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AUGUST 2015

CONTENTSUNDER THE HOOD

DEPARTMENTS

8 WORD

The Unitended Consequences of Bolt

Installations.

12 DIRT SPORTS NATION

Our Familys Slightly Warped Photo Album.

14 411

News From Around The Nation.

70 GEARBOX

Great New Products You Will Want.

76 CALENDAR

Everywhere You Want To Be in 2015.

78 HOURGLASS

A Look Back In Time.

FEATURES

20 GIVING IT THE GAS

Fun and Fashion Combine With This Raptor.

36 A 1994 FORD RANGER FOR RACIN

AND PRERUNNIN

This Prerunner Will Lead a Double Life.

46 THE 2015 MINT 400 MAXES OUT

ENTRIES

Organizers of the Great American Race throw the biggest off-

road party in Las Vegas.

78THE HISTORY OF OFF-ROAD RACING WOULD BE A LOT

LESS INTERESTING WITHOUT THE MINT 400. HERE A

BUGGY TRAVERSES A CANYON, A LONG TIME AGO.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JIM OBER

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ON THE COVER: JUSTIN LOFTON

SLIDES THROUGH THE DUST ON

WAY TO VICTORY IN THE 2015

MINT 400.

VOLUME 49 I NUMBER 8

TECHNICAL

28 FIXING YOUR FORD

POWER STEERING

BOX

Leaks and More Fixed With a

Rebuild.

52 THE DIRT SPORTS

+ OFF-ROAD

SAFETY BUYERS

GUIDE

Because Ouch is a Four-Letter

Word.

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8Has this ever happened to you? Things are going great

on your build and then something that you did earlier

comes back to bite you. Something that had no right

way to do it when you started, but now turns out to be

wrong? As some of you may know, in my spare time (LOL),

I like to restore vintage dirt bikes.

My latest project is a 78 Husqvarna 390OR. It started out

as a $350 bargain that has ballooned into a bike that I have

put nearly $3,000 into, but has turned out great.

The build went sideways all because of the motor mount

bolts. When I first installed them in the engine, I decided to

put them in left to right. There was no thought other than

having them all going in the same direction (yeah, Im OCD

that way). I even used new 13mm Nylok nuts. The only hitch is that the lower rear

bolt needed to be installed onto the engine mount bracket first. Once the engine is

installed, there is no way to remove it; it will hit the frame before it slides far enough

to come out. It is the only one out of eight that is like that.

While the Husky engineers did a great job on the bike, one thing they didnt think to

include was a chain tensioner. No problem, UpTite Husky offered one. While it took

George Erl a while to cobble one together, he was able to find the pieces and handed

me one ready to install.

Anyway, I gleefully ran back to my garage to install the tensioner. The instructions

say that it bolts right on and all that is required is to pull the bolt holding the brake

arm/brake link and put it on. Sounded easy enough. I pulled the bolt, and then get on

the floor and under the bike. I slid the tensioner into place or at least tried to. The

seemingly unimportant which way to put the bolts in decision now came back to

haunt me. The nut on the lower rear motor mount bolt is in the way. If Id have put

them in so the head of the bolt was there: no problem. As it stands: problem.

I tried everything, but yep, I had to pull the engine out just to reposition that one

bolt. Argh! Im sure that the neighbors (or anyone within earshot) knew something

was amiss. Thats what comes with wrenching on stuff though.

If you have a story like this, let us know. We all like to hear about what it took to get

your rig trail/race ready and what trials and tribulations you had to go through just to

take it out and abuse it. Send them to me at [email protected], and

Ill put them up on our website www.fourwheeler.com and our Dirt Sports + Off-Road

Facebook page for all to read.

Until then, have fun, be safe, and well see you next month.

Matt Emery

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Continuing to add to its growing list of sponsor part-

nerships, SCORE International has announced that

Coyne Powersports Group has been selected as

the Official Powersports Supplier of both SCORE and the

SCORE World Desert Championship.

The unique special vendor program sponsorship includes

exclusive discounts to members of SCORE and their extend-

ing racing groups as well as a special discount program for

other SCORE sponsors as well as race team sponsors. The

discount programs including the vehicles, accessories, and

hard parts. With myself being an avid off-road enthusiast,

we stay involved in the sport of off-road racing on many lev-

els, and most recently our Coyne Motorsports Complex in the

Imperial Valley hosted two SCORE events in 2014.

The Coyne family of dealerships have long been taking care

of our sports most recognizable names like, Bryce Menzies,

Jeremy McGrath, Terrible Herbst Motorsports, Larry Roeseler,

Steven Eugenio, McMillin Racing, Mills Racing, Curt Leduc,

Brian Deegan, and Robby Gordon to name a few. As former

SCORE racers ourselves, Travis and I are honored to develop

this special program not only with SCORE itself, but with the

entire SCORE racing family as well, Marty Coyne says.

Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame has brought on Mark

McMillin to take the baton from Rod Hall, who has been

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McMillin is the president of the Corky McMillin companies in

San Diego and a veteran off-road racer with five Baja 1000 over-

all wins. Rod Hall will continue in the role of vice-chairman.

I believe that The ORMHOF is necessary to acknowledge

those who have brought and continue to bring greatness to

the sport and industry that I love and enjoy, McMillin says. I

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With the great foundation he has created, we can continue to

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WORDS AND IMAGES // MATT EMERY

FUN AND FASHION COMBINE WITH THIS RAPTOR

FEATUREFEATURE

Give the customers what they want has been a selling tool

since, well the inception of selling things, we suppose.

Car dealers are no different, except that they are limited to

what the OEMs are actually building.

Not so at GAS. GAS stands for Galpin Auto Sports,

and its an offshoot of the many Galpin dealerships. At GAS,

they take what there is and turns it into what a customer wants.

The GAS crew has done muscle cars, imports and everything in

GIVING IT THE GAS

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ABOVE:

Dont let the pretty exterior fool you, this Raptor has

everything it needs to be a total off-road warrior.

ABOVE:

A Roush Performance cold air intake gives

the blower plenty of fresh air to condense.

ABOVE:

The heart of the new Raptor is this

Roush Performance supercharger.

BELOW:

Thanks to the many performance

upgrades, the stock 6.2 now produces

590 hp with 560 lb-ft of torque.

ABOVE:

The Icon Stage 2 suspension system

includes their billet upper control arms,

complete with uniballs and SVT Zeta

3.0 external reservoir shocks. The rear

suspension features a set of Icon rear

springs along with Icon SVT Zeta 3.0

piggyback-style reservoir shocks.

