Racers will use Geolandar® tires to tackle ‘the longest off-road race in the U.S.’ FULLERTON, CA. – (Aug. 14, 2012) – Yokohama Tire Corporation-sponsored Cameron and Heidi Steele – the husband and wife team known as “off-road racing’s power couple” – will be back in action at the Best in the Desert’s 534-mile “Vegas to… Continue reading Yokohama Tire Corporation-Sponsored Off-Roaders Cameron and Heidi Steele Gearing up for ‘Vegas to Reno’ Race, August 16-18
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Making the Tire Choice – Cooper Tire Discoverer AT3 and ST Maxx review
Ever slipped on a wet garage floor? Now angle that same garage floor to 30 degrees and try walking up it…both the Cooper Tire Discoverer AT3 and the ST Maxx tires were developed to conquer that slick challenge, and perform safely and reliably both on and off the road. One of the most agonizing choices… Continue reading Making the Tire Choice – Cooper Tire Discoverer AT3 and ST Maxx review
FAST-Aid Receives 501(c)3 Approval from IRS
All Donations Confirmed Tax Deductible MESA, AZ – AUGUST 7, 2012: FAST-Aid’s Federal Tax Exempt status has been approved by the Internal Revenue Service issuing a 501(c)3, identifying all contributions made previously, and going forward, as tax deductible donations and designates FAST-Aid as a public charity. The application packet totaled nearly 100 pages including the mission… Continue reading FAST-Aid Receives 501(c)3 Approval from IRS
NEW RANCHO® RS7000MT MONOTUBE STRUTS RELEASED FOR 2007-12 CHEVY & GMC TRUCKS AND SUVS
LONG BEACH, CA, Aug. 7, 2012 – Tenneco Inc.’s Rancho® brand has recently released Rancho RS7000MT™ struts for a series of popular Chevy and GMC trucks and SUVs. Specifically engineered for 2007-2012 Chevrolet Silverado/Suburban/Tahoe and GMC Avalanche/Sierra/Yukon applications, the RS7000MT struts were developed through Rancho’s unique relationship with original equipment manufacturers as the performance ride… Continue reading NEW RANCHO® RS7000MT MONOTUBE STRUTS RELEASED FOR 2007-12 CHEVY & GMC TRUCKS AND SUVS
Great Weekend of Celebration for 60th Jeepers Jamboree
Jeep Giveaway Winner Jeff Saari of Reno, NV GEORGETOWN, CA AUGUST 2, 2012 – The 60th Jeepers Jamboree celebration July 26-30, 2012 on the Rubicon Springs had many high points throughout all five days on the historic trail. The Movies on the Grass, Historical talks, Diamond in the Rough wine tasting supporting the Rubicon Trail Foundation,… Continue reading Great Weekend of Celebration for 60th Jeepers Jamboree
TRAIL-GEAR RELEASES ROLL CAGE AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS FOR JEEPS
Fresno, CA-Trail-Gear, Inc. plans to shake things up with the launch of three new Jeep products. Trail-Gear will be debuting a new roll cage for Jeep Wranglers made from years 1987-1995 (YJs), front lower control arm brackets and cam bolts for Wranglers, Cherokees and Wagoneers with the following Body Style Designations: TJ; TJ-L or LJ; XJ; ZJ; and… Continue reading TRAIL-GEAR RELEASES ROLL CAGE AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS FOR JEEPS
Torchmate Racing Launches Sponorship Search
During the month of August, Torchmate Racing will accept sponsorship proposals for its 2013 Motorsports Marketing Campaign. Torchmate Racing is seeking a wide variety of marketing partners including: racing team members, fabrication events, metal designers, shops, athletes and metal artists. Torchmate Racing is seeking to partner with the next great developer, the event promoter with… Continue reading Torchmate Racing Launches Sponorship Search
DAVE DOETSCH TO DEBUT “CRUSH RECOVERY” JEEP® AT OMIX/RUGGED RIDGE OFF-ROAD SUCCESS CENTER DURING 2012 SEMA SHOW
2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Built as the Ultimate Off-Road Vehicle With Help from Rugged Ridge Suwanee, GA (August 1, 2012) – OMIX-ADA, the world’s largest independent manufacturer and wholesaler of Jeep® parts and accessories, today announced that famed Jeep builder Dave Doetsch will publicly unveil his latest project Crush Recovery at the OMIX/Rugged Ridge Off-Road Success Center at the 2012… Continue reading DAVE DOETSCH TO DEBUT “CRUSH RECOVERY” JEEP® AT OMIX/RUGGED RIDGE OFF-ROAD SUCCESS CENTER DURING 2012 SEMA SHOW
Johnson Valley OHV Area Final Environmental Impact Statement has been released.
