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Muzzys celebrates successful UTV race season After the inaugural season for Lucas Oil short course racing, the top three finishers in the 2009 Unlimited UTV class were driving Kawasaki Teryx side-by-sides with Muzzys dual exhaust systems. November 20, 2009
2010 Can-Am GNCC Series schedule announced Racer Productions, producers of the America's largest off-road racing series, have announced the dates for the 2010 Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series. November 20, 2009
2009 ATVMX season celebrated at annual banquet Over 450 riders and their guests of the ITP/Moose Racing AMA ATV Motocross Championship gathered for the final time in 2009 at the annual Awards Banquet on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Grand Resort Hotel and Convention Center in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. November 20, 2009
2010 National Hare Scramble schedule announced The American Motorcyclist Association has announced 2010 schedule for the AMA Racing ATV National Hare Scrambles Championship. November 19, 2009
Teixeira Tech congratulates 2009 race team Teixeira Tech would like to thank the racers who ran its linkage and A-arms across multiple ATV racing disciplines this season. November 17, 2009
KTM extends partnership with FRE Racing KTM Motorsports will extend its relationship with Farr Racing Enterprises (FRE) and its three-rider ATV GNCC Team for the 2010 season. Bryan Cook will join the FRE/KTM team for 2010. November 11, 2009
ITP puts together team for Baja 1000 Building on a winning performance in June at the Baja 500, ITP and parent Carlisle Tire & Wheel Company will be putting their products to the ultimate test at the upcoming Baja 1000. November 10, 2009
2009 Factory Polaris Rath Duro team recap The Factory Polaris Rath Duro Team had a busy 2009 season tearing up race tracks. November 03, 2009
Can-Am locks up championship at Ironman GNCC Team Warnert Racing / Can-Am saw two big victories at the final round of the 2009 GNCC season near Crawfordsville, Ind. October 27, 2009
2010 AMA ATV Motocross schedule announced MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc., in conjunction with the ATVA, formally announced the 2010 schedule for the ITP/Moose Racing AMA ATV Motocross Championship Presented by Parts Unlimited. October 26, 2009
KTM's Kirkland wins GNCC XC2 championship FRE/KTM ATV GNCC rider Josh Kirkland claimed the XC2 Pro-Am ATV GNCC Championship at the final round of the series by a single point over Yamaha rider Brian Wolf. October 26, 2009
KTM doubles ATV contingency for 2010 Covering 13 national and regional racing series and more than 170 racing classes, KTM has announced its double championship rewards 2010 ATV contingency program that puts $1.3 million up for grabs for novice racers to experienced professionals. October 26, 2009
William Yokley ATV/UTV Report - Ironman GNCC William Yokley and Mark Notman had a rough finish to the season at the Klotz Ironman GNCC. October 26, 2009
Josh Frederick wins WORCS Pro finale Team Motoworks / Can-Am took three of the top four spots in the Pro Class aboard the Can-Am DS 450 at the final round of the 2009 World Off-Road Championship Series. October 20, 2009
Chad Wienen wins Montreal Supercross Chad Wienen made his Team Motoworks/Can-Am debut in exciting form as he dominated the Montréal Supercross race on his Can-Am DS 450 EFI ATV at Montréal's Olympic Stadium. October 12, 2009
William Yokley ATV/UTV Report - Power Line Park GNCC William Yokley finished 22nd Overall and 15th in the XC1 Pro Class at the Power Line Park GNCC on Oct. 3. He was unable to finish in the UTV Class. October 05, 2009
Kirkland takes over GNCC XC2 lead FRE/KTM XC2 Pro-Am rider Josh Kirkland won his second consecutive race to take over the points lead heading to the final round of the GNCC Series. October 05, 2009
Can-Am Pro ATV motocross team announced BRP has announced the signing of its three-racer lineup for the 2010 ATV National Motocross Championship series. John Natalie, Chad Wienen and Jeremie Warnia will by racing the black and gold in 2010. October 02, 2009
