Racers: Contingency, Pit Support, Tire Mounting & Sales Enthusiasts and Racers: Full Garage, Tow Service, Oil Recycling Center, Educational Clinics, Benefits, Win BFGoodrich Tires MESA, AZ JANUARY 26, 2017: BFGoodrich Tires™ is excited to offer 2018 King of the Hammers attendees and racers many opportunities, starting Monday February 5th through Friday February 9th at two different Hammertown locations.
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BFGoodrich® Tires Announces MINT 400 Title Sponsorship
‘The Great American Off-Road Race’ celebrates its 50th anniversary with a new title sponsor The Mint 400 announced today that BFGoodrich® Tires will be the title sponsor of the 2018 Mint 400, known as the Great American Off-Road Race. This is the first time BFGoodrich has been the title sponsor of the storied race, which… Continue reading BFGoodrich® Tires Announces MINT 400 Title Sponsorship
Hammerking Announces Nitto Triple Crown of Off-Road
JOHNSON VALLEY, CA – JANUARY 9th, 2018: From the punishing rocks of the Hammers in Johnson Valley, to fear and loathing over 400 miles in Las Vegas, all the way to the “Big House” in Crandon, the Nitto Triple Crown of Off-Road promises to be one for the record books. The 2018 series will pit the top ULTRA4 drivers… Continue reading Hammerking Announces Nitto Triple Crown of Off-Road
King Shocks’ Apdaly Lopez Wins the 50th Baja 1000
Lopez captures third straight SCORE-International points championship In the 50th running of the SCORE-International Baja 1000, Apdaly Lopez was first to the finish line and took home the overall win. After spending weeks pre-running in preparation for the longest, most grueling race in off-road racing, Lopez earned his first career overall Baja 1000 victory and… Continue reading King Shocks’ Apdaly Lopez Wins the 50th Baja 1000
PRESTONE ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH PROFESSIONAL DRIVER AND TV PERSONALITY JESSI COMBS
The automotive industry icon will drive a truck powered by Prestone products in one of the longest off-road endurance races in the world Chicago, Ill. (2017) – Prestone Products Corporation, the leader in underhood chemicals, announced its partnership with automotive industry icon Jessi Combs ahead of an upcoming race in Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula, where Combs will… Continue reading PRESTONE ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH PROFESSIONAL DRIVER AND TV PERSONALITY JESSI COMBS
BFGoodrich® Tires Debuts as Title Sponsor of the SCORE Baja 1000
On the 50th year of the epic desert race, BFGoodrich ups the ante with a $50,000 contingency prize GREENVILLE, S.C., Nov. 13, 2017 – BFGoodrich® Tires will be the title sponsor of the SCORE Baja 1000, running from Nov. 14 through Nov. 18, expanding the company’s long-term commitment to desert racing and the racers who challenge themselves on the world’s toughest… Continue reading BFGoodrich® Tires Debuts as Title Sponsor of the SCORE Baja 1000
ULTRA4 Schedule and KOH Registration Now Available
2018 ULTRA4 Series Schedule February 2nd – 10th – King of The Hammers 2018, Johnson Valley, CA April 13th & 14th – AOAA Park Coal Township, PA – Eastern Series May 11th & 12th – Prairie City SVRA, Rancho Cordova, CA – Western Series June 15th & 16th – Cross Bar Ranch, Davis, OK – East/West Combined July 20th & 21st –… Continue reading ULTRA4 Schedule and KOH Registration Now Available
Satellite Phone Store Opens New Location Downtown Ensenada, Baja California
Pre-book your talk, text & data plans now and pick-up in Ensenada! Satellite Phone Store announced today its grand opening of their new store location in downtown Ensenada, Baja California, located at Av. Costera de Cancún 885-C, El Paraíso, Zona Centro, 22800 Primo Tapia, B.C., Mexico. Now racers and chase crews can pre-book their talk,… Continue reading Satellite Phone Store Opens New Location Downtown Ensenada, Baja California
