DragonFire Racing heads back to Lake Elsinore to race under the lights in the Lucas Oil Offroad Championship

DragonFire Racing heads back to Lake Elsinore to race under the light in the Lucas Oil Offroad Championship. After a devastating crash on Sunday Jerry Whelchel is in 4th place in the point standings and 8 points back. He looks to get the points lead back this weekend, a new motor, almost a new truck and new Body, look for Jerry in the Unlimited 2 to be back on the podium this weekend. Larry Roeseler will be back in Nessie this weekend. Driving our factory backed Team Green Kawasaki Teryx in the Unlimited 800 class. LR has will be racing our new +4 big Valve Head, with custom pistons and cams this weekend, as well a new clutch design we have been testing. This will give LR the Horse Power he needs to beat the rest of the Kawasaki's to the Checkered Flag.

Hanz Wagge will continue his dominating performance in his 750 Teryx as he continues to lead the Point Series and Podiums for the DragonFire Racing Team. Stop by the Race Trailers and visit with our teams. DragonFire Racing plans to bring home top honors again this weekend. A Night Race means lights; DragonFire will have its latest LED light bars on display all weekend. http://www.dragonfireracing.com/lowprofilelightbar.aspx

About DragonFire Racing:
DragonFire Racing is a leader in custom racing performance parts and accessories for Yamaha Rhino Performance, Sand Rails, Pre-Runners, Arctic Cat Prowlers, Polaris RZR accessories, Kawasaki Teryx, Side X Side parts, ATVs with headquarters in Mesa, Arizona. Focused on building performance accessories and turnkey race vehicles, DragonFire Racing delivers high performance parts and vehicles to customers and dealers worldwide. DragonFire Racing has franchises in California and Arizona. For more information, please visit the company's website at www.DragonFireRacing.com.

Two New Classes Added For Vegas to Reno The Long Way

With about a month to go before the thrilling Vegas to Reno - The Long Way!! race, two new classes have been added to the roster to accommodate two exciting groups of vehicles. Wide Open Excursions, best known for their corporate Baja adventure trips, will compete in a new class called Baja Challenge. This is a Pro Class featuring the identically prepared “arrive and drive” Wide Open race vehicles. They will be competing in U.S. for the first time ever to celebrate this special running of the famous Vegas to Reno race. After racing in Baja for years, five teams to date have committed to head north of the border and take on the challenge of “The Longest Off-Road Race in the United States.”
Ultra 4 is a new sportsman class for the wild “King of the Hammers” (KOH) endurance race vehicles. These unique vehicles are a cross breed of rock crawler and desert racer. Vegas to Reno - The Long Way!! is actually a qualifying event in order to gain a starting spot in the 2010 Hammers race. So far, 11 Ultra 4 entries have signed up for Vegas to Reno - The Long Way!! including a team from Australia.
Festivities each evening include live music sponsored by Speed Technologies, plus an impressive hospitality area sponsored by Red Bull with their energy drinks. There will also be a Beer Garden, and for those nondrinkers,a great place for root beer or a root beer float, sponsored by TSCO and Rebel Malting & Brewing, and Lance Jergensen, Little Brother to Todd Jergensen. The soon-to-be-announced “Camp Adventure” locations will let spectators, racers and their teams take in the Nevada desert’s beautiful sunsets, and it offer the opportunity to meet and converse with some of the world’s most talented racers.
Each day will hold new challenges for the racers, as they traverse more than 300 miles, stop overnight at “Camp Adventure” and then head into Reno, Nevada, to a brand new official finish located at the Dayton, Nevada Event Center, where team members and fans can help celebrate. A big thank you to TSCO, sponsors of this prestigious event for the eighth year in row, who also heartily support and look forward to the staged event concept.
The first day, racers will run 331 miles and stop for the night at Tonopah, Nevada, sponsored by McMillin Racing. The second day the course is 361 miles, with an overnighter at Hawthorne, Nevada, sponsored by KC Hilites. The last leg runs 300 miles and ends in Reno, Nevada, sponsored by Speed Technologies. Each of the nights at “Camp Adventure” will offer the opportunity to make some repairs, strategize for the next day’s route, and set the racer’s minds at rest ... if they can get some sleep! Each night’s action includes live music, Red Bull hospitality, a beer garden featuring both hops and root style, and more surprises coming.
The experience in your race vehicle at this event will be a life-changing one you will never forget. The question is, are you and your team ready for the challenge?

Schedule:
Time Trials Tuesday August 18, 2009 in Las Vegas
Contingency/Tech Wednesday August 19, 2009
Race Day 1 Thursday August 20, 2009 Vegas to Tonopah
Race Day 2 Friday August 21, 2009 Tonopah to Hawthorne
Race Day 3 Saturday August 22, 2009 Hawthorne to Reno
Awards - Reno, Sunday August 23, 2009

Three DragonFire Racing Riders Find Podium in LOORS Event

Wagge, Roeseler and Whelchel all successful in June races at Lake Elsinore

MESA, Ariz., July 2009 – DragonFire Racing, a leader in custom performance racing vehicles, accessories and custom racing, is excited to announce that three of its drivers earned spots on the podium during the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series event in Lake Elsinore, Calif., on the weekend of June 26-28. Hans Waage, the current LOORS leader in the UTV points standings, took the podium in the 1st Limited UTV Event, along with Larry Roeseler, who found the podium on the 4th Unlimited UTV Event, and Jerry Whelchel, who excelled in the 3rd Unlimited 2 Event.
“This was one of the best race weekends we’ve had during the LOORS racing season,” said Todd Romano, owner, DragonFire Racing. “To have three of our experienced riders take the podium in Lake Elsinore is a testament to not only the quality of DragonFire Racing products, but also to the skill of our drivers and our crews. We look forward to surpassing this impressive weekend later this month at the next Lake Elsinore event.”
Based in the racing hotspot of Mesa, Ariz., DragonFire Racing carries a large selection of vehicles, parts and accessories, for every level of enthusiast, from the most seasoned racers to weekend warriors. Vehicles includes sand cars and pre-runners to a range of ATV’s and Quads. DragonFire Racing also offers a range of parts covering everything from the engine to the wheels as well as a tie-down straps and winches. In addition, DragonFire Racing offers t-shirts and women’s apparel.
With a 10,000 square foot corporate facility and newly opened retail facilities in Lake Havasu City, Ariz. and San Diego, DragonFire Racing has grown to be a reliable and preferred solution for outdoor racing enthusiasts. For more information on the Yamaha Rhino 700 EFI or DragonFire Racing, please visit www.DragonFireRacing.com.

About DragonFire Racing
DragonFire Racing is a leader in custom racing performance parts and accessories for Yamaha Rhino 660 Performance, Sand Rails, Pre-Runners, Arctic Cat Prowlers, Polaris RZR accessories, Teryx suspension, Side X Side parts, and ATVs with headquarters in Mesa, Arizona. Focused on building performance accessories and turnkey race vehicles, DragonFire Racing delivers high performance parts and vehicles to customers and dealers worldwide. DragonFire Racing has franchises in California and Arizona. For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.DragonFireRacing.com.

