All-Terrain Vehicle Magazine is giving away a set of Greenball tires every month for six months to 1 lucky winner in Canada and 1 in the USA.
Congratulations to June’s and July’s winners:
June Winners
Canada – Martial Fontaine of Winnipeg, Manitoba
USA – Chris Hartwig of Cashmere, Washington
July Winners
Canada – Jim Ham of Salmon Arm, BC
USA – Julie Kennedy of Strafford, MO
Press Release –
Arctic Cat has partnered with Danny “The Dude” Lasoski as the title sponsor for his number 33, 410-class sprint car at the upcoming Knoxville Nationals in Knoxville, Iowa.
Lasoski is also co-sponsored by Creason Pipeline Services and KMZU 100.7 radio station.
The four day event will be held August 6-9th, 2008, and televised Saturday August 9th on the SPEED channel, 7pm Pacific (9pm Central).
Reigning from Dover, MO, Lasoski has 92 feature wins in the 410-class at Knoxville, and hails as Knoxville’s All-Time feature winner, and seven-time 410 track champion.
His Arctic Cat green, black and white Sprint car wearing the latest Arctic Cat logos, is sure to be a show-stopping fan favorite.
As well in the 360-Class, watch Curtis Evans, as his car proudly displays Arctic Cat-sponsored graphics.
Evans is a favorite of the 360-Class, and is currently ranked third in points on the Winged Outlaw Warriors (WOW) Series.
Arctic Cat is also named the Official ATV of the Knoxville Speedway. Pella Equipment of Pella, Iowa is the current Arctic Cat ATV provider to the speedway.
For more information on Arctic Cat, please log on to www.arcticcat.com as well as www.knoxvilleraceway.com for more information on the Nationals.
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With the championship decided and the pressure off, Joe Byrd put on a riding clinic Sunday, winning the RedBud National at RedBud MX. The event was Round 10 of the 2008 Moose Racing/ITP Tires AMA/ATVA National Championship Presented by Parts Unlimited.
With his fourth-place finish in the first moto, Dustin Wimmer (No. 191 Team MSR/Suzuki/Yoshimura/Pro Taper Suzuki), clinched the Riders’ Championship, taking home the AMA No. 1 Plate.
“I’m still speechless,” said Wimmer. “This makes all of the hard work really meaningful. What a great season.”
Byrd (No. 7 American Honda/Joe Byrd Quad School Honda) finished second in the first moto behind Chad Wienen (No. 44 Team Rockstar/MSR/Suzuki/Yoshimura/Pro Taper Suzuki), and he dominated the second moto, winning the ATVRiders.com Holeshot Award and running away from the pack. Wienen was second overall, ahead of teammate Doug Gust. (No. 55 Team Rockstar/MSR/Suzuki/Yoshimura/Pro Taper Suzuki).
“Dunlop gave me some new tires this weekend and they really hooked up,” said Byrd of his third victory of the season. “The bike was just fast all weekend. We took the holeshot and then we just cruised.
“It’s my job to win races,” said Byrd, who remains second in the points chase. “It’s what I get paid to do.”
Byrd was congratulatory of Wimmer winning his first ever AMA title.
“Lady luck really didn’t smile on us early in the season,” said Byrd, “but Dustin and his team really worked hard all season. My hat is off to them. He deserved the championship.”
Byrd also won the Third Base of the ITP Grand Slam presented by QUAD Magazine, earning a $1,000 bonus. Byrd retains his lead in the Grand Slam points.
The $5,000 program is a championship within a championship that concludes in two weeks at the season finale. In addition to cash prizes for the Pros, Amateur riders will earn special Gold, Silver and Bronze medals.
Special award winners were:
Ti Lube Fast Qualifier Award: Chad Wienen
Suspension Systems Holeshot Award–Moto 1: Josh Creamer
ATVRiders.com Holeshot Award–Moto 2: Joe Byrd
DASA Mechanic of the Race: Glen Schulde (Wimmer)
The next race for the ITP Tires/Moose Racing AMA/ATVA National Motocross Championship is the 2008 regular season finale, scheduled for Aug. 9-10 at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tenn.
