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  • RUGGED RIDGE POWERTOP™ FOR JEEP WRANGLER OFFERS OWNERS NEW LEVEL OF CONVENIENCE

    No More Struggling with Soft Tops—The Push Of A Button Does it All

    powertopSuwanee, Ga. (April 3, 2012) – Rugged Ridge, a division of Omix-Ada, has announced the introduction and availability of its first-everPowerTop™ for the 2007-2012 JK Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited. The result of extensive research and development, Rugged Ridge’s introduction of the hydraulic PowerTop™, adds to its catalog of more than 500 custom-designed products built specifically for Jeep vehicles.

    The patent-pending Rugged Ridge PowerTop™ design allows the convertible soft-top structure to be lowered or raised in as little as five seconds with the simple push of a button, effectively eliminating the need to exit the vehicle during the onset of inclement weather. (more…)

  • Rob MacCachren Puts ROCKSTAR Energy Drink and Makita Tools On the Podium in LOORRS Season Opener

    Rob Mac seems to always be on the podium.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 just heating up.  Speaking of heat, it was an issue in qualifying where temperatures at Firebird International Raceway in Phoenix were in the 90s, revealing a cooling issue with MacCachren’s brand new Pro2 Unlimited truck.  This limited Rob Mac’s practice time on the several high speed sections, spectacular jumps, and unique dual split line of Firebird’s track. (more…)

  • AMSOIL Reformulates Synthetic Water-Resistant & Multi-Purpose Greases

    amsoilAMSOIL Synthetic Multi-Purpose Grease and Synthetic Water-Resistant Grease have been reformulated to provide even better protection and performance in a wide range of applications. Both are formulated with calcium sulfonate complex thickeners, allowing for improved extreme-pressure properties, corrosion resistance, oxidation resistance, high-temperature stability and water resistance. (more…)

  • 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 Pug Parade had a 20% growth in attendance at this years show.  “The economy has had quite a hit on the shows over the last few years and we are glad that combining the shows and adding all the features made it a huge success this year,” said event producer Al Lockett.  “We would like to thank Miller Lite, Summit Racing, our host hotel Grand Sierra Resort and all the vendors, too numerous to mention, for their dedication to the success of this years show.” (more…)

  • 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

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    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 legend Brian Deegan. In addition to sponsoring Brian Deegan, Makita is also the Official Power Tool of the Metal Mulisha Freestyle Motocross Team which includes X-Games Medalists Todd Potter, Ronnie Faisst, Jackson “Jacko” Strong and several others. Makita joins Rockstar Energy as a major sponsor of Brian Deegan and the Rockstar Makita Metal Mulisha team. (more…)

  • 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.

    renezeder 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 a sponsor of LOORRS, and numerous teams. Even recently expanding its efforts into the Lucas Oil Regional Off Road Series as a contingency sponsor. General Tire is part of the fabric of the sport so their four year partnership with eight-time champion Carl Renezeder is no surprise. (more…)