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  • Four Corners 4×4 Clinches W.E.ROCK Western Regional Series Title

    August 1st and 2nd, Team Four Corners 4×4 competed in the Western Regional Series W.E.ROCK event held in Goldendale, Washington to close out the team’s 2015 W.E.ROCK season.  Jason Kaminsky drove the #4678 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited to a First Place finish in the ModStock class with the careful guidance of spotter, Rick Jenkins. With three first place podiums, the team has secured the Western Regional Series Title in their first season of competitive rock crawling.

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    “Goldendale was a great event to conclude the W.E.ROCK Western Regional Rock Crawling Series.  From the town’s warm welcome at the parade on Friday evening to the incredible competition that took place all weekend; it was a really great event.  There are a lot of people to thank from the promoters and local volunteers, to the members of my team for helping to make this event a success for Team Four Corners 4×4,” comments Kaminsky.  “In particular, I really need to acknowledge the effort and commitment of my co-driver and spotter, Rick Jenkins, who puts in tireless hours and resources to help the team succeed.”

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    “The courses in Goldendale had dust that at times would make the rocks slick and difficult, this made me have to direct Jason differently than we had planned,” comments Rick Jenkins.  “I really enjoyed the challenge!”

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    On the way to the event, the team took some time to stop and visit one of their primary sponsors, Superchips, located in Ogden, Utah.  Superchips is the industry leader in automotive tuning for trucks and Jeep vehicles.

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    The team will next compete at the Dirt Riot Endurance Racing double-points event to close out both the 2015 Mountain Series and 2015 Southwest Series on August 22nd being held near Grand Junction, Colorado.

    *** EVENT LOCATION CHANGE ***

    The team will close out its 2015 competition schedule on August 22nd at the Dirt Riot Mountain & Southwest Series #3 event being held in Grand Junction, Colorado. Note that the location has changed from Cortez to Grand Junction.

  • BITD Vegas To Reno returns and Banning Motorsports is ready to dominate two classes

    Phoenix, Arizona (August 10, 2015)– We all know that Vegas to Reno is one of the big desert races of the year here in the states. Banning Motorsports is lucky enough to have numerous years of experience racing this brutal race and also being victorious. Now its time to see if they can do it again in Class 6100 as well as the 2400 class.

    Banning Motorsports will make their way to Vegas Wednesday. They will be taking the same qualifying position they received at The Mint 400 so that means they will line up 13th in the 6100 class to take on 24 other trucks. Lee Banning Sr., Lee Banning Jr. and Gary Williams Jr. will all be ready for their shot behind the wheel during the race with Chris Godfrey sitting co-rider calling out the terrain.

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    The 550 mile course will have the racers making some serious elevation changes as they make their way from Northern Las Vegas all the way up to just South of Reno. They will find themselves at nearly 8,000 feet. On top of those elevation changes they will also encounter parts of the course that were washed away due to flooding and even possible dry lake beds that are still a mini lake. The heat of the desert can play a major roll on the race vehicles as well and drivers will have to be watching their gauges non-stop to be sure they don’t overheat in the middle of nowhere Nevada.

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    Bryan Folks and Rick Graf will be powering the 2488 Banning Motorsports car and will switch co-riders between Adam Warren and Tim Sullivan. This is a strong team and they are leading in the class points.  The class may not be the largest but it is a very competitive one. One minor error can mean that the competitor in your dust can take over your position. These guys will be taking their General Tires all the way to Reno unless major catastrophe takes over.

    Best In The Desert has done a great job at marking the course and all its dangers and Banning Motorsports looks forward to this race every year as it can bring much success.

    Events start on Wednesday with qualifying. You can find the teams at contingency on Thursdayat Aliante Station and race day will start before the sun rises just North of Las Vegas.

    Be sure to follow Banning Motorsports on Social Media for event day updates.

     

  • Samurai Silicone Radiator Hose Kit

    The Samurai Silicone Radiator Hose Kit will provide your engine with a one-of-a-kind advantage in performance and style. These kits combine high-grade silicone rubber and heat-resistant polyester fiber to provide exceptionally efficient heat reduction and increased pressure tolerance, giving you peace of mind and years of satisfaction.

    Samurai Silicone Radiator Hoses are a direct OEM fit for the Samurai 1.3L motor. The 3-ply polyester reinforced construction has an operating temperature range from -20 degrees F to 350 degrees F. Our silicone hoses handle greater temperatures than standard rubber radiator hoses and are resistant to ozone exposure, oil, and other engine fluids. They are also much more resistant to electrochemical degradation, which means that silicone radiator hoses last about five times longer than a standard rubber radiator hose.

