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DiBenedetto, 30, has been full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series since 2015. In 248 starts, he recorded nine top-fives and 31 top-tens with three runner-up finishes. He most recently drove the famed Wood Brothers No. 21 machine, but was replaced by Harrison Burton for the 2022 season. DiBenedetto also has 69 starts in the Xfinity Series with a best finish of ninth, but never has he competed at ...Keep readingView the full article
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Moran was the Managing Director of the Truck Series for the last six seasons, a role that will now be filled by Seth Kramlich. Kramlich previously worked as Assistant Director in the Xfinity Series. "Brad and Seth both share a racer’s mentality, and will bring knowledge, passion and strong relationships to these important roles,” said Scott Miller, Senior Vice President of Competition ...Keep readingView the full article
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Preece, who most recently competed in the Cup Series with JTG Daugherty Racing, has been hired by the Stewart-Haas Racing organization as its ‘reserve driver’ this season. The 31-year-old native of Berlin, Conn., will perform simulator work for the organization while running a mix of races across each of NASCAR’s top-three series – Cup, Xfinity and Trucks. Preece will be a Ford ...Keep readingView the full article
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Petrucci continued his strong start to his rally-raid career with a provisional second place on Thursday's stage, a 346km loop around Riyadh, finishing four minutes, 14 seconds behind fellow KTM man Price. However, it was subsequently announced that Price had been handed a six-minute penalty for speeding, handing Petrucci his first Dakar stage win in just his fifth attempt. With Price ...Keep readingView the full article
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Having battled with Al-Attiyah on Wednesday before a rear wheel issue dropped him out of contention, Lategan was again among the frontrunners in the 421km special near Riyadh - even as he had to drive with the door open early on in the stage. The 27-year-old grabbed the lead at the second checkpoint after usurping the X-raid Mini of Yasir Seaidan, with the electric Audis of Stephane Peterhansel ...Keep readingView the full article
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After a tough day on Wednesday, Price was among the leaders throughout the stage, a 346km loop around the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh, but only took the lead at the penultimate waypoint. Leading most of the stage was GasGas rider Daniel Sanders, who led Honda's Kevin Benavides by around two minutes before dropping 12m41s at the 311km mark. With defending champion Benavides also losing ...Keep readingView the full article
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The South African Toyota Gazoo Racing driver has been involved in two consecutive incidents (Stage 1 and Stage 2) in the 2022 Dakar event with two bike riders. The FIA sanctioned the 2009 Dakar winner on Monday with a five-minute penalty for hitting Chilean César Zumaran and not stopping to help him, but the second penalty was much more severe. De Villiers ran into Moroccan rider ...Keep readingView the full article
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7 Essential Mods for the New Ford Bronco The New Ford Bronco is a great vehicle platform for off road and overland adventures throughout Michigan and the US. Expedition Vehicle Outfitters of Michigan is experienced in modifying the New Ford Bronco for increased off road capabilities, ride quality and comfort when adventuring through the back country. Off Roading and Exploring in a New Ford Bronco can be very relaxing and rewarding with the modifications from Expedition Vehicle Outfitters. 1. Suspension Modification From the top of the line off road packages to the completely base model, we have found that the new Ford Bronco can benefit from suspension modifications at Expedition Vehicle Outfitters. We specialize in coilover suspension systems, lift kits, full suspension systems and suspension geometry, all a huge benefit to the new Ford Bronco. So whether you need a 2-3” lift kit to clear some larger tires or a coilover system for smoother ride on the forest roads and sand dunes Expedition Vehicle Outfitters has the know how and experience to make your goals achievable. 2. Off Road Lighting When you are ready to take your new Ford Bronco off road your truck will definitely benefit from some quality off road lighting. The factory upgraded LED headlights do a great job on the roadway but fall short when cruising down the trail. Expedition Vehicle Outfitters can install multiple options of off road lighting to your Ford Bronco. 3. Off Road Bumpers and Armor When taking your Ford Bronco on the trail it is important to have confidence that your truck is protected. Expedition Vehicle Outfitters carries a full line of front and rear upgraded bumpers, underbody skid plates, rock sliders and more. Expedition Vehicle Outfitters can even install electric rock slider steps to help you climb into your modified Ford Bronco. 4. Axle Gear and Driveline Upgrade Expedition Vehicle Outfitters knows that larger sized tires and extended travel suspension can take its toll on the stock driveline of the New Ford Bronco. Expedition Vehicle Outfitters is experienced in axle upgrades, gear upgrades, driveshaft upgrades and installing lockers in the New Ford Bronco. Upgraded gears and axles will strengthen the Ford Bronco’s driveline and give you the peace of mind to explore further. 5. Wheel and Tire Upgrade The New Ford Bronco Sasquatch package comes standard with a 35” tire, which sounded huge 10 years ago has now become the norm. But what if you don’t want the norm? Expedition Vehicle Outfitters has experience and the special tools required to properly mount and balance 37” tires and above. A great set of all terrain or mud terrain tires matched with a quality set of upgraded wheels will really set your Bronco apart from the herd. 6. Off Road Winch Explore with confidence knowing that you can get your Ford Bronco out of any sticky situation with a recovery winch. Expedition Vehicle Outfitters has experience properly installing and wiring recovery winches to all kinds of vehicles including the Ford Bronco. Having a recovery winch also allows you to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. 7. Upgraded Fenders When you are really ready to set your Ford Bronco apart upgrading your fenders is a must. Expedition Vehicle Outfitters sells and installs quality fiberglass upgrade fender flares allowing your Ford Bronco to clear larger tires, articulate your suspension further and look incredible.
