Race Results PRO Class
1. #70 Brandon Smith, Can-Am, South Jordan, UT [1st-Moto 3, 2nd-Moto 1]
2. #16 Jeremy Lawson, Can-Am, Battlelewn, KY [1st-Moto 2, 2nd-Moto 2]
3. #94 Dustin Nelson, Yamaha, Ramona, CA [1st-Moto 1, 2nd-Moto 3]
4. #97 Justin Noss, Yamaha, Apple Valley, CA [1st-Moto 5, 2nd-Moto 4]
5. #603 Josh Frederick, Can-Am, Moapa, NV [1st-Moto 4, 2nd-Moto 5]
6. #512 Roberto Villalobos, Yamaha, Tecate, Mexico [1st-Moto 7, 2nd-Moto 7]
7. #30 Jesse Goss, Suzuki, Surprise, AZ [1st-Moto 6, 2nd-Moto 9]
8. #179 Landon Hurst, Polaris, Laton, CA [1st-Moto 10, 2nd-Moto 6]
9. #61 Mike Machado, Honda, Denair, CA [1st-Moto 8, 2nd-Moto 8]
10. #88 Dean Pierce, Yamaha, Mission Viejo, CA [1st-Moto 13, 2nd-Moto 10]
11. #22 Dustin Terry, Honda, Bakersfield, CA [1st-Moto 12, 2nd-Moto 11]
12. #40 Chris Riley, Yamaha, JBC, CA [1st-Moto 11, 2nd-Moto 15]
13. #139 Jason Fife, Yamaha, Temecula, CA [1st-Moto 15, 2nd-Moto 12]
14. #8 Dennis Capogni, Yamaha, Chino, CA [1st-Moto 14, 2nd-Moto 14]
15. #85 Keith Taylor, Yamaha, Victorville, CA [1st-Moto 16, 2nd-Moto 13]
16. #62 Jeremie Warnia, Can-Am, Paris, France [1st-Moto 9, 2nd-Moto DNS]
17. #144 Nick Hengtgen, Kawasaki, Bakersfield, CA [1st-Moto 17, 2nd-Moto DNS]

Cranberry, PA – Nov 28, 2008 – GNCC Awards Banquet

By Chuck DeBault

Another Grand National Cross Country race season has come and gone. The 2008 series had amazing high points and moments of sheer frustration. But for one evening all the competitiveness and frustrations of racing was forgotten about.

To honor the top ten riders in each class the annual awards presentation was held at the Four Points Sheraton in Cranberry, PA. Over 600 racers and families showed up to pay homage to class winners and those who stand out in the sport.

The XC1, Pro Class was a presentation that would not soon be forgotten. In the tenth spot an exuberant William Yokley offered up a 12 minute sermon of his love for racing and his extended family including the Coombs family. As the roster continued up the line, each pro offered up a heartfelt explanation of how great they felt about their season.

The number one rider (with his amazing ninth National Championship) was none other than Bill Ballance. His was award was a diamond encrusted ring along with a crystal trophy and a handshakes from all his peers. Ballance also surprised everyone when he announced that the upcoming 2009 season would most likely be his last. He explained to the crowd on hand that he wanted a tenth straight championship and finish his career on the top.

In the amateur ranks, the Women’s Class was a display of some of the fastest beauty on the planet. Traci Cecco and Angel Atwell held the top two spots. Accepting the top spots in the 4×4 Open class was Bryan Buckhannon and Scott Kilby.

Yamaha took home the GNCC Manufacturer of the Year Award, while Johhny Gallagher was awarded the GNCC Sport Ambassador Award.

One of the highlights of the event was the “Hot Bod” contest. Adam McGill, Brandon Sommers, Jason Hooper, Arron Margaria, Jeff Pickens and the unlikely nominee of Garon Davis danced and pretty much displayed why they race for a living instead of working on Broadway… At the end it was noted that no one had chest hair and a request went out to a more than willing William Yokley to come on stage and show the rookies what it takes to look mature. In the end Garon Davis with his ‘80s dance moves and reenactment of a sick turtle won him the top honors.

As always the after party was a great time and everyone relaxed, danced and had fun until very late in the evening. Inevitably as the night wore on, small groups broke off to chat and talk about the upcoming 2009 season.

For those willing to rise early, the Pro rider meeting was at 8:00 a.m. where issues surrounding walking the track, AMA licensees and other matters were discussed. This was followed immediately by the amateur, youth and UTV riders meetings.

The evening was a great representation of the entire GNCC staff and Racer Productions. Congrats go out to all the winners in each of their classes!

Because I stuffed myself so much on Thanksgiving, I wasn’t able to get myself out of bed and on the computer long enough to put together yesterdays Hot Friday photo gallery. So to make up for it I batched these photos for you today.

Enjoy!

Another year, another insane film! With never before seen angles and super hi-speed shots, “Huevos 11″ is over the top! Watch the Bomb Squad take ATV freestyle to new heights, take some laps with GNC champ Dustin Wimmer, and undergo a free ride segment that will blow your mind! Complete with a stunning crash piece and a handful of bonus scenes, the latest flick from H-Bomb Films will leave you speechless.

How many people can say that an ATV saved their life? Well, we know of one guy for sure. In fact, it was a soldier riding through hostile territory. He was aboard a Polaris MV800, like the one pictured here, and he drove over a landmine. He wrote a letter to Polaris after the fact and said that the ATV saved his life because it took the brunt of the damage. Had he been walking, he probably wouldn’t be around to tell his story. But thanks to the ATV he was riding, he is alive and well. That’s an incredible story, and we wanted to know more about the machine that can take a hit from a landmine!

While we think of ATVs as a way to escape, have fun, and be adventurous, the military views ATVs as effective and useful tools. The United States Army has been using Polaris ATVs for years to help move people and supplies in some of the roughest and dangerous territory in the world. We think it’s pretty cool that ATVs can be used for so many applications, from hunting to joy riding to tactical military maneuvers!

The Polaris MV800 has a 760cc twin-cylinder four-stroke engine. It has a drum-shift automatic transmission with on-demand all-wheel drive. But this isn’t any regular ATV with a couple of extras thrown in. The MV800 is a full-blown, heavy-duty military vehicle. It weighs 1,090 pounds and can carry 200 pounds on the front rack, 400 pounds on the rear, and it has a towing capacity of 1,500 pounds. It also has heavy-duty winches, both front and rear, to pull it out of really rough terrain.

The suspension and underbody of the MV800 is also specially made for military purposes. The heavy-duty suspension can handle the load of all that rack capacity along with a fully geared rider and still soak up hits on rocks and other debris. It has a ground clearance of 10.5 inches and has full skidplates underneath to make it nearly landmine-proof! It also has run-flat tires and dual fuel tanks to keep it going and going and going.

One of the coolest features of this ATV is it’s “air droppable.” What does that mean? Well, it can be dropped from a cargo plane into remote territory! How cool is that? It has a top speed of about 58 mph, which is pretty impressive considering the weight of the vehicle.

Even though this machine wasn’t made for adventuring like we’re used to, it’s certainly seen more adventure than all of us put together. We’re glad the U.S. Military uses quads!

Polaris MV800

ENGINE
Type: 760cc twin-cylinder four-stroke with liquid cooling
Fuel System: Spark-ignited direct injection

Drivetrain
Drive: 4WD shaft
Transmission: Drumshift automatic PVT with high, low, neutral, reverse, park

Suspension
Front: MacPherson strut with 8.2 inches of travel
Rear: Independent with 9.5 inches of travel

Brakes
Front: Single-lever dual hydraulic disc
Rear: Hydraulic rear foot break with single disc

Tires
Front: 25×8-12 run flat
Rear: 25×8-23 run flat

Dimensions
Length/Width/Height (in.): 89/48/58
Ground Clearance (in.): 10.5
Dry Weight (lb.): 1,042
Fuel Capacity (gal.): 4.75 front, 4 rear

Body
Color: Military green

Words by: Nick Nelson Photos by: Enrico Pavia

When Wes Miller of H Bomb Films throws a party, you can pretty much guarantee that you’re in for a fun filled night loaded with mayhem, carnage, and debauchery. Wes’s White Trash Bash was no different and judging by the good time had by all I would be willing to bet that it becomes an annual event.

H Bomb Films with the help of Polaris, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Jagermeister, and the Hot Dog Shoppe held the first ATV mud bog event to ever hit the West Coast. Exciting mud bog racing was referee’d by none other than Big Allen White, complete with short shorts and the tightest referee outfit we’ve seen out side of the adult entertainment industry.

Enrico got to bring out the Quad Magazine big boy Brute Force for some early season testing. Wes, Dana, and the crew were terrorizing the pit on Polaris 800’s with oversized mud tires. BC Vaught MC’d the entire event and was pure comedy as always.

The first official PBR beer shotgun contest went well, as yours truly made the final round. Not bad considering it had been at least 5 years since I had even thought of shotgunning a beer, much less a PBR. The morning after hangover and accompanying headache was like a high school flashback.

The dog dangling contest was the crudest thing I’ve ever seen, and I think that Wes is probably the last person on earth that could talk someone into doing it. It truly was like something straight out of Sturgis or Bike Week. Classic! The pickled pigs feet eating contest looked like it was going to be a complete bust until Wes tried to jump in and be the hero. That lasted all of three bites before he was puking. Just the smell of that stuff would turn even the toughest stomach.

