About RallyCar, Inc.
Based in Golden Valley, Minn., RallyCar sanctions the premier performance rally series in the United States, the Rally America National Championship Series. In 2010, RallyCar is conducting six National Championship events at venues across the country, from Olympia, Washington to Newry, Maine. RallyCar competitors reach speeds of well over 100 mph in modified street cars on natural-terrain courses consisting of gravel, dirt or snow. Additionally, through a partnership with ESPN, qualifying RallyCar drivers are invited to compete in ESPN’s Summer X Games 16, the annual leading action-sports event that’s broadcast live on ESPN. For more information, be sure to visit www.rally-america.com.
RallyCar is proudly supported by Subaru of America, Inc., BFGoodrich Tires, the Team O’Neil Rally School, Able Planet, Hawk Performance Brakes, Rally-Tire.com, RaceWatches.com, Exedy Racing Clutches, RECARO, Mazda and the Danza del Sol Winery.

About New Jersey Motorsports Park
Sitting on more than 500 acres in Millville, N.J., New Jersey Motorsports Park is nestled snugly in a beautifully forested region surrounded by scenic rivers and nearby Delaware Bay. Directly adjacent to Millville Municipal Airport, NJMP is conveniently located close to Philadelphia, the Jersey Shore, New York and Baltimore, offering diverse and dynamic motorsports attractions.
The well landscaped park includes two world-class road courses (Thunderbolt and Lightning), a motorsports country club known as the Drivers Club with the Finish Line Pub and Breighton Room Restaurant, which are open to the general public, and F1 New Jersey, one of the top karting facilities in America. Entering its third race season, NJMP hosts a number of professional motorsports events and countless club events and track and facility rentals.
Photo: Gregg Fiestman/RallyCar Images

Traxxas, the leading manufacturer of hobby-class radio-controlled (R/C) vehicles, will sponsor Kyle Busch Motorsports (KBM) and its No. 18 Toyota Tundra in three NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races – Aug. 27 at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Ill., Oct. 30 at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway, and the Nov. 19 season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway – with driver-owner Kyle Busch behind the wheel for each event.

The sponsor is a perfect fit for Busch, as the 25-year-old Las Vegas-native has been an R/C car enthusiast nearly all his life.

“It’s incredibly cool for me to have Traxxas as a sponsor of the No. 18 KBM Toyota at Chicagoland, Talladega and Homestead,” said Busch, who has 19 career victories in the Camping World Truck Series, including last week’s O’Reilly 200 at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway. “I worked at a hobby store in Las Vegas when I was a teenager and remember selling a lot of Traxxas vehicles and equipment. I’ve used the vehicles throughout my life because R/C cars have always been a huge passion of mine. Traxxas’ reputation is second-to-none, and it’s an honor for me to have them as a partner with Kyle Busch Motorsports.”

Traxxas, known as the “fastest name in radio control®,” is located in Plano, Texas, and creates, designs and manufactures hobby-class R/C cars, trucks and boats in both nitro and electric categories. All aspects of the business are performed in-house, from the original pencil sketches to the finished product on the shelf.

The company pioneered Ready-To-Race® models that are fully assembled and ready to drive within minutes of opening the box. In addition, all Traxxas vehicles operate and handle like full-size racing vehicles with similar adjustability and are the fastest R/C vehicles available, with speeds as high as 70 mph.

Augmenting Traxxas’ sponsorship of Busch in the Camping World Truck Series event at Chicagoland will be Busch’s participation in the Aug. 25 Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL race at the half-mile dirt oval at Route 66 Raceway. Located on the grounds of Chicagoland Speedway behind the facility’s 1.5-mile oval, the short oval will be transformed into an undulating and twisting dirt course, and it’s there where Busch will pilot a different kind of truck when he makes his Pro 2WD off-road racing debut.

“I’ve always wanted to try out one of the Traxxas TORC Series trucks, so being able to race one at Chicago is going to be a lot of fun,” Busch said. “Racing an off-road truck has been on my list of vehicles I wanted to try out before my racing career was over, so I have to thank Traxxas for giving me a chance to race one of these short-course trucks for the first time. It’s the perfect way to help kick off the new partnership with Traxxas and KBM.”

