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Prowler XTZ Poised for Best In Desert Championship

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Press Release –

Once a race team is the first to finish and win the Baja 1000 in the UTV class that should speak loud enough for the team and the durability of their Prowler. Not if you’re Jim Creagan and the Bipolar/Arctic Cat team.

Currently second in the Best in the Desert points with three races remaining, this hard charging Prowler team is poised to take home another monumental championship in the Prowler XTZ 1000.

The team’s second place finish in the recent Vegas to Reno race came down to a neck and neck, 998 mile battle separating the two positions by 15 minutes. Deemed the longest, toughest, point-to-point race in the United States, danger-packed rocks, silt, sand and nastiness were dominated by the Prowler XTZ 1000.

“Bottom line, we wanted to win, but were really happy with the way the Prowler XTZ performed. Our stock 1000H2 engine is seriously fast and it makes our competitors nervous knowing this. If we hadn’t had a couple teething issues common to racing a new vehicle, we would have beat the first place competitor by three hours! It was a hell of a fun race,” said Creagan.

Team Arctic Race Coordinator, Ted Bettin said, “This 1900 UTV class is showing some true racing potential. Now that competitors are finally finishing races, the battles are raging right up until the checkered flag drops! We’re proud of the BiPolar Team and look forward to the next race.”

The BiPolar/Arctic Cat team is unofficially 6 points out of first place. The next race is the Bilek Racing Silver State 300, September 25-27, in Mesquite, Nevada.

For more information on Arctic Cat Prowlers, log on to www.arcticcat.com or visit your local dealer.

RANGER RZR S Wins and Seals M4SX Championship

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Press Release –

RJ Anderson and his RANGER RZR S sealed the M4SX Stadium Series Championship with a win, at Perris Auto Speedway, in California.

Anderson debuted his brand-new RANGER RZR S with a chassis built by Holz Racing, and the latest spec Kroyer Racing engine.

He beat 12 competitors by eight seconds wrapping up the championship with his sixth win of the season The last race of the series will be September 12 at Perris Auto Speedway.

Anderson is sponsored by Walker Evans Racing Shocks, Polaris RANGER, Kroyer Racing Engines, South Point Casinos, Goodyear and Holz Racing Products.

About Polaris – With annual 2008 sales of $1.9 Billion, Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures and markets off road vehicles (ORVs) including: all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), the Polaris RANGER, snowmobiles, and Victory motorcycles for recreational and utility use. Polaris Industries Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “PII,” and the Company is included in the S&P Small-Cap 600 stock price index. Information about the complete line of Polaris products, apparel and vehicle accessories are available from authorized Polaris dealers or anytime from the Polaris homepage at www.polarisindustries.com.

Yamaha Wins Rhino Lawsuit Trial

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Jury finds no product defect with Yamaha Rhino
 
Yamaha is saddened whenever anyone is injured in a Yamaha product-related accident, and we urge all our customers to follow the safety recommendations on our products and, as importantly, to always operate the products in a safe and responsible manner.
 
The jury’s decision to reject the plaintiff’s claims and award no damages in this case is appropriate.  The jury made a decision based on the facts.  The testimony and evidence during the trial showed that this tragic accident had nothing to do with the design of the product.  Yamaha’s top priority is and always has been the safety of our customers, and we pride ourselves on the safety and quality of our products.
 
This accident demonstrates the importance of following the safety guidelines posted on the vehicles and the owner’s manuals.  Rhinos are designed for off-road use only, and the vehicle is only recommended for adult drivers aged 16 or older with a valid driver’s license.  Passengers must be large enough to keep their backs against the seat backs with both feet firmly on the floorboard.  Drivers and passengers should wear helmets and the vehicle’s three-point seat belts at all times.
 
Yamaha stands firmly behind the Rhino as a safe and useful off-road vehicle and will continue to vigorously defend the product.  To learn more about the Yamaha Rhino, visit our website www.truthaboutrhino.com.

LATEST ISSUE ON SALE NOW!

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In this issue we face-off Suzuki’s 500 KingQuad against Can-Am’s Outlander 500.

Plus, you’ll find a 3-way shootout between the DS450X, YFZ 450 SE and the Outlaw 450 MXR.

Also, in light of the recent controversy, get the cold hard truth about the Yamaha Rhino and take a first look at the 2010 Polaris and Can-Am models.

