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Skillz Johnny Gallagher weaves his YFZR through the Florida tree’s like he’s been doing it his whole life!

Rider: Johnny Gallagher Photographer: Harlen Foley Location: Wild Boar GNCC, FL

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Richard Kehoe

MUDDY

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hat a great spring for riding!

I’ve been out on a lot of rides with our sponsored charities, local clubs, and our group from the office, and even on family rides. All of them have had a common theme, extra water and deeper mud.

This spring has had more rain than I can remember in many years. The lakes and ponds have yet to drop down to normal levels, and it doesn’t look like that’s in the cards anytime soon. Usually at this time of the season, we arrive back a lot dustier from the trail, and the mud is only in your dreams. In my corner of the ATV World it’s been everything but dry. I haven’t been able to ride in a good dust cloud since last year. The rain has been so consistent that instead of packing a spare/“new” dust mask for someone who might have forgotten theirs, I’ve had the urge to pack a life jacket and water wings for some of the usual ones that swamp out in the holes. Every group has these guys, and if you don’t know who they are, it’s probably you Sherlock.

It turned into a spring Christmas when one of our Sales and Marketing guys

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knocked on my office door, sporting a Klim R1 Air Fresh Air Helmet with a Parker Pumper fresh air helmet blower motor. That’s a mouthful, but it’s a better tasting mouthful than the dusty trial.

With a quick and straightforward install, we’ll be tampering with next level riding in the RZR soon enough. I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I couldn’t be more excited to ride in the dust plumes!

Needless to say, we installed it, but there hasn’t been any plumes yet. My usual goggle, helmet and RXZ mask setup has sufficed. Look for the install and write up of this combo in a future, Shop Hustle issue.

I’m sure that when the warmer, dry season arrives, we’ll be missing the rain we’ve all been complaining about. When the weather turns, I’ll be the first guy out crushing the dust plumes with the Klim R1 helmet and the Parker Pumper system. I predict it’ll be a game changer come mid-summer. And as some of my fellow colleagues would say, “It’s a “paradigm shift” in the dust.

Until next time, we’ll be out on the trails having fun with the extra water and mud!

The Klim R1 Helmet will connected to a Parker Pumper fresh air blower motor will make dusty days better.

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FARR WINS TORC RACE IN CHICAGO

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Can-Am Maverick X3 side-by-side vehicle pilots sit 1-2 in the PRO Mod UTV class rankings. Can-Am factory-backed Maverick X3 side-by-side vehicle racers Tim Farr and Kyle Chaney finished 1-2 at round two of The Off-Road Championship (TORC) Chicagoland Slam short-course off-road race this past weekend in Chicago, Ill. Farr continues to impress behind the wheel of his No. 804 Can-Am / JB Racing Maverick X3 Turbo R side-by-side vehicle.

Farr, who finished third at the first round on Saturday, notched his second podium of the weekend with a victory on Sunday, May 14 on the modified ½-mile dirt oval course at Route 66 Raceway outside of Chicago. Farr completed 14 laps in a time of 13:15.683, to win round two by less than two seconds over Chaney and 17 other UTV racers. Farr ‘s blistering last-lap time of 26.508, the fastest of the weekend, helped propel him to victory.

It also gave him the TORC PRO Mod UTV class points lead heading into rounds three and four.

Chaney, a two-time Grand National Cross Country series UTV Pro champion, had a great weekend at the 2017 TORC shortcourse series opener as well, recording two runner-up finishes in his No. 891 Can-Am / Chaney Racing Can-Am Maverick X3 Turbo R side-by-side vehicle. He currently trails Farr by one point in the class standings.

Rounds three and four of TORC, the Twin Cities Takedown, are June 10-11, at ERX Motor Park in Elk River, Minn.

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03 EUROPE’S MOST ADVANCED PUBLIC ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION OPENED AT HONDA R&D EUROPE

02 POLARIS RZR DOMINATES BAJA 500 Polaris RZR dominated the Baja 500, taking the top five places in the Pro UTV Forced Induction class, all four finishing spots in Pro UTV, and the overall. 19 of the 26 finishers raced RZRs, showing the durability and race prowess of the vehicles.

Polaris Factory Racers filled the podium in the Pro UTV Forced Induction class with Justin Lambert in his No. 2918 Cognito RZR XP Turbo EPS taking the win and overall. Branden Sims in the No. 2913 Lonestar Racing turbo took second, and the No. 2975 Black Hills RZR XP Turbo EPS piloted by Mike Cafro finished third. Polaris Factory Racer Cody Rahders, racing his first year in the SCORE series, would finish in the top ten with a seventh place finish.

In the Pro UTV class, RZRs would be the only vehicles to finish of the 11 starters. JT Holmes took the class win in his No. 1950 RZR XP 1000 EPS, Adrian Orellana finished second and Don Whittington took third.

The next SCORE race is the Rosarito Beach Desert Challenge, Sept. 14-18.

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State¬-of-¬the-¬art 940V technology enables charging for up to four vehicles System can deliver up to 150kW across four simultaneous connections Future-proofed for next generations of electric vehicle development Public charging station will be used by Honda for internal research Integrated hydrogen generation and refueling station also planned

vehicles has been opened by Honda at its R&D facility in Offenbach, Germany.

The station uses state-of-the-art 940V technology, enabling up to four vehicles to charge simultaneously with different types of connectors.

The public charging station is powered by renewable energy sources, including a photovoltaic carport canopy. Its 940V capability can deliver up to a maximum of 150kW of energy across four simultaneous connections.

The charging station will be operated by Honda R&D Europe and is ‘future-proofed’ for the next generations of electric vehicle technology. While the station can be used by current models of plug-in cars, vans, bicycles or scooters, its maximum highvoltage capability is designed to cope with the demands of future vehicles that have not yet been conceived.

Honda R&D Europe’s investment in the charging station is part of the ‘Smart Company’ research project within the city of Offenbach, which aims to develop more intelligent and efficient ways of using energy resources. The 940V capability will enable new possibilities for Honda’s internal research into electromobility, in

line with its recently-announced ‘Electric Vision’ strategy.

In a later phase of the research project, Honda R&D Europe intends to install a new hydrogen filling station with integrated hydrogen generation at the Offenbach site.

Like the 940V plug-in charging station, it can be supplied exclusively with power from renewable energy sources. It will also have intelligent back-to-grid energy storage and transmission capability for the local power networks.

The 940V public charging station was officially opened on 29 May 2017, at a ceremony presided over by Bernard Massberg, Head of Mobility for the Hessian Ministry of Economics, Energy, Transport and Regional Development, and the Mayor of Offenbach, Horst Schneider.

This activity forms part of Honda’s commitment to an electric future in Europe, with a specific aim to have electrified powertrains in two thirds of European cars sold by 2025. Development of hybrid, plug-in hybrid, battery electric and fuel cell cars will place Europe at the forefront of Honda’s global electric vehicle strategy.

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04 VEHICLES GBC MOTORSPORTS RACERS MAKE HISTORY AT X-FACTOR GNCC Heavy rains made for extremely muddy conditions, but that did not slow down GBC Motorsports racers at the inaugural X-Factor GNCC in Peru, IN. GBC racers set the course ablaze and secured numerous class victories, while one longtime GBC racer would end the day with a new career achievement, 23 years in the making.

Following the early morning youth race, the 10am riders lined up and prepared for what was to be an extremely challenging day on the course. GBC Motorsports rider Doug Robey has been solid in 4x4 A competition this season, but took things to a new level at the X-Factor by finishing a season-best 4th place in the morning overall. Meanwhile, Ken Robey returned to winning ways with his fifth 4x4 Senior class victory of the year, earning a season-best 16th place in the morning overall along the way.

After a slight weather delay, the afternoon class riders would line up to take their turn on the slick and muddy course.

GBC Motorsports’ Landon Wolfe used the superior grip on his Ground Buster III tires

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to take the holeshot award before falling into the middle of the pack during the first lap. Meanwhile, Johnny Gallagher was pushed through the fence and forced to the back of the pack with a lot of ground to make up. By the halfway point, though, Gallagher had fought his way back and was battling with the race leader. On the final lap, Gallagher spotted an opportunity to make the pass and seized it, taking the lead and going on to cross the line as the checkered flag few.

“Honestly, it’s still sinking in right now, I just pushed hard and had myself in good position all day,” Johnny recalled after the win. “With a few miles to go, I took my shot at the lead and

made it stick. My big 22” XC-Masters were hooking up like crazy in places where everyone else was struggling, that was really the key to this win today.”

This was Gallagher’s first career overall GNCC victory in 23 years of racing. Landon Wolfe would go on to finish 5th, while Marty Christofferson and Tucker Wyatt finished 7th and 8th, respectively. Matt Lindle earned his season best overall of 7th place after finishing 2nd in the XC2 Pro-Am class.

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KOLPIN OUTDOORS® LAUNCHES POWERSPORTS OIL, FILTERS AND OIL CHANGE KITS YAMAHA 05 CONTINUES TO SUPPORT SEAL-NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE FAMILY FOUNDATION Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, again provided a new Side-by-Side (SxS), the Viking VI Special Edition (SE), to the SEAL-Naval Special Warfare Family Foundation (NSW) for auction at their annual fundraiser near San Diego, California. Assembled in the USA at Yamaha’s Newnan, Georgia factory, the Viking VI SE raised $17,000 towards the organization’s mission of supporting SEAL members’ families. This marks Yamaha’s fourth-consecutive year of aiding NSW, totaling nearly $90,000 in funding for the much-deserved recipients.

The SEAL-Naval Special Warfare Family Foundation is a San Diego based 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization founded in 2008 that raises awareness and funds for special programs in direct support of the NSW families on a local, national and global scale. Further details about the NSW organization and fundraiser can be found at www.SupportOurWarriors.org and www.

SealFamilyFoundation.org.

In addition to all of the standard attributes of the Yamaha Viking line, the 2017 Viking VI SE is available in a high-quality Midnight Blue Metallic painted bodywork featuring aluminum wheels, a soft sun top, mud flaps, over fenders and under seat storage, all at an MSRP of $14,999.

Every Yamaha SxS and full-size ATV is proudly assembled at Yamaha’s state-of-the-art U.S. factory in Newnan, Georgia, for worldwide distribution. View additional details on the Viking VI SE, along with the full lineup of Proven Off-Road vehicles at www.YamahaMotorsports.com.

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Kolpin Outdoors® is now offering two new engine oils: Kolpin Full Synthetic ATV/UTV 5W-50 Engine Oil and Kolpin 10W-40 Semi-Synthetic Powersports Engine Oil. Kolpin-branded engine oils are currently available at more than 5,300 Advanced Auto Parts stores nationwide. Unlike aftermarket brands, Kolpin engine oils are Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)tested, formulated and approved for use in ATV, UTV and Motorcycle engine applications.

To round out the oil line, Kolpin is offering a full line of OEM recommended Oil Filters and Oil Change Kits, designed for the severe operating conditions that off-road vehicles encounter.

