Five UTVs set to Tackle the 42nd Baja 1000

ENSENADA, Mexico--With racers competing in 30 Pro and 6 Sportsman classes for cars, trucks, motorcycles and ATVs, 345 total entries are ready to start the 42nd Annual Tecate SCORE Baaja 1000 desert racein Ensenada, Mexico.

Sal Fish’s SCORE International is completing its 36^th year as the World’s foremost desert racing sanctioning body and the event is the finale of the five-race 2009 SCORE Desert Series. The world’s best desert racers have come from 39 U.S. States and 14 countries to gather on the majestic Baja California peninsula. Among the entries are 25 class winners from last year’s race. Late entries will be accepted up until Friday morning.

This year’s 672.85-mile race will start for the 35^th time and finish for the 20^th time in Ensenada. The motorcycle and ATV classes will start their journey at 6:30 a.m. PST Friday, with the car and truck classes starting at approximately 10:30 a.m., or three hours after the last ATV leaves the line. Vehicles will leave in 30-second intervals in the elapsed-time race and while the fastest finishers are expected to complete the course in approximately 14 hours. All vehicles will have a 31-hour time limit to become official finishers in the legendary adventure.

The race will start and finish on Boulevard Costero adjacent to the picturesque Bahia de Todos Santos in front of the historical Riviera del Pacifico Cultural Center in the heart of Ensenada.

It’s the oldest and most well known of all desert races, and it remains as the single most appealing accomplishment to a racer. Since 1967, the Granddaddy of all desert races has been run over the mysterious Baja California peninsula. This year’s course will be run totally in the Northern part of the peninsula.

SPT UTV

(660cc, 4-wheel utility vehicle)

1801 Dave Roberts, 61, Weddington, N.C./Robert Flau Sr., 50, Lake Elomo, Minn./John McCarthy, 53, Hudson, Wisc., Dragon Fire, ITP

1802 Thomas Graves, 49, El Cajon, Calif./Joseph Graves, 51/Soledad Martinez, 27/Daniel Graves, 58, San Diego, Yamaha Rhino, TAG Engineering, Gravestone Communications, Alba Action Sports, Motoworks, ORW, VisionX Lights, PWR Performance, RacerX, Fox Shox, Tire Balls, Dragon Fire, Weitzel Motorsports

1803 Reid Nordin, 47, Lake Elsinore, Calif./Hans Waage, 47, Scottsdale, Ariz./Todd Romano, 39, Park City, Utah, Kawasaki Teryx, Dragon Fire Racing, Kawasaki Team Green, ITP, Lowrance, Fox Shox, Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey

1818 Peter Hajas, 49, Wayzata, Minn./Steven Hajas, 44, Delano, Minn./Scott Heber, 43, Telluride, Colo./Scott Hoyt, Plymouth, Minn., TomCar

1819 John Cowley, 35/Torsten Palm, 33/Jesse Maier, 31, Flagstaff, Ariz.

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Muzzys Congratulates Winners of the 2009 Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series

Bend, Oregon (November 19, 2009) - Muzzys Performance Products is proud to have supplied the exhaust for the top three finishers in the 2009 Unlimited UTV Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series. After 14 races in this inaugural season for Lucas Oil short course racing, #624 Chad George took first place, followed by #664 Robert Vanbeekum and then #694 Tyler Winbury. These racers all drove Kawasaki Teryxs with high performance engines and Muzzys Dual Exhaust.


"Everyone at Muzzys would like to congratulate Chad, Bobby and Tyler on a great season," said Rob Muzzy. "The competition was fierce in the Unlimited UTV Class, and these guys showed tenacity to make the podium for the season."


The exhaust systems that Chad, Bobby and Tyler ran all season are basically the same as the Muzzys standard Teryx Dual Exhaust. "We learned a lot this race season and put that insight into our new Teryx PRO Exhaust which are a perfect match to big bore Teryx engines," commented Rob Muzzy.

Not only do Muzzys dual exhaust systems perform and sound great, they are built to take a beating.

"Chad and Tyler both ran with the same exhaust in their Funco Teryxs all season long," said Grant George of Funco Motorsports. "The power and durability of Muzzy's exhaust is second to none."


Muzzys Performance Products exhaust and big bore kits are all made in the USA and are available from Muzzys or at powersports dealers across the country. More information about Muzzys Performance Products can be found on the Muzzys website at:

www.muzzys.com or by calling 541-385-0706.

Photos courtesy of Todd Wynia, www.UTVWeekly.com

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CYCLE GEAR MAKES 10K DONATION TO KEEP TRAILS OPEN

Benicia, CA (November 19) - On November 16, 2009, Cycle Gear, the country's largest retailer of motorcycle apparel and accessories, presented a check for $10,000 to the BlueRibbon Coalition in support of the organization's efforts to ensure continued access to public lands.

The check presentation symbolized Cycle Gear's total donation to BRC via its Trail Access Fund of matching funds in 2009. This is the 7th year in a row in which Cycle Gear matches (dollar for dollar, up to $10,000 per annum) club and rider donations to the Fund.

Dave Bertram, off-road hero and CEO of Cycle Gear, states, "Despite the tough economic times that we all are facing, Cycle Gear is committed to this grant program in support of BRC's efforts to successfully champion our right to access trail-based recreation on public lands."

"The OHV community is facing serious and never-ending challenges that threaten our sport. Now is not the time for the off-road business community to abrogate our responsibility to continue support for access groups that fight to protect our rights to ride on federal and state lands," Bertram said.

Don Amador, Western Representative for the BlueRibbon Coalition, said, "This generous donation by Cycle Gear will help BRC continue its OHV advocacy efforts and is greatly appreciated by the organization and our members. It's critically important support programs like this that will help fund our land-use efforts in 2010."

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The BlueRibbon Coalition is a national (non-profit) trail-saving group that represents over 600,000 recreationists nationwide The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) season is beginning. Federal employees, please mark BlueRibbon Coalition and Check #11402 on your CFC pledge form to support our efforts to protect your access. Join us at 1-800-258-3742 http://www.sharetrails.org

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HiPer Technology Opens 2010 Racer Support Program

HiPer Technology has opened its rider support program for the 2010 season.

HiPer is accepting electronic resumes through hiperracing@yahoo.com for racer support consideration.
With a long history of success, 2009 was another outstanding season for HiPer’s legendary carbon fiber wheels.This past season brought wins in the Baja 500, Pikes Peak, short course and cross countryside by side racing, utility racing, and of course Chris Borich’s breakthrough GNCC championship.

Are you ready to add your name to the list of past HiPer champions like Bill Ballance, John Natalie, and Traci Cecco?

The Tech 3, CF1R, 12” Sidewinder, and 14” Dakar are all open for sponsored rider use.For consideration, please send a resume to hiperracing@yahoo.com. Additional information can be found on HiPer’s Facebook page.

HiPer Technology, Inc is a Kansas company specializing in carbon fiber and composite products utilizing a proprietary casting process.HiPer is the industry leader in ATV wheels, Micro Sprint car wheels, and safety products.HiPer Technology has grown to be a technology leader in materials, design, and product function since its founding in 2000. Additional information about HiPer can be found at www.hiper-technology.com.

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Chad George Clinches 2009 Unlimited UTV Championship

With three classes actually out on the track in each UTV race (Unlimited UTV, Limited UTV, and Modified UTV), there are three different UTV championships, two of which had already been decided. Hans Waage is this year’s Limited UTV champion, and Dan Kelly is the Modified UTV Champion, so the only title left in today’s UTV race was the big one: the Unlimited UTV championship.

