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Wimmer Continues Winning Streak for Yoshimura

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The second round of the ITP/Moose Racing AMA ATV Motocross Championship was held this weekend at Mill Creek Raceway in Pell City, Alabama. For Yoshimura’s Dustin Wimmer, it was just another day at the office – start strong, get the lead, win, repeat.

Both motos were quick and decisive. Under sunny skies and seasonal Alabama temperatures, Dustin Wimmer came out of the gate in 3rd in both races, but got around the leaders by the second lap. From that point on, he was in cruise control the remainder of the race.

“I was gaining about a second a lap,” Wimmer said. “At one point, I was told I had a 12 second lead in the second moto. It was very good day for me. I just wanted to come out this year as strong as last year, be strong, consistent and healthy and win another championship for Yoshimura and Rockstar Makita Suzuki.”

Teammate Doug Gust got caught in a tangle in the first turn of the first moto and struggled to get a 10th place finish. The second moto saw him cross the checkers at 5th, for a 6th place overall.

“Dustin’s in a league of his own out there,” Yoshimura’s Vice President Brant Russell remarked after the race. “Match the natural talent of Dustin with the power of the Rockstar Makita Suzuki QuadRacer R450 and you’ve got a pretty unbeatable package out there. It’s like he’s in another class and his fluid style makes it look so easy.”

Dustin agrees on the bike’s performance: “The bike was set up the same as it was for Glen Helen, but when I got out on the track on Saturday, I knew the bike was perfect from the get-go, and the other guys were going to have a hard time keeping up.”

Team Manager Kory Ellis was impressed with the rider as well as the team: “Not only is Dustin a formidable talent, but he also works hard and trains hard and it shows in his confidence and performance. We’ve got an excellent team this year and we’re all working together like a well-oiled machine. We’ve got outstanding sponsors and feel really good about getting the championship again this year.”

Wimmer is currently 11 points over second-place Joe Byrd. The next event is in Bowling Green, KY at Ballance MotoX on April 4-5th. Doug Gust won that event last year – so let’s look for two Yosh guys up on the bluegrass podium.

Wimmer Unstoppable at at Millcreek Raceway

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Staking his claim to the victory with two near-perfect motos, Rockstar Makita Suzuki rider Dustin Wimmer made it two in a row by grabbing the win at Millcreek Raceway’s FMF ATV Spring National, round two of the 2009 ITP/Moose Racing AMA ATV Motocross Championship presented by Parts Unlimited.

Although Wimmer did not secure either of the MotorcycleUSA.com Holeshot Awards, they were not necessary to go home with what he wanted most, another check in the win column.

“I take everything race-by-race and try to be real consistent and be up on the podium everytime,” said Wimmer. “Consistency wins championships.”

In the first moto, rookie Nick DeNoble led the pack to the $250 MotorcycleUSA.com Holeshot Award, the first Pro holeshot of his career. He held Honda Baldwin Motorsports’ Josh Upperman and Wimmer off for several turns before relinquishing spots to both riders. Wimmer eventually took over the lead, and a charging Joe Byrd rallied from a bad start to drop Upperman to third for the moto.

“I could’ve gated better, and that was definitely my fault,” said Wimmer of not getting the holeshot. “Half way up the hill for the first turn I started to pull it together and after a lap or two I was in the lead in both motos.”

Early moto one contenders, Warnert Racing Can-Am’s John Natalie and ATVSource.com Top Qualifier Award winner Chad Wienen, both fell to mechanical troubles, ending their challenge for podium finishes.

Moto two began with Upperman, known for great starts, grabbing the $250 MotorcycleUSA.com Holeshot Award followed by rookie Clay Holmes, Wimmer and Byrd. Upperman admitted to not being in the same level of shape as Wimmer and Byrd, and the Ohio native did not have much breathing room and lost the lead to both of them.

“If I stay healthy and get my endurance up a little more, I hope to hang up there in the top spot with Dustin [Wimmer] and Joe [Byrd],” said Upperman.

