News
February 27, 2021
UPDATED
Championship Motorsports Class 7 Ranger
Championship Motorsports has purchased Camburg's old Lucas Oil-sponsored Ranger and we recently had an opportunity to produce a photo shoot with them out in Barstow during one of their test-sessions.
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February 27, 2021
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Long-Travel Tacoma Fabrication Update
We can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. We've finalized the rollcage design and completed all of the prep work. While the truck was down, we also made some significant improvements to the bedcage. Check out the pictures.
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February 27, 2021
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Labor Day Weekend BBQ to Benefit the Rubicon
The Dysfunctional Rockcrawlers are hosting a BBQ/Taco feed to benefit the Rubicon Trail Labor Day weekend (9/3 - 4th) at the Loon Lake Kiosk Starting at 10:00am Saturday morning. 100% of the proceedsare going to be donated to the Rubicon Trail Foundation. If you can't make it, or you're not hungry, you can still make a contribution.
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February 27, 2021
UPDATED
Advance Adapters Announces Plans for a 4-Speed Atlas
That's right. Advance Adapters has announced plans to produce a 4-speed version of their Atlas transfer-case.
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February 27, 2021
UPDATED
New Fox Racing Shox Website Launched
It's a major overhaul and a big improvement.
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February 27, 2021
UPDATED
Atlas is Reinstalled in the Tacoma
We've reindexed the Atlas to 3-degrees from horizontal and gained a ton of break-over clearance. The bottom of the transfer-case actually sits 3/4" above the bottom of the framerails. Check out the pictures...
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February 27, 2021
UPDATED
Helicopter Crash at MDR Race leaves 3 People Injured
We don't have any details regarding the accident, but one of the passengers is in critical contdition, suffering from severe burns. No information is available about the other two occupants. Find out how you can help...
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