SANTA ANA, CALIF. – (April 10, 2008) The 2008 Off-Road Expo presented by Toyota, the nation’s largest off-road consumer products show series, will rumble into the South Towne Expo Center with plenty of off-road products and fun for the whole family Friday, April 25 through Sunday, April 27, with extended show hours.

This three-day off-road showcase will feature the latest off-road vehicles, accessories, technologies and gear from the industry’s leading manufacturers, dealers and distributors such as Toyota, Kawasaki, KC Hilights, Teraflex, Tuff Country and many more. In addition to all the off-road vehicles, accessories and great show discounts, there will be amazing live-action entertainment for the whole family including exciting motorcycle stunt performances in the Motosphere steel globe presented by Toyota and United Off-Road Challenge (UROC) rock crawling demonstrations throughout the weekend.

“The third annual Off-Road Expo is the perfect place for off-road enthusiasts from all over Utah to kick-off the season and see all the latest toys and accessories for the summer,” said Show Director Tom Gattuso. “The expo is truly the best place to come together with friends, check out the latest products in the industry and enjoy some amazing live action off-road entertainment. It is also a great place to take advantage of great show discounts on vehicles, accessories and gear offered only on site at the Off-Road Expo.”

New this year, the expo will feature heart pounding performances from a team of motorcycle stunt riders inside the Motosphere steel globe. During each performance, two riders will race within inches of each other in open throttle action inside an 18-foot steel globe and perform a sequence of tricks in all 360 degrees of the globe. The stunt team will wow attendees with a sequence of tricks and is surely a can’t miss feature for motorcycle fans of all ages!

Back by popular demand will be UROC rock crawling demonstrations featuring some of rock crawling’s most exciting competitors. The UROC demonstrations will take place throughout all three days on a specially built course that lets fans get up-close to all the action. Younger off-road fans are sure to enjoy climbing the 32-foot tall indoor rock wall on Saturday and Sunday, and all attendees will get to see dozens of the coolest trucks, sand rails, UTVs, ATVs, side-by-sides, dirt bikes, rock crawlers, Jeeps and more. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet with local Utah rockcrawler Clay Egan, who will be signing autographs in the Dirt Sports magazine booth.

The Off-Road Expo will take place Friday, April 25, from 4 p.m. – 10 p.m., Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. and culminates Sunday, April 27, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Held at the South Towne Expo Center, located at 9575 South State Street in Sandy, Utah, 84070, admission to the event is $10 for adults, $5 for children 6 to 12 and children five and under are free. Save $2 and get your lowest priced, $8 tickets online at www.offroadexpo.com or pick up a $2 off discount coupon at participating off-road retailers. Parking is free and all kids 12 and younger are free on Sunday! The Off-Road Expo presented by Toyota will return to Pomona October 3 – 5, 2008 for its ninth annual year. For more information and to purchase advance tickets, please visit www.offroadexpo.com.