UPCOMING EVENTS: Atturo Around the World

We'll be traveling around the globe, setting up our booth or showcasing the Atturo Suburban.  Here's our schedule for the next two months right up toward SEMA 2017.





August 2017:

·  Aug 10 (Thursday)  Aug 11– America’s Best Open House – Louisville, KY

· Aug 11 (Friday) – Aug 13 (Sunday) : TORC: Buchanan, MI

. Aug 19 (Sat) –  DUB Show:  Hawthorne Race Course

· Aug 21 (Mon) – Aug 23 (Wed): CIT Shanghai, China  

· Aug 31 (Thursday) – Sept 3 (Sunday) – TORC: Crandon, WI   


 September 2017:

· Sept 14 (Thursday) – TWI Open House – Hammond, IN  

· Sept 15 (Friday) – Sept 17 (Sunday) – 4 Wheel Jamboree – Indianapolis, IN

· Sept 22 (Friday) – Sept 23 (Sunday) – TORC:  ERX, MN – Final Rounds
 
· Sept 29 (Friday) – Oct 1 (Sunday) – Off Road Expo – Pomona, CA  


SEE YOU THERE!

UPDATE: Expedition SEMA 2017 - A Photo Gallery

We told you about Expedition SEMA 2017, but here's a pictorial update on their adventure...

Enjoy!

The New Mitsubishi NZ Triton Huntaway Sports Atturo Trail Blade MT Tyres!

Mitsubishi NZ just unveiled their new TRITON HUNTAWAY  "ute" (utility vehicle) for the New Zealand market.



This isn't a vehicle model that's for sale, but is built to demonstrate all of the cool mods one can make with the Triton using aftermarket accessories to replace OEM parts or as add-ons.

All of the customizations can be found here, but the most significant one is the pairing of DTM Fuel Ripper 20 inch wheels with Atturo Trail Blade M/T tyres.  This gives the Triton Huntaway a stance that's over 100mm above a regular Triton.

Visit our website and see how you can modify your truck or Jeep's stance with the Trail Blade series of tires (or tyres if you prefer).  They're aggressive styled and packed with off road performance!

Check out the video and see for yourself...

Expedition SEMA to Cross Six States on Atturo Tires

From PRWEB:

The Garage Shop Owner and Driver, Aaron Brown, and his trusted navigator, Ed Goff, Owner of Goff Metal Fab, have teamed up with Performance Plus Oils for the second annual Expedition SEMA adventure. Expedition SEMA will start their trek at the Performance Plus Oils - Safety Kleen corporate offices in Independence Missouri with a send-off party on Oct. 10th 2017. Then the adventure begins as Expedition SEMA hits the first of many dirt trails, the Oregon Trail.

These two seasoned racers and fabricators will complete the journey in a fully rebuilt 1970 Toyota FJ-40 Land Cruiser dubbed the ‘Rat.’ Expedition SEMA is a solo journey, the team has no backup or chase crew, Aaron and Ed are on their own and will carry all tools and supplies necessary to survive.

     

Expedition SEMA 2017 travels across the Oregon Trail through 6 states. Once they hit the Owyhee Wilderness area in Idaho they will head south towards Salt Lake City making a stop at the Golden Spike where the first transcontinental railroad met east and west lines. Next stop is the Bonneville Salt Flats to celebrate a 10 year anniversary where the Dodge 71 stock car built by Aaron Brown crushed the world record with a 244.9 MPH run in 2007. From there Expedition SEMA takes the Pony Express east, then turns south through Moab, Needles, Zion, Northern AZ and on to Las Vegas.

3,800 Miles, 20 days, 15 ghost towns, abandoned mining districts, Pony Express stops, dirt roads, OHV trails and tough mountain terrain; this is Expedition SEMA 2017! The northern route faces weather obstacles; the trails are harder and the locations more remote as Aaron and Ed venture deep into the Wild West wilderness.

Follow Along: All season long, The Garage Shop will post updates as they prep for this epic adventure. Come Oct. 10th Expedition SEMA will be posting Daily Trip Reports to the The Garage Shop Facebook page. Search #ExpeditionSEMA for content.

The FJ will be riding on TrailBlade BOSS 37x12.5R17 tires.   

  

Race Season is Almost On Us...

The Spring Race Season is nearly on upon us, and Atturo will have some great announcements for our 2017 series.

In the meantime, here's some action photos of Cole Mamer of Mamer Motorsports in 2016's LOORS series, racing on Atturo Trail Blade M/T's.  

Stay tuned to our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages for more up to date information on the Atturo 2017 LOORS and TORC series action!

Video: The Checkered Flag Tells All in Crandon - Final Rounds of The Off Road Championship Series

Happy Independence Day!

