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There’s a term in the truck space that gets thrown around a lot, but relatively few people actually know what it means. That word is “prerunner.” Let’s take a few moments to dive into what exactly is, and isn’t, a prerunner. What Does PreRunner Mean? Technically speaking, the word “prerunner” refers to a vehicle that View the full article

We’re always on the lookout for cool new things, and we found a cool new thing at the 2020 Adventure Expo in Costa Mesa, California. It’s the small, quiet, propane-fired ALP by ProPower LLC inverter generator. The first thing that came to mind was how a generator of this size and fuel type would be View the full article

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam issued a stay-at-home order for residents of his state to combat the novel coronavirus outbreak that begins Monday and extends through June 10. NASCAR currently has postponed all of its races through May 3 and had planned to restart its 2020 season with the May 8-9 NASCAR race weekend at Martinsville. The Virginia order prohibits “all public and private ...Keep reading View the full article

Looking to get the most tire clearance you can on your ’18-current Jeep JL Wrangler or Wrangler Unlimited? Rugged Ridge may have just the fender flares you need. The new Max-Terrain Fender Flares are constructed from a durable injection-molded thermoplastic, which was chosen specifically for its flexibility and impact resistance. The flares mount high on View the full article

Check Out These Other Tool Selection Tips! Jeep Off-Road Toolkit Petersen’s Shop & Trail Tools Tool Selection Tips – Gearhead Garage Gear We’ll go on out on a limb and say that any truck guy who’s worth his salt as a DIY or full-on mechanic probably has a strong affinity for tools. We’re talking about View the full article

The COVID-19 pandemic will require both NASCAR and IndyCar to get creative with their scheduling over the upcoming months. View the full article

With five laps remaining in the originally scheduled 125-lap event at virtual Texas Motor Speedway, Hill hit the rear bumper of Byron’s No. 24 Chevrolet entering Turn 1 sending him up the track and back in the field. Hill, an accomplished iRacer, ended up holding off Ryan Preece and Garrett Smithley in a two-lap overtime to preserve his victory. Read Also: Timmy Hill snags Pro ...Keep reading View the full article

Timmy Hill has won NASCAR's virtual race aired nationally during the sports shutdown caused by the new coronavirus View the full article

Timmy Hill edges Ryan Preece at the line in OT for wild ending in iRacing Pro Invitational at Texas Motor Speedway View the full article

The 125-lap race got underway with pole-sitter William Byron leading Dale Earnhardt Jr. at the start. It was very clean in the early running until a backstretch pileup involving Kyle Busch, Ryan Blaney and several others nearly 20 laps in. However, the incident did not bring out a caution. The first true yellow flag flew on Lap 27 for Christopher Bell and Michael McDowell on the ...Keep reading View the full article

It was week two of the iRacing Pro Invitational series, and this week we were at virtual Texas. Relive all the action! View the full article

Stepping in for Richard Childress Racing, a rookie Kevin Harvick stole the show at the 2001 Cracker Barrel Old Country Store 500 at Atlanta. View the full article

We found a rare Jeep M679 ambulance for sale in the Jacksonville, Florida, area, and it could be yours! As described by the seller, the Jeep van comes with its Cerlist two-stroke, three-cylinder diesel (which turns over but does not run), Power Lock axles, and not much else. More M679 Builds Fully Customized M679 FC View the full article

Chevrolet has nixed the Colorado Base trim from its mid-size pickup’s lineup, effectively raising the truck’s price for 2021. How? With the base $22,395 Colorado out, the Chevy‘s price of entry now starts at $26,395—the cost of a Colorado Work Truck, which is now the least-expensive Colorado model available. That marks a price increase of View the full article

The Ford Motor Company is working with 3M, General Electric (GE), and the United Auto Workers to develop ventilators and respirators for medical professionals fighting the coronavirus. The Blue Oval announced its push into emergency medical supply territory in a press release, stating that it’s collaborating “with 3M to increase the manufacturing capacity of their powered View the full article

The 2020 AEV Chevy Colorado ZR2 Bison takes the off-road truck you already knew was solid, and adds a studded crown of trail-worthy goodness—which should put it at the top of your wish list! What’s New on the 2020 AEV Bison 35-inch BFGoodrich KM3 mud-terrain tires HighMark fender flares for clearing those 35s GM leveling View the full article

Poison Spyder now offers a new frame-mounted tire carrier with a camera mount for the Jeep JL Wrangler. It attaches directly to the framerail and crossmember and functions just like the current RockBrawler II bumper-integrated tire carriers. It opens along with the tailgate in one single-handed movement. The new tire carrier is compatible with either View the full article

We all want quiet, fuel-efficient, good-looking, multi-purpose tires that last. Not an easy list to check off completely, especially in the full-size diesel truck category. These weighty beasts test the capability of any contender vying for buyer satisfaction. After all, diesel trucks are workhorses, and their work shoes need to perform at that same level. View the full article

Jimmie Johnson is stepping up his preparation for a possible move into IndyCar racing by entering the series' inaugural virtual racing event View the full article

Jimmie Johnson is stepping up his preparation for a possible move into IndyCar racing by entering the series' inaugural virtual racing event View the full article

Johnson, who will retire from full-time NASCAR driving at the end of this season, and had been due to test an Arrow McLaren SP-Chevrolet IndyCar at Barber Motorsports Park next month, will pilot a #48 Jimmie Johnson Racing entry. The race, it has been confirmed, will be held on the Watkins Glen International track, after the public voted for the New York state track over the other finalist ...Keep reading View the full article

“Just trying to keep the kids sane, trying to keep my wife sane, trying to help her. We’re all in this together. Everybody is doing the same thing. There’s no magic button to push,” Bowyer said Thursday. “There’s no secret ingredient. We’re quarantined. It does suck. It sucks for everybody, but we’re doing this for a reason, we’re trying to protect one another and trying to ...Keep reading View the full article

We absolutely love technology. Especially when it is found in places where it seemingly doesn’t belong. That’s why when we recently took a road trip with a 2020 Airstream Classic travel trailer, we were blown away by the crazy features that were included. Sure, with a price tag north of $150,000 we came into it View the full article

Lifted JK Wranglers with big tires are everywhere. So much so, they seldom invite a glance from Jeepers anymore. This Gobi tan-colored ’17 Jeep Wrangler isn’t one of them. It deserves not only a second look but a close inspection. Built to be a competent backcountry explorer as well as a daily driver running (only) View the full article

With some sudden free time on my hands, I thought it’d be a hoot to row back through of my public Facebook page and take a stroll down memory lane. Nowadays I post more to my @hbombindustries or @christianhazelofficial Instagram accounts, but since about 2010 when Facebook was the cat’s meow with regard to social View the full article