Carnegie SVRA To Stay Open For Now

Source: http://www.kcra.com/news/22076348/detail.html

Off-Road Riders Protest In Tracy

TRACY, Calif. -- Hundreds of off-road enthusiasts rallied Monday at a park protest in Tracy. They want to keep Carnegie State Park open, which was scheduled to shut down Wednesday.

On Monday afternoon, the group found out that the park would remain open until at least Jan. 11.

Lawsuits brought by two environmental groups claimed erosion caused by the vehicles pollutes Corral Hollow Creek, which runs through the park. ''People won't be here, it will be empty, a sad day for the Central Valley and people that enjoy this area,'' park supporter Don Amador said.

More than 100,000 riders use the park each year.

Bill Jennings of the California Sportfishing Protection Alliance is leading the environmental charge. ''We are saying you've got to comply with the law, that the park is not above the law," Jennings said.

On Monday, a state court of appeals agreed to look at the case and said the park can stay open until at least Jan. 11 when the case will be heard.

While the legal battle continues, riders said they just want the park to stay open. "This place is older than I am. … I think it is ridiculous," motorcyclist Bobby Agens said.

More Information:

• OHMVR Update on Appeal - http://www.ohv.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=26096
  

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Accident in the dunes hits UTV Industry family

I am writing as a friend and fellow off roader asking you all for a little help.

A good friend of ours and friend to the off road industry Scott Mears of www.XtremeMF.com (aka XMF) was involved in a bad accident with his son in Glamis two days before Christmas. We hear this time and time again and its always bad news but it really hits home when its someone you know.

Scott and his 15 year old son Andrew both wrecked in the dust, rolling their quads off a huge razor back. Both had to be med-evaced out of Glamis in separate flights which alone are going to cost thousands.

Both had to have surgery once flown to Arizona. Andrew (Scott's son) broke both wrists, fractured both arms, and broke a leg to top it off. He had surgery to repair both arms and wrists, pins and plates have been installed. Scott blew his entire right knee out, suffering a torn ACL, PCL, MCL, etc... and also suffered a broken clavicle bone.

As you can imagine Scott feels terrible, he feels he led his son into this situation which we all know no one would ever intentionally do. He is in good spirits but the thought of his son being injured months before his 16th birthday really shook him up.

Now I know there always seems to be someone or some organization that needs our money, it is hard to keep up and most of us wish we could help them all. But like I mentioned when someone close to you gets into a situation like this you want to do all you can to help. Scott is someone who is dedicated to helping others out. He is at all the races and is always working his butt off to help his customers finish and win. The nickname I gave him on UTVUnderground is XMF PIT SLAVE because all he does is work work work on race weekends. The guy finally gets a vacation with his family and the bad luck bug bites him.

So if you can find it in your hearts and in your wallets this holiday season please donate a few bucks to this website that his been set up to help them with what is sure to be huge hospital bills.

www.MearsFamilyFund.com

Thanks Everyone, sorry for the long letter but I owe it to my friend to do all I can to help.

Sincerely,

Joey D.

UTVUnderground.com

SnowSport All Terrain Plow releases new UTV front mount applications

Jamestown, ND, December 29, 2009 — SnowSport® All Terrain Plow by Agri-Cover, Inc. announces the release of three all-new easy to install front mounts. New all terrain front mount applications include:

• Arctic Cat 550 H1
• Polaris Ranger RZR and RZR-S

The SnowSport® All Terrain Plow and included mount installs on your all terrain vehicle in minutes and completely removes in seconds. The blade is manufactured from corrosion-resistant, hardened, anodized aluminum and is equipped with a 1" thick rubber cutting edge designed to aggressively plow hard, compacted snow, yet remains terrain-friendly. The plow does not require any wiring, lever controls, or winch to operate, making plowing fast and efficient.

Fits into Tight Spaces

Ideal for maneuvering around corners and sidewalks, our blades are built to deliver performance in the most demanding conditions. Fitting into places where a full size plow can't reach, the All Terrain plow will move as much snow as your ATV/UTV can handle.

Plow Widths

Available in 48", 54", 60", 66" and 72" blade widths, these ATV/UTV snow plows are a full 14 1/2" high and made of corrosion resistant hardened anodized aluminum. The blades are equipped with a 1" thick tough rubber cutting edge designed to improve scraping ability.

Single Point Connection

With no tricky wiring or complicated install, our All Terrain plow has become an industry leader in practicality. Using a 1 1/2" square interceptor connection our push frame simply slides into the front mount and is secured with a pin. You are ready to plow snow in seconds.

Angling Blade

With increased options, comes increased performance, that's why the SnowSport® All Terrain offers an adjustable 3 point position blade. Featuring straight or dual angled positions, our pivoting plate makes it quick and easy to switch to the one that will work best for you.

Rust Resistant Blade

Protecting your snow plow and making it continue to look like new, our heavy duty, corrosion resistant anodized aluminum blade will never need paint. We've got one tough utility blade.

Easily Lifted

This ATV/UTV snow plow is easily lifted by one person making it ideal for anyone in the family to use. Lifting one end at a time, the blade is lowered onto the durable push frame and secured with a dual purpose keyhole pin. The same operation is used for transport, lift onto push frame and secure with pins. It's that simple.

All Season Use

Year-round landscaping possibilities allow you to use your ATV/UTV 365 days a year for work or play, not just for snow.

Please visit www.snowsportatv.com or call (800) 233-4655 for more information

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Todd's Custom Billet Create "Goliath" People Mover using Polaris RANGER Crew

December 27, Gilbert, AZ - At the 2009 Dirt & Sand and Swap Swap in Phoenix Todd's Custom Billet unveiled their latest creation aptly named "Goliath".

They started with a brand new, six passenger, 2010 Polaris RANGER 800 CREW and gutted it down to the frame. Then they upgraded the suspension by adding their 7+" Chromolly Long Travel with Elka Shocks with reservoirs.

20" rims wrapped with 35" tires create over 21" of ground clearance and really set off the grand nature of this beast.

To gain room for the third row of seating, they removed the stock bed and cage and installed a custom full cage with a wrapped around rear panel to accommodate all 3 rows totaling seating for nine and a clean sharp look.

To set off the front end, they added a custom front bumper that has tabs to hold the two 7" HIDs which really improve night visibility. Rear bumpers are also available.

For paint they turned to the guys at CR Designs for the vibrant pearl white body and matching rear panels. The cage, suspension and bumper were powder coated a beautiful Lollipop Candy Red that really set off the pearl white paint. The custom suspension bench, bucket seats with adjustable headrests and built in billet cup holders are TCB edition seats crafted by Triple XXX.

Other items shown are aluminum billet speedo bezel, steering wheel and gas cap, which are all machined in house.

The Goliath has a top speed of over 50 MPH.

Todd's Custom Billet

42 S. Hamilton Place #103

Gilbert, AZ 85233

Phone: 480-634-2368

Website: www.toddscustombillet.com

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UTV Weekly TV Premieres on the Web

The first ever episode of UTV Weekly TV

http://utvweekly.com/index.php/2009/12/utv-weekly-tv-premier/

This Months Episode Features:

• Bill from Jagged X talks about Best in the Desert
  
• Darci from Factory UTV shows off their Polaris RZR 170 products
  
• Dave from Poly Performance talks about his off-road products
  
• Doug from RZRForums.net tells us about his RZR S build
  

also.....

• Jon talks about his Kawasaki Teryx build for King of the Hammers
• Check out some Baja 1000 Footage
• See our adventure on Strawberry Pass Trail
  

Every Month we will be bringing you an hour of UTV Weekly TV! where we talk shop with industry leaders and racers, wander around to events and show you our adventures, and highlight your adventures too!

The information that you want to know now is always on UTVWeekly.com!

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OHV Community Mourns the Passing of Don Klusman

December 24, 2009. The BlueRibbon Coalition is saddened today to learn long time partner and friend, Don Klusman, California Association of 4Wheel Drive Clubs, passed away yesterday.

Western Regional Representative for the BlueRibbon Coalition, Don Amador, said, "I've worked with Don for 15+ years on many far reaching land use issues, and today is a sad day indeed."

"I worked closely with Don on many California issues over the years," echoed Paul Turcke, legal counsel for the BlueRibbon Coalition. "We were lucky to have him."

Don Klusman served as the northern natural resource consultant for many years, as well as being an event chair and CA4WDC board member. Among the many services to the OHV community, he worked on several national forest and BLM management plans and recently completed work on a two-state advisory council subcommittee helping to develop a management plan for the Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area. Don pursued studies on the California Environmental Quality Act, National Environmental Policy Act and the Endangered Species Act. He has served on several committees for the California Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division, California Back Country Discovery Trail and California Chamber of Commerce.

In offering her condolences to Don's passing, Daphne Greene, of the California State Parks OHV program, well stated, "Don was a man of integrity and honesty who cared deeply for the OHV program in California. He spent many years working to preserve OHV recreational opportunities and to protect the resources. He was committed to those individuals with whom he worked for so long. His desire to bring people together to find solutions to difficult problems was a trait admired by all. He will be deeply missed."

"Don mentored me quite a bit during my early days with Cal4," added Del Albright, BlueRibbon Ambassador who also serves as State Environmental Affairs Coordinator for CA4WDC. "Don gave me my first NEPA 101 class and helped me in the formation of the Friends of the Rubicon. His expertise and dedication will be missed."

BlueRibbon Coalition offers its condolences to Don's family. In a fitting tribute to Don's service to the OHV community, the family has requested in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the CA4WDC Jack Edwards legal fund in memory of Don Klusman.

More info on this sad news can be found on Cal4's website at http://www.cal4wheel.com

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Collier Township Police awarded new Polaris RANGER 6x6

Source: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09358/1023183-57.stm

Thursday, December 24, 2009

By Carole Gilbert Brown

The township had been patrolling its rural regions with an all-terrain vehicle it was loaned last year on a trial basis under a government program, but it decided for budgetary reasons not to buy it for $10,000.

Officer Oslick, however, found a funding source under the Operation Ranger program, which recently awarded Collier a 2010 Polaris Ranger utility terrain vehicle.

He presented the township with the key to the $15,000 vehicle at last week's meeting. The township already has the title.

The award came from U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co., of Richmond, Va., maker of Skoal tobacco, which annually gives vehicles to public safety agencies under a corporate giving program.

The company has donated about 400 off-road vehicles nationwide since the program began in 2002.

"It's definitely an asset that not too many places have," Officer Oslick said of the six-wheeled, red-and-black utility terrain vehicle, which will help responders reach Collier's outlying wooded areas as well as patrol the Panhandle Trail.

Though it drives like a car and can reach speeds up to 45 mph, Officer Oslick said, "it's pretty much like a tank." To address that, he developed a training program based on the vehicle's safety manual.

"He was so excited when it came in," said police Chief Tom Devin. He said Officer Oslick brought one of his daughters on his day off "to take everybody for a ride."

Collier outfitted the three-seat vehicle with a cab consisting of a windshield, doors and back panel to keep occupants warm and dry, and added lights, sirens and decals.

A towing hitch for up to 2,000 pounds is in the back, and the front has a winch capable of pulling 4,000 pounds. The vehicle also has toolbox loaded with 250 pounds of tools and gear.

Chief Devin said the department is looking for a trailer to transport the vehicle if it is needed in another community.

For his Operation Ranger application, Officer Oslick created a computerized presentation of Collier's terrain and trail and included information and newspaper articles about search and rescue incidents.

His application received support from U.S. Rep. Tim Murphy, R-Upper St. Clair, and state Sen. John Pippy, R-Moon.

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Hood Scoops now Available for the Polaris RANGER from Maier USA

Don't just fit in with the crowd, stand out and be noticed! Maier's new Polaris RANGER hood was designed to be a fast and easy replacement for your stock hood. In five minutes or less you can give your Ranger a fresh custom look.

Requires the reuse of your stock mounting toggles.

Scooped / Vented Hood
Product No. 19482
Price: $144.55

Maier USA is the largest manufacturer of custom and O.E.M. type motorcycle, ATV and UTV plastics in the United States. They have been a leader in producing top quality plastic accessories for the Powersports Industry since 1972.

Maier can be reached by phone at 800.33.MAIER or on the web at: www.maier-mfg.com.

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Senator Feinstein to introduce legislation to establish 2 national monuments in Mojave Desert

Source: http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-mojave21-2009dec21,0,7093884.story

By Louis Sahagun

December 21, 2009

The protected areas would encompass 1 million acres containing wildlife, extinct volcanoes, sand dunes and ancient petroglyphs. The senator says the bill could be enacted in late 2010.

Reporting from Barstow - Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) says she plans to introduce legislation today to establish two national monuments on roughly 1 million acres of Mojave Desert outback that is home to bighorn sheep and desert tortoises, extinct volcanoes, sand dunes and ancient petroglyphs.

Its centerpiece, Mojave Trails National Monument, would prohibit development on 941,000 acres of federal land and former railroad company property along a 105-mile stretch of old Route 66, between Ludlow and Needles.

The smaller Sand to Snow National Monument, about 45 miles east of Riverside, would cover about 134,000 acres of federal land between Joshua Tree National Park and the San Bernardino National Forest in San Bernardino and Riverside counties. Its diverse habitats range from desert scrub to yellow pine forests 9,000 feet above sea level.

The legislation, which had been delayed by efforts to resolve conflicts among environmentalists, off-roaders and renewable energy interests, would also designate 250,000 acres of public land near the Army's training center at Ft. Irwin as wilderness; add 41,000 acres to the southern boundary of Death Valley National Park and add 2,900 acres to northern portions of Joshua Tree National Park.

In addition, it would designate as permanent five existing off-highway vehicle areas in San Bernardino County covering 314,000 acres.

Feinstein, author of the 1994 California Desert Protection Act, vowed to make the legislation a priority. "In the best-case scenario, this legislation could be approved by late 2010," she said in an interview.

"This magnificent land and its lonely beauty are a significant part of our history, and we shouldn't give it up," Feinstein said, adding that private donors helped acquire the former railroad parcels "with the belief they would be protected from development. We have an obligation to keep them that way."

The railroad land was purchased between 1999 and 2003 with $45 million in private donations collected by the nonprofit Wildlands Conservancy and $18 million in federal funds, then donated to the Department of the Interior.

The Bureau of Land Management is reviewing 130 applications for solar and wind-energy development in the California desert, covering more than 1 million acres of public land.

At least 19 renewable-energy projects have been suggested within the boundaries of the proposed Mojave Trails monument, according to Feinstein, who has discussed her concerns with Interior Secretary Ken Salazar.

