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  • Bower Power Hour Talks King of the Hammers and The Mint 400

    Bower Power Hour Talks King of the Hammers and The Mint 400

    Episode Guests: Miller Motorsports Erik Miller, Mad Media Matt Martelli, Bower Media Adventures King of the Hammers, Social Dirt King of the Hammers

    MESA, ARIZONA   FEBRUARY 23, 2015: In Offroad Racing there are arguably three iconic races: The Mint 400, SCORE Baja 1000 and the most recently added King of the Hammers.  The Mint 400 started in 1967, the Baja 1000 is getting ready to celebrate it’s 50th race next year and King of the Hammers celebrated it’s 10th race just a few short weeks ago.  Promoters, winners and racers of each of these events have a significant role in the offroad industry. (more…)

  • Bower Power Hour Calls on Long-Term Innovators

    Bower Power Hour Calls on Long-Term Innovators

    Episode Guests: Autowerkz TV Andy Ungar, Great Day Inc. Paul Meeks, Utah 4 Wheel Drive Association Matt Westrich, Tech and Tools Beadlock Wheels

    MESA, ARIZONA   FEBRUARY 16, 2015: Bower Power Hour has shown that some of the best innovations still come from those who have been in the industry for decades. Both of our Bower Power Hour guests, Paul and Andy, have experience and successes that date back to the 70s. One of the interesting factoids that we learned was that Paul is the original inventor of the commercial hunting tree-stand. Now he uses his innovative mind towards developing bolt-on accessories for Jeeps, trucks, and other off-road vehicles. (more…)

  • Bower Power Hour Talks About All The 2016 Events

    Bower Power Hour Talks About All The 2016 Events

    Episode Guests: KC HiLiTES & 5Two Productions Jason Cobb, Tierra Del Sol Bill Kassler, Race For The Wounded Brett Robinson, Bower Media Adventures Calendars

    MESA, ARIZONA   FEBRUARY 9, 2015: As the weather starts to warm up here in Arizona, spring is on everyone’s mind and with it the promises of a new wheeling season. This week Bower Power Hour gets an inside look at two, up-coming, spring wheeling weekends. From the TDS Desert Safari to the Desert Bloom Rally, this spring is full of awesome events all across the country. (more…)

  • The 2015 Polaris RZR Mint 400 to Premiere on NBCSN February 28 at 1 p.m. ET

    The 2015 Polaris RZR Mint 400 to Premiere on NBCSN February 28 at 1 p.m. ET

    Mad Media produced adrenalized off-road program to be televised in nearly 85 million homes!

    February 3rd, 2016 – San Diego, CA – Motorsports production powerhouse Mad Media led by directing team “The Martelli Brothers” announced a new premiere date for their documentary style TV program, covering The 2015 Polaris RZR Mint 400 presented by General Tire. The show will premiere on NBCSN February 28th, at 1pm EST/ 10am PST.

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    “There are so many amazing stories in our sport, and last years Mint 400 was no exception,” stated Mad Media COO and Co-Director, Joshua Martelli.  “We have 350 race teams in twenty-two classes all vying for the win – and to share those epic battles we’ve developed our own unique, documentary-style approach to covering the race. Our show dives deeper into the stories that unfold, while showcasing these world-class racers using stunning cinematography. It’s pure eye candy with good narratives and amazing off-road action! We give love to everyone who races from the little homegrown teams to the big boys.  After all, off-roading started with VW bugs and Jeeps, we can’t forget where we come from. The great thing about off-road culture is there are hundreds of stories at each race.”

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    “We’re thrilled to be showcasing the Mint 400 on NBCSN.  They have lot of incredible motorsports programming that we want to be in the middle of,” commented CEO and Co-Director, Matt Martelli.  “They have a great reach with nearly 85 million homes, and that’s what the sport and industry need right now, exposure.”

    The Mint 400 
    The Polaris RZR Mint 400 presented by General Tire will premiere on NBCSN on Sunday, February 28th at 1pm Eastern / 10am Pacific, and feature 350 of the top off-road teams in the world, at war on the roughest off-road race course in America.  The two hour documentary style show will feature longtime off-road racers, Mark and Gary Weyhrich, Justin Lofton, as well as features on the Jeepspeed Class, Vintage Class and KMC Wheels off-road wheel technology.

    Each year, the bright lights and sounds of the Las Vegas Strip are temporarily drowned out by the roar of 850-horsepower trucks tearing across the desert at speeds nearing 140 miles per hour,  for The Polaris RZR Mint 400, the toughest off-road race in America. Boasting bone-jarring terrain, high-speed passes, exasperating equipment failures and spectacular rollovers, the Mint 400 draws top drivers and celebrities from around the world to compete in the most thrilling off-road race of the sport!

