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[fourwheeler] 2017 Ford F-250: LGE-CTS Super Duty Build, Part Two
You may remember the LGE-CTS Super Duty from just a couple issues back, on which we installed a 3-inch Icon Vehicle Dynamics lift along with a set of 20-inch SOTA Offroad Novakane wheels and 37-inch Nitto Trail Grappler M/T tires. It was one of a few trucks and SUVs presented by LGE-CTS at SEMA 2017, View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Overland Breakfast: Trail-Testing a Portable Espresso Machine and Beef Sticks
Should overlandering adventurers, normally short on space and deprived of creature comforts, be content to compromise a cozy morning fire outlined by a gorgeous morning sunset by abstaining from a good cup of Joe? We think not, and we bet most sleep-deprived, nature-loving adventurists wouldn’t turn down a nice shot of espresso to start the View the full article
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[autosport] How Larson made his way back into NASCAR after suspension
Following his use of a racial slur during an iRacing event, Kyle Larson was suspended from NASCAR and let go by Chip Ganassi Racing View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Warn Is the Official Winch of the 2020 Overland Adventure!
Warn winches have been getting 4x4s and others unstuck since 1959, and we are excited to have the company onboard as the official winch sponsor of the 2020 Overland Adventure. With winches built to yank everything from your side-by-side to an 8-ton rig out of the muck, Warn has a recovery setup for just about View the full article
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[autosport] Busch takes first 2020 NASCAR Cup win in heavily-delayed Texas race
Defending NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch secured his first win of the 2020 season in the heavily-delayed Texas race, having perfectly executed an aggressive fuel strategy View the full article
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[motorsport] Is Kyle Busch's win enough to keep the No. 18 team together?
Busch, with the help of his crew chief, Adam Stevens, was able to stretch his fuel the final 66 laps in Wednesday’s rain-delayed race at Texas Motor Speedway and remain out front to claim the victory. Busch has now won at least once in all 16 of his fulltime seasons in the Cup series. After the race, Stevens said he didn’t know if he would remain in his current role in 2021, only that he ...Keep reading View the full article
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LAST LAPS: Kyle Busch has enough in the tank to continue his 16th consecutive season with a win
With just enough fuel left in the tank, Kyle Busch crosses the finish line and goes home with his 57th career Cup Series win at Texas Motor Speedway. It is also his 16th consecutive season with a win dating back to 2005. View the full article
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[motorsport] Kyle Busch scores first Cup win of 2020 in delayed Texas race
Sunday’s race at Texas Motor Speedway was halted after 52 of 334 laps and persistent rain in the area delated the resumption of the race until late Wednesday afternoon. Busch, last season’s series champion, had already been eliminated from title contention earlier in the playoffs but he was determined to keep his consecutive wins streak alive. On Lap 268, Busch made his final green-flag ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] SDi E-CLIK Ride and Drive
A couple weeks back we introduced you to the suspension company Suspension Direct inc. (SDi) and their newest electronically controlled E-CLIK shock system for JK and JL Wranglers with 2-4 inches of suspension lift here. Since then we had the opportunity to get some seat time in an SDi E-CLIK-equipped Jeep JL Wrangler Rubicon. The View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Is the ZT Knives 0707 the Lightest, Sleekest Pocket Folder Yet?
Some pocketknives are like an old all-iron 4×4 pickup with a carbureted engine that never breaks down. They’re not fancy, but they’ll always get the job done. Then, others are like an exotic supercar. They’re made of exotic materials, packed with technology, and weigh less than a feather. So let’s get this out of the View the full article
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[foxsports]
Bubba Wallace wrecks after making hard contact with Matt Kenseth
Bubba Wallace gets taken out by Matt Kenseth just a few laps into the start of Wednesday's postponed NASCAR Cup Series race at Texas Motor Speedway. View the full article
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[fourwheeler] 2021 Trucks With V-8 Engines
It’s a bit sad, but the state of the automotive industry in 2021 is leaning more toward highly efficient small-displacement engines instead of the burly V-8s of old. Thankfully, these beasts of burden haven’t been fully forgotten, and you can still get a great V-8 engine with decent fuel economy and loads of torque from View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Evaluating Emission Tests for California Diesels
For performance-minded diesel enthusiasts across the U.S. but especially in California, until 2010, one of the benefits in owning a diesel-powered vehicle (typically a pickup truck) was that when it came to modifying engines for increased horsepower and torque, the possibilities were theoretically endless. One of the main reasons for this is because in years View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Kenda Tires Is the Official Tire Sponsor of the 2020 Overland Adventure!
