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  • NecksGen HNR

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    We all know how important safety is these days in off-road racing with the vehicles getting bigger, heavier, faster and needing to stop that much quicker. Neck restraints have not been made mandatory yet across the board but even BITD has a section in their rules about them…

    SCR4: NECK RESTRAINT
    Best In The Desert Racing Association strongly recommends that any and all persons driving or riding in any class race vehicle wear a neck restraint designed for racing.

    On any given weekend there are thousands of racers across the United States racing in things from trick trucks, sprint cars, to touring cars, and every racer wants to spend time concentrating on one thing: Going fast. Nobody wants to be worried about their shoulder belts slipping off, or the sore spots wearing on their collarbones or chest from their head and neck restraint. They just want to drive.

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    After just one race with the NecksGen REV, most people agree it was the last thing on their mind, and they forgot it was even there. Racers are typically very picky about how things are set up in their car, and they like everything to be a certain way, so to be told, “Yeah, it felt like I wasn’t wearing anything at all” is a big compliment.

    Of course comfort isn’t the only feature that the REV offers. It has improved side impact protection, quick release helmet hardware that mounts to industry standard locations, belt guides to keep your shoulder harnesses in place, Kevlar tethers with stainless steel buckles, and is made from an ultra strong carbon composite material right here in the USA. The NecksGen REV can be found at dealers across the country, or at www.NecksGen.com.

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    At NecksGen, the number one question asked is, “Why should I choose your device over any of the others?”. The primary answer is a simple one. Comfort. You see, all SFI 38.1 head and neck restraints conform to the same strict testing standards, so while the REV is a big step in improving driver safety, the primary reason most people prefer the REV over any other device is that it is just more comfortable to wear.

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    NecksGen REV is available in three different sizes and will accommodate 2” and 3” belts on the bigger sizes.

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    About Race-Dezert.com
    Race-Dezert.com was created by off-road enthusiasts, giving off-roaders a place online to share information about the sport and culture of off-road racing.  Based in Southern California, Race-Dezert.com highlights the off-road disciplines of desert racing, short course off-road, stadium truck racing, rally raid, rally racing and rock crawling.

    Our goal is to connect the world of off-road racing globally, bringing people together through the common denominator of off-road culture.  Whether you are a racer, a promoter, a chase team member, a casual fan, or just interested in learning about off-road, Race-Dezert.com is a place where you can learn about the sport and culture of off-road racing.

  • RJ Anderson Sweeps LOORRS Lake Elsinore in Pro Lite

    Earns First Pro 2 Podium Of The Season

    Riverside, CA 6/2/15 – After a wet and frustrating weekend at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports park RJ Anderson and the whole team were ready to get back to Lake Elsinore for the second time this season and get some results! Rounds 5 and 6 of the Lucas Oil Offroad Racing Series were lucky to avoid all the rainfall of the past few weeks but drivers and machines would have the challenge of hot days to contend with as temperatures climbed into the 90s.

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    Saturdays Pro-Lite race saw RJ starting on the front row and he quickly jumped out into the lead. RJ would field a couple of challenges from Brandon Arthur and Brad Deberti but he avoided the carnage behind him to take the win in spectacular fashion leading from the green flag to the checkers. This was the first win of the season for the #37 Loanmart/South Point Pro-Lite but it wouldn’t be the last.

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    The Pro 2 main event rolled around to close out the day and spirits were high. The flag dropped and after the first lap of racing RJ came through in third position. He held onto the 3rd spot for most of the race, fending off some of the best drivers in the world, but with only two laps to go the #37 Pro 2 suffered an axle failure forcing RJ to pull off the track. Accepting that sometimes short course off road racing is a war of attrition, the team returned to the pits to prep for Round 6.

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    Sundays racing got started with slightly better weather conditions but just as much action out on the track. In the Pro-Lite main event RJ Anderson jumped out to an early lead and proceeded to put on a clinic, maintaining that lead for every lap of the race to complete a sweep of the weekend’s Pro-Lite racing. RJ really showed maturity and mental strength in pulling off this win as he stayed focused and lightning fast throughout the many full course cautions.

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    After fixing the broken axle from Round 5, RJ and the team felt confident they they would be able to show the same speed again on Sunday. The morning of the race someone noticed a leak that turned out to be a serious engine problem and the whole team sprang into action. With RJ starting on the pole the stakes were high and the crew pushed hard, pulling of a complete engine swap in little more than two hours time to get RJ to the line.

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    Once on the track RJ did not disappoint jumping out and holding his first place position for the entire first lap ahead of Brian Deegan and Bryce Menzies. RJ held off the horde of drivers behind him until lap 9 when Deegan managed to get by moving him into second. RJ battled hard with Rob MacCachren and was able to hold him off despite the loss of rear brakes. On the final lap RJ was caught by a hard-charging Menzies in a drag race to the finish line. Getting edged out in a photo finish, Anderson would have to settle for third.

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    The whole team is thrilled with the results of the weekend as RJ showed he still has the speed to dominate in an increasingly competitive Pro-Lite class as well as run up front in both Pro 2 races. RJ would like to thank all of the friends, family and teammates who came out to support the RJ37 team this weekend. He would also like to express his gratitude toward the gracious sponsors that make this all happen. The Lucas Oil Offroad Racing Series rolls into Tooele, UT over Father’s Day weekend June 20-21 and the team will be there ready to back up their results!

