General Tire is sole tire manufacturer offering a cash contingency award for the 2012 regional season Fort Mill, SC – February 27, 2012. General Tire has been named a contingency sponsor for the Lucas Oil Regional Off Road Series beginning in 2012. General Tire will be the only tire manufacturer offering a cash contingency award… Continue reading General Tire to Offer Cash Contingency Award for Lucas Oil Regional Off Road Series
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General Tire Kicks Off Best In The Desert Series Atop the Podium at 'Parker 425'
Mikey Childress places third in class and sixth overall. Macrae Glass captures first 2012 class win for General Tire. Fort Mill, SC – February 7, 2012. The Best In The Desert (BITD) Series kicked off at the “Parker 425” over the weekend in Parker, Arizona and Team GT started the 2012 season off on the… Continue reading General Tire Kicks Off Best In The Desert Series Atop the Podium at 'Parker 425'
Darren Skilton Pushed to the Finish Line at Dakar Rally
After battling an array of issues, Skilton’s team literally pushed him onto the podium to claim his second-place finish. Skilton’s second-place finish in OP1 in limbo while the world waits for a ruling on a technical infraction by the first-place finisher. Fort Mill, SC – January 24, 2012. The historic Dakar Rally is not for… Continue reading Darren Skilton Pushed to the Finish Line at Dakar Rally
Darren Skilton Earns a Well Deserved Break at Mid-Point of 2012 Dakar Rally
After days of battling fuel deliver issues that would send most competitors packing, Darren Skilton is finally finding his stride at the 2012 Dakar Rally. The Stage 7 loop starting and ending in Copiapo covered 417 kilometers with the most sand dunes to date. Competitors have been dropping out at a rapid rate and Dakar… Continue reading Darren Skilton Earns a Well Deserved Break at Mid-Point of 2012 Dakar Rally
Dakar Rally 2012- After Five Stages in Argentina Darren Skilton Crosses the Andes into Chile
On the road to Chilecito on Wednesday, Darren Skilton had to battle for every kilometer on Stage 4 of the Dakar Rally. “The frustrating part is that I know my car is very competitive,” Skilton explained. “I am so anxious to get this fuel issue resolved so I can really show what the Revolution VI… Continue reading Dakar Rally 2012- After Five Stages in Argentina Darren Skilton Crosses the Andes into Chile
Darren Skilton Finishes One Second Behind Nasser Al-Attiyah On First Stage of Dakar Rally
Dakar Rally has typically started with WRC-style gravel roads since moving to South America, but this year the ASO course designers headed straight for the coastal dunes at Necochea for a 57 kilometer special stage to start the 2012 rally. Darren Skilton finished just one second behind 2010 champion Nasser Al-Attiyah and 9:51 behind the… Continue reading Darren Skilton Finishes One Second Behind Nasser Al-Attiyah On First Stage of Dakar Rally
Darren Skilton Looks For Back To Back Victories For General Tire In His Return To The Legendary Dakar Rally
Darren Skilton has an addiction with Dakar that began over a decade ago. Since that time he has become the United States representative for the race’s sanctioning body (ASO) and returned to the rally in a myriad of capacities including navigator, support driver, mechanic, and racer. Last year Skilton and journalist Sue Mead won the… Continue reading Darren Skilton Looks For Back To Back Victories For General Tire In His Return To The Legendary Dakar Rally
General Tire to Sponsor Three Entries for the 2012 Dakar Rally, Looking to Repeat 2011 Win
General Tire partners with Baja Automotive for the December 29, 2011 – January 15, 2012 Dakar Rally. Darren Skilton, Joaquin De Uriarte and Mark McMillin to pilot the entries. All three entries will race on General’s Grabber tire across the rugged and unpredictable race course. Fort Mill, SC – (December 21, 2011) General Tire is… Continue reading General Tire to Sponsor Three Entries for the 2012 Dakar Rally, Looking to Repeat 2011 Win
General Grabber’s Help Carl Renezeder ‘Grab’ LOORRS Pro-4 Unlimited Championship
