Saturday, June 30, 2012
CA LEGISLATURE TERMINATES SUPPORT FOR OHV RECREATION ON FEDERAL LANDS
SACRAMENTO, CA (June 29, 2012) -- A scheme crafted by an environmental activist and the California Parks Foundation to terminate a 40-year partnership with the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management was signed into law by Governor Brown on June 27, 2012. The "Sustainable Parks Initiative" has as its core tenet a politically motivated directive that functionally eliminates the user-pay/user-benefit grant funding from the California State Park's Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division (OHMVRD) to local and federal agencies that manage OHV recreation.
The state OHV program is 100% funded with user generated fees that come from OHV fuel taxes, registration, and unit entry fees. The program was created by the legislature in 1971 and used pre-program off-road fuel tax refunds to support management of OHV recreation on local, state, and federal lands. The local assistance grants program was a critically important element to local and federal agencies since most OHV-related fuel tax and recreation occurs on federal lands.
Historically, the grants program has provided funding for OHV-related trail maintenance, engineered trail construction, facilities, recreation staff, habitat restoration, law enforcement, search and rescue, public education, and safety training. Many of the OHV recreation sites are in economically depressed rural areas that depend on the tourism generated by program support. Some county units are near large population centers such as Santa Clara County's Metcalf Cycle Park near San Jose.
Don Amador, Western Representative for the BlueRibbon Coalition, states, "Contrary to statements made by the plan's champions in the legislature, neither Senator Joe Simitian, nor Assemblyman Jared Huffman, nor the Foundation ever came to the OHV community to find solutions to the important budget issues that could have been addressed without targeting the grants program for elimination. There was a concerted effort to mislead other legislators, media, and the public that the cuts would not have any impact to OHV, and would not result in any closures or reduced opportunity."
"It is extremely disappointing to me that the Foundation has chosen to align itself with an extreme element of the environmental movement in an effort to drive a wedge between the OHV community and the rest of California State Parks. Dismantling the OHV Program has been the life-long goal of a few green activists, and the Foundation appears to have helped them succeed. Since important federal resource protection projects will now have to be shelved, it proves that advocates of the plan don't care about the environment, but are simply interested in pushing their far-left political agenda" Amador continued.
Amador concluded, "Sadly, rather than address the real issue here to devise and apply a legitimate long-term solution, they have exacerbated the problem by gutting a working, self-sustaining model program."
OHMVR Commission Letter to Governor Brownhttp://www.sharetrails.org/uploads/Eric-OHMVR-Commision-Budget-Letter-6-27-12.pdf
The BlueRibbon Coalition is a national recreation group that champions responsible recreation, and encourages individual environmental stewardship. With members in all 50 states, BRC is focused on building enthusiast involvement with organizational efforts through membership, outreach, education, and collaboration among recreationists. 1-800-BLUERIB - http://www.sharetrails.org.
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VORRA RACING ASSOCIATION RELEASES MAP AND EVENT SCHEDULE FOR SECOND ANNUAL USA 500 OFF ROAD RACE JULY 13-15
“Original” Northern Nevada 500 Mile Race Returns to the “Home of the Brave”
June 29, 2012 (Sparks, NV) –
The Valley Off Road Racing Association (VORRA) today announced details
of the second annual USA 500 off road desert race July 13-15 with a
course designed to push racers to the limits of their skill and
endurance.“We reintroduced long distance desert endurance racing to Northern Nevada in 2011 and the response was fantastic,” said VORRA Race Director Wes Harbor. “For 2012 we’re continuing to put together challenging courses and at the same time making it more affordable for grass roots racers to join the fray.”
Download the USA 500 newsletter here: http://tinyurl.com/85eaoyx
VORRA is offering racers a $25 discount to teams pre-registering by July 2. VORRA also arranged for free camping at the start / finish line.
“VORRA goes back 37 years and our focus is the racing,” Harbor said. “We’re out to inspire the next generation of off road racers and lure back all of those experienced veterans who’ve parked their rigs in the garage but still have the desire to mix it up.”
The event stages, starts and finishes at the Terrible’s Travel Center at Exit 48 on Interstate 80, 30 minutes east of Reno. The 529-mile course, which includes a 155-mile loop, starts in Fernley and takes racers northeast past Lovelock over a classic mix of desert terrain, including sections VORRA has used over its 37-year history.
To learn more about the event go to http://www.theusa500.com, to view the course map and register online, go to http://www.VORRA.net. Follow VORRA on Twitter at @vorra_racing . Get USA 500 updates via Twitter using the hashtag #USA500.
About VORRA
Valley Off Road Racing Association (VORRA) was established in 1975 and has operated as a family-oriented organization for over three decades. It is currently led by Wes Harbor who believes that “off road racing has its roots in people’s garages” and continues to keep the entry fees to a minimum while maintaining a high quality racing experience. For more information, visit http://www.vorra.net or call 877-418-6772.
