May 31, 2015
Racing
Team UXC Racing Back On The Box At GNCC Mountaineer: Swift takes win on Scrambler 850
Minneapolis - After Team UXC’s Kevin Trantham would win in 4x4 Pro on his Scrambler 850, at GNCC Round 6, in Odessa, NY, teammate Michael Swift would top the box at Round 7.
May 30, 2015
New Products
ITP UltraCross R Spec Tires Outlast Brutal Terrain: Rugged 8-ply tires log 2,000 plus miles, numerous podiums for UTV, Inc.
Clinton, Tenn. - Johnny Angal of UTV, Inc.—winner of the prestigious 2014 Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 Class 1900 side-by-side vehicle class—made one of his best racing decisions ever when he chose to run ITP tires on his Polaris RZR XP 1000, according to the S
May 29, 2015
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Chasin’ ACEs
We were on an errand this week to return two of our snowmobiles to Bucky’s Outdoors in Pinedale, WY. But hey, we were taking a four-place snowmobile trailer and only two snowmobiles ... what to do with the extra space. Put two Polaris ACEs in there, of co
May 29, 2015
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Bucky’s Outdoors To Host Open House, Demo Riding Event
Bucky’s Outdoors, a Polaris dealership located in Pinedale, WY, is hosting two events next weekend.
May 29, 2015
Racing
RJ Anderson Takes WORCS Round 6 In RZR XP 1000: RZRs sweep podium in Pro class
Minneapolis - Polaris factory racer RJ Anderson would take the checkered flag at Round 6 this past weekend taking the SxS Pro class with fellow Polaris factory racer Ryan Piplic taking third. Cody Bradbury would take second making it yet another clean swe
May 28, 2015
Racing
Desert Racing/Hillclimbing Event In Utah Coming Next Week
The X-12 AMA National Hare & Hound, located off Exit 12 in Snowville, UT, is coming up Saturday, June 6. It'll be big because it is an AMA National as well as a USRA (Utah) and Idaho (SIDRA) points event and is running on mostly virgin, never-before-raced
May 27, 2015
Powersport News
BRP Recalls Youth Model Can-Am ATVs Due To Violation Of Federal ATV Standard
Name of product: All-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
May 27, 2015
Racing
2015 Wildcat 700 Sport Wins At WORCS Series: One win, two podiums for D&P Performance racers in 700, 900 Classes
Plymouth, Minn. – The Team Arctic/D&P Performance race team consisting of Karl Munford, Dean Bulloch and Stacey Pike have sent a clear message that the 60-inch wide Wildcat Sport Limited continues to be competitive straight off the showroom floor.
May 26, 2015
Racing
Can-Am Drivers Sweep 12 Hours Of La Tuque Podium: Maverick side-by-side vehicle pilots tally numerous victories
Valcourt, Québec – Can-Am Maverick drivers finished 1-2-3 to sweep both the SxS Open class and the overall SxS podium at the 2015 12 Hours endurance of la Tuque Can-Am held this past weekend in the La Tuque, Quebec, Canada. Can-Am side-by-side racing pilo
May 25, 2015
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Meredith Agrimedia Announce Faces Of Agriculture Winner
Des Moines, IA – Meredith Agrimedia has announced Ross Hutto as the winner of the Faces of Agriculture Sweepstakes. As the grand prize winner, Hutto will be awarded a Polaris Ranger 570 EPS Full-Size Turbo Silver. He plans to use the UTV for utility purpo
May 21, 2015
Powersport News
New Destination Polaris Season Starts Sunday
The No. 1 off-road TV show is back and bigger than ever. Destination Polaris launches a brand new season this Sunday, May 24. Tune in to watch hosts Jared Christie and Lindsey Hayes travel the country for the best places to ride, action-packed racing from
May 21, 2015
Powersport News
Pioneer Motorcycle Club To Host 2015 AMA Hillclimb Grand Championship Aug. 8-9 in Waterford, OH
Pickerington, Ohio - Fans will have the opportunity to witness talented amateur motorcycle and ATV hillclimbers at the 2015 AMA Hillclimb Grand Championship Aug. 8-9, hosted by the Pioneer Motorcycle Club in Waterford, OH.
May 20, 2015
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Sevenmile Rim: Mixing Work And Fun
Tread Lightly!, along with sponsor Discount Tires and a host of volunteers headed to Sevenmile Rim for a trail maintenance project on the first day of this year’s Rally on the Rocks.
