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STI ROCTANE XDs AND BIG COUNTRY HUNT DOWN BIG BUCK GNCC WIN

“The weapon used was a Polaris RZR, locked and loaded by Big Country Powersports.”

Hunting season opened early this year in Union, South Carolina. In only the second UTV event on the 2013 Grand National Cross Country schedule, STI Roctane XD tires bagged a Big Buck. It was brought down by John Yokley and co-driver Ellen Yokley. The weapon used was a Polaris RZR, locked and loaded by Big Country Powersports.

This Big Buck did not surrender easily. The Big Country entry was accidentally spun out by another competitor in the first turn in the early moments of this hour-long race, leaving it in last place heading into the woods for the first time. Big Country was persistent in its pursuit, however, and stalked its first-place prey lap after lap, never losing track with its 26x9R-14 STI Roctane XDs.

“By the end of the pursuit, the Yokleys had caught and dropped a herd of 20 XC1 Modified…”

By the end of the pursuit, the Yokleys had caught and dropped a herd of 20 XC1 Modified cars to not only put a bullseye in the target but pull away by over two minutes at the checkered flag. Big Country snared first overall out of 48 side-by-sides — a big game trophy in anyone’s book.

The team is now tied for second place in the XC1 Modified point standings and setting its sights on the next UTV GNCC event in Millfield, Ohio, the first weekend of June. Four rounds remain for UTVs.

For more information on the 2013 Grand National Cross Country Series, visit gnccracing.com.

To learn more about Roctane XD tires and the entire line of high-performance, high-value STI products, go to stitireandweel.com.

Photos by Ken Hill.

CAN-AM ATV AND SIDE-BY-SIDE RACERS EARN SEVERAL GNCC CLASS PODIUMS IN GEORGIA

March 20, 2013 — Leave a comment

MAVERICK 1000R SXS MAKES ITS GNCC SERIES DEBUT

Valcourt, Québec, March 19, 2013 – Can-Am® 4×4 ATV racers swept all five 4×4 classes and placed two riders on the overall morning podium at round two of the 2013 AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) series in Washington, Ga. In the first round of side-by-side vehicle racing in Georgia, a total of 11 Can-Am Maverick™1000R racers competed with four Can-Am vehicles earning a podium finish in each of the four GNCC “UTV” classes.

“This was a good debut for the Maverick and we fully expect to improve our results at round two in late April.”

“Having Can-Am ATV racers dominate their morning 4×4 classes and to see Kevin Trantham and Robert Smith on the morning podium was great. It was a good weekend in Georgia overall, as we had numerous podiums, including two for the new Can-Am Maverick 1000R in its GNCC side-by-side racing debut,” said Jimmie O’Dell, Race Manager, Can-Am. “It was a close finish for Kyle Chaney and his Maverick 1000R X® rs in its first GNCC side-by-side event, as he narrowly missed taking the overall race win. This was a good debut for the Maverick and we fully expect to improve our results at round two in late April.”

“I got a good start and my Can-Am Outlander worked awesome,” said Trantham.”

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Trantham, the reigning 4×4 Lites class champion, took the holeshot and raced away to a victory aboard his new 2013 Can-Am Outlander 500. He won the class by more than seven minutes, earned the top spot on the 4×4 podium and also earned second on the overall morning podium. Rounding out the 4×4 Lites podium were Can-Am riders Andrew Langston and Scott Day. Continue Reading…

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ATV MX KICKS OFF THIS WEEKEND IN WASHINGTON, GA!

2013 Mtn. Dew ATVMX Pro National Series opener this Weekend

Aonia Pass to host Round 1 on March 23 & 24

Morgantown, W.Va. (March 19, 2013)

Defending ATVMX champion Chad Wienen will wear the coveted number one plate for the first time ever heading into the 2013 Mtn. Dew ATV Motocross National Championship, sanctioned by AMA, season opener this weekend. Wienen Motorsports/SSi/Walsh/Yamaha presented by Maxxis Tires and Team Vollmer’s Wienen will be up against the fastest four-wheeled ATV Motocross racers in the world this Saturday, March 23, at Aonia Pass MX Park in Washington, Ga.

The 2013 ATVMX Pro lineup boasts one of the most stacked fields in recent history with 24 riders expected to line up at the opening round of racing. With several veteran riders, past champions and new riders making their debut into the pro class, the chase for the 2013 championship title will be one to follow. Two-time champ and ATVMX veteran John Natalie contested Wienen for the championship in 2012 but was left short and finished second overall in the points chase. This season Natalie will be riding a MotoSport.com/Motoworks/DWT machine and looking to reclaim that number one plate.

“Nineteen-year-old Joel Hetrick is still one of the youngest championship contenders in the class but Hetrick finished a solid third overall in 2012.”

Nineteen-year-old Joel Hetrick is still one of the youngest championship contenders in the class but Hetrick finished a solid third overall in 2012. After a few years under his belt in the pro ranks, Hetrick has gained valuable experience in the field and is expected to once again contest the championship this season. Hetrick will compete aboard a Honda machine this season, making the move from his 2012 Factory Can-Am ride.

Baldwin Motorsports/PEP/Upperman Racing’s Josh Upperman who finished fourth in 2012, is one of the most consistent riders on the circuit and looks to continue the trend this season.

Thomas Brown, the fifth place finisher last season, will be riding under the Wienen Motorsports/SSi/Walsh/Yamaha presented by Maxxis Tires and Team Vollmer tent this season. The Texas native will once again be a threat to win races each weekend.

“Returning to the ATVMX National Series full-time for the first time in three years, 2010 champion Josh Creamer…”

Returning to the ATVMX National Series full-time for the first time in three years, 2010 champion Josh Creamer will contest the championship chase this season as well. Creamer will be making his return to the series aboard his BCS/Can-Am team.

There will be several rookies to watch this year, among them will be long-time Pro-Am championship contender Casey Martin and RootRiver Racing’s Sean Taylor.

“The pro riders will run Saturday as part of a full schedule of amateur racing, including classes for Youth, Women and Veteran riders.”

The pro riders will run Saturday as part of a full schedule of amateur racing, including classes for Youth, Women and Veteran riders. Amateurs will practice on Friday and race on Saturday and Sunday, while Pro practice at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. and races will be held at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

To get to the track from Atlanta, take I-20 East to Exit 160 (Hwy 223 Norwood Exit), Go left and travel on Hwy 223 until it dead-ends with Hwy 78. Turn right on Hwy 78. The venue is 2.5 miles down on your right (look for the big Aonia Pass Motoplex sign). For more information, please visit www.atvmotocross.com

About the Mtn. Dew ATV Motocross National Championship

The Mtn. Dew ATV Motocross National Championship, sanctioned by AMA, is the nation’s premier amateur and professional ATV motocross series, hosted at top motocross facilities nationwide. The 10-round series features the Nation’s best racers, teams and sponsors, and is America’s largest and longest-running ATV national motocross program. Since 1985, the series continues to expand and produce top talent from the amateur ranks, while premiering the professional class. For more information, please visit http://www.atvmotocross.com.

BORICH MAKES IT TWO IN A ROW AT MAXXIS GENERAL GNCC

March 18, 2013 — Leave a comment

WASHINGTON, Ga. – Four-Time champion Chris Borich returned to his old ways Saturday at the Maxxis General GNCC, making an almost patented last-lap pass on Walker Fowler to take the win at Round 2 of the AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country Series. The front-runners were in a race of their own, finishing about five minutes ahead of the third place rider Johnny Gallagher, who appeared on the podium for the first time this season. Continue Reading…

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