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FIRST RIDE: 2014 POLARIS RZR XP 1000

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FIRST RIDE: 2014 POLARIS RZR XP 1000

110 degree desert heat couldnÂ’t stop our fun as we got our first spin aboard the all-new and highly anticipated Polaris RZR XP 1000 in Parker Arizona last week.

The 999cc ProStar mill grinding out a claimed and industry leading 107 horsepower is enough to make any enthusiast drool, but drop your foot to the floorboards and as rubber connects with dirt your heart rate immediately quickens and youÂ’re pasted to the ridiculously comfortable new seats.

The XP1K uses electronic throttle management, better known as drive by wire. We’ve been mostly unimpressed with this feature in other manufacturers’ vehicles because resistance when pressing the pedal felt too loose and disconnected and finding the perfect amount of pressure with your foot left us feeling frustrated.

Polaris engineers have worked tirelessly to provide the most natural feeling accelerator we’ve found so far. The throttle is smooth, but you actually feel the immediate engagement as you press your foot to the floor. Resistance is comfortable and just about as perfect as we’ve tested to date.

Like probably everyone else, the first thing that caught our eye was the tallboy king can-sized remote reservoir of the rear 2.5-inch Walker Evans needle shocks mounted up on the rear pillars.

The big idea here was to move the reservoir out and away from the engine to maintain consistent heat, which would regulate the consistency of oil flow within the reservoirs as well as offering more accessible location for making adjustments to the 16-position clickers. Brilliant move.

The industry exclusive Walker Evans needle shocks at all four corners are a needle-in-shaft system to manipulate oil flow within the shock. As the shock approaches the bottom of the stroke, the needle plugs off oil flow to the reservoir to resist bottoming then additionally slows rebound to limit the bucking sensation from the back end upon landing a big air or as the SXS moves quickly through the ruts.

The all-new trailing arm rear suspension provides 18 inches of travel and geometrical modifications allow it to deliver 13.5 inches of ground clearance.

The rear suspension of the XP1K is probably its most impressive feature and it rides and handle through bumps the size of Volkswagen Beetles as well or better than a 4-seater side-x-side, which benefits from a lengthened wheel base. Similarly, the XP1K’s wheelbase has been extended by 8-inches so the vehicle bridges each mogul as it passes over it. Step on the throttle and the faster you hit the woops the smoother your ride becomes. It’s as though the XP1K is saying to you, “Is that all you got, tough guy?”

The combination of an incredibly powerful motor and an impressive suspension package makes the RZR XP 1000 – in our opinion the fastest and smoothest riding side-x-side to date. It is fully customizable and we have to believe an XP1K 4-seater is already being tested and will be accepted industry wide in future generations of the RZR.

For more visit polaris.com

TEST RIDE: 2013 Can Am Maverick X rs

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DirtTrax Television Co-Host Luke Lester evaluates Can-Am’s 2013 Maverick X rs.

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CAN-AM RACERS DOMINATE GBC HEARTLAND CHALLENGE

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Can-Am ATV and side-by-side racers won three ATV classes, one UTV class and put another team on the Open UTV podium at the sixth-annual GBC Heartland Challenge in Iowa. In New York, Can-Am Pro Travis Moore rode his DS 450 ATV to victory at round six of the NEATV-MX series.

“We had several Can-Am racers battle in the thick dust at the Heartland Challenge event in Iowa, and came away with victories in the Pro 4×4 Ironman, 4×4 Open, ATV Ironman and UTV Unlimited classes. Mike Penland’s team also earned third-place in the prestigious Open UTV class with the Can-Am Maverick 1000R X rs,” said Jimmie O’Dell, Race Manager, Can-Am. “DS 450 racer Travis Moore also continued his successful NEATV-MX season with another overall Pro class win at round six.”

Heartland Challenge

The sixth-annual GBC Heartland Challenge, which features a full weekend of racing for both ATV and side-by-sides, was held outside of Carlisle, Iowa. Despite a challenging course, which featured both man-made and natural obstacles, and blinding dust, Can-Am ATV and side-by-side racers did very well.

Can-Am Racers earned the top-five finishing spots in the Pro 4×4 Ironman class, as Kevin Trantham outlasted fellow Can-Am pilots Michael Swift and Forrest Whorton for the top spot on the podium.

“It’s great to get this win. We had a good track and I felt great all day. My Can-Am Outlander 500 ran strong for the entire 10 hours. The stock motor in the 500 was really smooth and easy to handle,” said Trantham.

