OLD MAN EMU STEERING STABILIZER: As another integral component of Old Man Emu’s four-wheel drive suspension range, steering stabilizers are designed to reduce the effect of wheel vibration and improve the feel, handling and control of the vehicle. They will also reduce the aggressive rotation of the steering wheel over rough roads without affecting steering wheel return.
Category: Press Release
General Grabber’s Help Carl Renezeder ‘Grab’ LOORRS Pro-4 Unlimited Championship
Carl Renezeder chalks up eighth career championship at LOORRS finale. Fort Mill, SC – (December 20, 2011) With championships, pride and the largest pay day in short-course history on the line, the 2011 Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS) season did not disappoint. Carl Renezeder led the Team GT contingency by winning the Pro-4… Continue reading General Grabber’s Help Carl Renezeder ‘Grab’ LOORRS Pro-4 Unlimited Championship
MasterCraft Safety and Impact Have All Your Safety Needs Covered This Winter
Unrivaled in the realm of motorsports protection, it would be easy enough for MasterCraft Safety and Impact by MasterCraft Safety to rest on their laurels. Instead, both companies constantly forge ahead and innovate in an effort to provide the best possible products from head to toe, with MasterCraft’s legendary energy-attenuating seats and occupant restraints, and… Continue reading MasterCraft Safety and Impact Have All Your Safety Needs Covered This Winter
General Tire and Baldwin Motorsports Amicably Part Ways
General Tire will continue to support desert off-road racing. Fort Mill, SC – December 19, 2011. General Tire and Baldwin Motorsports will amicably part ways at the end of this year. Following extensive internal discussions, officials at General Tire determined that they need to focus on fulfilling the needs of the high consumer demand for General… Continue reading General Tire and Baldwin Motorsports Amicably Part Ways
Three new Raptor/F-150 lockboxes and two new Jeep JK Security Enclosures!
Jeep JK Wrangler Tailgate Security Enclosure A simple, two-piece design that creates a lockable storage trunk completely protected on all sides. It works in conjunction with the lockable vehicle tailgate to secure the trunk area created. The enclosure maintains the use and function of the rear seat in 2-door models. Quickly and easily installs with… Continue reading Three new Raptor/F-150 lockboxes and two new Jeep JK Security Enclosures!
Two of the Biggest Names in Racing Team Up To Make a Major Impact
Roush Yates has once again cemented a reputation for producing the fastest engines on the planet regardless of the application, wtih 160 victories this year alone. When first opening its performance products store in 2009, Roush Yates created an extension of its championship-winning engine technology to include everything from engine parts to chassis components. The… Continue reading Two of the Biggest Names in Racing Team Up To Make a Major Impact
RJ Anderson Finishes 2011 Racing Season on Top
LOORS UTV Champion, SuperLite Challenge Cup WIN, TORC Rookie of The Year Riverside, CA 12/13/2011 – The 2011 off-road racing season ended in spectacular fashion for the Walker Evans Racing (WER) team. Driver RJ Anderson clinched his very first UTV Unlimited Championship in the final rounds of racing at the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series (LOORRS) finale in Chandler, AZ… Continue reading RJ Anderson Finishes 2011 Racing Season on Top
FOX and McMillin Racing Capture Overall Four-Wheel Vehicle and Trophy Truck Victory at 2011 Tecate SCORE Baja 1000
McMillin Racing’s win makes it eleven Trophy Truck wins in a row for FOX Bryce Menzies takes the overall points championship with his third place finish. Santee, CA December 14, 2011– FOX has secured an unprecedented eleventh consecutive SCORE trophy truck win with McMillin Racing’s overall four-wheel vehicle and trophy truck class win at the Tecate SCORE Baja… Continue reading FOX and McMillin Racing Capture Overall Four-Wheel Vehicle and Trophy Truck Victory at 2011 Tecate SCORE Baja 1000
Mad Media & Best in The Desert to Produce the Greatest Off-Road Race in the World – The Legendary Mint 400
The world-renowned General Tire Mint 400 was recently acquired by The Martelli Brothers – partners in the nationally recognized marketing/production group Mad Media – who have since formed a multi-year partnership with Casey Folks of Best in the Desert to manage the event. The Mint will now be part of The Best in the Desert… Continue reading Mad Media & Best in The Desert to Produce the Greatest Off-Road Race in the World – The Legendary Mint 400
The End Of The Season Is Tune-Up Time At MasterCraft Safety
Your seats are as important to your safety as helmets and restraints, and the end of the desert and short course racing season is the perfect time to have your suspension seats tuned up. While the end of the season is the perfect time for a seat tune-up, MasterCraft Safety strongly recommends sending your seats… Continue reading The End Of The Season Is Tune-Up Time At MasterCraft Safety
Rollercoaster Ride for Team LeDuc Racing At Short Course Season Finale
The Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS) season came to a close last weekend at Firebird International Raceway in Chandler, Arizona. The grandstands were packed as fans watched Kyle LeDuc dominate the Pro4 Unlimited field in his No. 99 Rockstar Energy Drink / Makita Tools F-150. Kyle had qualified first and ran away from… Continue reading Rollercoaster Ride for Team LeDuc Racing At Short Course Season Finale
Yokohama Tire-Sponsored Chad George Wins Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series Title
He takes Super Lite championship on Geolandar A/T-S® tires FULLERTON, CA. – (Dec.12, 2011) – Yokohama Tire Corporation-sponsored off-road racer Chad George wrapped up a stellar season by clinching the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series Super Lite title at Firebird International Raceway in Chandler, Arizona on December 10. George piloted the Funco Motorsports #42… Continue reading Yokohama Tire-Sponsored Chad George Wins Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series Title