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Renegade Regalia

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For 2010, the Can-Am Renegade line-up has benefited from DPS power steering on the 800R X xc model featuring the same awesome piggyback shocks from last year’s X package.

2010 Rennys feature the substantially improved Visco-Lok QE auto locking front differential with quicker activation designed to get all four wheels spinning earlier in the goo.

12-inch aluminum beadlock wheels with yellow accents and a variety of other cool features make this the ultimate Renegade package.

Unfortunately the X is the only Renegade model available with power steering.

Electrifying: Polaris Ranger EV

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Polaris is offering yet another industry first: an electric powered version of the downsized Ranger XP called the EV for, you guessed it, Electric Vehicle.

This vehicle is entirely electric powered and features a 120-volt cord in the glove box for charging.

For now, we can tell you it’s driven by eight, deep cycle batteries powering a 30HP (equivalent) electric motor.

Honestly, we didn’t know what to expect from electric power but after a short time of testing we were blown away with its capabilities. Did we mention the EV can travel up to 50 miles on one charge?

Look for a complete test in an upcoming issue of All-Terrain Vehicle Magazine. We intend to plug in and test the real-world abilities of an electric side by side.

For now, we’re already impressed.

Can-Am Side-X-Side: Patience Is A Virtue

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We know everyone is begging for Can-Am to launch an exciting new, fire breathing UTV.

Why wouldn’t everyone be talking about the arrival of the Can-Am SxS when BRP has openly admitted for over a year now there is, in fact, a hot rod coming? Hang on.

While it isn’t arriving as a 2010, 2011 will be a different story. We were told that next year will bring the much anticipated Can-Am side by side, honest.

Sure, we’re all getting a little impatient, but our experience with BRP tells us the finished product will be well worth the wait.

Jagged X Takes “Vegas to Reno” in RANGER RZR S

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Press Release –

For the third year in a row, Jagged X and their No. 1919 RANGER RZR S dominated Best in the Desert’s ‘Vegas to Reno, The Long Way’ race.

The No. 1919 desert race team not only finished but took first place honors in what is credited as being the longest off road race in the United States.

The team finished the race in 30 hours and 29 minutes, 15 minutes faster than the second place finisher.

This year’s event was an amazing three-day staged race covering 998 miles of the grueling Nevada desert.

The Jagged X RANGER RZR S was piloted by driver of record, Brandon Schueler and Blake Van de Loo, along with navigators Chad Riccio and Mike West.

The No. 1919 started in the fourth position on Thursday prepared to take on the first 332 mile stage.

Within the first two pit stages, Schueler had overtaken the lead position, and with only a few minor problems, finished the first day well ahead of the competition.

Day two and three were much the same and in the end, the Jagged X RANGER RZR S ended up first across the line completing the grueling 1000-mile course and taking the top honors for the third year in a row.

In addition to winning the UTV class, Jagged X also managed to finish ahead of several other classes in the overall standings including the 1700 Jeepspeed and the new 4400 Ultra 4 class.

Unofficially, the No. 1919 team finished approximately 125th out of the field of more than 270 starters, in more than 20 classes.

“It is just amazing what Jagged X has accomplished since there first ‘Vegas to Reno’ run. The first year was about just finishing the race and now it is about showing that the RANGER RZR and Jagged X can compete well beyond the 1900 class,” said Craig Scanlon, director of Off-Road Vehicle sales for Polaris. “We congratulate the whole Jagged X team on the win and look forward to supporting Jagged X the rest of the season as they deliver a third straight BITD points championship.”

The win moved the team into the lead points position for this season with three races remaining. The next race is the Bilek Racing Silver State 300, September 25-27, in Mesquite, Nevada.

Dakar Riding Pant by KLIM

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KLIM’s new over-the-boot Dakar pant has a unique climate control system to keep you comfortable whether it’s a frosty morning or sunny and warm.

20-inch long, zippered thigh vents and mesh-lined rear leg vents allow air to circulate inside the pants when the temperature warms up.

Built with durable Cordura® fabric to last you a long time.

For more details visit www.KLIM.com

Daltons RZR Clutch Kit

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This new clutch kit from Dalton Industries provides optimum CVT calibration for the Polaris RZR and RZR “S” RUVs.

Dalton’s patented “Quick Adjust” flyweight system allows you to add or remove CVT weight without having to tinker with the drive clutch.

You’ll notice better belt grip and RPM control.

Give Dalton a call at 902-897-3333 or visit them online at daltonindustries.com