“We’ve found a perfect fit in Kyle Busch to represent Traxxas,” said Mike Jenkins, president of Traxxas and driver of the No. 47 Traxxas Pro 4WD TORC Series Truck. “His passion for motorsports and drive to win fit our creed as the ‘fastest name in radio control.’ Kyle shows us how a love for the fun and excitement of racing R/C cars can help nurture and feed a motorsports passion that can grow into a lifelong racing career. He still enjoys the competition of radio control to this day. Kyle will bring a tremendous amount of recognition to the R/C hobby in general and, specifically, the benchmark performance that we have established in the top-selling line of Traxxas products. We are proud to have Kyle as a new member of the Traxxas family.”

While Busch is not running the full Camping World Truck Series schedule, KBM’s No. 18 Toyota is competing for the owner’s title. It is second in the standings, 68 points behind the first-place No. 30 truck of Germain Racing with nine races remaining in the 2010 season.

For ticket information for this week’s TORC Series races, visit TORCSeries.com or Route66Raceway.com. Fans can also watch all the action online Wednesday and Thursday at TORCSeries.com and this fall on Discovery’s HD Theater. “The Off Road Championship” kicks off Sept. 2 at 8 p.m. and its 26 episodes will give viewers a never-before-seen look at what the TORC Series is all about.

For more information on the Traxxas TORC Series Presented by AMSOIL, visit them on the Web at TORCSeries.com. For information on the United States Auto Club, visit USACRacing.com. Both sites will also feature live free streaming of all the events on the TORC Series schedule courtesy of GoPro cameras and eBay Motors.

Race fans can follow all the action throughout the TORC Series season on its official Twitter sites at Twitter.com/TORCMedia and its official page on Facebook.

About TORC

The Traxxas TORC Series Presented by AMSOIL, is the fastest, most punishing short course racing series on the planet. TORC events are packed with flag-to-flag fender banging as drivers push the limits over whoop and jump filled natural terrain racetracks. Off-road racing fans come from far and wide to experience this most challenging form of high-octane competition and once they taste TORC for the first time they’ll be hooked for life.

About USAC

USAC is the sanctioning body of TORC. The United States Auto Club (USAC) adds a superior level of professionalism to the series. USAC will play a major role in series operations just as it does in the K&N Silver Crown Series, National Sprint Car Series, Mopar Midget Nationals, Ford Focus, and 1/4 Midget series. Each year TORC champions will be recognized for their achievements at the prestigious USAC banquet.

About Traxxas

Traxxas, “The Fastest Name in Radio Control”, has honored TORC as Title Sponsor through 2011. “The Traxxas TORC Series” or “The Traxxas Off-Road Championship Series”. Broadcasts of the six-round TORC series will be broadcast on national television starting in September.

Formula DRIFT returned to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway for Round 5: After Dark. Tyler McQuarrie piloting the Falken Tire Nissan 350Z found the top of the podium alongside his Falken Tire teammates for their 2nd ever sweep.

The Las Vegas Motor Speedway hosted the event to a sell out crowd under the stars and lights in the Nevada desert. Round 5: After Dark featured the Vegas Pro Am finals, Fatlace One of One Showcase car show, Monster truck demonstration, Drag Races, and was highlighted with the Formula DRIFT championship competition. The competition heats up with only two events remaining in the 2010 Championship season.

“This event in Las Vegas is challenging for everyone involved with Formula DRIFT including the staff, teams, and sponsors, but at the end of the day the event exceeded all expectations with a sell-out crowd, amazing competition, and a tightening chase for the Championship heading into Sonoma,” said Jim Liaw, president and co-founder of Formula DRIFT. “The level of competition is at an all-time high and teams are setting the bar for the sport of drifting worldwide.”

