Following the 2005 Easter Jeep Safari in Moab Utah Jeff Knoll and his family read an article in the Moab newspaper about an environmentalists named Sara Melnicoff who was cleaning up the amazing mess left by off roaders who chose to party at Potato Salad hill. Knoll and family presented a challenge to keep the… Continue reading Torchmate Racing helps keep Moab beautiful
Category: Press Release
Coverking’s Tactical Seat Covers Bring the Versatility of M.O.L.L.E. Attachment Systems to any Vehicle
Anaheim, CA (April 18, 2012)—Off-roaders, hunters, fishermen, hikers, military, law enforcement or anyone looking for an outdoor adventure can now store the tools of their trade more efficiently for transport with Coverking’s new Tactical seat covers. Well-known for their custom car cover and vehicle accessory lines, Coverking has added a new twist by incorporating a military-style M.O.L.L.E. (Modular Lightweight Load-carrying… Continue reading Coverking’s Tactical Seat Covers Bring the Versatility of M.O.L.L.E. Attachment Systems to any Vehicle
California Motorized Recreational Council Hires Livingston Group to help save Johnson Valley OHV area
April 18, 2012 – Washington, DC – The California Motorized Recreation Council (CMRC), an umbrella group of the eight largest OHV access groups in California, has agreed to contract terms with the Livingston Group, LLC in Washington, DC to help stave off the expansion of the 29 Palms Marine Base. The move comes on the heels… Continue reading California Motorized Recreational Council Hires Livingston Group to help save Johnson Valley OHV area
Broken Axle Shafts Stranding Off Road Enthusiasts
YUKON GEAR AND AXLE/BIGELOW MOTORSPORTS WIN ROUND 1 at Rausch Creek
Emmitsburg, MD – April 16 2012 – Doug Bigelow, the owner and driver of the #4413 Yukon Gear and Axle/Bigelow Motorsports Ultra 4 race vehicle, won the opening round of three, at the Rausch Creek Offroad Endurance race this past weekend. Battling a tough group of 25 seasoned Ultra 4 racers from the East Coast,… Continue reading YUKON GEAR AND AXLE/BIGELOW MOTORSPORTS WIN ROUND 1 at Rausch Creek
TRAIL-GEAR ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF SOLID AXLE HUBS FOR PICKUPS AND 4RUNNERS
Fresno, CA-In response to customer demand, Trail-Gear has manufactured a much needed OEM replacement component and filled another need in the Toyota off-roading industry. Trail-Gear is excited to announce the release of their brand new hubs for solid axle Toyota Pick-ups and 4Runners this week (Wednesday, April 11, 2012). Trail-Gear is the first manufacturer to produce this part since… Continue reading TRAIL-GEAR ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF SOLID AXLE HUBS FOR PICKUPS AND 4RUNNERS
RUGGED RIDGE POWERTOP™ FOR JEEP WRANGLER OFFERS OWNERS NEW LEVEL OF CONVENIENCE
No More Struggling with Soft Tops—The Push Of A Button Does it All Suwanee, Ga. (April 3, 2012) – Rugged Ridge, a division of Omix-Ada, has announced the introduction and availability of its first-everPowerTop™ for the 2007-2012 JK Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited. The result of extensive research and development, Rugged Ridge’s introduction of the hydraulic PowerTop™, adds to its catalog… Continue reading RUGGED RIDGE POWERTOP™ FOR JEEP WRANGLER OFFERS OWNERS NEW LEVEL OF CONVENIENCE
Rob MacCachren Puts ROCKSTAR Energy Drink and Makita Tools On the Podium in LOORRS Season Opener
The first race with a new truck is never an easy task, even with the considerable talents of Rob MacCachren behind the wheel. MacCachren has already racked up wins in the desert this season at Laughlin, San Felipe, and the Mint 400, but the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS) short course season is… Continue reading Rob MacCachren Puts ROCKSTAR Energy Drink and Makita Tools On the Podium in LOORRS Season Opener
AMSOIL Reformulates Synthetic Water-Resistant & Multi-Purpose Greases
AMSOIL Synthetic Multi-Purpose Grease and Synthetic Water-Resistant Grease have been reformulated to provide even better protection and performance in a wide range of applications. Both are formulated with calcium sulfonate complex thickeners, allowing for improved extreme-pressure properties, corrosion resistance, oxidation resistance, high-temperature stability and water resistance.
