Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) – “I can’t believe we finished” screamed a very excited and surprised Pete Sohren at the finish line of the 40th anniversary of the SCORE Baja 1000 in Cabo San Lucas Mexico. “Pistol” Pete and a team of less than 10 people including 1 navigator, a couple of co-riders, 3 chase teams and 1 co-driver got the #2 Schampa/Maxxis Trophy Truck off the starting line in Ensenada to the finish line 1,296.39 miles later in Cabo San Lucas. It was an amazing finish. “We nursed a broken third member for 100 miles” Pete said about his troubled rear end axle on the Gieser built Trophy Truck. This was Pete’s best finish in his history of racing the SCORE Baja 1000. At the finish line the team celebrated with “Pistol” Pete spraying champagne at cheering fans. His sponsor Andy Meyers- owner of Schampa clothing looked on smiling and said “you guys made it, congratulations!” The team took 4th place in the Trophy Truck division for this historic race. The next race for the #2 Schampa/Maxxis Trophy Truck will be in the SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge in Laughlin, Nevada in January of 2008.
Scott Douglas with Big News plus Mike Smith on the next TORR Wed 2/13/2008!
TOTALLY OFF ROAD RADIO Wed 2/13/2008!
Some of this weeks Special Guests are:
Co Hosting this weeks show will be(The Voice of CORR) Scott Rehn,Pro-4 Driver Scott Douglas who will be sharing some New Big News regarding him and his Team.Builder Extrodinaire, Mike Smith & More!
Don't miss this one!
The Live TORR show is from 6-8pm on AM 1000 in San Diego but you can alwaysLISTEN LIVE online at http://www.totallyoffroadradio.com/Where you can always find out a whole lot more news and information.
As always, We want to hear from youwith any questions,comments or stories you might have!
There are 2 ways to do this.
1) You can call in. The station call in number is 760-720-5236
Or
2) You can text us questions on our forum section at http://www.totallyoffroadradio.com/where you also find our Bonus Tracks,News,Information and Much,Much More!
Next week,TOTALLY OFF ROAD RADIO will be back on the road for anotherOff Road Night LIVE coming to you from Hennesy's Tavern in Vista!
Some of this weeks Special Guests are:
Co Hosting this weeks show will be(The Voice of CORR) Scott Rehn,Pro-4 Driver Scott Douglas who will be sharing some New Big News regarding him and his Team.Builder Extrodinaire, Mike Smith & More!
Don't miss this one!
The Live TORR show is from 6-8pm on AM 1000 in San Diego but you can alwaysLISTEN LIVE online at http://www.totallyoffroadradio.com/Where you can always find out a whole lot more news and information.
As always, We want to hear from youwith any questions,comments or stories you might have!
There are 2 ways to do this.
1) You can call in. The station call in number is 760-720-5236
Or
2) You can text us questions on our forum section at http://www.totallyoffroadradio.com/where you also find our Bonus Tracks,News,Information and Much,Much More!
Next week,TOTALLY OFF ROAD RADIO will be back on the road for anotherOff Road Night LIVE coming to you from Hennesy's Tavern in Vista!
The REAL Official Press Release for the upcoming King of the Hammers!
Half desert race, half Rock crawling event coming Feb 21st and 22nd.
Johnson Valley California, Will be home to the first of its kind Rock sports marathon, in the canyons that some argue gave birth to the rock crawling industry over ten years ago.
Hammerking Productions Inc., Crawl Magazine, WEROCK events Inc, RaceDezert.com, Totally Off-road radio, Dirtnewz.com and Pirate 4x4.com are teaming up to present a completely new form of off-road racing, called King of the Hammers. The 50 mile course will combine the technical aspects of rock crawling with the attrition of desert racing. The made for media event will be broadcast live on multiple web sites including RDC, with TORR doing play by play both Thursday and Friday.
The course will feature all the aspects of open desert racing, but will add in the slower crawling sections that will require experience and equipment well versed in climbing big ledges, and traversing insane obstacles. King of the Hammers pits the top teams in Rock sports from the WEROCK series, and XRRA, against hard core trail runners, desert racers, a CORR driver and even an extreme skier. Using part of the Lucerne race course as well as a dozen of the famous Hammer trails in Johnson Valley the invite only drivers will have to balance the needs of rock crawling with the ability to drive fast. The expected finishing time for the winning team will be about 4 hours with a cut off time of 10 hours.
After 10 years, Rock-sports now have its premier event, with many drivers building cars specifically for this race. Coverage starts Thursday feb 21st with a media day in which drivers, sponsors, and race staff will discuss the race, and strategy for survival. The race starts Friday morning Feb 22nd with TORR play by play, and a host of other web based media.
Due to the difficult terrain Hammerking Productions has partnered with multiple media outlets to bring the action to your computer screen live. King of the Hammers is not a spectator event in so far as allowing a onsite contingency of spectators. Drivers will spent the majority of the course time in narrow canyons with little access to chase teams. Each team will have to carry the majority of spare parts and equipment.
Crawl Magazine will do an extensive feature post race and dedicate the cover to the winner of King of the hammers, in addition to print Media Spike TV’s Extreme 4x4 TV will feature the race on an up coming episode.
HammerKing productions Inc, has been joined by a number of great companies to bring this next level of rock sports to the public.
4 Wheel Parts Wholesalers
QA1
Trail Ready
Longfield
Interco tire corp
PRP racing seats
Race line wheel
Tool Chassis and Maxxis Tire will be on hand to help support this event.
