AXIALFEST 2013 - Official Video

What I get to call as work... Yes, I have an awesome job and I am very thankful for it!

NORRA Announces Official Dates for 2014 General Tire NORRA Mexican 1000 Rally

NORRA Announces Official Dates for 2014 General Tire NORRA Mexican 1000 Rally
-- Ensenada to Host Vintage-Flavored Event for First Time --
-- New Format Offers Enhanced Safety and Hospitality --
-- Rally Registration to Open New Year's Day --

This year's General Tire NORRA Mexican 1000 will separate the very popular motorcycle categories and the four-wheel vehicles for two days of the rally, and offer a three hour head start on Day 3 and Day 4 to enhance participant safety.


(Agua Dulce, Calif.,) With the automotive and motorsports worlds now preparing for the all-important Fall show season and final planning for next year, the National Off-Road Racing Association (NORRA) today announced a new date and some major changes to its marque event – the 2014 General Tire NORRA Mexican1000 rally.

Working in association with local and state Mexican officials, the fifth annual competition, known as the “Happiest Race on Earth,” is now scheduled to take place two weeks later than in previous years, beginning on Saturday, May 10th and ending on Wednesday, May 14th. In addition, for the first time in its recent history, NORRA will begin its four-day event in the historic town of Ensenada, Baja, Mexico while finishing in the Mexican 1000’s popular seaside destination resort city of San Jose Del Cabo at Baja’s land’s end.

For more info:
http://www.norra.com



ABOUT NORRA
Beginning in 2010, the National Off Road Racing Association (NORRA) began promoting a rebirth of the NORRA Mexican 1000 rally. Dubbed the “Happiest Race on Earth,” the unique off-road rally was co-created by promoter Mike Pearlman to consist of special stages (unlimited speed timed stages in the dirt) linked together by controlled speed liaison / transit sections (highway). The one-of-a-kind, once-a-year, four-day rally includes vintage off-road vehicles and motorcycles, rally cars, a limited group of modern desert racecars and classes for prerunner trucks and buggies. Pearlman’s late father Ed and others established the first running of the NORRA Mexican 1000 off-road rally in November of 1967, which eventually became internationally recognized and evolved into the Baja 1000 in the mid-1970s. In 2013 NORRA added a second event to its calendar -- the new NORRA Mexican 500.

The General Tire NORRA Mexican 1000 is supported by General Tire, American Racing Wheel, South Point Hotel Casino, Walker Evans Racing, Azunia Tequila, KC HiLites, Bilstein Shock Absorbers and Mastercraft/Impact Safety.

TT Tourist Trophy TRIBUTE ★ 2014 Isle of Man TT ★ Waiting For

Mercedes Chicken - MAGIC BODY CONTROL - Funny Very Amazing Commercial

Alaska/Yukon Season Trailer

Abandoned Classic: 1971 Toyota Corona Mark II "W" Pickup

Getting PREpared for OffRoad Adventure Travel DVD By Bill Burke

When venturing into the back country for camping, wildlife or wildflower watching, fishing, hunting, biking, hiking, or to enjoy a 4-wheel drive trail, there are many choices to make, and much planning to be done to insure you are prepared for a comfortable, fun adventure. - See more at: 
http://www.bb4wa.com/products/dvds.html

My Favorite Mora Survival Knives (+playlist)

The Amen break - video explains the world's most important 6-sec drum loop

The Amen break is a 6 second (4 bar) drum solo performed in 1969 by Gregory Cylvester "G. C." Coleman in the song "Amen, Brother" performed by the 1960s funk and soul outfit The Winstons. The full song is an up-tempo instrumental rendition of Jester Hairston's "Amen," which he wrote for the Sidney Poitier film Lilies of the Field (1963) and which was subsequently popularized by The Impressions in 1964. The Winstons' version was released as a B-side of the 45 RPM 7-inch vinyl single "Color Him Father" in 1969 on Metromedia (MMS-117), and is currently available on several compilations and on a 12-inch vinyl re-release together with other songs by The Winstons.
It gained fame from the 1980s onwards when four bars (6 seconds) sampled from the drum-solo (or imitations thereof) became very widely used as sampled drum loops in breakbeat, hip hop, breakbeat hardcore, hardcore techno and breakcore, jungle and drum and bass (including oldschool jungle and ragga jungle), and digital hardcore music.[1] The Amen Break was used extensively in early hiphop and sample-based music, and became the basis for drum-and-bass and jungle music—"a six-second clip that spawned several entire subcultures." It is arguably the most sampled drum beat of all time and unarguably one of the most sampled loops in contemporary electronic music.

Ultimate Pump Track - Tour de Pump | Bikepark Zürich

History of the Toyota Land Cruiser

Toyota's historical celebration of over six decades of the Toyota Land Cruiser, the world’s most customer-trusted vehicle and the foundation of Toyota’s development target of quality, durability and reliability.

