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4130 Clothing, an off-road inspired brand, is proud to announce a release of new apparel including tees, hoody, snapback hats, and beanies. The great news comes after months of negotiations resulting in the January 2013 acquisition of the 4130 Clothing brand. The move provides stability and a trio of minds to re-ignite the brand already known for it’s unique approach to sharing the off-road and fabricator lifestyle to the mainstream market.

The current line-up features new items that hits the hearts of 4130 brand fans with some logo based gear, collaborative apparel with King Shocks, rock racing tees and hoody. It’s just a taste of what’s to come.

The Future:

Since January, the 4130 team has been working diligently to bring it’s most complete catalog to market. With plans for debut this mid summer, the new catalog will host apparel designs for those who have a passion for tearing it up in the dirt: off-road, pre-runners, rally, rock crawling, moto, atv/utv and bmx.

“The inspiration for 4130′s designs have always originated from the fabrication of 4130 chromoly steel, bending, grinding and welding, transforming into machines that blaze through the desert, slide sideways around a track, crawl over huge rocks or fly through the air.

I’ve been riding, racing and working with people on 2 and 4 wheels for a long time, there’s no other apparel brand as focused on the people who live the off-road life. We sell a story that enthusiasts can wear each day and it tells people “Hell yeah, this is what I do and love!” We’re different, and we believe people appreciate our designs for telling more about them.” – Danny Adair, 4130 Clothing

Since 2007:

While founder Evan Serling’s vision has been unwavering in the off-road apparel realm since 2007, today he now has the support he has needed to carry out the plan. 4130, LLC. was recently formed in January 2013 to unite three industry entrepreneurs toward the new era of the Southern California founded brand. Partners, Dave Schlossberg and Danny Adair, have been developing successful businesses and marketing strategies since 2003. Their unique qualities and talents will continue to craft a quality, enthusiast inspired brand with the passionate 4130 founder & visionary, Evan Serling.

Where to Buy:

All 4130 items are available online at www.4130clothing.com. 4130 has seen success through XRyderz retail stores (formerly known as the No Fear retail stores), Left Coast Threads, Poly Performance, and looks forward to continued distribution with them and others when the new catalog hits market this summer.

Sponsorship:

4130 is now accepting sponsorship resumes for their Flow Team, Elite Flow Team, and Pro Team.

For more information about 4130 Clothing, visit the site or email info@4130clothing.com

Everyone loves a party, and every year the High Lifter ATV Mud Nationals delivers the party to over ten-thousand avid ATV and UTV fans, from literally all over the World. Every year the masses converge on Jacksonville, TX, March 20-24th, along with all their toys, trailers, and RVs, all in search of a good time. This year the Mud Nationals delivered the party to more ATV and UTV fanatics than ever, with an all-inclusive package of great food, music, contests, custom builds, give-ways, demo rides, vendor areas, mud racing, and of course lots and lots of MUD! If you missed the party this year, then you can start planning for next year’s 2014 ATV Mud Nationals, because it is never too early to start planning!

This year the ATV Mud Nationals kicked off on Wednesday, March 20th, but the party started the weekend before, with people coming in to scope out the best camping spots, and staking their claim to a little piece of “heaven” at Mud Creek Off-Road Park. By Tuesday, the vendors had arrived, and set up their various tents of wares, including tires, axles, seats, radio systems, clothing, and of course some outstanding food. By the time the gates opened on Wednesday morning, the party was up and running in full force as people lined up at the gate with ATVs, UTVs, RVs, and even tractor trailers all waiting to join the party. It is eye-candy for all to see, and it never ceases to amaze to see so many people here for a little bit of mud.

Right out of the gate on Wednesday, the Mud Nationals kicked off with two competitions, including the “Bad 2 ’da Bone” and the “Mud Jam” competitions.  The “Bad 2 ’da Bone” is a competition for the most impressive custom ATVs and UTVs on the planet, and if you like custom built machines, then this is the place to be. Some of the ATVs and UTVs are truly amazing to gawk at and dream about! The Mud Jam competition is the for the loudest and most amazing ATV or UTV sound system out there, and it is something to be heard. Both of these competitions didn’t disappoint, and turned out works of art wrapped inside an ATV or UTV. These events are always crowd pleasers, and you never know what is going to turn up.

