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  • ACCEL EXPANDS LINE OF HIGH-PERFORMANCE SUPERCOILS

    ACCEL EXPANDS LINE OF HIGH-PERFORMANCE SUPERCOILS

    • More than a dozen new high performance SuperCoils available from ACCEL
    • New applications for cars and trucks from more than 20 different automakers, including Toyota, VW and Ford
    • Up to 15 percent more spark energy for improved throttle response and performance
    • Creates a sound foundation from which to add other performance parts to further optimize power

    SONY DSCCLEVELAND (April 9, 2015) – ACCEL®, a leading manufacturer of high performance fuel and ignition system products, today announced the availability more than a dozen new applications for its line of high performance coil-on-plug SuperCoils™ for European, import and domestic cars and trucks.

    The expanded line includes applications for cars and trucks from more than 20 different automakers, including Toyota, Scion, Honda, Acura, Mazda, Volkswagen, Audi, Ford, Dodge and Chevrolet. (more…)

  • WELD REKON XT F58 is a Lightweight and Tough Wheel for Off-Road Applications

    WELD REKON XT F58 is a Lightweight and Tough Wheel for Off-Road Applications

    unnamedKansas City, Mo. – The WELD REKON XT F58 wheel features one-piece forged construction for high strength with no excess weight. The F58 is ideal for modern high performance off-road trucks, SUVs, and Jeeps. It includes WELD’s Advanced Tactical Coating (ATC), a proprietary nano-ceramic barrier to protect against mud, abrasions, salt, and corrosion. ATC locks in WELD’s signature mirror shine with no dulling or discoloration. Available in 17” and 20” diameters, widths of 8.5” and 9”, and for 5 and 6 lug bolt patterns. It has a load rating of 2,600 pounds and is designed, tested, and manufactured in the USA.    (more…)

  • W.E. Rock Events Dirt Riot in Moab Tragedy UPDATE

    W.E. Rock Events Dirt Riot in Moab Tragedy UPDATE

    BLACKFOOT, ID    APRIL 7, 2015:  The W.E. Rock Events / Dirt Riot event at AreaBFE in Moab, UT ended mid-race when a spectator was tragically struck.  The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office has declared it an accident.  With the families blessing, the weekends racing results are being posted and the race series will continue onto its next stop in West Virginia.  “We are heart broken over the entire situation.  Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, the driver, co-driver and all the first responders that were on site to help.  We appreciate everyone’s immediate response and how the entire W.E. Rock and Dirt Riot family has pulled together to support each other,” explained Rich Klein, President and founder of W.E. Rock Events.

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    Christopher Hower’s memorial will be Monday April 13th at 1pm at the Western Montana Veterans Cemetery in Missoula, Montana with a Celebration of Life party immediately following at Prince of Peach Lutheran Church.  The family has requested a Jeep presence, if you are in the local area and would like to attend.   In lieu of flowers or cards, the family is asking the you consider making contributions to Christopher Hower’s GoFundMe trust account set up to support his two children, Elijah-9 and Kalli-6. www.gofundme.com/8ctk1w

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    Chris Hower’s family understands his love for the Jeeping community and has communicated multiple messages through Charlene Bower including from his Mom to the Driver, “Chris would want him to understand it was an accident and not let this affect him.  Chis would not want him to stop what he is doing and stop racing.  He loved his jeeping and knows what it means to all jeepers.”   When talking with his Sister about the upcoming races, she said, “We understand that the show must go on. Chris wouldn’t want it to stop on his account.  If you would be so kind to have a quick moment of silence, we would appreciate that.”

    The jeeping and racing community has pulled together in multiple arenas, and will continue to.  Chris was in Moab by himself camping with a Jeep and trailer.  San Juan County Sergeant Joe Harris and his team have gone above and beyond the call of duty to get his Jeep and trailer secured.  Moab 4×4 Outpost took time to make sure that it was travel safe, David & Misty Adams and the Red Rock 4-Wheelers pooled gas money together for the journey home, and Al & Shirley Lockett of the Reno Off-Road Expo and Pet Show are driving the Jeep and trailer back to his home in Ely, NV.  They will also offer assistance with finding homes for his two lab dogs.   T&T Customs in Wyoming is helping head up the Jeep presence at the memorial services.  Bower Media Charlene Bower has been in contact with all parties heading the central communications.  “We have been releasing facts since the moment of the incident.  It does no one any good to have rumors and mis-information floating around.  We hope that the above mentioned information helps continue this goal,” said Charlene Bower.