Feinstein's legislation would assist companies with projects currently proposed inside monument boundaries in relocating to federal energy zones being developed elsewhere. It would also permit construction of transmission lines within existing utility rights of way to facilitate the transfer of renewable energy generated in the Southern California desert and adjacent states.

Some congressional Republicans accused Feinstein of engaging in a not-in-my-back-yard campaign when her plans for legislation restricting renewable energy projects in California deserts surfaced earlier this year.

The senator countered that she "strongly" supports such projects, but only if they are built on "suitable" lands.

In an effort to avoid conflicts, BrightSource Energy Inc. and Stirling Energy Systems recently scrapped plans to build massive solar and wind farms on a panoramic stretch of the proposed Mojave Trails monument known as Sleeping Beauty Valley.

"We had a project within what we understand to be the boundaries of the monument, but we recently decided to withdraw it," said Sean Gallagher, Stirling's vice president of marketing strategies and regulatory issues. "We're trying to be respectful of what Sen. Feinstein has been doing in that area of the desert."

Environmentalists, hunters and off-road vehicle enthusiasts expressed support for Feinstein's legislation.

Elden Hughes, an honorary vice president of the Sierra Club, described it as "good news -- and darned important because it means this land would never be built on or fenced off."

James Conkle, founder of the Route 66 Alliance, which seeks to protect the historic route linking Chicago with Southern California, said the bill would "open up the desert to more travelers, sparking interest in fascinating, out-of-the-way places like Ludlow, Amboy and Essex."

Megan Grossglass, spokeswoman for the Off-Road Business Assn., was more cautious in her appraisal. Her group "has not had a chance to fully analyze the bill," she said, "so we cannot give it our endorsement, but we are supportive of the balanced approach it seems to take."

Mojave Trail, a four-hour drive from Los Angeles, includes such environmentally sensitive areas as Afton Canyon, a four-mile ribbon of green wetlands wedged between weathered rock walls, and Amboy Crater, a dormant volcano.

Then there is Sleeping Beauty Valley, a 150-square-mile expanse roughly 60 miles east of Barstow. It contains bighorn sheep, a newly discovered species of lupine that features showy purple blossoms in the spring, and unusually dark lizards that appear to have genetically adapted to the volcanic terrain.

During a tour of the area Sunday, David Myers, executive director of the Wildlands Conservancy, scrambled up a rocky hill at the base of a row of snaggletoothed mountains freckled with clumps of brittlebush.

"Heroic country, isn't it?" he said. "Just a few months ago, there were plans to cover this entire landscape with solar and wind farms. Instead, with this legislation, we are striking a balance with the insatiable demands of population growth."

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MCX-USA Releases 900cc Polaris RZR Big Bore Kit

SALIDA, CO - Dec. 18th, 2009 MCX-USA is proud to release their Polaris RZR 860-900cc Big Bore Kits retailing for $2,375-$4,495.

Available Kits

• Normally Aspirated 11:1 860cc Big Bore Kit - $2,375
• Normally Aspirated 11:1 900cc Stroker Big Bore Kit - $4,495
• Stage 1 8.5:1 860cc Big Bore Turbo Kit - $7,325
• Stage 1 & Stage 2 Standard Bore Turbo Kit - $9,945
• Stage 1 & 2 8.5:1 900cc Big Bore Turbo Kit - $10,945

Kit Includes

• Low Compression Forged Pistons
• Billet 40cc Stroker Crankshaft Optional
• Big Bore Cylinder
• Lifters
• Pushrods
• Camshaft
• Dynatek
• Miscellaneous Gaskets, Shims, Hoses, etc.

Whether you have a a normally aspirated machine, their Stage 1 Turbo Kit, or their Stage 2 turbo kit, you can add their Big Bore Kit to your machine for a huge increase in power. It's an increase of 100-140cc over the stock 760cc machine, and because they've built the cylinders from scratch maintaining excellent coolant flow and wall thickness, overheating and reliability issues are non-existent.

Stage 1 - $4,495
Stage 2 - $4,995
Stage 2 Big Bore - $5,995

About MCX-USA

MCX-USA offers the most reliable and highest performance gain for the money, period. They produce Side by Side turbo kits for the Polaris RZR, RZR-S & Ranger, Kawasaki Teryx FI, Arctic Cat Prowler XTZ, and Yamaha Rhino 660 and 700s. All of their UTV turbo kits over DOUBLE your Side by Side's HP without compromising your UTV's reliability. All turbo kits are intercooled, have lowered compression, no turbo lag, run on pump gas, retain stock drivability, and have never had an engine failure. With their new Stage 2 and Stage 3 900cc Big Bore Kits available now, the only competition you're going to see is in your rear view mirror!

For more information, visit: www.mcx-usa.com.

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Polaris RZR and RANGER Charging Problems are Solved with new Alternator Kit

New and improved kit! Now comes with a seal for the clutch cover to retain a water and dust tight clutch!

Is your battery light always on? Do you run out of power when using additional lights or accessories? This ALTERNATOR KIT is a MUST for the 08 and up Polaris RZR 800, RZR S or Ranger 700! Now your battery can keep up with your stereo, lights and accessories! RPMFAB.com built this alternator kit just for you! The RZR, RZRS and Ranger kit uses a 65 amp alternator driven off of the crank shaft with a cog belt and pulleys. The alternator is a high quality automotive design used in the racing and marine applications. The alternator will not be damaged by submerged under water. Now comes with a seal for the clutch cover. Your clutch is still safe from dust and water.

This is an easy to install, completely bolt on kit with easy to read instructions. The only cutting required is plastic parts. A total one wire system- no switches or complicated wiring involved! We recommend an upgrade to an Optima battery with this kit!

We have had an overwhelming response to this kit and have sold hundreds, with no returns or alternator failures. Plus we offer a 90 day warranty on this kit.

RPM also has kits for the 2010 Polaris Ranger 800 and 800 Crew too.

Price: $499.99 Plus Shipping

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MCX-USA Releases Stage II Polaris RZR Turbo Kit

SALIDA, CO - Dec. 16th, 2009 MCX-USA is proud to release their Stage 2 Polaris RZR Turbo Kits to complement their #1 selling Stage 1 RZR Turbo Kits. The new kits are designed to take your RZR from stock rear wheel HP (rwhp) of 37-43 rwhp to over 125+ rwhp.

Kit Includes:

Low Compression Forged Pistons

Fuel Pump

Fuel Regulator

Billet 40cc Stroker Crankshaft

MCX-USA Tuning Display

Lifters

Pushrods

Camshaft

Dynatek

Extra Injector

Blow Off Valve

Miscellaneous Gaskets, Shims, Hoses, etc.

Whether you're already a customer with their Stage 1 RZR turbo kit, or you're looking to over triple your hp from stock, the Stage 2 kits can be purchased in conjunction with Stage 1 or as an add-on kit later.

Stage 1 - $4,495
Stage 2 - $4,995

For more information, visit: www.mcx-usa.com.

About MCX-USA

MCX-USA offers the most reliable and highest performance gain for the money, period. They produce Side by Side turbo kits for the Polaris RZR, RZR-S & Ranger, Kawasaki Teryx FI, Arctic Cat Prowler XTZ, and Yamaha Rhino 660 and 700s. All of their UTV turbo kits over DOUBLE your Side by Side's HP without compromising your UTV's reliability. All turbo kits are intercooled, have lowered compression, no turbo lag, run on pump gas, retain stock drivability, and have never had an engine failure. With their new Stage 2 and Stage 3 900cc Big Bore Kits available now, the only competition you're going to see is in your rear view mirror!

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Kimtek Supplies FIRELITE Transports to U.S. Army

Westmore, Vermont, December 16, 2009 –– Kimtek Corporation announced a significant order of their FIRELITE units for service with the U.S. Army in Afghanistan. The company manufactured and shipped ten of their top of the line FIRELITE Transport FDH-09 skid units to fit Military Polaris and John Deere Gator 6x6 UTVs.

Built from aluminum diamond plate, aluminum tubing, and stainless steel, these rugged drop-in skids are complete fire fighting units designed for adverse operating conditions and rough terrain. They feature Davey Pumps, poly tanks, electric rewind Hannay Reels with 100 feet of 3/4" booster line, Scotty 4071 around the pump foam system, hose storage area, and rescue area for patient transport.

Kimtek Corporation was founded in 1984 as a research and development company dedicated to advances in life safety technology in the fire sciences. Kimtek manufactures and markets FIRELITE™ and MEDLITE™ Transport skid units for emergency service UTVs and pick-up trucks. More than 725 units are in service in 49 states and three provinces. For more information, contact Kimtek at 888-546-8358 or visit the company Web site at www.kimtekresearch.com

Extreme Outback Introduces Compact Tire Plug Kit

Extreme Outback Products now offers a compact version of its award-winning Ultimate Puncture Repair Kit. Known as the Powersports Puncture Repair Kit, it's ideal for repairing tubeless tires on space-challenged vehicles: quads, UTVs, Jeeps, standard-cab pickups and even fleet vehicles with overcrowded service bodies.

Major components include 15 plugs, extra valve cores, 3 glue tubes and a 4-Way Tire Tool. (A refill re-order form is included in the kit.) The Powersports Puncture Repair Kit's mil-spec pouch measures only 5 x 3.5 x 3.5 inches, making the kit a potential stocking-stuffer that's about the size of a pocket-camera carrier. This product won a Global Media Award at the 2009 SEMA trade show.

For more information, please contact Extreme Outback Products, 866-447-7711, info@extremeoutback.com, www.extremeoutback.com

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Weller Racing to Demonstrate SR1 Class at Stadium Kart World Championship on January 31, 2010

TROPY KART and WELLER RACING Present SR1 CLASS DEMO AT STADIUM KART WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Milestone MX, January 31st

Chandler, AZ (12/15/09) - Weller Racing’s highly anticipated SR1 class, consisting of modified Yamaha R1 powered race Rhinos, will debut their first demo race of the season during the Stadium Kart World Championship race to be held at Milestone MX Park, located in Riverside, CA on Sunday, January 31^st, 2010.

This event will mark the first race for this brand new class of 160-180hp, two-wheel drive, chain driven Rhinos, and will showcase the potential of these new machines to hundreds of spectators. While built to run on longer tracks, the SR1s can also handle smaller, tighter tracks with ease, and not only sound cool, but will be fun to watch as well.

In partnership with the Stadium Kart World Championship race, the field of SR1s will take over the track during intermission on Sunday, for a no-holds barred race to the finish. With practice being run on Saturday as well as Sunday, the unmistakable sound of the SR1’s four-cylinder street bike engine will no doubt draw people trackside to see what the fuss is all about.

Stay tuned for updates as this event draws near! For more information about the Stadium Kart World Championship, visit www.stadiumkart.com.

About Weller Racing, LLC:

Weller Racing has been at the forefront of development, testing and building some of the fastest performance motors in the UTV industry since 2006. Based out of Chandler, AZ, Weller Racing provides custom UTV and ATV products for a world wide client base, and is an established name in the world of short course off-road racing. Duners, recreational riders and racers alike have counted on Weller Racing to provide them with countless hours of fun, and repeated trips to the podium. For more information, visit their website at www.wellerracing.com, or call 480-507-4771.

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Court Orders closure of Carnegie State Vehicle Recreation Area

LIVERMORE, CA (December 15) - In a recent court action, a judge in Alameda County has ordered a closure of one of California's State Parks. Last week, Judge Frank Roesch ordered the closure of Carnegie State Vehicle Recreation Area (SVRA) based on his own interpretation of the appropriate application of water quality standards.

Despite years of working with regulatory agencies to address issues surrounding water quality in the Corral Hollow Watershed, Judge Roesch ordered the park, located in the hills east of Livermore, closed until State Parks files and receives approval of or a waiver for a report of waste discharge from the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. This approval process could take months.

The order stems from a complaint filed by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) and the California Sportfishing Protection Alliance. The group's complaint alleged OHV activities at Carnegie SVRA are causing discharge to enter Corral Hollow Creek, which flows through the park. The creek only runs 4 to 6 weeks a year, and after leaving the park eventually runs out into an agriculture field and disappears into the ground.

"If regulatory agencies are satisfied with what the park has been doing, why does this judge in Alameda think he knows better than the environmental professionals?," asked Dave Pickett, President of American Motorcyclist Association District 36 and member of the Carnegie OHV Taskforce. "This is an attempt by special interests groups to highjack lasting collaborative solutions, and deny family recreation enjoyed by over a 100,000 visitors to this park annually. This is just flat wrong!"

For years, staff from Carnegie has been working with the Regional Water Board and nearby property owners to address water quality issues in Corral Hollow Creek, which runs through the State Park. In 2004, State Parks initiated a watershed assessment, paid for with OHV user fees, to diagnose potential issues in the watershed and design fixes. Regulatory agencies together with State Parks are identifying solutions to address problems.

"We have been working with the park to address the hill climbs in Carnegie, which have been problematic, as well as making sure the vehicles are out of the creek. But we have no control over Hetch Hetchy, who illegally performed work in the creek bed, or the munitions testing facility," said Pickett, referring to the activities of neighbors of the park. "It is troubling when the OHV community wants to work within the system and is now taking all the blame."

According to Don Amador, Western Representative for the BlueRibbon Coalition and fellow member of the Carnegie Taskforce, "If the park is forced to close, more than 100,000 park visitors will be displaced. The closure will impact other OHV recreation areas, causing overcrowding and unanticipated effects from the overload. The closure will not hasten better water quality, but is just another example of the Plaintiffs grandstanding and misusing environmental law to enact a political agenda that is anti-recreation and anti-park."

"Californians would be better served if PEER extended the hand of partnership to legitimately address the issue, rather than using the court system to close a park at a time when residents have been fighting so hard to keep State Parks open. This court decision is deeply troubling on any number of levels," Amador concludes...

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42nd Tecate SCORE BAJA 1000 to air on NBC’S Word of Adventure Sports

42^nd Tecate SCORE BAJA 1000, the Granddaddy of all desert races,

To air Saturday at 11 a.m. (PST) on NBC’S Word of Adventure Sports

The 2009 SCORE Baja 1000 will premiere on NBC Sports for the sixth straight year

And subsequently be telecast worldwide on ESPN International and on Universal HD

NEW YORK---This year’s 42^nd running of the Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 desert race, the granddaddy of all desert races, will air on the NBC television network as part of the World of Adventure Sports series this Saturday (December 19^th) at 2:00 p.m. ET/11:00 a.m. PT.