Carl Renezeder chalks up eighth career championship at LOORRS finale. Fort Mill, SC – (December 20, 2011) With championships, pride and the largest pay day in short-course history on the line, the 2011 Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS) season did not disappoint. Carl Renezeder led the Team GT contingency by winning the Pro-4… Continue reading General Grabber’s Help Carl Renezeder ‘Grab’ LOORRS Pro-4 Unlimited Championship
General Tire and Baldwin Motorsports Amicably Part Ways
General Tire will continue to support desert off-road racing. Fort Mill, SC – December 19, 2011. General Tire and Baldwin Motorsports will amicably part ways at the end of this year. Following extensive internal discussions, officials at General Tire determined that they need to focus on fulfilling the needs of the high consumer demand for General… Continue reading General Tire and Baldwin Motorsports Amicably Part Ways
Mad Media & Best in The Desert to Produce the Greatest Off-Road Race in the World – The Legendary Mint 400
The world-renowned General Tire Mint 400 was recently acquired by The Martelli Brothers – partners in the nationally recognized marketing/production group Mad Media – who have since formed a multi-year partnership with Casey Folks of Best in the Desert to manage the event. The Mint will now be part of The Best in the Desert… Continue reading Mad Media & Best in The Desert to Produce the Greatest Off-Road Race in the World – The Legendary Mint 400
General Tire, Wahoo’s and Azunia Tequila Deliver a World of Possibilities to Rancho El Milagro
The fifth annual Baja Children’s Support Run raised $3,000 to buy supplies in addition to building a multi-media center for more than 40 orphans. Fort Mill, S.C. – Nov. 23, 2011. General Tire, Wahoo’s Tacos and Azunia Tequila, delivered an early Thanksgiving to some deserving orphans at the Rancho El Milagro (www.ranchomilagro.org) orphanage in Ensenada,… Continue reading General Tire, Wahoo’s and Azunia Tequila Deliver a World of Possibilities to Rancho El Milagro
General Tire Kicks Off Baja Race With First Annual Off-Road Street Fiesta at Papas & Beer
General Tire, Method Race Wheels and Monster Energy to sponsor the first annual event held Thursday, November 17 from 3:00 – 10:00 p.m. PST. Event open to the general public and will include driver autograph sessions, race truck exhibits, Takon Machine, and other activities for the entire family. Fort Mill, S.C. – Nov. 15, 2011.… Continue reading General Tire Kicks Off Baja Race With First Annual Off-Road Street Fiesta at Papas & Beer
Join General Tire, Wahoo’s and Azunia Tequila in Their Race to Help Rancho El Milagro Orphanage
Wahoo’s Tacos, General Tire and Azunia Tequila to support the annual Children’s Support Run V benefitting the Rancho El Milagro orphanage Fort Mill, S.C. – Nov. 11, 2011. General Tire, Wahoo’s Tacos and Azunia Tequila, along with some of their off-road friends, will champion the Baja Children’s Support Run V next Wednesday, Nov. 16… Continue reading Join General Tire, Wahoo’s and Azunia Tequila in Their Race to Help Rancho El Milagro Orphanage
General Tire releases new commercials featuring off-road racing champion, Carl Renezeder
Fort Mill, SC – (Oct. 5, 2011) – When an off-road racer drives to work, he doesn’t sit in morning rush hour, he doesn’t get stuck at red lights and he never has to find a new route when road conditions get rough. This October, General Tire will be releasing two new commercials starring seven-time… Continue reading General Tire releases new commercials featuring off-road racing champion, Carl Renezeder
OFF-ROAD MOTORSPORTS HALL OF FAME SILENT AUCTION AND INDUCTION CEREMONY SET TO TAKE PLACE IN CONJUNCTION WITH 2011 LUCAS OIL OFF-ROAD EXPO
POMONA, CALIF. (October 4, 2011) – The Lucas Oil Off-Road Expo powered by General Tire continues its commitment to the off-road community, not only with the full schedule of exhibits and events on October 8 and 9, but also with its ongoing support of the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame Silent Auction and Induction Ceremony,… Continue reading OFF-ROAD MOTORSPORTS HALL OF FAME SILENT AUCTION AND INDUCTION CEREMONY SET TO TAKE PLACE IN CONJUNCTION WITH 2011 LUCAS OIL OFF-ROAD EXPO
