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KTM’s Tim Farr Wins at Tri-City EDT

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KTM’s Tim Farr extended his win streak with his fifth win in a row at round 7 of the ATVA Extreme Dirt Track Series at the Tri-City Speedway this past weekend.

Tim Farr, reigning Pro ATV Champion, received the last pick on the line for his heat race. Farr decided to start on the far inside from which he was able to pull out into fourth position from the start. He quickly made a pass in the sweeper for third.

The Tri-City Speedway track included two technical option lanes which fed the riders into the infield for several high-speed pass options. On the next lap, Farr took one of the option lanes and was able to steal second position.

He then set his sights on leader Aaron Reisig but was unable to make the pass before time ran out. Farr finished second in his heat.

With the weather report calling for rain showers the “Pro Show” was moved forward in an attempt to beat the arrival of the rain. As Farr headed to the staging area for his main event, the rain began to fall causing a slight delay.

As the lights turned green Farr came out third around the first turn following closely behind Darin Ogden and Bryon Partee. As the light rain continued to fall on the track Farr continued to follow behind Partee until he made a solid pass coming out of the first option lane.

Meanwhile, Ogden had built up quite a lead with a gap that the crowd thought might be too hard to overcome. Farr didn’t give up hope and continued to charge on the wet soil.

To everyone’s surprise Farr cut Ogden’s lead in half after one lap. On the following lap, Farr moved up on Ogden’s rear bumper. The two remained close as Farr continued to pressure Ogden.

With five laps remaining, Farr took the option lane coming out of turn two and made his move. The two were side by side as the lanes narrowed back into one, but Farr was able to hold on the gas longer and grabbed the inside line to take over the lead.

In the remaining laps Farr stretched out his lead to take home the win and his second Pro ATV title in two weeks.

This win secured the ATVA EDT Championship one round early for Farr. Congratulations to Farr and KTM for a successful season and their second championship of the year aboard the new KTM Sport ATV!

ATVA Extreme Dirt Track Series Round 7 Pro-Am Unlimited Results:

Tim Farr – KTM
Darin Ogden – Honda
Bryon Partee – Yamaha

NEXT RACE: ATVA Extreme Dirt Track Series Finale – September 29 – Brownstown, IL

Maxxis 12 Hours of ATV America Online Sign Up

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Pre registration, via online sign up, began over the weekend for this year’s 6th annual Maxxis 12 Hours of ATV America, held November 10th in Greenville, Texas.

This year’s event will see many changes. Topping the list, untraditional to typical team endurance racing, is the opportunity for teams to enter more than one ATV.

“It wasn’t an easy decision, but based on the many suggestions we’ve had before and after the new rule change I think it was a good one,” says Fast-Trak Promo’s John Pellan. “We kept hearing that riders would have entered a team last year but none of the team members were willing to sacrifice their own personal quad for 12 hours of abuse. We also heard many comments, especially from pro riders, that they couldn’t compete due to sponsor conflicts.

I think we solved these pitfalls and more by allowing one quad per team member.” Pellan continues, “What’s great about how we’re going about this new rule is the impound procedure we’re using. The old school teams using one machine won’t have to worry about time delays occurred in the impound area or cold engine starts. In the end I think one-quad teams will be competitive with the new multi-quad teams and we’ll have opened the door to many more entries.”

A whopping $20,000 purse is up for grabs. Plus there’s a tentative $10,000 winner take all purse in addition. This year, unlike the prior five years, every class is eligible to land their stake of the purse money – not just the pro teams.

What’s more, Fas-Trak has cut the gate admission in half and the Pro entry fee by a whopping third. “If this doesn’t attract a good group of Pro entries, I don’t know what will. I think we’ll see a lot of competition this year. Our five time winners led by Chris Borich and John Natalie should have their hands full come November,” says Pellan. He adds, “When John challenged all professional racers all over the world to come try to take this from them on the stage last year, it really got my attention. The Ironman’s statement inspired me to bring back the big purse and make this race what it truly should be – ATV racing’s grand finale.”

