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  • Warn Industries Releases All-New Elite Series Front Bumpers for Jeep JK Wrangler

    Clackamas, OR (9/10/2018) – Warn Industries is excited to announce the release of the all-new redesigned Elite Series front bumpers for the Jeep JK Wrangler. Hot on the heels of the Elite Series bumpers for the JL, the JK Elite front bumpers feature all-new styling, a variety of options for increased off-road performance, and the ability to mount a WARN winch with a capacity of up to 12,000 lbs.

    Designed, Engineered, Tested, and Made in the USA
    The new WARN® Elite Series front bumpers for the JK Wrangler are designed, tested, and made in Clackamas Oregon—and certified to withstand an industry-leading 12,000 lbs. of pulling force without deformation. The bumpers have integrated off-road jack lifting points and shackle-mounting tabs for additional off-road recovery options. All WARN bumpers undergo rigorous field testing and lab pull testing to ensure rigidity in the most abusive conditions.

    For the ultimate in corrosion protection, these bumpers wear a durable flat-black powdercoated finish that undergoes a five-step pre-treatment process featuring zirconium nanotechnology, and are engineered to withstand 408 hours of salt spray testing. This will ensure the finish lasts and lasts.

    When buyers are ready to mount a WARN winch, they can be assured the Elite Series is up to the task. Warn has engineered the bumpers to position the winch in a manner so the engine gets maximum airflow. Speaking of winches, the bumpers will accommodate the WARN ZEON, ZEON Platinum, VR, XD9, XD9i, 9.0Rc, and 9.5xp models allowing users to truly “go prepared.”

    Available in Multiple Configurations
    The Elite Series bumpers for the JK come in one of four versions:

    • Full-Width without Grille Guard Tube
    • Full-Width with Grille Guard Tube
    • Stubby without Grille Guard Tube
    • Stubby with Grille Guard Tube

    The Full-Width Elite Bumpers, as seen above, will clear 37” tires with only a 2” lift and factory wheel offset. The Full-Width version also includes built-in light ports to mount OE or aftermarket fog lights.

    The narrower Stubby version provides maximum off-road performance and tire clearance—ideal for hardcore off-roaders. It has similar features as the Full-Width version, but with increased approach angles. This bumper also allows for mounting aftermarket lights above the bumper.

    Additionally, Warn is offering a durable skid plate (sold separately) for the JK that compliments all of the new Elite Series bumpers.

    About Warn Industries

    Warn Industries is the world’s most recognized brand in off-road products such as hub locks and vehicle recovery winches. The company designs, manufactures and markets a full line of off-road equipment and accessories that enhance the performance of four-wheel-drive and powersports vehicles. Warn Industries is headquartered near Portland, OR.

     

  • Zion Outback Safaris Inc. Purchased by Larry and Cheri McRae

    SPRINGDALE, Utah, August 7, 2018 – Zion Outback Safaris Inc. dba Zion Jeep Tours Utah’s premiere outdoor recreational tour and guide service, announces that off-road athlete, sportsman and businessman, Larry McRae and his wife Cheri McRae of St. George, Utah have purchased the company, effective July 2018. (more…)

  • Unlimited Desert Truck Race Added to King of The Hammers Week

    Top Drivers to Compete for Biggest Prize Purse in History of Sport

    July 31st, 2018 – (Johnson Valley, CA) –A new desert race is coming to the 2019 King of The Hammers (KOH) Week lineup. The Toyo Tires Desert Invitational Presented by Monster Energy will feature 30 elite off-road desert racers in an invitation-only, traditional open-desert, off-road truck race in Johnson Valley, CA. This marks the return of unlimited off-road racing to the sports birthplace: Southern California. It is also the first time that 4 wheel-drive will not be required of trucks to compete during KOH Week. The invited teams will vie for $125,000 prize purse making it the richest off-road race in the history of the sport. Drivers will qualify and race on the same day; Thursday, February 7th, 2019.