Austin Kimbrell jumped out to the early lead in his #607 UTVUnderground.com/Weller Racing Kawasaki, ahead of Robert Vanbeekum in the #664 Xtreme Machine and Fabrication/LorenzStudio.com Kawasaki. By the competition yellow, RJ Anderson was up to third in the #637 Walker Evans Racing/K&N Polaris, with Roger Stokes fourth in the #657 HRT Motorsports machine and Kelly fifth in the #800 Muzzys Performance Products Kawasaki. After green flag racing had resumed, a spin by Stokes allowed the #694 Beard Seats/C&G Motors Kawasaki of Tyler Winbury into the top five. Soon afterwards, Anderson pulled off the track and out of the race, and with one lap to go, Kimbrell was having a field day, leading the field by a long ways. On the final lap, Kelly dropped one spot to the #655 COD machine of John Dempsey after incurring a right rear flat tire, while the other positions remained unchanged. Kimbrell took a dominating win, followed by Vanbeekum, Winbury, Dempsey, and Kelly. Having crashed heavily in the Super Lite race yesterday, it was fortunate for points leader Chad George that he only needed to start today’s race to secure the title, which he did. A very sore and visibly limping George finished seventh in his #624 Funco/King Shocks Kawasaki today, giving him the ’09 Unlimited UTV Championship. Kelly won the Modified UTV race, and Pierre Perret won the Limited UTV race in his #709 Perret Motorsports machine.

Written by Scott Neth for the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series presented by Geico Powersports.

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Fox Racing Shox Introduces new Position-Sensitive Side x Side Shock

The all-new Position-Sensitive 2.0 (available with DSC) gives you position-sensitive damping for the optimal compression damping at each phase of the stroke, and its wide range Dual Speed Compression adjustability allows a set-up that’s perfect for driver style and course condition.

The internal bottom-out cup provides additional damping at the very bottom of the stroke to give you the ability to push your vehicle harder for longer with improved driver confidence.

Less compression damping at ride-height gives improved comfort and traction while huge damping in the end-zone helps to flatten out the biggest bumps.

FEATURES / TECHNOLOGIES

• Position sensitive damping in a single coil-over shock


• No need for separate by-pass and coilover shocks


• Available in 3 different sizes(6.5”, 8.5” and 10” Travel)


• Also available with DSC(Dual Speed Compression)


• Secondary piston, cup and post function in the last 25% of travel to provide additional anti bottom-out force


• A precision tapered cup lead-in provides a smooth transition, essential for maintaining traction during mid-corner bumps


• Zero Cup Bleed ensures low-speed damping right to the end of the compression stroke (zero velocity)

The 6.5" travel shock will fit the rear of a Polaris RZR S.

Fox Racing Shox

Phone: 800.FOX.SHOX
Website: www.foxracingshox.com

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ROV industry working on design standards

IRVINE, Calif. Nov. 9, 2009 – The Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association (ROHVA) is working with the industry and other interested parties to develop a voluntary American National Standard (ANSI/ROHVA 1-200X) that addresses the design and performance of ROVs sold in North America.

The ANSI standard development process requires involvement from a variety of interests. Participants involved in the process, from the US and Canada, include the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and other government representatives, industry, consumers and other interested parties. Through the ANSI process, managed by ROHVA, those participants will reach consensus on an appropriate ANSI standard for ROV equipment, configuration and performance requirements.

The proposed standard will address design, configuration and performance aspects of ROVs, including, among other items, requirements for accelerator, clutch and gearshift controls; engine and fuel cutoff devices; lighting; tires; service and parking brake/parking mechanism performance; lateral and pitch stability; occupant handholds and Roll-Over Protective Structure; occupant -restraints; and requirements for safety labels and owner’s manuals.

The balloting of the first draft of this proposed ANS was completed July 27, 2009. Comments were received as part of the balloting process and were reviewed and responded to by letter. All accepted comments have been included in the current proposed standard dated October 12, 2009.

The proposed standard is open for public review and comment by directly and materially affected persons. The public comment period closes December 7, 2009. Printed review copies are available from ROHVA for $60. To request a copy contact ROHVA at (949) 255-2560, ext. 3023.

ROHVA and its member companies strongly recommend that ROV drivers and passengers follow these important safety rules:

1. Always wear a helmet and other protective gear, use the seat belts, and keep all parts of your body inside the ROV.
2. Never drive on public roads unless the road is part of a designated trail system or except to cross when safe and permitted. ROVs are designed to be operated off-highway.
3. Drive only in designated areas, at a safe speed, and use care when turning and crossing slopes.
4. Never drive under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.
5. Never drive an ROV unless you’re 16 or older or have a driver’s license. ROVs are not toys.
6. Never carry more passengers than the ROV is designed for, and never allow a passenger who is too small to sit in a passenger seat to ride in the ROV.
7. Read and follow the operator’s manual and warning labels.

The Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association is a national industry organization that promotes the safe and responsible use of ROVs. ROHVA is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to develop equipment, configuration and performance standards. Based in Irvine, Calif., the not-for-profit association is sponsored by Arctic Cat, BRP, Polaris and Yamaha. For more information visit www.rohva.org.

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HCR Releases Arctic Cat Prowler XTZ Long Travel Kits

CEDAR CITY, UT - Nov. 9th, 2009 HCR Racing is proud to announce the release of their latest Arctic Cat Prowler XTZ Long Travel Kit for only $5,799.00 at the 2009 SEMA Show: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnSFnLS2qmA .

HCR Racing's Long Travel Kits include:

• Custom Tuned King 2.0 Reservoir Shocks/Black or traditional blue for best color match
• Summers Brother's Racing 4340 Axles
• Laser Cut for precise fit and finish
• CNC'd Chromoly construction mounting points
• Boxed design and Hand Tig Welded for strength and appearance
• OEM ball joints to maximize low speed steering & travel with less maintenance
• Complete kit 100% Proudly Made in the U.S.A.
• 100% Bolt-on installation using factory mounting points
• 6" wider per side for maximum travel and stability
• 2" longer wheelbase for better high speed stability hill climbing and descents
• Achieves 15"+ wheel travel for the ultimate ride quality and articulation
  

The quality fit and finish, ease of installation, and top shelf performance of their kits are what sets them apart from the competition. None of their kits are released to the public without hours and hours of vigorous testing in the rocks, desert, and dunes just like you intend to use it. Not only this, HCR Racing custom tunes every shock package in-house to make sure the shock valving and spring rates are perfectly mated to the UTV it's designed for. This is the key to why their long travel kits offer the best ride quality in the business.

The above results in light and accurate steering and a supple suspension able to handle any terrain you throw at it. In addition to the brand new Prowler Long Travel Kit, they also produce the following long travel kits:

• Yamaha Rhino Long Travel
• Polaris RZR Long Travel
• Kawasaki Teryx Long Travel
  

HCR Racing products can be found at dealers across the country, or directly at 888-928-7223.

About HCR Racing
HCR Racing not only manufacturers UTV long travel kits, they produce side doors, skid plates, bumper grills, dash trims, door inserts, bedrail trims, roofs, cargo racks, bed tie down clips, flag/whip brackets, spindles, exhaust tips, and more. All parts are CNC manufactured for precise, fit, finish, and performance. If you own a dealership or parts retail shop, call now to see if you qualify to be a dealer.

