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  • MICKEY THOMPSON PERFORMANCE TIRES & WHEELS INTRODUCES DEEGAN 38™ LIGHT TRUCK TIRE

    Mickey Thompson's Deegan 38 TireSTOW, OH – Feb. 28, 2014 – Mickey Thompson’s innovative new light truck tire, the Deegan 38, is scheduled for availability in April. Developed with five-time Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS) champion and 16-time X Games medalist Brian Deegan, the Deegan 38 is the ultimate mud-terrain tire delivering aggressive performance, respectable street manners and impressive style.

    “Product innovation is part of our legacy, and we’ve worked with a champion competitor to develop a new product with trusted Mickey Thompson quality and performance,” stated Ken Warner, VP of Marketing, Mickey Thompson. “The Deegan 38 offers a truly unique mud terrain tire with long tread life, versatility and rugged appearance for demanding enthusiasts.”   (more…)

  • Trick-Tools JMR TN1000 Tubing Notcher – New Design

    Trick-Tools JMR TN1000 Tubing NotcherThe TN1000 tubing notcher from JMR incorporates the same high quality features that JMR is known for and now has a new design! The TN1000 features a 2 ½” O.D. capacity, a positive zero point for a perfectly centered notch, and is capable of notching in a 210 degree arc, perfect for building roll cages and even custom cars. Angle changes can be made effortlessly due to a thrust bearing at the pivot point and offset copes can be performed with ease. The new design has been engineered to perform offset notches without the use of a shim kit! Just loosen the two allen bolts on the bottom of the shaft housing, raise housing to a desired height (up to 1 inch), and start notching! (more…)

  • Rugged Ridge Trail Access Program Donates More Than $27K in Off-Road Grants

    Rugged Ridge Trail Access Program (High Res)Suwanee, Ga. (March 25, 2013) – Following its November launch at the 2013 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Rugged Ridge today announced that so far its Trail Access Program has awarded six grants totaling more than $27,000 to non-profit off-road organizations. The first round of donations included grants to the following organizations for the purpose of keeping recreational trails open on public land and advancing the interests of the off-road hobby: (more…)

  • BFGoodrich Tires Posts Winners in All Events at Ultra4 Eastern Series Opener

    Spidertrax Tom WayesGREENVILLE, SC (April 11, 2014) –  BFGoodrich® Tires would like to congratulate the three winners from last weekends Genright ULTRA4s at Superlift Park event, the first race of the 2014 Ultra4 Eastern Series.

    Chicky Barton, 2013 King of the Hammers 3rd place finisher, took the Pro 4400 4×4 class win, with his dad Bill Barton in the co-driver seat.  Qualifying 5th earlier in the day, he pursued the field and was able to take the physical lead about half way through the race.  “We kept the car in the middle of the course and kept our pace up.  The BFGoodrich Tires were perfect, as always.  We didn’t have any issues and we were able to climb anything wet or dry.  The traction was one of the keys to our success, we knew we could climb anything, each time,” said Chicky.  Chicky will be racing the remainder of the Eastern Ultra4s with the season championship in sight. (more…)

  • Chicky Barton Wins First ULTRA4 Race

    Chicky Barton - Ultra4HOT SPRINGS, AR – April 15th, 2014: Chicky Barton claimed his first ULTRA4 victory at last week’s GenRight ULTRA4s at Superlift Park race. With 44 registered drivers, the race was the largest 4WD Hardware Eastern Regional ULTRA4 race to date.  Barton, in his new independent front suspension (IFS) vehicle,qualifed fifth on Friday, and seemingly never let off the throttle the entire race, managing to stay close to the front of the pack until taking the lead and never looking back.

     

     

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  • Dirt Riot Long Drivers List for Big Saturday Race in Moab this Weekend at AreaBFE

    Racing Saturday April 19th Starting at 9am in Moab, UT at AreaBFE

    Dirt Riot Moab 2013PLACERVILLE, CA   APRIL 14, 2014:  For the third year running, Dirt Riot will be at AreaBFE in Moab, UT on Big Saturday April 19th.  The pre-registered driver list confirms the day of racing will be spectacular.  Everyone that has wanted to race a 4×4 endurance race is welcome to come and participate starting with Tech and Registration on Fridaynight at AreaBFE, followed by Racing all day Saturday.  For UTV’s and Stock Trail class the only requirements are Solid Roof, Doors or Door Bars, 4 Point Harness, Two Fire Extinguishers and a DOT approved Helmet.  “The spectator areas for this race allows you to see all of the top bowl area plus you can look off into the lower sections,” said Rich Klein, President and founder of W.E. Rock Events.  “We are really encouraging those that are in town for Easter Jeep Safari this week to come and have a good time racing, the Trail Class is some of the best grass roots racing around…and there is a cash payout!  Guaranteed good time!” Sunday W.E.Rock Events will host the first ever All-Terrain Hero Race * Run * Walk.

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