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Big Rock Off Road Park

Big Rock Off Road Park

19 Nov 2008: Big Rock Off Road Park is a nearly 2000 acre riding park for atvs and dirtbikes.  It is located just a little over an hour east of Cincinnati, Oh in Maysville, Kentucky.  Big Rock has riding for everyone from beginners to experts, with everything in between.  We offer both primitive camping and electric sites, along with showers, restrooms, bike wash, and a snack bar.  Big Rock is open everyday of the year except for Thanksgiving and Christmas.  Big Rock is located just minutes  from local motels and area atv dealers for your convenience.

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Polaris RANGER RZR takes 2008 Racing Season by Storm

Jagged X, Eichner and Yokley win series

Doug Eichner racing a Polaris RZR in 2008 WORCS Racing Series.

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

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

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Team High Lifter-Polaris Sweeps the Podium At The Tennessee Mudfest

High Lifter takes 1st place at Mudfest

Shreveport, LA — 18 Oct 2008: Lebanon, Tennessee saw its first organized mud bog competition at the Wilson County Fairgrounds. Gooches Powersports of Nashville hosted The High Lifter Pro Series Racing event and invited all the bog teams from across the country to come race. Team High Lifter-Polaris Racing showed up in full force with their ATVs and RUVs for a weekend full of competition and fun.

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Jagged X/Polaris Racing wins Bilek Silver State 300 Best In The Desert Race

Jagged X/Polaris Racing RZR Winning at Best In The Desert Series

7 Oct 2008: The Jagged X/Polaris Racing number 1919 team was able to pull off another win at the Bilek Silver State 300, in Mesquite Nevada. Jagged X started in second place with a smaller-than-usual field of only five vehicles.

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ATV Illustrated Television Presents:

Powersports Dealer Expo

Powersports Dealer Expo (from ATVI-TV Season 2008-09, Episode #2)

ATV Illustrated Television Presents:

WORCS and Powersports Dealer Expo

WORCS and Powersports Dealer Expo (from ATVI-TV Season 2008-09, Episode #2)

ATV Illustrated Television Presents:

WORCS ATV 5-hour Endurance Race

WORCS ATV 5-hour Endurance Race (from ATVI-TV Season 2008-09, Episode #2)

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Jesse Skvarek Wins ATVA National Championship on KYMCO Mongoose 90

Jesse Skvarek on Kymco Mongoose 90

Spartanburg, SC — 22 Sep 2008: On August 11 Jesse Skvarek took first place at Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, giving him enough points to win the 90 CVT class in the ITP Tires/Moose Racing AMA/ATVA National Championship. In riding to victory at Loretta Lynn Ranch Dirt Days, the Jefferson, Ohio racer reclaimed the crown he first won in 2006.

At age 13, Jesse has two ATVA National Championships in three years – both on board the same KYMCO Mongoose 90 he has relied on for four full racing seasons.

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Eichner Soars Aboard the Polaris Outlaw 525 S

Eichner on the Polaris Outlaw 525 S

23 Sep 2008: The hot Arizona temperatures and Doug Eichner both soared at Round 7 of the ITP QuadCross Series held Saturday, September 20, 2008. 

The temperatures at Arizona's Speedworld were more than 100 degrees during the day which made for grueling practice sessions. The Main Events, however, were held under the beautiful night sky making a perfect backdrop for Eichner and his impressive Outlaw 525 S. 

The spectator stands were filled as Eichner cleared every challenge Speedworld offered.

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Mountain Expedition - The Black Hills UTV Rally

The Black Hills UTV Rally features OEM displays of ATVs and Side x Sides, and guided rides through the hills.

Hardcore bikers, weekend warriors, and wannabe’s who shed their pinstripes and tie for a black leather vest have long flocked to the Black Hills of South Dakota for the event simply known as Sturgis. The week holds all the promise of a good old fashioned Roman Bacchanalia on two wheels, and while the evening’s debauchery is half the reason to attend for many, equally appealing is riding the serpentine byways through the Black Hills during the daytime.

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International Intrigue Comes to Unadilla

As America's largest off-road racing series continues fall swing

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NEW BERLIN, NY — 17 Sep 2008: The world's best off-road motorcycle and ATV racers return to Unadilla Valley Sports Center Saturday and Sunday, September 27 and 28 for the Can-Am Unadilla Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) race.

The once-a-year event serves as Round 11 of the 13-stop Can-Am Grand National Cross Country tour, with riders from all over the world set to compete in the Series' ATV and motorcycle classes. Nearly 1,500 competitors are expected to race, with several thousand spectators lining the facility to catch the action.

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Join KTM for the Ultimate Fan Experience at the Las Vegas EnduroCross Final

KTM Logo, 2008

Las Vegas, NV — 17 Sep 2008: KTM is proud to announce the launch of its new KTM Ultimate Fan Experience Program at the Final round of the AMA EnduroCross Series at the Orleans Arena Saturday, November 22, 2008.

