Author: RockCrawler.com

Race Prep Racing – From Unknown to Top 10

May 10, 2011 – Simi Valley, CA: At the Best in the Desert Silver State 300 this year a weekend jeeper qualified for the 2012 King of the Hammers (KOH).  With no prior desert racing experience, Ultra4 driver Richie Carter took his Race Prep Racing #4474 car 303 miles in just under 8 hours, scooping up… Continue reading Race Prep Racing – From Unknown to Top 10

Bolt On Peace Of Mind For Your Spidertrax Spider9 With Samco Fabrication’s New Skidplate

Samco Fabrication has developed a new bolt-on skidplate for Spidertrax Spider9 axle housings to add strength and protection to your expensive third member.  The removable third member used in Ford 9” axles makes for easy gear ratio and differential swaps when compared to traditional axle housings, but only if the mounting studs on the housing… Continue reading Bolt On Peace Of Mind For Your Spidertrax Spider9 With Samco Fabrication’s New Skidplate

Roger Norman Rock Crawls For the Win at W.E. Rock

RENO, NV     MAY 11, 2011  – Roger Norman took the Pro Modified Win in the Torchmate Racing Pro Mod #8 rock crawler at only his second appearance in the W.E. Rock Western Pro Nationals.  “I felt better having the one competition under my belt,” said successful Trophy-Truck racer Roger Norman.  “I came knowing this was… Continue reading Roger Norman Rock Crawls For the Win at W.E. Rock

Mike Childress and THR Motorsports Overcome Challenges to Finish Third at BITD Silver State 300

Mike Childress and THR Motorsports came to the Best In The Desert (BITD) Biltek Silver State 300 (SS300) with high expectations after winning the prestigious Mint 400.  With less than a month to prepare Childress’ Porter/ES Motorsports buggy for the Silver State 300, there was little time to celebrate their victory at the Mint.  Childress… Continue reading Mike Childress and THR Motorsports Overcome Challenges to Finish Third at BITD Silver State 300

W.E. Rock Western Pro Nationals Breaks All Barriers Setting Records in Oroville, CA Round 2

PLACERVILLE, CA   MAY 11, 2010:  The second round of the W.E. Rock Western Pro Nationals concluded last weekend in Oroville, CA at the Urban Assault area at Surplus City.  Brent Bradshaw took the Unlimited Class win in an epic battle to the end, and Roger Norman earned the Pro Mod class win in his rookie season.  Victor Buress has… Continue reading W.E. Rock Western Pro Nationals Breaks All Barriers Setting Records in Oroville, CA Round 2

Optimum Articulation – Fine Tune Your Jeep XJ with Rough Country’s Shackle Relocation Kit

DYERSBURG, TENNESSEE— Fine-tuning the rear suspension travel of your Jeep XJ has never been easier, thanks to Rough Country’s Jeep XJ Shackle Relocation Kit. Featuring a set of frame brackets and shackle brackets, this kit relocates the stock shackle positioning, preventing it from bottoming out against the unibody. Once installed, the shackle is capable of… Continue reading Optimum Articulation – Fine Tune Your Jeep XJ with Rough Country’s Shackle Relocation Kit

Factory Five Announces All-New 818 Model and Design Contest with Grassroots Motorsports Magazine

Wareham, MA – May 11, 2001 – Factory Five Racing, Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of “build-it-yourself” component car kits, announces an all-new model slated for production in 2012, and an exciting design competition hosted by Grassroots Motorsports Magazine.   The 818 (named for the vehicle’s target weight of 1,800 lbs./818 kg.) is based on tough… Continue reading Factory Five Announces All-New 818 Model and Design Contest with Grassroots Motorsports Magazine

MasterCraft Safety’s New Super Duty “XD” Suspension Seat Brings Race Quality And Comfort To Ford Trucks

Ford’s Super Duty pickups are ubiquitous not just as towing and chase vehicles for desert races, but also at construction and work sites all over the country.  Now owners of these trucks can experience the same level of comfort the Jeep market has come to know through the Baja RS and the same level of… Continue reading MasterCraft Safety’s New Super Duty “XD” Suspension Seat Brings Race Quality And Comfort To Ford Trucks

Premier Trailer Towing Products announces release of Ball Swappers™ Upgrade for Diversi-Tech™ Adjustable Ball Mounts

Albert Lea, MN February 7, 2011, Premier Trailer Towing Products announces the release of a Ball Swappers™ upgrade for Diversi-Tech™ ALBM and STBM series adjustable ball mounts. Ourpatented Stainless Steel interchangeable trailer ball system that is unrivaled by any trailer ball systemon the market today, now paired with these exceptional vertically adjustable ball mounts makes… Continue reading Premier Trailer Towing Products announces release of Ball Swappers™ Upgrade for Diversi-Tech™ Adjustable Ball Mounts

Ultra4s Dominate the Desert at Silver State 300

April 30, 2011- Las Vegas, NV: From grocery-getting Expeditions to monstrous blue-tubed buggies, it was hard to miss the unlimited 4-wheel drive class known as Ultra4 at last weekend’s Best in the Desert Silver State 300. The Ultra4 class, identifiable by their 4400 numbers, proved once again that they can hold their own in the… Continue reading Ultra4s Dominate the Desert at Silver State 300

GenRight Off-Road finished the BITD Silver State 300 in 3rd Place!

Simi Valley, CA 5/5/11 – Coming off of a second place finish at the 2011 Griffin King of the Hammers Tony Pellegrino and the GenRight team were ready to get back in the seat and go racing again.  As race day grew closer the anticipation continued to grow.  It all started with the results from… Continue reading GenRight Off-Road finished the BITD Silver State 300 in 3rd Place!

