April 30, 2013
Powersport News
Bipartisan Bill To Reopen Clear Creek For Off-Road Vehicles: Protects additional 21,000 acres as Joaquin Rocks Wilderness
Washington - Congressmen David G. Valadao (R-California) and Sam Farr (D-California) on Friday introduced H.R. 1776, the Clear Creek National Recreati
April 29, 2013
Racing
ITP Racers Earn Six Class Podiums At Big Buck GNCC : WORCS racers battle at Sand Hollow in Utah
Team ITP ATV and side-by-side racers competed in both the 2013 AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country series and World Off-Road Championship Series last
April 29, 2013
Powersport News
Polaris Non-Pneumatic Tires
If you've read through the spring issue of Dirt Toys Magazine, you've probably seen the news in our "Industry Dirt" section about Polaris's new airles
April 26, 2013
Racing
Can-Am ATV, SxS Racers Earn Podiums Across America
Can-Am ATV and side-by-side racers had a successful weekend of racing at several different off-road events across America. Can-Am 4x4 ATV racers won f
April 26, 2013
Powersport News
Yatharth Singh Chauhan, Motoroids
Polaris Launches Two Off-Roading Tracks In India
Polaris India Pvt. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Polaris Industries Inc., has announced the launch of two off-road circuits in Bengaluru in assoc
April 25, 2013
Racing
RZRs Shine At WORCS, GNCC: Fill podiums at both series
RZRs filled the podiums April 19-21 at WORCS round four at Sand Hollow OHV Park in Hurricane, UT, and at the GNCC Big Buck in Union, SC.
April 25, 2013
Powersport News
Trail Volunteers Work In Northern California Forest To Protect Resources
Stonyford, CA - Three groups of trail volunteers were fully engaged on the Mendocino National Forest the weekend of April 20-21 in a diverse range of
April 24, 2013|
Published in the April 2013 issue
American Honda Expands Recall Of FourTrax ATVs Due To Crash Hazard
Now you don’t have to choose between a two-person or four-person side-by-side: The all-new Honda Pioneer boasts an innovative convertible design that allows the two rear seats to fold into the bed.
April 24, 2013|
Published in the April 2013 issue
Camo Stealth LED Light
Baja Designs takes “stealth” to a new level with its Camo Stealth LED Light.
April 24, 2013|
Published in the April 2013 issue
Powersport News
DJI Phantom Drone
KW Machine Works is now selling another tool to help capture your activities on video.
April 24, 2013|
Published in the April 2013 issue
Extreme Backcountry
Extreme Backcountry offers an all-things-adventure experience.
April 24, 2013|
Published in the April 2013 issue
Fox 2.0 Piggyback RZR Shocks
The Fox 2.0 coil-over compression adjust piggyback shocks let you fine-tune your ride and handling to suit personal preference, terrain or load.
April 24, 2013|
Published in the April 2013 issue
Powersport News
Honda Rolls Out the Pioneer for 2014
Now you don’t have to choose between a two-person or four-person side-by-side: The all-new Honda Pioneer boasts an innovative convertible design that allows the two rear seats to fold into the bed.
April 24, 2013|
Published in the April 2013 issue
ISU Team To Be School’s First Competitors in SAE Baja
The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Baja Collegiate Design Series challenges engineering students to design and build a Baja style vehicle from the ground up.
April 24, 2013|
Published in the April 2013 issue
Powersport News
John Deere Unveils 2013 Gator Heavy-Duty XUV Models
John Deere on Feb. 5 introduced its 2013 Heavy-Duty Crossover Utility Vehicle (XUV) lineup featuring the all-new, fastest, most powerful four-seat Gator available, plus updates to current models.
April 24, 2013|
Published in the April 2013 issue
Powersport News
Lane Lindstrom
Lane’s Inner Geekiness Comes Out
With what’s been happening over the past several months with public land use issues and pressure from all sorts of groups to close riding areas and restrict off-road riding, I was all set to write about how we need to be engaged in the process if we’re to
April 24, 2013|
Published in the April 2013 issue
Lead-Dog Helmet Light
Look, see and be seen with this helmet-mounted removable spotlight, tail light and brake light. It fits in your pocket when not in use.
April 24, 2013|
Published in the April 2013 issue
Legend Air Suspensions Kits
Legend Air Suspensions’ systems increase stability and safety while giving you increased wheel travel and vehicle performance.
April 24, 2013|
Published in the April 2013 issue
Powersport News
Love your ATV? Then Sleep On It
ATV camping at a remote backcountry campsite is more popular than ever and now you can have the latest innovation designed specifically for ATV camping: the ATV WildBED.
April 24, 2013|
Published in the April 2013 issue
Mattracks Sprositive Drive System
Mattracks introduces six new models for ATVs and UTVs. The new Sprositive Drive system has been specially designed to compensate for the unequal ratios on ATVs and UTVs using overrunning front differentials.