Invited drivers for King of the Hammers are;
Bart, Dixon
Becca, Webster
Brad, Lovell
Brandon, Johnson
Brett, Porter
Brian, Ellinger
Carey, Stiener
Casey, Currie
Chris, Gieger
Craig , Thompson
Dean, Bulloch
Derek, Trent
Doug, Bigalow
Drew, Burroughs
Drew, Goldie
Garry, Hall
Glenn, Bonner
Hobie, Smith
an, Plaine
Jack, Adams
Jack, Graef
Jeff, Mello
Jermey, Tooney
Jochiam, Schweisow
Jody, Everding
John, James
John, Reynolds
JT, Taylor
Kevin, Yoder
Larry, Gibson
Larry, Trim
Luke, Bagley
Matt Peterson
Nicole Johnson
Cameron Steele
Pete, Norris
Peter, Wells
Cotton, Rodd
Randy, Slauson
Rick, Dermo
Rck, Mooneyham
RJ, Brown
Rob, Booney
Rob, Park
Robert, Luciaro
Rusty, Bray
Scott, Ellinger
Shane, Henry
Shannon, Cambell
Tim, Florian
Tom, Wayes
Tracy, Jordan
Weston, Blackie
__________________1706 Dust Junkie Racing
Johnson Valley California, Will be home to the first of its kind Rock sports marathon, in the canyons that some argue gave birth to the rock crawling industry over ten years ago.
Hammerking Productions Inc., Crawl Magazine, WEROCK events Inc, RaceDezert.com, Totally Off-road radio, Dirtnewz.com and Pirate 4x4.com are teaming up to present a completely new form of off-road racing, called King of the Hammers. The 50 mile course will combine the technical aspects of rock crawling with the attrition of desert racing. The made for media event will be broadcast live on multiple web sites including RDC, with TORR doing play by play both Thursday and Friday.
The course will feature all the aspects of open desert racing, but will add in the slower crawling sections that will require experience and equipment well versed in climbing big ledges, and traversing insane obstacles. King of the Hammers pits the top teams in Rock sports from the WEROCK series, and XRRA, against hard core trail runners, desert racers, a CORR driver and even an extreme skier. Using part of the Lucerne race course as well as a dozen of the famous Hammer trails in Johnson Valley the invite only drivers will have to balance the needs of rock crawling with the ability to drive fast. The expected finishing time for the winning team will be about 4 hours with a cut off time of 10 hours.
After 10 years, Rock-sports now have its premier event, with many drivers building cars specifically for this race. Coverage starts Thursday feb 21st with a media day in which drivers, sponsors, and race staff will discuss the race, and strategy for survival. The race starts Friday morning Feb 22nd with TORR play by play, and a host of other web based media.
Due to the difficult terrain Hammerking Productions has partnered with multiple media outlets to bring the action to your computer screen live. King of the Hammers is not a spectator event in so far as allowing a onsite contingency of spectators. Drivers will spent the majority of the course time in narrow canyons with little access to chase teams. Each team will have to carry the majority of spare parts and equipment.
Crawl Magazine will do an extensive feature post race and dedicate the cover to the winner of King of the hammers, in addition to print Media Spike TV’s Extreme 4x4 TV will feature the race on an up coming episode.
HammerKing productions Inc, has been joined by a number of great companies to bring this next level of rock sports to the public.
4 Wheel Parts Wholesalers
QA1
Trail Ready
Longfield
Interco tire corp
PRP racing seats
Race line wheel
Tool Chassis and Maxxis Tire will be on hand to help support this event.
Invited drivers for King of the Hammers are;
Bart, Dixon
Becca, Webster
Brad, Lovell
Brandon, Johnson
Brett, Porter
Brian, Ellinger
Carey, Stiener
Casey, Currie
Chris, Gieger
Craig , Thompson
Dean, Bulloch
Derek, Trent
Doug, Bigalow
Drew, Burroughs
Drew, Goldie
Garry, Hall
Glenn, Bonner
Hobie, Smith
an, Plaine
Jack, Adams
Jack, Graef
Jeff, Mello
Jermey, Tooney
Jochiam, Schweisow
Jody, Everding
John, James
John, Reynolds
JT, Taylor
Kevin, Yoder
Larry, Gibson
Larry, Trim
Luke, Bagley
Matt Peterson
Nicole Johnson
Cameron Steele
Pete, Norris
Peter, Wells
Cotton, Rodd
Randy, Slauson
Rick, Dermo
Rck, Mooneyham
RJ, Brown
Rob, Booney
Rob, Park
Robert, Luciaro
Rusty, Bray
Scott, Ellinger
Shane, Henry
Shannon, Cambell
Tim, Florian
Tom, Wayes
Tracy, Jordan
Weston, Blackie
__________________1706 Dust Junkie Racing
NEW REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER THE UNITED STATES FROM MEXICO AS OF 1/31/08
THE FOLLOWING MUST BE PRESENTED AT A U.S. LAND PORT OF ENTRY FOR PERSONS 19 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER:A GOVERNMENT ISSUED PHOTO ID, SUCH AS A DRIVER LICENSE, ALONG WITH PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP, SUCH AS A BIRTH CERTIFICATE OR NATURALIZATION CERTIFICATE. FOR PERSONS 18 YEARS OR AGE AND YOUNGER, PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP, SUCH AS A BIRTH CERTIFICATE.
