BFGoodrich(R) Tires Commemorates 40 Years of SCORE International Baja Racing

Company recognizes four decades of the Radial All-Terrain Tire, the tire that began a legacy of desert racing  Greenville, S.C., Nov. 14, 2016 –BFGoodrich® Tires, the official tire of SCORE International, is proud to mark 40 years of competing in Baja desert racing this year. What began as an entry for testing purpose in 1976,… Continue reading BFGoodrich(R) Tires Commemorates 40 Years of SCORE International Baja Racing

Own the All German Motorsports Trophy Truck

Since the inception of the class in 1994, the Trophy Truck continued to grow in size and weight well into the late 2000’s, where it wasn’t uncommon to see a truck pushing 7,000lbs at the starting line. All this extra mass was making these trucks increasingly difficult to drive and robbing performance.  A problem the… Continue reading Own the All German Motorsports Trophy Truck

TRANSAMERICAN AUTO PARTS ANNOUNCES WINNER OF 2016 LIFE IS BETTER OFF-ROAD™ SEMA VEHICLE BUILD AWARD

Compton, California (November 3, 2016) – Transamerican Auto Parts has named the winner in its second annual “Life is Better Off-Road™” SEMA vehicle build competition held at the 2016 SEMA automotive aftermarket industry trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada. This year’s best presented, truly off-road capable truck, Jeep or SUV on display at the show was… Continue reading TRANSAMERICAN AUTO PARTS ANNOUNCES WINNER OF 2016 LIFE IS BETTER OFF-ROAD™ SEMA VEHICLE BUILD AWARD

Dana Celebrates Exclusive Distribution of Victor Reinz® Gaskets at AAPEX 2016

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 1, 2016 – Today, at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo 2016 (AAPEX), Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) announced that it has once again become the exclusive distributor of its Victor Reinz® gasket portfolio in North America.  To commemorate the occasion, the Dana aftermarket team was joined by customers and journalists for a homecoming-themed… Continue reading Dana Celebrates Exclusive Distribution of Victor Reinz® Gaskets at AAPEX 2016

Pro Comp presents Baja Assault: Featuring Off-Road Racer Chad Ragland and Off-Road Legend Ivan Stewart

Something cool is happening at Pro Comp. They have assembled a skunkworks team under the leadership of truck industry veteran and off-road enthusiast Ted Moncure to make stock vehicles perform better off-road. It couldn’t come at a better time as demand for the new 2017 FORD Raptor and vehicles like it seem to be at… Continue reading Pro Comp presents Baja Assault: Featuring Off-Road Racer Chad Ragland and Off-Road Legend Ivan Stewart

Spicer® 1350 Series Driveshafts Now Available for The Ultimate Dana 60™ Axles

Products Provide Enhanced Reliability for High-performance Applications LAS VEGAS, Nov. 1, 2016 – Today at the 2016 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) announced that it will now offer Spicer® 1350 Series driveshafts for The Ultimate Dana 60™ axles for the Jeep® Wrangler JK.

Ladies Co-Driver Challenge Events Conclude at SEMA Show

MESA, AZ   October 31, 2016:  After initially announcing three events that ladies could qualify to participate in for the Ladies Co-Driver Challenge, the annual trade-only SEMA Show was added to the Ladies Co-Driver Challenge as a fourth event. Although not a driving event, the two ladies chosen to be part of the Bower Media team as Charlene Bower’s… Continue reading Ladies Co-Driver Challenge Events Conclude at SEMA Show

Charlene Bower and Kaleigh Hotchkiss Ladies Co-Driver Challenge Team Wins Inaugural Rebelle Rally

BFGoodrich Tires Team #125 Charlene Bower and selected Kaleigh Hotchkiss After seven days of intense competition with only a map and compass as navigation tools, Charlene Bower and Kaleigh Hotchkiss finished with the highest points winning the inaugural Rebelle Rally in the BFGoodrich Tires Jeep JK built by Impulse Offroad.  This was the third event of… Continue reading Charlene Bower and Kaleigh Hotchkiss Ladies Co-Driver Challenge Team Wins Inaugural Rebelle Rally

