"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." They go by many names: traction boards, traction mats, recovery tracks, recovery boards—whatever you call ...

Traction boards, also known as recovery boards or traction mats, are essential tools for off-road and overlanding enthusiasts. These boards provide a way out when a vehicle gets stuck in soft or ...

Part OneThe single most sought after goal for all racers is the pursuit of increased traction for added speed in the turns and for better forward bite. The "traction control" spoken of here is about ...