As the 2012 Offroad season kicks into gear the latest issue of Dirtcomp Magazine has hit the streets.

Headlining this 115+ page edition is all the colour from the Kickstarters Gascoyne Dash held out of Carnarvon in WA, where both the autos and Brad Smith's Quad victory are covered in detail. While for our extensive Dakar coverage, Pete Wilhelms has also kept close tabs on the Patronelli brothers performance on their Raptors.

Our feature rider this issue is Australian Safari winner John Maragozidis and we take a close look at what makes the Interceptor 850 tick. We also pop into the workshop to install a set of CV Savers on an RZR, check out the new Polaris 570 and also bring you the latest ATV and SXS news from all corners of Australia.

This edition also features the Silver City 600 Cross Country Rally, King of the Rim and whip around the country for a wrap up of the 2011 State Offroad Championships. These are joined by a swag of international events held during the Aussie off season including the Dakar, King of the Hammers, Laughlin and the Rainforest Challenge.

Our feature cars include Mick Maghers V8 GU Patrol, Van Der Korputs 40 Series Tuff Truck and we check out Nick Finch's Ultra4 which made it's debut at the King of the Hammers alongside Robby Gordon in February. We have also put together a comprehensive race jack guide and stop by Dragtec to get the low down on Sheet Metal Diff Housings.

"2012 marks Dirtcomps seventh season of covering Australian offroad motorsport and our team is eagerly anticipating the action which looms on the horizon. It's going to be a massive year and our star photographers can't wait to get out in the dust (or mud) to capture all the exciting action. We're locked and loaded for Condo at Easter and the MX Nationals at Coonabarabran and we will also be paying close attention to the new SXS Classes in the ARC and AORC " said Dirtcomp editor Randall Kilner

Dirtcomp will be heading to Tuff Truck at Milbrodale this weekend and to the Brisbane 4WD Show on March 23-25. If you are heading to either event make sure you drop by the stand to check out our latest offers and cast your eye over the Aussie Offroad Kart we will have on display.

To celebrate the launch of Edition 28 we have put together a brand new combo subscription offer - 6 editions of Dirtcomp and one of our new Stubby Coolers for just $49.95 (over $70 value). Our new range of caps and beanies are also out now. Visit www.dirtcomp.com.au to purchase online or call (07) 3899 6637 to order over the phone.

 

The final edition of Dirtcomp for 2011 hits the newsagents shelves this week just in time for some offroad racing and ATV entertainment over the Christmas break. Edition 27 is once again a gigantic 115+ page magazine packed with everything offroad and ATV, including extensive coverage of the Australasian Safari and ATV Nationals at Coolum. This edition also features coverage of the Vic and SA Titles along with the Hyden Ironman from the wheat fields of WA. Pete Wilhelms and Randall Kilner also catch up with enduro specialist Paul Smith and take a close look at his Honda TRX700XX and have a chat about his exciting plans for the next 12 months. While our tech article checks out Shockie Pressures and how to set them on your ATV.

Our coverage of offroading in the dirt also includes comprehensive coverage of the Taupo 1000 in New Zealand, the Teagle Excavations ARB Pines Enduro, the Albins Goondiwindi 400 and many more major state events. There is also a centre spread poster featuring the 2011 AORC Champs, Dave Fellows and Mark Bergamin, along with the eight AORC Class winners. Our team also peels the layers off Anthony Kuhn's Micklefab built Tundra TT and check out Dave Cameron's Supercharged V8 GQ Patrol. Plus we bring you a glimpse of Australia's only Auto entry in the 2012 Dakar, Geoff Olholm's BMW powered 4WD.

We also have the breaking news on the SXS/UTV Class that will fill the Class 6 void, an update on the homologation of the Aussie Offroad Kart Chassis and the new Safari Challenge Class.

For those still looking for a Christmas gift it's not too late to organise a Dirtcomp Magazine subscription - with a Gift Certificate available on request. Just call (07) 3899 6637 or visit our website www.dirtcomp.com.au to subscribe online. All 6 & 12 edition Dirtcomp subscriptions up until December 31st will also go in the draw to win a set of Lightforce Genesis HID Lights, valued at $1152.

 

Randall

The biggest edition of Dirtcomp Magazine ever produced is out now, featuring the widest variety of events we have ever jammed into one ediiton. With all the ATV and Offroad Racing action from the Finke Desert Race, Rockstar MX Nationals, Condo, Flinders 450, Outback 4x4 Extreme, Cliffhanger and much more all sandwiched between the glossy covers. On top of the race reports we catch up with CanAm X-Team rider Chad McKay, check out Ben Saunders immaculate 100 Series winch truck and Jason Pearce's Condo conquering Isuzu. Pete Wilhelms also takes a look at the essentials in preparing a Quad for the Finke Desert Race and walks us through the different options for hitting the race track in a SXS. The DC Gallery is back by popular demand and the double page spread featuring Greg Gartners forward flip at the Flinders 450 is a must see for all dirt sports fans. We have also launched our new [rokdownload menuitem="106" downloaditem="41" direct_download="true"]Lightforce Subscription Promotion[/rokdownload], with all 6 and 12 Edition subscriptions going in the draw to win a pair of Lightforce Genesis HID's! Visit www.dirtcomp.com.au for more information.

There's a new Quad club on the horizon for NSW situated in Port Stephens. Wade Thomas, who is the founder of the Marlin Quad Racing Club states "After living for a year in WA, I arrived home in Port Stephens with ATV fluid in my veins and with a playground like Stockton Beach and Dunes at my door step I decided to get serious about Quading, after hitting the internet I found that NSW was seriously behind the 8 ball for ATV orientated clubs and events, so I have taken up the fight on behalf of the NSW riders and am currently in the process of forming a club, MARLIN QUAD RACING CLUB NSW the club will cater for the social, and family style riders with weekend trips and ride days along with the serious side of things we will have a national race team to take on the interstate competition and hopefully bring some of the big racers to NSW."  While thier web site is currently under construction there is a [rokdownload menuitem="106" downloaditem="40" direct_download="true"]downloadable membership form[/rokdownload] or Wade can be contaced via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone on 02 40332505