April 24, 2013|
Published in the April 2013 issue
Polaris Announces Two Limited Edition RZRs
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC.
April 24, 2013|
Published in the April 2013 issue
Polaris Introduces New Limited Edition ATV: Aimed at ATV enthusiasts in southern states
Polaris is now offering the all-new Sportsman 400 H.O. South Edition built specifically to meet the needs of the southern consumer.
April 24, 2013|
Published in the April 2013 issue
Bill Bush, API
Tests Show E15 Use May Harm Fuel Systems In Millions Of Vehicles
Washington — Use of the ethanol gasoline blend E15 may endanger fuel systems in millions of 2001 and newer vehicles, Bob Greco, American Petroleum Institute (API) Director of Downstream and Industry Operations, told reporters, citing newly completed resea
April 24, 2013|
Published in the April 2013 issue
Triton APT Series
Triton has released its newest series to the utility/ATV family, the APT (All Purpose Trailer) Series.
April 24, 2013
Powersport News
Dave Halsey, NOHVCC contributing writer
Utah Honors State's Fallen Peace Officers At OHV Trailhead
"The Fallen Peace Officer Trail is dedicated to the Utah men and women of law enforcement who lost their lives in the line of duty and to those office
April 24, 2013|
Published in the April 2013 issue
Wide Boy Ramp
QuadBoss has introduced its newest folding arched ramp, the Wide Boy.
April 24, 2013|
Published in the April 2013 issue
Zbroz Trailing Arms, Radius Rods
Zbroz Racing introduces Maximum Ground Clearance trailing arms and radius rods for the Polaris RZR XP 900 and XP 4 900.
April 23, 2013
Powersport News
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar Honored
The American Motorcyclist Association honored U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) for her support of motorcyclists and ATV riders during the just-comple
April 22, 2013
Powersport News, Travel
Key U.S. Lawmaker Opposes Navy Takeover Of California's Johnson Valley Riding Area
Pickerington, OH - In a blow to U.S. Navy efforts to expand a military base into the popular Johnson Valley off-highway vehicle riding area in Souther
April 20, 2013
Racing
Blingstar Joins Forces With Lonestar Racing
Two powerhouse off-road companies, Lonestar Racing and Blingstar, have joined forces to contend for championships on both the West and East Coasts.
April 19, 2013|
Published in the April 2013 issue
Battery Tender Chargers Achieve CA Listing
Deltran Battery Tender has achieved the first listing in the California Energy Commission Appliance database for small battery chargers for automotive and powersport applications.
April 19, 2013
Racing
ITP ATV MX Racers Post Nine Wins At Muddy Creek : 17 total podiums earned at Mtn. Dew ATV Motocross Series
Team ITP ATV motocross racers earned nine class wins and 17 total podium finishes at round two of the 2013 Mtn. Dew ATV Motocross National Championshi
April 19, 2013|
Published in the April 2013 issue
Long-Term Wildcat Test
Arctic Cat saw an opportunity in the performance side-by-side segment and went after it with a vehicle built with a top-notch desert suspension, stable wheelbase and competitive price tag.
April 19, 2013|
Published in the April 2013 issue
Polaris Introducing Flat-proof “Airless” Tires
It’s happened to all of us.
April 19, 2013|
Published in the April 2013 issue
Product Revew: Klim Dakar Pro Jersey
Product: The Dakar jersey is designed to function with the elements as opposed to put a big logo across your chest and arms.
April 19, 2013|
Published in the April 2013 issue
Quality Riding, Not Size, Rules At Coral Pink Dunes
There are sand dunes and then there are the Coral Pink Sand Dunes.
April 19, 2013|
Published in the April 2013 issue
Lane Lindstrom
Test Drive: Arctic Cat 700 ATV: Great All-Around Rid
With all the hype surrounding side-by-sides these days, ATVs sometimes get lost and/or overlooked.
April 19, 2013|
Published in the April 2013 issue
Feature, Reviews
By Dustin Pancheri, For Dirt Toys Magazine
Tire Tech: UTV Tire Selection: Looks Vs. Functions
“Hello sir, how can I help you today?” the salesman behind the counter asks.