With amazing footage spanning from an unprecedented motorcycle rivalry, terrifying crashes, innovative POV and aerial shots and an attempt to continue a Baja legacy, the broadcast is sure to electrify even the most uncompromising multitudes of SCORE Baja racing fans.

Being televised for the sixth straight year on NBC, the broadcast will also be distributed on ESPN International, Universal HD and long form video will be available on hulu.com.

This year’s race featured 328 starters from 39 U.S. States and 14 countries, competing in 30 Pro and 6 Sportsman classes for cars, trucks, motorcycles, and ATVs. The race started and finished in Ensenada, Baja Calfiornia, Mexico.

The popular international motorsports extravaganza is the season-finale of the five-race SCORE Desert Series, which features races in Laughlin and Primm, Nev. in the USA and three in Baja California, Mexico.

Additionally, two DVD’s will be generated from this year’s race. The official race broadcast, and the “Baja Unlimited II: Director’s Cut”, a comprehensive DVD special due out in early 2010. Narrated by legendary SCORE President Sal Fish and racer Cameron Steele, the DVD will feature some of the most compelling never seen before SCORE footage from the past four years in addition to behind the scenes highlights from the 2009 race. Viewers will be given an inside look at the people and moments that have made the Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 an international spectacle.

For a sneak preview of scenes from the broadcast and more be sure to visit www.thebajaunlimited.com, the BajaUnlimited page on YouTube and become a fan of the BajaUnlimited on Facebook.

For the sixth straight year, the race was produced by Aura360 in association with SCORE International and NBC TV.

About Aura360

Aura360 specializes in animating client brands through innovative event and media properties and related marketing ventures. Aura360’s services are structured into three operating units; Ownership & Ventures, Client Property Development & Management, and Productions. Allied business 360 Productions provides global video production services.

To learn more, please visit aura360.com or 360Productionsgroup.com

About SCORE

SCORE International, founded in 1973 by the late Mickey Thompson and headed by Sal Fish since 1974, continues today as the premier sanctioning body worldwide in the sport of desert racing. SCORE races feature 17 Pro and two Sportsman classes for cars and trucks in the U.S. with 10 additional Pro and three more Sportsman classes for motorcycles and ATVs competing in the races in Mexico. For more information, 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.

About World of Adventure Sports

The World of Adventure Sports is an Emmy award winning action-adventure sports series airing on the NBC Sports network, hosted by Pat Parnell. The show features an array of adrenaline-inspired feats and adventurous sporting events from around the world. Anchor events are complemented by behind-the-scenes features on athletes, expeditions and the world of action-adventure sports.

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BLM Proposing Significant Fee Increase at Little Sahara Recreation Area

Little Sahara Recreation Area, Utah - Federal officials are proposing a hefty increase in fees for users at Little Sahara Recreation Area. Nearly 300,000 enthusiasts flocked to the dunes in 2009 and BLM says they have not been collecting enough money to pay for services that are provided.

"The new plan is to try to get the revenue that we generate to approximately match the amount that we spend every year," said Glenn Carpenter with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.

Under the proposal, the annual vehicle pass would jump from $75 to $120. The one-day pass, which currently costs $8 per vehicle, $10 on holidays, is being scrapped entirely.

Instead there will be a two-day pass for $25, $30 on holidays or a new seven-day pass for $40.

The BLM is accepting written comments for the next month. The new fee plan is expected to be approved in January and in effect in April.

The 2010 annual passes for Little Sahara Recreation Area went on sale in November, 2009. The cost of the first vehicle pass is $75. Additional vehicle passes are available for $50.

About Little Sahara Recreation Area:

Little Sahara Recreation Area lies about 115 miles Southwest of Salt Lake City. The area features 60,000 acres of sand dunes, trails, and sagebrush flats. The recreation area is about 12 miles long and 10 miles wide. Sand Mountain, a wall of sand climbing nearly 700 feet, is the primary focal point for hill climbing.

The area is managed by the Bureau of Land Management - Fillmore Office.

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Eleven UTVs Take on a Muddy Pala Raceway for the SXS Holiday Grand Prix

Pala Indian Reservation, CA December 13, 2009 - The first ever Pala Raceway SXS Holiday GP Sponsored by UTVUnderground.com, Off Road Swap Meet, ThrottleJunkie, DC Shoes, Komatsu, and No Fear went off in a big way! Saturday brought big rain to Southern California so come race day on Sunday the track was soupy and slick with good old mountain mud!

Eleven Racers showed up despite the unfavorable weather conditions and only 4 crossed the line as the muddy GP course would prove to be more than some of these guys and their machines could handle. A lineup of Yamaha Rhinos and Kawasaki Teryx's made up the field and it was a Modified Rhino that would take top honers in this years race. The track was a combination of MX Tracks and mountainous natural terrain.

Moses Modeles in his Ion Mechanical/UTVUnderground.com/Off Road Swap Meet Yamaha Rhino came across the finish line first in the Modified Class despite stalling and falling to last place on the first lap. Moses or BigMoe as he is known with his stock 660 motor, HCR Long Travel, Fox Shocks, and Porkers Racing fabricated chassis clicked off the laps at a consistent pace.

Kirk Howerton in his all black and sweet looking Kawasaki Teryx blasted through the course with stock suspension and despite getting stuck in a monster mud hole and needing to be pulled out he was able to outlast the others in stock mod and pull off a big win in the first SXS GP ever held at Pala Raceway!

In all it was a really fun race to watch and the guys driving looked to be having a blast. They will have a long time to think about the event as they clean the mud out of places they never knew mud could get into!

Thank you to Pala Raceway for putting this event on such short notice. Pala is working hard to keep the UTV enthusiasts in their plans at both the facility and in future race events. If you are looking for an amazing place to take your family to go play on your dirt bikes, quads, trophy karts, and SXS's then Pala is the place! UTVUnderground.com would also like to thank OffRoadSwapMeet.com for putting up a $50 cash prize to the winner of the modified class and SDR Motorsports for putting up $250 SDR Gift Certificate to the winner in the stock mod class.

Read more about the race and see all the pics and videos here at UTVUnderground.com
http://www.utvunderground.com/f18/2009-pala-raceway-utvunderground-com-gp-2606.html

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2010 Perris Auto Speedway Stadium Off Road Series Announced

Perris Auto Speedway President Don Kazarian announced today a new Off Road Series for 2010. The Perris Auto Speedway Stadium Off Road Series (PASSORS) will make its debut on February 13th and 14th and yes, Kazarian is excited about the upcoming season. “We can’t wait to debut our new series this next February,” he said on Friday morning. “This series will be similar to what we ran in 2009; however we will not be co-promoting any of the events. I want to thank both Ken and Travis from M4SX for co-promoting the events last year and I look forward to possibly working with them in the future”.

So what is going to be different in the new series? The first difference according to Kazarian is he is planning on splitting the Stadium Modified Kart class into two separate classes. “After watching the racing last year the 450’s had a significant advantage over the 250’s even with the weight rule,” he said “We are not only separating the class, we plan on running them in completely different races. Just by adding weight to the 450’s clearly does not make them equal. If you think of it, the jump from a Junior 2 Kart into a 450 is a big jump. This way if the driver is not ready for the 450 he or she can work their way up by competing in the 250 class. We hope this move will help increase the Kart counts and let the kids compete on a level playing field”.

“Secondly, we are guaranteeing a purse for the top 10 competitors in the Stadium Limited and Stadium Unlimited Pro Buggy classes. The winner of the Stadium Unlimited Pro Buggy class will walk a way with $1,000 and the winner of the Stadium Limited class will be awarded $600. We tried different payouts last year that did not get the attention of the many competitors in both these divisions. We think by guaranteeing a $4,000 purse for the Stadium Unlimited Pro class and a $2,575 purse for the Stadium Limited class we should produce full fields.” Kazarian was asked if this is the only purse change he was planning for next year? “No sir! Next year we will be paying a $550 purse to the top three in every Kart Class excluding the Junior 1 Stock Class. In addition, the Stadium Unlimited UTV class will have a guaranteed purse of $1,325.” He was also asked if this series will have Season Ending Points Champions? “Yes, each class will have a Champion crowned at the end of the year. We will be awarding Championship points in both the Qualifying Heats and the Main Events”. When asked about a points fund, Kazarian said, “Without major Sponsorship we can not guarantee a points fund at this time, but don’t count it out in the future”.

What other divisions will compete next year in PASSORS? “The Quads will be back next year with Pro, Amateur and Junior divisions. As far as the Stadium Trucks we will have an announcement soon on the specifics for this class. We have a total of 14 classes within the series”.

So how does this Series stack up against the TORC Series and the Lucas Oil Off Road Series? “This series excluding the major truck classes and television will be on the same professional level as both of those series,” Kazarian said. “This series should be one the top Off Road Short Course Series in the country. The PAS is truly one of the premier facilities in the country and the Stadium style off road racing is up close and right in your face! This series is for the whole family to enjoy. Additionally, this series is for the younger and older competitors to get seat time and experience should they choose to compete in the elite off road divisions in those two series. We want this series to be fun for all the competitors. This series will be run by a professional staff and will produce stiff competition on the different off road tracks that we build”.

You mentioned the different tracks; do you have something new for 2010? “Even though all eight rounds will be here at the PAS each track we build is different. I think we have come a long way in track construction and track prep. I have the whole off season to think about new layouts for next year. So of course, you will see something completely different than last year. One of the positives of this series is it is affordable, you do not have to travel a long distance and each track is different”.

You asked how does a potential Sponsor find out more information regarding the opportunities within this Series and The PAS? “That’s easy,” the longtime promoter said with a smile. “Contact Tanner Watson at (951) 940-0134 and she can answer any and all questions that someone might have”.

What about the racers, how do they find out more about the new series? “All the information is available on our website www.perrisautospeedway.com this includes the Event Calendar, Event Schedules, General Rules, Class Rules, Entry Fees, Race Format and Payouts. They can also call the office at (951) 940-0134.”

The Schedule consists of seven weekends with a total of eight rounds. The 2010 events dates are as follows; February 13th and 14th, March 20th, May 8th, June 5th, July 17th, August 21st and September 25th. There will be a Friday Night Practice before each event that is open to all competitors as well.

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New Revolutionary M2R Quick Pack Exhaust Systems from Two Brothers Racing

Orange County, Ca - December 2009
Two Brothers Racing® (TBR) announced today that the final development has been completed on their all new, high performance off-road muffler system: the M2R Exhaust Canister.

Initially to be offered to motocross and off-road riders, where repacking is essential for sound and performance considerations, TBR’s M2R muffler is the first to combine Absolute Top Level® performance with Ridiculously Easy Maintenance™. Silencer re-packing can now be completed in minutes, without removing the exhaust from the bike and without having to drill out and replace pop-rivets. An industry first!

“With the M2R system, riders can easily restore their mufflers to peak performance in minutes with simple tools and zero frustration.” -Jeff Whitten, V.P.

Two Brothers’ Vice President, Jeff Whitten, has been spearheading the M2R project which has been a collaborative effort of the entire TBR management staff for over a year.

“The M2R muffler system is very exciting. With it, racers and weekend warriors alike can easily ensure their Two Brothers Racing exhaust systems are performing at the top level,” Whitten said. “The lifeblood of an efficient exhaust system is the packing. Once the packing has maxed out its lifespan, performance goes down drastically along with sound quality and muffler durability. With the M2R system, riders can easily restore their mufflers to peak performance in minutes with simple tools and zero frustration.”

Two Brothers’ M2R is the byproduct of their strategic efforts for off-road exhaust. Once an industry plagued by difficult muffler maintenance, now riders—regardless of their mechanical ability—can tackle a muffler re-pack job simply and quickly. Joel Albrecht, TBR’s Director of Research and Development says it will encourage more riders to re-pack which is a good thing for the sport.

Albrecht says: “In the ‘things-we-despise doing’ bike maintenance list, I will go so far as to say that re-packing an old muffler easily lands on top, out ranking cleaning air filters and changing tires. Most mufflers require tearing apart an exhaust canister, stuffing loose or ‘pillowed’ packing in and bolting or riveting it all back together. It’s a frustrating and messy process. With the M2R system, everything is simple. Our new packing is even shaped like the canister so it slides right in. Now, there’s no reason not to be riding at your top level!”

Two Brother’s secret is in the M2R’s modular system. All muffler re-packing is done from the end of the canister with the muffler on the bike. Behind the familiar TBR Magnesium end cap and under the unique p-series power tip is a proprietary core lock-down system that holds the outer end cap, muffler core and packing in place. Easily removed with the included tool, the spent packing slides out and a new, press-formed packing kit slides right in.

The Two Brothers Racing’s exciting new M2R system is available right now now for most major motocross and off-road machines. The first production run will be limited to 500 units and will be numbered accordingly, i.e. 1/500, 2/500 etc. Each system is built in the USA to exacting TBR standards of unmatched material and construction quality. All M2R systems seamlessly incorporate the exclusive V.A.L.E.™ attachment system. Each system is hand built in the USA.

M2R Product Benefits::
» Preformed replacement packing core cartridge
» On-bike replacement
» Race dB requirements easy to meet and maintain
» Hard anodized components
» Included tool
» New TBR Logo badge
» 100% 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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ARCTIC CAT/BI-POLAR FINISHES THIRD OVERALL IN BEST-IN-THE-DESERT SERIES

Thief River Falls, Minn. (Dec. 10, 2009) – By any stretch of the imagination, the goal for Arctic Cat/ Bi-Polar Prowler race team for the 2009 race season was daunting: Compete against fully-modified UTVs in the seven-event Best-In-The-Desert (BITD) off-road race series using a stock Prowler XTZ 1000 H2. And by any measure, third place overall is an exceptional accomplishment.

“We came into this series committed to show the world that the major stock components comprising a Prowler XTZ can run with the wild, one-off creations that our competition use,” said team owner/driver Jim Creagan of Yacolt, Wash. “Aside from the required roll cage, extra lighting and King shocks, our Prowler is stock, including the engine, axles and suspension arms. That makes it very satisfying to blow past the other guys.”

While the 1000 H2 EFI engine delivered speeds the fully-modified UTVs couldn’t match, BITD races throw down wicked-rough routes of rocks, holes, ledges, drop-offs and miles of whoops.

Nevertheless, the Arctic Cat/ Bi-Polar team attacked each race in the Nevada desert with the same go-for-it attitude that delivered a 1-2 finish in last year’s Baja 1000 off-road race. Two second-place finishes in the series’ longest races proved the durability of the team and Prowler, while top-fives at other events showed their consistency. Seven races entered, seven finished for third place overall series, which is an accomplishment few teams can claim.

