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Axialfest 2018 Skeeno Report Part 3

By Skeeno on Sep 18, 2018
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In Part 1 of the Axialfest 2018 Skeeno Report, I showed you the sights and sounds of Day 1, or Wednesday, at Axialfest 2018. In Part 2, I recapped my Thursday at Axialfest 2018 where I visited more vendors, saw … more

Axialfest 2018 Rock Racing And Altra Ultra 5K Results

By Greg Vogel on Aug 17, 2018
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The Rock Racing event at Axialfest is a fast paced and challenging race open to anyone who attends Axialfest. Many prep their rigs specifically for the event and others just arrive for fun. Racers stage in each class for qualifying … more

Axialfest Rock Racer Preparation Tips

By Greg Vogel on Apr 20, 2018
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If you are a regular follower of the Axial Blog and we know you are, you probably saw the Trail Rig Prep blog for Axialfest. It’s loaded with great tips to help trail truck drivers and don’t think we forgot … more

How To: Install Beef Patties in Method Beadlock Wheels

By Skeeno on Oct 23, 2017
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  Running weights in the front wheels of your trail rig or rocker racer can have significant benefits such as a lower center of gravity and improved stability.  After searching through options that would work with my Altra 5K Bomber Build, I … more

Bomber Adventure – Skeeno Completes an Altra Ultra 5K Enduro

By Skeeno on Oct 20, 2017
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Words and photos by: Matt ‘Skeeno’ Soileau Guest photography by: The Great Dominic Longoria The ScaleUltra.com tour made a stop in Reno, Nevada recently, so I finally got a chance to redeem myself after having to DNF in the Altra … more

Skeeno’s Altra Ultra Bomber Build

By Skeeno on May 03, 2017
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Axialfest 2016 marked the debut of the Altra Ultra 5K Enduro race.  This new race combined the traditional closed course racing with the athleticism of a traditional cross country run.  Here is a little background on how the whole thing … more

ULTRA 5K ENDURO HISTORY

By AR on Mar 10, 2017
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ULTRA 5K ENDURO HISTORY Written by: Rodney Wills Photos by: Tristan “TAZZ” Judkins and Rodney Wills Driving a radio control vehicle from a “control area” or commonly known as a driver stand or even from a stationary position, has been the … more