Weller Racing responds to Kimbrell’s DQ at LOORRS Round 6

June 29, 2009 - Chandler, AZ
It is with great trepidation and concern that we find ourselves forced to deal with an issue that we never felt we would be faced with in our racing career, and as a result of the decision of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS) tech officials to disqualify Austin Kimbrell based on his Weller Racing motor exceeding the 800cc limit for the Unlimited UTV class, we are now forced to look within our own processes to try to find what went wrong – not only in an effort to ensure that we never find ourselves in this situation again, but also to ensure that our current and future customers will forever retain the trust they have put into us throughout the years.
Racing is our way of life, and nothing fulfills us more than being able to go to battle with truly great competitors; and the only way this can BE truly fulfilling, is if that competition is always fair. Because of this belief, we want to express our agreement and full support of LOORRS’ decision to tear down the top three motors in the Unlimited UTV class. We feel that this is necessary, and will keep everyone honest, while also helping to dispel any rumors of other teams cheating. We have felt this should be done for a very long time, and are happy to see it finally happening now.
We also understand how it must look to anyone who is not in the motor building business to see that a racer is disqualified due to exceeding a set cc limit. We were rocked to the core when we were informed by LOORRS tech officials that Kimbrell’s motor was found to be 1.4 cc’s over the 800cc limit. This discrepancy was found on the front cylinder, and it is practically immeasurable. This was evident by the fact that even the LOORRS tech’s testing mechanism had to be rechecked 5 times, because they were getting readings varying over 2mm difference. While we are not fully convinced with whom the discrepancy actually lies, we will side with LOORRS, and will build the necessary cushion in the future to account for this variation. We understand that rules are rules, and must be enforced – after all, it just makes for better racing.
Again, we want to stress that we are competitors to the core, but we are only satisfied by a truly fair competition. We support LOORRS and their decision, and will make any and all necessary adjustments to our build processes to ensure that this will never be an issue again. We also support our racers, and we know that Austin Kimbrell drove his heart out, and will be on the podium again shortly with a motor that is undeniably within the regulatory limits.
Thank you to all of our loyal customers, our friends, our race families and our fans for your support throughout the years. We are still a young company, and we are learning as we grow – we are not immune to mistakes, and we can only hope that as we strive to minimize those mistakes, that the faith you all have in our business, our character, and our intentions stays true.

Sincerely,
Jason and Corry Weller – Weller Racing, LLC

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Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series - June 27, 28 UTV

Round 5 of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series from the Lake Elsinore Motorsports Complex in Lake Elsinore, CA

At the beginning of the UTV race, it was the Walker Evans Racing Wheels Polaris of RJ Anderson who took the early lead. Close behind was Robert Vanbeekum, followed by Austin Kimbrell and Tyler Winbury. All four had opened a big gap on the rest of the field, and the only other driver really moving was the #624 Funco Kawasaki of Chad George, who was picking of drivers left and right after starting dead last thanks to his mechanical woes in yesterday’s qualifying session. Up front, Kimbrell moved into second as the rest of the field started to string out. The competition yellow brought the drivers all back together, and after green was shown again, the pressure of leading finally seemed to get to young RJ Anderson, who was passed by Kimbrell, then Vanbeekum, then Winbury and George when Anderson spun out near turn 2. Up front, #607 Kimbrell checked out, leaving the real action to the last lap battle between Funco teammates Winbury and George for the final step on the podium. These two passed each other several times, but it was George who was ahead of his teammate when it counted, as he ultimately took third behind Kimbrell and Vanbeekum. Fourth was Winbury, and Anderson managed to hold together well enough to pick up a fifth place finish.

Results for the UTV class are:

1. 607 Austin Kimbrell
2. 624 Chad George
3. 637 RJ Anderson

More info at www.lucasoiloffroad.com

Pictures of the race can be found on www.UTVUnderground.com at:
http://www.utvunderground.com/f18/loorrs-rd-5-6-6-27-28-pics-results-1732.html

Kawasaki Team Green/FUNCO UTV Ready to Dominate

RIALTO, CA - 6/23/09 - As the suspense builds for this weekends Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Rounds 5 and 6 at Lake Elsinore, Montclair Kawasaki Team Green/FUNCO UTV seeks to continue their UTV class domination. With 2 premiere racing series in the schedule, the FUNCO UTV built Kawasaki Teryx duo of reigning Short Course Champion, Chad George, and new rookie team driver, Tyler Winbury, have accumulated 4 smashing wins.
Chad George rocked the Lucas Oil Round 3 race in Surprise, Arizona by stealing Top-Qualifier and the first-place trophy on Sunday's round 4 main event. A few weeks later, Chad sparked the night crowd at the TRAXXAS TORC series in Perris, California by taking the first round main event win.
Tyler Winbury has soared his Kawasaki Teryx race machine to new heights by claiming two big wins and a runner-up podium finish, making him one of Chad's fiercest competitors.
Team manager, Grant George commented, "Our drivers are focused, the FUNCO built Teryx's are handling great and the C&G engine packages are super fast. With that combination, we are looking to dominate the podium this weekend. And the other cool factor for Kawasaki Teryx owners, they can buy these same race proven parts!"
So as the race weekend nears, and the local fans anticipate a fun weekend, the confidence for Montclair Kawasaki Team Green is at an all time high. Frank Lizarraga of Montclair Motor Corp exclaimed, "With Dealerships in Corona and Montclair it will be exciting for our valued customers to be a part of our high level FUNCO UTV team at the premiere Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series."
And to top it off, long-time partner, Beard Seats has elevated their partnership for the remainder of the 2009 race season. FUNCO and Beard Seats have created a synergy for the past 15 years that has pushed suspension seat design to the leading edge, including the development of the all new TSX style suspension seat for the UTV market.
“We recognize that Chad George is in the drivers seat for another championship run and we want to be on for the ride”, states Beard Seats – VP of sales and marketing, Todd Froelich. Watch the Montclair Kawasaki Team Green FUNCO built Teryx's this weekend, June 27-28, at the Lake Elsinore Motorsports Complex. Don't be surprised if Chad and Tyler steal the show.2009 Montclair Kawasaki Team Green/FUNCO UTV Sponsors: Kawasaki Team Green, Montclair Kawasaki, C&G Performance Engines, Beard Seats, Side X Side Action Magazine, ITP Tires & Wheels, Dalton Clutch, Simpson Racing, UniSteer and King Shocks.

About Montclair Motor Corp.:
Montclair Motor Corp. is one of the nations premiere power sports dealers. With 2 major Southern California locations, Corona and Montclair, they sell Kawasaki, Yamaha, KTM, Polaris, Can Am, and Sea Doo vehicles. Their commitment to race support has made them one of the largest recognized dealers in the world and noted as the experts in selling the right vehicles and parts to win races or simply have fun. Montclair Motor Corp is the conduit for FUNCO's Kawasaki Team Green support. Visit www.MontclairMotorCorp.com

About Beard Seats:
Beard Seats was started by the Beard Family over 30 years ago. One at a time they made a unique Suspension Style Seat for the off road enthusiast. Using the experience gained by their own off road racing, the Beards perfected the Beard "Super Seat" the first and best suspension seat on the market. Over the years, they continued to add options and enhancements to make Beard Seats the highest quality, affordable seat on the market. Koronis Parts Inc. acquired the line and continued in the Beard Family tradition of offering the best suspension seat on the market at an affordable price. From Monster Trucks to UTV's Beard has the right seat for you. Visit www.BeardSeats.com

About Funco Motorsports:
Founded over 40 years ago by Off-Road Hall of Fame Inductee, Gil George, Funco Motorsports is the leading manufacture of high performance sand and off-road cars. Their unique designs and family oriented service have sold over 400 Big 5 Model cars and their entry into the UTV market has been explosive too. With back-to-back CORR UTV championships and a 2008 second overall Single Buggy season, Funco Motorsports has proven that their experience on the track translates into quality, race-proven products for all off-road enthusiasts. For more information about Funco Motorsports or becoming a dealer, please call (909) 421-2558 or visit www.Funco-Motorsports.com & www.funcoutv.com.