This line of lubrication products adds to Kolpin’s robust portfolio, which includes but is not limited to gun boots, Rhino grips™, snow plow systems and winches. To learn about the latest Kolpin products visit www.kolpin.com

07 POLARIS RZRS FILL PRO PODIUM AT WORCS ROUND 8 Polaris RZRs filled the podium and took the top four spots in the SxS Pro class at WORCS Round 8, at Iron Mine Race Park, in Cedar City, Utah.

RZRs also took the top two podium spots in the SxS Pro Stock class In the SxS Pro class, Randy Romo got his first win of the season with Polaris Factory Racer Ryan Piplic taking second. Corbin Leaverton finished third. Piplic’s second-place finish moved him to second in the standings for the class with Polaris Factory Racer Cody Bradbury in third.

In Pro Stock, Polaris Factory Racers Beau Baron and Cody Bradbury would finish one, two. Baron sits in second-place in the series for the class, five points out of first with Bradbury in third.

WORCS Round 9 is June 16-18, Glen Helen Raceway, in Devore, Calif.

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08 YAMAHA OUTDOOR ACCESS INITIATIVE AWARDS MORE THAN $100,000 IN FIRST QUARTER Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, announces its Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative endowed more than $100,000 in funds and equipment to eight grant recipients in the first quarter of 2017.

This quarter is further highlighted by Yamaha’s continued support of the National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Foundation, and Yamaha’s Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow (ACT) grant program.

Starting this year, Yamaha’s tenured ACT grant program will be under the Outdoor Access Initiative (OAI) umbrella as part of the program’s expanded mission to support those who work and play outdoors. Through the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative’s ACT grant program, Oklahoma State University, Utah State University, The University of Florida and the University of Illinois were awarded a combined $8,500 in grants. Recipients of this year’s Yamaha ACT grants receive financial assistance to attend the 2017 Ag Media Summit in Snowbird, Utah, from July 22 to 26, and to promote and encourage safe and responsible use of ATV and Side-by-Side (SxS) vehicles within the agriculture community.

As the powersports industry’s leading land access advocate, protecting the interests of those who work and play outdoors, Yamaha’s Outdoor Access Initiative supports off-highway vehicle (OHV) riders, as well as those who rely on land access to camp, hunt, fish or farm. The 2017 first quarter Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative grant recipients are as follows: • Black Hills Jeeps, South Dakota • Chippewa County Sportsman’s Off-Road Vehicle Association, Michigan • Coalition of Recreational Trail Users, Minnesota • Maryland Off-Highway Vehicle Alliance, Maryland • National Ag Communicators of Tomorrow • National FFA Foundation • Pennsylvania ATV Trail Development Corporation, Pennsylvania • Responsible Recreation Foundation, Colorado • Tri- County ATV Recreation & Rescue Association, Inc., Pennsylvania The Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative continues to accept qualified applications for consideration of support and funding. For more information on the Outdoor Access Initiative, or to submit a grant application, visit www.YamahaOAI.com.

09 CAN-AM 4X4 RACERS FINISH 1-2 FOR THE 4TH TIME IN THE FIRST 6 ROUNDS OF THE GNCC. Can-Am Renegade X xc ATV racer Kevin Cunningham, the defending 4x4 Pro class champion, won the 4x4 Pro class and 10 a.m. session overall this past weekend at a mud-soaked X Factor Grand National Cross Country event held in Peru, Ind. Cunningham used the horsepower and 4x4 capabilities of his Can-Am Renegade ATV to his advantage in the mud, winning by more than a minute. With his five wins and six podium finishes in six GNCC rounds this year, Cunningham owns a sizable 38-point lead heading into round seven of the GNCC ATV series.

Bryan Buckhannon finished second on his Can-Am Outlander 4x4 behind Cunningham, giving Can-Am a 1-2 finish at the X Factor race. In fact, it’s the fourth time this year that Can-Am 4x4 racers have garnered the top two finishing spots in the 4x4 Pro class this season. Buckhannon’s five podiums in five rounds (he missed round four due to a race in Europe) have him sitting in third place, only one point behind second place.

Can-Am 4x4 racers also swept the both the 4x4 A and 4x4 Senior (40+) classes, and scored 1-2 finishes in the 4x4 B and 4x4 C ranks. Can-Am racers currently own the points lead in three of these classes.

The Can-Am ATV and side-by-side racing team travels May 27-28, to The John Penton GNCC in Millfield, Ohio, which is round seven for the ATV series and round three for the UTV series.

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10 TAYLOR-DUNN OFFERS A NEW WAY TO MOVE PEOPLE, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS Z Taylor-Dunn® is expanding its utility vehicle offerings with the company’s first co-produced vehicle with Polaris®. The new G-100 is packed with the durability, comfort and safety features needed to get the job done.

When it comes to moving people and equipment, Taylor-Dunn is known for providing unique solutions with optimal performance. The new G-100 utility vehicle brings plenty of power and performance for every outdoor work task.

DURABILITY The G-100 UTV boasts a proven liquid-cooled, Electronic Fuel Injected Polaris Pro-Star® 32 horsepower gasoline motor, with plenty of power and torque for hauling and towing goods. Also standard on the G-100 is a locking differential, MacPherson Strut front suspension with 9-inches of travel and dual a-arm independent rear suspension with 10-inches of travel. Taylor-Dunn backs the new vehicle with a 2-year factory warranty.

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SAFETY This new machine puts safety first with a standard Roll Over Protection System (ROPS) cage, 3-point safety belts for both driver and rider, and a factory-installed polyurethane roof and windshield.

Four-wheel hydraulic disk brakes allow for quick stopping power when needed. Optional accessories such as beacon lights and reverse warning alarm will increase visibility.

PRODUCTIVITY The G-100 has a 1,000 lb payload and 1,500 lb towing capacity, and an 8.8 gallon fuel tank which limits the need for fuel stops.

This new utility vehicle accepts almost all Polaris® Lock & Ride™ accessories, allowing you to customize the vehicle to meet the demands of any job. The G-100 is the perfect landscaping vehicle for schools and universities, parks and recreation, cemeteries and farming applications, just to name a few.

The new G-100 is available at select Taylor-Dunn dealers beginning May 25, 2017. Check out all of the specs at Taylor-Dunn.com.

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AARON RODGERS GIFTS OFFENSIVE LINE POLARIS GENERALS! After wrapping up organized team activities, Aaron Rodgers wanted to show his appreciation to his veteran offensive line by gifting them with customized Polaris GENERAL 1000 EPS Deluxe vehicles. The custom-wrapped, Green, Black and Yellow GENERALs featured the players’ initials and numbers on the doors. Along with the standard accessories on the Deluxe model, which include a poly sport roof, Polaris HD 4500 lb. winch, FOX® Podium QS3 shocks and low-profile front bumper, the vehicles were equipped with Pro Armor® Crawler tires and a light bar.

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Each Member of the OFATV can now expect six issues of ATV World Magazine, North America’s Best ATV Magazine, to arrive in their mailbox per household/per year. ATV World will be keeping OFATV members up to date with the latest news andreports from the ATV and Side-by-Side industry from leading Powersports enthusiasts.

“We couldn’t be more pleased to be named the official publication media of the OFATV. We will work hard to keep their members up to date with what’s new and what is going within our off-road community.” Commented Richard Kehoe, President, Outback Publishing Canada Inc., ATV World Magazine.

ATV World Magazine is the official magazine of the Toronto International Snowmobile, ATV & Powersports Show, October 20-22, 2017; The North American International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW January 5-7, 2018, and the Sledarama – Peterborough November 19, 2017.

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Lets start out by congratulating our 2016 “Dude I’m Stuck” segment of ATV WORLD Magazine Contest winner, presented by KFI Products, Michael Cristina. Michael walked away with the grand prize - a KFI SE45 Stealth Winch, courtesy of KFI Products. Thank-you for all of your submissions and interest in this column. As the response was through the roof we are now seeking your participation and are looking for our next WINNER! As this mag hits the shelves, the 2017 “Dude I’m Stuck” contest, presented by KFI Products and ATV WORLD Magazine, has begun.

Enter today for your chance to win the grand prize of a NEW Assault Series Winch by KFI. The Winner will be announced in our 14.6 issue of ATV WORLD and will have the choice of the Model AS-50 ASSAULT Winch or the AS-50w ASSAULT Winch. Both with 5000Lb Line Pull, a 38ft Synthetic Line, water resistant, and an LED Backlit Dash Rocker Switch. For more information on these great prizes to choose from visit www.kfiproducts.com Please send all your photo entries to: Info@atvworldmag.com along with your name and the riders location.

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The story behind this segment is very simple; your buddies are always getting stuck and looking like Jack-wagons when they’re riding, unlike yourself who is always professional. Well Mister Professional start taking pictures. Catch a few photos of your buddies getting winched, pushed, or pulled out and your picture might wind up in these pages of ATV World Magazine as part of our “Dude I’m Stuck” segment. With your submission you will be entered into a draw for a chance to win an ASSAULT Series AS-50 or the AS-50w ASSAULT Winch by KFI Products.

Here's how to get involved

Just send us a photo of yourself or a friend getting stuck to info@ atvworldmag.com, and give us a little background on where you were and how you managed to get yourself stuck.

In each issue of ATV World, the top entries will be chosen and published either in print or on-line. The top three entries will then be placed into a draw to take place February 2018.

ATV World Magazine, Outback Publishing Canada Inc., KFI Products, RKP Inc., and any other affiliate companies, require no one submit any pictures or videos of themselves or others performing any dangerous or illegal activities, they will not be considered or entered. In addition all riders must be wearing a helmet.

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The WHITE KNUCKLE EVENT is Brimstone’s Annual Spring Event, taking place every Memorial Day Weekend for the last 11 years. For 2017, ATV World Magazine was there to take it all in, and there was plenty to see and do. For the main stage concerts, Brimstone had arranged for Lee Brice and Michael Ray to cap off Saturday Night. Competitions would include an insane obstacle course, drag racing, and the infamous Wild Mountain Rampage, with all sorts of prizes including a brand new Yamaha Wolverine to one lucky winner.

Competitions and concerts were just the tip of the iceberg at this year’s WKE, as downright FUN was clearly the biggest selling point. There was a super fun Karaoke Party with more giveaways, a one of a kind Moonshine Run, and a Vendor Village with the latest gear, products, and a bunch of amazing food trucks. They also threw in a bonus “Getting Back to the Basics” live acoustic concert at the Half-Cabin Event area.

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Every aspect was well organized and thought out, right down to the ipad kiosks to help streamline sign up and registration.

Yamaha was on hand for public demo rides all weekend long. The rides were the real deal, on truly technical Brimstone trails with great guides. We were lucky enough to score a fresh new Wolverine R-Spec out of them for the entire weekend!

After a great day on sloppy wet trails, this was the best five bucks you could ever spend if you were tent camping for the weekend.

The stock Wolverine R-Spec could get you anywhere you wanted comfortably, in this beautiful off-road park.