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Thursday, June 28, 2012
Terracross Championship Kicks Off With Terra In The Pits
Elk River, Minn. (June 25, 2012) – The Terracross Championship kicked off its 2012 race season with a massive event held just north of Minneapolis at ERX Motor Park in Elk River, Minn. The two-day, double-header event marked the return of Terracross racing to the ATV and UTV racing world and featured top action sports names such as Rath, Gust, Beckman, Burandt and Thacker competing on a brutal course built within the confines of the dedicated motorsports park. Jumps, mud, rocks as well as log and tire obstacles made for intense competition over the course of the two-day race weekend and proved highly-challenging for the field of experienced drivers.
Doug Gust took an early lead in Friday’s Pro Terracross Side X Side main with Andrew Carlson slotting his Polaris RZR in second place. Gust’s machine suffered a mechanical issue about halfway through the race allowing Carlson to take the lead and cruise to the win. Gust took the lead again in the Pro Terracross Utility Quad main but the course took its toll on his equipment again when a flat tire ended his run. Rory Beckman took over the lead and cruised to the win.
Gust's luck turned on Saturday and he came back to take the win in the Pro Terracross Utility Quad main. Not only did he win, he nabbed the holeshot and setting a blistering pace through the Terracross course, leading flag-to-flag. Darryl Rath put in a similar performance in the Pro Terracross Side X Side main. On green, Rath’s Polaris RZR shot off the line and into the lead and he quickly gapped the field with Gust and Carlson in tow. Rath put on a clinic, leading flag-to-flag to take his first Terracross Side X Side win.
Jon Guetter claimed the Speed & Style final both Friday and Saturday. Dave Elias won Friday’s ProAm Side X Side main while Josh Schutte came back to win Saturday’s race. Zac Zakowski won both ProAm Utility Quad mains.
Extreme sports athlete Jimmy Blaze capped off the weekend when he attempted to flip his Polaris RZR. Blaze uses a stock RZR with only a reinforced cage and containment seat for added safety and Fox Racing Shox specially-valved to help the vehicle rotate off a ramp designed by Blaze. The flip was the first-ever in front of television cameras. Blaze came in too fast and over-rotated the flip, landing the vehicle on its rear bumper. Fans can see it all on CBS Sports Spectacular:
• Sunday, July 8: Terracross Championship, 9:00 PM
• Sunday, July 15: Terra In The Pit, 9:00 PM
• Sunday, July 22: Terra In The Pit, 9:00 PM
CBS Sports Network is available in 99-million homes Nationwide. To find out how to get CBS Sports Network (or if you already have it) go to www.cbssportsnetwork.com and click on “Channel Finder” in the menu bar.
“Terra In The Pits was an amazing event,” said Terracross’ Joe Duncan. “There were a lot of people who worked long and hard behind the scenes to make it all come together and I want to thank them for committing to bringing back Terracross. Also, a big thanks goes to the athletes who believe in the sport and make the show happen – guys like Doug Gust, Darryl Rath, Chris Burandt and Paul Thacker just to name a few – all the riders are great people and they are the reason the fans watch us.”
The second event is set to take place September 8-9, 2012 at the Sno Barons Haydays Snowmobile Grass Drags extravaganza in Sunrise Township, Minn., also located just north of Minneapolis. Terracross Championship action will air on CBS Sports Network as part of five one-hour programs beginning on July 8.
For more information on the Terracross Championship visit www.terracrossracing.com. Follow the Terracross Championship on Facebook and Twitter @ terracrossrace.
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Factory UTV introduces it's Arctic Cat Wildcat Passenger Grab Bar
Designed as a bolt on item for the Arctic Cat Wildcat, this grab
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Price: $159.00
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Andrew Carlson Terrorizes TerraCross Opener at ERX Motor Park
With a deal already inked to broadcast the four-race series on CBS Sports Network, the pro side-x-side field was bursting with top-level talent including Jeff Loyd, Doug Gust, Daryl Rath, and snowmobile backcountry extraordinaire Chris Burandt. Yet it was Andrew Carlson in his Muscle Milk Polaris RZR that stole the show with a blistering win on Friday evening where he crossed the line with a near 8-second margin; and his gas-for-glory last lap pass for second place on Saturday.
Combining elements of motocross with a variety of man-made obstacles including telephone poles, rock fields, mud pits, and massive timbers, TerraCross is the ultimate test of machine and driver. Faced with a 10-lap final, drivers must manage the desire the go for it while protecting their equipment as they pound through massive boulders and launch off huge tractor tires.
While Carlson’s win on Friday had everyone in the stands buzzing, it was his come from behind podium on Saturday afternoon that was perhaps even more impressive. Faced with a back row start in a field of 10 pro finalists, Carlson emerged from the turn one melee’ in 7th place. He then carefully managed the 10-lap race to work his way through the field to eventually find himself in the final podium position. While the battle to this point would have been a perseverance victory alone, Carlson wanted more and mounted one final bid for second place. With legendary off-road racer Daryl Rath in front of him and the finish line in sight; Carlson squared up his RZR and mashed the gas over the tires and final jump, rocketing himself past Rath and onto the second podium box.