Eichner takes first in Polaris RZR S at WORCS in Washington

Minneapolis, June 9, 2009 –The Polaris RANGER RZR S added another win to its impressive collection in the WORCS Racing Series.

Doug Eichner piloted his Polaris RANGER RZR S to a first-place finish at Riverdale Raceway, June 6-7, in Toutle, Washington.

The next WORCS race is Aug. 14-16, in Olympia, Washington.

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), the Polaris RANGER, snowmobiles, and Victory motorcycles for recreational and utility use. 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 are available from authorized Polaris dealers or anytime from the Polaris homepage at www.polarisindustries.com.

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Kawasaki Teryx finishes first in UTV Class at the 41st Baja 500

Ensenada, Mexico - Reid Nordin of Team Green Kawasaki and co-driver Hans Waage crossed the finish line in first place in car #1803 at the 41st Tecate SCORE Baja 500. Nordin/Waage were driving a Kawasaki Teryx built by DragonFire Racing and crossed the finish line with a time of 18:23:42.

"The DragonFire Racing Teryx ran great," said Reid Nordin from Team Green Kawasaki. "We had our share of flats and one problem with a rear upright, but other that that the car ran flawless. And the course was really torn up by the time we ran. I pre-ran a good portion of the course, but it didn't really help because we were about the 200th vehicle to start the race. The ruts and whoops were deep by the time we rolled though."

With four UTVs officially starting the race, only two crossed the finish line in the alotted 20-hour time limit. The only other UTV to finish was Thomas Graves in Yamaha Rhino #1804.

Round three of the five-race 2009 SCORE Desert Series and the second-oldest desert race in the world, featured 267 starters competing in 28 Pro and 6 Sportsman classes for cars, trucks, UTVs, motorcycles and ATVs. The 41st Tecate SCORE Baja 500 course was 432.51 miles long and started and ended in Ensenada.

Round 4 of the 2009 SCORE Desert Series will be the 14th SCORE Terrible’s Primm 300 on Sept. 11-13 in Primm, Nevada.

For more information regarding the series, contact SCORE at 818.225.8402 or visit their website at www.score-international.com.

Six UTVs to start the 41st Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 500

Overall entries climb to 284 vehicles from 25 U.S. States,13 Countries for 41st Tecate SCORE Baja 500
Six UTVs among the entries in Class 18

ENSENADA, Mexico--With new entries added to the already-strong field, 284 official entries have been accepted for Saturday's 41st Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 500 desert race in Ensenada, Mexico.
Among the 284 entries expected to take the green flag in Ensenada on Saturday are 16 driver/riders who have combined to win 46 overall car/truck, motorcycle and/or ATV titles, including drivers and riders from the last seven straight four-wheel, 11 of the last 12 motorcycle and last year’s ATV overall winners. The field also includes 72 racers who have combined for 189 class wins in this popular summer classic.
The green flag will drop for the race at 6 a.m. Saturday for the motorcycle and ATV classes in the Tecate SCORE Baja 500, followed by the car and truck classes three hours after the last ATV at approximately 10 a.m. With vehicles starting one every 30 seconds in the elapsed-time race, it will start and finish in front of the Riviera del Pacifico Cultural Center on Boulevard Costero in the heart of Ensenada, leaving and returning into the city through the spectator-laden Arroyo Wash.
Round 3 of the five-race 2009 SCORE Desert Series, the second-oldest desert race in the world and part of the World’s Foremost Desert Racing Series, will competition in 28 Pro and 6 Sportsman classes for cars, trucks, motorcycles and ATVs. It will be held Thursday through Sunday in Ensenada, Mexico. Traditionally one of the most popular events on the SCORE schedule, over 100,000 spectators are expected to enjoy the world’s best desert racers in action at this year’s 41st anniversary of the Tecate SCORE Baja 500.
With late entries accepted up to race morning for the 432.51-mile race from 25 U.S. States from Hawaii to Vermont along with the additional countries of Mexico, Austria, Canada, Denmark, England, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan and Portugal.
The Baja 500 will start and finish in Ensenada with the 432.51-mile loop course nearly duplicating last year's track.

Class 18 - UTVs:

• 1801 Martin Aguirre, Murrieta, Calif./Rolando Montano, Hacienda Heights, Calif., Honda Pilot
• 1802 Peter Hajas, Wayzata, Minn./Steven Hajas, Delano, Minn./Scott Heber, Telluride, Colo, Tomcar TM27
• 1803 Reid Nordin, Lake Elsinore, Calif./Hans Waage, Scottsdale, Ariz./Todd Romano, Park City, Utah, Kawasaki Teryx
• 1804 Thomas Graves, El Cajon, Calif./Joseph Graves/Daniel Graves, San Diego, Yamaha Rhino
• 1805 Brian Hewett, Los Altos Hills, Calif./Sam Hewett, Chico, Calif./Charles Hewett, Oakland, Calif./Gary Hewett, Hayward, Calif., Yamaha Rhino
• 1806 John Crowley, Flagstaff, Ariz., GetBentMetal-Honda

Live vehicle tracking at IRC - International Racing Consultants

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RANGER RZR S Leads “The Off Road Championship Series”

Anderson’s two podiums has him leading series

Minneapolis, Minn., (6/3/2009) – The RANGER RZR S has added another series lead to its belt, Ricky Johnson’s TORC Short Course Series, which kicked off its first two rounds of racing at Perris Auto Speedway, in Perris, Calif.

RJ Anderson got the hole shot in the Friday race and led for more than half the race, finishing second. He also took second in the Saturday race which netted him the points lead after two rounds.

'My RANGER RZR S handles so well, and we are dialing it in, so can take the top podium spot at the at the next TORC race,” said Anderson. “I am happy to come out of the first two rounds with the series points lead.”

The race will air on ABC this Sunday June 7, at 5 pm (Eastern). The next TORC Side-by-Side Race is at Perris Auto Speedway, on August 29.

Anderson is sponsored by Walker Evans Racing Shocks, Polaris Ranger, Kroyer Racing Engines, South Point Casinos, Goodyear and Holz Racing Products.


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), the Polaris RANGER, snowmobiles, and Victory motorcycles for recreational and utility use. 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 are available from authorized Polaris dealers or anytime from the Polaris homepage at www.polarisindustries.com .

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William Yokley's RANGER RZR Prevails at Mountain Ridge GNCC

Minneapolis, May 19, 2009 – William Yokley and his National Guard RANGER RZR took the overall in the UTV race at the Mountain Ridge GNCC UTV Race, in Somerset, Pennsylvania, this past weekend.

Braving the mud and rain, Yokley and passenger Mark Hix, started in the fifth row and cruised to a first Overall and first in the “Open Modified” Class. There were 51 total entries with 22 “Open Modified” machines.

Yokley Racing Team Sponsors are The Army National Guard, Polaris Industries, Kenda Tires, Elka Suspension, Roll Design, HMF Exhaust Systems, IMS/Roll, PURE Polaris Lubricants & Fuels, Intense Fabrication & Design, Douglas Wheel Technology, Moto Pro Training, Tire Balls, Andrews Cycle, Tsubaki Chains, IMS, Four Apparel, ASV Levers, CV4 Hoses, Hygh Octane Design, PIER Graphics, Universal Handlebars, Scott Goggles, ATVRiders.com, Hetrick Motorsports, Powermadd, and Rekluse Clutches.

