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For the second year in a row, the Mystik Lubricants Terracross Championship will be presented by Polaris RZR. The series, known as rough, tough and muddy racing, invites some of the most recognized power sports and action sports athletes, such as Daryl Rath, Doug Gust, Chris Burandt, Paul Thacker and others to tackle some of the toughest, man-made tracks imaginable.

“Polaris is excited to be part of Terracross for its second year,” said Jason DiFuccia, marketing manager for Polaris RZR. “The Terracross tracks provide an incredible challenge to the racers and are perfect to showcase the capabilities of our products.”

Polaris RZR vehicles will be used exclusively in the “Pro Polaris RZR,” “Hero Adaptive” and “Women’s” classes, with the Scrambler XP 9850 H.O. being the majority ATV in the “ATV” class. Terracross athletes will battle in pursuit of the Terracross Championship at three national events during the circuit’s 2013 racing season. Fans can catch the action live or aired on CBS Sports Network. The 2013 schedule is as follows:

August 10 & 11-Elk River, Minn., ERX Motor Park
September 7 & 8-North Branch, Minn., Hay Days
October TBD-Mystik Terracross Finals

“With Polaris being the industry leader and innovative expert of the Side x Side market Terracross is privileged to have them on board as a partner,” said Joe Duncan, Terracross Sport Organizer. “By building a machine we can take off the showroom floor of a dealer and go straight to the race track it creates an accessible and cost effective way of going racing.”

More information about Terracross can be found at Terracrossracing.com

The new Outback 5000 lb ATV / UTV winch from ProMark Offroad is one of the toughest, most powerful winches available for ATVs, UTVs, and side by side vehicles. This electric winch is specifically engineered for the toughest jobs an ATV owner can throw at it. From offroad recovery to yard work and ranch jobs, the 5000 lb Outback UTV winch offers more pulling power and reliability than any winch in its class.

The 5000 lb Outback Winch is designed to meet the needs of ATV and UTV owners who demand the best in power and performance. According to VP of Sales and Marketing, John Ostman, “The new weight class is a great unit for the newer line of UTV/Side x Side machines, such as the 4 Seat Polaris RZR, Ranger, and Kawasaki Mule.”

The heavy duty 1.5hp motor is waterproof for use in wet or muddy conditions, and winch line options include a 45-foot ProMark Blue Synthetic Winch Rope or 50 feet of steel cable.

The rugged design includes all metal gears and a heavy duty 4-post contactor, along with an upgraded accessory package with a handlebar-mounted thumb switch, fairlead, spring hook and pull strap, line stopper, and electrical wiring. As a bonus, they also include a 10-foot corded winch remote that allows you to power the winch cable in and out at a safe distance.

The 5000 lb Outback Series UTV / Side x Side Winch Package comes with a Lifetime Limited Warranty. ProMark’s winches are designed to perform up to your expectations for as long as you own the winch, or they will repair or replace it.

More info can be found by clicking here.

STI Tire & Wheel is now providing ATV and UTV owners with an easy way to give their machines not only more security but a unique, head-turning look as well. And it’s all possible at a reasonable price compared to the competition.

STI HD Beadlock wheels have been a hit since they first rolled out the door just a few months ago. This wheel even won a “Nifty 50” award from Powersports Business Magazine for being one of the most innovative products of 2013. This model features a distinctive “Baja-inspired” stepped mod style, a creative integral-mount beadlock ring and a new, matching, low-profile center cap.

The ring design is quick to install and engineered to reduce debris buildup, it makes tire mounting simple and adds considerable strength to the outer lip. Most importantly, the ring helps ensure the tire bead stays on the wheel, even when using lower pressures and applying high side loading. The HD Beadlock also utilizes an even thicker, stronger inner bead lip than the entire HD Alloy line, an STI feature that helps make these the most rugged wheels available.

And now STI is now offering this beadlock ring in a variety of colors: black, red, blue, yellow orange and green. It’s now quick and easy to mix and match wheel finishes—take your choice of Bright Machined with Gloss Black accents, full Matte Black and STI’s exclusive, non-stick, gun metal gray Slik-Kote – with these optional ring colors for a full custom look! The ring colors from STI are intended to match most other bolt-on accessories. For custom builders who need an exact color match, STI still offers raw/unpainted rings as well.

The HD Beadlock is available in 12×7 and 14×7 sizes, for application on most popular 4×4/utility ATV and side-by-side UTV models.

Performance and personality meets value! The HD Beadlock is not just for racing. It’s priced right for budget-minded enthusiasts who want to step up to the performance benefits of a beadlock wheel.

STI HD Beadlock wheels and optional colored rings are available at finer ATV/UTV dealers everywhere. For more information, visit www.stitireandwheel.com

Alpinestars is launching its new BIONIC NECK SUPPORT and FLUID KNEE BRACE to the market just as the riding/ racing season is getting underway.

Designed for all forms of off-road riding, the BNS TECH CARBON is a completely re-engineered, advanced neck protector that helps prevent the risk of damage to the neck, and is constructed from an advanced carbon fiber polymer compound that is extremely lightweight and optimized for structural strength.

- Bionic Neck Support BNS TECH CARBON: (suggested retail price – $349.95)

- Bionic Neck Support BNS PRO: (suggested retail price – $289.95)

The highly customizable FLUID TECH CARBON KNEE BRACE is a fully CE-Certified brace incorporating an innovative, reduced material design construction for comfort, fit and superb ergonomic performance in all off-road riding situations.

- FLUID TECH CARBON Knee Brace: (suggested retail price – $349.95 for each individual knee – Left and Right: per item)

- FLUID PRO Knee Brace: (suggested retail price – $399.95 per set – Left and Right: per set)

More info can be found on their official site.

By and large magazines devoted to ATV racing have been few and far between. Sure a few pages are often set aside in the glossy rags to highlight a national or two but it’s a far cry from the personality-rich, lifestyle oriented literature enjoyed by many other powersports. To such complaints, we’ve always answered, “Check out ATV Insider Magazine”.

After a few years of laying low, it appears as though the boys of ATV Insider aren’t only back but back with a mission.

Having just released their Spring 2013 issue with the first SxS / UTV on the cover featuring Holz Racing / Polaris’ Beau Baron driving his Polaris RZR XP 900 SxS / UTV. With the ever growing popularity of SxS Racing, ATV Insider has decided to change its name to ATV & SxS Insider as we continue to expand our focus to also include the best of SxS Racing.

There many features in the premier issue ATV & SxS Insider that we are excited about including recaps of the opening rounds of 2013 GNCC Racing season, WORCS Racing Series, Mtn. Dew AMA ATV Pro Motocross Series. There is also an depth look at the WORCS SxS Racing that seems to grow in numbers each round.

Of course, there is also the fan favorites which include the ATV & SxS Exposed section and PULSE photos featuring Chris Borich, 2013 Arctic Cat Wildcat X 1000 SxS / UTV, GNCC XC1 Pro ATV Racer Johnny Gallagher, GNCC SxS Racing, WORCS Pro ATV Racer Robbie Mitchell, 2013 Polaris RZR XP 900 Jagged X Edition, and a special tribute to Josh “The Animal” Frederick.

The ATV & SxS Insider Spring issue will be available this weekend at WORCS Sand Hollow in Hurricane, Utah and at select racing events throughout the United States including the Big Buck GNCC in Union, SC, Mtn. Dew AMA ATV MX Ballance MX in Oakland, KY, AMA MAXC River Run in Bloomfield, IN, KCCR Hardwicks Creek in Clay City, KY, and numerous other events around the country.

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