ABOVE:

Nitto EXO Grappler Tires (35x12.50R20)

ensure that the Raptor is as at home in

the desert, as it is on the road while the

20-inch ADV1 ADV6TFSL off-road wheels

(20x10.5) give it a hard attitude.

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GIVING IT THE GAS

between. Heres a hint: It usually involves

more power, better handling, and an

increased fun factor. Thats just what

this 13 Ford F-150 Super Cab Raptor got.

That, and a really bright paint scheme.

There have been some famous

names historically associated with Ford

Performance, but Jack Roush is as big

as they come. Roush engines are known

for power and reliability, so it comes as

no surprise that GAS has a long-standing

relationship with Roush and chose to use

Roush components in this 6.2L 2V SOHC

V-8 engine-equipped Raptor build.

Raptors are no slouches stock, but

with the inclusion of a Roush super-

charger and cold air intake/air filter, as

well as a Roush Performance cat-back

exhaust, the horsepower numbers rose

appreciably. The truck now puts out 590

hp with 560 lb-ft of torque.

Superchargers compress air/fuel into

the compression chambers, which is

good, but any pre-detonation is not.

Things melt and develop holes under

those circumstances. Thats why a Snow

Performance Water/Methanol Kit is used.

The system gives a shot of water/metha-

nol when the system feels that heat

could be a problem. We know, injecting

water seems counterintuitive to making

horsepower, but the Snow system works.

But as much as GAS wanted this Raptor

to fly, they also wanted it to have an off-

road suspension that was worthy of the rest

of the truck. To that end, they called Icon

Performance. Icon installed their Stage 2

Suspension System. It consists of a new bil-

let upper control arms that feature uniballs

that are matched with a set of Icon SVT

Zeta 3.0 external reservoir shocks.

The rear suspension sees a set of Icon

rear springs along with Icon SVT Zeta 3.0

piggyback-style reservoir shocks. The

travel is increased slightly, but the Icon

system adds more in the way of con-

trolled action and adjustability than just

numbers alone.

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ABOVE:

An Audison Audio system includes four-

channel amp/sound processor, new

door-mounted 6-inch speakers and a

10-inch subwoofer.

ABOVE:

Keeping the engine safe and squeez-

ing every horse from it is the job of the

Snow Performance water/methanol

injection system.

ABOVE:

A supercharged engine needs enhanced

gauges, and the Prosport Performance

Boost, Air/Fuel and Fuel Pressure gaug-

es keep the driver informed.

BELOW:

For as off-road worthy as they really are,

the interior of a Raptor is pretty plush.

GAS didnt do changes as much as they

did refinements.

ABOVE:

The Roush Performance cat-back

exhaust ensures that the spent fuel is

exited quickly.

GIVING IT THE GAS

Replaced also are the stock rims. In

their place are 20-inch ADV1 ADV6TFSL

off-road wheels (20x10.5) that have been

equipped with full off-road worthy Nitto

EXO Grappler Tires (35x12.50R20). This

combination, especially thanks to the

color of the ADV1 wheels, has both the

look of a classic racer (think Stroppe

Bronco) with the upgraded abilities of

modern technology.

GAS wanted to add performance to

this Raptor, so they figured that they

really didnt need to do anything to the

interior other than items related to per-

formance upgrades, or really: to keep an

eye on the performance upgrades. That

is done with pod-mounted Pro Sport

EVO digital gauges that join the control

panel for the Snow water/methanol injec-

tion system along the top of the dash.

GAS did upgrade the stereo system

too, and that counts as a performance

upgrade in our book. They added an

Audison Audio system that includes a

four- channel amp/sound processor, new

door panel speakers and a 10-inch sub-

woofer that resides in a custom enclo-

sure beneath the rear seat. The system

puts out much more boom than stock.

Hey, were still talking power, and whats

not to like about that.

The neon blue wrap on the originally

refrigerator white Raptor may be another

matter. Were not sure why its called

Conform Chrome Blue Wrap (Avery

Dennison material), because conform it

does not. Its more like it jumps out at

you. But GAS did build this truck to get

noticed.

Some tricks they added were more for

go, however; the Road Armor front and

rear Stealth Bumpers are there to keep

the truck protected while the Lazer Star

LED lights are there to turn night into

day. The lights, such as the cool custom

LED headlights by The Lighting Firm,

are more for show, but they do project a

stronger beam than stock.

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www.nittotire.com

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www.thelightingfirm.net

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BELOW:

Thanks to the long list of performance

pieces, from behind is how most other

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RIGHT:

Road Armor protect against rocks

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FEATUREFEATURE The GAS crew at Galpin have taken what they knowbuilding high-perfor-mance vehiclesand done something

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WORDS AND IMAGES // JAY KOPYCINSKI

97-03 models before Ford swapped to

rack-and-pinion steering. We picked up a

power steering repair kit and set to work

rebuilding the Ford steering box. In gen-

eral, we replaced all the internal seals and

O-rings, lubing each liberally with power

steering fluid to help slip them in place

and help with the initial assembly seal.

Our box had no significant shaft play

and all the bearings were in good shape,

so we kept them. If needed, most of the

roller bearings can be replaced as well.

Should you not want to lay out the

cash for a fully rebuilt box and want to

do the rebuild yourself, follow along as

we show you the steps we took. And,

if you dont own an F-150, but still have

steering box issues, what we show here

is applicable to many similar power

steering boxes. So, you should get a

pretty good idea whats involved in a

reseal or rebuild.

If youve had trouble with your power

steering box, whether it is some

groaning and moaning, play in the

sector shaft, or simply fluid weeping

and seeping near the pitman arm, we

might have a cure for your ailment. That

is, if you want to do your own rebuild.

Read on.

We had the occasion to do some repair

work on a leaky F-150 power steering

box. This particular box was used on

FIXING YOUR FORD POWER STEERING BOX

LEAKS AND MORE FIXED WITH A REBUILD

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ABOVE:

We placed the steering box in a vise for

support and started the disassembly.

First, we centered the steering box

movement, and then removed the four

bolts securing the sector shaft cover.

The lower shaft was tapped with a mal-

let and the sector shaft assembly pulled

from the main housing.

