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  • Baja Designs – Jonesin’ for a Win

    August 21st, 2013 – San Marcos, CA – Baja Designs would like to congratulate competitors of the 2013 General Tire Vegas to Reno, with a special thanks to Team Enlightened and their chase crews.

    From the lights of the Las Vegas strip to the high desert of Reno, Nevada, this year’s General Tire Vegas to Reno challenged some of the best drivers the off road racing industry has to offer. Five hundred and fifty miles across the Mojave Desert at temperatures reaching upwards of 108 degrees gave everyone a run for their money. The longest off road race in the United States, Vegas to Reno claims its fair share of casualties. (more…)

  • Cantina for the Con 9th Annual Event Finds Support from Raceline Wheels, Falken Tires and Many Other Leaders in the Industry

    Cantina for the ConSaturday August 31st – Sunday September 1st – Labor Day Weekend – Loon Lake Spillway

    PLACERVILLE, CA   AUGUST 21, 2013:  The 9th Annual Cantina for the Con, who’s proceeds go entirely towards supporting the future of the Rubicon Trail, has always had the support of the Offroad Community, local and far.  Raceline Wheels and Falken Tires have joined for the second year to be the presenting sponsors.  “We really appreciate everything that the Rubicon Trail Foundation does to keep the Rubicon Trail functional so we can come and enjoy it the couple times a year we make it up here,” said Greg Mulkey Raceline Wheels Offroad Brand Manager.  “We came to this event last year and it was an absolute blast!  Really looking forward to seeing everyone again.” (more…)

  • RUGGED RIDGE INTRODUCES LINE OF SKID PLATES FOR ’07-’13 JEEP® JK WRANGLER

    Heavy-Duty Steel Design Offers Extra Protection for JKs

    Rugged Ridge Skid PlatesSuwanee, Ga. (August 21, 2013) – Rugged Ridge®, a leading manufacturer of high-quality Jeep accessories, today announced the availability of its complete line of undercarriage Skid Plates for 2007-2013 Jeep JK Wrangler.

    Engineered to protect the most vulnerable areas of a Jeep’s underside, the Rugged Ridge Skid Plates shield eight major exposed mechanical components: steering, differentials, transfer case, engine, transmission, suspension arms, air conditioning and muffler. A simple bolt-on installation, the Skid Plates are an easy way to help prevent expensive damage from off-road obstacles. (more…)

  • Raceline Wheels Has International Win with Pier Acerni at Ultra4 UK 2013 King of the Valleys Race

    Pier Acerni wins Back to Back on Raceline Wheels

    Pier Acerni wins Back to Back on Raceline WheelsGARDEN GROVE, CA    AUGUST 19, 2013:  Pier Acerni chose Raceline Wheels before their first King of the Valleys UK event last year.  Since, he has competed and won both King of the Valley events and competed at the 2013 King of the Hammers.  “Yes, we run the 17×9.5 Monster Aluminum Beadlock wheels.  We didn’t punch any tires, different to others that cut many tires.  Our car is very heavy weight, but the wheels are very strong and we haven’t had any problems in the rocks,” said Pier Acerni of Italy’s Team Acerni Racing in his broken English. (more…)

  • Fein Short Slugger Magnetic Base Drill

    jhmshortsluggerTrick-Tools is proud to announce the release of its newest product, the Fein JHM Short Slugger Mag Drill.  Like all mag drills, the Short Slugger features an electromagnetic base that secures it to the material being drilled. Annular cutters, which drill only the perimeter of the hole and eject the slug, allow this model to drill up to 1-3/16″ holes through up to 2″ thick steel.  (more…)

  • Rock-N-Roll 4×4 Cantina for the Con BBQ Raffle Ticket Presale for 9th Annual Cantina for the Con

    Tuesday August 20th – 5:30pm-8:30pm  – Extreme Gear Off-Road

    Cantina for the ConPLACERVILLE, CA   AUGUST 15, 2013:  Rock-N-Roll 4×4 Cantina for the Con BBQ Raffle Ticket Presale at Extreme Gear Off-Road in Rancho Cordova on August 20th has become more than a drop-by event, it has become an event that 4×4 enthusiasts plan on attending and make a full Tuesday evening of hanging out with friends and exchanging trail stories.  The exceptional food provided by Sierra Smokehouse BBQ is the center of attention, but the Raffle Ticket sales for the Labor Day Cantina for the Con event is the main focus.  Thousands of dollars in products get raffled on Sunday September 1st at the Cantina for the Con event, you do not need to be present to win, and can even purchase tickets over the phone from anywhere in the country at 888-6-RUBICON. (more…)