August 30, 2013
Powersport News
Suzuki Reveals 2014 ATV Lineup: QuadSport Z90 returns along with KingQuad ATVs that continue First On 4 Wheels traditions
Brea, Calif. - While celebrating 50 years in America, and 30 years of being First On 4 Wheels, Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (SMAI) announces its 2014
August 29, 2013
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A Great Time Had By All At Rally In The Pines
Some 300 riders showed up for this year's Rally in the Pines Friday and Saturday, Aug. 23-24. Riders were able to mingle with family and friends while
August 28, 2013
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Rubicon Trail 9th Annual Cantina For The Con This Weekend
Placerville, CA - Regardless of how many wheels are on your vehicle or what size they happen to be, the Rubicon Trail is recreated by many. Show your
August 27, 2013
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CST Giving Away Ancla ATV Utility Tires
CST is currently reaching out to ATV fans by giving away five sets of 25-inch Ancla ATV utility tires on the CST Facebook page.
August 27, 2013
Racing
Tireblocks Run-Flat System Finds Success On Racetrack
Tireblocks, the newest name in run-flat technology for off-road vehicles, has been making a name for itself on the West Coast racing scene, leading bo
August 26, 2013
Powersport News, Travel
By Lane Lindstrom
Lane's Summer Vacation
Well, that's not exactly quite true that last week was a vacation but I'll be honest, sometimes my job does seem like it's not necessarily all work.
August 24, 2013
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Polaris Names Tim Larson Vice President, Global Customer Excellence: Newly created position will focus on customer experience excellence, brand development
Minneapolis - Polaris Industries Inc. announced Aug. 19 the hiring of Tim Larson to the newly created position of vice president, global customer exce
August 23, 2013
Racing
Can-Am Racers Domiate GBC Heartland Challenge: Moore wins NEATV-MX Pro class at Round 6
Can-Am ATV and side-by-side racers won three ATV classes, one UTV class and put another team on the Open UTV podium at the sixth annual GBC Heartland
August 22, 2013
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First Ride: 2014 Polaris RZR XP 1000
What on earth would lure us to the Arizona desert in the heat of August with the temps hovering around 110 degrees F?
August 22, 2013
Racing
Murray Racing Pilots Can-Am Maverick To BITD Vegas To Reno Victory: First ever Vegas To Reno win for Can-Am
Team Murray Racing/Del Amo Motorsports/Yoshimura/Can-Am made history as it won the UTV Pro class at the 2013 BITD Vegas to Reno race in Nevada. The Ca
August 21, 2013
Racing
Team ITP Racers Win Vegas To Reno, Heartland Challenge: Murray Motorsports wins BITD race; McGill-Henthorn duo wins in Iowa
Team ITP ATV and side-by-side racers posted overall racing victories at both the 2013 Best In The Desert Vegas To Reno race and the 2013 Heartland Cha
August 20, 2013
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ATV Route Idea Gaining Traction
The Apple River Riders ATV Club is working hard to establish a route so all-terrain vehicles can legally operate on some roads in St. Croix and Polk C
August 20, 2013
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The Kawasaki Adventure Continues
First it was riding the trails of West Virginia's Hatfield-McCoy trail system on the Kawasaki Teryx4, followed by an afternoon of shooting bows and ar
August 19, 2013
Racing
Can-Am DS 450 ATV MX Racers End Successful Season At Loretta's: Creamer third overall in Pro class; Higgerson second overall in Pro-Am
Can-Am DS 450 ATV racers went 1-2 in the Pro-Am class at the 2013 AMA Mtn. Dew ATV Motocross National Championship series finals Aug. 10 in Tennessee.
August 19, 2013
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Polaris Wishes Sportsman ATV Happy 20th Birthday
Twenty years ago, Polaris launched its now-famous Sportsman line of ATVs. Looking back, there's a lot to appreciate about the Sportsman.
