Can-Am ATV racers earned two overall class victories and nine podium finishes at round two of the 2013 Mtn. Dew ATV Motocross National Championship series, sanctioned by the AMA, held at Muddy Creek in Blountville, Tenn.

BCS Performance / Can-Am Pro Josh Creamer finished fourth in the Pro class. At the New England ATV Motocross (NEATV-MX) series opener in Wallkill, N.Y., Can-Am DS 450™ racer Travis Moore won both the Pro and Pro-Am classes.

“Overall, it was good weekend for Can-Am ATV racers at Muddy Creek in Tennessee. Although Josh Creamer just missed the Pro class podium, we had three riders in the top 10 in both the Pro and Pro-Am classes. We also had three amateur racers win their respective classes on the DS 450,” said Jimmie O’Dell, Race Manager, Can-Am. “I am proud of the way Travis Moore raced in his Can-Am DS 450 debut in the NEATV series. It’s never easy to win two Pro-level classes and he did just that.”

Mtn. Dew ATV MX

Creamer (BCS Performance / Can-Am) finished sixth in the first Pro class moto due to a rough start that forced him to play catch up the entire moto. However, the former ATV MX Pro Champion stayed patient and found his way around seven riders on his way to earning sixth.

Moto two started much better for the DS 450 Pro, as he tucked into the third-place position early on. Creamer was unable to find a way around the two other racers and had to settle for third. His 6-3 moto scores were good for fourth overall in Tennessee, and also put him in fourth in the class point standings, just 11 points behind the class leader.

“I had a rocky start in moto one. It took me a bit to calm down and make passes. My BCS Performance-powered Can-Am DS 450 worked amazingly well,” said Creamer. “My tires and motor were flawless, the only thing that needed work was me. My team and sponsors are working well and I want that win!”

Two other Can-Am DS 450 Pros made the top 10 at Muddy Creek. Jeffrey Rastrelli (JB Racing / Cheerwine / Can-Am) finished in the eighth spot with his 8-9 moto finishes. Can-Am racer Ronnie Higgerson, who was second in the Pro-Am class, took 10th in the Pro ranks.

In Amateur class action, Can-Am racers won three class overalls and earned 8 total podiums. Former GNC ATV Pro champion Travis Spader won the 30+ and 40+ classes and took second in Junior 25+. BCS Performance / Can-Am pilot Nicholas Gennusa won the Open A class, and was joined on the podium by fellow Can-Am racer Brad Mickley, who was third. Andy Magyan finished second in the 4-Stroke A class and third in the College 16-24 class.

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The NEATV-MX series opened at Walden Playboy MX track. Can-Am DS 450 racers had a very successful weekend in New York, tallying 15 podiums and five class victories, including both the Pro and Pro-Am classes. Travis Moore (BCS Performance / Wide Open Racing), making his Can-Am debut, shined brightest as he won both the Pro and Pro-Am classes with 2-1 moto scores.

Mathieu Deroy, Quebec, Canada, also competed in both the classes. He won the first moto in both classes, but finished second behind Moore in each class. Half of the top 10 finishers in the Pro-Am class competed with Can-Am DS 450 ATVs.

“This is our first year on the Can-Am DS 450 ATV, as well as being a new team together. We had some issues in the first moto of each class, but the Can-Am was easy to dial in and we got right back after it in the second motos and brought home the 1-1 in each class for the wins. I couldn’t be happier with how the opening weekend turned out for us,” said Moore.

Jake Chamberland (College Boy, 4-Stroke A) and Tyler Turner (Open A) also posted class victories aboard the Can-Am DS 450 at round one.

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.

Team ITP ATV motocross racers earned nine class wins and 17 total podium finishes at round two of the 2013 Mtn. Dew ATV Motocross National Championship series held in Tennessee.

Pro racer Josh Ceamer, using the new ITP Quadcross MX2 front tires, notched another top-five finish in the Pro class on Saturday, while William “Duck” Lloyd earned third place in the Pro-Am class on Sunday.

“Team ITP racer support riders and our contingency racers had a great weekend in Tennessee. With a total of nine class victories and 17 podiums, I was very pleased with how well our amateur racers performed on a challenging Muddy Creek track,” said Pat McGuire, Public Relations / Race Support. “We had William Lloyd earn third in Pro-Am class against a full gate of racers and ITP Pro class racer Josh Creamer finish fourth overall.”

Round two of the 2013 Mtn. Dew ATV Motocross National Championship series, sanctioned by the AMA, was held in near perfect conditions at Muddy Creek in Blountville, Tenn. Despite a rough course, Team ITP racers excelled by winning nine classes and earning eight other podium finishes.

