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• Hump 'N Bump

  • From: jeepndel
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    Once again the Vegas Valley 4Wheelers "got it done right!"  The 29th Annual Hump 'N Bump was a tremendous success with over 200 rigs registered and several wonderful wheeling trails on the menu.  Stacie and I were able to recruit several new BlueRibbon Coalition members, and we represented BFGoodrich Tires in a tire give-away to support the raffle.  BFG kicked in five (5) tires up to 37's for one lucky winner.  Awesome.

    Hump 'N Bump supports the Southern Nevada Trail Fund which helps support groups like BlueRibbon Coalition and United Four Wheel Drive Associations and others.

    Some businesses supporting the cause at the event included Ted Wiens Custom 4x4 from Vegas, Genright Off Road, Go Treks, Superchips, Findlay Toyota, Olympic4x4 Products, Maximum OffRoad.com, OptimumGear.com, Magnum Ink, and others.  Tread Lightly (and BLM) were also on sight with a very nice display and friendly folks to help answer questions.

    Notably, we found nearly NO trash on the trails and EVERYONE was courteous and smilling the entire event.  I did manage to scare my better half (Stacie) with a few tail-walking airborne Jeep episodes, but no damage was done and my Jeep is ready for another adventure.

    See the video of some bodacious rock crawling, and get more info here on my website:
    <a href="http://www.delalbright.com/Articles/hump_2009.html" target="_blank">http://www.delalbright.com/Articles/hump_2009.html</a>

    Del

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• TR17: Firin' on All Eight - We

  • From: teamrenezeder
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    Webisode 3 of TR17: Firin' on All Eight continues the action from rounds five and six of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series in Lake Elsinore, California.  Just when you think nothing can go wrong for Carl Renezeder and his crew...

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• for sale

  • From: Rudd
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    1977 honda 125 rode  1 year new top end tire chain seat cover pipe runs great

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• torque problems

  • From: cb4hunter
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    I have a 1993 trail boss 250 4x4. Last weekend i had the tire and hub almost came off i think that the torque was wrong can anyone help with the right final nut torque. and i am useing a flexloc nut do i need to stake it so it don't undo itself.

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• BFGoodrich Tires Partners with

  • From: jeepndel
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    BFGOODRICH TIRES AND BRC JOIN FORCES TO RAISE MONEY FOR TRAIL PRESERVATION

    October 12th, 2009
    

    Contacts:

    • Lela Randall
      • Phone: 949-223-2323
      • Email: Lela.Randall@hillandknowlton.com

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    BFGoodrich Tires will make a $5 donation to the BlueRibbon Coalition for each of its new 10 sizes of BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/AKM2 tires sold between August 2009 and December 2009!
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    GREENVILLE, SC (October 10, 2009) — BFGoodrich Tires and BlueRibbon Coalition announced today a partnership that will benefit off-roaders and off-road trails alike. BFGoodrich Tires will make a $5 donation to the BlueRibbon Coalition for each of its new 10 sizes of BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/AKM2 tires sold between August 2009 and December 2009.
    
    Due to consumer demand, BFGoodrich recently expanded its line of Mud-Terrain T/AKM2 tire sizes, which are part of the 10 sizes eligible for the contribution. The tire sizes are as follows:

    LT345/75R16 LRD LT365/75R16 LRC 38X14.50R17 LRD 40X14.50R17 LRD 36X13.50R18 LRD

    38X14.50R18 LRD 40X14.50R18 LRC 38X14.50R20 LRD 40X14.50R20 LRC 42X14.50R20 LRC

    
    "The BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain tire has set the standard in the world of off-roading, both for competitive and recreational uses," said Gary Enterline, senior product category manager, light truck tires for BFGoodrich Tires. "What better way to give back to the community that made the tire what it is today than by teaming up with the BlueRibbon Coalition to help preserve our off-road trails."
    
    As a respected national recreation group that represents more than 600,000 recreationists nationwide, the BlueRibbon Coalition is dedicated to protecting responsible recreational access to public lands and waters.
    
    "This generous donation from BFGoodrich Tires will help the BlueRibbon Coalition continue working to keep public land open for use, whether you recreate on a mountain bike, snowmobile, motorcycle, personal watercraft, ATV, four-wheel drive, horse or your hiking boots," said Greg Mumm, Executive Director of BlueRibbon Coalition.
    
