December 31, 2014
Racing
Polaris RZR Sweetens Pot For 2015 King Of The Hammers
Minneapolis - The King of the Hammers (KOH) is known as the toughest off-road race in the world, and this year, the person who conquers the course will not only go home with “The Hammer,” but also a brand-new 2015 RZR XP 1000 EPS.
December 30, 2014
Racing
Polaris Teams With Xtreme Plus For Dakar Rally: Partnership has seen three back-to-back victories
Minneapolis - Polaris Industries has announced the company will, once again, team with Xtreme Plus to take on the world famous Dakar Rally. The partnership has yielded three back-to-back victories by solo racer Willy Alcaraz.
December 30, 2014
Powersport News
Rally On The Rocks Registration Opens This Week
It might be hard to believe, but it's time to start thinking about the Rally on the Rocks again. Registration opens Jan. 1.
December 29, 2014
Racing
ATVMX Makes Historic Announcement With Addition Of Daytona As Opening Round Of 2015 Championship: Four wheels to be showcased at Daytona Bike Week for the first time ever
Morgantown, WV - MX Sports Pro Racing and the ATV Promoters Group (ATVPG) made a historic announcement this month with the addition of the iconic Daytona International Speedway and its legendary "Bike Week" as the opening round of the 2015 Mtn. Dew ATV Mo
December 29, 2014
Powersport News
Destination Polaris Back For Another Season
The award-winning, off-road TV show Destination Polaris is back on the air and is bigger than ever.
December 22, 2014
Powersport News, Travel
2015 Rally In The Pines Event Schedule Unveiled
After a successful first Rally in the Pines in Mackay, ID, this past summer, event organizers are coming back to Mackay with even more events and rides for 2015.
December 19, 2014
Powersport News, Travel
Coastal OHV Park Offers Fun, Economic Boost
Oakley, CA -- A highly popular off-road state park located on the central coast of California was host last week for a government body that oversees the operation. On Dec. 11-12, the California State Park's Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) Com
December 17, 2014
Powersport News
Merry Christmas From Arctic Cat
We always get a kick out of Arctic Cat's annual Christmas card.
December 16, 2014
Powersport News
Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative Awards Third Quarter GRANTs: Local riding groups funded for protecting, expanding, improving OHV access; safe, responsible use promoted at National FFA Convention and Expo
Cypress, Calif. - Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., today announced it has contributed more than $40,000 in critical cash and equipment to five local riding groups to support OHV access in their respective areas.
December 13, 2014
New Products
JRi Shocks Offering Three-Way Adjustable Upgrade Kit For Wildcat, Wildcat Sport
Mooresville, NC – Wildcat enthusiasts have something new to be excited about. JRi Shocks has released a new upgrade kit for 2015 Wildcat and Wildcat Sport models featuring JRi’s ECX 1 single adjustable shocks. This new upgrade kit converts the factory ins
December 12, 2014
Racing
Historic Season For Can-Am Off-Road Racers: Record season includes SCORE Class 19, GNCC XC1 SxS, 4x4 Pro titles
Valcourt, Québec - BRP’s Can-Am ATV and side-by-side racers earned a record number of wins and championships across North America in 2014. Racers secured more than 16 total championships, including the first GNCC XC1 Modified (side-by-side) class and SCOR
December 12, 2014
Racing
Polaris RZR to Sponsor UTV World Championship: A new Polaris RZR XP1000 to be given to the winner of the desert, short course races
Minneapolis - Polaris today announced that Polaris RZR will be the title sponsor of the first annual UTV World Championship, slated to take place in Laughlin, NV, Feb. 19-21.
December 11, 2014|
Published in the December 2014 issue
Mark Bourbeau
Ace in the Whole
Well, here we go again bringing up the cheesy “Ace in the Hole” lead ... kinda. We drove the 2014 model of the Ace in Texas last winter and were pleasantly surprised with the whole concept of the Ace and how it handled itself as we tested it in the Hill C
December 11, 2014|
Published in the December 2014 issue
Adding More Goodies to Project BackCountry RZR
“This box is a must for anyone who has a RZR,” Tibbens said.
December 11, 2014|
Published in the December 2014 issue
Lane Lindstrom
Not Hard to Find Fun at Hidden Falls Texas' Largest Ride Park
Texas. Big. Bold. Wide open. Lots of territory. And No. 1 in the sale of off-road vehicles.
December 11, 2014|
Published in the December 2014 issue
Lane Lindstrom
Taking a Swing at Honda's Redesign of Rubicon
We admit when we hear a powersports manufacturer say “all-new” or “completely new vehicle” we sometimes roll our eyes because “all-new” is BNG (bold new graphics). Maybe a new seat or new grips on the handlebars.
December 11, 2014|
Published in the December 2014 issue
The Eagle has Landed
Three ATVers came across a Golden Eagle that was distressed and had collapsed by a trail on Independence Mountain in northcentral Colorado.
December 10, 2014
Racing
Coastal Racing Takes Best in the Desert’s Henderson 250: Jagged X wins UTV Championship, Team UXC Racing Expert ATV champions
Minneapolis - Best in the Desert’s Henderson 250 is the last BITD race of the year and would determine who would take the UTV championship this year. On the ATV side, Team UXC Racing would line up to make history with its Scrambler XP 1000 EPS.