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U.S. representatives request administrative order that would shut off-highway vehicles out of 9.4 million acres in Utah

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The U.S. representative from New York who is sponsoring U.S. House bill H.R. 1925, which would close 9.4 million acres to off-highway vehicle (OHV) riding in Utah, has sent a letter to Interior Secretary Ken Salazar requesting the secretary use his administrative powers to close those lands, the American Motorcyclist
Association (AMA) reports.

Rep. Maurice Hinchey (D-N.Y.), along with 88 other U.S. representatives who joined Hinchey in sending the letter, is asking for the administrative action while the House debates H.R. 1925, also called America's Red Rock Wilderness Act of 2009.

Not a single representative from Utah supports H.R. 1925, which would designate 9.4 million acres managed by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management as Wilderness.

Once land is designated as Wilderness, no vehicles, including motorcycles, ATVs or bicycles, are allowed on that land. Even horseback riders would be banned.

"It is outrageous that Rep. Hinchey would attempt to bypass congressional procedures to put into motion the intentions of a bill that lacks the support of even one representative from the state that bill would impact," said Ed Moreland, AMA vice president for government relations. "This attempt is even more shocking in the sense that much
of the land in question does not even meet the definition of Wilderness included in federal law. According to the Wilderness Act of 1964, Wilderness can only apply to lands 'retaining its primeval character and influence, without permanent improvements or human habitation.'"

Included in the 9.4 million acres that the representative from New York wants to close forever to Utah's OHV community are existing OHV riding areas around Moab, the San Rafael Swell and Chimney Rock. These popular OHV areas represent some of the most important remaining OHV recreation areas in Utah, and are some of the most popular with responsible OHV riders. The targeted areas also include existing roads and developments.

H.R. 1925 would be particularly harmful coming on the heels of the recently enacted Omnibus Public Land Management Act, which closed more than 2 million acres of public lands. This vast Wilderness bill would take away
additional recreation opportunities that stimulate the local economies and are currently enjoyed by local residents and visitors alike.

The AMA is calling on all motorcyclists and OHV enthusiasts to help stop H.R. 1925. The fastest way to reach your U.S. representative is a telephone call. You can find contact information for your elected officials by entering your zip code at AmericanMotorcyclist.com

About the American Motorcyclist Association
Since 1924, the AMA has protected the future of motorcycling and promoted the motorcycle lifestyle. AMA members come from all walks of life, and they navigate many different routes on their journey to the same destination: freedom on two wheels. As the world's largest motorcycling organization, the AMA advocates for motorcyclists' interests in the halls of local, state and federal government, the committees of international
governing organizations, and the court of public opinion. Through member clubs, promoters and partners, the AMA sanctions more motorsports competition and motorcycle recreational events than any other organization in the world. AMA members receive money-saving discounts from dozens of well-known suppliers of motorcycle services,
gear and apparel, bike rental, transport, hotel stays and more. Through its Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, the AMA preserves the heritage of motorcycling for future generations.

www.ama-cycle.org

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Lucas Oil Off Road Championship Race in Primm November 14-15, 2009

Corona, Ca. (November 11, 2009) – The finale of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS) inaugural season is coming to the Primm Valley Motorsports Complex in Primm, Nevada November 14th and 15th. The series returns to the off road track in Primm, the location of the season opener, where season ending battles for championships in virtually every class will be contested in rounds 11&12.

With his first visit to Primm this year, Robert Naughton immediately struck his claim on the Unlimited Lite field by sweeping rounds 1&2 at the first event. He ultimately relinquished his hold on the class in rounds 9&10 as Chris Brandt, with a season of consistent podium finishes, took the top spot heading into Primm. Throughout the season, Metal Mulisha General Brian Deegan has fought his way through the class to find himself in contention for a championship. Now, along with Naughton, looking to storm back from his disappointment in Surprise, Arizona, the pair are certain to challenge Brandt for the title until the last lap of the weekend is completed.

Over the length of his short course racing career, Carl Renezeder has faced a multitude of challenges and challengers. This weekend in Primm he looks to complete what could be his greatest accomplishment yet: championships in both the Unlimited 2 and Unlimited 4 truck classes. While the 860hp trucks Renezeder fields in competition appear to be quite similar, the two and four wheel drive characteristics of each truck require drastically different approaches when navigating the high flying off road tracks. The difficulty of accomplishing a double championship will be amplified by the resolve of both Alan Pflueger and Jeff Ward. Pflueger, the Unlimited 4 newcomer, sits just behind Renezeder as these teamates will square off for the final time this season while Ward is looking to amplify his amazing rookie year by taking the top spot in U-2.

The Primm Valley Motorsports Complex is located just south of Las Vegas in Primm, Nevada. Practice and qualifying sessions will be held on Friday, November 13th with racing action throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday. Gates will open at 9am. Tickets are available in advance at lucasoiloffroad.com or at the box office on site.

Short course off road racing will return to The Lake Elsinore Motorsports Complex for the Rockstar Energy/Lucas Oil Challenge Cup December 11th and 12th. The Rockstar Energy/Lucas Oil Challenge Cup is a stand alone event, featuring unprecedented purses in a variety of short course off road racing classes.

Going into the Primm race the standings for the Unlimited UTV class are:

1. 624 Chad George (367 points) - Kawasaki Teryx
2. 664 Robert VanBeekum (331 points) - Kawasaki Teryx
3. 694 Tyler Winbury (328 points) - Kawasaki Teryx
4. 657 Roger Stokes (320 points) - Yamaha Rhino
5. 699 Brent Founch (300 points) - Kawasaki Teryx
6. 637 RJ Anderson (267 points) - Polaris RZR
7. 607 Austin Kimbrell (266 points) - Kawasaki Teryx

Check out the action from the last Lucas Oil Off-Road race at:
Big Win Weekend at Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series in AZ

About the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series:
The Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS) is the evolution of the long standing support of short course racing by Forrest Lucas and Lucas Oil Products. Steeped in the Midwest tradition of short course off road racing infused with a West Coast influence, LOORRS brings intense four wheel door to door action to challenging, fan friendly tracks. Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series: This is Short Course.

For more information please visit LucasOilOffRoadRacing.com

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Baja Designs Introduces New LED Dome/Rock Light

Baja Designs NEW LED Dome/Rock Light is extremely small yet 1 ½ times brighter than competitor’s larger 15 LED units. It is waterproof and can be mounted anywhere. It has a 360 degree optic to illuminate your cab, engine bay, wheel wells or anywhere you need a super bright, super smooth light!

“Amazingly clear, vibrant white light output. Quite possibly the brightest LED undercarriage light ever offered.”

-Robin Stover, Feature Editor, Four Wheeler Magazine

It is available with or without an integrated switch and in tube mount or panel mount versions. If desired the tube mount versions can even be installed using a zip tie - no drilling required. Its simple two wire installation will have you on the trails in no time.

Baja Designs is a leading manufacturer and marketer of high-quality aftermarket lighting systems and adventure products for the off-road industry. Headquarters are located in San Marcos, California.

www.bajadesigns.com

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New synthetic racing oils from LATRacing Oils

For the past couple of years LAT Racing Oils have become a household name in the pits of virtually every form of motor racing, and there’s good reason. Racers are realizing exceptional results. Expense is not a consideration at LAT and each blend begins with the very finest, Group IV and Group V base oils available. These extremely pure oils are blended with the company’s exclusive LFR additive to provide a new level of protection for engines running at high rpm.

Independent testing has shown noticeable reductions in friction, scuffing, galling and engine temperatures. Specific components in the blend provide the oils with a high flash point and extreme resistance to thermal breakdown. No matter if you’re looking for an edge at the track or superior protection for your high performance street engine LAT’s High Performance Synthetic Racing Oils are blended to provide superior lubrication with increases in torque and horsepower.