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2008 ATVA National Motocross Awards Banquet Scheduled for Nov. 1 in Pigeon Forge, Tennesse

Banquet to feature awards, TV clips, and special events

ATVA Motocross Banquet Trophies (Photo courtesy of ATVRiders.com)

Pigeon Forge, TN — 17 Sep 2008: The ATVA National Motocross Awards Banquet is scheduled for Nov. 1 at the Grand Resort and Convention Center in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. The banquet, which is open to everyone, will not only honor the top-10 in each class, but also feature several special events before and after the Saturday Awards Ceremony.

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Factory Polaris/Rath Rider Frank Batista Finds Home on Snowshoe Mountain GNCC Podium

Rider Frank Batista

Minneapolis, MN — 17 Sep 2008: The Factory Polaris/Rath/Dunlop Team headed from Minnesota to another well-known winter haven, Snowshoe Mountain, last weekend to compete in the Round 10 GNCC Cross Country event. This may be a ski resort but last weekend it turned into an ATV Wonderland as the competitors, teams and fans made the way up the mountain for some spectacular views and some amazing racing. With asphalt starts and ski lift viewing it was a beautiful thing!

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Dustin Wimmer and Chad Wienen Lead an All-Star Cast at Bartosek Celebration Race

Everyone Wins At Bartosek Celebration Race

ATV Illustrated Magazine 2008 Logo

Brea, CA — 11 Sep 2008: For the last six years, ATV enthusiasts gather at Mapleshade MX in Sugar Grove, Pennsylvania to race in memory of Matt Bartosek, the talented up and coming pro who died in early 2003. The 88 Live to Ride organization, headed by Matt's mother Debi Bartosek, once again put on an successful weekend of racing and raising money for ATV racing safety programs. Romney Suzuki Cycles of Romney, West Virginia, donated a QuadRacer R450 for a top raffle prize. The quad was signed by the entire Rockstar / MSR / Pro Taper / Yoshimura / Suzuki team.

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Team High Lifter-Polaris Racing Battles Adversity in Mississippi

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Shreveport, LA — 3 Sep 2008: Shreveport, September 3, 2008 – The Members of Team High Lifter-Polaris Racing were not about to let the threat of hurricane Gustov keep them from racing as they made their way to the ATV Mudfest in Perkinston, Mississippi, just outside of Gulfport, for the Labor Day mud event. In its fifth year of hosting mudbogs, Red Creek Off Road Park had an average attendance of 3,000+ ATV enthusiasts. The event offered three days filled with ATV Barrel Races, Wheelie Contests, High Lifter Pro Series Racing Mud Bog Competitions and excellent ATV trail riding.

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Suzuki's Chad Wienen Caps Off Year With Dominant Victory

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Brea, CA — 2 Sep 2008: Team Rockstar / MSR / Pro Taper / Yoshimura / Suzuki finished the 2008 racing season on a high note, with Chad Wienen (#44) capturing a huge win at the Steel City Pro-Only Invitational in Delmont, Pa. Teammate and newly-crowned 2008 ITP Tires/Moose Racing AMA/ATVA National Motocross Champion Dustin Wimmer (#1) took the second step of the podium and veteran Doug Gust (#55) claimed a strong fourth.

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Suzuki 2008 AMA / ATVA National Championship Series Recap Highlights

Suzuki Logo, 2008

Solana Beach, CA — 28 Aug 2008: The Rockstar / MSR / Pro Taper / Yoshimura / Suzuki team enjoyed a highly successful 2008 racing season, with Dustin Wimmer (#191) claiming first place in the ITP/Moose AMA/ATVA National MX Championship series. His teammates Doug Gust (#55) and Chad Wienen (#44) also had reasons to celebrate at the season’s end, with both riders having claimed victories and podium finishes. With speed, consistency, teamwork, and the phenomenal QuadRacer R450, Suzuki handily won the coveted Manufacturers’ Cup, asserting their status as “First on 4 Wheels”.

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Jagged X's RANGER RZR Dominates "Vegas to Reno"

2008 Polaris Ranger RZR Main Photo

Minneapolis, MN — 27 Aug 2008: Jagged X and their No. 1919 RANGER RZR repeated history and continued to dominate the Best in the Desert Series by taking their second "Vegas to Reno" win. The team finished the race in 17 hours and 26 minutes, a full hour and 18 minutes faster than the only other finisher. The win is the No. 1919's tenth consecutive Best in the Desert finish.

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BRP To Run Special graphics at AMA Pro ATV open

Valcourt, Quebec — 28 Aug 2008: This Saturday at the AMA Pro ATV Open at Steel City Raceway in Delmont, Pa., both Team Epic Racing / Can-AmTM and Warnert Racing / Can-Am will race DS 450TM ATVs with special plastic and graphics for the winner-take-all ATV motocross race. John Natalie and Cody Miller of Warnert Racing will sport red and white plastic with a special graphics package. While fellow Pro-class racers, Jeremy Lawson, Greg Gee and Sage Baker will race Team Epic Racing-prepped DS 450s with black plastic and graphics.