Chocolate pudding wrestling was hilarious as well. There is nothing quite like girls wrestling in 20 gallons of chocolate pudding. All in all, it was a great time, and no body was seriously injured so it must have been a success. Count us in for next year!

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WORCS Racing announced their 2009 Final schedule of events.  After a month of reviews and scheduling conflicts as well as track issues, WORCS has finalized their track contracts and the 2009 season is set in place.

This brand-new Rocker helmet from Scorpion has a composite shell, a moisture-wicking breathable liner, and a ventilation system to keep your head cool while you ride. To make it a little more trick, it has a custom liner and cheek pad kits that come in hot colors and wild patterns, so you can make your helmet look cooler than anyone else’s out there. It’s Snell and DOT certified.

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Yamaha Celebrates Dustin Nelson Championship at QuadCross Finale
Yamaha’s Nelson to be First to Race the All-New YFZ450R at Glen Helen Raceway November 30

CYPRESS, Calif. – November 25, 2008 – Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., is hosting a racing celebration for Factory Rider Dustin Nelson’s second QuadCross pro series championship at the upcoming Yamaha/ITP QuadCross Finale.  Nelson, who secured his 2008 title last month at Competitive Edge MX in Hesperia, Calif., will be the first person to race the all-new YFZ450R when the gates drop at Glen Helen this coming Sunday, November 30.

“This is an exciting weekend for Yamaha racing as we celebrate Dustin’s 2008 QuadCross championship and move into a new era with the all-new and highly-anticipated YFZ450R,” said Steve Nessl, Yamaha ATV/SxS marketing manager.  “Nelson was very involved in the development of the new YFZ450R so it is only appropriate that he is the first person to race it.”

Yamaha plans to celebrate Nelson’s 2008 championship throughout the race day on Sunday.  Company representatives will be handing out Dustin Nelson Championship T-shirts, cooking lunch for race fans, providing public displays and demonstration rides aboard new YFZ450R ATVs (restrictions apply), and awarding the season-finale YFZ450 to one lucky race fan.

For more information about Dustin Nelson and the all-new YFZ450R, go to:
http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/events/racinghome/home.aspx

About Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. (YMUS), a leader in the motorsports market, makes the toughest, most capable and versatile ATV and Side-by-Side vehicles. The company’s ever-expanding product offerings also include motorcycles, outboard motors, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, boats, outdoor power equipment, race kart engines, accessories, apparel and much more. YMUS products are sold through a nationwide network of more than 4,000 dealers in the United States.

Headquartered in Cypress, Calif., since its incorporation in 1977, YMUS 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.

I watched a DVD called “Faster” about 8 years ago that completely and totally got me hooked on Moto GP motorcycle racing. It followed racers and race teams through a season and showed the hard work and excitement of racing. “The Factory” from Premis is now giving us a look into the world of factory-backed professional ATV racing, and after you watch it you’ll be hooked on ATV racing (if you’re not already).

This DVD is a departure from the standard quad video—there are no freestyle tricks, there aren’t any exotic locations, and it focus on only a few riders. And that’s okay. Premis’ idea to follow the Can-Am team through the 2008 motocross season was a good one, because this was Can-Am’s first full year of 450 racing and because Can-Am factory rider John Natalie is always entertaining. Always. After you’re done with the video, you’ll understand how he earned the nickname “Ironman.” He just doesn’t give up. But anyway, back to the video…

“The Factory” gives you a first-row seat to watch a brand-new factory team figure out what to do and how to do it, but also gives you a look at the racers themselves. You’ll find yourself rooting for the team because these guys,win or lose, they love what they do. And why wouldn’t they? They ride quads for a living, they do it well, and even though it’s physically grueling and can be disappointing, these guys are lucky and they know it. I think that’s an important thing for racing fans to see because it’ll make you like them, and racing, even more.

You can look at the points from this past year’s races and you’ll know the outcome of Can-Am’s season. But that’s not the point, is it? The journey is what matters, and “The Factory” puts a face on those results. If what the Can-Am Team went through this past year is the norm, you’ll understand why all pro ATV racers are so passionate. And if you don’t want to see an ATV pro moto after watching this video…you might want to get your pulse checked.

The film is 85 minutes long, and even though it seemed to drag at times, it still has a lot of the elements that you look for in an ATV film. It has the slow-motion ride scenes set to music, it had a little bit of goofiness, and it had some um…interesting music choices. But, like I said earlier, it isn’t like a standard ATV film. So if you’re looking for sick tricks and lots and lots of fast-paced footage, this may not be your favorite DVD. This film focuses on telling a story, and while it does showcase some great racing and riding, it isn’t the main focus of the film. If you love racing, you’ll enjoy watching these guys get through the last couple of races in the motocross season. If you don’t love racing, you just might after watching “The Factory”.

You can check out Premis at www.premisind.com

Alright guys and girls the response we have been getting from the girls has been great, but we want more get your girlfriends and sisters hot friends to submit photos, for more details and to enter {CLICK HERE} Guys the way we are going to pick the girls are mainly off of your comments so start posting comments we want to know what you think and who you want to see mounted on your wall next month. Also don’t forget to Prop your favorites we will be watching the girls Prop values as well, for more information on Props or a simple definition {CLICK HERE}

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snowboarding. I’m a bikini model for Miss Hawaiian Tropics International and would love to model for QUAD. xoxo Nicolette

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Hello, I am Nikki P. I am a 21 y/o, LA based model. I’m very interested in shooting with Quad Magazine and entering the Poster Girl Search! I’m 5′5″, 112lbs, 34C-24-35 with waist length red hair and blue eyes. I’ve enclosed some photos…thank you and look forward to hearing from you! Have a great day…Nikki.

Jeremiah Jones Winter ATV Riding School in Florida Announced
2 Day School - December 6-7, 2008 - ATV Florida Motoplex

Bowling Green, KY (11/16/2008) - Former ATV Motocross National Champion, Jeremiah Jones, has announced that he will be holding another riding school this winter in Madison, Florida at the ATV Florida Motoplex. It is a two-day class that will be held on December 6-7. “We’re looking to put together a class size of about 10-15 riders,” said Jones.

The two-day class will cover the basics, but Jeremiah also stresses that his classes are of a different format than most. “I listen to the riders and we work on the areas what they feel they need to improve on,” he explained. Jones usually has another rider come in to assist with his classes and this time Pro-am racer Cody Grant will be on hand to offer assistance.

The cost for the two-day class is $500.00 with half of that amount due up front and the balance due by December 6th. Students are expected to show up with all the necessities that they would need for a race.

Anyone interested in Jeremiah’s class should send him an email inquiry. Please be sure to include the rider’s age, experience level and goals they want to meet.

Jeremiah Jones ATV Riding School Specifics:
Date: December 6-7, 2008
Pricing: $500.00 for a 2 day school (entire weekend)
Location: ATV Florida Motoplex - 7467 SW Hike Lake Road, Madison Florida 32340
Contact Info: slick23racing@hotmail.com
Registration: 1/2 entry fee due up front ($250.00 cash or check only)
Age: 10 years of age and up
Lodging: Camp or Motel
Time: Day 1, 9:00 am - Dusk; Day 2, 9:00 am – mid-day

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I’ve always rode moto, but I never pass up the opportunity to rally a quad around the track when I get a chance! I only want to model for things like this! Something you can have fun with, because that’s what I’m all about! Lets make some poster magic!

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Hey, My name is Kyrah. I think I would love to grace the next issue of Transworld’s Quad Off-Road Magazine because I am fun, sweet, and race ATV’s! I think that the girls on these posters should have experience of actually racing instead of just looking hot on an ATV! I think I can bring both of these qualities! Pick me!

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As we mentioned to you last week, we’d pass along more detailed information from our “first impression” ride aboard the new Yamaha YFZ450R.

The bulk of the riding during the intro was handled by our newest test rider, Dustin Terry. Dustin is a buddy of Quad Magazine’s Associate Editor Nick Nelson (Nick got the kid his tryout with us by telling us how he flat out rips). For the past two years Dustin has been racing as a privateer in the Pro class in both the WORCS and ITP Quadcross series out West. Nagging injuries have held him back a bit this past year, but after watching him pound out lap after lap aboard the YFZR at the LACR track, there’s no doubt he’s seriously fast.

I myself would be joining Dustin out on the ride. Unfortunately for me, I busted my right foot about a week before the intro. But even with a bum foot, there was no way I was going to skip out on the intro—I rode the machine during the trail portion of the intro for a brief time out in Gorman, CA. Even with a bum foot, there was no way I was going to miss riding the machine—I would have chopped off my foot before I bailed on the chance to at least try out the new machine.

We get our own test unit from Yamaha in roughly two weeks. We’re going to test the machine at a few different tracks (and other trail rides) before we put together the test in the magazine. But since this is such a highly anticipated release, here’s the info we got from Dustin after spending two days abusing the machine.

