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  • Scherer Breaks Through at PSC Brawl in Blackwell

    November 10th, 2012 – Blackwell, TX: The Nitto Tire National Championship Series came to a finale last weekend  at the PSC Brawl in Blackwell, Texas. The race was held at Texana Ranch and brought together the top 50 Ultra4 drivers from the 4WD Hardware Eastern Regional Series and the Trail-Gear Western Regional Series in a head to head race that had fans on the edge of their seat. The top four finishers completed the 176 miles within 4 minutes of each other with third place Chris Hoyt and fourth place Mike Colville coming in literally nose to tail across the finish line. (more…)

  • Tire Ball ‘Rock Crawler’ Multi-Cell Inflation System

    Crestwood, Kentucky – November 1, 2012

    After a year of field testing the multi-cell inflation system with the most recognized extreme off-road racing partners, The Tire Ball Company has announced it is taking the proven technology from UTV/ATV/Motorcycle Racing coupled with extensive proven military applications to the unlimited 4WD arena. Tire Balls long history in partnerships with some of the most recognized off-road racing champions in the lighter weight racing community has propelled the product development to the heavier, faster, and more abusive machines to apply the virtual run-flat capabilities to the most treacherous terrain imaginable.

    Shannon Campbell and Bill Baird from (KOH/Ultra4) have been running the larger and durable ‘Tire Ball air cells’ in their racing machines for almost 12 months; testing many different pressures and terrain with the same stellar results as the many champions from GNCC, WORC’s and the many regional series using the Tire Ball now. “We have found the same proven technology for UTV/ATV and motorcycle racing can be applied to the unlimited off road racing community and achieve the same championship results,” said Mark Harris, Vice President – Sales, The Tire Ball Company. “Racing is a great proving ground for the many advancements in military applications and thanks to Shannon and Bill the marriage of the two was a logical step,” Harris added.

    The ‘Rock Crawler’ Multi-Cell Inflation System now available for tires ranging from 38 to 42 inches. All sales inquiries please call 1.877.Tirebal or email mharris@tireballs.com. Check us out at www.tireballs.com.

     

    “When I am going for the win and want something just flat out unstoppable I roll on TireBalls! Go big or go home.” Said Shannon Campbell, Ultra4, KOH, Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing legend.

    “I don’t carry a spare; drive with no co- driver; and given my aggressive driving I cannot afford a flat. Couple my driving style with the toughest imaginable racing terrain, partnering with Goodyear and TireBalls. I have never not completed a race because of a flat tire. Best investment I’ve made in my racing equipment.” Per Bill Baird, Utra4 Rookie-of-the-year, 1999 ARCA Champion.

  • Gomez Brothers Win 2012 NorCal Rock Racing Championship Gomez Brothers Secure Two King of the Hammers Starting Positions

    GEORGETOWN, CA   NOVEMBER 8, 2012  – The Gomez Brothers, in their first year of racing the Ultra4 Class, have secured two 2013 Griffin King of the Hammers starting positions.  One through their finish at the Ultra4 Best in the Desert Vegas to Reno race and the second through claiming the 2012 NorCal Rock Racing Championship title.  “We have had a great year and are already in full preparation for February’s King of the Hammers,” said Marcos Gomez.  Marcos Gomez and JP Gomez will each be separate drivers of record at the 2013 King of the Hammers. (more…)

  • TRAIL-GEAR EXPANDS ROCK RIPPER™ LINE WITH NEW EXTREME AIR INTAKE FOR 3.4L V6 TACOMAS

    Fresno, CA-Trail-Gear expanded its Rock Ripper™ line with the addition of an Extreme Air Intake for the 1995-1998 3.4L Toyota Tacoma with V6 engine, which it released earlier this month. The Trail-Gear 3.4L V6 Tacoma Rock Ripper™ Extreme Air Intake can also be used on 1995-1998 Toyota 4Runners with the same engine. It will work on both 2-wheel and 4-wheel drive vehicles. This product will allow consumers to stay on the trails longer before vehicle performance drops off due to a clogged filter. (more…)

  • Superwinch Adds Support for Hurricane Victims

    November 5, 2012 Dayville, CT- As the East Coast of the United States begins to rebuild after the devastating Hurricane Sandy, Superwinch is making a commitment to be part of the clean up and rebuild effort. The company is donating 10% of proceeds generated from the “East Coast Relief Effort” discount to the Red Cross. Would-be winchers can get 40% off at the company’s website, www.superwinch.com, using code: RCSANDY12. (more…)

  • OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE GROUP WINS HISTORIC CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT LAWSUIT AGAINST STATE PARKS: TRUCKHAVEN TRAILS STAY OPEN

    After nearly 18 months of hard-fought litigation, EcoLogic Partners, Inc. (“EcoLogic”) has prevailed in its California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) lawsuit against the California Department of Parks and Recreation (“State Parks”) over the closure of recreational vehicle routes in Truckhaven (also known as the “Freeman Property”).  On October 16, 2012, Judge Jeffrey Jones of the Imperial County Superior Court issued his final Judgment in the action, finding that State Parks violated CEQA when it approved a “boundary signage and fencing” project without first analyzing whether and to what extent the project would have adverse impacts on natural and recreational resources.  As a result of the Court’s ruling, State Parks’ decision to approve the boundary signage and fencing project has been set aside. (more…)