Making up for his mechanical setback in moto one, Natalie charged from the back half of the pack, picking off one rider at a time to collect third for the moto by mere inches over Upperman. “I worked my butt off and the bike worked great,” said Natalie. “I just picked people off one at a time and didn’t even know where I finished until the end.”

Factory Yamaha and rookie Thomas Brown flirted with the podium again, ending the weekend in fourth overall for the second race in a row. The Sanger, Texas, native rallied from two bad starts to notch 5th and 7th for his two motos.

Jeremy Lawson, in his second year on a Can-Am with Team Motoworks, collected fifth overall with 4th and 8th in each of his motos.

Rockstar Makita Suzuki’s Doug Gust settled for 6th overall after a rough set of motos, with Natalie on his heels salvaging 7th overall.

A recent shock test helped Greg Gee to dial in his machine with obvious benefits. The Canadian privateer from Ontario went 9th and 11th in the motos for 8th overall, rising two positions over his Glen Helen finish.

Rookie DeNoble collected 6-14 scores for 9th overall. French Champion, Jeremie Warnia, returned to the Pro line-up, this time on a Can-Am. The anxious rider from Paris, France, collected the final spot in the Top 10 with 14th and 9th for his motos, after battling clutch problems and a spin out.

The Spring National marked the opening round of the amateur series, with the new schedule format welcoming all Pro riders to Sunday’s program while also elevating the level of recognition for the Pro-Am Production class, filled with the next crop of Pro riders. The morning started with Timed Qualifying for both classes. The top 18 riders head straight to the first moto while the rest of the field entered the last chance qualifier to determine the final two entrants.

The anticipation for the noon debut of the Pro-Am Production class was as high as the expectations for the Pro class itself. Cody Gibson eventually sailed away on his Kawasaki KFX450 to win both motos. He shared the podium with Bobby Ross and Chase Snapp, demonstrating an exciting season in the making.

Motorbike Sale To Defy Lead Law

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Check out this article from USA Today regarding the nationwide ban on sales of youth motorcycles and ATVs over lead concerns.

Read it here.

700 FI and 550 FI Grizz Receive Awards

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Top Farm Industry Award Recognizes Innovation and Reader Interest

Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., has been awarded a Farm Industry News (FIN) FinOvation Award for the Grizzly 700 FI and the Grizzly 550 FI.

This is the first FinOvation award for the new Grizzly 550 and the second for the Grizzly 700 – both of which were recognized for Yamaha’s industry leading Electric Power Steering (EPS) feature and also received top honors at the publication’s annual ATV reviews last fall.

“The Grizzly 700 and Grizzly 550 have both received awards and praise from the farming industry, hunting industry, ATV industry, and ultimately from our customers who have made them the best selling machines in their respective categories,” said Steve Nessl, Yamaha’s ATV/SxS marketing manager. “Yamaha is extremely proud of this recognition from Farm Industry News. This proves our engineers and developers are doing a great job in building utility vehicles that meet real customers’ needs.”

Selected annually, the FinOvation awards recognize the products that garnered the most reader interest throughout the year. The Grizzly 700 and 550 received great interest from readers when they captured top honors in FIN’s “ATV Rodeo,” an annual event where real farmers are invited to test and compare ATVs from the top manufacturers.

The Yamaha Grizzly 700 FI EPS led the 650 – 750cc ATV class earning the top scores in every category and receiving the highest number of positive comments from the test-riders. The Grizzly 550 FI EPS received top grades in the 500 – 550cc class by also pulling the highest scores in each category.

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 more than 4,000 dealers in the United States. Headquartered in Cypress, Calif., since its incorporation in 1977, YMUS 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.

ALL-NEW ITP SS312

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ALL-NEW ITP SS312

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AN IMPRESSIVE ADDITION TO THE SS ALLOY WHEEL LINE

All new for 2009, the SS312 joins the proven SS Alloy line as one of the strongest, lightest and best looking one-piece aluminum wheels on the market today! The SS312 features a stealthy matte black finish with bright, diamond-cut machined accents topped with a tough clear-coat.

