August 29, 2014
Powersport News
UTV Invasion Kicks Off At St. Anthony Dunes
The Idaho Dunes RV UTV Invastion is underway at the St. Anthony Dunes in eastern Idaho and lots of folks (and all manner of vehicles) are crawling all over the dunes. We saw some sweet vehicles, including sand rails, quads and, of course, side-by-sides.
August 27, 2014
Powersport News, Travel
Allie Robinson Gibson, Bristol Herald Courier ATV Trail Providing ‘Overwhelming’ Tourism Boost For St. Paul, VA
St. Paul, VA — All-terrain vehicles are parked outside of stores and restaurants.
August 25, 2014
Racing
ITP SxS Pros Earn Off-Road Endurance Racing Podiums: Pratt Brothers win Heartland Challenge; three in top five at Vegas To Reno
Ontario, Calif. - Team ITP Pro-level side-by-side racing teams competed in three different off-road series over the Aug. 15-17 weekend, earning several podiums along the way. At the 2014 Heartland Challenge in Iowa, Marcus and Mouse Pratt took the UTV Ope
August 23, 2014
Racing
Can-Am Teams Victorious At Heartland Challenge: Murray Racing puts Maverick on Best In The Desert Vegas To Reno podium
Valcourt, Québec – Can-Am ATV and side-by-side racers competed at the 2014 Heartland Challenge endurance race, the Vegas To Reno Best In The Desert series and round eight of the New England ATV Motocross series, earning podiums in all three events.
August 22, 2014
Powersport News
Say NO To Potential National Monument In Island Park
This alert comes from the folks at PMS Polaris in Ashton, ID.
August 22, 2014
Racing
Coastal Racing Takes Best In The Desert’s Vegas To Reno: Team UXC Racing takes second in Expert Class on its Scrambler XP 1000
Minneapolis - Vegas to Reno is known as the largest off-road race in the U.S., spanning 534 miles. This year, 40 side-by-sides lined up, more than half being RZRs, to tackle the desert between the two cities. On the ATV side, Team UXC/Driven Powersports/P
August 22, 2014
Racing
ITP Racers Capture Six ATV MX National Championships : Team earns eight wins, more than 20 podiums at series finale
Ontario, Calif. - Team ITP racers won eight classes, tallied 21 podiums and officially wrapped up six class championships at the finale of the 2014 Mtn. Dew ATV Motocross National Championship series held in Hurricane Mills, TN.
August 21, 2014
Powersport News
Scott Jones, Public Lands Team Leader, NOHVCC 7 Facts You Can Use To Address Wilderness Proposals In Your Riding Area
Wilderness proposals from various advocacy groups frequently assert that there are numerous benefits resulting from the addition of public lands to the Wilderness system. The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) has released extensive new research contradicting the
August 20, 2014
Powersport News
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Announces New Kawasaki Protection Plus, Preferred Protection Plus: Kawasaki backed extended service coverage program expands to offer dealers and customers additional products and benefits
Irvine, Calif. — Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) announced recently that after 28 years of providing excellent coverage to Kawasaki customers, the Good Times Protection Plan (GTPP) has been rebranded as Kawasaki Protection Plus (KPP).
August 19, 2014
Racing
JRi Shocks UTV Racers Win Heartland Challenge
Mooresville, NC - JRi Shocks-backed Marcus and Mouse Pratt piloted their Jack’s Excavating/Can-Am Maverick to the overall win in the open production class at the 2014 Heartland Challenge. The Heartland Challenge is quickly gaining momentum as one of the p
August 19, 2014
Powersport News
Yamaha Launches “Build Your Own” Viking VI Site: More than 50 Yamaha accessories shown at www.YamahaViking.com
Cypress, Calif. – Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., has launched a new Viking VI “Build Your Own” (BYO) site providing customers the opportunity to personalize and accessorize their vehicle online. Current and potential Viking VI customers can now see what thei
August 19, 2014
Racing
Can-Am Pro Josh Creamer Earns Podium At Loretta’s: DS 450 pilot Jeffrey Rastrelli captures Pro-Am national championship
Valcourt, Québec – Can-Am DS 450 racers competed at round nine of the 2014 Mtn. Dew ATV Motocross National Championship Series held at Loretta Lynn’s Motocross in Hurricane Mills, TN. Can-Am racer Josh Creamer earned his first Pro class podium of the seas
August 19, 2014
Powersport News
Polaris Industries Receives Symbol Of Appreciation From Boy Scouts Of America: Special print honors Polaris’ partnership and commitment to Off-Road Vehicle Safety and Environmental Sustainability
Minneapolis – Polaris Industries received a one-of-a-kind print from the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) in appreciation for its commitment to a 10-year partnership to provide age-appropriate vehicles, safety equipment and safety instruction to BSA camps acro
August 18, 2014
Powersport News
Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative Announces Second Quarter GRANT Awards
Cypress, Calif. – Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., has announced it is contributing more than $65,000 in cash and equipment to eight GRANT (Guaranteeing Responsible Access to our Nation’s Trails) recipients under the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative.
