Moose Racing’s Tyler Bowers Captures Third Consecutive Arenacross Title

JANESVILLE, WI – March 18, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Moose Racing’s Tyler Bowers earned his third-straight Arenacross championship on Saturday night in Denver, Colo., becoming only the third rider in the series’ history to complete such a feat. After the final checkered flag flew, Bowers had tallied 10 overall wins, and 20 main event victories this season alone.

Tyler Bowers

Bowers’ teammate Zach Ames also had a great season, finishing third overall in the points standings. He finished the season well with a fifth overall on Friday night, and a stood on the podium in second on Saturday. Tyler Villopoto also competed in Denver, finishing fifth in the Arenacross Lites class on Friday, and 14th in the Arenacross class on Saturday.

Zach Ames

With a shorter than normal break between races, the Grand National Cross Country series convened on Aonia Pass MX in Washington, Ga. for the second round of the season. On Saturday, the XC1 riders improved on their Round 1 scores, with Brian Wolf narrowly missing the podium in fourth and Kevin Yoho finding good speed to finish fifth. Class newcomers Eric Hoyland and Braden Henthorn finished inside the top 10 in eighth and ninth, respectively.

On Sunday, the bikes lined up for another great battle and Josh Strang didn’t disappoint with another strong finish in fourth in the XC1 class. He currently sit third in the points standings after two rounds. In the XC2 class, Shane Hufford Jr. battled through the pack after coming through as high as ninth to work his way back up to finish an impressive fourth. Scott Grill also had a good ride in seventh. Women’s rider Kacy Martinez put together another solid finish, scoring another second-place finish in her class and placing her in a three-way tie for the points lead.

Josh Strang

Moose Racing’s Nick Fahringer wrapped up his bike week campaign in Florida with a great second-place ride at the Alligator Enduro in Daytona Beach.

Nick Fahringer (Pictured at Round 1 of GNCC)

At the Monster Energy Supercross in Indianapolis, Ind., Moose Racing’s Phil Nicoletti gained momentum the last few rounds, qualifying for his third-straight main event and finished with his best result of 14th.

Phil Nicoletti

The AMA Flat Track Series held its first event of the season in Daytona Beach, Fla. with the singles riders taking on the Daytona International Speedway short track. Still riding back to health after a big injury last season, Pro Singles rider Gerit Callies qualified for the final on Friday night, finishing seventh.

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Photos: Kinney Jones and digitaloffroad.com

About Moose Racing and Moose Utility Division

Moose Racing has also dedicated itself to providing the rider and racer with the highest quality and best performing products available. With thousands of items ranging from riding gear, jackets and boots to gaskets, t-handles and fender bags, Moose Racing offers the most comprehensive list of products in the industry to satisfy all your riding needs. As the industry leader in ATV/UTV parts and accessories, Moose Utility Division has dedicated itself to providing the enthusiast with the highest quality and best performing products available. With thousands of items ranging from hunting gear, snow plows, wheels, bumpers and cargo bags, Moose Utility Division has you covered.

About Parts Unlimited

Parts Unlimited is the world’s largest distributor of aftermarket accessories in the powersports industry and is owned by LeMans Corporation headquartered in Janesville, Wisconsin. Parts Unlimited sells to over 12,000 dealerships world wide and continues to expand its market penetration with its sister companies, Parts Canada, Parts Europe and Drag Specialties.

Parts Unlimited continues to promote racing through its campaign WE SUPPORT THE SPORT®, helping to drive consumers to dealerships, while entertaining its dealers through hospitalities at the events it sponsors.

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Yamaha Announces 2013 ATV Race Teams

Yamaha Continues to Lead ATV Racing Fielding Championship Riders and Trackside Support

CYPRESS, CA – February 26, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., has announced its 2013 ATV race team with championship-caliber riders in motocross and cross-country racing. The clear leader in sport ATVs, Yamaha also continues to support riders throughout the ranks with trackside programs and other benefits for riding blue.