ABOVE:

Heres the removed sector shaft and its

cover, which can be unthreaded once

the locking nut has been removed. We

inspected the shaft splines for signs of

twisting, the bearing surfaces for dam-

age, and the gear teeth for signs of chip-

ping or other wear. Ours was in good

condition.

ABOVE:

Next, the four bolts securing the valve

housing to the main housing were

removed, allowing us to pull the valve

housing and the large piston assembly

from the box. We were careful not to let

the piston rotate and unscrew from the

valve housing.

ABOVE:

Lastly, we removed the sector shaft dust

seal, snap ring, steel spacer, and oil seal

from the lower part of the main housing.

Here, you want to inspect the roller bear-

ing in the housing for signs of wear or

water damage, and replace if necessary.

At this point, the box was stripped down.

We cleaned and inspected the large pis-

ton bore for wear or damage. If youre

simply replacing the sector shaft seals,

you could stop the disassembly here.

ABOVE:

Here is the valve housing (left) and the

piston (right). They are mated with the

worm shaft of the spool valve and ride

on each other using steel ball bearings.

Dealing with all the loose ball bearings

is usually the intimidating part of a

steering box rebuild.

ABOVE:

We removed the two bolts securing the

ball return guide clamp and removed the

guide to retrieve the ball bearings inside.

We carefully unscrewed the worm shaft

from the piston, allowing the remaining

ball bearings to drop into the piston.

There should be a total of 28 balls for

this particular box.

ABOVE:

We held the valve housing in a vise and

removed the small set screw that retains

the adjusting nut that secures the spool

valve in the valve housing. There is a

special splined tool that fits the slots in

the nut, but we were able to loosen and

spin the nut with a punch.

ABOVE:

Here the spool valve is being pulled from

the valve housing. At this point, you

want to inspect the worm gear grooves

and their compliment grooves in the pis-

ton for signs of scarring or wear.


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LEFT:

The valve housing uses a

dust seal, snap ring, and

oil seal. Each of these was

pulled for replacement.

After cleaning the valve

housing, we inspected the

roller bearing and the inte-

rior cylinder wall where

the seals ride.

ABOVE:

With new seals installed on the spool

valve and it lubricated, it was carefully

slid back into the valve housing while

rotating it. We were careful to make sure

the seals entered the housing smoothly

and did not become nicked or twisted.

The locking nut and set screw were rein-

stalled. Recommended torque for the

nut is 55 to 90 lb-ft.

ABOVE:

The worm shaft was threaded back into

the piston, and it was time to reinsert

the ball bearings. This design has an

insertion hole in the ball return guide

as shown here. We added a little grease

and held the ball return guide gently

in the piston holes while we fed each

of the 28 balls into the assembly. This

required a little wiggling and movement

of the piston to work each ball down

into the worm threads.

ABOVE:

Once the balls were all inserted, we

bolted the return guide clamp in place to

retain the balls and checked for smooth

turning movement of the worm shaft in

the piston (no more than 3 turns). We

installed a new valve housing o-ring.

ABOVE:

We removed the Teflon piston ring and

its underlying o-ring, then replaced

them with new ones after cleaning and

inspecting the piston.

ABOVE:

Here is the complete spool valve. Each

of the four Teflon piston seals was

removed and replaced with new seals.

The seals were dipped in power steering

fluid and then carefully stretched over

the body into their respective grooves,

being careful not to stretch the Teflon

seals excessively, nor nick them.

ABOVE:

A fresh oil seal, snap ring, and dust seal

were installed in the valve housing. The

dust seal should be installed with the

rubber side facing out.

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ABOVE:

To prepare the main housing for reas-

sembly, we installed a new sector shaft

oil seal, steel spacer, snap ring and dust

seal. You can use either a dedicated seal

driver or a socket to tap the seals into

their bores.

ABOVE:

Its easy to forget the small O-ring

between the main housing and the

valve housing at the fluid passage. We

installed it just prior to reinstalling the

valve housing.

ABOVE:

The sector shaft was slid into the main

housing and mated to the piston teeth.

Once it was slid in place and seated, the

four cover bolts were installed. These

and the valve housing bolts were all fully

tightened.

LEFT:

We installed a

new O-ring on

the underside of

the sector shaft

cover. We had

also inspected the

needle roller bear-

ing in this cover

and found it to be

in good condition.

Then the cover was

threaded back onto

the sector shaft.

ABOVE:

We slid the lubricated piston and valve

housing into the main housing, aligning

the piston gear teeth so we could slide

the sector shaft in later. We installed the

four bolts finger tight.

BELOW:

With the box assembled, the sector

shaft preload needs to be adjusted. We

centered the steering box movement

(high point), then turned the stud in until

it was just shy of touching internally.

This is good for initial setting, but may

need slight readjustment to remove any

steering box play after driving a few

miles.

LEFT:

Here is our rebuilt

box, sealed and

ready to serve some

more miles.

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From the times of Manny Esquerra to

the present day, the Ford Ranger has

proved itself to be one of the most

enduring platforms in off-road racing.

From full-blown racers, like Keith Smiths

94 model presented here, to untold pre-

runners around the world, the Ranger

is hugely popular thanks to it being

tough, capable, and easy to

modify.

WORDS MATT EMERY // IMAGES BOYD JAYNES

THIS PRERUNNER WILL LEAD A DOUBLE LIFE

1994 FORD RANGER

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modified at Newline, the project sat for

several years and went through several

owners. When looking to upgrade and

have a new race truck built, SDR rac-

ing saw the potential in the project and

purchased the chassis that had been

acquired by SI Motorsports.

SI Motorsports then started where

Newline left off and completed the rest

of the chassis, shocks mounts, motor

mounts, front and rear suspension, and

everything in between. Prior to assem-

bly, every part on the truck, including the

entire chassis was either electroless nickel-

plated or powdercoated by PSC in Chino,

California, to save on prep time and

unnecessary wear on parts.

The frontend utilizes SI

Motorsports equal-length

I-beams/radius arms that fea-

ture equal-length steering. To

those, a set of SI Motorsports Billet king

pin spindles were attached, and a King

Shocks 3.0 coilover and one 3.5 six-tube

bypass shock were installed.

The rear suspension utilizes an SI

Motorsports bolt on four-link, to which

a Currie custom-fabricated 4130 hous-

ing, modified by SI, is bolted. A Currie

custom 10-inch third member with 5:14

gears is whats mounted to the housing.

King is again the shock brand of choice

with King Shocks 3.0 coilover and 3.5 sev-

en-tube bypass shocks found per wheel.

