Category: Press Release

  • MICKEY THOMPSON CONSUMER REBATE PROGRAM

    MICKEY THOMPSON PERFORMANCE TIRES & WHEELS ANNOUNCES CONSUMER REBATE PROGRAM FOR BAJA CLAW TTC RADIAL TIRES EFFECTIVE APRIL 1 THROUGH MAY 31 2011

    STOW, OH – Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels is proud to announce a consumer rebate program on the new Baja Claw TTC Radial tires, Mickey Thompson’s best selling extreme off-road radial. Beginning April 1 through May 31 simply purchase four Baja Claw TTC Radial tires in a single transaction,
    and receive a $50 mail-in rebate.  (more…)

  • Sparks Fly For Team LeDuc Racing At First LOORS Race Of The 2011 Season

    Curt and Todd LeDuc flying past the competition
    The new season brought many changes for the hardworking LeDuc family as they returned to Firebird International Raceway for the first Lucas Oil Off Road Racing (LOORS) short course event of the season.  This is the same track where Kyle LeDuc won the $30,000 Rockstar Energy Lucas Oil Off Road Challenge Cup in his ROCKSTAR Energy Drink / Makita Tools Ford just three months prior, so expectations were high coming into the new season. (more…)
  • Roger Norman Gunning for Mint 400 Repeat

    RENO, NV     MARCH 22, 2011  – Roger Norman is gunning to repeat the success from last years Mint 400.  The Norman Motorsports #8 Crystal Bay Casino truck qualified and finished first last year putting Roger Norman on the podium with an amazing finish. “Winning overall coupled with taking the pole position in qualifying makes this an epic event for us,” said Norman after last years finish. (more…)

  • Mild to Wild Fundraiser Trail Ride To Benefit Blue Ribbon Coalition

    Tuesday March 22, 2011

    RENO, NV    MARCH 18, 2011: The “Mild to Wild” Fundraiser Trail Ride for 4 wheel drive vehicles will take place on Tuesday March 22, 2011 with all proceeds going towards the Blue Ribbon Coalition and their dedication to keeping our land open for use and protecting responsible recreational access.

    Join Vendors and Industry leaders for a day of fun. “Mild to Wild” Fundraiser Trail Registration is $35 per vehicle, which also includes two event tickets to the Reno Off-Road Motorsports Expo, payable by check or cash at the Convention Center meeting place prior to leaving. Everyone will start on the same trail and then separate where “Mild meets Wild”.  Following the finish of the trail ride, participants will meet in Virginia City for a social gathering.  Please register immediately athttp://www.lockettshows.com/offroad-expo_trailrides.htm. (more…)

  • Casey Currie – Pro Lite Champion Joins General Tire’s Off-Road Program for 2011 and Debuts new Truck Design

    Fort Mill, SC – (March 17, 2011) – General Tire announced sponsorship of ProLite short-course driver Casey Currie, known for sweeping the TORC champion weekend at Crandon last year and taking home the series Pro Lite title. Currie has signed a multi-year sponsorship with General Tire and will beginning racing on the Grabber LT265/75R16 tires at the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series this weekend. (more…)

  • Tread Lightly!’s Membership Doubles as Organization Offers New Benefits

    OGDEN, Utah (March 17, 2011) — The nonprofit organization Tread Lightly!® has doubled its membership over the last year after offering several new benefits—including significant discounts on insurance, Goodyear tires, and new Chrysler, Jeep®, Ram Truck or Dodge vehicles.

    Lori McCullough, Tread Lightly!’s executive director, also attributes the rapid increase to growing concern over potential loss of access for outdoor recreation. (more…)