On Thursday the party was taken up a notch with the Massimo Obstacle Course Competition and the S3 Power Sports Poker Run. The Massimo Obstacle Course required riders to conquer logs, tires, crushed cars, dirt hills, and water pits, all in a timed event. The crowds loved this event, and it turned out to be an outstanding spectator spectacle as participants worked to complete the course in as little time as possible. Imagine being challenged to run over crushed cars with your ATV or UTV. What a blast! Next up on Thursday was the S3 Power Sports Poker Run. Contestants had to race around the park to five stations to have their cards punched, with the lowest and highest hand winning.

Friday turned up even more people as trucks and trailers lined up from the main highway into the park itself. Friday also geared up the mud races to the delight of the crowds, and taking the Mud Nationals back to what started it all; MUD RACING! The Can-Am Mud Bog included classes for all ATVs and UTVs including a Mud Bog for kids.   Racers hit the mud pit at full-throttle anywhere from two to four across, pushing themselves and their machines to the limit to be the first across the line. Some racers made it across first, some made it across, and some didn’t make it and had to be rescued. If you have never seen ATV and UTV mud racing, then you are missing out on a bunch of fun. Watching these racers hit the water at full-throttle with water and mud flying everywhere, could not be more entertaining to watch. Be sure to check out!

The other Friday ATV event was the HMF Endurance Challenge, consisting of two-person teams racing through the deepest and longest mud hole in the park down the high line. Teams must race from one end to the other and back with both members and their ATV or UTV crossing the finish line.  Winners are determined by the fastest time. This event is truly an endurance race, as the racers must face fatigue in order to even complete the course, much less do it in a fast time.

Friday came to a conclusion with nothing less than a concert by Frank Foster on the stage in the Oasis Vendor Area.  Crowds enjoyed some great music, good food, and a way to wind down after a fun-filled day.

Saturday dawned to a new day with several things to keep event attendees busy, but the star of the party was the Polaris Mudda-Cross races in the afternoon. Again, you have to see this racing in action to appreciate how much fun it is. Mud and water sling everywhere, motors roar, and racers work their machines in order to get to the finish line first. The experience of seeing all of this is epic, and a must if you love ATVs and UTVs. Once the Mudda-Cross races concluded, the award ceremony topped off the different competitions at the 2013 Mud Nationals. Saturday ended with yet another concert in the Oasis Vendor Area by Blackberry Smoke with Drake White.

Though the ATV Mud Nationals offers many different events for the attendees to participate in or watch, there also is plenty to see in the two vendor areas. This year the vendors were there in force including ATV and UTV manufacturers, tire and wheel manufactures, and all sorts of aftermarket manufacturers of everything from winches to LED lights. Can-Am, Yamaha, Polaris, Arctic Cat, Massimo, Bad Boy, Bennche, and KYMCO all had a presence at the Mud Nationals. Some offered demo rides and offered free mechanical services, while others displayed their product lineup. ITP and STI showed off their latest wheels and tires, while MTA sold wheels and tires from all different brands in the event attendees showed up with the need for some different tires. There were all sorts of other aftermarket companies including Xtreme LED, Offroad Sound Systems, PRP Seats, S3 Power Sports, KFI Products, WildBoar ATV Parts, Custom Splice, WARN, Gorilla Axle, just to name a few. Of course the High Lifter store was open for business every day, showing off their latest products. The food choices included everything from stuffed jalapeno peppers (which were excellent!) to Cajun cooking. There was no shortage of choices as far as food and refreshments were concerned. People had no lack of items to look through, buy, and eat at the Mud Nationals.

Finally on Sunday, people had a few more remaining hours to enjoy the 2013 Mud Nationals, and the party started to wind down. Trucks, trailers, RVs, and tractor trailers began rolling out of Mud Creek Off-Road Park with their owners in tow, as they set off into to sunset back to where they came. Vendors packed up reeling from several days of lots of activity, conversations, and excitement. It is safe to say fun was had by all as the eleventh year of the ATV Mud Nationals faded off into history. No one has to despair however, because the ATV Mud Nationals will be back in 2014 to Jacksonville, TX, for another year of food, fun, and MUD RACING. WHAT A PARTY!

 

Results

DynoJet Bad 2 ‘da Bone – The show and shine competition gives ATV and UTV enthusiasts a platform to showcase their hard work in crafting a ride like no other. Winners are chosen by public ballot.

Place	Name	ATV/UTV
1st	Mark Wise	2009 Can-Am Outlander
2nd	Scott Meshell	2013 Can-Am Maverick
3rd	Ryan Wells	2011 Polaris RZR XP 900

 

Wet Sounds Mud Jam – This contest features two first place winners with one awarded the “Loudest” based on decibel reading and once awarded the “Outrageous” based on public ballot.

