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Can-Am DS 450 wins first race entered

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At Round Seven of WORCS in Olympia, Washington Epic Racing/Can-Am’s Josh Frederick went two-for-two in the Open Pro ATV and Pro ATV classes aboard his DS 450. Teammate Jeremy Schell took third in the Pro ATV class, also aboard a DS 450. Can-Am is very excited and feel these are the first of many podiums for this potent racing machine. It should be noted both racers accomplished this on engines with zero internal modifications.

Polaris Signs Bomb Squad for WPSA Races

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Minneapolis, August 21, 2007 – What do you do when you have a newly-announced 450 MX quad raring to race? Call in the Bomb Squad! Polaris today announced it has signed H-Bomb’s Bomb Squad to race its 2008, KTM-powered Outlaw 450 MXR in the remaining 2007 WPSA races.

“We are excited to be entering the WPSA series with the Outlaw 450 MXR,” said Justin Burke, ATV marketing specialist for Polaris. “Coupling our powerful 450 MX bike with some of the best quad riders around is a win for Polaris and the Bomb Squad.”

H-Bomb, known for their Huevos series of DVDs, will have racers from their Bomb Squad race team racing the Outlaw 450 MXR. Their first race aboard the Polaris Sport Quad was the 7th round of the WPSA ATV Tour in Englishtown, N.J., where Caleb Moore raced it in the Open Amateur class to a second overall on Saturday. The next race for the Bomb Squad and the Outlaw 450 is September 15-16, in Boswell, Penn.

“The bomb squad is really stoked about this partnership with Polaris,” said Wes Miller of H-Bomb. “We are amazed at how versatile the Polaris quads are in stock form. The power and handling of the Outlaw is definitely competitive enough to get us on the podium.”

The Outlaw 450 MXR features a high performance 449cc KTM engine, 5-speed transmission including reverse, an industry-exclusive, hydraulic clutch for smoother engagement, dual A-arm front suspension and an aggressive body style to fit the sport rider.

About H-Bomb/Bomb Squad
H bomb films was started by Wes Miller in 1997 and has become the dominant ATV filmmaking company in the industry. They have won several awards and their videos are currently distributed overseas and throughout North America. The Bomb Squad was formed by Wes Miller in 2000. They are a talented group of riders which have continued to revolutionize the sports of ATV racing and freeriding.

BORICH HANDS CAN-AM SECOND MANUFACTURERS’ TITLE

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ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. (Aug. 19, 2007) — John Natalie, Jr. won a tight SuperQuad Pro 450 final, and Chris Borich handed Can-Am its second consecutive Manufacturers’ Championship after winning a wild and muddy QuadTerrain Challenge final during Sunday’s Raceway Park National at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park. The race was Round 9 of the WPSA PowerSports ATV Tour.

The races will be telecast on ESPN2 on Sept. 14 at 5 p.m. EDT.

POINTS BATTLES REMAIN TIGHT

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ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. (Aug. 19, 2007) — The battle between John Natalie, Jr. and Dustin Wimmer went into overdrive Sunday morning, as the two SuperQuad Pro 450 riders continued to battle for championship supremacy during the Raceway Park National WPSA PowerSports ATV Tour event at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park. Meanwhile, in QuadTerrain Pro Stock, Jesse West also padded his points lead.

SuperQuad Pro 450
Natalie (No. 13 Elka, Maxxis/Honda) just came out ahead of Wimmer (No. 191 MSR, Pro Taper, Yoshimura/Suzuki) in a physically grueling second heat of SuperQuad Pro 450 qualifying. Though Natalie gained two more points on Wimmer, the title chase is still very much up in the air with just five points separating the two.

The starting lineup for today’s final, scheduled for approximately 3 p.m. today is: Natalie, Doug Gust (No. 55 Team Rockstar, MSR, Pro Taper, Yoshimura/Suzuki), Wimmer, Josh Creamer (No. 9 Monster Energy Drink/Yamaha) and Keith Little (No. 12 Lonestar/Honda).

QuadTerrain Pro Stock
Rory Beckman (No. 10 Jack Link’s/Arctic Cat) took the top spot in QuadTerrain qualifying, with teammate Daryl Rath (No. 67 Jack Link’s/Arctic Cat) running second. West (No. 888 West Racing/Arctic Cat), who qualified third grabbed two more points on Scott Kilby (No. 207 Warnert Racing/Can-Am), who qualified fifth.

The Raceway Park National concludes this afternoon with Pro finals, as well as a full card of Amateur racing.