August 17, 2014
Racing
Yamaha’s Chad Wienen Wins Third Straight AMA Racing Title Aboard YFZ450R: Teammate Thomas Brown takes third place for 2014 season
Cypress, Calif. – Yamaha Racing’s Chad Wienen captured a historic third straight AMA Pro ATV MX Series Championship last weekend and his Yamaha and Wienen Motorsports teammate Thomas Brown took third overall for the season.
August 13, 2014
Powersport News
SxS Performance 3rd Annual Open House Coming In September
SxS Performance is having its third annual open house Saturday, Sept. 6, beginning at 10 a.m.
August 12, 2014
Powersport News
Polaris Donates Customized RZR XP 1000 To Raise Funds For The American Cancer Society: Special Pink RZR to be offered at raffle to Minnesotans
Minneapolis – Polaris Industries, the leading manufacturer of off-road vehicles, today announced the company has donated a customized pink RZR XP 1000 to the American Cancer Society as part of their Making Strides Against Breast Cancer campaign.
August 12, 2014
Powersport News
Yamaha Awards Scholarships To National Ag Communicators Of Tomorrow: School-themed helmets presented at Ag Media Summit promote safe, responsible use
Cypress, Calif. – Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., announced its annual scholarships for National Ag Communicators of Tomorrow (NACT) students at the Ag Media Summit (AMS) in Indianapolis last week. Three chapters including the University of Missouri, Universi
August 10, 2014| Published in the August 2014 issue
Powersport News
Shane Frederickson 5 Critical Areas You Need To Protect On Your Ride
Over the past few years we have all witnessed an explosion in the recreational use and capabilities of side-by-side vehicles.
August 10, 2014| Published in the August 2014 issue
Powersport News
Product Review: Reversaroller
For those of you who have a winch on your off-road toy and on-board you have all the cool snatch blocks/pulleys and attachments for winching yourself—or your buddies—out of any situation you may find yourselves in, there is another tool you might want to
August 10, 2014| Published in the August 2014 issue
Powersport News
Sand Setups To Get The Most Out Of Your Machine At The Dunes
When it comes to off-road ATVs and UTVs, there is always the lure of getting out of the city and off the well-regulated paved streets to roam free without restrictions.
August 10, 2014| Published in the August 2014 issue
Powersport News
Spare Parts
Attention RZR 1000 owners.
August 10, 2014| Published in the August 2014 issue
Powersport News, Travel
Lane Lindstrom "Where's Your Favorite Place To Ride?"
There is a question I get fairly often on the snowmobile side of my job that is pretty darn easy to answer.
August 10, 2014| Published in the August 2014 issue
Powersport News
2015 Can-Am Off-Road Lineup: What's New At-A-Glance
In unveiling its 2015 lineup, Can-Am introduced a variety of new vehicles, new color schemes as well as new features. Here’s a brief look at what’s new from Can-Am.
August 10, 2014| Published in the August 2014 issue
Powersport News
3 Times 2 Equals 6: That's how many seats the new Viking VI offers
In introducing its new 2015 Viking VI, Yamaha quite literally went big with this vehicle. As you know, the Viking seats three comfortably in its three-bucket seat configuration.
August 10, 2014| Published in the August 2014 issue
Powersport News
Steve Janes An American Value...Tough Country-Forged In Steel: It's more than bumpers...it's all about life
Anyone who believes “business is business” has never done business with a small southern Texas company called Tough Country.