The YFZ is known for having a very tractable powerband—it pulls hard from bottom to top and isn’t known for having any particular “explosiveness” in any part of the powerband. As Dustin summed it up, “overall the stock power was very smooth and had a long pulling powerband”. Even though it’s a new engine design, the original YFZ power delivery feels similar—it’s simply stronger overall.

Off the showroom floor, the standard YFZ was known for having excellent stock suspension—the YFZR takes it to a whole new level. “The stock suspension was very smooth,” adds Dustin. “ Nothing was too rough and it soaked up any breaking bumps or whoops on the track as if I was running an aftermarket front end with high-end shocks. And as far as the chassis package goes, overall the quad feels super stable on the ground. I never got it up on two wheels in a corner and it felt like it hugged the ground really well.”

Both Dustin and I agreed that the machine is very comfortable overall. I particularly liked the seat area around the tank—the thinness almost makes it feel like you’re riding a dirt bike. It really lets you move around very easily when transitioning through quick corners. As Dustin said after riding at LACR, “I loved the seat—it’s very comfortable. The thinness really makes it easy to shift not only from left to right on the machine, but front to back as well.

And we both really like the adjustability of the handlebars as well. Since I was banged up and didn’t ride a ton, we set the YFZR up for Dustin who is a couple inches taller than me (and about 10 – 15 pounds lighter…dammit). I can’t wait to see what it’s like to try out repositioning the bars for my size/style here back East in the woods. Dustin chimed in that “being able to move the bars around in four different positions really makes it a way more adjustable ride for taller and shorter riders” (hope he wasn’t talking about me).

Another area where Dustin and I immediately agreed upon was the stock footpegs. Both of us felt that the stock footpeg position was too high. It made you feel like you were standing too tall on the machine whenever you got off the seat while riding it. “The footpegs felt a little high for me but I’m also six foot tall,” added Dustin. Interesting side note—Yamaha is offering a set of nerfs through its GYTR division that feature adjustable height pegs. Both height settings are also lower than the stock peg position.

THE GYTR ADVANTAGE
During the 2nd day of testing at the track, Yamaha surprised us all by busting out a fully-prepped GYTR edition YFZ450R. As I mentioned in my post last week, with the GYTR mods, this machine could easily be competitive at any expert or A-class level at any track in the world. It really was pretty amazing. From the ported cylinder head, to the clutch mods, to the exhaust and performance ECU, Yamaha has the engine covered in a big way. The cylinder deal is pretty amazing (come back again tomorrow for a detailed look at what you get in this package).

As far as how the machine performed on the track, I could tell right away that Dustin felt immediately comfortable with the quad. As I was shooting photos, he pulled over and told me what a huge difference the mods made. “The built GYTR bike was awesome,” added Dustin. “I loved the different height settings on the pegs. Being able to adjust the height is a very big advantage for GYTR—it allows riders with different riding styles the ability to tweak the settings so they can be more comfortable. And the GYTR head was amazing! It felt as if I was riding with one of my built race engines, which is crazy because it’s an off the shelf product. The power was always there—I was never lacking power anywhere on the track, and LACR has plenty of areas with all the step up jumps and big hills where you could use all that power.”

The pipe sounded great (it meets 99db levels) and it also helps to obviously wake up the engine like you’d expect. And the smaller rims and tires made a huge difference in handling—the fact that GYTR offers this special ITP wheel/tire combo premounted is a pretty cool deal. On the track, the difference was totally noticeable. If you’re going to hit the track, the tires are a great addition to this machine. Finally, in the air I felt like I was on a quad that was 100 lbs lighter than the standard YFZ—the entire package just works. The aluminum frame is awesome—Yamaha really did their homework.”

Obviously we can’t wait to get our long-term unit for testing. Once we hit a few more tracks (and some trails for all you guys back East), we’ll follow up with another round. In the meantime, check back tomorrow for more info on the GYTR head—you’ll be amazed at how serious Yamaha is about performance after seeing what they put into this deal!

To see the YFZ450R First Ride: Part 1, click here

Words by Nick Nelson, Photos by Dan Guetter

My good friend and QUAD Magazine test rider Jason Greenhaw and myself have been going to Mexico every November to race Baja for the past nine years. While we don’t really have the budget of the top teams contesting the Score Baja 1000, we easily have as much heart and determination as the best of them. With only a few podium finishes and countless leads thrown away thanks to mechanical failures, crashes and just plain bad luck, you would think we would know when to throw in the towel… But as soon as we are financially recovered from the Baja 500 we find ourselves busy prepping the next “Baja 1000 winning ATV”.

This year after following the advice of my friend, and pro rider, Mike Cafro (who has had more success on an ATV in Mexico than anyone I know), Jason and I built a completely fresh 2005 Honda TRX450R with a very mild motor that would prove to be bulletproof. The entire bike was almost a carbon copy of Cafro’s Score Championship winning machine.

The team would consist of Jason Greenhaw, Brandon Brown, Jorie Williams, Zac Willett, Mike Bender and myself. After drawing 2nd off the line, we were on the right track. Unfortunately, our first weekend of pre-running led to two days in the San Diego trauma center. Jason must have decided he was tired of riding and walked away from the bike…at about 65mph. This led to a dislocated and broken shoulder and some of the gnarliest bruises I have ever seen. We now had a team of five instead of six riders.

A week before the race I headed to LAX to pick up Zac, who was flying in from Kentucky. While I was delayed in traffic for almost eight hours due to the L.A. fires, Zac was busy at the airport running back and forth to the bathroom throwing up everything he had eat or drink in the last two days thanks to a gnarly stomach bug. When I finally got to him he looked like he had already raced the 1000 solo. Zac got a prescription called in, but apparently he was a little confused about the border drug policy as they gave him suppositories…he quickly hid them where they would never be found.

We left late Sunday for Ensenada to begin pre-running the Pacific side while Brandon, Jorie and their mechanic Kenney went to handle Mexicali through San Felipe. Pre-running was pretty uneventful and we were finished up by Wednesday evening.

At approximately 6:50 the 3A quad headed out of Ensenada toward the first pit. I rode smart and quickly caught up to 2A, which was picked for first off the line. After a few botched corners I settled in behind them, waiting for a breeze to pick up and help with the dust.

I passed the bike to Zac Willett in Ojos—we were still in 2nd place but the two factory American Honda Teams were closing in behind us. Zac rode the first part of his section well but got out run by Cafro’s 700 on a straightaway, so he dropped to third. About 85 miles into the race Zac clipped something hard and was pulled under the rear wheel losing a little time and another few positions. The bike made it into race mile 120 with no damage and in 6th place but we were still within striking distance of the leaders. Mike Bender and Brandon Brown brought it safely to RM193 for Jorie still in 6th place but they managed to close the gap. Jorie rode the next 90 miles on a mission, bringing the bike into Borrego in third place less than 8 minutes behind the 1st and 2nd place Honda Teams.

At this point things were all starting to come together, and from my past experience this is also when something is bound to go wrong. After stopping to drill and zip tie the seat onto the bike Brandon found himself out on track and he was charging hard to get back around the 5A bike. He cased the skidplate out and the resulting G-out sent him into a full barrel roll with the bike. Luckily for us he used his body to protect the light bracket from damage, but a tie rod was destroyed in the process. After a lot of thrashing and a some valuable downtime Brandon had the bike beat back into submission. Due to lost time Jorie was forced to run the last part of his San Felipe section with only just his Nite Rider helmet light and brought the bike into pit 11 a little further off schedule. The skid plate was broken loose and it had caused the chain to derail. Since the skid plate mounting holes were stripped we opted to remove it all together. We reinstalled the lights, and adjusted the front end to straighten the handlebars before sending Bender off into Mike’s loop. During Benders loop something shorted with the light wiring harness melting the wire from the plugs to the battery. It was starting to spiral down into what looked like a total mess for our chances.

I had barely reached the pit at Valle la Trinidad before the quad got there. I jumped on the bike without my Nite Rider…Bender yelled to me how the wiring had caught on fire and he was running on the back up harness. I sped off into my section with the lead Trophy Truck only minutes behind me. Less than five minutes in,  one of my two lights flickered and kicked off. Luckily one of our Baja Designs lights was more than enough light to race but I quickly began to wonder if they were running solely off the battery and if it was not charging. As the Trophy Truck behind me started gaining on me I noticed I was racing through a section with a cliff on the left and a wall on the right…not much room to pass. Then the other light started flickering off and on. Just as the light was completely going out I saw a small ditch on the right and dropped the quad into it at speed. I quickly scrambled away from the bike halfway expecting it to get creamed by the 700 horsepower trophy truck that motored by a split second later.

After another near miss I pulled the bike further into the ditch and tore into the wiring harness to see if I could possibly rewire it to charge the battery. After a lengthy investigation with my mini Mag light I determined that I was truly screwed. It apparently had fried the wiring to the stock lighting coil as well.

As two slower sportsman class motorcycles came by I jumped behind them and did my very best to stay glued to their rear tires for the next forty miles using their lights to see the rocks and cliff edges. Eventually I made it over to Zac and our Pacific side Pit crew. They got to work right away to determine whether the electrical was salvageable or not. I jumped in my buddy Frank’s truck to see if I could borrow a spare Nite Rider battery from someone in the pit area. After quickly locating a friend with a spare battery I proceeded to back Frank’s truck right into a 1982 Nissan Sentra complete with missing mirrors and cracked windows. Fortunately for the owner it was parked right in front of a Federale who then forced me to pay them what they thought the dented hood was worth. Four hundred dollars later I was allowed to go return to my bike.

