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  • New Trail D-Vise from Mac’s Custom Tie-Downs

    Heavy duty, lightweight hitch-mounted vise makes repairs in the field, on the trail or at the track as easy as turning a bolt.

    • Lightweight vise with full sized jaws fits easily in truck or trailer
    • Perfect for contractors, racers, farmers and off-road enthusiasts
    • Installs into the a standard hitch receiver in less than one minute
    • Black Powder Coated Steel Construction – Made in the USA

    Sagle, Idaho (July, 2010) – From cutting pipe at a job site to modifying parts at the track, the new hitch-mounted Trail D-Vise is a versatile new tool from Mac’s Custom Tie-Downs. Born on the Rubicon Trail when an off-road enthusiast needed to change a universal joint, the portable vise is an invaluable tool for mechanics, racers, contractors or anyone that needs to make repairs on the go. (more…)

  • Extreme Outback Releases Ultra Light Aluminum Air Tank

    Vacaville, CA – Extreme Outback Products created the Ultra Light 3.0 all-aluminum air tank for a severely weight-restricted military application. However, this 3-gallon tank — which weighs only 6 pounds — is ideal for any situation where lightweight air storage is needed. Custom-vehicle air-suspension systems is one obvious use, as are corrosive marine and off-road applications.

    The Ultra Light 3.0 features five 3/8-inch outlet ports and a 1/4-inch drain port. The tank is built to DOT-standard 750-psi burst strength. Measurements are 7-inch diameter by 24 inches long. Standard finish is raw aluminum; polishing and powdercoating are available extra-cost options. Extreme Outback can also custom-make tanks to customers’ specs in both aluminum and steel.

    For more information, please contact Extreme Outback Products, 866-447-7711, info@extremeoutback.com, www.extremeoutback.com.

  • Chuck Dempsey and Micky Dymond Win $5,000 Purse and “Six-Shooter” Trophy at XTREME OUTLAW Race

    RENO, NV    JULY 5, 2010 – The Xtreme Outlaw race held Father’s Day weekend at the Grand Sierra Resort (GSR) combined an Xtreme Outlaw 250 (XO250) desert race, Xtreme Livfast Super Moto (XLSM), and Xtreme LivFast Freestyle Motocross (XLFM) with autograph signings and plenty of entertainment including performances by The Offspring, Tommy Lee and John Huntington.  Chuck Dempsey and Micky Dymond were the biggest winners at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino taking home the purse and some amazing “Six-Shooter” trophies. (more…)

  • JT Taylor Places First and Creates History at Pike Peak Challenge with Rock Racer

    COLORADO SPRINGS, CO     JUNE 30, 2010    JT Taylor is the first ever Rock Racer allowed to compete in the world renowned Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.  JT Taylor competed in the Exhibition class and took first place with a time of 14 minutes 7 seconds, and a top speed of 86mph.  “I am so excited to be a part of this race, and then to have the fastest time in the class is awesome.  If I could send in my entry fee for next year today, I would!” smiled JT Taylor. (more…)

  • Yokohama Tire Tips

    FULLERTON, CA (July 2, 2010) – How to read the sidewall of a tire is the subject of Yokohama Tire Corporation’s second installment of Tire Tips, a series of short educational videos designed to help consumers learn more about tires.

    Like the first Yokohama Tire Tips video, which displayed the importance of properly inflated tires and debuted June 6 to coincide with Tire Safety Week, the latest video is hosted by off-road racing champion and TV commentator Cameron Steele.  The video can be seen on Yokohama’s Web site (www.yokohamatire.com) and YouTube. (more…)

  • Yokohama’s Electric Vehicle Wins with Record Time at Pikes Peak

    EV bests previous “Race to the Clouds” mark by over a minute

    FULLERTON, CA (July 1, 2010) – An electric vehicle driving on Yokohama tires and powered by a new AC Propulsion motor broke the record for electric vehicles in the 2010 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado Springs, Colorado over the weekend. (more…)