Endurance ATV racing at Glen Helen returns in a big way with the ITP 6-Hour Quad Endurance Race on December 19th.

As one of the premier ATV endurance races, the ITP 6-Hour is a test of both man and machine on a specially designed course that takes competitors throughout the many different elements of the Glen Helen Facility.

This year’s event is sure to be just as fun and challenging as those in the past. Teams may use two quads and run four members in a variety of classes, including Open Expert/Sportsman, 450 Production Expert/Sportman, Over 40, Over 30, Women, Business, Family, and Ironman.

In the past, the race has attracted riders from all over plus some of ATV racing’s biggest names, like two-time ATV MX Champion Dustin Wimmer, Kory Ellis, and Jeremy Lawson.

In addition to great racing, there’s tons of fun. With overnight camping allowed in the pit area, Glen Helen Raceway makes it easy to have a fun weekend of racing.

For rules and regulations, as well as a sign-up form, visit Glen Helen Raceway online at www.GlenHelen.com

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Motorsports Leader Sponsors Wildlife Proficiency Award Promoting Land Stewardship Education and Leadership

Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., joined more than 54,000 agriculture students and professionals at the recently-held 83rd National FFA Convention in Indianapolis.

The company introduced its new partnership with the nation’s leading agricultural organization through its sponsorship of the FFA’s “Wildlife Production and Management – Entrepreneurship/Placement Proficiency” award.

As the motorsports leader in the outdoors community and an award sponsor, Yamaha employees were invited to serve on a panel of judges to select a winner of the Wildlife Proficiency award from among five nominees.

Proficiency awards recognize FFA members who excelled as agricultural entrepreneurs, employees or volunteers while they gained hands-on career experience. Aaron Thomas Shawler Wheeler, of the LaRue County FFA Chapter in Kentucky, won this year’s award for his work on a farm/hunt operation in Kentucky.

“Yamaha is proud to support the National FFA and its Wildlife Proficiency award, and we congratulate Aaron along with the other nominees for their accomplishments,” said Steve Nessl, Yamaha’s ATV and Side-by-Side (SxS) group marketing manager who was one of the panel judges. “We continue to be impressed by the caliber of these young people and take great pride in supporting their path of success in the field.”

The Wildlife Proficiency category was one of 47 FFA proficiency awards given at this year’s convention, which ran for four days this past October and included educational and leadership sessions, career development events and the National FFA Agricultural Career Show.

Yamaha also participated in the Career Show displaying the latest ATV and SxS vehicles and promoting safe riding and safety training. The company held drawings to give away riding gear – including a helmet, goggles and sweatshirt – to three lucky winners each day, and provided ATV Safety Institute training information to the professional educators and FFA alumni in attendance.

“We simply could not provide the depth and breadth of educational and leadership opportunities without companies such as Yamaha,” said Maggie Halferty, Regional Director of The National FFA Foundation. “We appreciate the advocates you have been for our future leaders in the National FFA.”

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 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.

ITP and the Warnert Can-Am Racing team proved to be a potent combination throughout the 2010 Grand National Cross Country Championship Series.

Race wins, podium appearances and ultimately numerous overall class titles made headlines all season. No team had a greater impact this year, and its success came while using a wide variety of ITP tires. ITP’s Holeshot, QuadCross XC, TerraCross R/T and Mud Lite models all made their way to winner’s circle on a regular basis.

Most notable were the results of Warnert’s utility class riders. Cliff Beasley, Michael Swift and Bryan Buckhannon all tallied perfect 160-point scores (amateur classes count the best eight finishes during the 13-event schedule). Beasley left no doubt by winning every single event to claim the U2 class championship (201-840cc modified ATVs with no racks). Buckhannon took the 4×4 Open class, while Michael Swift grabbed the 4×4 Limited division.

Chris Bithell and Adam McGill were both consistent front-runners in the XC1 Pro class in 2010. Bithell enjoyed an overall victory at round six and finished the season with three straight top-three podium visits. Just edging Bithell for third place in the final point standings McGill, who showed up on the podium eight times in 13 races.

Rounding out this Minnesota-based team’s season was Lexie Coulter, who finished fourth overall in the highly competitive Women’s class standings. Coulter won the opening round and then stood on the podium seven more times during the series. Less than ten points separated the top four riders in this division.

Congratulations to the riders, technicians and management who made it all possible. ITP is proud to have been able to play a part in a sensational season.

Since 1982, ITP has grown into the world’s #1 ATV/UTV aftermarket tire and wheel source, and continues to provide a complete line of innovative tires and wheels for virtually all ATVs and UTVs. For a copy of ITP’s full-color product catalog, call toll-free: 1-800-859-4740. For other inquiries or technical advice, contact ITP at 930-A S. Rockefeller Ave., Ontario, CA 91761; (909) 390-1905. Or visit ITP’s website at www.itptires.com.