In SxS action, Can-Am racers netted one victory and another podium finish. In the Open UTV (Pro) class, the top finisher was Mike Penland and teammate Mike Edwards, who finished third in the four-hour event.

Team JB Off-Road / Can-Am husband-and-wife tandem of Tim and Jule Farr finished fourth behind Penland in the Open UTV class. Joe Weissenburger’s Team Hicklin Racing / Can-Am Commander took the overall in the UTV 850 Unlimited class and finished fourth overall in the combined SxS results.

“The Maverick was awesome throughout the entire race and I couldn’t be happier. This is a huge deal for me, Can-Am, Maxxis and everyone else that helps,” said Mike Penland. “I am just so happy that we made the podium. The track was very dusty and you had to be careful. We just went over the bumps, humps, rocks and sticks until we crossed the finish. We really had a great time.”

DS 450 racers Justin Steck and Team Bash Brothers went 1-2 in the ATV Ironman class. Can-Am also went 1-2 in the 4×4 Open class, as Team LeerÂ’s Cycle edged Team Conflict for the win. Team JB Off-Road / Can-Am, comprised of Pros Jarrod McClure, Jeffrey Rastrelli and Randy Hamilton, finished fourth in the ATV Pro (Double A) class.

BCS Peformance / Can-Am Pro Josh Creamer competed in the ATV Ironman class as well. He held the second-place position at one point during the race, but a mechanical issue with the transmission forced him to withdraw.

NEATV-MX

Travis Moore raced his BCS Performance / Wide Open Racing-supported Can-Am DS 450 to the Pro Class victory at round six of the NEATV-MX series held at Twister Valley MX compound in Fort Plain, N.Y. Moore finished second in moto one, but won moto two to earn the overall and increase his class points lead.

Can-Am racers also earned four wins and 10 podiums at round six. Jake Chamberland won two classes (Four-Stroke A and Collegeboy), while Nykea Williams (Production Stock C) and Max Baskin (Production Stock B) also recorded wins.

Round seven of the NEATV-MX series is August 31 at Hurricane Hills MX in Clifford, Pa.

For more information on Can-Am racing, the 2013 schedule, the ’13 contingency program and Can-Am DS 450 ATV amateur racer support program, visit www.can-amxteam.com.

MURRAY RACING PILOTS MAVERICK TO BITD VICTORY

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Team Murray Racing / Del Amo Motorsports / Yoshimura / Can-Am made history as it won the UTV Pro class at the 2013 BITD Vegas to Reno race in Nevada. The Can-Am Maverick 1000R X rs team completed the 540-plus mile course in 12:05:22.689 to earn its first class win of 2013.

“It was an incredible weekend for Can-Am in the Nevada desert. Despite a grueling 500 mile-plus course, drivers Derek and Jason Murray, their teammates and the Can-Am Maverick 1000R outlasted the Nevada desert to earn Can-Am its first-ever Vegas To Reno victory,” said Jimmie O’Dell, Race Manager, Can-Am. “Considering the fact that the Murray’s are essentially using a stock engine and are competing against fully built race engines, this makes the win even more spectacular for both Can-Am and the Murray team.”

Round four of the 2013 BITD series was held in the rough-and-rocky Nevada desert, and featured the popular-and-challenging Vegas To Reno event, which is dubbed the longest off-road race in the United States.

Coming into the event, the Murray Racing / Del Amo Motorsports / Yoshimura / Can-Am team was sitting in second place in the UTV Pro class (1900 P) standings, 22 points behind the leader. However, after the dust had settled, the Murray / Can-Am team had won its first BITD Vegas To Reno event. And, the team also had turned its points deficit into a four-point advantage heading into the next round.

“Winning this race was one of our biggest accomplishments due to the length of the race and that our Can-Am Maverick was awesome, with no performance issues. This was a fun race to win, as we were running within minutes of our main competitors for most of the entire race.” said Derek Murray. “It’s really cool that we could win with a stock engine along with stock differentials and CVs. To be the only UTV team in the race that beat all the 120- to130-mph trophy trucks to the finish line was a huge accomplishment, something that our team is very proud of.”

The Murray’s Maverick took off first from the starting line and the team wasted no time spreading the gap over the competition. It owned around a 10-minute advantage at the 100-mile mark, according to team co-owner Derek Murray.

At midpoint of the race, three teams were battling for the overall lead. Those teams actually swapped the lead a few times during the 380- to 415-mile sections, said Murray. The race for the lead picked up from there, as the Murray team swapped positions with two other teams that were vyying for the lead.

