Arctic Cat Prowler UTV Raffle Benefitting the Bethany, NY Fire Department

Bethany, NY - The volunteer fire department located in rural Bethany, NY (approximately 35 miles east of Buffalo, NY) is holding a fundraiser to raffle off a new UTV and trailer, to be awarded on November 8th, 2009. The UTV is a 2009 Arctic Cat Prowler UTV, 4WD, 650 H1 motor in red. The trailer is a Triton GU10 utility trailer and is perfect for hauling around the UTV or just about anything else. The full details for the raffle can be found on the fire department website at www.bethanyvfd.com, including details on how to purchase tickets by mail.
Bethany is located in a beautiful countryside setting in Genesee County, NY and offers many services to its community and surroundings, including a fully operational ambulance and 5 fire trucks. Fundraising is a large part of keeping the fire department operational and the community safe and this is the second year that an ATV raffle has been undertaken to raise money. A picture of the ATV and the trailer is below and many more are on the website. The fire department and the surrounding community thanks you in advance for any support that may be provided.

If you have any questions, please contact Thomas Bruggman - tbruggman@2ki.net

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Arctic Cat Announces Early 2010 Prowler 700 XTX Model Changes

2010 Arctic Cat Prowler 700 XTX EFI

Being the first ROV in history to actually complete, and win, the grueling Baja 1000 race about
sums up the undeniable performance and durability of the Prowler XTX.
The 700 H1 has a 695cc, 4-stroke torque monster mill. TheDuramatic automatic transmission
has dynamic engine braking with Low, High, Neutral and Reverse. One of the defining features of the Prowler XTX that is often overlooked simply because you don’t have to flip any levers or
press buttons is the Turf Saver Auto Locking rear differential. When wheel slip is sensed, both
rear wheels lock for improved traction. Otherwise, the differential is open. This very turf friendly open differential also has a lightened steering effort on concrete or hard packed surfaces.
The cab of every Prowler is equippedwith dual bucket seats with a new 3-point driver/passenger seat belt, rearview mirror (Exc. Camo), a center console completewith drink holders and dual 12v accessory plugs.
The front and rear suspensions are Fully Independent with a double A-arm front design and a double a-arm rear design with 10” of suspension travel and 12.5” of ground clearance. Spring preload adjustable shocks are used on all four corners for the ultimate in terrain and load adjustability and a front locking 4wd differential with an all-in-one 2wd/4wd/Diff Lock rocker switch button for quick engagement shifting and rear mounted swaybar for improved
trail driving.

New Colors for 2010 Prowler 700 XTX: Steel Blue and Advantage Timber Camo

New Three Point Seat Belts for all 2010 Prowler XTX

Prowler 700 XTX EFI Features:

• 695cc, SOHC, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled enginewith EFI
• 600lb box payload capacity
• 2” front and rear receiver hitches
• 14” aluminumwheels (Camo has black steelwheels)
• 1,500 lb. towing capacity
• 5 position Tilt Steering – lever activated for easier Entry/Departure and leg room
• Turf Saver Auto Locking rear differential
• Tool kit is convenientlymolded into the passenger side seat for easy access and secure fit

About Arctic Cat

Arctic Cat Inc., based in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, designs, engineers, manufactures and markets snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) under the Arctic Cat brand name, as well as related parts, garments and accessories. The Company markets its products through a network of independent dealers located throughout the contiguous United States and Canada, and through distributors representing dealers in Alaska, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and other international markets. The Arctic Cat brand name is among the most widely recognized and respected names in the snowmobile and ATV industry.

More information can be found on the Arctic Cat website: www.arcticcat.com

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Arctic Cat Introduces 2010 Prowler 550 H1 XT EFI

Thief River Falls, MN - Arctic Cat announced today the early release of the new 2010 Arctic Cat Prowler 550 H1 XT EFI.

The new Prowler 550 offers uncompromised performance from a 550 H1 engine, the extreme durability of the Prowler chassis,while mixing in a big host of creature comforts, the 2010 Prowler XT 550 is the best value in recreational ROVs.

Born and bred at Arctic Cat, the 550 H1 EFI has a powerful 545cc, SOHC, single-cylinder, liquid- cooled engine, designed for a wide torque curvewith the smoothest power delivery via Electronic Fuel Injection. The Duramatic automatic transmission has dynamic engine braking with Low, High, Neutral and Reverse. Lift the hood on any Prowler and you will find a storage compartment that can hold 25lbs of hunting supplies, tools and can double as a cooler to store ice.