    Inspired by the BFGoodrich Tires Krawler T/AKX tire, which is the most successful tire in rock-crawling history, BFGoodrich Tires incorporates Krawler TEK technology into the BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/AKM2 TriGard sidewall. Krawler TEK technology consists of three main components: aggressive sidewall lugs, cut- and chip- resistant sidewall compounds, and sidewall cords that are up to 33 percent stronger than the previous Mud-Terrain T/AKM tire. These advancements allow for more bite and sidewall protection along with increased strength and resistance to bruising caused by rocks and rough trails.
    
    More information about the BlueRibbon Coalition is available at www.sharetrails.org.
    
    Using motorsports as a proving ground for more than 30 years, BFGoodrich Tires is involved in every type of racing, including oval, sports car, drifting, drag, desert, dirt, rally and extreme rock-crawling. BFGoodrich Tires combines technological expertise with vast motorsports experience, delivering a high-performance tire for every type of vehicle. Visit BFGoodrich Tires online at www.bfgoodrichtires.com
    

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    The BlueRibbon Coalition is a national (non-profit) trail-saving group that represents over 600,000 recreationists nationwide The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) season is beginning. Federal employees, please mark BlueRibbon Coalition and Check #11402 on your CFC pledge form to support our efforts to protect your access. Join us at 1-800-258-3742 http://www.sharetrails.org
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• The Final Test Of The Day...Th

  • From: PowersportsEditor
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    Day One of 2009 ISDE. Photos courtesy of Kawasaki Racing.

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• Jamie Lanza Changes His Front

  • From: PowersportsEditor
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    Day One of ISDE 2009. Photos courtesy of Kawasaki Racing.

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• BFGoodrich and BlueRibbon Coal

  • From: jburns
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    BFGoodrich Partner with Blue Ribbon Coalition and will donate $5 from every Mud-Terrain T/A tire through 2009.
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• Generatl Tire at Off-Road Expo

  • From: jburns
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    The 2009 Fall Off-Road Expo from the Pomona Fairplex in Pomona, California.

    Photo by James Harter

    www.offroadexpo.com

  • 1 month ago
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• Off-Road Expo Preview

  • From: teamrenezeder
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    That’s all I’m gonna show you…you’ll have to come out to Off-Road Expo in Pomona this weekend to see the rest. 

    Seriously, Shea Lyn was here at the shop last week for a day having her photo taken with both of the Team Renezeder Lucas Oil/General Tire short course trucks, and it’s a wonder the guys got any work done.  The preview you see here is just a small part of the hero card she’ll be signing at the General Tire booth this weekend (Oct 9-11 – www.offroadexpo.com) at the Pomona Fairplex. 

    And if you’re like me and more interested in the trucks and drivers, you’re in luck there, too.  Carl will be at the General Tire booth on Saturday from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. signing posters, then right after that he’ll be at the Team Associated R/C display for a celebrity race.  Our entire crew will be out there throughout the weekend to check out what’s new, what’s cool and what they’ve gotta have in the off-road world these days.  Hope to see everyone there!

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• See the rest at Off-Road Expo.

  • From: teamrenezeder
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    Shea Lyn and the #17 Lucas Oil/General Tire/Team Associated/AEM Unlimited 2 - she will be signing at the General Tire booth this weekend at Off Road Expo at the Pomona Fairplex
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• A Triathlon for Fun

  • From: teamrenezeder
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    Anyone that’s met Carl or watched him race knows that he’s a big fan of fitness, mountain biking and swimming, so it’s no surprise that on a random day off and without any specific training, he did the Mission Viejo Triathlon.  He was undecided as of Thursday as to whether or not he was going to participate on Sunday, but in the end he decided it would be a fun race to do with his wife, Kelley, and “it would be a good workout.”  A good workout?  For most people a triathlon is the pinnacle of a fitness career.  But for Carl, a 1500 meter swim, followed by a 40km bike and a 10km run is just a decent workout.  And I believe that’s one of the attributes that make him such a strong, successful driver. 

    Just the Saturday before, he was one of five riders on a team that did a 24-hour mountain bike race in Idyllwild, and the Saturday before that, the family did a nine-mile Aquathon from Laguna Beach to Dana Point.  So while a lot of the competitors take time off between races, Carl stays sharp physically so that he can stay sharp mentally in a race. 