If the above doesn’t get interest, Fast-Trak Promo is betting that their first ever 4×4 ATV America and Miss ATV America side bar events will. “We needed a way to attract spectators and more overall interest towards the race,” says Pellan. He adds, “These aren’t hokey side show attractions. We’ve come up with two great stand alone events and we’re included them for the same gate admission. I’m confident that we will indeed attract a lot of spectators and interest toward the 12 Hours of America event by including our first-ever 4×4 America and Miss ATV America competitions. I think we’ve stepped up and put together a great concept and backed it all up with quality grand prizes.”

This year’s Miss ATV America will enjoy an all expense paid vacation for two to her choice of Las Vegas or Cancun. Meanwhile we’ll send our first-ever 4×4 ATV America Champion to Baja California, Mexico to ride on a Baja 1000 tour.Classes remain the same with Pro, A, B/C, +30, Utility Expert, Youth 13-15 and Ironman for anyone crazy enough to want to try to race for 12 hours long.

An Industry class will once again be added for the 12 Hours of America event, (2/3 of the teams must be employed by the team name). “No where else do you get a chance to race along side the best ATV racers in the world and possible beat them and take their purse money. We should have done this from the start,” says Pellan.

“The 12 Hours of America has become one of the most looked forward to events in our sport and it is a great honor that it’s now held on our property. It’s as big as Texas, and we’re committed to do whatever it takes to make this event the number one ATV event in the world. This year’s race is going to be amazing”, said Caddo Point’s, Barbara Miller.

Teams can sign up online today at 12hoursofatvamerica.com where they’re able to pay via check, Pay Pal or at the event.

Teams that scored the most points during this year’s Maxxis 6 Hours of ATV America Tour will receive a free entry to the Maxxis 12 Hours of ATV America courtesy of Fast-Trak Promotions, Inc.

For more information:
Fast-Trak Promotions, Inc.
Brent Deen, Marketing Manager
brent@12hoursofatvamerica.com
www.6hoursofatvamerica.com
www.12hoursofatvamerica.com
(972) 951-3649 or (440) 461-4858

WPSA Fantasy ATV Racing.com Grand Finale Giveaway

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WPSA Fantasy ATV Racing.com Grand Finale Giveaway

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To date more than 3,000 people have entered what’s being called “The coolest contest in ATV racing history:” Fantasy ATV Racing.com presented by Yoshimura Suzuki!

How have they entered, you ask? They simply predicted the top three SuperQuad Pro 450 finishers from any round of the 2007 WPSA Powersports ATV Tour all for free.

“This Fantasy ATV Racing thing is awesome! I can’t believe ATV racing has something this cool, it’s better than a NASCAR contest,” says round two winner, Tyler Hutcherson of Mocksville, NC. Tyler already won a complete Yoshimura exhaust system for his ATV and is entered in the drawing for the grand prize, a Suzuki LT-R450 Doug Gust Replica!

As we approach the final chance to win the grand prize, only 60 people have predicted the exact podium from any of the previous 11 rounds. “With a one-in-60 chance of winning the Suzuki, this is a no-brainer, you need to do yourself a favor and enter your predictions right now,” said ATV Scene.com’s John Pellan, co-promoter of the all-new Fantasy ATV Racing.com contest.

If indeed you nail the exact podium order for round 12 at Field of Dreams MX Sept 15-16 in Pennsylvania, be prepared win yourself a new Suzuki LT-R Sunday evening when American Suzuki’s Rod Lopusnak draws the winning entry during the WPSA Season Ending Awards Banquet at the event.

“Suzuki is really excited about being involved with this fun, interactive program,” said Rod Lopusnak, American Suzuki Motor Corp. vice president of operations. “It has linked people with quads in general and racing in particular. With this contest, anyone can play and experience the thrill of ATV riding and racing. It’s great.”
“This is an exciting contest and allows fans the unique chance to get up close and personal with the PowerSports ATV Tour and its riders,” said PowerSports Entertainment, Inc. CEO Rick Murphy. “The grand prize is just awesome, and with odds like this, fans should be clamoring for a spot in the drawing.”