Place	Name	ATV/UTV
1st (Loudest)	Scott Funderburk	2011
1st (Outrageous)	Brian Lane	2012 Polaris RZR

 

Massimo Obstacle Course – This event was open to any ATV or UTV. Vehicles had to conquer logs, tires, crushed cars, dirt hills, and water pits in this timed event.

Place	Name	Team
1st	Brian Bowden	Arkansas Mudslingers
2nd	Craig Treadwell	Arkansas Mudslingers
3rd	Kyle Forsythe	Custom Splice

 

S3 Power Sports Poker Run – Entry to this event was complimentary and open to all attendees. Participants raced to five stations around the park to have their poker cards punched. Prizes were awarded to high hand and low hand.

Place	Name
High Hand	Richard Scarborough
Low Hand	Wesley Reeves

 

HMF Endurance Challenge – This competition consists of two-person teams willing to tough it out through the deepest and longest mud hole in the park. Teams start at one end of the high line, proceed to the marked end, and return to the starting line. Teams are timed and winners determined by the fastest time. Both teammates and an ATV or UTV must cross the finish line to score.

Place	Name	Team
1st	Dakotah Klein & John Ferranti	Team Gorilla Powered by Can-Am
2nd	Mark Wise & Seth Russell	Team Gorilla Powered by Can-Am
3rd	Craig Treadwell & Brian Bowden	Arkansas Muddslingers

 

Can-Am/BRP Mud Bog 600cc and Under – This event was restricted to ATVs with engines 600cc and under. Participants showcased their machine’s durability as they raced through 150 feet of mud and water.

Place	Name	Team	ATV/UTV
1st	Adam Ladner	Team Anyting Goes	Can-Am Outlander 500
2nd	Brian Haughton	Team High Lifter Polaris Racing	Polaris Sportsman 550
3rd	Scott Beavairs	Team QuadShop Customs	Can-Am Renegade 500

 

Can-Am/BRP Mud Bog 601cc and Up – This event was restricted to ATVs with engines 601cc and up. Participants showcased their machine’s durability as they raced through 150 feet of mud and water.

Place	Name	Team	ATV/UTV
1st	Cody Shaw	Team Full Throttle Racing	Can-Am Outlander 800
2nd	Jace Chermiel	Team Performance Powersports	Can-Am Renegade 800
3rd	Seth Russell	Team Gorilla Powered by Can-Am	Can-Am Outlander 800

 

Can-Am/BRP Mud Bog RUV – This event was restricted to RUVs. Participants showcased their machine’s durability as they raced through 150 feet of mud and water.

Place	Name	Team	ATV/UTV
1st	Josh Monroe	Team High Lifter Polaris Racing	Polaris RZR 900
2nd	Brian Haughton	Team High Lifter Polaris Racing	Polaris RZR 900
3rd	Steve Hittle	Team Gorilla Powered by Can-Am	Can-Am Commander 1000

 

Can-Am/BRP Mud Bog Pee Wee – This event was restricted to youth ATVs with engines from 0-125cc. Participants showcased their machines durability as they raced through 75 feet of mud and water

Place	Name	Team	ATV/UTV
1st	AJ Capra	Team Capra	Polaris Sportsman 90
2nd	Kayman Tidwell	Team WFO	Yamaha Grizzly 125
3rd	Korbyn Tidwell	Team WFO	Yamaha Grizzly 125

 

Can-Am/BRP Mud Bog Junior – This event was restricted to youth ATVs with engines from 126cc-250cc Participants showcased their machines durability as they raced through 75 feet of mud and water

Place	Name	Team	ATV/UTV
1st	Kayman Tidwell	Team WFO	Honda Recon 250
2nd	Brandi Tarter	Team Full Throttle Racing	Suzuki 250
3rd	Korbyn Tidwell	Team WFO	Honda Recon 250

 

Can-Am/BRP Mud Bog Early Teen – This event was restricted to youth ATVs with engines from 251-450cc. Participants showcased their machines durability as they raced through 75 feet of mud and water

Place	Name	Team	ATV/UTV
1st	Riley Smith	Team Off-Road Explosion	Can-Am Outlander 400
2nd	Rachael Wright	Team Off-Road Explosion	Can-Am Outlander 400
3rd	Brandi Tarter	Team Full Throttle Racing	Can-Am Outlander 400

 

Polaris Mudda Cross Lite – This event was restricted to ATVs with engines 450cc and under. Participants showcased their machine’s durability as they raced around a 150 foot oval filled with mud and water.

