Nic Ashby Wins 2020 American SuperJeep Challenge Builder of the Year
Nic Ashby Wins 2020 American SuperJeep Challenge Builder of the Year – Proves Mettle at King of the Hammers with Yukon Gear & Axle® Drivetrain Components
GRDLOC, A 1987 CJ7 MODIFIED JEEP® WRANGLER BUILT BY ROCKSTAR PERFORMANCE GARAGE OWNER NIC ASHBY FEATURES YUKON GEARS, AXLES AND DRIVESHAFTS
Everett, WA (February 17, 2020) – Yukon Gear & Axle®, the leading performance off-road drivetrain supplier in North America, congratulates Rockstar Performance Garage owner Nic Ashby for being named 2020 SuperJeep Challenge Builder of the Year.
Ashby’s win at MotorTrend’s 2020 American SuperJeep Invitational Championship was supported by Yukon Gear & Axle gears, axles and driveshafts, a Grizzly Locker locking rear differential and a Yukon Zip Locker in the front. The inaugural event was held last month at the conclusion of King of the Hammers off-road race in Johnson Valley, California. GRDLOC, Ashby’s modified 1983 CJ7 Jeep Wrangler entry, won unanimously by proving its mettle at handling desert and rock climbing as judged by an elite and diversified panel of industry experts – Courtney Hansen, Terry Madden and Greg Henderson.
The project, three years in development, was also supported by many top notch aftermarket brand sponsors giving the on and off road vehicle its unique capabilities and style. GRDLOC featured a 4.4 supercharged Cadillac Northstar forged V8, Trophy Truck sized 3.0 King Shock Coilovers, Bullet Liner coated olive drab paint job, Scosche 12v Power Sport/Lifestyle Mounts, Throttle Down customs Race Frame, PRP Racing Seats, Mickey Thompson 46” tires, Genright Offroad Aluminum Armor, Billet KN Filters intake, Forged wheels, 8 piston brakes from R1 Concepts, 9 speaker Kicker audio sound system, Rugged Radios bluetooth internal comms, 7 independent coolers from Mishimoto and a 87 Dodge KingPin Front axle/2001 11.5” AAM rear axle from Yukon Gear and Axle. The judges and Tony May, Executive Producer of the American SuperJeep Challenge, was quick to point out that Ashby’s GRDLOC stood out from the field for its marriage of form, function and creativity to unequivocally earn the title.
Ashby shared that this build has been his passion as well as for everyone on his team at Rockstar Performance Garage and LDRSHIPdesigns. Rockstar Performance Garage is a collaboration between Rockstar Energy Drink and LDRSHIPdesigns to build first Lifestyle Garage. “I am very thankful to MotorTrend for developing this exciting invitational event to help showcase what can be accomplished with the Jeep Wrangler, and to Yukon Gear & Axle for their incredible technical support, and all of my sponsors who have been there believing in this project from start to finish,” he added.
Neal Hollingsworth, RANDYS Worldwide Director of Marketing says, “Nic is a visionary that is fearless in his approach to life and builds. We are very proud of his accomplishment as an entrepreneur and look forward to supporting him with more projects, which we suspect will be equally as interesting, award winning and fun. It was a privilege to be a part of the development of this incredible project with so many industry leading brands and to support him at events throughout the year.”
For more information about Yukon Gear & Axle call toll free at 888.905.5044, email info@YukonGear.com or visit www.YukonGear.com, or connect with Yukon Gear & Axle on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube to keep up with the latest product introductions, builds and events.
For more information about Rockstar Performance Garage, email media@ldrshipdesigns.com, or call 631.334.3864, or visit www.rockstarperformancegarage.com.
About Randys Worldwide
Established in 1982 and based in Everett, Washington, RANDYS Worldwide® is the leading distributor of aftermarket drivetrain and performance parts for the general automotive, motorsports, and off-road enthusiast. With a variety of products for cars, SUVs, and light duty trucks, RANDYS’ core business is focused on the distribution and manufacturing of parts through four major company brands: RANDYS Worldwide, Yukon Gear & Axle®, USA Standard Gear® and Zumbrota Drivetrain. RANDYS also has the industry’s only fully integrated differential search finder, Diff Wizard® that provides consumers with direct search results on their specific drivetrain needs. To learn more about RANDYS Worldwide, visit www.randysworldwide.com.
About American SuperJeep Challenge
Each year, Super Jeep Officials will tour pre-determined Jeep & Off-Road Events from coast-to-coast holding SuperJeep Qualifiers. Winners will be invited to attend & compete in The SuperJeep Invitational Championship held every January. Only one builder will be named America’s SuperJeep Builder of The Year. The year’s previous winner (GRDLOC) will have to dethrone as Champion by a better more capable build.
About Rockstar Performance Garage
Rockstar Performance Garage is collaboration between Rockstar Energy Drink and LDRSHIPdesigns to build the first Lifestyle Garage. RPG is known for unique vehicle builds that push the limits of form and function. The team at RPG also includes a best-in-class media team, providing expert videography and photography services that capture every aspect of the build, both in the garage and in action on the trail or track. If you can think it, we can do it at Rockstar Performance Garage. For more information visit: http://www.rockstarperformancegarage.com.
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