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ATV Restoration Project Part 1

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AJ’s in the shop for part 1 of his Scrambler restoration project.

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Borich Claims Victory at Unadilla AMA/GNCC

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Chris Borich proved that he is still in top form after the 10-week break in the season as he piloted his 2010 Suzuki QuadRacer R450 to victory on Saturday at the Unadilla round of the 2010 AMA/GNCC series.

Saturday’s victory marks his eighth win of the season, and extends his championship points lead to 44.

Borich got off to a solid start aboard his QuadRacer R450, and stayed near the front of the pack for much of the race.

Borich bided his time, putting constant pressure on the leaders and waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike. That opportunity came on the final lap, when the race leader made a mistake that Borich capitalized on to take the lead. Once out in front, Borich poured on the power of his QuadRacer R450 to extend his lead and take the win.

Borich is now the owner of a 44-point advantage in the race for the 2010 championship title, a lead that is made even more significant by the fact that there are only 3 races left on the 2010 GNCC schedule. With so few races remaining, Chris is in an excellent position to take the championship title once again.

The next round of AMA/GNCC racing action will take place September 25-26 in Layfayette, Tennessee. Expect Borich to be there and ready to take the win aboard his Suzuki QuadRacer R450.

TEST RIDE: 2011 Yamaha Rhino 700 FI Sport Deluxe

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Luke Lester is aboard Yamaha’s 700 Rhino Sport Special Edition highlighting the features on this rendition of the industry’s most popular side-x-side.

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3rd Annual Paul Commodore ATV Poker Run for Cancer

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Vanridge ATV Tours & Trails hosted its 3rd Annual ATV Poker Run to raise funds for the renovation project at the Kingston Regional Cancer Centre on September 4, 2010.

Roger and Gloria Van Dusen, owners and operators of Vanridge Trails were very pleased with the turnout of ATV enthusiasts from Eastern Ontario, Quebec and New York State.

A nice rain the night before made for a dust free trail system and the Mud Group certainly appreciated the little extra water on the trails to keep their ATVs so “clean and shiny”. A cool breeze kept the bugs away and the humidity of the past few weeks was gone, making it a tremendous day for riding.

Paul Commodore was taken from us with Pancreatic Cancer in April 2009. What a lost to his family and friends. Paul was the guy that every ATVer wanted to ride with – always the first one off his ATV to give someone a hand in a breakdown, or the first one with his winch or strap out in a mud hole.

If you ever needed anything out on the trail, Paul seemed to always have it in or on his bike. A smile and a laugh would always make the situation better. Paul’s favourite saying, no matter how silly the situation was, “It Had to Be Done” – even when it didn’t. Paul’s family and coworkers volunteer for the day as well with our BBQ and Registration.

Event winners were:

Best Poker Hand – ($150) won by Sandy Sayeau of Brockville
50/50 Draw – ($200) won by Charlie Burridge of Gananoque

Other prizes totaling well over $600 were generously donated by many businesses from Ottawa, Kingston and Brockville area. We cannot do this without their generosity.

$3,200 will be presented to the University Hospitals Kingston Foundation (Kingston Regional Cancer Centre Renovation Project) in the very near future.

What a day. We hope to see you all gain next Labour Day Saturday 2011

TEST RIDE: 2010 Arctic Cat 450 EFI

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Luke takes Arctic Cat’s 450 EFI sport utility ATV to the trails. You saw a bit of this ATV in our 450-Class shootout a few weeks back. Now get in depth to see why this ATV was crowned king of its class.

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SPONSORSHIP SEASON OPENS FOR GBC MOTORSPORTS

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GBC Motorsports is proud to announce the opening of the 2011 sponsorship season. We will be accepting rider resumes from September 1st through December 31st 2010.

GBC has experienced incredible growth within the ATV/UTV racing community during the past three years, and we are excited to continue with development of new products as well as further expand our rider support program for 2011.

If you are an ATV/UTV racer, or event promoter who is motivated and looking towards working with a rapidly growing Tire manufacturer then please send your rider or series resume to: sponsorship@greenball.com

Please stay tuned in the coming weeks for information regarding ground breaking new product offerings from GBC Motorsports.

GBC Motorsports evolved out of Greenball Corporation (www.greenball.com), which has been in the specialty tire industry for more than 30 years. ATV tires were first built by Greenball in 1980. Then in 1995, GBC Motorsports was formed to focus on bringing to the ATV and Powersports market performance tires for every riding style. GBC’s passion is to provide the highest quality and most innovative performance tires to the Powersports enthusiast.

CRAIG PETERSEN LEAVES ITP/CARLISLE

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Craig Petersen has left the Carlisle Tire & Wheel Company and its subsidiary Industrial Tire Products (ITP) to pursue new business opportunities.

Petersen had been with ITP/Carlisle since 1986, most recently serving as Director, Sales & Marketing for the Powersports segment, from ITP’s office in Ontario, California.

In his 24 years with the company, Petersen was instrumental in product development, branding, marketing and sales of numerous award- and race-winning ATV tire and wheel models. Petersen is now applying that experience and expertise in new areas within the powersports industry.

“I sincerely enjoyed my time at ITP, watching it grow into an industry leader,” said Petersen. “Much of the credit for that success goes to the many distributors, dealers, industry leaders and enthusiasts I had the pleasure of working with at ITP. That growth would not have been possible without their support. I’ll miss the day-to-day interaction with my colleagues at ITP and Carlisle, but I look forward to building even more personal and business relationships while focusing on fresh challenges.”

Petersen can be reached by phone at (909) 239-4261, or via email: craig.petersen714@yahoo.com

BRIMSTONE: They Really Get It Here!

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The first time we saw the picturesque Brimstone Recreation area and met the charming people who look after it, was a couple of years back when attending a Yamaha Rhino intro. I remember thinking: “This place really gets it!”.