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. 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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Holz Racing Wins Best in the Desert UTV Class

Lynden, WA (April 24, 2009)
Holz Racing topped the field in the grueling Best in the Desert Series during the Terrible Town 250 in Primm, Nevada, April 18, 2009, adding cross-country durability to the already long list of Holz Racing Products attributes.
To date the 2009 Holz Racing Polaris RZR had already proven itself on the short track World Off-Road Championship Series (WORCS) races, winning two of three events. But with 73 miles of un­tamed desert looming on the horizon, owner Mark Holz teamed up with Matt Parks and stretched the legs of the Kroyer Racing Engine powered RZR in the Best of the Desert UTV class.
Fourteen competitors comprised the UTV class at the start of the Ter­rible Town race with only 11 cars making it to the checkered. Faced with uncharted desert, dry creek beds and rock-strewn climbs, the Maxxis tires outfitted Holz RZR averaged just over 39 miles-per-hour, finishing the race in just over 1 hour, 52 minutes.
“The race was a good change of pace for us,” said Mark Holz. “A longer race is great for more extensive durability testing of our performance parts and to evaluate different calibration ideas we have in mind for our Fox shock package.”
The Best in the Desert Series plays host to world-class off-road racing events throughout the southwestern United States. Last year, more than 4,000 racers competed in vari­ous Best in the Desert race events, conquering some of the most unpredictable and challenging desert ter­rain in North America. More information can be found at www.bitd.com

The next race for Holz racing is the May 1-3 World Off-Road Championship Series (WORCS) in Milford, California.

About Holz Racing Products:
For the past 10 years, Holz Racing Products has engineered and extreme tested the finest quality, most effective performance parts available for UTV, ATV and snowmobile applications. Manufactured in the USA and race tested around the world, HRP leads the field in Polaris RZR accessories and performance products. For more information visit their website at www.holzracingproducts.com or call 360-398-7006.

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Eichner takes first in RZR S at WORCS Crazy Horse GP

Doug Eichner and his RANGER RZR S led the charge, taking first in the “UTV 2” Class, at the WORCS Crazy Horse GP, in Lake Havasu, Ariz. RANGER RZRs also took second and third in the class for a clean sweep!

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Mid-West Racing Association - UTV Racing

Mid-West Racing Association is bringing UTV racing to Missouri, Michigan, Illinois and Ohio.

Kirksville, MO, March 28, 2009: The Mid West Racing Association was formed by Chris Drennan and Andy Prins from Spectrum Sandsports to promote UTV Racing in the Central US. This is our first year and things our already moving fast. We have a UTV series for the first time in Missouri and Michigan, drawing people from at least eight states. We have also agreed to run UTV Racing for the Mid-America Off Road Assoc (MAORA) in their truck and buggy series. Their series includes races in Indiana, Ohio, and Illinois.
Our goal is to expand the UTV market into the Midwest by promoting UTV Racing and the sport in general. We want to make dealers in the Mid-West aware of what is available for their fastest growing market, UTV’s and aftermarket accessories.
To start the 2009 season we will have a track orientation on April 18-19 at Thunder Ridge MX Park in Kirksville, MO. They want input from UTV drivers so the track will reflect what the drivers want for their first UTV race June 20-21st.
For those that want to hit the series WFO, April 18-19 will be the first race at Lincoln Trail Motorsports Park in Casey, IL.

For the full schedule, rules, and information check the MWRA web site; www.mwraseries.com

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Domination Continues for Holz Racers in WORCS Competition

Frederick, Zimmerman and Holz Clean House in Respective Pro Classes

Lynden, WA (March 11, 2009) - While the season is still young in the World Off-Road Championship Series (WORCS) Holz Racing factory backed pilots are already setting the tone as the ones to beat. When the last checkered dropped at the Race Town 395 Raceway in Adelanto, California last week, Holz racers stood atop the podium once again, besting the top ATV and UTV racers and machines in the country.
In the Pro ATV class, it was returning champion and perennial front-runner Josh Frederick from Moapa, Nevada and his Holz equipped Motorworks Can-Am besting the field with a strong performance. Other Holz Racing notables in the field included Jeremie Warina in fourth, Mike Machado placing seventh and Jesse Goss rounding out the top ten.
The results were more of the same in the hotly contested Pro Am ATV class, where Dillon Zimmerman and his Holz Racing suspended Motorworks Can-Am DS450 came across the finish line with a 2-minute lead over his next closest rival. A combination of racing prowess and excellent Holz Racing equipment spelled the difference between racing and winning. Also posting strong results was Tammy Balser, who as a young teenager showed her abilities against the typically male dominated field with a strong 11th place finish.
In the UTV side-x-side national class, Mark Holz proved again no-one designs, manufactures and race tests Polaris RZR UTV products better than Holz Racing Products. Utilizing many of the same Holz Racing UTV products available to his customers, Mark took the win while laying down lap after lap of consistent times. At one point his best lap was a full 11 seconds quicker than his next closest competitor.
"It was another good weekend for our team," said Mark Holz upon returning home to his Lynden, Washington race shop. "Our Holz racers proved once again the durability and performance of our products. In the UTV class I nailed the
holeshot… the Kroyer powered Polaris RZR is just awesome to have under your foot. The response is great and combined with our suspension and chassis products, it really puts the power to the ground."
In addition to Kroyer engines and Holz suspension goods, the Holz Racing Polaris RZR rides on sticky Maxxis Tires and has its extended range of suspension movement kept in check by FOX Racing Shox. The power is harnessed by Team Industries clutching goods.
The Race Town 395 course was punishing on both racers and equipment as it featured portions of a motocross track and open desert running with huge sand whoops
The World Off-Road Championship Series is one of the premiere off-road racing series in North America. The next race for Holz Racing and WORCS series is March 27-29 in Lake Havasu, Arizona.

About Holz Racing Products:
For the past 10 years, Holz Racing Products has engineered and extreme tested the finest quality, most effective performance parts available for UTV, ATV and snowmobile applications. Manufactured in the USA and race tested around the world, HRP leads the field in Polaris RZR accessories and performance products. For more information visit their website at www.holzracingproducts.com or call 360-398-7006

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“Vegas to Reno” – The Long Way - Comments Needed for 2009 Race

Bureau of Land Management (BLM) solicting comments on the Best in the Desert 2009 TSCO “Vegas to Reno” race


BAKERSFIELD, CA (February 28, 2009) In January, Casey Folks, Director of the Best in The Desert Racing Association, announced that the official name of this year's race is TSCO “Vegas to Reno” – The Long Way… and it’s approximately 1000 miles. In 2008 the Best in The Desert (BITD) racing series saw increased entries and Casey wanted to turn up the heat on this year’s event by lengthening the course. The event will run for a full three days with stops each night at “Camp Adventure” where racers and their teams will be able to make repairs and adjustments to their vehicles in a controlled environment and have great bench racing opportunities.

This is your opportunity to make a difference. The BLM is soliciting scoping comments on the Environmental Analysis (EA) being prepared in order to issue a Special Recreation Permit for this event. Go to ORBA’s website and download the template scoping letter, rewrite it on a different sheet of paper and send it in to the BLM. We want to let the BLM know that our community supports this race.

The state of Nevada is a tourism-based economy which has historically included events such as this to attract people to the state and its rural communities. This fact, along with the increased popularity of this type of recreation, magnifies the need for this type of event. The amount of public lands with established roads and trails makes this state uniquely equipped to host events of this type. By allowing this race to occur it will be fulfilling the recreation needs of the area and at the same time bring badly need tourism dollars to the region.


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ORBA is a national trade association composed of off-road related businesses united to promote common goals that support the prosperity and growth of the off-road industry. ORBA can be found on the internet at www.orba.biz.

