Can-Am ATV and side-by-side racers won numerous classes and earned several podium finishes at various off-road events in the U.S. and Canada. Highlighted by Team UXC Racing / Can-Am X-Team racer Michael Swift’s morning overall and U2 class win, Can-Am 4×4 ATV racers won five morning classes at a soggy round five of the 2013 AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country held in Kentucky.

Team Hendershot Performance won the Pro SxS race at round three of the American Woods Racing Championship Series in Pennsylvania. Maverick 1000R side-by-side team Murray Motorsports finished third in the SxS Pro class at the Best In The Desert Silver State 300 in Nevada. In the Courses VTT series in Canada, a Maverick pilot earned a podium position while three Can-Am DS 450™ racers swept the ATV Pro class.

“Can-Am 4×4 racers dominated the murky Mammoth GNCC event, winning five classes. I was pleased to see Can-Am Renegade racer Michael Swift win his class, the morning overall and prove that sportsmanship is alive and well in our sport,” said Jimmie O’Dell, Race Manager, Can-Am. “Our Can-Am Maverick 1000R racers continue to make strides in the new side-by-side vehicle, winning two events and earning podium finishes in others.”

GNCC – Round Five

Round five of the 2013 GNCC series was held at an extremely muddy Park Mammoth Resort in Park City, Ky. The morning session belonged to Swift and Can-Am 4x4s. The Team UXC Racing / Can-Am Renegade 800R X xc racer overcame a crash, mud holes, bottlenecks and another delay to help a fellow competitor recover after a crash to win the morning overall and capture his third consecutive U2 class victory.

Swift beat fellow Can-Am racer Robert Smith, who currently holds the U2 class points lead. Can-Am X-Team racer Kevin Trantham, who won the 4×4 Lites class over Can-Am racer Andrew Langston, took the runner-up spot on the morning podium on his Outlander 500. Swift, Trantham and Smith comprised the all-Can-Am 4×4 overall podium.

Reigning 4×4 Open class champion Bryan Buckhannon stayed perfect in 2013, edging fellow Can-Am Outlander ATV racers Bo Jones and Samuel Williams for the class win. Mississippi’s Scott Wheeler took the victory in the 4×4 Senior class and was joined on the podium by class points leader Forrest Whorton (Team UXC Racing) and Mike Penland.

Ryan Smith expanded his 4×4 Novice class points lead with his second win of the year. Can-Am racers Brent Tindall and Jeff Cromer rounded out the class podium. Jason Gautier also grabbed third in the 35+ C class riding Can-Am.

In afternoon action, JB Racing / Can-Am DS 450 Pro Jarrod McClure finished eighth in the XC1 Pro class at the Mammoth GNCC. After being bumped over a muddy berm on lap one, McClure patiently picked off six racers over the next three laps to earn another top 10 finish.

AWRCS

Coming off its recent victory with the Can-Am Maverick 1000R at the inaugural UTV / SxS Grand Prix in Ohio, Team Hendershot / Can-Am took another overall win, this time in the AWRCS series. The team drove its Maverick to the UTV Open class overall at round three of AWRCS in New Bethlehem, Pa. Team Triumph of Windber took second in a Can-Am.

COURSES VTT

Round one of the Courses VTT Quadcross Series saw a trio of Can-Am DS 450 racers reach the Pro class podium and a Maverick 1000R racer take second in Saint-Pie, Quebec, Canada. Keven Vachon went 1-2 in the ATV Pro class motos to earn the victory. Mathieu Deroy’s 5-1 finishes were good for second.

Bobby Desjardins earned the final podium spot. Can-Am X-Team member Charles-Antoine Villeneuve earned third in moto one of the SxS 900-1000 class and then took second in moto two for second overall in his debut race.

“I did my first race with the Can-Am Maverick this weekend. The machine performed extremely well. I was really impressed with the power,” said Villeneuve.

BITD – SILVER STATE 300

Team Del Amo Motorsports / Murray Motorsports / Can-Am raced its Can-Am Maverick 1000R X rs to a third-place finish in the BITD Silver State 300 outside Las Vegas. It was the second straight podium finish for brothers Derek and Jason Murray.

For more information on Can-Am racing, the Maverick 1000R, the 2013 schedule, the ’13 contingency program and Can-Am DS 450 ATV amateur racer support program, please visit www.can-amxteam.com.

Can-Am ATV Pro racer Travis Moore swept both the Pro and Pro-Am class on his Can-Am DS 450 ATV at round two of the 2013 Maxxis New England ATV Motocross series in New York.

Hunter Miller took his DS 450 to the Pro class win at round three of the Texas Off-Road Nationals in Texas. At round three 2013 Mtn. Dew ATV Motocross National Championship series, sanctioned by the AMA, in Kentucky, BCS Performance / Can-Am Pro Josh Creamer finished fourth in the Pro class on his DS 450.

“Can-Am Pro Travis Moore continued his roll in the Northeast aboard his Can-Am DS 450 ATV, by again winning all four Pro-level motos to earn himself another big double win weekend in the NEATV series,” said Jimmie O’Dell, Race Manager, Can-Am. “It was a challenging weekend on the AMA ATV MX National circuit as rain soaked the Ballance Moto X race facility, making for very sloppy racing conditions for the riders. Pro Josh Creamer narrowly missed the Pro class overall podium with fourth overall.”

