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ULTRA4 INVADES THE UK FOR 2015 KING OF WALES

(Originally published August 24, 2015 on http://www.drivingline.com) ULTRA4 EUROPE: KING OF WALES August 8 – 9, 2015 |Walters Arena, Glyn Neath, Neath Port Talbot, Wales The 2015 King of Wales race (formerly King of the Valleys) marked another huge step forward for Ultra4 Europe. Returning to Walters Arena in Glyn Neath for the fourth year […]

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“The Kingdom” a film by Heavy Metal Concepts

I will jump right to the heart of the matter: If you loved the previous films, you will love this one. If you didn’t enjoy the previous films… well, this installment of the franchise won’t change your mind.

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Kyle Wells: Vision, Style, and Art

Talent does not come with an age limit. 25-year-old Kyle Wells is quickly making his bones and becoming one of the premier off-road race photographers of our day. Urbane, reserved, and talented, Kyle has a strong voice within his images and is passionate about his art.

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Loren Healy: The Man, The Myth, and the Legend.

He’s charismatic, competitive, and just happens to be the winningest driver in Ultra4 history. I recently had the chance to visit with two time King of the Hammers winner and the 2014 Dirt Sports + Off-Road “Driver of the Year”, Loren Healy.

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The MINT 400: Chapter 2 “The Morning Lakebed”

It wasn’t long before I heard that enigmatic sound of a throttle being held wide open; the siren song of horsepower and adrenaline has a sound all its own. Harsh and dulcet simultaneously, the severe sound of an engine being flogged is music to my ears. I adjust my stance, bring my camera to my eye, and search for my prey. Of course, the helicopter was a big clue.

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The MINT 400: Chapter 1 “Wake Up!”

“In some circles, the Mint 400 is a far far better thing than the Superbowl, the Kentucky Derby, and the lower Oakland roller derby finals all rolled into one. This race attracts a very special breed.” ~ Hunter S. Thompson

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