December 10, 2014
Powersport News
Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., Raises More Than $80,000 For Feed The Children: Annual employee and Star Touring Riders & Volunteers event honors 2014 racing champions, celebrates 20 years of Feed the Children donations
Cypress, Calif. – Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., held its annual employee and Star Touring And Riding (S.T.A.R.) event at the company’s Cypress, CA, headquarters last Friday. Throughout the special event, which has come to symbolize the company’s successes a
December 09, 2014|
Published in the December 2014 issue
Lane Lindstrom
By the Numbers- Part II
In my column in the last issue of Dirt Toys Magazine (“Multipurpose Mania,” October 2014, page 6), I shared some of the results of a Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) report that was released earlier this year.
December 09, 2014|
Published in the December 2014 issue
Lane Lindstrom
Go Big or Go...Honda: Pioneer 500 Latest SXS From Honda
Whenever you hear about a company downsizing, that’s usually not good news. But in the case of Honda’s recent unveiling of the Pioneer 500 side-by-side, we can tell you from firsthand experience that this downsizing is just right.
December 09, 2014|
Published in the December 2014 issue
Riding RZRS With Snow Folks
It sounded logical to us. The Polaris Industries snow team suggested that maybe we could get together this past summer and go for a RZR ride.
December 09, 2014|
Published in the December 2014 issue
Suzuki Unveils 2015 ATV Lineup
Redesigned for 2015, the Suzuki King Quad 500 AXi moves to the top of the extremely competitive mid-cc utility ATV class.
December 09, 2014|
Published in the December 2014 issue
Trail Maintenance: This is How It's Done
While many might see the recent economic recession as a reason to cut services, several government agencies in Idaho saw it as a reason to work cooperatively and provide training to land managers wanting to learn more about building and maintaining off-hi
December 09, 2014|
Published in the December 2014 issue
Lane Lindstrom
Wildcat Sport: 10 Inches of Extra Fun
Over the two days of our test drive of the new Arctic Cat Wildcat Sport near Bryce Canyon in southern Utah, we heard more than once phrases such as, “If you could only see how this [Wildcat Sport] performs at sea level,” and “We think you would be impress
December 09, 2014
Powersport News
Yamaha Motor Parts and Accessory Group U.S.A. Launches New E-Commerce Site: Consumer-oriented www.ShopYamaha.com offers apparel and accessories for all Star, Yamaha motorsport categories
Kennesaw, GA - Yamaha Parts and Accessories, a division of Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., today announced the launch of a new e-commerce website. For the first time ever, www.ShopYamaha.com gives consumers the ability to purchase high-quality Yamaha ap
December 08, 2014
Powersport News
Web Exclusive
5 Reasons To Like The Polaris Sportsman XP 1000
We wanted to get at least one more ride on the Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 before putting the final touches on our ride report about this new ATV for the next issue of Dirt Toys Magazine.
December 03, 2014
Powersport News
By Dave Halsey, NOHVCC Contributing Writer
“Two Thumbs Up” To New Documentary On The Western Slope ATV Association
“The Trail from Here to There”
That’s the title of a new documentary about the Western Slope ATV Association. You won’t see it on television. In fact, outside of Colorado, few off-highway vehicle (OHV) clubs and riders have watched it. But given how g
December 02, 2014
Racing
American Motorcyclist Association
For The First Time Ever Veterans Can Receive Free Admission To Each Round Of The 2015 Mtn. Dew ATV Motocross National Championship
Morgantown, W.Va. - In honor of Veterans Day, MX Sports Pro Racing and the ATV Promoter's Group (ATVPG) introduced an initiative with the Veteran Tickets Foundation to recognize the sacrifices made by our service men and women by offering free admission t
December 02, 2014
Powersport News, Travel
American Motorcyclist Association
Illinois Considering Motorized Trails
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources recently held a meeting of a working/advisory group to assist with siting and establishing the first state-owned off-highway-vehicle trail system.
December 01, 2014
Powersport News
BlueRibbon Coalition Seeks Executive Director: If you’re looking for a pretty cool job...
The BlueRibbon Coalition is seeking an executive director to lead the organization, which champions responsible use of public lands and land access for outdoor recreation.
December 01, 2014
Powersport News
By Bridgett Weaver, The Tribune (Greeley, CO)
Harsh International Opens Retail Store For ATVs In Eaton
After more than 65 years of manufacturing farming equipment in Weld County, Harsh International is expanding its product to include something a little bit more light-hearted.
December 01, 2014
Powersport News
Yamaha “Real Tough” Sweepstakes For Farmers, Ranchers: Partnership with Agriculture.com and Successful Farming promotes Viking or Viking VI giveaway at http://realtoughsweepstakes.com
Cypress, Calif. – Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., has partnered with Agriculture.com and Successful Farming to give away a Viking three-person side-by-side (SxS) or Viking VI six-person SxS at http://realtoughsweepstakes.com. The sweepstakes will run through
