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  • ULTRA4 4 Wheel Parts Nitto Nationals Presented by MetalCloak Returns to Northern Nevada Next Weekend

    Second annual event expected to bring thousands to Wild West Motorsports Park Oct. 16 and 17

    Reno, Nev. – For the second consecutive year, the top ULTRA4 racers in the country will wow thousands of northern Nevada fans when the 4 Wheel Parts Nitto National Championship Presented by MetalCloak comes to the Wild West Motorsports Park on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16 and 17. Last year’s event, which was described as “King of the Hammers in a short course,” drew more than 10,000 spectators and 120 professional drivers to compete for $10,000 and the honor and prestige of being named ULTRA4 National Champion. Ultra 4 racing combines the speeds and jumps of off-road racing with the skill and fearlessness of rock crawling. Over the last several weeks, Q&D Construction has been hard at work transforming the track to make it one of the toughest Ultra 4 tracks in the country, featuring boulders, steep inclines and declines and lots of spectacular jumps. Tickets are on sale now and start at $25, with free admission for kids 12 and under. For more information on drivers and schedule, please visit www.ultra4racing.com or to purchase tickets visit www.wildwestmotorsportspark.com.

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  • WELD Will Host a Variety of Racing Celebrities and Unveil Over a Dozen New Wheel Designs at 2015 SEMA Show

    Kansas City, Mo. – Located at booth 25125 in the Central Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center, WELD will have a strong presence at the 2015 SEMA Show from Nov. 3-6 as they unveil many new products and host a variety of racing celebrities.

    “We are excited to greet customers and prospects at our new location within the Racing and Performance Hall at SEMA,” said WELD president and CEO Norm Young. “We will unveil over a dozen new wheel designs at SEMA from our Racing, Street and Strip, and Rekon lines. In addition, our newest division, CCW Forged Performance, will showcase its new Daytona Series of Wheels.” (more…)

  • SpeedStrap™ Increases its Line of Multi-Piece Pro Kits

    Newport Beach, CA.—SpeedStrap™, a division of Piston Driven Manufacturing, continues to develop its range of Pro Series Kits based on its popular tie downs—there are now 14 in total.

    SpeedStrap’s Pro Series Kits have been developed from experience to secure and protect different vehicles and cargo by offering unique component combinations that can be used in a wide range of applications for ATVs, motorcycles, snowmobiles, UTVs, watercraft and much more. The Kits, available with 1-, 1.5-, and 2-inch wide straps are detailed below. While designed with the UTV owner in mind, the 1.5-inch Pro-Kits have uses well beyond that niche.

    2-inch Kits (available in red, black or blue)
    17-piece Ratchet-Tie-Down Pro Kit (photo above)
    13-piece Ratchet Tie-Down Pro Kit
    10-piece Ratchet Tie-Down Pro Kit
    9-piece Ratchet Tie-Down Pro Kit

    1.5-inch Kits (available in red and black only)
    17-piece Ratchet-Tie-Down Pro Kit
    15-piece Ratchet-Tie-Down Pro Kit
    9-piece Ratchet-Tie-Down Pro Kit
    8-piece Ratchet-Tie-Down Pro Kit

    1-inch Kits (available in red, black or blue)
    17-piece Ratchet Tie-Down Pro Kit
    13 piece Cam-Lock Tie-Down Pro Kit
    13-piece Ratchet Tie-Down Pro Kit
    9-piece TSC Cam-Lock Tie-Down Pro Kit
    9-piece Cam-Lock Tie-Down Pro Kit
    9-piece Ratchet Tie-Down Pro Kit

    Each kit is available in a variety of colors and comes complete with a quality tool bag for storage and SpeedWraps to keep your straps tidy when not in use. Note: Some, but not all kits include gloves and protective sleeves.

    To see more and view other SpeedStrap™ products visit: SpeedStrap.com

    See us at SEMA booth # 37008

    About SpeedStrap™:
    A division of Piston Driven Manufacturing, Newport Beach, Calif., SpeedStrap™ was founded upon real-world needs discovered through 15 years of active involvement in the off-road industry. The SpeedStrap™ recovery strap was the first product but it quickly evolved into a diverse product line that includes premium cargo restraints with the automotive, motorcycle, UTV and ATV enthusiast in mind.

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    Orders@PistonDriven.com
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  • Four Corners 4×4 Concludes 2015 Season with Shop Celebration

    The weather and spirits couldn’t have been better for the conclusion of the 4×4 endurance racing team’s season.  This past weekend, Four Corners 4×4 hosted its team and fans for an appreciation event at their Durango 4×4 shop.  Of special importance, co-driver Rick Jenkins and pit-crew member Cody DeClusin, both of Farmington, were recognized for their un-paralleled contributions to the program over the last four years.