    Meanwhile, back at the shop…  The trucks are in need of a little physical fitness tune up as well, so they’re headed out for a day of testing this week.  It’s getting down to crunch time with just four points races left in the season, so we’re making sure we’ve got everything dialed in for Arizona and Primm.  If you’d like to see the trucks (and the super hot model, Shea, that will have a poster in the General Tire booth – she’s been in a photo shoot here all day and for some reason the guys seem a bit distracted…), then come out to Off-Road Expo next weekend in Pomona.  Carl will be there Saturday for a Team Associated R/C race and to hang out with everyone at General Tire and Lucas Oil.  I’ll see if I can get General Tire to send me a preview of the poster…stay tuned.

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• Yokley GNCC ATV Race Report 9-

  • From: PowersportsEditor
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    The Yadkinville GNCC ATV Race Report

    Yadkinville, North Carolina, September 26, 2009

     

    William Yokley finished 30^th Overall and 15^th in the XC1 Pro Class today.  There were 140 total entries with 17 XC1 Pro Riders.  Team Rider Mark Notman finished 21^st Overall and 8^th in the 22 rider XC2 Pro Am Class.

     

    Summary

     

    Yadkinville is a really nice area to visit and a hotbed for ATV enthusiasts.  The race is usually run earlier in the year and is typically hot, dry and dusty.  This year was much cooler and some rain moved into the area to take care of the dust.  The conditions were pretty good but the rain made the red clay soil very slick, but I’ll take that over dust anytime.

     

    I got a good start entering the woods in the top six, and I had a good pace going.  The bike was working great about half way through lap 1.  Then, the clutch would not disengage and I had no feel in the lever.  The clutch was not slipping, but I could not get through the tight stuff very well at all, and I stalled the engine many times.  With the clutch not working right, I knew this was going to be a tough day.  Each time I stalled out, it took awhile to find neutral and get it fired back up; meanwhile, several guys would pass me.  The clay buildup on my bike got so bad that it broke both fenders off, and when I finished, sit looked like something out of the Mad Max Road Warrior movies.  I completed the 4 laps in 15^th place in the XC1 Pro Class, and was pretty bummed out.

     

    Mark Notman had a better day and worked his way up to 8^th place in the XC2 Pro Am Class.  He got something jammed in his chain early on, and had to stop to get it out, and passed riders all 4 laps.  Good job Mark!

     

    We have a very short turn around with our next race in St. Clairsville Ohio this coming Saturday October 3^rd.  That gives us just a few days to get the 450 prepared as well as the Polaris RZR UTV, which I race as well.  I think it may take a whole day to get all the red clay mud off of the bike and the hauler!  We have two race weekends left for the season.  See you there!  

     

    Many Thanks to all our Sponsors!

     

    Yokley Racing Team Sponsors are The Army National Guard, Polaris Industries, Kenda Tires, Elka Suspension, Roll Design, HMF Exhaust Systems, IMS/Roll, PURE Polaris Lubricants & Fuels, Intense Fabrication & Design, Douglas Wheel Technology, Moto Pro Training, Tire Balls, Andrews Cycle, Tsubaki Chains, IMS, Four Apparel, ASV Levers, CV4 Hoses, Hygh Octane Design, PIER Graphics, Universal Handlebars, Scott Goggles, ATVRiders.com, Hetrick Motorsports, Powermadd, Recluse Clutches, and Monavie Energy Drinks. 

     

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• Gotta be Resourceful

  • From: Younggun95
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    When you don't work in a full on shop, and have access to a million different tools, you have to be resourceful. Being a college student, I build professional level race quads out of my trailer in storage. Ive been working on quads for long enough that I have acquired most of the tools that I need on a daily basis.

    But every once and a while you run into some problems. Especially with loc-tited parts that haven't been taken off since the factory installed them. Axle nuts in particular can be a pain. I have the really big crescent wrench, but it was still fighting me.

    The first mistake I made was too take the drive sprocket off before I broke the axle nut loose, so I had to use a large screw driver to keep the axle from turning. It worked, but my screw driver is a little bent now. The next small problem was not having jack stands. Its best to put a jack stand underneath each side so the quad doesn't tip when pushing down on the axle. So instead I put a wheel and tire under the swingarm.

    The green loc-tite just wouldn't break loose, and the breaker bar that I carry in my trailer wasn't big enough for the massive crescent wrench I was using. What did I do? Become resourceful. I have the leg for a table that sets up in my trailer that was sitting in the bottom of a cabinet and it worked perfectly. Put it on the end of my wrench and with a little more coercesion I was able to break the axle nut loose.

