I am curious why October's issue of Dirt Wheels had what they called the Ultimate 4X4 Shootout using only four ATV's, two of them being Polaris'.
Seems rather one sided right from the start.

But I did enjoy reading the conclusion.

Again, just curious.

P.S. Also writing Dirt Wheels to ask them why...

 

I agree. After seeing an AC 500 and reading about them here, I think DW would have been doing a great service by including the AC in the shootout.

 

I too was curious.
I think this is the second or third shoot-out this year from different magazines that have NOT included an Arctic Cat.Oh well,let it be our little secret.We know how good they are.
It is interesting though to see how much money is spent on advertising from the BIG companys.
I did look through this issue of D.W. magazine and ...as of yet....did not find any advertisement taken out by Arctic Cat inc.
Makes you wonder.

 

After the Auto AC got ripped in that one article, its like they don't even consider it competition any more. But then again, would you not place it before the Suzuki that they used?

 

Andy,
I would put the AC before the Suzuki also. A friend of mine recently purchased a QuadRunner 500, it is a nice machine but doesn't compare to the AC's.

When I wrote to Dirt Wheels, I asked them to please explain how they make their picks for a shootout and why wasn't the AC included.
Hopefully, they will answer the questions.
Only time will tell.

Ron