Atturo Kicks Off 2017 TORC Race Season with Expanded Team in Pro-Lite and Pro 2 Classes

New Rules Allow for Both Trail Blade M/T® and Trail Blade X/T® to Race

Atturo Tire, Chicago’s own tire company, announced their lineup for 2017’s The Off Road Championship (TORC) series.  Kicking off this May 13th in Joliet, IL, with the Chicagoland Slam, this TORC series will feature Atturo tires racing in two classes of off road competition - the Pro Lite and Pro 2.  This is an expansion of the Atturo brand into the Pro 2 class pitting the Trail Blade M/T® and the Trail Blade X/T® tires against the harsh driving conditions that make up the TORC race experience.

Atturo has been a major player in the Pro Lite class of the TORC series, having sponsored 2016’s series and nabbing 11 podium finishes with veteran drivers Andrew Carlson #151 and Travis Dinsmore #43.  Both drivers race on the Atturo Trail Blade M/T.  The unique design of the Trail Blade M/T is based on the cutting edge blades of designer Jared West, of Quartermaster Knives, creating something fresh in the LT tire segment. Atturo selected knife blades to incorporate into the tire design based on their intended use as a gouging or clawing type tool. The shoulder and corresponding sidewall tread blocks are based on a pusher style double tipped blade, even including the contoured edges. The alternate sidewall lugs are from the Karambit type blades. All of these elements have combined to create a winner on and off the track, and while 2017’s competition is fierce, Atturo is poised to build on their earlier successes in the series.

“Consumers know that when they go to their local independent Atturo tire dealer to get a Trail Blade M/T, they are going to get an aggressive tire that is not only designed well, but it’s race-proven,” says Atturo president, Michael Mathis.  “We are eager to expand into the Pro 2 class and show our SUV, Crossover, and Light Truck consumers exactly what our Urban All-Terrain Trail Blade X/T can do.”  The Trail Blade X/T debuts in 2017’s TORC Pro2 class racing alongside the M/T thanks to a rule change allowing for a DOT  rated street tire. The Trail Blade X/T, a new type of multi-terrain tire, is another collaboration with Quartermaster Knives, and cuts into the segment between traditional M/T and A/T tires. The Trail Blade X/T offers the open shoulder and sidewall tread lugs of a mud terrain, combined with the off road ability of an all-terrain and the road feel of a highway tire. The design and variety of sizes brings a whole new look to SUV, Crossovers, and Pickups.

Atturo’s expansion into the Pro 2 class not only gives race fans opportunities to see the TrailBlade  X/T and M/T in action, but also introduces the Atturo audience to its newest drivers, Scott Mueller and Matt Solka. Mueller brings two Crandon Classix World Champion wins to the team while Solka brings a diverse background  with multiple Holeshot awards, multiple podium finishes, and a 4th overall in race points.
Both are eager to show what they can do on May 13th at the upcoming 2017 TORC series kickoff, the Chicagoland Slam.  

Pro-Lite  * Running the LT265/75R16 Trail Blade M/T

#151 Andrew Carlson – hometown ERX (Elk River, MN)

#43   Travis Dinsmore – hometown Paris, ON Canada

Pro-2 * Running the 35x12.5R17LT Trail Blade M/T & Trail Blade X/T

#31 Scott Mueller – hometown Owen, WI

#28 Matt Solka – hometown Houghton, MI

For more information:
Atturo Tire – www.Atturo.com 
Facebook.com/atturotires
Twitter - @atturotire
Instagram – atturotires
TORC, The Off Road Championship Series – www.torcseries.com 
Quarter Master Knives – www.quartermasterknives.com 

Atturo Tires at The Unlimited Off Road Show and Expo in Dallas / Ft. Worth

We wanted to show you some of the great pics at this month's Unlimited Off Road Expo in Dallas. Joe Gomez and Nate Fleming went down with Atturo-outfitted vehicles to talk with everybody about all things Atturo and off road.

We think they had a pretty good time!

Here we are on the road down through Little Rock to hook up with our pals at Cypress Corners.  You've seen their new vehicle at SEMA, outfitted with Atturo Trail Blade M/T's

 We hit the "Show Me" state, and showed 'em our Atturo Vehicle.

 Nate catches a little "me time" in the booth down in Dallas / Ft. Worth.  The armored vehicle he's sitting in is outfitted with our Trail Blade BOSS tires.

 The Trail Blade M/T goes real well with....

This bad boy from BodyGuard Bumpers.

Of course, on our trip we had to stop off and see the boys at Arch Street Wheel & Tire.

The kids loved the Humvee.

Outside, even though the skies were gray and cold, there were a lot of very colorful vehicles.

 The BOSS!  It says so on the badge!

Pure white truck with sharp Trail Blade X/T's.

Nate just had to get a selfie with the BodyGuard Bumper Truck.

Thanks again everyone who showed up! Great meeting you for the Lone Star edition of the Unlimited Off Road Show and Expo!

See ya next year!

PS. You can see more information about these terrific showcase vehicles by visiting the blog here.

Atturo Tires at SEMA 2016

 Here's a peek at some of the vehicles and tires at SEMA 2016 that featured Atturo Tires.



This 2016 Toyota Tundra features our 37x13.5 R22 Trail Blade M/T tires.  The truck was built by PROJEKT-CARS who really went all out to make this Tundra a monster.

 Here's an ATV also outfitted with Trail Blade M/T's.

A closeup of the Atturo Trail Blade BOSS tire...

And an extreme closeup of the BOSS tread pattern.  Designed after the Quartermaster Knives' BOSS HOG knife, the BOSS is designed for the hardcore offroad.

Here's the Humvee the BOSS tires are on, from the MilSysGroup.com

 Here's our SUV outfitted with the Trail Blade X/T - our Urban All Terrain tire.  Made for the offroad, but mannered for today's streets.

 Atturo's TORC trophy for our 13 placements across the series by Pro Light drivers Travis Dinsmore and Andrew Carlson.  Both vehicles are outfitted with our Trail Blade M/T tires to handle all of the hazards that short course offroad racing can throw at them.

Here's our showcase booth designed to give visitors an opportunity to familiarize themselves with our tires.

We'll be posting more pictures and information about SEMA2016 - so check back in....

Atturo Trail Blade X/T Tires --- A Featured Fitment with Fondmetal Wheels.

We recently produced a photo shoot out in Joshua Tree National Park with our friends at Fondmetal, and part of the shoot was recently featured in MotoringExposure.com:

 "This Mercedes-Benz G-Class with Fondmetal STC02 wheels and Atturo tires perfectly matches the rugged luxury character of the iconic SUV."

You can read about this stylish pairing of wheels and tires right here.  

To find out more about the TRAIL BLADE X/T just click!