SANDCRAFT GOES BIG IN PHOENIX WITH GRAND-OPENING
SandCraft toy creators kick off dune season with a massive grand-opening celebration By the staff of Dirt Wheels
SANDCRAFT GRAND-OPENING
In 2004, the introduction of the Yamaha Rhino started the trend of sport side-by-sides, which quickly became popular. This led to the emergence of many aftermarket parts manufacturers who created a wide range of products—from engine hop-up kits to long-travel suspension systems. Initially, much of the focus was on sand riding, and the trend quickly spread from California to Arizona. Since Phoenix is only a little over three hours away from Glamis, developing products catering to sand and desert riding enthusiasts makes sense. Today, dozens, if not hundreds, of powersports parts manufacturers are headquartered in Phoenix, and the trend keeps growing.
THE RISE OF SANDCRAFT
Sandcraft Motorsports was founded in 2014 by two partners who lived the off-road lifestyle and saw an opportunity to develop stronger, higher-performing parts for riding in the dunes. Their first successful product was the Sandcraft carrier bearing, an angle-correcting solution for side-by-side drivelines. Today, Sandcraft holds 13 patents for high-quality side-by-side products that are 100 percent developed and manufactured in Arizona, including their diverse line of Sandcraft Destroyer sand tires.
SANDCRAFT GRAND-OPENING – DESTROYER
While it’s still a relatively new tire, the Sandcraft Destroyer is known for being lightweight but with strong sidewalls that can withstand the abuse of today’s fastest production and modified side-by-sides. Sandcraft Destroyer Mohawk fronts have a center rib with raised diamonds that carve sharply through the sand and provide the right amount of forward-pulling traction when 4WD is engaged.
SANDCRAFT GRAND-OPENING
For the rear, Sandcraft offers the Destroyer Slayers with a straight paddle design for maximum forward traction or the Destroyer Sliders with their staggered paddle design that allows a little more drifting and enhanced cornering. Sandcraft also has its own line of alloy wheels. All tires come in 31-inch and 32-inch sizes, and your choice of the number of vulcanized paddles ranges from 8 to 16. SandcraftMotorsports.com has all the information you need to select the right tire for your side-by-side, whether a stock Honda Talon producing 105 horsepower or a wound-out custom build producing 350-plus horsepower.
NEW SANDCRAFT HQ – GRAND-OPENING
In March of 2023, Sandcraft moved into its new mammoth-sized headquarters in north Phoenix. The 30,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility houses Sandcraft’s entire operation—from manufacturing to a sizeable point-of-purchase store up front. For the grand opening, held on September 30th, Sandcraft invited the public and dozens of other Arizona-based side-by-side companies to be part of the celebration. These included local powersports dealerships, UTV stereo companies, side-by-side seat manufacturers, lighted dune whip makers, wheel manufacturers, engine performance shops, side-by-side vehicle wrap installers, bolt-on accessory providers and more! Taco and snow cone food trucks and an inflatable playground and coloring area for the kids were also provided. As you can see here, Sandcraft held its own mini Sand Sports Super Show with plenty of great deals to be had. The timing ahead of dune season couldn’t have been any better!
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