“The track was brutal,” said Carlson after emerging from his Polaris. “I was picking good lines and playing it safe over the big obstacles for most of the race. But on the final lap I went for it and it paid off.”
Coming from the TerraCross Pro/Am ranks on Friday to lead the field of drivers in points by the close of the weekend will put Carlson in the cross hairs as the TerraCross Championships unfold September 8th and 9th during the Sno-Barons Haydays World Championships near North Branch, Minnesota. For more information on the TerraCross series visit their website at www.terracrossracing.com. Action from ERX will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network Sunday nights at 8:00pm central July 8th, 15th, and 22nd. For more information on the ERX Motor Park facility in Elk River, MN. For more information visit www.erxmotorpark.com.
Photos Courtesy of www.sledracer.com
About Carlson Motorsports
Carlson Motorsports is a family of racers, mechanics and sponsors who are proud of our accomplishments on the track and off, and are driven to excellence in everything we do. Our racing organization is driven by a deep-rooted passion for the sport and an operational philosophy grounded in integrity. To learn more about Carlson Motorsports LLC, and how you can partner and share in their success, visit their website at www.carlsonmotorsportsllc.com
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Friday, June 22, 2012
SDR Pro Series Bolt-On Doors for the Arctic Cat Wildcat
Features/ Benefits:
- 1-3/4 inch DOM Top Tube for strength
- Over the tube full coverage panels for a clean finished look
- Simple bolt on installation
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- Widest opening of any aftermarket doors
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OFF-ROADERS WIN AGAINST LAWSUIT TO CLOSE BAY AREA OHV PARK
Late in 2009, two anti-OHV groups filed an action against California State Parks and the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division, alleging violations of state laws regarding water pollution at Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area. The California Sportfishing Protection Alliance and Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility filed the suit in the Superior Court in Alameda County alleging violations of state laws regarding water pollution at the park.
The anti-access groups won an initial round in the Superior Court, but that decision was reversed on appeal. In the meantime, the agencies have worked diligently to address water quality to the apparent satisfaction of the anti-access groups. The stipulation resolving the case makes clear it is not to be construed for any purpose as an admission of liability.
Don Amador, Western Representative for the BlueRibbon Coalition, stated, "I want to thank the hard working staff at the Division and the thousands of users who fought back against this unwarranted lawsuit. This whole case could have been avoided if tshe anti-OHV groups had offered to work with the park in a cooperative manner instead of filing a lawsuit to close the park down."
"The park and Central Valley Water Board are to be commended for their patience and professionalism under difficult circumstances, and they set an example of how agencies can work together to address environmental issues without resorting to litigation," Amador concluded.
Read the Stipulated Judgment here:
http://www.sharetrails.org/uploads/Carnegie_Stipulation_2012.pdf
The BlueRibbon Coalition is a national recreation group that champions responsible recreation, and encourages individual environmental stewardship. With members in all 50 states, BRC is focused on building enthusiast involvement with organizational efforts through membership, outreach, education, and collaboration among recreationists. 1-800-BlueRib - www.sharetrails.org.
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Pro Series Lower Arched Radius Bars for Arctic Cat 1000 Wildcat
Made from 1 ¼” x 3/16” DOM steel tubing, the Arched Radius Bar is a beefy addition compared to the OEM bars (3/4”) and other competitors (1”). The simple bolt-on kit also features a 5/8” heim joint with a load rated at 17,955 pounds and polyurethane bushings for rugged durability in the deepest ruts and along the rockiest terrain.
When comparing the High Lifter Arched Radius Bar to the competitors, you’ll notice that ours give the MOST ground clearance across the entire bar and the most strength. Something you won’t find anywhere else. High Lifter’s Arched Radius Bar will give you the strength and clearance needed for peace of mind when riding the trails!
Product features:
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- Powder-coated Arctic Cat green
- 1 ¼” x 3/16” DOM steel tubing
- 5/8” heim joint with a load rating of 17,955 pounds
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- Simple bolt-on kit
- Instructions complete with photos for a quick install
Arctic Cat 1000 Wildcat (2012)
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Thursday, June 21, 2012
Nic Granlund podiums at round 5 and 6 of the WORCS series.
After getting his car dialed in to the track he was ready for the race.
Managing a second place hole-shot Nic quickly made some moves and got into the
lead before the end of the MX section. As Nic set a good pace out front
maintaining a significant lead and keeping an eye on his nearest competitors,
Nic cruised to what everyone thought was a solid win.
After the results were posted Nic noticed he had finished in second place
due to a time correction of a competitor coming off the second row that started
a minute behind. In the end Nic never knew there was anyone competing for the
lead as he could have pushed the pace to secure the victory. Still, second
place was very acceptable considering this was only Nic's fourth ever UTV
race.
Round 6 at On The Edge Raceway in Utah was quickly approaching and Nic was
doing some final testing when he noticed a crack in the rear differential. With
the help of Got Tools Racing's Mike Geiger and Ted "Shred" Kovacevich putting in
long hours, they were able to get Nic's car ready to
go the night before heading to Utah.