    Race results have been released.  The morning races were complete.  The Pro 4400 4×4 class results have been determined as such:  The check point from the bottom section was used to establish the finishing order for those that did not get to run on top.  The timing shown is based on the split from the last person through the start/finish line.  Those that only completed two of the three laps on the bottom section are then listed in order with false times recorded to show them on the results in the proper order of finish.  Payouts, trophies and points will be awarded as such.

    The race including the SuperMod class and 4500 class that didn’t have an opportunity to start, the series and national points will be awarded as such:  SuperMod Class, 14 drivers, if all points were awarded, the average would have been 195, which all drivers will receive.  Pro 4500 4×4 Class, 2 drivers prepared to start the race, both were awarded 200 points.  The third driver had declared himself unable to start and was awarded DNS points.

    The full set of 2015 series and national points will be released after the completion of the Chaos Offroad race in Capon Bridge, West Virginia.

    Results are posted at http://www.werocklive.com/2015/dirt-riot-mountain-round-1-moab-ut-2

    Past Event Coverage: http://www.werocklive.com

  • RUGGED RIDGE ANNOUNCES NEW EXO-TOP™ FOR 2007-2015 JEEP WRANGLER

    RUGGED RIDGE ANNOUNCES NEW EXO-TOP™ FOR 2007-2015 JEEP WRANGLER

    First-Of-Its-Kind Design Combines Utility of Roof Rack with Soft Top Convenience

    Rugged Ridge Exo-Top - Installed without gearSuwanee, Ga. (April 8, 2015) – Rugged Ridge® today introduced its all-new Exo-Top™ soft top and roof rack for 2007-2015 Jeep Wrangler JK. The Exo-Top™ is an innovative, industry-first design that combines the joy of top-down driving with the utility of a roof rack, taking convenience, function and style to new levels by enabling Jeep owners to conveniently lower, raise or remove the Jeep’s soft top with ease without having to unload any gear or cargo from the roof rack. (more…)

  • New Online Truck Parts Marketplace Featuring Industry Leading Brands is Launched at VIProParts.com

    New Online Truck Parts Marketplace Featuring Industry Leading Brands is Launched at VIProParts.com

    Crystal Lake, Ill. – VIPAR Heavy Duty has launched VIProParts.com – an online marketplace for buyers to purchase heavy duty truck parts. The website is a full-featured online store where end users can find the industry’s leading brands of high quality aftermarket products which are then delivered via the VIPAR Heavy Duty network of participating distributors.

    Jeff Paul, director of marketing for VIPAR Heavy Duty says the organization recognizes a shift in the buying habits of some truck parts purchasers to now include the convenience and instant access of the web, in addition to more traditional methods.

    “We’ve designed the site with simple navigation, intuitive menus, and robust product search capabilities to enable buyers to shop and purchase parts easily when it best suits them,” Paul explained. “The online marketplace is an extension of our philosophy of having the right people, with the rights parts, in the right places to best serve our customers. In this case it is continuing to provide the high quality components customers demand through the local distributor who adds value through their knowledgeable sales and parts specialists with the ease of purchasing online.”

    VIPAR Heavy Duty facilitates the marketplace utilizing its robust ecommerce solutions.  When visitors enter VIProParts.com, they are prompted to select a local participating distributor to fulfill their order. Specific catalog information for that distributor is displayed to end users, as well as location and technical support contact information providing the expertise of a local parts specialist when needed.  The order, payment, and delivery are then fulfilled through that local distributor with multiple shipping and delivery options.

    Paul emphasizes that VIProParts.com features a strong breadth and depth of products from the industry’s leading suppliers in its initial deployment with plans for continued product expansion.  The marketplace is supported by participating VIPAR Heavy Duty network distributors, which along with its many shipping options, will provide strong geographic coverage throughout the continental U.S. when fully deployed.

    For more information on VIPAR Heavy Duty, visit www.vipar.com or e-mail: info@vipar.com.

    About VIPAR Heavy Duty
    VIPAR Heavy Duty is North America’s leading network of independent aftermarket truck parts distributors. VIPAR Heavy Duty distributors serve the needs of their customers from over 500 locations across the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico. VIPAR Heavy Duty distributors are specialists who understand the demands of their local, regional, and national customers for quality parts and exceptional service. For more information, visit www.vipar.com.

