OFF-ROAD EXPO SET

The 2008 Off-Road Expo will be at the South Towne Expo Center from April 25-27.

The 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 and Tuff Country. In addition to all the off-road vehicles, accessories and great show discounts, there will be live-action entertainment including motorcycle stunt performances in the Motosphere steel globe and United Off-Road Challenge rock-crawling demonstrations.

During the Motosphere 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 UROC rock-crawling demonstrations will take place throughout all three days on a specially built course. There will also be a 32-foot indoor rock wall on Saturday and Sunday.

Hours are 4 to 10 p.m. on April 25, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on April 26 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 27.

The center is located at 9575 S. State Street. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children 6 to 12 and children five and under are free. For more information and to purchase advance tickets visit www.offroadexpo.com.