Just as impressive, this was the first season of racing the BITD series for the team.

“Knowing the race courses makes a huge difference,” remarked Creagan. “With a year’s experience, we’ll return next year in a better position to challenge for race wins and the series championship.”

The team’s success coupled with the Prowler’s outstanding durability was an impressive combination that drew the immediate respect of other racers.

“The Nevada desert is an unforgiving place,” said Ted Bettin, Arctic Cat ATV Race Coordinator. “For a first-year effort, to finish every race and take third overall in the series proves the best-in-class performance and durability of our machines.”

The Arctic Cat/ Bi-Polar race team is sponsored by Arctic Cat, GBC Motorsports, TrailReady Beadlock Rims, Tire Balls, Vision X Lighting, King Shocks and Dragonfire Racing

About Arctic Cat

Arctic Cat Inc., based in Thief River Falls, Minn., designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and snowmobiles under the Arctic Cat® brand name, as well as related parts, garments and accessories. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ National Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available on the Internet at www.arcticcat.com.

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Jagged X Wins Third Consecutive Best in the Desert Championship

Minneapolis, December 10, 2009–With only 24 points separating the top three teams heading into last weekend’s BITD Henderson Fabtech Desert Classic, the Jagged X/Polaris Racing team had little room for error. When the dust cleared, the second place finish was enough to secure the Jaggged X team the “1900 class” championship with their RANGER RZR for the third time in a row. The feat continues to prove just how dominating Jagged X and their RANGER RZR have been in the series.

“This racing season has been exciting season for us and for the entire UTV class,” said Bill Schueler of Jagged X. “The points chase has been anyone’s guess all year long. Overall this has been a great season for Jagged X and Polaris Racing. We are looking forward to next season which begins in just a few short weeks back at Parker, Ariz.”

After a strong start at Parker this year, Jagged X fell short at the next two races but then turned it around winning the “Vegas To Reno” and the “Silver State 300.” They ended the season with two second place finishes at the “Primm GP” and at the “Fabtech Classic” and clinched their third consecutive BITD Championship.

“Polaris would like to congratulate Jagged X on another great year of racing,” said Craig Scanlon, director of product line sales for Polaris. “Jagged X has proven three-fold that the RANGER RZR is a force to be reckoned with in the desert and Polaris would like to thank the team for all of their hard work and dedication.”

Jagged X is sponsored by Polaris Industries, MTA West, Elka Suspension, CR Designs, S&S Off Road, Simpson Products, ATL Fuel Systems, Tire Balls, Vision X Off Road, OMF Performance, Affordable Powder Coat, Robby Gordon Off Road, Trophy Engineering.

About Jagged X
Jagged X is a family owned business located in Phoenix Arizona. Formed in 2003 from a passion for off road vehicles, Jagged X quickly became a pioneer in the custom side by side segment and is known for bringing their customers quality and innovation with their own brand of style. In 2007 Jagged X formed an aftermarket partnership with Polaris industries with the introduction of the exciting new RZR. They continue to lead the pack in the development of exciting products for the RZR such as long travel suspension, billet and tubular accessories. Jagged X can be found on the web at: www.jaggedx.com

About Polaris

With annual 2008 sales of $1.9 billion, Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures and markets off-road vehicles (ORVs), including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and the Polaris RANGER™, snowmobiles and Victory motorcycles for recreational and utility use and has recently introduced a new on-road electric powered neighborhood vehicle.

Polaris is a recognized leader in the snowmobile industry; and one of the largest manufacturers of ORVs in the world. Victory motorcycles, established in 1998 and representing the first all-new American-made motorcycle from a major company in nearly 60 years, are rapidly making impressive in-roads into the cruiser and touring motorcycle marketplace. Polaris also enhances the riding experience with a complete line of Pure Polaris apparel, accessories and parts, available at Polaris dealerships.

Polaris Industries Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “PII,” and the Company is included in the S&P Small-Cap 600 stock price index.

Information about the complete line of Polaris products, apparel and vehicle accessories is available from authorized Polaris dealers or anytime from the Polaris homepage at www.polarisindustries.com.

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Illinois Valley Fire District gets a Polaris Ranger 6x6 for search & rescue

Thanks to a grant, the Illinois Valley Fire District (IVFD) is now the proud owner of a 2010 Polaris Ranger 6x6 utility vehicle.

IVFD Maintenance Battalion Chief Kris Sherman said that the vehicle will provide the district with “another avenue to access people in distress.”

Although the vehicle has yet to be tested and requires a trailer to transport it, IVFD personnel can use it to reach remote, mountainous areas during search-and-rescue operations. It also can be used for assisting in medical emergencies.

A stretcher can attach to the back of the vehicle, which was obtained through the U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co.’s Polaris Ranger Donation Program.

The Polaris features independent center-axle suspension, a liquid-cooled 40hp engine, multiport electronic fuel injection, and seating for three adults. It’s also equipped with four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes, and has a 27-inch water crossing depth, and a 7.2-inch ground clearance.

The rig also has a composite cargo box with 1,250- pound capacity, a 4,000- pound capacity winch, and a towing capacity of 1,750 pounds.

During the summer, the Polaris can be used to send spotters to get a closer look at fire lines.

Source:
http://www.illinois-valley-news.com/archive/2009/12/09/story-ivfd_atv.html

Lasher Motorsports Kawasaki Teryx Finishes the BITD Season in Second

With the season coming to an end with the completion of the Best in the Desert Henderson Fabtech Classic this past weekend the Lasher Motorsports team has finished the year on a high note. The team finished a respectable fourth place out of 9 cars in the field which gave them a second place in the points standings for the year.

The plan for the Henderson race was to take it slow and easy. As long as the car could finish, the team would sustain a third spot in the season points battle. Mike Lasher and Rick “Wally World” Wallace battled cold weather as the thermometer only read 22 degrees when they started the race. Along with the cold weather, blinding dust made for a slow first lap as to make sure the car didn't get damaged. The team ran the race without a hitch completing two 60 mile laps in just under four hours giving them a fourth place finsih. The 60 mile course was filled with boulders silt and sand! The terrain proved to be no mach for the ITP wheels and tires as they were pushed through the desert with ease from the power of the Lockmann Precision built Muzzys motor.

2009 marked the first year that the team ran a complete season consisting of 7 races in the grueling deserts of Arizona and Nevada. Tackling such race as Vegas to Reno “the long way,” the Silver State 300, and the Parker 250 the Kawasaki Teryx built by Side X Side Outfitterz saw over 1800 race miles during the season and was able to finish every single race. With the 1924 Kawasaki Teryx piloted by Mike Lasher and Rick Wallace they were able to obtain a second spot for the Best in the Desert season amongst some great competition.

The team at Lasher Motorsports would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all of the people and companies that made this year so successful and look forward to another great year in 2010! The six race 2010 Best in the Desert season kicks off January 8-10, 2010 in Parker, Arizona.

Sponsors of the 1924 Lasher Motorsports Kawasaki Teryx include Pro Armor, Hostyle Racing, Side X Side Outfitterz, Wally World Designs, Fox Shox, CST Performance, ITP Tires, K &N, Lockmann Precision, Muzzys, OMF Performance, UTV Guide, Beard Seats, Simpson, Billet King, and UTV Underground.

For more information on Lasher Motorsports please visit www.lashermotorsports.com. If you’re interested in becoming a part of the Lasher Motorsports Team for 2010 season feel free to contact Mike at mike@lashermotorsports.com for more information.

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KYMCO’s Expanding Four-Wheel Product Line for 2010

The grounds of the historic Biltmore Estate served as a grand setting for KYMCO USA’s introduction of its 2010 two-wheel and four-wheel product lines. More than two dozen motorsports industry journalists attended the September 22-25 events.

Selected for its excellent combination of scenery and riding opportunities, the 8,000-acre estate in the North Carolina mountains is the historic home of George W. Vanderbilt with Biltmore House, the largest privately owned home in the country, as its centerpiece. Overnight accommodations and hospitality were provided by KYMCO USA at the nearby Grand Bohemian luxury hotel.

The journalists had access to nearly the company’s entire U.S. product line – and KYMCO USA will be offering 17 two-wheel models and 11 four-wheel models for 2010.

Completely new for the U.S. market are the Like 50, a scooter with vintage Euro styling, and the Maxxer 375 4x4, which blurs the line between sport and utility ATVs. KYMCO is also introducing new versions of existing models, including Limited Editions of the UXV 500 4x4, MXU 375 4x4 IRS and MXU 500 4x4 IRS.

For the Biltmore Estate event, KYMCO created separate schedules for journalists based on whether they review for two-wheel or four-wheel enthusiasts.

Activities held September 22-23 for the two-wheel journalists included scooter rides and photo/video opportunities on the Biltmore Estate grounds, as well as an afternoon ride along the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway. Larger and mid-size models were used for the Parkway ride, while several of KYMCO’s popular 50cc scooter models were available for side-by-side comparison rides over a closed course on the grounds.

During their own two days in Asheville, September 24-25, editors reviewing KYMCO USA’s four-wheel lineup had access to 70+ miles of trails that make up the Biltmore’s own Land Rover Experience Driving School course. Winding through a largely agricultural part of the estate not typically open to guests, the course passes through vineyards, fords streams and provides steep descents, side-hill traverses and uphill climbs that offer views of nothing but sky.

In addition to the magazine reviewers, representatives of leading industry-insider and dealer publications also attended.

The complete KYMCO USA executive team was on hand to meet with the journalists, organize in test rides, and answer questions on the spot. KYMCO USA president and CEO Eric Bondy was available for one-on-one interviews, and at the introductory press conference, he introduced a special guest from the parent company KYMCO in Taiwan, Senior Vice President Mr. Kou-Chang Su, for his perspective.

KYMCO’s Expanding Four-Wheel Product Line

On the four-wheel side, the big news for 2010 is the Maxxer 375 IRS 4x4. A true cross-over sport-utility with independent rear suspension, the Maxxer is powered by an air-cooled 366.9cc SOHC engine delivering 26hp. Weighing in at 452 pounds, the Maxxer 375 is outfitted with KYMCO’s proven automatic CVT transmission, maintenance free sealed shaft final drive, shift on the fly 2WD and 4WD, independent dual A-arm suspension front and back, hydraulic dual discs in front with a single disc in back, and 12-inch alloy wheels helping achieve 10 inches of ground clearance.

The Maxxer 375 will be available in black, red, blue and white with special graphics package options designed to appeal mainly to female riders.

In a first, KYMCO USA has introduced 2010 LE (Limited Edition) models of the UXV 500 4x4, MXU 375 4x4 IRS and MXU 500 4x4 IRS. The MXU 500 and MXU 375 LE models come standard with a 2,500lb winch, KYMCO 12-inch aluminum alloy wheels, and KYMCO by KOLPIN rear contoured cargo box, gear grips and side-view mirror hand guards. The UXV 500 LE comes with a 3,000lb. winch, KYMCO 12-inch alloy wheels, KYMCO by Seizmik soft enclosure with full windshield, and KYMCO by KOLPIN gear rail package and gas pack. All three LE models feature a distinctive black-on-black color scheme.

About KYMCO USA - KYMCO's roots in the motorsports industry go back to its founding in 1963 as the Kwang Yang Motor Company, Ltd., with headquarters in Taiwan. Long a leader in quality, fuel economy, and versatility, today KYMCO manufactures motor scooters, motorcycles, and ATVs at five plants in Asia, including the main facility in the city of Kaohsiung.

KYMCO is the largest scooter manufacturer in Taiwan and currently exports to 88 countries worldwide. All KYMCO plants use the latest technology for the engineering and production of reliable engine, chassis, and other components. Since 2004, KYMCO has been officially accredited for ISO-9001 quality in manufacturing. KYMCO is committed to maximum customer satisfaction and constant innovation, making use of the most advanced CAD/CAE tools to bring superior engineering and design to their products.

The company's partner in the United States is KYMCO USA with headquarters, marketing and distribution centered in Spartanburg, South Carolina. KYMCO USA is dedicated to building the brand's reputation and market share through superior value, frequent new product introductions, strategic industry partnerships, and excellence in dealer network support. KYMCO USA has a reputation and expertise gained through over 30 years in the U.S. motorsports industry.


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UTVs in the Wild 2010 Calendar Now Available

Looking for a high quality gift on the cheap? Look no further than the UTVs in the Wild 2010 Calendar. This oversized wall calendar (12.5 x 19.5 inches) has something for every UTV enthusiast. From racing to Moab to Glamis, this UTV calendar has got you covered. This calendar is great looking as well as very functional. This will help keep all your 2010 trips and excursions organized.

It's only 5 bucks... including shipping (in the USA until Dec. 31).

Go to www.sandcalendars.com and get one for all the UTV freaks on your list. Don't forget yourself, too.

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Chad George Clinches UTV Championship with FUNCO Built Kawasaki Teryx

RIALTO, CA (12/07/09) – Chad George, in his FUNCO built factory-backed Kawasaki Teryx, wrapped up his 3rd consecutive UTV championship, as the young racer claimed 5 wins, 8 podium finishes and 5 pole positions during the 2009 Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series!

The season finally at Primm Motorsports Complex in Primm, Nevada was tense as the UTV Modified championship was still undecided. Leading the points race, the FUNCO team knew they had to create some breathing room in front of the fierce competition. Saturday’s round went as planned with Chad racing his #624 FUNCO built Kawasaki Teryx to the top, for his 5th season win. Saturday’s win meant Chad could race the season’s final race conservatively, placing 7th and securing the 2009 Lucas Oil Off-Road Championship.

When Chad was asked about this year’s success he exclaimed “The FUNCO built Kawasaki Teryx was phenomenal all year! My team had the answer for every track and I raced as hard as I could. The rougher the tracks got, the more fun I had because our FUNCO/King Shocks suspension and C&G Performance motor package were amazing! I can’t thank everyone enough for their support this year, it’s been a crazy year, and here we are, Champions!”

An enthusiastic FUNCO Team Manger, Grant George stated “It’s a great feeling knowing that your team was the best over a long season of hard racing, and doing so with formidable competition. Kawasaki has the baddest UTV on the market! Our race program is top notch and we wouldn’t be here without our awesome partners.”

Bruce Stjernstrom. Director of Marketing, Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. exclaimed, “Combining Kawasaki's successful racing heritage, FUNCO's proven track record on four wheels and the Kawasaki Teryx 750 FI 4x4 has provided championship results from the first race. Funco's performance has been very impressive!"

