CORONA, California (June 28, 2016) – When the objective is to build a line of high quality and versatile hand tools, it’s hard to find a better way to test them than by submitting them to the exceedingly high demands and expectations of motor sports teams at all levels. (more…)
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Herbst Truggy – El Tiburón (The Land Shark)
There are some vehicles that change everything. The Herbst Truggy is one of those vehicles. It not only challenged Class 1 rules but its form over function aesthetics set a tone that celebrated and revered its ugliness, rebelling against the idea of pretty, perhaps non-functional design. It’s an idea that carries through today as we scoff at new vehicles thinking, “I wonder how long until it breaks?”
The Herbst Truggy embraced and evolved the idea of having truly “Unlimited” class restrictions, an idea that has challenged some of the best manufacturers and engineers in the world and sent them home scratching their heads. Off-road is the only form of motorsport left in the world that is truly “Unlimited”, a fact that is to be celebrated.
Dirt Co. created this limited edition commemorative run of El Tiburón Tee, only available on Race-Dezert.com. Click the photo to get yours now.
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DEI Introduces Titanium Turbo Shield™ for the Garrett® GTP38R Turbo
Shield reduces turbo lag, improves HP for the F-Series Power Stroke™ equipped with a GTP38R
Avon Lake, Ohio (June 27, 2016) …DEI’s popular Titanium Turbo Shield™ is now available for the Garrett® GTP38R turbocharger. The GTP38R turbo, developed for the F-Series Power Stroke™ diesel equipped engine, greatly improves HP but can generate excessive radiant heat under the hood. DEI’s Titanium Turbo Shield, part # 010176, was custom designed to fit the GTP38R to reduce turbo lag, improve HP and add thermal protection for long-lasting performance. (more…)
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AMSOIL Introduces New Synthetic Dual-Clutch Transmission Fluid
AMSOIL has introduced a new synthetic fluid for dual-clutch transmissions (DCTs). AMSOIL Synthetic DCT Fluid’s superior frictional properties protect against shudder and gear clashing to consistently produce fast, smooth shifts. Its exceptional durability provides stability in stop-and-go traffic and excels under intense, high-heat conditions. AMSOIL DCT Fluid’s built-in oxidation resistance helps prevent sludge formation in vital transmission parts. (more…)
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PATRICK CLARK battles Baja in LOORRS rounds 7&8
Baja shows to be brutal for PATRICK CLARK RACING.
For the second year now the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series has taken Short Course racing south of the boarder. It was so well received the inaugural year that there was no question that they would be returning back again for 2016 and ready to give the die hard fans some action worth talking about.
This past weekend teams made their way across the Mexican boarder and set up their pits just an hour away at Estero Beach, just outside of Ensenada. The course lays just right on the edge of the ocean where the breeze, views and racing make for standing room only conditions.
The fans of Baja love their off-road racing and now they can get closer than ever to the drivers and their teams. They flooded the pits in anticipation to get selfies and autographs of their favorite racer then made their way to the stands to catch the start of the weekends races.
The Pro2 race is always held last for each round since it provides some of the best door-to-door all out racing. Round 7 would present itself with the opportunity for Clark to start on the pole after a 6 truck inversion. This would give Clark the prime chance to run a clean and fast race in his #25 Budweiser/BFGoodrich Pro2. He would have this seasons top points fighters right on his rear bumper.
At the drop of the green flag, Clark laid down the hammer and immediately started to pull away from the rest of the field. The next truck back would be Mittag who for the time would hold off the roaring trucks from catching Clark, until he would lose a while in the whoop section the entire field would now be back in the hunt for Clark. McGrath and MacCachren made up time quickly and on lap 3 a parts failure would plague Clarks truck and he would pull of course and not be able to complete round 7.
Working hard, the team didn’t hesitate with getting Clark back out for Round 8 on Sunday. They triple checked the previously failed part and sent Clark out for the 12 lap all out final battle of the weekend. Clark would be holding up the back of the class and his tactic would be to let the middle half make mistakes and advance.
It seemed like a stretch but immediately the trucks pilled up in turn one and Clark made his way around unscathed and now chasing the front of the pack. Running in 6th place there was still an opportunity to gain on 5th until a full course caution took over. On the restart he was catching some heavy roost off of the rear tires of MacCachren who pulled away and Clark was left trying to hold his position against Anderson.
Clark stayed in 7th place for a majority of the race but as the laps wound down he gained another position as Renezeder pulled off course moving Clark into 6th. His plan was working as trucks were not able to last and mistakes were made. Another position was in Clarks sight as McGrath goes looses slight control and goes off course and Clark passed him, now in 5th. Right ahead was Anderson and MacCachren pushing the limits fighting for 3rd. Clark would try to pounce on the action but quickly realized it wouldn’t be beneficial.
