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[motorsport] Toyota unveils Ogier as part of all-new WRC line-up
Ogier's move was telegraphed after he walked out of a Citroen deal a year early last week, which Citroen blamed for its subsequent exit from the WRC. Evans visited Toyota's factory last month and was understood to have agreed terms with team principal Tommi Makinen soon after, while Motorsport.com revealed Rovanpera would be driving a factory Yaris back in June. Six-time champion Ogier, who ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Trail’s End: Doctor Doolie—Four Wheeler’s Wheelstanding Exhibition Puller
Stuck with a nasty bout of the 4×4 blahs? Fear not, our medical specialists are standing by to tug you out of the doldrums with a dualie-dose of Chevy-powered, sled-pulling, wheelstanding action. As we flipped back through the Four Wheeler appointment book, we landed on August 1985 and something that used to be our project View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Granville King’s “From The Back Country” November, 1985
Due to many requests, we’re republishing some of Granville King’s “From The Back Country” columns as space permits. These columns ran in Four Wheeler from 1984 until Granville’s passing in 1989 at age 70. Granville was a retired aerospace engineer and television screenwriter who lived off-grid in a trailer in Baja, Mexico. His off-road experiences View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Best Jeep Rooftop Tents
There’s no wondering why Jeep rooftop tents have become almost a common sight on the trails. Picking a beautiful place somewhere suitable along the trail to stop, watch the sunset, spend the night, and then watch the sunrise, all from the comfort of a luxurious rooftop tent high above the ground is a pretty good View the full article
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[fourwheeler] 2020 Jeep Gladiator JT with a Wrangler YJ Twist: Inlander at the 2019 SEMA Show
Jay Velthoven, owner of Steer Smarts in Plymouth, Michigan, wanted to build a 2020 Jeep Gladiator JT for the 2019 SEMA Show, but he didn’t want it to look like the other umpteen-hundred Gladiators that were also going to be there. Jay wanted his JT to stand out, to be different; he wanted it to View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Truck Show Podcast, Episode 97: 2020 Jeep Wrangler EcoDiesel and 2020 Nissan Titan
The Truck Show Podcast Presented by Nissan in association with DECKED… …is a fun, irreverent, and edgy look at today’s world of custom and factory trucks, hosted by automotive journalist Sean Holman and veteran Los Angeles radio personality Jay “Lightning” Tilles. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the latest episode of The Truck Show Podcast. View the full article
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[fourwheeler] History Made at 52nd SCORE Baja 1000
The 2019 52nd SCORE Baja 1000 was once again a race for the history books. Heavy rains damaged parts of the course. SCORE officials delayed the start by one day to make much needed repairs. Once everything was surveyed and repaired, course mileage remained about 800 miles. The race got underway with perfect sunny skies. View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Country Music Superstar Michael Ray’s Jeep #MTSEMA19
Country music superstar Michael Ray “gets it.” He knows what “Jeep Therapy” is all about and how getting behind the wheel of your Jeep can make you Think a Little Less about the stressful things in your life. Michael is a third generation Jeeper. His grandfather, father, and uncle are all Jeep enthusiasts, and Ray View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Hot new products for your Jeep from SEMA 2019 #MTSEMA19
The 2019 SEMA Show in Las Vegas had a lot to offer in the way of new parts, products, and accessories for the Jeep community. Everything from suspension to lighting, we even found a few parts for your overlanding adventures. Dynatrac EnduroSport Modular Front Bumper The all-new Dynatrac EnduroSport front bumper for the new Jeep View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Corbeau’s Low-bolster Trailcat Seats Bring Support and Comfort to Your Jeep
If there’s one way to spruce up an interior, it’s with a new set of seats. A new pilot’s chair can change the whole feel of your Jeep, and there are a lot of seats out there that will hold you in place. The problem is that most of these aftermarket options are modeled after View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Cool New Products for Your Jeep
JL Rack It Rugged Ridge introduces a new hardtop roof rack for ’18-’20 Jeep Wrangler JL Unlimited models. The rack features a low-profile design that extends just 6 inches over the factory hardtop. The basket measures 50 inches wide by 63 inches in length, but it does not interfere with use of the factory Freedom View the full article
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[motorsport] The 2020 Cup Series rookie class ready for 'next chapter'