TOP QUALIFYING SLOTS AT ENGLISHTOWN

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ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. (Aug. 18, 2007) — John Natalie, Jr., Doug Gust, Chris Bithell, and Daryl Rath set the fastest times in their respective qualifying heats Saturday for this weekend’s Raceway Park National. The event is Round 9 of the 2007 WPSA PowerSports ATV Tour.

SuperQuad Pro 450
Natalie (No. 13 Elka, Maxxis/Honda) won the first SuperQuad Pro 450 heat, and gained one point in the Riders’ Championship on Dustin Wimmer (No. 191 MSR, Pro Taper, Yoshimura/Suzuki). Chad Wienen (No. 44 Team Rock Star, MSR, Pro Taper, Yoshimura/Suzuki) and Keith Little (No. 12 Lonestar/Honda) completed the top three in the first heat.

Gust (No. 55 Team Rockstar, MSR, Pro Taper, Yoshimura/Suzuki), who won last year’s SuperQuad Pro 450 title, beat out Wimmer and Josh Creamer (No. 9 Monster Energy Drink/Kawasaki) for the honors in the second heat.

QuadTerrain Pro Stock
Bithell (No. 6 Warnert Racing/Can-Am) won the first heat in QuadTerrain Pro Stock, ahead of Rory Beckman (No. 10 Jack Link’s/Arctic Cat). Jesse West (No. 888 West Racing/Arctic Cat) was third, and moved out to a 15-point lead in the title chase, ahead of Scott Kilby (No. 207 Warnert Racing/Can-Am).

Defending QuadTerrain champion Rath (No. 67 Jack Link’s/Arctic Cat) won the second heat, followed by Josh West (No. 788 West Racing/Arctic Cat) and Kyle Fielbelkorn (No. 11 Jack Link’s/Arctic Cat).

The Raceway Park National continues tomorrow with Amateur racing, as well as Pro finals, beginning at 2 p.m. Racing action begins at 9 a.m. Great tickets are still available at the gate. Tickets start at $20 for adults and $10 for kids 6-15.

Bosski Donates ATV Wagon trailers to Club

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The Berkshire Trail Riders Club was honored recently as the first recipient of Bosski’s Trailers for Trails Program. In sponsorship with Fisk Distributing and Enfield Motorsports, the club was able to acquire two 1600 Utility ATV Wagon trailers even though the non-profit group had limited funds.

Jason Myers, President of the Berkshire Trail Riders shares his excitement, “We had to haul a huge amount of stone a mile or so down the trail to repair some damage. These trailers cut down on the amount of trips up and down the trail significantly since we could store so much material in the big trailer. We used to have guys just standing around waiting, now, these guys are kept busy because a lot more material comes down in one shot!”

The Berkshire Trail Riders are responsible for maintaining Tolland State Forest in Sandisfield and Otis, Massachusetts. Many other volunteer riding clubs maintain their local public trail systems. Usually trail maintenance requires several individuals hand carrying equipment and supplies long distances to get to the work area. Bosski’s ATV Wagon trailers make the job much easier and allow workers to get more done in a shorter period of time. If the trails are not taken care of, many states are threatening to close these public areas leading to less and less places to ride.

Jason Myers continues his praise, “I know that many other clubs in the area could benefit from the use of these types of trailers and you can be sure that we will spread the word.” If you are an ATV Wagon dealer who knows of a club in need, or if you are a non-profit club wanting a rugged, workhorse trailer, contact Bosski and ask about their Trailers for Trails Program. Applications and more information are available at their website, www.atvwagon.com.

THE BOSS and Polaris Team Up

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Press Release –

New Accessory Package for Booming Side by Side Market Features 6′ Straight-Blade Poly Plow and THE BOSS’ Innovative SmartHitch 2 Attachment System

THE BOSS Snowplow, a company known for pushing the edge of innovation on products for snowplow removal, today announced a collaboration with Polaris Industries Inc., a pioneer in the booming side by side market, on the launch of a new 6′ Straight-Blade Poly Snowplow and SmartHitch 2® attachment system for Polaris’ 2005-2008 RANGER side by side vehicles.

Available at Polaris dealerships starting in September, THE BOSS Snowplow for Polaris is designed to easily tackle projects for the home or job site giving side by side owners the flexibility to reach areas where traditional plows cannot go due to space limitations or rugged terrain.

In addition to developing its first snowplow for the side by side market, THE BOSS adapted its proven SmartHitch 2 Attachment System for the Polaris RANGER to give homeowners and professionals the time-saving benefits of a fast and efficient attachment system with the ability to maneuver with ease.