August 10, 2014| Published in the August 2014 issue
Powersport News
Bumpers Built To Work Hard, Play Harder
Tough Country UTV bumpers are built in El Campo, TX, and are designed to provide the function and protection necessary to handle the basic requirements of your work vehicle.
August 10, 2014| Published in the August 2014 issue
Powersport News
Dave's Fav 5-2014 Edition
We may have created a monster—at least a literary one.
August 10, 2014| Published in the August 2014 issue
Powersport News, Travel
Steve Janes Exploring New Worlds: Yamaha Viking will expand your horizons
Driving down the east end of the 2000-acre Gunsite Academy facility, we dropped into a dry river bed that cut its way through the sandy terrain just outside of Chino Valley 30 miles north of Prescott, AZ.
August 10, 2014| Published in the August 2014 issue
Powersport News
Garman Navigation Wrist Watch, HD Digital Recorder
For years Garmin has earned a reputation with its various GPS units.
August 10, 2014| Published in the August 2014 issue
Powersport News
Honda Unveils Pioneer 500 Side-by-Side: Vehicle is 50 inches wide
With the addition of the all-new 2015 Pioneer 500, Honda adds a heavy dose of fun to its line of side-by-sides.
August 10, 2014| Published in the August 2014 issue
Powersport News
Long-Term Test: John Deere RSZ 850i Sport
We first wrote about the then all-new John Deere Gator RSX850i back in the fall of 2012 and about how this new Gator put Deere in the game when it comes to the still red-hot recreational side-by-side market.
August 10, 2014| Published in the August 2014 issue
Powersport News, Travel
Moab, ROTR Never Disappoint
Every time we visit Moab, UT, to go riding we are reminded just how many trails and areas we have yet to discover.
August 10, 2014| Published in the August 2014 issue
Powersport News
New 2015 Ranger XP 900 Receives 13 Percent Power Boost
Polaris has announced a 13 percent increase in power to its flagship Ranger vehicle, the Ranger XP 900. The power upgrade along with Ranger XP 900’s other class-leading features such as payload, towing, ground clearance, suspension travel and torque ensur
August 10, 2014| Published in the August 2014 issue
Powersport News
Steve Janes Practical Tactical: Hitting the marketing target
Who got peanut butter on my chocolate?
August 10, 2014| Published in the August 2014 issue
Powersport News, Travel
Quite Literally Trail's End
This was the end of the trail—literally.
August 10, 2014| Published in the August 2014 issue
Powersport News, Travel
Tread Lightly! Helps Restore Hell's Revenge Trail In Moab
Hell’s Revenge trail, a popular four-wheel drive trail in Moab, UT, was the latest project executed through the Tread Lightly! Restoration for Recreation initiative which provides restoration, maintenance and new construction to help America’s public agen
August 10, 2014| Published in the August 2014 issue
Powersport News
Steve Janes Work Hard, Play Harder: Yamaha Grizzly up for any challenge
When you think of an ATV, you think of all the fun you can have exploring the thousands of miles of dirt roads in the backcountry.
August 08, 2014
Powersport News
All-New Polaris Slingshot Has Been Unleashed
Polaris celebrated 60 years of innovation by introducing the highly-anticipated Polaris Slingshot, an awe-inspiring 3-wheel roadster that represents the future of on-road driving exhilaration.
August 05, 2014
Powersport News, Travel
American Motorcyclist Association Arizona Off-Roaders, Officials Find Dangerous Rebar Spikes In Trails
Federal authorities in Arizona are warning off-highway-vehicle riders to be wary of trails in the Coconino National Forest near Happy Jack, AZ, the American Motorcyclist Association reports.
August 05, 2014
Racing
Another Clean Sweep In WORCS: RZRs fill the podium in Pro class
Minneapolis - Polaris factory racers are tearing it up in WORCS this year and Round 7, at Straddleline ORV Park, in McCleary, WA, would be no different. Polaris/Holz Racing’s Beau Baron would take the checkered flag with Polaris/Cognito Racing’s Ryan Pipl
August 04, 2014
Powersport News
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