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Building the Ultimate DANA Jeep Gladiator Have you ever felt the need to get away? Not like just a little away, like to the top of a mountain where no one could ever get to away? When this awesome collaboration started with Spicer Parts and Expedition Vehicle Outfitters an off road and overland shop in Michigan started that was our mission. We set out to build a Jeep Gladiator using an Ultimate Dana Axle and drive shaft package that would meet any challenge head on, including 8ft of snow! Packed full of all new technology that would allow you to do everything from camp in the roof top tent with a diesel heater to a full water filtration system capable of pulling water straight out of a stream. Our friends at Spicer Parts had a trick up their sleeve. Hell Traxx!!! These MASSIVE 4ft. Wide tracks are designed for very deep snow and will allow the Jeep Gladiator to blast through powder where only snow cats and snow mobiles were once able to venture. To hold up to all the abuse of off roading in crazy deep snow Spicer Part’s Senior Engineer Zack Heisey threw down a bulletproof driveline featuring a MASSIVE Ultimate Dana 80 rear axle for the rear of the Jeep Gladiator along with a Ultimate Dana 60 front axle. This proven driveline is up to the task and can handle the abuse the New Diesel Jeep Gladiator can sling out. With this insane setup we all knew it wouldn’t be time to pull any punches. This Jeep Gladiator features some great industry partners as well as incredible craftsmanship that was brought on board to collaborate. But first we needed to tear down this New Diesel Jeep Gladiator Rubicon. This is when things get serious, the Team at Expedition Vehicle Outfitters stripped the New Gladiator down to the frame to get ready for an extensive build out of this new Gladiator. Now it is time to pull out some craziness. Insert long time friend, master bridge builder, master black smith and Michigan artist Derek Pung. Along with his coworkers and business partners Derek travels the country restoring antique bridges from the late 1800’s. Breathing life into wrought iron with skills and techniques once thought long gone. Along with Derek and the Team at Bach Steel we all have a huge appreciation for craftsman of years past and feel honored to be able to showcase some of their processes. But why does this all relevant? Well DANA Incorporated is located in Maumee, Ohio providing many skilled craftsman and hard working people jobs to the State of Ohio. We wanted to help DANA showcase some incredible craftsmanship from years past alongside with their state of the art craftsmanship you see in their new axles and components. Enter in the Zenas King Bridge from Sidney, Ohio. This is a Zenas King Bridge built in 1879, spanning over the Loramie Creek north west of Sidney, Ohio. This bridge was placed in what is today State Route 66. This bridge was ready for a new life as to not forget craftsmanship of the past. Though a month and a half of long hours, hard work and progress the Team performed an incredible transformation. The Gladiator bed and rack structure is held together with hand made brass rivets built from hand made dies at Bach Steel. The bed structure is made from wrought iron reclaimed from the Zenas King Bridge showing the intense weathering from over 140 years of use. From there the complete bed structure was attached to the Jeep Gladiator after 8” was bobbed from the back of the Jeeps frame to provide maximum departure angles. The bed structure holds a slew of overland and camping supplies allowing the truck to stay off grid for extended periods. From there it was time to put that Ultimate DANA Drivetrain under the Jeep Gladiator. Serving as suspension we matched an EVO Manufacturing Double throw down long arm suspension with Bilstein Shocks Coilovers. Providing traction when the tracks are off are a set of 40” Milestar Patagonia Mud Terrain Tires wrapped around Trail-Gear Creeper Lock Beadlock wheels. To provide a warm place to sleep during camp trips the Jeep Gladiator was fit with a FreeSpirit Recreation Tri-Layer insulated Roof Top Tent and a Webasto Diesel Heater to pump warm heat. Off to the Big Show to be displayed with the New Ford Bronco we built as well. We are all thankful for our industry partners, the Team at DANA-Spicer Parts, Team at Bach Steel and Complete Color Auto Collision for helping bring these incredible vehicles to life.