Since it was Zac’s first time in Mexico we decided it was in Zac’s and my best interest for me to get back on the bike with nothing but a helmet light and ride the next 145 miles. After one of the longest night’s of my life I finally made it to the last pit where I was ecstatic to find Brandon Brown fully geared up and with two helmet lights already fired up ready to take it in to the finish.

We finished at right around 6 a.m.—roughly six hours behind the two factory Honda teams that we were battling with for the first half of the race.

While I keep telling myself that the risk isn’t worth the reward, you can bet I know where I’ll be next November.

What better way to start off your week then by changing out your computer desktops old wallpaper. I am thinking about dumping four new wallpapers on our site every Monday or at least three Mondays a month. Below you will find the first four in two screen resolutions.

Comment on this post below we want to know what type of desktop photos you want and if four is enough to choose from. 

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What better way to start off your week then by changing out your computer desktops old wallpaper. I am thinking about dumping four new wallpapers on our site every Monday or at least three Mondays a month. Below you will find the first four in two screen resolutions.

Comment on this post below we want to know what type of desktop photos you want and if four is enough to choose from. 

Enjoy!

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41st Tecate SCORE Baja 1000
Nov. 19-23, 2008
Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico (631.35 miles)
TOTAL STARTERS: 347TOTAL FINISHERS: 227 (65.4%)

Pro ATVs Class 25 (8 Starters, 7 Finishers)

1. Wayne Matlock, El Cajon, Calif./Harold Goodman, Brownstown, Mich./Marc Spaeth, Ramona, Calif./Wes Miller, Fallbrook, Calif., Honda TRX700XX, 14:47:25 (42.69 mph) 
2. Danny Prather, Ramona, Calif./Mike Cafro, Bonsall, Calif./Chad Prull, Laveen, Ariz./Levi Marana, Hemet, Calif., Honda TRX700XX, 14:56:24 (42.26 mph) 
3. Stefano Caputo, San Felipe, Mexico (Italy)/Felipe Velez, San Felipe, Mexico/Heriberto Marquez, Ensenada, Mexico/Nick Destaut, San Felipe, Mexico/Alfonso Alonzo, Vicente Guerrero, Mexico, Honda TRX450R, 16:14:27 (138.87 mph) 
4. Greg Row, Alpine, Calif./Travis Dillon, Santee, Calif./Tony Baker, Alpine, Calif./Rich Kappel, Remsenburg, N.Y., Bombardier DS650, 16:30:15 (38.25 mph) 
5. Reid Rutherford, Montrose, Colo./ Ben Vernadakis, Rico, Colo./Tony Valerio, Telluride, Colo., Arctic Cat Thundercat, 21:47:45
6.  Jason Greenhaw, Bakersfield, Calif./Nick Nelson, Tehachapi, Calif./Brandon Brown, Eumatilla, Ore./Andy Nelson, South Lake Tahoe, Calif., Honda TRX450R, 23:11:01
7. Ray Fay, Mike Crawford, Phoenix/David Scarponi, Peoria, Ariz./Jason Fritz, Globe, Ariz., Kawasaki, KFX450, 26:10:44

Pro ATVs Class 24 (8 Starters, 6 Finishers)

1. Craig Christy, Burbank, Calif./ Steve Abrego, Covina, Calif./David Scott, Belen, N.M., Honda TRX450R, 16:57:53 (37.22 mph) (Class 24)
2. Tom Wright II, Tabernacle, N.J./Andy Lagzdins, Baltimore/Jim Stack, Quarryville, Pa., Honda TRX450R, 17:51:51
3. Sergio Alvarado/Gary Gonzales/Bilgerto Perez/Angel Martin, Mexicali, Mexico, Honda TRX450R, 19:03:57
4. Rob Ransford, Downers Grove, Ill./Mike Rodgers, Brooksville, Fla./David Bailey, Spring Hill, Fla., Honda TRX450X, 19:50:37
5. Benjamin Lopez Jr., San Ysidro, Calif./Jesus Lopez, San Diego/Miguel Arellano, San Ysidro/Marco Marruio, Chula Vista, Calif./Jesus Monguia, San Ysidro, Honda TRX450R, 21:10:40
6. Shawn Robins/Matt Remesz/Clayton Hurlbert/Rocky Glasgo/Eric Bremer, Canada, Honda TRX450R, 21:22:38

OVERALL SPORTSMAN UTV (8 Starters, 3 Finishers)

1. Jim Creagan, Yacott, Wash./Chris Fallon, Battle Ground, Wash., Arctic Cat Prowler, 27:57:20 (22.58 mph)

OVERALL SPORTSMAN ATV (15 Starters, 8 Finishers) 

1. Jesus Mendivil, Alain Gamino/Alfredo Gonzales, Mexicali, Mexico/Oro Calderon, Calexico, Calif./Carlos Raygoza, Mexicali, Mexico, KTM 450, 20:33:40 (30.71 mph)

 WORDS FROM THE WINNERS

CLASS 25
8A WAYNE MATLOCK/HAROLD GOODMAN/MARC SPAETH/WES MILLER, 1st in Class. (Matlock started and rode to RM 120, Goodman rode to RM 294, Spaeth rode to RM 350, Matlock rode to 400, Goodman rode to RM 460, Miller rode to RM 600 and Matlock finished.)

• Matlock said: “We didn’t have too many problems – we had little hiccups here and there but all in all, everybody rode terrific today. We’d get sections where we’d make up a lot of time and then we’d had a little issue and set us back and we kept coming through it. Everyone did a terrific job and I can’t believe it. We were seconds apart from 1A (Danny Prather) all day long.”

CLASS 24
101A GREG CHRISTY/JASON LAY/DAVID SCOTT/JEREMY SANTOS, 1st in Class.

• Christy said: “We have been working on this win for a long time. We had a lot of thirds and seconds and we, finally, got our first Baja win. We had a little coil problem, but Duncan Racing was there to fix. I got lost twice coming into the finish. A lot of people on the course had flashlights that pointed me in the right direction.”
• Lay said: ”I used to race against Greg many times, and we joined forces about a year ago. Our team has been working hard to get this effort together. I want to thank Greg for the chance to ride with this team.”

41st Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 Entry List

PRO ATV CLASSES:

CLASS 25 (over 251cc):
2a Greg Row, Alpine, Calif./Travis Dillon, Santee, Calif./Tony Baker, Alpine, Calif./Rich Kappel, Remsenburg, N.Y., Bombardier DS650 
3a Jason Greenhaw, Bakersfield, Calif./Nick Nelson, Tehachapi, Calif./Brandon Brown, Eumatilla, Ore./Andy Nelson, South Lake Tahoe, Calif., Honda TRX450R 
1a Danny Prather, Ramona, Calif./Mike Cafro, Bonsall, Calif./Chad Prull, Laveen, Ariz./Levi Marana, Hemet, Calif., Honda TRX700XX 
5a Stefano Caputo, San Felipe, Mexico (Italy)/Felipe Velez, San Felipe, Mexico/Heriberto Marquez, Ensenada, Mexico/Nick Destaut, San Felipe, Mexico/Alfonso Alonzo, Vicente Guerrero, Mexico, Honda TRX450R 
6a Javier Robles, Mexicali, Mexico/ /Adolfo Arellano, Tijuana, Mexico/Cesar Lopes, San Felipe, Mexico/Alfonso Cota, Tecate, Mexico/Nick DeStout, Oceanside, Calif., Honda TRX450R 
7a Reid Rutherford, Montrose, Colo./ Ben Vernadakis, Rico, Colo./Tony Valerio, Telluride, Colo., Arctic Cat Thundercat 
8a Wayne Matlock, El Cajon, Calif./Harold Goodman, Brownstown, Mich./Marc Spaeth, Ramona, Calif./Wes Miller, Fallbrook, Calif., Honda TRX700XX 
9a Ray Fay/Mike Crawford, Phoenix/David Scarponi, Peoria, Ariz./Jason Fritz, Globe, Ariz., Kawasaki, KFX450 

CLASS 24 (under 251cc):
101a Craig Christy, Burbank, Calif./ Steve Abrego, Covina, Calif./David Scott, Belen, N.M., Honda TRX450R 
102a Shawn Robins/Matt Remesz/Clayton Hurlbert/Rocky Glasgo/Eric Bremer, Canada, Honda TRX450R 
103a Tom Wright II, Tabernacle, N.J./Andy Lagzdins, Baltimore/Jim Stack, Quarryville, Pa., Honda TRX450R 
104a Benjamin Lopez Jr., San Ysidro, Calif./Jesus Lopez, San Diego/Miguel Arellano, San Ysidro/Marco Marruio, Chula Vista, Calif./Jesus Monguia, San Ysidro, Honda TRX450R 
105a Abraham Romero, Tijuana, Mexico/Sigifredo Jimenez, Chula Vista, Calif./Efrain Haros, Tijuana, Mexico/Jose Duarte, Chula Vista, Calif./Jose Garcia, Tijuana, Mexico, Honda TRX450R 
106a Rob Ransford, Downers Grove, Ill./Mike Rodgers, Brooksville, Fla./David Bailey, Spring Hill, Fla., Honda TRX450X 107a Sergio Alvarado/Gary Gonzales/Bilgerto Perez/Angel Martin, Mexicali, Mexico, Honda TRX450R 