A custom SS wheel cap featuring an all-new design is included. Sizing is 12×7, 14×6 and 14×8, for precise front/rear fitment. The heavy-duty 12-inch ATV wheel rated at 700 pounds, while the 14-inch side-by-side UTV applications are rated at 800 pounds! Built using ITP’s exclusive Advancecast process to exacting QS 9000 quality specifications. The SS312 carries a lifetime structural warranty: if you bend or break it, we will replace it! Buy with confidence!

Since 1982, ITP has grown into the world’s #1 ATV aftermarket tire and wheel source, and continues to provide a complete line of innovative tires and wheel for virtually all ATVs and UTVs. To order, contact your favorite distributor. 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.

Yoshimura and Hinson Team with Jeremiah Jones

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Yoshimura just announced a new partnership with Hinson Clutch Components and racing legend Jeremiah Jones.

At a recent Press Conference for Team Rockstar Makita Suzuki’s Factory Racing ATV team, Brant Russell of Yoshimura and Wayne Hinson announced that the two companies have teamed up with Jones for race support.

“Wayne Hinson and I have thought about this for a long time,” Russell explained. “We came to the conclusion that there is no better person that we would rather have represent our products than Jeremiah Jones. ”

Jones will be out on the road at various ATV racing series representing these two companies with on-site support for pro and amateur racers. It is planned that Jones will be attending many AMA ATV Pro, GNCC, ITP Quad Cross, and WORCS series races plus as many large amateur events that can be fit into the schedule.

In addition, Jeremiah will manage the amateur and pro race support programs, provide technical assistance and overall help and guidance to racers.

Wayne Hinson was equally excited about the partnership. “This is coming at the perfect time for us. We’ve had a lot of success with our new Back Torque Limiter (BTL) Hinson clutch plus we also have a new FSC Clutch kit which offers superior performance and durability for racing ATVs. We know that Jeremiah will help spread the Hinson name to all the amateur racers across the country in addition to the pros.”

Jeremiah will also be running all of the ATV sponsorship programs for Yoshimura. Quad racers in any category should contact Jeremiah to be considered for the Yoshimura support team.

“I’m very excited,” Jones said. “I always enjoy working with amateur racers and up and coming pros. It’s very gratifying for me to help bring them up to the next level. I’m going to be looking for not only fast riders but quality individuals who can represent these fine companies in a positive manner. ”

Jones will continue to run his Jeremiah Jones racing school with continued support from these companies – All Jeremiah Jones Racing School graduates will receive a sponsorship package from Hinson and Yoshimura.

Jones kicked off the job by attending the opening AMA ATV race at Glen Helen, California and is scheduled to attend the Millcreek event coming up in two weeks. Look for Jeremiah under the Yoshimura / Hinson pop-up tents or cruising around the pits on his Suzuki Rockstar KingQuad.

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New Growth for SnowTrax and Dirt Trax Television

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Supertrax Media Inc. is proud to announce North America’s most watched snowmobile and All-Terrain Vehicle television programs – SnowTrax and Dirt Trax Television – are now part of the Supertrax family.

The intent to purchase these properties by the Lester Family was made public mid-February by Paul Massingberd, brother of the late John Massingberd, founder and host of the popular TV shows for the past 13 years.

Supertrax Media Inc. owners of SnowTrax and Dirt Trax Television joins the sport of snowmobiling’s largest circulation international enthusiast title Supertrax International Magazine and All-Terrain Vehicle Magazine, Canada’s largest circulation ATV title and the sport of ATVing’s most opinionated international publication.

As of March 12th, the Lester family have brought the television properties under their publishing banner capitalizing on significant multi-media synergies amongst the businesses.

The successful format of both Shows will remain largely intact with some tweaks to show content, and the expanded role of Taera McLean as a co-host for Dirt Trax Television along with guest contributors from the popular magazine publications.

Taera came on board as a contributor to SnowTrax this past winter and has proven to be not just a great TV personality but a tried and true snowmobile and ATV enthusiast.

