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  • Mopar Takes on ‘King of The Hammers’

    MoparHEMI® Crate Engines to Power Spec Class in Every Man Challenge Race

    • Mopar joins the 2014 Griffin King of The Hammers off-road race in a new spec class to debut on Feb 6 in the California desert
    • 8th annual King of The Hammers is an off-road event combining desert racing and rock crawling with four competitive classes
    • Mopar to provide six Gen III 5.7L HEMI® crate engine for first spec class vehicles in the “Every Man Challenge” race category
    • Mopar is scheduled to participate in both 2014 and 2015 editions of event as well as four other Western Regional ULTRA4 Series events
    • More than 35,000 spectators are expected on site and 500,000 will tune into the live online broadcast on ultra4racing.com/live/

    Auburn Hills, Mich. (February 6, 2014) – Mopar, Chrysler Group LLC’s service, parts and customer-care brand, will be testing its mettle in the southern California desert at the 2014 Griffin King of The Hammers, an event built around what many consider the toughest one-day off-road race in the world that combines desert racing and rock crawling. (more…)

  • ODYSSEY® Battery by EnerSys® Named Official Battery Sponsor of ULTRA4 Racing and 2014 King of the Hammers

    Odyssey Group 65READING, Pa. (Feb. 5, 2014) – ODYSSEY® Battery by EnerSys® has been named the official battery sponsor of ULTRA4 Racing and the 2014 Griffin King of the Hammers presented by Nitto Tire. In addition to the overall sponsorship, ODYSSEY® Battery by EnerSys® has been named primary sponsor of the No. 4706 Spec Class car, which will debut at the 2014 Smittybilt Every Man Challenge on Feb. 6, 2014, in Johnson Valley, Calif. The 2014 Griffin King of the Hammers Ultimate Desert Race will take place on the following day – Feb. 7, 2014.  (more…)

  • Rancho® “Spring Promotion” Offers Enthusiasts Rebates for Performance Shock, Suspension Purchases

    Rancho Suspension Spring PromotionLong Beach, Feb. 4, 2014 – Performance enthusiasts looking to upgrade their suspension system and shocks can save through the Rancho “Spring Promotion” program running from March 1 through June 30, 2014. Consumers who participate in the Rancho “Spring Promotion” program will be able to earn up to a $400 Visa® prepaid debit card when they purchase a qualifying Rancho suspension system and performance shock absorbers.

    To earn a $400 Visa® prepaid card, consumers must spend more than $1,500 on a qualifying Rancho suspension system and set of Rancho shocks. To earn a $300 Visa® prepaid card, consumers must spend between $800 and $1,499 on a qualifying Rancho suspension system and set of Rancho shocks. (more…)

  • Chicago Pneumatic Introduces the New CP7732 “Stubby” 1/2″ Impact Wrench

    Chicago Pneumatic CP7732Unparalleled power to weight/size ratio for general mechanic applications in confined spaces Chicago Pneumatic, since 1901 a quality leader in high-performance air tools, is launching the CP7732, an ultra-compact and powerful impact wrench designed for difficult work in confined spaces. At only 4.4″ long (112 mm), this stubby powerhouse is ideal for transmission, engine, and brake work. (more…)

  • Extendable Magnetic Flashlight Pick Up Tool by Impeltronics

    extendable-telescoping-magnetic-flashlightsMechanicsburg, PA: This high quality LED Extendable Magnetic Flashlight that can be used for everyday household projects, provides the following features and capabilities.

    The main functionality of this LED Magnetic Flashlight Tool offers the ability for the user to find and retrieve objects in hard to reach areas.  The magnets in both the head and tail end of the flashlight permit the recovery of magnetic objects. (more…)

  • Larson Electronics Reveals a New Five Foot LED Task Light with End Connectors

    Larson Electronics 5 foot LED task lightLongtime leader in commercial and industrial grade lighting equipment Larson Electronics has announced the release of an Explosion Proof LED Aluminum Drop Light. Constructed to be completely impact and weather resistant, this LED drop light sacrifices no light output or quality to obtain these features.

    The FTL-5-LED-ILC-50 LED drop light from Larson Electronics is ideal in practically any environment including general maintenance, construction, aircraft interior, emergency shelter, long narrow pathways, and shipyards. The LED lamp in these drop lights offer much longer lamp life, cooler operation, higher durability, and better light quality than incandescent drop lights. This LED task light is shock resistant and is durable enough to withstand drops, falls, and rough handling. (more…)