Speaking of per wheel, the brakes on all

four corners are identical CNC 630 four-

piston-per-caliper units, all of which are

pumped with a Brembo master cylinder.

Again, identical on all four corners are

the Ultra 17-inch beadlock wheels that

have been shod with Toyo 37x13.50x17

Open Country tires. Suspension travel is

Smith, of SDR Racing in Hermosa

Beach, California, wanted to have a killer

race truck for a season or two, and then

use it to prerun the various racecourses

that hell find himself on. Those roles are

two areas where the Ranger excels.

The 94 Ranger chassis was ini-

tially started by NewLine Products in

Anaheim, California, which is the sister

shop to SI Motorsports of Santa Fe

Springs, California. After having the inte-

rior cage built and original Ranger frame


1994 FORD RANGER

LEFT:

A look from the front

shows the SI Motorsports

I-beams and the Rigid LED

lightbar.

ABOVE:

SI Motorsports I-beams and King pin

spindles bolt to the Ranger frame. Braking

is done with Brembo four-piston calipers.

ABOVE:

A King 3.0 coilover and one 3.5 six-tube

bypass shock soak up the bumps in

front.

BELOW:

One reason for the good

handling characteristics

of the I-beam suspension

is that the steering bars

are of equal length.

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a respectable 20 inches in the front with

a solid 25 inches in the rear.

The stock steel cab has been

enhanced with a fiberglass front clip

and rear fenders. LA Wraps of Torrance,

California, did the paintjob.

Rigid Industries LED front and rear

lightbars are used to light the way.

Theres only the one bar on the front push

cage, but were sure that a few more Rigid

units will be in place before long.

No one would ever think that the inte-

rior of a Ranger is spacious, and it seems

that the Sparco race seats, along with

the full cage, takes up most of the room.

The other large interior item is a custom-

built aluminum dash by Curt Beam of

CRB Alumifab that is truly a work of art.

Housing dual Racepak instrument pan-

els, along with the Lowrance GPS unit

and Winters shifter, its actually sculpted

to give extra knee clearance for the

occupantsa good thing when bouncing

around the desert. CRB also built the alu-

minum radiator protection shroud, door

panels and window covers.

The beautiful dash also houses the

communications system, which con-

sists of a PCI Intercom and Kenwood

Race Radio as well as a switch panel,

all of which was wired by BDR. The

Mastercraft race harnesses keep a hold

of the occupants while the driver holds

onto a MOMO steering wheel and works

the custom 4130 SI Motorsports brake

pedal assembly. The fresh air system

comes from PCI.

The one area where the Ford purist

will howl is with Smiths choice of pow-

erplant: Yep, its a GM LS3. A 2014 edi-

tion, it displaces 420 ci and is fed with a

FAST LSX-R fuel injection system. Dual

UMP Air cleaners that are part of the

custom cold air intake system built by SI

Motorsports provides the clean air, while

a set of custom stainless steel headers

and the exhaust was fabricated by Mike

Davis.

The GM LS3 was built by Redline

Performance of Anaheim, California, and

produces a dyno-proven 610 horses. To

keep the water cool, a Ron Davis radiator

is used and Fluidyne takes care of the hot

oil. A huge Fuel Safe fuel cell (with a Kevlar

bladder) takes up most of the room in the

area where the bed would be, but provided

plenty of fuel. That fuel is moved thanks to

the Aeromotive pumps and filters.

A full race-ready Culhane Turbo 400

transmission puts the power to the

rearend, which is done via a Drivelines

Incorporated driveshaft. The trans is

cooled with another Fluidyne unit.

What was begun by Newline Products

and finished off by SI Motorsports has

turned into one of the finest Rangers that

youll find, and were sure that the SDR

Racing family got what they were look-

ing for. This is a meticulously built race

truck that will last for seasons to come

and, hopefully for SDR, championship

after championship.


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1994 FORD RANGER

LEFT:

Putting out

610 hp, the

GM LS3 is

fed clean air

with duel

UMP clean-

ers that are

housed in a

custom SI

Motorsports

air intake

system.

RIGHT:

The Currie 4130 housing was modified by

SI Motorsports to work with their bolt-in

four-link rear suspension system. CNC

four-piston calipers put the squeeze on

the rotors.

BELOW:

A FAST EFI inducts the fuel in perfectly

metered units.

LEFT:

A pair of Kings trumps the bumps, as a

King springequipped 3.0 coilover and

3.5 seven-tube bypass shock are used

per side for the rear. A King bumpstop is

also in place.

ABOVE:

A Ron Davis radiator cools the water

while a Fluidyne transmission cooler

keeps the transmission happy.

LEFT:

A Drivelines

Incorporated

driveshaft

connects the

Curries rearend

to the full race-

ready Culhane

Turbo 400

transmission.

ABOVE:

Serious-duty 37-inch Toyo Open Country

tires are mounted in 17-inch Ultra

Beadlock wheels.

RIGHT:

CRB Alumifab

designed and built

these window cov-

ers so that they

may be removed

and the glass rein-

stalled when the

Ranger becomes a

prerunner.

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ABOVE:

The LA Wraps flat black treatment looks great, while the Rigid Industries LED lightbar gives everyone behind the Ranger a good

look at it.

BELOW:

A set of Sparco race seats and

Mastercraft harnesses keeps the occu-

pants safe no matter the terrain.

RIGHT:

Curt Beam of CRB

Alumifab produced the

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into which he placed

the Winters shifter, dual

Racepak instrument pan-

els, the Lowrance GPS

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CHASSIS:

MANUFACTURER:Ford

WHEELBASE:127 Inches

OVERALL LENGTH:17 Inches

OVERALL HEIGHT:72 Inches

TRACK WIDTH:86 Inches

ENGINE/DRIVETRAIN:

MANUFACTURER:GM LS3

DISPLACEMENT:420 ci

BUILDER:Redline Performance

HORSEPOWER:610

INDUCTION:FAST Fuel Injection

AIR FILTER:Dual UMP With Custom SI Motorsports CO Intake System

EXHAUST:Mike Davis Custom

COOLING:Ron Davis Radiator

WIRING:BDR

TRANSMISSION: Culhane Turbo 400 Race

REAREND:Currie Custom Fabricated 4130

SUSPENSION:

FRONT SUSPENSION:SI Motorsports Equal-Length I-Beams/Radius Arms

REAR SUSPENSION:SI Motorsports Bolt-On Four-Link

SHOCKS/FRONT:King 3.0 Coilover and 3.5 Six-Tube Bypass

SHOCKS/REAR:King 3.0 Coilover and 3.5 Seven-Tube Bypass

WHEEL TRAVEL:

FRONT: 20 Inches

REAR: 25 Inches

BRAKES:

FRONT: CNC 630 Four-Piston Calipers/Brembo Master Cylinders

REAR: CNC 630 Four-Piston Calipers/Brembo Master Cylinders.