Available in 20w50, 5w30 and 0w20.You can examine the complete LAT Line of racing engine and gear Oils at www.latracingoils.com or call direct to 888-LAT-OILS (528-6457).

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Polaris RZR Lower A-arm Stiffener Kit now available from ATR

New from All Terrain Research - These machined tubes sleeve the factory Polaris RZR rear lower A-arm tubes and strengthen it at a point where the arm receives a lot of force. Breaking the lower spindle bolt is a common problem with the way the lower coilover mount is on the back side of the arm. This causes the a-arm to want to twist with hard impacts where it can shear off the bolt head.

ATR's bolt in sleeve strengthens the a-arm where it needs it the most and spreads the forces from the coilover more evenly across the a-arm. This should also add to the life of the outer spindle bushing.

Another nice feature ATR built in is CNC machined end pieces with rubber O-rings that close up the open tubes and keep them from getting packed with mud and dirt. Tubes and machined end pieces have a Zinc Chromate finish and come with stainless machine screws.

For more information visit ATR’s website at allterrainresearch.net or call them at 903-581-0015

http://allterrainresearch.net/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=38

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Arctic Cat Prowler XTZ 1000 Clutch Kits now available from EPI

Brainerd/Baxter, Minn. (November 11, 2009)

EPI, A Performance Clutching & Driveline Specialty company has developed a line of Clutch Kits for the Arctic Cat Prowler XTZ 1000. EPI has been the leader in snowmobile and ATV/UTV performance clutching for over 20 years.

Their Clutch Kits are tested and tuned for various riding styles and conditions. Quicker acceleration, improved backshift and crisp throttle response are the benefits of an EPI Clutch Kit.

Contact EPI at 218-829-6036 or go online at EPIperformance.com

Prices starting at $59.95

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BlueRibbon Coalition Announces Addition to Member Incentive Program

We have never experienced such a relentless onslaught against OHV recreation and access as we are right now. Almost daily, we learn of some new planning initiative, a new piece of Wilderness legislation, a new lawsuit, or new attempt to rip-off dedicated OHV registration fees.

BRC is drawing from our unparalleled experience to turn the tide and build lasting solutions that make sense for the land and the people. Your membership in the BlueRibbon Coalition is critical. Now is the time to join together and expand our influence on the issues.

With the help of 4 Wheel Parts, we’ve made joining, renewing, or extending your membership in the BlueRibbon Coalition especially worth your while. For a limited time, we are making you this special “no buts-no brainer” offer where you can join BRC and literally double the value of your money:

Join-renew-extend your membership in BlueRibbon Coalition now and you will get a $25 gift card from 4 Wheel Parts!

Do the math:

$29.00 BRC Membership
-$25.00 Gift Card
$ 4.00 Your final cost

YOU CAN’T LOSE!

• It’s the right thing to do-at the right time
• You’re helping to save trails
• You stay informed on issues
• Righteous deal for you
• Join-Renew-Extend membership in BRC for a full year
• Get the gift card-buy what you wanted to buy anyway
• Final membership cost to you is $4

Hands down, there has never been a better opportunity to help protect trails through membership in the BlueRibbon Coalition. Won’t you please join with us?

We’ve made it very easy for you at www.sharetrails.org/secure/4wp/?src=Outreach

About the Blue Ribbon Coalition

The BlueRibbon Coalition is a national recreation group that champions responsible use of public lands and waters, and encourages individual environmental stewardship. It represents of 10,000 individual, business, and organizational members for a combined total of over 600,000 recreationists nationwide. 1-800-258-3742

www.sharetrails.org

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Axia Alloys adds 9” wide panoramic rearview mirror to line of billet UTV products

The Axia Alloys 9” wide panoramic rearview mirror is the latest addition to the AXIA mirror line, and like it’s 17” wide big brother it offers a low distortion crystal clean view with its shatter resistant glass insert.

These mirrors are only convex in the horizontal direction so that your surroundings appear exactly where they are in relation to your vehicle. Other mirrors that are more drastically convex in the horizontal and vertical directions can make objects appear much further away than they really are.

This rearview also offers infinite adjustability and can be post mounted horizontally or vertically with its 3/8-16 thread post or clamp mounted horizontally or vertically with our patent pending modular rollcage mounting system. This mirror also offers adjustable mounting ball tension so that it can be tightened up for demanding off-road environments.

As with all of the Axia Alloys patent pending modular roll cage mounting system products these are available for 1.0”, 1.25”, 1.5”, 1.625”, 1.7”, 1.75”, 1.875”, and 2.0” cages.

Price for post mount $99.95
Clamp mount $114.95

Available at www.axiaalloys.com

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New Billet Polaris RZR Hubs Are Much Stronger Than OEM

UTV Crap is now offering high quality billet aluminum hubs for the Polaris RZR. Light weight design with 4/110 and 4/156 bolt pattern.

The hubs are threaded to accept the UTV Crap billet center caps for those running Douglas spun wheels with no center caps. These billet hubs not only look better than stock, but are also much more durable and stronger.

$449.95 for the set of 4.

About UTV Crap:
UTV Crap designs, manufactures, fabricates, packages, markets, and sells parts & products for the UTV industry for all major manufactures of UTV’s and side by sides. UTV Crap is located in Phoenix, AZ at 4244 W Dunlap Ave. UTV Crap can be reached either by visiting the website 24/7 at www.UTVCRAP.com or calling the retail location at 623-934-3070, Monday-Saturday 9am – 6pm.

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ITP COMMITS TO THE ULTIMATE TEST: THE 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. ITP and Carlisle have partnered with DragonFire Racing to tackle this historic event in a specially prepared Kawasaki Teryx. The driving team is composed primarily of ITP/Carlisle employees, competing in the UTV Sportsman class. Their car, #1801, will be using ITP’s rugged BajaCross tires mounted on ITP’s new T-9 Pro Mod spun aluminum wheel. This wheel was developed as a direct result of experience gained in the Baja 500. Additional backing for this entry comes from Black Rock off-road wheels and Ultimax performance belts. A similar car, #1803, is being fielded by the same Team Green Kawasaki DragonFire Racing crew that won the Baja 500. The teams will share pits, equipment and other resources.

This 42^nd Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 consists of a rugged 672-mile/1000-kilometer course that starts and finishes in Ensenada and travels much of the northern half of the majestic Baja California peninsula. More than 275 entries are expected, from 34 states and 12 countries.

The motorcycle and ATV classes will start their journey at 6:30 a.m. (Friday, Nov. 20) with the car and truck classes starting at approximately 10:30 a.m., or three hours after the last ATV leaves the line. The UTV Sportsman class will be the last to start, and will certainly have a considerable amount of night driving in store later in the event. Vehicles will leave in 30-second intervals in the elapsed-time race and the fastest finishers are expected to complete the course in approximately 13 hours. All vehicles will have a 31-hour time limit to become official finishers in the legendary adventure. The ITP/Carlisle #1801 entry will be carrying a GPS tracking system, so the team’s progress can be followed at this web page: http://www.trackinginternational.com/site/score/tracking/.

Pre-race festivities are on Thursday, Nov. 19, including the vastly popular tech and contingency of all vehicles and the SCORE Manufacturer’s Midway, to be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Boulevard Costero in front of the Riviera del Pacifico Cultural Center.

This year’s Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 will be televised on a delayed basis as a one-hour NBC Sports special, in association with SCORE and Aura360, for the sixth consecutive year, scheduled to air at 2 p.m. (EST) on Sunday, Dec. 19, on the NBC Television Network. It will also air on a delayed basis outside of the U.S. on ESPN International.