While maybe a little more HP than you really needed on these tighter trails, the YXZ 1000R could still leave a huge smile on your face.

Zac’s borrowed Polaris Ranger 1000 was just a little handicapped in the ground clearance department.

Like a snake in the grass, Mako fit right in, as the entire WKE event is both family and pet friendly.

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WKE had a full-on professional drag race competition for anyone with something to prove. We saw everything from sport quads to mudders, to our new buddy Wild Bill, on a two-seat Sportsman 850, giving it everything they had.

This mud hole was a definite crowd pleaser during the obstacle course competition.

We might have found the bottom of the Wolverine’s stock suspension right here, but it made up for minimal travel with its nimble handling traits.

Utility Drag Race and Obstacle course Champion Billy Burton said the shorts and boots must be some kinda Left Coast thing, but he wouldn’t hold it against me.

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The Joker thought her boots and shorts were pretty reasonable, compared to her own stylish get-up.

The hay bale pool was pretty mellow before the sun decided to come out.

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Our side-by-sides tend to have limited seating, making you pick and choose who gets to come on the ride. By adding the Black Widow three-person bench seat, you will be able to bring little Jimmy along on the ride with you. This threeperson bench seat replaces your rear stock seat, and adds an extra safety feature with a 4-point harness for each of the three backseat riders. This conversion is available for your Polaris RZR XP 1000, converting your four seater side-by-side to a five. Don’t leave anyone behind, take them along with the added seat conversion, or tell them to stop being cheap and buy their own already!

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This bike was the first build that Junior and Vinnie worked on together, and what a peace of artwork it is! Named the Black Widow, one of Paul JR’s signature bikes, this bike has a crazy horse V-Plus 100ci motor, Baker RSD 6-Speed transmission, spider web designed fenders/ gas tank cover, and PJD Renegade wheels. We saw this bike first hand at the North American International Motorcycle Supershow in Toronto in 2016!

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NECESSITY IS THE MOTHER OF INVENTION saying appears way back in history, and was

THIS spoken by the ancient Greek philosopher

Plato. Now, you might be wondering where I am going with this, but the inven on I am talking about is something I am sure has touched every Canadian’s life at one me or another. The product I am referring to is something that, if you are a motorized or non-motorized recrea onalist, you should always have in your toolkit, is a favourite of Red Green, and that inven on is none other than “Duct Tape”.

Since its inven on over 70 years ago, the s cky adhesive with the strong fabric backing has become a mainstay in many toolkits, emergency kits, and is known for its ability to fix anything from mechanical failures to stabilizing broken bones. You really should never leave home without it.

The reason why it was invented may surprise you.

It was originally thought that Duct Tape was invented by Johnson & Johnson for the military during WWII. The military needed a waterproof tape that could be used to keep moisture out of ammuni on cases. This original version of Duct Tape only came in Army green, and not the silver we associate with it today. Due to the fact it was green and shed water like a duck may be one of the reasons the soldiers began referring to it as “duck” tape. It wasn’t un l a er the war and it was used in the housing construc on market that the colour was changed to silver, when it was used for air ven ng duct work.

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While doing my research, I came across some added info to this Johnson & Johnson inven on. The previous points are true enough, but the origins of Duct Tape may very well be traced to a mother of two sons, serving in the Navy while she was working as part of the war effort.

The following paragraphs are excerpts from the web, and contain part of the original leħer sent by Vesta Stoudt to President Roosevelt.

Vesta Stoudt …went to work at the Green River Ordnance Plant in Dixon, IL., and because her sons were fighting for their country she wanted to help them. She was assigned to inspect and wrap cartridges used to fire rifle grenades. The cartridges were packed in small boxes which were waxed and taped to protect them against moisture. The tape, made of this paper, included a paper tab which a soldier could jerk to open the box quickly.

It was a simple process; about the last thing that anyone might have thought could be improved or changed. But Mrs. Vesta Stoudt, the mother with two Navy sons, was different; she had an alert eye and an imaginative mind. She noted that the paper tab was weak and it easily tore away from the tape strip which was supposed to come off with it. This would compel a soldier to dig to open a box of cartridges. Seconds are precious when an enemy is lurking. How much better it would be if the tab were made of strong cloth, Mrs. Stout thought.

When Mrs. Stout related her idea to her superiors they said, “Oh, forget it. Don’t be silly. The government knows what it’s doing. You can’t do anything about the government.”

“Well, the government can make mistakes as well as anyone else,” Mrs. Stoudt snapped back.

Where upon Mrs. Stoudt wrote to President Roosevelt. After explaining her suggestion, she said to the President: “Now

On October 24th, 1943, Vesta Stoudt was recognised and received an award by the Chicago Tribune for her contribution to the war effort.

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your son, my son, and our neighbor’s son must pull this tape off some way. Perhaps with his teeth or his knife, if he is lucky enough to have one - nine chances out of ten he hasn’t any.

The enemy has time to kill hundreds of our men, while they have been trying to open the box to get the cartridges.

“We can’t let them down by giving them a box of cartridges that takes a minute or two to open, enabling the enemy to take lives that might be saved, had the box been taped with strong tape that can be opened in a split second. Please, Mr. President, do something about this at once; not tomorrow or the next day, but now. We packed nearly 10,000 today on my shift and all wrong.”

Mrs. Stoudt learned that the Army’s Ordnance Department works fast. In about two weeks she was informed by S. R. Stribling of the Office of Chief of Ordnance at Washington that her suggestion had been put into effect. “This office wishes to thank you for your excellent suggestion and will give careful consideration to any future suggestions you may offer,” Stribling wrote her. He also stated that “It is cooperation of this type the will win the war.”

Wow. The amazing role (no pun intended) Duct Tape has played in the twenধeth century does not end there. In 1970, it was instrumental in geষng all three astronauts of Apollo 13 back to Earth safely. In 1972, it repaired the fender on one of the greatest SXS’s of all ধme, and that was the Apollo 17 Rover while it was on the moon. The list is truly impressive.

So….The next ধme you go to use your roll of duct tape to repair your tent, riding gear or ATV, take a minute to think of Vesta Stoudt, a mother that would not take no for an answer, and had literally a lifesaving idea that has become an indispensable part of our modern life.

She truly was a Mother of Invenধon.

Here, duct tape is being used to stabilize an injured arm between two wooden sticks in an emergency situation.

I wonder if Vesta Stoudt ever imagined that this product she invented to help her sons would continue to have such profound influence on our world. Here you can even find it to colour coordinate with your ATV.

As with many great products, it is manufactured by various companies and in regular and “super strong” options now. Make sure to buy quality when you purchase your Duct Tape!

Here, duct tape (as shown on the right rear fender) has been used to repair what has to be one of the greatest “Side by Sides” of all time - the Apollo 17 Rover while on the moon!

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TIPS & TRICKS

Nick Nelson

SUBMIT YOUR TIPS & TRICKS! email info@atvworldmag.com with your ideas, ধps or tricks and you may see it featured right here

Little Extra Pop

1

A primary that is seemingly stuck to the mainshaft can often be removed with a little prybar pressure from behind it, while also hammering on the puller with an impact gun.

Better Safe Than Sorry

3

A fire extinguisher with a quick release mount, mounted both inside and outside the cab is the best way to protect yourself and your investment from a dangerous fire. Joe’s Racing Products sells one of the cleanest, simplest quick release mounts we’ve seen.

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Baller On A Budget

2

An economical plug and play LX LED Upgrade capsule from Lazer Star Lights can drastically improve headlight performance on UTVs or ATVs that still come with Halogen headlights.

Forethought Is Everything

4

This race team uses the rear bumper to safely and securely store all their necessary spare parts; it just so happens to be right in the back where you will likely need a spare axle, CV belt, or spare tire.

TIPS & TRICKS

Nick Nelson

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Intelligent Design

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Quad-Tech started the trend with the B-Flap, but now just about every serious suspension company is offering some sort of trick mud-flap on their trailing arms. These killer LoneStar roost flaps keep rocks, mud and debris from getting into the inner rear wheel area and damaging things like brake calipers, CV boots, etc.

Basic Hydraulics

This simple air duct forces enough additional air into the clutch system to keep its operating temperatures down where they need to be. The Murray brothers opt for this simple method on their Maverick X3 racecar over electric fans, which draw power and can fail without warning.

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Preventative Measures

A simple dish soap solution in a spray bottle is still the easiest way to locate an air leak. Some air pressure.

A little investigation, and a thirty cent tire plug, and you’re good as new!

A higher-pressure radiator cap will hold more pressure and higher temps without puking all your radiator coolant into the overflow tank or onto the ground. The stock cap is designed for average trail riders, so if you race or push your machine to higher levels, give it the cap pressure to match.

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how-to

BY NICK NELSON

MAINTAINING THE DOORS ON THE POLARIS GENERAL THE

Polaris General is proving to be an all around great machine. The best of both worlds with tons of power, and great handling combined with real deal payload capabilities and a working dump bed. Another area of praise for the General is the comfortable cabin, nice seats, half doors, and our SE model even comes with a kick @$$ stereo. If you’re looking for one all around SxS to do it all, on and off the job, the General is hard to beat.

The one issue we have had, and have witnessed with a few other 1st year General owners is with the doors. For us, it was love at first sight, they were stylish, quiet, and kept a lot of dirt, mud and water out in comparison to the typical RZR ¼ doors. After the honeymoon was over though, a few longer-term relationship issues have started to arise. The two main issues being a separation at the “clamshell” top of the door shell, and they started requiring a solid slam in to fully latch.

Come to think of it, the separation issue is quite probably compounded by the slamming, but either way we’ve seen it an a handful of cars and want to show you how to fix it. We’ve even seen some that won’t latch shut at all, don’t be the guy with a tie down holding his door shut.

1 First let’s get the doors shutting smoothly, the latching issue is caused by one of three things, door alignment, a loose latch, or the internal latch release hanging up. Look at the way your door closes, if it is not square in the door frame you can adjust it at the hinges. The hinge bolts are hidden behind these removable access panels.

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2 You can use a ratchet with a 13 mm socket to loosen the door hinge adjuster bolts. They are slotted and have a lot of adjustment. If it appears that the top is what needs the most adjustment, you can loosen the top bracket, and just crack the bottom bolt loose a hair. The same goes for the bottom if it appears to be the culprit.

3 If you have a helper have them force the door in the direction it needs to go while you tighten the bracket bolts. If you can’t wrangle someone into helping you(you probably don’t need a 2 seat SxS) jk, you can reach over whole door and lift or pull with it in your armpit to get the last bit of adjustment.

5 With your door square and latch aligned properly your door should operate smoothly. If not, you will need to inspect the latch. We found the two 10mm latch mounting bolts to be loose on the driver door. On our passenger door we found the door latch release to be hanging up inside the door, not allowing the latch to lock onto the striker. The latch bolts can be tightened through the access hole, but the release fix required opening up the door and tweaking the lever a little bit.