    Samurai Silicone Radiator Hoses are high-gloss black and are shipped with stainless steel hose clamps.  This is one upgrade that you simply cannot afford to miss.

    These hoses meet or exceed SAE J20 standards.

    Note: Some trimming may be required from either end of each hose for proper fitment.

    Application Data:

     1986-1995 Suzuki Samurai, 1.3L Engine

    Samurai Silicone Radiator Host Kit, 303732-3-KIT, $72.45

  • PATRICK CLARK RACING HEADS SOUTH FOR INAUGURAL LOORRS BAJA RACE

    It was only a matter of time before short course racing headed back down south again to give the ultimate fans the opportunity to see these powerful trucks race on a new course. Full stands and action packed racing is what everyone got round rounds 11&12 of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series, but the weekend didn’t go as planned for the driver of the #25 Budweiser Pro 2, Patrick Clark.

    A full day of practice on Friday gave the drivers plenty of opportunities to change the set up on their trucks to make them faster on the nearly mile long track. The new course also consisted of sand, a silt section, 90mph front stretch and a bonus of ocean views.

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    After making the needed changes and going out for practice on Saturday morning, Clark was in the middle of the pack. Once qualifying was in the books Clark found himself more toward the back of the class.

    The crew went back to the drawing board to prepare for round 11 that would take place just a few hours away. The stands started to fill quick as fans made their way from the pits and took their seats ready to watch history in the making.

    Opening ceremonies had everyone on their feet as the Mexican National Anthem echoed through Estero Beach. The gentlemen started their engines and the anticipation of the start was roaring through the stands. Clark took to the green flag and immediately got caught up with traffic in turn 1 which would see Clark spin out and go to the back of the pack.

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    A full course caution after lap 1 give Clark the opportunity to catch up and give himself and good chance at passing those competitors back. Clark and Jones would go door-to-door for a few laps at the back and finally Clark was able to put jones in his roost and get up to the next Pro-2.

    Clark picked clean lines through the rest of the 10-lap race and managed to accelerate his #25 Budweiser Pro-2 all the way up to 6th place for round 11.

    Round 12 picked up right where round 11 left off. Clark lined up in 7th place and with an invert in the front of the pack, this put Menzies and MacCachren right at his front bumper for the start of the race. All 13 trucks put out over thousands of horsepower at the start line and the amount of dust created was enough to feel like on was racing the Baja 1000.

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    Clark kept his head down and his speed up to stay with those that were setting the pace of the race. Carnage was happening all around Clark and after making his way all the way up to 4th place he found himself going off the course in turn 4. With only 10 laps of racing this wouldn’t give Clark the opportunity to make those positions back up and he crossed the finish line right where he started, in 7th place.

    Next the team will make their way to Reno, NV to race on another long track that is known for its massive elevation changes and fast front stretch.

     

     

     

  • Make Trails With General Tire This Fall

    • From August 10 – September 11, purchase any four, new qualifying General tires and receive up to $70 back.

    Fort Mill, SC – August 10, 2015. While summer comes to an end, there are still plenty more trails to explore so let us help you with the comfort, durability and performance you demand in a tire. Now through September 11, 2015, purchase four (4) new qualifying General Tire passenger or light truck tires, and receive up to a $70 Visa gift card.

    Stretch out your summer fun, and a dollar, with General Tires “Making Trails” promotion. From the GRABBERTM line of light truck tires, to the G-MAXTM AS-03 and ALTIMAXTM RT43 line of passenger tires, General has a tire that will help you make new trails. No matter the season or road surface, General has a tire to make anywhere possible.

    Purchase four (4) new tires from the GRABBERTM, GRABBERTM AT2, GMAXTM AS-03, GRABBERTM HTS60, GRABBERTM HTS, GRABBERTM STX, or GRABBERTM UHP marketing lines and receive a $70 Visa gift card. Receive a $50 Visa gift card with the purchase of four (4) tires from the ALTIMAXTM ARCTIC, ALTIMAXTM HP, ALTIMAXTM RT, ALTIMAXTM RT43, AMERITRACTM, AMERITRACTM TR, EVERTREKTM RTX, GRABBERTM AW, GRABBERTM HP, GRABBERTM TR, and GRABBERTM ARCTIC LT lines.