The new composite cargo bed has a 600lb. payload. The cab of every Prowler is equipped with dual bucket seats with a new3-point driver/passenger seat belt, a center console complete with drink holders and dual 12v accessory plugs. The front and rear suspensions are Fully Independentwith a double A-arm front design and a double a-arm rear designwith 10” of suspension travel and 12.5” of ground clearance. Spring preload adjustable shocks are used on all four corners for the ultimate in terrain and load adjustability and a front locking 4wd differential with an all-in-one 2wd/4wd/Diff Lock rocker switch button for quick engagement shifting and rear mounted swaybar for improved trail driving.

Features:

• 545cc, SOHC, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled enginewith EFI
• The “H” in H1 stands for Hemi. The hemispherical-shaped head createsmore complete,more efficient combustion for performance-winning power
• 600lb box payload capacity
• 2” front and rear receiver hitches
• 14” aluminumwheels
• 1,500lb towing capacity
• Tool kit is convenientlymolded into the passenger side seat for easy access and secure fit

Specifications:

• ENGINE DISPLACEMENT (CC) - 545
• ENGINE TYPE - SOHC, 4-stroke, 4-valve
• BORE & STROKE (MM) - 92x82
• COOLING SYSTEM - Liquid with fan
• TRANSMISSION - Automatic CVT with EBS, Hi/Lo Range & Reverse
• DRIVE SYSTEM - 2/4 WD + Electric Diff Lock
• OVERALL WIDTH (IN./CM) - 61.5/156.21
• OVERALL HEIGHT (IN./CM) - 76.25/193.68
• OVERALL LENGTH (IN./CM) - 118.75/301.63
• WHEELBASE (IN./CM) - 75/190.50
• SUSPENSION TRAVEL FRONT (IN./CM) - 10/25.4
• SUSPENSION TRAVEL REAR (IN./CM) - 10/25.4
• GROUND CLEARANCE (IN./CM) - 10/25.4
• SUSPENSION TYPE - FRONT Double A-Arm
• SUSPENSION TYPE - REAR Double A-Arm
• FRONT BRAKES - Hydraulic Disc
• REAR SERVICE BRAKE - Hydraulic Disc
• TIRE FRONT (PRESSURE) - 26x9-14 (10)
• TIRE REAR (PRESSURE) - 26x11-14 (10)
• FUEL CAPACITY (GAL./LITERS) - 8.2/31
• RACK/BOX STORAGE CAPACITY - REAR (LBS./KG) 600/272.15
• UNDERHOOD CAPACITY (LBS./KG) - 25/11.34
• TOWING CAPACITY (LBS./KG) - 1500/680.4
• ALTERNATOR CAPACITY (AMPS) - 25.0
• SPEEDOMETER - Analog
• ODOMETER - Digital
• DRY WEIGHT (LBS./KG) - 1213/550.2
• MINIMUM OPERATOR AGE - 16
• AVAILABLE COLORS - Green, Red or Lime

More information can be found on the Arctic Cat website at: www.arcticcat.com

Creagan and Prowler Begin 2009 Season on the Podium

Third place in the UTV class at the Parker 250

Minneapolis, Minn. (January 16, 2009) – Team Arctic racer Jim Creagan isn’t kidding when he calls the Arctic Prowler, “The toughest UTV in the desert.” At the opening round of the Best In The Desert (BITD) off-road series in Parker, Ariz., Creagan dusted off his team’s 700 XTX EFI that finished second in the Baja 1000 just two months ago, put a heavy foot on the gas and raced to a strong third place.

“This season our goal is to win the UTV class championship, which required a good finish at the Parker 250,” said Creagan. “We will campaign a Prowler 1000 XTZ in the remaining races, but it wasn’t ready for Parker. So we freshened up our Baja-worn 700, rode at the ragged edge and proved that we could once again put a stock Prowler against all the fully modified racers.”

In truth, Creagan and his team have little to prove in the rough world of off-road desert racing, having finished first and second in the side-by-side UTV class in the 2008 Baja 1000. It marked the first time a UTV has ever finished the grueling race and highlighted the performance and durability of the race-winning Prowler 1000 XTZ, as well as the second-place Prowler 700 XTX EFI.

