The Buzz – Happenings Around the Industry October 5th
The ATV industry is still moving right along with Polaris landing a military contract and the official announcement of the ISA. Without further ado:
Army Awards Polaris Industries Three-Year Contract to Supply Military ATVs
Polaris Industries Inc. announced news that the company received a -million, three-year contract to provide All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), spare parts and trailers to Afghan and Iraqi security forces, the U.S. Government and other allied governments. The contract was received from the U.S. Army Contracting Command-Warren and includes options to extend the contract two additional years. This new contract award follows Polaris’ successful completion on an earlier multi-year contract awarded by the Army in 2007.
“Polaris is proud to serve the U.S. Military and our allies. As the leading supplier of Military ultra-light mobility platforms, we provide our customers the most capable, high performance ATVs. For almost a decade, we have been working with Military customers, all over the world, integrating their unique needs with cost effective mobility solutions,” said Scott Wine, CEO of Polaris Industries. “With more than 3,000 battle proven vehicles deployed in theater, we have developed a strong understanding of our customers’ requirements. This unique position, coupled with our world-class manufacturing operations, allows us to supply vehicles quickly to meet the urgent operational needs of this contract.”
Polaris Defense was created in 2005 to provide a dedicated team focused on solving our war fighter’s mobility challenges, by providing a full range of platforms for military missions. More information about Polaris’ military vehicles can be found at: www.polarisdefense.com
International SideXSide Association Official Introduction
Much like the AMA for the motorcycle industry, the ISA looks to positively organize and support the UTV/SXS industry for UTV Manufacturers, Aftermarket Manufacturers, Retailers, Race Organizers, Event Organizers, and most importantly Recreational Enthusiasts.
With a newly elected board of directors, the non-profit ISA will quickly begin to assist in areas surrounding the UTV/SXS Recreation and Race markets. With the fast pace growth of the UTV/SXS industry ISA organizers saw the need to put in place the foundation for a solid organization for the industry to lean upon for assistance when it came to organization and safety.
The ISA will also fight for the issues surrounding the Side X Side community. The ISA’s goal is to see the UTV/SXS industry thrive and grow in a strong and positive way becoming an asset to the off road community as a whole.
Newly elected Chairman Jeff Knoll creator of Ultra 4 racing was also a founder and organizer of the famed “King Of The Hammers” off road event. Knoll always looking for a challenge had this to say about helping pioneer the new International SideXSide Association and what he ultimately envisions the ISA to become – ” I am simply amazed by the potential of this growing off-road community, it is the perfect platform to introduce off-road recreation, backcountry exploration, and racing to the next generation of enthusiast. With a smaller environmental footprint, higher fuel economy, and availability through an expansive dealer network I believe SXS’s will continue to capture market share. The ISA will help foster responsible use of our public lands, encourage safe family recreational activities, and promote national racing standards through its industry associates.”
The ISA will immediately begin to provide support to those who are organizing recreational and enthusiast based events. The ISA will help in offering organizers a set of safety rules when it comes to riding/rally’s as well as offering assistance in the realm of helping organizers ensure that their events comply with both state and local laws. In addition to providing assistance to the enthusiast based events the ISA has plans to offer race promoters a unified set of UTV class rules to select from depending on the type of racing they are hosting. The unified rules will also help competitors in building race UTV’s that will comply throughout multiple race series’ giving race enthusiasts the ability to compete in a host of organized UTV race series. Ultimately the ISA hopes to establish a national and regional points standing throughout multiple classes of UTV racing. The ISA will provide and assist with the direction of safety and technical inspection and vow to always stay up with the current and future of UTV development.
Destination Polaris to Hit Outdoor Channel
2012 is sure to be the biggest season of Destination Polaris to date. Hosts Jared Christie and Laura Schara travel to Alaska to cover the Iron Dog Snowmobile Race, the world’s longest and toughest sled race. They make their first visit to High Lifter’s Mud Nationals in Texas and a return trip to Europe for a once-in-a-lifetime ride in Poland. They also travel to Hatfield McCoy in West Virginia, the Grand Canyon, Southern California, Missouri and North Carolina. All that plus some of the most extreme Project X vehicles ever built. The new season starts in January and the show airs Monday nights on The Outdoor Channel.
Get Paid to Race
Triumph Motorsports is proudly accepting race resumes at this time for the 2012 season. Triumph will be accepting resumes until December 31st 2011.
Triumph Motorsports is excited to bring back old faces and bring in new faces for the 2012 season. Triumph has racers all over the world from Australia to California. Triumph also covers every type of ATV, UTV and Dirt bike racing there is.
Triumph Motorsports has many levels of sponsorship for the average beginner to the well-seasoned Pro. Triumph carries all the great new products from a lot of manufacturers that you hear about day to day. Triumph also offers full motor rebuilds and shock service all offered in house. Triumph even offers trackside support at West Coast events. Triumph is going on their 9th year in business and is still going strong in the industry. With the lack of support that ATV racing gets now days, it’s shops like Triumph that have stepped up and is helping keep the sport alive.
If you are unaware on how to build a race resume, and are interested in getting help for the 2012 race season contact Triumph and they will walk you through what it takes to get going.
Contact:
Triumph Motorsports
1210 E Sixth St Corona, Ca 92879
www.Triumphmotorsports.com
Triumph.info@yahoo.com
Phone: 951-898-0272
Fax: 951-898-0264
GNCC to Recognize Breast Cancer Awareness
In honor of October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, America’s largest off-road racing series – the Can-Am Grand National Cross Country tour will once again add a pink theme to this year’s Amsoil Ironman GNCC.
With nearly 1500 dirt bike and ATV competitors expected, the race will raise awareness and funds for breast cancer care and research, while also serving as a way for the GNCC Racing community to come together for a cause greater than racing. The pink livery will make a dynamic contrast to the woods, hills and mud of the Ironman, which takes place October 22 and 23 in Crawfordsville, Indiana, just an hour west of Indianapolis.
GNCC Racing will relax number-plate background codes for the race and encourage riders to run pink backgrounds, available via PowerSports GrafX at ridepg.com. Same as last year, a .95 pink front number plate background will result in a donation, and a full set of front and side backgrounds retails for .95, and includes a donation.
www.Ridepg.com will also sell exclusive GNCC breast cancer awareness race stickers for a minimum donation. Pink wristbands will also be sold at the track for a donation. Donations will go to the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation in Indianapolis and the FAITH Alliance.
The race facility will be adorned in pink, including a special pink podium backdrop, which will be autographed by each podium finisher during the weekend and then auctioned off on eBay. In addition, pink-themed trophies, awards, t-shirts and plaques will ensure a memorable scene. Racers and spectators can get in on the fun by bringing and wearing pink clothes, riding gear, graphics and decorations.
Spectator passes are for the full weekend, with pro pit access and pro autographs at no additional charge. On both Saturday and Sunday, youth riders race at 8 a.m., amateur riders race at 10 a.m., and the top amateurs and the pros race at 1 p.m. For more information and directions to the event, please visit www.gnccracing.com
Lot’s of great stuff going on. To add to the conversation or suggest topics for future coverage, sound off in the forums:
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