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Lambert, 39, who spent the past eight seasons as a crew chief in the Cup Series and most recently working for drivers Chris Buescher and Ryan Newman at Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing, will take over JRM’s No. 9 Chevrolet team and work with driver Noah Gragson. Gragson finished third in the final standings in the 2021 Xfinity Series season. “I’ve been fortunate to have a lot of really ...Keep readingView the full article
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On Tuesday, Stewart-Haas Racing announced Almirola’s current crew chief, Mike Bugarewicz, has been promoted to performance director and Drew Blickensderfer would take the helm of Almirola’s No. 10 Ford team. “With the NextGen car being brand new, there will be continuous development on it every time it turns a wheel. Going into it, we knew we needed to shore up our resources and really ...Keep readingView the full article
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Following the inaugural running of The Busch Light Clash at The Los Angeles Coliseum, NASCAR will return to the 2.5-mile Daytona International Speedway for its biggest race of the year. With six races across four divisions and nearly a dozen other on-track sessions, there will be shortage of action next month as Kyle Larson begins his Cup Series title defense. Michael McDowell and ...Keep readingView the full article
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Late Thursday afternoon, a NASCAR spokesperson confirmed to Motorsport.com that the LGBcoin_io sponsorship for Brown has not yet been approved and the team "jumped the gun" in publicizing its announcement Thursday morning. January 4th, 2022 update: NASCAR has officially confirmed that the sponsor will not be approved. LGB.coin.io is a cryptocurrency meme coin on the Ethereum blockchain ...Keep readingView the full article
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New Ford Bronco Lift Kit Installation Expedition Vehicle Outfitters in Michigan offers Bronco Lift Kit Installation Service on all New Ford Bronco Models. Our suspension installation and adjustment procedures provide a much improved off road and on road performance for your New Ford Bronco. Expedition Vehicle Outfitters has a history of working with OEM Manufacturers and OEM Suppliers to raise the bar for off road capabilities of their vehicles, including the New Ford Bronco. Expedition Vehicle Outfitters relies on industry leading parts and components to take maximize the off road and on road driving experience of your New Ford Bronco. Expedition Vehicle Outfitters New Ford Bronco lift kit installation service will allow for larger tire size, increased suspension travel, and smoother ride quality both on and off road. Expedition Vehicle Outfitters offers coilover suspension service. Upgraded coilover suspension for your New Ford Bronco will allow you to experience off road and overland adventures with a whole new level of comfort. Expedition Vehicle Outfitters will work with you to help decide what type of suspension system will most benefit your long term needs and budget. So if you are looking for a lift kit installation near you on your New Ford Bronco, look no further. Expedition Vehicle Outfitters services New Ford Bronco from across the US at our shop in Michigan.
