New XT WinchGorilla Winches of Minnesota has released its all new patent pending waterproof XTR winch product line. George Lee, CEO of Gorilla Winches, notes: " From the tens of thousands of satisfied Gorilla winch owners, we get lots of great ideas, including fully waterproofing our complete winch line" .

MEDINA, MN (March 19, 2008) — Polaris Industries today announced Factory Racer and Professional ATV Racing Icon, Doug Eichner has extended his racing commitment with the company. The contract has Eichner racing the Polaris Outlaw in WORCS and other selected races through the 2009 race season.

HUV4421GXL & HUV4421DXL
Three New Husqvarna ModelsHusqvarna has introduced three new utility vehicles that will be available June 1 at dealerships. The new four-seaters include two versions, the HUV4421GXL 23HP gas and the DXL 20HP diesel. The aluminum-framed, all-wheel-drive Husqvarnas have a certified ROPS, an 800-pound load capacity and come with 25-inch mud or all-terrain tires.

DSK 750C Clutch KitThe Dalton DSK 750 C clutch kit is a new version of Dalton's proven DSK700EF kit. It now comes with "complete roller assemblies." Complete rollers means quicker, easier installation, and a new wear surface at the time of installation. It provides improved acceleration, back-shifting and throttle response and more consistent RPM under rough conditions and can be used with stock or oversized tires.

Josh FredericksBRP's Can-Am DS 450 has Impressive Debut at Glen Helen Race

Round one of the ITP Quadcross series was held in conjunction with the AMA/ATVA National at Glen Helen Raceway near San Bernardino, Calif., this past weekend. Josh Fredericks rode the DS 450 ATV to its Pro-class debut, finishing third. BRP's latest was also the ATV of choice for several other DS 450 racers in the amateur classes.

Dragonfire Racing will be in the CORR seriesWith more opportunities in 2008 to race side by sides, Polaris RANGER hopes to continue their 2007 successes. Polaris will have RANGER race teams competing in the Grand National Cross Country series (GNCC), World Off Road Championship series (WORCS), Best in the Desert (BITD), Champion Off Road Racing (CORR), M4SX Side x Side Nationals, SCORE International and Mud racing.

"The expansion of our RANGER race team is part of our commitment to side by side racing," said Craig Scanlon, product line sales manager for Polaris. "With the addition of RANGER RZR and its race successes, 2007 was a break out year for us and we are excited to see what 2008 holds."

Can-Am X TeamCan-Am Renegade 800 X Takes Third Overall; DS 450 Makes its GNCC Debut

BRP's Can-Am Outlander and Renegade ATVs proved to be the machines to beat in the morning session of the Can-Am GNCC opening round of the 2008 season. The Triton GNCC, held near Melbourne, Fl., saw warm weather and dry conditions — a perfect start to the 13-round GNCC season. Can-Am ATVs took three of the top-five overall positions in the morning class, and saw the DS 450 sport ATV makes its XC1 Pro-class debut with a top-10 finish.

Team Yamaha Unveils New Support Semi at Glen Helen March 8-9;
Thomas Brown Joins Team Yamaha for 2008

CYPRESS, Calif. — Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. continues to increase its support of the ATV racing communities with an expanded race team and support program for 2008. In a major showing of this support, Team Yamaha will debut a new ATV racing support semi at round one of the ATVA MX Series at Glen Helen, California, March 8-9.

GNCC --- Borich Takes FirstPhotos by Jason Hooper

MORGANTOWN, W. Va.--- Chris Borich started the 2008 Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series with a new team and new machine, but his performance looked quite similar to year's past. The new member of the Rockstar/Yoshimura Suzuki team won the Parts Unlimited Triton GNCC in convincing fashion, topping Team Excell Motorsports Honda's Bryan Cook and factory Yamaha's Bill Ballance.

Can-Am XWeb Site Features Racing Progress Updates, Racer Profiles and Many Extras

BRP, manufacturer of Can-Am ATVs, introduced CanAmXTeam.com — a new Web site for ATV racing enthusiasts across North America.

"This is a way for us to keep the fans updated during our busy spring and summer of ATV racing," says Bernard Guy, ATV marketing director at BRP. "The site will allow visitors to track the progress of the Can-Am X-Team members as they compete in all the major ATV racing competitions, including the Grand National Cross Country series and the

Angela ButlerEichner finishes first in "Rhino Mod," Butler in "Women A"

The Polaris/Lone Star/Eichner Racing team rolled out of the Mesquite, NV WORCS with a win in the "Rhino Mod" class and their second first place of the season in "Women A."