Reno Expo Spectators up by 20% March 23-25, 2012 at Reno Sparks Convention Center
Reno Off-Road & Motorsports Expo ~ Reno Outdoor Recreation Expo Spring Home & Garden Show ~ Reno Pet Show and Pug Parade RENO, NV MARCH 28, 2012: The Reno Expo presented by Miller Lite consisting of the Reno Off-Road & Motorsports Expo, Reno Outdoor Recreation Expo, Spring Home & Garden Show and Reno Pet Show and… Continue reading Reno Expo Spectators up by 20% March 23-25, 2012 at Reno Sparks Convention Center
MAKITA AND BRIAN DEEGAN PUMPED AND READY FOR 2012
Makita is “The Official Power Tool” of “The General” Brian Deegan & the Metal Mulisha FMX Team La Mirada, Calif.– Makita Industrial Power Tools is excited to take on 2012 with one of the biggest off road racing stars in the world, 2011 Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Champion, X Games Gold Medalist, and Freestyle Motocross… Continue reading MAKITA AND BRIAN DEEGAN PUMPED AND READY FOR 2012
General Tire's Support of Short-Course Racing Runs Deep With Drivers Like Renezeder
Carl Renezeder eyeing his 100th career short-course win in 2012. Fort Mill, SC – March 29, 2012. The 2012 Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series (LOORRS) season kicks off this weekend at Firebird Raceway and General Tire will be there in full-effect. General Tire’s support of short-course racing runs deep, since its inception, General Tire has been… Continue reading General Tire's Support of Short-Course Racing Runs Deep With Drivers Like Renezeder
General Tire Mint 400 Rewind
Darren Skilton captures Class 3700 win on General Tires. With the help of Mikey Childress, Rick D. Johnson takes first annual pit crew challenge win. Vanessa Golub-Ferrara crowned 2012 Miss Mint. Bureau of Land Management estimated a crowd of over 25,000 spectators. Fort Mill, SC – March 29, 2012. In front of an estimated crowd of… Continue reading General Tire Mint 400 Rewind
MAKITA READY TO RACE WITH TWO OF THE SPORT'S TOP DRIVERS IN THE LUCAS OIL OFF ROAD RACING SERIES
Multi-time champion Rob MacCachren and 2011 Rookie of the Year Todd LeDuc join forces with Makita and Rockstar in 2012 La Mirada, CA – Makita Industrial Power Tools is ready to race in the 2012 Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS) with two of the sport’s biggest heavyweights: Rob MacCachren, a perennial champion in off-road… Continue reading MAKITA READY TO RACE WITH TWO OF THE SPORT'S TOP DRIVERS IN THE LUCAS OIL OFF ROAD RACING SERIES
MICKEY THOMPSON PERFORMANCE TIRES & WHEELS SPONSORS GEISER BROTHERS IN 2012 LUCAS OIL OFF-ROAD RACING SERIES
STOW, OH – Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels is proud to sponsor the Geiser Brothers Motorsports team for the 2012 Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series (LOORRS) season. Through this exciting partnership, Mickey Thompson will provide the team with the new Baja Pro 35X12.50R17LT tire developed for the Pro 2 and Pro 4 Unlimited racing classes.
