The Yadkinville GNCC ATV Race Report
Yadkinville, North Carolina, September 26, 2009
William Yokley finished 30th Overall and 15th in the XC1 Pro Class today. There were 140 total entries with 17 XC1 Pro Riders. Team Rider Mark Notman finished 21st Overall and 8th in the 22 rider XC2 Pro Am Class.
Summary
Yadkinville is a really nice area to visit and a hotbed for ATV enthusiasts. The race is usually run earlier in the year and is typically hot, dry and dusty. This year was much cooler and some rain moved into the area to take care of the dust. The conditions were pretty good but the rain made the red clay soil very slick, but I’ll take that over dust anytime.
I got a good start entering the woods in the top six, and I had a good pace going. The bike was working great about half way through lap 1. Then, the clutch would not disengage and I had no feel in the lever. The clutch was not slipping, but I could not get through the tight stuff very well at all, and I stalled the engine many times. With the clutch not working right, I knew this was going to be a tough day. Each time I stalled out, it took awhile to find neutral and get it fired back up; meanwhile, several guys would pass me. The clay buildup on my bike got so bad that it broke both fenders off, and when I finished, sit looked like something out of the Mad Max Road Warrior movies. I completed the 4 laps in 15th place in the XC1 Pro Class, and was pretty bummed out.
Mark Notman had a better day and worked his way up to 8th place in the XC2 Pro Am Class. He got something jammed in his chain early on, and had to stop to get it out, and passed riders all 4 laps. Good job Mark!
We have a very short turn around with our next race in St. Clairsville Ohio this coming Saturday October 3rd. That gives us just a few days to get the 450 prepared as well as the Polaris RZR UTV, which I race as well. I think it may take a whole day to get all the red clay mud off of the bike and the hauler! We have two race weekends left for the season. See you there!
Many Thanks to all our Sponsors!
Yokley Racing Team Sponsors are The Army National Guard, Polaris Industries, Kenda Tires, Elka Suspension, Roll Design, HMF Exhaust Systems, IMS/Roll, PURE Polaris Lubricants & Fuels, Intense Fabrication & Design, Douglas Wheel Technology, Moto Pro Training, Tire Balls, Andrews Cycle, Tsubaki Chains, IMS, Four Apparel, ASV Levers, CV4 Hoses, Hygh Octane Design, PIER Graphics, Universal Handlebars, Scott Goggles, ATVRiders.com, Hetrick Motorsports, Powermadd, Recluse Clutches, and Monavie Energy Drinks.
William Yokley finished 17th Overall and 12th in the XC1 Pro Class today. There were 220 total entries with 21 XC1 Pro Riders. Team Rider Mark Notman finished 177th Overall and 24th in the 28 rider XC2 Pro Am Class.
Summary
It’s been a nice summer break and a time to catch up on things, heal up some bumps and bruises, and get ready for the final 4 races. I made some improvements on the 450 Outlaw Polaris that made it more comfortable to ride and also put the power to the ground better. We made the 16 hour trip to NY and arrived to find out it was raining for most of Friday. It cleared up for Saturday’s race and the conditions were almost perfect.
At the start, my bike did not fire up immediately; I must have touched the throttle as it was cranking causing it to take a few seconds to start. So, I started behind everyone and chased the pack through the first few corners. I tried to make passes quickly so as to not get further behind the leaders. In my haste, I overshot a corner into a mud hole, costing me even more time. I settled down and finished lap 1 in 17th position. I ran pretty consistent lap times and finished the 5th and final lap in 12th position.
Mark Notman got a good start and put in a strong first lap in 6th position. On lap 2, he got hung up in a bottleneck but still was running 9th. On lap 3, he began experiencing some clutch issues eventually ending his day.
We arrived home late Sunday night, and will begin getting ready for the next race in Yadkinville, NC. We will prepare my Polaris RZR also, and 2 of the next 3 races I will be pulling double duty with the RZR and the Outlaw 450. Should be fun, see you there!
The RANGER RZR S showed its grit at the German Off Road Master (GORM) 24 hour race in Cottbus, Germany. GORM started as a 4x4 car race but in recent years, added a “Buggy” class for Side-by-Sides. With a 6.2 mile track made up mostly of sand and some wooded areas, the RANGER RZR S prevailed, running 78 laps with a complete distance of nearly 485 miles. Second and Fourth Overall also went to RANGER RZRs.
The RANGER RZR S showed its grit at the German Off Road Master (GORM) 24 hour race in Cottbus, Germany. GORM started as a 4x4 car race but in recent years, added a “Buggy” class for Side-by-Sides. With a 6.2 mile track made up mostly of sand and some wooded areas, the RANGER RZR S prevailed, running 78 laps with a complete distance of nearly 485 miles. Second and Fourth Overall also went to RANGER RZRs.
WORCS UTV racing from Straddleline OHV Park. Mark Holz airs it out.
2009 WORCS ATV nationals, Straddleline OHV Park, Olympia WA. The UTV racing got a little crazy!
Polaris Industries today announced the company’s new limited edition ATV and Side-by-Side offerings.
Check out the colors and options here!
