Autos & Vehicles

Obstacle Course and Coal Chute!! – Top Truck Challenge 2015

We’ve renovated the Obstacle Course for 2015: no long downhill section and an entirely dry course. But is it easier? Nope. Our demented course builders made sure this event would be a real eye-opener for competitors. Competitors begin in the lower section, which is pockmarked with evil holes, off-camber sections, and gobs of loose dirt. They then travel to the upper section that includes a pair of deep, nasty holes and the infamous “U-Turn Hill.” From there, it is into a ravine that stands guard over the finish line. Even with a 10-minute time limit, this event is less about speed and more about accuracy. Who will be stopped cold?

This year’s Coal Chute uses a section of the newly developed Upper Obstacle Course, which is so challenging we didn’t even build it for TTC – it came with the park! This new section is 525 miserable feet in length and features rock walls over 7 feet high plus a collection of rocks and cement tubes. The Coal Chute is divided into three distinct sections and culminates in a cement wall at the finish. 20 minutes on the clock, here we go!

Event coverage and photos at http://www.fourwheeler.com/top-truck-challenge/.

Catch the entire week of Top Truck Challenge 2015 on the Motor Trend Channel October 12th through October 16th with a new video premiering each day!

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The Tow Test and Frame Twister! – Top Truck Challenge 2015

You know what a truck pull is, right? Well our tow test is way better: our track extends 150 feet, climbs 13 feet in elevation, and has a maximum angle of approximately 16 degrees. Each competitor’s rig is tethered to 5-ton 6×6 weighing in at over 36,000 pounds. Each competitor is allowed one pull, no time limit. This event grabs competitor’s full attention, because it’s the first event and has the potential to quickly weed out weak components.

Through the years, the Frame Twister has evolved, and for 2015 about half way into the course, competitors arrive at the infamous Squeeze Rock section facing boulders, the dogleg, and the dreaded log section. In case you’re wondering, the Frame Twister at Top Truck Challenge really has twisted vehicle frames over the years. It has also wasted driveshafts, destroyed tires, and thrashed suspensions. Each competitor is allowed 10 minutes to complete the Frame Twister course. Hey, you didn’t expect it to be a run-of-the-mill first day did you?

Event coverage and photos at http://www.fourwheeler.com/top-truck-challenge/.

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Passing: Know How to Dominate! – The Racing Line Ep. 2

In racing, it’s the art of telling someone that you’re better than them. That’s right, we’re talking about passing! On this episode of The Racing Line presented by Tire Rack, pro driver Randy Pobst shows you what passing is all about.

The Racing Line presented by Tire Rack is the new performance driving series hosted by pro driver and Motor Trend hot shoe Randy Pobst! Come along for the ride as Randy hits the racetrack to teach you the fundamentals of driving fast!

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1971 Demon 340: Monster Suspension Upgrades! – Hot Rod Garage Ep.28

On this episode of HOT ROD Garage presented by Lincoln Tech, watch Tony Angelo and some friends install a completely new and upgraded suspension by QA1 into his classic 1971 Dodge Demon 340. Full tubular subframe and control arms in the front, and QA1’s new radical bolt-in 6link rear coilover suspension system in back! Catch up on the engine revival drama as well – bad things have happened! We cap it all off with some big fun in #Rollsmokey.

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