February 10, 2012 (Paso Robles, CALIF) – – -Lazer Star has released a new series of LED light bars for off-road vehicles. Outfitted with the newest Cree LED technology, each light bar in the LX LED series is IP68 rated – meaning that they are completely dust-tight and watertight – as well as 8.6g shock-resistant. Each light has a polycarbonate lens, slide track mount, and DC 9-32V input. The LED light bars are low-draw with no hot spots. Read the rest of this entry »
Walker Evans Racing Heading to SEMA Show 2010
November 2nd, 2010
RIVERSIDE, CA 10/29/10 – Walker Evans Racing is heading to the 2010 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, NV. The show is being held next week on November 2nd through the 5th at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Read the rest of this entry »
MEMORIAL MONUMENT IN HONOR OF RECENT CALIFORNIA 200 RACE CRASH VICTIMS TO BE UNVEILED AT 2010 LUCAS OIL OFF-ROAD EXPO ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9
October 8th, 2010
Victims Family Members to Join in Unveiling Ceremony Held in Conjunction with Opening of Expo
WHAT: Off-Road fans, racers, volunteers and friends and family members of the victims will gather on opening day at the 2010 Lucas Oil Off-Road Expo for the unveiling of the California 200 Memorial Monument, a large scale statue designed to honor the victims of the recent desert race accident where eight were killed and 12 injured. This unveiling will give families of the victims, supporters, friends and the entire off-road community an opportunity to reflect on this terrible tragedy. The monument is comprised of comprised of stainless steel and is eight feet tall. The public can all make their mark on the monument as well by signing the adjacent wall to show their support for victims and their families. After the public unveiling Saturday morning, the statue and the wall will remain on display throughout the weekend at the expo. Read the rest of this entry »
For Rock Crawling, the Smart Money Is on Maxxis
October 4th, 2010
With the W.E.ROCK series winding up, Maxxis drivers have again powered their way to the top of the rankings. Troy Bailey has captured the series’ West Coast title, while Ken Blume has locked up the East Coast honors. Both drivers will meet at W.E.ROCK’s national competition in October. Read the rest of this entry »
Crawlers:King of the Hammers – Story & Photos
March 2nd, 2010
2010 Griffin King of the Hammers – Story and Photos by Bryan Grey [www.wheel-travel.com]
The King of the Hammers in it’s short 4 year life has become the pinnacle event in rock sports. It is the marriage of two unlikely spouses, the technical and precise sport of rock crawling and the wide open high speed sport of desert racing. This single race has turned the offroad industry upside down forcing manufacturers to get on the bus or get run over by it. I mean, who would have thought that you’d see rock crawlers with triple bypass shocks? Read the rest of this entry »
King of the Hammers
October 13th, 2009
JOHNSON VALLEY, CA, SEPTEMBER 10, 2009: The 2010 running of the Griffin King of the Hammers race will take place on Friday February 12, 2010 in Johnson Valley, California at the legendary Hammers Trails.
King of the Hammers has grown into a weeklong event in 2010 which will offer even more opportunities for drivers and spectators alike. Plans are in the works to build on last years theme of off-road industry related workshops, meet and greets, vendor area and more. To completely experience the King of the Hammers this year plan on being in Johnson Valley from Monday February 8th Read the rest of this entry »