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  • Brian Deegan and Dave Mason Jr. Earn LOORRS Podium Spots on Mickey Thompson Tires

    Brian Deegan STOW, OH – Aug. 30, 2013 – Rounds 11 and 12 of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS) competition Aug. 23-25 at the Wild West Motorsports Park in Reno, Nev., ended with plenty of podium finishes on Mickey Thompson tires.

    Mickey Thompson-sponsored Brian Deegan (Deegan Motorsports) earned a first place finish in the Pro 2 Unlimited class, and a second place finish in the Pro Lite class in round 11, and a second place finish in both Pro 2 and Pro Lite in round 12. Dave Mason Jr., who competes in the Pro Buggy Unlimited class, earned a third place finish in round 11.   (more…)

  • ODYSSEY® Battery by EnerSys® Announces the “Top Moment of Summer” Facebook Photo Contest

    OdysseyBatteryREADING, Pa. (Sept. 3, 2013) – ODYSSEY® battery by EnerSys® has announced a Facebook contest to discover the “Top Moment of Summer.” The contest is open to ODYSSEY® Battery Facebook page followers, now until September 30, 2013. The winner will receive two tickets to an upcoming Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series (LOORRS), a Global Rallycross (GRC), NHRA or NASCAR Racing event of his/her choice. The grand prize package also includes a $250 Visa Gift Card and autographed ODYSSEY® battery sponsor memorabilia. (more…)

  • Dirt Riot 4WD Factory National Rampage and W.E. Rock PSC Grand Nationals Schedules Announced

    WERock PSC Grand Nationals Saturday and Sunday September 28-29 in Cortez, CO

    Dirt Riot 4WD Factory National Rampage Friday and Saturday October 11-12 in Bridgeport, TX

    W.E. Rock - Dirt RiotPLACERVILLE, CA   AUGUST 29, 2013:  At the end of the 18 event regular season, the W.E. Rock and Dirt Riot team are excited to announce the two final 2013 National Events. WERock PSC Grand Nationals will be a Saturday and Sunday event on September 28-29 in Cortez, CO and Dirt Riot 4WD Factory National Rampage will be Friday and Saturday event on October 11-12 in Bridgeport, TX.  Both of these events will feature competitors from across the country who will compete for National Titles.  “2013 has been an exceptional season.  We are very excited to wrap up the year with these two National events,” said Rich Klein, President and founder of W.E. Rock Events.  “We already have commitments from many of the teams, and will be updating our website as more join.  Even through the dates have been on the schedule all year, we want to make sure that everyone has time to plan to join us.” (more…)

  • The Armory Acquires Off-Road Racing Series TORC: The Off Road Championship; USAC Remains Sanctioning Body

    The Armory - TORC

    CRANDON, Wisc. – The Armory, a leading Southern California-based advertising agency and production Company, announced today it is acquiring the popular motorsports racing series, TORC: The Off Road Championship, from the United States Automobile Club (USAC). The Armory has been working with the series since 2010 primarily in the form of television production for the Discovery Networks, SPEED, FUEL & NBC Sports. The change in series management will be effective prior to the beginning of the 2014 racing season. (more…)

  • Raceline DC Wheel Crowned as Premier Dub Crawler

    Raceline - DC Crawler AluminumGARDEN GROVE, CA    AUGUST 28, 2013:  American Made heavy duty cast wheel called the ‘DC Wheel’ has been specifically designed for off road vehicles that require large offsets, like a Ultra4 IFS car, Pro4 Short Course truck or a Land Rover as examples.  It is the latest wheel design of many from Raceline Wheels.  “We designed this wheel for everyone that needs larger backspaces to fit the new IFS technology,” said Greg Mulkey, Raceline Offroad Division Director.  “They are already a race proven design, and it was at the recent WE Rock event that they got coined the Dub Crawler for the17” bright polished look!” (more…)

  • Everyone Who Recreates on the Rubicon Trail Should Support the 9th Annual Cantina for the Con This Weekend

    Saturday August 31st – Sunday September 1st – Labor Day Weekend – Loon Lake Spillway

    9th Annual Cantina for the ConPLACERVILLE, CA AUGUST 27, 2013: Regardless of how many wheels are on your vehicle, or what size they happen to be, the Rubicon Trail is recreated by many. Show your support by participating in this weekends Cantina for the Con event at the Loon Lake Spillway entrance. It is an event featuring tacos, a raffle, a vendor midway and family friendly events throughout Saturday and Sunday. The event is accessible by car, RV or off-road vehicle. “So many people think of the Rubicon Trail as a 4×4 only trail, but we see UTV’s, Motorcycles, Trials Bikes, Quads, Horses, Hikers, Bikers and others utilizing the trail,” said Rusty Folena, President of the Rubicon Trail Foundation. “Our Foundation works every day to keep this trail open for everyone to use, specifically all types of motorized access.” Directions and more specific information can be found at http://rubicontrail.org/rtf-cantina.htm. (more…)