The action filled weekend came down to a battle of the V8’s. Making the Top 4 for his first time, Tony Brakohiapa in the Cooper Tire / BSP Tuskegee Airmen Mustang went against point leader, Vaughn Gittin Jr. in the Monster Energy / Falken Tire Ford Mustang for third place. Gittin gained the victory and maintains the championship points lead. The final battle pitted Falken teammates Daijiro Yoshihara in the Discount Tire / Falken Tire Nissan S13 against Tyler McQuarrie in the Falken Tire Nissan 350Z. Mechanical problems forced Yoshihara to forfeit from the competition giving McQuarrie his first ever victory and moves him up the rankings into 9th place overall.

“The Falken Tire Nissan 350Z was unreal in every practice and through qualifying. It was one of those events where I could just feel it,” said Tyler McQuarrie, winner of Round 5: After Dark. “To get my first career victory here in Las Vegas feels incredible and for the Falken Tire team to get the second ever sweep in history is a milestone for the team.”

McQuarrie will carry the momentum of the victory to the next stop of the Formula DRIFT championship at his hometown track for Round 6: Point of Impact on September 10-11. This is the last event before the Finals in October and the drivers will be sure to put it all on the line for a chance at the title. Tickets are available on-line. For more information and details visit the Formula DRIFT website at: www.formuladrift.com

Formula DRIFT Professional Championship 2010 Point Standings
1. Gittin, Vaughn Monster Energy / Falken Tire Ford Mustang 439 Points
2. Yoshihara, Daijiro Discount Tire / Falken Tire Nissan S13 417 Points
3. Foust, Tanner Rockstar Energy Scion TC 386 Points
4. Tuerck, Ryan Mobil 1 / Maxxis Tire / Gardella Racing Pontiac Solstice 361 Points
5. McNamara, Darren Falken Tire Saturn Sky 342 Points
6. Hubinette, Samuel SHR-Dodge / BF Goodrich Dodge Challenger 304 Points
7. Forsberg, Chris NOS Energy Drink / CFR Nissan 350Z 296 Points
8. Millen, Rhys RMR / Red Bull Hyundai Genesis Coupe 291.75 Points
9. McQuarrie, Tyler Falken Tire Nissan 350Z 275.50 Points
10. Pawlak, Justin Ford Racing / Falken Tire Ford Mustang 267.50 Points
11. Takatori, Michihiro BF Goodrich / Exedy Nissan S13 239.50 Points
12. Ng, Charles Charles Ng Racing Mazda RX-7 228.50 Points
13. Grunewald, Conrad Hankook Tire Chevy Camaro 213 Points
14. Gushi, Ken Scion Racing / RS*R Scion TC 203.50 Points
15. Maeng, Joon Full Tilt Poker / Nitto Tire Mazda RX-8 190.25 Points
16. Petty, Ross Falken Tire / Garage Boso Nissan S15 186 Points
Round 5: After Dark Event Results
1. McQuarrie, Tyler Falken Tire Nissan 350Z 1st Place
2. Yoshihara, Daijiro Discount Tire / Falken Tire Nissan S13 2nd Place
3. Gittin, Vaughn Monster Energy / Falken Tire Ford Mustang 3rd Place
Tires.com Triple Crown – Event 2 of 3
1. Foust, Tanner Rockstar Energy Scion TC 169 Points
2. Tuerck, Ryan Mobil 1 / Maxxis Tire / Gardella Racing Pontiac Solstice 167 Points
3. Yoshihara, Daijiro Discount Tire / Falken Tire Nissan S13 162 Points

Full official standings available on: www.formuladrift.com

ABOUT FORMULA DRIFT

Entering its seventh season, Formula DRIFT is recognized as the North American professional drifting championship. Established on the streets of Japan, drifting has evolved into a worldwide competitive sport that challenges each driver’s driving ability and vehicle control. Formula DRIFT provides a forum for professional drifters to compete in 7 events nationwide for the coveted Formula DRIFT Championship crown. As the first official series in North America, Formula DRIFT has taken competitive motorsports to the extreme, attracting fans and car enthusiasts from all walks of life and establishes itself as the world-wide leader for the Sport. For a competition schedule and ticket information, visit: www.formuladrift.com.

