COLORADO SPRINGS, CO APRIL 22, 2012 – JT Taylor will be taking the Torchmate / Tube Shark Ultra4 car south of the border to compete in the four day 2012 General Tire NORRA Mexican 1000 Race. This will be the first effort for an Ultra4 car to compete in this style of race. “This will… Continue reading JT Taylor Races NORRA Mexican 1000 in Ultra4 Car
Category: Events/Competitions
YUKON GEAR AND AXLE/BIGELOW MOTORSPORTS WIN ROUND 1 at Rausch Creek
Emmitsburg, MD – April 16 2012 – Doug Bigelow, the owner and driver of the #4413 Yukon Gear and Axle/Bigelow Motorsports Ultra 4 race vehicle, won the opening round of three, at the Rausch Creek Offroad Endurance race this past weekend. Battling a tough group of 25 seasoned Ultra 4 racers from the East Coast,… Continue reading YUKON GEAR AND AXLE/BIGELOW MOTORSPORTS WIN ROUND 1 at Rausch Creek
Rob MacCachren Puts ROCKSTAR Energy Drink and Makita Tools On the Podium in LOORRS Season Opener
The first race with a new truck is never an easy task, even with the considerable talents of Rob MacCachren behind the wheel. MacCachren has already racked up wins in the desert this season at Laughlin, San Felipe, and the Mint 400, but the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS) short course season is… Continue reading Rob MacCachren Puts ROCKSTAR Energy Drink and Makita Tools On the Podium in LOORRS Season Opener
Reno Expo Spectators up by 20% March 23-25, 2012 at Reno Sparks Convention Center
Reno Off-Road & Motorsports Expo ~ Reno Outdoor Recreation Expo Spring Home & Garden Show ~ Reno Pet Show and Pug Parade RENO, NV MARCH 28, 2012: The Reno Expo presented by Miller Lite consisting of the Reno Off-Road & Motorsports Expo, Reno Outdoor Recreation Expo, Spring Home & Garden Show and Reno Pet Show and… Continue reading Reno Expo Spectators up by 20% March 23-25, 2012 at Reno Sparks Convention Center
MAKITA AND BRIAN DEEGAN PUMPED AND READY FOR 2012
Makita is “The Official Power Tool” of “The General” Brian Deegan & the Metal Mulisha FMX Team La Mirada, Calif.– Makita Industrial Power Tools is excited to take on 2012 with one of the biggest off road racing stars in the world, 2011 Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Champion, X Games Gold Medalist, and Freestyle Motocross… Continue reading MAKITA AND BRIAN DEEGAN PUMPED AND READY FOR 2012
General Tire's Support of Short-Course Racing Runs Deep With Drivers Like Renezeder
Carl Renezeder eyeing his 100th career short-course win in 2012. Fort Mill, SC – March 29, 2012. The 2012 Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series (LOORRS) season kicks off this weekend at Firebird Raceway and General Tire will be there in full-effect. General Tire’s support of short-course racing runs deep, since its inception, General Tire has been… Continue reading General Tire's Support of Short-Course Racing Runs Deep With Drivers Like Renezeder
General Tire Mint 400 Rewind
Darren Skilton captures Class 3700 win on General Tires. With the help of Mikey Childress, Rick D. Johnson takes first annual pit crew challenge win. Vanessa Golub-Ferrara crowned 2012 Miss Mint. Bureau of Land Management estimated a crowd of over 25,000 spectators. Fort Mill, SC – March 29, 2012. In front of an estimated crowd of… Continue reading General Tire Mint 400 Rewind
MAKITA READY TO RACE WITH TWO OF THE SPORT'S TOP DRIVERS IN THE LUCAS OIL OFF ROAD RACING SERIES
Multi-time champion Rob MacCachren and 2011 Rookie of the Year Todd LeDuc join forces with Makita and Rockstar in 2012 La Mirada, CA – Makita Industrial Power Tools is ready to race in the 2012 Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS) with two of the sport’s biggest heavyweights: Rob MacCachren, a perennial champion in off-road… Continue reading MAKITA READY TO RACE WITH TWO OF THE SPORT'S TOP DRIVERS IN THE LUCAS OIL OFF ROAD RACING SERIES
MICKEY THOMPSON PERFORMANCE TIRES & WHEELS SPONSORS GEISER BROTHERS IN 2012 LUCAS OIL OFF-ROAD RACING SERIES
STOW, OH – Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels is proud to sponsor the Geiser Brothers Motorsports team for the 2012 Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series (LOORRS) season. Through this exciting partnership, Mickey Thompson will provide the team with the new Baja Pro 35X12.50R17LT tire developed for the Pro 2 and Pro 4 Unlimited racing classes.