Pfankuch wins the 2008 Miraposa 500!
February 9 2008:Adam Pfankuch & Co Driver Rick St. John are your winners of this years Mariposa 500.
Out of a 22 car field,Only 4 cars finished.It was a sight to see with the Land Rush start for a couple hundred yards down into a 20ft wide Bottle neck with Beating and Bashing & Carnage strewn throughout the desert. "all of wich was cleaned up and removed"
For all that did not attend, You missed out.It did not disappoint!
Out of a 22 car field,Only 4 cars finished.It was a sight to see with the Land Rush start for a couple hundred yards down into a 20ft wide Bottle neck with Beating and Bashing & Carnage strewn throughout the desert. "all of wich was cleaned up and removed"
For all that did not attend, You missed out.It did not disappoint!
4/2/2008 The Central Europe Rally:First Rally of the A.S.O. "Dakar Series"
Budapest (HUNGARY) - Amaury Sport Organisation announces the creation of the Central Europe Rally. This new rally organised under the « Dakar Series » certification will take place from April 20th to the 26th in Hungary and Romania. Scrutineering and administrative checks will take place on 19th of April in Budapest.
The Central Europe Rally, between Budapest and Lake Balaton in Hungary, crossing Romania, will consist of an extremely varied and technical route. Nearly half of the total distance, 3000kms, will be run in special stages. The opening of entries is planned on 11th of February. A.S.O has already received the support of all the major teams. BMW, Mitsubishi, Volkswagen, Schlesser and KTM have already shown a great interest for this new event, image of the development that A.S.O. wishes to bring to the sport.
The Central Europe Rally will be the first event to be run under the “Dakar Series” certification. This certification will be given to other races that offer the same high organisation and safety standards, strong participation and media attention as the legendary Dakar. With the Central Europe Rally (*), the aim of A.S.O. is to enable the competitors of the Dakar, which was cancelled on 2008, to enter a new rally with some extremely advantageous conditions and offer their sponsors exposure in a major international event.
The “Dakar Series”, which was planned to start in 2009, is a project that A.S.O. has been working on for a long time. It will begin one year ahead of schedule. This first Central Europe Rally is a milestone of a series of new events intended to expand besides the Dakar Rally. The 2009 Dakar edition will be announced in the weeks to come.
(*) Due to terrorist threats, the 2008 Dakar edition was cancelled. Unfortunately last Friday a new terrorist attack happened again in Nouakchott (Mauritania)
Jerry Welchel / Chet Huffman with the BITD Parker 425!
Parker, Arizona (Feb 2, 2008) —
Jerry Whelchel, one of the best off road racers in the business, Brings the Huffman Motorsports "Trick Truck" to victory by winning the legendary Best in the Desert Parker 425 overall by 18 minutes over 2nd place finisher Dale Dondell.
Whelchel and the Huffman Motorsports crew worked hard over the past week repairingthe truck from a transmission explosion at last week's SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge.
The BITD Parker 425 boasted a record amount of entries on the 140 mile race coarse in with the competators race three laps along side the Colorado River.
After testing earlier this week Jerry said, "The truck is really unbelievable. The suspension is working better than I've ever felt and the feel of the truck is great."
Rounding out the top 5 overall finishers are;
2) Dale Dondell
3) Chuck Hovey who was also firt in class 1500 ( Class 1)
4) Kevin McGillivray / Larry Roeseler
5) Scott Kincaid
Visit http://www.bitd.com/ For Complete Official results!
Jerry Whelchel, one of the best off road racers in the business, Brings the Huffman Motorsports "Trick Truck" to victory by winning the legendary Best in the Desert Parker 425 overall by 18 minutes over 2nd place finisher Dale Dondell.
Whelchel and the Huffman Motorsports crew worked hard over the past week repairingthe truck from a transmission explosion at last week's SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge.
The BITD Parker 425 boasted a record amount of entries on the 140 mile race coarse in with the competators race three laps along side the Colorado River.
After testing earlier this week Jerry said, "The truck is really unbelievable. The suspension is working better than I've ever felt and the feel of the truck is great."
Rounding out the top 5 overall finishers are;
2) Dale Dondell
3) Chuck Hovey who was also firt in class 1500 ( Class 1)
4) Kevin McGillivray / Larry Roeseler
5) Scott Kincaid
Visit http://www.bitd.com/ For Complete Official results!
Baldwin Racing Joins Forces with Bully Dog Technologies!
Newport Beach, Ca. (January 21, 2007) - Today, Baldwin Racing is pleasedto announce that Bully Dog Technologies has joined Baldwin Racing withtheir sponsorship of Josh Baldwin. Baldwin drives both the #86Championship Off Road Racing Pro 4 and #86 SCORE Trophy-Truck in theSCORE International Off Road Racing Series. When completing theagreement Josh Baldwin said, "We've developed a strong relationship withBully Dog and like our team; they are always striving to be the best. Iam excited to represent them with the Bully Dog Pro 4 and welcome themto the Baldwin Racing family."
Bully Dog joins an already strong roster of Baldwin Racing partners thatincludes Toyo Tires, KMC Wheels, Sway-A-Way Suspension, Alpinestars, K1Speed and others. When discussing the partnership Mike DeFord of BullyDog spoke, "In 2007, we established a presence in CORR in 2007 andbecame very impressed with Josh and the whole Baldwin Racing program.Like Bully Dog, these guys work hard and they always do what it takes toget to the front of the pack. As CORR becomes an important part of BullyDog's marketing plans, it is extremely valuable for us to form apartnership with a top tier Pro 4 driver. We are confident that Josh isthat driver."