  • MR. GASKET’S LINE OF MICRO ELECTRIC FUEL PUMPS HELP TRANSFER FUEL IN GASOLINE/ETHANOL/METHANOL/E85 AND DIESEL APPLICATIONS

    MR. GASKET’S LINE OF MICRO ELECTRIC FUEL PUMPS HELP TRANSFER FUEL IN GASOLINE/ETHANOL/METHANOL/E85 AND DIESEL APPLICATIONS

    • Self-priming, gravity fed electric fuel pumps feature low amperage draw at maximum fuel delivery
    • Integrated fuel filter and solid state electronics design provides durability and extents fuel pump life 
    • Compatible with all carbureted engines and 12-volt negative ground electrical systems
    • Four different fuel pumps engineered for domestic, import, gasoline/ethanol/methanol/E85 and diesel applications

    SONY DSCCLEVELAND (March 31, 2015) – Performance automotive manufacturing company, Mr. Gasket, has introduced a line of Micro Electric Fuel Pumps for a wide range of import and domestic gasoline, diesel, ethanol, methanol and E85 fuel applications. These electric fuel pumps provide auxiliary fuel flow for carbureted engines, helping to combat vapor lock by providing consistent and reliable fuel delivery.

    Each Micro Electric Fuel Pump is a self-priming gravity fed pump, featuring  a low amperage draw design with solid state electronics that’s lightweight and ideal for providing fuel delivery in carbureted street cars and trucks, as well as transferring fuel between auxiliary tanks in trucks and commercial usage.

    Available with flow rates of 28 gallons per hour at 2-3.5 PSI for import    gasoline applications, and 35 gallons per hour at 4-7 PSI for domestic, gasoline, diesel,  ethanol, methanol and E85 engine applications, every Mr. Gasket fuel pump is universally compatible with all carbureted, 12-volt negative ground electrical systems. Each Mr. Gasket Micro Electric Fuel Pump comes complete with a fuel filter along with all necessary fittings and hardware. Installation can be accomplished with just simple hand tools.

    Mr. Gasket Micro Electric Fuel Pumps are available from $50.95 at retailers nationwide and online. For more information on Mr. Gasket’s fuel pumps, or the company’s complete line of products, visit www.Mr-Gasket.com.

    PART # APPLICATION DESCRIPTION
    12S Micro Electric Fuel Pump(Domestic Applications – Gasoline Only) 4-7psi, 35 GPH, 12v Negative Ground Electrical Systems, Not For Use With Fuel Injection Fuel Systems
    42S Micro Electric Fuel Pump(Import Applications – Gasoline Only) 2-3.5psi, 28 GPH, 12v Negative Ground Electrical Systems, Not For Use With Fuel Injection Fuel Systems
    12E Micro Electric Fuel Pump (Ethanol/Methanol/E85 Only) 4-7psi, 35 GPH, 12v Negative Ground Electrical Systems, Not For Use With Fuel Injection Fuel Systems
    12D Micro Electric Fuel Pump(Diesel Only) 4-7psi, 35 GPH, 12v Negative Ground Electrical Systems, Not For Use With Fuel Injection Fuel Systems

    About MSDP Group LLC

    MSDP, headquartered in El Paso, Texas, operates in the street enthusiast, professional racer and powersports markets, where they maintain industry-leading market share positions across all of their product categories under widely known and respected brands:

    ·         MSD® – The highest performing fuel and ignition products in the industry, MSD offers a wide variety of components for fuel and ignition systems including, programmable ignition controls, coils, distributors, ignition wires and complete electronic fuel injection systems.

    ·         Racepak® – A leading line of data loggers, displays, sensors, cables and modules for data monitoring and acquisition in race vehicles across a wide range of motorsports.

    ·         Superchips® – A forerunner in performance tuning of computer controlled vehicles, Superchips offers high performance power programmers for a wide range of cars, trucks, SUVs and motorcycles.

    ·         Edge® – A leader in performance truck tuning, Edge provides tuning modules, gauges and monitors for gasoline and diesel powered trucks and SUVs.

    ·         ACCEL® – A line of high performance ignition systems and components including digital fuel injection systems, fuel injectors, coils, distributors, caps, rotors, ignition wires and spark plugs.

    ·         Mr. Gasket® – A legendary name in performance auto parts, Mr. Gasket provides a variety of racing products including engine components, Ultra-Seal gaskets, fasteners, fuel accessories, chrome-plated accessories, chemicals and more.

    ·         Hays® – Known for performance clutches and flywheels, Hays offers a wide range of high-performance clutches for street and track racing.

    ·         Lakewood® – Safety and suspension products including SFI approved bellhousings and various racing products.

    ·         QuickTime® – Leading manufacturer and supplier of lightweight bellhousings and flexplates for the racing industry.