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  • The Mint 400 Returns to Las Vegas March 4th-10th, 2019

    Great American Off-Road Race returns to entertainment capital of the world

    July 30th, 2018 – Las Vegas, NV – The Martelli Brothers announced today that The Mint 400 will be returning to Las Vegas, Nevada March 4th-10th, 2019. “The Great American Off-Road Race” will feature two days of racing on Friday, March 8th and Saturday, March 9th, with pre-race festivities beginning earlier that week. For the first time in decades, motorcycles will once again return to the Mint, and compete on a brand new single track course designed to challenge even the most seasoned desert moto racers. The addition of bikes on a second day of racing is expected to push the number of race entries well over six hundred next year.

    The Martelli Brothers and their production arm Mad Media, have successfully grown The Mint 400 into the largest and most important off-road race in the world. The event attracts over 35,000 spectators to Las Vegas for the race and week long activities and it features over four hundred race teams from as many as twenty-seven different states and seventeen different countries, competing on a 120-mile loop that extends from the edge of Las Vegas to the California-Nevada state line at Primm.  With five massive spectator areas (and more being developed for 2019), The Mint 400 puts fans safely in front of high speed off-road racing action.

    “This year we hit some significant milestones with the expansion of our television and livestream packages.  Our social media impact alone increased 176% from last year. For 2019, we are continuing to expand and adding new events to the Mint – building on the festival idea – including adding an additional day of racing to accommodate professional desert moto racers,” said Mint 400 CEO, Matt Martelli. “Our focus since buying the Mint has been to not only grow the event and re-establish it as a worldwide phenomenon, but to also bring the sport of desert off-road racing and culture of off-roading to anyone with a TV or smart phone.”

    The Mint 400 has enjoyed nine years of uninterrupted national television coverage, and is beamed into 80 million homes nationwide via their current ABC World of X Games package. Additionally, The Mint 400 live stream which debuted this year, reached over 250K unique viewers. The online and social media impact exceeded 300 million impressions, making the event the most visible and heavily documented off-road race on the planet.

    In 2019, The Mint 400 will kick off its events in Las Vegas on Tuesday, March 5th with their annual vehicle procession down the Las Vegas Strip, showcasing over twenty million dollars worth of race cars in the direct spotlight of Sin City.  Qualifying for the Unlimited Trick Trucks and select classes, will once again take place early in the week as well. Select events will take place downtown Fremont East, with the help and support of The Downtown Project and City of Las Vegas – and once again put the race and race teams front and center for the amazing spectacle only Las Vegas can deliver. Fans can expect two days of Contingency & Technical Inspection again next year, and of course two days of incredible racing centered around the official start/finish line at Primm Valley Resorts behind Buffalo Bills Hotel and Casino.

    More details on the events surrounding the 51st anniversary of the Great American Off-Road race will be shared in the coming months.

    Meanwhile for those who missed the 2018 ABC World of X Games broadcast, don’t fret – a special extended play digital version is set to be released early August and will feature over twenty minutes of additional content not in the original TV broadcast. It will be free to view and download. Follow The Mint 400 on Facebook and Instagram for complete details and for more information on the 2019 dates and schedule visit: www.themint400.com

    About The Mint 400
    Known as “The Great American Off-Road Race™,” The Mint 400 (www.themint400.com) 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 world’s 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. Owner of The Mint 400 off-road race and UTV World Championship off-road race, Mad Media has pioneered combined marketing campaigns integrating events with with print, online, social media, TV content, and merchandise to create fully integrated brand experiences.

  • Rigid Rampage at Ridgecrest is Two Weeks Away

    The final race in the Lasernut Western Regional Series is just two short weeks away and already 90 drivers are set to compete in the Rigid Rampage at Ridgecrest. The Western Regional Championships will be decided at this race, as will 10 more spots for the 2019 Nitto King of The Hammers Powered by Optima Batteries. Wtih the increased purse for the 4400 class next year, those 10 spots are going to be coveted!

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  • BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 Reimagined on Small Scale for Radio-Control Vehicles

    Latest-generation off-road tire miniaturized for RC-hobbyist community

    GREENVILLE, S.C., July 17, 2018 — Radio-control car enthusiasts have a new way to improve the performance of their RC vehicles. BFGoodrich® Tires, a leader in off-road tire development for the past 40 years, has partnered with Pro-Line Racing, a leader in RC parts and accessories, to reimagine the BFGoodrich® Mud-Terrain T/A® KM3 as a fully-licensed RC vehicle tire. (more…)