Suwanee, Ga. (November 11, 2015) – Omix-ADA®, the world’s largest independent manufacturer and wholesaler of Jeep® parts and accessories, today announced it will continue grant funding for its popular Rugged Ridge Trail Access Program for the 2016 calendar year. The program makes grants of up to $5,000 available to organizations helping to advance the off-road hobby. (more…)
November 16, 2015 – San Diego, CA – The most comprehensive anthology book in off-road racing has been launched via Race-Dezert.com, the largest off-road racing website in the world. The stunning 535 page color hardbound book is a chronological account of the history of the McMillin family and their impact on the sport, culture, and people of off-road racing. Big Blue M is a core sample of the history of off-road racing culture and a beautiful document of a family choosing to bring themselves together via the battlegrounds of off-road racing.
With no signs of slowing down, The McMillin family has competed in off-road racing for an incredible thirty nine years, fielding 40 race vehicles in over 303 races and earning 45 overalls wins and 12 Championships. Originally founded by the late Corky McMillin, McMillin Racing is now three generations strong with his sons Mark and Scott McMillin, who have won multiple championships including a combined seven Baja 1000 overall wins. Mark and Scott’s sons Andy, Dan, and Luke, have also become elite off-road racers. Scott’s granddaughter Jessica has also climbed into multiple off road vehicles to challenge herself. Bringing their friends and family together to share their love of off-road racing, The McMillin family has defined what family means the culture of off-road racing.
“We spent four years compiling photos and stories to put this book together. I wanted to share my family’s passion for the sport and culture of off-road racing. We have had countless good times with friends and family creating memories that will last a lifetime. The competition of off-road racing is the glue that brought us all together and challenged us to be better people. I hope people read this book and realize what we’ve accomplished is achievable. We live by the motto my father always instilled in us. Never, ever give up,” stated Mark McMillin.
Now you can own your own copy of the chronological account of the McMillin family and their impact on the sport, culture, and people of off-road racing with this stunning 535 page full color hardbound book.
CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOUR COPY OF BIG BLUE M
About McMillin Racing
What began as a ritual of weekend trips to the sand dunes with family and friends back in the 60’s has evolved into one the most prolific off road race teams in history – McMillin Racing. As the first ever four-wheel team to finish ahead of the motorcycles, McMillin Racing has competed at the top level for nearly 40 years. Founded by Off-Road Hall of Fame inductee Corky McMillin, McMillin Racing is three generations strong with 236 podiums, 100 class victories, and 45 overall race wins. McMillin Racing has an ongoing allegiance of friends, employees and associates, which has resulted in one of the largest followings of any team in the sport of off road racing.For more information visit: mcmillinracing.com
About Race-Dezert.com
Race-Dezert.com was created by off-road enthusiasts, giving off-roaders a place online to share information about the sport and culture of off-road racing. Based in Southern California, Race-Dezert.com highlights the off-road disciplines of desert racing, short course off-road, stadium truck racing, rally raid, rally racing and rock crawling.
Our goal is to connect the world of off-road racing globally, bringing people together through the common denominator of off-road culture. Whether you are a racer, a promoter, a chase team member, a casual fan, or just interested in learning about off-road, Race-Dezert.com is a place where you can learn about the sport and culture of off-road racing.
ARB 4×4 Accessories is proud to announce that the new OME BP-51 High Performance Bypass Shock Absorbers are available in a kit for the Jeep Wrangler JK. Bringing racing technology to your adventures, the OME BP-51 shock absorbers feature revolutionary, patent-pending technology developed by the Old Man Emu engineers to deliver unparalleled on and off road performance. (more…)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (November 5, 2015) – Sheldon Creed drove his TRAXXAS truck to victory over Robby Gordon in the season finale of the SPEED Energy Stadium SUPER Trucks Presented by TRAXXAS race Thursday night, as the standing room only crowd cheered in excitement.
Transformed overnight the Thursday event adjacent to the bright lights of the Las Vegas strip, featured two unique divisions of off-road racing. The Arctic Cat Wildcat Stadium Side x Sides, and the main attraction Stadium SUPER Trucks. (more…)
LAS VEGAS, NV: Amanda Products’ unique suspension concept marks another innovative idea for the off-road space. Attendees can see a working demonstration of its 16″ of useable wheel travel; the suspension is designed to maintain OEM track width and vehicle ride height. (more…)
SPARKS, MD – GearWrench®, a premier hand tool brand known for tools that deliver speed, strength, and access to automotive technicians, today introduced new Impact Extension sets. With the addition of these new items, GearWrench now offers an improved selection of products to tackle any application requiring impact sockets. (more…)