Read the whole story and check out all the images:
http://blog.toyota.co.uk/history-of-the-toyota-land-cruiser-heavy-and-light-duty-models

Ultimate Guide to Camp Coffee

Story by Tim Conners @ Action Hub:
There aren’t many things better than greeting a cool, crisp morning with the steamy aroma of freshly brewed java. Or how about kicking back with a nice cup of joe after a long day on the trails? Don’t even get me started on just how essential the stuff is when the weather turns foul.


Read more here:
http://www.actionhub.com/how-to/the-ultimate-guide-to-camp-coffee-dont-do-the-wilderness-without-it/

Vintage Toyota Land Cruiser Print Advertisements

If you are a Land Cruiser fan as I am you will enjoy this post from Expedition Portal showcasing some vintage Toyota Land Cruiser print advertisements!

See them here:
http://www.expeditionportal.com/vehicules/4x4/toyota-land-cruiser/2343-eleven-vintage-land-cruiser-ads-youll-want-to-see-.html

Ralph Lauren The RL67 Safari Watch Collection

The Ralph Lauren Safari collection: 
From left: RL 67 Tourbillon, Chronometer and Automatic Chronograph


Read all about them at:
http://revo-online.com/first-look-ralph-lauren-fine-watchmaking-sihh-2013/

NRS Pilot and Co-Pilot Knives with clip-in sheath

Check out these two knives from NRS and while they are specific for the boating market, I think these are cool all around and I would like to have one of these mounted on my shoulder strap for hiking.

For more info, check out their knife page:
http://www.nrsweb.com/shop/product_list.asp?deptid=960

Under Armour UA Tactical Mid GTX CAMO / Tactical Distributors

On the WANT LIST:

UA Tactical Mid GTX - CAMO - CAMO  - CAMO -  CAMOUFLAGE!!!

Under Armour

#1236774-00

GORE-TEX® – lightweight, breathable, waterproof Exclusive UA Spine® technology. Lightweight minimalist design, withsuperior protection. Agressive tread provides superior gripwithout holding mud. Ortholite sock liner.

Available at: 

http://www.tacticaldistributors.com/ua-tactical-mid-gtx

Adidas goes tactical with the Trans X Mid GTX

Adidas goes tactical with the Trans X Mid GTX:
Push the pace in the Adidas Trans X Mid Gore-Tex Leather Hiking Boots for men. Whitney in a day, these Adidas hiking boots will keep your feet comfortable, supported and protected. The Trans X boots are made with tough, nubuck and suede leather for a supportive, stable fit, while the waterproof and breathable Gore-Tex membrane seals out the elements without overheating your foot. A molded foam insole provides cushioning and full forefoot adiPRENE+ promotes propulsion and efficiency. Formotion in the midsole and a protection plate keep you stable, while a rugged rubber outsole helps keep you on your feet.

http://www.tacticaldistributors.com/sale/adidas-trans-x-mid-gtx

12 annoying habits of social media users

12 annoying habits of social media users by PR Daily -Please and Thank you.By Becky Gaylord

http://www.prdaily.com/Main/Articles/12313.aspx

Rod Millen's FJ-45 Land Cruiser Wagon

Take one of these:

And turn it into one of these - Check out the Fat-40!

http://m.motortrend.com/roadtests/toyota/112_0001_2000_retro_toyota_land_cruiser/viewall.html


http://www.auto123.com/en/car-reviews/new/1999-toyota-retro-cruiser-concept?artid=18672&pg=1


http://forum.ih8mud.com/hardcore-corner/339464-fat-40-very-hummerish-3.html

Nissan Goes Back to the Future With $3000 Datsun

Nissan Goes Back to the Future With $3000 Datsun - plans for 2014. Don't know if this is still in the plans..

Hey Pete Brock! Is Nissan tapping you on the shoulder?

Nissan, originally Datsun, is bringing back the original name in a bid to bring back a more economical vehicle line of which they originally descended from... interesting!

http://www.businessweek.com/videos/2012-10-03/nissan-goes-back-to-the-future-with-3000-datsun

Ford sales boss Farley studies video game industry

Old news, but interesting from the marketing standpoint.
Ford sales boss Farley studies video game industry, refines prelaunch marketing efforts.

source:  AUTOBLOG
http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/17/ford-sales-boss-farley-studies-video-game-industry-refines-prel/

OSCar eO (Electric Race Car) and Team Latvia in Dakar 2012

Read more:
http://www.thegreencarwebsite.co.uk/blog/index.php/2011/04/28/first-electric-rally-car-takes-on-dakar-challenge/

Castlegate’s Top 10 Favorite Castles in The World

Did someone say castle themed road trip?
Bishop Castle in Colorado made the Castlegate's Top 10 Favorite Castles in the World list.

