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  • Team General Tire to Storm the Desert at the Tecate SCORE Baja 1000

    The Grabber tire will be used by all six Team GT members during the 692.82-mile race.

    Baja California, Mexico – November 14, 2011. Team General Tire (Team GT) is ready to dominate the 44th annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 race. The legendary race, held on the treacherous Baja Peninsula, will begin and end in Ensenada over the course of two days (November 18-20). And with six members of Team GT entered, there’s a good chance you’ll see the red and white General Tire logo roll across the finish line in first. (more…)

  • Yokohama Tire-Sponsored Off-Road Drivers Set Their Sights on SCORE Baja 1000 Race

    Heidi Steele is looking to clinch another Class 6 championship; husband Cameron shooting for a Trophy Truck win. Both racing on Geolandar® tires

    FULLERTON, CA. – (Nov. 14, 2011) – There’s plenty at stake for Yokohama Tire Corporation-sponsored off-road racing husband and wife team Cameron and Heidi Steele as they head to Ensenada, Mexico for the 44th annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000, November 17-20. (more…)

  • MaxTrac Releases 6.5-Inch Lift System For Nissan Titans

    Anaheim, Calif. — MaxTrac Suspension has released a cost-effective solution for two-wheel-drive 2004-2011 Titan owners who want to run up to 35-inch-tall tires. MaxTrac maximizes value and ground clearance by eliminating the replacement front crossmember included in some competing kits. Instead, MaxTrac uses one-piece spindles that are cast from ductile iron and are e-coated for corrosion protection. These spindles provide four inches of lift. Steering angles are retained, and the factory rack-and-pinion system remains in its stock location. (more…)

  • THR Motorsports Baja 1000 Dream Team Makes The Competition GREEN With Envy

    THR Motorsports

    Did you hear that?  The winds of change are in the air as THR Motorsports and Bonanza Plumbing have assembled a motorcycle juggernaut to usher in a new era at the Baja 1000.  THR owners Scott Jacobson and Rob Sims have teamed with Precision Concepts and Purvines Racing to assemble a dream team of motorcycle riders atop a green Kawasaki KX450F and fueled by Monster Energy.  Combining youth and experience, the five rider all-star team includes; Shane Esposito, Robby Bell, Bobby Garrison, Steve Hengeveld and David Pearson. These five talented riders have a combined 15 Baja wins between them. The Kawasaki KX450F prepared by Bob Bell of Precision Concepts.  For those unfamiliar with the Precision Concepts name, they have numerous Baja wins to their credit and are always working towards that next big win. (more…)

  • JEEP WRANGLER JK Rear Bumper and Tire Carrier

    Designed to offer simple and light weight protection, the Jeep JK ARB rear bumper can be fitted with an optional wheel carrier assembly allowing the fitment of a spare tire up to 37 inches (modifications to the 3rd brake light may be required to fit a 37” spare tire). (more…)

  • Chris Brandt Leaves Las Vegas with Two Podium Finishes

    Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Third and Second Place Finishes

    COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA  NOVEMBER 11, 2011  –  Chris Brandt #82 BFGoodrich / Toyota Pro Lite Unlimited Truck boldly and proudly wore the Huseman memorial graphic at the Las Vegas Lucas Oil Off Road Race rounds 13 & 14.  Leading the points all season, Brandt finished a respectable 3rd after starting in 17th on Saturday.  Sunday’s 2ndplace finish came after an intense battle with Brian Deegan at the front of the pack which put him on the podium for the 12th time this season.  “I am disappointed in the second place finish on Sunday.  We were battling the whole race and I kept pushing in for the lead,” said Chris Brandt.  “We have one more race in December to determine the series champion.  With only 3 points separating Deegan and I, you know it will be the must see race of the season!” (more…)