RJ Anderson Dominates WORCS RD3 in Lake Havasu
Takes over Production 1000 Points Lead RJ Anderson Digs Hard at Havasu Riverside, CA 3/21/2012 – RJ Anderson and the Walker Evans Racing (WER) team headed to Lake Havasu, AZ last weekend and it wasn’t because they wanted to partake in the spring break madness. No, RJ and the team had work to do and work is… Continue reading RJ Anderson Dominates WORCS RD3 in Lake Havasu
Big Ugly Crashes at 96MPH in The Mint 400
March 25, 2011–Las Vegas, NV: At race mile 11.5 of The Mint 400 Kevin Sacalas of Big Ugly Racing experienced a rollover at 96 miles per hour (MPH). While this was Sacalas’ first time racing The Mint 400, he is no stranger to desert racing. Sacalas placed first in the Ultra4 class in the 1000 mile… Continue reading Big Ugly Crashes at 96MPH in The Mint 400
New King of the Hammers Movie Titled "Rise of the East"
Title and Trailer for 2012 Griffin King of The Hammers Movie Released TWIN PEAKS, CA – March 21, 2012 – Hammerking Productions released the trailer for the 2012 Griffin King of the Hammers movie titled, “Rise of the East” today. The title for this year’s film is a reference to the 2012 King, Erik Miller.… Continue reading New King of the Hammers Movie Titled "Rise of the East"
King of the Hammers 2012: Event Recap
Promises Delivered 2012 marked a year of significant improvements & growth King of the Hammers is now known and respected as the single toughest one day off-road race in the world and has become the “no miss” event. A full vendor show complements five stand alone racing events culminating in Friday’s Griffin King of the… Continue reading King of the Hammers 2012: Event Recap
Shaffer-Motorsports Wins Class 4 SCORE San Felipe 250
OAKLAND, CA MARCH 13, 2012 Shaffer-Motorsports car #401 won the San Felipe 250 in Class 4 last weekend in Baja, Mexico. After a long week of prerunning and a 24 hour turn around to the US for a rebuilt transaxle, the team made the mad dash to the finish line with only 12 minutes separating… Continue reading Shaffer-Motorsports Wins Class 4 SCORE San Felipe 250
Pit Bull Tires Titles UTV Dirt Riot Race at Area BFE, Moab Utah
$2,500 Cash Purse Available PLACERVILLE, CA MARCH 10, 2012: The 2012 Dirt Riot Mountain Series will be at AreaBFE in Moab, Utah on April 7, 2012, the big Saturday of Easter Jeep Safari. Pit Bull Tires has stepped up to offer a $2,500 cash purse for the UTV Class. Mike Green, president of Pit Bull… Continue reading Pit Bull Tires Titles UTV Dirt Riot Race at Area BFE, Moab Utah
King of the Hammers a “Learning Experience” for Race Prep Racing #4474
March 14, 2012, Simi Valley, CA: The 4474 Race Prep Racing team known for consistency and perseverance encountered a day ending break at the 2012 Griffin King of the Hammers race in Johnson Valley, CA on February 10, 2012. At race mile 68 (of 171 miles) the driver Richie Carter was told by his pit crew… Continue reading King of the Hammers a “Learning Experience” for Race Prep Racing #4474
Derek West wins the first WE Rock Central Dirt Riot Race of the 2012 season
(March 9th, 2012) The 1st central WE Rock Dirt Riot Race of the season was held at The Coppermines in Altus, OK. The weather conditions were awful to say the least, it was cool & rainy which equals a lot of MUD!! In total 15 competitors in the Ultra 4 class showed up despite the conditions.… Continue reading Derek West wins the first WE Rock Central Dirt Riot Race of the 2012 season
East Coast Offroad Racing Series (ECORS) Announces 2012 Season – First Race Hosted at The Flats