Check out all the castles: http://castlegatedoor.com/castlegate-favorite-castles/#.UKO8pWBhJJE

Quick Strike Prints

Classic Kit! Eagle Industries Covered watch band & Marathon Navigator MIL-Spec watch

Classic Kit! 
Eagle Industries Covered watch band & Marathon Navigator MIL-PRF-46374G Type III, Class 1 watch. 

I totally dig the covered watch band! The bummer is that is seems Eagle Industries is no longer making the covered watch band. But while searching them out discovered that they have some awesome equipment! Eagle Industries is a world leader in the production of premium equipment products for the military, homeland security, and law enforcement agencies. Producing more than 5,000 items including tactical vests, holsters, insertion extraction harnesses, gear bags, packs, weapon cases, miscellaneous pouches, and weapon slings for military and law enforcement personnel, Eagle has emerged as one of the most trusted names in tactical nylon gear. In 2009, Eagle became a wholly owned subsidiary of Alliant Techsystems, Inc. (ATK). http://www.eagleindustries.com


Marathon watches are the real deal! I originally learned about Marathon watches from CountyComm:
http://countycomm.com/mechanicalwatches.html



I came across the watch band via MWR forum:
http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=15270

Sugar is Killing Us

Loretta Lam and Ronna Sarvas Weltman Jewelry Necklaces

Looking for something exotic / overland safari adventurous style  this holiday for your wifey?!

Loretta Lam and Ronna Sarvas Weltman For inspiration, we chose the taijitu - the Taoist symbol of yin yang, representing interconnectedness and interdependence in nature. For years we have been collaborating, encouraging, supporting, critiquing and watching over each other's artistic development. So it seemed natural to create necklaces which reflect our individual style while paying homage to each others journey, balancing an exploration of the sleek and controlled with the fresh and loose. Each is a nod to the other, enhanced and informed by their relation to the other and the whole.
Loretta Lam & Ronna Sarvas Weltman

http://theipca.org/gallery/index.php/Synergy2/Synergy2-exhibit/lamwellores-copy

Field Watch Research: BERTUCCI - SWISS MILITARY CALIBRE

I have had a keen interest in field watches mil-spec heritage for some time now and just doing research on both the style of what I like and the functionality of the watches I am looking at. The internet is a wealth of knowledge, data and history along with consumer opinions.

While the Bertucci brand may not have actual mil-spec heritage, they do have the look and also seemed to be backed by actual durability that one would expect from a "field watch."

Usually when I find a watch and or any product of interest, I usually go straight to the companies history or about page to see what type of game or claim they are making. Its all about the about!

When I read the Bertucci story, they are talking to me and about me! I am the "every man!" I'm not a baller looking to speed a ton of money on a Panerai / Rolex / Omega / Tag Heuer. I would have if I could have, but at this stage in my life, its not in the cards. Honestly I have been a diehard Swatch fan since 1983!

So, what was so captivating from Bertucci's about page?
"It's all about building a better watch... and it's all about our promise of performance to you." 
They said "promise" IN PRINT! That is a HEAVY WORD in this day and age!

"If you were to own only one watch... it would be a watch well suited for life's endeavors. It would need to possess the qualities of durability, singularity of purpose, and versatility. In essence, equally rugged and refined, with a classic, understated, and enduring style."
They are really winning me over with some text in digital pixel form! The electricity could go off, and these words and statements would be gone... but for the moment, they have my attention.

"Original... Our Passion It's in our blood and it's in our brand. Bertucci™ Field Watches is a 10 years old, independent start up, stand alone U.S. Company. We are the market leader in titanium field watches..."
OK, They are a US Company - winning! 
Titanium - winning!
Focused out outdoor activities and field watches - winning!!!

Give them a look and start at the about page:
http://www.bertucciwatches.com/Bertucci/ourstory.html

Also, this is where I discovered them again from:
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f71/field-watch-bertucci-vs-swiss-military-calibre-751916.html

Timex Mil-Spec W-46374B - The History of the REAL Timex Military Watch: Plastic, Disposable, And A Product Of The 1980s

Finally found the story on the Timex Mil-Spec W-46374B watch!

Read more here: 
http://hodinkee.squarespace.com/blog/2011/4/20/the-history-of-the-real-timex-military-watch-plastic-disposa.html

Overland EXPO 2014 Film Promo - What Do You Dream?

Nitrous Muscle Truck and Mini Bikes! - Roadkill Episode 18

Timex Military Classic Reviewed by The Watch Report

Excerpt from the Watch Report: 
For under $100 the Timex Military Classic looks great,  boasts a simple and reliable Timex quartz movement and even has Indiglo. For some it might make for the perfect watch, for others just the perfect beater and we don’t think you can go wrong either way.

