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WPSA POWERSPORTS ATV TOUR RETURNS TO ESPN2 IN 2007

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PRESS RELEASE –

All 10 WPSA PowerSports ATV Tour events will be telecast on ESPN2 during the 2007 season. The one-hour shows will air in early-evening Friday and midday Saturday timeslots.

The Friday telecasts will either lead into, or out of, live NASCAR programming. The television schedule kicks off Saturday, June 16 at 1 p.m. EDT.

“We extraordinarily pleased to partner with ESPN2 for the PowerSports ATV Tour for the second consecutive season,” said PowerSports Entertainment, Inc. CEO Rick Murphy. “Last season’s telecasts were an obvious hit, earning an average .20 rating and introducing more than 200,000 households to the exciting sport of ATV racing. We fully plan to exceed those numbers in 2007.”

“We are very pleased to have events of the WPSA PowerSports ATV Tour back on ESPN2 for 2007,” said Frantz Cayo, ESPN director of motorsports programming. “ESPN2 is the motorsports destination for fans, and these exciting events are a very welcomed addition to our programming lineup.”

Visit wsaracing.com/Event/Schedule.asp to see the entire schedule.

Ranger RZR Picture

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Here you will see a side profile of the RZR. Check out the Ranger RZR post for another picture of the RZR in action.

Polaris Introduces the Ranger RZR

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The RANGER RZR is the first trail capable, side-by-side vehicle that screams down the trails as the fastest accelerating and lightest side-by-side; navigates through tight, twisty terrain with ease; and tackles mud, rocks and anything else nature throws its way for the ultimate off-road experience.

At 50 inches wide, RANGER RZR is the only trail capable side-by-side in its class. At 945 lbs, it is the lightest side-by-side with the lowest cage height, compared to its competitors, which ensures true trail accessibility. RANGER RZR also boasts a true all-wheel drive (AWD) system that automatically engages when the rider needs more forward traction and reverts back to 2WD automatically when AWD is no longer needed.

Built with a patented design that places the engine behind the seat, RANGER RZR has the lowest center of gravity of all the sport side-by-sides for unmatched off-road responsiveness. Riders will find themselves sitting at least seven inches lower than they would in competitive side-by-side vehicles for unparalleled handling and ground hugging performance. For optimal handling on any terrain, RANGER RZR has nine inches of travel in the front, 9.5 inches in the rear and 10 inches of ground clearance due to its double A-arm front suspension with an exclusive, front anti-sway bar and a rolled independent rear suspension (IRS). For comfort, RANGER RZR also sports the best ergonomics in its class, including tilt steering, and adjustable hand rails and seats.

Powered by a liquid-cooled, even-firing Polaris Big Bore 800 Twin EFI engine, RANGER RZR is the fastest accelerating side-by-side with the highest horsepower in its class; accelerating to 35 MPH in four seconds, and topping out at 55 MPH. This power coupled with RANGER RZR’s unique design and smaller stature creates a vehicle that delivers razor sharp side-by-side performance.

RANGER RZR is no slouch when it comes handling the tough tasks. With a cargo bed rated for 300 lbs with 12 tie-down points, 1500 lb. towing capacity, under-hood storage and a myriad of PURE Polaris accessories including Lock & Ride, cabs and cargo systems, you have all the utility you need.

Offered in green and red, RANGER RZR will be available at Polaris dealerships in early summer, with a MSRP of $9,999 (US) and $13,999 (CAN).

Look for more pictures of the RZR on ATVmag.com in the near future.

Yamaha Genuine Parts and Accessories

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World’s Only Vertically-Integrated Industry Fair

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Press Release –

MOTORCYCLE TAIWAN 2007, the Taiwan International Motorcycle Show is to be held on May 18 -20, 2007 at Taipei World Trade Center Exhibition Hall 3, with almost 300 international and domestic exhibitors showcasing featured key themes including complete vehicles, engines and parts, vehicle frames, accessories, riding accessories, vehicle testing and inspection equipment, and noise and emissions testing equipment – everything to produce and outfit motorcycles from headlight to tailpipe.

Globally recognized local manufacturers were joined by a strong contingent of Taiwan’s more than 100 tier-1 parts suppliers and overseas exhibitors from the USA, Japan, India, Pakistan, and Vietnam. They presented a complete vertically-integrated window on the industry to buyers from around the globe, demonstrating Taiwan’s emerging central role as a vital source of quality and innovation to the world’s markets.

Not just a swap meet, MOTORCYCLE TAIWAN 2006 presented a major platform for exchange of ideas and know-how. In a full schedule of informative forums, influential industry representatives including the Motorcycle Industry Council of the USA and famed Italian Motorcycle Design Company – Marabese Design – covered ATV market and Regulatory Trends in the US, European PTW design trends and much more, etc.

The 2006 show presented four special features – Showcasing the Capability of Made by Taiwan, Motorcycle Design & Innovation, ATV Trends, and Tuning & Performance Enhancing Parts. The 2007 show will consolidates all this in such key areas as: the Capability of Made by Taiwan, and Taiwan’s Advantage in Tuning & Performance-enhancing Parts.