WHEELS/TIRES:

WHEELS: Ultra 17-Inch Beadlocks

TIRES: 37x13.50x17 Toyo Open Country MT Race

EXTERIOR:

BODYWORK:Steel Cab With Fiberglass Front Clip And Rear Fenders

PAINT/GRAPHICS:LA Wraps

LIGHTING:Rigid Industries LED Front And Rear Light Bars

INTERIOR:

SEATS:Sparco

HARNESSES:Mastercraft

STEERING WHEEL:MOMO

DASH:Racepak

SHIFTER:Winters

GPS:Lowrance

RADIO/INTERCOM:PCI Intercom and Kenwood Race Radio

FRESH AIR SYSTEM:PCI Race Air

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ORGANIZERS OF THE GREAT AMERICAN RACE THROW THE BIGGEST OFF-ROAD PARTY IN LAS VEGAS

FEATUREFEATURE

THE 2015 MINT 400

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The 2015 Mint 400 is quickly

becoming a must-race event on

many racers busy schedules.

Owned and operated by the

Martelli Brothers, the series

utilizes the brothers creative agency,

Mad Media to promote the event. The

Martellis also contract Casey Folks and

the Best in the Desert racing organiza-

tion to run logistics and race control for

the Mint. Folks has the ability get race

permits signed off by the many govern-

mental agencies and is well liked across

Nevada.

RICH HISTORYThe Mint 400 started in 1974 as an idea

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mote the hotels annual deer hunt. It wasnt

long and soon the Mint ballooned into a

legitimate race. Mint Hotel public relations

director KJ Howe became race director.

The Mint 400 race attracted all kinds of

celebrities, famous racers, and Hollywood

film types. Howe had friends all over

Hollywood. Of course with those celebri-

ties came plenty of media attention. Howe

decided he needed girls to help to promote

the event and the Miss Mint contest was

born. Vanna White got her start as a Miss

Mint girl, Howe says. The military even

got involved parading a tank right down the

center of Fremont Street. In 1988 the Mint

hotel was sold and everything ended.

THE REVIVALIn 2008, local Nevada race organization

SNORE revived The Great American Race

known as the Mint 400. KJ Howe came

back as the grand marshal that year, the

city of Las Vegas and the Fremont Street

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ABOVE:

Racers and fans hang out all day

on Fremont Street for tech and

contingency.

ABOVE:

Trucks parade down the Las Vegas strip

in front of hundreds of tourists.

LEFT:

Former Mint

400 race

director KJ

Howe still

participates

in the Mint

festivities.

ABOVE:

Team Olliges

won the

Pit Crew

Challenge

contest.

ABOVE:

Trucks line up and down Fremont street

in downtown Las Vegas so fans can get

an up-close look.

LEFT:

Justin Lofton

overalled the

Mint 400 in

a new Jimco

Trick-Truck.

ABOVE:

Justin Lofton and codriver Derek

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400winning trophy.

BELOW:

Amy Scott won the 2015 Miss Mint contest.

ABOVE:

Robby Gordon finished Second at the

Mint 400.

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Polaris

threw a

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at the

Mint 400.

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Experience got involved bringing the event

right back to its roots in downtown Las

Vegas. Over the next several years contin-

gency sponsors lined Fremont Street as

vehicles historically paraded through the

area. Drivers signed autographs at meet

and greets. Its with the help of a high-rank-

ing police official that racers can now drive

their vehicles right down the strip in front of

hundreds of thousands of people in a police

escort all the way to Fremont Street. On

a recent Wednesday afternoon in March,

tourists from all over the world crowded

on bridges and sidewalks up and down the

strip getting their first experience of what a

900hp truck sounds and looks like up close.

MAXED OUTThe Mint 400 attracts racers from all

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Trophy Trucks, or Trick-Trucks as Best

in the Desert names them. Just three

weeks before the race, entries reached

their max cap at 330 meaning anybody

else sending in an entry to the race will

be placed on a waiting list. Title sponsor

Polaris has come on board for 2015 and

everyone is invited to the party. What a

party it was! There was a pit crew chal-

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fastest tire change. The highlight of the

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Troy Vest had a spectacular crash right

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THE 2015 MINT 400 MAXES OUT ENTRIES

BIG DUSTYWhen you attend all the events sur-

rounding the Mint 400, its hard to

believe there is still a race to be run.

In a city that never sleeps and casinos

that never close, a 6 a.m. start time can

come fast and furious. For limited race

car drivers, that means skipping the fun

at the blackjack table and early to bed.

The wind must have stayed out late and

slept all day because there was none.

No wind means the dust hangs in the

air creating visibility issues. Racers also

push their vehicles to the limits at high

speeds. Safety is taken very seriously.

According to a statement released by

the Mint 400, two racers were involved

in a multi-vehicle accident. The race was

temporarily stopped while the racers

received medical attention and flown by

air to local hospitals. They are expected

to recover. The safety of our racers is

paramount, Matt Martelli says. When

the race resumed, so did the dust. Just

before pit A, racers battled almost zero

visibility conditions. Of course none of

that matters when you are out front and

have clean air. Justin Lofton managed

to do just that. Got out front and went

for the home run. Lofton who was only

in his second race in a brand-new Jimco

built Trick Truck, overalled the 2015 Mint

400. At the finish line Lofton was show-

ered with oversize checks and purpose

built trophies. The Great American Race

is back bigger than ever.

