It’s always an interesting adventure to compete at a brand
new venue. When the 2012 Grand National Cross Country tour arrived at Park Mammoth Resort in the rolling hills of south-central Kentucky, everyone was faced with trying to learn new trails and figure out an ideal machine setup. Racers and mechanics took their closest guess — because no pre-riding is allowed in GNCC racing — and then hoped for the best when the green flag flew. Luckily the Team ITP Tires riders had a number of options to choose from when it came to ATV tires. And whether they chose from the Holeshot Tires or QuadCross XC tire line, they knew they’d have the traction, handling, ride and durability to help them make it to the top of the results sheets. Doing just that was Dave Simmons (Yam), who captured yet another overall amateur morning race victory. On what turned out to be a mostly tight and technical course, Simmons led the way ahead of nearly 240 other athletes in a wide variety of classes. This performance marked the fifth time in a row he’s won the Super Senior 45+ class in 2012, and was his third morning overall of the season. Also waving the flag for ITP tires and graybeards alike on this hot and somewhat dusty day was Glenn McConnell (Yam), who was once again victorious in the Masters 50+ and 16th overall. That’s four wins in a row now, and McConnell is closing in on the points lead despite skipping the season opener. Also making a podium appearance following the morning race was Angel Atwell (Hon). She finished third in the Women’s division and was ninth overall, and currently holds second place in the season standings by just two points. ITP’s top Youth division rider, Jordan Digby, was not in attendance at Mammoth. Unfortunately, Jordan crashed while racing at an ATV Motocross National the previous weekend and broke a leg. But he’s a tough kid and we’re sure he’ll be back soon. Patrick McGuire (Yam) put in another great showing in the afternoon’s very competitive XC2 Pro Am class. The Valencia, Pennsylvania, native crossed the finish line in fifth place and now stands a close second in the points race. Possibly the most disappointed rider in Kentucky was Adam McGill (Hon). He was running right up front in the premier XC1 Pro class after three of five laps when he was sidelined with mechanical issues. Even so, he’s still in championship contention, owning second place in points. The series regulars now get to learn and explore another new venue with the Limestone 100 in Springville, Indiana, May 12-13.
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With GNCC and WORCS races this past weekend, Polaris’ factory racers were out in
full force doing what they do best, winning. The GNCC UTV race season kicked off this weekend in Washington, Georgia and Polaris’ factory sponsored race teams all finished in the top five. National Guard/Polaris/ Coastal/Yoshimura/DragonFire/Yokley Racing Team Driver William Yokley took the checkered flag in his RZR XP 900 in the XC1 Modified Class with National Guard/Polaris/Coastal/Yoshimura/Yokley Racing Team Driver Scott Kiger finishing third. Polaris’ newest sponsored team, Team Hendershot, and their new RZR XP 900 took fourth despite some setbacks and Rath Racing finished fifth. In WORCS, Walker Evans/Polaris Racing’s RJ Anderson was back on top at Round 3, in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Anderson took the checkered flag in the SxS Production 1000 class with Beau Baron finishing second. RANGER RZRs dominated the class taking the top 13 finishes and Anderson regained the points lead in the series with the win. “It is nice to kick off the season with such a strong start” said Donna Beadle, Polaris Race Team Manager. “We congratulate all our teams on their successes this past weekend and look forward to another exciting year.” In the beginning there was ATV racing, and it was good. But the tires on those early three-wheelers? Not so much. Then came a tire that changed everything. The Turf Tamer provided stability, handling and traction that was unheard of in those early days of the sport. If a rider wanted to be competitive, he or she used Turf Tamers—there was no choice. And the Turf Tamer not only set the standard back then, it served as the blueprint for generations of performance ATV tires to come. Look at any sport quad tire today and you can easily see the resemblance to the original Turf Tamer.
In the annals of ATV history, the Turf Tamer deserves a standing ovation. Now, ITP is bringing it back for an encore, updated and better than ever. The ITP Turf Tamer Classic is made in the USA and returns in two models. Both utilize a strong, lightweight, 2-ply carcass that’s been re-engineered to accommodate the characteristics of today’s 4-stroke sport quad models. It provides unmatched durability as well as excellent handling and ride. Their proven dimpled knob design and an advanced tread compound delivers exceptional traction and long life. Joining the Turf Tamer Classic is the Classic MX model, which features pre-grooved tread—an industry first. This pre-grooving adds an extra degree of performance on loose, loamy track surfaces. The ITP Turf Tamer Classic and Classic MX are reborn in 18x10-8 rear sizing, at a price that’s as competitive as the legendary tire itself. For pricing. Buy Now ITP is set to make even more mischief in the ATV/UTV aftermarket with the introduction of the all-new Mega Mayhem. This younger brother of the original ITP Mayhem uses all the tricks of its sibling, but has added some wicked moves of its own.