Bully Dog joins an already strong roster of Baldwin Racing partners thatincludes Toyo Tires, KMC Wheels, Sway-A-Way Suspension, Alpinestars, K1Speed and others. When discussing the partnership Mike DeFord of BullyDog spoke, "In 2007, we established a presence in CORR in 2007 andbecame very impressed with Josh and the whole Baldwin Racing program.Like Bully Dog, these guys work hard and they always do what it takes toget to the front of the pack. As CORR becomes an important part of BullyDog's marketing plans, it is extremely valuable for us to form apartnership with a top tier Pro 4 driver. We are confident that Josh isthat driver."
ASOs Darren Skilton, Announces Free "Gift" Race will be Held for Racers Who Missed Out on Dakar!
Paris, France --Darren Skilton, ASO representative to the United States, Announced earlier this evening on Totally Off Road Radio that ASO will be holding a free "Gift" race for those racers who were to participate in this years 2008 Dakar Rally. The race will be an 8-day journey throughout central Europe to give back to the racers who put an extrordinary amount of time and effort into this years rally.The race is said to be held in the spring.
Skilton also mentioned that there WILL be a Rally in 2009 but it will not be held in Africa.Howevwer,It will most likely continue to be called Dakar due to name recognition.
Locations are currently being discussed with mention of South America & Austrailia as possibilities.
Look for the official press release in the near future.
Skilton also mentioned that there WILL be a Rally in 2009 but it will not be held in Africa.Howevwer,It will most likely continue to be called Dakar due to name recognition.
Locations are currently being discussed with mention of South America & Austrailia as possibilities.
Look for the official press release in the near future.
Robby Gordon on Dakar Cancellation!
Breaking News, Dakar Rally cancelled over security fears!
LISBON (AFP) - This year's Dakar Rally has been cancelled over security concerns, in particular direct "terrorist" threats to the race, organisers announced on Friday.
The race had been due to start in Lisbon on Saturday but the murder of four French tourists in Mauritania on December 24 led to the French government advising against any travel to the country.
Nine of the rally's stages were due to pass through Mauritania en route for Dakar and the scheduled finish on January 20.
"Following several consultations with the French government - in particular the ministry of foreign affairs - and taking into account its firm recommendations, the organisers of the Dakar have taken the decision to cancel the 2008 edition of the rally scheduled for January 5-20 between Lisbon and the Senegalese capital," the Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) said in a statement.
The ASO said there had been "direct threats against the race issued by terrorist groups."
It was the first time in its 30-year history that the controversial race has failed to go ahead and will cast doubts over future editions.
The race had been due to start in Lisbon on Saturday but the murder of four French tourists in Mauritania on December 24 led to the French government advising against any travel to the country.
Nine of the rally's stages were due to pass through Mauritania en route for Dakar and the scheduled finish on January 20.
"Following several consultations with the French government - in particular the ministry of foreign affairs - and taking into account its firm recommendations, the organisers of the Dakar have taken the decision to cancel the 2008 edition of the rally scheduled for January 5-20 between Lisbon and the Senegalese capital," the Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) said in a statement.
The ASO said there had been "direct threats against the race issued by terrorist groups."
It was the first time in its 30-year history that the controversial race has failed to go ahead and will cast doubts over future editions.
New Hutchens Hybrid Rage and R3 Rage Head/Neck Restraints
Mooresville, NC (PRWEB) December 22, 2007 -- Safety Solutions, Inc. the leader in Carbon Fiber head and neck restraints, announces the New Value added Rage Series of head and neck restraints. The Hutchens Hybrid Rage and the R3 Rage Head and Neck Restraints were developed for the sportsman racer, offering tailor fit applications for multiple types of motorsports.
The head and neck restraint leader with the most SFI 38.1 certified devices unfolds the industry's latest cutting edge Technology with the racers needs and safety top priority. The Rage series features the same qualities as the full carbon fiber models such as SFI 38.1 certification, standard quick release tethers (no-up charge), Comfort, Multiple Impact protection, Multiple Angular protection, Excellent Head Movement and Simplicity at an unbeatable value.
The Rage series devices are designed as Carbon Fiber reinforced composite restraints, for their futuristic look and overload protection, not offered by competing injection molded designs.
The Hutchens Hybrid Rage, a Composite counter part to the industry standard Hutchens Hybrid Carbon Fiber Model, retails for an incredible $735. The R3 Rage, a Composite counter part to the well-known R3 Carbon Fiber Model, retails for an even lower $695.
For further information on the Rage series or other Safety Solutions' products, please contact Parker Pumper/ BSR West @ 1-800-700-2350
The head and neck restraint leader with the most SFI 38.1 certified devices unfolds the industry's latest cutting edge Technology with the racers needs and safety top priority. The Rage series features the same qualities as the full carbon fiber models such as SFI 38.1 certification, standard quick release tethers (no-up charge), Comfort, Multiple Impact protection, Multiple Angular protection, Excellent Head Movement and Simplicity at an unbeatable value.
The Rage series devices are designed as Carbon Fiber reinforced composite restraints, for their futuristic look and overload protection, not offered by competing injection molded designs.
The Hutchens Hybrid Rage, a Composite counter part to the industry standard Hutchens Hybrid Carbon Fiber Model, retails for an incredible $735. The R3 Rage, a Composite counter part to the well-known R3 Carbon Fiber Model, retails for an even lower $695.