4 With the door square in its frame, check the alignment on the door latch to the striker plate. If the striker does not properly line up with the door latch you can adjust the plate’s positioning as the mounting holes are slotted. Take note of which direction it needs to move, loosen the two Torx bolts, adjust striker plate and retighten the Torx bolts.

6 Now for the separation issue, we’ve seen the duct tape method on more than one occasion but were really not a fan. One of the biggest problems being that the tape glue heats up and it opens up eventually anyways. The initial fix floating around the internet was to drill and zip tie the halves together but we think this can be a little more pro than that option.

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7 Your hardware store will carry “connecting bolts” bolts and “connecting cap nuts” similar to these, if you have the option for black we would opt for that over antique bronze but living in a small town options are limited. These bolts are also called “sex bolts” in some stores. We used 1/4” by 20 mm and had to cut them off, but if you can by 15mm long ones go with that.

9 Stick the bolt through the hole and check the length. The bolt will bottom out in the cap nut so you need to size it up, and then count the number of threads that you will need to shorten the bolt for an accurate fit. We used a simple hacksaw and a vise to shorten 11 threads or about 5mm of our 20mm bolts but if you find 15’s you might not have to cut at all.

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8 You will need a drill bit that is sized like the bolt shank, and one that is sized to the slightly larger cap nut shoulder. Pick your desired spot where the bolt won’t interfere with inner workings of the door and drill from the inside to the outside with the smaller bit. Swap bits and re-drill the inner hole with the larger bit.

10 Once the bolt is sized correctly, use a little bit of blue loctite on the threads and then tighten the nut and bolt with two allen wrenches. Some may prefer to add a rubber washer on both sides to better seal and eliminate any vibration. For the General we recommend two bolts per door, and locating them similar to the photo’s but really this method can work on any two piece door that has separation issues.

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CAN-AM NO REST FOR BRINGS THE WICKED! BIGGER POWER & MORE VALUE & MODEL OPTIONS FOR 2018

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CAN-AM Off-Road has been hard at it, ensuring that the class-leading Maverick X3 will continue to set the bar for 2018. The newly refined Maverick X3 will boast 172HP straight from the factory, and be joined by a new priceconscious 120HP X3 model. The Maverick X3 line is not the only BRP area of expansion as the Defender, Commander, and Outlander ATV lines will all be getting new sub-models as well.

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BIG JUST GOT BIGGER The Maverick X3’s release was a huge deal with bigger wheelbase, more wheel-travel and bigger HP than the competition. We spent a couple of days in BAJA getting acquainted with it, and putting it through the paces on three hundred miles of actual Baja 500 race course.

The machine was amazing and the trip a huge success, and the X3 truly proved itself as the UTV to beat in the “Super Sport UTV Class”.

Polaris answered back almost immediately with the release of a turned up, 2nd gen XP Turbo RZR, with more a few more ponies than the X3, as well as a handful of worthy refinements.

Two can play at that game, so now it must be CAN-AM’s turn! For 2018, BRP Off-Road engineers have once again brought you the most powerful, factory-built side-by-side vehicle on the market. The turbocharged 172HP 2018 Maverick X3 Turbo R model delivers 12% more horsepower and 10% added torque. This new flagship super-sport UTV can go from 0-60 mph in a mind-blowing 4.4 seconds, making it hands down, the fastest accelerating production side by side vehicle on the market.

The 2018 X3’s additional power is the result of CAN-AM’s resolute engineering and devotion to performance. One key factor with the newest X3 is that they’ve re-designed the intercooler and fan for maximized heat transfer. 49% more heat flow is a huge factor for reliable turbo power, as is the new fuel pump that creates more fuel volume to support the substantial power increase. Possibly the best part about an extra 18HP on a Maverick X3 is that they won’t be charging you for it.

The 12% HP increase for 2018 will hit the dealership floors at the same exact price point as the 2017 model.

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CURBED BACK FOR THE MASSES While the new and improved MavericWhile the new and improved Maverick X3 kept the same retail for 2018, we believe there are probably still a lot of potential X3 customers that might not really need 172HP. Even so, there are probably a lot more customers looking for an easier to swallow price tag! CAN-AM has been busy building this X3 platform as well; the new 120HP Maverick X3 Turbo will come in at a reasonable $24,199 CAN. This represents a savings of $3200 off the

172HP base model, but still brings you many of the standard features that the Maverick X3 has been praised for.

The market point-of-entry Maverick X3 Turbo still offers more HP than all of its competitively priced competition. The Maverick X3 is the lowest priced Turbocharged UTV on the market. The 120HP, budget conscious Maverick X3 will be available in both two and four seat configurations, with comparable cost savings.

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BIG NEWS AT BOTH ENDS OF THE UTILITY-RECREATION LINE-UP Market point-of-entry is on the table wiMarket point-of-entry is on the table with the Defender line as well! CAN-AM brings the new 2018 Defender MAX HD8 as a budget friendly, utility recreation vehicle, with the ability to haul up to six people and 1000lbs. in its bed for under $15K CAN. Previously only available as the HD10, the MAX HD8 features a

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50HP V-Twin engine and the PRO-TORQ transmission for impressive power and the torque necessary for tackling those tough trails and even tougher jobs.

The MAX HD8 gets the ultra-plush double a-arm front and TTA-HD rear suspension with 25.4 cm of wheel travel for trail comfort and rough terrain. Selectable 2wd/4wd and the Visco-Lok auto locking

front differential will provide added control and nimbleness off the beaten path. The HD8 MAX is finished off with new painted black cast-aluminum wheels and 27-inch Maxxis Bighorn 2.0 tires.

On the other end of the UtilityRecreation spectrum is the all-new Defender Max XT Cab HD10, coming right from the factory with a premium,

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full cab enclosure. In addition to all the Defender MX XT features, the Cab model includes a full glass windshield, wiper/ washer kit, full doors with electric front windows and hinged rears. The hard roof has a liner, an interior dome light, and a sliding rear glass window.

The cab kit has been optimized to

create a 100% enclosed system. The fullseal cab is complemented with a factory installed, integrated heat management system that has been updated to better separate hot and cool air. The XT Cab unit also gets new arched front a-arms for increased track width and 11’ of ground clearance.

COMMANDER’S NEED LOVE TOO The recreation-utility Commander family has been revised as well. Both 2 seat and MAX Commander 1000R models got a significant update as well.

Horsepower has been bumped 7HP from 85HP, to an impressive 92HP. The Commander also gets a wider stance and larger brakes. Performance and reliability are drastically improved over years past

HORSEPOWER HAS BEEN BUMPED 7HP FROM 85HP TO AN IMPRESSIVE 92HP.

with the engine and clutching air intake system from the Maverick 1000R. New 14” cast-aluminum wheels grace all four corners and the price remains the same as last year. The Commander Limited package gets Bluetooth connectivity and new FOX 2.0 QS3 Podium shocks for simple, tool-free compression adjustment.

ATV’S HAVEN’T BEEN FORGOTTEN EITHER Inspired as a “Heritage Model”, the Outlander X xc makes a triumphant return in 2018. First unveiled in 2011 as the true crossover-type Sport-Rec performance 4x4 ATV, the 18 model will include the DPS package features with an 89HP Rotax 1000R engine. It also gets fully adjustable 1.5” RC-2 shocks and 23cm of wheel travel. New 14” beadlock wheels with ITP Terracross tires provide traction, and it gets separate front and rear hand brake controls. The X xc is capped off with an aluminum pre-runner style bumper and a full skid plate.

The all-new Outlander North Edition ATV is CAN-AM’s take on the ultimate cold weather machine. Dressed in all white plastic, it includes a full windshield, mud guards, heated grips, and visor

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IT ALSO GETS HIGH-TRACTION FOOT PEGS FOR SUREFOOTEDNESS AND TRI-MODE DYNAMIC POWER STEERING. outlets. For winter work, the North Edition has an extra low L gear for plowing snow and includes a 3,000 lb WARN winch.

It also gets high-traction foot pegs for surefootedness and Tri-mode Dynamic Power Steering. The Outlander North Edition is available powered by a 62HP Rotax V-Twin 650 or the 78HP Rotax 850 engine.

The final model addition for BRP 2018 is the new Can-Am Outlander Mossy Oak Hunting Edition 450 ATV, featuring a class leading 38HP single-cylinder Rotax engine.

The Mossy Oak Hunting Edition will still be available as a 570 and 1000R, but the smaller displacement really helps to bring the price-point down. All three models offer heated grips/throttle, reinforced seat skin, black cast wheels, a WARN winch and full skid plates for under-carriage protection in rugged terrain.

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THE DREAM DWT’s Wes Miller has been chasing the dream they call Baja for more than twenty years. Matter of fact, he got me started as well, suckering my brother and I into chasing the infamous Baja 2000 back in November of the year 2000. Wes was already five or six years into the addiction of trying to win it, and little did I know that I would be lured back every March, June, and November for the next 16 years as well. Back in those days, if you couldn’t ride a dirt bike, and you couldn’t afford a trophy truck, you might as well race quads, and that’s how it all started. (Lol)

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Wes put together “Dream Teams” with the best of the best professional riders from around the country; were talking guys like Doug Gust, Jeremiah Jones, Tim Farr, Keith Little, and Harold Goodman just to name a few. The H Bomb Films Dream Teams led more miles than any other pro ATV team in the history of the sport, without ever getting that big W. It might have been a curse, or the black cloud if you will, but he could show up with the baddest machine you’d ever seen and the best riders in the world, but

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something bad would always happen before the finish line.

Wes eventually escaped the cloud by combining forces with Wayne Matlock’s American Honda and Matlock Racing backed team. He and Harold came as a package deal and they helped Wayne to win a handful of races and Championships. While the bad luck dissipated, Wes never really got the Overall win in his name that he’d been chasing for so many years.

WHILE THE BAD LUCK DISSIPATED, WES NEVER REALLY GOT THE OVERALL WIN IN HIS NAME THAT HE’D BEEN CHASING FOR SO MANY YEARS.

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JUST AS THEY THE START OF IT Just as we are all getting a little older, new UTV movement and class has WERE GETTING this started to explode. Just in the nick of to keep a guy his age from retiring, ALL THE BUGS time Wes dropped the ATV racing habit almost overnight, taking a year off to start putting a UTV effort. As most would ALL WORKED together learn, building a race UTV is a serious and building one that is SCORE OUT, POLARIS project, legal and worthy of a race like the Baja 500 or 1000 is even more difficult. The at the end of the tunnel is that with RELEASED light success there is a lot more opportunity THE TURBO BUILD MODEL WITH THE Rhys Millen Racing was completely new to Baja, but he loves a good chal50 EXTRA HP lenge and couldn’t think of a better place to test and develop. Wayne Matlock had won the Baja 500 and led the AND THE TEAM already 2016 Baja 1000 for almost its entirety. many of the top teams were dropDISSOLVED. While ping like flies, with mechanicals and other issues, the guy hanging safely right behind Wayne’s dust was none other than Baja Virgin Rhys Millen. Wayne had a pretty solid lead for a long time, but succumbed to a broken suspension component, twenty-some miles from the finish line. Rhys was right there, ready to capitalize for the Overall win on his first attempt at Baja.

