Things Heat Up at Rally On The Rocks

MESA, AZ – May 8, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Appropriately enough, the extended family of the UTV community gathers in Moab, Utah, the Wednesday after Mother’s Day for the annual Rally On The Rocks. The family-oriented event runs Thursday-Saturday, May 15-18 and features some of the most scenic touring in the world… not to mention some of the most challenging slick rock terrain to be found anywhere. An ice cream social, concession stands, vendor midway, bonfires and even a drive-in movie night ensure that there is something for everyone.

“DragonFire is honored to be able to share the good times with friends and families at the Rally On The Rocks,” says social media manager Chris Moore. “We are proud to be the presenting sponsor of DragonFire Movie Night as well.” Rally goers are encouraged to join DragonFire and the editors from MotoUSA.com for a drive-in style movie shown on a massive outdoor movie screen starting at dusk on Thursday night.

“We want people to see that DragonFire is big-time so we are taking to the big screen,” jokes Chris. “Seriously, this will give us an opportunity to mention our Facebook Photo Contest for Rally participants. We are also doing a drawing for a DragonFire by Vance & Hines Dual Exhaust system and some other exciting give-aways in conjunction with the MotoUSA team. Movie night will start with a DragonFire/MotoUSA short, followed by a feature-length action movie.

DragonFire’s Facebook contest winner will be announced at the DragonFire display on Friday, May 17 at 8 pm. “Simply get a free DragonFire contingency sticker, put it on your UTV and then snap a shot of it while on the trail at Rally On The Rocks. Post the photo to DragonFire’s Facebook page and the image with the most “Likes” and “Shares” will win a DragonFire Quick-Release Steering Wheel Kit.”

Speaking of the trails, DragonFire and the MotoUSA film crew will be out and about each day. For a chance to see DragonFire’s RockSolid XP 4 that appeared on the Destination Polaris TV show in action, check them out on these trails:

• Thursday – Kane Creek
• Friday – Steelbender
• Saturday – Gold Bar Rim (DragonFire Sponsored Trail)

For more details on the entire Rally On The Rocks program, check out www.rallyontherocks.com — While you are exploring the Internet, be sure to “Like” DragonFire on Facebook at:  www.facebook.com/DragonFireRacing

FEEL THE HEAT!

The name says it all! DragonFire continues to crank up the heat when it comes to the best products in the UTV business. DFR has everything from engine and suspension components to bolt-on accessories! We feel your passion, so when you think of UTV parts and accessories think of the Dragon… and feel the heat!

DragonFire Racing
2330 W Broadway Rd #112
Mesa, Arizona 85202
Phone: (800) 708-9803
Fax: (480) 824-4597
www.DragonFireRacing.com

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Legislation Would Close 9 Million Acres of Utah Public Land to Riding

PICKERINGTON, OH – April 23, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Bills that would close 9.1 million acres of Utah public land to off-highway vehicles have been introduced in Congress, the American Motorcyclist Association reports.

U.S. Rep. Rush Holt (D-N.J.) introduced H.R. 1630, and U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) introduced S. 769, on April 18. Both bills are called America’s Red Rock Wilderness Act and would designate more than 9 million acres of Utah public land as Wilderness. Once land is designated as Wilderness, no vehicles, including motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles or bicycles, are allowed on that land.

Included in the 9.1 million acres are existing OHV riding areas around Moab, the San Rafael Swell and Chimney Rock. These popular OHV areas represent some of the most important remaining OHV recreation areas in Utah, and are some of the most popular with responsible OHV riders. The targeted areas also include existing roads and developments.

Passage of the legislation would have a significant, negative effect on local economies already struggling to recover from the recession.

“It is outrageous that Rep. Holt of New Jersey and Sen. Durbin of Illinois would attempt to bypass the Utah congressional delegation to shut down 9 million acres in Utah to just about everyone but hikers,” said Wayne Allard, AMA vice president for government relations. “This legislation is also puzzling because much of the land in question doesn’t come close to meeting the definition of Wilderness that’s spelled out in federal law. According to the Wilderness Act of 1964, Wilderness can only apply to land ‘retaining its primeval character and influence, without permanent improvements or human habitation.’”

On April 18, the Republican members of Utah’s congressional delegation sent a letter to their congressional colleagues asking them to withhold their support for the legislation.

The lawmakers, Sens. Orrin Hatch and Mike Lee, and Reps. Rob Bishop, Chris Stewart and Jason Chaffetz, wrote: “In fact, Utah elected officials, including the governor, state legislative leadership, rural county commissioners and Utah’s Republican and Democratic members of Congress have unanimously opposed this bill.”

“The Utah delegation is not opposed to preserving wilderness-quality lands,” they wrote. “In fact, several members of the Utah delegation are working on a Utah lands bill based on input from state and local government officials, conservation groups and other stakeholders. This will be a balanced bill that provides for both conservation and development opportunities in a locally driven, transparent process.”

Allard, a former U.S. senator representing Colorado, added: “The Utah congressional delegation is doing this properly by making it a bottom up process with input from affected citizens and communities instead of a top down process from Washington. The Wilderness area the New Jersey member is attempting to force onto the people of Utah is almost twice the size of his state with no public input from the people of Utah.”