Place	Name	Team	ATV/UTV
1st	Arthur Rousse	Team Performance Powersports	Can-Am 400
2nd	Chris Robertson	Team Offroad Explosion	Can-Am 400
3rd	Dwight Stelly	Team Performance Powersports	Arctic Cat 425i

 

Polaris Mudda Cross Bogger – This event was restricted to ATVs with engines between 451-750+cc. Participants showcased their machine’s durability as they raced around a 150 foot oval filled with mud and water.

Place	Name	Team	ATV/UTV
1st	Dwight Stelly	Team Performance Powersports	Arctic Cat 700H1
2nd	Josh Monroe	Team High Lifter Polaris Racing	Polaris Sportsman 550 XP
3rd	Brandon Tarter	Team Full Throttle Racing	Suzuki King Quad 750

 

Polaris Mudda Cross Pro Series “A” – This event was restricted to ATVs with engines between 500-1000+cc with a 53” or less wheelbase. Participants showcased their machine’s durability as they raced around a 150 foot oval filled with mud and water.

Place	Name	Team	ATV/UTV
1st	Matthew Bernard	Team Performance Powersports	Can-Am Renegade 1000
2nd	Adam Ladner	Team Anyting Goes	Can-Am Renegade 1000
3rd	Clint Smith	Team Offroad Explosion	Can-Am Outlander 800

 

Polaris Mudda Cross Pro Series “B” – This event was restricted to ATVs with engines between 500-1000+cc with a wheelbase longer than 53”. Participants showcased their machine’s durability as they raced around a 150 foot oval filled with mud and water.

Place	Name	Team	ATV/UTV
1st	Brad Smith	Team Anyting Goes	Can-Am Outlander 800
2nd	Chris Robertson	Team Offroad Explosion	Can-Am Outlander 800
3rd	Dakotah Klein	Team Gorilla Powered by Can-Am	Can-Am Outlander 800

 

Polaris Mudda Cross Mud Chic – This event was restricted to ATVs driven by women with engines between 0-1000+cc. Participants showcased their machine’s durability as they raced around a 150 foot oval filled with mud and water.

Place	Name	Team	ATV/UTV
1st	Lisa Wise	Team Gorilla Powered by Can-Am	Can-Am Outlander 1000
2nd	Julia McGinnis	Team Gorilla Powered by Can-Am	Can-Am Outlander 1000
3rd	Jerrie Albritton	Team 4Hix210 Racing	Can-Am Outlander 800

 

Polaris Mudda Cross RUV – This event was restricted to RUVs. Participants showcased their machine’s durability as they raced around a 150 foot oval filled with mud and water.

Place	Name	Team	ATV/UTV
1st	Brian Taylor	SuperATV Team Mud	Polaris RZR 900 XP
2nd	Josh Monroe	Team High Lifter Polaris Racing	Polairs RZR 900 XP
3rd	Steve Hittle	Team Gorilla Powered by Can-Am	Can-Am Maverick 1000

 

Polaris Mudda Cross Super Modified – This event was restricted to ATVs with engines between 0-1000+cc with additional engine modifications such as alcohol, Nitrous Oxide Systems, superchargers, turbo systems, and big bore kits. ATVs could also have productions or custom suspension lifts, extended A-Arms, extended swing arm, and extended trailing arms. Participants showcased their machine’s durability as they raced around a 150 foot oval filled with mud and water.

Place	Name	Team	ATV/UTV
1st	Tyler Knox	Team Wild Child Customs	Can-Am Outlander 800
2nd	Matthew Bernard	Team Performance Powersports	Can-Am Renegade 1000
3rd	Justin Hebert	Team Performance Powersprots	Can-Am Renegade 800

Set your TiVos, DVRs, iPads and for us old schoolers- the VCRs and Sony Walkmans because the award-winning, off-road TV show Destination Polaris is back on the air.

After a brief hiatus, Destination Polaris has returned to national television on the Fox Sports Networks beginning April 7, 2013. Broadcast in more than 70 million homes, Destination Polaris can be seen each Sunday, at 11:30 am (all times local) and Thursdays at 3:30 pm (all times local). Check your local listings for additional airings.

“We’re extremely thrilled to be moving to the Fox Sports Networks,” said host Jared Christie. “The show has a whole new look, feel and vibe to it that we think viewers are really going to like.”