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CLASS 1400 (TRICK-TRUCK)Justin Lofton

Robby Gordon

Rob MacCachren

CLASS 1500Sam Berri

Cody Parkhouse

Eduardo Laguna

CLASS 6100Brett Sourapas

David Kleiman

Jeff Terzo

CLASS 7200Steve Kovach

Al Hogan

L.D. Smith

CLASS 8000David Westhem

Don German

CLASS 4400Micheal Klensin

Andrew McLaughlin

Tim Diekman

CLASS 106.7PT CLASS 2400Bryan Folks

John Hsu

Jeff Scott

TROPHYLITEP.J. Guglielmo

Andrew McLeod

CLASS 1900 (PRO-UTV)Dustin Jones

Scott Kiger

Ryan Poelman

CLASS 1100Justin Buckley

Jeff Sanca

Clayton Etcheson

CLASS 2000Hank Winter

Joshua Cobb

Brennan Lambert

CLASS 3000Mike Bach

Charles Julian

CLASS 5000Adam Spitz

CLASS 1800John Webster

Victor Gasca

Kevin McKeown

UNLIMITED POLARISLacrecia Beurrier

CLASS 5500Paul Dallenbach

Patrick Long

Patrick Dempsey

CLASS 1700 (JEEPSPEED)Rick Randall

Skyler Gambrell

Garett Allred

CLASS 2900 (SPORTSMAN UTV)Logan Goodall

Daniel Silva

CLASS 3700Tom Barnett

Bob Mamer

CLASS 7100Kris Kading

Kurt Youngs

VINTAGE CLASSSteve Rountree

Brian Morris

Rod Hall

SPORTSMAN VWRobert Johnson

Alex Rivas

Mark Murrell

2015 MINT 400 RESULTS


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BELL HELMETS

BR1,

The BR.1 is the first model in the indus-try that can be used as a traditional helmet, side forced air or top forced air helmet. By utilizing an innovative kit system, racers can now customize the BR.1 to adapt to their individual needs. And of course, its Snell SA2010 rated. It features a lightweight composite shell, leading-edge styling, aero front lip and a large eyeport. The standard BR.1 is sold in the rear vent configura-tion featuring a Venturi air exchange system.

BELL HELMETS

800.237.799www.bellracing.com

BELL HELMETS

MOTO-9 FLEXWith its lightweight composite carbon shell, the Moto-9 Flex also features Bells exclusive progressive layer-ing technology, which is a system of three polymer materials, each designed to address specific impact velocities, while simultaneously working in harmony. Bell also addressed head comfort with the Moto-9 Flex, using its adaptive fit system containing a segmented liner construction, which conforms to a riders head for a better fit and the velocity flow ventilation system combines with a segmented liner offers maximum ven-tilation and temperature control. Certifications: Snell M2015, DOT. Available in sizes XS-XXL.

BELL HELMETS

800.456.2355www.bellhelmets.com

HJC

FI-10RWith its advanced, super-lite compos-ite weave shell along with a low-pro-file top-forced air and multidirectional air hose fitting (optional straight tube, or top cover available), the HJC FI-10R features a channeled ventilation sys-tem for good air circulation. The unit is predrilled for a head and neck restraint and is ear cup ready. The comfortable, removable, and moisture-wicking interior is washable. Snell SA2010 approved. Available in sizes XS-XXL.

HJC

562.407.2186www.hjchelemts.com

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They say you dont know how fast you can go

until you crash. Lets face it: Ouch is a four-

letter word. So when you crash (and we all

crash eventually), its possibly going to hurt.

Like they say, thats racing. But with a few precau-

tions, the amount hurt can be greatly diminished.

Its all in how prepared to you are for the inevitable.

We dont know about you, but we dress to

crash. We want to have fun, go as fast as we can

and then get up and go back to work on Monday.

The producers in this guide have made it their

mission to see that you do the same.

We have broken it down to various catego-

ries and have included as many products as we

could. We tried to hit the major manufacturers

to bring to you the latest in safety equipment.

These people really have your back, so take a

look and see what would work best for you.

WORDS DEANNA SCANLON

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PCI RACE RADIOS

RACEAIR HJC SI-12R EO PCI has worked with HJC to design a noise-cancelling ear cups option into the SI-12 helmet. In addition to modifying with chan-neled air vents, PCI added their ear cups to the helmet to help seal out engine noise while maximizing volume and clarity of your com-munications. The PCI RaceAir SI-12 features a fire-resistant Comfort-Carbon Interior, removable liner and cheek pads for easy cleaning, and its predrilled for head and neck restraints. It even comes with a deluxe hel-met storage bag!

PCI RACE RADIOS

800.869.5636www.pciraceradios.com

PYROTECT

PRO AIRFLOW TOP FORCED AIR CARBONPyrotects patented Pro Airflow interior helmets meet full SA2010 standards and the exclusive design helps reduce fogging along the front and top venting to keep you both cool and comfortable. These helmets are designed with a hand-laminated, lightweight 100 percent carbon shell, stainless steel hard-ware and a Kevlar chinstrap for maximum durability. The new headliner design gives added comfort and improved airflow and the fire-retardant headliner and cheek pads are removable for easy cleaning. Its Hans ready and comes with a .125-inch-thick polycarbon-ate shield that features tear-off posts that arecompatible with Bell or Racing Opticsstyle tear-offs. Available in sizes XS to XXXL.

PYROTECT

800.669.2355www.pyrotectstore.com

SIMPSON

PERFORMANCE

PRODUCTS

AIR INFORCER SHARK HELMETSnell SA 2010 rated and manufactured in the USA, Simpsons Air Inforcer Shark helmet is designed with attitude and features a stylish top cap designed for optimal pipe placement and a low profile for multiple roof/driver height. Head and neck restraint compatible; additional hardware required. Ships complete with two 3mm shields (clear and smoke), includes plush helmet bag. Simpson offers a full selection of colors and sizes on the Air Inforcer Shark.

SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS

800.654.7223www.TeamSimpson.com

STAND 21

IVOS AIR-FORCE HELMETThe IVOS line of Stand 21 helmets have full 100 percent carbon-fiber shells, which makes for the strongest, light-est shell for superior penetration protection. Expanded polypropylene (EPP) liner acts as a type of memory foam that absorbs and then rebounds and all Stand 21 helmets come with a custom fitting. And while all the paddings can be removed and hand-washed, know that Stand 21 manufactures this off-road specific helmet with an all-weather seal around the visor and a high-quality Nomex skirt around the base of the helmet for extra fire pro-tection and to keep dust out. Forced air manifold can be mounted on either side of the helmet, or on the top.

STAND 21

714.966.1007www.stand21na.com

RUGGED RADIOS

COMMUNICATION WIRED HELMETSRugged Radios offers a range of off-road racing hel-mets already wired with helmet speaker kits to keep you in communication with your codriver, team, chase vehicles, and race-ops. Choose from HJC, Pyrotect, and Impact helmets with many ready to accommodate pumper systems. Starting from $315.