SPORTSMAN CLASSES:

SPORTSMAN ATV: 
51a Martin O’Leary, Spain, Suzuki LTR450
52a Marco Geraldo/Marco Geraldo Jr., Mexicali, Mexico/Rafael Duarte, Heber, Calif., Honda TRX450R 
53a Josh Hogan, Livermore, Calif., Suzuki LTR450 
54a Joselito Muro, Chula Vista, Calif./Luis Hernandez, Chula Vista, Calif./Arturo Bastidas, Tijuana, Mexico/Rafael Rubio, San Diego/Carlos Juarez, Honda TRX450R 
55a Mario Yorba/J.C. Covas/Luciano Parada/Jesus Ruiz/Rene de la Rocha, Tijuana, Mexico, Honda TRX450R 
56a Roberto Ruiz/Jose Niebla/Francisco Espinoza, El Centro, Calif./KC Lizaola, Imperial, Calif., Honda TRX450R 
57a Warren Lovelace, Australia, Honda TRX450R 
58a Ken Lehmann/Drake Dunn/Brad McLean/Terry Peregoddf/Jeffrey Sanca, Canada, Yamaha Raptor700 
59a Yuval Sharon/Tomer Wolf, Israel, Can-Am DSX450 
60a Eric Ibarra, San Diego/Jorge Brambila/Javier Guerrero/Efren Carrasco/Edgar Montes, San Diego, Honda TRX450R 61a Adrian Valdez, San Ysidro, Calif./Haston Vazquez/Carlos Valencia/Alfonso Bolanos, San Diego, Yamaha YFZ450 
62a Daniel Montano, San Diego/Eric Bunton, Maricopa, Ariz./Robert Valenzuela, Chino, Calif./Javier Ortiz, San Diego, Honda TRX450R 
64a Jesus Mendivil/Alain Gamino/Alfredo Gonzales, Mexicali, Mexico/Oro Calderon, Calexico, Calif./Carlos Raygoza, Mexicali, Mexico, KTM 450 
65a Yoav Regev, Phoenix (Israel) 
66a Carlos Sanchez, San Diego/Marco Supulveda, National City, Calif./Carlos Lluch, San Ysidro, Calif./Flavio Perez Jr., San Diego, Honda TRX450R 
98a Gustavo Ameca/Francisco Arce/Alfredo de la Torre, Chula Vista, Calif./Alfred Wallis/David Wallis, Tijuana, Mexico, Yamaha Raptor, Chula Vista Cycle Center, Cimarrones Racing 
99a Mike Penland, Rabun Gap, Ga./Ray Regis, Huntington, N.Y./Ben Hedrick/Scott Wheeler, Marietta, Ga., Cam-Am Outlander 

SPORTSMAN UTV (660cc, 4-wheel utility vehicle): 
1801 John Crowley, Flagstaff, Ariz., Get Bent Metalworks 
1802 Sergio Castillo/Miguel Castanos, Tijuana, Mexico 
1800 Thomas Graves, El Cajon, Calif./Daniel Graves, San Diego, Yamaha Rhino 
1804 Jim Creagan, Yacott, Wash./Chris Fallon, Battle Ground, Wash., Arctic Cat Prowler 
1805 Shane Morgan/Tim Wagoner/Tabor Cresap, Yacolt, Wash., Arctic Cat Prowler 
1806 Peter Hajas, Wayzata, Minn./Steven Hajas, Delano, Minn./Scott Heber, Telluride, Colo., Tomcar TM-2 
1807 Todd Romano, Park City, Utah/Larry Roeseler/Reid Norow, Irvine, Calif., Kawasaki Teryx 
1819 Mark Lindsay/Philip Holdsworth, Flagstaff, Ariz./Jason Spiess, Peoria, Ariz., Polaris RZR

GBC Gator Tires

You’re not going to be taken seriously if you launch into a mud pit with stock tires… you’re also not going to get very far into the mud before needing a winch out. GBC’s Gator is a bias-ply mud tire that will churn through the mud and back out again. The tread lugs overlap the centerline to make them smooth riding and to push mud away from the tire for better grip. They offer them in plenty of sizes, but unfortunately, Kayla doesn’t come along to help install them.

($67-$100; www.gbcmotorsports.com)

ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT tasks to keep your ATV running in tip-top shape is a clean radiator. After a major mud bath, washing your ATV’s radiator is not effective enough. Washing the radiator while it’s still in the ATV can leave large sections full of mud, which means it’s not flowing cool air. To really do the job right, remove the radiator and spray through it thoroughly. If water bounces back at you, the radiator is still dirty. When the water flows through the entire radiator smoothly, it is properly cleaned. Avoid using a pressure washer as it can easily fold the fins closed, blocking cool air passage.

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November 19th, 2008: Premis Industries is proud to announce the release of their new documentary film, The Factory.  The film is an incredible story of five professional racers that have been given the shot of a lifetime; a ride on a factory team.  Shot in brilliant High-Definition, this film documents the lives of these athletes and their Can-Am Factory backed crew as they compete in the ATVA Grand National Championship Series.

“We knew we had something when we released the first ever documentary for the ATV industry, Beating the Odds.” Exclaimed Brad Phillips, Premis Industries President and Executive Producer of The Factory.  “A lot of people were writing us and asking us for a sequel, we knew we wouldn’t be able to capture such an amazing privateer story again so we decided to innovate and follow a Professional factory team.”

Premis Industries contacted several Factory teams but ultimately decided both the Epic/Can-Am and Warnert/Can-Am teams would be the best fit for the film.  They were chosen for many factors, including their commitment to ATV racing and the fact that they were a first year team.

“ATV racing is new to Can-Am, but competition is not.”  According to Delton Bohlman, Product, Media Relation and Racing Manager, Can-Am ATV “From the early days of the brand, Can-Am has stood for performance on the track. This film is a way to let people deep inside our first-year effort in bringing the Can-Am name back to the top of the podium. We are extremely excited to see our racers and crew representing our commitment to ATV racing.”

With a solid idea in place and a factory team to work with there was only one thing left, assembling an experienced crew to handle the production.  Premis Industries President, Brad Phillips assumed all the Executive Producer roles.  His first task; finding a great Director. 

“It was an easy decision for me.  We had worked with Brandon Boulay in the past on Carpe Diem 3 and Beating the Odds.  He is an amazing Director, Cinematographer, and Editor, once he agreed to the project we knew we had something that was going to be amazing!” Exclaimed Brad.

“I am truly proud of this film.”  Remarks Brandon Boulay, Director of The Factory. “We have a lot of creative people contributing to this project. All of us are determined to raise the bar for action sports films and push our limits as filmmakers and artists.  Our goal was to produce a film about ATVs, not an ATV film.  I know we succeeded!”

The Factory is now available.  Orders are now being accepted at www.premisind.com

Information about Premis:
Founded in 2003, Premis has been a leader in re-shaping the way ATV motocross is viewed and promoted.  Starting with their popular “Carpe Diem” series Premis has received a large amount of recognition for the way they have promoted the sport of ATV racing and its athletes.  Premis has also been credited with releasing the first documentary for the ATV industry, Beating the Odds, which went on to beat out several non-ATV titles to win an Extremey Award.  They have continued to raise the bar for other filmmakers by using innovative ideas and approaches to their films and other products. 

MUDDING IS A WAY of life in the South. The West Coast has the sand dunes, the East Coast has the woods, and in the South they have the deep, sticky mud pits. Building a quad for the mud is quite a bit different than building a motocross, cross-country, or sand dune machine. One of the most important things on a mud quad is aggressive, oversized tires. In order to mount larger mud tires on today’s utility ATVs, the quad needs to be lifted for clearance. Much like those for an off-road truck, lift kits vary in price and simplicity. The High Lifter bolt-on lift kits will give you one to two inches of lift to clear those oversized mud tires. This is all it takes to install the High Lifter kit on a Kawasaki Brute Force.