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Mark Holz Dominates UTV Class 1 at 2009 WORCS Opener

Holz Kicks Off World Off-Road Championship Racing Season With Victory in UTV Class 1

Lynden, WA (January 28, 2009) With the off-season quickly becoming a distant memory, Factory Holz Racing team riders launched the 2009 World Off-Road Championship Series (WORCS) right where they left off… atop the podium. Holz Racing Factory Team Manager and owner Mark Holz rocked the competition in UTV Class 1 aboard his Polaris RZR.
Perhaps the most dominating win of the weekend came in UTV Class 1 where Holz kingpin Mark Holz proved the worth of top quality Holz Racing products with a dominating win on his Holz Racing, Kroyer Engines, Maxxis Polaris RZR. Mark bested his next closest competitor by nearly three minutes.
“It was a great way to start the season,” said Mark Holz, owner of Holz Racing Products. “We’ve been working real hard back at the shop to develop some of the best chassis and suspension pieces available for the RZR and our victories here this weekend is testament to not only the performance of our products but also their quality.”
Holz Racing Products located in Lynden, Washington, is regarded as the best suspension and chassis performance shop for Polaris RZR UTVs in North America. Holz also designs and manufacturers performance components for most sport ATVs as well as Polaris, Ski-doo and Arctic Cat snowmobiles.
The World Off-Road Championship Series is one of the premiere off-road racing series in North America. Last year more than 11,000 racers competed in WORCS at some of the most grueling and challenging tracks and courses anywhere. The next race for Holz Racing and WORCS series is February 27 – March 1 in Adelanto, California.

About Holz Racing Products:
For the past 10 years, Holz Racing Products has engineered and extreme tested the finest quality, most effective performance parts available for UTV, ATV and snowmobile applications. Manufactured in the USA and race tested around the world, HRP leads the field in Polaris RZR accessories and performance products. For more information visit their website at http://www.holzracingproducts.com/ or call 360-398-7006

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2009 M4SX SXS Stadium Series

The M4SX SXS Stadium Series kicks off in Perris, CA on February 21’st and we have some new information to pass along about some of the things we are doing to expand & provide a stable series. We have continued to grow over the past 2 years from the dirt at local motocross tracks to finally a full fledged stadium series.
With an awesome location next to Lake Perris , we welcome the racers’ families, friends & sponsors to enjoy a weekend next to the Lake, where you can enjoy camping, boating, bbq’ing & more. WIth other entertainment on site next to The Perris Auto Speedway, such as: Go Karting & a Skatepark , there is something for everyone to enjoy besides the great off-road race action.
In this sluggish economy we have made many changes to keep our series as affordable as possible for the racers and giving the drivers the most value for their dollar. Some of these changes include increasing the amount of on track race time as well as stepping up to the plate & continuing to offer the SXS Pro Class a 50% payback & offering a 100% payback for all Buggy & Truck Classes. With a track that will see several layout changes throughout the series, there will always be good times to have at The SXS Stadium Series at Perris Auto Speedway.

MISC INFO//
-Friday Practice for all vehicles $100 (pit passes purchased on Friday for practice will be good for Saturday’s race as well)
-Pit Pass $25 (5 & under free)
-General Admission $15 (kids 6-12 $10 & 5 & under free)
-On Site Camping FREE

NEW CLASS/ENTRY FEE INFO//
-Stadium Kart JR Stock – $125 (age 7-11)
-Stadium Kart JR 1 – $125 (age 8-11)
-Stadium Kart JR 2 – $125 (age 12-15)
-STadium Kart Mod – $125 (age 10-16)
-SXS Amateur – $125
-SXS Pro – $175 (50% payback)
-Stadium Buggy Single – $200 (100% payback)
-Stadium Buggy Pro – $200 (100% payback)
-Stadium Trucks – $250 (100% payback)
-Prerunners – $250 (100% payback)

NEW RACE FORMAT//

QUALIFYING:Each class will have an eight (8) lap qualifying session. The field of cars will be sorted from the fastest lap of each participant.

HEAT RACE:The number of Heat Races will be determined by the Race Director based on total car count of each class. In any event, each heat race will be inverted six places. For example, if you are the fastest qualifier you will start in the first heat race third row outside. The top 10 places in the heat race or heat races will be in the inversion for the Main Event. The Heat Races will be eight (8) laps.

MAIN EVENT:The inversion for the Main Events will be determined by a blind draw after all the Heat Races have been completed. The inversion will be either 2,4,6,8 or 10 places. For example, if you finished first in the first heat race and the number 8 is pulled for the inversion you will start fourth row outside. There will be a competition yellow at the half way point of the race. Laps run under yellow will count as laps completed. The laps for the Main Events will be as follows:
-Stadium Kart JR Stock – 10 Laps (Modified Course)
-Stadium Kart JR 1 – 12 Laps (Modified Course)
-Stadium Kart JR 2 – 12 Laps (Modified Course)
-Stadium Kart Mod – 12 Laps
-SXS Amateur – 12 Laps
-SXS Pro – 18 Laps
-Stadium Single – 20 Laps
-Stadium Pro – 20 Laps
-Stadium Trucks – 20 Laps
-Prerunners – 20 Laps

***MORE DETAILS TO COME SOON INCLUDING BRAND NEW PARTNERS JUST ON BOARD - STAY TUNED & CHECK OUT M4SX.COM FOR MORE INFO***


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The National Off Road Racing Series (NORRS)

The National Off Road Racing Series (NORRS) is proud to announce it will be holding its short course racing series in Southern California. With seven race weekends scheduled for 2009 and 15 races ending in a world class championship, the NORRS series will be the premiere short course off road racing experience.
“We are happy to be able to provide affordable racing for both race teams and spectators for our upcoming season that will be a great experience for all, said COO Wessly Carr. This series will provide the side by side racing action that fans of short course racing want to see and also provide a professional racing experience for teams across the US. Being backed by a non-biased entertainment company allows us to invite racers across the United States and into Mexico for exciting racing action. For the fans it will be affordable even in this economy so that the average family can enjoy a full day of entertainment and racing.”
The series will be primarily held in San Diego, California, due to its mild weather and relatively easy travel time from anywhere in Southern California. NORRS is currently developing a track that features a 1200-foot straight, banked turns, whoops, S-turns and other great features. Located at the north end of San Diego it will be conveniently accessible for Southern California fans and drivers.

The 2009 NORRS Schedule is as follows:
· May 16-17 - San Diego
· July 11-12 - San Diego
· Aug 29-30 - San Diego
· Sept 19-20 - TBA
· Oct. 10-11 - San Diego
· Nov 21-22 - TBA
· Dec 12-13 Series Championship - San Diego

The NORRS class lineup and entry fee schedule per weekend is as follows:
· 2 and 4 Expert Truck Modified - $900.00
· Expert Lite Truck Modified - $700.00
· Expert Buggy Modified - $800.00
· Expert Buggy Stock - $800.00
· Sportsman Buggy Modified - $600.00
· Sportsman Buggy Stock - $600.00
· Sportsman Truck Open - $400.00
· Sportsman Truck Limited - $400.00
· Sportsman Truck Lite - $400.00
· UTV Expert - $450.00
· UTV Sportsman - $400.00
· KART Rookie - $150.00
· KART Stock - $150.00
· KART Modified - $150.00

Payouts are some of the highest on the West Coast, at two to four times the weekend entry fee. NORRS will make sure that racing is affordable to drivers as well as being affordable to fans including the family. Why race this series. because the payouts will be better than anything last year and the cost of registration will be lower than anything last year of the same level. Fans will be able to attend the races without costing an arm and a leg. Most of all the organization, as a whole, is flexible and non biased. We will listen to the drivers, because without them we have no race series!
NORRS brings exciting short course off road racing for drivers of all types and ages. From children, to Sportsmen, to Professional drivers behind the wheel of 800 horsepower trucks flying over 150 feet.
For more information, check out the NORRS website at http://www.norrs.com

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Polaris Announces 2009 Race Teams and Contingency

Polaris to have representation in GNCC, WORCS, AMA ATV Motocross, ITP QuadCross, Best in the Desert, SCORE and Mud Bogging

Minneapolis, February 4, 2009 –Polaris will hit the racing circuit full bore this year competing in the Grand National Cross Country series (GNCC), World Off Road Championship series (WORCS), AMA ATV Motocross (AMA), ITP QuadCross, Best in the Desert (BITD), SCORE International and Mud racing. Polaris also will continue to offer their race contingency program.