After the 415-mile mark, though, the Maverick had dropped off the lead pace when the race hit the high-speed sections. However, the Murray squad kept a steady pace and remained patient, waiting for its opportunity to regain the lead. The Murray / Can-Am team took over after the leader dropped out due to a mechanical and went on to win its first BITD race of 2013 and the first Vegas To Reno event for Can-Am.

The Murray / Can-Am team (Derek and Jason Murray, Bill Kugel and Monty Aldrich) impressively finished 32nd out of 76 motorcycles, ATVs and side-by-sides competing in its racing category.

The No. 1917 Can-Am Maverick was also the only side-by-side to finish ahead of the high-speed, Unlimited four-wheel vehicles and trophy trucks that started the race roughly three hours after the side-by-sides. Murray says it was just the second time in BITD history that a SxS has finished ahead of the unlimited vehicles.

Two other Can-Am Maverick vehicles completed the Vegas To Reno event. Michael Lansky’s Avid Racing team finished sixth overall, and Cory Sappington (Dezert Toyz) ended up ninth. The next BITD series race is October 11-13, the BlueWater Challenge, in Parker, Ariz.

For more information on Can-Am racing, the 2013 schedule, the ’13 contingency program and Can-Am DS 450 ATV amateur racer support program, visit www.can-amxteam.com.

MBRP FORD F-150 RAPTOR TRUCK EXHAUST

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MBRP FORD F-150 RAPTOR TRUCK EXHAUST

If driving a Ford F-150 Raptor didn’t already give you enough bragging rights, then you definitely need to check out MBRP exhaust and the “Worlds First Black Raptor Exhaust”.

Built from heavy duty aluminized steel MBRP’s black exhaust takes coolness to a all new level without comprising quality or performance. Fully sealed seams resist rust and corrosion and the black coat finish is specially formulated to withstand extreme heat and abrasion.

Aside from the ultra slick look of the black exhaust, every system from MBRP is designed to maximize exhaust flow and minimize exhaust temperatures.

The result, a distinguishing lower tone rumble that provides the perfect balance between increased performance and increased attention from envious onlookers.

For more information on MBRP exhaust systems visit www.mbrp.com

Polaris Names Larson VP Global Customer Excellence

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Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced the hire of Tim Larson to the newly created position of Vice President, Global Customer Excellence. He will begin work with the Company in this role immediately.

“Striving for customer excellence in all that we do is vital to Polaris’ efforts to continue growing and leading our markets, and we are excited to have Tim joining us to spearhead this effort,” said Polaris Chairman and CEO Scott Wine. “For nearly 60 years we have developed world-class products. To drive continued growth, we must take this solid foundation to the next level by creating a unique and identifiable world-class customer experience. Tim brings an extensive professional background perfectly suited to the demands of this new role.”

With the growth of digital technology, the retail environment is more dynamic than ever before. Leading companies must stay ahead of customers’ rapidly changing expectations.

For Polaris, this means delivering excellence at each customer touch point, across its current global dealer network, business units, channels and technology, as well as evaluating strategic expansion of distribution channels and customer base.

To address that need, Polaris created this new leadership position directly accountable for those intersections to deliver a truly differentiated customer experience. Larson will have overall responsibility for creating that experience, working collaboratively across the organization and network.

Larson brings more than 20 years of experience developing customer-centric industry leaders in consumer product, manufacturing, technology and multi-channel businesses.

For the past five years Tim served as President and Chief Executive Officer at Jostens, Inc. His strong background in general management, sales, marketing, digital campaigns and developing multi-channel capabilities closely aligns with this new role.

Polaris has a strong existing foundation, one from which the Company intends to grow through collaboration between Larson, Polaris dealers and leaders from across the organization, including North American and International sales, service, business units, digital channels.

Ultimately, this team will develop a comprehensive win-win strategy for Polaris to become a customer-centric, global enterprise. This effort will initially focus on North America, but will grow to encompass PolarisÂ’ entire global footprint.

Polaris is a recognized leader in the powersports industry with annual 2012 sales of $3.2 billion. Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures and markets innovative, high quality off-road vehicles, including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and the Polaris RANGER and RZR side-by-side vehicles, snowmobiles, motorcycles and small 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 vehicle industry with Global Electric Motorcars (GEM), Goupil Industrie SA, Aixam Mega S.A.S., and internally developed vehicles. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a complete line of Polaris and KLIM branded apparel and Polaris accessories and parts. 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 vehicle accessories are available from authorized Polaris dealers or anytime at www.polaris.com.