STEP 1

START YOUR INSTALLATION with a clean quad. with a sturdy automotive floor jack under the center of the front end, lift the front until the wheels clear the ground. Ensure that the ATV is stable and remove the front wheels. Remove the lower shock bolts from the A-arm mount. (EASY)

STEP2

INSERT THE FRONT LIFT BRACKET onto the shock mount with a long spacer inside the mount and washers on the outside to prevent crushing. Insert the bottom bolt, being sure to install the bracket in the correct direction. Bolt the bottom of the shock into the bracket with a small spacer to the backside and a washer to the front. (EASY)

STEP 3

ATTACH THE LARGE SUPPORT BRACKET to the top bolt on the front lift bracket and then connect the other end to the two smaller support brackets. Use the supplied hardware to sandwich the rear A-arm tube for an attachment point. You may have to use a prybar to push the bracket into the correct position, slightly compressing the shock to get it to fit. Repeat on the other side. (INTERMEDIATE)

STEP 4

TIGHTEN ALL THE BRACKET BOLTS and replace the front wheels. With the front lug nuts torqued to spec, lower the front off the jack. Then place the jack under the rear skid plate and lift the ATV until all the weight is off the suspension. The tires should be touching the ground only slightly. (EASY)

STEP 5

ENSURE THAT THE QUAD is stable on the jack and remove the top shock bolts. With the rear shocks unhooked at the top, use the jack to lift the ATV up until the rear tires are just off the ground. This should be about two more inches of lifting until the ball joints bind and the tires come off the ground. (EASY)

STEP 6

PLACE THE REAR LIFT BRACKET over the end of the shock and the upper shock mount. Place a large spacer in between the mount and a small spacer between the shock and the lift bracket (just like the front, only without the washers). The side with the exhaust is a tight fit, but it will go in. Install the large support brackets and bolts using your fingers to line up the spacers. (INTERMEDIATE)

STEP 7

WITH THE LARGE SUPPORT BRACKETS in place, use the 10×45mm bolts to secure the small rear support bracket. You will sandwich the frame with the large bracket and small rear support brackets. with the top brackets loose, tighten the top brackets. With all bolts tight, repeat for the other side and then lower the jack. (INTERMEDIATE)

STEP 8

WITH THE ATV ON THE GROUND, remove the sway bar mounting bracket bolts from one side. Insert the sway bar bracket spacer onto the frame and reattach the sway bar with the provided 8×35mm bolts and 8mm washers. With one side tight, remove the other side and install the final spacer. Double check all your work, and then go find some mud and get dirty. (INTERMEDIATE)

What better way to kick off your weekend and help get you through Friday then a sick photo gallery compiled from some of my favorite photos from my archives with a couple fresh photos tossed in the pot.Enjoy your weekend and make sure to check back over the next couple of days, I am putting together a number of really cool shots for some fresh wallpapers for everyone.

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I probably had one too many redbulls on the drive home tonight so I thought I would dig up some old footage to share. Here is something I found from our trip to Pismo for a day of riding the Oceano Sand Dunes with Eddie Sanders Racing.

What’s that? And where can I buy one? Well, to answer those questions in order: It’s a Polaris MVRS800 made for the United States military, and you can’t. You might get to ride in one if you join the Army, but we’re not making any promises. Polaris has been providing vehicles to the U.S. military since 2001, and we thought you might enjoy taking a look at one of the Polaris military side-by-sides.

Polaris used its Ranger to make the MVRS800. It’s part of the company’s Ultra Light Tactical Vehicles and is powered by a 760cc, 40 horsepower, aptly named Patriot engine that runs on the fuel used by the U.S. military. The engine was developed and introduced in 2007 for the MV800, which is a military ATV.

You probably pride yourself on finding remote places to ride with plenty of rugged terrain, but the enlisted men and women who serve in the military know what true remote regions look and feel like. The MVRS800 is made to withstand the harshest environments and withstand jolts that you and your quad couldn’t fathom. The MVRS has a rugged steel exoskeleton, a 9-gallon high-capacity fuel tank (not many gas stations in the middle of nowhere), and run-flat tires. It also has a completely sealed power train that can get through 30 inches of water, and it has a full underbody skid plate that’s designed to take some tough hits. It has on-demand true 4×4 all-wheel drive, automatic transmission, and IRS with 7 inches of ground clearance. The machine has a front storage rack, weapons storage, and a rear bed with fold-down sides. The rear bed can hold things such as litter racks and rear seating for transporting additional troops. The MVRS has a front winch (of course!) and modular attachments for tools and containers. To top it off, it can go 40 mph and has a 1,500-pound payload capacity, 1,150-pound cargo capacity, and 2,000-pound towing capacity. There’s also a MVRS800 6×6.

So what can the military do with this big, bad machine? Anything they want! Well, a short list includes: ammo carrier, recon and surveillance, food and water carrier, and of course, carry people such as military police and medics.

ENGINE
Type: 760cc twin-cylinder liquid-cooled four-stroke
Lubrication: Wet sump
Starting: Electric

Drivetrain
Drive System: On-Demand true all-wheel drive
Transmission: Automatic with high, low, reverse, neutral
Final Drive: Shaft

Suspension
Front (travel, in.): MacPherson Strut (8)
Rear (travel, in.): Independent (9)

Brakes
Front: Hydraulic disc
Rear: Hydraulic disc

Tires
Front: 25×8-12 run-flat
Rear: 25×11-12 run-flat

Dimensions
Length/Width/Height (in.): 110/60/75
Wheelbase (in.): 76
Ground Clearance (in.): 10
Dry Weight (lb.): 1,652
Fuel Capacity (gal.): 9
Turning Radius (in.): 148

Body
Instrumentation: Speedometer, gear indicator, fuel gauge, warning light, 3 DC outlets
Colors: Desert Tan

We just got back from riding Yamaha’s brand-new  YFZ450R sport quad out in SoCal. During the two-day event we rode the machine in the trails and desert in Gorman, and then the next day we rode it out at the LACR motocross track in Palmdale, California

We won’t keep you waiting—the machine is pretty amazing. The new engine is nice and strong (even in stock trim it’s pretty impressive), the chassis feels awesome and the suspension is pretty slick and is highly-adjustable. We even had the opportunity to ride a fully modded-out GYTR edition machine that was set up with a new high-performance head (ready to go from GYTR with cams, valves and CNC porting), a high-performance exhaust, a racing clutch setup, special ITP tire and wheel combo package and of course, full nerf bars.

We’ll follow up with a detailed report pretty soon (check back tomorrow), but we will tell you this…with the GYTR mods in place, an A-class rider could take this machine out to the track “as is” and they wouldn’t need anything else to be competitive! Simply put, we were really blown away at how well the GYTR mods transformed it into a “true racer”.

Check back in soon for more info…in the meantime, check out some pics from the intro!

This is by far the hardest place I have ever rode. Very steep, rocky hill climbs. Very deep mud pits with lots and lots of deep creek crossings. It is free to ride and you can ride forever and never hit all the trails. Campgrounds on site..EXample.. the Hilltop Atv campground. You can even ride your quad on the road!! Great, Awesome place to ride


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Coney flats road ties into middle st varin road on the other end. Has a nice water crossing about 36\” deep. Not to difficult except between the lake and middle st varin road, it is rocky and steep


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seasonal trail. Opens May/June. very bumpy, with some water crossings. Ties into coney flats road.


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Yamaha Factory ATV Racing:
Yamaha’s ATV race team is comprised of record-holding and nine-time Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) champion Bill Ballance, who is considered widely as the best ATV racer of all time.

Joining Ballance on the GNCC circuit again for Yamaha in 2009 is Traci Cecco, who holds an unprecedented seven GNCC women’s titles, and Brandon Sommers, who won the 2007 GNCC XC2 championship and finished fifth in his inaugural XC1 Pro level series this year.

Representing Team Yamaha on the ATV motocross tracks again in 2009 are Pat Brown, who won the Montreal Supercross at the Montreal Olympic Stadium this September, and Dustin Nelson, the 2008 Yamaha/ITP Quadcross MX Pro Class champion. Both riders will compete on the all-new motocross-inspired YFZ450R.

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The bike shown in this video is of last years race bike. He is however talking about his new bike for next years race season, which will be the Yamaha YFZ450R.

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The bike shown in this video is of last years race bike. He is however talking about his new bike for next years race season, which will be the Yamaha YFZ450R.

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17.11.2008
KTM to Launch ATV Contingency and “Ready to Race” Rider Support Program

KTM is proud to announce its first-ever ATV contingency and rider support programs geared toward the “Ready to Race” ATV customer.

With KTM’s racing heritage and four race-ready ATVs in the line-up, supporting ATV racers was the next step in stamping KTM’s name in the ATV industry. 
 
To reward current KTM ATV racers who are competing on 2008 or 2009 models, riders will now have the opportunity to earn their share of $529,000 in KTMCASH available in 12 different ATV racing series, making it the most comprehensive contingency package available to the ATV racer to date. Once all event schedules are finalized, racers will be able to log on to www.xtrm.com/KTM to review the eligibility requirements, rules, series information and earn KTMCASH. 
 
In line with KTM’s “Ready to Race” philosophy, KTM is also offering racers the opportunity for factory rider support packages. Racers are encouraged to submit their rider résumé to KTMATVracer@KTMNorthAmerica.com, fax 951-600-8866 or by mail at ATTN: ATV Racer Support 38429 Innovation Court, Murrieta, CA 92563. Competitive racers may receive a rider support package valued at up to $6,000, along with a KTM E-Z-Up and select KTM PowerPart or PowerWear items. Résumés will be evaluated on the race series, class and past rider performance. There are a limited number of rider support packages available and résumés should be submitted as early as possible. 
 
“KTM has always supported racing from a grassroots level,” Kurt Nicoll, Director of KTM Racing, said. “Being involved in ATV racing on the national and regional level is a great way to showcase how competitive our product is.” 
 
The ATV contingency program covers multiple disciplines of ATV racing and includes the following national and regional race series: AMA / ATVA GNC motocross, Grand National Cross Country, OMA Nationals, WORCS, Extreme Dirt Track Nationals, ITP QuadCross, SCORE, Best In The Desert, New England ATV MX, TQRA - Texhoma Quad Racing, Mid-South Hare Scramble winter series and D37 Big Six Grand Prix. 
 