Most notably, the taller, brawnier Mega Mayhem features an even more aggressive 1.5-inch-deep lug for ferocious bite, making it the baddest boy on ITP’s block. The Mega Mayhem can throw a punch! Despite the attitude, the Mega Mayhem maintains its family values. The unique tread pattern behaves well on harder surfaces, while its lightweight 6-ply carcass charms with exceptional acceleration and braking characteristics as well as balanced cornering traits. The original Mayhem has proven to be a real tough guy with its unquestioned durability, and the Mega Mayhem follows closely in those foot tracks. Both tires mark their territory with distinctive, tribal-inspired, embossed artwork. Born and raised in the U.S.A., the new Mega Mayhem swaggers out in eight sizes ready to be slapped on most popular 4x4/utility ATVs and side-by-side UTVs: 27x9-12, 27x11-12, 27x9-14, 27x11-14, 28x9-12, 28x11-12, 28x9-14 and 28x11-14. Contact us for pricing. GBC Motorsports rider Dylan Dixon competed in the opening round of the 2012 WORCS Series at Glen Helen Raceway.
The Pro-Am ATV racer from Murrieta, CA put GBC’s popular Race Rex tires to the test in the first round of the WORCS season. Saturday morning rain had left the WORCS course at Glen Helen a muddy challenge by the time the Sunday afternoon races rolled around. Dixon overcame a bad gate pick to come out of the start in 4th place. Officials rerouted the riders partway through the race to avoid the messier pro section, but Dylan fought through the conditions to finish in 5th place. “We are happy to be supporting Dylan this year as he is a great up-and-coming rider with a lot of heart and talent on the track,” said GBC Motorsports representative Kory Ellis. _
Yamaha’s new 2012 Grizzly 300 has a lot going for it, with many modern features, an easy-to-ride personality and most notably an affordable price tag. STI Tire & Wheel is now making this new 2-wheel-drive utility ATV even more attractive with a new tire/wheel kit. STI has conveniently pre-mounted Black Diamond ATR tires (23x8R-12 in front, 23x10R-12 in back) to a set of 12x7 HD2 alloy wheels. This combination—ready to bolt on and go—provides much more performance and style to the Grizzly 300. OEM dimensions are only 22-inch tires on 10-inch wheels. The cross-terrain radial Black Diamonds are significantly more aggressive than the stock tires and work great in all conditions, plus they are one inch taller than stock, which increases ground clearance. And STI’s two-inch-larger HD2 wheels are obviously a major upgrade from the Grizzly’s stock black steel wheels in both style and durability—they look great, plus they’re covered by a lifetime structural warranty. Contact ATVTires.Biz for pricing. _
STI now offers the 12x7 HD2se wheel in a unique 2+5 offset, which addresses several tire and wheel issues for Polaris owners. No other aftermarket wheel is currently available in these dimensions. For example, Polaris ATV riders have found that it’s difficult to use a front tire wider than 9 inches. A tire that’s 10 inches wide or more will cause clearance problems and rub the chassis on the inside. The STI HD2se 2+5 wheel allows the use of wider tires, often the desired setup for mud riders. A set of these wheels also widens the stance of by 6 inches over stock, adding lateral stability without the need for spacers. Polaris RZR owners will benefit from this wheel as well. Many aftermarket wheels create clearance issues with the right rear engine mount. Instead of grinding chassis parts or taking other questionable measures, it’s much more convenient to simply bolt on a set of HD2se 2+5 wheels. Sand dune enthusiasts or anyone else wanting a wider stance will appreciate the extra stability this wheel provides. The STI 12x7 2+5 HD2se obviously adds another level of style for Polaris ATV and UTV owners alike. This wheel is currently available in a durable gloss black finish with bright machined accents, topped with a tough gloss clear coat. It will soon be available in STI’s dazzling iChrome finish. A matching HD logo wheel cap is included with every wheel. Like all STI HD Alloy series wheels, the lightweight HD2se features inner and outer heavy-duty wheel lip reinforcement and comes with a lifetime structural warranty; this 12x7 has a 700-pound load rating. STI Tire & Wheel is transforming sand tire technology with the introduction of the all-new Vortex V-Roll line of tires. The Vortex V-Roll is a game changer for owners of large displacement UTVs. Designed specifically for big-bore side-by-sides, this tire delivers the high performance needed for heavier, high-horsepower applications. Key to the effectiveness of the V-Roll is its sizing. This lightweight, 4-ply tire is being introduced in a 27x11-14 front and a 27x14-14 rear. By mounting on a 14-inch wheel, the result is a super-wide, high-flotation footprint that keeps the machine on top of the sand instead sinking in. This also achieves a very low-profile sidewall, which enhances handling by minimizing tire flex and lateral roll. The sizing ensures proper front and rear brake clearance for all popular UTV applications. And there’s no denying the “cool” factor of the many popular and stylish 14-inch wheels on the market today (including STI’s own HD Alloy Series). The 11-inch-wide front V-Roll features a rib to provide excellent steering response and minimal rolling resistance. The 14-inch-wide rear V-Roll uses eight paddles for an ideal balance of traction and handling. The paddles are molded in, which greatly increases durability. The Vortex V-Roll is very competitive in terms of both performance and pricing. It even comes standard with a one-year manufacturer’s limited warranty.STI Vortex V-Roll tires are available through us ATV Tires.Biz
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