August 18, 2013
Racing
GPS Offroad Products Racers Put In Good Showing At Glen Helen
After a subpar Round 6, GPS Offroad Products WORCS racers rebounded to earn two podiums in the Pro Am class as well as a top five finish in the Pro Cl
August 17, 2013
Racing
Wienen, Brown Finish 1-2 In Final ATV Nationals Points Standings
Last weekend, GPS Offroad riders Chad Wienen and Thomas Brown finished what they started at Round 1 of the 2013 Mtn. Dew ATV Nationals by claiming the
August 17, 2013
Racing
Yamaha's Brown Wins AMA ATV MX Finale On YFZ450R: Wienen, Brown capture 1-2 for season, earning Yamaha back-to-back manufacturer's titles
Finishing a very strong 2013 season, Yamaha's Thomas Brown took his first ever AMA Pro ATV win atop his YFZ450R last weekend at the 2013 season finale
August 16, 2013
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First Ride: 2014 Yamaha YFZ450R
Some will look at the 2014 YFZ450R and at first glance think Yamaha just slapped some bold new graphics on a 2013 unit. Of course, they would be wrong
August 16, 2013
Racing
Four Wins For Maxxis At WORCS Round 7
Maxxis ruled the podium at WORCS Round 7 with four victories including a sixth straight Pro win for Team Maxxis/H&M's Beau Baron. The race was held Au
August 15, 2013
Racing
Team ITP Racers Earn Eight AMA ATV Motocross Championships
Team ITP ATV and side-by-side racers competed in both the 2013 AMA Mtn. Dew ATV Motocross National Championship Series and the World Off-Road Champion
August 14, 2013
Racing
Piplic Takes SxS Pro Production At WORCS Glen Helen: Polaris racers take top three spots in the class
Polaris Racing's Ryan Piplic, in his RZR XP 900, took the checkered flag last weekend at the WORCS race at Glen Helen near San Bernadino, CA. The win
August 14, 2013
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Polaris Expands Offering for BRUTUS Commercial Vehicle Line: New BRUTUS model enhances operator experience
Medina, Minn., Polaris Industries has expanded its purpose-built commercial vehicle line, Polaris BRUTUS to include the BRUTUS base model with cab, he
August 12, 2013
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kcsg.com news
BLM Seeks Public Comment On ATV Event In Eastern Utah
Moab, UT -The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Canyon Country District Office invites the public to review and comment on an Environmental Assessm
August 10, 2013|
Published in the August 2013 issue
ATV Ride To Remember
Dear Editor:
On a brisk September day two couples decided to have lunch at the Flaming Gorge lodge and decided to do it in a slightly different way.
August 10, 2013|
Published in the August 2013 issue
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Lane Lindstrom
Exploring New Territory With Yamaha's Viking: Grizzly, YFZ450R also get reworked for 2014
There has been some buzz the past few months that Yamaha would be releasing a new vehicle this year.
August 10, 2013|
Published in the August 2013 issue
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ISU Team Takes School's First Vehicle To SAE
A couple of Dirt Toys issues back, we told you about three Idaho State University engineering students—Bobby Miklos, Richard England and Cody Martin—who were working to be their school’s first participants in the SAE Baja Design Series competition.
August 10, 2013|
Published in the August 2013 issue
Powersport News
Rally In the Pines 2013: Takes place in Island Park, ID
Rally In The Pines will be held Aug. 23-25, featuring new rides and contests.
August 10, 2013|
Published in the August 2013 issue
Powersport News
RZR Windshield Install With Ryfab and Coatings
You've made the decision you want some sort of protection on your side-by-side from the dust and wind and maybe even rain and determined a windshield is your best option.
August 10, 2013|
Published in the August 2013 issue
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Spare Parts
Next time you load the ATV into your pickup for a day of fun on the dusty trail, skip the needless scratches and dings to the truck bed with a Treebo Bed Bumper from DiscountRamps.com.
August 10, 2013|
Published in the August 2013 issue
Ryan Harris
The Enduro Experiment
As though riding and testing as many ATVs and side-by-sides as we can isn’t enough, Dirt Toys test rider Nate King and myself decided to pick up a couple enduro bikes this spring and spend the summer riding single track trails around the mountains of Idah
August 10, 2013|
Published in the August 2013 issue
Powersport News
A Wash And A Wax
Yea, okay, forget the wax part.
August 10, 2013|
Published in the August 2013 issue
Powersport News
Another Successful ROTR Ends
The 2013 Rally on the Rocks event in Moab, UT, is now just a memory but we're already looking forward to next year's event.
August 10, 2013|
Published in the August 2013 issue
Powersport News
Lane Lindstrom
Are We Our Own Worst Enemy?
I put this off for as long as I could.
August 10, 2013|
Published in the August 2013 issue
Powersport News
Can-Am Hunting Accessories Showcase
Due to a miscommunication, we inadvertently left out Can-Am's products from our exclusive Dirt Toys Magazine hunting accessories showcase in the summer issue (Dirt Toys, Summer, 2013, page 22).