On the last lap Clark tried to hold his ground but in the chaos of everyone just trying to make it to the checkered flag, Clark was caught in the mess of it and lost his gained positions, finishing out round 8 in 7th place.
Clark and team will go back to the shop and reprep the #25 Budweiser/BFGoodrich Pro2 as they head into the last half of the season. Round 9&10 will go down at the one and only Glen Helen Raceway.
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Mint 400 CEO Matt Martelli to Race RECORD’s Ensenada to San Felipe 250
Matt Martelli teams up with Justin Park in his Bilstein #7147 truck to battle a field of 33 trucks!
June 20th, 2016 – San Diego, CA – Mint 400 CEO Matt Martelli announced today he will be racing in the exploding 7100 truck class at the 2016 RECORD Ensenada to San Felipe 250. Martelli has teamed up with Justin Park and the Bilstein #7147 race team. The RECORD Series has been operating for 27 years in Baja and the 2016 Ensenada to San Felipe 250 will bring over 274 racers to tackle the ultra technical course.
The 7100 Class is a budget-conscious class, built on production mini/mid-sized pickups or SUV’s. Martelli is continuing his campaign to race every class of off-road vehicle to write and share information on his experience and teach people how fun off-road racing is.
“I’ve raced this race in Class 11 and had a blast! Ramón Castro and the RECORD crew do a great job! It is important to me that we as Americans show respect to Baja and the Mexican people who allow us to use their beautiful country. We want to continue to race here and invite all the Mexican racers to come race The Mint 400,” stated Mint 400 CEO, Matt Martelli. “There is no place like Baja! We want to keep it clean and sustainable for generations to come!”
To make things more interesting, Justin Park has organized a 7100 Class prize package worth thousands of dollars in retail value for the 33 entries (See below).
“We are stoked. This is our first time the 7100 Class will be officially racing in Baja! Our goal is to unify the rules and get everybody racing together in Baja and America. The RECORD Race Series has some great racing and we have 33 trucks currently entered! It’s going to be some great racing!” stated 7100 Class Representative, Justin Park.
American off-road racing was forged in garages and backyards all over the country by packs of friends and grease monkeys who modified stock trucks and made them into stronger, more reliable race vehicles. No class represents this spirit of do-it-yourself racing better than the 7100 class.
7100 class vehicles are modified to race but unlike their big brothers, they must be built with a chassis and motor that are readily available to the general public and must retain stock steering. The suspension of these vehicles is the same configuration as originally produced. They are strengthened and reinforced but the original stock geometry must be left intact and they are limited to 18 inches of suspension travel and a 35” tire.
As part of the safety specifications for the class, a race fuel cell is installed, as are race seats, a racing harness, and of course a roll cage. While the brake, hubs, and rear differential components can be upgraded, the hoods, trunk lids, doors fenders and bedsides are required to resemble the original stock vehicles. The vehicles must weigh 3250 lbs. minimum in order to compete. All of these class restrictions keep the class affordable to race and also push the drivers to focus on becoming better racers, instead of relying on their trucks for a particular advantage.
For more information on the RECORD off-road race series go to: http://www.recordoffroad.
com/ About Mad Media
Mad Media (www.madmedia.com) is a San Diego based marketing and creative agency, with in-house film and television production. We craft authentic, culturally engaging brand messages, and deliver them across print, web, photography, and film platforms. Mad Media has been leading the online content revolution since 1995 producing major commercial, television, online content and viral film projects such as The Gymkhana Series and XP1K Series.About the Bilstein 7147 racing team
The Bilstein #7147 Racing Team has been racing in Baja since 2010 and have worked their way into Best in the Desert. Made up of local friends that own pre-runners and enjoy off-roading, the Bilstein #7147 Racing Team applies the tricks and technical adjustments learned in off-road racing to their own vehicles. To the Bilstein #7147 Racing Team, it’s all about the learning process and getting more involved in off-roading!About The Mint 400
Known as “The Great American Off-Road Race™,” The Mint 400 is the oldest, most prestigious, and most challenging off-road race on the planet. This annual four-hundred mile marathon between the top off-road racers in the world includes over three hundred and fifty race teams in twenty-four different classes of off-road vehicles. Established in 1967, The Mint 400 is steeped in American lore. Thousands of racers and celebrities from around the world have attempted to tame the brutal Nevada desert, but less than half of them have ever finished the Mint. An entire week of events lead up to the famed off-road contest in and around Las Vegas, including a vehicle parade down the Las Vegas Strip, a drivers meet and greet, a pit crew challenge contest, the Miss Mint 400 beauty pageant, massive parties, a qualifying race, and a huge ten-block “contingency” gathering on Fremont Street East. Over forty-thousand spectators gather to watch the worlds best off-road race teams do battle at The Mint 400!