King Shocks’ Kyle Leduc Wins Fourth Pro4 Championship in Five Years

Leduc Ices the Cake With Win in LOORRS Challenge Cup There was an unprecedented level of excitement heading in to Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler, AZ last weekend.  Never before had two Pro4 racers come in to the final rounds of the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series in a deadlock. King Shocks’ Kyle Leduc… Continue reading King Shocks’ Kyle Leduc Wins Fourth Pro4 Championship in Five Years

YUKON GEAR & AXLE DEBUTS ALL-NEW PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS AT 2016 SEMA SHOW

– Off-Road and Race Enthusiasts Ask Yukon for Three Products: Yukon Delivers – SEATTLE (October 27, 2016) – Yukon Gear & Axle, the performance off-road and racing industry’s leading aftermarket provider of key differential parts and accessories, today announced it will be debuting the company’s first-ever driveshafts for Jeeps and off-road vehicles, an all-new Off-Road… Continue reading YUKON GEAR & AXLE DEBUTS ALL-NEW PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS AT 2016 SEMA SHOW

TRANSAMERICAN AUTO PARTS ANNOUNCES LIFE IS BETTER OFF-ROAD™ AWARD HOST AND JUDGES

Compton, California (October 27, 2016) – Transamerican Auto Parts has announced the expert panel of judges who will select the winner of the 2016 “Life is Better Off-Road™” SEMA builder award in addition to naming the host for the award presentation. The highly respected collection of industry professionals selected, represent multiple facets of the off-road industry… Continue reading TRANSAMERICAN AUTO PARTS ANNOUNCES LIFE IS BETTER OFF-ROAD™ AWARD HOST AND JUDGES

Jason Scherer Ultra4 2016 National Points Champion

DANVILLE, CA   OCTOBER 25, 2016    Jason Scherer’s success as the 2016 Ultra4 National Points Champion is a clear combination of consistently having a fast car and teaming up with the best partners in the industry.  In 2016, Scherer finished 1st at the Fallon 250, 2nd at King of the Hammers, 2nd at Metalcloak Stampede and… Continue reading Jason Scherer Ultra4 2016 National Points Champion

RUGGED RIDGE EXPANDS LINE OF ELITE DOOR HANDLE INSERTS FEATURE TIRE TREAD INLAY FOR 2007-2016 JEEP WRANGLER

New Inserts in Three Color Variations to Easily Accent the Factory Door Handles on any Jeep JK Suwanee, Ga. (Oct. 26, 2016) – Rugged Ridge®, an industry leading manufacturer of high-quality Jeep®, truck and off-road products, today announced the expansion to its popular line of Elite Door Handle Inserts for 2007-2016 Jeep Wrangler JK / JKU… Continue reading RUGGED RIDGE EXPANDS LINE OF ELITE DOOR HANDLE INSERTS FEATURE TIRE TREAD INLAY FOR 2007-2016 JEEP WRANGLER

BFGoodrich Tires and Remington Industries Announce Off-Road Accessories Partnership

Ooltewah, Tenn. – Remington Industries announces its recent partnership with BFGoodrich® Tires and its entry into the off-road automotive accessories category. According to the agreement, Remington Industries will produce automotive floor protection and interior accessories under the BFGoodrich Tires brand name, offering the first significant extension of the brand into new product categories. Although Remington Industries… Continue reading BFGoodrich Tires and Remington Industries Announce Off-Road Accessories Partnership

Sonora Rally Set For March 21st-24th, 2017

Discounted Entry Period Open Now Through October 31st Building on the success of the first two editions of the Sonora Rally, race organizers Scott Whitney and Darren Skilton have announced the 2017 Sonora Rally is set for March 21st-24th, 2017. Registration will take place on March 20th in the resort town of Puerto Penasco, Sonora, MX… Continue reading Sonora Rally Set For March 21st-24th, 2017

Three New Ratcheting Wrench Insert Bit Sets Now Available from GearWrench

SPARKS, Md. (October 24, 2016) – GearWrench®, an innovative hand tool brand known for tools that deliver speed, strength, and access to automotive technicians, today announced the availability of three new Ratcheting Wrench Insert Bit sets. Each insert bit fits into a ratcheting wrench, allowing it to be used like a ratchet with a bit… Continue reading Three New Ratcheting Wrench Insert Bit Sets Now Available from GearWrench

