For those interested in flashy boats and high speeds, Red Bluff’s annual Nitro Nationals is the place to be.

With high-powered boats gliding across the water at well over 200 MPH the Nitro Nationals continues to be a huge success year after year. Two years ago the world record of 264 MPH was set at the Nitro Nationals.

There are 13 unique classes and 150 boats making it an all day event and a site to see. The Show and Shine on Friday May 23rd gave us the chance to see the boats up close and hear their engines roar before seeing them in action on Saturday (postponed).

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For the last 31 years Ford’s F-Series has held its place as the nation’s no. 1 truck seller, but 2009 is bringing bigger challenges to Ford’s position as no. 1 truck seller. Companies like Chevrolet, Dodge, Toyota and Nissan are all trying their hardest to knock Ford out of its position.

Improvements in the area horsepower, interior and fuel efficiency are making 2009 competition all the more challenging. Each manufacturer has unique features that make their particular truck special.

With gas reaching close to $4 a gallon, fuel efficiency is something that ways heavily on most people’s minds. Dodge has taken advantage of these concerns and created the new 2009 Dodge Ram that is 4% more fuel-efficient. (more…)

W.E. Rock
Perris Raceway Perris, CA
Round 1 April 12th-13th

Team DP4×4 arrived at Perris, CA on Friday April 11th for the 1pm Tech Inspection. Team Dp4×4 passed inspection however would be busy repairing a few items that caught the attention of the inspector. Team DP4×4 would need to create a fire barrier in the lower feet area of the buggy. No problem a few minutes on welding wouldn’t keep this buggy from competing.

After tech inspection we arrived at Perris Raceway which is well known as the oldest and largest motor cross raceway in California. This would be the first rock crawling event ever held at Perris Raceway. The Pit area was well marked and roped off for competitors to set up camp and for those needing to make adjustments or start their tech work.

4 Different Classes would be competing at Perris Raceway

Team Dp4×4 runs in the Pro-Modified Class and would be competing against 26 other teams. (more…)

We all want a safer car, one that we are less likely to get hurt in. Car manufactures are giving people just what they want, safer cars. And they are going to great lengths to do so. We hear about new features all the time, bizarre placement of airbags and manufactured crumple zones.

All these features work with one common goal, to make the road less likely to hurt you, but Volvo is trying to go above and beyond. Volvo is currently working on car that will guaranty that you walk away from the crash. (more…)