Read the whole review:
http://watchreport.com/2011/09/timex-military-classic-review.html

Rothco Multicam American Flag Patch - Costa's Corner - Tactical Distributors- Tactical Gear

Rothco Multicam American Flag Patch - Costa's Corner - Tactical Distributors- Tactical Gear

Tactical LEO Battle Polo with epaulets & velcro by Hazard 4

Check out this cool technical or better yet, tactical polo with epaulets and velcro!
http://hazard4.com/products/apparel/battle-polos/leo

Retirement Inspiration

Legendary Japanese Mountaineer to Scale Everest for Third Time at 80

http://www.outdoorhub.com/news/legendary-japanese-mountaineer-to-scale-everest-for-third-time-at-80/?utm_source=SilverpopMailing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=3-31-13%20Weekly%20Outdoor%20Newswire%20(1)&utm_content=

Casey Currie - Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series - Round 9, 10

Mil-Spec Monkey Patch Books

I grew up collecting patches... collecting my Boy Scouts Merit badges and various patches my dad collected for me for my denim jacket. Those were various motorcycle patches and places visit.
Lately seems like all patches call for velcro backing for interchangeability. Thus you need some place to keep them all. May as well have a nice tactical book to keep them in. Enter the Mil-Spec Monkey Patch Book or MSM Mega Patch Book.

More info:
http://milspecmonkey.com/store/pouches-panels/104-msm-mega-patch-book.html

Two Roads to Baja (Complete Video) By Ryan Millen

C.I. Boys x PTS Magpul 2" Figure Set

Check out these Magpul figure set:
http://www.evike.com/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=191&products_id=39936

SLANGVEL Nomad Recce CAMO Boonie Hat

Cool modern interpretation of camouflage from Slangvel on this boonie hat call the Nomad Recce. Found this over on the RECOIL site. Read more about the collection at:
http://www.recoilweb.com/slangvel-facebook-special-30629.html#ixzz2blz5dyj6

Favorite Toyota Truggy!!!! Picture Post Thread on Pirate4X4.com

If you are into Toyota's and rock crawling and want to gaze at a ton of images of purpose built rigs, here is your thread: http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/toyota-truck-4runner/949184-favorite-toyota-truggy-post.html

Technical Apparel College - Chip and Shannon Wilson School of Design at Kwantlen Polytechnic University

First of its kind and man do I wish I could go back to school! 

Chip and Shannon Wilson School of Design at Kwantlen Polytechnic University

More info: 

http://soldiersystems.net/?utm_source=MOTUS&utm_campaign=9713b365c7-MOTUS_Dispatch_18_21_2013&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_47e5bab957-9713b365c7-78709481

10 Popular California Beach Campgrounds - Things to See and Do - Park Ranger's Blog

Dana Point has this campground that is pretty nice considering the fact this is prime Southern Location property. It is located within the Doheny State Beach located to probably the best place to learn to long board surf spots as well. Doheny is the original spot where Cars & Coffee use to be until it outgrew the space there. Doheny State Beach is two parks in one with camping in the southern area (with some campsites only steps away from the beach) and day use in the northern area, where there is a five-acre lawn with picnic facilities and volleyball courts. Surfing is popular, but is restricted to the north end of the beach. Surf fishing is also popular.

10 Popular California Beach Campgrounds - Things to See and Do - Park Ranger's Blog

Carving Out a Perfect Independence Day with John Mahoney at Woodhill Firewood

look at my buddy John DO WORK!

BAJA SOCIAL CLUB TEASER

Silly AWESOME pass From 3rd to 1st place in 2.2 seconds!!! Ultimate MTB SWOOP Pass !!!

How many times throughout the heat of competition have we seen a heated battle between a 1st and 2nd place competitor only to have both of them SWOOPED by the 3rd place competitor!?

Pay attention to the 1:07 minute mark - PURE AWESOME!!!

‪Baa Baa Black Sheep TV Show

Who remembers watching Baa Baa Black Sheep with their dads?

Baa Baa Black Sheep is a television series that aired on NBC from 1976 until 1978. Its premise was based on the experiences of United States Marine Corps aviator Pappy Boyington and his World War II "Black Sheep Squadron"

Official Trailer Vindication: 2013 Griffin King of The Hammers Presen...

183 Pound Honda XR200 - The perfect Lightweight Woods & Tight Trail Motorcycle?

While on my little search on lightweight trail & woods bikes, I came across this thread by "Woodsryder" on ThumperTalk call 183lb. XR200

"I'm old and skinnny with two bad wrists so I needed to build an ultralight playbike. My regular ride is an XR650R/CRF450 hybrid that weighs 275 lbs. Big fun but too much heft for a 55 year old 155lb aging adolescent with bad wrists."

Read more and also check out the cool parts weight breakdowns in post #40:
http://www.thumpertalk.com/topic/943320-183-lb-xr200/

FX Bikes Mountain Moto Lightweight Motorcycle