April 19, 2013
Powersport News
Yamaha "Assembled in USA" Rhino Sweepstakes Runs Through May 31: All funds go to Honored American Veterans Afield and Feed The Children
Cypress, Calif. - Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., is running an "Assembled in USA" Rhino sweepstakes to raise funds and awareness for Honored American Vet
April 17, 2013
Powersport News
Bows And Arrows And Off-Roading At The Hatfield McCoy Trails In West Virginia
It doesn't take much (if anything, really) to get us excited about off-roading. So when we're offered the added fun of shooting bows and arrows and ri
April 17, 2013
Racing
Can-Am ATV Racers Tally 3 Wins, 9 Podiums At Mtn. Dew ATV MX Nationals: Moore wins Pro and Pro-Am Classes at NEATV-MX opener
Can-Am ATV racers earned two overall class victories and nine podium finishes at round two of the 2013 Mtn. Dew ATV Motocross National Championship se
April 17, 2013
Dirt Toys Picture of Week / Polaris Donates RZR XP To Raffle: Newsletter April 17, 2013
April 16, 2013
Powersport News
KYMCO USA Title Sponsor of Rally On The Rocks
Spartanburg, S.C. - KYMCO USA is the official title sponsor of the Rally On The Rocks side-by-side vehicle jamboree to be held May 15-18 in beautiful
April 15, 2013|
Published in the April 2013 issue
2013 Hunting Accessories Showcase
We know many of you use your ATV and/or side-by-side when you go hunting, whether it’s to get you close to your favorite hunting area or to carry game out to the truck.
April 15, 2013|
Published in the April 2013 issue
Mark Bourbeau
2013 Polaris Scrambler 850: Like a Sportsman on Steroids
The new-for-2013 Polaris Scrambler 850 is quite literally black and white but not just in color.
April 15, 2013|
Published in the April 2013 issue
A Look Inside The New Team Clutches On The Wildcats
One of the biggest technological advances found on the latest Wildcat is the change to Team Industries’ Rapid Response drive and Tied driven clutches.
April 15, 2013|
Published in the April 2013 issue
Powersport News
Arctic Cat Drives Evolution With All-New 50-Inch Wildcat: New 50-inch trail model to compliment Wildcat line-up early in 2014
2014 Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer show attendees in Las Vegas were shown how committed the company is about leading the powersports industry.
April 15, 2013|
Published in the April 2013 issue
Powersport News
Can-Am Maverick: Has Sights On High Performance SxS Market
Let the games begin.
April 15, 2013|
Published in the April 2013 issue
Powersport News
Lane Lindstrom
Destination Mojave: Motorsports Mecca, some of the best desert riding anywhere
There are lots of reasons to visit southern California: Disneyland, sunny beaches, professional sports, great weather year-round. And on and on and on.
April 15, 2013|
Published in the April 2013 issue
Powersport News
Carl's Cycle
Is Your Machine Ready To Go This Spring?: Tips to make sure you’re ready
In many places across the snowbelt, winter still has its grip on the land.
April 15, 2013
Powersport News
Bill Redekop, Winnipeg Free Press
Mars Hill Dirt Bikers, ATVers Told To Hit The Road: Province restricts use of ecological hot spot
Winnipeg, MB - The Manitoba government caved to "horseback riders, flower pickers, and the rest" with its decision to close 65 kilometers (40 miles) o
April 15, 2013|
Published in the April 2013 issue
Powersport News
ATV Safety Institute
New CPSC Report Reveals Decline In ATV Deaths, Injuries Over Most Recently Reported Five Years
All-terrain vehicle injuries have declined significantly over the past five years, showing “a change in trend direction” according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
April 15, 2013|
Published in the April 2013 issue
Powersport News
New Jersey Gets First State-Owned OHV Park: By All Terrain Vehicle Association
After several years of searching for a suitable site, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has opened its first state-owned off-highway vehicle park.
April 15, 2013|
Published in the April 2013 issue
Steve Janes
Over the Bars
What makes little boys love to play in dirt? Is it something about their DNA?
April 15, 2013|
Published in the April 2013 issue
Polaris Initiative Puts Focus On Commercial Audiences: Company's First urpose-Built Commercial Vehicle Line Brutus Leads Its Work Vehicle Portfolio
Polaris Industries announced an initiative to expand into the commercial vehicle market last March.
April 15, 2013|
Published in the April 2013 issue
Powersport News
Ryan Harris
Polaris RZR XP 4 Long-Term Test Report: 5 Things We Love About This Machine
Polaris is on a winning streak.
April 15, 2013|
Published in the April 2013 issue
Powersport News
Products Review
Is there anyone in the world of motorsports who hasn’t heard of OGIO?
April 15, 2013|
Published in the April 2013 issue
Spare Parts
The Blingstar memory foam harness is the most comfortable and well-designed harness on the market.
April 15, 2013|
Published in the April 2013 issue
Powersport News
Lane Lindstrom
Yamaha Raptor 700 SE: Still The King of Sport Quads
Glamis. January. Yamaha Raptor 700 SE.
April 12, 2013
Racing
DP Brakes Unveils Extensive ATV Sponsorship For 2013
DP Brakes, a world leader in sintered brake technology, has announced that it will be sponsoring an extensive number of ATV riders and teams in 2013.