For more information regarding the series, contact SCORE at its Los Angeles headquarters 818.225.8402 or visit the official website of the 2009 SCORE Desert Series at www.score-international.com.

For more information on ITP’s BajaCross tires, T-9 Pro Mod wheels and the complete line of the brand’s award-winning products, visit www.itptires.com.

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New Radius Roof Cage for the Kawasaki Teryx Available from LTI

ANAHEIM, CA – Long Travel Industries announces their new Radius Roof Cage for the Kawasaki Teryx. With safety and sleek lines as the priority, Long Travel Industries has built a four seat cage that adds protection and class to a Teryx.

All of their cages are designed with optimum safety in mind. Long Travel Industries cages for the Kawasaki Teryx are constructed of 1-3/4 x .095 wall tubing. They use

D.O.M. seamless tubing on the main structure of the cage for better strength. The B-pillars are engineered away from the driver and passenger heads for additional safety.

Designed for safety and strength, the Kawasaki Teryx cage includes a dash bar, a seat belt harness bar with welded in 3/16” tabs and a rear seat mount.

Some key features to this cage include coming standard with front and rear grab handles that are rotated in. It comes with a aluminum roof that highlights the lines of the cage. Also unique to Long Travel Industries, they built this cage 3-4″ lower than the factory cage so your Teryx will fit under most models of Toyhauler rear beds. Shipping is available.

Direct Link to Product Page:
https://longtravelindustries.com/Cart/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=40

Long Travel Industries (LTI) has been producing quality products for UTV’s since 2004. Long Travel Industries has collaborated and masterminded suspension systems, cages, and a long list of different bolt on items for all UTV vehicles. They manufacture a majority of the parts in their 3800sqft shop where installation is also available. You can outfit many brands of UTVs in one stop with all of the products that are available through their extensive US dealer network, at their Online store or at the shop in Anaheim, CA.

www.longtravelindustries.com
Phone: 714-783-7491
2831 E White Star Ave
Anaheim, CA 92806

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Neri Style Introduces New Big Boy UTV Seat

The full base mount design keeps the diver and passenger as low possible to maintain the racer driving position. Big Boy Seat full base in lots of cases prevents the Stock plastic base from breaking. The foam design is the best to lock you in place Big Boy Seat is a direct bolt-on to factory plastic bases.

Fit geometry is custom designed for UTV and SUV Vehicles. This is a True Suspension seat, Quality soft-touch vinyl material, high grade foam, parachute cord lace suspension and powder coated frame.

Neri Style can be found on the web at: www.neristyle.com

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Rustler™ Utility Vehicles Inspire ‘Go-Anywhere, Do-Anything’ Confidence

New Holland, PA - New Holland announces a new product for the hardworking rancher, farmer or property owner and the hardplaying outdoor sports enthusiast: the Rustler^TM utility vehicle. Equally at home at work or play, Rustler^TM

utility vehicles combine rugged performance with an ultra-smooth ride for "go-anywhere, do-anything" confidence. No matter what you do, a New Holland Rustler can be built for you!

In fields and woods, over ruts and rocky roads, through mud or snow, Rustler UVs get the job done. Whether hauling supplies, pulling trailers or transporting people and gear, Rustler UVs can be configured to meet the need: they are offered in two-passenger or four-passenger versions, with gas or diesel engines, 4x2 or 4x4 axles, and with a wide variety of options and accessories.

Rustler UVs are built tough: the frames of the 120 and 125 models are constructed of the same grade of rust-proof, corrosion-resistant, lightweight aluminum used in jet fighters, while the 115 features rugged steel frame and box construction. They're backed by an industry-leading two year/2,000 hour warranty.

With total vehicle capacities of 900 to 1,600 pounds, Rustler utility vehicles handle big loads with ease. Independent front and rear suspension (rear only on the 115) and a high ground clearance provide an exceptionally smooth, stable, comfortable ride no matter what type of terrain they're on. Rack and pinion steering ensures easy handling.

New Holland offers Rustler UVs with 4x2 or 4x4 axles. For extra traction on the 14-hp 4x4 115 (gas) model, simply engage the shift-on-demand four-wheel drive, while the larger models engage four-wheel drive automatically. The 20-hp 120 (diesel) and 23-hp 125 (gas) models feature an automatic, all-wheel-drive system that delivers the gear you need, when you need it. There are no manual gears to shift, levers to pull or buttons to push. The automatic system always transfers power to the wheel(s) with the most traction to get through tough terrain.

Rustler UVs can be equipped with a choice of bench seats or high-back bucket seats with 13-position driver seat adjustment for all-day comfort. (Bench seat only on the 115.) For safety, passengers are surrounded by certified roll-over protection system (ROPS) and retractable safety belts for all seat positions.

A wide variety of factory and dealer-installed options and accessories -- from an optional powered cargo dump box, to cab enclosures, special lighting packages, and attachments -- are available to customize Rustler UVs. A hydraulic-powered, quick-change tool attachment system is built in. Attachments easily connect to a front mounting plate, and are controlled with a joystick from the driver's seat.

About New Holland
New Holland is a world leader in agricultural, utility and construction equipment. New Holland sells and services an innovative and diverse line of equipment, including a full line of tractors as well as hay and forage equipment, harvesting, crop production and material handling equipment.

Sales, parts and service are provided to customers by New Holland dealers throughout the United States and Canada. There are more than 1,100 New Holland dealerships located throughout North America.

For more information on New Holland equipment, contact your local New Holland dealer or visit the New Holland Web site at www.newholland.com/na.

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Polaris RANGER Club Celebrates 5th Anniversary

In December of 2004, Gary Lenon started PRCforum.com with the idea of hosting a website for Polaris Ranger enthusiasts to discuss ideas, solve problems, share stories about rides, organize gatherings, and share a fellowship with other folks also interested in the Polaris Ranger.

From the start, it has been a goal of PRC to maintain a family-friendly forum where members won’t feel intimidated to discuss their particular issues. Starting with just a handful of friends, PRC has grown to well over 10,000 members and continues to add friends everyday. Last year, PRC also started a sister site, www.PolarisRZRClub.com, where Polaris RZR enthusiasts come to discuss their affinity for the Polaris RZR.

Today, PRC is supported by over 30 sponsors marketing everything imaginable for the Polaris Ranger, RZR and RZR S. Joining the club is simple. Just log into www.prcforum.com, click on the registration button and begin perusing the site. Advantages to membership abound. Members receive discounts from our sponsors, are eligible to attend our Rallies and Jamborees, they can post messages, and are allowed to access ‘member-only’ areas of the site. PRC members can also access to our PRC store, where they can purchase flags, stickers, hats, etc. Membership is FREE!

We are two clubs under one roof, both with the same goal. To share experiences, photos, ideas, problems and fellowship all in a family friendly atmosphere.

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Rackzilla Rack and Pinion now available for Kawasaki Teryx from Unisteer

Unisteer Performance Products now offers a heavy-duty bolt-on factory replacement rack and pinions for the Kawasaki Teryx. The Rackzilla includes larger tie rods, stronger rod ends, steel backing plate and mounting area, and a powder coat finish.

The Rackzilla can be used with long travel kits and lift kits on most models.

This is a direct bolt-in kit that replaces your factory rack and pinion.