For further information on the Rage series or other Safety Solutions' products, please contact Parker Pumper/ BSR West @ 1-800-700-2350
Update on Rhys Millen who was Injured Attempting a Backflip in an Off Road Truck!
Rhys Millen was involved in an accident while preparing to be the firstperson to backflip an off-road racing truck at the Red Bull Experiment inLas Vegas on Monday, December 31.
We have been informed by Rhys Millen Racing's management team that Rhys hasincurred non-life threatening injuries and is currently being medicallytreated at a local hospital.
Red Bull has a strong history working with athletes who push the limits andalways employs safety as its first and primary concern. However, this is anunfortunate accident, and we wish Rhys a quick and healthy recovery.
Additional information will be disclosed when it becomes available.
RHYS MlLLEN QUOTE:
"After successfully landing the 360-degree backflip three times into thecardboard boxes in training, I am disappointed that our last jump ended inan accident. As I lay here in the hospital with three broken vertebrae in myneck and two compressed and broken vertebrae in my back, I am alsodisappointed that we cannot perform the 360-degree backflip at the Red BullExperiment on New Year's Eve, but I'm happy that I will be able to walkagain. I look forward to watching Robbie Maddison do his 300-plus-footmotorcycle jump in Las Vegas.
"Please direct all media inquiries to Jordan Miller
We have been informed by Rhys Millen Racing's management team that Rhys hasincurred non-life threatening injuries and is currently being medicallytreated at a local hospital.
Red Bull has a strong history working with athletes who push the limits andalways employs safety as its first and primary concern. However, this is anunfortunate accident, and we wish Rhys a quick and healthy recovery.
Additional information will be disclosed when it becomes available.
RHYS MlLLEN QUOTE:
"After successfully landing the 360-degree backflip three times into thecardboard boxes in training, I am disappointed that our last jump ended inan accident. As I lay here in the hospital with three broken vertebrae in myneck and two compressed and broken vertebrae in my back, I am alsodisappointed that we cannot perform the 360-degree backflip at the Red BullExperiment on New Year's Eve, but I'm happy that I will be able to walkagain. I look forward to watching Robbie Maddison do his 300-plus-footmotorcycle jump in Las Vegas.
"Please direct all media inquiries to Jordan Miller
XM Radio to Carry 2008 Monster Energy® Supercross
AURORA (December 20, 2007) – Monster Energy® AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, announced today that the 2008 season will be broadcast on XM Radio’s Sports Nation (Channel 144). Live Nation Motor Sports, Inc., and XM Radio enter into their sixth consecutive year of broadcasting Monster Energy® Supercross. In addition, XM Sports Nation (XM Channel 144), will broadcast news from each race on their Thursday Sports Nation This Morning hosted by TJ Rives, featuring riders and key industry personnel. Each race will air live on XM Sports Nation (XM Channel 144) from 8:00-11:00 p.m. PST. The format of the XM Radio show dedicates the complete, three-hour program of the widely popular Supercross LIVE! audio webcast – on http://www.supercrossonline.com/ – every Saturday night during the season. Supercross LIVE! announcers Jim Holley and Jason Weigandt will call the race live from the press box, bringing all the racing action into hundreds of thousands of homes and to millions of listeners nationwide. “We are pleased to once again work with XM Radio to broadcast the 2008 Monster Energy® Supercross season live on channel 144,” said Michael Prince, vice president of tactical marketing, Live Nation Motor Sports. “In addition to the SPEED broadcast, a live online audio webcast on http://www.supercrossonline.com/, XM Radio provides one more outlet for fans to follow the 2008 Monster Energy ® AMA Supercross season.” “You can hear supercross on XM Radio from coast to coast, wherever you are,” said Matt Fishman, XM Sports Nation program director. “We’re glad to be working with supercross for another season to bring the races and the latest news to fans nationwide.”
TROPHYLITE Announces Five Race Series to Comprise of the KMC Wheels TROPHYLITE Championship Series
Heber, California– (December 17, 2007) –TROPHYLITE and KMC Wheels are proud to announce the inaugural season of the KMC Wheels TROPHYLITE Championship Series. Beginning February 15 in Primm, Nevada and ending December 6 in San Bernardino, CA at Glen Helen Raceway, drivers will be challenged in a variety of racing environments. The KMC Wheels TROPHYLITE Championship Series will be comprised of five events visiting three states in addition to Baja California for the CODE Jacume Gran Prix. Below are the dates and locations. Be sure to make plans to visit one of the following races and witness the next big thing in off-road!
Round 1- February 15-17SNORE- Battle at PRIMMPRIMM, NV
Round 2- May 16-18Best in the Desert- Blue Water Gran PrixParker, AZ
Round 3- August 1-2CODE- Jacume Gran PrixTecate, Baja California Mexico
Round 4- October 24-26Best in the Desert- Golden West Cycle Las Vegas 150Jean, NV
Round 5- December 5-6Glen Helen- Baja CupSan Bernardino, CA
TROPHYLITE is an affordable spec racing concept focused on providing the average off-road enthusiast the chance to step from the sidelines into the driver’s seat of state of the art purpose built off road race trucks. TROPHYLITE offers not only a very affordable high performance spec race truck, but also the chance to compete in the 2008 KMC Wheels TROPHYLITE Championship Series where TROPHYLITE drivers will be able to race against other TROPHYLITE drivers for prize money and points towards a year end championship. Through TROPHYLITE and its generous supporters, there is no question that the next big thing in off-road has arrived. Get off the sidelines and turn your dreams into dust!