April 11, 2013
Powersport News
Polaris Acquires Aixam Mega: On-road quadricycles, light duty commercial vehicles complements Polaris' existing portfolio
Minneapolis - Polaris Industries Inc. today announced the acquisition of A.M. Holding S.A.S., which operates under the name Aixam Mega S.A.S., a priva
April 10, 2013|
Published in the April 2013 issue
Powersport News
Our Own Personal Mud Nationals
Either you love mud or you hate it.
April 10, 2013|
Published in the April 2013 issue
Powersport News
Spare Parts
Baja Designs takes “stealth” to a new level with its Camo Stealth LED Light.
April 10, 2013
Racing
Can-Am ATV Racers Win Five GNCC Morning Classes: Miller Brothers Earn Three Podiums At TORN Round Two
Can-Am 4x4 ATV racers earned seven of the top 12 overall morning finishes, won a total of five classes and earned all 15 possible class podium positio
April 10, 2013
Powersport News
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Voids Certificates Approving Import Of Over 70,000 Small Recreational Vehicles
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Sunday that it is withdrawing approval of the import and sale of up to 74,000 gas-powered on-
April 09, 2013
Powersport News, Travel
By Jason Ogden, Oscoda Press
USFS Proposes Adding 32 Miles Of ATV Trails In Florida
Oscoda, FL - ATV riders in Iosco and Alcona Counties could be enjoying 32 miles of additional trails in the coming year, according to Gordon Haase of
April 08, 2013
Powersport News
Polaris Donates RZR XP To Raffle For Moore Family
At this year's High Lifter Mud Nationals held March 20-23, Polaris donated a RZR XP 900 to raffle in memory of Caleb Moore, who died Jan. 31 as a resu
April 08, 2013
Racing
SXSPerformance.com To Be Presenting Sponsor Of Pure Side-X-Side Series
California City, CA - SXSPerformance.com is now the presenting sponsor of the Pure Side-X-Side Series.
April 06, 2013
Racing
Blingstar's Nick Nelson Finishes 4th Overall At Lake Havasu WORCS
Lake Havasu City, AZ - Team Blingstar put its Polaris XP 900s to the test at round three of the Rocky Mountain ATV MC WORCS. The race was rough and th
April 05, 2013
Racing
2013 AMA MAXC Racing Series Set To Kick Off : Round 1 April 13 at Monster Mountain in Canaan, IN
The 2013 American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Mid-America Cross-Country (MAXC) racing season is set to kick off April 13 at Monster Mountain in Can
April 05, 2013|
Published in the April 2013 issue
Powersport News
2013 Clothing/Gear Showcase
Whether it’s trail, dual sport or adventure, Patrol off-road gear is designed for performance and versatility.
April 05, 2013
Powersport News
CBC News
ATV Federation Calls For Mandatory Insurance: P.E.I. is the only Maritime province that doesn't require drivers to be insured
All terrain vehicle drivers may have to start shopping for insurance if Prince Edward Island adopts a pitch from the province's ATV federation.
April 05, 2013|
Published in the April 2013 issue
Steve Janes
Hitting the Target: Whether it be ATVs and/or Rugers
Yamaha has introduced two new recreational vehicles in a unique way—with a bang.
April 05, 2013
Reviews
Product Review: i1010 iPod Case
The folks at Pelican Products first approached us about testing/reviewing their i1010 iPod Case while snowmobiling. We said we would give it a try, al
April 05, 2013|
Published in the April 2013 issue
Powersport News
Lane Lindstrom
The X Factor: Cat Unleashes New Wildcat 1000 X
Okay, we have a confession we need to make right off the bat.
April 04, 2013
Powersport News
Suzuki Motor Of America Inc. Introduced: Suzuki continues as Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. following restructuring
Brea, Calif. - Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (SMAI), has been announced as the sole distributor of Suzuki motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, marine ou
April 03, 2013
Racing
Can-Am Maverick 1000R Racers Earn WORCS, Best In The Desert Podiums: DS 450 Pro Josh Creamer Earns Second At AMA ATV MX Nationals Opener
Can-Am Maverick 1000R side-by-side vehicle driver James Hill finished second in the SxS Pro Production class at round three of the World Off-Road Cham
April 03, 2013
Powersport News
G. Chambers Williams III, The Tennessean
Private Off-Road Parks Grow With ATV Sales
Mooresville, TN - The wooded, rolling hills of the Wolaver Farm in Marshall County, TN, have been turned into a mecca for off-road driving enthusiasts
April 02, 2013
Powersport News
Charles Owens, Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Old High School Gets New Life As ATV Lodge
Bramwell, WV - An old high school will soon become a refuge for ATV riders and their families.
April 01, 2013
Powersport News
Make The Most Of The AOAA
Unless you include riding all-terrain vehicles as one of your primary passions, the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area (AOAA) might not rank at the top