Atturo Tires Race Team grabs first Pro Light win of 2016 in Crandon, WI! Returning to the scene of his historic first win for Atturo Tires, Travis Dinsmore continued his winning ways in Crandon, Wisconsin last weekend. The #43 SLE-CO/Atturo sponsored truck captured a second-place finish on Saturday, but the sophomore racer was not to be denied a win. On Sunday, Dinsmore was determined to take home gold in what has become his favorite track. Dinsmore scored 1st Place, giving Dinsmore and Atturo each their first Pro Light win of 2016! #151 Andrew Carlson joined Dinsmore on the podium Sunday with a 3rd place finish and a first-ever podium with 2 Atturo-equipped drivers. It was an outstanding weekend for Atturo! Crandon is the "Talladega of dirt tracks" as the teams put it, and drew in over 20,000 people to watch the races over the course of two days. As we fast approach the July 4th weekend, we want to wish all of our customers, dealers and friends a safe and happy Independence Day weekend. Atturo will be closed Monday, July 4th in observance of the holiday. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, July 5th.

   

Happy 4th of July!

Atturo Releases New Tire in Trailblade Series for SEMA Show 2015 - LIKE A BOSS!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 3, 2015
Las Vegas, NV USA


Atturo Tire releases the fourth addition to the Trail Blade series with the most intimidating design to date – the Trail Blade BOSS. Conceived from the start for XL dimensional sizes. This is not a tire for the timid vehicle. The tread design is elementally from the Quartermaster QSA-1 BOSS HOG knife. The tire will handle the same hard core applications as the oversized blade. Quartermaster describes the QSA-1 as a knife made for heavy duty chopping with rigidity and confidence in hard core use. The Trail Blade BOSS is made for the same hard applications off road. Mud bogs. Rock climbing. Overland. The BOSS will command them all.

The center tread incorporates the ‘kurki’ style knife blade as the oversized tread lug. It extends from the shoulder across the center line. The deep channel in this massive tread block serves to pull through deep slop and force debris from the center of the tread. Alternating shoulder blocks follow the outline of the knife handle. The high void ratio of the tread provides superior grip across the varied terrain the tire is intended for. The relatively smaller center tread blocks are linked for stability from the high abrasion abuse of rocks.

The sidewalls of the BOSS feature the same blade and handle shapes as the tread. These are no ordinary sidewall lugs. They are molded to intimidating dimensions. Along with the visual appearance, these large lugs provide traction in deep mud, grab loose rocks and protect the sidewall from protrusions on the trail. Beneath the tread, lies a 3 ply sidewall for load capacity and protection. The overall look is an appealing combination of form and function unrivaled on the market.

The BOSS will only be produced in large sizes to properly utilize the design features. The initial sizes will be from 37” diameter up to 40”, with rim sizes of 17” up to 24”. The Trail Blade BOSS is on display at the SEMA Show New Product Showcase and the Atturo Tire booth 43301. Naturally, there is an Atturo version of the QSA-1 featuring an innovative rubberized handle. The knife will also be on display at the Atturo booth during SEMA.

Quartermaster Knives designs and produces some of the most sought after tools in the knife industry. The BOSS is the third collaboration between Atturo and QTRMSTR founder Jared West. Starting with the original Trail Blade M/T, and last year’s SEMA International Media award winning Trail Blade X/T, the performance benefits of utilizing a knife blade in tire tread patterns has been validated. The market appeal of these unique designs has brought performance within reach to the off road enthusiast.

For more information:

Atturo Tires – www.Atturo.com
Facebook.com/atturotires
Twitter - @atturotire
Instagram – atturotires

3 New Sizes for the Trail Blade X/T

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

More Exciting New Sizes From Atturo
Urban All Terrain Range Grows BIGGER

Atturo Tire continues the expansion of our SUV and Light Truck product range with the release of three new sizes in the popular Trail Blade X/T. The market continues to demand larger wheel diameter fitments targeted at SUV’s and non-lifted trucks. The Urban All Terrain ™ Trail Blade X/T is the perfect tire for these applications. The new sizes which are available now are: 275/45R22 112H XL; 305/45R22 118H XL; 285/40R24 112H XL.

The 275/45R22 has been used as an OE option tire size for vehicles such as the Ford F150, Dodge Durango and Toyota Tacoma. With the Trail Blade X/T, these vehicle owners will have a plus size option for an All-Terrain pattern with no suspension modification required. This size is also a perfect plus two application for the many vehicles which ride on the 275/55R20 as original equipment. (Over the past ten years, twenty-two different vehicles used the 275/55R20 as original equipment!)

The 305/45R22 and 285/40R24 are both popular sizes in the SUV and Light Truck segment for highway tread patterns. These sizes are each about 33” in diameter and carry higher load indexes than comparable floatation sizes making these more suitable for half-ton pickup and large SUV applications. Initial dealer and consumer response indicates a pent up demand for this style of tire in these sizes.