ORBA is reviewing the FEIS and working with the California Motorized Recreation Council, and Ecologic Partners on comments. The Long awaited Johnson Valley OHV area Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) was released last Friday in Washington, D.C. View Document Here The nearly 1200 page document will be reviewed by ORBA legal council at Ecologic Partners… Continue reading Johnson Valley OHV Area Final Environmental Impact Statement has been released.
TRAIL-GEAR RELEASES ARMOR PACKS FOR TACOMAS
Fresno, CA- Trail-Gear, Inc. is now offering their signature armor for Toyota Tacomas in two new, all- inclusive Armor Packs. These Armor Packs offer customers an even greater savings over Trail-Gear’s already low prices. The first of the two packs launching today (Friday, July 27), the Tacoma Armor Pack, includes bumper-to- bumper body armor for Toyota Tacomas built… Continue reading TRAIL-GEAR RELEASES ARMOR PACKS FOR TACOMAS
OMIX/Rugged Ridge Announces Off-Road Success Center at 2012 SEMA Show
Diamond Bar, CA (July 26, 2012) – Dealers, jobbers, installers and other specialty-equipment industry enthusiasts attending the 2012 SEMA Show will be able to learn all about the dynamic Jeep and off-road lifestyle market through the new Off-Road Success Center, presented by OMIX-Rugged Ridge. Located in within the Trucks/SUV section in booth 30147 at the 2012… Continue reading OMIX/Rugged Ridge Announces Off-Road Success Center at 2012 SEMA Show
Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association Welcomes John Deere to its Ranks
ROV Manufacturer Brings More Than 175 Years Experience to ROHVA IRVINE, Calif., July 25, 2012 – The Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association proudly welcomes the agricultural, turf, forestry and construction equipment manufacturer Deere & Company to the organization of leading ROV manufacturers. As the newest ROHVA member, John Deere joins others in the industry to protect and… Continue reading Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association Welcomes John Deere to its Ranks
TRAIL-GEAR EXPANDS CREEPER LOCK™ LINE WITH ADDITION OF WHEELS FOR JKs
Fresno, CA- Trail-Gear, Inc. is expanding their product mix to include more products specifically engineered for Jeeps. They are now offering their signature Creeper Lock wheels for Jeep Wranglers made from 2007 to present (JKs). These are the same super strong, heavy duty wheels that are on all the Trail-Gear competition and test vehicles. They have been extensively… Continue reading TRAIL-GEAR EXPANDS CREEPER LOCK™ LINE WITH ADDITION OF WHEELS FOR JKs
MetalCloak’s 6Pak(TM) Upgrade Breathes New Life into Your Long Arm Kit
With the introduction of the revolutionary 6Pak Long Travel Compact Body Shock Absorber, the engineers at MetalCloak continue to find more and more applications for the wheeling community. Their newest kit on the market is designed to provide more travel and better ride quality for your existing Long Arm Kit. The kit comes in two… Continue reading MetalCloak’s 6Pak(TM) Upgrade Breathes New Life into Your Long Arm Kit
TRAIL-GEAR EXPANDS ROCK DEFENSE™ LINE TO INCLUDE COMPLETE ARMOR FOR FJ CRUISERS
Fresno, CA- Trail-Gear, Inc. is now offering their signature armor for FJ Cruisers. Trail-Gear is releasing their complete line of Rock Defense™ trail armor for FJ Cruisers today (Friday, July 13). The line consists of two styles of front bumper with optional skid plate upgrade; as well as a rear bumper with optional additional support tube kit. Consumers… Continue reading TRAIL-GEAR EXPANDS ROCK DEFENSE™ LINE TO INCLUDE COMPLETE ARMOR FOR FJ CRUISERS
New Yokohama Tire Corporation Video Highlights the Return of Off-Road Champion Heidi Steele to Racing after Becoming a Mother
FULLERTON, CA. – (July 13, 2012) – The return of five-time off-road champion Heidi Steele to pro racing after giving birth to her first child is presented in a new video by Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC). The nine-minute video, created by Air, Land + Sea Films, is on YTC’s YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/yokohamamotorsports. “The video is… Continue reading New Yokohama Tire Corporation Video Highlights the Return of Off-Road Champion Heidi Steele to Racing after Becoming a Mother
RUGGED RIDGE DEVELOPS UNIQUE SNORKEL SYSTEM FOR ’07 – ’11 JK JEEPS
Innovative New Design Created As A Result Of Enthusiast Feedback Suwanee, Ga. (July 11, 2012) – Following feedback from Jeep® owners online, Omix-ADA®, a leading manufacturer of high-quality Jeep accessories, today announced the availability of the new, patent pending Rugged Ridge® Modular XHD Snorkel System for two and four-door Jeep Wrangler JK models from 2007-2011 with the 3.8L engine. The new… Continue reading RUGGED RIDGE DEVELOPS UNIQUE SNORKEL SYSTEM FOR ’07 – ’11 JK JEEPS
Tin Benders Off-Road Club Donates $10,000 to Help Save Johnson Valley OHV Area.
