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2018 Jeep Exclusive Spy Pics!
The stealthy team at SpiedBilde managed to catch some great shots of what purports to be the 2018 Jeep Wrangler that we expect to hit the market in 2017. Even though the 4-door Jeep has a hide-a-wrap on it, we spotted a few features that are worth mentioning. First,... Read more
Nitto Dominates the Metalcloak Stampede (video)
Nitto Tire U.S.A. Inc., has swept the podium at the MetalCloak Stampede Ultra4 off-road race for the second year in a row thanks to the talents of the Team Nitto drivers and the incredible traction afforded by their Trail Grappler M/T tires. This occasion also marks the second consecutive... Read more
Are You Ready for the Stampede?
The ULTRA4 MetalCloak Stampede race returns to Prairie City SVRA in less then a week! More than 90 drivers are already committed to racing! The course will consist of a 2 mile lap, all visible to spectators, filled with rock obstacles, tight turns and go fast sections. The top... Read more
Do You Know These 10 Axioms of Off-Roading?
Special from Tom Severin, Badlands Off Road Adventure Four wheeling, like any other activity, has its rules and principles. During my 40-plus years in this sport, I have seen and experienced a lot. The following axioms flow from all the wisdom I have picked up from others I respect.... Read more
Rugged Radios at LOORRS – It’s Official!
Rugged Radios announced today an an exciting new partnership as the Official Radio of the Lucas Oil Off Road Race Series (LOORRS). When approached by LOORRS, Rugged Radios jumped at the opportunity to provide the best communication support available. With all new radios, headsets and accessories, the LOORRS Officials... Read more
AutoGuide: Ram Execs Annoyed at Jeep Pickup
According to a report from AutoGuide.com, in a recent interview with Bob Hegbloom, the head of Ram Truck, the promise of a future Jeep Truck has him “a little annoyed.” …there are rumblings that Jeep will once again offer a pickup, one based off the ever-popular Wrangler, something we... Read more
Next Generation Jeep Wrangler – Diesel/Hybrid Confirmed!
FiatChrysler (FCA) recently released their strategic plan for the Jeep brand which shows some surprising changes… According to Car & Driver Blog – The new Wrangler, which is due out in 2017, won’t offer the alternative powertrains at launch. Instead, a chart of Chrysler’s product plan showed the diesel... Read more
VORRA’s Problems at an End – Acquired by Hammerking & NCRR
Hammerking Productions Inc., the organization behind King of The Hammers and ULTRA4 Racing is partnering with Nor Cal Rock Rock Racing in the purchase of Valley Off Road Racing Association (VORRA). VORRA was established in 1975 and has organized such iconic desert races as the Fallon 250 and the... Read more
Metalcloak Stampede Returns to Prairie City
Four Corners 4×4 – Building a Vintage Race Jeep.
Times are changing, and that’s no exception here in Durango, Colorado!  We have had the times of our lives over the last four years building our 2006 Jeep Wrangler LJ (Bessie II) into a competitive rock racing machine and visiting many states along the way to compete in over... Read more