Destination Polaris can be seen on Fox Sports Arizona, Fox Sports Detroit, Fox Sports Florida, Fox Sports Midwest, Fox Sports North, Fox Sports Ohio, Fox Sports Oklahoma, Fox Sports South, Fox Sports Southwest, Fox Sports West, Fox Sports Wisconsin and MSG Plus.

For more information on Destination Polaris including air times, videos, blogs click here.

Sure there have been no shortage of individuals who have gotten into the record books via motorized vehicles throughout the years but when it comes to the side-by-side, there are many opportunities yet available.

Take for example Tanner Godfrey who had decided to jump his Arctic Cat Wildcat to a new world record. Godfrey was paralyzed from the sternum down in a 2007 moto accident and had worked long and hard to regain some semblance of mobility.

Godfrey managed to maintain a positive attitude and tenacious spirit through it all. As he once said, “Don’t ever let people tell you what you can or can’t do. Just live life. Don’t let things slow you down. You have to be tough to be successful.”

Not only is he now able to walk short distances with a cane, he has fashioned hand controls for his Wildcat so he can still rip around in the dirt.

Adding to the plot, Godfrey decided to attempt his jump near the site of his life-changing accident in Mesquite, Nevada. It would take place during the Mesquite Off-Road Weekend event at the Eureka Casino Resort, featuring a show by the wild and crazy crew from Nitro Circus.

Not coincidentally, Tanner Godfrey is the nephew of Nitro Circus creator Gregg Godfrey. This jump would also raise funds and awareness for the Wounded Warriors Project.

With about 2,000 revved-up spectators looking on, Tanner climbed into his Edge Powersports-backed, STI-equipped Wildcat (with 30-inch Roctane tires on 14-inch HD Beadlock wheels) and confidently shattered the former distance mark (47 feet).

Godfrey launched 105 feet through the dry night sky to easily claim an officially documented Guinness World Record. Then he turned around and did it again.

Every year in February, hoards of industry insiders flock to Indianapolis for the annual Dealer Expo. The Expo promises the latest and greatest aftermarket wares for the ATV & UTV industry, from tire manufacturers to snow plows and everything in-between. This was the first time ATVESCAPE headed to Indy for the Dealer Show, and it didn’t fail to give us plenty of items to drool over!  The weather was cold with blowing snow and highs in the mid 20′s and 30′s, but that did not deter people from descending upon Indy for the event.

Most of the ATV and UTV tire manufacturers showed up with custom builds, and the latest tires they have released. ITP, STI, CST, Maxxis, Sedona, Kenda, and GBC all had a presence at the show with displays of all of their tires. Clearly the market is demanding more tire offerings specifically designed for the UTV market, and all of the tire manufacturers we saw are releasing more tires that fit the bill. More and more 8-ply rated tires are being created to fill the needs of a reliable UTV/SxS tire offering the performance owners are asking for.  There is no shortage of aftermarket wheels either, with wheel manufactures offering more patterns and styles than ever in more finishes than ever.  The bottom line is, if you want to accent your machine, or want better more reliable tires for your rig, then you have PLENTY to choose from.

Next would be the aftermarket companies offering anything and everything you could need for your ATV or UTV. WARN, KFI, and Superwinch had booths showing off not only their winches, but also their snow plows, skid plates, cab enclosures, lights, and more. They also provided several custom ATVs and UTVs with their products strapped to them. WARN had two custom rigs including a Kawasaki Teryx4 and a Can-Am Maverick. KFI had a Polaris Ranger and RZR and Yamaha Grizzzly, and Kolpin offered up a Polaris Ranger with their new cab enclosures in tow. Kolpin had all sorts of accessories including the cab enclosures, luggage, gun boots, plows, roofs, and more. High Lifter brought some lift kits, Outlaw tires, and hi-clearance A-arms. Our friends at Tiger Tail showed off a bolt on tow hitch for their recently released adjustable Tiger Tail mount. As you can see, there was no shortage of things to stare at.

Finally, to wrap things, Bad Boy mowers was there showing off their brand new Intimidator UTV. You can read more about it here Bad Boy Mowers Introduce The New Intimidator UTV The huge inflatable bull dog could be seen from across the room beckoning the masses to take a look at their booth. We are going to have the opportunity to test the Intimidator in three weeks at the High Lifter Mud Nationals, and will then report back as to what we think. A long term test will hopefully be close to follow.

In summary, the Indy Dealer Expo is everything we had heard, offering a little bit of everything from the ATV and UTV industry. There is no shortage of things to see, and the show offers a glimpse at where the industry is going.