23 Dec 2008: Scorpion Protective Coatings, Inc. is proud to announce that it has attained ISO 9001:2000 certification. The certification was officially granted on October 18, 2008. Scorpion’s registration is in respect to the following scope of supply: Design, Mixing and Distribution of Polyurethane Coatings and Modification of Spray Guns for Automotive, OEM, Retail and Military Industries.

23 Dec 2008: Cub Cadet, a leader in premium outdoor power equipment, announced the availability of the Cub Cadet Volunteer 4x4D Utility Vehicle. The new 4x4D combines the rugged simplicity and low maintenance of an 854cc, 3-Inline cylinder, Yanmar diesel engine with the advanced performance of a fully independent suspension.  This combination makes it one of the only diesels that can handle both big jobs and off-road challenges. 

“The work-play approach to UV product development has long been the industry’s gold standard,” said Aaron Hanlon, product manager, Cub Cadet.

Yankton, SD — 9 Dec 2008: Building on the success of the ATV specific tow system, Team Tech Engineering Inc. (Team Tech) today announced the availability of the first UTV specific tow system. The TigerTail UT Tow System provides quick, easy, and clean self-storing action during towing and vehicle recoveries for UTV/Side by Side vehicles.

8 Dec 2008: The Jagged X/Polaris Racing RANGER RZR team had already secured the season championship but was determined to finish the season as strong as possible. The field had a surprising number of entries with 10 teams lining up at the start for the approximately 150 mile race. The No. 1919 started in the sixth position driven by Blake Van De Loo and performed perfectly for the four-hour race. After swapping the lead several times, the RANGER RZR was able to pull ahead and take the first place finish by more than 10 minutes.

Jamestown, ND — 8 Dec 2008: ACI tonneau covers now available for 2009 Ford Trucks Jamestown, ND, December 8, 2008 —

ACI (Agri-Cover, Inc.), manufacturer of the Access®, LiteRider®, Lorado™ and Vanish™ Roll-Up Covers, now offers their roll-up tonneau covers for 2009 Ford truck models. ACI roll-up cover features:

Anchorage, Alaska — 8 Dec 2008: Helmetlight, Inc., the manufacturer of the LEAD-DOG Helmet Light has once again increased the light output of their LEAD-DOG Helmet Light.  Without increasing the wattage draw, the NEW 35 watt bulb puts out 30% MORE illumination.  Helmetlight, Inc's president, Bill Fischer, said that "new technology in the bulb manufacturing has allowed for light output today, what was equivalent to our previous 50 watt prototype.  We have now gained illumination without increasing stator or battery draw down, still drawing only 35 watts".  The NEW 35 watt bulb was released September 1,

4 Dec 2008: Receives ANSI Accreditation to Develop Voluntary Vehicle Standard

for this Emerging New Product Category

Formed by the major manufacturers and distributors to promote the safe and responsible use of a new and emerging category of recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs), the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association (ROHVA) received ANSI accreditation on November 3, 2008 to develop a standard for the equipment, configuration and performance requirements of ROVs. In addition, ROHVA has published Safety Rules for these increasingly popular off-road vehicles.

Minneapolis, Minn. — 1 Dec 2008: The finish line at the 41^st Annual SCORE Baja 1000 was as dramatic as it was historic. Racing a pair of stock Arctic Cat Prowlers, the Bi-Polar/Arctic Cat team beat the brutal conditions to finish first and second place in the world’s longest, continuous off-road race. It was the first time in race history a side-by-side UTV vehicle has finished what is widely regarded as the most grueling off-road race in the world.

Reid Rutherford complemented the historic triumph with a fifth-place finish in the Pro ATV class on an Arctic Cat Thundercat 1000 H2 EFI.

Deland Fl. — 25 Nov 2008: DelTran Battery Tender® has teamed up with The National Breast Cancer Foundation!