Creagan (of Yacott, Wash.) and his son (and co-driver) Tabor Cresap followed a very different strategy for the Parker 250 than they used at the Baja 1000.

“To finish 1000 miles of Baja, you have to ride smart and in control,” Creagan said. “Parker was a 170-mile sprint against fully modified machines with powered-up engines, aftermarket suspensions and long-travel kits. Our 700 XTX had a stock engine, stock chassis and stock suspension.

“So I put my foot down on the gas and rarely lifted during the entire race. The Parker course was typically brutal, with rocks, sand washes, high speed sections and technical areas. We were absolutely thrashing our machine, but there were no problems. It was just gas-and-go at the fuel stops.”

Creagan and Cresap finished the race in four hours and fifty-five minutes, thanks to their hard driving and expertly executed fuel stops by crew members Chris Fallon and Mark Vories. Both driver and co-driver anticipate higher finishes at the six remaining BITD events, thanks to the higher top-speeds from their soon-to-be-complete Prowler 1000 XTZ.

“The 1000 XTZ will be fast enough to out-run our competitors’ modified machines,” said Creagan. “We’re optimistic about climbing a step or two up the podium.”

The team is sponsored by Arctic Cat, Wired Energy Drink, Vision X Lighting, GBC Motorsports and King Shocks.

Their next race is at the Terrible 250 in Primm, Nev., April 17-19.

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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UTVGuide.net celebrates its first year on the net with the year in review

As 2008 comes to a close, UTVGuide.net celebrates a successful first year on the internet. Created in December 2007 as an off-shoot from DuneGuide.com, UTVGuide.net is now visited by nearly 50,000 visitors each month. “The UTV market segment is a very exciting place to be,” remarked Jon Crowley, owner of UTVGuide.net. “The sport UTV market took off five years ago with the introduction of the Yamaha Rhino, and new models and manufacturers are hitting dealer showrooms at an incredible pace.”

Just a few of the exciting things that happened in the UTV market during the last year include: Kawasaki’s introduction of the 2008 Teryx and 2009 Teryx Sport; Polaris was first to the market with factory long travel on their RZR S; and Arctic Cat set the bar high for power hungry sport users with their new Prowler 1000 XTZ.

UTVGuide.net was thrilled to be invited to the 2009 Arctic Cat 1000 XTZ press intro and the 2009 Kawasaki Teryx Sport press intro during 2008, and we look forward to participating in many more UTV model intros next year.

Highlights for the year at UTVGuide.net include being chosen as a test driver for Side x Side Action Magazine’s 1st UTV Shootout, and their Kawasaki Battle of the Builders. And few incredible UTV trips rounded out 2008. In May, we traveled south of the border to Baja with Off-Road Warehouse and Side x Side Action Magazine for the 1st Annual Mexico UTV run. And in October we made a trip to the Grand Canyon that won’t soon be forgotten with Side x Side Outfitterz.

Our UTV stable includes two project vehicles, a 2008 Polaris RZR and a 2008 Kawasaki Teryx. Both UTVs have been extensively featured in Side x Side Action Magazine and we are blessed to work with so many great companies that helped us on the projects. Over the next month, the number of UTVs in our stable will more than double with a new Kawasaki Teryx that we are building up for the King of the Hammers UTV Competition, a long term demo of a Polaris RZR S, and a demo unit of the new 2009 Polaris Ranger HD.

2008 has been a great year for us. As we look forward to the next year, we’d like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and hope that everyone has a successful 2009.

About UTVGuide.net
UTVGuide.net was created to give people a place to research side x side vehicles. From vehicle tests to product reviews and from buyer’s guides to UTV Industry News, UTVGuide.net covers all aspects of UTVs. UTVGuide.net can be found on the net at www.utvguide.net.