RJ Anderson extends TORC points lead RJ Anderson had another successful weekend at rounds three and four of the TORC short course series at Perris Auto Speedway in Perris, Calif. October 02, 2009
Jagged X wins Silver State 300 With two Best in the Desert races remaining, Jagged X and its Polaris Ranger RZR S took the Bilek Racing Silver State 300 race and inched closer to the team’s third Best in the Desert championship. September 30, 2009
New ITP QuadCross XC has strong debut ITP’s brand new QuadCross XC tires proved their potential in a big way at the Moose Racing Yadkin Valley Stomp, round 11 of the 2009 Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series. September 30, 2009
William Yokley ATV Report - Yadkinville GNCC William Yokley finished 30th overall and 15th in the XC1 Pro Class of the Yadkinville GNCC on Sept. 26. September 28, 2009
Atwell secures Women’s GNCC Championship FRE/KTM rider Angel Atwell secured the Women’s ATV Championship at the 11th round of the GNCC Series while her teammates Adam McGill and Josh Kirkland had remarkable days as well, both finishing on the podium. September 28, 2009
Suzuki celebrates 2009 championships A successful 2009 racing season saw six championships go to Suzuki and the champions were honored at corporate headquarters in Brea, Calif. September 18, 2009
Daryl Rath finishes third at Unadilla GNCC Daryl Rath showed he was hard at work dialing in his Sportsman 850 XP with EPS during the GNCC Summer Break by taking third in the “4x4 Open” class at Unadilla. September 15, 2009
KTM rider wins European Quad Championship Team KTM UK's Paul Holmes wrapped up the 2009 GOLDSPEED EMX Quad European Championship after a victory at the penultimate round in France this past weekend. September 09, 2009
Holz clinches WORCS championship Mark Holz and his Holz Racing Ranger RZR S took another “UTV Class 1” win and the overall clinching the WORCS 2009 Championship, at Straddleline ORV Park, in Olympia, Wash. September 01, 2009
RJ Anderson wins M4SX Championship RJ Anderson and his Polaris Ranger RZR S sealed the M4SX Stadium Series Championship with a win, at Perris Auto Speedway, in California. August 31, 2009
Polaris Ranger RZR S wins Vegas to Reno For the third year in a row, Jagged X and the No. 1919 Polaris Ranger RZR S dominated Best in the Desert’s “Vegas to Reno, The Long Way” race. August 26, 2009
Motowoz racers claim six national championships Motowoz Performance Systems had a very successful 2009 ATV racing season. Five of its sponsored riders won six national titles in their respective classes in the 2009 ITP/Moose Racing AMA ATV Motocross Championships. August 19, 2009
Kawasaki earns fourth win of ATV Motocross season Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Josh Creamer went out in style going 1-2 to earn his second overall win of the season at the series finale at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tenn. August 19, 2009
Ranger RZR S dominates at WORCS Polaris Ranger RZR S drivers Mark Holz and Doug Eichner picked up two class wins and finished one-two in the overall at WORCS Round 6. August 18, 2009
Wimmer clinches ATV Motocross championship Suzuki's Dustin Wimmer clinched the 2009 Championship in the first moto of the last round of the 2009 ITP/Moose Racing AMA ATV Motocross Championship. August 17, 2009
Darryl Rath picks up two wins aboard Sportsman 850 XP Factory Polaris/Rath/Duro Rider Daryl Rath spent the weekend collecting wins on the Sportsman 850 XP. August 06, 2009
Suzuki, Kawasaki fighting for ATV MX Manufactuter's Cup Not only is the championship on the line between Chad Wienen and Dustin Wimmer, but so is the Manufacturer's Cup, which also features a tight race between Suzuki and Kawasaki. July 15, 2009
William Yokley ATV Report - Snowshoe GNCC The Racer Production crew makes the Snowshoe GNCC the most difficult one of the year, but with a $50,000 purse on the line, it should be tough! June 29, 2009
King of the Hammers on Spike TV Off-road racing fans can watch what is being heralded as the toughest one day off-road race in the world from the comfort of their living rooms. June 26, 2009
DragonFire Racing Kawasaki Teryx wins at Baja 500 The DragonFire Racing Kawasaki Teryx won its first ever Baja 500 in the Sportman UTV class. June 17, 2009