    About The Mint 400
    Known as “The Great American Off-Road Race™,” The Mint 400 is the oldest, most prestigious, and most challenging off-road race on the planet. This annual four-hundred mile marathon between the top off-road racers in the world includes over three hundred and fifty race teams in twenty-four different classes of off-road vehicles. Established in 1967, The Mint 400 is steeped in American lore. Thousands of racers and celebrities from around the world have attempted to tame the brutal Nevada desert, but less than half of them have ever finished the Mint. An entire week of events lead up to the famed off-road contest in and around Las Vegas, including a vehicle parade down the Las Vegas Strip, a drivers meet and greet, a pit crew challenge contest, the Miss Mint 400 beauty pageant, massive parties, a qualifying race, and a huge ten-block “contingency” gathering on Fremont Street East. Over forty-thousand spectators gather to watch the worlds best off-road race teams do battle at The Mint 400!

    About Mad Media
    Mad Media (www.madmedia.com) is a San Diego based marketing and creative agency, with in-house film and television production. We craft authentic, culturally engaging brand messages, and deliver them across print, web, photography, and film platforms. Mad Media has been leading the online content revolution since 1995 producing major commercial, television, online content and viral film projects such as The Gymkhana Series and XP1K Series.

  • Bower Power Hour is All About King of the Hammers

    Bower Power Hour is All About King of the Hammers

    Episode Guests: Ultra4 Racing Dave Cole, Bomber Fab Randy Slawson, Off Road Business Association Fred Wiley, Tech and Tools IFS vs. Straight Axle

    MESA, ARIZONA   FEBRUARY 2, 2015: Like most of the off-road community, Bower Power Hour is celebrating the 10th annual King of the Hammers at Johnson Valley this week. Charlene did some pre-interviews with some key folks to the event. But, like Charlene does, she didn’t ask the normal questions, such as ‘what is the course like’, instead she dug deep into the history, and the thoughts of the past and the future. Want to know what makes Dave Cole tick and understand some of his views?

    This week’s Bower Power Hour Guests are Dave Cole from Ultra4 Racing and Randy Slawson from Bomber Fab. Then Fred Wiley joins the Land Use segment specifically talking about Johnson Valley, and 30Pack Matt closes the show with Tech on IFS vs. Straight Axle. Dave tells us about how Ultra4 Racing and King of the Hammers started, turning it into a successful event and series. Then Randy, a two-time King of the Hammers winner, talks about racing with his brother and their quick build that turned into a successful event. Fred Wiley gives us a little insight to the complicated land use fight in Johnson Valley, and 30Pack Matt wraps up the show with the hot debate of IFS vs. Straight Axle and the benefits and drawbacks of both.

    “King of the Hammers is always a fun event, and it really let’s you immerse yourself in the off-road world,” said Charlene Bower, Host and Executive Producer. “As  Dave Cole mentioned, I helped run it in 2010, and it’s amazing to see just how far it’s come! Randy has some great King of the Hammers stories as well; it’s incredible that he managed to throw together a winning car in just 8 short weeks. Fred keeps us grounded with the fight for Johnson Valley, it’s only through the efforts of continual involvement that we will be able to continue to enjoy this event year after year. 30Pack Matt presented some excellent points about both sides of the IFS vs. Straight Axle argument, we will see which ones are more successful during this year’s race.”

    There are multiple ways to watch and listen to the show including YouTube, Vimeo, iTunes, SoundCloud, Spreaker, Stitcher,TuneIn and more.  Please feel free to share or embed the show as you would like. Dive in and learn more about each guest, and see all the watch and listen links at bowerpowerhour.com/february-2-2016-bower-power-hour along with links to the breaking news from the show.

    Bower Power Hour gives you an in depth look at racers, events, businesses, land issues, tech and other aspects to bring you the nitty-gritty news of the entire off-road lifestyle that we all love.  Hosted by Charlene Bower, owner of Bower Motorsports Media, the guest list is extensive and energetic from all aspect of the off-road industry.  The stories are fun and filled, with in-depth conversations about technology and innovation.  Our national partners include BFGoodrich Tires, Discount Tire, Kicker and Pennzoil who have made the Bower Power Hour possible.  Please utilize the Let’s Chat page to reach out to us with questions and guest requests: www.bowerpowerhour.com/lets-chat.

    A new episode will be launched every Tuesday.  Please join our conversations on www.BowerPowerHour.com, www.facebook.com/BowerPowerHourShow, www.instagram.com/BowerPowerHourShow, or www.twitter.com/BPHShow

     

  • 4 Wheel Parts CEO Greg Adler on Undercover Boss on CBS

    4 Wheel Parts CEO Greg Adler on Undercover Boss on CBS

    4 WHEEL PARTS PRESIDENT & CEO GREG ADLER GOES UNDERCOVER TO MEET THE EMPLOYEES WHO KEEP THE COMPANY ON THE RIGHT TRACK, ON “UNDERCOVER BOSS,” FRIDAY, FEB. 5 ON CBS

    Compton, California (February 1, 2016) – Greg Adler, President and CEO of 4 Wheel Parts, the global leader in truck, Jeep, SUV and off-road tires, wheels, lift kits and accessories, goes undercover to meet the employees who keep the company on the right track, on UNDERCOVER BOSS, Friday, Feb. 5 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. During his undercover mission, Adler worked alongside employees performing a variety of jobs that represent key aspects of the company’s retail sales and distribution operations. (more…)