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Operating in 30 countries, IMG Sports & Entertainment’s diverse businesses include: consulting services; event ownership and management; fashion events and models representation; licensing; golf course design; and client representation in golf, tennis, broadcasting, speakers, European football, rugby, cricket, motor sports, coaching, Olympic and action sports. IMG Academies are the world’s largest, multi-sport training and educational facilities, delivering world-class training experiences to more than 12,000 junior, collegiate, adult, and professional athletes each year. More information is available at: www.imgworld.com

In NASCAR, few are better than Kyle Busch, a fact proven by his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and NASCAR Nationwide Series wins at Bristol Motor Speedway this week. But in the Traxxas TORC Series Presented by AMSOIL, he’s a green rookie about to make his PRO 2WD debut this week at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Ill.

In order to run with some of the best off-road racers in the world, Busch tested at Crandon International Off-Road Raceway earlier this week and impressed those in attendance. He shared the track with Rob MacCachren, the current PRO 2 points leader, and Jeff Kincaid, a winner last weekend in Bark River, and his fastest lap was only one-tenth of a second off the fastest time of the day.

On his Twitter account immediately following the test, Busch voiced his excitement. “Was n Crandon, WI today testin the Traxxas TORC off road truck. What a blast to drive. Got pretty good I guess. As fast as the good guys.”

Busch will pilot a Traxxas-sponsored machine fielded by Mark Jenkins and Mike Jenkins, both of whom were at the test at the “Big House.” Mike said the Las Vegas native and former NASCAR Nationwide Series champion started the day with no experience and ended it as an off-road racer.

“He was tip-toeing around on the first session, getting the feel,” Jenkins said. “He was within three or seconds of the fast lap in his first time out. That’s mind blowing.”

The day just kept getting better and better for Busch as he listened to Crandon veteran Kincaid on the best lines and how to adapt to the different turns and track conditions. “He was taking good instructions from Kincaid,” Jenkins said. “He stayed focused with what Jeff was telling him.”

It was the end of the day, though, where Busch showed just how good he was. During the fifth session, he watched MacCachren and Scott Taylor take laps and immediately wanted to get back in the truck to find the extra second he was missing. In the last session, MacCachren got into Busch’s truck to give it a shakedown run to find the vehicle’s baseline time. Busch’s runs were nearly as fast as MacCachren’s.

“It’s one thing to (race) on pavement and it’s another to do it off-road,” Jenkins said. “All the possible track conditions were thrown at him and he made the transition to off-road racer in one day.”

Busch and the rest of the TORC Series run next Wednesday and Thursday at Route 66 Raceway. For tickets to the race, visit TORCSeries.com or Route66Raceway.com. Fans can also watch the races live at TORCSeries.com and later in the year when the race is aired on the Discovery HD Theater program, “The Off Road Championship,” making its on-air debut Sept. 2.

For more information on the Traxxas TORC Series Presented by AMSOIL, visit them on the Web at TORCSeries.com. For information on the United States Auto Club, visit USACRacing.com. Both sites will also feature live free streaming of all the events on the TORC Series schedule courtesy of GoPro cameras and eBay Motors.

Race fans can follow all the action throughout the TORC Series season on its official Twitter sites at Twitter.com/TORCMedia and its official page on Facebook.

About TORC

The Traxxas TORC Series Presented by AMSOIL, is the fastest, most punishing short course racing series on the planet. TORC events are packed with flag-to-flag fender banging as drivers push the limits over whoop and jump filled natural terrain racetracks. Off-road racing fans come from far and wide to experience this most challenging form of high-octane competition and once they taste TORC for the first time they’ll be hooked for life.

About USAC

USAC is the sanctioning body of TORC. The United States Auto Club (USAC) adds a superior level of professionalism to the series. USAC will play a major role in series operations just as it does in the K&N Silver Crown Series, National Sprint Car Series, Mopar Midget Nationals, Ford Focus, and 1/4 Midget series. Each year TORC champions will be recognized for their achievements at the prestigious USAC banquet.