Wes was one of those guys that dropped out of contention during that brutal Baja 1000, and seeing the Rhys Millen car slide into Ensenada for a win said a lot. Wes approached Rhys shortly thereafter and worked out a

for manufacturer assistance and backing than there ever was in the ATV classes.

The first race build was LSR built 2015 XP4 1000, the car worked great and they ran Vegas to Reno, the Baja 500 and the Baja 1000. They ran up front but battled cooling, CV axles, and clutching issues that kept them from winning. Just as they were getting all the bugs worked out, Polaris released the Turbo model with 50 extra HP and the team dissolved. The easiest way to square up seemed to be sell and start over with a new Turbo build.

deal to build him and the Bomb Squad Race Team their dream car. It had to be ready for the Mint 400 and the Clock was ticking. RMR would build the chassis and assemble/prep the car, while Wes would be in charge of picking and supplying the other components.

RMR fabricated the entire chromoly chassis to the same specs as his Baja 1000 winning car. The RMR chassis includes all the aluminum panels and very trick window net hatches. The RMR DWT Turbo RZR would also be using Madigan Suspension components including chromoly a arms, tie rods, trailing arms, radius rods, and front spindles. The Madigan Suspension is top notch stuff with HD tig welded, boxed construction and oversized high quality heims and uniball joints. This suspension would be coupled with FOX Racing Shocks, Summers Bros.

Axles and UTV Inc sway bars.

The latest, greatest FOX Shock Shocks are In the RAD (Racing Application DevelopD ment) program which is a constant constan work in progress, but they’re still the most m impressive performing shocks we’ve seen to date. On par with their t trophy truck shocks, they feature 3” seamless seam alloy bodies, dualspeed comprescom sion adjustment, adjus internal bypass by technology, technolog and dual rate springs.

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RMR built an ultra-trick carbon fiber dash to hold all the necessary gauges, radios and switches. They also built the massive carbon fiber intake scoop you see under the back of the roof, which force feeds reasonably clean air into the clutch system, keeping it cool, even under the most extreme racing conditions. Another ingenious addition that RMR added to the car was a super simple jack system that consists of a basic trailer tongue jack with a post welded to it, and then female receptacles welded in strategic lifting locations for trailside repair. The jack costs about 10% of what the “King Jack” race jack costs, works just as well, and doesn’t require an impact gun to operate it.

Wes opted for heavy-duty UHMW skid plates from Factory UTV instead of the conventional aluminum ones. The UHMW will last an entire season or better, and also tends to slide over obstacles instead of sticking on them. Aluminum guards cover the lower front a arms with an included roost guard flap that protects the outer CV boots.

Rolling stock was an evolving process as the year wore on. The car showed up at the Mint with DWT Sectors and MOJA-V tires. It wasn’t exactly what Wes

The (R.A.D.) Racing Application Development shocks are constantly evolving with R&D.

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was looking for, but it wasn’t bad. At the San Felipe 250 they had changed it up to stronger Sector Baja wheels and a slightly skinnier??? 32 inch tire. By the Baja 500, BFG had just released the Baja TA KR2 in a 32x9.5-15. This was the magical tire and the size that Wes had been looking for. He filled them with Monster Seal tire sealant and coupled them with a super skinny, DWT Sector zero Baja HD wheel. They look very similar to the 1600 class buggy tires with good ground clearance, plenty of rollout, and minimal weight.

The interior of the Bombsquad is all business. PRP Alpha seats provide the ultimate in containment and comfort while Schroth harnesses keep the occupants safe and secure. The team’s communications were handled by Rugged Radio, with an RRP 6100 intercom and an RM-60 mobile radio. The intercom allows the driver and co-driver to communicate freely, while the 60-watt radio ties in to allow communication with the chase trucks, weatherman, etc. Rugged Radios also provided a two person Air Pumper system to keep both driver and co-driver’s helmets fog-free and filled with cool fresh air.

The Bombsquad team was also one of the first UTV teams to incorporate the new age sat phones with a PTT feature between the team’s trucks. The new sys-

RMR BUILT AN ULTRA-TRICK CARBON FIBER DASH TO HOLD ALL THE NECESSARY GAUGES, RADIOS AND SWITCHES. tem from the Satellite Phone Company is designed to plug right into the racecars intercom so that driver or co-driver can make a phone call or send a voice message to their chase team from anywhere in the world, without even taking off a helmet. The system is really cool, but unfortunately they picked it up the night before the race and had little time to work the bugs out, or really figure it out.

Racecourse navigation has been GPS based for many years now; the Lowrance head units are the norm, and racers spend weeks pre-running and adding notes to the course layout. The Bombsquad Team uses a new system called LeadNav to completely replace the

This super-shorty Big Gun Exhaust was still packed after 500 miles.

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Rhys Millen’s custom dash securely house’s all the gauges and electronics.

The PRP Alpha seats keep the driver safely in place through the roughest terrain.

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incredibly popular Lowrance GPS. LeadNav is an amazing GPS app that installs into an IPAD. The IPAD gets mounted securely in front of the co-driver and connects to the intercom. The SCORE racecourse file gets uploaded to LeadNav and then the driver and co-driver can add unlimited audio waypoints to the route.

During the race, LeadNav will have your voice telling you when to turn, when to pin it, and where to watch out for rocks, g-outs etc.

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off-road world. For recreational trail use, you can import or build routes and then share them with friends. Lead-Nav also just released a new feature with worldwide “off-the-grid to off-the-grid” location tracking through integration with the Iridium satellite network. Basically, one party can track the other party, regardless of cell signal or Wi-Fi availability. This is big news for both race teams looking to keep in touch with where the car/bike etc. is, and also for the average trail guy who hasn’t made it back to camp yet and has everybody worried about him.

THE LEADNAV SYSTEM WAS CREATED FOR MILITARY, BUT IS TAKING OVER IN THE OFF-ROAD WORLD.

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THE ONE AREA THE POLARIS XP TURBO REALLY LACKS IN IS EXTRA AVAILABLE WATTAGE FOR ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES. IN STOCK FORM IT MAKES ENOUGH POWER TO KEEP IT’S BATTERY CHARGED AND RUN A REASONABLY SIZED LIGHT BAR AND THAT’S ABOUT IT.

The race lights are all from LED stuff from Baja Designs. There are hundreds of companies selling LED lighting, but Baja Designs is one of the few companies that really invest the time into designing and laying out systems that really, truly work in a desert racing environment. These guys have been leading the Baja lighting scene for as long as we can remember, and they are also at the races, ready to help with set-up or any other issues that might arise. Baja Designs set up the Bombsquad car with two Squadron Racer Edition pod lights, an amber 10-inch Onyx

LED bar for the dust/fog, and a massive 40 inch led bar for the roof line.

The one area the Polaris XP Turbo really lacks in is with extra available wattage for electrical accessories. In stock form, it makes enough power to keep its battery charged and run a reasonably sized light bar, and that’s about it.

Electrical draw is a serious problem with racing, especially at night. A typical desert race-car adds in a race radio; intercom; GPS; extra radiator fans; clutch fans; fresh air pumper fans; rear race lights and front facing lights. This can be a huge problem as there is only so much available wattage, and nobody has been able to make a higher-powered stator for it.

UTV Inc’s Johnny Angal ran into this same problem last year and developed a solution. UTV INC. built a custom billet aluminum set up that mounts an automotive alternator externally on the side of the XP Turbo motor.

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works and it works well. With the UTV Inc alternator, you can run whatever electrical accessories you want, with power to spare.

The SCORE Turbo UTV class requires a stock motor, but you can turn it up externally. Wes used the new AEM Infinity ECU, and a custom Big Gun Exhaust for a more than reasonable performance boost. The intake uses a SB Filters particle separator to keep the big stuff out and a K&N Filter for final protection. Rhys Millen installed a massive CBR radiator for engine cooling, and DesertCraft’s new CVT Blaster clutch fan for additional clutch cooling. The key to keeping CVT belts alive is accurate clutch set up and proper airflow. Adam from Airdam Clutches gets their clutching perfect, and the CVT Blaster combined with the big RMR induction scoop keeps it plenty cool. They

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lost 4 belts at the Mint 400 with basically stock clutching, and have yet to loose a belt since with this set up.

They turned to CryoHeat for increased drivetrain reliability and durability. The differential, CV’s and complete transmission are disassembled and micro-polished and cryotreated. This adds durability as well as significantly lowering operating temps.

The engine, tranny, and differentials are all filled with TORCO fluids for increased life expectancy and reliability as well.

One final feature we noticed was the Safecraft Fire Suppression system and fire extinguishers. High quality fire extinguishers are mounted both in and out of the car, but there is also an automated fire suppression system that uses sensors to eliminate the threat of fire, should you become unconscious or trapped, due to an accident or rollover.

THEY TURNED TO CRYOHEAT FOR INCREASED DRIVETRAIN RELIABILITY AND DURABILITY. THE DIFFERENTIAL, CV’S AND COMPLETE TRANSMISSION ARE DISASSEMBLED AND MICRO-POLISHED AND CRYOTREATED.

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THE UTV WORLD RACE TIME Wes is racing the entire SCORE series, as well as the MINT 400 and UTV World CHAMPIONSHIPS Championship. We just got back from the Baja 500, but leading up to that has been WERE NEXT WITH an adventure as well. The first race was the Mint 400; they were a little behind the ball on testing, and ended up losing A MASSIVE LAND eight four clutch belts on the first lap. They had clutching figured out for the San Felipe RUSH START THAT BAJA 500 ENDED WITH THE Wes invited good friend and reigning TerraCross Champion Jason Luburg out CAR ON IT’S LID. from OH to co-drive and navigate with him. Jason has been to Baja a few times on an ATV, and couldn’t wait to give it a shot in a UTV. They spent the entire week pre-running, learning the course and shaking down the racecar. Everything seemed perfect and the rest of the crew showed up Thursday night for Friday’s contingency and the Saturday race.

On Friday afternoon, after leaving contingency, Wes ends up getting in a RZR vs. Automobile fender bender with a local

250, but a broken front diff and axle breakage took them out of contention.

The UTV World Championships were next, with a massive land rush start that ended with the car on its lid. After quickly getting flipped back upright, the car DNF’d due to what they believe was oil soaked sensors causing a limp mode.

on the city street. It was minor; with a little arguing in broken Spanish with the cops, and $200 changing hands, we were on our way. We headed back to the house to get ready for the big day. With every last logistic lined up, planned out and on paper, we were ready for anything. The race would start, I would take pics of all the cars and then head to our scheduled pit at Race Mile 81.

