This alumi craft super buggy continues the evolution
Feb 1, 2008
By:Matt Emery
Probably more so than any other type of vehicle, the single-seat buggy is the historical platform in the history of off-road racing. Drino Miller and Vic Wilson provided the genesis by flogging a single-seater of Miller's own design to victory in the 1970 Baja 1000, and a young Ivan Stewart earned his "Ironman" moniker in a single-seat car. Times change, and the trucks may have taken over, but make no mistake: the buggy has kept its place in the hearts of the Off-Road Nation. And manufacturers such as Alumi Craft are keeping alive the venerable single-seat concept started by legendary companies such as Chenowth and Funco.
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Dirt Sports Checks Out the Hardest in Hardcore Off-Road Tires
Feb 1, 2008
By:Matt Emery
For many, the thought of buying tires for your rig can be daunting. There are so many different sizes, styles and choices, it can literally leave you spinning. Let's face it: There's no other part on your rig that's as specialized as tires. There are tires for mud, sand, rock crawling, as well as some designed for all-around desert and trail applications. A gear shifter may work for many types of vehicles, but choosing the correct tires for the terrain you typically drive in is another matter altogether.
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How Aluminum Wheels Are Made
Jan 1, 2008
By:Matt Emery
In the old days, men were men and wheels were made of steel. While wheels made of steel are still rolling around the Off-Road Nation, the majority are now made from aluminum. The reasons are varied, but the constant is that aluminum is lighter than steel, every bit as strong and can be manipulated in many ways. Since the manufacturing process can utilize aluminum in both its solid and molten state, there are several ways a wheel can be produced. As with anything, some processes are better than others, but when it comes to desert racing or rock crawling, aluminum wheels are a better option than steel.
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Jan 1, 2008
By:Matt Emery
T Force Motorsports is all about doing things correctly. In the past, the company campaigned a Wide Open Baja Challenge buggy under the name of its parent company, Chupacabra Racing. It was there that its owner, Dan Friedkin, received the insight into what it takes to mount a full-scale competitive effort. The Friedkin family are long-time Toyota dealership owners as well as avid outdoorsmen; they even have experience as stunt pilots. To say that the Friedkins are thrill-seekers is an understatement, but it should also be noted they've always been professional in their business-outlook and demeanor. Now, T Force has put that hard-won knowledge and professionalism into its latest effort, the 2007 Toyota Tundra Trophy-Truck you see before you. In keeping with the company's Toyota roots, the T Force Tundra is the first Toyota powered Trophy-Truck since Ivan Stewart's back in 2000.
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Jan 1, 2008
By:Matt Emery
Most people in the Off-Road Nation realize the benefits of beadlocks. When a beadlocking ring is applied to a wheel, it clamps the tire tightly in place, making it possible to run low tire pressures or even run the tire flat without the tire coming loose from the rim. The tire can take hard impacts as well, without burping air or loosing a bead. These are all traits that are highly sought after by rock crawlers and desert enthusiasts alike.
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UROC goes public at pomona
Dec 1, 2007
By:Matt Emery
Taking a cue from the grandaddy of off-road, Micky Thompson, and his Stadium Series, and the AMA Supercross, the United Rockcrawling and Off-Road Challenge (UROC) brought racing to its fans at the Off-Road Expo in Pomona, Calif., Oct. 6-7, for the second round of its 2007 UROC Skyjacker Pro RockCross National series.
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Dec 1, 2007
By:Craig Perronne, Matt Emery
For years, Dean Bulloch and his trusty little Suzuki Samurai have been at the top of the Pro Modified class. While his Suzuki has always seemed hopelessly outgunned by vehicles with more than double the horsepower, the Sammy was a perfect match for Dean's cool and calculated approach to the rocks.
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Nov 1, 2007
By:Matt Emery
In every sport there are icons that not only define an era, but are also unparalleled in their timelessness. Their image, be it people or machinery, somehow transcend the past to become treasures of today. Proving this also holds true in off-road racing is the unmistakable beauty and grace of Parnelli Jones' priceless Big Oly Bronco–a machine worthy of the term "icon."
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Nov 1, 2007
By:Matt Emery
By its very definition, the off-road world places demands on vehicles even the most sadistic of OEM engineers could never imagine. One of the ways to improve the well-being of your ride is to ensure its various pieces are as protected as they can be, and to do this means protecting them with a coating or plating of some kind.
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