Vern Putzer, Director of Sales and Marketing for the shows had this to say about Taera’s new role as Co-Host of both shows: “Taera is a perfect fit for both shows because of her enthusiasm towards snowmobiles, and ATV’s; as well as her intimate understanding of producing entertaining content relevant to the Powersports Industry. Taera doesn’t have to study this business to have credibility – she’s an avid, life-long enthusiast with an opinion about – well – just about everything relating to sled’s and ATV’s. Taera’s knowledge and skill of riding sleds and ATV’s with the best riders is a key factor to keeping SnowTrax and Dirt Trax at the top of this business and credible in the eyes of our fans. We are all die-hard enthusiasts and Taera exemplifies the passion portrayed by SnowTrax and Dirt Trax for motorized recreation perfectly”.

Luke Lester has been co-hosting both SnowTrax and Dirt Trax for two seasons now and will return as Host of both shows utilizing the talents of Taera and adding a new mix this season with the addition of guests from both All-Terrain Vehicle Magazine and Supertrax Magazine.

Luke who was raised on snowmobiles, a National Sno-X Champion and life long ATV enthusiast, quickly became a fan favorite with the viewers of both shows.

His depth of knowledge, opinions and talented riding skills on snowmobiles and ATV’s resonate with what enthusiasts are looking for from a television program.

Luke’s strong editorial base and creative approach to story telling will keep the shows in the forefront as SnowTrax and Dirt Trax continue to break ground in their ever growing fan base.

Look for Luke’s younger brother AJ Lester – a regular contributor to Supertrax and All-Terrain Vehicle Magazines – and a champion Sno-X racer and talented ATV rider with his own unique opinions to join Luke and Taera. “It’s always important to keep moving forward in our business, adding A.J to our already talented cast and crew of SnowTrax and Dirt Trax will ensure we maintain a fresh perspective and help attract new entrants into the exciting sport of snowmobiling and ATV riding ”, commented Matt Lester, CEO.

The new season of Dirt Trax begins in June on the Outdoor Channel in the US, OLN and Wild TV in Canada.

Celebrating its 15th year, SnowTrax Television is a magazine format show packed with editorial content tailored to every type of rider. Each episode features in-depth product evaluations, instructional tech tip’s, destination features along with the latest news in the industry. Affiliated with national broadcasters the Outdoor Channel in the US and TSN, TSN2 and A-Channel in Canada, SnowTrax Television is the most watched snowmobile show in North America. For more information and the complete broadcast schedule visit the SnowTrax Television website at www.snowtraxtv.com

With four successful seasons of programming and unquestionable growth in viewer numbers, Dirt Trax Television continues to answer the demand of ATV and UTV enthusiasts across North America with National broadcast coverage on the Outdoor Channel in the United States and OLN and Wild TV in Canada. Each episode of Dirt Trax Television features in-depth reviews of the latest ATV’s and side-by-side off-road vehicles, destination guides comprised of spectacular scenery, in-shop technical upgrades and maintenance features, instruction on responsible riding practices discussion of open land access issues along with human interest stories from the exciting world of off-road adventure. For more information and the complete broadcast schedule visit the Dirt Trax Television website at www.dirttraxtv.com

ANOTHER WEEKEND OF RACING SUCCESS FOR BRP

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ANOTHER WEEKEND OF RACING SUCCESS FOR BRP

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Can-Am Racers Claim Wins in GNCC and ITP Quadcross

Can-Am™ ATV racers saw another successful weekend of action with top-10 finishes and wins in the Can-Am Grand National Cross Country, ITP/Moose Racing AMA ATV Motocross Championship presented by Parts Unlimited and ITP Quadcross series.

“This past race weekend is when the 2009 ATV racing season begins in earnest for everyone,” says Del Bohlman, Racing Manager for Can-Am ATVs at BRP. “And with our success across the board during the weekend, it is safe to say we are ready to bring BRP more championships this season and start where we left off in 2008. All of our racers, teams and staff are ready to go and cannot wait for the next rounds of racing.”