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all feel pretty good about what’s ahead of us, I shoot the next few cars and we get a panic call from the racecar. Apparently the right rear axle had snapped as he exited the start line and he was out of the car changing it in the first riverbed, not a quarter mile away. A 3rd car drawing with 37 cars, a $60,000 race car, and were changing axles before mile one, while every single UTV gets released from the start line and passes us. I guess he never really got away from that black cloud.

We got the car rolling and sent him back onto course as the last official UTV in the race. They pushed hard, passing a bunch of cars before pit one in Ojos Negros, gave the wave to their visual pit as they went by, and then tragedy strikes

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again with a broken front axle. After fixing this, they were way behind again, but not completely out of reach. As luck would have it, a few, very severe bottlenecks on the course would actually help them to catch back up to the majority of the pack.

Cognito, Burnett, Cafro, and Cody Rahders managed to get ahead of it and were literally in a race of their own. The rest of the UTV class all started coming into our pit at mile 81, about an hour to hour and a half later, and Wes was right in the mix.

Race mile 150 was our next pit; the car came in with no issues and running well.

They were about 13th and picking up positions. As Wes and Jason left the pit, we raced across the peninsula on a 45mile long, beat up section or “old coure”

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At this point, we were only halfway through the race and had been on course almost as long as a typical Baja 500.

Heading into the whoops in Sam Felipe, the suspension was working great, but the car started to run poorly. Running full power, then losing power until they would shut it off, then running like a champ

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when it fired back up. We lost a few more positions between troubleshooting, and it just was not running correctly. We tried swapping ECU’s, fuel pumps, venting the fuel system, and everything we could think of in the pits.

They eventually just pushed on, finally making it to Ensenada about 5:30 am Sunday morning for a 19th place. The team put in a great effort to get there, but this just goes to show that Baja is its own animal, and you never know what to really expect. With all the hard work and prep they are putting in, all it’s going to take is a little luck

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IT’S HARD TO BELIEVE THE POLARIS ACE SINGLE SEATER CONCEPT HAS BEEN TURNING TIRES FOR ALMOST FOUR YEARS. When the blended ATV/UTV single seater first hit the ground, it was another example of Polaris zigging when the competition and enthusiasts alike expected another zag. The lowslung single seater serves up the handling and nimble characteristics of an ATV with the protection, confidence, and familiarity of a side-by-side.

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The throaty and responsive ProStar 900 engine and its electronic throttle control delivers quick response and crisp acceleration. Stepping out the rear comes easy, and despite the short wheelbase, control is surprisingly predictable. Once we grew accustomed to the vehicle’s habits, we rarely found ourselves oversteering while drifting corners.

For the off-road journalists who were assembled for the debut of the ACE, the vehicle was definitely intriguing, but many felt it missed the mark. For starters, it was underpowered, at least for any rider with experience. Secondly, the industry was smack dab in the middle of a side-by-side explosion. The single occupant experience of ATVs was being replaced. For most, the side-by-side was more capable; provided a better social experience with your riding buddy sitting next to you; delivered a more familiar driving experience; and for many was simply more fun.

Yet despite these winds of change, the ACE held its own, carving out a unique niche amongst first time riders, rental operators, and women to name just a few.

Then, last year the inevitable arrived…a big bore ACE, and it got our attention.

Powered by the ProStar 900 engine,

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the “big” ACE produces 60-horsepower, and while not the 90-ponies some had been hoping for, it was a big step up from the original 32-horsepower version. Along the way, the ACE received other “step-up” features including Electronic Power Steering (EPS), Engine Braking System (EBS), improved paint, aluminum wheels, and a long list of custom fit accessories.

It’s always hard to argue against more power – the bigger the better is the mantra for most enthusiasts. But given the popularity of the ACE amongst those with less experience, we wondered aloud if power could corrupt its confidence inspiring traits. The short answer is no.

One of the best attributes of the ACE is how it combines the sit-down, secure feeling of a side-by-side with the nimble feel of an ATV. In tight and twisted trails, few vehicles can stay with an ACE, even an ATV,

ONE OF THE BEST ATTRIBUTES OF THE ACE IS HOW IT COMBINES THE SIT-DOWN, SECURE FEELING OF A SIDE-BYSIDE WITH THE NIMBLE FEEL OF AN ATV..

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The office space of the ACE 900 is spartan but effective, putting the key controls all within easy reach. A tilt adjustable steering column and slider bucket seat allows the ACE to fit most frames, albeit it tad on the tight side for those in excess of 6-feet.

A small rear cargo box comes standard on every ACE model and features Lock & Ride holes for expansion anchors, making for easy and quick attachment of many Polaris accessories. A center access door detaches with a firm tug, allowing you to check engine fluids. Payload capacity is a surprising 360-pounds (163.3kg).

Dual A-arm rear suspension features dual-rate coil springs, giving the ACE 900 a plush ride while still serving up cargo capabilities. Standard sway bars are found at both ends, while a 1.25-inch receiver hitch can tow up to 1,500-pounds (680kg).

Seating is borrowed from the RZR line and is comfortable but could use additional side bolstering on the bottom and back. With ample space between the seat and side door enclosures, you’ll find yourself shifting from side to side during spirited romps.

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Flared fenders deliver sufficient driver protection from mud, water, and debris.

One of the biggest advantages of the power-up 900 is the ability to lighten the front while encountering obstacles. While you won’t be launching the tires skyward, the ability to “float” the tires not only improves ride quality, but is damn fun.

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At just 48-inches wide, the ACE can navigate any trail used by an ATV legally while providing additional protection and security.

We frankly love the powered-up version of the narrow stance ACE and we’re disappointed to learn it breached the magical 50-inch mark in 2017 save for the lower powered 570 version.

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Despite the added power bump, the ACE 900 SP remains as planted and confident as ever, only now you can “stepout” the rear, “back-it-in” the corners, and lighten the front with far greater ease.

Mat the pedal, and the buggy will nearly hit the 70mph mark on the hard pack, a testament to the vehicle’s advantageous power-to-weight ratio.

Playing a significant role in the stability and precision of the ACE 900 are new front and rear stabilizers and new dualrate springs at the rear. Those components are part of a suspension system that delivers 9-plus inches of travel at the rear, and more than 8-inchs up front. The stability of the just 48-inch wide and 61.5inch wheelbase is even more impressive

when you recognize the vehicle still delivers a full 10-inches of ground clearance, and the integrated rear cargo box, complete with Lock & Ride attachment points, is capable of carrying 360-pounds of payload.

Of course, the ACE isn’t perfect, few things are. While nimble and quick to react on the trail, a wide turning radius forces three-point-turn maneuvers. The other notable nag is an overbearing level of noise, vibration, and harshness. A combination of close proximity to the engine/ drivetrain and an overly loud exhaust note creates a less than ideal experience from the cab, and it only gets worse when roof and windshield are added, further trapping the noise within.

Geared primarily for play, the ACE can also perform light-duty utility work, thanks to a well thought out line of accessories including windshields, bumpers, storage boxes, winches, and even plow attachments. However, the low seating position

and tall fender sculpting hampers sightlines, and while the floor of the cab is relatively flat, the ingress and egress pales in comparison to a Ranger or traditional ATV. If Polaris had stopped with 2016 ACE 900 SP, we likely would have been satisfied. However, one year later, Polaris quickly eclipsed our 60-horsepower buggy with the all-new 2017 ACE 900 XC featuring 78-ponies, a wider 59-inch stance with a 6-inch longer wheelbase, and new dual A-arm front suspension with Walker Evans shocks on all four corners mated to GBC Dirt Commander tires. Yes, the new ACE borrows more from its side-byside siblings, and is a true single-seater performance buggy. Unfortunately, for those who want the go anywhere, nimble characteristics of a 48-inch stance, only the powered down version (the 45-horsepower ProStar 570) is offered, making the 2016 ACE 900 not only a one year anomaly, but a coveted keeper in our books.

IF POLARIS HAD STOPPED WITH THE 2016 ACE 900 SP, WE LIKELY WOULD HAVE BEEN SATISFIED.

The 2016 ACE 900 SP comes standard with partial doors for added protection. Must have accessories include a roof, half-windshield, and rear storage box.

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Including Alberta, this is given as a free of charge Limited Warranty. Taxes, license and registration are separate and may not be financed. Offers may be modified or discontinued at any time in Polaris’ sole discretion.

Warning: Polaris® off-road vehicles can be hazardous to operate and are not intended for on-road use. Driver must be at least 16 years old with a valid driver’s license to operate. Passengers, if permitted, must be at least 12 years old. All riders should always wear helmets, eye protection, and protective clothing. Always use seat belts and cab nets or doors (as equipped). Never engage in stunt driving, and avoid excessive speeds and sharp turns. Riding and alcohol/drugs don’t mix. All riders should take a safety training course. Call 800-342-3764 for additional information. Check local laws before riding on trails. ©2017 Polaris Industries Inc.

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THE GNCC ATV SERIES IS, AND HISTORICALLY HAS BEEN THE LARGEST, MOST CONTESTED ATV RACING FORMAT IN THE WORLD. The 13 race series typically runs ATVs and SxSs on Saturday and Motorcycles on Sunday.

In recent years, they have had an unheard of 2400+ race entries at more than one event.

What’s incredible is that in 33 years of ATCs and ATVs racing in the GNCC Series, there have been only 8 men to lay claim to an overall Championship Title.

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he GNCC Series has seen a history of domina on in the ATV Class. A few guys were able to win it in the late 80’s and early 90’s with Ted Trey ge ng the first one in 84’, Tom Tokay winning the next three, and then Chuck Delullo and Bob Sloan trading off from 88’ through 92’. In 1993, Barry Hawk Jr. took over and kept it going for a record 7 years straight before le ng Bill Ballance take over the top spot. Barry Hawk Jr. had raced both ATVs and the Bike Pro Class on Sunday for the last few Years, and he set his focus on a bike Championship

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that he achieved in the 2003 season.

With Barry focusing on two wheels, Bill Balance went on to win a record 9 straight championships before Chris Borich was able to take over the tle and run with it from 2009 through 2014.

In 2014, Chris was the guy to beat, and a young Walker Fowler came incredibly close to doing it. A year long ba le came down to the last turn of the last race of the thirteen race Championship Series.

Walker Fowler needed one more pass to secure his first Pro GNCC Championship, but he came up just a li le short. Walker

IN 2014, CHRIS WAS THE GUY TO BEAT, AND A YOUNG WALKER FOWLER CAME INCREDIBLY CLOSE TO DOING IT.

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BACK TO THE BEGINNING DOMINATION FROM AN EARLY AGE Walker Fowler didn’t just jump into conten on for a GNCC Pro ATV Title. As a child, Walker was racing and winning youth GNCC races on a motorcycle, as well as racing quads at a local level. In 2004, his family pe oned the GNCC for a special trial Youth ATV race at the last round. The race was a success, and Walker won this first inaugural round and the Youth ATV Grand Na onal Championship was born.

Walker Fowler next went on to win both the Youth ATV and Youth Bike overall Championships in 2005 and 2006. Walker Fowler Racing gained a support ride from

Randy Hawkins and AM-Pro Yamaha in ‘08 for both ATVs and Motorcycles.

