The mud was flinging in Clairsville this weekend. The sixth round of racing in the 2025 Progressive Grand National Cross Country (GNCC Racing) Series presented by Specialized, an AMA National Championship, saw steady rain showers throughout the morning with a heavy downpour right at the start of the afternoon pro race. As the XC1 Pro […] More »

Someone had to be the first. Generally speaking, mud pits mean really powerful ATVs from very recognizable brands. We knew sooner or later someone was going to buck all the trends and slap some giant meats onto a nameless small bore to see if it would work. And that day’s arrived – a Chinese 125, […] More »

Mr. Unpopularity. Everyone loves the dude riding 2-up without helmets who not only cuts you off on a trail ride but makes sure to douse you with a fresh coat of muck in the process, right? Nope! Like the video’s author says: Don’t be this guy.

When 4×4 is only half of what you’re after. When it comes to mudding, 4×4 is typically the optimal drive option. However, by turning both ends of his quad into a dually, this guy created an 8-wheel mud walker. We’d say it was madness if the video didn’t prove how well it seems to work!

Where there’s a will, there’s a way. When you think of the top ATV choice to explore some Florida swamp muck, the manual clutch, rear drive sporty Yamaha Raptor 700R isn’t probably the first machine to pop into your mind. We’re used to giant wheels, lifted suspension, 4×4 transmissions and snorkels for these type of […] More »

The Maxxis All Trak – gone but not forgotten. Dear ATVC: It’s been awhile since I’ve parted ways with my old Raptor but it used to wear a set of Maxxis Alltrak tires on the drive axle. Those were nearly as good as a 4×4 in places you shouldn’t take a sport quad! Since then, […] More »

Look ma, no…something. We typically associate the words “hold my beer” with all sorts of momentary lapses in judgement but this guy brings a whole new set of concerns to the table. Rather than hand of his can of brew, he’s just going to keep it in his grip, while lounging on his quad like […] More »