NEATV-MX – Round 2

AK Farms MX in Modena, N.Y., hosted round two of the NEATV-MX series. BCS Performance / Wide Open Racing / Can-Am Pro Travis Moore put his DS 450 ATV on top of both the Pro and Pro-Am podiums by winning all four motos he entered at round two.

Although Moore didn’t grab a holeshot in either Pro class moto, he put his Can-Am within striking distance of the leaders early on and rode patiently until he found an opening for the lead and eventual win.

Canadian Mathieu Deroy (PLX Sport / Ultimate ATV) finished in the runner-up spot aboard his Can-Am DS 450 ATV in the Pro class. He tallied 3-2 moto finishes to earn second overall.

“My Can-Am ran great as usual and didn’t give us any issues throughout the entire day,” said Moore. “We went 1-1 in both classes and, honestly, there’s nothing better that we could of done. The track was really rough with the whoop sections and back uphill rhythm section and my FOX shocks worked great.”

Roy Lampron (40+), Jake Chamberland (College Boy) both went 1-1 on Can-Am ATVs to win their classes in New York. Can-Am amateur racers also earned four third-place finishes at round two. Round three of the series is May 11-12 at MX101 in Epping, N.H.

TORN – Round 3

Round three of the Texas Off-Road Nationals series was held at Legacy Farms in Paradise, Texas. Can-Am X-Team racers Hunter and Cody Miller put their Louis Powersports-supported DS 450 ATVs on the Pro class podium. Hunter took the win in the nine-lap race, edging his brother. However, Cody has a six-point lead over Hunter in the class points race.

Over 30 A class racer Scott Dunn, Open C class pilot Mike Nichols Jr., and Utility class racer Chris Robinson posted class victories on a Can-Am. Three Can-Am racers – John Perkins (Open 40 A), Mike Nichols (Open 40 B) and Lott Blackman (Over 30 C) – earned third-place podium finishes at round three.

Mtn. Dew ATV MX – Round 3

Despite rain and muddy conditions, Pro Josh Creamer rode his BCS Performance / Can-Am DS 450 to a top-four finish at Ballance Moto X course in Oakland, Ky. Creamer tallied a podium finish in moto one. Moto two proved to be more difficult for the former champion.

After being pushed wide in the first turn and falling to sixth place early on, Creamer was comfortably in fourth place on lap four, and in contention for a podium spot. However, he later dropped to sixth place.

His 3-6 moto scores left him just one point out of third place for the day. Jeffrey Rastrelli (JB Racing / Cheerwine / Can-Am) finished 10th on his DS 450.

Can-Am X-Team racer Nick Gennusa finished second in the Open A class on a DS 450. Round four of the AMA ATV MX National Championship series resumes, May 11-12, at Wild Cat Creek MX in Rossville, Ind.

For more information on Can-Am racing, the Maverick 1000R side-by-side vehicle, the entire 2013 schedule, the ’13 contingency program and Can-Am DS 450 ATV amateur racer support program, please visit www.can-amxteam.com.

Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., has received the 2013 National Trails Corporate Award from American Trails in recognition of its significant, sustained service to trails planning, implementation and recreation across the country.

American Trails is the only national, nonprofit organization working on behalf of trail interests and supporting cooperation and communication between all types of trail users today.

The Yamaha OHV Access Initiative GRANT program recently celebrated its fifth anniversary in funding projects serving the diverse needs of the OHV community. To date, Yamaha has awarded more than 200 GRANTs and more than $2 million in funding and equipment in pursuit of the program’s mission of promoting safe, responsible riding and open, sustainable access.

“Yamaha is truly honored to be recognized by and to have received an award from American Trails,” said Mike Martinez, general manager, Yamaha ATV and SxS division. “The goals and mission of Yamaha’s OHV Access Initiative are the blueprint for the work that has been accomplished via the program. It is exciting to see the efforts of all involved recognized by an organization committed to trails on a national level. Yamaha shares this award with the more than 200 individual GRANT recipients across the country.”

Also recognized at the American Trails International Symposium in Phoenix this week was repeat OHV Access Initiative GRANT award recipient Colorado’s Responsible Recreation Foundation for their “Stay the Trail” program.

“We want to take this opportunity to thank those in the OHV community, like the Responsible Recreation Foundation, who reach out for partnerships and resources to help ensure a safe and sustainable future for OHV riding,” said Steve Nessl, marketing manager for Yamaha’s ATV and SxS division. “Without the efforts of those on the ground — getting the job done each day — we wouldn’t see our mission become a reality.”

Yamaha is actively seeking qualified projects at local, state and federal levels. The current OHV Access Initiative GRANT application form and guidelines are available online at www.yamahaohvaccess.com.