    

    I wasn't replacing the axle, but watch for the next photo that shows why I was taking the axle out in a brand new quad.

    Ill be at WORCS this weekend so follow me at www.twitter.com/WatersRacing for race updates

     

     

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• Got Another Question

  • From: dpace7
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    Just wondering about something, i figured i'd ask on here before i wasted 200 bucks at a rip-off mechanics shop.  i just put on a new 6 inch lift by myself, I had a 3 inch on it when i started so i just got new shocks, leaf springs, a trac bar, and brake lines.  I had to get leaf springs rather than a block because the old ones were sagging, and on the rear right side the thing was worse than flat, about 2 inches lower than the other side.  i thought new leaf springs would equal out both sides on the back, but after the lift i still have the same problem, the right rear side is a lot lower than the left rear side.  I can't think of anything but maybe a bent frame or somthing and i need to resolve the problem before i put on my new tires because that tire wears down really fast because of it.  If anyone has any ideas at all, please let me know, thanks.

    DP

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• Front Suspension Install

  • From: Younggun95
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    The next step on my build of a Pro WORCS race quad. The front end. The A-Arms Im using are Teixeira Tech Long-Travel Extra-Ground-Clearance. The A-arms are just slightly wider than the stock ones so that a different offset wheel can be run. This setup is also a +1 forward. Teixeira Tech also provides the extended tie-rods. I've done all the testing for the design on these a-arms and they work great! Attached to them is a set of Fox Shox Evol Floats with DSC. These shocks are designed specifically for these a-arm measurments and are on file so they can be valved for anyone else with this setup.

    Also shown in the picture is a new AC Racing front bumper. Not only does it improve the looks, but the YFZ450R's radiator has a slight problem with protection so this helps that problem greatly.

    Another important piece on the front of this quad is a set of DWT Yellow Label Beadlock front wheels with a pair of Maxxis 21" Razr2's. What you can't see is that inside the tires is the all important XC Tireballs. The Razr2 is a tougher tire than the Razr so you are less likely to get a flat, but when running in the top 10 of a WORCS race you don't have time to change a tire because of a flat.

    

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• Front Suspension Install

  • From: Younggun95
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    The next step on my build of a Pro WORCS race quad. The front end. The A-Arms Im using are Teixeira Tech Long-Travel Extra-Ground-Clearance. The A-arms are just slightly wider than the stock ones so that a different offset wheel can be run. This setup is also a +1 forward. Teixeira Tech also provides the extended tie-rods. I've done all the testing for the design on these a-arms and they work great! Attached to them is a set of Fox Shox Evol Floats with DSC. These shocks are designed specifically for these a-arm measurments and are on file so they can be valved for anyone else with this setup.

    Also shown in the picture is a new AC Racing front bumper. Not only does it improve the looks, but the YFZ450R's radiator has a slight problem with protection so this helps that problem greatly.

    Another important piece on the front of this quad is a set of DWT Yellow Label Beadlock front wheels with a pair of Maxxis 21" Razr2's. What you can't see is that inside the tires is the all important XC Tireballs. The Razr2 is a tougher tire than the Razr so you are less likely to get a flat, but when running in the top 10 of a WORCS race you don't have time to change a tire because of a flat.

  • 2 months ago
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• Webisode 2 - TR17: Firin' on A

  • From: teamrenezeder
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    This second webisode of the TR17: Firin' on All Eight series will take viewers through a load day, set-up day, practice and one race of a typical race weekend for the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series, set in Lake Elsinore, California.  Viewers get an inside look at the workings of this wacky, but winning, team as they prepare for and participate in some of the most exciting racing out there.