About Traxxas

Traxxas, “The Fastest Name in Radio Control”, has honored TORC as Title Sponsor through 2011. “The Traxxas TORC Series” or “The Traxxas Off-Road Championship Series”. Broadcasts of the six-round TORC series will be broadcast on national television starting in September.

We all need a second attempt at some things and I am no different. Unfortunately off-road racing is not a game of second chances. The Lands End Hill climb was the 3rd stop in the 2010 Ultra 4 Grand Slam Series; a series that consists of the top racers in the sport. The race is 5.5 miles long with a 2500 foot elevation gain along a twisting, turning gravel road. One miscalculation from the driver seat can send you plummeting off the side of the steep shelf road.

The 4432 Amsoil Ford was ready. I had stripped every bit of weight off that I could. I had new BF Goodrich All Terrain TA’s fitted and ready to go. I had chosen to run a tire that anyone can buy off the shelf of the local tire store, was it the right choice? The time to question myself was over, time to concentrate. As I waited in line for the green flag to drop my mind wandered, I was running solo, could I remember all the turns, what if, what if. The green flag dropped and I focused on my first run of four practice runs for the day. Each practice run I was able to better my time.

Sunday was race day and as the sun came up the jitters in my stomach followed. Why was I nervous? I knew the road, the car was working well, and it’s only as bad as I make it. First race of the day I ran somewhat conservative but pushed as hard as I dared. My tire choice had paid off and the BFG All Terrain tires held the road like glue as the Proformance Unlimited 347 Ford screamed up the hill. The run felt good and I laid down the 4th fastest time in the Ultra 4 class. Second and final run I was going for it, no holding back!

As I left the start line on the second run I had committed myself to pushing harder into the turns before mashing my Spidertrax brakes. The first turn was a reality check as the front left caught a groove and the right rear tire lunged into the air, as I pictured myself cart wheeling into the trees instinct took over and I hit the gas. No time to think, I had to prepare for the next turn. Each turn brought me closer to finish line, the temperature gauge kept climbing but I wasn’t about to back out of it. Drifting through switchbacks I knew I was fast, was I fast enough? I had bettered my time but my 5:58.80 was only good enough for 7th place. Finishing position was determined by only a few seconds but that doesn’t matter. As I packed up the trailer I found my mind wandering again, if I only had one more chance…

Video of my run is here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FFwsUYb5c0

Crankin Up The Power On Your 6.5 Turbo Diesel
We are talking about 1995 thru 1999 Detroit Diesels found in GM trucks and Suburban’s. These have an electronic IP (injector pump). We have looked at a ton of Red Neck engineered products on the internet, some of them work great but greatly reduce the life of your engine. That’s why we decided to call our friends at Heath Diesel.
Bill Heath gave us the straight talk on how to safely produce more horse power and torque, to wake up our 6.5 TD. We wanted to go with a proven product to make sure our Burb would be hauling the crew to a few more comps and not on the side of the road dead.
The solution to kickin it up a notch or two turned out to be very simple, install a turbo master and a Max E Tork computer prom. The first thing we did was take off the factory vacuum pump and throw it away. The pump is only used to help to create vacuum to be used when controlling the turbo waste gate. The Turbo Master eliminates the need for a vacuum pump.
Hey we can follow directions, but we wanted to see how much each component improved the performance. The vacuum pump was resting nicely in the garbage can along with the original Serp belt that will need to be replaced with a smaller one when the pump is eliminated.
The Turbo Master only installed and set a little on the conservative side so we don’t kick an over boost code unless we put our foot into it on a prolonged climb. The difference in performance was immediately noticed. I am sure a lot a people are wondering about the MPG. Here is the low down, stock configuration highway driving at 70 MPH produced 17 MPG. Now the turbo master installed without the Max E Tork computer prom 70 MPH resulted in 15.4 MPG.
Now we take out the glove box, install the Max E Tork computer prom and follow the simple 7 minute process and we are ready to roll. The instructions state it takes a couple of days of normal driving before it’s done. My question is how do you drive normal when your ride just increased by 75-80 hp at engine (60-65 hp at rear wheels)? I went out and had some fun! The upgrade makes the old Burb run like a whole new animal, that’s GOOD TIMES! I am only going to use three words to describe it, A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE!!!
Now for the MPG guys first test with the Turbo Master and Max E Torx Prom installed freeway driving at 70 MPH 17 MPG. I have no idea how this is possible? I had my foot into it a couple of times, well just because I could let’s face it more power and torque is a lot of fun!
The final out come on this upgrade is SWEET!!!! What are you waiting for? If you own one of these bad boys throw some fire into it!
A special thanks to Bill and everyone at Heath Diesel. They Know the 6.5 TD inside and out.
Below is some info about the Turbo Master and the Max e torx prom.
click here to go directly to Heath Diesel.
Copy Right 2010 Wickedmag.com A TransMedia Group Publication Brian Gray
Turbo-Master MODEL GM Boost Control
FOR GM 92-95 6.5 TRUCKS, SUBS, AND MHS