OUTLAWING ATV USE

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OUTLAWING ATV USE

Regulating ATV use has long been a troubling debate. One case in Georgia involves crossing rivers or creeks or riding down dried up riverbeds.

The argument for regulating the river crossings is it could be detrimental to the environment, but a better approach than outlawing this is to build crossings or bridges that don’t hinder off-road vehicle use.

Making a fixed crossing point keeps riders from entering creeks and streams at any point along the flow and also narrows the unintended destruction of property and nature. Makes sense.

If you’re riding on private land, make sure you have consent of the land owner first. If he does not want ATVers on his property, signs should be posted and respected and law enforcement should enforce it.

Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue signed a bill in 2010 making riding ATVs in streambeds illegal and is punishable by a minimum fine of $25. House bill 207 was brought/sponsored by Representative Chuck Sims who says he was motivated by the number of children killed in off road vehicle accidents. Not sure how closely these two relate, but make no mistake, it’s a slippery slope to land closures and even more restrictions to ATV use.

There will always be the someone who has no respect for landowners or rules and it passes from one generation to the next so it’s inevitable that in some cases it will continue. However, most riders are respectable and are aware of the area that they are riding in as well as its restrictions.

Be smart and repsonsible. Adhere to signs and the wishes of landowners. Clean up your litter and stay on the trails. Be part of the solution so we aren’t seen as the problem.

CAN-AM RACERS END SUCCESSFUL SEASON AT LORETTA’S

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Can-Am DS 450 ATV racers went 1-2 in the Pro-Am class at the 2013 AMA Mtn. Dew ATV Motocross National Championship series finals in Tennessee.

In the ATV Pro class, BCS Performance / Can-Am racer Josh Creamer finished fourth overall to secure the third place Pro class points position for 2013.

Can-Am X-Team member Nick Gennusa won the Open A class national championship. Can-Am ATV and side-by-side racers also competed at round seven of the 2013 World Off-Road Championship Series in Southern California.

“Overall, it was a good season for Can-Am and our racing partners. Josh Creamer battled all year and ended up with a very respectable third place overall finish in the Pro class. The way Ronnie Higgerson and Jeffrey Rastrelli pushed themselves at the finals, finishing 1-2 in the Pro-Am class, was also inspiring,” said Jimmie O’Dell, Race Manager, Can-Am. “Higgerson wrapped up his season with second place in the Pro-Am class. We also had Nick Gennusa win the Open A championship and score a fourth overall in the Pro-Am class.”

AMA ATV MX – Finals

The 10-race AMA Mtn. Dew ATV MX series concluded August, 9-11, with the Loretta LynnÂ’s ATV Dirt Days event in Hurricane Mills, Tenn. Can-Am DS 450 ATV racers won four classes and earned nine class podiums.

In the Pro class, 2010 champion Josh Creamer, who earned the ATVriders.com Fastest Qualifier award, raced to a 5-4 moto scorecard to secure third overall for the 2013 racing season. CreamerÂ’s third place overall finish in the Pro ranks was highlighted by three podium finishes, nine top-five finishes and three separate moto victories.

“I got the fastest qualifier and pulled the second-moto holeshot. The BCS / Can-Am with ITP tires was a great combination,” said Creamer. “Jay and Jimbo put together a great motor. I can’t thank them enough for all the hard work. For a first-year team, we did outstanding!”

Pro rookie Jeffrey Rastrelli (JB Racing / Can-Am) tallied a career-best sixth overall at LorettaÂ’s. He had eight top-10 finishes and was seventh or better in four of the last five rounds to earn eighth place overall.

“The final race was by far the best one for me. The Can-Am was awesome. I can’t wait until next season on a Can-Am,” said Rastrelli.

Can-Am DS 450 racer Ronnie Higgerson (BCS Performance) won the Pro-Am class at round 10. His 2-2 scorecard topped RastrelliÂ’s 1-3 score and also gave Higgerson second overall in the Pro-Am class point standings.

With Nick Gennusa’s sixth-place finish in the Pro-Am class, the 1-2-6 finish was the best-ever Pro-Am finish for Can-Am. For 2013, Gennusa captured the Open A class championship with second at LorettaÂ’s and was fourth overall in the Pro-Am class standings.

Former GNC Champion Travis Spader won both the Veteran 30+ and the Senior 40+ classes with 1-1 moto finishes at Loretta’s. This year, he posted 11 wins and 12 total podiums in both classes combined, but only attended six rounds and didn’t have enough points to win the titles.