Deltran Battery Tender is proud to announce the newest addition to the Battery Tender Family! The New PINK Battery Tender Plus is not just a pretty accessory. With the same amazing functions and features as the original Battery Tender plus, the Pink Battery Tender will allow women to keep their vehicles running and looking great.

These Rhinos are ready to rip, with fully adjustable piggyback shocks, one-piece cast aluminum wheels, new injection-molded sun top, over fenders (on Red Midnight Armor), Baja-inspired front carry bar and either special red water-dipped body with flames or brushed silver, both with special graphics treatment.

686cc liquid-/oil-cooled, four-stroke fuel-injected engine and light weight add up to an excellent power-to-weight ratio and great performance.

19 Nov 2008: Big Rock Off Road Park is a nearly 2000 acre riding park for atvs and dirtbikes.  It is located just a little over an hour east of Cincinnati, Oh in Maysville, Kentucky.  Big Rock has riding for everyone from beginners to experts, with everything in between.  We offer both primitive camping and electric sites, along with showers, restrooms, bike wash, and a snack bar.  Big Rock is open everyday of the year except for Thanksgiving and Christmas.  Big Rock is located just minutes  from local motels and area atv dealers for your convenience.

Cypress, Calif — 1 Nov 2008: Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., introduces an all-new generator to its growing lineup of industry-leading generators ─ the EF6300iSDE.

Minneapolis, MN — 31 Oct 2008: The Polaris RANGER RZR continues to be a force by impressively taking the Best in the Desert, WORCS and GNCC racing championships for 2008.

“Polaris Racing is very excited to have three series championships for 2008,” said Eric Nault, race team manager for Polaris. “The side-by-side race teams did an awesome job with their RANGER RZRs, and we’re convinced their dedication will result in many more championships.”

Shreveport, LA — 18 Oct 2008: Lebanon, Tennessee saw its first organized mud bog competition at the Wilson County Fairgrounds. Gooches Powersports of Nashville hosted The High Lifter Pro Series Racing event and invited all the bog teams from across the country to come race. Team High Lifter-Polaris Racing showed up in full force with their ATVs and RUVs for a weekend full of competition and fun.

21 Oct 2008: The already stealthy Outlander just got a punch of additional power and torque with the new DMC Afterburner Quiet Slip On. The increase in torque, smooth usable powerband, and improved acceleration time greatly enhances the Outlander’s performance with a 12% increase in horsepower along with a 16% torque increase. This Quiet Slip On meets the Forestry legal sound level of less than 96 db’s*, so you can have all the power on demand you want while keeping Ricky Ranger off your back. The DMC Outlander Slip On comes equipped U.S.

In its largest quarter of funding to date, Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., through its popular OHV Access Initiative, donated more than $200,000 in cash and equipment to projects supporting safe, responsible riding and sustainable, open riding areas across the country. Sixteen organizations from 11 states received GRANT (Guaranteeing Responsible Access to our Nation’s Trails) funds for projects including:

• Trail mapping equipment and staffing
• Legislative lobbying efforts
• Responsible OHV rider education and outreach campaigns
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7 Oct 2008: The Jagged X/Polaris Racing number 1919 team was able to pull off another win at the Bilek Silver State 300, in Mesquite Nevada. Jagged X started in second place with a smaller-than-usual field of only five vehicles.

1 Oct 2008: Hot Grips® continues to expand its line-up of heated ATV Grips and Accessories. New this year are softer grips and accessories like handlebar mounted controls and electronic infinitely variable heat controllers.

Hot Grips® is the company that first invented heated grips back in 1981 and continues to refine these products to this day. All Hot Grips® products are still manufactured in the USA.

Estimated cost of a set of the grips ranges from $57.00 to $110.00 per pair.

26 Sep 2008: Precision Racing Products of Lodi California would like to thank all the racers who made our third consecutive undefeated season possible. With great appreciation, Precision announces that every winning Pro MX quad in every ATVA MX race was running a Precision Stabilizer. The success was not limited to the men; the women with Precision Stabilizers were also undefeated in 2006, 2007, and 2008 ATVA MX seasons.