ECORS 2012 series sponsors include: BurnTables, Ironman4x4Fab, Carolina Truggies, Big Horn Graphics, and NC4x4.com GREENVILLE, NC – March 14, 2012 – East Coast Offroad Racing Series (ECORS, www.ecors.com) announces 2012 racing series, with its first race to be held at The Flats in Marion, NC, on March 17, 2012. Watch the race LIVE on Saturday starting at 8:00… Continue reading East Coast Offroad Racing Series (ECORS) Announces 2012 Season – First Race Hosted at The Flats
MICKEY THOMPSON PERFORMANCE TIRES & WHEELS RETURNS AS 2012 LUCAS OIL OFF ROAD RACING SERIES SPONSOR
STOW, OH – After an incredible year in 2011, Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels has returned to the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS) as a 2012 series sponsor. Through this program, Mickey Thompson will provide the legendary Baja tires and track-side support to racers, and will continue to work collaboratively with teams in the… Continue reading MICKEY THOMPSON PERFORMANCE TIRES & WHEELS RETURNS AS 2012 LUCAS OIL OFF ROAD RACING SERIES SPONSOR
ROCKSTAR Energy Drink's Rob MacCachren Claims The Overall Victory At The MasterCraft Safety Tecate SCORE San Felipe 250 For The Second Year In A Row
Luck may have allowed Rob MacCachren the top starting position for this past weekend’s 26th annual MasterCraft Safety Tecate SCORE San Felipe 250, but it was Rob’s impressive driving skills and the ROCKSTAR Energy Drink / BFGoodrich Tires / MasterCraft Safety team that put him at the finish line first. Any advantage that MacCachren was… Continue reading ROCKSTAR Energy Drink's Rob MacCachren Claims The Overall Victory At The MasterCraft Safety Tecate SCORE San Felipe 250 For The Second Year In A Row
Bryce Menzies Celebrated at Dirt Sports Magazine’s “Driver of the Year” Honors
Brian Deegan, Shannon Campbell and Justin Davis also Recognized In Ceremony Hosted By Off-Road Motorsports Publication March 8, 2012 (Foothill Ranch, Calif.) – Set against the uniquely sculptured and dramatic backdrop of Oakley’s world headquarters, the finest off-road motorsports performances of last season were toasted at the annual Dirt Sports magazine “Driver of the Year Honors”… Continue reading Bryce Menzies Celebrated at Dirt Sports Magazine’s “Driver of the Year” Honors
General Tire’s Justin Davis Wins Dirt Sports Rookie of the Year Award
Davis also nominated for Dirt Sports 2011 Driver of the Year award. Fort Mill, SC – March 6, 2012. The 2011 off-road season boasted some incredible racing and General Tire‘s Justin Davis certainly contributed to those moments. Davis’ stand-out performances in the SCORE series have garnered him the distinction of being named Dirt Sports Rookie… Continue reading General Tire’s Justin Davis Wins Dirt Sports Rookie of the Year Award
RACER NEEDS YOUR HELP TO WIN $50,000 IN NATIONAL ‘SEARCH FOR A CHAMPION’ CONTEST
Vote for Ultra4 Off-Road Racer Contest Finalist at www.AlwaysaChampion.com WHAT: Maryland’s own Erik Miller has already won $10,000 and could win an additional $50,000 grand prize in the “Search for a Champion” racing sponsorship contest from Federal-Mogul’s iconic Champion brand of spark plugs, filters, wiper blades and performance chemical additives. The five contest finalists were recently announced in… Continue reading RACER NEEDS YOUR HELP TO WIN $50,000 IN NATIONAL ‘SEARCH FOR A CHAMPION’ CONTEST
New Jeep Wrangler JK Skid Plates
Under Vehicle Skid Plates – 2007-11 Jeep Wrangler JK DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT: As the first solid axle model vehicle ARB Engineers tackled for skid plates, the Jeep Wrangler JK presented many new issues that needed to be overcome. Among those, the skid plates panel had to mount in such a way that it allowed full… Continue reading New Jeep Wrangler JK Skid Plates