Yamaha has signed Chad Wienen and Thomas Brown to race the AMA ATV MX pro class, Dustin Nelson to compete in the Yamaha QuadX Series and World Off-Road Championship Series (WORCS), and Walker Fowler to represent Yamaha in the Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) XC-1 Pro Class.

Yamaha’s support of these riders and more – and their combined successes in 2012 – earned it two of the industry’s most coveted awards: the AMA ATV MX and GNCC ATV Manufacturer’s titles.

“Yamaha is excited to announce its championship caliber ATV race teams with top riders competing in the country’s leading motocross and cross-country series,” said Donnie Luce, Yamaha ATV/Off-Road racing coordinator. “Earning the manufacturer’s cups last year from both the AMA and GNCC series is a great honor and further solidifies Yamaha’s commitment to ATV racing both on and off the track.”

The reigning AMA Pro ATV champion Chad Wienen will again be racing a Yamaha YFZ450R for his Wienen Motorsports team this year. Wienen claimed his first-ever AMA championship last year aboard the YFZ-R with a 31-point advantage over his nearest rival capturing six wins and 10 straight podiums. Thomas Brown is also back for Yamaha and racing under the Wienen Motorsports banner after a strong fifth overall finish in the AMA series last year. A formidable pair, Wienen and Brown also took first and second place, respectively, at the 2012 Montreal Supermotocross event in Quebec in front of 40,000 fans.

Dustin Nelson of Nelson Racing, who holds a record five QuadX Series titles, returns for the 2013 season aboard his YFZ450R. Nelson will continue to focus his efforts on both the Yamaha QuadX Series and WORCS along with teammate Josh Row. The Nelson-Row combo comprises decades of experience across a variety of race series and events including a 2012 Baja 500 Open Pro 450 class team win alongside Travis Dillion and D.J. Noerr.

The 2011 AMA ATV Racer of the Year and XC-2 Pro Am champ Walker Fowler will lead the way for Yamaha in the GNCC series. He looks to continue his climb up the ranks in the 2013 season and maintain Yamaha’s winning history of championship cross-country racing.

“The 2012 season was the start of a refocused effort to further strengthen our team and trackside support programs, which proved very successful with championship runs and strong finishes from all of our riders,” Luce said. “Yamaha will continue to focus not only on these top riders, but also on the broader field of enthusiasts and up-and-comers through our dealers, trackside support programs and participation at major events throughout the year.”

Yamaha will continue its ATV trackside support program working with Layne Barnes and Pro Motorsports (http://www.promotorsportsiowa.com/) from Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, covering all AMA ATV national events. Barnes is a longtime ATV enthusiast, and he and his staff will offer support for Yamaha riders by stocking replacement parts and providing technical assistance on race days.

Yamaha will also continue to support the Yamaha QuadX Series with help from Roy Bloodworth and his Big Kid Racing team (http://www.bigkidracing.com/). Bloodworth and his crew will continue providing parts, service, technical assistance and race information to competitors throughout the season.

“Yamaha is excited about this ATV race team’s potential for another championship season, and we wish all Yamaha riders the best of luck this year,” Luce said.

About Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.

Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., (YMUS) a leader in the motorsports market, makes the toughest, most capable and versatile ATV and Side-by-Side vehicles. The company’s ever-expanding product offerings also include motorcycles, outboard motors, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, boats, outdoor power equipment, race kart engines, accessories, apparel and much more. YMUS products are sold through a nationwide network of dealers in the United States.

Headquartered in Cypress, Calif., since its incorporation in 1976, Yamaha also has facilities in Wisconsin and Georgia, as well as factory operations in Tennessee and Georgia. For more information on Yamaha, visit www.yamaha-motor.com.

ATVs with engines greater than 90cc are recommended for use only by riders age 16 years and older.

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Yamaha Announces 2012 ATV Race Teams

Returning Champs, New Additions and Extended Track Side Support for 2012

CYPRESS, CA – December 21, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., has confirmed its 2012 ATV race team with top-level Yamaha supported racers scheduled to compete in the country’s best motocross and cross country series.  Yamaha is also expanding its national trackside assistance program with support at all AMA ATV MX National Championship series events.