May 19, 2015
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American Honda Includes Powersports, Power Equipment Dealers in Environmental Leadership Program: Voluntary program encourages recycling, reduced use of energy and water
Torrance, Calif., – Building on the success of the Honda Environmental Leadership Program through its automobile dealers’ reduced environmental footprint, American Honda has announced the voluntary program’s expansion to include its powersports dealers, a
May 19, 2015
Powersport News
Cub Cadet Showcases New Challenger Series Utility Vehicles At Rally On The Rocks
Rally on the Rocks will have new utility vehicles to showcase this year. Cub Cadet is exhibiting the new Challenger Series in Moab as part of the one of the biggest UTV events in the country. Two Challengers and a Volunteer will be on display and three ve
May 15, 2015
Powersport News, Travel
Chicken Corners: 10 Feet Of Fear
We got the chance to hang out with the guys from Starting Line Products today as they guided a Rally on the Rocks ride out to Chicken Corners.
May 15, 2015
Powersport News
Arctic Cat Joins Bass Pro Shops For All-Star Race: Tony Stewart to drive No. 14 Bass Pro Shops/Arctic Cat Chevrolet
Plymouth, Minn. – Arctic Cat, one of the most widely recognized and respected names in the snowmobile, ATV and side-by-side industry, will join Bass Pro Shops as the co-primary sponsor of Tony Stewart in the 31st annual NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race May 16
May 14, 2015
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Rain: Putting The SLICK In Slick Rock
We’ve lost count how many times we’ve been lucky enough to ride/drive the amazing trails around Moab, UT. We’ve been to every Rally on the Rocks event since it started but we can’t ever remember riding in the rain.
May 14, 2015
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Arctic Cat Announces $27 Million Investment In Minnesota Operations: Company anticipates hiring nearly 50 in Thief River Falls and St. Cloud combined
Minneapolis - Arctic Cat has announced that it plans to invest nearly $27 million in its manufacturing facilities in Thief River Falls and St. Cloud, MN, resulting in the creation of approximately 50 jobs.
May 13, 2015
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A Heck Of A Time On Hells Revenge
It’s an oldie, but a goodie.
May 13, 2015
Racing
Team UXC Racing Goes One, Two At GNCC Tomahawk: Trantham takes third win of the season
Minneapolis - After a win in 4x4 Pro at GNCC Round 5, Team UXC Racing would head to Odessa, NY for GNCC Racing’s Round 6, The Tomahawk, and, once again, put the Scrambler 850 on the Pro 4x4 podium.
May 12, 2015|
Published in the July 2015 issue
Lane Lindstrom
Taking Riding For Granted
Is it possible that I am taking off-road riding for granted?
I began asking myself that question this spring after spending two days of riding in Moab, UT, as part of an invite-only ride sponsored by Powerhouse Motorsports, a motorsports dealer in Pleasa
May 12, 2015
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Eve Of The 2015 Rally On The Rocks
We showed up to Moab, UT, Tuesday afternoon in great anticipation of the this year’s Rally on the Rocks.
May 11, 2015
Powersport News
State’s Attorney General Interprets Complex ATV Law
The state law passed in 2013 expanding opportunities for riding certain types of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) on certain roads in the state has proven so confusing that the Okanogan County commissioners, the Winthrop Marshal’s Office and the U.S. Forest Se
May 11, 2015
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Tread Lightly! Brings Together Noble Energy, U.S. Forest Service In Multifaceted Partnership Supporting Education, Restoration For Recreation: Volunteer projects, educational programs in and around Pawnee National Grassland in Colorado planned for 2015
Denver, Colo. - Tread Lightly!, a leading national nonprofit empowering people to connect with nature and enjoy outdoor recreation, has partnered with Noble Energy, Inc. to support multiple-use access, sustainability, education and stewardship of America'
May 10, 2015
Racing
AMA Clarifies Age Requirements In Amateur ATV Competition
The AMA has issued the following clarification for ATV racing.
May 09, 2015
Racing
ITP Racers Sweep BITD Silver State 300 Podium: Team riders earn top finishes at Muddy Creek MX
Ontario, Calif. - The ITP Tires racing team swept the Best in The Desert (BITD) UTV Pro podium in Nevada and also faired well at the Mtn. Dew ATV Motocross National Championship Series, coming away with 13 podiums and four class victories in all.
