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Can-Am Maverick and DS 450 Racer Josh Frederick Earns Pro Class Podiums at WORCS Round Two

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Valcourt, Québec, February 13, 2013 – Team Motoworks / Can-Am Pro Josh Frederick piloted his Can-Am® Maverick™ 1000R X® rs side-by-side vehicle to a third-place podium finish and his DS 450™ ATV to second overall at the second round of the World Off-Road Championship Series (WORCS) this past weekend in Primm, Nevada. Fellow SxS Pro Production side-by-side class and Can-Am Maverick racer Pablo Veglia finished fifth.“We were very pleased with how round two turned out, having Josh Frederick reach both Pro class podiums with the Maverick and DS 450. I was definitely happy with how Josh raced and finished with the Maverick 1000R X rs in just his second WORCS event. Coming from the fifth

Mitch Guthrie Wins Fourth King of the Hammers with RZR XP 900

Three RZRs finish the toughest off-road race in the world
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Minneapolis, Feb 11, 2013–Since its original debut in 2008, the King of the Hammers (KOH) race has been deemed the toughest off-road race in the world. This year’s course of 115-miles of open desert racing and huge rock trails proved to be the most-difficult course yet. So hard, that Race Organizer, Dave Cole didn’t think a UTV could do it. When the dust settled only three of the 35 UTVs entered would prove Cole wrong, all being RZR XP 900s! Mitch Guthrie and his co-driver Mitch Guthrie Jr., who has won four KOH races and took second once, would take the checkered flag with his Holz Racing RZR XP 900, with Jon Crowley and Blake Van de Loo, in their Jagged X-supported RZR XP 900 taking second, and Matt Enochs in the Team Nasty RZR would finish third.

Beau Baron Takes Second Win in a Row at WORCS Round 2

RZRs Take Top Spot in All Side-by-Side Classes
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Minneapolis, Feb. 11, 2013-After the swamp-like conditions at Canyon MX Park, in Peoria,Ariz., last month, the dry weather of Primm, Nevada for WORCS Round 2, Buffalo Bills, was a welcomed change! RZRs would, once again, take the top spot in all the side-by-side classes offered.Polaris Racing/Holz Racing’s Beau Baron would, once again, steer his new RZR XP 900 to the win in the Pro Production class and first overall. Second would go to Ryan Piplic also in a RZR XP 900. Baron and Piplic sit one, two in the series standings after two races. 

Honda Announces Brand-New 2014 Models

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Torrance, CA: With this press release, American Honda completes its lineup of 2013 models and begins a series of announcements that will give riders a look at some of the exciting new Honda models coming for 2014. The 2014 model year promises to be every bit as exciting as the 2013 season, as Honda continues to work at expanding the market through the introduction of innovative concepts in motorcycles, ATVs and Side-by-Sides.“Today we’re announcing the release of the final model for 2013, but we are really excited to give everyone an early look at some incredible new machines for 2014,” said Powersports Press Manager Bill Savino. “We introduced a number of terrific new bikes in 2013, and now we’re carrying that momentum forward with even more innovative models that cast a fresh take on riding. These new models are not only exciting in concept, attention-grabbing in looks and fun to ride, but they will bring great value for the money.  

United States ATV Search & Rescue's OHV Poker Run May 25th, 2013

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United States ATV Search & Rescue (USATVSAR)is an all volunteer team of first responders located in Omaha, NE. USATVSAR is a non-profit 501 C 3 Organization dedicated to search, rescue and recovery missions in a 5 state area.We will be hosting a First of it's Kind OHV Poker Run May 25th, 2013 to raise funds and community support for USATVSAR.The "Ride for Rescue" poker run will take riders on back roads and a scenic ride in the Loess Hills of Iowa, through 4  owns then back to the Mid America MotorPlex for Mug bogs, an ATV Rodeo and fireworks display.

Second Annual Ventura County, CA Off-Road Show

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Returning for a second year, the Ventura County Offroad Show looks forward to bringing a bigger and better show in 2013. We are working hard to bring more offroad vendors covering a wider range of outdoor activities. This year we will continue to have interactive displays and demonstrations from vendors and manufacturers alike.National and local exhibitors will showcase the latest models of trucks, Jeeps, UTVs, sand rails, ATVs, side-by-sides, dirt bikes, RVs, aftermarket accessories, buggies, camping accessories, toy haulers, apparel, live entertainment, food, beverages and much more for the entire family to enjoy.