  • 2 months ago
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• Death Valley Angel (2009 Vegas

  • From: Vtr_Racing
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    In the sport of offroad racing, one can never have too many eyes watching over you. A little divine intervention never hurts either. The Jason Wade, Expert quad team is not immune to the gremlins that can occur miles from civilization. Before the race started we were experiencing logistical difficulties. The Funmover from Team Christy`s racing was having fuel pick up issues and we were working on that. The Christy`s team is our competition, but we are good friends and we help each other whenever and wherever we can. Once we got Craig`s crew moving from Las Vegas we hit the road for the one and a half hour ride to Beatty, the start of this year`s Vegas to Reno-The Long Way. This is Best in the Desert` s, Casey Folks, 3 day, 1000 mile odyssey through the Nevada desert. Craig`s crew, Jason Wade, Aaron Ard and I were caravaning up highway 95 trading jokes and barbs over the high powered FM radios. Eric Pealstrom, our other rider, and chase crew called in saying they were having transmission issues with his truck and were turning around heading back to Las Vegas. Details soon followed that the transmission was slipping. I knew this was not good news, and we were probably losing the truck for this race. The question was how do we consolidate all the gear and get Eric back into the race. Jason and I did not plan on doing this race with two riders. Eric called back a few minutes later and said the truck was terminal. He was going to park it at a Ford Dealership in North Las Vegas. We stopped with Craig to pick up all the spare parts, tires and other gear. My brother Martin Choquette and his buddy Dennis Milner were already in Beatty at the hotel.Dennis Milner is a veteran of offroad racing and drives a Class 8 for Beny Canela and is a former class 7 Score Class Champion. Needless to say we have some desert knowledge on our crew. Thanks to Chris and Patty Blais from factory KTM who really helped us out securing the hotels.

    It was very hard to leave Eric in town. Something just didnt feel right but we had to get through day 1. Luckily, another crew member coming into help for day 2 and 3. We thought we could send him to pick up Eric and Juan when he arrived. We could then go back to our original plan for days 2 and 3. We ultimately ended up in Beatty and packed in for the night. We met up with my crew and Jason stayed with Craig. The start would come very early. Jason was to take the bike in the morning. We put our spare parts in our respective trucks since we had 2 chase vehicles instead of 3. The Toyota Tundra of Dennis`s was packed!

    We woke up at 4:40 am. A quick cup of coffee, change into my riding gear and off we were to pit 2. Aaron would take Jason to the start and do the visual at pit 1. We made it to pit 2 before the sun came up and found the KTM pit with Chris and Patty. We knew they would be long gone by the time we were to come through so we doubled up at the pit area. Nice to be able to chat with friends we hadn't seen in a long time. Jason came in to pit 2 in 3rd place, we started in 5th. He did very well off the start. He passed the Christy bike and another bike. I think it was the Reid Rutherford bike. There was a quad about forty five seconds to one minute ahead of me when I got on. I chased him to the 25mph hill climb all the while passing alot of dirtbikes. I wasn`t sure how far the number 416 quad of Craig Christy was behind me. I looked back a few times but didn`t see anyone. The switchbacks on this 25mph were quite tricky. I understand why BITD made it a 25mph zone. I caught a quad going up the hill in the switchbacks. I was not sure if it was legal to pass so I tucked in behind him right on his tail. We came to a stop check at the top of the hill where the "resume race speed" sign came into view and I pushed it hard to pass. The rider let me by which was very sportsman like. If I had the number I would mention it but I didnt see it. Think it was a blue YFZ. I later found out from Craig Christy that he was on my tail! I never saw him but I knew he couldn`t be too far behind . I made it to pit 3 without any issues and had a fun ride. Jason took the bike from there. Craig came in right after our rider change. We charged to pit 4. Doug Bergtrom`s team was about 9 minutes ahead at this point, sailing in clear air. It seems they didn`t have to contend with much race traffic. My whole ride was in somebody's dust. I enjoyed every minute of it. Waiting at pit 4 near Silverpeak, I saw the lead quads come through. We intercepted radio communication from Dave Scott, they were leading by 3 minutes when Jeremy Sanchez had a little mishap which forced them to relinquish the lead to Greg Stuart on the Scat-Trac Yama-Honda 650. Wayne Matlock not far behind on the Honda 700. Doug Bergstrom came in shorty after so I knew we were not far behind. As predicted, Jason came in about eleven minutes behind. A quick once over and the Duncan Honda was off chasing Doug`s dust. This bike is a dream to ride. Dave Scott built the bike initially and it works beautifully. You have to watch yourself as you can get over-confident riding it!