Results of Sunday’s ITP/ Tires Moose Racing AMA Pro ATV Motocross Championship at RedBud MX (Showing finishing position, rider, bike number, bike brand, hometown, and moto finishes):
1. Joe Byrd, 7, Honda, Union City, Tenn., 2-1.
2. Chad Wienen, 44, Suzuki, Galena, Ill., 1-2.
3. Doug Gust, 55, Suzuki, Salem, Wis., 3-5.
4. John Natalie, Jr., 13, Can-Am, Houtzdale, Pa., 7-3.
5. Dustin Wimmer, 191, Suzuki, Center Valley, Pa., 4-6.
6. Harold Goodman, 708, Honda, Romulus, Mich., 8-7.
7. Josh Upperman, 20, Honda, Louisville, Ohio, 6-9.
8. Jeremy Lawson, 16, Can-Am, Battletown, Ky., 9-8.
9. Jason Dunkelberger, 19, Honda, Trevorton, Pa., 11-11.
10. Josh Creamer, 9, Kawasaki, North Stonington, Conn., 20-4.
11. Pat Brown, 199, Yamaha, Pittstown, N.J., 5-20.
12. Greg Gee, 10, Can-Am, Simcoe, Ontario, 16-12.
13. Keith Little, 12, Kawasaki, Spruce Pine, Ala., 15-13.
14. Rocco Arno, Jr., 101, Honda, Bridgetown, N.J., 14-14.
15. Russell Shumaker, 68, Kawasaki, Bristol, Wis, 10-18.
16. Jeremi Warnia, 62, Suzuki, Paris, France, 19-10.
17. Cale Downen, 727, Honda, Junction, Ill., 12-17.
18. Jasmin Plante, 91, Yamaha, Notre Dame, Quebec, 13-19.
19. Cody Miller, 22, Can-Am, Greenville, Texas, 18-15.
20. Sage Baker, 49, Can-Am, Shasta Lake, Calif., 17-16.
ITP Tires/Moose Racing AMA Pro ATV Motocross Championship points leaders: Wimmer 400, Byrd 355, Gust 316, Creamer 261, Lawson 258, Natalie 248, Goodman 236, Wienen 221, Upperman 209, Arno 178.
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The storyline was eerily similar to the past races on the 2008 ITP Tires/Moose Racing AMA/ATVA National Motocross Tour on Saturday at RedBud MX as Dustin Wimmer again set the fastest time in first-round qualifying. The event is Round 10 of the 11-round season.
Wimmer (No. 191 Team MSR/Suzuki/Yoshimura/Pro Taper Suzuki), who merely has to finish second or better in the first Pro Moto, scheduled for noon tomorrow, turned in a time of two minutes, 18.746 seconds to top the speed charts.
Wimmer set his fastest time of the session on his final lap, after besting teammate Chad Wienen (No. 44 Team Rockstar/MSR/Suzuki/Yoshimura/Pro Taper Suzuki), who set a 2:20.195-minute lap. John Natalie, Jr. (No. 13 Warnert Racing Can-Am) was third quick, just five tenths of a second off of Wienen’s pace.
“What can I say? My Suzuki LTR450 is just fast,” said Wimmer, who set his fourth consecutive fast time this season. “The team has just been working so hard and I know, at every race, my equipment will be perfect. It’s great to just show up, ride and set fast times right out of the box. It really helps my focus to know that my team has everything dialed in.
“I’m just having fun now,” added Wimmer. “This is a dream I’ve had for many, many years and now it’s coming true.”
Michigan native Harold Goodman (No. 708 American Honda/Houser Racing Honda), Keith Little (No. 12 Team Monster Energy Kawasaki), Jason Dunkelberger (No. 19 East Coast ATV Racing), and Rocco Arno, Jr. (No. 101 Privateer Honda) qualified for tomorrow’s finals through the Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ).
Hunter Miller, Trent Kandel, Rich Stambach and John Ragon didn’t qualify for the 20-quad field.
The RedBud National continues tomorrow with Pro finals scheduled at noon and at 3 p.m., as well as a full program of Pro-Am, Amateur, Youth, and Women’s.