The Trail Blade X/T features the sidewall and shoulder tread of a Mud Terrain, which is again designed in partnership with Quarter Master Knives. The sidewall tread and first shoulder blocks are patterned after the QTR-3 knife blade and handle. Quarter Master has also created an Atturo themed model of this knife to complement the tire. The center tread is a highway friendly multi-block pattern, angled and featuring sipes to improve wet traction, handling response, and reduce road noise, while still retaining trail and light off road capability. Where the pavement ends, the Urban All Terrain ™ Trail Blade X/T will keep you moving!

These three sizes are available now from Atturo dealers nationwide.  

For more information:

Atturo Tires – www.Atturo.com

Facebook.com/atturotires

Twitter - @atturotire

Instagram – @atturotires

Quarter Master Knives – www.quartermasterknives.com

Carlson Misses TORC First Podium by Narrow Margin in Sturgis

The hills of Sturgis, South Dakota rumbled during the 75th Anniversary of the legendary biker rally. Yet none of the chrome laden V-Twin bikes were as loud, as raucous, or more exciting than the trucks competing at the Battle at the Chip during The Off-Road Championship (TORC) short track truck racing series. Providing plenty of the thunder was TORC rookie Andrew Carlson, who continued to rapidly progress in the series, narrowly missing the podium by just a fraction of a second.

After a tough weekend of racing in Charlotte a few weeks prior, the team regrouped and met the challenging Sturgis track head on. Despite being the only Pro-Light driver to never have competed on the track, Andrew adapted quickly and the crew did the same, making several key adjustments to the truck over the course of the weekend.

Carved into the hills on the outskirts of Sturgis, the track features huge elevation changes, several tight corners and off-camber hairpins. Carlson was forced to “learn-on-the-fly”, navigating the challenging track at speeds in excess of 70-mph.

A hard fought 8th place finish on the opening day was deemed a study day for driver and crew alike. The lessons from the day were applied to both truck set-up and driver technique in an effort to put it all together in the follow up round.

“It’s all about traction…it’s really that simple,” said team owner Chris Carlson. “We’re constantly looking for ways to improve “hook-up”, both under acceleration and in the corners. Our Atturo Tires have been fantastic, and now we’re learning how to adjust our suspension for the massive fluctuations in track conditions.”

Apparently the crew nailed it as Andrew charged from deep in the field during the second day of racing. Logging nearly equal lap times as the top three trucks, Carlson quickly moved from 10th to 4th and from there he battled with Cam Reimers for the final podium spot. Carlson finished just 0.698 seconds behind Reimers, but the results were a season highlight to this point. It was Carlson’s fourth top-five finish of the season, an impressive feat rarely achieved by a rookie driver.

“My crew did a fantastic job with the truck. They made some key changes before the race that worked incredibly well,” said Carlson. “Something really clicked with me during that race…I just felt more confident…probably more than I have all season. I’m understanding how the truck is going to respond in different situations, and I can consistently push it (the truck) to the edge.”

“I feel like we took our program to a new level this weekend,” said Chris Carlson. “The team is gelling…truck set-up is improving…Andrew is gaining confidence…we’ve shown we’ve got the speed…we’re ready for Bark River!”

Bark River, Michigan, August 15-16, is next on the TORC schedule. The Battle at the Chip will be broadcast on Fox Sports – Round 11: October 8th at 9:00pm Central and Round 12: October 15th at 9:00pm Central. Visit the TORC website for exact dates and times for broadcasts, past videos, point standings, and the latest team news. You can see Andrew and other Atturo racers in the TORC or LOORS series by going to www.atturomotorsports.com

Ride with Andrew Carlson #151 in TORC Sturgis Round 12

You want to see what it's like to drive a Pro-Light Truck on Atturo Tires in a TORC series race?

Say no more... here is the action from a Go-Pro camera attached to Atturo Driver Andrew Carlson's #151 truck featuring Atturo Trail Blade M/T tires.

Enjoy!

TORC: Andrew Carlson in Sturgis

Andrew Carlson Race Recap:

•             The wide-open terrain at the Legendary Buffalo Chip in Sturgis, SD was a nice break from the Bull-Pen like tracks Andrew had been getting accustomed to this season, and allowed for higher speeds and more exciting racing for the fans and racers alike

•             Carlson once again found himself towards the back of the pack both days in his qualifying positions, but broke away Wednesday afternoon during round 12 and grabbed another 4th place finish, his third of the season

•             With more top-5 finishes and confidence each time he’s on the track, a podium finish is looking inevitable as 151 looks forward to the final two races in Bark River, MI and Crandon, WI

Video: Highlight Reel of Travis Dinsmore's Win at Crandon for the Atturo Racing Team

Atturo Tires at TORC series "Showdown in Charlotte"

Our partners at the TORC series sent us this video of highlights from the "Showdown in Charlotte" where Atturo driver  #43 Travis Dinsmore was on the podium for the Pro Light Class.

