Category Archives: Off-Road

Still doing work even when the asphalt ends.

Closeup with Grave Digger

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This is a video of one of the Grave Digger monster trucks getting ready to be serviced. The franchise currently has 9 trucks that are displayed or compete in Monster Jam events around the US. The fans in the YouTube comments have identified this particular truck as Grave Digger #23 built by Carroll Racing Development and driven by Carl Van Horn. Apparently the coilovers are a unique feature to this particular chassis. The little travel tires allow an unobstructed view of the inner workings of the truck including the engine and suspension.


Source: MadRam11 on YouTube and Wikipedia

Iceland 2012 – Formula Offroad

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Rounds 5 and 6 of the Formula Offroad NEZ cup took place in Iceland this year. A lot of the teams from all over Scandinavia shipped their cars over to compete. Apparently Formula Offroad has been becoming less popular in Iceland recently, but a couple of the old Icelandic guys came out of retirement to play. The Insane Racing Team from Norway set out to get the “Best in Show” trophy for the weekend while their media guy did his usual excellent job bringing us coverage from the whole event.


Source: The Insane Racing Team on YouTube

AEV Brute Double Cab – Car and Driver

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Have you ever looked at your Jeep and thought, “Man, I sure wish this came as a full size double cab pickup truck.” Fear not, for the aftermarket has you covered. This is the Brute Double Cab conversion from American Expedition Vehicles (AEV). AEV prides themselves on doing quality work at an OEM level. Most of their parts are made from stamped steel and are sourced within 200 miles of their factory in Michigan. The double cab Brute has an extended wheelbase, reinforced frame and the composite bed and cab are rubber mounted to the frame to isolate noise and vibration. Engine options run from the base 3.6 liter V6 to the 5.7 liter Hemi V8 with a supercharger. They build the trucks with “Overlanding” in mind which is long trips into the wilderness where the vehicle is your only lifeline. That means special attention has been paid to the Brute’s durability and all day comfort. Check out the video to see more details on this interesting truck.


Source: CAR and DRIVER on YouTube

Tim Cameron’s Game Changer

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Tim Cameron is one of the guys who hangs with the group high power tube buggy rock bouncers associated with the Southern Rock Racing Series. He recently unveiled his newest rig, the Game Changer. It’s powered by a GM Performance LSx 454 Crate Engine that makes 620 horsepower running through a built Powerglide transmission and a monster truck transfer case to custom Dana 80 axles. The way Tim and the other Rock Bouncers drive is super abusive on parts that are otherwise bulletproof in regular 4×4 applications. Here’s a walk-around of Game Changer with Tim explaining all of the breakage points he tried to eliminate:


All the talk of abuse may seem a little crazy while seeing Game Changer stationary in the middle of a field. Here’s some footage of Tim using it for its intended purpose to put things into perspective. He really has built one of the most extreme off-road vehicles in the world.


Sources: MadRam11 and Triple-X Motorsports and Outdoors on YouTube

Rock Bouncers at Dirty Turtle Offroad Park

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Rock Bouncing is the name for a new genre of off-road vehicle that’s starting to emerge from the Southeastern Region of the US. They’re basically huge power and huge tire tube framed buggies made to go all out on terrain people would have a tough time climbing on foot. Here are some of them playing on some of the more technical trails at Dirty Turtle Offroad Park in Bedford, Kentucky.


Source: YouTube user MadRam11