About the ITP/Moose Racing AMA/ATVA ATV National Motocross Championship Series Presented by Parts Unlimited. The AMA ITP/Moose Racing ATV National Motocross Championship Series Presented by Parts Unlimited is the nation’s premier amateur and professional ATV motocross series, and competes at top motocross facilities nationwide. The 11-round series features the Nation’s best racers, teams and sponsors, and is America’s largest and longest-running ATV National Motocross series with more than 20 years of competition. The series continues to expand and produce top talent from the amateur ranks, while keeping close to the grassroots fun that makes people love to go to the races.
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Warnert Racing’s John Natalie claimed the third fastest time in time qualifiers at Red Bud this past weekend.
John also made a hard charge to come away with third place in the second moto, bringing him within striking distance of a top five finish in the 2008 season’s points race.
Natalie got off to a bit of a slow start in moto one due to his clutch slipping, but he soon began to pick off riders one by one to break into the top ten. “I had kind of a rough start, but I stayed with it and worked my way up,” said John.
By the final lap, Natalie had worked his way up to seventh and held that position all the way to the finish line. In moto two, things were a little different for the Warnert Can-Am DS 450 racer.
Natalie shot off the line with amazing speed, taking third in the holeshot behind Keith Little and Joe Byrd. Despite the track becoming rough and rutted, Natalie took no time in picking off Little to take over second place.
Natalie held his second place position for several laps before falling back to third, but Natalie had no intensions of giving up another spot, even when Josh Creamer was on his grab bar pressuring him for third. “I felt pretty good out there today, the bike was running strong,” said Natalie, who finished in fourth place overall.
Warnert Racing’s Cody Miller was looking good on the track and was laying down some impressive lap times, but a string of bad luck deterred him from a top ten finish.
Miller got off to a mediocre start in moto one, but he made an impressive charge all the way up to ninth place by lap three. Unfortunately, Miller ended up losing a valve stem and began to drop back.
“My front tire went flat and I tried to ride it out, but I ended up having to make a pit stop to change it, which put me back to 18th,” said Miller.
In moto two, Cody came off the line mid pack, but got hit and spun out in the first turn, which also resulted in him getting stuck on a hay bale. Miller’s hang up put him back into last place, but Miller worked himself up to 15th. “I’m definitely looking forward to Loretta’s. I usually do well there, and I can’t wait to see the changes that have been made to the track,” said Miller enthusiastically.
The final round of the AMA ATV Motocross Nationals will bring the Warnert team to the legendary Loretta Lynn’s Ranch in Hurricane Mills, TN on August 10th, where Cody Miller hopes for a top five finish, and John Natalie plans to end the season on a high note by putting his Can-Am DS 450 on the top spot of the podium.
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The 10th Round of the ITP/Moose AMA/ATVA National Motocross Championship not only secured the Championship for Team Rockstar / MSR / Pro Taper / Yoshimura / Suzuki and Dustin Wimmer, but also the Manufacturers’ Cup for Suzuki.
Six wins, three seconds and one third overall did the trick for the QuadRacer R450 to earn the coveted title before the final round of the series even started. In fact there was never a round where a QuadRacer R450 was not on the podium, or Suzuki was not the dominant leader.
This is the third year in a row that Suzuki quads have dominated the race series they fully competed in. For 2006 and 2007, Suzuki was the most winning bike in the WPSA ATV Pro series.
“I am very proud of our team and the hard work that every member has done to achieve this goal of the ATV MX National Championship,” remarked Pat Alexander, American Suzuki’s Sports Promotion Manager. “Our riders have shown that the QuadRacer is the most formidable weapon any rider can own to go out and win races or championships. This all could not be achieved without the support from our sponsors, the Yoshimura team, our great riders and, of course, American Suzuki.”
“Suzuki has been committed to the sport of ATV riding and racing since the beginning,” Mel Harris, American Suzuki’s Vice President of Motorcycle/Marine Operations, said. “The dedication of the company behind the bike is apparent in this and our other successes. For 25 years, Suzuki has been pushing the sport forward not only in racing, but also in technology and innovation. We are very proud of this achievement and will continue to support the sport in every way.”