“No one can match Yamaha’s support of the sport combining a top racing program, event and track-side support programs and the most comprehensive line of sport ATVs,” said Steve Nessl, Yamaha’s ATV/SxS group marketing manager.  “This is an exciting time for Yamaha racing as we look forward to the 2012 season with a stellar team and the most high-performance and consistent race quad in the YFZ450R.”

Yamaha’s Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) team will again be led by ATV racing legend Bill Ballance as team owner and manager of Ballance Racing.  Taylor Kiser, who took third overall in the 2011 XC-1 Pro class, is back on blue again for 2012 and looking to build momentum.  Walker Fowler, the 2011 AMA ATV Racer of the Year and XC-2 Pro Am champ, will move up to join Kiser in the XC-1 Pro class for 2012.

Eight-time Women’s champ Traci Cecco, who recaptured the #1 plate in 2011, will also return to GNCC competition and continue her run as the most successful women in all of ATV racing while battling for a record ninth overall championship.

Returning to the Yamaha QuadX Series is five-time and reigning Pro champion Dustin Nelson.  Nelson had a perfect season in 2011 winning every stop in the Western motocross series.  He will also compete in the World Off-Road Championship Series (WORCS) again, hoping to build on his fourth place overall finish from 2011.

In the AMA ATV Motocross series, Thomas Brown is returning to Yamaha after finishing fifth in 2011.  For 2012, Brown will be joined in the AMA ATV series by Chad Wienen and his Wienen Motorsports YFZ450R.

“Yamaha focused its efforts in the off-season to further strengthen our team and trackside support programs,” said Donnie Luce, Yamaha ATV/Off-Road racing coordinator.  “2011 was a great year of ATV championships and record seasons, and we expect 2012 is going to be another exciting season for Yamaha’s ATV racing programs.”

Yamaha is expanding its ATV trackside support program working with Layne Barnes and Pro Motorsports (http://www.promotorsportsiowa.com/) from Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, to now include all AMA ATV national events.  Barnes is a longtime ATV enthusiast, and he and his staff will offer support for Yamaha riders by stocking replacement parts and providing technical assistance on race days.

Yamaha will also continue to support the QuadX Series with help from Roy Bloodworth and his Big Kid Racing team (http://www.bigkidracing.com/) who will continue providing parts, service, technical assistance and race information to competitors throughout the season.

“Yamaha embraces the excitement and family atmosphere of ATV racing,” Luce said.  “The sport is in the company’s heritage and fuels our passion for the races and racers.  On the track and on the trails, we expect big things from team blue next year and look forward to Yamaha riders competing for championships in the many series we support.”

About Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., (YMUS) a leader in the motorsports market, makes the toughest, most capable and versatile ATV and Side-by-Side vehicles. The company’s ever-expanding product offerings also include motorcycles, outboard motors, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, boats, outdoor power equipment, race kart engines, accessories, apparel and much more. YMUS products are sold through a nationwide network of dealers in the United States.

Headquartered in Cypress, Calif., since its incorporation in 1976, Yamaha also has facilities in Wisconsin and Georgia, as well as factory operations in Tennessee and Georgia. For more information on Yamaha, visit www.yamaha-motor.com.

ATVs with engines greater than 90cc are recommended for use only by riders age 16 years and older.

 

MEDIA CONTACT:
Van Holmes
Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.
(714) 761-7370
van_holmes@yamaha-motor.com

SOURCE: Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.

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Moose Racing – The Inside Line

June 23, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – The Lucas Oil AMA Motocross Championship series makes its stop at Thunder Valley Motocross Park in Lakewood, Colo. for round five this Saturday, June 25. The points chase atop both classes is pretty close and the high elevation in Lakewood is sure to play a factor in who finishes on the podium.

