http://www.OffRoadWire.com Off-Road News, Race Results, Photos, Videos, and Tech. en-us Copyright 2010 OffRoadWire.com All Rights Reserved. Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:12:30 EST http://www.4x4.tc/xrracanceled http://www.4x4.tc/xrracanceled In a letter posted on the official XORRA site this week, race organizers thank all of their key sponsors, land owners, competitors, and fans for their support over the last seven years. The purpose of the letter is to announce that there will be no 2011 season as they explore future development possibilities for the series. While the letter sounds like XORRA might be done for good, one positive sign is that it ends with "look for a full schedule of race dates for the 2012 season." We're keeping our fingers crossed. Sat, 05 Jan 2011 00:011:30 EST http://www.4x4.tc/mdrsuit http://www.4x4.tc/mdrsuit The family of one of the spectators killed during the August 14th California 200 race has filed a lawsuit against driver Brett Sloppy and MDR Productions that put on the race. The Bureau of Land Management is also expected to be sued in a separate case. Sat, 05 Jan 2011 00:011:24 EST http://www.offroadwire.com/score_race_results.htm#score2011laughlin http://www.offroadwire.com/score_race_results.htm#score2011laughlin 2011 SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge race results. Sat, 05 Jan 2011 00:011:12 EST http://www.offroadwire.com/dakar_race_results.htm http://www.offroadwire.com/dakar_race_results.htm 2011 Dakar Rally race results. Sun, 16 Jan 2011 00:08:45 EST http://www.4x4.tc/raptordakar http://www.4x4.tc/raptordakar Sue Mead and Darren Skilton became the first ever U.S. team to win a class in the Dakar Rally when their Ford F-150 SVT Raptor crossed the finish line to take 1st place in the stock production vehicle (OP) class. Sun, 16 Jan 2011 00:08:24 EST http://www.4x4.tc/jeep70 http://www.4x4.tc/jeep70 It all started in 1941 when Willys won the bid to supply the U.S. military with a reliable and lightweight 4x4 vehicle. Seventy years later the Jeep brand is alive and well with six well established models including the Wrangler Unlimited introduced in 2007. Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:012:24 EST http://www.4x4.tc/rockdawg http://www.4x4.tc/rockdawg An off-roader caught this buggy, labeled The Green Rock Dawg, cruising around a campsite in Arizona. All we know is that it uses an electric generator to power hydraulic pumps and it has articulating arms similar to the Chainlink. Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:10:19 EST http://www.filthymotorsports.com/seats http://www.filthymotorsports.com/seats All Sparco Racing Seats, including the Sparco Fighter, Sparco EVO, Sparco Pro 2000, Sparco Corsa, Sparco Pro ADV, and Sparco Circuit come with free shipping anywhere in the lower 48 states. Vehicle specific Sparco seat brackets are also available. Sun, 26 Dec 2010 00:12:42 EST http://www.4x4.tc/warthog http://www.4x4.tc/warthog When Halo 3 was released in 2007, a functional, real life version of the Warthog was built to shoot several live action scenes. Not only does it look like the real thing but it actually appears to work quite well based on this Halo Warthog test drive video. Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:09:39 EST http://www.4x4.tc/antarctic http://www.4x4.tc/antarctic The Moon Regan Expedition team has successfully completed their round trip to the south pole with their heavily modified 6x6 vans. They covered 2,500 miles over 20 days and documented their entire trip with amazing photos. Fri, 17 Dec 2010 00:03:08 EST http://www.4x4.tc/gwagon http://www.4x4.tc/gwagon This is the Mercedes Benz G-Wagon LAPV 6.X military concept vehicle. It features an adjustable suspension system, 18" of ground clearance (thanks to portal axles), hydraulic ventilated disc brakes, and bright orange wheels. Wed, 08 Dec 2010 00:12:30 EST http://www.4x4.tc/normanbaja http://www.4x4.tc/normanbaja Ever wonder how much preparation goes into racing the Baja 1000? Roger Norman covered 6,300 miles in 21 days pre-running the course including a solo Ironman run in a single seat trophy truck. This amazing video shows the whole story. Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:10:17 EST http://vimeo.com/11528827 http://vimeo.com/11528827 Julian Dupont brings his freestyle Trial-X skills to Israel in part one of his 2010 Red Bull tour. When you combine his trials bike talent with big-time sponsorship and an amazing film crew how could you possibly go wrong? Wed, 24 NOV 2010 00:11:14 EST http://www.offroadwire.com/score_race_results.htm http://www.offroadwire.com/score_race_results.htm 2010 SCORE Baja 1000 race results. Sat, 20 Nov 2010 00:07:45 EST http://www.4x4.tc/cameron http://www.4x4.tc/cameron It may have taken him several attempts, but Tim Cameron eventually climbs Bounty Hill, an obstacle at the Crusher Ridge Rockcrawler Park in Hartselle, Alabama that has never been before been conquered without the use of a winch. Sun, 14 NOV 2010 00:10:45 EST http://www.4x4.tc/kamaz http://www.4x4.tc/kamaz Kamaz race trucks have long dominated extreme off-road endurance races like the legendary Dakar Rally. This classic promotional video shows how well these oversize vehicles perform at high speeds through rough terrain. Fri, 12 NOV 2010 00:10:19 EST http://www.4x4.tc/formulaoffroad2 http://www.4x4.tc/formulaoffroad2 A well made highlight video from a pair of recent Formula Offroad races held in Skien, Norway. These highly modified and very powerful 4x4 vehicles race along a track that is laid out along and almost vertical hillside. Wed, 10 NOV 2010 00:11:29 EST http://www.4x4.tc/sema2010 http://www.4x4.tc/sema2010 We're back from the 2010 SEMA Show in Las Vegas and we've posted over a hundred of our favorite photos of the countless off-road vehicles and parts that were on display. You can find the photos on our Facebook page in the 2010 SEMA Photo Gallery. Sat, 06 Nov 2010 00:10:42 EST http://www.filthymotorsports.com/clamptite http://www.filthymotorsports.com/clamptite The Clamptite Tool takes any wire and turns it into a clamp that is stronger, smaller, more convenient, and better looking than any hose clamp. It's available in four different sizes, is very easy to use, and comes with a lifetime warranty. Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:12:42 EST http://www.4x4.tc/kingsling http://www.4x4.tc/kingsling Dennis Anderson shows off his brand new mud truck, King Sling, at the North vs. South Truck Challenge in North Carolina. He gives the crowd 4 minutes of insane freestyle action with fast speeds, huge air, and a Dennis Anderson signature finish. Tue, 26 OCT 2010 00:10:19 EST http://www.4x4.tc/cablehill http://www.4x4.tc/cablehill This throttle-happy driver puts on a great show as he tortures his Rockwell axles and 47 inch LTBs attempting to make it up Cable Hill on his first run of the competition. While he eventually makes it up, he doesn't get so lucky on his second attempt. Fri, 22 OCT 2010 00:13:39 EST http://www.4x4.tc/dashcam http://www.4x4.tc/dashcam This is one of the best off-road dash-cam highlight videos we've seen in a while. It shows off-road racing team Bidders and Hoon ripping through the Super Special Stage at an On Track 4x4 event in Victoria where they ultimately took first place. Tue, 19 OCT 2010 00:13:12 EST http://www.4x4.tc/goodwoodtt http://www.4x4.tc/goodwoodtt Leave it to Jesse James to bring his 900 horsepower trophy truck to the prestigious Goodwood Festival of Speed in England where billionaires and British royalty show off their historic racecars. Needless to say, he put on an awesome show. Fri, 15 OCT 2010 00:10:14 EST http://www.4x4.tc/offroadexpo http://www.4x4.tc/offroadexpo The 2010 Off-Road Expo was this weekend and we found this link to a forum thread where dozens of attendees posted hundreds of photos of off-road parts, race trucks, and booth models that were on display. Sun, 10 OCT 2010 00:09:14 EST http://www.4x4.tc/freestyle http://www.4x4.tc/freestyle Julian Dupont is a professional trials bike rider that takes his motocross skills to European city streets and puts on a show that makes wannabe skateboard punks run and hide in shame. Update: Red Bull just signed him to make some new videos. Thu, 07 OCT 2010 00:10:56 EST http://www.4x4.tc/werockgn http://www.4x4.tc/werockgn At this year's W.E. Rock Grand Nationals, Brent Bradshaw and Chris Poblano took home the Unlimited Class Championship while the Pro Mod Class was won by Nick Campbell and Jason Berger. Mon, 04 OCT 2010 00:13:42 EST http://www.filthymotorsports.com/kingoem http://www.filthymotorsports.com/kingoem Upgrade the suspension system on your truck or SUV with a set of race-tuned shocks and coilovers. Every King Racing OEM Shock Kit comes complete with all the brackets and hardware needed for a simple bolt-on installation. Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:12:42 EST http://www.4x4.tc/enginetest http://www.4x4.tc/enginetest Ford's engine testers have the best job ever. This year, Ford is paying them to race the Baja 1000 as a test (publicity stunt) of the durability of their new Eco Boost V6 that puts out 365 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque. Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:13:42 EST http://www.4x4.tc/jessejamestt http://www.4x4.tc/jessejamestt While he hasn't made the best choices concerning his personal life recently, Jesse James still knows how to pick his toys. These are detailed photos of his brand new, Geiser Bros built trophy truck. Wed, 22 Sep 2010 00:13:42 EST http://www.filthymotorsports.com/pyrotectSA2005 http://www.filthymotorsports.com/pyrotectSA2005 Pyrotect is liquidating their 2005 Snell approved carbon fiber Pro Airflow helmets and they hooked us up at prices that are way too low to advertise. I already got one for myself so be sure to get yours before they're gone! Tue, 21 Sep 2010 00:13:42 EST http://www.4x4.tc/jeeprebuild http://www.4x4.tc/jeeprebuild Making for the ultimate in trail-repair-friendly vehicles, this Jeep is designed to be torn down to the frame and reassembled in less than 4 minutes. Mon, 20 Sep 2010 00:10:42 EST http://www.4x4.tc/jeeptruck http://www.4x4.tc/jeeptruck Sources are saying that Chrystler has greenlighted their 2005 Jeep Gladiator concept. The production version will likely be based on the 4 door JK Unlimited platform and show up as a 2012 model. Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:09:37 EST http://www.4x4.tc/armoredraptor http://www.4x4.tc/armoredraptor If their 800 horespower twin turbo Velociraptor wasn't enough, Hennessey has announced that they will be offering one as an armored APV (armored performance vehicles) model. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:08:25 EST http://www.4x4.tc/monsterflip http://www.4x4.tc/monsterflip Monster trucks are known for their vehicular mayhem and while a few drivers have managed to save crashes by rolling over back onto their wheels, this is the first time a monster truck has intentionally attempted a backflip and succeeded. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:11:57 EST http://www.4x4.tc/billethelmet http://www.4x4.tc/billethelmet An extremely detailed motorcycle helmet is CNC machined out of a solid block of aluminum during this HyperMill 5 Axis CNC machine time-lapse video demonstration. Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:10:50 EST http://www.4x4.tc/trackedh3 http://www.4x4.tc/trackedh3 Geiger Cars in Germany bolted a set of Mattracks onto their Hummer H3 and took it out for a spin on a snowy Nurburgring Nordschleife race track. Lucky for us, Edmunds, took these great photos. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:10:02 EST http://www.4x4.tc/sammercedes http://www.4x4.tc/sammercedes S.A.M. introduces their brand new Mercedes 35 CC Rallyraid race car, and from what we can tell from the video it is going to be one bad ass off-road racer. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:11:08 EST http://www.4x4.tc/jumppass http://www.4x4.tc/jumppass An off-road racer in Quebec, Canada jumped over the car ahead of him to execute one of the most exciting passes in auto racing history. The race was held last Sunday at the Courses de Bazous track in St Ferdinand. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:10:49 EST http://www.4x4.tc/raptorsuspension http://www.4x4.tc/raptorsuspension This tech article by Dan Edmunds at Inside Line points out all of the intricate details that make the 2010 Ford SVT Raptor's suspension system an off-road work of art. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:10:52 EST http://www.4x4.tc/stewartauction http://www.4x4.tc/stewartauction Ivan "Ironman" Stewart is leaving the off-road business and is selling almost all of his company's assets, including his race trucks and memorabilia. The auction will be held on August 28th and 29th. Sun, 22 Aug 2010 00:12:30 EST http://www.4x4.tc/desertracingsafe http://www.4x4.tc/desertracingsafe Fears of US desert racing coming to an end after 8 people were killed in last weekend's race can be put to rest. The US Bureau of Land Management has investigated the crash and today they lifted the suspension on the Mojave Desert Racing series. Sat, 21 Aug 2010 00:12:30 EST http://www.4x4.tc/jessejames2 http://www.4x4.tc/jessejames2 Jesse James has come out of hiding to speak out about last weekend's off-road