RUGGED RADIOS

888.541.7223www.ruggedradios.com

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CROW ENTERPRIZES

360 DEGREE NECK COLLARManufactured in knitted flame-retardant material, this Crow Enterprizes 360 Degree Neck Collar is not only adjustable, its stylishly available in red, blue, and black.

CROW ENTERPRIZES

888.869.2769www.crowenerprizes.com

IMPACT

ACCEL FRONTAL HEAD RESTRAINTThe Accel is adjustable with multiple mounting positions to accommo-date variables such as seat angle, body shape, and more. As a result of the optimized placement and angle of the lower tether mount, the Accel device offers unsurpassed angular impact protection. Impacts Accel is constructed from a DuPont carbon-fiber composite material and weighs a mere 1.8 pounds, resulting in less driver fatigue on race day as the Accel FHR allows the device to flex in unison with the body during the course of competition thus minimizing driver fatigue and pressure points. Priced at only $599, the Impact Accel includes all necessary tether hardware, helmet clips, tools, and even comes with its own storage bag.

IMPACT

317.852.3067www.impactusa.com

NECKSGEN

REVSafety is just as important an element of racing as speed is, and your head and neck are not an area for compromise. The NecksGen REV is a comfortable, lightweight, easy-to-use HNR (head and neck restraint) that carries full SFI 38.1 certification. Made in the USA from a strong, light-weight carbon composite material and Kevlar tethering system, the REV is a great option for racers of all sizes and vehicle types. With a yokeless design there are no structural components touching the front of your body, and no more uncomfortable or painful pieces over your collarbones or chest. A simple tab and slot-type helmet connection that mounts to industry standard locations makes removing the device ultra quick and easy. Molded winglets help keep the device and your shoulder harnesses in place. Available in four sizes.

NECKSGEN

619.328-0410www.necksgen.com

LEATT

MRX PROThe Leatt MRX Pro gives drivers peace of mind by giv-

ing the wearer the knowledge that, with its SFI 38:1 test

results, due to the improved polymer chassis material

and single rear collar angle design its a perfect fit and

function with all seat angles and driver positions. Also

featured is the washable fire-retardant Nomex padding

for vastly improved strapped in comfort and reduced

harshness of helmet to brace impact. The new MRX Pro

Foam collar helps fight driver fatigue and the seatbelt

channel guides the belt away from the soft tissues of the

neck. Kevlar fire-retardant tethers for frontal and side

impact protection keep the MRX Pro in place and posi-

tioned perfectly.

LEATT

800.691.3314www.leatt-brace.com

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PRODUCTS

HYBRID SPORTThe evolution of head and neck restraint technology has led to the introduction of the high-performance FIA- and SFI-approved Hybrid Sport. The Hybrid Sport is lightweight, weighing in at 20 percent less than comparable product in its price range. The DuPont carbon/poly-mer construction is sleek, modern, and appealing with defined wings for seatbelt containment. Available in size XSXL. Price $599.


800.654.7223www.teamsimpson.com

SIMPSON PERFORMANCE

PRODUCTS

HANS III DEVICE The HANS III represents the third generation of injection-

molded HANS devices and features a contemporary

approach to reducing weight. Using an all-new design

and polymer, the device features a hollow collar that sub-

stantially minimizes weight. Engineered reinforcements

ensure an exceptionally strong structure that provides

the same level of safety as every HANS device. The

reduced mass guarantees the lightest and most comfort-

able injection-molded HANS ever. Price $649.



PYROTECT

NECK BRACE COLLAR Pyrotects Neck Brace Collars are designed to fit the

base of your helmet and allows greater air circulation

around the neck and can be contoured for your specific

application. Manufactured using high density (HD) fire

retardant foam with removable covers that make them

easy to remove and clean. Available in: contoured,

straight, and youth contoured and in either black, red

or blue.

PYROTECT


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ENTERPRIZES

DOUBLE-LAYER DRIVING SUITDouble-layer SFI 3.3/5 one-piece

driving suits feature box quilt-

ing, straight leg cut with stirrups,

inset pockets high-rise collar with

European styling. Back waist is

gusseted, and it has 180-degree

shoulder gussets in back of arms.

Available in red, blue, and black,

and in sizes small through XXXL.

PN: 27024. Price: $270.

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PYROTECT

PYROLITE TWO SFI-5 RACING SUITThis newly redesigned one-piece series of suit offers high-style, premium construction techniques, and eliminates the old-fashioned amateur look-alike features of patch pockets, loose belts, and stripes. Excellent for all types of racing requiring SFI-5 suits, it features two layers, lined, SFI-5 Nomex IIIA. Five-color Nomex variations with accent-colored piping, knit collar, knit rear waist expansion panel, epaulets, slash (lined) pockets, attached belt. Recommended for cooler climates or evening. Available color choic-es: red and black/white piping, red/black piping blue/black piping, yellow/black piping, black/black piping. Available in sizes small through XXXL.

PYROTECT


SIMPSON

DNA RACING SUITMade in the United States, the DNA suit is made of premium Titanium Nomex and features integrated cuffs to replace traditional sleeve cuffs, minimizing mate-rial at your wrist and eliminating bunching in the glove gauntlet area. Pre-bent four-way stretch elbows allow for effortless movement of the arms. Four-way stretch body panels reduce tension across the back, torso, waist, hips and thighs. Sizes S-XXL; colors black, red, and blue with volt yellow trim package. Price $1,599.



STAND 21

ST3000 HSC RACING SUITStand 21 uses a patented weave that allows for maximum breathability while still allowing for top-level fire protection. Two layer SFI 3.2A/5 and FIA 8856-2000 certified suits are fully customiz-able in fit, design, and added features like added pockets which can be very handy in off-road rac-ing. Our Air-Force suit has an added feature that allows for any air pumper to be routed to the suit for maximum cooling of the vital organs which is where most of a drivers heat is generated from.

STAND 21


SUBE SPORTS

AVANTI RACING SUITPUMAs Avanti driving suit utilizes revolutionary and proprietary advancements in material, form, func-tion, and design. A unique three-layer design of an Aramidic outer layer, a Nomex inner layer, and pro-prietary middle layer creates the lightest three-layer suit in the market at 240G/M2. Features emphasis less bulk including anatomically correct pre-shaped body with pre-shaped Slim-Fit sleeves, forward facing flat seams, EMS arm articulation, and Hans compat-ible epaulets. FIA 8856-2000 and SFI 3.2A/5 approved.