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    RJ also recently competed in Round 6 of the World Off Road Championship Series driving his Polaris/Walker Evans Racing RZR. He took to the track in the cold and wet conditions and ran a clean and fast race to earn himself the top spot on the podium and inch closer to first place in the point standings. RJ will compete in WORCS again July 31-Aug 2nd in Straddeline, WA. Be sure to keep up with RJ on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date on all of this year’s racing exploits!

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  • OMIX-ADA ACQUIRES TWO RARE JEEPS FOR ITS CORPORATE COLLECTION

    Civilian Jeep J-10 Pickup and FC-150 are Latest Additions

    1959 Jeep FC-150 - front 3q - Omix-ADA (High Res)Suwanee, Ga. (June 2, 2015) – Omix-ADA®, the world’s largest independent manufacturer and wholesaler of Jeep® parts and accessories, today announced the addition of two rare civilian Jeeps to its Jeep Collection at the company’s Suwanee, Georgia headquarters.

    Following a lengthy search, a 1978 Jeep J-10 pickup and 1959 Jeep FC-150 cab forward pickup were added to the collection. Born of a desire to “preserve Jeep heritage,” the Omix-ADA Jeep Collection was started by President and Founder Al Azadi, and currently showcases more than 20 rare and unique military and civilian Jeeps, ranging from pre-WWII prototypes to the modern day JK Wranglers. (more…)

  • Lucas Oil to Sponsor the Petersen Motorsports Gallery in Los Angeles

    Redefining the 21st Century Museum:

    Immersive Technology, Hollywood Effects, and Fine Art Converge

    At The Petersen, Creating a Totally Unique Automotive Experience

    Museum announces partnerships with top global brands that will introduce innovative new technologies and fine art exhibits, experiences never before seen in a museum setting.

    Los Angeles, Calif. (June 1st, 2015) – The Petersen Automotive Museum proudly announces several new partnerships with some of the world’s most prominent brands, including BMW, Maserati, Ford Motor Company and Lucas Oil. These companies join Microsoft’s Forza/Xbox brands, the Automobile Club of Southern California, and Belkin’s Linksys division as valued supporters of the museum’s re-birth. When the totally transformed museum reopens to the public in December 2015, its world-class partners and innovative use of state-of-the-art connectivity and multi-media will set a new international standard for automotive museums.

    Lucas Oil, the leading manufacturer of petroleum additives and oils for high performance engines, will proudly sponsor the Petersen Motorsports gallery. With a tremendous presence in motorsports, as well as owner of MAVTV – a television network with its roots in the automotive world, the motorsports gallery will benefit from a strong partner who will bring content and a motorsports programmatic approach to the Petersen.

    Italian company Landi Renzo, a maker of eco-friendly engines best known for its compressed natural gas (CNG) powerplants, will sponsor the Petersen’s Alternative Fuels gallery in its opening year.

    Since 1994, The Petersen has been the benchmark for automotive museums. Its diverse vehicle collection, diorama-based Streetscape, and educational-outreach programs effectively communicated how the automobile impacted life in Southern California and beyond for over 20 years. As technology and visitor expectations evolve, the museum has reinvented itself to deliver a new experience. The New Petersen will meld the art and engineering of history’s fastest and most beautiful automobiles with cutting-edge technology, including augmented reality and realistic simulators to redefine the 21st century museum experience. The Petersen is currently on schedule to complete its year-long total transformation in December 2015. The Wilshire Boulevard building, the western entrance to “museum row,” promises to be one of the truly iconic architectural designs in Los Angeles.

    Select partnership opportunities still remain for The New Petersen. For more information about The Petersen Automotive Museum, please visit www.petersen.org or call 323/930-CARS.

    The Petersen Automotive Museum Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational institution.  The Museum is located at 6060 Wilshire Boulevard (at Fairfax) in Los Angeles, California 90036. For general Museum information, call 323/930-CARS or visit the Museum’s Web site at:www.petersen.org.

     

     

  • ICON Vehicle Dynamics 2005-UP Ford Super Duty Bolt-In Coilover Conversion Systems

    unnamed (13)When it comes to Ford Super Duty performance suspension systems and shock absorbers ICON Vehicle Dynamics is the industry leader. Countless hours of in-house research and development and thousands of miles of on and off-road testing have allowed ICON engineers to develop a thorough understanding of these trucks and their true capability. The latest addition to the ICON Vehicle Dynamics line of Ford Super Duty products is a collection of 2.5” Remote Reservoir Bolt-In Coilover Conversion Kits that will add a new level of performance and adjustability to the 2005-UP F-250 and F-350 platform. (more…)

  • Trail-Gear is now offering Jeep YJ Rock Sliders

    303496-2-KITRock Sliders are a great way of protecting the rocker panels of your Jeep. Trail-Gear’s heavy duty design can take a pounding from the rocks while keeping body damage to a minimum, allowing you to slide over or between rocks on even the hardest trails without damage. Rock Defense™ Jeep YJ Rock Sliders are made from CNC formed, 3/16” heavy plate steel with optional Rock Tube for added side protection or step. Outer Rock Tubes are 1 ½” OD x .120 wall 1035 DOM tubing. There is no cutting or welding required for the installation of these rock sliders. Just bolt them on and hit the trail.  (more…)