The WORCS crew had laid out a challenging course with lots of trees, an
amazing amount of rocks and two water crossings that made the course resemble a
cross-country race more than a off-road race. After some adjustments to the Fox
Shox, STI tires, checking the nuts and bolts on his Dragonfire exhaust and a
liberal dose of Torco fluids, Nic was now ready to tackle the rough Utah WORCS course.
Considering it was Father's Day weekend, Nic was excited to have his son
and parents there to cheer him on. Nic's pit crew, Mike and Ted had also brought
their families to Utah, making it a complete family weekend. As the green flag
dropped Nic came out of the first turn in third place. After turn two was a
tough rhythm section. Nic was pushing for second place heading toward turn three
through the rhythm section when another competitor hit Nic, forcing him over the
berm and off the track. As Nic made his way back onto the course he was now
battling for seventh place. Settling into a good pace Nic was trying to keep the
mistakes down as the dust made it very difficult to see the trees and rocks that
lined the edge of the challenging WORCS course. Nic made some strategic passes
on his competitors and that combined with the rough course claiming some
victims, Nic now found himself in second place.
By the time Nic had made his way around to the third lap, the leader had
over a 30 second advantage. Nic was now barely able to see the dust of his first
place competion and that was when Nic decided to push the pace and started to
make up time. Each lap Nic was able to gain time on the leader and by the time
the time white flag was displayed, Nic had closed the gap to 7 seconds. With one
lap to go, Nic was pushing even harder and started to make up more time on the
leader. Coming out of the second water crossing Nic was right on his tail and
continued to push it as hard as he could knowing the finish line was getting
close. With three turns to go the leader and Nic had caught a lapper, making
things interesting. Nic kept trying and pulled alongside the leader several
times in the last few turns making what was certainly the most exciting race of
the weekend. When the checkered flag dropped Nic was less than half a car from
taking the win resulting in a second place finish.
With two more rounds remaining, Nic is planning
to stay on the podium and rounding out the season in the winners circle.
Nic would again like to thank his pit crew Mike and Ted for their
dedication and hard work.
Without sponsors Nic would not have the opportunity to be competitive, so
at big thanks goes out to.
Fox racing shocks, STI tires and wheels,Torco oil, NGR, Got Tools Racing,
Swick racing products, Dragonfire racing, Moto Active, Triumph Motorsport, Lone
Star Racing, Weller racing, CT racing, Holtz, AME grips,QuadTech, Fasst,
All photos by Tedshred
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2012 POLARIS RZR 570 OE Replacement HIGH-FLOW AIR FILTER
DESCRIPTION: POLARIS RANGER RZR 570; 2012
REPLACES OE PART NO: 7081706
K&N PART NO: PL-5712
MSRP: $65.00
KEY FEATURES:
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- Deep 1 ¼” pleats provide a large surface area and long service intervals
- “XD” specific media offers excellent filtration
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- No Fuel-Management Modifications necessary
- Washable, Reusable, Pre-Oiled & Ready for installation
- One-Year Limited Warranty®
K&N’s “new” PL-5712 High-Flow Air Filter was developed specifically for POLARIS’ NEW Ranger RZR 570 Side by Side. This filter is designed to provide low restriction, resulting in increased throttle-response, horsepower and torque. The deep 1 ¼” pleated “XD” media provides a large filtration area offering high-flow, long service intervals and excellent filtration. This filter is designed to slide directly into the OE Air Filter Assembly without any fitting or cutting required. The injection molded Urethane frame offers a pliable sealing bead ensuring a precise, application specific fit and extra-long life. K&N High-Flow Air Filters have been made in the USA for over 40 years.
- No Fuel-management modifications necessary to obtain increased performance
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Wednesday, June 20, 2012
GBC Motorsports’ Kayla Smith Continues to Impress
Despite the challenging terrain and conditions, GBC’s Kayla Smith piloted her Rhino to a 2nd place finish in the SXS 700 Production class. Coming off of a class win in the previous round, this finish marked her 4th podium appearance of the series while also earning an 6th place overall SXS finish.
Smith has been enjoying a successful racing season in 2012 in a variety of race series, thanks in part to her GBC Dirt Commanders. According to her team the 8-ply SXS tires “held up perfectly to the brutal conditions of this track,” which included rocky terrain, water crossings and silt beds.
Look for Smith and other GBC racers this weekend at Round 3 of the Dirt Series at Pala Raceway, Round 5 of the Yamaha Quad-X Series at Speedworld MX, and Round 8 of GNCC Racing at the Motosport.com Snowshoe. Visit us online at www.gbcmotorsports.com for more information, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest updates on ATV/UTV products, events and races.
About GBC Motorsports: GBC Motorsports has been building ATV tires for over 30 years. Manufactured under the Greenball name initially, in 1995, GBC Motorsports was formed to focus on bringing to the ATV and Powersports market performance tires for every riding style. GBC Motorsport’s passion is to provide the highest quality, best value, and most innovative performance tires to the Powersports enthusiast.
