News and Events

HYDE PARK, Utah – The new Pellet Grill has been designed with the backyard user in mind giving them the opportunity to take their outdoor cooking to the next level.  The built in features range from innovative smoker controls to dual temperature sensors that will simplify the process of low and slow cooking.Heavy-duty construction of the Pellet Grill creates great thermal efficiency which will hold heat while cooking any family favorite recipe. The dual temperature sensors also eliminate the guesswork and give the user internal and smoke chamber temperatures. 

Valcourt, Québec, May 8, 2013 – Can-Am® ATV and side-by-side racers won numerous classes and earned several podium finishes at various off-road events in the U.S. and Canada. Highlighted by Team UXC Racing / Can-Am X-Team racer Michael Swift’s morning overall and U2 class win, Can-Am 4x4 ATV racers won five morning classes at a soggy round five of the 2013 AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country held in Kentucky. Team Hendershot Performance won the Pro SxS race at round three of the American Woods Racing Championship Series in Pennsylvania. Maverick™ 1000R side-by-side team Murray Motorsports finished third in the SxS Pro class at the Best In The Desert Silver State 300 in Nevada. In the Courses VTT series in Canada, a Maverick pilot earned a podium position while three Can-Am DS 450™ racers swept the ATV Pro class. 

KARLSTAD, Minnesota, USA – MATTRACKS®, the innovator of 4x4 rubber track conversion systems introduces the M3 PLUS™ system for side-by-side Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs).With 20 years of 4x4 pickup, tractor and ATV/UTV rubber track system design and development, engineering and manufacturing experience the new M3 PLUS™ system will enable your UTV to go where wheeled vehicles cannot.The new M3 PLUS™ system will give you greater performance in deep snow and still allow you to use this system year-round.   With minimal power loss, you will still have the maximum performance capabilities in any operating conditions.With an approximate 51 inch by 13 inch footprint, which is 12 inches longer than the standard track, the rear track on the M3 PLUS™ provides unbelievable floatation in deep snow, sand, mud, swamps or any challenging terrain.  Its self cleaning system allows the snow, sand, rocks, or any other debris to be ejected from the inside of the track so you are not losing riding time.  Coupled with the M3™ aggressive lug pattern and built in suspension the traction is outstanding, while providing 25% greater footprint compared to the standard M3™.  Additional information on the new M3 PLUS™ is available by contacting Mattracks®, Inc. at 877-436-7800 toll free US & Canada, or 218-683-9800.  You can also contact visit us online at www.litefootatv.com .

CYPRESS, Calif. – April 30, 2013 – Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., has received the 2013 National Trails Corporate Award from American Trails in recognition of its significant, sustained service to trails planning, implementation and recreation across the country.   American Trails is the only national, nonprofit organization working on behalf of trail interests and supporting cooperation and communication between all types of trail users today. The Yamaha OHV Access Initiative GRANT program recently celebrated its fifth anniversary in funding projects serving the diverse needs of the OHV community.  To date, Yamaha has awarded more than 200 GRANTs and more than $2 million in funding and equipment in pursuit of the program’s mission of promoting safe, responsible riding and open, sustainable access.