The Grand Prize Suzuki LT-R450 is no ordinary ATV. Thanks to Team MSR/ Pro Taper/Suzuki/Yoshimura (Energized by Rockstar), the Suzuki QuadRacer R450 is equipped with the same race-winning accessories and modifications that Doug Gust used to win the 2006 WPSA Championship, including more than $6,000 worth of engine modifications from Yoshimura.
“The program has been an overwhelming success and we’re glad to be a part of such a cutting edge opportunity. The sponsors have gone above and beyond to provide prizes that are nothing short of amazing. No other contest, period, actually provides prizes that are pro-level. So far we have given away thousands of dollars in race parts, and the best is yet to come.” – Brit Mansell, owner of Isoaxis Creative Consulting, creator of the Fantasy ATV Racing.com site.

More Chances to Win!

Whoever earns the most points during the season will be crowned Fantasy ATV Racing Champ and win a complete Yoshimura racing engine (for any make) with an approximate retail value $2,500!

To date the point’s race is close:
1. Barry Hebbel of Columbia, MD.: 320
2. Craig Goley of Hamilton, OH: 298
3. Brent Connell of Martin, TN.: 275
4. Karen Schwalm of El Dorado Springs, MO.: 256
5. Glenn Olander Brooksville, FL.: 250

Several other end-of-the-year prize packages are available from Yoshimura, Elka, ITP, IMS-Roll Products, AMSOIL, MSR, Pro Taper, Full Bore, KBC Helmets, JPMX, Daniel Boone MX and more. End-of-year prizes will be awarded at the Tour’s season-ending banquet, following the season finale, Sept. 15-16 in Boswell, PA.

KTM Launches Two Blockbuster Quads!

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KTM Launches Two Blockbuster Quads!

Exclusive Editorial By: Kent Lester

World famous off-road motorcycle builder, KTM, has delivered not one, but two new 4-wheelers for ‘08. The Austrian company’s policy is to build ATVs that are “race ready” and the promise is surely kept with the 450 and 525 XC series.

Both feature chromoly and aluminum frame and suspension parts plus Douglas aluminum wheels at all four corners wearing Maxxus RAZR tires.

Other race bred technology includes a quarter-turn gas cap for quick release in the pits; trick, premium Ohlins gas shocks; Magura 4-piston front brakes and a unique curved radiator design with bigger coolant volume for more efficient cooling.

The 525 and 450 feature both electric start and reverse yet keep the dry weight down low at less than 360lbs. Power is delivered by Keihin carbureted, dry sump, single overhead cam 4-valvers driving a 5-speed “semi-close-ratio” transmission. This setup, with first gear spaced lower and second through fifth close, is perfect for either closed track competition or for trail riding.

Our experience with this engine is that it is an absolute torque-meister in either variation and will pull gears all day long. With its advanced suspension design and top quality components used throughout, this one looks like a winner and is already showing the way in competition with Tim Farr at the controls.

There’s at least a thousand more cool innovations in this chassis and we’re looking forward to getting one for a long term evaluation and a shoot-out soon.

Maxxis All-Over Pro & Amateur Podiums

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Maxxis All-Over Pro & Amateur Podiums

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The summer break is over, and the Killer Bs are ratcheting up the tension again. Chris Borich won the first GNCC ATV event of the fall, nabbing a three-point lead in the race for the title. Bill Ballance took third place at the Geico Mountain Ridge GNCC, held September 1 in Somerset, Pennsylvania.

“What a race,” Borich told gnccracing.com. “Some people think I haven’t been training over the break, but guess what? I have been. I got the points’ lead now, and I’m just going to come out here and do the best I can and hopefully win the rest of them and grab me a championship. I need one.” Borich finished in 1:56:25 hours, after a bruising contest that was closely fought all the way to the finish line.  

Ballance was not discouraged despite his difficulties during the race, which included mechanical problems. “Hey, I got third. I don’t know how, it seems like we were just barely going around the track, but it’s what I needed to hopefully move onto the championship after all this,” he told gnccracing.com.

