April 30, 2014
Powersport News
Polaris Donates Polaris POWER Generators To The Salvation Army For Tornado Relief Efforts In The South
Minneapolis - In times of disaster, communication is critical for emergency response but often the means to keep technology charged disappears in the wake of the storm. To aid Salvation Army disaster relief work in the south after tornadoes devastated doz
April 30, 2014
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By Jim Landers
Chinese ATV Maker Chooses McKinney For North American Headquarters
China’s Hisun Motor Corporation of Chongqing is establishing its North American headquarters in McKinney, city and company officials announced Monday.
April 29, 2014
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BRP Announces Changes To Its Management Team To Accelerate Its Global Growth Strategy
Valcourt, Quebec - BRP has announced changes to its management team. These changes will be effective May 1, 2014.
April 29, 2014
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Mattracks Extends Its Track-Tor-Assist Line-Up
Mattracks, the premier manufacturer of rubber track conversions for 4WD, has just extended its Track-Tor-Assist lineup to include vehicles up to 80,000 lbs. GVW. This brings the company’s total lineup to more than 100 standard rubber track conversions for
April 29, 2014
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By Marcy Stamper, Methow Valley News
County Proposes 600 More Miles For ATVs: New list includes environmental analysis
Okanogan County (Washington state) has prepared a new ordinance and a list of 597 miles of roads that the county proposes to open to ATVs and issued an analysis of potential environmental impacts. The new proposal replaces two ordinances that were rescind
April 28, 2014
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Ammar Alvi, The New Indian Express
Move Over Suzuki, Here Comes Suzuka
Gujarat-based Suzuka Motorcycle recently introduced its dirt bike and ATV (all terrain vehicle) range in the market. The company has launched three off-roading bikes and three ATV models. These cannot be registered at the RTO nor can be used on public roa
April 24, 2014
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Polaris Urging Help To Re-Open Areas Of The Imperial Sand Dunes (Glamis)
Thanks to the tireless efforts of the American Sand Association (aSa) and numerous volunteers, 40,000 acres of currently closed dunes will be reopened for OHV recreation.
April 24, 2014
Powersport News, Travel
The Teryx4 In Action On Utah’s Paiute Trail
The May issue of Dirt Toys Magazine is now out and one of the side-by-sides we feature in that issue is the 2014 Kawasaki Terxy4, which we tested for a couple of days last year on Utah’s Paiute Trail.
April 22, 2014
Powersport News, Travel
Wayne National Forest Trail System Up And Running
The U.S. Forest Service’s Wayne National Forest in southeastern Ohio recently announced the opening of more than 100 miles of designated motorized trails, the largest trail system of its kind in Ohio.
April 21, 2014
Racing
ITP Racers Notch 6 Wins, 15 Podiums At Weekend Races: Team riders do battle in GNCC, WORCS, NEATV-MX
Ontario, Calif. - Team ITP racers came away with six class victories and 15 total podiums competing in the Grand National Cross Country series, World Off-Road Championship Series and the New England ATV Motocross series. Schoolboy A/B (13-15) racer Westle
April 16, 2014
Racing
William Yokley Takes Win At Big Buck: Teammate Scott Kiger takes third, Higbee second in 4x4 Senior
Minneapolis - Big Buck in Union, SC, is the second race of the six-race UTV series for GNCC.
April 16, 2014
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Hanging Out With Kawasaki At PBR Event In Billings
We were once again invited by Kawasaki to attend a Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Built Ford Tough Series (BFTS) event, this time in Billings, MT, last weekend.
April 16, 2014
Racing
Can-Am Renegade 4x4 Pro Jordan Phillips Wins Big Buck GNCC: Maverick 1000R second in XC1; DS 450 Pros earn numerous podiums
Valcourt, Québec - Can-Am ATV and side-by-side racers posted wins and podium finishes in the 2014 Amsoil AMA Grand National Cross Country series in South Carolina, the World Off-Road Championship Series in Utah, the Texas Off-Road Nationals in Crafton, TX
April 15, 2014
Uriel J. Garcia, The New Mexican
ATV Ban At Motocross Park Takes Riders By Surprise
Dirt bike enthusiasts took their rides to the city’s newly reopened Buckman Track on Friday afternoon—but they weren’t joined by ATV riders, many of whom had pitched in to help improve the park.
April 14, 2014
Racing
Beau Baron Takes Win At WORCS Round 4: RZRs fill podium in Pro class
Minneapolis - WORCS Round 4 returned to Sand Hollow OHV area in Hurricane, UT, and Polaris factory racers Beau Baron and Mitch Guthrie Jr. would go one/two in the Pro class.