Matt Lemoine
Photo: Frank Hoppen

Fans that can’t make it to the track can catch all the racing action starting with the first motos LIVE on FUEL TV or Allisports.com starting at 3:00 p.m. EST. The second motos will be broadcasted on SPEED later Saturday night with the 450 Class at 12:00 a.m. EST followed by the 250 Class at 1:00 a.m. EST. Finally, if you miss the coverage this weekend you can catch the highlights show on FUEL TV Thursday, June 30at 10:00 p.m. EST.

Round eight of the Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series is also taking place this weekend at Snowshoe Mountain in Snowshoe, W. Va.  June 25 – 26. Defending champ and current series points leader, Josh Strang will be looking to take his second win of the season and further extend his points lead at the picturesque Snowshoe venue.

Josh Strang
Photo: Shan Moore

The Moose Racing Semi will be setup along pit row showcasing all of our new products so make sure to stop by and check it out. Also keep an eye out for the complete Moose Racing lineup of riders, Josh Strang, Jimmy Jarrett, Rodney Smith, Jesse Robinson, and Angel Atwell to get a sneak peak at next year’s Moose Racing Racewear. They will all be sporting the new 2012 Moose Racing XCR, Sahara, M1, and Qualifier Racewear in a variety of colorways throughout the weekend.

Wrapping up this week we have put together a brief video recap of some of the events Moose Racing and Moose Utility Division have been involved with throughout the first half of 2011. Click the image below to watch the video.

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Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., Announces 2011 ATV Race Teams

Defending Champs and Title Contenders Return for Yamaha in MX and Cross-Country Racing

CYPRESS, CA – January 13, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., is pleased to announced its 2011 ATV race team members including: Bill Ballance, Traci Cecco, Taylor Kiser and Walker Fowler in the Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) series; Thomas Brown in the ATVA/AMA National Motocross series; and Dustin Nelson in the revamped QuadX Series as well as the World Off Road Championship Series (WORCS).  The MX racers will compete on the high-performance YFZ450R while the cross-country teams will continue to race the trail-optimized YFZ450X.

“Yamaha is proud to continue to support the sport of ATV racing and so many great competitors, from the record-holding veterans and returning champs to up-and-coming riders and future champs,” said Steve Nessl, Yamaha ATV/SxS group marketing manager.  ”Racing has always been at Yamaha’s core, and our high-performance machines and stellar race teams are a result of Yamaha’s ongoing commitment to the sport.  We’re looking forward to another exciting season in 2011.”

Bill Ballance, who holds an all-time record nine GNCC championships, leads Yamaha’s cross-country team into the 2011 season with a slightly heavier focus on managing Ballance Racing while also continuing to race the YFZ450X at select events.  Traci Cecco, the winningest women in cross country ATV racing, returns to recapture her crown after a third place overall finish in the 2010 GNCC season.  Taylor Kiser, GNCC’s second place overall finisher in 2010 is returning with the single goal of earning his first ever XC-1 pro class championship.  Walker Fowler is looking to add a XC-2 championship to his resume in 2011.

In AMA ATV motocross racing, Thomas Brown will represent Yamaha aboard his YFZ450R.  Brown, who finished sixth overall in 2010, will be looking to move up within some steep competition.  In addition to Team Yamaha, Brown will receive guidance and support from Bill Ballance as the newest member of Ballance Racing.

Dustin Nelson, the four-time QuadX Series Champion, is returning to the West Coast series for 2011 with hopes of extending his dominating streak.  The newly renovated series recently announced a new name, logo and schedule, which can be found at http://www.quadxseries.com/.  Nelson, who recently signed Josh Row under the Nelson 94 Racing headline, is also refocusing his own efforts on the WORCS series, in which he placed fourth overall last year.

About Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.

Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., (YMUS), a leader in the motorsports market, makes the toughest, most capable and versatile ATV and Side-by-Side vehicles. The company’s ever-expanding product offerings also include motorcycles, outboard motors, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, boats, outdoor power equipment, race kart engines, accessories, apparel and much more. YMUS products are sold through a nationwide network of dealers in the United States.