Other Maxxis riders also rode their Razrs to the top ten: Matt Smiley took fifth place, and Brandon Sommers took seventh overall, along with his seventh Pro Am victory of the season. Duane Johnson grabbed eighth, Brent Sturdivant was ninth and Taylor Kiser rounded out the top ten. Sommers also won the ATVRiders.com holeshot award.

In the morning race, it paid to be part of the Maxxis-riding Team Warnert Racing Can-Am:  Michael Swift, Scott Kilby, and Cliff Beasley swept the morning podium and won the Limited 4×4, Open 4×4 and Lites 4×4 classes respectively.

Maxxis congratulates Chris Borich and Michael Swift on their victories and thanks all of these fine riders for their outstanding performances.

Land Pride Treker 20 Series: An American Workhorse

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Land Pride Treker 20 Series: An American Workhorse

Exclusive Editorial By: AJ Lester

After getting some seat time in this machine we’ve determined that not only is the 2007 Land Pride Treker 20 Series formidable competition for other UTV manufacturers, in some utility conditions it could lead the pack.

Underneath the dump box of the Treker 20 Series rests a neatly packaged 20 horsepower Honda air-cooled power plant meshed to a CVT tranny.

This mill will propel the Treker up to 30 MPH and drives a 2 or 4 wheel independently suspended drive system. Although top speed isn’t mind-blowing this rugged side-x-side will carry up to 1,300 pounds of payload and incorporates a standard electric dump box actuator that can be easily triggered by the driver. This standard feature is in short supply on other UTV models and makes the Treker 20 stand out in a big way.

The Treker features options that cater to landscaping, construction, farming and hunting. Plus the fully enclosed cab and 60-inch snow blade make it a potent winter workhorse.

With 9.5 inches of ground clearance and a more than adequate independent suspension this vehicle will work all week and play all weekend.

Before you go dropping big coin on a UTV, take a look at what the Treker 20 Series can do on the trail, around the yard, on the farm or on the job site. You might be surprised by what this UTV can deliver.

Visit LandPride.com.

Special thanks to Mark Legroulx from East-Can Equipment Sales for a great day of riding. In Canada, call East-Can at (519) 801-4227.

Farr Clinches 12th Pro ATV Championship

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Farr Clinches 12th Pro ATV Championship

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Tim Farr won the 2007 Extreme Cycle Jam NASMOTO ATV SMGC Championship aboard his KTM 450 XC race machine in the winner-take-all format at Nashville’s Music City Motorplex; the twelfth championship of his Pro career.

The KTM pilot felt confident coming into this event despite the fact that it was his first ever Pro Supermoto ATV race. Farr has an extensive dirt track background which helped him prepare for the Supermoto race. “We were able to determine the settings we needed fairly easily coming into this event which helped the bike work flawlessly throughout the day,” stated Farr.

Farr started his day off well with a heat race win over former champion Nick Granlund. “I felt really good coming into today’s race and I’m glad to get the heat win. I knew coming into it that Nick was the guy to beat so I was glad to battle with him for a few laps and more grateful to pull away to get that top spot on the starting grid,” commented Farr after the heat win.

Farr admitted he was a bit scared when he saw the track because of the lengthy high speed straights. “I bet we were doing between 95-100mph on the straights which made me a little nervous since I didn’t have any leathers with me,” Farr continued, “The majority of the track was asphalt, more than I anticipated, but it was a fun course and I really enjoyed this event.”

In the main Farr and Granlund battled again for a couple of laps before Farr got out front and lengthened his lead. Farr competed aboard his KTM 450 XC dirt track race ATV and only made slight modifications to the suspension (stiffer springs) and gearing. The team also changed out the tires for a harder compound. “I am amazed at how well the KTM continues to adapt to every type of racing. I plan on competing in two more GNCC’s as well as the Endurocross in Oklahoma to further show the versatility and strength of the KTM Sport ATV,” commented Farr.

The champion spoke highly in regards to the potential of the sport of ATV Supermoto Racing. “I see a tremendous opportunity for growth in this segment of ATV racing. I believe this could be very popular amongst the dirt track guys that I normally race with.”