“We are committed to ATV and Side-by-Side racing,” said Eric Nault, Product/Race manager for Polaris’s ORV division. “With the introduction of the Sportsman XP, RANGER RZR S, and Outlaw 450 MXR for 2009, we feel we have a fierce line up of vehicles to capture titles in the various circuits.”

GNCC/AMA ATV Motocross Championship
Rath Racing is on board for 2009 to race the Sportsman 850 XP EPS in GNCC and the Outlaw 450 MXR in AMA ATV National Motocross Championship. Daryl Rath, Cody Anderson and Frank Batista will tackle the “4x4 Open” classes with the Sportsman 850 XP EPS, and Daryl Rath also will race the RANGER RZR in the Side-by-Side classes. Rath Racing was the first race team to hit the podium with a factory-backed Sportsman in GNCC series in 2008. In 2009, they will be competing for the championship with the 99-percent new, 2009 Sportsman 850XP EPS. Rath Racers Landon Hurst (Pro-Am Class) and Mitch Reynolds (Pro Class) will race the Outlaw 450 MXR in AMA ATV National Motocross Championship.

Announced last fall, Polaris also is supporting the Yokley Racing/National Guard race team. Multi-time Pro and Pro Production GNCC Winner, William Yokley started racing the Polaris RANGER RZR during the 2008 GNCC season and took the Side-by-Side title. For 2009, Yokley will race the new Outlaw 450 MXR in the Pro Class and continue to race the RANGER RZR. Yokley’s teammate, Mark Notman, will race the Outlaw 450 MXR in the Pro-Am Class.

John Gallagher Sr. is back on board the Outlaw 450 in GNCC. Gallagher Sr. has owned the Super Senior class all three years he’s raced it on an Outlaw and looks to add another class first in 2009.

WORCS/ITP QuadCross
ATV racing legend, Doug Eichner, will continue to race the Outlaw 450 MXR and RANGER RZR S for the 2009 WORCS season. Eichner took the WORCS Side-by-Side title and finished fifth on his Outlaw 525S in the 2008. He looks to defend his Side-by-Side title and finish on top of the ATV Pro Class for 2009, now that his Outlaw 450 MXR is completely dialed in. Eichner also took the ITP Pro Open Championship in 2008 and will be racing the 450MXR in select ITP QuadCross series events.

Best in the Desert
Jagged X and the No. 1919 RANGER RZR look for their third Best in the Desert Championship in 2009. The team has a current win streak of six consecutive races, including the 2009 series opener, and Brandon Schueler and new team member Chad Riccio, look to continue their winning ways.

SCORE
Mark Lindsay and his RANGER RZR captured the “UTV Sportsman” championship in 2008 and are back racing Baja in 2009! Lindsay not only won the championship in 2008, but made history in SCORE racing by being the first Side-by-Side to finish the Baja 500. Lindsay went on to finish third in the Baja 1,000.

Mud Racing
Team Highlifter-Polaris Racing is back in the bogs for 2009 after a very successful 2008. The team will be racing Sportsman, Sportsman XPs, RANGER XPs and RANGER RZRs. The racers are as follows:

Sportsman 850 XP: Adam Shumaker, Alicia Gorman, Blake Mann, Brian Robertson, JW Otwell, Maggie Robertson and Trey Thomas
Sportsman 550 XP: Josh Gorman, JW Otwell and Maggie Robertson.
Sportsman 800: Scott Smith, Maggie Donald
Sportsman 400: Alicia Gorman, Renee Thomas
RANGER XP: Scott Smith, Brian Robertson
RANGER RZR S: Josh Gorman, Trey Thomas, Maggie Robertson

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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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Parker 250 Race - January 10, 2009

Epic Racing Products/Best in the Desert Parker 250 "Duel in the Desert" for motorcycles, quads and Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs) is January 10, 2009.

Admission to the event is free to spectators, and there are many places to watch the race. One of the most popular is along Shea Road south of Parker. This has been called a "spectator's paradise."

A mandatory riders' meeting for the big race will be held at 7 p.m. Friday evening in the Mohave Room at the BlueWater.At 6:45 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 10, staging for motorcycles, quads, and UTVs will be held at the race starting line. The race itself gets underway at 7:15 a.m.The awards ceremony will be held at 4:45 p.m. in the Mohave Rooms at the BlueWater.For more information, go to www.bitd.com or call Best in the Desert at (702) 457-5775.

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UTV Class at the 2009 King of the Hammers

January 6th, 2009

W.E.ROCK Events in coordination with Hammer King Productions and Side X Side Super Jam, brings a UTV Class race to the 2009 King of the Hammers (KOH) race week. The UTV Class race will be a limited entry, and shortened version of the buggy race. Top UTV racers, UTV media representatives and Rock Crawlers (in UTVs) will race across the rugged terrain of Johnson Valley SVRA, known as the Hammers. The race course will include 2 of the infamous Hammers rock crawling trails and miles of desert sections, which will include lakebeds, whoop sections, gravel and rock washes, and deep sand areas.

The KOH UTV race is scheduled for Wednesday, February 25th, 2009; pre-running will start on February 23rd. The main King of the Hammers buggy race will be Friday, February 27th, with a Last Chance Qualifier Thursday, February 26th. The buggy races will include 60 LCQ competitors vying for 10 open positions in the main KOH race which will include 92 start positions.

In its 3rd year, the King of the Hammers race has quickly become an off road Halo event, with teams from all disciplines of off road motor-sports. A large spectator turn out for the race week is expected, with many teams bringing support crews and fans from all across the United States. Off road oriented vendors will be filling the main pit area, displaying their newest and greatest products for the racers and spectators alike.

While Hammer King Productions is the main promoter for this race week, W.E.ROCK is the official sanctioning body for both Hammer King Productions and Side X Side Super Jam. Side X Side Super Jam is a new UTV event promotion company formed by the founders and current operators of W.E.ROCK Events.

More information can be found at:

• Side X Side Super Jam
• W.E.ROCK
  

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Hunterworks Wins Durhamtown UTV Championship

December 19, 2008 - Todd Eldridge of Hunterworks Inc. competing in the 0-750cc Modified class won the first season championship at Durhamtown ATV Park in Union Point, GA.

Driving a modified Rhino 700, Hunterworks took home five first place trophies out of six races for the season. While this racing venue is in its’ infancy and not so many competitors, a win is a win!

Todd contributes the wins to the products he sells at Hunterworks. Todd said, "Without good companies and good products it is very hard to compete no matter who is driving."

Hunterworks carries the items that they think pushed them to the front of the pack!!

