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  • Acerni Repeats ULTRA4 Win at UK’s 2013 King of The Valleys

    Acerni-Car

    WALTERS ARENA, WALES, UK, August 14th, 2013: More than 40 teams from nine countries competed last weekend in the 2nd annual King of The Valleys ULTRA4 race held at Walters Arena in Wales, UK. Going into the event, there was much speculation as to who would be declared this year’s King of The Valleys: Would it be a returning driver such as last year’s winner, Italian Pier Acerni, or perhaps a local racer familiar with the terrain such as UK’s Jim Marsden, or could it possibly be the American ULTRA4 driver on his first trip overseas, Levi Shirley? Ultimately, after three grueling days of competition that saw drivers navigating through winding technical rally roads normally reserved for WRC events, battling waste deep mud bogs and scaling extreme rock obstacles designed specifically for this event, it was the Italian driver, Pier Acerni, who retained his crown for another year. (more…)

  • ARB Sponsored Campbell Racing takes 1st at ULTRA4 Badlands UMC Race

    August 13th, 2013 Renton, WA.-  The #5AZ car piloted by Shannon and Wayland Campbell remains in the ULTRA4 National Points lead after a 1st place finish at the Badlands UMC race. ARB wants to wish Shannon and Wayland a HUGE congratulations on the successful race and we can not wait to see how they perform at the remaining races this season.

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  • Impact and MasterCraft Safety Go All In With Best In The Desert

    Test fit a MasterCraft Safety race suit at Vegas to Reno.

    Best In The Desert (BITD) continues to set entry records with every race, and Impact by MasterCraft Safety has taken notice.  The ink is still drying on their commitment to be the presenting sponsor of the “BlueWater Parker 425 Presented by Impact” for 2014 and beyond.  “We welcome Impact on board as the presenting sponsor of one of the most prestigious events in the world for desert off-road competition,” said BITD promoter Casey Folks recently.  “They join some of the leading brands in helping make our series the largest, entry-wise, of any long distance off-road series. Impact’s products help keep our racers safe – the number one priority in my world.” (more…)

  • W.E. Rock Professional Rock Crawling Eastern Final this Weekend in Dayton, TN

    Professional Rock Crawling Friday and Saturday Nights August 9th and 10th starting at 7pm Eastern Time

    WE Rock Dayton TNPLACERVILLE, CA   AUGUST 7, 2013:  The final round of the W.E. Rock Eastern Professional Rock Crawling Series comes to Dayton, TN this weekend completing their 14th year of regular season competition. The event is very spectator and family friendly with the professional drivers available to sign autographs and throw gifts into the crowd in midst of the competition.  “We kicked off our season here and now we will be wrapping it up!  The drivers are excited to show off all their talents to the local crowds,” said Rich Klein, President and founder of W.E. Rock Events. “We really appreciate everyone that comes out to cheer on the competitors.  They work hard all year to put on a show, and they really bring the show to Dayton!” (more…)

  • W.E. Rock Professional Rock Crawling Stiff Competition and Genuine Sportsmanship

    Winners:  Unlimited – Justin Hall  ;  Pro Modified – Jason Feuilly  ;  Unlimited Sportsman – Nathan Osburn  ; Stock Sportsman – Jeremy Eaton

    Trail GearPLACERVILLE, CA   JULY 28, 2013:  When the final round of W.E. Rock Trail-Gear Western Pro Rock Crawling started in Goldendale, Washington on Saturday morning, three ProMod drivers were tied for first place.  By the end of the weekend the winners of the event would also decide the Season Series winners and more exceptional stories of sportsmanship would be created and shared with many. (more…)

  • Battle Rock Offroad Park Was Perfect Location for Dirt Riot Double Points Showdown

    Pro 4400:  Chris Hoyt  ;  Pro 4500:  Jeff Rector  ; Pro 4600: Jason Kaminsky  ;  Mod Trail Class: Ryan Miller  ; UTV Class:  Stephen Lee  ;  Stock Trail:  Jason Davis

    Battle Rock Offroad Park

    PLACERVILLE, CA   JULY 16, 2013:  Battle Rock Offroad Park in Cortez Colorado was the scene of some high horsepower action and thrilling finishes for both the Mountain and Southwest 2013 Dirt Riot 4×4 Endurance Series.  The heat of the day was minimal compared to the heat of the competition, as the points would reveal multiple series champions at the end of this one race.

    “The Cortez, Colorado event is always a good time with great support from the Jimmy’s 4×4 crew and the drivers that come from all over for the one opportunity to earn double National points at a race,” said Rich Klein, President and founder of W.E. Rock Events.  “The course was fast, dusty and hot. But that didn’t detour anyone from joining us on the holiday weekend, and we appreciate that.” (more…)