Can-Am Maverick 1000R Debuts At Muddy 2013 WORCS Opener

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Valcourt, Québec, February 1, 2013 – The 2013 Can-Am® Maverick™ 1000R X® rs made its competitive debut at the WORCS ATV and side-by-side racing series this past weekend at a waterlogged Canyon MX in Peoria, Ariz. The opening round not only marked the first official race for the Maverick side-by-side, but also the return of the Can-Am DS 450™. The dismal track conditions, which included deep mud, standing water and wet sand in additional to the normal desert obstacles, made for a challenging start to the 2013 season. Two Can-Am racers, James Hill and David Martinez, posted top 10 finishes in the SxS Pro Production class in their Maverick 1000R X rs vehicles.“Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate and the overall event became a real race for survival in the mud and deep, standing water. In its competition debut, the Can-Am Maverick 1000R side-by-side vehicle’s top finish was sixth, though we competed in the lead pack early on,” said Jimmie O’Dell, Race Manager, Can-Am. “We are very optimistic for the upcoming events, as all the drivers are thrilled with the performance and handling of the Maverick on the race course. We all realize that it is a long season and we are carrying a positive attitude about the eight rounds of WORCS racing that remain.”

Wounded Warrior Project announces Ranger XP 900 Winner

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In December, Polaris, in conjunction with The Wounded Warrior Project, awarded Kevin McMahon the winner of “The Wounded Warrior Project Polaris Hunt Like A Pro and With One Sweepstakes.” Kevin not only one a brand-new RANGER XP 900 but he, his son, his friend and his friend’s son embarked on a hunting trip of a lifetime, in South Dakota, with legendary outdoorsman, Babe Winkleman.  More information about the winner and trip can be found at http://www.polaris.com/en-us/atv-ranger-rzr/wounded-warrior-project/about.aspx

Polaris Industries Inc. Announces Changes to Board of Directors

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MINNEAPOLIS (January 31, 2013) — Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE:  PII) today announced its Board of Directors voted to elect Scott Wine, Polaris’ Chief Executive Officer, as Chairman of the Board.  Wine succeeds Greg Palen, who has been Chairman for 11 years and has nearly 20 years of service on the Board. “I would like to congratulate Scott on his election to serve in the additional capacity of Chairman of the Board.  Under his leadership, Polaris has delivered consistent and profitable growth while successfully executing the company’s ambitious strategy, generating record results and shareholder returns.  Scott has accomplished tremendous things since he started in 2008, but I am convinced that the best is yet to come for Scott and the Polaris team.  Scott’s stellar track record as CEO of Polaris, coupled with his experience sitting on the Boards of Polaris and Terex, leaves me confident that the role of Chairman will be in good hands,” said Palen. 

Blingstar's Nick Nelson Takes Top Five in WORCS Pro SXS Opener

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Peoria, AZ - Blingstar's newly assembled team of drivers showed off their newly equipped Polaris RZR XP 900's at the muddy first round of the 2013 WORCS racing series in Peoria, AZ at Canyon MX. For 2013, the Blingstar race team consists of Clint Roberts, Nick Nelson, and Wes Miller, and Nelson kicked off the season with a top five finish in the SxS Pro Production. "Our team is really excited for this year. We can't wait to show everyone what we're all about," said Roberts of the newly assembled team. The Blingstar team was unable to race for qualifying times on Friday because their travels were delayed due to extreme weather conditions. Because of their late arrival, both Nelson and Roberts had to start on the fourth row. Miller was unable to attend the race due to X-Game filming commitments for this round. Nelson didn't let his back of the pack start stop him from vying for a good finish. Nelson worked his way through mud and water to gain at least one position with each passing lap. Amazingly, Nelson went from a fourteenth place in lap one to an impressive fifth place finish in his Blingstar Polaris RZR XP 900." The RZR held up great. Everything was really solid. The body work kept out a lot of the mud and I didn't have any issues," said Nelson of his Blingstar RZR XP 900. Clint Roberts changed his race strategy after finishing the first lap. "After we came through lap one, my mentality went from race mode to survival mode. I literally just wanted to finish the race," regarded Roberts of the brutal track conditions. Roberts continued his race although he was spun around a few in the sloppy conditions, but Roberts didn't let the mishaps stop him, and he crossed the line in 11th place out of 23 racers, which earned him some valuable points to kick off the WORCS season. Roberts not only gained valuable points but he and his team also proved the Blingstar RZR's are durable. Roberts went from 20th position to 11th and although the mud made for terrible track conditions the Blingstar outfitted RZRs with Fox Shox, DWT wheels and tires, Motoworks exhaust and SSi Graphics really handled the mud with no issues. "I'm excited Nelson and I got points and finished the race. Our RZR's really held up out there and we are looking forward to some dry conditions at Primm," said Roberts. Round two of the WORCS SxS racing season is just two weeks away in Primm, Nevada at Buffalo Bills Casino on February 9th, and the Blingstar team of racers will be back in action going for a podium finish.

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