• Maxxis Bighorn Tires
• ITI Motorsports Anti-Sway Bars
• MSD Ignition/Fuel Controller
• Progressive Suspension Shocks
• Muzzy Exhaust
• OMF Performance Wheels
• Hunterworks Machined Sheave
• Hunterworks Fuel Map in the MSD
• Unisteer Power Steering
• Unisteer HD Rack and Pinion
• Rock Hard 4x4 Harness Bar
• Simpson Seat Harness
• Hardcore Racing Spindles

In the last race of the year the 0-750cc modified class raced in the same class as the 750-100cc modified class and Todd in the Hunterworks Rhino 700 finished second out of twelve entrants. The two classes were scored differently but physically ran together.
Todd says they race for two reasons and not sure which is the main reason, one to test products before they sell them and two because it is just plain fun.

For more information about UTV racing in GA go to the following sites
http://www.durhamtown.com
http://www.ridesidebyside.com

To check out all the products not just for racing check out Hunterworks’ website.
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Johnson Announces Three-Race Off-Road GP Schedule

Former CORR champion and multi-time AMA supercross and motocross champion Ricky Johnson has announced a schedule for the 2009 Ricky Johnson Offroad GP presented by Lucas Oil Products.

The three-race series, which will be sanctioned by the United States Auto Club (USAC), and a year-end banquet is scheduled to take place as follows:

• February 27-28 (Sportsman 27th, Pro 28th)Manzanita Speedway - Phoenix, AZ
• March 20-21 (Sportsman 20th, Pro 21st)Perris Auto Speedway - Perris, CA
• October 30-31 (Sportsman 30th, Pro 31st)Las Vegas Motor Speedway - Las Vegas,
• NV November 1 (Offroad GP Banquet)

The series will also be aired in three one-hour shows on SPEED Channel, with expert commentators Ken Stout and Cameron Steele confirmed as the on-air talent.

Each event will host GP 4, GP 2, GP-Lite, Pro ATV, Superlite and Pro Buggy as professional clases while Single Buggy, UTV, Trophy Karts, Amateur ATV and a Pre-Runner class will be categorized as Sportsman classes, with Sportsman-class points earned at an Offroad GP counting toward the CORR Sportsman Championship as well.

“After speaking with CORR’s President Cissy Baldwin, I feel that the Offroad GP Triple Crown will not conflict with the CORR or WSORR Championship series,” Johnson said in a press release issued by the series. “We have a lot coming up for the inaugural 2009 season! Terrible Herbst will be the host hotel and marketing partner in coordination with their gas stations. We will also be working closely with SEMA for the last round of racing. I would like to thank everyone who supported our first race this past November and look forward to seeing you all in February!”

For more information, contact offroadgp@yahoo.com.

Jim Baldwin Relinquishes Operations of Championship Off Road Racing

CORR CEO Steps DownJim Baldwin Relinquishes Operations of CORR
Posted December 5 2008 17:36 by Erin Granoff -->

Jim Baldwin Relinquishes Operations of
Championship Off Road Racing

Newport Beach, CA (December 5, 2008)--Today, CORR owner Jim Baldwin has announced that he is stepping down as CEO of Championship Off Road Racing. While retaining ownership, Mr. Baldwin will relinquish control of the day to day operations and management of the off road racing series and elevate Cissy Baldwin to CEO. PMF Event Services Executive Producer, Jason Markham, will be also joining Cissy Baldwin on the management team.

In just under four years since purchasing CORR, Mr. Baldwin brought short course off road racing to national level. Despite difficulties brought on by the current economic recession, CORR has experienced triple digit growth in all aspects including spectator attendance, race participants, national awareness, and television viewers.

Mr. Baldwin made the following statement:

"Long before purchasing CORR in 2005, off road racing has been my passion and my pride. My family and I have had an amazing experience both in off road racing and being so deeply involved in the sport. Seeing the potential, I purchased CORR with the goal of developing a national presence. In the past few years, we have seen our efforts pay off as CORR and short course racing entered into the national motor sports spotlight. Recently I have experienced challenges but I have no doubt that CORR has the potential to succeed. Cissy Baldwin has clearly demonstrated her abilities and I have full faith and confidence that she will steer CORR to the next level. It is with a heavy heart, with the best interest in the future of CORR and short course racing, that I must now step aside from managing the operations of the series to empower the CORR management team to carry on this vision."

As Mr. Baldwin hands over the reins of the series he will devote his efforts to his real estate business and other business interests that have become his primary focus. While it remains the premier short course racing series in the nation, the CORR team is continuing to develop a revised plan for the 2009 season that will build upon the progress that has been developed under Mr. Baldwin's leadership.

Championship Off Road Racing™ brings high action, four wheel motorsports including two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive trucks to the closed course off road arena.
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Official Announcement can be found here:
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Championship Off Road Racing Cancels Final 2008 Race

Championship Off Road Racing Cancels Final 2008 Race

Newport Beach, CA (November 14, 2008)— Championship Off Road Racing has regretfully announced the cancellation of its final race weekend of the 2008 season scheduled to be held in Chula Vista, California on December 6th – 7th 2008.

Championship Off Road Racing, CEO Jim Baldwin made the following statement:

“The current national financial crisis has impacted our series to the degree that it has become impossible to produce the quality off road racing experience that our fans, racers and sponsors have enjoyed. While it has been our most sincere effort to hold this final event, every possible avenue was exhausted before reaching this difficult decision. Although we have been forced to prematurely end the current season, we are strongly committed to providing the ultimate off road racing experience on the most extreme tracks while continuing to grow the sport. We apologize to our sponsors, teams and especially to our loyal fans for any inconvenience that this has caused. Our commitment to this sport, sponsors, the teams, and fans that support us is unwavering. We will continue to vigorously pursue our objective: To build the most exciting nationally recognized short course off road racing series in the country.”
CORR is in the midst of establishing a solid 2009 race schedule. This confirmed schedule, to be released shortly, is comprised of twelve rounds of racing to be held on six weekends in 2009. There are currently discussions underway with the objective of increasing that number to as many as eight race weekends and 16 rounds. We are working to assemble a revised business plan that will reflect the steps necessary to overcome the current economic challenges. Our sponsors have shown us that they understand the current economic climate and have expressed their desire to participate with us in seeing this sport blossom. The significant investment made in CORR has brought huge crowds, national exposure, and some of the most exciting racing ever seen in the dirt.

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UTV Industry News

Polaris RANGER RZR Crushes at Heartland Challenge

The Polaris RANGER RZR continues its winning ways, this time taking two of the three podium spots overall, at the first-annual Heartland Challenge UTV endurance race, in Carlisle, Iowa.

The three-hour UTV race, saw Polaris’ Region Sales Manager Matt Lube and Steve Muncur winning the 850cc stock class as well the Overall race in their Polaris RANGER RZR S. Second overall went to Karst Motorsport’s RANGER RZR. Third in 850cc stock class went to CST Racing, a local farmer and enthusiast, who purchased a RANGER RZR only six days prior to the race.

“This was a great first-time, endurance event,” said Race Winner and Polaris Region Sales Manager, Matt Lube. “The weather and mud definitely added to the challenge but the RANGER RZRs shined among the competition. It is truly impressive how well these machines performed and held up to the elements.”



About Polaris
With annual 2007 sales of $1.8 billion, Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all terrain vehicles (ATVs), including the Polaris RANGER™, snowmobiles and Victory motorcycles for recreational and utility use.

Polaris is a recognized leader in the snowmobile industry; and one of the largest manufacturers of ATVs 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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Polaris RANGER RZR takes 2008 Racing Season by Storm

Polaris RANGER RZR takes 2008 Racing Season by Storm

Jagged X, Eichner and Yokley win series

Minneapolis, October 31, 2008 – The Polaris RANGER RZR continues to be a force by impressively taking the Best in the Desert, WORCS and GNCC racing championships for 2008.