SUBE SPORTS

714.847.1501www.subesports.com

MOMO

PRO RACER DRIVING SUITMOMO is a name that stands out

for Italian craftsmanship, and

their suits are not only extremely

comfortable this unit is 100 percent

Nomex III. Thats a triple layer of

protection and the Hans consistent

epaulet and FIA homologation offer

the best in quality and safety. The

suits are available in white, red,

and black and come in sizes: 50

to 64. This suit is FIA approved

8856/2000 SFI 3.2A/5.

MOMO

800.749.momowww.momousa.com

PYROTECT

SPORTSMAN SFI-1 DELUXE ONE PIECE SUIT Lightweight, stylish, comfortable, and loaded

with features, the Pyrotect Sportsman Deluxe

is a one-piece drivers suit that is manufac-

tured using an FR material. This suit has it

all, including knit-lined collar, 360-degree

vented arm attachment, epaulets, a vented

waist expansion panel and evenhidden pock-

ets. The single-layer suit is SFI 3.2A/1 certified.

Available color choices are black/black/white

piping, red/black/white piping, and blue/black/

white piping. Available in sizes small through

XXXXL.

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CROW ENTERPRIZES

MIDTOP DRIVING SHOEThis Midtop Driving Shoe from Crow Enterprizes is satin suede with frame retardant interior, and with SFI 3.3/5, its cool all around. Available in sizes 4-14 and can be had in red, blue, and black. Part No. 22100. Price: $75.

CROW ENTERPRIZES


PYROTECT

ANKLE TOP RACING SHOES Pyrotects Racing Shoes feature a rubber flexible outer sole, an exte-rior constructed of fire retardant suede leather, and the interior is made of fleeced-lined Nomex for added comfort. Styled with an adjustable wraparound padded ankle support. Meets SFI 3.3/5 specs. Available in black, red, or blue and sizes 6 through 14.

PYROTECT


SIMPSON

REDLINE RACING SHOEThe Redline shoe is SFI 3.3/5 approved for racing and features a performance enhancing, streamline design that is comfortable and pliable. The Redline is manufactured of top-grain leather and fire-retardant Nomex and features hidden laces and textured bumper panels. Available

in sizes 6-14, including half sizes. Available in solid black or black/white combo. Price $199.

SIMPSON PERFORMANCE

PRODUCTS

800.654.7223www.TeamSimpson.com

STAND 21

OFF-ROAD BOOTSIn off-road racing, drivers and codrivers need to protect their feet from fire just like they protect the rest of their body with fire-retardant clothing. Stand 21 offers a comfortable SFI 3.2A and FIA 8856-2000 certified racing shoe with a new durable sole that provides grip on all sorts of different terrains. As with all Stand 21 prod-ucts, we have the ability to do full cus-tom designs and embroideries on any of our shoes.

STAND 21


SUBE SPORTS

PUMA EVERFIT + PRO SHOEPUMAs Everfit + Pro shoe, new for 2015, features the latest tech-nology in foot stability and support. The Everfit features a dynamic lacing system that locks the upper and outsole to the foot through a network of Kevlar cables extending from the top sole to the outsole, creating a complete dynamic support cage for the drivers foot. Soft full-grain leather offers exceptional comfort, while a rounded heel cup and textured rubber outsole derived from F1 provides the ultimate in perfor-mance. FIA 8856-200 and SFI 3.3/5 approved.

SUBE SPORTS


MOMO

TOP GT RACING SHOESProfessional boot in fire resistant suede with interior lined in soft, knit Nomex fabric. Current and elegant design, made in top quality fabrics that guarantee lightness. An ankle lace-up and single strap closure ensure proper fit. Available in red, blue and black and sizes 39 to 46. FIA approved 8856/2000

MOMO


MOMO

GT PRO RACING SHOESMade in calf air leather, the new GT PRO shoe guaran-tees the utmost lightness with the best comfort. The rubber sole is made with a particularly low thickness to offer a great feeling in driving and an optimal grip on the pedals. Available in red/white, blue/white and gray/white and sizes: 38 to 46. FIA approved 8856/2000.

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CROW ENTERPRIZES

STANDARD DRIVING GLOVES These SFI-5, two-layer Nomex gloves have extra padding on palm and knuckle area. Available in red, blue, and black. PN11712. Price: $50.

CROW ENTERPRIZES


MOMO

XTREME PRO GLOVESProfessional, pre-curved glove made in soft, stretch, fire-resistant Nomex. The Xtreme Pro is designedto offer a perfect fit, thanks to its ergonomic shape. The silicone coated palm guarantees optimum perfor-mance thanks to the grip provided by the newest generation of materials. The new stitching path on the thumb is designed for the most comfortable grip, even in endur-ance races. Available in colors red, blue, and gray and sizes 8 through 12. FIA approved 8856/2000.

MOMO


PYROTECT

PYROTECT PRO-SERIES TWO-LAYER DRIVING GLOVESHandcrafted for superior comfort and quality, the Pyrotect Pro Series two-layer SFI 3.3/5 Glove features reversed stitch seams with long gauntlet made of fire-resistant Nomex, plus added rubber grip on the palm. The result is a positive feedback grip that lets you feel the track with no pressure points or seams next to the fingers. Conforms to SFI 3.3/5 specifications. Available in black, red, blue, or white and in sizes from XXS through XXL.

PYROTECT


STAND 21

OSII GLOVESStand 21 invented the Outside Seam glove design over 35 years ago, and many manufacturers now use outside seam technology in their products. The fully customizable OSII gloves are SFI 3.2A/5 and FIA 8856-2000 certified, and are arguably some of the most comfortable gloves on the mar-ket. High-quality Nomex fabric provides a comfortable and flexible fit; and leather traction pads on the palm and finger-tips provide durable grip.

STAND 21


SUBE SPORTS

PODIO GLOVESPUMAs Podio glove incorporates the new graphic printed design features as used by F1 pilots. Designed for maximum grip and comfort, that Podio glove focuses on all of the contact points between the drivers hand and the steering wheel. Outside stitched and pre-formed sculptured finger construction on the palm side of the gloves complement the tactile rubberized pads strategically placed throughout the palm and finger areas of the glove. The Podio is constructed of 180-gram knit Nomex for maximum comfort and durability. FIA 8856-2000 approved.

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