King Shocks’ Jason Voss Wins Best in the Desert’s Bluewater Desert Challenge

King Shocks Takes Overall Wins in Trick Truck, Class 1500 and Class 10 Jason Voss was the man to beat at this years Best in the Desert Bluewater Desert Challenge in Parker, AZ.  Coming in to the weekend nine points ahead of King Shocks teammate Lalo Laguna, the win marks his first of 2016 and sends… Continue reading King Shocks’ Jason Voss Wins Best in the Desert’s Bluewater Desert Challenge

GEARWRENCH RELEASES NEW SERPENTINE BELT TOOL SET WITH LOCKING FLEX-HEAD RATCHETING WRENCH

SPARKS, Md. (October 21, 2016) – GearWrench®, an innovative hand tool brand known for tools that deliver speed, strength, and access to automotive technicians, today announced the availability of its Serpentine Belt Tool Set with Locking Flex-Head Ratcheting Wrench (SKU 89000). Available nationwide, the Serpentine Belt Tool Set with Locking Flex-Head Ratcheting Wrench is designed… Continue reading GEARWRENCH RELEASES NEW SERPENTINE BELT TOOL SET WITH LOCKING FLEX-HEAD RATCHETING WRENCH

OMIX-ADA/RUGGED RIDGE TO FEATURE CUSTOM-BUILT JEEP JK IN SUPPORT OF SEMA CARES IN GRAND LOBBY AT 2016 SEMA SHOW

World’s Largest Independent Jeep® Parts Manufacturer Raises Awareness for SEMA Cares with 3rd Consecutive Jeep Build to Benefit Victory Junction Suwanee, Ga. (October 18, 2016) –  Omix-ADA, a leading manufacturer of high-quality Jeep®, truck and off-road parts and accessories, today announced it will showcase a custom built Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited in support of SEMA Cares… Continue reading OMIX-ADA/RUGGED RIDGE TO FEATURE CUSTOM-BUILT JEEP JK IN SUPPORT OF SEMA CARES IN GRAND LOBBY AT 2016 SEMA SHOW

TRANSAMERICAN AUTO PARTS AND BASS PRO SHOPS TO BUILD ULTIMATE SPORTSMAN TOYOTA TUNDRA AT 2016 SEMA SHOW

Compton, California (October 17, 2016) – Transamerican Auto Parts (TAP), in conjunction with Bass Pro Shops, a leading national retailer of outdoor gear and apparel, will be building “The Ultimate Sportsman Toyota Tundra” on-site at the 2016 SEMA show in Las Vegas, Nevada. The “live” build to be featured at booth #62112 within the SEMA SCORE… Continue reading TRANSAMERICAN AUTO PARTS AND BASS PRO SHOPS TO BUILD ULTIMATE SPORTSMAN TOYOTA TUNDRA AT 2016 SEMA SHOW

BFGoodrich Tires Announces Contingency Program for SCORE Baja 1000

Tire maker recognizing 40 years of SCORE Baja racing GREENVILLE, S.C., Oct. 11, 2016 ― To recognize the importance that racing in the Baja peninsula has had for the brand, BFGoodrich Tires has put together an enhanced contingency program for racers at the 49th Annual SCORE Baja 1000. BFGoodrich will award $10,000 in contingency money… Continue reading BFGoodrich Tires Announces Contingency Program for SCORE Baja 1000

RUGGED RIDGE ANNOUNCES BALLISTIC SEAT COVERS FOR 2007-2016 JEEP WRANGLER JK/JK UNLIMITED MODELS

Ballistic Seat Covers Offer Additional Strength and Durability to Font and Rear Seats Suwanee, Ga. (October 11, 2016) – Rugged Ridge®, a leading manufacturer of high-quality Jeep®, truck and off-road accessories, announces the release of its line of Ballistic Seat Covers for 07-16 Jeep Wrangler JK/JKU models, for both front and rear seats.

Lasernut Rock Race Entertains Crowd with Up Close Racing Action and Carnage

Closing Ceremonies Includes Awards and UPLA Raffle October 11, 2016 – Hurricane, UT – Trail Hero wrapped up Saturday with a full day of trail rides, plus Bounty Hill and the Lasernut Rock Race followed by Closing Ceremonies in downtown Hurricane. The Lasernut Rock Race consisted of two heat races and a final main race.… Continue reading Lasernut Rock Race Entertains Crowd with Up Close Racing Action and Carnage