Video: The Showdown in Charlotte for the TORC series featuring Andrew Carlson of the Atturo Race Team

#151, Andrew Carlson sent us this video that recaps the Showdown in Charlotte, and why they have Atturo Tires on their race vehicle.  Enjoy!

New Atturo Tires with Ultra Wheels Continues the Winning Streak for #613 at Bark River

The first question everyone had when the #613 Double D Trailer Sales & Services/Off-Road Fraternity/Control Solutions/Mueller Graphics/Atturo Tire Classix racer was unloaded at Bark River was "Where's Dale?" The driver and owner of the familiar blue Bronco was on an Alaskan vacation. Even without Dale driving, the team never missed a beat as the truck finished both days on the top of the podium.

So the next question was, "So who's driving?" Earlier in the year Dale convinced Super Stock Truck racer Nick Byng to be his back-up driver knowing there would be a conflict with the planned vacation. Friday afternoon in Bark River, Byng took the time to get familiar with truck as the next morning; he ran the three-lap practice session. The brief time in the truck saw Byng turn some very competitive laps.

There was another change to the familiar race truck. The team switched to Atturo Tires and Ultra Wheels, as Bark River would be the first test of the new combination.

Then a couple of hours later, Nick Byng suited up to take on the rest of the Classix racers. The race saw the blue Bronco start from the back of the field and at first glance many wondered if Byng could keep the team's win streak alive.

It took the back-up driver three laps to get to the front and when the field went back to racing after the lap four mandatory caution, Byng built up a comfortable lead to take the win.

The next day was literally a carbon copy of Saturday's race. The new tire and wheel combination worked flawlessly as Byng brought the truck home without any damage and on top of the podium for the second time during the weekend.

 "First off I have to thank Dale and Rob for this great opportunity," noted Nick Byng. "The Bronco has a shorter wheelbase, but it has more horsepower, more suspension and made it is sure fun to drive. The guys on the radio definitely helped me a ton. The truck was so much fun to drive, they had to remind me to take it easy more than a few times during the weekend. Hopefully I gave enough feedback on the new Atturo Tire - Ultra Wheel combo. The truck really seemed to be hooked up."

FOR MORE EXCITING RACE ACTION WITH THE ATTURO TIRES TEAM PLEASE GO TO WWW.ATTUROMOTORSPORTS.COM  

Big Weekend for Atturo Drivers 43 and 151 at the Showdown in Charlotte!

Atturo Tires had an eventful weekend in Charlotte, NC - Nascar country! The temperatures were hot and the dust was stormy, but it didn’t slow the Atturo teams down. 

The Atturo tires really connected with the North Carolina red clay during the event. Friday night Travis Dinsmore raced in with a third place finish and Atturo’s third podium! Andrew Carlson was the fastest in practice on Saturday and Travis Dinsmore right behind being the second fastest.

We hosted a Drivers 101 and autograph session in our Atturo booth on Friday and Saturday. The fans had a chance to meet the drivers up close and learn a little bit more about the Pro Light racing in the TORC series.

 Since a picture is worth a thousand words: 

Carlson clearly demonstrated that he can run with the best on both day one and day two as he posted blustering fast lap times in his practice sessions. Carlson had the fastest laps in his groups on both days, which certainly provided confirmation that the rookie driver was making progress with his driving skills and that the CM crew had his truck dialed-in for the conditions. 

"Our team was confident going into Charlotte after just coming off of a win in Crandon. I felt I had a good setup and are continuously improving on the track. Friday night the truck felt good and was fast. But Luke and Doug were equally prepared and fast." - Travis Dinsmore

Qualifying and the feature events proved to be challenging for the driver and the team, as the Carlson Moto team attempted to adjust to wild fluctuations in track conditions from moist tacky traction-rich conditions to a dust-storm environment with ice-like blue grooved corners.

"I felt good taking the lead early leading quite a few laps but fell back after pushing too deep in the corner. After the restart my truck suffered a flat and loss of brakes from contact in the second turn ending our race." - Travis Dinsmore

STAND BY FOR ACTION!

Wanna get a taste for what it's going to be like this weekend in Charlotte?  Wanna hear the roar of the crowd and the Pro Light Trucks, and smell the gas as the mud sprays everywhere? Wanna see the competition as drivers squeeze past once another, colliding at breakneck speed?

Then check out these photos and video of the Big Brawl in Crandon, WI!  Featuring 1st place winner #43 Travis Dinsmore and Atturo driver #151 Andrew Carlson who finished 4th on Sunday after having to replace his engine! That's how tough this offroad racing can get.

TORC Series Spring Crandon Highlights from Dirt Productions on Vimeo.

Get ready to get pumped for the big SHOWDOWN IN CHARLOTTE this weekend! 


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