“Beard Seats congratulates FUNCO Motorsports and Chad George for their championship win in the Lucas Oil Off-road racing series. Determination, teamwork and great racing are terrific FUNCO qualities and Beard Seats is PROUD to be associated with this strong team. We look forward to a successful future relationship with the FUNCO Team.” - Koronis Parts, Inc,, Todd Froelich - National Sales Manager.

Chad George and FUNCO would like to thank and congratulate everyone involved with this 2009 Lucas Oil Off-Road Championship including: Kawasaki Teryx, C&G Performance, Side X Side Action Magazine, Beard Seats, Muzzys, King Shocks, PWR Radiators, Simpson Safety, and Dalton Clutches.

About FUNCO Motorsports:
Founded by Gil George over 30 years ago, FUNCO Motorsports is the leading manufacture of high performance sand, off-road cars and custom UTV’s . Their unique designs and family oriented service has sold over 400 Big 5 Model cars and their entry into the UTV market has been explosive too. With 3 consecutive championships, FUNCO Motorsports has proven that their experience on the track translates into quality, race-proven products for all UTV enthusiasts. For more information please visit www.FUNCOutv.com

About Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.:
ATVs, Motorcycles, Utility Vehicles, Watercraft and Power Products are just some of the unique consumer products that have made the Kawasaki brand a household name around the world.
From the class leading Ninja® sportbikes and thundering Vulcan™ cruisers to the rugged Brute Force™ ATVs, MULE™ utility vehicles and JET SKI® watercraft, Kawasaki products lead the powersports industry around the globe. The secret of Kawasaki's success is in designing and manufacturing products that offer balanced performance, high quality, reliability and excellent fit and finish. So take a look at what Kawasaki has to offer you in the way of Leading Edge products!

About 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 LucasOilOffRoad.com

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Seizmik has added the Versa-Shield split windshield to its UTV line

RALEIGH, NC- Seizmik has added the Versa-Shield, a high-performance split windshield designed to allow the rider to configure the windshield based on weather conditions or driver preference to its extensive line of UTV accessories. The Versa-shield is three windshields in one. It can be quickly configured without tools as a full windshield, lower half windshield or upper half windshield. When configured as a full windshield, the Versa-Shield provides the rider with full protection from the elements including superior eye and face protection. In the lower half windshield configuration the Versa-Shield deflects the air down, away from the rider's face, creating a more comfortable open air riding experience. The upper half windshield configuration is perfect for dusty trails because it pressurizes the cab, keeping dust out while allowing air into the cab.

Seizmik has a Versa-Shield model for the 2009-2010 Polaris Ranger XP, Kawasaki Teryx, and the Yamaha Rhino. Got a hardtop? No problem, the Versa-Shield works with all hardtops and Seizmik accessories. The Versa-Shield can be configured on the fly in under a minute without tools thanks to Seizmik's quik-twist knobs. Seizmik uses only rust-proof hardware in its accessories.
The Versa-Shield is great addition to Seizmik's ever expanding selection of indestructible UTV accessories. Before you tear up the trails, try combining the Versa-Shield with a Seizmik cab enclosure for complete protection from the elements. Check out Seizmik's website at www.seizmik.com for a complete rundown of Seizmik's extensive selection UTV accessories.

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SXS Holiday Grand Prix Race Coming to Pala Raceway December 11 - 13, 2009

UTVUnderground.com is working together with Pala Raceway www.PalaRaceway.com and other top sponsors to bring the 1st SXS Holiday Grand Prix race to the NEW Pala Raceway! All UTV's are welcome to participate and organizers are encouraging enthusiasts and racers to bring out their stock and modified machines to come race in whats sure to be a great event for everyone.

Show room floor stock, 4 seat family style, and fully built race UTV's will make up the field of this one of a kind race! Being dubbed a True GP race, classes are divided up into 4 classes and all will be on the track at the same time. Unlike standard race formats that consist of an equal amount of laps to be completed by all in participation, the GP style format leaves competitors to see how many laps they can complete in a 1 hour time limit.

Volunteer score keepers will be keeping count of laps and check points ensuring a fair and competitive event for all. Blending Off Road with Moto Cross the Pala GP course will incorporate natural off road terrain as well as run into some of the built up UTV/ATV MX style track.

We welcome you to get the UTV out of the garage, load up the family, and come on out for the 1st Pala Raceway Holiday GP!!

Pala Raceway is tucked away in the hills of North County San Diego, CA and is becoming home to top Moto Cross and Super Cross riders. Equipped with ATV and UTV MX style tracks Pala Raceway is the premier MX facility in Southern California. www.PalaRaceway.com

UTVUnderground.com is the fastest growing SXS Enthusiast Community on the web. Launched in January 2009, UTVUnderground.com has quickly become synonymous with UTV and Off Road Racing.

Holiday Grand Prix SXS Series Presented by Pala Raceway, Komatsu, No Fear, Spy, DC Shoes, OffRoadSwapmeet.com, ThrottleJunkie.com and UTVunderground.comPRE-REGISTER ONLINE at http://www.palaraceway.com/gp-registration

Friday Schedule: Dec. 11, 2009

UTV/QUAD track is open for practice. ($20.00 per person)

** Pala Raceway Membership is required for all drivers and passengers. $20.00 per person

http://www.palaraceway.com/memberships/membership-sign-up

Overnight Camping is available at $20.00/per night (no hookups)

Saturday Schedule: Dec. 12, 2009

Pala Raceway Gates Opens: 7am – No practice – track will be closed for MX GP

Spectator Fees are $10 a person (5 and under free) required for all guests visiting the park on Saturday
Saturday Registration Open: 3:00pm to 4:30pm

Overnight Camping is available at $20.00/per night (no hookups)

Sunday Schedule: Dec. 13, 2009

NO Practice – This is true GP style!
Entry Fees: $35.00 per class/per person (Pala Membership required for all drivers/passengers)

Spectator Fees: FREE – so bring the friends and family
Drivers Meeting: 8:30am at the Starting Line – Mandatory for all Drivers & Passengers
Racing starts: 9:15am (Line Ups will be announced at Riders Meeting)

CLASSES:

Stock, Super Stock and Mod - Pro and Amateur Classes ~ will be determined on Race Day

SAFETY:

Your safety is our number one concern! Please obey course markings as listed below:

• Green Flag – Start of Race
• Yellow Flag – Caution – Do not pass!
• Red Flag – STOP, race has ended
• Black Flag – Stop, report to track official
• Checkered Flag – Race Finished

You will be disqualified if you cut the course. We will have checkpoints throughout the course with spotters and their word goes. You will NOT be scored if you do not have the correct numbers on all three sides of your vehicle. Anyone found consuming alcohol will be asked to leave the event. Any driver/passenger found consuming ANY alcohol or any illegal substance will not be allowed to participate. There will be no refunds.

COURSE MARKERS:

Arrows pointing Left, Right, Straight Ahead, will be placed around the course. Arrows may/may not be destroyed throughout the day and it is up to you to race with caution. If you have trouble during the race, do not stay on the course, immediately move your race vehicle off the track, before dealing with your difficulty. If at any time you must stop, move off the track as quickly as possible. This is extremely important and is to ensure both your safety and the safety of others. Pala Raceway is not responsible for your race vehicle, and does not provide you any medical insurance. You are solely responsible for all medical/insurance expenses.

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING:

All drivers/passengers must wear full coverage clothing of close fitting design made of material suited as to provide adequate protection to the driver/passenger. Rider and passenger must wear helmets at all times during the course of events. Helmets must meet current D.O.T & Snell approval and be in fresh condition. All driver/passengers must wear leather boots extending far enough up the leg as no gap occurs between boot and bottom of the pant leg with in any riding position. Boots must all offer adequate supports and protection. Eye protections must be worn at all times and must be shatter/splinter proof material. If vision becomes blocked or in any way impaired it is the rider’s responsibility to correct the problem before starting or continuing any event. Gloves are recommended for additional protection.

PIT AREAS

Pit Areas must be kept clean, and all trash must be removed from the area. NO PIT RIDING AT ANY TIME.

SCORING:

Transponders will not be used. There will be volunteer score keepers, counting laps and checking numbers. This is an hour race - finish as many laps as you can!

For more information please contact Joe Beene, Pala Raceway at joe_beene@yahoo.com or Daniel Fernandez, Off Road Swap Meet at (760) 803-9344 or visit the website at www.palaraceway.com or the www.UTVUnderground.com Forums

www.UTVUnderground.com is hosting a thread for this event to keep everyone updated as details become available. Sign up and ask all your questions here:
http://www.utvunderground.com/f18/2009-pala-raceway-utvunderground-com-gp-2606.html

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Unofficial Results from the Class 1900 UTV at the Henderson FabTech Desert Classic

Henderson, NV - The Best in the Desert 2009 season finale was held today in Henderson, NV. The Henderson FabTech Desert Classic was the last off-road adventure in the line-up of what the Best In The Desert Racing Association considers a very successful and exciting 2009 racing year.

With the standings for the season still up for grabs in the Class 1900 UTV going into this race, it was important for the top three in the season points race to finish well. Heading into today's race, Brandon Schueler (1919 - Polaris RZR S) was in first, Mike Lasher (1924 Kawasaki Teryx) was in second and Jim Creagan (1947 Arctic Cat Prowler) was in third.

Today's race for Class 1900 UTV was 2 Laps on the approximate 60-mile loop for 120 mile race.

Today's unofficial results are as follows:

1. Mike Cook - 1912 (Polaris RZR S)
2. Brandon Schueler - 1919 (Polaris RZR S)
3. Jason Murray - 1917 (Yamaha Rhino)
4. Mike Lasher - 1924 (Kawasaki Teryx)
5. Cory Sappington - 1902 (Yamaha Rhino)
6. Jim Creagan - 1947 (Arctic Cat Prowler)

If these unofficial results hold, that will put the 2009 Best in the Desert top three as:

1. Brandon Schueler - 1919 (Polaris RZR S)
2. Mike Lasher - 1924 (Kawasaki Teryx)
3. Jim Creagan - 1947 (Arctic Cat Prowler)


1919 Brandon Schueler

1924 Mike Lasher

1947 Jim Creagan

More information on the Best in the Desert race series may be found at: www.bitd.com

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New Aluminum Bed for Kawasaki Teryx Saves Weight

The stock steel bed Kawasaki Teryx bed is approximately 95 lbs. and built to take some serious punishment. Many recreational users are finding that removing the bed can really improve performance. Now the folks over at LoneStar Racing have created an aluminum replacement for everyone that wants to lose the weight, but still wants to be able to use their bed for light duty carrying.

LoneStar Racing's new aluminum bed delete kit is about 25 lbs, so that gives you a weight savings of about 70 lbs, which is a lot for an already underpowered UTV.

The new bed ships in parts to lower shipping costs, and it needs to get assembled with the supplied rivets in the pre-cut holes.

It mounts to the Teryx frame the exact same way the stock bed does, and you just have to transfer over the front mounting brackets, fenders, dust guards, wheel wells, tail lights, and fenders.

Its precision cut using CNC lasers, and precision formed using CNC press brakes for perfect fitment, and no hassling with having to line up holes etc.

The LSR aluminum bed comes with all the parts you need to install, and you will have to have a rivet installation tool, which can be purchased for very low costs at most places tools are sold at. The bed was designed to fit together very similar to the stock steel bed, to help assembly.

It comes in raw aluminum finish, and custom powdercoating is available for an extra charge. For long travel users, we also offer wheel well covers for a cleaner look.

Retail price is $425, and the part number is 51-125210

More information can be found on the LoneStar Racing website at: www.lsracing.com or www.lsracingsidexside.com or by calling Toll-Free: 800-457-7223.

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Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series Inaugural Season Champions Crowned

CORONA, Calif. -- The Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series concluded their successful inaugural season with the The Geico Powersports Primm Championship Showdown Presented by E3 Sparkplugs at Primm Valley Motorsports Complex in Primm, Nevada. With championships on the line in virtually every competing class, the final round of the short course off road racing series was broadcast on NBC on November 29th. The exciting action leading up to the series finale can be seen on SPEED Saturday, December 5th at 3&4 p.m. ET.

The Unlimited 4 (U-4) class for four wheel drive 850+ Horsepower Trucks was won by off road racing veteran Carl Renezeder. Renezeder, who holds the distinction of being the winningest driver in short course off road racing history, accomplished the unprecedented feat of winning the Unlimited 2 (Two-wheel drive 850hp Truck) class as well. The Unlimited 2 championship was decided in the final turn of the final lap of round twelve as Jeff Ward a close second to Renezeder in the standings, was passed by Todd LeDuc, giving Renezeder the cushion he needed to complete his championship run.

Ward capped of his outstanding year with Rookie of the Year Honors in the Unlimited 2 class. In Unlimited 4, Alan Pflueger was named Rookie of the Year after completing a successful transition from Unlimited 2 and taking second spot in the season title chase.

The Unlimited Lite (300hp Light Truck) class was a three way battle for supremacy throughout the season between 2007 class champion. Naughton's early class domination was equaled by the consistency of Brandt and the competitive spirit of the charismatic Deegan. After a controversial conclusion to the season at the Primm finale regarding a technical issue with Brandt's truck, the hard fought championship crown went to Brian Deegan. In a class widely regarded as one of short course off road racings most competitive of the 2009 season, Jimmy Stephensen took the Rookie of the Year award.


John Harrah won the first championship title ever in the debut of the Bully Dog Super Lites with Chad Leising as the runner-up in the spec truck class. Other notable championship winners were Chuck Cheek in Unlimited Buggy and Bruce Fraley in Limited Buggy as Joe Masek and Sean Geiser were named Rookies of the Year in their respective classes. Chad George, Dan Kelly and Hans Waage took home titles in the three competing UTV classes while Sheldon Creed won two Kart class championships with Dustin Grabowski taking the third.

For a complete listing of all classes and standings, please visit lucasoiloffroad.com

The 2009 short course off road racing season will come to a close when racing returns 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.

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2009 SCORE Desert Series Points Champions Named

NASCAR’s R. Gordon wins Overall & SCORE Trophy-Truck Point Championship in five-race 2009 SCORE Desert Series
Johnson wins Overall Motorcycle crown, Christy claims Overall ATV title;
SCORE Awards Night Saturday at Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas

LOS ANGELES—Closing the books on the 36^th year of the World’s Foremost Desert Racing Series and capping a triumphant return to desert racing on a full-time basis for the first time since 1996, NASCAR Cup team owner/driver Robby Gordon has earned the SCORE Overall and SCORE Trophy-Truck point championship for the five-race 2009 SCORE Desert Series.