It is no secret that the factory vacuum boost control system on the ’94-’95 6.5 is a goofy setup. This system is created to modulate the vacuum signal to the waste gate canister in order to limit and control boost output pressure. The alternate application and release of the vacuum cause’s turbine inlet pressure to fluctuate which speeds then slows the turbocharger and results in a boost pressure which continually rises and falls. The system is powered by a costly, belt driven vacuum pump that is prone to failure. What a mess.

The factory control used on the ’92-’93 6.5′s is a spring-loaded canister. It does not use vacuum like the ’94-newer engines. This factory controller typically operates the turbo to 3-5 psi and is not adjustable.

Our Turbo-Master waste gate controller is created as a direct, bolt on replacement for the factory vacuum canister. In combination with the factory waste gate valve, the Turbo-Master forms a fully adjustable, turbine inlet-pressure (drive pressure) relief system. With the Turbo-Master, turbine inlet pressure is retained up to the preset point of bypass. This results in turbocharger performance that is increased across the design operational range. Even on an otherwise stock 6.5, engine performance is increased by virtue of the resultant steady boost pressure. Combine the Turbo-Master with our Max-E-Tork e-prom in the ’94-’95 6.5 for outstanding performance.

Not legal for sale or use in California on any pollution controlled motor vehicles

Brand: HDP Performance
HDP Part Number: #HDP1243

PERFORMANCE GL4 upgrade prom 1994-1995 C-K models
MAXIMUM POWER AND TORQUE!

This fantastic engine control programming is based on highly refined and totally unique fuel delivery and start of injection timing curves. Engineered as a ‘total-performance’ engine control program, the GL4 delivers crisp throttle response and exceptional tip-in power along with strong full throttle performance. The new GL4 Series also features a unique, performance oriented, automatic transmission shift-schedule. This shifting schedule is designed to control automatic upshifts to maximize engine output and vehicle acceleration.
You will also enjoy the GL4′s unique Tork-Lok feature. This maintains application of the torque converter lockup clutch on deceleration. What a great improvement!
The engine & transmission are directed to function as a tightly coordinated team to deliver maximum vehicle performance. The GL4 is perfectly suited for the driver who enjoys a spirited vehicle.
You will appreciate the GL4′s unique Glow-Plug timing, too. The initial glow-saturation is longer for better cold-weather starts. The new post-startup glow cycles keep your 6.5 running smoothly and with a greatly reduced cold start smoke level.

The Max E Tork computer prom is supplied on an exchange basis. A $150 refundable core deposit is assessed at the time of purchase. This prom core deposit is refunded upon return of the original, serviceable prom core unit.