August 10, 2013|
Published in the August 2013 issue
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Dave's Fav Five
You may not know who David Erickson is but chances are you are protected by, at least in a small way, his work.
August 10, 2013|
Published in the August 2013 issue
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Exclusive 2-Up ATV Buyers Guide
Sure, side-by-sides are all the rage right now, but there are still options--less expensive options we might point out--for those of you who want to take your significant other off-roading.
August 10, 2013|
Published in the August 2013 issue
Powersport News, Travel
Lane Lindstrom
Hatfield-McCoy Trails: Beast of the East
When you hear the names Hatfield and McCoy, most people obviously think of the famous family feud from the late 1800s.
August 10, 2013|
Published in the August 2013 issue
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Lane Lindstrom
Shootin' Straight On Hatfield-McCoy Trails In West Virginia
As we previously commented on our webpage, www.dirttoysmag.com, it doesn't take much (if anything, really) to get us excited about off-roading.
August 10, 2013|
Published in the August 2013 issue
Powersport News
Tyrell Marchant
What Would You Do To Your SxS If You Had $1,000: We ask the experts for suggestions
What would you do if you suddenly found yourself with an extra $1,000?
August 09, 2013
Racing
Can-Am ATV, SxS Racers Notch Victories: Chaney, Creamer, Farr, Zakowski earn victories across America
Can-Am ATV and side-by-side vehicle racers earned overall racing victories across the country over the past two weekends. Can-Am Maverick 1000R side-b
August 08, 2013
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Bay Area Park Board Votes To Block Motorized Recreation At OHV Park
Oakland, CA - An East Bay Area land management agency voted to continue efforts to block OHV use at a nearby state vehicular recreation area. On July
August 08, 2013
Powersport News
Jonathan Charlton, The StarPhoenix
Province Denies Group's ATV Registration Request
Saskatchewan has rejected a call from the Saskatchewan All-Terrain Vehicle Association to register ATVs.
August 07, 2013
Racing
ITP Racers Populate Red Bud ATV MX Podiums: Team riders tally 1 title, 4 wins, 22 podiums in Michigan
Team ITP racers notched four class victories and numerous podium finishes at Round 9 of the 2013 AMA Mtn. Dew ATV Motocross National Championship Seri
August 07, 2013
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Yamaha OHV Access Initiative GRANTs More Than $62,000 In Second Quarter 2013: GRANTs include continuing support of Off Road Business Association's efforts to protect OHV riding access to federal lands in California
Cypress, CA - Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., the industry leader in Guaranteeing Responsible Access to our Nation's Trails (GRANTs), announced Aug.1 the
August 06, 2013
Powersport News
By Lane Lindstrom
The World Is Right Again
I finally had a day out of the office and used it wisely ... to go riding.
August 05, 2013
Powersport News
Arctic Cat Introduces New Models For 2014
Arctic Cat has introduced its 2014 lineup featuring several new models, including two new ATV models, three for the Prowler and two for the Wildcat.
August 05, 2013
Powersport News
ATV Safety Institute Trains 300 At Jamboree
The ATV Safety Institute (ASI) introduced 311 Boy Scouts to the positive experience of riding all-terrain vehicles at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree
August 04, 2013
Powersport News
Ranger XP 900 Named "Best of the Best" By Field & Stream Magazine
Polaris Industries recently announced the Ranger XP 900 has been awarded "Best of the Best" by Field & Stream Magazine. The Ranger XP 900 is the third
August 03, 2013
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Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal
Polaris Industries Inc. Named Best Place to Work: Recognition acknowledges company's culture of passion for products, collaboration, innovation
Minneapolis - The Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal on July 25 announced named Polaris Industries Inc. as one of its Best Places to Work for 2013.
August 02, 2013
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Simon Husted, The News-Herald
Ohio ATV Riders Unsure Where To Ride With Confusing State, Local Laws
Randy Pasalaqua owns two all-terrain vehicles, but even after 20 years of riding, he still isn't sure where he can legally ride and where he cannot.
August 01, 2013
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The Associated Press
California Tightens Smog Rules For Off-Road Vehicles
Sacramento, CA - Dirt bikes and other off-road vehicles sold in California will have to meet tough new anti-smog requirements beginning with 2018 mode
August 01, 2013
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Polaris To Publicly Unveil New RZR XP 1000 At DuneFest: Newest RZR to be auctioned will be the first one sold in the country
Minneapolis, MN - One day after Polaris Industries unveiled the 107 horsepower RZR XP 1000 to Polaris dealers, consumers attending DuneFest in Winches