About the Yamaha OHV Access Initiative – The Yamaha OHV Access Initiative is the industry leader in Guaranteeing Responsible Access to our Nation’s Trails (GRANTs). Through this program, Yamaha has directly and indirectly supported thousands of miles of trails, maintained and rehabilitated countless riding areas, improved staging areas, built bridges over fish-bearing streams and partnered with local riding communities across the country to improve the OHV experience. Each quarter, Yamaha accepts applications from non-profit or tax-exempt organizations including OHV riding clubs and associations, national, state and local public land use agencies and other members of the OHV community in the United States. A committee then reviews each application and awards GRANTs to deserving projects. Updated guidelines, an application form and information on the OHV Access Initiative are available here. For specific questions about the OHV Access Initiative, call Yamaha’s dedicated OHV Access Initiative Hotline at 1-877-OHV-TRAIL (877-648-8724), email OHVAccess[at]yamaha-motor[dot]com or write to: Yamaha OHV Access Initiative Review Committee, 6555 Katella Avenue, Cypress, CA 90630-5101.

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, 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.

Can-Am ATV and side-by-side racers had a successful weekend of racing at several different off-road events across America.

Can-Am 4×4 ATV racers won five morning classes at round four of the 2013 Grand National Cross Country held in Union, S.C. At the fourth round of the World Off-Road Championship Series in Hurricane, Utah, Can-Am X-Team pilot Dillon Zimmerman earned third in the Pro class.

Can-Am racers won three classes and earned seven podiums at round three of the Texhoma Quad Racing Association series in Texas. A Can-Am Commander team finished second in the QR2 class at round three of the UTV Rally Raid Southern Series in Alabama.

“Can-Am 4×4 machines again dominated the GNCC morning racing by winning a total of five classes and Can-Am Renegade racer Michael Swift taking the final spot on the morning overall podium,” said Jimmie O’Dell, Race Manager, Can-Am. “I was pleased to see Can-Am DS 450 Pro Dillon Zimmerman earn his first WORCS Pro Quad podium of 2013.”

GNCC – Round Four

Big Buck in South Carolina hosted round four of the AMSOIL GNCC series and round two of the SxS schedule. Swift was the top finishing Can-Am 4×4 ATV racer, riding his Team UXC Racing / Can-Am Renegade 800R to third on the overall morning podium, the top spot on the 4×4 podium and the U2 class win. Jordan Phillips was third on his Can-Am Renegade.

Bryan Buckhannon remained perfect in 2013 on his ATV Parts Plus / Can-Am X-Team 2013 Outlander 800R after winning the 4×4 Open class. Can-Am racers Bo Jones and Sam Williams also made the podium. Reigning 4×4 Lites champion Kevin Trantham recorded his third straight class win and was second on the 4×4 overall podium.

Andrew Langston and Scott Day, also riding Can-Am ATVs, rounded out the 4×4 Lites top three. The 4×4 Senior class podium featured defending class champion Forrest Whorton followed by Terry Whiteside and Don Higbee. Can-Am pilots Joseph Sichelstiel and Ryan Smith went 1-2 in the 4×4 Novice ranks. CJ Bender was second in the 16-19 C class on a Can-Am.

In afternoon action, JB Racing / Can-Am DS 450 Pro Jarrod McClure overcame a slow start to notch his third top five finish of 2013 in XC1 Pro class.

Two Can-Am Maverick 1000R X rs teams earned a place in the top five of the XC1 Modified class and a total of four made the top 10. Team Hendershot Performance was the top finishing Can-Am, taking fourth ahead of JB Racing / Can-Am Maverick pilot Tim Farr.

WORCS – Round Four

The WORCS ATV and SxS series stopped at Sand Hollow SVRA in Hurricane, Utah, for round four. Can-Am X-Team racer Dillon Zimmerman finished third in the WORCS ATV Pro class aboard his Team GPS-backed DS 450, earning his first podium this year. Can-Am racers also did well in the age classes as Mike Hrubetz won the Senior 50 B/C class and Jeff McBride (40+A) and Jered Teixeira (30+A) each finished second in their class.

Three Can-Am Maverick vehicles finished in the top 10 in the SxS Pro Production class. James Hill (IMG Motorsports / Can-Am X-Team) was fifth and is currently third in points.

TQRA – Round Three

Three Can-Am racers earned wins at round three of the Dockside Marine TQRA series held at Johnsonville Farm MX in Yantis, Texas. Cody and Hunter Miller (Louis Powersports / Can-Am) each notched a class win and a second place finish.

Cody won the Open Expert class, while Hunter took the win in Pro-Am. The third class victory went to 30+ class racer Jeff Reeves. Along with the Miller brothers, Can-Am racers Steven Padgett (3rd, Plus 25) and Bruce Rowe (2nd, Over 40B) also earned podiums.

UTVRR Southern Series – Round Three

The Southern Series of UTV Rally Raid racing is held at Stony Lonesome OHV Park in Cullman County, Ala., and round three featured a tricky, new short-course section. Team Pearson Racing piloted its Commander side-by-side to the second spot on the Q2 class podium. Outlaw Motorsports’ Can-Am Maverick 1000R as sixth in the QR1 class.

For more information on Can-Am racing, the Maverick 1000R, the 2013 schedule, the ’13 contingency program and Can-Am DS 450 ATV amateur racer support program, please visit www.can-amxteam.com.