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Tuesday, June 19, 2012
RZRs Podium at WORCS Round 6
Beau Baron took the checkered flag in the Production 1000 class in his RZR XP 900, with Ryan Piplic and Greg Row taking second and third. RZRs currently hold the top five spots in the series point standings for the class and it’s a tight race with just two WORCS races remaining.
Cody Rahders in a RZR 570 won the Production 700 class by more than a minute and was third overall in the 700/850 classes. Rahders currently is tied for the top spot in the Production 700 point standings and this was his fourth podium finish this year with two firsts and two second place finishes.
The next WORCS race is the Cahuilla Creek, in Anza, Calif., August 3-5.
About Polaris
Polaris is a recognized leader in the powersports industry with annual 2011 sales of $2.7 billion. Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures and markets innovative, high quality off-road vehicles (ORVs), including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and the Polaris RANGER® side-by-side vehicles, snowmobiles, motorcycles and on-road electric/hybrid powered vehicles.
Polaris is among the global sales leaders for both snowmobiles and off-road vehicles and has established a presence in the heavyweight cruiser and touring motorcycle market with the Victory and Indian motorcycle brands. Additionally, Polaris continues to invest in the global on-road small electric/hybrid vehicle industry with Global Electric Motorcars (GEM) and Goupil Industrie SA, and internally developed vehicles. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a complete line of Pure Polaris apparel, accessories and parts, available at Polaris dealerships.
Polaris Industries Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “PII”, and the Company is included in the S&P Mid-Cap 400 stock price index.
Information about the complete line of Polaris products, apparel and vehicles accessories are available from authorized Polaris dealers or anytime at www.polarisindustries.com.
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Monday, June 18, 2012
SPEEDWERX WILDCAT CLUTCH HOUSING BLOWER KIT
The system installs between the seats and mounts to your rear panel. We include a full wiring harness that does not require any splicing or soldering. Our blower assembly feature a toggle switch that mounts in the factory location next to the reverse override switch for a clean "factory" look.
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- 4" Inline Blower Fan
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Kawasaki is the ‘Official ATV and Side x Side’ of the Professional Bull Riders (PBR)
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| Kawasaki Teryx4 |
Kawasaki branding and advertisements will be featured during PBR’s television broadcasts on four major networks, along with prominent in-arena and chute signage, as well as PA announcements and JumboTron® spots.
Fans will be able to experience more about Kawasaki ATVs and Side x Sides through special promotions at select PBR events.
“Kawasaki is one of the most recognizable names in powersports, and we are proud to welcome them as a partner," said PBR CEO Jim Haworth. "They have the best ATVs and Side x Sides, durable enough to be part of our dangerous and hard-hitting sport."
“PBR is home to the toughest athletes anywhere, so Kawasaki’s equally tough four-wheel products are a perfect match.” said Kawasaki Marketing Director Chris Brull. “This relationship recognizes those complimentary attributes and places our brand in the arenas, where riders and fans can get a closer look at the perfect vehicles for their off-road needs.”
The PBR’s Built Ford Tough Series (BFTS) is televised every week on CBS, CBS Sports Network, NBC, NBC Sports Network, and YouTube. BFTS telecasts are produced for the PBR under a multi-year agreement with David Neal Productions, a Los Angeles-based production company led by 34-time Emmy® Award winner and Peabody Award winner David Neal, who serves as executive producer.
About the Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR)
The PBR is the world’s premier bull riding organization. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the founding of the PBR. In just two decades, the dream of 20 bull riders has become a global sports phenomenon that is televised worldwide. More than 100 million viewers annually watch primetime PBR programming on networks around the world including CBS, CBS Sports Network, NBC, NBC Sports Network, and YouTube. The PBR has awarded over $100 million in prize money and 24 riders have earned over $1 million, including Justin McBride with $5.5 million -- the most of any western sports athlete in history. Nearly two million fans attend Built Ford Tough Series and Touring Pro Division events each year. For more information on the PBR, go to www.pbr.com, or follow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PBR and http://twitter.com/PBR.
About Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC)
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) markets and distributes Kawasaki motorcycles, ATVs, Side x Sides, and personal watercraft through a network of more than 1,200 independent retailers, with an additional 8,000 retailers specializing in Kawasaki power products and general purpose engines. KMC and its affiliates employ nearly 3,100 people in the United States, with 300 of them located at KMC's Irvine, California headquarters.
Kawasaki’s tagline, “Let the good times roll.™”, is recognized worldwide. For five decades, the Kawasaki brand has become synonymous with powerful, stylish and category-leading vehicles. Information about Kawasaki’s complete line of powersports products and Kawasaki affiliates can be found on the Internet at www.kawasaki.com.