Gordon will receive his awards Saturday at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas during the annual SCORE Awards Night celebration honoring the 2009 SCORE Desert Series point champions, the winners of the 2009 SCORE Off-Roadsman of the Year awards and the 14 recipients of the 2009 SCORE Toyota Milestone Awards.

Amassing 424 total points, Gordon, 40, who returns to his desert racing roots as often as his NASCAR schedule allows which is every race this year, secured his first SCORE Overall point championship and his second in the marquee SCORE Trophy-Truck class for high-tech, 800-horsepower, unlimited production trucks in his No. 77 Team Gordon Chevy CK1500.

While assuming a big lead in the 2009 SCORE Desert Series point standings, Gordon, who lives in Charlotte, N.C., actually missed the NASCAR Cup race in Richmond on Sept. 12 to run in the SCORE race in Primm in his quest for the season championship. In 2009, Gordon earned his eighth and ninth career SCORE Trophy-Truck race wins along with one second, one fifth and one seventh in the five-race season.

Winning the SCORE Class 10 season point championship with four race wins in a Lothringer-VW, Mike Lawrence, Banning Calif., finished second in SCORE overall points behind Gordon with 400 points for his second straight SCORE Class 10 season title.

“SCORE is the last, if not the last it’s the best endurance racing series in the World!” proclaimed Gordon, a second generation desert racer. “Where you’re allowed to use both imagineering and engineering to make your vehicle the absolute best it can be. It’s so rare in motorsports today for teams to use their creativity to produce a vehicle that works for their driver or team, it makes for some really great racing and cool concepts and SCORE is a perfect example of that. I hope SCORE never changes to a spec series like NASCAR, Indy Car or F1. I’m so thankful to be a part of a series that allows the teams and drivers to choose what they want to create. It reminds me of what the Indy 500 was in the 60's and 70's. SCORE is definitely a very special series and for Robby Gordon Off-Road to build the fastest most reliable desert-racing truck in the world makes me very proud. Being the 2009 SCORE Overall and SCORE Trophy-Truck season point champion means a lot to me both personally and professionally.”

The 2009 SCORE Desert Series featured two races in Southern Nevada and three in Baja California, Mexico, covering a total of 1,713.76 vehicle-pounding, body-punishing rugged race miles. During the five-race series, a total of 578 different racers started at least one race.

The challenging 2009 season began with the 15^th Annual SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge in January and ended with the 42^nd Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 in November. The season-ending granddaddy of all desert races had the largest field of the year with 328 starters competing in 30 Pro and 6 Sportsmen classes for cars, trucks, motorcycles and ATVs.

Wilson Motorsports of Long Beach, Calif., with Randy Wilson as the driver of record, won the unlimited Class 1 season point title in a Chevy-powered Jimco open-wheel desert race car while finishing eighth in the 2009 SCORE Overall point standings.

After also contending for the season title in another Class 1 car until a dnf in the SCORE Terrible’s Primm 300 in September, Randy Wilson’s brother Ronny joined his brother in Baja to finish third in Class 1 in the Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 to help Wilson Motorsports capture the season championship with consistency, even though Randy did not win a race.

In earning the first SCORE Class 1 season championship for Wilson Motorsports, Randy Wilson had two thirds, two sixths and one eighth-place finish to capture the title as well as his first SCORE Toyota Milestone Award for completing every required mile of the season.

Eric Duran, Tecate, Calif., driver of record for his family team entered the season-finale in a close third in points but with an impressive victory, captured the Class 1-2/1600 in with 397 points in a Neth-VW to finish in third in overall points for the season.

SCORE points are based on starting and finishing as well as the number of starters in each class and placement position in every race.

Fourth in overall points for the year and second in Class 1-2/1600 just one point behind the Durans was Brian Wilson, Long Beach, Calif., nephew of Randy and Ronny Wilson and part of the third generation of Wilson Motorsports racers. Brian Wilson, who had driving help from Las Vegas’ Sammy Ehrenberg in a Kreger-VW had entered the season finale tied with Justin Smith and just missed the championship when the Durans won the race and Wilson finished second.

Smith, San Clemente, Calif., who won two races in his class this season, finished third in Class 1-2/1600 for the year and fifth in overall points with 386 in a Fraley-VW.

Finishing fourth in Class 1-21/600 and sixth in overall points was Cody Robinson, El Centro, Calif., in a TL-VW.

Earning his fifth consecutive season point championship in Class 7 in a Ford Ranger, Dan Chamlee, Carpenteria, Calif., won four races in 2009 while finishing seventh in overall points.

Tied for eighth in overall points for 2009 with Randy Wilson, SCORE Lite season point champion Brent Parkhouse, Long Beach, Calif., won two races in a Moulton-VW.

Finishing the year second in Class 1 just three points behind Randy Wilson, All German Motorsports teammates Armin Schwarz of Germany and Martin Christensen, Escondido, Calif. (Denmark) drove a Jimco-BMW to one race win and a 10^th place in the final 2009 SCORE Overall point standings.

One of two female regular racers this season, Heidi Steele, San Clemente, Calif., used a season-ending win in the Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 to claim the Class 6 point crown in the Desert Assassins Ford Ranger. She also won a SCORE season point title last year was in Class 7SX and has one Class 6 race win this year. Steele’s husband Cameron Steele was fourth in the final 2009 SCORE Trophy-Truck points.

Among the 2009 SCORE point champions in car and truck classes are: John Holmes, Olivenhain, Calif. (Class 7SX, Ford Ranger), Clyde Stacy, Bristol, Va.. (Class 8, Chevy Silverado), Donald Moss, Sacramento, Calif. (Class 3, Ford Bronco), Kevin Carr, San Deigo (Class 5, unlimited VW Baja Bug), Alonso Angulo, Ensenada, Mexico (Class 5/1600, 1600cc VW Baja Bug), Justin Matney, Briston, Tenn. (Stock Full, Dodge Ram1500), Pancho Bio, El Cajon, Calif. (Class 9, Tubular Design-VW) and Eric Solorzano, Tijuana, Mexico (Class 11, stock VW Sedan).

For Solorzano, it was his ninth career SCORE class season title while it was the seventh for Moss, fifth for Chamlee, third for both Holmes and Bio and second for Carr.

With motorcycles and ATVs racing in the three SCORE Baja races, the overall motorcycle and Class 30 (motorcycle riders 30 years old and older) champions with three class wins in 2009 is the team of Mike Johnson, El Paso, Texas/Rex Cameron, Albuquerque, N.M., with 292 points on a Honda CRF450X.Winning his fourth Class 22 season crown for open motorcycles and his third straight was the Johnny Campbell Racing team led by Kendall Norman on a Honda CRF450X. Norman’s teammates this year were Tim Weigand, Santa Clarita, Calif., and Quinn Cody, Los Olivos, Calif.Claiming the 2009 SCORE Overall ATV championship and his second straight Class 24 season crown with two class race wins and 282 points is the team led Craig Christy, Burbank, Calif., on a Honda TRX450R.Winning Class 25 open ATV championship for the second consecutive year is the team led by rider of record Wayne Matlock, El Cajon, Calif., with two race wins on a Honda TRX700XX and 276 points. His teammates this year were Harold Goodman, Brownstown, Mich., Marc Spaeth, Ramona, Calif./Wes Miller, Fallbrook, Calif. and Josh Caster, El Cajon, Calif.Among the other 2009 SCORE motorcycle class point champions are Ronnie Wilson, Glendale, Calif. (Class 21, Honda CRF250X), Jim O’Neal, Simi Valley, Calif. (Class 50, Honda CRF450X), Brian Campbell, Bakersfield, Calif. (Class 40, KTM 450XCF), Jesus Rios, Calexico, Calif. (Class 20, Honda CRF250X) and Richard Jackson, Acton, Calif. (Class 60, Honda CRF450X).Competing in age group motorcycle classes, O’Neal now has 14 career SCORE class point championships, tying him with Dan Smith and Rod Hall with the most in SCORE history.Another prominent age group motorcycle racer, Jackson earned his 11th career SCORE class season point title. He won this year in Class 60 for racers 60 years old and over.In addition to season class point championships, drivers in the Pro car and truck classes also raced 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 24th consecutive year, a total of 14 drivers earned the honor in 2009.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 sponsors in Baja are the Secretary of Tourism of Baja California and ProTurismo de Ensenada.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.

2009 SCORE Desert Series FINAL Point Leaders
Top 25 Overall Cars and Trucks (Position, Drivers, Vehicle-Engine, Class, Points)
1. Robby Gordon, Charlotte, N.C., Chevy CK1500 (SCORE Trophy-Truck), 424
2. Mike Lawrence, Banning, Calif., Lothringer-VW (Class 10), 400
3. Eric Duran, Tecate, Calif., Neth-VW (Class 1-2/1600), 397
4. Brian Wilson, Long Beach, Calif., Kreger-VW (Class 1-2/1600), 396
5. Justin Smith, Capistrano Beach, Calif., Fraley-VW (Class 1-2/1600), 386
6. Dan Chamlee, Carpenteria, Calif., Ford Ranger (Class 7), 383
7. Cody Robinson, El Centro, Calif., TL-VW (Class 1-2/1600), 377
8. Randy Wilson, Lakewood, Calif., Jimco-Chevy (Class 1), 373
9. Brent Parkhouse, Long Beach, Calif., Moulton-VW (SCORE Lite), 373
10. Armin Schwarz, Germany, Jimco-BMW (Class 1), 370
11. Roger Norman, Reno, Nev., Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck), 369
12. Ed Stout, Santa Ana, Calif., Chevy Silverado (SCORE Trophy-Truck), 367
13. Alsonso Angulo, Ensenada, Mexico, VW Baja Bug (Class 5/1600), 362
14. Clyde Stacy, Bristol, Va., Chevy Silverado (Class 8), 352
15. Scott Gailey, Norco, Calif., GET-VW (Class 10), 348
16. Kevin Carr, San Diego, VW Baja Bug (Class 5), 346
17. Cameron Steele, San Clemente, Calif., GMC Sierra (SCORE Trophy-Truck), 342
18. Samuel Araiza, La Paz, Mexico, Fraley-VW (Class 1-2/1600), 336
19. Arturo Velazco, Banning, Calif., Porter-VW (Class 1-2/1600), 335
20. John Holmes, Olivenhain, Calif., Ford Ranger (Class 7SX), 330
21. Heidi Steele, San Clemente, Calif., Ford Ranger (Class 6), 327
22. Brian Parkhouse, Bell Gardens, Calif., Jimco-Chevy (Class 1), 326
23. Adam Householder, Orange, Calif., Chevy Silverado, 320
24. Carlos Albanez, El Centro, Calif., VW Baja Bug (Class 5/1600), 310
25. Robbie Pierce, Santee, Calif., Chevy Silverado, 303

2009 SCORE Desert Series FINAL Class Point Leaders (With Class wins in parenthesis)

Pro Cars and Trucks SCORE TROPHY-TRUCK—
1. Robby Gordon, Charlotte, N.C., Chevy CK1500 (2), 424;
2. Roger Norman, Reno, Nev./Larry Roeseler, Boulevard, Calif., Ford F-150, 369;
3. Ed Stout, Santa Ana, Calif., Chevy Silverado, 367;
4. Cameron Steele, San Clemente, Calif./Rick Geiser, Phoenix, GMC Sierra, 342;
5. Adam Householder, Orange, Calif., Chevy Silverado, 320;
6. Robbie Pierce/Mike Julson, Santee, Calif., Chevy Silverado, 303;
7. Tim Herbst/Troy Herbst, Las Vegas, 274;
8. Bobby Baldwin, Las Vegas, Chevy Silverado, 244;
9. Brian Collins, Las Vegas, Dodge Ram 1500 (1), 244;
10. B.J. Baldwin, Las Vegas, Chevy Silverado, 239;
11. Rick D. Johnson, Barstow, Calif., Ford F-150 (1), 238.

CLASS 1—
1. Randy Wilson, Lakewood, Calif., Jimco-Chevy, 373;
2. Armin Schwarz, Germany/Martin Christensen, Escondido, Calif., Jimco-BMW (1), 370;
3. Brian Parkhouse, Bell Gardens, Calif., Jimco-Chevy, 202;
4. (Tie) Jerry Penhall, Costa Mesa, Calif./Dan Martin, Monrovia, Calif., Penhall-Chevy (1) and Harley Letner/Kory Holopoff, Orange, Calif., Alpha-Chevy (1), 282;
6. Richard Boyle, Ridgecrest, Calif., Jimco-Chevy, 275;
7. Dale Lenk, Newport Beach, Calif., Penhall-Chevy, 274;
8. Armin Kremer, Germany/Andreas Aigner, Austria, Jimco-Chevy, 261;
9. Ronny Wilson, Long Beach, Calif., Jimco-Chevy (1), 326.

CLASS 1-2/1600—
1. Eric Duran, Tecate, Calif., Neth-VW (1), 397;
2. Brian Wilson, Long Beach, Calif./Sammy Ehrenberg, Las Vegas, Kreger-VW, 396;
3. Justin Smith, Capistrano Beach, Calif., Fraley-VW (2), 386;
4. Cody Robinson, El Centro, Calif., Curry-VW, 377;
5. Samuel Araiza, La Paz, Mexico, Fraley-VW, 336;
6. Arturo Velazco, Banning, Calif., Porter-VW, 335.

CLASS 3—
1. Donald Moss, Sacramento, Calif., Ford Bronco (2), 279;
2. Darren Skilton, Orange, Calif., Jeep Wrangler (3), 275.

CLASS 5—
1. Kevin Carr, San Diego, VW Baja Bug (4), 346;
2. Carlos Albanez, El Centro, Calif., VW Baja Bug (1), 310.

CLASS 5/1600—
1. Alonso Angulo, Ensenada, Mexico (2), 362;
2. Marcos Nunez, Ensenada, Mexico, VW Baja Bug (3), 285.

CLASS 6—
1. Heidi Steele, San Clemente, Calif./Rene Bruger, San Diego, Ford Ranger (2), 327;
2. Marc Burnett, Chula Vista, Calif., Ford Ranger (1), 240.

CLASS 7—
1. Dan Chamlee, Carpenteria, Calif., Ford Ranger (4), 383;
2. Igor Galvan, Bahia de Los Angeles, Mexico, Ford Ranger, 198;
3. Jose Canchola Jr., Mexicali, Mexico, Ford Ranger (1), 152.

