Tag: Off-Road & 4×4

BOOSTane-Powered Drivers Sweep KOH Class Podium

BOOSTane is celebrating its role in a podium sweep at the 2023 King of the Hammers, the company announced. According to the company, the top finishers in the 4900 UTV Pro Stock Turbo class—winner Kyle Chaney, runner-up Hunter Miller, and third-place finisher Cody Miller—all used BOOSTane’s newly-released UTV 96 and 109UL race fuels and fuel… Continue reading BOOSTane-Powered Drivers Sweep KOH Class Podium

Yukon Gear & Axle Plans Shop ‘Takeover’ Event with Dealers

Yukon Gear & Axle has created an event and marketing program to support installers and boost awareness in their markets, the company announced. Called the Yukon Total Takeover, the nationwide event is scheduled for March 18 and will allow shops to provide special pricing on gears and gear kit installations for the day, the company… Continue reading Yukon Gear & Axle Plans Shop ‘Takeover’ Event with Dealers

Quadratec Promotes Konkle to Category Manager

Quadratec has promoted Fred Konkle to category manager, effective immediately, the company announced. One of the company’s longest-tenured employees, Konkle brings three decades of proven aftermarket automotive experience in sales, purchasing, pricing and vendor relations to his new role, Quadratec said. “Fred has been a dedicated employee of Quadratec for over 30 years and I’m… Continue reading Quadratec Promotes Konkle to Category Manager

Tony Carvallo Joins STEER SMARTS as Senior Engineer

STEER SMARTS has brought on Tony Carvallo to join its product development team in the role of senior engineer, the company announced. Carvallo will primarily focus on developing products that support the expansion of the STEER SMARTS catalog, the company said. “I’m extremely excited to start this new chapter,” said Carvallo. “I feel like I’ve… Continue reading Tony Carvallo Joins STEER SMARTS as Senior Engineer

Carrying On With Overland Racks

Overland racks have brought function and styling that enhances the look of modern pickups. (Photo courtesy Leitner Designs)

This article originally appeared in the March 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. There are a few staples of any self-respecting overland rig. Oversized wheels and tires. A recovery winch. And a versatile, dependable rack system for hauling and storage. Today’s overland rack market is overflowing with innovative, versatile products to take just about anything… Continue reading Carrying On With Overland Racks

BILSTEIN Recaps KOH Results

BILSTEIN saw strong results from its team of sponsored racers at this year’s King of the Hammers off-road motorsports event, the company announced. Doug Mittag, fitted with Bilstein’s new Black Hawk Powersports UTV shocks on his Polaris Pro R, crossed the line first and placed second on corrected time in the Toyo UTV Desert Challenge… Continue reading BILSTEIN Recaps KOH Results

Nitto Tire Celebrates KOH Victories

Nitto Tire is celebrating its success at the 2023 King of The Hammers Powered by OPTIMA Batteries, winning three races, the tire manufacturer said. For the second consecutive year, the top winner for Nitto Tire was Raul Gomez, who won the Nitto Race of Kings, besting 104 other racers. In addition to Gomez’s victory, Nitto… Continue reading Nitto Tire Celebrates KOH Victories

Turn 14 Distribution Adds Kentrol to Line Card

Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has added Kentrol to its line card, widening its selection of stainless-steel Jeep replacement parts, the company announced. “Kentrol is the original brand in the DuraTerrain family. The other brands include RustBuster and Fishbone Offroad. Offering replacement parts for Jeep CJs, Wranglers and Gladiators 1955-2022. Their top-selling items for… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Kentrol to Line Card

BILSTEIN Celebrates KOH Success

BILSTEIN is celebrating the recent success of its sponsored racers at this year’s King of the Hammers off-road motorsports event, the company said. Competing on BILSTEIN shocks in the Pro 2 category, Ryan Beat won first place after 12 laps of carnage. Another BILSTEIN-sponsored racer, Doug Mittag, came in third. Mittag also placed second in… Continue reading BILSTEIN Celebrates KOH Success

OPTIMA Batteries Completes All-Electric Off-Road Rally

OPTIMA Batteries completed its first-ever electrified off-road vehicle event during the King of the Hammers race week, the company announced. The event was a poker-run style rally, where participants explored Johnson Valley, California in their own electric vehicles. The tour was designed as an entry-level off-road adventure and did not require any vehicle modifications, though… Continue reading OPTIMA Batteries Completes All-Electric Off-Road Rally

PROJECT X Named Official Lighting Partner of Ultra4

PROJECT X has been named the Official Lighting Partner of Ultra4 USA for the 2023 and 2024 race seasons, the company announced. PROJECT X first began participating in Ultra4 USA in 2021, with support from brand ambassadors Vaughn Gittin Jr. and Loren Healy’s unlimited class race cars, the company said. “We are excited to join… Continue reading PROJECT X Named Official Lighting Partner of Ultra4