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  • Crawlorado Racing finishes the season in Second place at the Dirt Riot Nationals in Bridgeport, Tx

    Crawlorado Racing finishes the season in Second place at the Dirt Riot Nationals in Bridgeport, Tx

    Not satisfied with ending the season in Cortez, CO with a DNF, Trevor Ritch went to Bridgeport in search of a strong finish

    10612796_10203862643479559_6301069072182644769_nWith Steering issues in the first two races of the season, and a catastrophic suspension failure in Cortez, Crawlorado Racing was looking to see the checkered flag and receive a Finisher pin in in the Dirt Riot National Rampage in Bridgeport, TX. With only a few weeks before the race Trevor Ritch made a last minute decision to get the #76 Rusty Mustard FJ40 back together and head to Texas. Our newest partner, RuffStuff Specialties had exactly what we needed to take care of weak links in the previous design. (more…)

  • The National Rampage Dirt Riot Race is This Weekend

    The National Rampage Dirt Riot Race is This Weekend

    • Over 100 Entries Expected at Bridgeport, Texas National Race
    • Racing Saturday September 27th Starts at 9am

    National Rampage Dirt Riot flierBLACKFOOT, ID   SEPTEMBER 24, 2014:   The Tribe 4×4 & Texas Custom Trailers Dirt Riot National Rampage comes to Bridgeport Texas Northwest OHV Park this weekend.  With over 100 drivers expected onsite, this will be one of the biggest events of the 14 Dirt Riot races this year.  “Drivers have had to qualify to race in this end-of-year spectacular event,” explained Rich Klein, President and founder of W.E. Rock Events.  “Our 5 series, composed of 3 races each, have already finished and each series has a winner.  This weekend, all the racers from each series come head-to-head and race for the National Title.  In addition to a cash purse, the winner of the 4400 Pro 4×4 race will get an entry spot into the 2015 Griffin King of the Hammers.”
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  • Four Corners 4×4 Completes 2014 Season

    Four Corners 4×4 Completes 2014 Season

    DURANGO, CO – Four Corners 4×4 competed August 16th in the Dirt Riot endurance racing event held at Battle Rock Off Road Park near Cortez, Colorado. The event was a Jason Kaminsky & Rick Jenkins climb out of a water crossing.double-points race and concluded both the Mountain Series and Southwest Series for the 2014 season. The #4678 race car driven by Jason Kaminsky and co-driven by Rick Jenkins had moved into third place before succumbing to mechanical failure.  The team finished in fourth place.

    “A problem with the car’s electrical system surfaced during pre-running that we weren’t able to resolve prior to the race,” commented Kaminsky. “Despite that, we were able to run as high as third place until we were taken out of the race.” (more…)

  • Dirt Riot Crandon Race Boosted with Additional $5000 Branik Cup Purse

    Dirt Riot Crandon Race Boosted with Additional $5000 Branik Cup Purse

    Racing Saturday and Sunday August 9th – 10th Crandon International Raceway, Wisconsin

    2014 Crandon Dirt RiotBLACKFOOT, ID   AUGUST 6, 2014:  Dirt Riot is very excited to throw the green flag on Saturday and Sunday at the “Big House” in Crandon, Wisconsin.  In addition to the Dirt Riot 100% payback that drivers are accustomed to, Branik Motorsports has partnered with Dirt Riot in presenting the 1st Annual Branik Cup and adding $5000 to the driver’s purse!  The Dirt Riot race is a feature of the “Super Challenge Off-Road Race Weekend” that also includes MORR Short Course Sportsman Racing, Grass Drags, ATV Racing and Mud Bogs.  The action is scheduled for both Saturday and Sunday, gates opening at 8am. (more…)

  • TEAM FOUR CORNERS 4X4 EARNS PODIUM FINISH

    TEAM FOUR CORNERS 4X4 EARNS PODIUM FINISH

    4cornersDURANGO, CO – Four Corners 4×4 has returned home from competing in the Dirt Riot Mountain Series Round #2 race at RAM Off Road Park near Colorado Springs, Colorado on June 14th.  The team earned its fifth consecutive podium finish in five events for the 2014 season by finishing in third place and remained in points contention for one of the top three spots in the Dirt Riot 4600 Stock Class National Championship.

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    “We enjoy coming to Colorado Springs and competing in this event each year,” comments Kaminsky. “All of the competitors in the 4600 Stock Class are bringing their A-Game to every event this season which is making for a strong, competitive field; and, this event was no different. The level of consistency amongst all of the teams is building toward a championship that will be hard-fought and well-deserved.” (more…)

  • Team FC4x4 Chases National Title

    Team FC4x4 Chases National Title

    TEAM FOUR CORNERS CHASES NATIONAL TITLE

    Team Four Corners 4x4DURANGO, CO – Four Corners 4×4 recently returned from competing in the Dirt Riot Central Series Round #2 race at Canyons Off Road Park near Fredericksburg, Texas on May 31st.  The team continued its podium streak for the 2014 season by finishing in third place and advancing a points position as they seek the Dirt Riot 4600 Stock Class National Title.

    Team owner and driver, Jason Kaminsky, was back in the car for this race with team crew member Kenn Bates, also of Durango, navigating.

    “This event was not a scheduled event for our season,” comments Kaminsky. “But, I felt it was important to our program and to our marketing partners to get out there and preserve, if not improve, our points standing in the National Title chase. Although we couldn’t finish better on the podium, we left the weekend with an improved spot in the national points.” (more…)