Adam Householder Shocks The Competition To Win The BITD Silver State 300

  No one gave Householder Motorsports much of a chance of winning last weekend’s Best In The Desert (BITD) Bilek Silver State 300, but that’s what makes off-road racing great. Anyone can win at any race. Adam Householder had never won a Trick Truck (BITD’s equivalent of SCORE’s Trophy Truck class) race and qualified 28th… Continue reading Adam Householder Shocks The Competition To Win The BITD Silver State 300

King Shocks’ Polaris, RZR XP900 kit delivers a whole new level of performance

  King Shocks has just completed extensive desert testing of their new performance coilover shock kit for the Polaris, RZR, XP900. The XP900 is delivered as a long travel machine direct from the factory yet King’s race proven damping performance takes it to a whole new level. King’s Performance series shocks boost wheel travel from… Continue reading King Shocks’ Polaris, RZR XP900 kit delivers a whole new level of performance

Torchmate Racing Sends Three Cars to BITD Bilek Silver State 300 JT Taylor #4413, Jesse Haines #4499, Mike Shaffer #1066

RENO, NV     APRIL 27, 2011   Torchmate Racing JT Taylor will be driving #4413 and Jesse Haines will be driving #4499 at the Best in the Desert Bilek Silver State 300 race this weekend in the commonly known Ultra4 class which will be the largest class at this years Silver State event.  Mike Shaffer will be running the Torchmate… Continue reading Torchmate Racing Sends Three Cars to BITD Bilek Silver State 300 JT Taylor #4413, Jesse Haines #4499, Mike Shaffer #1066

ARB Wool Socks in a Can

Made from Australian Merino Wool, these little beauties are a must have for any four wheel drive enthusiast. Featuring a stylish black and gray design, the socks have been designed for maximum breathability in all conditions and comfort no matter where your adventures take you.

Forgiven Energy Sponsors Brent Fouch in 2011 Lucas Oil Off-Road Series Superlite Class

OAKHILLS, CA – APRIL 25, 2011: Forgiven Energy welcomes Brent Fouch driver of the #21 Superlite Truck in the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series to the team. The Forgiven Energy sponsored truck will race the entire 2011 Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing short course schedule, which spans between California, Arizona, Nevada, and Utah.  Brent Fouch joins the… Continue reading Forgiven Energy Sponsors Brent Fouch in 2011 Lucas Oil Off-Road Series Superlite Class

Ultra4 in Force at Silver State 300

April 27, 2011 –LAS VEGAS, NV: They go by many names – rock crawlers, rock racers, King of the Hammers cars, but to the devoted fans that closely follow the unlimited 4 wheel drive racing class that has evolved from King of the Hammers style events: They are known as Ultra4, and they are showing up… Continue reading Ultra4 in Force at Silver State 300

FOX RACING SHOX DOMINATE SCORE Trophy Truck RACING

For the eighth time in a row at a SCORE desert race, FOX Racing Shox earned the top spot among the elite SCORE Trophy Truck class.  With victory at the 2011 San Felipe 250, Rob MacCachren continued the winning ways of SCORE Trophy Trucks equipped with FOX Racing Shox. Baja 1000 Champion, Andy McMillin started… Continue reading FOX RACING SHOX DOMINATE SCORE Trophy Truck RACING

Mike Childress Looks To Build Upon His General Tire SNORE Mint 400 Win At This Weekend’s BITD Silver State 300

Mike Childress and navigator Jimmy Hook stunned the competition when they bested a talent-rich field of 16 Class 1 Unlimited drivers at this year’s General Tire SNORE Mint 400.  “People were surprised that we beat Harvey Letner and TJ Flores in only our second race in the new THR Motorsports car,” Childress commented after the… Continue reading Mike Childress Looks To Build Upon His General Tire SNORE Mint 400 Win At This Weekend’s BITD Silver State 300

TrailMods to Launch Innovative Removable Fender Flare Product at Moab’s Easter Jeep Safari

(PRWEB) April 21, 2011  TrailMods, an industry leader in developing innovative aftermarket Jeep® accessories, announced today that it will launch its revolutionary product, the TrailMods Removable Fender Flare, at the 2011 Easter Jeep Safari in Moab. The proprietary TrailMods Removable Fender Flare is the only product of its kind, transforming urban Jeep Wranglers into off-roading… Continue reading TrailMods to Launch Innovative Removable Fender Flare Product at Moab’s Easter Jeep Safari

BFGoodrich® Tires Gives Enthusiasts the Power with its 2011 Outstanding Trails Program

– Fans can support their favorite off-road trail and club by voting online for first time ever at bfgoodrichtrails2011.outdoorhub.com – MOAB, Utah (April 21, 2011) – The off-road power is in the hands of the people with BFGoodrich® Tires’ 2011 Outstanding Trails program. Three trails will be selected in 2011 –BFGoodrich Tires, in conjunction with… Continue reading BFGoodrich® Tires Gives Enthusiasts the Power with its 2011 Outstanding Trails Program

Warn Industries’ Releases New Lineup of Winches

Clackamas, OR – Warn Industries is excited to introduce its new lineup of winches for trucks and SUVs. Starting at $399 after an $80 mail-in rebate, these units will continue to offer the dependability, performance, and reliability that WARN winches are known for. The new entry-level price will appeal to both the first-time winch buyer,… Continue reading Warn Industries’ Releases New Lineup of Winches