Arctic Cat wins Utility ATV class at Baja 500 Fines Double Racing made it two-for-two in the 2009 SCORE International desert race series by winning the Utility ATV class at the Baja 500 aboard an Arctic Cat Thundercat. June 15, 2009
Polaris Outlaw wins Finke Desert Race Polaris Racing’s Luke Beechey dominated the final day of the 2009 Finke Desert Race to claim victory in the Quad division of Australia’s most prestigious enduro race. June 15, 2009
American Honda's Matlock Racing wins Baja 500 On June 6, 2009 the #1A American Honda team of Wayne Matlock, Harold Goodman, Josh Caster and Wes Miller won the Overall ATV title at the 41st annual running of the Tecate SCORE Baja 500 aboard a Honda TRX700XX. June 12, 2009
Ranger RZR S wins WORCS race The Ranger RZR S added another win to its impressive collection in WORCS, and the Sportsman 850 XP with power steering continues to show its brawn in the GNCC series. June 09, 2009
William Yokley ATV Report - John Penton GNCC Millfield is always a nice track to race. The area is scenic near the college town of Athens. The conditions were very good this year with not too much mud or dust. June 09, 2009
Jimmie O'Dell to manage Can-Am ATV race team Jimmie O’Dell has been named manager of Can-Am’s burgeoning ATV racing program. June 09, 2009
Ranger RZR S leads TORC Series The Polaris Ranger RZR S has added another series lead to its belt - Ricky Johnson’s TORC Short Course Series, which kicked off its first two rounds of racing at Perris Auto Speedway, in Perris, Calif. June 05, 2009
Wimmer recovers to race at Steel City Defending AMA ATV Motocross champion decided his shoulder injury was healing well enough to allow him to compete at Steel City. May 27, 2009
Pro-Am contender Casey Martin joins Polaris/Rath Racing Casey Martin officially threw his leg over his new factory-backed Polaris/Rath/Duro Team Outlaw 450MXR this past weekend, at the Steel City AMA MX National. May 27, 2009
Paul Holmes earns British MX win Paul Holmes took his KTM 505 SX to another overall win in the fourth round of the 2009 ACU British MMX Quad Championship on May 24. Holmes went 2-1 in the two motos to secure the overall victory. May 26, 2009
Successful weekend for Kawasaki Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Josh Creamer earned the first AMA win of his career, while teammate Chad Wienen followed close behind to finish second overall at the sixth round of the AMA ATV Motocross Championship at Steel City Raceway in Delmont, Pa. May 26, 2009
KTM ATVs top podium in Poland KTM ATV riders Paul Holmes and Stefan Schreiber took the top two steps on the podium at the opening round of the 2009 GOLDSPEED EMX European Quad Championship on May 17. May 20, 2009
ATV MX championship in air as Wimmer recovers It will be a last minute decision for defending champion Dustin Wimmer to race this weekend as the battle for the championship resumes at Steel City Raceway in Delmont, Pa. on May 24. May 19, 2009
William Yokley UTV Report – Mountain Ridge GNCC William Yokley finished first overall and first in the Open Modified class at the Mountain Ridge GNCC on May 16. May 18, 2009
William Yokley ATV Report – Mountain Ridge GNCC William Yokley finished 131st overall and 16th in the XC1 Pro class at the Mountain Ridge GNCC on May 16 after experiencing some mechanical problems. May 18, 2009
FRE/KTM GNCC picks up two wins The FRE/KTM ATV GNCC team had another successful weekend with all three team riders landing on the podium, two of them earning a win. May 18, 2009
Holz, Eichner pick up WORCS UTV wins Polaris’ Ranger RZR S continues to shine in the WORCS series with two more class wins and a one-two finish in the overall at WORCS Round 4 at Honey Lake MX Park in Milford, Calif. May 06, 2009
Can-Am earns podiums in three series With Can-Am racers running in three national race series, this past weekend was a busy one for the race teams. May 05, 2009
FRE/KTM GNCC team struggles in the mud The FRE/KTM ATV GNCC team tackled another mud race at the 6th round of the series. May 05, 2009