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Polaris Industries today announced the company’s limited edition ATV offerings for 2009. ATV enthusiasts will be able to get the new Sportsman XP in two limited edition packages.
The 99 percent-new Sportsman XPs feature an 850cc engine that churns out 70 horsepower or a 550cc engine delivering 40 horsepower.
The units feature an upgraded Dual A-Arm front suspension, Rolled IRS, better clutching, and an updated look that includes better ergonomics, new wheels and a better fit and finish.
2009 Sportsman 850 XP LE, Nuclear Sunset
Additional features on the limited edition model include:
· Nuclear Sunset paint
· Extreme front bumper
· PIAA® lights
· Work lights
· Rear rack extender
· Winch
· Front storage box
· 14-inch Black cast aluminum wheels
The MSRP (US) is $10,499, and the MSRP (Canada) is $12,499. Machines will be available in US and Canadian dealerships in Fall 2008.
2009 Sportsman XP LE-Browning
Two Browning editions will be offered in the Sportsman 850 XP and 550 XP models. All include the following additional features:
· Mossy Oak® New Break Up™ bodywork
· Camo-pattern rims
· Hand and thumb warmers
· Rear rack extenders
· Gun scabbard with Lock & Ride™ gun mount
· Rear work lights
· Polaris 2,500 lb winch
· Browning logos
The MSRP (US) for the Browning Sportsman 850 XP is $9,899 and the Sportsman 550 XP is $8,299.
The MSRP (Canada) is $11,899 for the Browning Sportsman 850 XP and $9,999 for the Browning Sportsman 550 XP.
Machines will be available in US and Canadian dealerships in Fall 2008.
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2008 season is going to be quite the year in racing history books. Polaris /Rath/Dunlop Rider Landon Hurst, No. 179, piloted his Polaris Outlaw 450MXR to a top ten finish in both the Pro Am Production class and Pro Am Unlimited classes at the Red Bud MX National ATVA Race this past weekend.
This was yet another goal that a hard working team of riders and crew wanted to reach.
Even with the storm coming through Friday night the track came around but it was going to be rough! All the riders frantically tried to dial in their race machines at practice.
Hurst made a few suspension changes and was ready and confident to go to the line.
Saturday set the stage for the Pro Am Unlimited class. Hurst settled into his gate pick and when the gate dropped he was on the gas and rode a flawless race finishing in a fourth place position and qualifying him for the main event.
Twenty riders competed in the main event and the competition was fierce as they headed to the first corner, charging hard to gain position Hurst continued to fight to the finish earning himself an impressive 6th place overall and putting Polaris in the top ten in an ATVA Pro Am class for the first time, adding yet another memorable event for Polaris, himself and his team.
Hurst stated, “I’m really starting to get comfortable on the Outlaw which allows me to pick up the pace and gets me closer to my goal of putting Polaris on the podium.“
Still pumped with the excitement and the adreline from Saturday’s stellar run, on Sunday, it was time to race the Pro Am Production Class.
Moto I proved to be a repeat with another fourth place finish, once again securing Hurst position in the Main event.
The track had definitely started to show the abuse of a long weekend of racing. Hurst rode right into the history books by placing another top ten!
Top Ten is where the Polaris Outlaw MXR was meant to be, Polaris /Rath/Dunlop Rider Jay Corey piloted his into top ten finishes in both of his classes – 450B and 4-stroke B.
With the winning momentum and the determination of the riders and this team the excitement is building for Loretta Lynn’s.
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Two-Sided DVD Pits Yamaha’s 2009 Utility ATVs Head-to-Head with Competing Models
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., has released a new double-sided informational DVD featuring the company’s all-new 2009 model year Grizzly 550 FI and the best selling big bore utility ATV* – the Grizzly 700 FI.
The new DVD, which can be requested for free online at www.yamahaoutdoors.com, provides a comprehensive overview of the new Grizzly 550 FI and the Grizzly 700 FI and delivers detailed head-to-head comparisons against competing models.