In addition to the Rackzilla for the Teryx, Unisteer also offers a bolt-on power steering unit. You can check it out at:
http://www.unisteer.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=UNISTEER&Product_Code=8051580&Category_Code=

About Unisteer Performance Products:
Unisteer Performance Products is a manufacturer of specialty steering systems and steering components for street rods, classic cars & muscle cars as well a large variety of custom vehicles. Unisteer can be found on the internet at: www.unisteer.com

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UTV Crap Glamis opens doors at the Imperial Sand Dunes as the season kicks off

With help from UTVCrap.com and a few others, Mark Stoffer and Rick Alger recently opened a UTV parts store at the Imperial Sand Dunes near Glamis Flats. Just like the main store in Arizona that stocks hundreds of parts for side x side vehicles, UTV Crap Glamis is packed with parts for many popular vehicles like Yamaha Rhino, Kawasaki Teryx, Polaris RZR and RANGER, Arctic Cat Prowler and Honda Big Red.

"Our goal is really pretty simple," said Rick Alger. "We will do our best to keep people riding and keep there machines running while they are in Glamis. We don’t want riders to miss their vacation or have to cut their time in the dunes short due to not having parts available and in stock."

The UTV Crap Glamis trailer is stocked with lots of OEM parts that tend to break in the dunes. Axles, CVT belts, A-arms, rod ends, tie-rods and fuel pumps just to name a few. But the trailer is also packed with all sorts of stuff that UTV owners want when they hit the dunes - billet goodies, air filters, paddle tires, harnesses and wheel spacers.

So, if you break an axle, or need some harnesses, stop by the big blue trailer on vendors row. They might just have what you are looking for.

UTV Crap Glamis is located on vendor row at Glamis Flats, near the Glamis Beach Store (Google Maps).

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New Polaris RZR/S M7 Triple Full Exhaust System by Two Brothers Racing

Orange County, Ca - November 2009

Two Brothers Racing® (TBR) releases world exclusive Triple-Pipe Full Exhaust System for the 2010 Polaris Ranger RZR/S. When product engineers at Two Brothers Racing got their hands on the 2010 Polaris Ranger RZR/S they couldn’t resist building an innovative triple exhaust system which is an industry first!

“We knew right away that this was going to be the first production triple exhaust available in the ATV/UTV market”, said Joel Albrecht, Director of Research and Development for Two Brothers Racing. “In fact, we’ve been thinking about this system since the RZR came out years ago. With the bodywork, this ride is just begging for a triple exhaust system a dual doesn’t do it justice!”

With the Ranger RZR’s compact chassis, building a triple exhaust system wasn’t easy. Thankfully, Two Brothers Racing’s history of designing compact, powerful and strong motorcycle road racing exhaust systems made development possible and the all-new 2 into 3 system was born.

The sound produced by this unique triple-muffler system is amazing. While looking like a natural on the rear of the RZR/S, the three mufflers contribute toward a much more subdued exhaust note. And at the same time adds 5.9 more horsepower over stock.

As with all of TBR’s exhaust systems, the new Ranger RZR/S triple is manufactured out of the finest-quality materials by the most advanced techniques, all in-house at the Two Brothers Racing Orange County, California facilities.

Customization is always an option with Two Bros’ in-house custom shop offering customers the chance to personalize muffler badges with names, racing numbers, mottos, etc. The possibilities are endless.

New Product Highlights::RZR/S Triple Exhaust System

• Only triple exhaust system in the world for Ranger RZR/S
• Unique triple-muffler sound and style
• Boost power across the rpm range
• Add torque and improve throttle reponse
• Made in the USA!

Learn more about Two Brothers Racing by visiting your local TBR dealer, going online at www.twobros.com or by calling the TBR experts at 800-211-2767.

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42nd Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 desert race to be held Nov. 19 - 22

For November’s 42^nd Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 desert race

303 Racers entered to date, including 34 SCORE Trophy-Trucks, from 38 States and 13 countries

In internationally-televised Granddaddy of all desert races; finale of five-race 2009 SCORE Desert Series

To be held in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico, Nov. 19-22;

GPS data, course map available at www.score-international.com

LOS ANGELES—Adventurers and the world’s best desert racers will begin practicing Friday as official pre-running starts for November's 42^nd Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 desert race.

With over 325 entries expected to compete in 29 Pro and 6 Sportsman classes for cars, trucks, motorcycles and ATVs, the granddaddy of all desert races will be held Nov. 19-22 in Ensenada, Mexico. Completing its 36^th year as the World’s foremost desert racing sanctioning body, the event is the finale of the five-race 2009 SCORE Desert Series. To date entries have come from 38 U.S. States and 13 countries.

It’s the oldest and most well known of all desert races, and it remains as the single most appealing accomplishment to a driver. Since 1967, the Granddaddy of all desert races has been run over the mysterious Baja California peninsula. Because of the economics and logistics involved, some years it is a peninsula run while most years it is a loop race, starting and finishing in Ensenada.

This year’s 672.85-mile race will start for the 35^th time and finish for the 20^th time in Ensenada. The motorcycle and ATV classes will start their journey at 6:30 a.m. (PST, Friday, Nov. 20) with the car and truck classes starting at approximately 10:30 a.m., or three hours after the last ATV leaves the line. Vehicles will leave in 30-second intervals in the elapsed-time race and while the fastest finishers are expected to complete the course in approximately 14 hours. All vehicles will have a 31-hour time limit to become official finishers in the legendary adventure.

The race will start and finish on Boulevard Costero adjacent to the picturesque Bahia de Todos Santos in front of the historical Riviera del Pacifico Cultural Center in the heart of Ensenada.

Pre-running on the 672.85-mile loop course will officially begin on Saturday. Pre-running will be allowed from Ojos Negros and back, starting at race mile 43.3. One way pre-running from the start to Ojos Negros will be allowed only on Wednesday and Thursday of race week (Nov. 18 and 19). During the race, the first section of the course, approximately 40 miles, will be used leaving the city and returning to Ensenada.

While late entries are accepted up to race day, a total of 303 entries have officially been accepted for the race as of today which will put the starting field in the top 10 in the 42-year history of the storied event.

“We have been able, with the dedication and cooperation of many of our friends in Baja California, to develop a race course for the 42^nd Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 that will challenge even the most experienced of our great SCORE desert racers,” commented Sal Fish, SCORE President/CEO since soon after it was founded in 1973. “This great, great course presents the competitors with all of the variety of terrain and elevation changes you could possibly hope for along with the dramatic beauty of Baja. This spectacular race course features the best of the courses we have used in our last three SCORE Baja races.”

With massive crowds reaching nearly 250,000 anticipated to again be spread out along the rugged course that travels from Ensenada, down Laguna Salada to San Felipe, down through the legendary Matomi Wash, around Mike’s Sky Ranch, through both Rancho El Trachis and Rancho El Coyote, down the infamous Simpson’s Hill and back to the Pacific Coast below San Vicente and up through Santo Tomas, Uruapan and back to Ojos Negros, covering much of the northern half of the majestic Baja California peninsula to and from Ensenada.

From the start in Ensenada the course will go east to Ojos Negros for almost 40 miles which will be raced in both directions during the race. From Ojos Negros, the course will travel in a clockwise direction. From Ojos Negros, the course turns South to El Alamo and then east up through the Summit and makes a South turn at Cohabuzo Junction and on to the the infamous Laguna Salada, paralleling Mexican Highway 5. Next is San Felipe loop where the course will cover some of the rugged Tecate SCORE San Felipe 250 course including the magnificent Matomi Wash.