The AMA is calling on all motorcyclists and OHV enthusiasts to help stop H.R. 1630 and S. 769. The fastest way to reach your U.S. representative or senators is a telephone call. You can find contact information for your elected officials by entering your zip code at www.americanmotorcyclist.com/rights/issueslegislation. A pre-written email is also available there to send to your representative or senators by following the “Take Action” option after entering your information at the above website.

About the American Motorcyclist Association

Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders’ interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. The AMA also provides money-saving discounts on products and services for its members. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit www.americanmotorcyclist.com.

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DragonFire Racing Ready To Fill The Void In Sand Hollow!

WORCS Round #4 Blows Into Hurricane, Utah

MESA, AZ – April 16, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – After a tough start to the season, Team DragonFire is ready fill the void on the trophy shelf as Round #4 of the WORCS UTV series blows into Sand Hollow in Hurricane, Utah this weekend. Make that more than ready!

“What else can possibly go wrong,” shrugs DragonFire marketing man Chris Moore. “Flooding at round #1, a fluke mechanical failure on the parade lap at round #2 and ripping the front wheel completely off in round #3… time for the team to show what we can do when we are not snake-bit!”

After three tough outings, DragonFire-sponsored Pro Ken Benson agrees that things can only get better from this point on. “I understand it is all part of racing, but enough is enough,” says Benson. “The good news is that we had plenty of time to repair the RZR 900 XP after ripping the front wheel off at Lake Havasu and everything is totally dialed-in for the conditions at Sand Hollow,” adds the eternal optimist.

“Sometimes you feel the heat… sometimes you just get burned,” says DragonFire’s sales manager Brice Ginn. He only made it through two laps on the tough Havasu track before getting T-boned by another vehicle which effectively ended his day with a DNF. Even with this mishap Ginn is still 11th in the points for the SxS Production 850 class. Coincidentally Benson is also sitting in 11th for the Pro Production class. This time out, both Brice and Ken Benson are ready to blow away the competition in Hurricane, Utah.

Team DragonFire thanks their sponsors for sticking with us despite the string of bad luck. “Thanks to CP-Carillo, Dirty Dawg Performance, Elka, Gates belts, HiPer wheels, ITP tires, our newest sponsor Royal Purple and Vance & Hines,” concludes Ginn.

Get all the details for Round #4 at:  www.WORCSRACING.com and be sure to “Like” DragonFire on Facebook at:  www.facebook.com/DragonFireRacing

FEEL THE HEAT!
The name says it all! DragonFire continues to crank up the heat when it comes to the best products in the UTV business. DFR has everything from engine and suspension components to bolt-on accessories! We feel your passion, so when you think of UTV parts and accessories think of the Dragon… and feel the heat!

DragonFire Racing
2330 W Broadway Rd #112
Mesa, Arizona 85202
Phone: (800) 708-9803
Fax: (480) 824-4597
www.DragonFireRacing.com

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Betsey Johnson Makes Her Exit from Her New San Francisco Boutique on a Can Am Spyder Provided by Spyder-Rentals.com

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – September 19, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Betsey Johnson had a warm welcoming to San Francisco on a beautiful sunny Saturday afternoon with an overwhelming crowd at her new boutique on 33 Grant Avenue.  Hundreds of people lined up early in front of her boutique to be a part of the history of her grand opening.

The designer relocated her San Francisco store to one twice the size Saturday. Johnson jetted out to the West Coast to personally hand-paint, airbrush, and glitter one of her many signature boutiques.

The pinnacle of the evening was when Betsey said farewell to her fans and friends and departed in style from her boutique on a custom Can Am Spyder complete with the Betsey Johnson logo provided by Spyder-Rentals.com.

David Chu, the owner/ CEO of Spyder-Rentals.com personally drove Betsey to an undisclosed location escaping a throng of people chasing her and the paparazzi.

The Can Am Spyder that Betsey was riding on was personally signed by her and reads “SAN FRAN! You Rock! RIDE ON! + ON! XoX BETSEY.” During Betsey’s ride, Spyder-Rentals.com also discussed the idea of raffling off the Can Am Spyder at a future date in which part of the proceeds from the Spyder would go towards a charity of her choice.

Spyder-Rentals.com would like to thank Joshua Lopez, Director of Retail Systems, from Betsey Johnson IT in letting Spyder-Rentals.com be a part of this memorable event.

About Spyder-Rentals.com

Spyder-Rentals.com is a company that started 3 1/2 years ago and has been catering to corporate clients, celebrities, movie production studios, as well as tourists from around the world who come to experience the Can Am Spyder. No motorcycle is needed in the state of California.  This unique vehicle has appeared in: Transformers 2, CSI Miami, Super Dave Osborne’s Spike-Tacular, the sitcom Friends With Benefits, & Operation Repo.

Spyder-Rentals.com has three locations: San Francisco, Irvine, and Las Vegas as well as affiliates in Fort Lauderdale, Utah, Texas, Chicago, Washington DC, Australia, and Canada.

For more information on Spyder-Rentals.com, direct all inquiries to info@spyder-rentals.com or call 877-518-1444 Ext 3 to reach corporate & promotional events division.

Contact:
Kylie Taylor
877-518-1444, Ext 3
info@spyder-rentals.com

SOURCE: Spyder-Rentals.com

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