    Leaving Pit 4 after a quick pit with no problems, the course was fast, very fast. Skirting across a dry lake in a full tuck trying to gain every ounce of speed I could get from the 450r. High speed racing requires minimal mistakes and you must take advantage of every avenue to carry speed. High speed corners requires not scrubbing speed entering or exiting the corner. Tie all that together and small mistakes turn into lost time over the course of a couple hundred miles. In order to catch Doug would mean little to no mistakes. I had been through this area before during the Nevada 1000 in 2005. I was familiar with parts of the course although we were racing the opposite direction. A new portion was extremely tasking. It was a going through a wash, not a road, that had rocks all over it. You had to be careful not to hit any of the rocks too hard. Not sure if I was gaining or losing time to the lead atv. I made it to pit 5 and expected to get off the bike and Jason would take over. I was informed to continue on to pit 6 for the rider change. A splash of gas from Dennis and my brother with the IMS quickfill,  I upshifted the Honda 450r heading due east towards Coaldale.I was tired and miffed about the unexpected change in plans. My job now was to get this bike to Jason at Coaldale. Between pits 5 and 6 it was extremly fast. I overshot a corner and hit an embedded rock bursting one of the TireBalls. The jolt went right through me. One of those that you dont miss and you know the left front Maxxis tire will be flat soon! The Tireballs held up! I kept right on going and Jason took over at pit 6 to 8. His ride was quite uneventful and he later said that was the roughest part of the race for him. We were still about 11 minutes or so behind the leaders so we didn't gain or lose anything. The #437 team ran a good smart race and didn't give us an inch. We had to work every mile. Hats off to them for a well managed day one. We finished fourteen minutes behind in for the day.

    We coordinated entering the work area via cell phone. Once our team was set up, I entered the work area where we looked the bike over and serviced it. The JB Wade racing Honda 450r came through day one relatively unscathed. The only problem was a blown Tireball on the left front Maxxis tire. We elected not to change it and put the bike up for the night. Tired and hungry our team set off to locate our hotel. It was situated in the center of Tonopah. We showered up, loaded the trucks with fuel and we were set for day 2. We met Chris an Patty Blais at a Mexican restaurant and had an awesome dinner. Good food, good conversation and good friends, what a way to end a good day of racing! This is where the Death Valley angel showed up. Some would say it was hot as hell in Death Valley! It was quite hot but our guardian angel was about to arrive. Eric Pealstrom and Juan were still stuck in Las Vegas. Our other chase crew, and vehical, was enroute from Reno and due to arrive in Tonopah at 8pm. Rusty Cronshey was supposed to get into Reno from Austin Tx at 1030am that day. He booked the wrong flight time which was going to put him in at 10pm instead of 10am. He flew stand by and made it in at 330pm. Things happen for a reason. His rental car was given away, small SUV, so all they had was a Dodge Ram quad cab for the same price as his small SUV. What a blessing in disguise this was.

    Eric sent us a text message, stating that he found a ride to Tonopah and was on his way. I found out that someone posted our plight on the AMA District 37 message board. Kanes Mom (Kim) was the internet angel for us. She happens to be a member of D37`s Rovers club, and so does Eric Pealstrom. Message reads, "Eric Pealstrom is stuck in Vegas. His tranny went out and he needs to get to tonapah. Do you know anyone that can drive him? No racing for him today. Could not get to the rider change location." Shortly, a response came through from "Kawasaki Guy" on the message board. Message reads, "HEY-1-xxx-xxx-xxxx. DON EISENHAUER. im in henderson. if he's trually fct, call me. will hook it up."  Next thing we know Eric is in Don`s truck on his way to Tonopah! The Death Valley angel. Here is the truly amazing part of this. We did not know Mr. Eisenhauer from Adam. This man blindly offered to help us, a quad team, a bunch of strangers. I am still humbled by Don`s selfless generosity. Tonopah is not just around the corner. Its a 3 1/2 hour ride each way! Eric and Juan showed up around 10:30pm and we got them their hotel. I thanked Don. I was really at a loss for words, still am! This is what attracted me to offroad racing some 25 years ago. Everybody helps each other. In no other sport, have I witnessed this kind of willingness to go above and beyond to help out your fellow human being who might just be your competition. It doesn't matter, people help each other. I have seen this time and time again so its not just a fluke. It really gives you a very good feeling. Don Eisenhauer, thank you, for helping us out and you really are our "Death Valley angel".  

    

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• Goodyear Tire Winner

  • From: Ultimate Off-Roader
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    Congratulations out to Roland Bristow from Maryland! He entered on Off-Road.com and scored a set of four Goodyear Wrangler MT/R tires with Kevlar!

  • 3 months ago
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