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  • Rocking J Offroad and Crossed-Up Customs Team up for 2013 King of the Hammers

    Rocking J KOH 2(Tucson AZ, Feb 2012) Rocking J Offroad’s John Brock has participated in motorsport for over 30 years, competing in dirt track, stock cars, drag racing, and tractor pulling. After getting involved with extreme rock crawling in his native state of Arizona John started racing his trail buggy in Lucas Oil Short Course races and WERock Dirt Riot events.

    As the racing bug took hold again, it became evident that the trail rig was just not set up for speed, so in the summer of 2012 a phone call was made to fellow Tucson resident Mike Klensin of Crossed-Up Customs and one of their ‘Ultra SS’ buggy chassis’ was ordered. (more…)

  • RUGGED RIDGE DEVELOPS ALL TERRAIN MODULAR STEEL BUMPER SYSTEM FOR ’07-’13 JEEP JK WRANGLER

    New, More Affordable Bumper System Offered In Response To Customer Feedback

    image007Suwanee, Ga. (March 5, 2013) – Following the successful introduction of its XHD Modular Aluminum Bumper System, Rugged Ridge today announced it has developed an All Terrain Modular Bumper System made from steel for 2007-2013 Jeep JK Wrangler.

    Modeled after its XHD Modular Bumper System, Rugged Ridge set out to create an affordable, yet strong and functional bumper system for the budget-oriented consumer. Offered at a suggested retail price of $600.00 or less, the All Terrain Bumper System includes many of the same features as bumpers priced at $1,000.00 or more. (more…)

  • Dirt Riot Muddy Southeast Race at The Great American Park

    Class Winners: Pro 4400 – Jason Carner ;  Mod Trail – Todd Klueger ; Stock Trail – Payton Wilson

    dirt riot auburn alabama 042PLACERVILLE, CA   FEBRUARY 28, 2013:  The storm that was supposed to clear and go around the Great American Park ended up running right through it, raining 3.5” in a 24 hour period just before race day.  Dirt Riot is a rain or shine event focusing on the endurance of 4×4 racers, so the green flag still dropped, although a bit later than originally planned.  “The course had to be changed four different times to allow for drainage, as the rivers had risen higher than some of the stakes!” explained Rich Klein, President and founder of W.E. Rock Events.  “Some of the climbs had become impassable, but when we got the race started, the drivers that were there were completely motivated to go for the win!” (more…)

  • Blue Torch Fab Jason Carner Wins First Dirt Riot of 2013

    Jason Carner dirt riot auburn alabama 160BIRMINGHAM, AL   FEBRUARY 28, 2013: Blue Torch Fab Jason Carner took his single seat Ultra4 car to the Southeast Dirt Riot race in Alabama and won just 3 weeks after competing in the King of the Hammers.  The vibrant and noticeable blue and white Miller Welders wrap on the car only lasted a short time before being covered with Alabama mud. “It was a good race, and I think if the weather had been better there would have been a better turn out,” said Carner.  “It was important to me to go down there and support the W.E. Rock group for bringing this event to our backyard.  It is my goal to win this Southeast Series, so this win helps put us on the top to start!” (more…)

  • MaxTrac Releases 3.5″ Lift Spindles For Toyota Tundras

    Optional MaxTrac Suspension Components Can Create 6 Inches Of Total Lift

    MT_TundraAnaheim, Calif. — MaxTrac Suspension has new 3.5-inch lift spindles for 2007-2013 Toyota Tundras. These spindles make the factory-raked 2WD Tundra’s front end an inch higher than its rear for a desert pre-runner look and/or to compensate for a heavy winch and bumper. The MaxTrac front spindles clear up to 33-inch-tall tires (minor fenderwell modifications might be required, depending on tire width and wheel backspacing). (more…)

  • Holy Moly Racing George Kane Pushes Limits at 2013 King of the Hammers

    SONY DSCLONG BEACH, CA   FEBRUARY 25, 2013:  Holy Moly Racing and George Kane may not be common names among those at the King of the Hammers, but their intent and enthusiasm put them at the 2012 Smittybilt Every Man Challenge race and this year in the 2013 King of the Hammers.  With Bond Gilmer, President of Rebel Offroad, by his side as co-driver this team had one goal in mind: Finish. “Our strategy was to make the car last the entire race. As we headed into the desert we were flying over the whoops, our King Shocks were performing excellent and we started passing other cars,” said Kane.  “It wasn’t even 10 minutes into the race and there was a car broken down on the side of the track.  Bond kept reminding me ‘make the car last, look someone is already broken down!’  As we continued we came across another broken car, then another and another, there were broken cars everywhere! It was like a pick-a-part lot for Ultra4 cars out there,” laughed George. (more…)