Rockstar Makita Suzuki earns two podium finishes Rockstar Makita Suzuki Racing’s Chris Borich earned a victory at the Weekend Warrior Titan GNCC event, while Doug Gust was third in round five of the AMA ATV MX Series. May 05, 2009
Rath Racing turns in big performances It was another double header weekend for the Polaris/Rath/Duro Team and it proved to be successful for both teams. May 05, 2009
William Yokley ATV Report – Titan GNCC William Yokley finished 170th Overall and 19th in the XC1 Pro Class Saturday at the mudfest in Lafayette Tenn. May 04, 2009
Suzuki's Wimmer injured in training Defending AMA Pro ATV MX champion Dustin Wimmer was injured during a test session at a Monroe, Ga. track, putting him out of commission for at least a few weeks. April 29, 2009
Holz Racing tops UTVs at Terrible Town 250 Holz Racing topped the field in the grueling Best in the Desert Series during the Terrible Town 250 in Primm, Nev., April 18, 2009. April 29, 2009
William Yokley ATV Report - Acerbis Loretta Lynn GNCC William Yokley finished seventh overall and seventh in the XC1 Pro Class at the historic Loretta Lynn’s Ranch. April 21, 2009
Three FRE/KTM riders lead GNCC points chase The FRE/KTM ATV GNCC Team continued its podium streak by placing all three riders, Adam McGill, Josh Kirkland and Angel Atwell on the podium again. All three riders now hold the Championship points lead in their respective class (Pro, Pro-Am and Women’s Expert). April 21, 2009
Arctic Cat sponsors Best in the Desert Series The Arctic Cat Prowler has been named as the “Official UTV” of the Best in the Desert Series. April 17, 2009
Arctic Cat to sponsor Championship Mud Racing Arctic Cat’s new 2009 Mud Pro 700H1 is the first stock ATV designed with snorkels and 28” mud tires that is designed to tackle muddy stuff right out of the box. It is also the first to have its own mud racing class. April 16, 2009
Team Arctic Conquers Mud Nationals Team Arctic mud racers have come full circle since last season’s introduction of the Thundercat. That full circle ran around the competition all weekend at Mud Nationals, this time aboard the TRV 1000H2. April 14, 2009
Weekend ATV success for BRP racers Can-Am’s race team put on another strong display in the morning race at the Big Buck GNCC in Union, SC on April 4. April 09, 2009
Busy weekend for Rath Racing The Polaris sponsored Rath Racing team is coming off a busy weekend, racing in three states over three days with three different racing styles. April 09, 2009
William Yokley UTV Report – Big Buck GNCC William Yokley finished 1st Overall and 1st in the Open Modified Class in South Carolina. There were 60 total entries with 25 Open Modified teams. April 08, 2009
KTM's Husseini wins Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge KTM’s Sebastian Husseini won the overall ATV classification at the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge 2009, which ran from March 23-27. March 31, 2009
Wimmer headlines motocross field in Kentucky It's said that defending a championship is harder than winning it, but defending AMA Pro ATV Champion Dustin Wimmer has had no troubles holding onto his top ranking in the series so far. March 30, 2009
Arctic Cat Thundercat 1000 earns major win The Fines Double Racing Team won the utility class at the San Felipe 250 aboard an Arctic Cat Thundercat, finishing more than an hour and a half ahead of its nearest competitor. March 27, 2009
Rock Maple Racing suspends Quad-X ATV series Citing the current economic downturn, Rock Maple Racing has decided to suspend operations of its Quad-X ATV series for 2009. March 19, 2009
GNCC Racing TV returns to Versus Network Racer TV, the host program of the Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series, returns to the Versus Network to cover the 2009 GNCC Series this April. March 18, 2009
American Honda wins Tecate Score San Felipe 250 The #1A American Honda team of Wayne Matlock, Harold Goodman and Josh Caster won the Tecate Score San Felipe 250 overall ATV title. March 18, 2009
Can-Am earns three 4x4 wins Can-Am ATV racers had a successful weekend with top-10 finishes and wins in the Can-Am Grand National Cross Country, ITP/Moose Racing AMA ATV Motocross Championship presented by Parts Unlimited and ITP Quadcross series. March 10, 2009