Round 2- May 16-18Best in the Desert- Blue Water Gran PrixParker, AZ
Round 3- August 1-2CODE- Jacume Gran PrixTecate, Baja California Mexico
Round 4- October 24-26Best in the Desert- Golden West Cycle Las Vegas 150Jean, NV
Round 5- December 5-6Glen Helen- Baja CupSan Bernardino, CA
TROPHYLITE is an affordable spec racing concept focused on providing the average off-road enthusiast the chance to step from the sidelines into the driver’s seat of state of the art purpose built off road race trucks. TROPHYLITE offers not only a very affordable high performance spec race truck, but also the chance to compete in the 2008 KMC Wheels TROPHYLITE Championship Series where TROPHYLITE drivers will be able to race against other TROPHYLITE drivers for prize money and points towards a year end championship. Through TROPHYLITE and its generous supporters, there is no question that the next big thing in off-road has arrived. Get off the sidelines and turn your dreams into dust!
PRP has a new toy!
Premier Racing Products is happy to introduce the newest product in their ever growing product line up devoted to the off-road lifestyle. The PRP Impact bag features a durable shell designed to safely store your expensive cordless impact gun, a spare battery, and sockets, securely inside your off-road vehicle. Multiple mounting points insure a tight fit in most off-road vehicles. The padded inner compartment locates the gun and accessories tightly and free from damage. Developed by PRP in association with the Dust Junkies racing team for the harsh environment of desert racing PRP is now offering the PRP Impact bag to the public.
Local: (951) 894-5104
Fax: (951) 894-5108
sales@prpseats.com
Local: (951) 894-5104
Fax: (951) 894-5108
sales@prpseats.com
KTM NORTH AMERICA NAMED “OFFICIAL MOTORCYCLE” OF BEST IN THE DESERT RACING ASSOCIATION
Las Vegas, Nevada
Casey Folks, Director of Best in the Desert, is pleased to announce that KTM North America has been named as the “Official Motorcycle” of the Best in the Desert series. Folks made the announcement after solidifying a bright partnership with KTM.
Folks said, “I am excited to announce this Sponsorship with KTM and their industry-leading line of World Championship Motorcycles.” Casey added, “We’re also real excited to have KTM debut their new awesome line of 2008 ATVs at our races as well. The Best in the Desert Series is an ideal venue for KTM to showcase their motorcycles and ATVs; and take advantage of the stature this series has reached.” Best in the Desert is the only major promoter of long distance off-road desert racing in the United States that still sanctions classes for motorcycle and ATV racers along with cars, trucks and UTVs.
Jeff Konicke, KTM North America Regional Sales Manager, commented, “KTM is excited to be a part of Best in the Desert, and we look forward to a great year with them in 2008!”.
Folks continued, “We welcome KTM and Jeff on-board to join our other major sponsors, and look forward to a great relationship.” For 2008 season, there a seven points races on the Best in the Desert schedule for the motorcycles classes, including the famed 560 mile long “Vegas to Reno”. This is the longest point-to-point off-road race in the United States, covering nearly the entire length of the state of Nevada.
Casey Folks, Director of Best in the Desert, is pleased to announce that KTM North America has been named as the “Official Motorcycle” of the Best in the Desert series. Folks made the announcement after solidifying a bright partnership with KTM.
Folks said, “I am excited to announce this Sponsorship with KTM and their industry-leading line of World Championship Motorcycles.” Casey added, “We’re also real excited to have KTM debut their new awesome line of 2008 ATVs at our races as well. The Best in the Desert Series is an ideal venue for KTM to showcase their motorcycles and ATVs; and take advantage of the stature this series has reached.” Best in the Desert is the only major promoter of long distance off-road desert racing in the United States that still sanctions classes for motorcycle and ATV racers along with cars, trucks and UTVs.
Jeff Konicke, KTM North America Regional Sales Manager, commented, “KTM is excited to be a part of Best in the Desert, and we look forward to a great year with them in 2008!”.
Folks continued, “We welcome KTM and Jeff on-board to join our other major sponsors, and look forward to a great relationship.” For 2008 season, there a seven points races on the Best in the Desert schedule for the motorcycles classes, including the famed 560 mile long “Vegas to Reno”. This is the longest point-to-point off-road race in the United States, covering nearly the entire length of the state of Nevada.
NISSAN MOTORSPORTS PULLS OUT!
Nissan Motorsports known as NISMO will not participate in North Americanracing for 2008. This includes sponsoring CORR and WSORR races. Nissan willalso pull support from Pro-2, Pro-4 and ProLite drivers next season.According to Senior PR Manager, John Schilling Nissan has been very happywith it's drivers and race organizations for the 2007 season and is taking ayear off to restructure and reorganize it's North American Motorsportsstrategy. Schilling says during the year off they will review their optionsto determine what's best for the future. He also adds Nissan will continueto support its other motorsports endeavors globally.
It"s Official, The 2008 Baja 250 will be once again will be held in San Felipe!