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Saturday, June 16, 2012
CAN-AM DS 450 AND COMMANDER RACERS EARN VICTORIES IN US AND CANADA
“Josh Creamer, who won both the Pro and Pro-Am classes on his DS 450 in New Hampshire, dominated in the NEATV-MX series once again. He continues to impress during his pursuit of a double championship in 2012,” stated Jimmie O’Dell, Race Manager, Can-Am. “The Miller brothers were unbelievable in Texas, competing and winning in two different series. Hunter, who also won the TQRA SxS title for Can-Am, had a exceptionally strong weekend in both the Commander 1000 X and on board the DS 450 ATV.”
MX101 in Epping, N.H., hosted round five of the NEATV-MX series. In Pro class action, Creamer took both holeshots and checked out on the competition in each moto on his way to a 1-1 sweep and overall victory, his fifth of the year. He mirrored that performance in the Pro-Am class, posting another 1-1 sweep to further his class points lead. Can-Am racer Michael Troiano finished second in the Pro-Am class.
“The BCS Performance / Can-Am DS 450 was running awesome this weekend and everything went according to plan. It was a great weekend for us and I am really happy to put Can-Am on top of the podium again,” said Creamer.
Four amateur Can-Am DS 450 racers won five classes at MX101. Mike Kamalsky won both the 30+ A and 40+classes. Matt Pomeroy (25+), Chris Dipietro (Production A) and Ryan Dyer (Production B) each won their class.
In Texas, the weekend was long but rewarding for Hunter and Cody Miller, as both Can-Am X-Team racers earned victories in their home state. This past Saturday, Hunter and Cody traveled to Legacy Farm in Paradise, Texas, to race their Can-Am Commander 1000 X side by sides. Hunter led every lap as he won the UTV Unlimited class. Not to be outdone, Cody also posted a dominant win in the UTV Limited class. The brothers then drove to Oak Hill MX in Alvord, Texas, to race round seven of the TQRA series.
Hunter, who secured the 2012 TQRA SXS class Championship at round six, outgunned his brother in both the Pro and Pro-Am classes, earning two overall victories on his Louis Powersports-backed Can-Am DS 450. He posted 1-1 moto scores to win the Open Expert class, while Cody finished second. In the Pro-Am class, Cody won the first moto, but Hunter earned the second-moto victory to notch another overall for the weekend.
“It was a fun racing this weekend. Cody and I had a great battle going on in the final Open Expert moto, but I was able to get the win, so I’m pretty happy about that,” said Hunter Miller. “I’m really happy to give Can-Am a SxS Championship as well this year, and I’m going to do everything I can to give them another one.”
At the Courses VTT Quadcross series in Ste-Sophie de Levrard, QC, Can-Am X-Team racer Richard Pelchat won the Pro 450 class on his DS 450. Elie Desroches also rode a Can-Am DS 450 to victory in the Intermediate class.
At Hawkeye Downs in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Can-Am X-Team / CR21 Racing rider Zach Harris pulled all the holeshots in both his classes to take the overall wins in the Quad A and Quad A Production classes.
For more information on Can-Am racing, the entire 2012 schedule, the ’12 contingency program and DS 450 amateur racer support program, please visit www.can-amxteam.com.
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), a privately-held company, is a world leader in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and marketing of motorised recreational vehicles. Its portfolio of brands and products includes: Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea‑Doo watercraft and sport boats, Evinrude and Johnsonoutboard engines, Can-Am all‑terrain and side-by-side vehicles and roadsters, as well as Rotax engines. BRP products are distributed in more than 100 countries.
www.brp.com
Sea-Doo, Ski-Doo, Lynx, Evinrude, Johnson, Can-Am, Rotax and the BRP logo are trademarks of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Team ROCKSTAR/BLINGSTAR/POLARIS Takes Overall at Lake Elsinore Motorsports Complex
During the process of putting this race team together, BLINGSTAR and ROCKSTAR Energy Drink agreed on doing a licensing deal for UTV products and graphics. "They basically wanted to get involved into the UTV market knowing that its growing rapidly and Blingstar was excited to help make it happen. Since working with ROCKSTAR, we have created the Rockstar/Blingstar/Polaris UTV team and have also designed a Rockstar/Blingstar UTV graphic kit that is now available for sale to the public. It is the exact same design you will see on all of our race team UTV’s, minus the sponsor logos. We will be releasing other Rockstar products built by Blingstar in the near future."
This last weekend, the team competed in our first race at the Lucas Oil Regional Series June 9th. in Lake Elsinore, Ca. The Rockstar/Blingstar/Polaris team ended up finishing 1st, 2nd and had 4 cars finish in the top 5. We will be competing in all the Lucas Oil Regional races, the final rounds of the WORCS races and Doing some BITD and Baja races.
TEAM ROCKSTAR / BLINGSTAR DRIVERS:
- Clint Roberts: Owner of Blingstar
- Jordan Cochrum: Marketing for Offroad division, ROCKSTAR Energy Drink
- Jason Merrell : Part owner of J Star Motors
- Jeremy Merrell : Marketing dept. of Hart Huntington
- Nick Nelson: Media Relations
- Bryan Carr: Owner of Carr One
Team Rockstar/Blingstar Graphic Costs: $355.95 and will be available for most UTV models.