May 09, 2015
New Products
VP Madditive Performance Chemicals: “Mad Scientist” develops fuel Additives for street, off-road
After nearly 40 years of formulating industry leading race fuels, the “Mad Scientist” at VP Racing Fuels has developed six new performance chemicals for automotive and powersport applications. Collectively dubbed “Madditives,” each is based on world leadi
May 09, 2015
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The SandPaper.net
Ocean County 4-H Club Seeks ATV Riders: Adults, youth invited to enjoy safe riding
The Dirt Devils ATV 4-H Club of Ocean County (NJ) is looking for new members from fourth graders to high school seniors. The leader, Kenny Dean Montamaro, has extensive experience in the recreation sport of 4-wheeling all-terrain vehicles. He was director
May 08, 2015
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Polaris Asks Off-Road Enthusiasts To Help Drive The RIDE Act Into Law: Bills are now pending in the House, Senate
Minneapolis - Polaris Industries, the leading manufacturer of off-road vehicles, today asked all off-road enthusiasts to help drive The RIDE (ROV In-Depth Examination) Act into law by visiting www.stoptherovmandate.com to send messages to their Representa
May 08, 2015
Racing
RZRs Take Top Five At BITD Silver State 300
Minneapolis – The Polaris RZR dominated Best in the Desert’s Silver State 300 in Nevada.
May 08, 2015
Powersport News
Cat, Yamaha Offering Demo Rides At Next Week’s Rally On The Rocks
The Rally on the Rocks, which takes place next week in Moab, UT, is bringing you two great opportunities to take demo rides on the latest side-by-sides from Yamaha and Arctic Cat at the same location.
May 07, 2015
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NOHVCC
ROV Legislation—Senate Has A Companion Bill
Our friends from ARRA have created an alert and a legislative contact page to help move forward a bill which would require the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to get the real facts and data regarding the safety and handling of Recreational Off-H
May 07, 2015
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Bobcat Company Introduces Model Year 2015 3600, 3650 Utility Vehicles
Bobcat Company has expanded its Model Year (MY) 15 utility vehicle lineup, introducing the new 3600 and 3650 hydrostatic-drive models.
May 06, 2015
New Products
Edge Products Unveils All-New CTS2
Edge Products has revealed its next generation product: the all-new, full-Color Touch Screen CTS2. As the leading provider of in-cab digital gauges and tuning products, Edge is excited to offer a brand new enclosure loaded with innovative performance tech
May 05, 2015
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Kawi T4 Shines On Maiden Voyage
It was pretty much the dead of winter when we picked up our Teryx4 side-by-side, on loan to Dirt Toys Magazine from Kawasaki.
May 05, 2015
Powersport News
Robots to Drive Polaris Ranger At DARPA Robotics Challenge
Minneapolis – Polaris Industries, the leading manufacturer of off-road vehicles, today announced that its Limited Edition DARPA Polaris Ranger XP 900 EPS and GEM electric vehicles will be used as part of the DARPA Robotics Challenge (DRC) Finals to be hel
May 01, 2015|
Published in the May 2015 issue
Alternative 4 Chosen For Oregon Dunes Management
There has been a decision made in the Oregon Dunes NRA Management Area 10 (C) Designated Routes Project. This has been a long, on-going project and many have wondered if it would ever get a final decision.
Jeremiah Ingersoll, the Siuslaw National Forest
May 01, 2015|
Published in the May 2015 issue
Corry Weller
First Ride: 2015 Yamaha Special Edition Raptor 700R, YFZ450R: Yamaha's top-selling sport ATVs for a reason
By Corry Weller
It’s that time of year again and we find ourselves pushing the skinny pedal down a bit harder in anticipation as we pilot our loaded up Chevy Silverado to our rendezvous spot with Yamaha Motor in Glamis, CA. What started out as a unique
May 01, 2015|
Published in the May 2015 issue
Got (Extra) Gas? Project Backcountry RZR Does
The build for the project side-by-side Backcountry RZR continues to be a work in progress. This time around Eric Tibbens installs RotoPax gas pack/fuel cans from Logan, UT-based Great Outdoor Products.
“The install of the RotoPax was really simple and ea
May 01, 2015|
Published in the May 2015 issue
Honda 2016 Models Features IRS-Equipped ATV's
In Honda’s first powersports announcement of the new model year, America’s top-selling ATV manufacturer revealed a number of exciting and full-featured ATVs for 2016.
The Foreman Rubicon, FourTrax Rincon and Rancher models with Independent Rear Suspensio
May 01, 2015|
Published in the May 2015 issue
Lane Lindstrom
Mud: Love/Hate Relationship
When it comes to mud riding, it seems there are two separate camps: either you love it or hate it. There doesn’t seem to be many folks who are in the middle on this one.
Oh, there might be a handful of riders/drivers who tolerate it but for the most part
May 01, 2015
Powersport News
Madison Manufacturer Adding Jobs
Madison, Ind. - SuperATV, a producer of aftermarket parts and accessories for all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), announced plans today to expand its operations here, creating up to 114 new jobs by 2018.