After the San Felipe loop, which travels in a counterclockwise direction from and back to Borrego, the course will head north and northwest, joining Highway 3 for a short distance to the Mike’s Sky Ranch turnoff. Then the course heads behind Mike’s and around Rancho Trachis and Rancho Coyote and down the challenging Simpson’s hill. From this point the course is very similar to the Tecate SCORE Baja 500 heading north along the Pacific Ocean below San Vicente and past Erendira, back inland up through Santo Tomas then turning northeast just past Uruapan winding its way back to Ojos Negros for the final charge back to Ensenada. In the Erendira area, the course avoids the rocky section along the Pacific, taking instead a high plateau east of that area.

The course features six checkpoints, where vehicle numbers and passing times are recorded to help verify the information gathered on the electronic recording devices that are mounted on all vehicles in the race.

The locations of the six checkpoints are: Checkpoint 1 (race-mile 90.03, North of Santa Catarina), CP2 (rm213.27-southwest of Borrego), CP3 (rm309.80-South of San Felipe), CP4 (rm401.94-Southwest of Borrego), CP5 (rm 535.32-San Vicente Vineyards) and CP6 (rm631.25-Ojos Negros).

Pre-race festivities on Thursday, Nov. 19, for the Tecate SCORE Baja 1000, including the vastly popular tech and contingency of all vehicles and the SCORE Manufacturer’s Midway will be held from 19 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Boulevard Costero in front of the Riviera del Pacifico Cultural Center. The pre-race mandatory driver/rider briefing will be held Thursday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. in the Cathedral Room at the Riviera del Pacifico Cultural Center. Racer and media registration will be held at the San Nicolas Resort Hotel from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18 and from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19.

While entries will be accepted up to race morning (Friday, Nov. 20), late entries will be assigned the next available number and starting position within each class.

The post-race Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 Survivor’s Celebration will be held poolside at the San Nicolas Resort Hotel at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 22.

The car and truck classes with the most entries to date are SCORE Trophy-Truck (34), Class 1 (23), Class 1-2/1600 (13) and Class 10 and SCORE Lite (10 each).

Among the motorcycle and ATV classes, the open motorcycle Class 22 has the most entries to date with 18 followed by Class 30, riders 30 years old and over, which has 13.

Leading the six Sportsman classes in the race is Sportsman Motorcycle over 250cc which has 35 entries and Sportsman Motorcycle under 250cc which has 14 entries to date.

The defending overall champions are all in this year’s field: Roger Norman, Reno, Nev./Larry Roeseler, Boulevard, Calif., in the No. 8 Norman Motorsports BFGoodrich Tires Ford F-150 SCORE Trophy-Truck, the No. 1x Class 22 open motorcycle team led by Robby Bell, Sun City, Calif., on a Kawasaki KX450 and the No. 1a Class 24 open ATV team led by Wayne Matlock, El Cajon, Calif., on a Honda TRX700XX.

Among the many other talented entries from all over the world is the venerable Rod Hall, Reno, Nev., who is only individual who has raced in all 41 previous Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 races.

The legendary Hall, 70, of Reno, Nev., has a race-record 19 career class wins in this event and is the only driver to have competed every year (all in a car or truck class). Hall will be looking for two class wins this year as he is entered as the second driver for his sons Josh and Chad Hall in Hummer H3 vehicles in both the Stock Mini and Stock Full classes.

This year’s Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 desert race will be televised on a delayed basis as a one-hour NBC Sports special, in association with SCORE and Aura360, for the sixth consecutive year. It is scheduled to air on NBC at 2 p.m. (EST) on Sunday, Dec. 19 on the NBC Television Network. It will also air on a delayed basis outside of the U.S. on ESPN International.

In addition to season point class point championships, drivers in the Pro car and truck classes are also racing to earn prestigious SCORE Toyota Milestone Awards given to all drivers who complete every required mile of the five-race season. Being presented by Toyota Motorsports for the 24^th consecutive year, a total of 16 drivers remain eligible after Round 4 of the 2009 SCORE Desert Series.

This race also features the prestigious Sal Fish SCORE IronRider awards presented to each motorcycle or ATV rider who completes the course within the time limit while riding solo. To date, 24 individuals have officially declared that they will be attempting to complete the course riding solo.

Current SCORE official annual sponsors are: BFGoodrich Tires-official tire, Volkswagen of America-official vehicle, Sunoco Race Fuels -official fuel supplier, Bilstein-official shock, Instant Mexico Auto Insurance-official Mexican auto insurance, Slime-official tire sealant and Red Bull--official energy drink. Associate sponsors are: Tecate Beer, Coca-Cola of Mexico, Las Vegas Events, Terrible Herbst Inc., Blue C Enthusiast Advertising, SignPros, P.C.I. Race Radios, McKenzie’s Performance Products and Advanced Color Graphics.

Additional associate sponsors for the 2009 Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 are Proturismo de Ensenada and the State Tourism Department of Baja California.

For more information regarding the series, contact SCORE at its Los Angeles headquarters 818.225.8402 or visit the official website of the 2009 SCORE Desert Series at www.score-international.com.

UTV Class Entrees:

SPT UTV (4)

1801 Dave Roberts
1802 Thomas Graves
1803 Reid Nordin
1819 John Crowley

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Durhamtown Side x Side Rally - November 14 and 15

Side by Side Rally Presented by Yamaha will hit Durhamtown Plantation in Union Point, Georgia on November 14 and 15, 2009.

All Brands of Side by Sides are welcomed to participate in this event sponsored by Yamaha.

First 100 Registered Participants will be treated to a free dinner on Saturday night.

The "Big Don Band" will make an appearance on Saturday night as well and the best part is the entertainment is free.

There are no fees associated with this event. But to ride in the park, daily park fees will apply. Riding activities include daily guided rides, a mud bog, scavenger hunt and a guided night ride.

About Durhamtown:
Durhamtown is a Family Off Road & Sportsman Resort. At Durhamtown you can ride your Dirt Bike, ATV, Side x Sides on over 100 Miles of One Way Trails. We have 9 Tracks, including a Pee Wee Track, a Super Cross Track, MX Tracks, a Dirt Drag Strip and an Dirt Flat Oval Track and Freestyle Park. If you're looking for Single Track; you are at the right place!

Our 4x4 Park consist of 20 miles of Trails with obstacles for Modified Riding and Trails designed for Stock Vehicles as well. Hill Climbs, Rock Climbing, Off Camber & plenty of mud for those Mud Boggers.

For the Sportsman in every Family; We offer Prime Hunting with Deer, Turkey, and Wild Boar. We also have Sporting Clays, Fishing and a Rifle Range. Our land is Abundant with Wildlife and a great place for that Trophy Hunter.

Here at Durhamtown, you can rent Cabins, RV's and even Dirt Bikes, ATV's and Rhinos. You can even rent all of the safety equipment such as: Helmets, Boots & Chest Protectors from our on site Rental Department. We also rent Helmet Cams and Family Radio Systems so that Families can communicate with each other while riding on the property.

We have full hook up RV Sites & Tent Camping with a Bath House for those who really enjoy roughing it! Durhamtown also offers reasonably priced RV & Secured Dirt Bike and ATV Storage for those who prefer to save gas. Leave your unit with us....we'll have it ready for your return!

For more info, call 706-486-4603 or visit www.durhamtown.com.

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Dust-up Stirs Over Off-Road Vehicle

Source: http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2009/nov/03/dust-stirs-over-road-vehicle/

By Mike Lee
Tuesday, November 3, 2009


To read the Consumer Product Safety Commission's analysis of Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles and see how to submit your comments, go to www.signonsandiego.com/offhighway


Thousands of off-roaders kicked off the high season last weekend with campouts and spinouts at Glamis, Ocotillo Wells and other desert hot spots.

