2020 SuperJeep Challenge Builder of the Year

Everett, WA (February 17, 2020) – Yukon Gear & Axle® congratulates Rockstar Performance Garage owner Nic Ashby for being named the 2020 SuperJeep Challenge Builder of the Year

Ashby’s win at the 2020 American SuperJeep Invitational Championship was supported by a multitude of Yukon products. The vehicle features Yukon gears, axles, driveshafts, a Grizzly Locker Differential, and a Yukon Zip Locker Differential. The inaugural event was held during the King of the Hammers off-road race in Johnson Valley, California. Ashby’s modified 1983 CJ7 Jeep Wrangler entry, “GRDLOC,” won unanimously by handling desert terrain and expert-level rock crawling. The event was judged by an elite and diverse panel of industry experts, including Courtney Hansen, Terry Madden, and Greg Henderson.

The project took three years and was supported by many aftermarket sponsors who contributed to the vehicle’s performance, capabilities, and style. GRDLOC features the following components:

• 4.4 supercharged Cadillac Northstar forged V8 engine
• 3.0 Trophy Truck–sized King Shock coilovers
• Bullet Liner–coated paint
• Scosche 12v Power Sport/Lifestyle mounts
• Throttle Down custom race frame
• PRP racing seats
• Mickey Thompson 46-inch tires
• GenRight Off-Road aluminum armor
• Billet K&N Filters intake system
• Forged wheels
• R1 Concepts eight-piston brakes
• Nine-speaker Kicker audio system
• Rugged Radios Bluetooth internal communications
• Seven independent Mishimoto coolers
• 1987 Dodge Kingpin front axle and 2001 11.5-inch AAM rear axle from Yukon

The judges, along with Tony May, Executive Producer of the American SuperJeep Challenge, noted that Ashby’s GRDLOC stood out for its balance of form, function, and creativity. Ashby shared that the build has been a passion project embraced by his entire team. Rockstar Performance Garage is a collaboration between Rockstar Energy Drink and LDRSHIPdesigns, created with the goal of building a lifestyle garage.

“I am very thankful to everyone for developing this exciting invitational event to help showcase what can be accomplished with the Jeep Wrangler, to Yukon Gear & Axle for their incredible technical support, and to all of my sponsors who believed in this project from start to finish,” Ashby said.

Neal Hollingsworth, RANDYS Worldwide Director of Marketing, added, “Nic is a visionary who is fearless in his approach to life and builds. We are very proud of his accomplishments and look forward to supporting him on future projects. It was a privilege to be part of the development of this incredible build alongside so many industry-leading brands.”

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For more information about Rockstar Performance Garage, email media@ldrshipdesigns.com, call 631.334.3864, or visit www.rockstarperformancegarage.com.