Headquartered in Cypress, Calif., since its incorporation in 1976, Yamaha also has facilities in Wisconsin and Georgia, as well as factory operations in Tennessee and Georgia. For more information on Yamaha, visit www.yamaha-motor.com.

ATVs with engines greater than 90cc are recommended for use only by riders age 16 years and older.

SOURCE: Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.

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Polaris Announces 2011 Race Teams and Contingency

Polaris to have representation in various series

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – January 04, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Polaris comes into the 2011 race season with teams competing in the Grand National Cross Country series (GNCC), World Off-Road Championship series (WORCS), Best in the Desert (BITD), TORC, LUCAS and Mud racing. Polaris also will continue to offer their ATV racing contingency program.

“Polaris is excited for another year of ATV and Side-by-Side Racing,” said Donna Beadle, race team manager for Polaris’ Off-Road Division. “We hope to continue our momentum with the Sportsman XP 850 and are excited to introduce our new RANGER RZR XP 900 to Side-by-Side racing.”

Rath Racing

Rath Racing is back for a third year to race the Sportsman XP 850 with Power Steering and the new RANGER RZR XP 900 in GNCC. Daryl Rath continues to dial in the Sportsman XP 850 and has his sites set on No. 1 in the “4×4 Open” class. Rath also will race the new RANGER RZR XP 900 in the “Open Modified” Side-by-Side class.

Yokley Racing

Polaris will continue to support the Yokley Racing/National Guard race team for 2011. William Yokley took his National Guard RANGER RZR 800 to the top of the “Open Modified” class for 2010 and will look to repeat his title with the new RANGER RZR XP 900 in 2011. Yokley’s new teammate, Scott Kiger, will race the RANGER RZR XP 900 in all WORCS events this season and looks to take the top spot in that series.

Jagged X

Jagged X looks to keep their championship streak alive in Best in the Desert Championship with the new RANGER RZR XP 900. Brandon Schueler, Chad Riccio and Mike West will be back for another exciting season in the new 88-horsepower, extreme Side-by-Side.

Walker Evans

RJ Anderson will be back to race the TORC and LUCAS Oil series with his new Walker Evans RANGER RZR XP 900. When he’s not tearing up those series, Anderson also will try select WORCS and GNCC races.

Highlifter

Team Highlifter-Polaris Racing will be muddin’ on Polaris’ once again for 2011. The team will be racing Sportsman 850 XP, Sportsman 550, RANGER XPs and RANGER RZRs.

Polaris ATV Contingency

Polaris also will continue to offer an ATV race contingency program, in eight ATV racing series, with a total purse of almost $400,000. Polaris is offering contingencies in GNCC, WORCS, ATVA-AMA Motocross Nationals, AMA National Harescramble, Iowa ATV Hare Scramble Series (IATVHSS), New England ATV Motocross Series (NEATV), the Heartland Challenge and Canadian Motorsport Racing Club Series (CMRC).  Racers must race 2008 or newer quads, and utility classes must be raced on a Sportsman XP 850 or Sportsman 550. More information and complete rules about Polaris’ ATV racing contingencies can be found at www.polarisfactoryracing.com.

About Polaris
With annual 2009 sales of $1.6 billion, Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures and markets off-road vehicles (ORVs), including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and the Polaris RANGER®, snowmobiles and Victory Motorcycles® for recreational and utility use. Polaris is a recognized leader in the snowmobile industry, and one of the largest manufacturers of ORVs in the world. Victory Motorcycles, established in 1998 and representing the first all-new American-made motorcycle from a major company in nearly 60 years, are rapidly making impressive in-roads into the cruiser and touring motorcycle marketplace. Polaris also enhances the riding experience with a complete line of Pure Polaris® apparel, accessories and parts, available at Polaris dealerships.

Polaris Industries Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “PII,” and the Company is included in the S&P Small-Cap 600 stock price index.

Information about the complete line of Polaris products, apparel and vehicle accessories, is available from authorized Polaris dealers or anytime from the Polaris homepage at www.polarisindustries.com.

SOURCE: Polaris Industries Inc.

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