Are you serious about driving off road?  If you are and you are in the market for tires, then you do not want to skip reading this.  Both Pro Comp and Super Swamper make superior tires but only if you are serious about wanting the best in off road tires.  We all know that off road tires need to have better traction and durability than of those which are only used on the highway.  But, what about those other little things that you need in an off road tire?  Once you finish reading this short piece, head on over to Gnarly Tires to find out more about not only these, but other top off road tires too.

Pro Comp

Although Pro Comp has only been outfitting off road rigs since 1992, they do it with a panache that is unmatched in the field...

Basil Smith who was popularly known as Smitty established Smittybilt more than half-a-century ago. Tom, Smitty’s son gained experience in the industry by first working at Rock-ett and then at his father’s company. After spending his life in the 4WD world, Tom started creating innovative products focused on the huge off-road aftermarket segment. Today, the company is the leading manufacturer of parts for trucks and small SUVs or Jeeps.

With the growth in business, Tom started making new products, with the tubular front/rear bumpers and Nerf Bar being the most notable ones. Today, Smittybilt is the leading supplier of innovative accessories to thousands of dealers and distributors around the world...

AMA Pro Racing is a leading sporting brand when it comes to the motorcycle lifestyle and championships across the nation. The professional motorcycle sports organization remains one of the most recognized brands in the Motorsports industry and is a premier professional racing organization not just in the US but also across North America.

AMA Pro Racing

The company acquired several professional motorcycle racing properties from the 90 year old American Motorcyclists Association AMA in 2008 thanks to its resources and managerial expertise running several motorcycle sporting events...

Sonoma Raceway has hosted Motorsports action since 1968 and is one of the leading raceways on the West Coast. Located in the Sonoma Valley in California, the tracks sits on a picturesque 1600 acres of land and hosts some of the premier racing events in the country. The venue is also festooned with many additional amenities to make a visit here fun-filled in every way including clean restrooms, an excellent café and Wine Country Motorsports.

Sonoma Raceway

The surrounding picturesque hills provide some great optics and are always a sight to behold as you zoom past. It is for this reason that Sonoma Valley Raceway continues to attract some really high profile racing events.  Visitors are also attracted to its very challenging layout and terrain...

The Portland International Raceway is one of the great treasures of the Pacific Northwest and has a rich 50-year heritage of sports car racing. The PIR as it is commonly called is owned by the city of Portland, OR. The Raceway was founded from the ruins of a WWII-era town of Vanport and has since grown into one of the leading sports car racing destinations in the West Coast hosting major sports car events such as the NASCAR K&N Pro series West and the SCCA AutoCoss events. The track also plays host to the Oregon Bicycle Racing Association. Other main events hosted here include the Oregon Rose Cup, the Portland Historics Vintage Weekend, the Motocross Anniversary and the Stock Car Series Race Weekend.  Over 600 events are hosted at the Portland International Raceway.

Action at the Portland...

If you a looking for some great RC raceway in Southern California, then the Revelation Raceway is the place to be. Located in Montclair, California, Revelation Raceway offers one of the best off-road tracks for nitro-races. The Revelation Raceway track is in perfect shape and gets watered after every 30 minutes.  Fans and racers will also love the very clean and comfortable pit area with electrical outlets where you can recharge your battery and engage in lots of other activities off the race track to keep you entertained and occupied.

Revelation Raceway

Many Pro RC drivers use the Revelation Raceway and the facility also hosts numerous national racing events and other key races. A catering track offers visitors some great delicacies such as burritos, and delicious tacos...

The Mazda Raceway at the Laguna Seca is one of the oldest raceways in the US Wes Coast and hosts both auto and motorcycle races. The track as built in 1957 around a lake which has since dried up and is I the town of Monterey Laguna, CA. The track has one of the best spectator views and spectators can easily make their way from one sector of the stands to another to get the best possible views of the action on the tracks from various vantage positions.  The track is over 3.6km long and has multiple turns. It also has the world-famous “Corkscrew” turn, a must see on the West Coast racing circuit. The total number of turns is 11 and the track has a 180ft elevation change.

Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca

As one of the most popular racing tracks not just in the West Coast but in the world the La...

The Portland International Raceway Auto Swap Meet is one of the most exciting events held  in Portland, Oregon’s iconic raceway. This Auto Swap Meet runs at the same time as Portland’s Swap Meet held at the Portland Expo Centre.  For Motorsports racing buffs, the Swap Meet offers a golden opportunity to find variety of auto parts and accessories for various auto cars ranging from the classic cars to the latest restorations.

The Portland International Raceway Swap Meet Photo Credit

The PIR Auto Swap Meet also features thousands of vendors selling lots of hard to find car parts and accessories ranging from restorable and restored car parts of those for vintage racing cars. The PR Auto Swap is a great opportunity to meet and get to know vendors for your parts and accessory needs...

The Infineon Raceway hosts the widely popular West Coast Moto Jam which attracts some of the finest motorbike racing teams in the nation.  Located in the picturesque Sonoma valley in the heart of California’s wine country, the Infineon Raceway is one of the finest of its kinds with great and challenging tracks an excellent viewing area.  The venue has been hosting motorcycle racing since 1969 even though the West Coast Moto Jam is a recent addition to the Infineon Sonoma Valley Raceway. The cool Sonoma valley climate also provides a great climate and the backdrop for the great machine battles taking place in the valley.

AMA Pro Racing

The West Coast Moto Jam usually includes 5 days of high adrenaline motorcycle action that include multiple races namely, the AMA Pro Road Racing with som...

The Thunderbowl Raceway is another great treasure in the West Coast Racing circuit and is best renowned for its rich set of racing events. Located in Tulare California, the Thunderbowl Raceway hosts such great racing events as the USAC West Coast 360s and the World of Outlaws Sprint Car series.  Other main races and events gracing the Thunderworld Raceway track include the Rebel Cup Winged 360s, IMCA Modifieds, King of the West 410 Sprint Car Series and the Vintage Hard Tops Races. The Tulare Annual Trophy Cups are also a major attraction with races and RC fans.

The Thunderbowl Raceway track

The Tulare Thunderbowl Raceway provides as impressive track and amenities for drivers and fans in the West Coast using the Raceway...