GBC Motorsports Tires Give Winning Traction to Historic Sweep of Baja 1000

GBC Motorsports Tires Give Winning Traction to Historic Sweep of Baja 1000

LONG BEACH, Calif., December 12, 2008 -­ GBC Motorsports is thrilled to announce that its tires supported the historic victory of the Bi-Polar Extreme Racing Team/Arctic Cat win at this year’s grueling Baja 1000. This historic win is remarkable in that it was the first time that a UTV completed the race.
The number one finisher was an Arctic Cat Prowler XTZ 1000 driven by Jim Creagan. Featuring 10” of ground clearance and fully independent suspension, the victorious Prowler XTZ 1000 was outfitted with GBC’s new Grim Reaper™ performance tires. Grim Reaper™ combines an aggressive tread pattern with deep wrap-around shoulder lugs to give you uncompromising performance and traction. This 8-ply rated all-terrain radial with up to 1,045 lbs. max load is constructed with a zig-zag center ridgeline, for superior puncture resistance and enhanced rider comfort. GBC Motorsports carries a wide line of ATV/UTV tires for all types of terrains and riders.

The number two finisher was an Arctic Cat Prowler XTX 700 EFI driven by three sets of drivers. Featuring 12.5” of ground clearance and full independent suspension, the second place finisher was equipped with GBC’s new Dirt Commander™ tires. GBC Motorsports Performance ATV tires are built to get you over tough terrains to your destination. Dirt Commander™, GBC's new all terrain tire, is a super tough 8-ply rated bias tire radial with up to 1,045 lbs. max load that gives you excellent puncture resistance. Its siped tread design also gives additional biting edges for better traction in mixed terrains.

“We put everything into designing the Grim Reaper and Dirt Commander as tough challengers capable of taming the most hostile terrain. The Baja 1000 was the perfect venue to showcase the endurance of our all-terrain, high-performance tires,” said Randy Tsai. “We’re extremely proud to be part of such an historic race and to work with the incredible Bi-Polar crew. Our congratulations go out to Jim and all the team members.”
The world’s longest race, the 41st Annual SCORE Baja 1000 took place November 19 - 23. Totaling 631.35 miles, the brutal race promises an array of machine-breaking hazards for most brands. Arctic Cat and GBC broke with the majority and not only survived the race, but overcame all odds to win.
GBC Motorsports fuses technical expertise with broad motorsports experience to produce performance tires for ATVs, including ATV/UTV, Sand and Motorcycle. To learn more about the GBC Motorsports and its lines of performance tires, visit http://www.gbcmotorsports.com/.

About GBC Motorsports
GBC Motorsports is a division of Greenball Corporation dedicated to the powersports industry. For over 30 years, Greenball Corporation (http://www.greenball.com/)
has been providing high quality for a variety of applications. GBC Motorsports sells ATV/UTV, sand, and motorcycle tires through a dealer network in North America and Europe. GBC Motorsports tires are distributed through six regional centers located in California, Florida, Indiana, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

Arctic Cat Prowlers Sweep Baja 1000

Arctic Cat Prowler 700 XTX

Arctic Cat Prowler 1000 XTZ

Arctic Cat Prowlers Sweep Baja 1000

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

“We were the first-time finishers and first-time winners in this greatest of all races because of a total team effort,” said Bi-Polar team co-owner and driver Jim Creagan of Yacott, Wash. “From start-to-finish, every person fulfilled their role perfectly and each Prowler performed magnificently.”

Finishing first in the 634-mile race with a time of 27 hours and 57 minutes was a stock 2009 Prowler XTZ 1000 driven by Creagan and co-pilot Tim Wagner for the first 409 miles, followed by driver/co-driver Chris Fallon and Aaron Bahner for the remainder of the course.

Taking second place at 28 hours and 13 minutes was a 2009 Prowler XTX 700 EFI driven by three driver/co-driver combinations: Shane Morgan and Tabor Cresap, Scott Sorenson and Justin Serface, and Casey Squires and Mike Connors.

It was just the second attempt at the Baja 1000 for the Bi-Polar/Arctic Cat team. In 2007 they made it to mile-810 before succumbing to a broken suspension bolt. They returned this year, ready to prove the Prowler’s durability and to support their sponsors: Arctic Cat, Wired Energy Drink, Vision X Lighting, GBC Motorsports, TrailReady Beadlock Rims and King Shocks.

“These were stock Prowlers except for the required roll-cage, extra night lights, King shocks and tires,” said Creagan. “Nothing broke on either machine during the race and we had only one flat tire on the 700. Our support crew never even had to put a tool to either machine. It was just gas-and-go at the pit stops, which is a testament to their durability and performance. ”

The Bi-Polar Racing Prowler 1000 XTZ has been chosen as the UTV of the Month for November 2008 at www.UTVGuide.net