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  • The Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame Announces the 2014 Class of Inductees

    ORMHOF Logo 1978 copyReno, Nev. (May 19, 2013) – The Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame (ORMHOF) announced today the 2014 Class of Inductees.  Del Albright, David Ashley, Marty Fiolka, the late Nye Frank, and Bill Sanders will have their names added to the venerable list of those who have committed their lives to the off-road community.

    The five Inductees’ widespread accomplishments cover a number of arenas in the sport including off-road racing, and acting as pioneers of the industry, journalism and advocacy.  Their legacies will be celebrated and displayed for the public, in Gallery Four within the famed National Automobile Museum – the Harrah Collection – located in Reno, Nev.  They join names synonymous with the sport including Parnelli Jones, Malcolm Smith, Rob MacCachren, Larry Roeseler, Walker Evans, and Rod Hall, as well as many others who have worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make the sport prosper and grow. (more…)

  • Jason Scherer Finishes With Brand New Car at Ultra4 Stampede

    Friese Images Jason Scherer Stampede 3DANVILLE, CA   JUNE 10, 2014    Jason Scherer’s brand new IFS car is going to be a strong contender in the upcoming Ultra4 series races, as proven by it’s excellent performance at this weekends MetalCloak Ultra4 Stampede race.  Started a short 3 months ago after the finish of the King of the Hammers, “The Gavel” hit dirt for the very first time on it’s way to Friday’s Tech Inspection where it passed with flying colors.  Scherer finished 12th in the main event, after racing up to the lead with just a half of lap to go.  “It was great to see Tom Wayes in the winners circle in the same car that won last years Stampede!” said Jason Scherer, the 2013 MetalCloak Stampede winner.  “We had our fair share of little issues that we had to work out on the new car this weekend. Today’s race was a bit bittersweet, knowing the car is awesome and with a little tuning is a top contender.  But, also knowing that just making a normal pass or probably following the lapper would have been good enough for the win in the car’s debut race.  A little prep, some tuning, and some small mods and we will be ready for Glen Helen on July 11th!” (more…)

  • New Old Man Emu Suspension for Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 (2011 & On)

    WK2 Grand Cherokee ARBDetermining the right solution for your vehicle and your requirements demands special attention to many factors. Unlike numerous aftermarket suspension systems, which are only available in a single configuration targeting lift height, Old Man Emu (OME) now offers a range of tuned and matched integrated suspension systems engineered specifically for the Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2. This ensures the right suspension is available to suit how the vehicle is outfitted and the conditions it will encounter. This full line of suspension options will cover the range of builds from lightly built and stock vehicles up to those with 660 lbs. of constant weight being fitted. (more…)

  • Team FC4x4 Chases National Title

    TEAM FOUR CORNERS CHASES NATIONAL TITLE

    Team Four Corners 4x4DURANGO, CO – Four Corners 4×4 recently returned from competing in the Dirt Riot Central Series Round #2 race at Canyons Off Road Park near Fredericksburg, Texas on May 31st.  The team continued its podium streak for the 2014 season by finishing in third place and advancing a points position as they seek the Dirt Riot 4600 Stock Class National Title.

    Team owner and driver, Jason Kaminsky, was back in the car for this race with team crew member Kenn Bates, also of Durango, navigating.

    “This event was not a scheduled event for our season,” comments Kaminsky. “But, I felt it was important to our program and to our marketing partners to get out there and preserve, if not improve, our points standing in the National Title chase. Although we couldn’t finish better on the podium, we left the weekend with an improved spot in the national points.” (more…)

  • Two New Lift Kits from Superlift Suspension

    Superlift 6” Lift Kit for 2009-2014 Ford F-150 4WD

    Available with Superide, or Superide SS by Bilstein Rear Shocks

    SEI40023Superlift’s 6″ lift kit for 2009-2014 Ford F150 4WD trucks achieves front lift by installing spacers on top of the factory front strut / coil spring assemblies, eliminating time consuming strut disassembly. The factory upper control arms are retained and remain in their original location, while the factory lower control arms and axle housing are lowered, in relation to the frame. New Superlift replacement steering knuckles made of cast ductile iron, and machined in-house by Superlift, span the increased distance between the control arms without increasing track width. A billet front driveshaft spacer ensures proper driveshaft engagement and length; brake hose extensions are also supplied.
    Superlift’s geometry, from steering timing and linkage angles, to driveshaft and CV axle operating angles, yields optimal component service life and exceptional drivability.

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  • Omix-ADA Announces Officially Licensed Reproduction Jeep CJ-8 Body Tubs

    Direct O.E. Replacement Steel Bodies Are a Convenient Way to Restore Rusted or Damaged 1981-86 Jeeps

    Omix-ADA Jeep CJ-8 Steel Body Tub (High Res)Omix-ADA’s new tubs are officially licensed as authentic MOPAR restoration products and come embossed with the authorized Jeep logo. Each tub arrives pre-assembled; fitted and welded together with the cowl panel, rear wheel housings, floor, dash panel and glove box already in place, just like it came from the factory, retaining all major factory mounting locations and channels for body mounting.Suwanee, Ga. (June 3, 2014) – Omix-ADA®, a leading manufacturer of high quality Jeep®, truck and off-road accessories, today announced the availability of new replacement steel body tubs for the 1981-86 Jeep CJ-8/Scrambler.

    Constructed from high-quality 18-gauge-steel in the front and rear floor panels, Omix-ADA’s CJ8 bodies also feature heavier 16-gauge-steel construction for all side and tail panels. (more…)