April 11, 2014
Racing
2014 High Lifter ATV Mud Nationals Presented By Polaris Celebrates 12 Years; Event Winners Announced
Shreveport, LA -- High Lifter Products, the leader in custom aftermarket ATV/UTV accessories and products, has announced the official race results from the 2014 High Lifter ATV Mud Nationals Presented by Polaris held from March 26-March 30 at Mud Creek Of
April 10, 2014
Racing
TP Racers Earn Seven Wins At Muddy Creek ATV MX Race: SxS pilots tally three regional victories with ITP tires
Ontario, Calif. - ITP-sponsored ATV and side-by-side racers took part in several racing series over the weekend across the country. ATV racers won seven classes at round two of the 2014 Mtn. Dew ATV Motocross National Championship Series in Tennessee. SxS
April 10, 2014
Racing
Yamaha Launches “All-American ATV Racer” Contest: Nominate, vote on Yamaha’s Facebook Page; winner receives new YFZ450R, free entry to the 2015 GNCC season
Cypress, Calif. – Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., and the Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) racing series are looking for a top Amateur or Pro-Am racer representing great All-American ATV Racing values in a new “Yamaha All-American ATV Racer” contest: http:
April 09, 2014
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Enter To Win A Trip To This Year’s Rally On The Rocks
You and one guest could be the lucky riders who will experience a paramount ride through some of Moab’s most beautiful, fun and challenging trails with the Rocky Mountain ATV/MC crew.
April 08, 2014
Racing
Rahders Wins Round 2 Lucas Oil Regional Series XP Class
Minneapolis - Cody Rahders repeated his Round 1 results and won Round 2 of the Lucas Oil Regional Series XP Class and then followed it up with another second place finish in the Production 1000 class.
April 07, 2014
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Epic Decision Portends New Balance For Re-Opening Dunes In Glamis
San Francisco, Calif. - Recreational visitors observing a fine flaky substance last Friday morning at the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area (ISDRA) will be pleased to hear it is not snow but judicial manna. Barely a month following argument, U.S. Distri
April 04, 2014
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Destination Polaris Show Airs Beginning April 6
Destination Polaris is back on the air. Beginning April 6, on the Fox Sports Networks, you can watch 26 consecutive weeks of the No. 1 off-road TV show. Featured locations this year include Glamis, The Rubicon Trail, Tennessee, Colorado and even a special
April 04, 2014
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NHL And Hockey Legend Mark Messier Team Up With BRP’s Can-Am Spyder
Valcourt, Québec – Big sports stars are signing up with BRP to promote the 2014 Can-Am Spyder line-up. The National Hockey League (NHL) and six-time Stanley Cup champion Mark Messier have aligned to connect the unique Can-Am Spyder three-wheeled on-road v
April 02, 2014
Racing
Can-Am Racers Dominate 2014 Mud Nationals: ATV/side-by-side racers earn seven class wins, sweep six podiums
Valcourt, Québec – Can-Am ATV and side-by-side racers competed in roughly 17 events for more than $22,000 in prizes at the 2014 High Lifter Mud Nationals at Mud Creek Off-Road Park in Jacksonville, TX. Team Gorilla Powered by Can-Am, Performance Power Spo
April 02, 2014
2014 Husqvarna FE501 Review: First Ride: 2014 Husqvarna FE501
We were a alarmed to hear that Pierer Industrie AG, the majority stakeholder of KTM, was going to discontinue their Husaberg brand of motorcycles and replace them with age-old Husqvarna brand that they had acquired from BMW in 2013.
April 02, 2014
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Stock Car Racer Danica Patrick Endorses BRP’s Can-Am Spyder
Valcourt, Québec – Professional stock car racer Danica Patrick, an ambassador of BRP’s popular Can-Am Spyder roadster not only rides the unique three-wheel on-road vehicle but also actively participates in promotional activities.
April 02, 2014
Racing
ITP Racers Tally Four Victories At Muddy Steele Creek GNCC: Knox, Rich Sr., Simmons, Paul post class wins in North Carolina
Ontario, Calif. - At the rain-soaked, muddy and challenging FMF Steele Creek Grand National Cross Country race in Morganton, NC, Team ITP racers came away with four class victories and six total podium finishes. ITP-backed racers won the WXC (Women's Prem
April 01, 2014
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Polaris Acquires Kolpin Outdoors: Addition of Kolpin enhances Polaris offerings in the powersports accessories market
Minneapolis — Polaris Industries today announced the acquisition of Kolpin Outdoors, Inc., a privately held, Wisconsin-based company that develops branded and private label powersports accessories. Committed to innovation and growth, Kolpin is a leading a
April 01, 2014
Racing
Can-Am 4x4 Pro Rob Smith Wins GNCC Morning Overall: Renegade 800R X xc racers sweep 4x4 Pro class at Steele Creek
Valcourt, Québec – Can-Am Renegade 800R X xc racer Rob Smith won the 4x4 Pro class and the overall in the 10 a.m. session at round three of the 2014 Amsoil Grand National Cross Country series in rainy North Carolina. Can-Am 4x4 racers won all four 4x4 mor