Black Flags Do Not Console ROCKSTAR Energy Drink Driver Rob MacCachren In Short Course Finale
Rob MacCachren came to Firebird International Raceway for the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS) season finale looking to add a sixth win in the 15 round series. He qualified third on Friday, putting him on the second row for Saturday’s last points race of the season. Rob Mac was out front in the… Continue reading Black Flags Do Not Console ROCKSTAR Energy Drink Driver Rob MacCachren In Short Course Finale
Radflo Hydra-Jac Specifically Designed for Off-Road Enthusiast
Perfect Lightweight Jack Fits Anywhere FOUNTAIN VALLEY DECEMBER 7, 2011 – Specifically designed for the off-road enthusiast, the Hydra-Jac allows you to change a tire on most vehicles with aftermarket suspension lifts. The lightweight 13 pound racing jack collapses to 37” allowing you to stow the Hydra-Jac in locations where other high lift jacks would never fit. “We have put… Continue reading Radflo Hydra-Jac Specifically Designed for Off-Road Enthusiast
Chris Brandt Championship Race at Lucas Oil Off Road Final Round
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA DECEMBER 6, 2011 – Chris Brandt #82 BFGoodrich / Toyota Pro Lite Unlimited Truck will be at the final round of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series in Phoenix, Arizona at Firebird Raceway this Saturday, December 10th. With 12 podium finishes Brandt has lead the points all season but fell 3 points behind Brian Deegan… Continue reading Chris Brandt Championship Race at Lucas Oil Off Road Final Round
Back-to-Back Best In The Desert Championships For Team GT’s “Ballistic” BJ Baldwin and Macrae Glass
“Ballistic” BJ Baldwin wins Best in The Desert Trick Truck championship. Macrae Glass wins Best In The Desert Class 8 championship on General Tires. Fort Mill, SC – December 7, 2011. “Ballistic” BJ Baldwin entered the final race of the 2011 Best In The Desert (BITD) Series with one goal, to win the Trick Truck… Continue reading Back-to-Back Best In The Desert Championships For Team GT’s “Ballistic” BJ Baldwin and Macrae Glass
Adam Householder Takes The Trick Truck Victory In Henderson
Adam Householder just keeps getting faster and faster. After starting 28th off the line at Best In The Desert’s (BITD) Silver State 300 earlier this season, Householder shocked the competition and brought home his first Trick Truck win (BITD’s equivalent of SCORE Trophy Trucks). Since that time Householder has consistently put the No. 24 Householder Motorsports… Continue reading Adam Householder Takes The Trick Truck Victory In Henderson
ROCKSTAR Energy Drink’s Rob MacCachren Heads to Phoenix for Short Course Finale
At the end of another year of racing, Rob MacCachren has racked up five wins in fourteen rounds of Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS). Perhaps even more impressive is that LOORRS is only one of three series that MacCachren competes in. He was also victorious at three TRAXXAS The Off Road Championship (TORC)… Continue reading ROCKSTAR Energy Drink’s Rob MacCachren Heads to Phoenix for Short Course Finale
Superlift Offers Jeep JK Steering Stabilizer Solutions
West Monroe, LA – Superlift gives Jeep JK owners increased control with a choice of three different steering stabilizer mounting solutions, in both single and dual configurations. Upgraded single cylinders replace the OE stabilizer in its stock location. Superlift also offers high-clearance mounting for both single and dual stabilizers. Two stabilizer styles are available. White-bodied Superide… Continue reading Superlift Offers Jeep JK Steering Stabilizer Solutions
Torchmate Racing Shaffer-Motorsports Finishes 2nd in 2011 Baja 1000
OAKLAND, CA NOVEMBER 29, 2011 Torchmate Racing Shaffer-Motorsports team car #401 finished second in class at the 2011 Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 after completing 705 miles with an official time of 24 hours and 40 minutes through the most grueling terrain in Baja. With only 10 minutes separating them from the leader, the third leg driver Daniel… Continue reading Torchmate Racing Shaffer-Motorsports Finishes 2nd in 2011 Baja 1000
Roger Norman Never Gives up at Baja 1000
RENO, NV NOVEMBER 30, 2011 – Roger Norman #8 Wide Open Excursions, Crystal Bay Casino Trophy Truck has always finished the Tecate SCORE Baja 1000, and the 2011 race was no different. After fighting multiple setbacks, where many would have called the race, Norman persevered to get to the finish line. “I have never not finished… Continue reading Roger Norman Never Gives up at Baja 1000
“Ballistic” BJ Baldwin Leads Team GT Into Epic Desert Showdown at Best In The Desert Finale
Seven General Tire supported drivers entered in the 2011 TransWest Ford Henderson 250 in Henderson, NV. General Tire’s Grabber tire to be featured on all seven Team GT entries during the event held, December 2-4. Ft. Mill, SC – December 1, 2011. In the last race of the 2011 Best In The Desert Series, the… Continue reading “Ballistic” BJ Baldwin Leads Team GT Into Epic Desert Showdown at Best In The Desert Finale
Twisted Stitch releases opening doors for the Polaris RZR
(12/01/11 Anaheim, CA) Known for their line of performance suspension seats, Twisted Stitch has raised the bar once again. With the popularity of the Polaris RZR line of vehicles and the demand for safety Twisted Stitch has released a line of RZR doors that bolt right in and compliment the style of the RZR.
Kane Fraser Pilots UTV 1802 into Baja 1000 Internet History
NOVEMBER 29, 2011 Kane Fraser, a paraplegic, decided to take on the 2011 Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 in a Polaris RZR XP 900 after watching Dust to Glory multiple times and being inspired by the Man in Motion, Rick Hansen. “This was our first Baja 1000, our first time racing, and for me my first time… Continue reading Kane Fraser Pilots UTV 1802 into Baja 1000 Internet History