RJ Anderson Dominates WORCS RD3 in Lake Havasu
Takes over Production 1000 Points Lead RJ Anderson Digs Hard at Havasu Riverside, CA 3/21/2012 – RJ Anderson and the Walker Evans Racing (WER) team headed to Lake Havasu, AZ last weekend and it wasn’t because they wanted to partake in the spring break madness. No, RJ and the team had work to do and work is… Continue reading RJ Anderson Dominates WORCS RD3 in Lake Havasu
Big Ugly Crashes at 96MPH in The Mint 400
March 25, 2011–Las Vegas, NV: At race mile 11.5 of The Mint 400 Kevin Sacalas of Big Ugly Racing experienced a rollover at 96 miles per hour (MPH). While this was Sacalas’ first time racing The Mint 400, he is no stranger to desert racing. Sacalas placed first in the Ultra4 class in the 1000 mile… Continue reading Big Ugly Crashes at 96MPH in The Mint 400
GenRight Off-Road donates $1,500 to Savethehammers.org
Simi Valley, CA – March 26, 2012 – Fortunate enough to have one of the most extreme testing grounds in their backyard, GenRight Off-Road felt it was necessary to do their part to protect the Johnson Valley OHV area from the 29 Palms Marine Base Expansion. To help fund the cause GenRight Off-Road is donating… Continue reading GenRight Off-Road donates $1,500 to Savethehammers.org
TRAIL-GEAR EXPANDS TRAIL CREEPER™ AND ROCK ASSAULT™ LINES WITH NEW PRODUCTS FOR 1995-2004 TOYOTA TACOMAS
Fresno, CA-Trail-Gear, Inc. has recently developed and released multiple new products designed for Toyota Tacomas made during the years of 1995-2004. “We see the future of Toyota off- road trending toward Tacomas and we want to offer our customers a complete product line,” said Aaron Young, Trail-Gear Engineer. These new products expand Trail-Gear’s existing Trail Creeper™ and Rock Assault™… Continue reading TRAIL-GEAR EXPANDS TRAIL CREEPER™ AND ROCK ASSAULT™ LINES WITH NEW PRODUCTS FOR 1995-2004 TOYOTA TACOMAS
Hummer H3 2.5" Leveling Suspension kit – Rough Country Suspension Systems
MARCH 22, 2012 – DYERSBURG, TENNESSEE Rough Country is proud to announce our first kit for Hummer H3’s! Introducing the incredibly simple, yet enormously effective 2.5″ Leveling Suspension Kit for Hummer H3. This easy to install kit makes a huge difference for a small price. Utilizing a torsion bar key spacer and lifted rear shackle, this… Continue reading Hummer H3 2.5" Leveling Suspension kit – Rough Country Suspension Systems
New King of the Hammers Movie Titled "Rise of the East"
Title and Trailer for 2012 Griffin King of The Hammers Movie Released TWIN PEAKS, CA – March 21, 2012 – Hammerking Productions released the trailer for the 2012 Griffin King of the Hammers movie titled, “Rise of the East” today. The title for this year’s film is a reference to the 2012 King, Erik Miller.… Continue reading New King of the Hammers Movie Titled "Rise of the East"
PRP's New 2" Harnesses with Automotive Style Latch
2″ Shoulder and Lap Belts, with think pads for comfort Adjustable and removable sternum strap The same quick easy adjusters as our latch and link seat belts The Automotive latch is much easier and simpler to use An affordable and safe harness
PRI ANNOUNCES TRANSITION AND SALE TO SEMA
John Kilroy, with 21 years experience at PRI as editor, associate publisher and vice president, continues to lead PRI. SEMA plans to maintain hardcore racing identity and heritage of PRI Trade Show and PRI Magazine. PRI founder Steve Lewis to focus on son’s racing career. Performance Racing Industry (PRI), producers of the motorsports business… Continue reading PRI ANNOUNCES TRANSITION AND SALE TO SEMA
King of the Hammers 2012: Event Recap
Promises Delivered 2012 marked a year of significant improvements & growth King of the Hammers is now known and respected as the single toughest one day off-road race in the world and has become the “no miss” event. A full vendor show complements five stand alone racing events culminating in Friday’s Griffin King of the… Continue reading King of the Hammers 2012: Event Recap