During round-two GNCC racing in Georgia, Can-Am Outlander™ ATVs swept the 4×4 classes, while the DS 450™ fought hard in the afternoon XC1 Pro class. A Renegade™ 800R ridden by Team Warnert Racing / Can-Am pilot Rick Cecco won the U2 class easily after taking the holeshot against the rest of the class. Cecco’s teammates; Bryan Buckhannon, Michael Swift and Cliff Beasley; each won the 4×4 Open, 4×4 Limited and 4×4 Lites classes respectively. Jamie Bithell, who races for the Can-Am X-team, took second in the competitive College A (16-21) class on his DS 450.

The ITP Quadcross opening round of the 2009 season was completely dominated by the Can-Am DS 450. Team Motoworks / Can-Am racer Jermie Warnia was on the warpath against the rest of the Pro field. In the 450 Pro class he took the holeshot in the main and maintained a lead throughout the race. He did the same in the Open Pro class, taking the holeshot and never relinquishing the lead. Warnia’s teammate, Dillion Zimmerman, in the amateur 4-Stroke Expert class took the win on his DS 450.

For the AMA ATV Motocross Championship, Can-Am racers worked hard throughout the weekend and are prepping for the second round to build on the two top-10, Pro-class finishes by Team Warnert Racing / Can-Am rider John Natalie and Team Motoworks / Can-Am racer Jeremy Lawson. Both riders raced their DS 450 ATVs hard against the rest of the Pro field on Sunday’s final motos.

Round three of the GNCC series will be March 21 near Morganton, NC, while the AMA ATV Motocross Championship travels to Pell City, AL for round two during the same weekend. Round two of the ITP Quadcross championship will take place April 12 near Buckeye, AZ at the Arizona Cycle Park. For more information of Can-Am racing, our 2009 contingency program and amateur DS 450 support program, please visit www.can-amxteam.com. .

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), a privately-held company, is a world leader in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and marketing of motorized 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 Evinrude E TEC®, Can Am™ all-terrain vehicles and roadsters, as well as Rotax® engines and karts.

Wimmer on Top at Glen Helen

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Team Rockstar Makita Suzuki Factory Racing Yoshimura’s Dustin Wimmer began the 2009 season of the ITP/Moose Racing AMA ATV Motocross Championship right where he left off – in first place. The 2009 season kicked off in front of a large crowd at Glen Helen Raceway in San Bernardino, California.

Wimmer started off the day without a commanding start, but quickly worked his way forward to second place by the halfway point and started to chase down the leader – Josh Creamer. In spite of applying heavy pressure, Dustin ran out of time and tightly followed Creamer at the checkers for the number two spot.

QuadRacer R450 teammate Doug Gust had an even rougher start getting caught up in a pile-up in the first turn. Doug untangled himself in last place and then had his work cut out for him. In typical Gust fashion, he was able to climb his way to 13th place by moto’s end.

Wimmer must have had an extra Rockstar energy drink during the break because the start of the second moto had Dustin charging out in first place capturing the hole shot position.

From there, Wimmer’s flawless riding style, grit and determination plus the power of the Yoshimura-powered QuadRacer R450 was simply too much for the rest of the field to overcome.

Wimmer motored away for an easy moto win and overall victory of the day.

“Digger” Doug Gust had a better start in the second moto, and quickly worked his way up to a 6th position at the checkers for 8th overall of the day.

From the top step of the victory podium a happy Wimmer said, “I got it up on two wheels in one of the corners out back and almost tipped over. But I saved it and put in some steady laps. I started to pulling away and the rest of the race was pretty uneventful.”

The Center Valley PA native looked like he had hardly broken a sweat on this very demanding course and sparked a lot of conversation that he is definitely the man to beat this year.

Wimmer went on to thank the Team Rockstar Makita Suzuki Factory Racing Team sponsors, the great fans that came out to Glen Helen and the promoters for putting together a great event. Wimmer summed it up: “It was a really fun day.”

Team Manager Kory Ellis remarked on the first win of the season, “This has been a great weekend for Team Rockstar Makita Suzuki racing efforts. Coming off of Daytona with Mat Mladin winning the AMA Superbike race, Chad Reed taking the win in Supercross and Chris Borich securing the GNCC Maxxis General event on Saturday, we’re really glad that we were able to do our part so that Suzuki ended up 4 for 4. I guess this shows the world that Suzuki is the brand that wins races.”

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