“Our new product for Polaris and the side by side market is a natural next step for THE BOSS, and the opportunity to work with the company that has set the standard for quality and performance in the side by side market is an added bonus,” said Rick Robitaille, marketing manager for THE BOSS Snowplow.

“THE BOSS has a proven track record designing high-performance snowplow equipment for downsized vehicles, so we’re thrilled to be taking this to the next level with a custom design for the RANGER. The power and versatility of the Polaris RANGER and the easy hookup of THE BOSS snowplow using SmartHitch 2 technology will make quick work of any plowing job.”

“THE BOSS plow will complement our side by side accessory offering,” said Chris Witte, product line developer for PURE Polaris. “Polaris RANGERs are known as the ‘hardest working, smoothest riding’ side by side vehicles and the addition of THE BOSS plow to our accessory line up ensures our RANGERs work even harder.”

Standard features of THE BOSS 6′ Straight-Blade Poly Plow include:

· SmartHitch® 2 Attachment System
· High Performance Hydraulic Package
· SmartTouch 2 Hand Held Control
· Poly Blade
· Sloped Profile Undercarriage

Attaching or detaching the plow can be done with little to no physical effort with THE BOSS’ SmartHitch 2 Attachment System. A simple and quick attachment means users spend more time plowing and less time getting ready to plow.

Part of THE BOSS Snowplow package, the SmartTouch 2 Handheld Control is the easiest-to-use handheld control in the snowplow industry.

The handheld control is designed for right or left hand use and requires less button pushing than competing products, features an express up-and-down capability, and also has a built-in sleep mode.

The handle of the control can be removed providing several different mounting options.

Am I Too Big For A Raptor?

Question:

i was looking into getting a Raptor 700, but I weigh around 250 and it says the max load is 220 lbs.

Why is this so low? Even smaller quads are higher than this, but if i got one would I be okay with a gusset kit?

I do MX tracks and trails and hit up to 60 foot jumps.

Thanks,

Chet

Response:

Okay, you’ve got me on this one. I’ve looked at Yamaha’s specs on their websites (and a whole lot of other OEM’s specs as well) just to see if I’m going nuts – after reading your question.

I do not believe I’ve seen a “weight limit specification for rider” attached to any current models – other than youths. I could be wrong but if I am I would like you to give me the site where the Raptor has a posted load limit of 250 pounds.

Here’s what gets me about your Q. I know lots of guys who weigh what you do who ride and race ATV’s – and never have a problem other than needing more preload, higher damping settings or heavier springs. A “gusset kit”? You mean there’s a kit you can bolt on to beef up the Raptor in spots the OE knows will crack? I doubt that.

Here’s the deal – if you had a 200 pound rider who rode harder than you – like a guy who could do 100 ft triples – wouldn’t that theoretically generate as high if not higher shock loads than your svelte 250 pound body at 60 feet on a double?

I’ll keep checking but I am a little confused!

Motorhead Mark

More Power Not A Bad Thing

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We’re hearing reaction to power increases coming to the Big Bore Sport Ute class. Seems detractors are focusing on the power of premium priced, bought-by-experienced-rider models, claiming it’s bad for the industry.

The new Thundercat, the Outlander 800 HO, the newly HP injected Sportsman 800 HO along with the Brute Force 750, are not inherently dangerous because of their powerful engines.

In every motorized form of recreation there are the top-of-the-line model segments that showcase the manufacturer’s best technology. These vehicles are always expensive and rarely purchased by anyone less than a seasoned rider.

This argument was thrown at the snowmobile industry in the early 90s – not coincidentally Arctic Cat was at the centre of the controversy then over the introduction of – you guessed it – the Thundercat snowmobile.

At that time it exceeded the market’s benchmark for displacement and HP by about 20 percent. Screams could be heard for more than a year from the bed wetters.

Turns out, after the industry was scrutinized in an effort to vilify powerful snowmobiles the naysayers were not just a little wrong, they were completely wrong.

Common denominators in snowmobile accidents never changed as a result of more powerful models. What were the common denominators? Impaired operators and reckless, risk taking riders.

Engine size was not a constant in accidents. The driver profile was the problem – and still is.

New Cat Plant Churning ‘Em Out By The Thousands

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Apparently Arctic Cat’s brand new St.Cloud, Minnesota engine plant has the ability to churn out more than 50,000 powerplants annually!

If this is accurate, then look for the Thief River Falls based ATV and snowmobile builder to integrate more US assembled ATV engines very soon.

As it sits right now, only its 375 air-cooled and 500 liquid cooled 4-stroke singles are made by Suzuki.

AC has openly asserted it will not be using the Suzuki King Quad 700 mill much longer as a result of the launch of its own 700 EFI mill this year.