Jason Scherer Becomes First Driver to Win Three ULTRA4 National Races
October 23, 2017 (Danville, CA) – Jason Scherer dominated one of the most fan-friendly off-road races of the year by displaying a perfect weekend at the Wild West Motorsports Park in Sparks, NV, for the season finale of the ULTRA4 racing series. The event excitedly began with him winning the Pole Position with the fastest lap at 1 minute 10… Continue reading Jason Scherer Becomes First Driver to Win Three ULTRA4 National Races
TRANSAMERICAN AUTO PARTS ANNOUNCES HOST AND JUDGING PANEL FOR 2017 SEMA LIFE IS BETTER OFF-ROAD™AWARD
Compton, California (October 26, 2017) – Today, Transamerican Auto Parts announced the panel of expert judges who will be selecting the recipient of the 2017 “Life is Better Off-Road™” SEMA builder award in addition to naming the host for the award presentation. The highly respected group of professionals was chosen to represent a broad spectrum of the… Continue reading TRANSAMERICAN AUTO PARTS ANNOUNCES HOST AND JUDGING PANEL FOR 2017 SEMA LIFE IS BETTER OFF-ROAD™AWARD
Dougans Racing Engines Takes Top 4 Overall Spots at the SCORE Tijuana Desert Challenge
Matney, Lopez, Steele sit 1-2-3 in overall points standings heading in to the Baja 1000 The 2017 SCORE Tijuana Desert Challenge was an all out sprint to the finish line, where RPM Off-Road’s #4 Josh Daniel, #1 Apdaly Lopez and #9 Eduardo Laguna, filling in for Armin Schwarz, swept the podium. Daniel, who filled in… Continue reading Dougans Racing Engines Takes Top 4 Overall Spots at the SCORE Tijuana Desert Challenge
STADIUM SUPER TRUCKS TO RACE ROAD AMERICA AUGUST 23-25, 2018
ELKHART LAKE, Wis., (October 17, 2017) – Road America announced today the addition of the SPEED Energy Stadium SUPER Trucks (SST) to the racing lineup for the NASCAR XFINITY weekend of August 23-25. Led by the NASCAR XFINITY Series, the weekend also features SCCA Pro Trans Am providing non-stop, on-track action from three separate series’ throughout the… Continue reading STADIUM SUPER TRUCKS TO RACE ROAD AMERICA AUGUST 23-25, 2018
Yokohama Tire to Rock Baja as Title Sponsor of the 2018 Yokohama NORRA Mexican 1000
Tire maker will highlight its rugged GEOLANDAR® tire line at the ‘Happiest Race on Earth’ SANTA ANA, CA – (Sept. 12, 2017) – Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) is Baja bound. YTC announced it has fortified its off-road racing ties as the title sponsor of the 2018 Yokohama National Off-Road Racing Association’s (NORRA) Mexican 1000.
Dougans Racing Engines Finds the Podium at Vegas to Reno With Matney & Menzies
Dougans fields 21 Trick Trucks in the Longest Race in the United States Dougans Racing Engines went full force at Best in the Desert’s 2017 Vegas to Reno. Named the longest off-road race in the United States, it is naturally the most grueling as well. Of the 21 Dougans powered trick trucks that took the… Continue reading Dougans Racing Engines Finds the Podium at Vegas to Reno With Matney & Menzies
ALL ROADS LEAD TO ADVENTURE: BAJA PROVING GROUNDS DURING MEXICAN 1000
“They bill it as ‘The Happiest Race on Earth’ and I think it really is,” quips Ron Stobaugh in describing the NORRA Mexican 1000. “It’s just as tough as the Baja 1000 – it uses the same dirt, same roads, some rocks, same cactus as the traditional 1000 – but instead of having to do… Continue reading ALL ROADS LEAD TO ADVENTURE: BAJA PROVING GROUNDS DURING MEXICAN 1000
King Shocks’ Jason Voss Wins His Fourth Vegas to Reno in Five Years
King Shocks takes top two podium spots & Class 1 win in the longest race in the United States With a finishing time of 09:02:42.094, King Shocks’ Jason Voss earned the overall win at the 2017 Best in the Desert Vegas to Reno. The victory marks his fourth Vegas to Reno overall win in five years and distances… Continue reading King Shocks’ Jason Voss Wins His Fourth Vegas to Reno in Five Years
