Extreme Off-Road Challenge in Davao

THE 2017 Maxxis NAsFor 4x4 Cup: Extreme Off-Road Challenge takes on its seventh installment on Saturday and Sunday at Maa Off-Road Track, Diversion Road, Davao City.

Coinciding with the Kadayawan Festival, the race will truly get everyone in a celebratory and pumped-up vibe. Davao is a popular playground for off-roaders with a lot of places to go offroading, each terrain with its unique natural obstacles. Riders can expect various levels of difficulty in the MAA race track with jumps, deep mudpits, V canals, table tops and zipper tracks. They must navigate their way through 2 different tracks (A & B) and conquer the combined track C for the Finals.

Off-road clubs from all over the country are expected to join the event.

The Maxxis NAsFor 4x4 Cup: Extreme Off-Road Challenge demonstrates that Maxxis tires are indeed “Tough Tires for Tough Guys.” The well-loved Maxxis Creepy Crawler (M8090) boasts of a special construction design which allows the tire to conform to different terrain surfaces. Stone ejectors provide protection against tread cap damage from sharp rocks and its unique multi-edged knob design and sipe arrangement enhances traction on slippery surfaces. Riders will benefit from the Creepy Crawler’s unparalleled side bite with its large shoulder lugs and sidewall design.

The Maxxis Trepador (M8060), on the other hand, offers a heavy-duty bias ply construction for excellent durability and tread flexibility. Its multi-curve tread siping improves traction on loose dirt and slippery terrain. Trepador M8060 also features a nylon belt-reinforced tire construction which improves puncture resistance and durability.

North Trend Marketing Manager Philip Opiasa reminds participants to ride safe and play hard. “Every year, we meet new and aspiring off-roaders. This year’s competition format includes a production class to inspire and encourage young and new riders in the sport. Maxxis tires give offroaders the assurance of tough tires that will get them thru the toughest terrain.”

The leading contender for the Nasfor-Maxxis Driver of the Year is Bong Collado of Isabela Extreme who has 216 points followed by JR Bartolome of Manila Atletika with 175 points, and Edison Dungca of Kapampangan Racing team with 112 points.

The Davao leg is supported by the city government of Davao, Eagle Off-Roaders Club-Davao. National backers include Phoenix Petroleum, 199Off-road House, Racetech 4x4 Suspensions, and AEG Tools.