In the ATV Pro class Saturday, Josh Creamer and fellow ITP-backed pro Jeffrey Rastrelli both finished in the top 10 at round two. Creamer posted a sixth-place finish in moto one after a slow start. He passed seven riders to earn sixth. The former ATV Pro class champion improved in moto two, earning third place. His moto 6-3 combined moto score was good enough for fourth overall.

Creamer is currently fourth in Pro class points, just 11 points behind the leader. Rastrelli ended up eighth overall and is also eighth in the Pro class point standings.

“I didn’t get the start I was looking for at all in moto one, but I had to ride really smart to work my way through the field and make passes as there were limited places to pass out on the track,” said Creamer.

Lloyd earned two podiums in Tennessee, taking third in the Pro-Am class and sweeping both Junior 25 Plus class motos to earn the overall. Fellow Pro-Am class racer Brent Sellers, who earned a third in Production A, was fifth in the Pro-Am class using ITP tires. The Production A class win went to ITP-backed Dalton Hicks, who also finished second in the 450 A class for his second podium of the weekend.

In Schoolboy class action Haedyn Mickelson won both the Senior (14-17) and Junior (13-15) Open classes and Blake Sarver won the Junior (13-15) class. Chloe Buerster won her the Women’s class and took over the points lead. In the Girls 12-15 ranks, the win went to ITP racer Maddison Guyer. ITP youth racers to post class victories were Sam Steckly in the 90 Open (12-15) class and Brogan Guyer in the 90 CVT (8-15) class.

Other ITP-supported racers to earn class podiums were Jordan Digby (second, 125 12-15), Alex Gillette (second in both 450C and Production C), Benjamin Brocato (third, Production B; third, 4-Stroke B).

Round three of the ATV MX series is April 27-28, at Ballance MX in Bowling Green, Ky.

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KYMCO USA is the official title sponsor of the Rally On The Rocks side-by-side vehicle jamboree to be held May 15-18 in beautiful Moab, Utah.

In its fourth year, Rally On The Rocks offersparticipants four days worth of riding their personal side-by-side vehicle along more than 15 of the most spectacular slick rock trails in the world. Some routes are casual and scenic while others are technically demanding. A highly qualified guide with an intimate knowledge of the area leads each daylong excursion.

Other daytime opportunities include the chance to peruse the latest market advances and accessories in a large vendor area, as well as the availability of demo rides and concessions.Nightly events include bonfires, a show-n-shine, a catered dinner, and prize raffles that this year support The Sagebrush Coalition – a Moab local trail support group.

KYMCO USA will of course be on hand with its demo truck stocked with new 2013 product, including its four-modelline-up of capable UXV 500 side-by-side vehicles – the UXV 500 IRS 4×4 ($7,899), UXV 500i IRS 4×4 ($8,999), UXV 500i IRS 4×4 SE ($9,599) and UXV 500i IRS 4×4 LE ($10,299).

Powered by a 499cc DOHC 4-stroke 4-valve liquid-cooled engine available in carbureted or fuel-injected versions, KYMCO UXVs have proven themselves year after year on Moab’s slick rock trails.

“Serving as title sponsor of Rally On The Rocks is a great opportunity for KYMCO USA to increase its participation with this terrific event,”said Bruce Ramsey, Vice President of Operations, KYMCO USA. “Taking part in experiences like this will increase our exposure as we expand our off-road product line of UXV side-by-side vehicles and ATVs.”

To register for Rally On The Rocks, or to simply learn more, visit RallyOnTheRocks.com.

About Kymco – KYMCO’s roots in the power sports industry go back to it’s founding in 1963 as the Kwang Yang Motor Co. Ltd. With headquarters in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, KYMCO has long been a leader in quality, fuel economy and versatility. Today KYMCO is the largest scooter manufacturer in Taiwan, exports to 89 countries worldwide, and manufactures scooters, motorcycles, ATVs and UXV side-by-side vehicles at five ISO-9001 quality accredited plants in Asia. Serving consumers and a selection of valued OEM clients, KYMCO is committed to maximum customer satisfaction, constant innovation, and making use of the most advanced CAD/CAE tools to bring superior engineering and design to their products. KYMCO USA, wholly owned by Kwang Yang Motor Co. Ltd., is the exclusive importer/distributor of KYMCO brand products in the United States. With itsheadquarters, marketing and distribution based in Spartanburg, S.C., KYMCO USA serves more than 700 dealers in the U.S. and Caribbean and is dedicated to building the brand’s reputation and market share through superior value, frequent new product introductions, excellence in dealer network support, participation in enthusiast events, race support and sponsorship, and strategic industry partnerships with organizations such as the NHRA, Charlotte Motor Speedway, AMA Pro Road Racing and Pro Flat Track, Cagnazzi Racing, Jim DunnRacing, John Force Racing, Kalitta Motorsports and Geico. NHRA, Charlotte Motor Speedway, AMA Pro Road Racing and Pro Flat Track, Cagnazzi Racing, Jim Dunn Racing, John Force Racing, Kalitta Motorsports and Geico.