“Providing a full package of contingency and rider support is a great way to reward our KTM loyalists and welcome new riders to the KTM family,” said Chris Vogtman, Specialty Vehicle Product Line Manager. “KTM is committed to the sport, racing and our ATV product. After a successful first year on the market, our KTM XC ATVs have proven KTM is serious about the ATV business. With the expansion of our “Ready to Race” product line to include the all-new and well-received motocross SX models, it was a natural progression to support racers at a higher level in year two.” 
 
About KTM 
KTM, founded in 1953, is the second largest European motorcycle manufacturer specializing in ”Ready to Race” street and off road motorcycles and ATVs.  Proven successes in worldwide competition are embodied into the design and function of each KTM race machine. KTM has built a reputation for high-quality premium race ready machines suitable for street and off road race competition and recreation. With more than 160 World Championships and counting, the technology, design and performance of KTM continues to race past the competition time and again.

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VholdR, the online adventure-sports community driven by the ultimate helmet camera, today released its new ‘easy to edit’ software to meet the demands of its growing online community that is actively sharing video.  The new software, which is Mac and PC compatible, enables anyone to tag, clip, and share their video adventures in seconds.

“VholdR is more than just a wireless, hands-free camcorder,” says Marc Barros, CEO and Co-Founder of VholdR.  “Its wearable design, ‘easy to edit’ software, and click to share online experience are fueling an international community of sports enthusiasts who are mapping the world.”

The VholdR wearable camcorder launches its new software and growing community this holiday season with REI and hundreds of local retailers.  Video sharing is now as simple as connecting VholdR to your computer (USB cable), tagging your videos, clipping the best parts, and clicking to share to VholdR.com.  Then email a link to your friends to experience your adventure and discover its exclusive location on a Google map.

“We realized that millions of people around the world love skiing, riding mountain bikes, motorcycles, and even hang gliding, and yet there is no easy way to capture their adventures through video and share it online,” says Barros.  “Our mission is simple.  Make it easy for anyone to share video of their outdoor adventures.”

The VholdR camera is looking to become the way to shoot and share action video for the estimated 100 million adventure-sports enthusiasts around the world who spend $93 billion on equipment, sport, and travel.  Its single button to record, all-in-one wireless design, and various mounts can attach VholdR to your goggles, helmet, handle bars, or even your dog!  Ideal for the adventure-sports enthusiast in your life, VholdR is a great tool to compliment any traveler.

Just as the number of active sports enthusiasts continue to grow, increasing too are those that share video online.  Many analysts see online video sharing as a strong market segment in an otherwise languid economy.  ComScore Video Metrix Services reports online video is estimated to be a $25B market engaging more than 200 million people around the world.  US internet users viewed over 12 billion online videos in May 2008, an increase of 45 percent from a year ago.

Available this holiday for $349.99, VholdR and its online community appear poised to open the window to the world for not only outdoor enthusiasts, but those who want to check out the action from the comforts of their home or office.

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Saturday, November 8, 2008 marked the 40th anniversary of the Historic Elsinore Grand Prix.  Eichner is no stranger to the Lake Elsinore Grand Prix and considers it to be one of his most enjoyable races.

Friday before the race, all competitors were allowed to ride mountain bikes on the track to site the course before race day.  Eichner took advantage of the site-lap and returned to the Polaris / Lone Star / Eichner Racing pit with a smile stating this was the perfect track for his style of riding and the capabilities of his powerful Polaris Outlaw 450 MXR with enhanced power and exhaust from Yoshimura, numerous aftermarket components from Lone Star Racing, MAXXIS Tires, Rath Racing and GPR Stabilizer.

Eichner said, “The track was going to be fast, fast, fast and included a spectacular 70 ft. table top jump followed by a 90 foot double jump and of course the legendary Lake Elsinore water jump.”

Eichner couldn’t wait to get at it as the flag dropped on Saturday morning at 11:30 a.m.  It was a dusty start, but it was only a short time before you could see Eichner’s classic riding style aboard the Polaris leaving site of the crowd with a large lead.

Eichner and the Polaris Outlaw 450 MXR ran a flawless 45-minute race, mastered the jumps and turned on the gas on the fast open style track.  With what appeared to be an untouchable lead, Eichner took the time to give fans “high-fives” as they jumped out of the cheering sections with their arms waving.

Clearly the crowd favorite, Eichner made this victory his ninth Pro win at the Legendary Lake Elsinore Grand Prix, but a first for Eichner aboard his Polaris Outlaw 450 MXR.

Official Sponsors of the Polaris / Lone Star / Eichner Racing Team:

Polaris Industries, Inc.
Lone Star Racing
Eichner Racing
MAXXIS Tires
Yoshimura R&D of America, Inc.
Rage’n Luxury Toy Haulers
FOX Racing Shox
Douglas Wheel Technologies, Inc.
IMS / PowerMadd
GPR Stabilizer
O ‘ Neal Racing
TAG Metals
WISECO Performance Products
ARC Racing - MX240V Boots/Corona Boots
Tireballs
TRAXXAS - Remote Control Cars
Performance Carbon Products
Rath Racing
ONE Industries
Fullbore Innovations
MasterCraft
iTi Performance Motorsports
Smith Optics
Velocity FIlters
MotoX Nutrition
Hinson Racing
Motion Pro
Updog Industries
Golden West Cycle

About Polaris
With annual 2007 sales of $1.8 billion, Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all terrain vehicles (ATVs), including the Polaris RANGER(tm), snowmobiles and Victory motorcycles for recreational and utility use.

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Order your 2009 Motocross gear and get it personalized from www.mxprints.com

MXPrints is pioneering in a one stop shop with all of your motocross gear. Not only can you shop for any major brand, you can have it personalized too. That’s right! Print your name and number right on your jersey, customized in any lettering or color you want. You can individualize your gear from brands like Fox, Thor, Troy Lee Designs, Shift, No Fear, Answer, MSR, Fly, One, and Axo all in one visit.

Order any combo set (jersey, pant, and gloves) before November 31 and get your Jersey printed for FREE* (savings of $39.95)

How does this work?

1. Shop – Choose any Jersey, Pant, glove combination
2. Customize- Choose from any Standard Series Designs
3. Check Out- Type “TWMX” in the comment section of the check out page, and your Jersey Kit will be reduced to $0 post check out.

You want more reasons? Well, because we stock all of our products, we are able to serve you with fast delivery. And, if you can find a price cheaper than we sell it for within 30 days of your purchase, we will match the price guaranteed.

Contact information:

MXPrints.com
1708 N University Ave
Lafayette, La 70507
888-330-4002
sales@mxprints.com

Trinity Racing, California – Our new Rhino 700 Ultimate performance kit gives your Rhino 62+mph top speed with tons of torque to pull you and your friends. All this added performance on 91-octane pump gas. Video available at www.trinityracing.com

Extensive testing was done on the track and Dyno, to ensure this is the most reliable and highest performance kit available in the market.

KIT INCLUDES:
• Brand New734cc Cylinder
• Pro Ported Cylinder Head with +1 mm Larger Valves
• Heavy Duty Spring Kit with Titanium Retainers
• Machined Clutch Sheave
• Stage III Camshaft
• JE 10.75: 1 Forged Piston
• Dynatek Ignition
• Stage IV EFI controller
• Complete Top-End Gasket Set

* Optional Trinity Racing Stage IV Dual Exhaust System. *K&N filter

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Trinity Racing is an award winning ATV OEM, after market performance parts and full service facility complete with product showroom. We are conveniently located in the heart of one of America’s fastest growing cities, Rancho Cucamonga, California.

To better serve our customers we have created a new master planned facility to increase our efficiency to keep up with our ever-growing customer demand. We use only cutting edge equipment, materials and certified professionals to ensure our products maximum performance, quality and reliability.

With over 30yrs in business, combined with our attention to detail and high quality standards has made Trinity Racing one of the top companies in the ATV/UTV industry.

For more information on Trinity Racing and our products, please visit our web site at www.trinityracing.com or call us at 1-909.373.1337

Transworld Motocross and the Zumiez stores have partnered up again this holiday season to bring you the best Bonus Packs ever. Can’t figure what to give your friends and family this X-mas? Get over to Zumiez asap as this year’s bonus pack has everything you need to survive the holidays. And with Zumiez stores being all across the U.S., there’s no reason not to grab one today.

We teamed up with Metal Mulisha again this year for our Motocross Bonus Packs. Inside you’ll find over $75 worth of merchandise for the ridiculous price of $25. Included is a Metal Mulisha T-shirt, Monster Energy Drink coupon, and a Transworld Motocross mag—the world’s best selling MX magazine. Somehow we were also able to squeeze in a dvd our legendary film ‘Why’ with clips of Antonio Cairoli, Ronnie Renner, Todd Potter, Andrew Short, and Ryan Morais. As well as music off the Jack Hammer Movement label and a free year’s subscription to Transworld Motocross to keep you stoked all year long.