“Polaris Racing is very excited to have three series championships for 2008,” said Eric Nault, race team manager for Polaris. “The side-by-side race teams did an awesome job with their RANGER RZRs, and we’re convinced their dedication will result in many more championships.”

Jagged X and their No. 1919 RANGER RZR took their second Best in the Desert Points Championship by winning their fourth race in a row in the series. They sealed the championship in the sixth out of the seventh race, at the Golden West Cycle LV 150 where pilots Brandon Schueler and Blake Van de Loo started in fifth position. After only 11 miles The Jagged X team had made their way to second position where they would stay for the larger part of the race and took the lead to finish first. The No. 1919 leads the class scoring an impressive 440 points to the second place finisher’s 292 points.


Polaris/Lone Star/Eichner Racing’s Doug Eichner captured the top spot for the WORCS Side-by-Side title on his RANGER RZR with six podium finishes. Mark Holz and his RANGER RZR finished a respective fourth with three firsts and one second in the four races he competed in.


Multi-time Pro and Pro Production GNCC Winner, William Yokley raced the Polaris RANGER RZR in GNCC’s UTV Open Modified class and went undefeated taking the GNCC UTV Championship. An impressive nine of the top 10 overall finishers were racing RANGER RZRs.


“Jagged X, Eichner and Yokley have been very dedicated to racing the RANGER RZR and we are extremely happy with their successes in their respective racing series,” said Craig Scanlon, product line sales manager for Polaris’ Side-by-Side Division. “The varying terrain and challenges each racing series has and being able to finish at the top in the three series continues to show the versatility, quality and power of the RANGER RZR.”

Watch for Mark Lindsey and his RANGER RZR at the Baja 1,000.

About Polaris
With annual 2007 sales of $1.8 billion, Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), including the Polaris RANGER™, snowmobiles and Victory motorcycles for recreational and utility use.

Polaris is a recognized leader in the snowmobile industry; and one of the largest manufacturers of ATVs 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 motorcycle cruiser and touring 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 are available from authorized Polaris dealers or anytime from the Polaris homepage at www.polarisindustries.com.

DragonFire UTV World Cup - November 15, 2008

With the Arizona premiere of Thrillbillies: Double Wide on Friday, November 14, at DragonFire Racing, we thought the timing would be perfect to have our 2nd Annual UTV World Cup race the following day. This will allow for some of the race footage to be used in next year's Thrillbillies movie.

Due to the short timeframe to put this together, Julie Ehrman at ET Motopark has agreed to once again host the race, with DragonFire as the title sponsor. We are going to donate all proceeds from the premiere's silent auction to the Pro purse. We have three sets of shocks from Elka, wheels and tires from ITP, products from Kicker, Monster, Ogio, Makita, Godfrey Films, Skull Candy and many more to be added. We will post a silent auction product list soon. Julie has also agreed to provide a 50% Pro payback for the Pro 800cc UTV class.

The format will be a mix of CORR and outdoor motocross. Saturday morning will be open practice, followed by four-lap qualifying races for gate position. Heat 1 is 15 minutes plus one lap. There will be a mandatory yellow at the 10-minute mark (CORR drivers, please educate the forum on how this works), then 5 more minutes of racing plus one lap. Heat 2 will be staged two hours later, using the same format. The low score from the two races wins the DragonFire UTV World Cup. If there is a tie in points then the better score from the second race wins.

There are two UTV categories: Pro 800cc and under; and Amateur 800cc and under. These are 4-stroke displacements. A 2-stroke would have to be 400cc and under to compete. As long as the UTV you are entering is an 800cc and under 4-stroke, and utilizes a CVT clutch, you can compete in a UTV class. We will be posting protest rules and cost. We will have on-site displacement checks for the top 5 overall finishers (only under protest). ET Motopark is responsible for all tech, entry, safety and scoring duties. DragonFire will be presenting the additional prize money to the winner of the Pro UTV class. We will pay down to 5th place.

With money from the Friday night Thrillbillies premiere, and the 50% payback from ET Motopark, we should generate over $6000 in prize money for the Pro UTV class (30 Pro entrants at $200 each plus over $3000 from the silent auction should make for a great payback). The more people who show up for the Thrillbillies premiere, the more money can be raised for the Pro purse. If you plan on racing, please come with your vehicles Friday night to the premiere. We will have all the race cars on display, and will do tech inspection and registration that night. We will have tech and registration Saturday morning for the people who are coming from out of state and cannot make the premiere. Information on the race, entry forms, and prizes will be posted on the home page of DragonFire Racing.

Dragon Fire Racing wins UTV Class at the 2008 Searchlight Grand Prix

Dragon Fire Racing wins UTV Class at the 2008 Searchlight Grand Prix

More details on the Dragon Fire Racing Kawasaki Teryx can be found at:

www.utvguide.net/dfr_race_sxs.htm

WORCS Round 7 - Holz wins UTV Class in Polaris RZR

Lynden, WA (October 1, 2008)

Mark Holz Wins Performance UTV Class with Holz Modified Polaris RZR


Mark Holz once again marred the title sponsor name of the Rhino Mod Performance UTV class by capturing his third victory in just four races, placing his Holz outfitted Polaris RZR on the podium. The Milford venue also saw ATV racer Mike Machado try his hand for the first time behind the wheel of a performance UTV. Aside from a Holz Racing long travel kit and roll cage, Machado drove his near stock Polaris RZR to a fourth place finish.

“It was another great weekend for our racers and Holz Racing products,” said Mark Holz, owner of Holz Racing and winner of the Rhino Mod UTV Performance class. “Josh (Frederick) has been unstoppable all season long, and we’re really starting to get our Holz Polaris RZR dialed in. The handling was incredible this weekend.”

The World Off-Road Championship Series is one of the premiere off-road racing series in North
America. Last year more than 11,000 racers competed in WORCS at some of the most grueling and challenging tracks and courses anywhere. The final race of the season is scheduled for October 24-26 in Taft, California.

About Holz Racing Products:
For the past 10 years, Holz Racing Products has engineered
and extreme tested the finest quality, most effective performance
parts available for UTV, ATV and snowmobile applications.
Manufactured in the USA and race tested around
the world, HRP leads the field in Polaris RZR accessories and
performance products. For more information visit their website
at www.holzracingproducts.com or call 360-398-7006

Jagged X RANGER RZR Wins Best in the Desert's Bilek Silver State 300

Jagged X RANGER RZR Wins Best in the Desert's Bilek Silver State 300

The Jagged X/Polaris Racing number 1919 team was able to pull off another win at the Bilek Silver State 300, in Mesquite Nevada. Jagged X started in second place with a smaller-than-usual field of only five vehicles.

The Mesquite venue was billed as a new race course but the drivers soon discovered that Casey from “Best in the Desert” still had plenty of tricks up his sleeve. Co driver, Blake Van de Loo noted that the course had, "The most silt ever but also was loaded with a huge variety of terrain from 7000 ft pine forest to a trip through the old mining town of Caliente, Nevada, and even some pretty deep water crossings.”

The Jagged X RANGER RZR moved into the lead shortly after the start when the lead car encountered engine trouble. A little more than nine hours later, Brandon and Blake crossed the finish unchallenged to score their third season victory and to further secure the lead spot in the 2008 BITD points chase.

The next BITD race is the Golden West 150 (formerly the AVI 150), in Jean, Nevada, on Oct 25. This is a Quad, Side-by-Side and trophy lite only race and promises to be an exciting event.

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