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Can-Am 4×4 ATV racers earned seven of the top 12 overall morning finishes, won a total of five classes and earned all 15 possible class podium positions at round three of the 2013 Amsoil Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) in Morganton, N.C.

JB Racing / Can-Am DS 450 Pro Jarrod McClure earned fifth in the XC1 ATV Pro class. At round two of the Texas Off-Road Nationals (TORN) in Paradise, Texas, Louis Powersports / Can-Am racer Cody Miller won the Pro ATV class and his teammate and Maverick 1000R X rs pilot Hunter Miller took second in the UTV Expert class.

“Our Can-Am ATV racers had a great Saturday at the Steele Creek GNCC in North Carolina, winning all five 4×4 classes and, once again, sweeping the morning 4×4 podium. Michael Swift notched his first U2 class win aboard the Renegade 800R X xc while defending 4×4 Open class champion Bryan Buckhannon remained undefeated in 2013,” said Jimmie O’Dell, Race Manager, Can-Am.

GNCC – Round Three

The U2 class featured a fierce battle between Can-Am Renegade 800R racers Michael Swift and class points leader Robert Smith. The two 4×4 racers exchanged the lead multiple times during the five-lap, two-hour race. The race came down to the final lap with Smith holding a narrow lead.

However, a few lapped racers slowed Smith and let Swift (Team UXC / Can-Am X-Team) regain the top spot only a few miles from the finish. Swift earned his first U2 class win in 2013 and first 4×4 class victory since winning round three a year ago at Steele Creek. Third place went to Can-Am racer Jordan Phillips.

In the 4×4 Open class, Buckhannon took an early lead aboard his ATV Parts Plus / Can-Am X-Team 2013 Outlander 800R and never looked back. He crossed the finish line more than four minutes ahead of Tanner Bowles, who was second on a Can-Am. Buckhannon joined U2 class pilots Swift and Smith on the 4×4 overall morning podium. Bo Jones, also on Can-Am, rounded out the 4×4 Open class podium.

In 4×4 Lites action, defending champion Kevin Trantham and fellow Can-Am Outlander ATV racer Andrew Langston clashed early for the lead. However, Trantham won his second straight class victory. Can-Am Renegade 500 racer Michael Edwards was third.

Fourteen racers entered the 4×4 Senior class at Steele Creek. North Carolina resident and Can-Am racer Terry Whiteside won and was joined on the class podium by reigning class champion Forrest Whorton and, in third, fellow Can-Am racer Jerry Roberts. The 4×4 Novice class podium was also an all Can-Am affair. Joseph Sichelstiel notched his first win ahead of Nicholas Eichelberger and class points leader Ryan Smith.

Coming off his recent overall win in the AMA ATV Hare Scrambles National Championship Series, McClure (JB Racing / Can-Am) was hoping to carry over his momentum to the GNCC XC1 Pro class. Unfortunately, a bad start and another mishap slowed his chase for the podium and he had to settle for a very respectable fifth-place finish at Steele Creek.

Round four of the Amsoil GNCC series is Saturday, April 20, in Union, S.C. It will include ATVs and, later in the day, the second round of the six-race side-by-side series.

TORN – Round Two

Cody and Hunter Miller (Louis Powersports / Can-Am) had a good weekend at round two of TORN at Legacy Farms in Paradise, Texas. In the Pro ATV class, Cody won by more than 30 seconds to improve to 2-for-2 on the season is the class points leader with his DS 450 ATV. Hunter, who overcame a mechanical issue that delayed him for more than seven minutes, battled back to finish in third in the Pro ATV class.

In the UTV Expert class, Hunter finished all 10 laps and took second overall for his first TORN podium with the Can-Am Maverick 1000R X rs side-by-side. Cody, who challenged for the lead all day, had the lead on the final lap before a mechanical knocked him out of the race. He ended up fifth. The 2013 TORN series returns, April 27-28, for round three at Legacy Farms.

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.