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Unadilla AMA ATV MX National and John Penton GNCC See Pro Podiums For Can-Am DS 450 EFI ATV

Team Warnert Racing / Can-Am rider Chris Bithell rode his DS 450™ to the overall podium at the John Penton GNCC near Millfield, OH, while his motocross teammate, John Natalie, also rode a DS 450 to the Pro-class podium at the Unadilla AMA ATV Motocross National the following weekend.

“Both Chris and John have been working extremely hard all season for these podiums and I’m extremely proud of them and the entire Warnert team. The Can-Am momentum is continuing to build and I’m confident that we’ll be returning to the podium many more times this season,” says Jimmie O’Dell, Racing Manager for Can-Am ATVs at BRP. “Can-Am racers are seeing excellent results – from the pro ranks to the amateurs – at major ATV races across North America.”

Also at the GNCC race, Bithell’s teammate, Michael Swift, took the 4×4 Limited win on his Outlander™ 800R EFI and second overall in the morning session, continuing his undefeated winning streak. In fact, if Swift wins at the Snowshoe GNCC in two weeks, he will wrap up the GNCC 4×4 Limited championship with four rounds still to go.

At the Unadilla ATV MX national, Can-Am had three racers in the top 10 of the Pro class. Up and coming amateur rider Cole Henry rode hard aboard his Motoworks backed DS 450 to win the 450 A class at the Unadilla MX national.

Rounding out GNCC news: Can-Am X-Team racer Scott Kilby won the 4×4 Open class aboard his Outlander 800R EFI in the morning session. Team Warnert Racing / Can-Am rider Cliff Beasley took the 4×4 Lites win on his Outlander 500 EFI as he grabbed the holeshot and checked out on the rest of the field.

In the Women’s class, X-Team racer Lexie Coulter took second on her DS 450 by riding consistently up front and making her move late in the race. X-Team riders Sam Williams and Jeremie Dudding went one-two respectively in the U2 class aboard their Can-Am Renegade 800R ATVs.

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), a privately-held company, is a world leader in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and marketing of motorised recreational vehicles. Its portfolio of brands and products includes: Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft and sport boats, Evinrude and Johnson outboard engines, direct injection technologies such as E-TEC, Can-Am all-terrain vehicles and roadsters, as well as Rotax engines and karts. With manufacturing facilities on three continents, BRP products are distributed in more than 80 countries.

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Unmatched performance. This is the best way to describe the domination of the Arctic Cat Thundercat in the 2009 SCORE International desert race series.

After winning the 41st annual Baja 500, Fines Double Racing retains a perfect two-for-two win record in Class 26.

Racers Reid Rutherford, Benn Vernadakis and Tony Valerio finished with a time of 13 hours and 57 minutes while averaging 31mph in the grueling terrain.

“The power of the Thundercat’s 1000H2 motor is amazing. It says something when you can go out with a 600lb Sport Utility and beat some of the true sport ATVs and dirtbikes half its size. Arctic Cat’s are known to take abuse, and the obstacles this race throws at them is proof it’s the most durable ATV,” said Rutherford.

Team Arctic Race Coordinator Ted Bettin said, “We are extremely proud of the Fines Double team. This victory shows how strong their team is, and how strong the Thundercat is. A lot of what we learn from winning these races is applied to our new models. It just so happens we released the 2010 Thundercat today; perfect timing!”

For more information on the 2010 Arctic Cat Thundercat and other new ATVs, please log on to www.arcticcat.com or visit your local dealer.

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KYMCO USA, a longtime leader in quality, fuel-efficient scooters, motorcycles and ATVs, has announced an agreement with Progressive, the #1 name in motorcycle and scooter insurance.

“This partnership with Progressive is a win-win for both dealers and people purchasing our products,” said Steve Lazoff, Director of Sales, KYMCO USA. “We’re going to make getting insurance quicker and easier, especially for buyers who come in on evenings or weekends.”

“As the largest seller of motorcycle and scooter insurance in the country, it makes sense for us to partner with a fast-growing company like KYMCO,” said Marcy Gray, Motorcycle Product Manager for Progressive. “We want to make it easy for riders to buy affordable insurance on all KYMCO models, and to really understand what they’re buying. Progressive representatives are available 24/7 to answer any questions dealers and customers have about scooter, ATV or motorcycle insurance.”

Low rates, specialized coverages, and around-the-clock service are just some of the benefits that customers will receive. Progressive will offer insurance coverage for the entire KYMCO product line, from the People S50 scooter to the UXV500 side-by-side UTV to the Quannon 150 and Venox 250 motorcycles.

To support their efforts, KYMCO dealers are receiving a welcome packet from Progressive, including vehicle and insurance FAQs, and a sample annual premium for KYMCO models.

With Progressive on board, KYMCO dealers will now be able to get insurance for new customers with a phone call or at the web site www.progressive.com/KYMCO .

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Yoshimura’s Dustin Wimmer came to New Berlin, NY to try and get back some of the points he lost while recovering from a shoulder injury.

His teammate Doug Gust came to prove that he could continue his performance streak. Both came back successful.

Gust started the event with the fastest lap time in qualifying. In the first moto he was second out of the gate and sparred with Weinen and Upperman throughout the race, finally crossing the checkers in third place.

In the second moto, he grabbed the holeshot and continued as the frontrunner, battling it out for the lead. Again, he crossed the line in third — the combined score was good enough for a well earned second place overall.

Dustin Wimmer had a decent start in the first moto but got into a tangle at the third turn putting him in dead last. He battled his way through half the field to secure a tenth place spot. In the second moto, Wimmer got a mid pack start and picked riders off one by one until he ran out of time and had to settle for a fourth place finish, netting Wimmer 6th overall for the day.

“I’ve been really training hard since Steel City, trying to get back into shape,” Wimmer explained. “I came into this race at about 75% and by the second moto, I was feeling really good. From here I’m heading back to Georgia to train some more so I can be back to normal for Muddy Creek.”

“Dustin looked great out there,” Team Manager Kory Ellis said. “Every lap he just got faster and stronger, so that by the end of the second moto he looked like his old self again. We made up some points, and Dustin certainly has the potential to take every moto from here on and retain the Championship.”

The top three contenders have shifted positions recently due to Wimmer’s injury but as it stands now — Wimmer is ten points out of second and 19 points from the leader.

In the production classes — Yoshimura support rider Joel Hetrick pulled second in Pro Am Production and Pro Am Unlimited. Chase Snapp got third in Pro Am Unlimited and 450A.