Many riding destinations claiming to be ATV friendly and wanting you to visit with wallet in hand, however, there’s precious few that can deliver the entire package – majestic scenery, superb trails, top notch accommodations, rentals, signs and tight infrastructure, all in one place.

Delivery on high expectations is something Brimstone produces in abundance and, when we tell you this is a must-see destination, we mean it.

Located in the Cumberland Mountains in the heart of the Appalachians, Brimstone can easily be found steps away from the northeastern Tennessee town of Huntsville in Scott County. Brimstone’s 20,000 acres offer ATV enthusiasts 300 miles of off-highway vehicle trails as well as excellent fishing, hunting and other outdoor activities.

The 70-plus trails are color coded from easy (green), moderate (blue) to the most difficult (red) trails. Most importantly, though, you can ride here and experience everything good about the ATV lifestyle.

The ultimate outdoor experience is evident from the moment you arrive at Brimstone as you receive a warm welcome from Mark Love and his extremely hospitable staff.

They supply everything, including ATV rentals and gear, guided tours on the stomping grounds of legends like Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone, ATV delivery and valet.

They’ll even store your quad for you and have it lubed and fueled so you don’t have to trailer your machine every time you visit.

It’s true what they say about southern hospitality, at least that’s the case here. Mark Love and his crew are some of the finest people you’ll come across and we can say without a doubt, you’ll be well looked after when you ride here.

One of the coolest adventures for you and your family would be to take advantage of Brimstone’s incredible cabins located right across from the Brimstone property.

The Bluffs and Cedar Nook cabins have all the amenities of home and can accommodate the entire family or a small group of friends. They come fully equipped with hardwood floors, high beam ceilings, Direct TV and full kitchens and baths.

If you find they’re already booked, don’t panic. There are several quality hotels nearby waiting to look after you. The on-sight accommodations are worth enquiring about because you’ll probably be tired after a full day of exploring this A-plus trail system.

Brimstone is open 24/7 and you can get all the details at 1-800-BRIMSTONE or online at www.brimstonerecreation.com.

Daily permits are available for $15, weekly for $30 or get one for the entire year for just $60.

Bluffs and Cedar Nook Cabins
1-865-617-8127

Grand Vista Hotel
1-888-854-6300

Oneida Guest House
1-423-569-3898

LATEST ISSUE NOW AVAILABLE!

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The latest issue of All-Terrain Vehicle Magazine is landing on newsstands and in mail boxes now! Can’t wait to get your hands on a copy? Join the club! Seriously though, if you want to be among the first to get your eyes on the sport’s most opinionated editorial grab your copy in digital format from ZINIO!

Zinio allows its users to shop for, search for, read and store digital editions of magazines and books. By accessing your user account, your copy of All-Terrain Vehicle Magazine can be downloaded directly to your computer, laptop or iPad to be accessed anywhere you can access your files.

This issue features the 2011 Polaris ATV and Side-x-side introduction, plus what’s new for MY11 from Arctic Cat and Can-Am. You’ll also get our impressions after some saddle time in Can-Am’s new Commander and find the exclusive 2010 Sport ATV Buyer’s Guide!

This issue also features regular columns by Motorhead Mark Lester and All-Terrain Vehicle Magazine’s Outdoorsman, John Arkwright.

Click here to download your copy today and visit ATVMAG.COM/ZINIO to subscribe!

KLIM IMPULSE PARKA

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KLIM unveils the ultimate in outerwear versatility with the insulated Impulse Parka. With a clean, streamlined style, the highly-technical Impulse Parka marks the leading edge of advanced all-condition design and function.

Featuring a potent combination of GORE-TEX Performance Shell fabrics and 100 gram Thinsulate Insulation, the Impulse Parka instantly becomes the cross-over king; tearing up western vertical assaults just as easily as it torches down the most intense high-speed trails.

Ergonomically correct articulation in the arms and elbows ensure an unrestrictive fit for any terrain.

Top-end features include an integrated, optional-use powder skirt, dual-pull pit zippers with internal storm flaps for controlled ventilation and a fully adjustable, integrated, insulated and waterproof hood.

The Impulse also comes in a complete range of kidÂ’s sizes. And, there are pockets galore! Two full-size hand pockets, one external chest pocket and two internal chest pockets give plenty of carrying-capacity for all your gear.

All cargo areas utilize brushed tricot lining to aid in warmth and to offer a soft protective layer for delicates. Headphone-securing loops and audio port come standard.

When features like this add up, the sum is one: The One for All.

• GUARANTEED TO KEEP YOU DRY
• GORE-TEX PERFORMANCE SHELL FABRIC
• HIGHLY BREATHABLE
• WATERPROOF / INSULATED HOOD WITH INTERIOR COLLAR
• 100 GRAM THINSULATE INSULATION WARMTH WITHOUT THE BULK
• TWO BRUSHED TRICOT INTERIOR POCKETS
• TWO BRUSHED TRICOT HAND POCKETS
• ONE BRUSHED TRICOT CHEST POCKET
• KEY CLIP IN POCKET
• ARTICULATED ELBOWS
• YKK ZIPPERS
• HEAVY-DUTY DUAL-HEAD/TWO-WAY CENTER FRONT ZIPPER
• CENTER FRONT ZIPPER STORM FLAP
• DUAL-HEAD PIT ZIPS WITH INTERNAL STORM FLAPS
• BOTTOM HEM ADJUSTMENT
• VERTICAL REAR HOOD DRAW CORD
• FRONT HOOD BRIM DRAW CORD
• SNOW DUST SKIRT
• ADJUSTABLE VELCRO CUFFS
• EMBROIDERED LOGOS
• D-RING

Visit www.klimusa.com for more.