TIN BENDERS 4X4 CLUB OF CALIFORNIA (founded in 2000)HELD THEIR 8TH ANNUAL TIN BENDER JAMBOREE BBQ & FUNDRAISER IN JOHNSON VALLEY OHV AREA. The United States Marine Corps would like to limit OHV use in Johnson Valley, but a dedicated group of offroaders called the Tin Benders 4×4 Club, whose membership includes families from around… Continue reading Tin Benders Off-Road Club Donates $10,000 to Help Save Johnson Valley OHV Area.
2010+ Toyota 4Runner ARB Under Vehicle Skid Plate System
DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT: The first skid plate panels system specifically designed for SUVs, these panels feature the same construction as the current range of panels, ie. pressed and folded 3mm steel. Due to the Prado 120/150, 4Runner and FJ Cruiser sharing the same chassis platform, the same skid plate design has been used for the… Continue reading 2010+ Toyota 4Runner ARB Under Vehicle Skid Plate System
King Shocks Racers Dominate Chairman's Cup and Ultra4 Race at the Big House
The Traxxas, Torc series returned to Crandon International Raceway for the Forest County Potawatomi, Chairman’s Cup race, rounds 5 and 6 of the series and for the first time, Ultra4 racers on the legendary track known as the “Big House.”
AMERICAM AUTOMOTIVE LAUNCHES TRAVEL TRAILER CAMERAS
San Jose, California, USA, June 7, 2012 : As anyone who has ever towed a travel trailer knows, extended mirrors simply do not give enough rearward vision. The blind spot becomes frustratingly clear when trying to change lanes or make just about any other maneuver, even disregarding backing up. This lack of rearward vision clearly highlights… Continue reading AMERICAM AUTOMOTIVE LAUNCHES TRAVEL TRAILER CAMERAS
Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series Returns This Weekend
High-flying off-road action, CruiserFest ’12 on tap TOOELE VALLEY, UTAH (June 18, 2012) —One of the wildest events of the year is on tap at Miller Motorsports Park this weekend, June 23-24, as the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series makes its third annual visit to Utah. The high-flying, non-stop, adrenaline-fueled action provided by the… Continue reading Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series Returns This Weekend
TRAIL-GEAR ADDS POWER STEERING PUMP WITH TACOMA SERPENTINE PULLEY KIT TO ROCK ASSAULT™ LINE
Fresno, CA-In response to customer requests, Trail-Gear has expanded its Rock Assault™ line with the addition of a Power Steering Pump with Tacoma Serpentine Pulley kit, released today (Friday, June 15, 2012). This new steering kit combines Trail-Gear’s 1,450 PSI or 1,650 PSI power steering pumps with a Tacoma Serpentine Pulley. The TC style power steering pumps feature… Continue reading TRAIL-GEAR ADDS POWER STEERING PUMP WITH TACOMA SERPENTINE PULLEY KIT TO ROCK ASSAULT™ LINE
JT Taylor Ultra4 Car Takes Green Flag at Crandon International Off-Road Raceway
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO JUNE 13, 2012 – JT Taylor is headed to Crandon International Off-Road Raceway to take the Torchmate / Tube Shark Ultra4 car and put it in the Big House for the inaugural Ultra4 event. “There is no way I was going to miss an opportunity to race this weekend,” said JT Taylor. “After going… Continue reading JT Taylor Ultra4 Car Takes Green Flag at Crandon International Off-Road Raceway