SCORE announces return to San Felipe, Mexico For 22nd Tecate SCORE San Felipe 250--March 14-15, 2007 PRIMM, Nev.—BFGoodrich Tires, a staple of desert racers world-wide for over three decades, captured two major honors Saturday Night as SCORE International officially concluded the six-race 2007 SCORE Desert Series with the annual SCORE Awards Night at the Whiskey Pete’s Resort in Primm, Nev. The evening was also a celebration of 34 years of SCORE championship desert racing. SCORE President/CEO also announced that after a last days switch last year because of political reasons beyond SCORE’s control, the popular SCORE ‘Spring Break’ race will return after a one-year absence to San Felipe, Baja California, Mexico. The 22nd Tecate SCORE San Felipe 250 will be held March 14-15 in the quaint Sea of Cortez fishing village.
Iconic daredevil Evel Knievel dies at 69
CLEARWATER, Fla. --Evel Knievel, the red-white-and-blue-spangled motorcycle daredevil whose jumps over crazy obstacles including Greyhound buses, live sharks and Idaho's Snake River Canyon made him an international icon in the 1970s, died Friday. He was 69.
Knievel's death was confirmed by his granddaughter, Krysten Knievel. He had been in failing health for years, suffering from diabetes and pulmonary fibrosis, an incurable condition that scarred his lungs.
Knievel had undergone a liver transplant in 1999 after nearly dying of hepatitis C, likely contracted through a blood transfusion after one of his bone-shattering spills.
Longtime friend and promoter Billy Rundel said Knievel had trouble breathing at his Clearwater condominium and died before an ambulance could get him to a hospital.
"It's been coming for years, but you just don't expect it. Superman just doesn't die, right?" Rundel said.
Knievel's death was confirmed by his granddaughter, Krysten Knievel. He had been in failing health for years, suffering from diabetes and pulmonary fibrosis, an incurable condition that scarred his lungs.
Knievel had undergone a liver transplant in 1999 after nearly dying of hepatitis C, likely contracted through a blood transfusion after one of his bone-shattering spills.
Longtime friend and promoter Billy Rundel said Knievel had trouble breathing at his Clearwater condominium and died before an ambulance could get him to a hospital.
"It's been coming for years, but you just don't expect it. Superman just doesn't die, right?" Rundel said.
Off Road Truck and Buggies Return for the 4th year at the Baja Cup!
Glen Helen Raceway is gearing up for the 4th annual Baja Cup Challenge on Saturday December 8, 2007. The Baja Cup Challenge will include off-road trucks and buggies. The +2 mile long course with all types of natural terrain is layed-out for desert cars to get to top speed.!!!!!! Participants will race the perimeter of Glen Helen giving spectators an awesome view of the race track.
Pre-running for everyone and every vehicle will be on Saturday morning starting at 7am-9am. Come and enjoy the fun of pre running the same track that racers will be racing on during the day. This will give you begging rights of that your drove the same race track as the top off road racers.
There will be three events on Saturday starting @10am with the Ivan Stewart’s Baja Truck , the second 2-hour event will be class 1, ½ 1600, class 10 and more the 3rd event will be the Rynos and Trophy carts. Mark your calendar for this awesome event. Call 909-384-9342 for race entry or more information.
On Sunday December 9, we will race the ITP 6 hour Quad Endurance event. The track will consist of most of the Baja track, plus adding more of the motocross section. This is team event, get friends and family and quad and come out enjoy the fun of racing Glen Helen.
Camping is free with paid admission! Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy a fun-filled weekend with friends and family at Glen Helen.
New Vision X LED Xmitter light bars
Scottsdale, AZ– (10/21/2007)
Vision-X introduces a first in LED lighting technology with its Xmitter LED Light Bar. Designed for On and Off Road use, each weatherproof low profile light bar produces tremendous light output, with a 12" bar producing 3600 lumens, 100 more lumens than a 35 watt HID while drawing only 4 amps and boasting an astonishing 292,000 hour life span. Each light bar is manufactured of stainless steel and aluminum for big strength and durability, but measuring in at less than 3" tall and 4" deep, Xmitter Light Bars are perfect for mounting in tight spaces where traditional lights would never fit. Vision Xmitter Light Bars are available from 6" to 42" lengths and come standard with flat surface and tube mounts and rubber shock isolators. Each mount slides along the lower extrusion to match any existing mounting holes and it allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment, this patent pending technology is nonexistent with any other light! Tubing/roll cage mounts are also available in 1.5", 1.75" and 2" black anodized billet aluminum, sold separately.According to Joe Biro, National Sales manager, "This new Extreme Intensity LED Technology will blow all other light sources away, and they can take quite a beating; traditional Halogen lights will soon be a thing of the past."
Vision-X introduces a first in LED lighting technology with its Xmitter LED Light Bar. Designed for On and Off Road use, each weatherproof low profile light bar produces tremendous light output, with a 12" bar producing 3600 lumens, 100 more lumens than a 35 watt HID while drawing only 4 amps and boasting an astonishing 292,000 hour life span. Each light bar is manufactured of stainless steel and aluminum for big strength and durability, but measuring in at less than 3" tall and 4" deep, Xmitter Light Bars are perfect for mounting in tight spaces where traditional lights would never fit. Vision Xmitter Light Bars are available from 6" to 42" lengths and come standard with flat surface and tube mounts and rubber shock isolators. Each mount slides along the lower extrusion to match any existing mounting holes and it allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment, this patent pending technology is nonexistent with any other light! Tubing/roll cage mounts are also available in 1.5", 1.75" and 2" black anodized billet aluminum, sold separately.According to Joe Biro, National Sales manager, "This new Extreme Intensity LED Technology will blow all other light sources away, and they can take quite a beating; traditional Halogen lights will soon be a thing of the past."