(209)365-1850

www.precision-rp.com

Dustin Wimmer: 2008 GNC MX Champ

Spartanburg, SC — 22 Sep 2008: On August 11 Jesse Skvarek took first place at Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, giving him enough points to win the 90 CVT class in the ITP Tires/Moose Racing AMA/ATVA National Championship. In riding to victory at Loretta Lynn Ranch Dirt Days, the Jefferson, Ohio racer reclaimed the crown he first won in 2006.

At age 13, Jesse has two ATVA National Championships in three years – both on board the same KYMCO Mongoose 90 he has relied on for four full racing seasons.

Rancho Dominguez, CA — 25 Sep 2008: KTM, the company that’s “Ready to Race” and EVS, the Original Protective Gear Company, have teamed up to bring our riders some authentic, KTM inspired EVS gear. With the coined orange and black color scheme, EVS has given two of its greatest products a facelift and handed them off to KTM.

Spartanburg, SC — 22 Sep 2008: KYMCO USA has announced the promotion of Marketing Manager Rick Pawelka to Director of Marketing.  The position will give him increased responsibilities for strategic planning as well as execution of the company's U.S. marketing, advertising and public relations plans.

23 Sep 2008: The hot Arizona temperatures and Doug Eichner both soared at Round 7 of the ITP QuadCross Series held Saturday, September 20, 2008. 

The temperatures at Arizona's Speedworld were more than 100 degrees during the day which made for grueling practice sessions. The Main Events, however, were held under the beautiful night sky making a perfect backdrop for Eichner and his impressive Outlaw 525 S. 

The spectator stands were filled as Eichner cleared every challenge Speedworld offered.

20 Sep 2008: A wide body chassis, big V-twin power and an efficient CVT hallmark Kawasaki’s impressive line of Teryx^™ recreation utility vehicles. For 2009, the original Kawasaki Teryx 750 4x4 takes the next evolutionary step with the addition of digital fuel injection and a host of upgraded features.

20 Sep 2008: For 2009, Kawasaki slipped a digital fuel-injected (DFI) V-Twin engine into the stable wide-body chassis of its impressive Teryx™ recreation utility vehicle (RUV), then equipped it with upgraded, fully adjustable, high performance suspension components and cast aluminum wheels. The result is the most exhilarating two-seat ride available — the new Teryx 750 FI 4x4 Sport. Its head turning lime green color scheme with black accents and aluminum rims serves notice to the RUV world this machine is a force to be reckoned with.

20 Sep 2008: For 2009, Kawasaki slipped a digital fuel-injected (DFI) V-Twin engine into the stable wide-body chassis of its impressive Teryx™ recreation utility vehicle (RUV), then equipped it with upgraded, fully adjustable, high performance suspension components and cast aluminum wheels. For riders seeking the latest racetrack style, Kawasaki’s Teryx 750 FI 4x4 Sport Monster Energy^® is the answer.

20 Sep 2008: Feature-packed and ready for fun in almost any setting, the Kawasaki Teryx™ 750 FI 4x4 LE takes the next evolutionary step with the addition of digital fuel injection. This deluxe Recreation Utility Vehicle (RUV) features all the fun-loving performance and utility of a standard 750 FI 4x4, but adds handy standard features like a half-windscreen, cab roof, dual retractable cup holders and painted graphics.

19 Sep 2008: Bush Hog's new 4430 4x4 won't ever go out of style because it's designed to fill a need that doesn't change – the need for performance operators can count on year after year. 

Just like the famous Bush Hog rotary cutters, the new 4430 4x4 is built with Bush Hog TOUGH Features.  These features mean it does the work so operators can concentrate on the job and that its performance will last for years.

