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Oroville, CA (Sept 6, 2010): The Urban Assault OHV area will hold the 5th Annual Surplus City Fall Mud & Crawl this weekend. The event is open to all levels of competitors, from no prior experience to the pros in the unlimited class. Rock crawling, mud bogs, and a raffle will be on both Saturday and Sunday. In honor of the fallen 9/11 victims, there will be a display of local police, fire and military vehicles. The Airborne Ranger Monster Truck will offer rides to kids of all ages.
New off-road product LiftTrax taking the 4x4 world by storm
(Sept 7, 2010). LiftTrax, a new off-road recovery device is making waves in the world of off-roading as it brings an entirely different approach to 4x4 recovery and mobility.
Vastly different to previous products, LiftTrax is literally an air mat that you can drive onto to navigate obstacles. Its flexible outer shell is also covered in rubber grips which give traction in sand, mud or rocks. Surprisingly, it has no heavy metal parts or long obtrusive plastic boards and yet can support massive weight. This ingenious device rolls out of a small carrying bag and inflates to become mobile traction. It?s flexibility also makes it multifunctional, doing the job of several other bulky devices in one. LiftTrax mold themselves to the shape or texture of the different terrain or obstacle you need to overcome.
FAST-Aid Relief Fund Surpasses $130,000 for MDR California 200 Accident
MESA, AZ ? SEPTEMBER 6, 2010: August 14, 2010 changed the lives of many in the off road community. Some lost loved ones, some suffered injuries, and some remember a scene that will be hard to forget after the California 200 Accident. On the same day, the off road community rallied together to support everyone involved. Over 15 days later, there is no sign of this solid family throttling back.
WASHINGTON (Aug 27, 2010) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today denied a petition calling for a ban on the production and distribution of lead hunting ammunition. EPA sent a letter to the petitioners (Center for Biological Diversity and other groups that had sought to ban the use of lead in ammunition) explaining the rejection.
(Sept 30, 2010) - Recently, the California Legislature considered bill AB 1824 that would prohibit the use (in California) of non-biodegradable toxic chemicals in a chemical toilet, recreational vehicle, or waste facility of a vessel. As expected, the bill passed both the House and the Senate and was sent to Governor Schwarzenegger for approval. However, the governor chose to veto the bill! Here's the text of the letter he sent to the legislature:
DYERSBURG, TN, (Aug 4, 2010): Rough Country Suspension Systems announces the addition of a highly versatile suspension lift kit for Jeep JK. The 3.5? Series II Lift Kit is focused around drastically improving off-road performance without compromising highway ride quality. Engineered by Rough Country?s Research and Development department, the 3.5? JK lift kit has been designed to mirror or exceed the quality of OEM equipment where possible while providing extra clearance and reinforced suspension components for off-road applications.
DENVER, Friday August 13, 2010 ? Two disabled Coloradans ? one a Vietnam War veteran who lost his leg in combat ? joined a group of Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) clubs Friday to sue the Colorado Board of Parks and Outdoor Recreation (Parks Board) to set aside its recent action to divert OHV user fees to activities other than motorized recreation.
Vehicles manufactured since 1974 have a variety of emission control systems. As the engine control and monitoring systems became more complex, on-board diagnostic systems were developed to record fault codes and assist in engine problem diagnosis. Beginning with the cap on the gas tank through the engine and out the muffler, something out of tolerance will generate a fault code that is recorded.