KTM Adventure Tour Series Announced
Nov 26, 2007By:Press Release
Adventure Tours- North America is hosting a series of special Adventure Tours in conjunction with select rounds of the Live Nation AMA Supercross series. This is your chance to not only experience the Adventure ride of a lifetime but also be a KTM VIP at a Supercross all in one weekend. This incredible on and off- road Adventure starts at KTM’s Supercross headquarters in Murrieta, CA and travels backroad to the nearby Anza- Borrego desert and Ocotillo Wells.
There you’ll spend three fun-filled days and two nights exploring these amazing landscapes on specially prepared KTM 450 and 530 EXC-R motorcycles. Your home base will be the luxurious Palm Canyon Resort. On the final day of the Adventure you’ll ride in style to one of the three SX rounds held at the Anaheim Stadium. Once there, you will receive full VIP treatment from KTM including: Ticket, Pit Pass, and ALL ACCESS to the MDK KTM hospitality areas. Your guide will be none other than Baja and Rally Champion Scot Harden. In addition, you will be supported in style by the entire KTM Adventure Tours support team. Following is a list of what’s included in the Supercross Tour program:
Tour Guide(Scot Harden)
Fully Prepped KTM 450 and 530 EXC-R Motorcycles
KTM Mechanic
KTM Support Vehicle
4 nights lodging (double occupancy)
All Meals
Fuel
Braking, Clutch, Body Positioning Coaching
Ticket to Supercross
Pit Pass to Supercross
MDK KTM VIP Hospitality Tent Pass
Price: $2395.00
In addition, KTM Adventure Tours will also be hosting a tour in conjunction with three exciting Las Vegas events: the final round of Supercross, the U.S. Open and the EnduroCross Final. For the latest information on these and other KTM Adventure Tours in 2008 go to www.ktmadventuretours.com and click “USA.”
Event Dates:
Anaheim 1 SX Tour: January 3-6, 2008Anaheim 2 SX Tour: January 17-20, 2008Anaheim 3 SX Tour: January 31-Feburary 3, 2008San Diego SX Tour: February 7-10, 2008 Las Vegas SX Tour: May 1-4, 2008 US Open Tour: October 9-12, 2008EnduroCross Tour: November 13-16, 2008
Adventure Tours- North America is hosting a series of special Adventure Tours in conjunction with select rounds of the Live Nation AMA Supercross series. This is your chance to not only experience the Adventure ride of a lifetime but also be a KTM VIP at a Supercross all in one weekend. This incredible on and off- road Adventure starts at KTM’s Supercross headquarters in Murrieta, CA and travels backroad to the nearby Anza- Borrego desert and Ocotillo Wells.
There you’ll spend three fun-filled days and two nights exploring these amazing landscapes on specially prepared KTM 450 and 530 EXC-R motorcycles. Your home base will be the luxurious Palm Canyon Resort. On the final day of the Adventure you’ll ride in style to one of the three SX rounds held at the Anaheim Stadium. Once there, you will receive full VIP treatment from KTM including: Ticket, Pit Pass, and ALL ACCESS to the MDK KTM hospitality areas. Your guide will be none other than Baja and Rally Champion Scot Harden. In addition, you will be supported in style by the entire KTM Adventure Tours support team. Following is a list of what’s included in the Supercross Tour program:
Tour Guide(Scot Harden)
Fully Prepped KTM 450 and 530 EXC-R Motorcycles
KTM Mechanic
KTM Support Vehicle
4 nights lodging (double occupancy)
All Meals
Fuel
Braking, Clutch, Body Positioning Coaching
Ticket to Supercross
Pit Pass to Supercross
MDK KTM VIP Hospitality Tent Pass
Price: $2395.00
In addition, KTM Adventure Tours will also be hosting a tour in conjunction with three exciting Las Vegas events: the final round of Supercross, the U.S. Open and the EnduroCross Final. For the latest information on these and other KTM Adventure Tours in 2008 go to www.ktmadventuretours.com and click “USA.”
Event Dates:
Anaheim 1 SX Tour: January 3-6, 2008Anaheim 2 SX Tour: January 17-20, 2008Anaheim 3 SX Tour: January 31-Feburary 3, 2008San Diego SX Tour: February 7-10, 2008 Las Vegas SX Tour: May 1-4, 2008 US Open Tour: October 9-12, 2008EnduroCross Tour: November 13-16, 2008
New Pistolvision!
TOTALLY OFF ROAD RADIO LIVE from San Diego.RACECASTS, NEWS,PICTURES,VIDEOS.
You name it! The # 1 Live Source of Off Road infomation anywhere!, online & real-time every week from 6-8Pm!
Plus Live Play by Play at all the CORR races and other large events!The wild life of the racers, teams and fans who love Off Road Racing,Baja, Short Coarse and everything else! Offroad trucks,Buggys,Racers, Tires, engines, Product Review & News. Dishing the Dirt on Off Road!
Racing , News , Anything and Everything that is Off Road!
You name it! The # 1 Live Source of Off Road infomation anywhere!, online & real-time every week from 6-8Pm!
Plus Live Play by Play at all the CORR races and other large events!The wild life of the racers, teams and fans who love Off Road Racing,Baja, Short Coarse and everything else! Offroad trucks,Buggys,Racers, Tires, engines, Product Review & News. Dishing the Dirt on Off Road!
Racing , News , Anything and Everything that is Off Road!
Friday, November 23, 2007
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