You can learn more about the specs and rules at www.lucasoilregional.com
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Friday, June 15, 2012
Motor Master CV Rebuild Kits Allow Rebuilding of ATV and UTV OEM CV Joints
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| Motor Master CV Rebuild Kits |
About Motor Master ATV Products
Motor Master ATV Products is a division of Aircraft Gear Corporation, a family owned business group that has been in operation for over 60 years, and includes Rockford Constant Velocity – one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of CV parts in the Western Hemisphere. Motor Master ATV Products specializes in the manufacture and distribution of complete CV axles, CV half shafts, CV joints, Duraboot CV boots, CV rebuild kits, and universal joints for the ATV, UTV and minitruck market. Motor Master provides the most complete driveline coverage in the aftermarket.
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Friday, June 8, 2012
STI HEADING TO EASTERN SIERRA JAMBOREE
Why the excitement? Believe it or not,
this is the only riding event of this type in the Golden State. It’s
also limited to just 200 entrants, which is a shame, because this is one
of the most scenic, off-roadable destinations in the nation. The
Eastern Sierra ATV & UTV Jamboree takes place in the
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and on BLM lands in the woods,
mountains and high deserts of northern Mono County. The event has only
been around for a few years, but the word of mouth is spreading fast:
you have to go. You may have seen a feature story on last year’s
Jamboree in the December 2011 issue of ATV Rider Magazine.
About a half-dozen different, well organized, skill-rated trail rides are offered during the event, depending on conditions and availability. The views of the landscape and wildlife are said to be spectacular.
If you are lucky enough to be included in this year’s Eastern Sierra ATV & UTV Jamboree, be sure to look for the guys wearing STI shirts and caps. And most likely big grins. We will have display set up on Friday and Saturday, so be sure to stop by and say “howdy.”
We’ll have a post-ride report soon. For more information, visit www.easternsierraatvjamboree.com.
STI tires and wheels are available at finer ATV/UTV dealers everywhere. For more information, visit www.stitireandwheel.com
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New Can-Am Commander Sport Doors from TurnKey UTV
Doors come powder coated in three standard colors, Commander yellow, red and satin black. Doors can be mounted using standard household tools and do not require any drilling, cutting or welding.
MSRP: $694.49
Direct link to product: Turnkey UTV Can-Am Commander Doors
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Baja Designs 30" Stealth LED Light Mounts for Polaris RZR
Kit Includes:
- (2) Lazer Cut Brackets
- (2) Clamps
- (8) M5x10mm Hex Socket Bolts
- (4) 6mmx18mm Flat Washers
- Part # 66-0078 - STEALTH A-PILLAR POLARIS RZR MOUNT (30" BAR) (Retail $64.95)
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Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Upgraded Electra Steer kits from Wicked Bilt
Current kits include: 2011-2012 Commanders, 2009-2012 RZR, 2011-2012 RZR XP and Cub Cadet Volunteer.
Click Here for Details.
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DragonFire To Star On Destination Polaris TV Show Again
"This
year, DragonFire decided not only to think outside of the box, but build
our own box entirely," explains DragonFire marketing guy Chris Moore.
"This build will be launching an entirely new product line from
DragonFire that is sure to be one of the hottest range of accessories in
the industry! Not to spoil the secret, but rest assured that it's
wicked and you will have to tune in to see what we created," hints
Moore.
As for the TV show, host Jared Christie
says airtimes have been set. "Destination Polaris now airs on The
Outdoor Channel every Monday night at 5:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. EST.
Night owls can tune in Tuesdays at 2 a.m. EST. The DragonFire episode is
tentatively scheduled to air in August." Repeat broadcasts are also
slated for November and December.
In the meantime, get a sneak peek at the show by checking out the www.destinationpolaris.com
website or the DragonFire and Destination Polaris Facebook pages:
http://www.facebook.com/DragonFireRacing
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Yamaha Introduces New Tactical Black Special Edition Grizzly 700 and Rhino 700 Vehicles
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| 2013 Yamaha Rhino 700 Tactical Black SE |
All of Yamaha’s 4x4 ATV and Side-by-Side Vehicles are Assembled in USA
CYPRESS, Calif. – June 6, 2012 – Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., is producing new Tactical Black Grizzly 700 4x4 and Rhino 700
4x4 Special Edition (SE) models at its U.S. manufacturing facility,
Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corp. of America (YMMC), in Newnan, Georgia.
Yamaha’s
new SE Grizzly 700 4x4 ATV with Electric Power Steering (EPS) (MSRP
$10,999) and Rhino 700 4x4 Side-by-Side vehicle (SxS) (MSRP $12,999) are
both assembled at Yamaha’s U.S. factory and feature an all-new matte
black body and cast aluminum wheels for tactical design and durability.
Yamaha’s
2013 Grizzly 700 4x4 and Rhino 700 4x4, including the new Tactical
Black SE models, are the most off-road capable and durable in their
classes both featuring Yamaha’s exclusive Ultramatic® automatic
transmission, the most durable CVT system in the industry, and Yamaha’s
On-Command® push-button 2WD, 4WD and 4WD diff-lock system.