Kenda has tires for your adventure, whether it’s on a mountain bike, around a racetrack, or into the boondocks for weeks at a time with your 4×4. Between the company’s mud-terrain, all-terrain, and rugged-terrain tires (and many other options), there’s a combination of durable sidewalls, aggressive tread patterns, and attention-grabbing good looks that’s perfect for View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Kenda Tires Is the Official Tire Sponsor of the 2020 Overland Adventure!
Kenda has tires for your adventure, whether it’s on a mountain bike, around a racetrack, or into the boondocks for weeks at a time with your 4×4. Between the company’s mud-terrain, all-terrain, and rugged-terrain tires (and many other options), there’s a combination of durable sidewalls, aggressive tread patterns, and attention-grabbing good looks that’s perfect for View the full article
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[autosport] Larson to return to NASCAR Cup Series with Hendrick in 2021
Suspended NASCAR Cup driver Kyle Larson will return competition in 2021, signing a multi-year deal with Hendrick Motorsports View the full article
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[motorsport] Kyle Larson returns to NASCAR with Hendrick in #5 car
Hendrick Motorsports confirmed Wednesday that Larson has signed a multi-year contract to compete in the Cup Series with the organization beginning next season. Larson will take over the team currently driven by Alex Bowman, but it will be rebranded as the No. 5, a number HMS has used previously. Cliff Daniels will serve as Larson’s crew chief. Bowman is moving to the organization’s No. 48 ...Keep reading View the full article
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[autosport] Texas NASCAR race postponed for a third time
The NASCAR Cup Series race at Texas has been postponed for a third time, after attempts to dry the circuit for a hoped restart were again scuppered View the full article
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[fourwheeler] How to Buy A Used Soft Top
The feeling of riding in an open-top 4×4 on a beautiful day is like no other. Well, it’s kind of like riding a motorcycle, convertible car, or skateboard. It’s still a great feeling until the sun gets too bright, the weather is too cool, or it begins to rain (or snow). Soft tops are a View the full article
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[fourwheeler] 2017 Ford F-250- LGE-CTS Super Duty Build, Part One
LGE-CTS Outfits a ’17 Super Duty With 2.5-Inch Icon Coilovers View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Kimberley Kampers Is the Official Adventure Trailer Sponsor of the 2020 Overland Adventure!
For over 25 years Kimberley Kampers has been helping Australians and customers around the world explore off the beaten path. The company’s product line includes campers that have you covered for everything from a luxurious off-grid escape with a whole new level of comfort and security to off-road camping accommodations for an experience that immerses View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Kimberley Kampers Is the Official Adventure Trailer Sponsor of the 2020 Overland Adventure!
For over 25 years Kimberley Kampers has been helping Australians and customers around the world explore off the beaten path. The company’s product line includes campers that have you covered for everything from a luxurious off-grid escape with a whole new level of comfort and security to off-road camping accommodations for an experience that immerses View the full article
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[motorsport] Resumption of Texas NASCAR Cup race again on hold
The race, of which just 52 of 334 laps was completed on Sunday afternoon before it was halted due to rain, was scheduled to resume at noon ET Tuesday but rain continued to envelope the area. With temperatures in the 40s and gusty winds, track drying efforts are extremely difficult. NASCAR believes there may be a late-afternoon window Tuesday to restart the race. The race must see 167 laps ...Keep reading View the full article
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[autosport] NASCAR Cup race at Texas delayed again to Tuesday after wash-out
The NASCAR Cup Series playoff race at Texas has been further postponed to Tuesday afternoon following a wash-out on Monday View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Canyon Coolers Is the Official Cooler of the 2020 Overland Adventure!
Whether you need to keep your lunch cool on an afternoon hike or you’re feeding a ravenous crew of paddlers or climbers for a week at a time, Canyon Coolers has a solution to keep your perishables cold. Canyon Coolers is based in Flagstaff, Arizona, and has been manufacturing premium coolers for over a decade. View the full article