PHILIPSBURG, PA — 17 Sep 2008: DiamondBack Truck Covers has established a reputation for truck covers that are As Tough As Your Truck™.  Now DiamondBack Truck Covers is proud to introduce the new DiamondBack-X cover in cooperation with LINE-X Protective Coatings.  This new DiamondBack cover is an enhanced version of the original patented DiamondBack HD (Heavy Duty) and the DiamondBack SE (Standard Edition) covers. Coated with a remarkable patented coating from LINE-X Protective Coatings called LINE-X XTRA, the DiamondBack-X model cover offers the highest level of strength, durability and style.

17 Sep 2008: A new product for the Polaris RZR The Zbroz 
fresh air intake kit that solves intake problems It provides a performance advantage over the stock intake 

NEW BERLIN, NY — 17 Sep 2008: The world's best off-road motorcycle and ATV racers return to Unadilla Valley Sports Center Saturday and Sunday, September 27 and 28 for the Can-Am Unadilla Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) race.

The once-a-year event serves as Round 11 of the 13-stop Can-Am Grand National Cross Country tour, with riders from all over the world set to compete in the Series' ATV and motorcycle classes. Nearly 1,500 competitors are expected to race, with several thousand spectators lining the facility to catch the action.

Las Vegas, NV — 17 Sep 2008: KTM is proud to announce the launch of its new KTM Ultimate Fan Experience Program at the Final round of the AMA EnduroCross Series at the Orleans Arena Saturday, November 22, 2008.

Pigeon Forge, TN — 17 Sep 2008: The ATVA National Motocross Awards Banquet is scheduled for Nov. 1 at the Grand Resort and Convention Center in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. The banquet, which is open to everyone, will not only honor the top-10 in each class, but also feature several special events before and after the Saturday Awards Ceremony.

Minneapolis, MN — 17 Sep 2008: The Factory Polaris/Rath/Dunlop Team headed from Minnesota to another well-known winter haven, Snowshoe Mountain, last weekend to compete in the Round 10 GNCC Cross Country event. This may be a ski resort but last weekend it turned into an ATV Wonderland as the competitors, teams and fans made the way up the mountain for some spectacular views and some amazing racing. With asphalt starts and ski lift viewing it was a beautiful thing!

Snowshoe, WV — 15 Sep 2008: KTM/FRE Factory rider Adam McGill won his fourth race of the season at round 10 of the ATV GNCC Series after four challenging laps on the West Virginia soil.

The Snowshoe event is unique in that riders start in rows of five on the street below the Snowshoe Mountain Ski Resorts. McGill was fortunate enough to start in the first row based on his overall results this season while his teammate Taylor Kiser was one row back. McGill and Kiser both started well and soon were involved in an intense battle amongst the top five during the first lap of the event.

Chino, CA — 3 Sep 2008: Yoshimura R&D has begun shipping the new RS-8 Slip-on exhaust for the exciting new Kawasaki Teryx side by side. The RS-8 muffler offers maximized muffler volume for the 749cc V-twin by utilizing a partial-mechanical internal design. This enhances performance, reduces weight and increases durability in extreme conditions.
The aluminum muffler includes a spark arrestor for USFS approved operation and sports a proud Yoshimura emblem.
Available now.
Part Number: 2460700
MSRP: $395.00

Brea, CA — 11 Sep 2008: For the last six years, ATV enthusiasts gather at Mapleshade MX in Sugar Grove, Pennsylvania to race in memory of Matt Bartosek, the talented up and coming pro who died in early 2003. The 88 Live to Ride organization, headed by Matt's mother Debi Bartosek, once again put on an successful weekend of racing and raising money for ATV racing safety programs. Romney Suzuki Cycles of Romney, West Virginia, donated a QuadRacer R450 for a top raffle prize. The quad was signed by the entire Rockstar / MSR / Pro Taper / Yoshimura / Suzuki team.