Not legal for sale or use in California on any pollution controlled motor vehicles

Brand: HDP Performance
HDP Part Number: #HDP1635

Raceline Wheels are so tough they can run without a tire for multiple miles in the rough Nevada desert. Jesse Haines crossed the finish line without a tire for over 10 miles, and Chris Ridgway made it 20 miles to the next pit on a Raceline Wheel. In both instances only seconds separated them from their competitor at the finish line.
Jesse Haines competed in the 2010 VORRA Xtreme Outlaw 250 race at the new Exit 28 Motorsports Park just outside Reno, NV. In his race report he wrote: “We had a few flats, but that was inevitable on a race course like this. With maybe 10 miles left we hit something pretty hard and within a few miles I knew we had lost a tire. At that point we were getting close to the roughest part of the course so we decided to keep going for the finish with the flat. We ran as hard as we could on the remaining 3 tires and came into the main pits just ahead of another Ultra4 racer, Brad Falin. On corrected time we beat him by 48 seconds and finished 2nd in the class. We finished the race without a shred of rubber on the passenger rear Raceline wheel,” said Jesse Haines.
Chris Ridgway had a similar experience at the recent VORRA Fallon 250 night race when he got a flat and was forced to run on a bare Raceline wheel. In his post race interview he states: “When we got out to change a flat tire we got passed by Brad Falin. We had a 13 minute lead, so we had plenty of time to fix it, but the tool bag had fallen off with the socket! We drove for 20 to 25 miles on the rim doing between 45 and 55mph, which was gnarly as we were crabbing all over the place. Amazingly the wheel held up and didn’t allow any damage to the caliper or anything. We pulled up to someone’s pit and they changed it for us, we don’t even know who it was. We caught Falin, but we lost by 34 seconds in adjusted time. I hate loosing, but you know that’s part of racing, and that’s how it goes,” said Ridgway.
The strength of the Raceline wheels is unparallel when placed under miles of desert conditions. Racers should feel confident that the Raceline Wheels will certainly perform and keep them on the race course and in the heat of the win.

www.racelinewheels.com

About Raceline Wheels®
Founded in 1996, Raceline Wheels® are competition proven wheels with multiple championships in many different racing disciplines. Raceline Wheels® has had great success on taking knowledge from racing to the street, bringing the same high quality products to a full line of wheels for everyday vehicles. Owned by Allied Wheel Components, Inc., Raceline Wheels® distributes its products through an independent distributor system in the United States and through international distributors in more than 30 countries. Headquartered in Garden Grove, California (Orange County), Raceline Wheels® is a wheel industry leader in performance, craftsmanship, engineering and innovation. For more information on Raceline Wheels®, log onto www.racelinewheels.com.

Photo Credit: Bower Motorsports Media

150 extreme sportsmen and women, four demanding disciplines, immensely challenging stages and a Czech victory. On Saturday the ninth edition of the outdoortrophy, one of the world’s hardest team competitions, took place in Lingenau/Vorarlberg (Austria).

the eyes of the entire extreme sports world were focused on the Bregenzerwald (Vorarlberg, Austria) last weekend. World and European champions, men and women, pros and amateurs and top athletes from 10 nations battled it out for the unofficial outdoor sports world championship in the ninth edition of the outdoortrophy. The relay competition, which includes mountain running, paragliding, wild water kayaking and mountain biking, is one of the hardest in the world. The weather gods were kind: the athletes were able to complete their fight against the elements in perfect water and wind conditions.

