Category: Press Release

  • FAST-Aid Assists Over 20 Families After MDR California 200 Truck Accident

    MESA, AZ – OCTOBER 26, 2010:  FAST-Aid is the non-profit organization that has assisted eight families of the deceased and the dozen plus injured after the MDR California 200 off-road accident two months ago on August 14, 2010. “In the first couple days, donations began rolling in at an unbelievable pace.  In the last 6 weeks FAST-Aid has raised $150,000 dollars from the off-road community to help those who are in need as a result of this tragic accident,” said Jared Tetzlaff, President of FAST-Aid at the recent Memorial unveiling. “I am honored to say that we have already been able to give back $50,000 of that in assistance to the families for various bills, medical expenses and everything else that goes with the loss or injury of a loved one.” (more…)

  • 4405 Land Use Team awarded Merit Entry into the 2011 Griffin King of the Hammers

    Driver Travis Carpenter will “Race for Access” once again with fundraiser for the Blue Ribbon Coalition

    Driver Travis Carpenter and the Ultra4 4405 Land Use rig have been awarded a “Merit Entry” by Hammerking Productions into the famed 2011 Griffin King of the Hammers race.  The merit entry is based on the team’s ongoing efforts to promote responsible land use, raise awareness of land use issues, and to generate funds, volunteers and memberships for various land use organizations.

    Billed as the “Land Use” buggy, its land use outreach program has had the 4405 on near constant display since its inception in 2008. The vehicle has been seen in many magazines, on trails all over the West Coast, in parades, on trail work parties, and at many schools and businesses. It is used as a centerpiece to talk about responsible OHV use and to promote the sport as a whole. (more…)

  • Speed Technologies Chuck Dempsey Released To Race

    RENO, NV – OCTOBER 27, 2010:  Chuck Dempsey, who had a heart attack in July, has made a full recovery and was released by doctors last week to return to off road racing.  “It was a wake up call and luckily there is no damage to my heart,” said Dempsey who has hereditary heart conditions.  Dempsey has taken a leadership role in encouraging everyone to get CPR certified and pay better attention to their bodies while racing. (more…)

  • VORRA Halloween Bash Short Course Race at Prairie City OHV

    RENO,NV    OCTOBER 25, 2010: VORRA’s final weekend of the 2010 Season will be October 30-31 at Prairie City OHV Area in Folsom, CA.  Join hundreds of racers, spectators and crews for a full day of truck and car racing on Sunday.  Saturday will host a day of ATV racing and in the evening there will a Costume BBQ Party and Kids Pumpkin Carving Contest.

    The season points battle continues to be close, with this one short course race remaining to crown the overall winners.  After the last round, Sam Berri pulled away in the lead with Mike Koenig in second only 16 points behind.  Red Team Racing maintained their third overall position and first place in their class.  It looks like all of the classes have some battles going on, but Class 10 will certainly come down to the final round to determine the winner. (more…)

  • Raceline Wheels Rock Crawl Across the Nation

    GARDEN GROVE, CA    OCTOBER 22, 2010:  There is no doubt that the Monster RT233 Wheel has found a home in the Rock Crawling Arena.  With events across the nation, the Raceline Wheels are crawling with the best.

    In the W.E. Rock West and East series, a good portion of the drivers run Raceline Wheels so it is never difficult to find a podium finish for the Raceline Team.  Kenny Blume and son Branden competed in 4 challenging competitions and was crowned the 2010 Pro Modified W.E. Rock East Coast champion.  The team followed up their yearlong success with a 2nd place finish at the W.E. Rock Grand Nationals at Miller Motorsports Park. (more…)

  • PPI to introduce two new oil management products at SEMA

    October 22, 2010 – Pareto Point Industries introduces two new oil management products and improvements to its popular TopDog V oil bypass filtration system at the 2010 SEMA Show

    Pareto Point Industries (PPI) will unveil two new products at the SEMA Show – a reusable oil filter specifically designed for Corvettes and Harley-Davisons, and an oil filter loading indicator and oil manifold. (more…)