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  • 4 WHEEL PARTS UNVEILS POST FALLS, IDAHO RETAIL STORE AND DISTRIBUTION CENTER

    Compton, California (October 7, 2015) – Transamerican Auto Parts (TAP) will further its major expansion initiative with the Grand Opening of its Post Falls, Idaho 4 Wheel Parts retail store and adjacent distribution center this Saturday, October 10. The event marks the growing presence of the national truck and Jeep performance product reseller into the Pacific Northwest while providing an increased level of service and delivery to customers in the region. 4 Wheel Parts is pleased to welcome area off-road enthusiasts to the family-friendly event, who will be greeted with installation specials, hourly prize drawings, aftermarket parts giveaways and tours of the newest, state-of-the-art facility. (more…)

  • GEARWRENCH EXPANDS SELECTION OF MICROMETER TORQUE WRENCHES

    New Torque Wrenches Deliver Greater Accuracy and Precision

    SPARKS, MD – GearWrench®, a premier hand tool brand known for tools that deliver speed, strength, and access to automotive technicians, today introduced four new Micrometer Torque Wrenches, expanding the number of models available in its current product line to six.

    Available in four drive sizes (1/4″, 3/8″, 1/2″, and 3/4″), GearWrench Micrometer Torque Wrenches are exceptionally accurate, with a tolerance of ±3% for clockwise tightening from 20% to 100% of their full scale. They are calibrated on test equipment complying with accuracy requirements of ASME B107.300-2010. Each torque wrench comes with a numbered certificate of calibration which records the torque wrench serial number that is etched on the beam and the torque settings at the factory.

    The following GearWrench Micrometer Torque Wrenches are now available for purchase through industrial distributors nationwide:

    • SKU 85060: 1/4” Drive Micrometer Torque Wrench 30-200 in/lb
    • SKU 85061: 3/8” Drive Micrometer Torque Wrench 30-250 in/lb
    • SKU 85062: 3/8” Drive Micrometer Torque Wrench 10-100 ft/lb
    • SKU 85063: 1/2” Drive Micrometer Torque Wrench 20-150 ft/lb
    • SKU 85066: 1/2” Drive Micrometer Torque Wrench 30-250 ft/lb
    • SKU 85065: 3/4” Drive Micrometer Torque Wrench 100-600 ft/lb

    The 1/4″ through 1/2″ drive models feature knurled anodized handles for comfort and control with the midpoint of each handle clearly marked for maximum accuracy. They also have an easy to use pull adjustment collar for changing torque settings. These models also have a new design teardrop head, sealed to keep out dirt, with a 32-tooth ratchet mechanism for strength and access. All models have two scales – a primary US scale in ft/lbs or in/lbs and a secondary metric scale in Nm –stamped on the beam and thimble collar for durability and visibility.

    “We know that automotive technicians are looking for accuracy, precision, and durability when it comes to torque tools,” said Jim Stewart, product manager for GearWrench. “These new Micrometer Torque Wrenches deliver against all three, making them a valuable addition to any tech’s tool arsenal.”

    The six torque wrenches now available are direct substitutes for the following previous model GearWrench products:

    • SKU 85050: 1/4” Drive 30-200 in/lb
    • SKU 85051: 3/8” Drive 25-250 in/lb
    • SKU 85052: 3/8” Drive 10-100 ft/lb
    • SKU: 85053: 1/2” Drive 20-250 ft/lb
    • SKU 85054: 1/2” Drive 20-250 ft/lb
    • SKU 85055: 3/4” Drive 100-600 ft/lb

    The new wrenches come in a blow-molded case for safe storage, include instructions and a certificate of calibration, and are covered under a limited one‑year warranty. Additionally the torque wrenches can be re-calibrated or repaired using the standard GearWrench repair service. For more information, please visit www.GearWrench.com.

    About GearWrench:

    GearWrench is a premier hand tool brand from Apex Tool Group, one of the largest hand tool manufacturers in the world. Since the launch of the original patented five-degree ratcheting wrench, the GearWrench brand has continuously led the industry with breakthroughs in pass-thru ratchets, sockets, screw/nut drivers, pliers and specialty tools. Millions of GearWrench products have been “Professionally Tested” throughout the world.

    About Apex Tool Group:

    Apex Tool Group, LLC, based in Sparks, MD, is one of the largest worldwide producers of hand and power tools, tool storage, drill chucks, chain, and electronic soldering products. Directly and through its subsidiaries, Apex serves a multitude of global markets, including automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, hardware, industrial, and consumer retail. Apex markets its portfolio of diverse products under its own brand names in addition to being the principal manufacturer for several key private label products for certain retailers for many years.