International stars compete
The extremely high level of the competition was clear right from the outset at the start of the mountain running race from the centre of the village of Egg. Mountain running world champion Helmut Schiessl was there as were top Italian athlete Gerd Frick (Zermatt marathon winner) and the two Czech mountain running stars Jan Havlicek and Robert Krupicka. The latter was the fastest to complete the 12 kilometre race with its 1,100 meter altitude difference, managing it in 1:06 hours to take his team “Opavanet / Tilak” into the lead ahead of Czech runners-up “Speed 8″ and Schiessl’s team “Land Rover Team Hörburger”. Krupicka handed over to paraglider Jan Skrabalek, who managed to defend the team’s lead with the second best time in this stage. The fastest flyer was Austrian Jakob Herrmann (Land Rover Team Hörburger) who took his team to second place. There was even more excitement to come: kayaker Tomas Slovak, who was first into the water, was also the first to hand over to the mountain bikers and the field became even tighter in his wake. Austria’s national kayaking champion Gerhard Schmid, a member of “Telekom Team Südtirol” who were in fact favourites to win, battled his way through the rapids to gain a top time, taking his team to third place and handing over to Italian Hannes Pallhuber so that he could launch a final attack on the 31.4 km mountain biking stage. But the favourites didn’t live up to expectations. Exceptional mountain biker Jaroslav Kulhavy secured victory for his team “Opavanet / Tilak” with a lead of three minutes and four seconds on the start to finish time – the first Czech triumph in nine years of outdoortrophy. Czech victory was completed by “Speed 8″ taking second place; Pallhuber and team “Telekom Südtirol” had to be satisfied with bronze.

Vorarlberg victory in amateur competition
Vorarlberg team “KFZ Geiger” won the amateur competition ahead of Czech competitors “7days”. The ladies’ competition was won by Austrian team “www.chooza.com”; “Hypo Vorarlberg Power Team” was crowned best company team.

Exciting supporting programme & outdoornight
The many fans who had come to watch really got their money’s worth not only from the competition but also in the supporting programme; an expo area in the finish zone, a wide-ranging children’s programme, a delicious barbecue and a party which is as famous in the outdoor scene as the competition itself. Big band “Die dicken Kinder” played up a storm for the outdoornight.

Anniversary trophy to come
The outdoortrophy will be taking place for the tenth time next year. The extreme sportsmen and women are especially keen to win this anniversary trophy. “We’ll be back” was the catchphrase heard amongst the athletes. More information at www.outdoortrophy.com.

The X170 Action Camera from Drift Innovation Cannot be beat for the price. We put this rugged action cam through some of the most grueling tests. We mounted it on a XORRA Race vehicle piloted by Rick Dermo, one of the top competitors in that venue.
The X170 held up well and did not distort from engine interference or severe jarring due to the buggy catching major air! I have no problem recommending this stout peace of equipment, and it is value priced to fit anyone’s budget.
The onboard video screen allowed us to check out the POV before the shoot. The video screen will play back the action without plugging a monitor in or running back to base to down load in your computer.
The X170 Action Camera from Drift Innovation is well worth the money. Here is a link to our test http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3JWcjaksxE To find out more about the X170 Drift http://www.driftinnovation.com/en/x170-action-camera
Wickedmag.com Brian Gray

FAST-Aid Opens Specific Account for MDR California 200 Accident
LINK: http://www.fast-aid.org/california-200.html
MESA, AZ – AUGUST 15, 2010: FAST-Aid has opened a donation pool for the families of the casualties and the injured at the MDR California 200 off road race accident. FAST-Aid, similar in nature to the Red Cross, is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing financial, educational and personal assistance to injured racers, support teams and their families as well as ensures the necessary support is in place to complete a thorough recovery and rehabilitation from motor sports racing incidents.
To donate specifically to help the California 200 casualties, please note “California 200” on your donation and 100% of the funds received will be applied to assisting their families in this difficult time. Donations are tax-deductible. Donations will be distributed to the families to assist with funeral plans and to the injured for recovery and job loss assistance.
President of FAST-Aid Jared Tetzlaff stated, “FAST-Aid has full faith in the California Highway Patrol to do a complete and thorough investigation of this accident. Our role is not to assign blame or liability, but is strictly to do everything we can to be there to assist the casualties and their families in the aftermath of this tragedy. The off-road community is a tight-knit family and the positive response from this group of people has been overwhelming and humbling. We will continue to coordinate all of our resources to help comfort and provide assistance to those involved.”

About FAST-Aid – FAST-Aid has been helping the off road racing community since April 2009 and has been called to assist in many different circumstances. The board consists of nine racers, crew members, community and industry supporters. FAST-Aid a non-profit organization with the sole purpose of supplying financial and emotional assistance to off-roaders injured at racing events. http://www.fast-aid.org