Over the weekend, NASCAR celebrated the Xfinity Series championship of Tyler Reddick in Charlotte, N.C., as well as recognized the achievement of the three other drivers – Christopher Bell, Cole Custer and Justin Allgaier – who competed with him for the title at Homestead. Three of the Xfinity Championship 4 will meet next season in the Cup Series, all competing for 2020 rookie of the year ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Episode 96 of The Truck Show Podcast: SEMA Show 2019, Part 3
The Truck Show Podcast Presented by Nissan in association with DECKED… …is a fun, irreverent, and edgy look at today’s world of custom and factory trucks, hosted by automotive journalist Sean Holman and veteran Los Angeles radio personality Jay “Lightning” Tilles. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the latest episode of The Truck Show Podcast. View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Best Starter Overland Vehicles
If you’re just getting into overlanding and are looking for the best starter overland vehicles to build you want a vehicle that is rugged and capable, has enough room for your overlanding gear and equipment, and maybe had a good level of aftermarket support for things like suspension systems, racks, bumpers, and other aftermarket gear View the full article
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[motorsport] Gallery: Jimmie Johnson's seven NASCAR Cup Series titles
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[fourwheeler] Cool New Products For Your 4x4
Parts Rack JT Regear Yukon Gear & Axle now offers replacement ring-and-pinion axle gears for the ’20 Jeep Gladiator. Jeep Gladiator enthusiasts are now able to upgrade to Yukon gears with a choice of ratio options, including 3.45, 4.11, 4.56, 4.88, 5.13, and 5.38. In addition to Jeep JL, JK, and Gladiator front and rear View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Meet the 20 Participants of the 2019 TireRack.com Overland Adventure East!
Well, that was fast! The Four Wheeler Overland Adventure in Arizona was barely a memory and we were already getting ready to pack up for the inaugural East Coast version, since the one out West was such a hit! The TireRack.com Overland Adventure East headed to the Mid-Atlantic region October 7-10, 2019, traveling mainly off-road View the full article
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[autosport] Jimmie Johnson's call to quit NASCAR 'not a retirement from racing'
Jimmie Johnson will not retire from racing when he leaves the NASCAR Cup Series at the end of the 2020 season, although he has ruled out an IndyCar switch View the full article
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[fourwheeler] 2022 Tesla Cybertruck: Wired for Off-Road and Capability
Were you expecting the 2022 Tesla Cybertruck to be a Honda Ridgeline with batteries? Did you expect Tesla to play is safe and work off the same template that Rivian has been shopping around? Did you expect a vehicle with more range and capability than a Bollinger B2? What exactly did you expect? We View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Five to Watch at the 2019 SCORE Baja 1000
The 2019 SCORE Baja 1000 is about to get underway in Ensenada and there are already problems before the race even begins. A healthy dumping of rain has created major headaches for SCORE race officials. There are several sections on the course that have washed out due to flooding. An executive decision has been made View the full article
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[motorsport] Johnson asserts "this is not retirement from racing"
Johnson hasn't missed a Cup race since November, 2001, but that streak will end following next season. Although it will be the end of his career as a full-time Cup driver, it won't be a retirement from racing. "No, I'm wide open this is not a retirement from from driving race cars," he said in a press conference Thursday. "This is slowing down from 38 weekends a year and you certainly know ...Keep reading View the full article
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[foxsports]
Johnson ready to end NASCAR grind and move on with life
Jimmie Johnson ready to end NASCAR grind and move on with life View the full article
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[motorsport] Denny Hamlin undergoes successful shoulder surgery
Hamlin revealed earlier this month that he would undergo shoulder surgery during the offseason in order to repair a torn labrum in his shoulder. Read Also: Denny Hamlin to have offseason shoulder surgery The discomfort did not preclude him from winning his way into the final four and battling for the 2019 championship, ultimately placing fourth in the standings after a ...Keep reading View the full article
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[foxsports]
Top 5 moments of Jimmie Johnson's NASCAR career
A look at Jimmie Johnson's Top 5 moments of his NASCAR Cup Series career View the full article
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[motorsport] Lappi shocked by Citroen's WRC withdrawal
The Finn, who was teammate to Sebastien Ogier in the Versailles-based squad, says he intends to fight for one of the remaining M-Sport seats left next season. "I read the rumours, but I was expecting it to be more related to Seb, to be honest," Lappi told Motorsport.com. "I tried to get some info from [team boss] Pierre [Budar] earlier, but he didn't really give me anything. I thought ...Keep reading View the full article