    For a dealer near you, or to choose a tire that fits your needs, visit www.generaltire.com.

    To be eligible for the promotion, tires must be purchased in a single transaction. This promotion is void where prohibited by state law and offer is valid only with qualified purchases made in the forty-eight (48) contiguous Continental U.S. states and D.C.

    All redemptions must be postmarked by October 1, 2015.

    Help us celebrate 100 years and tell us about your adventure on General tires using, #GT100.

    About General Tire

    For 100 years General Tire has offered a complete quality line of ultra-high performance, passenger, light truck, off-road and commercial tires to meet all your needs. General Tire is a proud supporter of Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series, Best in the Desert Racing Series, Major League Fishing, Chili Bowl, Pro-Pulling, Late-Model Dirt Series, Drag Boat Series, World Cup of Softball, American Sprint Car Series, FreestyleMx.com Tour, Zero One Odyssey, and Spec Tire of Trophylite and JeepSpeed. Team GT supports off-road and short course teams including Mikey Childress, CJ Hutchins, Doug Fortin, Harley Letner, Jim Riley, Macrae Glass, Randy Merritt, Ray Griffith, Ryan Beat, Carl Renezeder, Robby Woods and Camburg Racing.

    About Continental AG

    Continental develops intelligent technologies for transporting people and their goods. As a reliable partner, the international automotive supplier, tire manufacturer, and industrial partner provides sustainable, safe, comfortable, individual, and affordable solutions. In 2014, the corporation generated sales of approximately €34.5 billion with its five divisions, Chassis & Safety, Interior, Powertrain, Tire, and ContiTech. Continental currently employs approximately 200,000 people in 53 countries.

  • Kyle LeDuc Is King

    August 7, 2015 – Garden Grove, CA – When it comes to consecutive wins in Pro-4, King Shocks racer Kyle LeDuc is king. He has set a very high bar in Off-Road short course racing and it doesn’t look like he’s done.  Last season he set a record with 12 single season wins in the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series on his way to the Pro-4 title. In 2015, he finished 5th in round one and then went on a merciless streak winning 10 straight races, another record.
    2015 LOORRS Round 11 & 12
    2015 LOORRS Round 11 & 12
    His record setting 10th consecutive win was no picnic. It came South Of The Border at the Baja International Short Course track in Estero Beach. He was the fastest qualifier but he drew a 6-truck inversion putting him back in row 3. The Estero Beach track was sandy, causing deep holes and tons of roost. Starting in the back was perilous. Kyle picked his way to the front and then put a gap back to second place. It was another decisive win For Kyle and King Shocks.
    2015 LOORRS Round 11 & 12
    2015 LOORRS Round 11 & 12

    “Our set-up was dialed in for the Estero race,” said Kyle, “We normally don’t change much but we made adjustments all weekend at Estero Beach. We set it up very loose but without sacrificing traction. We had a lot of control that allowed us to fly past the competition on the big table top jumps. We had a prime set-up; we really nailed it. We were victorious, stretching our points lead towards another Pro-4 championship.”

    2015 LOORRS Round 11 & 12
    2015 LOORRS Round 11 & 12

    Throughout Kyle’s career, he has relied on the unequaled performance and precision tuning provided by his King Shocks. The last two seasons he has flat out dominated in the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series’ premiere class, Pro-4. He has taken on the toughest track conditions and came out shining every time. Regardless if you are racing on the toughest tracks on the planet or just having fun, whatever your application; King Shocks has the shock for you with the same adjustability, performance and reliability that keeps Kyle LeDuc in front of the competition.

     

    2015 LOORRS Round 11 & 12
    2015 LOORRS Round 11 & 12

    The advantage of running King Shocks has been clearly demonstrated in the LOORS series. “King Shocks congratulates Kyle LeDuc on his record setting 10th consecutive Pro 4 win,” said Ramses Perez, director of marketing, King Shock Technology Inc. “Kyle has been the fastest and most consistent athlete in Off-Road Racing, I am thrill  to continue to say King Shocks is the shock choice of record setting Off-Road champions.”

    About King Shocks
    King Shocks makes world-class desert racing shocks for trucks, buggies and UTV’s. King manufactures and hand assembles all of their shocks in Southern California. King Shocks has been the industry leader for over a decade and continues to leave the competition in the dust by providing the level of quality, performance and customer service that champions demand.