And depending where you live, some packs include a ticket for Alliance Skate Parks or a lift ticket coupon from—Heavenly, Steven’s Pass, Schweitzer, Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Bear Mountain, The Canyons, Loveland, or Wild Mountain.

For obvious reasons, Zumiez sold out of last year’s Transworld Bonus Packs and this season will be no different. Grab one for yourself, your friends, grandpa, whoever! It’s the best deal in town!

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We finally walked the entire show today and I batched these photos for your enjoyment. It is late here in Italy and we haven’t been able to catch a bite to eat so while you’re enjoying the photos I will be grubbing on some killer Italian food. 

If you haven’t already picked up a set of ODI Lock-On Grips, you’re definitely missing out.  The ability to change your grips and have them ready to ride in seconds is something that riders all over the world have been searching after for a long time.

ODI ’s patented clamp technology locks onto a plastic tube  molded inside of a soft grip. The tube allows your grips to slide easily onto the handlebar and the grips are secured into place via the clamps on either end.  That’s it.  No messy glues or wire ties needed for 100% slip free grips.  The grips can also be replaced in a matter of seconds without having to waste time cleaning old glue from the bars.

Until now, the Lock Jaw clamps have only been available one color.  The folks over at ODI understand that customization is key and so they’ve introduced 8 new clamp colors.  Now you can customize your grips with your choice of 8 additional anodized colors, including: black, graphite, blue, red, purple, orange, green and even gold!

New ODI clamp colors definitely put the extra style to your bike you’ve been missing. Don’t hesitate and get some today!

For more information visit www.odigrips.com or contact at ODI Grips 1850-C Massachusetts Ave Riverside, CA 92507 and by telephone at 951-786-4755.

Jon Guetter Fleshgear Photo

The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is proud to announce that 2008 ITP Tires/Moose Racing AMA/ATVA Pro Champion Dustin Wimmer is one of five nominees for the 2008 AMA SPEED Athlete of the Year award. The winner will be announced at the 2008 AMA Pro Racing Awards Banquet on Sunday evening, Nov. 23, at the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Leeds, Ala.

Dating back to 1976, the AMA SPEED Athlete of the Year award is the highest honor bestowed to a professional motorcycle racer competing in AMA events. Past recipients of the award include such legendary names as Bob Hannah, Scott Parker, Kenny Roberts and Ricky Carmichael.

The nominees so far announced for the 2008 award include AMA Flat Track Champion Kenny Coolbeth, AMA Superbike Champion Ben Spies, AMA Motocross Champion James Stewart, and Wimmer.

Wimmer, from Center Valley, Pa., won five of the 11 rounds on the ITP Tires/Moose Racing AMA/ATVA Pro Championship calendar. The 21-year old opened the season with two wins, then held off a charge by veteran racer and defending champion Joe Byrd. Wimmer won the title by 67 points, with 438 to Byrd’s 371.

“It feels great to be nominated for the AMA SPEED Athlete of the Year award,” Wimmer said. “I worked hard this off-season and during the racing season to win the championship this year. It’s a great thing to be on top of your sport, but it’s going to be harder to stay on top.”

Wimmer said that the major lesson he learned this year was the importance of patience to develop the consistency necessary to win a championship.

“I learned how to focus more on working harder in the beginning part of the race so I could relax more by the end,” Wimmer said. “I had a lot more motivation for this year because I was runner-up the last two years. Another lesson I learned is to relax when you’re not in the lead, just work your way up slowly. You have 25 minutes to do it, so don’t rush it and make a mistake.”

Wimmer’s first full year as a pro was 2004 after dominating the Pro-Am 250 and 250 A classes in 2003. Wimmer started racing in 1996 when he was 9.

To see first-hand whether Wimmer wins the AMA SPEED Athlete of the Year award, attend the AMA Pro Racing Awards Banquet, where AMA Pro Racing will honor its professional champions, joined by their families, friends, fans and industry leaders. Held at the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, the banquet will take place among a collection of more than 1,200 historic and popular motorcycles.

Tickets to the AMA Pro Racing Awards Banquet are $125. Tickets to the AMA Sports Awards Banquet, which honors the champions of AMA Sports events on Saturday evening, Nov. 22, are $85. Tickets can be purchased online at www.AmericanMotorcyclist.com. A downloadable registration form is also available. Printed orders can be faxed to: (614) 986-1962, Attn: Cyndi Freeze-Cain; or mailed to: AMA Racing, Attn: Cyndi Freeze-Cain, 13515 Yarmouth Drive, Pickerington, OH 43147.

About the American Motorcyclist Association
Since 1924, the AMA has promoted and protected the motorcycling lifestyle. AMA members come from all walks of life and they navigate many different roads on their journey to the same destination: freedom on two wheels. As the world’s largest motorcycle organization with nearly 300,000 members, the AMA advocates for motorcyclists’ interests in the halls of local, state and federal government, the committees of international governing organizations and the court of public opinion. Through member clubs, promoters and partners, the AMA sanctions more motorsports competition events than any other organization in the world. Through its Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, the AMA preserves the heritage of motorcycling for future generations. For more information, visit www.AmericanMotorcyclist.com.

Found some mud to play in at the St-Jean quad derby

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We just arrived in Milan, Italy yesterday and hit the EICMA show floors on opening day today to get a glimpse of what the show has to offer. A large number of OEM’s where in attendance it was definitely something different as most of the quads had rear view mirrors and blinkers making them street legal. We are going to have to talk to someone in the states about that. I would love to run my LTR down the interstate to work and back. Check back soon, as I am gearing up to shoot more photos and also a video or two.

Here is H-Bomb’s Italian team member Daniele chilling at his booth with a couple dolci Italiani!

North Country ATV Association is pleased to announce it has received a Yamaha OHV Access Initiative GRANT of $10,000 for trail development, property expansion, and to increase rider satisfaction. The GRANT was awarded as part of Yamaha’s OHV Access Initiative promoting safe, responsible riding and open, sustainable riding areas.

The GRANT (Guaranteeing Responsible Access to our Nations Trails) will be used to purchase signs for club trails, trail maintenance items such as bridges and culverts, and to help pay the club’s annual lease. “The expectation is to have an ATV trail system much like the state funded snowmobile trail system. All of these improvements should provide a positive rider experience that promotes membership renewals as well as attracting new members to our club and the sport ” says Bill Below, Trail Coordinator for NCATVA.

Moak Detraglia, long-time President of NCATVA states, “We are very excited and pleased to be given this opportunity from Yamaha. Our ambition is to provide a legal area for off-road enthusiasts to enjoy the sport and this funding will allow us to improve our trail system. We look forward to serving our current membership as well as new members. We have received support from local dealers in the past and now with the corporate sponsorship, we anticipate great things for our club.”

North County ATV leases 1506 acres in northern Saratoga County. The property is open to club members to legally ride their ATV’s, Side by Sides (UTV’s), and dirt bikes. There are currently 13+ miles of trails that range from novice dirt roads to twisting technical trails. The club’s goal is to grow to over 125 members and to have 20 miles of signed, mapped trails by September, 2009. North Country ATV Association is a member of the New York State Off-Highway Recreation Vehicle Association Inc., and the New York State Trail Riders Organization Inc.

For more information about Yamaha’s OHV Access Initiative, go towww.yamaha-motor.com/ohvaccess. For more information about North Country ATV Association, go towww.NCATVA.com or send an email to Moak Detraglia at‘president@ncatva.com‘, or Bill Below at ‘trailcoordinator@ncatva.com‘.

The Polaris RANGER RZR continues to be a force by impressively taking the Best in the Desert, WORCS and GNCC racing championships for 2008.

“Polaris Racing is very excited to have three series championships for 2008,” said Eric Nault, race team manager for Polaris. “The side-by-side race teams did an awesome job with their RANGER RZRs, and we’re convinced their dedication will result in many more championships.”

Jagged X and their No. 1919 RANGER RZR took their second Best in the Desert Points Championship by winning their fourth race in a row in the series. They sealed the championship in the sixth out of the seventh race, at the Golden West Cycle LV 150 where pilots Brandon Schueler and Blake Van de Loo started in fifth position. After only 11 miles The Jagged X team had made their way to second position where they would stay for the larger part of the race and took the lead to finish first. The No. 1919 leads the class scoring an impressive 440 points to the second place finisher’s 292 points.

Polaris/Lone Star/Eichner Racing’s Doug Eichner captured the top spot for the WORCS Side-by-Side title on his RANGER RZR with six podium finishes. Mark Holz and his RANGER RZR finished a respective fourth with three firsts and one second in the four races he competed in.

Multi-time Pro and Pro Production GNCC Winner, William Yokley raced the Polaris RANGER RZR in GNCC’s UTV Open Modified class and went undefeated taking the GNCC UTV Championship. An impressive nine of the top 10 overall finishers were racing RANGER RZRs.

“Jagged X, Eichner and Yokley have been very dedicated to racing the RANGER RZR and we are extremely happy with their successes in their respective racing series,” said Craig Scanlon, product line sales manager for Polaris’ Side-by-Side Division. “The varying terrain and challenges each racing series has and being able to finish at the top in the three series continues to show the versatility, quality and power of the RANGER RZR.”

Watch for Mark Lindsey and his RANGER RZR at the Baja 1,000.

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