CELEBRITY APPEARANCES SPICE UP 2011 LUCAS OIL OFF-ROAD EXPO
Brian Deegan, BJ Baldwin, Walker Evans and More Set to Greet Fans and Sign Autographs POMONA, CALIF. (September 28, 2011) – Off-road racing fans looking to get up close and personal with some of the biggest names in off-road won’t want to miss this year’s Lucas Oil Off-Road Expo powered by General Tire Saturday, October 8… Continue reading CELEBRITY APPEARANCES SPICE UP 2011 LUCAS OIL OFF-ROAD EXPO
2011 LUCAS OIL OFF-ROAD EXPO ANNOUNCES BLUERIBBON COALITION AS 2011 CHARITY OF CHOICE
Buy Tickets with Code BRC2011 and Help Save Trails POMONA, CALIF. (September 12, 2011) – The 2011 Lucas Oil Off-Road Expo powered by General Tire will invade the Pomona Fairplex Saturday, October 8 through Sunday, October 9, with BlueRibbon Coalition (BRC) as the official event charity. Advance tickets purchased with the special promotion code BRC2011 at www.offroadexpo.com will net… Continue reading 2011 LUCAS OIL OFF-ROAD EXPO ANNOUNCES BLUERIBBON COALITION AS 2011 CHARITY OF CHOICE
The 2011 General Tire SNORE Mint 400 airs on Fuel TV in Sept. with a YouTube teaser release
The 2011 General Tire Mint 400 will air on Fuel TV Sept. 18th, 21st, 28th and 29th, with October and November airing schedules to be announced at a later date Intense, action-packed General Tire Mint 400 teaser hits YouTube Sept. 8 Las Vegas, Nevada – (Sept. 8, 2011) – Off-road racing fans and adrenaline junkies… Continue reading The 2011 General Tire SNORE Mint 400 airs on Fuel TV in Sept. with a YouTube teaser release
Lucas Oil Off Road Expo Powered by General Tire Experiencing Record Growth
Outdoor exhibitor space sold out despite additional 30,000 sq ft. of expanded outdoor footprint for the 2011 event and Building 4 is near capacity (INDIANAPOLIS) The Lucas Oil Off-Road Expo powered by General Tire is pleased to announce increased exhibitor booth space demand in 2011. The 13th Annual event will use more outdoor space than ever before… Continue reading Lucas Oil Off Road Expo Powered by General Tire Experiencing Record Growth
General Tire blazes the raceway at LOORRS Round 9 and 10 with Dawson Kirchner taking first in Super Lite
Dawson Kirchner tops the podium in Super Lite on Saturday; Robby Woods takes 2nd in Pro 2; Carl Renezeder grabs 2nd in Pro 4 and Quentin Tucker takes home 2nd in Limited Buggy On Sunday, Renezeder walks away with 3rd in Pro 4; Woods takes 2nd in Pro 2 and Kirchner returns to the podium… Continue reading General Tire blazes the raceway at LOORRS Round 9 and 10 with Dawson Kirchner taking first in Super Lite
General Tire joins the Lucas Oil Off-Road Expo® as Presenting Sponsor
The Lucas Oil Off-Road Expo Powered by General Tire comes to the Pomona Fairplex in Pomona, CA on October 8 and 9, 2011 (INDIANAPOLIS) General Tire is now the presenting sponsor of the Lucas Oil Off-Road Expo coming to the Pomona Fairplex in Pomona, California on October 8 and 9, 2011. The event is the premiere exhibition… Continue reading General Tire joins the Lucas Oil Off-Road Expo® as Presenting Sponsor
Ryan “Fluffer” Hagy debuting “Ox” Brand SuperLite at LOORRS
Toole, UT – (June 22, 2011) Ryan “Fluffer” Hagy, Freestyle MX rider and Director of Metal Mulisha clothing, will be debuting the “Ox” brand SuperLite truck at the Lucas Oil Off-Road Race June 25th and 26th at Miller Motorsports Raceway. In addition to the truck debut, this race marks Hagy’s debut and entry into off-road… Continue reading Ryan “Fluffer” Hagy debuting “Ox” Brand SuperLite at LOORRS
Mike Childress Looks To Build Upon His General Tire SNORE Mint 400 Win At This Weekend’s BITD Silver State 300
Mike Childress and navigator Jimmy Hook stunned the competition when they bested a talent-rich field of 16 Class 1 Unlimited drivers at this year’s General Tire SNORE Mint 400. “People were surprised that we beat Harvey Letner and TJ Flores in only our second race in the new THR Motorsports car,” Childress commented after the… Continue reading Mike Childress Looks To Build Upon His General Tire SNORE Mint 400 Win At This Weekend’s BITD Silver State 300