Shreveport, LA — 3 Sep 2008: Shreveport, September 3, 2008 – The Members of Team High Lifter-Polaris Racing were not about to let the threat of hurricane Gustov keep them from racing as they made their way to the ATV Mudfest in Perkinston, Mississippi, just outside of Gulfport, for the Labor Day mud event. In its fifth year of hosting mudbogs, Red Creek Off Road Park had an average attendance of 3,000+ ATV enthusiasts. The event offered three days filled with ATV Barrel Races, Wheelie Contests, High Lifter Pro Series Racing Mud Bog Competitions and excellent ATV trail riding.

Chino, CA — 4 Sep 2008: New Suzuki LT-R450 Push Button Start Kit from Yoshimura

Chino, Ca – September 4, 2008 – Yoshimura R&D has released a “race-proven” push button start kit that eliminates the stock bulky handle bar switch assembly. The unit allows for a cleaner handle bar area to mount hand guards or reposition controls. The Push Button Start kit can also be used in conjunction with a Yoshimura Choke Bloke Off nut (Part Number K-003).

The new product is built specifically for the Suzuki QuadRacer R450 using OEM spec switch, harness and connectors.

Available at dealers now.

Golden Valley, MN — 2 Sep 2008: MOTOREX USA will be accepting rider resumes for the 2009 racing season starting September 1^st through November 31^st.  Resumes can be mailed, emailed or faxed to:

MOTOREX USA

Attn: Race Support

900 Mendelssohn Ave N.

Golden Valley, MN 55427

Fax 763-746-1431

support@motorexusa.com

Brea, CA — 2 Sep 2008: Team Rockstar / MSR / Pro Taper / Yoshimura / Suzuki finished the 2008 racing season on a high note, with Chad Wienen (#44) capturing a huge win at the Steel City Pro-Only Invitational in Delmont, Pa. Teammate and newly-crowned 2008 ITP Tires/Moose Racing AMA/ATVA National Motocross Champion Dustin Wimmer (#1) took the second step of the podium and veteran Doug Gust (#55) claimed a strong fourth.

Solana Beach, CA — 28 Aug 2008: The Rockstar / MSR / Pro Taper / Yoshimura / Suzuki team enjoyed a highly successful 2008 racing season, with Dustin Wimmer (#191) claiming first place in the ITP/Moose AMA/ATVA National MX Championship series. His teammates Doug Gust (#55) and Chad Wienen (#44) also had reasons to celebrate at the season’s end, with both riders having claimed victories and podium finishes. With speed, consistency, teamwork, and the phenomenal QuadRacer R450, Suzuki handily won the coveted Manufacturers’ Cup, asserting their status as “First on 4 Wheels”.

Riverside, CA — 1 Sep 2008: Pro Armor, has just released a universal multi hitch mount for a winch that can be used with any 2" receiver.  Known for their high quality product and innovative designs this product can be used not only as a winch mount but also as a bumper for a number of applications.  Unique design allows for easy hook-up and removal with any 2" receiver so it can be used with your favorite SxS, Utility Quad, Truck, Jeep and much more.  Easily install most winches to this functional and stylish bumper.  Winch mount is powder coated black.  To purchase, simply go to your local d

Minneapolis, MN — 28 Aug 2008: Team Polaris/Rath Racing will go full-bore into AMA's Steele City Invitational this weekend!

Polaris will roll out the new 2009 Outlaw 450 MXR complete with new Rath Racing Graphics for the quad's first race. To keep with the "new" theme, Pro Riders Jason Dunkelberger and Mitch Reynolds will be aboard for the first time for Team Polaris/Rath Racing and be wearing newly-released Fly Ride Gear. If that wasn't enough "new" stuff, race fans will get a first-look at Polaris' brand-new youth RANGER RZR 170 at the Team Polaris/Rath Racing pit!