Many rolled in a relatively new and inexpensive kind of machine - a cross between a golf cart and a dune buggy known as a recreational off-highway vehicle. More than 416,000 ROVs crisscross terrain from San Diego County to Maine, sometimes at more than 60 mph. Their numbers are swelling as recession-conscious hobbyists buy them instead of more expensive sand cars.

The federal Consumer Product Safety Commission says the ROVs were connected to at least 116 deaths in the past six years and are dangerous enough to warrant safety regulations. Last month, the agency said rules proposed by the off-road industry aren't adequate and started creating its own.

Some off-roaders say the regulatory push is an intrusion into their private affairs and a sign of government paternalism. At least a few think the crackdown is part of a broader attempt to squeeze off-roaders into smaller parts of the backcountry.

"Off-roading is a dangerous sport. Period. So is hunting and surfing," said Jay Langley, who works at Off Road Warehouse in San Diego. "There is no way that you can put enough safety features on one of these vehicles to make them safe."

The commission hasn't proposed specific rules, but agency documents highlight concerns about stability, "undesirable" steering characteristics and "inadequate" protection for occupants of ROVs, also called UTVs or side-by-sides.

Manufacturers define ROVs as off-road vehicles with engine displacements up to 1,000 cubic centimeters that are designed to travel on four or more non-highway tires. They typically come with a steering wheel, bucket seats, seat belts and roll bars and cost $10,000 to $15,000. Their cousins - all-terrain vehicles - have straddle seats, handlebars and no protective cage.

Ranchers and farmers were among the earliest ROV users in the late 1990s, but the machines' popularity took off when people started using them for hunting, racing and other recreation.

Langley and many other off- roaders say the main problem with ROVs is people "doing stupid stuff," such as letting children drive unsupervised and going too fast for the terrain.

Daniel Rosenzweig at Magnum Offroad in Vista, which specializes in safety retrofits, said stock ROVs can exceed 30 mph but can be modified to go faster.

"You figure 65 mph with that wheelbase is a recipe for disaster," he said. "People get in these things, see that they have got a roll cage and think they're safe and they go nuts."

Magnum Offroad adds doors, widens wheelbases and upgrades roll bars on ROVs. Typical customers are fathers who want a relatively inexpensive way to teach their children about off- roading.

"Because of their compact size, they are able to go a lot more places" than dune buggies, Rosenzweig said. "They are able to access a lot more territory likes nooks and crannies in the rocks and wooded trails."

ROVs are so new that no helmet laws, minimum age requirements or seat belt mandates apply in California, said Phil Jenkins, cq chief of the off-highway vehicles division for the state parks department. In contrast, anyone riding an ATV on public lands in California is legally required to wear a helmet.

Jenkins said state officials are talking about whether ROV rules are needed.

The Irvine-based Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association is developing voluntary safety standards and said the Consumer Product Safety Commission is jumping the gun with its move to develop rules.

"We are confident that through continued discussion and information sharing, an appropriate standard that reflects the input from all parties can be developed" through the industry process, it said.

At the Consumer Federation of America, senior counsel Rachel Weintraub cq applauded the commission. "The industry has gone where they want to go, which is not far enough," she said.

Weintraub said ROV manufacturers should have anticipated problems after ATVs sparked safety concerns two decades ago with unstable three-wheeled models. She said it's not fair to simply blame ROV users.

"The best way to prevent injuries is to look at the product and say, `What we can we do differently, knowing that people operate them in these ways, to diminish potential hazards?' " she said.

A Consumer Product Safety Commission spokeswoman said the industry's proposed voluntary standards don't fully address stability, handling and occupant retention.

Similar concerns prompted the agency to negotiate a recall with Yamaha in March after two Rhino models were linked to 46 deaths. More than two-thirds of cases involved rollovers and unbelted occupants, and the commission said many appeared to occur during low-speed turns on level ground.

"While we work on new safety rules for ROVs, I urge all riders and passengers to strap on a helmet, use the seat belt, know the terrain and never allow anyone under 16 to drive these vehicles," said Inez Tenenbaum, chairwoman of the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Sue Cox, director of trauma services at Rady Children's Hospital, said her unit has dealt with 254 injuries in the past three years related to all kinds of off- road vehicles.

"What really is concerning to me is that out of this number of 254, 47 kids were under 10 years old," Cox said. "That is really a sobering statistic. What are parents thinking?"

Many off-road enthusiasts say the answer is responsible parents and drivers, not federal mandates.

"I think it's going to end up just ruining vehicles that are perfectly safe if you follow the manufacturer's guidelines," said Jon Crowley, publisher of utvguide.net. "When does the government get involved with something and make it better?"

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Radflo Introduces New 2.0" Coil-Over Piggy Back Shocks

Fountain Valley, CA – October 2009: Among the company's newest shock absorber designs, Radflo Suspension Technology now offers a 2.0" coil-over with integrated piggy back reservoir. This compact coil-over may be modest in dimensions, but don’t underestimate its capacity to dampen and control suspension forces on your lightweight performance vehicle. Like all Radflo shocks, the alloy-bodied damper you see here was engineered to provide driving professionals with a competitive advantage when conditions turn fierce.

Externally, a generous piggy back reservoir increases oil volume and cooling efficiency for fade-free sustained use. The piggy back reservoir also enables the shock to function at acute mounting angles without loss of performance. Beneath the threaded SSID alloy body, Radflo's proprietary Freeflo™ racing piston senses and automatically adapts to changes in terrain. A slippery Nitro Steel rod slides effortlessly through a multi-surface combination seal, keeping the high-temp suspension fluid free of contaminants.

Unlike large volume manufacturers, Radflo takes the time to learn how each customer intends to use their shocks before production begins. Armed with detailed information about the customer's vehicle and driving preferences, the suspension tuning experts at Radflo design a custom valving arrangement to strategically define compression and rebound characteristics. As a result, the customer benefits from the same attention to detail as world-class race teams.

All Radflo shocks are customer-rebuildable, serviceable and tunable, with do-it-yourself support only a phone call away. The company also leads the industry with a surprisingly prompt turnaround time of only 5-10 days on custom shock orders.

Features

Integrated coil spring hardware provides simple ride height, suspension height and preload adjustment

Velocity sensitive valving automatically adjusts to terrain for improved control, handling and comfort

High volume external piggy back oil reservoir provides consistent, fade-free performance race after race

Extremely strong 5/8" Nitro Steel rod and aluminum Freeflo racing piston designed for the harshest off-road conditions

Completely rebuildable, serviceable and tunable for virtually unlimited service life

Want to know more?

For more information or to place an order, contact Radflo Suspension Technology at (714) 965-7828, via e-mail at info@radflo.com, or on the web at www.radflo.com.

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New Polaris RZR Dash Bar from All Terrain Research

ATR now manufactures a bolt-on Polaris RZR dash bar that adds strength to your factory roll cage. It also provides a place to mount lights, on board cameras, GPS, on board camera etc using clamp on tube mounts.

The dash bar features our tube clamps that are machined from half inch thick cold drawn seamless tube and include stainless machine screws. ATR machined the inside of the tube clamps for clearance over the welds at the base of the A pillar. This way the tube clamps mount over the cage bungs, greatly adding strength to this major connection point.

Dash bar comes in a durable satin black powder coat finish that matches the OE roll cage.

For more information visit ATR’s website at allterrainresearch.net or call them at 903-581-0008

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http://allterrainresearch.net/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=17&products_id=40
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