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Torchmate is proud to be an active member of the off-road community. We have partnered with Shaffers Offroad to build our Torchmate Rock Crawler and participate in many exciting off-road races, including W.E. Rock U.S. Nationals in Hannibal, Missouri and the Henderson Fabtech Desert Classic Best in the Desert Race final of the year.

We are a family owned business that grew from a small backyard shop to a CNC Cutting Systems Distribution Center. We are very proud of our achievements over the years. We love to hear stories about how we helped a small shop owner grow into a success in the industry. We have found that the off-road community is one that we have directly influenced as many off-road vehicles are built from scratch using our machines. It seemed only natural that we invest more of our time in this industry. Two generations of our family have had a deep passion for racing. Our founder, Bill Sr., has spent his life as an enthusiastic supporter of drag racing and hotrods. CEO, Bill Jr., found that rock crawling and desert racing appeals to his adventurous side. We are committed to our business and to the passions and relationships we have built through Torchmate.

We have received a warm reception from the off-road community, and look forward to growing with you to become more skilled and proficient contributors to the sport.

Latest News

2012 King of the Hammers starts tomorrow in Johnson Valley, California

February 2, 2012 - The first rays of the morning light stream across Fisher Mountain and give birth to a kingdom being built on Means dry lakebed in the Johnson Valley OHV area. Hammertown as it has been affectionately named by the throngs of people who make up this temporary city will be home to 20,000 starting tomorrow, Friday February 3rd.  Two-dozen workers have been hard at work the last week organizing contractors, installing circus tents, and miles of metal barricade. They work in shifts with a security details watching over the kingdom under a flood of diesel powered light towers, and city planners directing the early birds to their pre-determined address for the next 10 days. A grid of streets with names like Griffin way, and King Ave have been marked with shiny new street signs atop white metal poles at the intersections.
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Torchmate's Gwen Garwood Prepares for Kid Kart Season 2012

In the last week, the Torchmate CNC Cutting Systems Kid Kart driver 5 yr old Gwen Garwood has put in a ton of laps getting ready for her run at a couple of different championships. Gwen has made huge improvements as a driver, we rarely see her miss her marks on the track. Gwen is a little bit down on horsepower at this point , but the team has no doubt that Magnum Racing Engines will get her motors where they need to be. In the next few weeks leading up to the first race of the season, Gwen and her mechanic/dad will be at the track at least 1 time per week testing motors and carbureator combinations and fine tuning her driving skills so Gwen can occupy the the podium as much as possible in only her second season of racing.

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Lovell Brothers Set to Take on King of the Hammers

Colorado Springs, CO 1/28/12 -  After season ending crashes for both of the team's rock racers last year, the brothers are back and ready to take on the toughest rock race on the planet. 2012 will the longest King of the Hammers yet with 165 miles of rock crawling and desert terrain. The week long event now features several races and a chance for competitors to qualify for start positions. 
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Shaffer-Motorsports Finishes 2nd at SCORE Season Openers

OAKLAND, CA     JANUARY 19, 2012   Shaffer-Motorsports team car #401 finished second on both Saturday and Sunday at the SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge.  The team debuted the new black, red and white look for the 2012 season including the addition of title sponsor Transfer Case Express while still being supported by Torchmate CNC Cutting Systems.  “We had fun even though we had to pull a motor out on Saturday after running with no clutch during the whole race,” said Mike Shaffer, driver of record.  “The wheel to wheel action that was also nose to tail made for a very exciting race to drive, and then it was even cooler that we got to watch all the other classes when we weren’t racing.”
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Torchmate Racing and Lincoln Electric Announce a Unique Campaign at the 2012 Griffin King of the Hammers to Benefit OHV Access Issues

Share the Lincoln Experience with Torchmate at King of the Hammers. Participate in the cutting and welding of a 6 foot three dimensional steel hammer and crown which after completed will be auctioned off with proceeds going to the Off-Road Business Association.
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Start your engines! King of the Hammers 2012 is right around the corner. Stay tuned to find out how Torchmate is participating this year!

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