Jason Voss Wins Best in the Desert’s 2017 Vegas to Reno
2017 Race-Dezert BITD Vegas to Reno Coverage After a grueling 550 miles, Jason Voss was first to the finish line in Dayton, NV and took home his fourth Vegas to Reno overall win in five years. Starting from third qualifying position, Voss quickly got out front physically nearing the halfway point and remained in position to… Continue reading Jason Voss Wins Best in the Desert’s 2017 Vegas to Reno
Rob MacCachren Will Start First At Vegas To Reno
2017 Race-Dezert BITD Vegas to Reno Coverage The longest offroad race in America is now officially underway as 54 unlimited vehicles qualified this afternoon to see who would start first at the 2017 Best In The Desert Vegas To Reno race. BITD setup the qualifying loop out at Apex once again in the same area… Continue reading Rob MacCachren Will Start First At Vegas To Reno
Second Annual Trail Hero in Hurricane, UT, Focuses on Veterans Access and Land Use
Veterans from across the country converging on Sand Mountain for Trail Hero. August 16, 2017, Hurricane, UT – Adventure Awaits this Fall at the Second Annual Trail Hero event Presented by CargoGlide in Hurricane, UT! From October 4 – 7, all things 4-wheel drive will converge on Sand Mountain and the surrounding OHV trails to explore Southern… Continue reading Second Annual Trail Hero in Hurricane, UT, Focuses on Veterans Access and Land Use
Grabowski Brothers Racing 2017 Vegas to Reno Testing
After making its debut at the 2017 Baja 500, the Subaru Crosstrek Class 5 has already seized the attention of off-road racing and the imagination of the automotive world. Follow Grabowski Brothers Racing & Crawford Performance in Barstow, California as they test one of the most unique vehicles currently in the sport for the 2017… Continue reading Grabowski Brothers Racing 2017 Vegas to Reno Testing
Journey to The Hammers Returns to NBC Sports July 27th
“Journey to the Hammers” Returns to NBC Sports July 27th 8PM PT | 9PM MT | 10PM CT | 11PM ET Journey To the Hammers returns to NBC Sports, Thursday, July 27th. New episodes debut on Thursday nights at 8PM PT / 11PM ET for the next 7 weeks. The series picks up at the start of 2017 KOH Week with the King of the Motos… Continue reading Journey to The Hammers Returns to NBC Sports July 27th
KMC Battle in Bluegrass August 11th and 12th, Dirty Turtle Off Road Park Bedford, KY
KMC Wheels is the title sponsor for the 2nd annual Battle in Bluegrass taking place August 11th and 12th at Dirty Turtle Off Road Park in Bedford, KY. This is the final race in the Spidertrax Eastern Regional Series. Expect to see no holds barred racing from all classes as the Spidertrax Eastern Regional Championships are on… Continue reading KMC Battle in Bluegrass August 11th and 12th, Dirty Turtle Off Road Park Bedford, KY
RCV Badlands Brawl Next Week – 6/23 & 6/24
RCV Performance Products is the title sponsor of the 6th annual ULTRA4 Race at Badlands Off Road Park in Attica, IN. The RCV Badlands Brawl is June 23rd and 24th. Nearly 60 drivers are already registered. RCV will once again be sponsoring a driver dinner on Friday night at the park for all teams, please… Continue reading RCV Badlands Brawl Next Week – 6/23 & 6/24
BFGoodrich® Tires Back In Baja Seeking 32nd Overall SCORE Baja 500 Win
Tire maker has 88 total overall wins in Baja Ensenada, Mexico, June 1, 2017 – With overall wins in 14 of the last 15 SCORE International races, BFGoodrich looks to climb back on the top spot at the 2017 SCORE Baja 500, taking place in Ensenada, Baja Mexico June 1-3. BFGoodrich® Tires is focused on… Continue reading BFGoodrich® Tires Back In Baja Seeking 32nd Overall SCORE Baja 500 Win