“The Grizzly 700 FI is the best selling big bore utility ATV, and we fully expect the new 550 to come in and dominate the 500-600cc class,” said Steve Nessl, marketing manager for Yamaha’s ATV/SxS group. “The Grizzly 550 FI is the best new utility ATV out this year and the DVD does a great job explaining our claims. There’s also a lot of good information on the competing machines in these classes. Anyone interested in purchasing a utility ATV should take a look at this DVD first.”
The double-sided DVD includes individual information for both the Grizzly 550 FI and the Grizzly 700 FI.
The detailed product overview of the all-new mid-sized utility ATV, the Grizzly 550 FI, reviews specific features and benefits including Electric Power Steering (EPS), comfort, terrainability and toughness.
To prove the 550’s dominance, the new DVD also features it pitted against the best the competition has to offer. Viewers can watch head-to-head comparisons through real-world situations and maneuvers, demonstrating the strength and versatility of Yamaha’s new 550.
The other side of the DVD offers a similar overview of the features and benefits of the popular Grizzly 700 FI, as well as head-to-head comparisons of how the Yamaha Grizzly 700 FI stacks up against the competition in a variety of realistic riding situations.
Areas of comparison include off-road capability, 4×4 system, transmission, suspension, handling, load capacity, comfort and more.
Both the class-leading Grizzly 700 FI and the 550 incorporate rider-friendly features such as the Ultramatic® automatic transmission and On Command® push-button four-wheel drive system, Yamaha Fuel Injection (YFI) and EPS.
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It was a fantastic day for Team MSR / Suzuki / Yoshimura / Pro Taper’s Dustin Wimmer (#191), as he clinched the 2008 Moose Racing/ITP Tires AMA/ATVA National Championship at Red Bud Raceway in Buchanan, Michigan.
Rockstar / MSR / Suzuki / Yoshimura / Pro Taper teammates Chad Wienen (#44) and Doug Gust (#55) also had reason to celebrate with two strong performances.
“This is great,” an excited Wimmer said after securing his first major championship. “I’m happy to be able to deliver this title for my fans, Suzuki and for our sponsors. All the hard work paid off and it feels really good.”
The Suzuki QuadRacer R450-mounted Wimmer (#191) demonstrated the speed that has put him at the top of the points chart this season as he took home another Top Qualifier award. As the first moto began, however, Wimmer wisely opted to take it easy and secure the championship.
Meanwhile, teammate Chad Wienen took over at the front of the pack and set a furious pace. Wienen maintained his pace to the checkered flag while veteran teammate Gust rounded out the podium in third. Wimmer would cross the line in fourth, good enough to secure the championship.
Wienen went on to end the day in second overall with a 1-2 finish. Gust joined his teammate on the podium with a third overall (3-5), while newly crowned champion Wimmer finished the day in fifth (4-6).
Wimmer was jubilant after the first moto. “This has been a great season. I just went out there and rode safely. My Suzuki team members deserve most of the credit. My bike has been just perfect all year, and that’s how you win championships.” Wimmer’s mechanic, Glen Schulde received the “Mechanic of the Race Award.”
“We’ve worked really hard for this and it just doesn’t get any better,” Team Manager Kory Ellis explained. “It was a perfect combination this year – the bike, the riders, the mechanics and all the support we get from our sponsors just all came together.”
The championship is extra sweet for Suzuki as they are celebrating their 25th Anniversary of being “First on Four Wheels.” Suzuki continues to dominate the Manufacturers’ Cup.
Round 10 Results,
Red Bud, MI:
1. Joe Byrd
2. Chad Wienen
3. Doug Gust
4. John Natalie
5. Dustin Wimmer*
*2008 Moose Racing/ITP Tires AMA/ATVA National Champion
Other Suzuki Winners at Red Bud include:
Cody Gibson – Pro Am Production and Pro Am Unlimited
Ryan Handshoe – Open C
Michael Logan Brewster – 4-Stroke A
Daniel Cooper – 4-Stroke B
Neal McGrath – College 16-24
Brian Jenkins – Vet 30 Plus (B/C)
Jeffery Thompson – Senior 40 Plus
Joel Hetrick – Schoolboy Sr. (15-17)
Congratulations everyone. The final round of the 2008 Moose Racing/ITP Tires AMA/ATVA National Championship takes place August 9-10 in Hurricane Mills, Tn.
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