“Yamaha
is more involved in the outdoors than any other ATV manufacturer and
has developed the new Tactical Black Special Edition Grizzly and Rhino
models based on the fast growing tactical enthusiast trend,” said Steve
Nessl, Yamaha’s ATV/SxS group marketing manager. “Yamaha’s Grizzly 4x4
and Rhino 4x4 models are assembled at Yamaha’s U.S. state-of-the-art
factory by a highly trained and passionate U.S. workforce. Yamaha is
proud to say the most durable and reliable ATV and SxS vehicles are
assembled here in the U.S.A. – at the Yamaha factory in Newnan,
Georgia.”
In 2010, Yamaha announced a
long term production transfer strategy to move the great majority of its
worldwide ATV production to the Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation
of America (YMMC) factory in Newnan, Georgia. Last year, Yamaha moved
the production of its top-of-the-line utility ATVs, the Grizzly 700 and
Grizzly 550, to YMMC, and this summer, Yamaha is bringing its first
sport ATVs to the U.S. factory – the 2013 Raptor 700 models.
The
production transfer will continue through the end of 2013, and when
complete, could result in Yamaha adding 200 or more American jobs at
Yamaha’s U.S. factory as well as additional jobs at the company’s 125
North American parts supplier companies. YMMC will ultimately be
responsible for nearly all of Yamaha’s worldwide ATV production
including both utility and sport models.
The
new Tactical Black SE models join Yamaha’s complete line of
award-winning and super reliable utility ATVs for 2013 including the
Grizzly 700 FI (MSRP starting at $8,899) and Grizzly 700 FI EPS (MSRP
starting at $9,499), Grizzly 550 FI (MSRP starting at $7,999) and
Grizzly 550 FI EPS (MSRP starting at $8,699), Grizzly 450 (MSRP starting
at $6,899) and Grizzly 450 EPS (MSRP starting at $7,499), Grizzly 350
Auto 4x4 (MSRP starting at $5,599), Grizzly 300 Auto (MSRP $4,199) and
Grizzly 125 Auto (MSPR $3,699). Most of Yamaha’s utility ATVs come in
multiple color options including Realtree AP HD camo.
Yamaha’s
Rhino 700 4x4 SxS continues to be one of the highest quality, most
versatile and off-road capable vehicles and for 2013 will be available
in Red and Hunter Green (MSRP $11,499) and Realtree AP HD camo (MSRP
$12,049).
More information on Yamaha’s
2013 ATV and SxS vehicles, including detailed color options, pricing,
graphics kits and accessories is available at www.yamaha-motor.com.
About Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.
Yamaha
Motor Corporation, U.S.A., (YMUS), is a leader in the motorsports
market. The company’s ever-expanding product offerings include ATVs and
Side-by-Side vehicle, motorcycles, outboard motors, personal watercraft,
snowmobiles, boats, outdoor power equipment, accessories, apparel and
much more. YMUS products are sold through a nationwide network of
dealers in the United States.
Headquartered
in Cypress, Calif., since its incorporation in 1976, Yamaha also has
facilities in Wisconsin and Georgia, as well as factory operations in
Tennessee and Georgia. For more information on Yamaha, visit www.yamaha-motor.com.
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SxS Vehicles are recommended for use only by licensed drivers age 16 years and older.
ATVs
up to 90cc are recommended for use only by riders 12 years and older
and always with adult supervision. ATVs over 90cc are recommended for
use only by riders 16 years and older.
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Carlson Motorsports Duo Grab Podium in First Ever UTV Race
Competing in the UTV Modified class, Andrew along with Carlson Motorsports team mechanic Levi Ensrud, ran consistently fast in his well prepped Polaris RZR. With eight competitors lining up for the final, Carlson was one of only three racers to finish the race on the lead lap, and was only 17-second behind the winner.
“Heading to Iowa and trying my hand a new kind of racing was a lot of fun,” said Carlson. “Having co-driver (Levi) in the vehicle with you is a big plus, the communication and instant feedback you get during and after the race really helps improve your driving skills. Now that I know what to expect, I’m excited to return and I think I’ll have more speed as I get more and more seat time.”
The next race on the IATVHSS schedule is the Coyote Crossing event at Beaconsfield, Iowa on July 7th. For more information on the Can-Am IATVHSS series visit their website at www.iatvhss.com.
To learn more about Beater-X and all the happenings at the ERX Motor Park facility in Elk River, MN visit erxmotorpark.com
Levi Ensrud (left) and Andrew Carlson (right) finished just 17-seconds out of the top spot on the podium box.
About Carlson Motorsports
Carlson Motorsports is a family of racers,
mechanics and sponsors who are proud of our accomplishments on the track and
off, and are driven to excellence in everything we do. Our racing organization
is driven by a deep-rooted passion for the sport and an operational philosophy
grounded in integrity. To learn more about Carlson Motorsports LLC, and
how you can partner and share in their success, visit their website at www.carlsonmotorsportsllc.com
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