Polaris picks up podiums in WORCS and GNCC Doug Eichner finished third on both his Polaris Outlaw 450 and Ranger RZR S at Round 2 of the WORCS Racing Series in Adelonto, Calif. March 04, 2009
Yamaha factory ATV race team ready to roll Yamaha's ATV race team is finishing up its preparations for the 2009 season and will enter teams in many of the country's top racing series. February 26, 2009
Can-Am's ATV contingency program sets new high Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. has announced that its 2009 Can-Am ATV race contingency program will be the biggest ever. February 26, 2009
KTM offers $136,750 in GNCC contingency Long-time Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series supporter KTM has announced its 2009 GNCC contingency program. February 23, 2009
Polaris reveals 2009 race teams Polaris will hit the racing circuit full bore this year competing in the Grand National Cross Country series (GNCC), World Off Road Championship series (WORCS), AMA ATV Motocross (AMA), ITP QuadCross, Best in the Desert (BITD), SCORE International and Mud racing. February 12, 2009
Kawasaki offers over $700,000 in GNCC contingency Long-time GNCC supporter Kawasaki Team Green has almost doubled its racing contingency payout for the 2009 Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series. February 12, 2009
American Honda offers over $150,000 in GNCC contingency Long-time GNCC supporter Honda has announced its contingency programs for the 2009 Can-Am Grand National Cross Country series. Contingency payout for bikes and ATVs totals $159,575. February 09, 2009
Can-Am beefs up contingency for GNCC Series Grand National Cross County Series title sponsor Can-Am is returning with a new, larger contingency program, as their 2009 GNCC payout for ATVs totals $355,800. The Can-Am program features the largest ATV payout in the GNCC Series. February 06, 2009
Stock Polaris Sportsman 850 XP EPS earns WORCS podium Don Higbee, owner of Karst Motorsports, a Polaris dealership in Casper, Wyo., hit the podium at the first WORCS race of the year in Phoenix, Ariz., on Jan. 25. January 29, 2009
Can-Am announces 2009 race team The 2009 ATV racing season is already underway and BRP is setting lofty goals for its Can-Am ATV racers and teams for this season. January 27, 2009
Polaris announces 2009 contingency program For 2009 Polaris is offering what it calls an industry leading contingency program for all adult and youth ATV classes. January 27, 2009
Creamer and Wienen ready to lead Kawasaki to victory With two seasons of racing under its belt on the Kawasaki KFX450R, the Monster Energy Kawasaki ATV Racing Team is looking to have its best season yet in 2009. January 23, 2009
Three Polaris Outlaws finish Dakar The 2009 Dakar saw 23 ATVs start with only 13 finishing. Of that 13, three were members of Team Polaris. January 20, 2009
Arctic Cat Prowler begins 2009 on the podium At the opening round of the Best In The Desert off-road series in Parker, Ariz., Jim Creagan dusted off his team’s 700 XTX EFI that finished second in the Baja 1000 just two months ago, put a heavy foot on the gas and raced to a strong third place. January 19, 2009
GNCC announces rule changes Racer Productions, producer of the Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series, has announced the supplemental rules and classes for the 2009 GNCC tour. January 15, 2009
Polaris Ranger RZR starts 2009 with a bang Jagged X picked up the 2009 Best in the Desert Series where they left off in 2008, taking first at the Epic Products Parker 250 for their sixth consecutive win. January 15, 2009
Polaris brings ATV team to Dakar For this year’s Dakar, Polaris will be the first manufacturer to participate with an official ATV Team. Polaris France has four members competing in the famous race. January 06, 2009
AMA ATV Motocross Championship announces changes The ATV Promoters Group, in conjunction with the American Motorcyclist Association and All-Terrain Vehicle Association, has announced the Class Structure and Supplemental Rules for the 2009 ITP Tires/Moose Racing AMA ATV Motocross Championship Presented by Parts Unlimited. January 06, 2009