DragonFire Racing Solves an X Games ‘Vertical Transportation Problem’

July 26, 2010 | Written by: Team Dragonfire | { 0 } Comments

Mega-Ramp-x-gamesWith more of the X Games 16 being staged at the LA Coliseum this summer instead of at its traditional home within Staples Center, organizers found themselves with a mega problem with their eight-story Mega Ramp.

In past years, Staples Center has provided elevator access for skateboarders pushing off from to the top of the 80-foot-5-inch-tall Mega Ramp. The Coliseum has no such vertical convenience, which left X Games organizers scrambling for a solution to their high-rise transportation problem.

Mega-Ramp-Shuttle1Enter DragonFire Racing, which was approached by ESPN and CA Ramp Works and asked to build custom shuttle vehicles that could transport athletes up a 26-degree transport ramp. That’s a steep order — literally — for anyone to fill, especially on short notice.

With the games fast approaching, DFR consulted on the design of the 26-degree shuttle ramp, then we got busy designing two custom shuttle vehicles. We named these specialty vehicles “X Games Mega Ramp Shuttles,” and you’ll be able to see them at the event, on ESPN and in the pits all next week. The 16th edition of X Games gets underway Wednesday, July 28, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 1.

The two X Games Mega Ramp Shuttles are designed to carry two athletes at a time back up the steep ramp, and they can do it in a hurry. Because of the fast-paced nature of this event, it’s imperative that athletes are able to (more…)

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Thanks to Yamaha, Warn Industries, Triple S Polaris, MTA and ITP, Madness in the Mountains was a Weekend to Remember

July 21, 2010 | Written by: Team Dragonfire | { 0 } Comments

DFR_MITM_2Potential plans for next summer’s “Madness in the Mountains” off-road event were underway even before we had a chance to jet-spray the mud off our wheels from this year’s extravaganza. It was a weekend to remember, 8,000 feet high in the mountains near Park City, Utah, with a trail system that took visitors everywhere — from quiet snowfields to rugged peaks overlooking some of the most majestic scenery available in the Beehive State.

DFR_MITM_1This July’s event was made possible with factory support from Yamaha, Warn Industries, Triple S Polaris, MTA, ITP and of course, DragonFire Racing. These sponsors’ efforts resulted in a memorable four days for all the riders who participated in sky-high adventures seated in their side-by-side. We had Larry Roeseler, 12-time SCORE International Baja 1000 overall winner from Team Green Kawasaki with us all weekend. We also had Cam McQueen from Nitro Circus. Both of these racers lead our groups on some of the best single-track and two-track rides the Uinta National Forest had to offer.

DFM_MITM_4And the romping and stomping didn’t stop at sundown. Some of the most exciting events occurred after darkness fell, when a mass of off-road vehicles – equipped with DragonFire LED light bars — lit up the forest on the high ridge on beautiful moonlight excursions. From start to finish, “Madness in the Mountains” was an enormous success.

Most of all, we’d like to thank Daniels Summit Lodge and its friendly and helpful staff for providing hospitality and superb support to our staff and customers. Also, a shout out for the Uinta National Forest crew for preparing and maintaining such an amazing riding area, and for keeping the trails safe and marked. And thanks for those who attended, bringing along their ATVs, UTVs and two-wheel bikes to scoot around this mountain-high paradise. “Madness in the Mountains” brought new friends and new trails together, thanks to all that supported and attended the event.

Stay tuned to our blog for upcoming posts on the possibility of next July’s event.

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Yamaha Offers Discount for Madness in the Mountains

July 06, 2010 | Written by: Team Dragonfire | { 0 } Comments

Last week we told you more about Madness in the Mountains, DragonFire Racing’s four-day weekend event featuring single-track, two-track and mountain riding, which takes this Thursday through Sunday (July 8-11) at Daniels Summit at Strawberry Reservoir, just outside of Park City, Utah. For those of you looking to stretch your dollar even further, click on the image below for a special offer from Yamaha:

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Madness in the Mountains is already an affordable event (registration costs just $60 and includes the Saturday night BBQ and all sorts of other goodies), but with Yamaha’s offer, you’d be hard-pressed to find any other event like ours for just $50!

If you’re still not convinced that you should make it out for Madness in the Mountains, check out these photos of the (more…)

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Happy 4th of July from DragonFire Racing

July 02, 2010 | Written by: Team Dragonfire | { 0 } Comments

As you might expect, we’ll be taking a little bit of time off from work this 4th of July weekend to ride and enjoy the great outdoors. As a result, our hours are going to be a little different for the next few days:

  • Friday, July 2: Open from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (PT)
  • Saturday, July 3: Closed
  • Sunday, July 4: Closed
  • Monday, July 5: Closed (Federal holiday here in the U.S.)
  • Tuesday, July 6: Back open from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (PT)

We hope everyone reading this post has a safe and fun Independence Day holiday; especially those of you who plan to use your ATVs, UTVs, and other powersport vehicles as part of your celebrations.

In the meantime, if you’d like to extend the holiday celebration for a few extra days, check out the following blog posts about DragonFire Racing’s own Madness in the Mountains event, which takes place next Thursday through Sunday near Park City, Utah:

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Off-roaders: We’re Just a Week Away from ‘Madness in the Mountains’

June 29, 2010 | Written by: Team Dragonfire | { 1 } Comments

Hate to say it, but if this is the first time you’ve heard about the “Madness in the Mountains” off-road extravaganza scheduled near Park City, Utah, next week, you’d better start scrambling. Because if scooting around mountain roads at 8,000 feet in an ATV, UTV or two-wheel bike is your idea of fun, this four-day experience is not to be missed.

Hosted by us — DragonFire Racing — along with Yamaha and other event sponsors, “Madness in the Mountains” is scheduled from noon Thursday, July 8, through noon Sunday, July 11, and promises the best single-track, two-track and mountain roads in North America. Located at Daniels Summit at Strawberry Reservoir, just 11 miles north of Heber, UT, on Highway 40, this event promises a satisfying riding experience for every rider in every skill level.

Among the highlights is a Chuck Wagon BBQ on Saturday night that is included with the $60 registration fee. In addition, the latest off-road products will be on display Friday through Sunday in the DragonFire Racing Hot Pits, a vendor midway where company and factory rigs will circle up, creating a giant outdoor mall. Known in the off-road industry as the Pits, this is where participants gather to see new products on display.

Among the planned activities from Yamaha are free demo rides of their entire 2011 line up. Yamaha is also offering discounted admission tickets, free air filter checks and select service, raffle items and more.

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