possibility that Tenneco may not complete the separation of the Aftermarket & Ride Performance business from the Powertrain Technology business (or achieve some or all of the anticipated benefits of such a separation); the possibility that the acquisition of Federal-Mogul or the separation may have an adverse impact on existing arrangements with Tenneco, including those related to transition, manufacturing and supply services and tax matters; the ability to retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with customers, suppliers or other business partners; the risk that the benefits of the acquisition of Federal-Mogul or the separation, including synergies, may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected; the risk that the acquisition of Federal-Mogul or the separation may not advance Tenneco’s business strategy; the risk that Tenneco may experience difficulty integrating all employees or operations; the potential diversion of Tenneco management’s attention resulting from the separation; as well as the risk factors and cautionary statements included in Tenneco’s periodic and current reports (Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K) filed from time to time with the SEC. Given these risks and uncertainties, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. Unless otherwise indicated, the forward-looking statements in this release are made as of the date of this communication, and, except as required by law, Tenneco does not undertake any obligation, and disclaims any obligation, to publicly disclose revisions or updates to any forward-looking statements. Additional information regarding these risk factors and uncertainties is detailed from time to time in the company’s SEC filings, including but not limited to its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.

  • BFGoodrich Takes Center Stage at the 52nd SCORE Baja 1000 Inbox x

    BFGoodrich Takes Center Stage at the 52nd SCORE Baja 1000 Inbox x

    World-renowned racers, reimagined iconic vehicles, title sponsorship push brand into spotlight

    ENSENADA, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO, NOV. 15, 2019 — BFGoodrich® Tires is seeking its 31st overall win at the SCORE Baja 1000. The grueling race pushes the world’s best off-road drivers to their limits and tests equipment in a way no R&D laboratory could.

    BFGoodrichhas won 95 SCORE Baja races during the past 40 years and will support a crowded field of contenders who will descend on Ensenada, the desert racing capital of the world, at the end of the month. The brand has a lot to celebrate at this year’s Baja 1000.

    BFGoodrich Named Title Sponsor, Offers Contingency Prize

    BFGoodrich Tires has been designated the title sponsor of the 2019 SCORE Baja 1000, a testament to the brand’s roots and commitment in the sport.

    “For more than four decades the Baja Peninsula has been our real-world testing ground,” said Chris Baker, Motorsports Director for Michelin North America and BFGoodrich Tires. “To be the title sponsor of this race, especially on a year with so much action and an extremely competitive field, is significant.”

    In addition to title sponsorship, BFGoodrich is offering a $40,000 contingency prize to the overall winner of the race if they are using BFGoodrich tires. That winner will have a lot to contend with in this year’s course – a rocky, technical 800.5 miles that will put drivers, vehicles and tires through a punishing test.

    Defending Champion and Top Hopefuls Race on BFGoodrich Tires

    Defending Baja 1000 overall winner and BFGoodrich racer Cameron Steele will compete for a second consecutive Trophy Truck victory in a Team C Mason all-wheel drive trophy truck with Ricky Johnson. He will find tough competition in Ryan Arciero, who has the top starting position after an overall win on BFGoodrich tires at the SCORE Baja 400 in September. BFGoodrich veteran and four-time Baja 1000 winner Rob MacCachren is always a threat and will be joined by Justin ‘Bean’ Smith in this year’s race.

    Eight well-known champions from other motorsports disciplines are racing in the Baja 1000 this year on BFGoodrich tires. This list includes: 

    • Nasser Al-Attiyah, Dakar Rally overall winner, FIA Cross Country Rally Cup champion, FIA WRC-2 World champion, Middle East Rally champion, Olympic medalist in skeet shooting
    • Chris Buncombe – 24 Hours of Le Mans LMP2 class winner, Blancpain Endurance GT Pro-Am champion
    • Jenson Button, Formula One World Champion, Japanese Super GT champion, British F3 champion, British Formula Ford champion
    • Brendan Gaughan, NASCAR Xfinity and truck series race winner
    • Ricky Johnson, AMA National Motocross champion, AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, Motorsports Hall of Fame of America inductee
    • Justin Lofton, ARCA Champion, NASCAR truck series winner
    • Casey Mears, NASCAR race winner, 24 Hours of Daytona overall winner
    • Toby Price, Dakar Rally motorcycle class winner, Australian Off-Road Championship winner

    “To see these internationally known names in motorsports testing their skills and endurance in the Baja 1000, and to see them choosing to use BFGoodrich tires, says a lot about the allure of this iconic race and the legacy of the BFGoodrich brand in this sport,” Baker said.

