NORTH EASTON, MA MARCH 8, 2011- Massachusetts conjures up images of clam chowder and Nor’easters, but in the off-road world New England is known for being the home of Lucas Murphy. Murphy qualified for the exclusive Griffin King of the Hammers race by finishing 5th at the Quadratec Rausch Creek Qualifier, and then backed it up with a win at the Southern Missouri Off Road Ranch International Endurance Race. Murphy then transitioned back to home life, juggling his work managing a manufacturing engineering group, raising a young family, racing on the weekends and building a new house. (more…)
Category: Press Release
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Lucas Murphy Drives Coast To Coast For His Shot To Be The 2011 King of the Hammers
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Jason Scherer Finishes 3rd at 2011 King of the Hammers
DANVILLE, CA MARCH 7, 2011 Jason Scherer released his normally polite and respectful personality for the possessed man that races the number 76 car and accomplished his second podium finish at the 2011 Griffin King of the Hammers. Scherer started 36th out of 100 competitors with his brother Casey co-driving. It was not long before the duo was passing the competition and out front, just as Scherer has done the past two years. (more…) -
Lexus Races into 2011 with JTGrey Racing Team
TORRANCE, Calif. – March 3, 2011 – Lexus announced today it will be the primary sponsor for the JTGrey Racing team and its LX 570 flagship luxury utility vehicle in the quest to win the 2011 SCORE Stock Full Championship.“The JTGrey Racing team demonstrates just how capable, reliable and durable the Lexus LX 570 is,” said David Nordstrom, vice president of marketing, Lexus division. “It’s exciting to see the LX 570 conquer the rugged and extreme desert terrains with the same nimbleness and dexterity it has when it navigates city streets. Its off-road mastery combined with its powerful 5.7-liter V8 are sure to be a winning combination again this year.” (more…)
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JKS Hydraulic BumpShocks for Wrangler JK
Bottoming out the suspension on your Jeep can leave you with a very unsettling feeling, and for good reason. The hard jarring sensation that resonates throughout the vehicle does more than cause discomfort and anxiety for you and your passengers. It also forces your chassis and suspension components to absorb tremendous stress loads that can be highly destructive to your Jeep, and can just as easily send an unsuspecting driver off the intended path.To diffuse the impact energy before it causes damage or discomfort, JKS Manufacturing offers Hydraulic BumpShocks. Originally developed for off-road racing applications, this professional grade secondary shock absorber increases damping resistance as the suspension reaches maximum compression. In other words, Hydraulic BumpShocks cushion heavy impacts that would otherwise transmit directly to the vehicle and occupants. (more…)
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RANCHO® RELEASES BRAND-NEW RS7000MT™ MONOTUBE SHOCK LINE
LONG BEACH, CA, March 4, 2011 – Rancho® – an engineering leader in the off-road marketplace – has announced the release of a new, high-gas pressure Rancho RS7000MT™ monotube shock series. Rancho products are manufactured and marketed by Tenneco Inc. (NYSE: TEN) and headquartered in Long Beach, Calif.“Our Rancho monotube shocks offer a way to get rid of heat more easily, making you less susceptible to failure or overheating on the road or trails,” said Joe Pase, general manager, Rancho. (more…)
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General Tire kicks off the highly anticipated Miss Mint 400 competition
Fort Mill, SC – (March 3, 2011) – The General Tire Miss Mint 400 competition is back for its 3rdconsecutive year. General Tire is turning up the heat for the 2011 Mint 400 race by kicking off the event with the Miss Mint 400 competition which started on Feb 28, 2011. Girls from across the country compete for the Miss Mint 400 crown, which brings with it the prestigious Miss Mint title, a prize package, national exposure and a General Tire photo shoot. (more…)