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Chad Wienen Takes the Win at Final Round of AMA/ATVA National Championship

Chad Wienen

Brea, CA — 11 Aug 2008: Team Rockstar/ MSR / Pro Taper / Yoshimura / Suzuki's Chad Wienen secured the final victory of the final round of the 2008 Moose Racing/ITP Tires AMA/ATVA National Championship series at Loretta Lynn's Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee.

Although Dustin Wimmer clinched the 2008 Championship at the previous round in Red Bud, Michigan, and Suzuki had locked up the coveted Manufacturers' Cup Championship, Wimmer's teammate, Chad Wienen had yet to taste victory this season.

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BRP Takes Home Grand Slam Championships

Can-Am DS 450 Crowned Champ in Two Classes; Three Pro-Class Racers Finish in Top

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Valcourt, Quebec — 18 Aug 2008: Amateur rider Cole Henry of Virginia rode his

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Thomas Brown Wins 2008 Pro-Am Championship on YFZ450

Yamaha Factory Racer Wins Big at Final Round of ATVA/AMA National MX Series.

Winner Tom Brown on Yamaha's YFZ450

Cypress, CA — 15 Aug 2008:

Thomas Brown, Yamaha's exciting young factory racer, won his first Pro-Am Motocross racing
championship this past weekend at the final round of the ATVA/AMA National
MX Championship series. Brown finished in first place in both motos aboard
his YFZ450 securing his championship for the 2008 series.

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GEICO Powersport's Jennifer Albright races in 2008 GNCC Woman's A Class.

Jennifer Albright racing in 2008 GNCC series for GEICO Powersports

27 Aug 2008: GEICO Powersports added a new name and their first ATV rider to their team for the 2008 season; Jennifer Albright. Jennifer is aboard the #335 Yamaha YFZ450 and competes within the Women’s A class of the Grand National Cross Country Series. She currently holds down third place in the point’s standings with four rounds remaining “It has been a good year so far, I am really proud to be part of such a great team and I am appreciative of their support”.

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Burning Rock Opens to Great Success

Burning Rock ATV Park

Beckley, WV — 1 Aug 2008: Off-road enthusiasts in West Virginia are enjoying the region’s newest trails at Burning Rock Off-Road Park. Open since July 4, Burning Rock, located outside of Beckley, has already been host to hundreds of visitors eager to try out the nearly 100 miles of trails.

“We’re very pleased with the turnout in these first weeks,” said Bryan Helmer, Executive Director of Burning Rock Off-Road Park. “We’ve had a great number of locals, but also several visitors from out of state as well.”

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Summer Stampede!

Black Mountain Adventure Park is an integral part of Harlan County

“Kermit” one of our buddies at the RV park is an HCRR Member, but the two-time sled-pull champ smoked his belt in the drag race.

The mid-June Summer Stampede weekend is one of Kentucky’s premier ATV festivals. Combining competition, participation and fundraising, the event is a collaborative production of the Harlan County Ridge Runners (HRCC) ATV Club and Harlan County. Their combined effort makes a distinctive contribution to the economic health of the Harlan and Evarts communities.

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Rocky Creek ATV Trail Ride

Rocky Creek ATV Mud Bogging

Culloden, GA — 1 Aug 2008: Rocky Creek ATV Trail (RCATV) is a privately owned, 20-mile-long, one-way trail system located in the heart of Georgia that has been in existence for over ten years. The trail system started out as five miles of trails, moved to seven, then 12, until it reached its present length of 20 miles.

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2008 Yamaha SE2 Dune Event

Yamaha press intro time again!

The YFZ is a great choice for anyone who craves pure performance.

Every year around the end of February occurs an event that has ignited passionate battles in every quad and sand-sports magazine editor’s office, the kind of passions that have resulted in feuds, vendettas, revolutions, wars and other cataclysmic events in human history.

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Dealernews International Powersports Dealer Expo

Here Anthony Davis, Fulmer Sales-Rep, models one of Fulmer Helmets’ new retro line

This year marked the 40th anniversary of the Dealer Expo, billed as “the largest business-to-business trade event for the powersports industry in the world.” Pretty much every person and company that makes, sells or distributes anything related to the powersports industry is either displaying something at or attending this show. The show itself covers the entire Indianapolis (IN) Convention Center, RCA Dome (home to the ‘07 Super Bowl Champion Indianapolis Colts) and neighboring hotels.

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Yamaha Rhino Ralley

Bringing UTV Fun to the Dunes

The Show and Shine was a great place for Rhino owners to showcase their unique rides and meet fellow duners.

On any regular day or non-holiday weekend, when driving along California’s Hwy. 78 between Blythe and Brawley, there won’t be a whole lot to look at as you pass the Glamis dunes besides miles of rolling sand--perhaps some scattered trailers and motorhomes, and possibly a few off-road vehicles winding their way through the bowls. However, we went there on a particular weekend in December 2007, and passing motorists would have seen a very different sight as Yamaha Motor Corporation came out in full force for its first-ever Yamaha Rhino Rally.

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