    Ford Bronco and Baja Boot Reimagined on BFGoodrich tires

    The recently revealed Ford Bronco R race truck, which made its debut in early November, will race in the Baja 1000, 50 years after desert racing legends Rod Hall and Larry Minor won the 1969 Baja 1000 in a Ford Bronco. The modern take on the Bronco will be driven by several notable drivers including Rod Hall’s granddaughter Shelby Hall, Cameron Steele, Jason Scherer, Steve Olliges, Brad Lovell and Curt Leduc. The Bronco R will race on 37-inch BFGoodrich® All-Terrain KDR2+® tires.

    This year’s race also features a reimagining of the legendary “Baja Boot” raced in Baja by Steve McQueen and other desert racing pioneers in the 1960s. Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus (SCG) will debut the 21st century interpretation of the iconic Boot in the Baja 1000. The unique vehicle can overcome the toughest off-road obstacles on the course but is also designed to be street legal. SCG selected 37-inch BFGoodrich® Baja T/A KR2® tires for the race.

    BFGoodrich Provides Extensive Pit Support

    The brand’s support and dedication to the Baja 1000 goes far beyond title sponsorship.  Perhaps more famous than any partnerships or desert racing technology is the unparalleled support BFGoodrich provides for desert racers. 

    The BFGoodrich pit and radio relay network set up at every SCORE desert race, including this year’s Baja 1000, provides teams free support including fueling, vehicle welding, tire changes, mechanical repair and water. The only requirement teams need to have access to this support network is to race on BFGoodrich tires at all SCORE races. For this year’s race, six pits are strategically set up along the course to support race teams. 

    About BFGoodrich® Tires

    With more than 100 years of heritage, BFGoodrich® Tires is dedicated to providing high-performance tires for those who have a passion for driving in virtually any environment. Combining technical expertise with 45 years of motorsports experience, BFGoodrich delivers tires for a full range of driving experiences, from ultra-high performance on the street to off-road terrain with one common theme — extreme performance. Learn more at www.BFGoodrichTires.com, www.BFGoodrichRacing.com, on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/BFGoodrichTires or on Twitter or Instagram at @BFGoodrichTires.

  • Ultimate Dana 60™ Axles Now Available Without Brackets, Designed to Fit Any Application

    Ultimate Dana 60™ Axles Now Available Without Brackets, Designed to Fit Any Application

    LAS VEGAS, Nov. 6, 2019 – Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) announced today that it will be offering Ultimate Dana 60 Bracketless™ axles, which remove the mounting brackets, allowing for smoother installation into virtually any application. End users will now be able to add the proper mounting brackets they choose. The axles otherwise include all the features of the Ultimate Dana 60, including Spicer® performance ring and pinion gears, heavy-duty upgraded brakes, and massive SPL® 70 u-joints.

    Dana made the announcement at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, held through Nov. 8, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in booth 30209, located in the South Hall Upper.

    “We find many enthusiasts who want the performance and dependability of Ultimate Dana 60 axles are buying them for other applications, but they have to remove the standard mounting brackets and weld on new brackets designed for their vehicle of choice,” said Bill Nunnery, senior director of sales, marketing, and customer service for the Dana Aftermarket Group. “Customers can now get exactly what they want – all of the features of the Ultimate Dana 60 axles, but none of the brackets.”

    The Ultimate Dana 60 Bracketless™ axles come with 35-spline, SAE-4340 nickel chromoly steel axle shafts designed for higher torque, larger tires, and off-road punishment; a greatly enhanced carrier with Spicer® performance ring and pinion gearing; massive SPL® 70 u-joints, exclusive to Dana; full-float design for greater load-carrying capacity; and upgraded, heavy-duty brakes with dual-piston calipers.

    Features of The Ultimate Dana 60 Bracketless™ axles include:

    • selectable locking electronic differentials;
    • Spicer® 1350 strap-style, half-round end yokes;
    • nodular-iron differential cover with protective ribbing;
    • warn 35-spline hub locks;
    • dead spindle design for increased strength and ease of service;
    • a high-clearance carrier with ribbed housing design; and
    • a heavy-duty, 8×6.5-inch wheel-bolt pattern.

    The Spicer® performance ring and pinion gears are precision heat-treated for optimal hardness and durability and shot-peened to double the fatigue life. The faces are hobbed to ensure precise mating of the gear teeth and to deliver a quieter ride. The mating faces are also lapped to reduce gear noise and heat. Axles are available in 3.73, 4.10, 4.88, and 5.38 ratios.

    For more information about Dana Aftermarket drivetrain upgrades visit SpicerParts.com.