Contact:

Vanny Chang
Taiwan Trade Center, Toronto
2 Queen Street East, Suite 1410
Toronto, Ontario M5C 3G7
Tel: (416) 363-9946 Ext. 102
Fax: (416) 363-2023
E-mail: vanny_toronto@taitra.org.tw

Shanghai Exhibition 2007

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Press Release –

The 2007 Shanghai International Leisure & Sport Vehicles Exhibition (SIVE) takes place March 3rd – 5th, 2007 at the Shanghai East Asia Exhibition Hall in Shanghai, China.

It is a professional exhibition of ATV, scooters, dirt-bikes, go-karts, and other leisure & sport vehicles and is the ONLY professional exhibition in China.

The exhibition’s main purpose is to let more and more overseas people understand the best quality and the lowest price of Chinese products in these areas. The goal is to set up an international, multi-roles platform for the communication between Chinese domestic manufactures and overseas trade buyers.

All exhibitors are famous Chinese powersport vehicles manufactures showcasing their newest products of the year.

Contact: Mr. Elfei Yeh
International Manager
Shanghai Hope Exhibition Company
Tel: +86 21 6483 7603
Fax: +86 21 6482 6717
Mobile: +86 13818884941
E-mail: elfei.yeh@gmail.com
Website: www.sive.com.cn/eindex.asp

POLL RESULTS

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Our last poll asked you which 420-500cc sport-ute deserved to be Best In Class. Out of 469 votes, the results were as follows:

42.22% – Can-Am Outlander 500 (198 votes)
31.56% – Suzuki KingQuad 450 (148 votes)
26.23% – Polaris Sportsman 450 (123 votes)

Latest poll question:

Which UTV deserved to win Best In Class?

Scroll down the page to cast your vote!

DUNLOP TIRE TO SPONSOR ATV TOUR HELMET CAM

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Press Release –

Dunlop Tire will be an official sponsor of the WPSA PowerSports ATV Tour during the 2007 season.

As part of its 2007 program, Dunlop will be the featured sponsor for the “QuadTerrain Helmet Cam.”

“We’re pleased to welcome a sponsor of Dunlop’s stature to the PowerSports ATV Tour,” said PowerSports Entertainment, Inc. CEO Rick Murphy. “We look forward to showcasing the Dunlop brand at each of our venues, and on television, during the 2007 season.”

The move comes after a breakout 2006 racing season for Dunlop with SuperQuad Pro 450 MX success with Team Suzuki’s Doug Gust and the radial QUADMAX Sport technology as well as Quad Terrain success with Arctic Cat’s Daryl Rath and the QUADMAX utility range.

“We are excited to partner with the PowerSports ATV Tour in 2007,” said Dennis Teed, Dunlop Director ATV Business Unit. “We were impressed with the visibility the Tour garnered last season, making it an easy decision for us to come on as a sponsor. Plus, the Tour gives us a perfect place in which to continue development of ATV racing’s top racing tires.”

RENEGADE IS TORRID FAST!

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By: Kent Lester

Got a ride on Can-Am’s Renegade 800 the other day. This thing certainly changes all the rules about Sport Class 4-wheelers. You can’t help but be impressed (maybe even intimidated) with the kind of power this thing delivers.

In 2-wheel drive you can wick the throttle at any speed and its EFI V-twin delivers crack-the-whip, instantaneous power to the rear wheels and, if…IF you can get them to hook up, it catapults forward with rocket launcher thrust.

I like the ergonomics of this ATV. Yes, it does feel a bit heavier than most solid axle Sport ATVs but the power is so urgent and the handling so precise, you never feel its bulk.

It seems to have a pretty low CG and loves to broadslide – it’s extremely stable in this mode and with this much power it virtually broadslides all the time. Just feed in more throttle in a turn and the back end comes around instantaneously.

4WD is a cool feature on a bike like this and just adds to the versatility. It actually tracks better on loose surfaces with 4WD engaged and corners like a Suburu WRX rally car with all four wheels churning.

I love this no-push style oversteer and you end up actually steering the Renegade with the throttle – fun to practice.

Through the bumps, it’s pretty good, too. You can definitely sense the superiority of independent rear suspension when riding through the stutters – very confidence inspiring.

Couldn’t tell much about the shocks – need more time to ride, especially on harder surfaces.

SUPERTRAX WEBSITE POSTS BIG JUMP IN TRAFFIC

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The final statistics are in for the month of December 2006 and traffic on SUPERTRAXMAG.COM has increased to its highest recorded volume yet – 111,689 page views – more than double the page views in December 2005!

LiveStats.XSP indicates that visits to SUPERTRAXMAG.COM increased by almost 20,000 and visitors are not only staying longer on the website, they’re reading more pages! This is a direct result of the change in format implemented in early November ’06.

Website Manager Mike Lester says, “We’re adding fresh and exclusive content almost daily that you can’t find anywhere else. Our staff puts more miles on the trails than any other magazine and it shows in the opinions and knowledge we share with our readers.”

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