CLASS 7SX—
1. John Holmes, Olivenhain, Calif., Ford Ranger (3), 330;
2. Norman Turley, Long Beach, Calif., Ford Ranger (1), 210.

CLASS 8—
1. Clyde Stacy, Bristol, Va., Chevy Silverado (1), 352;
2. Juan Lopez, Tecate, Mexico, Ford F-150 (1), 220.

CLASS 9—
1. Pancho Bio, El Cajon, Calif., Tubular Design-VW (1), 160.

CLASS 10—
1. Mike Lawrence, Banning, Calif., Lothringer-VW (4), 400;
2. Scott Gailey/Scott Whipple, Norco, Calif., GET-VW, 348;
3. Jesus Gonzalez, Ensenada, Mexico, Dunrite-Honda, 277.

SCORE LITE—
1. Brent Parkhouse/Cody Parkhouse, Long Beach, Calif., Moulton-VW (2), 373;
2. John Langley, Santa Monica, Calif., Penhall-VW, 262;
3. Lee Banning, Laveen, Ariz., Foddrill-VW, 256.

STOCK MINI—
1. Gavin Skilton, Anaheim, Calif., Honda Ridgeline (4), 300.

PROTRUCK—
1. Rob Reinertson, Woodside, Calif., Ford F-150 (2), 190.

CLASS 11—
1. Eric Solorzano, Tijuana, Mexico, VW Sedan (2), 205.

STOCK FULL—
1. Justin Matney, Bristol, Tenn., Dodge Ram1500 (1), 279;
2. Joe Bacal, Anthem, Ariz., Lexus LX570 (1), 263.

Pro Motorcycles CLASS 22—
1. Kendall Norman, Santa Barbara, Calif./Timmy Weigand, Santa Clarita, Calif., Honda CRF450X (2), 280;
2. Colton Udall, San Clemente, Calif./Quinn Cody, Los Olivos, Calif./Jeff Kargola, San Clemente, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 272;
3. Cameron Corfman, El Centro, Calif./Jimmy Lopez, El Cajon, Calif./A.J. Stewart, Jamul, Calif., Beta RR525 (1), 270;
4. Ivan Ramirez, Ensenada, Mexico/Brent Harden, Menifee, Calif./Jose Villalobos, Tecate, Mexico, Honda CRF450X, 269;
5. Mark Bradford/Stephen Bradford, Los Angeles, Honda CRF450X, 191.

CLASS 21—
1. Ronnie Wilson, Glendale, Calif., Honda CRF450X (1), 266;
2. Bill Boyer, Lomita, Calif./Stuart Goggins, Upland, Calif./Nicholas Blais, Chino, Calif., Honda CRF450X (1), 265;
3. Carlos Casas/Noe Ibarra, Chula Vista, Calif., Honda CRF450X (1), 258;
4. Jeremy Purvines/Ron Purvines, Henderson, Nev./Scott Glimp, Las Vegas, Honda CRF450X, 247.

CLASS 20—
1. Jesus Rios, Calexico, Calif./Joel Leal, Mexicali, Mexico/Cuauhtemoc Beltran, Calexico, Calif./Chris Villalobos, Tecate, Mexico, Honda CRF250X (1), 252;
2. Manuel Reyes, Dulzura, Calif./Javier Ochoa, Tecate, Calif., Yamaha YZF250, 252;
3. Anna Cody, Simi Valley, Calif./Sarah Kritsch, Bakersfield, Calif./Roger Hurd, Crestline, Calif./Cathy Duncan, Los Alamos, Calif., Honda CRF250X, 248.

CLASS 30—
1. Mike Johnson, El Paso, Texas/Rex Cameron, Albuquerque, N.M., Honda CRF450X (3), 292;
2. Sean Bradley, Ridgecrest, Calif./Kyle Abney, Albuquerque, N.M., Kawasaki KX500, 259;
3. Sol Saltzman, Red Cliff, Colo./Tony Larese, Vail, Colo./Pete Schmidtmann, Nederland, Colo, Honda CRF450X, 250.

CLASS 40—
1. Brian Campbell/Bill Cotton, Bakersfield, Calif./Pete Cochran, Laguna Beach, Calif., KTM 450XCF (1), 268;
2. Scott Myers, Menifee, Calif./Brett Helm, Poway, Calif./Lou Franco, Sherman Oaks, Calif.,/Jeff Kaplan, Thousand Oaks, Calif., Honda CRF450X (1), 258;
3. Tom Vogt/Barry Lane, Mesa, Ariz., Gilbert, Ariz., Honda CRF450X, 239.

CLASS 50—
1. Jim O’Neal, Simi Valley, Calif./Andy Kirker, Santa Ana, Calif./Dan Dawson, Agua Dulce, Calif./Craig Adams, San Clemente, Calif./Jeff Kaplan, Thousand Oaks, Calif./Tim Withers, Pepeekeo, Hawaii, Honda CRF450X (2), 269;
2. Charlie Marshall, Carmichael, Calif./Doug Smith, Upland, Calif./Dave Potts, Burbank, Calif./Chuck Sun, Las Vegas, KTM530XCW, 134.

CLASS 60—
1. Richard Jackson, Acton, Calif./Mark Force, Bakersfield, Calif./Bill Nichols, Phoenix, Honda CRF450X (2), 210. Pro ATVs

CLASS 25—
1. Wayne Matlock, El Cajon, Calif./Harold Goodman Jr., Brownstown, Mich./Josh Caster, El Cajon, Calif., Honda 700XX (2), 276;
2. Nick Nelson, Tehachapi, Calif./Brandon Brown, Eumantilla, Ore., Suzuki LTR450 (1), 257;
3. Greg Row, Alpine, Calif./Travis Dillon, Spring Valley, Calif./Jose Ramirez, Albuquerque, N.M., Honda TRX450R, 174.

CLASS 24—
1. Craig Christy, Burbank, Calif./Steve Abrego, Covina, Calif./Dave Scott, Belen, N.M./Andy Lagzdins, Baltimore, Honda TRX450R (2), 282;
2. Luis Berumen/Sergio Lopez, Chula Vista, Calif., Honda TRX450R, 248;
3. Tom Wright Tabernacle, N.J./RenaudFortina/pierre Yeves Deneault, Canada/Eric Gerber, Medford, N.J. (1), 182.

CLASS 26—
1. Reid Rutherford, Montrose, Colo./ Benn Vornadakis, Rico, Colo./Jeff Hansen, Surprise, Ariz./Jason Wade, Austin, Texas, Arctic Cat (3), 275;
2. Rob Ransford, Downers Grove, Ill./Tim Winiarski, Carson, Calif./Joe Rice, Lomita, Calif., Can Am Renegade, 98. Sportsman

SPT TRUCK—
1. Joe Aguayo, San Jacinto, Calif., Ford F-150 (1), 158.

SPT CAR—
1. Peter Lang/Terry Cottar, Santa Rosa, Calif., Homebuilt-Chevy, (3), 350.

SPT UTV—
1. Thomas Graves, El Cajon, Calif., Yamaha Rhino, 223.

SPT M/C>250cc—
1. Jeff Leonard, Bakersfield, Calif./Eugene Lane, Redondo Beach, Calif./Jack Cox, Oceanside, Calif., Honda CRF450X (1), 313.

SPT M/C<250cc—
1. Humberto Valle, Tecate, Mexico/Javier Ochoa/Ivanhoe Ochoa, Tecate, Calif., Honda CRF450X (1), 285.

SPT ATV—
1. Manuel Jimenez/Carlos Lopez/Carlos Castaneda, San Felipe, Mexico, Honda TRX450R (1), 287. Manufacturers Engine Builder—1. FAT Performance, 233;
2. Major Performance, 212;
3. Wiks, 174;
4.Patton, 122;
5. Redline, 110.

Original Buggy Chassis—
1. Jimco, 251;
2. Lothringer, 106;
3. Neth, 72;
4.Moulton, 68;
5. Curry, 66.

Arizona Dirt and Sand Expo and Arizona Motorcycle Expo December 12th & 13th

PHOENIX, AZ – DECEMBER 3, 2009: The Arizona Dirt & Sand Expo has combined with the Arizona Motorcycle Expo at the Arizona State Fairgrounds for one big show the weekend of December 12th and 13th. With the economic state, the promoters AZ Expos, Inc have changed the structure from a formal show to a SuperSwap with very affordable $100 booth prices. The show area is full, limited spaces available.

AZ Expo has opened up booth spaces to all companies and the general public that would like to sell their new and used off-road parts and accessories as part of the SuperSwap. All booth spaces are just $100 for a 9x17. Sign up for one space, or multiple to fit your trailer or products. All booth spaces are outdoors with AZ December weather being historically pleasant. Companies and SuperSwap Vendors please reserve your spots now by calling 480-899-6458, or contact Charlene@BowerMedia.com with questions.

“As many of you know, I produce these events because of my love for the Powersports community,” said Andy Myers. “I am fully aware of the brutal economy we live in and it is for that reason I am changing this event dramatically. Businesses and spectators are encouraged to display their used goods to sell at this event. This is an open format expo.” To encourage attendance, AZ Expo Inc has also dropped the entry cost to $10, with kids under 12 free and have added limited free parking.

The Arizona Dirt & Sand Expo has a 7 year track record of being the largest off-road show in Arizona, then combine that with the 6 year running of the Arizona Motorcycle Expo and they are teamed up for success. This is traditionally a buyers show with it being two weeks before Christmas. The timing makes it a great show to get gifts for family and friends and also a great time for you to raise extra cash for the holiday!

Date: Saturday December 12th 10am – 8pm & Sunday December 13th 10am – 4pm

Where: Arizona State Fairgrounds, Phoenix

More Detailed Information: www.arizonasandexpo.com

Vendor Reservation Line: 480-899-6458 or download paperwork at http://www.dirtandsandexpo.com/2009vendorPackage/vendorPackage2.pdf

Vendor Questions or Additional Information: Contact Charlene Bower at 714-394-1716 or email Charlene at charlene@bowermedia.com.

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Hostyle Racing Pro Armor Kawasaki Teryx is Ready to Race!

With the Henderson Fabtech Classic being the last race in the seven race Best in the Desert Series, the pressure is on! The battle for the top spot in the 1900 UTV class has been a tough one with the top three teams within striking distance all season. Coming off of a third place finish at the Terribles’ Grand Prix, the Lasher Motorsports team is looking to finish the season strong currently sitting second in points. It has been a busy month since the last race with the race car making appearances at the Dune Tour in Glamis, the SEMA show, and we even found some time to do some filming for a Hungarian TV show too.

You can track the Lasher Motorsports Team during the race on Saturday at www.racetheworld.net. Once the page opens, click on the 1900 class and car 1924 and you will see us live in action when we leave the start line at aprox 7:00am.

Sponsors of the 1924 Lasher Motorsports Kawasaki Teryx Built include Pro Armor, Hostyle Racing, Side X Side Outfitterz, Wally World Designs, Fox Shox, CST, ITP, K &N, Muzzys, OMF, UTV Guide, Beard Seats, Simpson, and UTV Underground.

For more information on Lasher Motorsports you can visit www.lashermotorsports.com

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Holiday Shopping Specials from Baja Designs

FOR ONE WEEK ONLY - MUST ORDER BEFORE 12/9/2009

Save BIG with Baja Designs this year and get the off-roader in your family something they really want!

Baja Designs new Strykr LED Adventure Light carries a lifetime warranty and can be used for anything and mounts are available for motorcycle helmets, bicycle helmets, bicycles, head strap mounting, tactical hand mount and more! Quantities are limited and the pricing is valid while supplies last so don't delay call today! NOW $249.95

The LED Flashlight Kit includes a rechargeable battery and charger and is the last flashlight you will ever want to use. You have to see it to believe it! This hot item is going fast so pricing will be honored while supplies last. NOW $89.95

Baja Designs PreRunner 6" HID Light is the perfect blend of size and performance and a great fit for almost any vehicle. This HID light has all the bells and whistles you have come to expect from Soltek Light Systems and comes with a lifetime warranty so you can rest easy. At this price they won't last long so call today! NOW $219.95

PRICES VALID UNTIL DECEMBER 9TH ONLY- Please contact Baja Designs with any questions or concerns

Baja Designs Inc. * (760) 560.2252 * (800) 422.5292 * www.BajaDesigns.com

HiPer Gift Certificates Make Shopping Easier Than Ever

LAWRENCE, Kan, December 2, 2009– For this holiday season, ordering the best ATV, UTV, and Side-by-Side wheels is easier than ever with new gift certificates from HiPer Technology. The racer and rider in your family can get exactly what they want this holiday season.

Call a HiPer specialist for recommendations and packages for your gift certificate. From the rugged and affordable CF1A to the two time GNCC and Baja champion Tech 3 and both the Sidewinder and Dakar utility and side-by-side wheels, HiPer has more options than ever before. Prices for the CF1A series start at just $109.99.

HiPer wheels have long been known for their durability. At 2.7 times tougher than 6061-T6 aluminum wheels and their modular, maintainable design, not only will HiPer’s be the best performing wheels, but also the last set of wheels you will need to buy.

Contact HiPer directly at 877-GO-HIPER or 785-749-6011 or visit them on the web at www.hiperracingwheels.com or www.hiper-technology.com for more information. You can also find the most current news 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.

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Flowmaster Hushpower silencers now available for Polaris RZR

Simple bolt on stainless steel component reduces ambient sound by as much as 70 percent with no significant loss of engine power loss.

Hushpower’s new ATV silencers for the Popular Polaris RZR were developed with hunters, military and trial riders in mind.

Installed as a simple bolt on to the factory muffler, they don't reduce the engine power and amazingly reduce the exhaust sound level by 60-70%.

Designed for easy on and off installation, they can quickly be installed at home using simple hand tools.

The new Hushpower® silencers quiet exhaust noise using their unique and patented Wide Spectrum Sound Cancellation technology and feature our unique Cool Shell™ insulated design never becoming hot to the touch and endangering the rider or environment. Hushpower silencers are constructed using rugged 18-gauge T409 stainless steel for durability and corrosion resistance. They have been tested in the field and on Hushpower’s ATV dyno to perform as specified with no reduction in power. Like all Hushpower products they are manufactured in the USA and carry a three-year warranty. Two models are offered for the RZR, one for use with the optional Pre-Runner rear brushguard (PN 7503), and another that fits models without a rear brushguard (PN 7504).

To purchase or for more information about Hushpower’s new ATV silencers for Polaris RZR, go to www.hushpower.com or call our tech line at (800) 544-4761.