Mathew Coad won the 450 B class at the finale, to finish runner-up in the class for 2013. Zach Harris (3rd, Open A), Michael Troiano (3rd, 4-Stroke A) and Merrill Crose (2nd, Veteran 30+) also earned podiums at Loretta’s riding Can-Am DS 450 ATVs.

WORCS – Round Seven

Glen Helen Raceway in Devore, Calif., hosted round seven of WORCS. Can-Am ATV and side-by-side racers competed in both Pro classes and earned two podiums. Team IMG / Can-Am pilot John Pacheco drove his Can-Am Maverick 1000R X rs to third overall on the SxS Pro Production class podium.

Team Motoworks / Can-Am driver Gilbert Flores stayed on the lead lap and finished seventh overall. Dave Martinez, Pablo Veglia and Kyle Chaney finished ninth, 11th and 13th, respectively.

In the ATV Pro class, Team GPS / Can-Am racer Dilon Zimmerman earned fifth place and teammate Collins Webster took seventh. Mike Hrubetz was second in the Senior B/C class.

For more information on Can-Am racing, the 2013 schedule, the ’13 contingency program and Can-Am DS 450 ATV amateur racer support program, visit www.can-amxteam.com.

Yamaha’s Brown Wins AMA ATV MX Finale on YFZ450R

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Yamaha’s Brown Wins AMA ATV MX Finale on YFZ450R

Finishing a very strong 2013 season, Yamaha’s Thomas Brown took his first ever AMA Pro ATV win atop his YFZ450R this past weekend at the 2013 season finale at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tenn.

Chad Wienen, who won his first AMA Pro ATV Championship aboard his YFZ450R last year, was second overall at the series finale after securing his second consecutive championship the previous round.

The strong showing by both riders all season long also helped Yamaha secure its second AMA Pro ATV Manufacturer’s title.

Racing a Yamaha YFZ450R in his sixth year with the team, BrownÂ’s 3-1 moto finishes on August 10 gave him the top podium spot as well as locked second place overall in this yearÂ’s AMA Pro ATV Championship. Brown took eight podiums this year in total.

“It feels so great to wrap up this season with a win at Loretta Lynn’s and second in the championship. It’s by far my best year and IÂ’m looking forward on improving even more,” said Brown. “Plus, I’m pumped that Chad and I could go 1-2 in the championship and bring home another Manufacturer’s Cup for Yamaha!”

Wienen and his YFZ450R put together a 2-2 moto finish last weekend capping his second straight AMA Pro ATV championship title with his Wienen Motorsports team. Wienen locked in his title two weeks ago at the Red Bud MX facility. In all, Wienen took eight wins and 10 straight podiums in his second season racing for Yamaha.

“Our season finale at Loretta Lynn’s was an eventful one to say the least. I am very happy being part of two consecutive Manufacturer’s Cup wins with Yamaha and also backing that up with back-to-back Championships of my own,” said Wienen. “Track conditions where tough with the rain coming in Saturday morning, but it was no match for my YFZ450R and me, helping propel me to another podium finish.”

Yamaha continues to lead the sport ATV market in sales, championships and support. This year has seen extended trackside support for all ATV racers at each stop of the AMA ATV nationals.

Layne Barnes and Pro Motorsports from Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, have been supporting all of the events on behalf of Yamaha stocking replacement parts and providing technical assistance to riders on race days. Yamaha, the number one brand in sport ATVs, also supports racers in the Grand National Cross Country series, World Off-Road Championship Series and Yamaha Quad-X Series.

The Yamaha ATV Race Team will be riding the recently announced and new 2014 YFZ450R next year, which boasts power gains and improved handling and is now assembled in the U.S.A. at YamahaÂ’s manufacturing facility in Newnan, Georgia, for worldwide distribution.

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, 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.

SuperATV Rock Sliding Nerf Bars

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SuperATV Rock Sliding Nerf Bars

Does that grinding sound as you’re crawling over rocks in your RZR make you cringe? Wish you had a little more protection for its under carriage? Check out SuperATV’s Rock Sliding Nerf Bars designed for the Polaris RZR.

These sliders are designed to improve protection of the sides and bottom of your side-x-side from big rock hits or scraping as the vehicle crests over gnarly surfaces.

SuperATV’s aggressively styled nerf bars feature a black powder-coated finish and are available with your choice of smooth or crinkled texture. The kit includes all mounting hardware as well as detailed instructions for installation.

We just received a care package from Super ATV and can’t wait to get these products installed on our RZR 570 TRAIL TECH project for this season. Stay tuned!!

visit superatv.com for more information.

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