    About Dana in the Aftermarket
    Powered by recognized brands such as Dana, Spicer®, Victor Reinz®, Albarus™, Brevini™, Glaser®, GWB®, Spicer Select™, Thompson™, and Transejes™, Dana delivers a broad range of aftermarket solutions – including genuine, all-makes, and value lines – servicing passenger, commercial, and off-highway vehicles around the world. Leveraged by a global network of 14 distribution centers, Dana’s dedicated aftermarket team provides technical service, customer support, high fill rates, and on-time delivery to customers around the globe. For product information, visit www.SpicerParts.com.com and www.VictorReinz.com. For e-catalog and parts locator, visit www.DanaAftermarket.com. To speak with a Dana customer service representative, call 1-800-621-8084.

    About Dana Incorporated
    Dana is a world leader in providing power-conveyance and energy-management solutions for vehicles and machinery. The company’s portfolio improves the efficiency, performance, and sustainability of light vehicles, commercial vehicles, and off-highway equipment. From axles, driveshafts, and transmissions to electrodynamic, thermal, sealing, and digital solutions, the company enables the propulsion of conventional, hybrid, and electric-powered vehicles by supplying nearly every vehicle manufacturer in the world.

    Founded in 1904, Dana employs more than 36,000 people who are committed to delivering long-term value to customers. Based in Maumee, Ohio, USA, and with locations in 33 countries across six continents, the company reported sales of $8.1 billion in 2018. Having established a dynamic, high-performance culture, the company has been recognized globally as a top employer, with significant honors in Asia, India, Italy, Mexico, and the United States. Learn more at www.dana.com.

  • Yokohama Tire Sweeps SEMA Show’s ‘Best New Tire’ Awards

    Yokohama Tire Sweeps SEMA Show’s ‘Best New Tire’ Awards

    GEOLANDAR X-AT™ takes first place, ADVAN Apex™ and GEOLANDAR X-CV® earn runner-up awards

    SANTA ANA, CA – (Nov. 5, 2019) – Three “Best New Tire” awards were handed out at the SEMA New Products Award Breakfast in Las Vegas…and Yokohama Tire won them all. Yokohama’s GEOLANDAR X-AT™ extreme all-terrain tire was named the “Best New Tire,” and the ultra-high-performance ADVAN Apex™ and the luxury SUV and crossover GEOLANDAR X-CV® earned runner-up awards.

    The competition recognizes outstanding achievements in the development of products being introduced to the automotive specialty equipment market at the SEMA Show. 

    “Winning a prestigious SEMA New Product Award is a major achievement, but sweeping the category is unprecedented and a testament to the strides we’ve made in terms of our new products,” said Andrew Briggs, Yokohama’s vice president of marketing and product management. “2019 has been a watershed year for Yokohama as we’ve launched nine new consumer tires, including the X-AT, Apex and X-CV. We’re honored that the SEMA judges recognized our new product development and bestowed us with these awards.”

    — GEOLANDAR X-AT: Rugged gets redefined with this extreme all-terrain tire. Designed for pickup trucks, Jeeps and SUVs, the X-AT comes in 27 sizes, ranging from 15 to 22 inches.  From peak to pavement, the latest addition to Yokohama’s GEOLANDAR® lineup delivers it all: ultimate off-road performance without sacrificing any on-road comfort, and a 45,000-mile treadlife warranty. Plus, it includes load range F sizes for heavier carrying capacities and a dual sidewall design, which allows the consumer to choose the appearance they like the best.

    — ADVAN Apex: Yokohama’s decades-long ultra-high-performance (UHP) heritage rolls on with the Apex. Developed for the North American market, the Y-rated Apex is available in 44 sizes, ranging from 17- to 20-inch fitments. The Apex also includes a 25,000-mile limited tread warranty (12,500-mile on staggered fitments). Built upon the legacy of Yokohama’s iconic UHP tires such as the A008, AVS Intermediate, AVS Sport and ADVAN Sport V105, the Apex offers enhanced wet and dry performance, while providing a refined experience for a wide range of sports cars, high-end performance vehicles and American muscle cars.

    — GEOLANDAR X-CV: For luxury SUV and crossover owners, there hasn’t been a lot of choices for replacement tires…until now. Yokohama’s X-CV fills the need with 23 W-speed-rated sizes, covering nearly all 18- to 22-inch luxury SUV/crossover fitments. The X-CV is definitely luxury meets performance – it’s specifically engineered for luxury SUVs and crossovers, and is built for long-lasting, powerful all-season traction and braking.

    About Yokohama Tire Corporation

    Celebrating its 50th year in the U.S., 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 an extensive sales network throughout the U.S., Yokohama Tire Corporation is a leader in technology and innovation. The company’s complete product line includes 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 broad product line, visit www.yokohamatire.com, www.yokohamatruck.com or www.yokohamaotr.com.