Hushpower silencer for the Polaris RZR

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Customize Your Dream Polaris RZR Online

INTRODUCING THE COMPLETELY REDESIGNED 2010 POLARIS RANGER RZR ACCESSORIZER

Polaris has completely redesigned the RANGER RZR Accessorizer. We've increased the size of the vehicle and accessories so you'll know exactly what your dream RANGER RZR will look like before it's parked in your garage. Speaking of garage...it allows you to retain your accessorized RANGER RZR in your very own virtual garage; giving you the ability to come back later to redesign or print your accessorized RANGER RZR.

The new 2010 Polaris RANGER RZR® and RANGER RZR® S offer industry leading Razor Sharp Performance for the trail or wide-open spaces and are in dealerships now. Before you go to the dealer, let your computer be the showroom. Use the new online Accessorizer program to select a 2010 model. Then customize it to suit your needs with Pure Polaris Accessories.

Choose a cab, track system, rims & tires, plow, brushguards, cargo accessories, and more - everything you need to work, hunt or just have fun on your Polaris RANGER RZR. You'll see your dream RANGER RZR customized on-screen. When you've finished, store it in your garage, send it to a friend, print out a summary describing the Polaris RANGER RZR you "built," and/or get a quote - and financing information - from your nearest Polaris dealer.

Polaris just made it easier to get your dream RANGER RZR. Our Season To Ride Sales Event has great deals on select Polaris models. Contact your local Polaris RANGER RZR dealer today to find out more.

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TORC TO HOST 2009 NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS THIS SATURDAY

Crandon, WI (December 1, 2009)-The Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL will celebrate the 2009 "Night of Champions" with a banquet at the gorgeous Potawatomi Casino in Milwaukee, Wisconsin this Saturday- December 5th.

The TORC Series and its sponsors will honor the Sportsman Class Champions as well as recognize the 2nd and 3rd place winners. The Midwest sportsman offered some outstanding racing action at Crandon, WI, Bark River, MI and Oshkosh, WI, throughout TORC's entire inaugural season. Crandon Raceway organizers will also be awarding their World Champions that took place at the 40th Anniversary Celebration on Labor Day weekend.

"We appreciate these racers so much for supporting TORC in our first year," said Ricky Johnson "These guys have done so much for the series and the sport, many times with little or no sponsorship support. They just do it because they love racing and that's what we will be celebrating in Milwaukee."

TORC owners Rick Johnson and Mitch Covington will host the event, along with TORC Technical Director Terry Severson and USAC Vice President Jason Smith.

Stay tuned for a full recap of both 2009 awards ceremonies on www.torcseries.com.

The Traxxas TORC Series- The Off Road Championship, presented by AMSOIL is the world's premier short course off road series. TORC drivers push the limits with 900 horsepower, action-packed fender pounding on challenging natural terrain racetracks. For more information on TORC please visit www.torcseries.com.

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Eastern Sierra ATV & UTV Jamboree Dates Announced

Walker, CA – ATVs & UTVs will participate in guided rides to scenic and historic destinations in Toiyabe National Forest, June 16 - 19, during the only ATV & UTV Jamboree to be held in the Sierra Nevada.

This is the third year that the Eastern Sierra ATV & UTV Jamboree has been held. Sponsored by the Northern Mono Chamber of Commerce, under permit from the USDA Forest Service, the Jamboree's routes travel thru high desert plains and forests, along creeks, streams and lakes to ridge top views of the Sierra and Sweetwater Mountains. Scenic and historic destinations including Lobdell Lake at elevation 9500 feet, an abandoned log cabin and a mine dating from the early 1900s.

Each trip is led by a local ATV guide who is experienced at traveling the routes. There are no "technical" rides, though each ride is rated from beginner to advanced. The rides last 5 - 8 hours and range from 50 to 100 miles. Drivers must be 16 years old, though children under 16 can ride with an adult on an ATV or UTV capable of carrying two riders.

The Eastern Sierra ATV & UTV Jamboree is limited to 150 riders and costs $125 per rider, including one Saturday evening dinner ticket, t-shirt and other goodies. Additional dinner tickets cost $20 per adult, $7.50 per children (12 and under) and free for children under two. More about the Eastern Sierra ATV & UTV Jamboree and rental ATVs can be obtained by calling 530-208-6078 or by visiting www.easternsierraatvjamboree.com.

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2008-2010 Kawasaki Teryx Arm Replacement Bushing Kit Now Available

After hearing about the problem of the stock Kawasaki Teryx bushings wearing out after just four or five hundred miles of use, UTV Crap decided to make a replacement kit.

The bushings are made from a Delrin Material that UTV Crap has been making for the Polaris RZR. For the same price as the factory replacements you can have 100% DELRIN replacements from UTV Crap.

28 Pc. Delrin Replacement Bushing Kit $ 134.95

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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BRC Christmas Auction Project: LIVE and RUNNING

POCATELLO, ID (December 1) - It's on!!! Our Christmas and holiday auction is live and running with sleigh bells. Bids are flying; businesses are sponsoring; and the auction is ready for you. We're still getting new items to add to the list, but it's time to check out what you need to bid on to fill that chimney stocking of yours.

You know the deal. This special online auction is designed to help us all save trails and keep our sports alive. Yeah, well, that's all fine and dandy, but it's also a very impressive list of goodies just waiting for your click.

Just in, we have:

• Axia Alloys Billet Mount Rear View Mirror (Side x Side)
• 4 Registrations to Rally on the Rocks (UTV event, Moab)
• Axia Alloys iPod Billet Mount (UTV)
• The Tugger (Rear and Front) Combos and Straps for dirt bikes
• Parts Mike Dana 44 High Steer for Jeeps
• Daystar JK Suspension Lift and Body Lift
• Daystar Jeep Dash/Switch Panel
• Aluminum Receiver Cargo Rack (donated by Ron Westberg of Colorado)
• And these add to our existing list:
• Nemesis Industries Hi-Line Front Fenders
• Currie Enterprises Heavy Duty Steering System
• GenRight Offroad Jeep goodies (TBA)
• Tom Wood's Custom Drive Shafts Apparel, goodies and discounts
• 5 of Del Albright's Recreational Leadership Training Course (RLTC), for anyone
• Roundeyes.com LED dome light kits
• PIAA Accessory Light Kit
• 5 off-road Tires from BFGoodrich
• 5 Monster Beadlock Raceline Wheels by Allied
• 2 Dynatrac ProRock 44s for JK Jeeps (yeah, a new product)
• Rubicon Express JK Suspension Upgrade
• 4 Diff covers from Dynatrac
• Olympic4x4 Products Heavy Duty Deluxe Receiver Rack
• Poison Spyder Rocker Knockers (Access Army Laser Cut Out Limited Edition)
• Recovery Gear from WARN

We're still adding to our list as businesses continue to jump in and contribute, so please CHECK BACK often during the next 10 days. If you want to donate, just drop an email to Del Albright at brdel@sharetrails.org.

Bid here: http://shop.ebay.com/sharetrails/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=

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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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Dragonfire Racing Kawasaki Teryx™ Dominates at Baja 1000

Irvine, Calif. (November 30, 2009) – The Dragonfire Racing Kawasaki Teryx won its second Baja event of the year in the Sportsman UTV class, under the guidance four veteran drivers during the 42nd running of the Baja 1000. The RUV, piloted by Team Green™ Manager Reid Nordin, Hans Waage, Todd Romano, and Baja legend Larry Roeseler, was a stand out amongst its competitors, coming in ahead of several classes that had started hours before the Teryx.

Kawasaki Under the Tent

Year of the Teryx
After a dominating win at the Baja 500 in June, Kawasaki and Dragonfire teamed up once again for the big Baja 1000. Like their success at the Baja 500, the Teryx finished with time to spare in their allotted time to complete the race.

“All in all it was a pretty uneventful race,” said Nordin. “A lot can go wrong and we only had one flat. We did get stuck in some silt, but that didn’t really put us back too much. It was probably the roughest Baja I had ever seen. The average speeds were well below normal. Our time ended up being fast enough to podium in seven other classes, so we were really happy with how we ran overall.”

Teryx Is Up For The Challenge
With 2009 being the first year the Kawasaki Teryx has competed in Baja, the RUV has already made a name for itself amongst its competitors who have been racing for several years.

“Being that the Teryx is 4-wheel drive, it has assisted us in some of the more difficult sections like the "Summit" and the silt beds of Laguna Salada,” said Nordin. “The torque and durability of the V-Twin 750 engine has already proven its durability and has raised the bar once again. The Nessy (the teams name for the Teryx) is built on the Teryx chassis platform, so it certainly isn't a ground-up race car like most we beat in many other classes.”

Hard Work Pays Off
The team put in countless hours of preparation into running both the Baja 500 and the Baja 1000 and the partnership between Kawasaki and Dragonfire Racing has been a victorious one.

“I am really proud of what we have accomplished this year,” said Nordin. “It has been great to work with the Dragonfire crew. We all worked really hard to make sure the Teryx was ready for a big challenge like Baja. I think we proved that the machine is the one to beat in 2010.”


Great Driver Combination
With winning drivers Nordin and Waage returning, and veteran Baja drivers Romano and Roeseler, the teams’ chances looked good from the start. The experience that all these drivers brought to the team helped make the win possible.

“We went to Mexico with only one intention and that was to win the Baja 1000,” said Todd Romano, Dragonfire owner. “Many people only go to Baja to say they were able to finish, but we went in with a plan to win. Baja is a love-hate relationship, and I love hating Baja.”

Support Vs. Driving
Nordin’s history with Baja goes back to the start of the event in 1967 when his father won his class with Nordin present. Since that start, he has been a part of numerous winning teams and now can add winning driver to his Baja resume.

“I have been fortunate to be involved with a lot of Baja victories,” said Nordin. “To win as a driver is a totally different feeling than as the support staff. My dad won a production two-wheeled drive class in 1967 and now I can be with him in the record books, so that is a cool feeling for me.”



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Baja Designs Recognized at the 2009 SEMA Show

Baja Designs introduced three exciting new products and walked away with four awards at SEMA this year. The new Strykr 700 Lumen LED Adventure Light was awarded first runner up for "Best New Powersports Product". Each of Baja Designs three new products was chosen by an international media outlet and recognized at the SEMA global media awards.

• First Runner-up for "Best New Powersports Product" - Strykr LED Adventure Light
• Global Media Award "Best New Product" by ARL (New Zealand) - LED Dome/Rock Light
• Global Media Award "Best New Product" by ARL (New Zealand) - Strykr LED Adventure Light
• Global Media Award "Best New Product" by Experiencia 4x4 (Argentina) - Kwik Jak CO2 Powered Jack
  

Strykr LED Adventure Light - Featuring Mil Spec construction, the Strykr is as durable as it looks. It was designed to survive both our troops serving in the Middle East and the most serious off-road racers. Oh, did we mention that the whole system is also waterproof to 33ft (10m)? At only 520 grams the system is also incredibly lightweight. It offers 3 levels of brightness and a strobe mode. The battery burn time ranges from 3 hours on high brightness to 24 hrs in strobe mode with a very visible green/yellow/red battery indicator level around the conveniently located switch. Of course, the switch is easily operated even with gloves on..

LED Dome/Rock Light - 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!

The Baja Designs Dome Light 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.

Billet Aluminum Kwik Jak™ - At only 4.5 lbs, the billet aluminum Kwik Jak™ is lightweight but performs like its heavy duty cousins. It is powered by standard 3/8-24 CO2 cartridges and can lift up to 2400 lbs. in just seconds. Its collapsed height adjusts from an easily stowable 12.5” up to 18.5” and it has a 6” stroke.

Multiple jack pad configurations allow the Kwik Jak™ to work on almost any vehicle. Another benefit of the jack it that it fits in a standard race car fire extinguisher mount for easy accessibility on tube frame vehicles. Kits are also available to adapt the jack to your on-board CO2 system or to use larger refillable CO2 canisters.

About Baja Designs:

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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Scorpion’s VX-9 Off-Road Helmet is Designed Just For Kids

Lake Forest, CA November 24, 2009 — Rug rats rejoice! Scorpion’s VX-9 youth helmet offers all the features and benefits of its VX-14 off-road older brother, but made specifically to fit kid-sized craniums. Knowing how fast mini riders can grow, one helmet can be transformed from small to medium to large simply by changing the snap-out inner liner.

In addition to the perfect fit, the VX-9 maximizes protection as the polycarbonate composite shell combined with Scorpion’s state-of-the-art dual density EPS liner to absorb maximum energy. In fact, this combination meets or exceeds all DOT safety standards.

Above and beyond passing the protection test, Scorpion’s washable KwikWick® moisture-wicking comfort liner keeps young riders cool no matter how hot the action is on the MX track. Speaking of cool, dual forehead air intakes and twin exhaust ports ensure plenty of airflow. While they were at it, the Scorpion engineers also redesigned the nose roost shield to flow more air without skimping on protection. In addition to the revised nose roost shield, the goggle/eye port area was expanded to enhance visibility.

Capping off all the technical improvements off, the “Impact” design now matches the big boys helmets in Scorpion’s product range, however kids can also choose the cool Ray Gun graphics. The new VX-9 is available in Red or Blue Impact color schemes or the exclusive black and white Ray Gun graphics. Best of all, Scorpion offers a full three-year warranty on the VX-9, same as its full-sized helmets!
MSRP: $99. 95

About Scorpion Sports
Scorpion Sports, Inc. (SSI) is a California-based company supplying helmets and riding gear directly to motorcycle dealerships. SSI is the only factory-owned source for the full line of unique ExoWear as well as dirt, snow and street helmets. Determined to build the brand based on innovation and high quality, all street helmets feature the exclusive SpeedShift® quick-change faceshield system, EverClear® no-fog faceshield and comes with a washable, removable, moisture-wicking KwikWick® liner. AIRFIT™ is an air adjustable cheek pad system to personalize helmet fit on the higher end products. SpeedView™ retractable sun visor accommodates varying light conditions quickly without
changing face shields on specific EXO models.

ScorpionExo, SpeedShift, EverClear, KwikWick, ShadeShifter, SpeedView, AIRFIT, RaceCase, EXOTEC, EverHeat, AirVent, ABRADIUM, EXO-Stitch, NightViz, AirGuard and the ScorpionExo logos are trademarks of Scorpion Sports, Inc. ©2009 Scorpion Sports, Inc.

Join Team Scorpion! More information about the full range of ScorpionExo™ Helmets and Scorpion Sports, Inc.’s complete ScorpionExoWear™ line can be found at www.ScorpionUSA.com.

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