Minneapolis, MN — 27 Aug 2008: Jagged X and their No. 1919 RANGER RZR repeated history and continued to dominate the Best in the Desert Series by taking their second "Vegas to Reno" win. The team finished the race in 17 hours and 26 minutes, a full hour and 18 minutes faster than the only other finisher. The win is the No. 1919's tenth consecutive Best in the Desert finish.

Valcourt, Quebec — 28 Aug 2008: This Saturday at the AMA Pro ATV Open at Steel City Raceway in Delmont, Pa., both Team Epic Racing / Can-Am^TM and Warnert Racing / Can-Am will race DS 450^TM ATVs with special plastic and graphics for the winner-take-all ATV motocross race. John Natalie and Cody Miller of Warnert Racing will sport red and white plastic with a special graphics package. While fellow Pro-class racers, Jeremy Lawson, Greg Gee and Sage Baker will race Team Epic Racing-prepped DS 450s with black plastic and graphics.

Irvine, CA — 27 Aug 2008: Kawasaki will offer its highest contingency posting in history for the AMA Grand National Cross Country Series (GNCC) in 2009 with $595,000 up for grabs, more than $200,000 higher than in 2008. With the all-new KX™250F and the fuel-injected KX™450F, there has never been a better time to be on a green machine.

Cypress, CA — 21 Aug 2008: Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., the leading maker of ATV and Side-by-Side (SxS) vehicles for outdoorsmen, continues its support of outdoor sports and conservation by sponsoring the 2008 National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHFD).

As part of the partnership, Yamaha has donated an all-new 2009 Grizzly 550 FI ATV that one lucky outdoorsman will win.  The sweepstakes is being promoted at NHFD events nationwide, and anyone can register online at www.yamahaoutdoors.com/nhfday through the end of October.

Brea, CA — 11 Aug 2008: Team Rockstar/ MSR / Pro Taper / Yoshimura / Suzuki's Chad Wienen secured the final victory of the final round of the 2008 Moose Racing/ITP Tires AMA/ATVA National Championship series at Loretta Lynn's Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee.

Although Dustin Wimmer clinched the 2008 Championship at the previous round in Red Bud, Michigan, and Suzuki had locked up the coveted Manufacturers' Cup Championship, Wimmer's teammate, Chad Wienen had yet to taste victory this season.

Port Kent, NY — 12 Aug 2008: Engine Release “The liquid solution for seized engines” has recently been introduced by B.R.T Technologies of Port Kent, NY. The new liquid formula dissolves corrosion, and free’s up engines of all types that have seized during storage, and our money back guarantee speaks for itself!

Company spokesman Steve Yates says; “Engine Release is the only product guaranteed to free up seized engines! If you can remove a spark plug or injector, Engine Release is the easy way to get your engine running without special tools or major engine work".

Hurricane Mills, TN — 11 Aug 2008: Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Josh Creamer came from behind in the second moto to finish out the AMA ATV Motocross Championship Series on the box in third at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch. The points season concluded this weekend in Tennessee with Creamer finishing fourth. Teammates Keith Little and Russell Shumaker finished the weekend in 14th and 17th overall.

Valcourt, Quebec — 18 Aug 2008: Amateur rider Cole Henry of Virginia rode his

Using its first Annual Dealer Meeting as a launching pad, KYMCO USA has brought to market an attention-getting new off-road model for 2009.  Though the UXV 500 has flashy features to spare, it’s designed to appeal directly to someone who is more closely considering the pocketbook when purchasing a new UTV. 

With a base MSRP just under $8,000 the UXV 500 utility vehicle is perfect for the farm, job site or any recreational trail riding.  With more than ample interior cargo space, a 420 pound cargo bed payload, towing capacity of over 1200 pounds and 59" wide, stable stanc

Cypress, CA — 15 Aug 2008:

Thomas Brown, Yamaha's exciting young factory racer, won his first Pro-Am Motocross racing
championship this past weekend at the final round of the ATVA/AMA National
MX Championship series. Brown finished in first place in both motos aboard
his YFZ450 securing his championship for the 2008 series.