PowerX Handguards

By Corry Weller

New PowerX HandguardsThe last time we talked with Randy Shimanksi, President of PowerMadd (the firm that makes some of the coolest handguards in the ATV aftermarket), we were discussing the company's pink, special-edition Star Series guards, which it had created to help fund the quest for a cure for breast cancer. This time around, PowerMadd has something new in its lineup: its freshly designed PowerX handguards.

New DK Catalog is ready!Visit online or call today for your free Dennis Kirk Off-Road 2008 catalog. You'll find over 1,000 pages of the latest riding gear from top names like AFX, Fox Racing and Thor and parts and accessories for ATVs and dirt bikes from top names like Moose Racing, AMS Tires and FMF exhaust. With over 40 years of experience providing dependable service making sure the great products in the catalog are ready to ship the same day you order. Take advantage of free tire mounting when you buy a tire and wheel from and low price guarantee on tires, helmets and any single item over $100 (including freight, handling and C.O.D. charges). Orders under $100 are shipped for $6.95 and you'll get free shipping on orders over $100 (48 states only).

For more information, call 1-800-969-7601 or go to www.denniskirk.com.

Round 1The Polaris /Lone Star/Eichner Racing team weathered the storms at Round 1 of the World Off-Road Championship Series (WORCS) at Speedworld, in Phoenix, Arizona January 25-27 bringing home a little sunshine from the team's initial outing.

With the extreme rain and mud covering the track at Speedworld, the Polaris Outlaw-mounted team proved what teamwork is all about.

LP 8500Powerful 8500 lb. capacity performer joins product line at affordable price

Superwinch's new LP8500 8500 lb (3856 kg) winch is designed to accommodate entry-level buyers shopping for excellent value. Meeting the rugged demands of off-road and utility use, the LP8500 introduces price conscious buyers to the quality, power, and performance advantages of the Superwinch brand.

PIAA inaugural raceSURPRISE, Ariz. — By any measure, the recent inaugural PIAA 8-Hour WORCS UTV/ATV Endurance Race, held at Speedworld Raceway in Surprise, Ariz., on Saturday, January 12, was a spectacular success, drawing 40 teams and more than 160 riders, ranging from factory teams to local ATV enthusiasts.

If you've always wanted to bring along more than one passenger with you in your Yamaha Rhino, even though it's only a two-seater, L.B. Manufacturing of Dieppe, Canada, which makes Beaver Pro products, says it has a way to let you do that with its new Stretched Rhino Kit.

Ranger CrewNew from Polaris for 2008 is the six-passenger Ranger Crew, which Polaris says is the hardest-working, smoothest-riding, multi-passenger utility vehicle in the industry. Powered by a Polaris 700 Twin EFI engine, the Crew boasts

New Twin Exhaust SystemDMC has announced the release of a new twin exhaust for the KFX450R. The new system utilizes two mufflers that, DMC says, deliver maximum performance while maintaining sound level requirements.

The company has combined what it believes to be a perfect blend of tuned length and diameter, along with a unique "Velocity Splitter" , to provide the maximum exhaust velocity for low- and midrange torque, along with increased overall volume for big top-end horsepower.

Minneapolis, January 14, 2008 — Polaris Industries is going full throttle into the ATV racing season with the company's biggest effort, to date, in factory racing sponsorships.

D-Series ToolcatBobcat Co., a leading manufacturer of construction equipment, has introduced the Toolcat 5600, a vehicle that can be used as a compact tractor, attachment carrier, utility vehicle and pickup truck, among others. Its four-wheel independent suspension, a spine design and a completely revamped powertrain gives this vehicle, says Bobcat, a ride, performance and versatility not seen in many other types of equipment.

One, Two, Three at first Best in the Desert Race

Minneapolis, January 9, 2008 — Continuing its winning ways in 2008, the RANGER RZR took all three podium spots at Best in the Desert's Epic Racing Products Parker "250" in Parker, AZ. With 19 Side by Sides entered, three being RANGER RZRs, the RZRs dominated the class leaving the fourth place car in the dust, about 15 minutes behind.

Sportsman 800 X2s carried couple from Canada to Mexico in six months

Minneapolis, January 9, 2008 — Marc Joinville and France Labonté have spent the last six months traveling cross-continent on their Polaris Sportsman 800 X2s. At the beginning of January, they reached Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, and completed the cross-continent part of their trek. Joinville and Labonté still plan to ride to Kingman, Arizona as their final destination.

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