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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.

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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

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Pat Brown scored the biggest win of his career at the inaugural AMA Pro ATV Open Invitational, riding his ITP-equipped, Golden West Cycle-backed factory Yamaha YFZ450 to an impressive wire-to-wire victory in front of a large crowd at Steel City Raceway in Delmont, Pennsylvania.

This unique event gathered ATV racing’s elite to compete for the first time ever at an AMA National Motocross motorcycle event, and the quad racing stars did their sport proud with a striking show of speed and skill.

Brown, an ITP development rider, dominated the event from start to finish. After claiming the $500 ATVRiders.com holeshot award, the 21-year-old New Jersey native set a consistently fast, mistake-free pace that no one else could match, gradually pulling away on the slightly muddy, very challenging course — in the process setting the fastest lap time of the day at 2:18.123.

At the finish Brown took the checkered flag with a comfortable 10 second lead. On the podium, while picking up his holeshot money as well as the $5,000 winner’s check, Brown said, “It’s amazing. I came out here and wanted it real bad. I put my heart into it and got it done.”

Brown’s Yamaha was running ITP QuadCross MX tires in front and a pre-production version of an all-new QuadCross tire model in back: the QuadCross MX PRO.

Several significant updates, thanks to the input of top riders like Brown, have resulted in much better all-around performance compared to the original.

Further testing is underway, with final production QuadCross MX PRO tires slated for release in time for the 2008 racing season.

In 2007, ITP is celebrating its 25th anniversary as the world’s #1 ATV aftermarket tire and wheel source, and continues to provide a complete line of innovative products for virtually all ATVs and applications. To order, see your local ATV dealer.

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 ITPtires.com.

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The Polaris RANGER RZR proved its grit , dependability and incredible staying power in the desert this past weekend when it was the only side-by-side to finish the grueling 567 miles of the Best in the Desert’s Series “Vegas to Reno” race. The RANGER RZR was built and piloted by Jagged X and finished the race in just over 21 hours

“The RZR continues to show its awesome combination of power, performance, and reliability whether on the trail or the track,” said Craig Scanlon, product line sales manager for the Polaris Side x Side Division. “Polaris could not be more proud of the passion, preparation and dedication of our partners at Jagged X. We would like to thank them for helping us reach this milestone in RANGER RZR racing history.”

The Best in the Desert’s “Vegas to Reno” race is the longest off-road race in the United States encompassing 567 miles. Defeating the desert’s punishing 105 degree temperatures, deep silt, rocks, and rutted Nevada moonscape, the RANGER RZR out-ran and out-lasted ten other starters.

“This finish brings credibility to The UTV class and proves the Polaris RZR as a great off road performance machine,” said Bill Schueler, owner of Jagged X. “Jagged X is proud to represent Polaris and would like to thank all who helped with our racing program. Desert racing is one of the most demanding motorsports on both equipment and drivers. We are proud of our crew and can’t wait for the next race.”

Jagged X’s four-man team included Brandon Schueler, Justin Schueler, Bill Schueler and Blake Van De Loo. This win rockets the Jagged X Team into a leadership position of the Best in the Desert Racing series. The team was sponsored by Jagged X, Polaris, Cart Wheelin Magazine, CR Designs, Mountain States Contracting,Vision X Lighting, OMF Performance, Jet Trim Seats, DJ Safety, C.E.M. and MTA.

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After finishing with an impressive fourth in the invitation-only AMA Pro ATV Open at Steel City, Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Josh Creamer sat down to discuss everything from the inaugural race to working with team manager and former Kawasaki ATV champion Jimmy White.

Q: First off, congrats on your race this weekend at the AMA Pro ATV Open. Tell me about this weekend. What was a highlight for you?

J.C.: Thank you. Well, other than racing, I would have to say watching the dirt bike races on Sunday. I had a good time watching those guys, especially the Motocross Lites class. Those guys are just nuts. They race the whole, entire race and there isn’t one guy who isn’t trying to make a pass until they finish the race. They just go all out.

Q: So what was it like racing on the same track that those MX guys race?

J.C.: I would have loved to maybe mix it up a little. Maybe have the bikes out before the quads rode because we went out on a fresh track and no one had ridden on it. So we were the ones that were breaking in the track, which was a little difficult because of the rain.

Q: Onto your season in the World PowerSports Association ATV tour. The start of the season didn’t seem to take off like you wanted. How has it been being on a whole new quad and developing the Kawasaki KFX450R?

J.C.: Last year, I kind of did the same thing. I got on a new quad and it probably took me a good half of a season to get comfortable. By the end of the season I was feeling good and turning out some good results. With the Kawasaki, it’s a whole new bike for the team as well, so it took a little bit longer. Though, from where we started at the beginning of the season, we’ve come a long way. I think I have and the quad has with things like suspension. The last four or five rounds I’ve been able to be in the top five and I know we can get our first podium.

I’m looking forward to next year because I’ll be used to the bike and we can make the quad better in the off-season.

Q: What’s been the most unique feature on the KFX450R?

J.C.: The fuel injection feature is probably the most unique or different feature that the quad has that I’ve not ridden with before. It probably makes it a whole lot easier as well not having to deal with setting problems. Fuel injection takes a lot of the hassle out of it.

Q: This is Kawasaki’s first season in some time to have full factory support for an ATV team. What has Kawasaki done that’s stood out to you?

J.C.: Well, it’s pretty much how professional they want everyone to look and how they want everything be run. Everything looks great and the people help to make it run really well. I think Kawasaki takes a lot of pride in how their stuff is portrayed and it shows when you go to a race.

Q: How has Jimmy White (former Kawasaki ATV racer) helped you this year?

J.C.: Jimmy has a drive. He wants to see the bike on top. Since he is a former racer he’s been able to give me encouragement. The past few races, there have been a couple of jumps that no one had done yet. I had it in my own mind that I could do it. Jimmy would watch me during practice and would tell me ‘I think you can make it’ and I would go out there and make it. So things like that. He knows the sport so it all works out really well.

Q: Lastly, there is always going to be races where you didn’t do as well as you wanted. How do you get through tough weekends like that?

J.C.: It’s easy to beat yourself up, and I do to a certain degree. But I use it in my training and I use it as my motivation to do better. That’s the only way to walk away from bad weekends and end up on top the next.