The Buzz Happenings Around the Industry
Yamaha Updates
Boy never let it be said Yamaha’s been sitting idle. At roughly the halfway point of 2011, they’re in full swing announcing 2012 models and even pushing the boundaries of the definition of a stock ATV by offering customizable graphics packages.
Based on its successful 2011 graphics promotion with One Industries, Yamaha is extending its forward-thinking concept in graphics design and customization. For the first time ever from an ATV manufacturer, Yamaha is producing a model with all-white body work – a blank slate for each individual customer’s own creativity. Offered with the all-white models are a choice of 11-unique graphics kit options that can be customized with a person’s name or number. Complete details of this unprecedented option are posted on Yamaha’s website at www.Yamaha-Motor.com/.
Additionally Yamaha has announced two 2012 model ATVs: the high-performance YFZ450R sport ATV and the entry-level Raptor 90 youth model.
Yamaha’s top selling all-terrain-vehicles (ATVs), the Grizzly 700 FI 4×4 and Grizzly 550 FI 4×4, feature design and performance upgrades for 2012 further solidifying their place as the most off-road capable and durable machines in their respective classes. Also new for 2012, both machines are now being assembled in the U.S.A. for worldwide distribution out of Yamaha’s Newnan, Ga., factory.
BlingStar Brings the Bling to the RZR
Blingstar’s Suicide Doors fit the RZR, S and XP models. They are the hottest product on the market and they are in stock. The doors follow the lines of the stock plastic for a perfect contoured fit. We used a 6061 aircraft grade, lightweight aluminum for a durable, rattle free and stable door.
Anti-vibration rubber washers used throughout for a quiet and rattle free door. Laser cut door skins with lower sight window for more visibility. Door skin options: brushed aluminum standard or textured black (Door graphics are also available).
-9.95 with Polished Door Skin
-9.95 with Black Door Skin
To purchase visit www.blingstar.com or call 866.412.5464
John Day Fossil Beds Wins Award
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument has won the National Park Service’s Environmental Achievement Award for 2011 for its new park house that generates far more energy than it uses. Park staff hopes to make the Painted Hills Unit carbon-neutral and energy self-sufficient in housing, administration and transportation. Polaris has recently loaned the park a Polaris EV LSV to help with the goal.
Can-Am Racers Clean Up
AMA ATV MX
Motoworks / Can-Am pro ATV racer Chad Wienen won round seven of the 2011 AMA ATV MX Championship series this past weekend at Spring Creek Motocross in Millville, Minn. Wienen, who was the fastest qualifier on his Can-AM DS 450 ATV, posted an impressive 2-1 moto score to earn the Pro class overall. Motoworks / Can-Am teammate John Natalie Jr., also had a great weekend in Minnesota, as he won the first moto and finished second overall to Wienen.
WORCS
Motoworks / Can-Am pro ATV racer Jeremie Warnia won round five of the World Off-Road Championship Series (WORCS) held at Clays Peak MX in Payette, Idaho. The victory extended Warnia’s points lead to 10 in the highly competitive WORCS ATV Pro class. Reigning WORCS Pro ATV Champion and Motoworks / Can-Am teammate Josh Frederick also reached the podium aboard his Can-Am DS 450, finishing third.
Holz Releases New Catalog
Holz Racing Products has announced their new 2011 UTV catalog packed with chassis, suspension, motor & safety upgrades for the fastest UTVs on the planet. The catalog includes new product introductions for the Polaris RZR XP 900 and Can-Am Commander.
To download the new HRP Catalog, just visit www.holzracingproducts.com/index.php/utv/resources/.