racing crash and is asking motorsports fans to help the victims by donating to Fast-Aid.org Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:12:30 EST http://www.4x4.tc/mdrcrash http://www.4x4.tc/mdrcrash During last night's Mojave Desert Race Series California 200, off-road racer Brett Sloppy lost control of his truck after a jump and rolled into a group of spectators. Tragically, 8 people were killed. Sun, 15 Aug 2010 00:12:30 EST http://www.4x4.tc/2010xrra http://www.4x4.tc/2010xrra Shannon Campbell finishes the 2010 XRRA Season undefeated. Sun, 08 Aug 2010 00:12:30 EST http://www.4x4.tc/velociraptor http://www.4x4.tc/velociraptor The turbos on the Hennessey Performance VelociRaptor 600 might be in the worst possible place for a desert truck, but 517hp and 525tq at the rear wheels is hard to argue with. Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:12:30 EST http://www.4x4.tc/xrrarecover http://www.4x4.tc/xrrarecover Shannon Campbell demonstrates the proper way to recover from a rollover after flopping his XRRA buggy on its side and in a ditch. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:12:30 EST http://www.4x4.tc/redbullppihc http://www.4x4.tc/redbullppihc Highlights of Rhys Millen's attempt to break the 10 minute barrier at the 2010 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in his Red Bull sponsored Hyundai Genesis PM580. Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:12:30 EST http://www.4x4.tc/3dbender http://www.4x4.tc/3dbender Nissin's 3D tube bender will take a straight piece of tube and bend it into any shape you want by pushing it through a constantly adjusting die. As one of our Facebook fans said, "Man... I could waste a lot of tube with that bad boy". Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:12:30 EST http://www.4x4.tc/baja500 http://www.4x4.tc/baja500 From the exciting take-offs at the starting gate to the exhausted racers crossing the finish line, this 6 minute highlight video of the Baja 500 has it all. Sat, 10 Jul 2010 00:12:35 EST http://www.4x4.tc/icelandwheelie http://www.4x4.tc/icelandwheelie Maki Offroad Racing driver Hans Maki executes an amazing hillside wheelie at a Formula Offroad event in Skien, Norway. Sat, 10 Jul 2010 00:12:30 EST http://www.4x4.tc/vegasreno http://www.4x4.tc/vegasreno Behind the scenes footage of the Riot Racing team preparing the #68 truck for Vegas to Reno. As usual, the videography is spectacular. Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:12:30 EST http://www.4x4.tc/fatgirlbuggy http://www.4x4.tc/fatgirlbuggy Amateur footage of the Cole Works "Fat Girl" Buggy, driven by Leo Kuether, dominating the Frame Twister at this year's Top Truck Challenge. Sat, 19 Jun 2010 00:12:30 EST http://www.4x4.tc/rallyfighter http://www.4x4.tc/rallyfighter For an estimated $50k, you can fly out to the Local Motors' micro-factory in Phoenix and spend two weeks helping them build your very own street legal prerunner. Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:12:30 EST http://www.4x4.tc/chainlink http://www.4x4.tc/chainlink There's thinking outside the box, and then there's whatever this guy did to his Jeep. With independently articulating arms for each wheel, this buggy can off-road in ways we've never seen before. Just watch. Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:10:38 EST http://www.4x4.tc/harescramble http://www.4x4.tc/harescramble Highlights of this weekend's 2010 Erzberg Rodeo (aka Red Bull Hare Scramble) where 500 riders started and only 8 finished. Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:12:30 EST http://www.4x4.tc/rmrshop http://www.4x4.tc/rmrshop A behind the scenes look at the Rhys Millen Racing shop and the 2010 Hyundai Genesis PM580 unlimited Pikes Peal race car. Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:12:30 EST http://www.4x4.tc/hessgen http://www.4x4.tc/hessgen Hessgen, a manufacturer of hydrogen fuel systems, built this 700hp trophy truck that will compete in this weekend's 2010 SCORE Baja 500. Mon, 31 May 2010 00:12:30 EST http://www.4x4.tc/f1onice http://www.4x4.tc/f1onice Red Bull takes their Formula One race car, bolts on a set of studded tires, and lets driver Sebastien Buemi loose on a frozen lake to promote Red Bull's F1 return to Montreal. Fri, 28 May 2010 00:12:30 EST http://www.4x4.tc/trucktrial http://www.4x4.tc/trucktrial Get ready, the 2010 Europa Truck-Trial season starts May 22. Mon, 17 May 2010 00:12:30 EST http://www.4x4.tc/raptorcrew