In 2009 Walker decided to drop the bike program to focus fully on ATV Racing.

He won the College A Championship that year, and moved his way into the Pro Am ranks. In 2011, Walker Fowler swept all 13 GNCC Pro Am ATV races for a commanding Championship. In 2012, his first Pro Year, it took Walker 12 races before ge ng his first pro win at the Ironman. All this led up to that barely missed 2014 run at Chris Borich for the GNCC Pro ATV Championship.

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THE CHAMPIONSHIPS Walker Fowler came into 2015 as determined as ever to earn his turn at the top. Walker spent the year ba ling with Chris Borich, Jerrod McClure, and Adam McGill, but was able to pull off his first ever Championship with 7 wins out of the 13 races. 2016 was another year full of

ght ba les, trading off a few wins with Adam McGill. Walker was able to wrap up the Championship early, and then Jerrod McClure got the last one of the year at the Ironman. Walker Fowler once again won the 2016 Championship with 7 wins on the 13 race series.

A IN 2012, HIS FIRST PRO YEAR, IT TOOK WALKER 12 RACES BEFORE GETTING HIS FIRST PRO WIN AT THE IRONMAN. ALL THIS LED UP TO THAT BARELY MISSED 2014 RUN AT CHRIS BORICH FOR THE GNCC PRO ATV CHAMPIONSHIP.

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FOWLER HAS BEEN PUTTING ON A SHOW IN 2017, WINNING THE FIRST FIVE GNCC RACES IN A ROW.

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2017 Fowler Racing is on absolute fire in 2017.

Factory Yamaha Racer Walker Fowler is winning races, and looking to keep with the age old ATV GNCC tradiধon of dominaধng and staying on top once you get there. Fowler has been puষng on a show in 2017, winning the first five GNCC races in a row.

In 2017 Yamaha has also given Walker the opportunity to contend for the XC-1 UTV Class Championship in a YXZ 1000.

The first UTV round was FL this year and Walker’s race ended liħle earlier than

expected. While trying to run that same, hard charging pace that he runs on his ATV, Walker clipped a preħy good sized tree and smoked the whole front end of his YXZ. Only finishing a single lap and a 59th place was not exactly what he was looking for.

The second round in S.C. saw Walker with an impressive 8th place overall and 8th in class, he was running a liħle to the cauধous side ađer his first round DNF, but is definitely figuring it out. He has the speed and we expect to see him on the top of the UTV podium sooner than later.

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ONE FOR JOHNNY-G Walker Fowler’s 2017 GNCC win streak was just finally stopped by none other than Yamaha teammate Johnny Gallagher Jr. Johnny G has been a staple in the GNCC Pro ATV ranks for longer than you could imagine. A stellar opponent and all around good guy, Johnny G has been right there, hovering around a liħle south of the podium for the past 23 years without an Overall Win. This says a lot for how tough that win really is to get, and also adds to the mysধque of only 8 guys winning Championships in a 33-year history of the Series.

The X-Factor in Peru, IN was a mud bath, and truly quite perfect for a technical and almost over-experienced racer like Gallagher. Gallagher held about two seconds behind Fowler for the enধre muddy race, and then came on to baħle back and forth on the last lap. Johnny G dropped back a liħle to grab a fresh set of goggles, but was rewarded as Fowler got caught up a liħle with a lapper and he was able to sneak by on the inside line, holding on for the win.

His first overall Win in 23 years of GNCC Pro ATV Racing.

Johnny G earned that first win with an unusual (and smart) ধre set up. A longধme GBC Tire rider, Johnny had toyed with the idea of running a larger 22/23-inch ধre set-up in the Fla. sand last year. These ধres are heavier and raise

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the center of gravity, but also provide addiধonal ground clearance and rollout.

He balked in Fla., but sধll had the set of XC-Master ধres in the trailer for this season. When the rain surprised everyone with a sloppy mess, Johnny opted for the addiধonal clearance and tracধon of the larger ধre. Were not sure how much ধre choice really had to do with that first win, but it’s really cool to see it happen for a guy like Johnny G! Congrats!

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It’s tough to keep cool and comfortable on those hot summer riding days. We always want to ride but some days it’s just too hot to head out to the trail. Luckily the SIXS Long Sleeve round neck carbon jersey has the technology to keep you cool on the hottest of days. This long sleeve underwear is breathable and thermoregulation no matter what conditions you ride in. This is an all around high comfort long sleeve that protects your skin from excessive perspiration and keeps your arms dry while you ride. The SIXS Long Sleeve can be worn in the hot and cold seasons.

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With the weather clearing up and riding season in full swing, we start to notice some things that were overlooked last season. Ttires should never be overlooked because with out them you’re pretty much spending the day in the garage. AMS has brought out an all-new line up of tires called the M1* Evil. Offering superior handling and ride performance that is second to none. The M1* Evil was designed around the same tread as a truck with a non-directional radial tire to provide a smooth ride. Tire sizes range from 26” with six ply and 27” to 32” with eight ply. Each tires comes with a long lasting compound to increase tread life. To find the tire right for your machine go to www.amstires.com

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nerf & herel GUARD COMBO If you’re out on the track or just hitting the trails, having a set of Nerf Bars and ATV Guards on your Yamaha YFZ 450 makes a real difference. For the trail riders it’s a luxury and for the racers a necessity. This Nerf Bar system is made out of aluminum giving you strength and lightweight. With in this kit you receive the Nerf bars and net, heel guards and net, and also two-foot pegs. Hit the track or the trail with the Nerf & Heel Guard combo kit from HMF Racing. For more information and photos head over to www.hmfracing.com

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ENGINE ice

Engine Ice is all about keeping your engine at optimal performing temperatures with out loosing horsepower during the process.

Engine Ice is the coolant that was developed and proven to reduce engine temps. This coolant is engineered to effectively keep the engine from boiling over temperatures to 256F or less and from engine freezing to -26F. Engine Ice is also a biodegradable, phosphate free & non-toxic, and comes in a ½ gallon bottle or a 5-gallon container. Keep the buggy cool this summer with Engine Ice! For more details visit www.engineice.com

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squad glove One thing we never forget to do before we head out for a ride, is throw a pair of gloves in the bag… and the more options the better. Shot Devo Squad gloves have got a list of goodies for your hands. The Devo Squad gloves have a new adjusted fit, neoprene cuff for optimal comfort, Velcro adjustable wrist closure, reinforced thumb, 3D vented mesh for maximum airflow, Lycra fork for a perfect fit, GroTech reinforced palm, silicone finger prints for grip and max control, and TDR Patches. We know what you’re thinking… and we don’t know what most of that stuff is either but we want a pair! Motovan’s got them. www.motovan.com

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Depending upon where you live and how you transport your beloved buggy, road grime and most notably salt is a killer on exposed components. Items such as non-painted A-arms, steering links, and wheels take a beating from the elements, and in just a few short years look like…well…crap. However the kids at AMSOIL have a great product that we’ve used for several years and it really works. This is a quick drying, long lasting, and effectively protects metal surfaces exposed to the damaging effects of salt, moisture, or chemical corrosion. AMSOIL Heavy-Duty Metal Protector is ideal for steel, iron, aluminum, brass, copper, and other metal surfaces frequently subjected to water, dirt, or road salt.

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Goggles have come along way over the years and the Scott goggles are among the ones who keep adding new features to make the riding experience that much better. The Scott Prospect goggles have a larger lens height to provide the rider with maximum field of vision. Not only do these goggles interchange, as Scott provides a clear and chrome lens, but they also have a lens lock system that helps keep the lens in the goggle, no matter what impact. To prevent the goggles from slipping on the back of the helmet they integrated a no-slip silicone strap to provide extra adhesion. Check them out for yourself at your local Royal Distributing or order online at www.royaldistributing.com

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RAZR2 TIRE Do you ride in rugged conditions and are looking for a little more traction on the trail. The Maxxis RAZR2 performance tire provides you with a deeper tread depth and a more dependable rugged construction to enhance your cornering ability. No need to worry anymore when riding over loose country or dessert conditions, as the RAZR2 performance tire will get you where you need to go.

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Something that you should always have at hand when you plan to head out for a big ride is a booster. You never know when your battery mite die, but you will be glad you had the Boostr Platinum booster on hand when it does die. This is a lightweight aluminum booster that can jump-start any vehicle with a 12v electrical system. This can be used as a multi-purpose charger or as a continuous source of power for your laptop or cell phone. As an added bonus it also has an LED light that includes variable mode lighting.

When the booster is the size of your cell phone you will always have room for it in your bag. More information on the Boostr Platinum at www.kimpex.com

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CKX TX707 CARBON HELMET

We are always looking for the next big thing when it comes to riding our ATV’s and UTV’s; but we tend to think of performance parts not our gear. Well CKX has taken their helmet one step further, by making their off-road helmet 100% carbon fiber. Making this a strong and lightweight helmet, weighing less than 1000 grams. Not only have they made it lightweight but they also attached a camera mount making it easier to attach and detach your camera. This is an all around helmet for your bike, ATV, UTV, and even for winter. Visit www.kimpex.com for more details.

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Who can say no to maximising the lifetime of a part on our machines, no one really wants to fix a part when you could be out riding. One part that should be properly maintained is a bearing; with out proper maintenance a bearing can fail prematurely. Well for your bearings, Machined Integrations has a wheel-bearing greaser that will extend your bearings life. This tool slips into the bearing allowing you to pump grease into it with out having to do it by hand, saving you a bunch of time and mess. Machined Integrations offers a variety of sizes for bearing maintenance.

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This rugged tire is based on a military tread design with a 2-belt, 8-ply bias design. Its tread features a center-riding rib, making it a smooth-riding, durable tire on hard-pack surfaces. With the added benefit of an aggressive outside lug pattern, the T-Hawk also provides excellent traction when needed, making it a solid all-seasons tire. The high lug-to-void ratio and flat tread profile further improve roadability while providing longer wear and a quieter ride on hard surfaces. The T-Hawk is currently available in two sizes, including 26x10-12 and 26x10-14 with plans on releasing a 28x10-12 and 28x10-14 during the summer of 2017. www.TitanATV.com

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Front BUSH GUARD

Trying to keep that new buggy looking new as long as possible? Add the aggressive style and protection to the front of your ATV or UTV with a Front Brush Guard. This front bumper has been made to contour to the shape of your machine giving it ultimate protection in any condition you go through.