Thus far, Farr has secured one championship this year and could quite possibly seal up a second one in Pennsylvania this coming weekend. Farr stated, “I am happy to have won the Supermoto Championship and am proud to give KTM its first ATV title. I hope to make it two championships in a row as I return to the EDT Series where I am currently leading the points in the Pro-Am Unlimited class.”

In addition to his prize money and sticking to the Nashville music theme, Farr was awarded an electric guitar for his championship win. “I’m not quite sure what to do with it, but it definitely stands out and looks cool amongst the other trophies I’ve earned,” said the champ.

Considering A Thunder Cat

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Question:

I am thinking of buying a new Arctic Cat 1000 Thunder Cat. Have there been tests done yet comparing it to any of the 800’s?

Mychal Barber

Response:

Thanks for your email!

Here’s the deal. At this writing the only T-Cats in existence are in TRF in the hands of the Engineers and Sales and Marketing guys.

If any comparos with other Big Bore Sport/Utes have been performed (and I’m sure they have) they were all done under wraps at AC in TRF.

We have ridden the T-Cat and were impressed with its performance. However, without any other Big Bores on the ground to ride back-to-back, our comparisons are totally speculative.

Here’s what we think will be the outcome – provide the production engines mirror what we experienced earlier this summer on the pre-production T-Cats we rode. We think the OL 800 will be as strong – maybe even a touch stronger out of the hole.

In the mid-range we felt the two engines were very equal and the top end felt like the T-Cat did have significantly more than the OL 800. The 1000 engine is a low-revver and very torquey.

The OL 800 is a higher revving engine but feels like its geared lower and produces wild wheel spin at low speeds. The T-Cat had a very gentle low speed response – something that would make it great for picking through rocks, roots and tricky trails.

The big end of the T-Cat was formidable and AC claims they have more HP than Rotax does.

That’s all we know right now.

Motorhead Mark

Yoshimura to Sponsor WORCS Pro Racer Doug Eichner

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Yoshimura to Sponsor WORCS Pro Racer Doug Eichner

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Yoshimura R&D of America has announced a mid-year sponsorship agreement with veteran ATV racer, Doug Eichner.

Eichner is currently racing in the WORCS and ITP QuadCross series on the new Polaris 525 Outlaw.

“An opportunity came up with Doug and we jumped at the chance,” Yoshimura ATV Brand Manager Kory Ellis explained. “We’ve been looking to develop Polaris exhaust and engine systems, and this is a perfect opportunity to get the product out there and show what it can do.”

Eichner is excited about the new relationship “When I realized I needed a new sponsor to address our exhaust and motor requirements, I wanted to go with a high performance, race oriented, reliable company that could help put me on the podium. Yoshimura is a perfect partner for success and is a company I have always had tremendous respect for in both their performance abilities and professionalism,” Eichner proudly said. “They will be doing engine work as well as supplying exhaust systems.”

Eichner has been racing for over 20 years and is best known for winning the Ponte De Voux seven times. He most recently won the August round of the ITP QuadCross in the Open Pro Class and is second in points in the WORCS series.

New Exhaust from Yoshimura 2007 Suzuki LT-Z90

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New Exhaust from Yoshimura 2007 Suzuki LT-Z90

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New for the 2007 Suzuki LT-Z90 is the Yoshimura Mini TRS Full System.
Looking for full TRS performance at a fraction of the size? Then this is the system for you.

Stainless steel header design is capped by our weight reducing aluminum “Tri-Oval” muffler; scaled perfectly for the LT-Z90.

Yoshimura’s unique end-cap design allows quick and easy installation or removal of sound inserts and spark arresters. Less work, more ride time.

Also included is a stainless steel heat shield for unparalleled style and protection.

System Features:

•Tri-Oval Shape
•Removable Spark Arrested End-cap
•Stainless Steel Heat-shield
•Stainless Steel Header Construction

Part Number – 2125503

Description – Mini TRS Tri-Oval Stainless Steel/Aluminum Full System for the 2007 LT-Z90

Price – $345.00

Visit yoshimura-rd.com/

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