http://www.4x4.tc/raptorcrew Ford has officially confirmed that a crew cab version of the SVT Raptor will be available as a 2011 model. Sun, 16 May 2010 00:12:30 EST http://www.4x4.tc/hydrodynamic http://www.4x4.tc/hydrodynamic This is Jeff Friesen's hydraulic rock crawler. The buggy is powered by a 2.8l I-6 Datsun engine that runs dual hydrostatic pumps which run fluid to four hydraulic motors located within each wheel. Fri, 14 May 2010 00:12:30 EST http://www.4x4.tc/sovietsuv http://www.4x4.tc/sovietsuv Quite possibly the first 4x4 SUV ever made, this Soviet Pobeda was a limited edition production vehicle back in early Cold War days. Sun, 09 May 2010 00:12:30 EST http://www.4x4.tc/indigenarmor http://www.4x4.tc/indigenarmor The Non-Standard Tactical Truck (NSTT) is Indigen Armor's answer to offering soldiers greater mobility in their armored vehicles. It's basically a diesel powered, armored pre-runner. Thu, 06 May 2010 00:12:30 EST http://www.4x4.tc/terribleherbst http://www.4x4.tc/terribleherbst A behind the scenes tour of the Terrible Herbst Motor Sports race shop. If we owned a string of gas stations and casinos before the economy crashed we'd have a garage like this too. Sat, 01 May 2010 00:12:30 EST http://www.4x4.tc/chryslerconcepts http://www.4x4.tc/chryslerconcepts Chrysler used the 2010 Easter Jeep Safari to unveil nine Jeep and Ram concept vehicles including a Ford Raptor clone called the Ram Runner and a Jeep Wrangler on portal axles dubbed the Mopar ImMortal. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:12:30 EST http://www.4x4.tc/youngrobby http://www.4x4.tc/youngrobby Classic video footage of a 21 year old Robby Gordon competing against Walker Evans in a 1990 SCORE Heavy Metal Challenge race at the Phoenix International Raceway. Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:12:30 EST http://www.4x4.tc/formulaoffroad http://www.4x4.tc/formulaoffroad The 2010 Formula Offroad season started today in Norway and this is hours old video posted on YouTube by a spectator. Sat, 24 Apr 2010 00:12:30 EST http://www.4x4.tc/disabledexplorers http://www.4x4.tc/disabledexplorers Lance Blair built his Wheelchair Accessible Van for Expeditions (WAVE) after he lost his leg in a motorcycle accident in 1988. Now, he tours the country helping other disabled people enjoy the thrills of off-roading. Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:12:30 EST http://www.4x4.tc/rodmillen http://www.4x4.tc/rodmillen This is a video of Rod Millen (Rhys Millen's dad) and his 1999 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb winning Toyota at last year's Goodwood Festival of Speed. Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:12:30 EST http://www.4x4.tc/5tonshafts http://www.4x4.tc/5tonshafts If you think that Ouverson Engineering's 2.5 ton Rockwell axle shafts were hardcore, think again. These are Gearhart Engineering's 5 ton Rockwell axle shafts. Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:12:30 EST http://www.4x4.tc/brakepoison http://www.4x4.tc/brakepoison Did you know that ordinary brake cleaner, exposed to sparks from a welder, will turn into a poison gas and kill you? Neither did we and that is why we consider this article to be a must-read for all fabricators. Sat, 17 Apr 2010 00:12:30 EST http://www.4x4.tc/riotprimm http://www.4x4.tc/riotprimm Amazing videography by Riot Racing highlighting their experience at the 2010 Battle at Primm. Click the link, expand the video to full-screen, sit back, and enjoy. Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:12:30 EST http://www.4x4.tc/dakargang http://www.4x4.tc/dakargang Seven people were detained yesterday after being caught trying to smuggle 1,800Lbs of cocaine in a fake Dakar Rally truck during this year's Dakar Rally that runs between Argentina and Chile. Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:12:30 EST http://www.4x4.tc/rgmonster http://www.4x4.tc/rgmonster Photos of Robby Gordon and the Robby Gordon Motorsports crew testing their brand new, Monster Energy sponsored monster truck have been posted on the Monster Mayhem forum. Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:12:30 EST http://www.4x4.tc/denman http://www.4x4.tc/denman Denman Tire, manufacturer of Interco and Pit Bull tires is struggling to stay in business and may have to close its doors if it fails to win several government contracts. UPDATE: Denman Tire and its molds have been sold to Titan Intl. for $4.4M. Sat, 10 Apr 2010 00:12:30 EST