With its high-grade material and sleek black powder coated finish your ATV or UTV will travel the trails with protection and style. Available at Royal Distributing. www.royaldistributing.com

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Looking to add some style to your machine, or just sick of the stock rims on your ride? Remington RTC rim is a high strength lightweight rim that stands out from the rest with its beadlock design. With its one-year finish warranty and limited lifetime structural warranty, how could you go wrong? The Remington RTC is available in satin Black and in Remington. For further details and rim sizes visit www.kimpex.com

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As we get further into summer the hot weather starts to roll in with it. This summer pick up a new jersey that will keep you cool and keep the dust out. Motorfist’s new Skyline Jersey is a 100% stretch polyester chassis that includes mesh panels under the arms and side body to allow the breeze through, while also keeping the dust out. The stretch polyester chassis gives the rider a better athletic style fit that reduces wind flapping. Keep stylish, keep cool, and keep riding through the scorching days with the Motorfist Skyline Jersey. www.motorfists. com

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Rear Tail LIGHT BAR

Safety never takes a holiday, and safety comes first when riding on the trails. Baja Designs has a rear tail light bar that has 4 light options; running light, brake light, amber dust light, and a white light for added safety. The light bar housing is made of aircraft grade aluminum that is waterproof and submersible just in case you get into some deeper puddles. With a life expectancy of 49,930 hours, you can run this baby all night long!

With its slim and sleek look and added safety you cant go wrong. More details at www. bajadesigns.com

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18 Klim XC JERSEY New from the 2017 Klim design team - a new offroad jersey, the XC. This jersey has an updated fit and construction pattern to give you more comfort on the trail. Klim also integrated more ventilation and airflow through out the jersey to keep you cool while you ride. High quality sublimated graphics and streamlined design fit gives you the all-race comfort while looking professional and fast. Take your comfort and style to the next level with Klim’s XC Jersey. To find the color and size that suites you best, go to www.klim.com

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Never carry passengers on any ATV not specifically designed by the manufacturer for such use .All adult model Can Am ATVs are Category G ATVs (General Use Models) intended for recreational and/or utility use by an operator age 16 or older. For side-by-side vehicles (SxS): Read the BRP side-by-side Operator’s Guide and watch the Safety DVD before driving. Fasten lateral net and seat belt at all times. Operator must be at least 16 years old. Passenger must be at least 12 years old and able to hold handgrips and plant feet while seated against the backrest. ATVs and SxS are for off-road use only; never ride on paved surfaces or public roads. For your safety reason, the operator and passenger must wear a helmet, eye protection and other protective clothing. Always remember that riding and alcohol/drugs don’t mix. Never engage in stunt driving.

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“8 YEARS OF RIDING DIRTY FOR A GREAT CAUSE”.....TRAX4 BREAST CANCER Over 45 participants, both men and women hit the mud and trails at the 8th Annual TraX4 Breast Cancer ATV event.

The annual weekend event, hosted by Grand Tappattoo Resort, Sequin was held this spring and was filled with lots of sun, mud and fun!!

The excitement began on Friday afternoon with our Early Bird ride which offered participants a chance to ride the Sequin trail courtesy of the Park to Park Trail association. Participants we also offered a chance to participate in a smartphone scavenger hunt along the trails. All participants were given a list of “things” to take a picture of throughout the day on the Park to Park Trail. On Friday night the group enjoyed a Luau themed Meet & Greet, fun and games were enjoyed by all. On Saturday morning riders observed a moment of silence for those battling breast cancer and those who we have lost followed by the theme song MUD by the Road Hammers. The group then departed from the resort for our Annual Pink Ribbon ride on the exclusive private trail system

offered by Bear Claw Tours. Riders were challenged by every terrain thinkable from mud, to rocks to water ways, ensuring that a fun time was had by all. The sun was shining as the group stopped to enjoy lunch on the trail and a few turns through a water hole. We all returned to the resort late afternoon for a quick shower and to enjoy a fun evening complete with a plated dinner, speeches, awards, silent auction and lots of laughs.

After 7 years of watching some really humorous situations on our annual ride, it was decided to create a “WTF Award” (sponsored by Max Rolph). This award was given to the most “dramatic mishap” of the day and while there were certainly several candidates who qualified with some pretty humorous results, the award went to Paul Van Diepen for attempting to change his side-by-side into a submarine in the well known water mud hole.

We are super excited to announce that we raised over $65,000 at the event through participant pledges, corporate sponsorships, silent auction and raffle. For

the 6th year in a row, Mitch Kleinstein is the recipient of our highest pledges award!

Special mention to 3 newbies who won the “deck your ride” contest; Selena Birbeck, Mike Birbeck and Margaret Armstrong.

Congratulations also to Suzy Stenoff, who was presented a very special “in memory” award for compassion and love for others.

A heartfelt thank-you to all our volunteers and friends who helped us; Andrew & Jonathon Ryeland, Kevin Grice and Erin McEwan from Bear Claw Tours for hosting and guiding us. Thank-you to all of our Sponsors that make it possible: ATV World Magazine, B Claw Tours, Coleman Canada, FXR Racing, Parts Canada, Park to Park Trail Association and Radioworld and all our Silent Auction donators.

Our 9th Annual TraX4 Breast Cancer ATV Event will be held next spring, check out our website trax4bc.com For more information on the charity or to apply to the trust visit kellyshiresfoundation.org Together we ARE making a difference!

*TraX4 Breast Cancer is an ATV chapter that supports the Kelly Shires Breast Cancer Foundation which in the last 18 years has raised over $5 million dollars to offer financial assistance to those in need. The uniqueness about this Foundation is that it is a volunteer based organization that fills an important void in the community for both men and woman battling breast cancer across Canada. The average person does not realize the financial impact that a diagnosis and treatment has on a person, as not everything is covered by private or public health care systems. The expenses involved with undergoing a diagnosis and treatment can add up quickly, at a time when those diagnosed may have to stop working for the 6 months or more that they need to undergo treatment, leaving them with a reduced or no income to cover their day to day expenses. This is where the charity helps to fill the void. Through the application process, we are able to help relieve some of their financial stress giving them peace of mind financially and allowing them to focus on what is important... their recovery.

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September 15th, 16th, 17th, 2017

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When it comes to staying cool under the high-heat pressure of powersports racing, nothing does it better than Engine Ice High Performance Coolant. Developed by founder and president David Kimmey, the Propylene Glycol based coolant not only performs better than “traditional” coolant, it’s also safer for the environment.

A long-time motocross racer and all-around powersports fanatic, David developed Engine Ice in a quest to come up with a better solution to keep engines cool and in turn deliver more stable horsepower, improved throttle response, and enhanced engine efficiency. Today, Engine Ice is recognized globally as the best choice in powersports coolant and used by many of the biggest names in motocross, kart, side-by-side, and ATV racing. We caught up with David to get his last words for this issue’s Last Turn and see what might be coming next from Engine Ice. To learn more about Engine Ice and where to purchase visit engineice.com Last ATV/UTV ride you took?

It was about two months ago, we went riding with the crew from Rocky Mountain ATV/MC on some stunning private owned by KTM rider Blake Baggett.

Last thing you questioned putting in your mouth?

A very odd-looking mushroom at a sushi place.

Last band you listened to on your iPod/radio?

Electronic Dance Music from Calvin Harris Last thing you raced?

A go-kart Last time you pulled an “all-nighter”?

Ha…its’ been so long ago I can’t even remember.

Last time you drove over 100mph?

What day is it today? Speed is your friend.

Last thing you saw or heard that made you think WTF? No question, the daily news.

Last near-death experience?

What day is it again? Ha ha.

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Last time you were injured?

It was late 2016, I somehow tore the meniscus in my right knee…I still don’t’ know how that happened.

Last thing your mother always told you to do?

Be safe!

Last time you crashed?

What vehicle? Seriously though it was a few months ago…it was the other guys fault I’m sure.

Last time you were embarrassed?

Getting an easy question wrong on jeopardy.

Lasting off-road memory?

More than anything I really enjoy driving to the races with my family. It’s a great time when all of us can be together and not distracted by other things.

Last idea/concept/or new product that you experienced that made you say… hell yeah?

I can’t tell you just yet, but we’re really excited about it.

Last thing you read?

I’m somewhat of an audio book junkie, so when it comes to reading it’s either the new or doing some sort of research for work.

Last person or animal you hugged?

My dog, Brownie.

Last time you threw up?

It was a race at Thunder Valley in Colorado. I had altitude sickness I think.

Last New Year’s resolution you didn’t keep?

I don’t even bother with resolutions.

Last time you were lost?

Hey, wait a minute, I’m a guy and I’m never lost…I’m just using an alternate course.

Last thing you would possibly eat that is lurking in your shop fridge?

Fortunately, there’s no food in the shop fridge Last project you worked on that you were truly excited about?

That’s the second time you’ve tried… you’re still going to have to wait until we’re ready to announce.

Last time you laughed so hard you nearly wet your pants?

Nearly?!?

Last words of advice?

Stop being a baby and just do it…and bring me my trophy.

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DETONATION

BEYOND THE DESERT TORC tracks are longer in length than what many would consider a “short-track” course, often exceeding 1-mile.

Terrain includes banked clay turns, massive sand whoops, rutted corners, and of huge step-up and fall-away jumps.

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ew off-road races are more legendary or highly-regarded than Baja. Just the simple mention of the name conjures up images of high-speed sand runs and “bombing” unknown terrain across sparsely populated stretches of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula. The race, which was first officially run in 1967, has become the ultimate test for off-road vehicles, and in recent years ATVs and side-bysides have played an integral role in its makeup.

Beyond Baja, other “big-time” sideby-side desert races have cropped up, mirroring the explosive popularity of the vehicles themselves. Best in the Desert (BITD), Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series, Ultra4 and their King of the Hammers event, and the World Off-Road Championship Series (WORCS) each feature side-by-side classes, and many of the manufacturers and aftermarket companies have invested significantly in the sponsorship of these series.

Judging by the sheer number of race organizations, events, and social media chatter surrounding these races, it would appear at first glance desert racing is where it’s at. Or is it?

No question, many of the races are significant. But what many fail to realize is that beyond the arid bubble of the southwestern United States, desert racing could just as well take place on the moon.

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to compete and win in any one these events is truly an accomplishment worth celebrating. But for those of us who live east of the Rocky Mountains (and there’s a lot of us), desert racing isn’t relatable. What’s more, at last check none of the race organizations mentioned above deliver any type of televised programing or live streaming to engage fans beyond the hardcore enthusiasts currently being reached.

However, there’s movement afoot to break these desert chains. This past weekend I had the opportunity to take in my first ever TORC: The OffRoad Championship event. The series which is owned by Mountain Sports International and currently features races in the heart of the country near big cities as Chicago, Green Bay, Indianapolis, and Minneapolis, has

added UTV racing to their traditional closed-course off-road truck racing format. In less than a year the class has exploded in popularity.

At the most recent TORC Series race, more than 50 UTV racers participated in the two pro-classes, with several more in the supporting Sportsman ranks. In addition, powersports companies such as Yamaha, Kenda, and Maxxis have thrown significant sponsorship dollars behind the series. But beyond the participation and sponsorship, MSI also touts a live production element within the company, meaning the races are both live streamed and rebroadcast for television. Add to this a closed-course format at fan-friendly venues, and you have a recipe for broad appeal and reach beyond the desert…and if that happens everyone wins.

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