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Keselowski had a very successful career in the ARCA Racing Series, winning 24 races (ninth on the all-time wins list) and the 1989 title. His father John Keselowski was a motorcycle racer who later became a team owner in stock car racing, passing on his love of racing to Bob and his brother Ron. Bob was also a pioneer of the NASCAR Truck Series, competing in the inaugural season in ...Keep readingView the full article
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Heim, the 2021 ARCA Racing Series championship runner-up, continues his climb up the NASCAR ladder with an expanded CWTS schedule that includes 15 races. He will again pilot the No. 51 KBM Toyota Tundra with JBL as a primary sponsor. Mardy Lindley will again be atop the pit box as crew chief. In three previous starts, he's managed a best finish of 11th. However, he showed ...Keep readingView the full article
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The 550hp aero package with an 8-inch spoiler has been scrapped after offseason testing at Charlotte Motor Speedway showed the cars to be too unstable at the slower speeds. This change will result in higher speeds, more off-throttle time and increased tire wear. The Next Gen car will now have the same spoiler height and horsepower for short tracks, road courses and intermediate tracks. The ...Keep readingView the full article
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Mars and its M&M sponsorship has been a part of Joe Gibbs Racing since 2008. The brand has been a prominent sponsor of NASCAR teams since the 1990s, making its departure especially noteworthy. Busch and M&Ms have been one of the most successful driver/sponsor partnerships in NASCAR, winning two Cup titles together in 2015 and 2019. “One of the great things I love about NASCAR ...Keep readingView the full article
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There were few drivers more upbeat during this week’s Next Gen test at Charlotte Motor Speedway than Dillon, who will drive the No. 42 Chevrolet for Petty GMS Racing in the 2022 season. His enthusiasm wasn’t just for the results his team was seeing on the track but also for the continued opportunity he has to compete in NASCAR’s premier series. After four seasons driving in the Cup ...Keep readingView the full article
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By Friday’s second day of testing with nearly 20 cars, NASCAR says it has for the most part settled on a package that includes 670 horsepower. Teams were testing three different configurations on Friday – all using 670 horsepower. They included the use of a 6-inch offset spoiler, a 6-inch centered spoiler and a 4-inch centered spoiler. Increase from 550HP to 670HP Originally in ...Keep readingView the full article
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The veteran CC has spent nearly 400 races atop the pit box at the Cup level. He worked with Roush Fenway Racing, Richard Petty Motorsports, and Richard Childress Racing before joining Front Row Motorsports in 2019. Blickensderfer won in his very first race as a Cup Series crew chief, taking victory in the 2009 Daytona 500 with driver Matt Kenseth. He and Kenseth would win the very next weekend ...Keep readingView the full article
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The team has just completed its second year in the Xfinity Series, scoring six top-fives and 24 top-tens. Moffitt delivered the team their best result in the season-opener at Daytona, placing second in the race. In 2022, Moffitt will have two new teammates. Jeb Burton will move over from Kaulig Racing while Anthony Alfredo comes back to NXS after a full season of racing at the Cup ...Keep readingView the full article
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Kaulig originally purchased two charters in the Cup series but had only announced a part-time schedule for its Xfinity driver A.J. Allmendinger. On Tuesday, the organization announced it would run the No. 16 Chevrolet team fulltime and fellow Xfinity drivers Noah Gragson and Daniel Hemric would fill out the 36-race schedule. Gragson, Hemric and Allmendinger were three of the four Xfinity ...Keep readingView the full article
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The 57-year-old has started 794 races at the national level, winning 15 times in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and 22 races in the NASCAR Truck Series. Bodine also claimed the Truck Series title in both 2006 and 2010. At the Cup level, he started 241 races, scoring five poles and placing as high as third at Atlanta Motor Speedway in 1994. In recent years, he has worked for FOX Sports 1 as an ...Keep readingView the full article
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Have a new 4X4 that’s still under warranty? Congratulations – there’s not much you have to do on your own to keep up with the basic 4×4 maintenance other than quick visual checks (see below). This blog post isn’t for you quite yet, but it’s important to read and bookmark. Put a few miles and years on your 4X4 you’ll want to know the ins and outs of preventative maintenance. The best place to start is with your vehicle’s owner manual. Who better than the vehicle’s manufacturer to tell you how to care for it? Even if you’re not one to love following the rules, the owner’s manual is a great way to best understand what you can be doing to take care of your 4X4. Plan out a maintenance schedule and even though you may be tempted, don’t wait longer than recommended in between service appointments. Much of this you can do on your own, starting with visual checks that can be performed as often as every time you drive your 4X4: These visual checks will alert you to any small issue with your vehicle, and the regular services listed below will also alert mechanics to any need for repairs: Don’t overlook the importance of checking any mods you may have on your 4X4 as well. Mechanical issues with mods like winches or suspension, for example, can become a huge safety concern and grow into serious issues later on down the road. Ultimately, it’s best to talk to an experienced mechanic about the type of preventative 4×4 maintenance schedule you can create for your vehicle. As Missouri’s go-to team for Jeeps and 4X4s, we are constantly studying the latest trends and researching new-product manufacturers because we own the responsibility of providing our clients with the highest quality parts and most dependable service. To maintain that quality reputation, we have filled our shop with state-of-the-art equipment and the best mechanics in the midwest. Contact us today to get started! The post Basic 4×4 Maintenance appeared first on Axleboy Offroad - St Louis . View the full article