Polaris Industries today announced the company’s new limited edition ATV and Side-by-Side offerings.
Check out the colors and options here!
MURIETTA, CA – August 1, 2009: Premier Racing Products (PRP Seats) is excited to announce the newest addition to their product line, the “New Jeep Style Seat.” Knowing that “New Jeep Style Seat” is a horrible name for a product, PRP is opening a contest to name this seat with the grand prize winner receiving a free set of “New Jeep Style Seats.”
The new seat is 35” tall and 22” wide, with a 5”-thick square headrest which is new for PRP. Through market research, PRP has found this type of headrest gives the most comfort and support for riders not wearing helmets, perfect for the daily driver. They lowered the sides of the seat to make it easy to slide in and out of the vehicle. Although it is called a “New Jeep Style Seat,” it is also perfect for buggies, trucks or any off-road machine. PRP’s new design is the first of its kind in the off-road sector.
“Cheryl and I are both excited about the future of PRP. The new Jeep line of seats should set us apart from every other suspension seat company,” said Griff Hamilton, PRP co-owner. Look for a recliner seat to also be released this month.
PRP Seats would like your help in naming the “New Jeep Style Seat.”
EASY - JUST REPLY TO THIS THREAD WITH YOUR NAME SUGGESTION.
Off-Road.com will be passing this link along to PRP, and they'll be monitoring the entries.
Enter as often as you like; please no profanity or personal names. The “New Jeep Style Seat” name will be selected on August 31st.
The winner will be notified by email or phone within five business days and will receive a set of the “New Jeep Style Seats.” The winner will be responsible for shipping.
PRP Seats takes pride that their products are American-made from the welding of the frames to sewing the covers and assembling the seats. All seats are custom-made to your order at their location in Murrieta, California. They also will embroider PRP at no charge on any seat or cover you order. PRP Seats currently has a two-week turnaround time on their seat production. Visit Premier Racing Products | Intro or call (951) 894-5104 for more information.
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Polaris Launches Mid-Size Ranger, including Electric Version.
The Electric Ranger is so cool in many different ways; it offers excellent performance, has good range and above all is environmentally friendly. The EV could have the ability to draw in a whole new sociographic group of consumers.
Polaris Launches Mid-Size Ranger, including Electric Version.
It is nice to see the 6x6 and Crew in the new body style. At last year's press introduction, they looked remarkably dated in the old Ranger body compare to the sleek and angled look of the new 2009 Ranger. But the 6x6 and Crew feature much more than just a new look, they are basically all-new machines that offer a number of improvements over the old models. Both models have the same standard features of the Full-Size Ranger like dual A-Arm front suspension, Independent Rear Suspension, All-Wheel Drive and being bigger models, they both come standard with the larger 40 hp 800 EFI engine.
Polaris Launches Mid-Size Ranger, including Electric Version.
Overall Polaris has once again stamped their stamp of authority on the UTV market with a vast offering of products that are all-new, redesigned or noticably improved. Polaris has increased their value-focussed UTV offerings with the addition of the Mid-Sized Ranger and in our economy, this is a smart move. The Full-Size models also get more value as most are improved and include more features than before.
Off-Road.com's first test ride of the Polaris RZR, February 2007. Some of the first video ever posted of this baby.
2009 WORCS ATV Nationals Round 5, Riverdale Raceway Toutle WA
2009 WORCS ATV Nationals Round 5, Riverdale Raceway Toutle WA
UTVs have come a long way in a short time, and racing has helped do a lot of the R&D. There was no shortage of bumping and banging, high flying action at WORCS ATV Nationals Round 5, Riverdale Raceway.
UTVs have come a long way in a short time, and racing has helped do a lot of the R&D. There was no shortage of bumping and banging, high flying action at WORCS ATV Nationals Round 5, Riverdale Raceway.
UTVs have come a long way in a short time, and racing has helped do a lot of the R&D. There was no shortage of bumping and banging, high flying action at WORCS ATV Nationals Round 5, Riverdale Raceway.
UTVs have come a long way in a short time, and racing has helped do a lot of the R&D. There was no shortage of bumping and banging, high flying action at WORCS ATV Nationals Round 5, Riverdale Raceway.
CAN'T BELEIVE THE OVERWHELMING RESPONSE TO THE LONG TRAVEL SUSPENSION. I KNOW IT MAKES YOUR BUGGY MORE STABLE AND MAKES THE RIDE SO MUCH SMOOTHER. I THINK PEOPLE ARE WANTING TO FINE TUNE THE GREAT MACHINES THEY HAVE AND THIS IS A VERY BIG WAY TO ALMOST COMPLETELY TRANSFORM A GREAT MACHINE TO A FANTASTIC PERFORMING MACHINE. IF ANY OF YOU UTV OWNERS HAVE NEVER RIDEN AN UTV THAT HAS A LONG TRAVEL SUSPENTION ADDED TO A STOCK RZR KNOWS WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT. IF YOU HAVE A UTV THAT YOU HAVE NOT UPGRADED TO THIS SUSPENTION PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO CALL OR EMAIL ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT YOU WANT TO LOOK FOR WHEN CHOOSING THIS UPGRADE! GOOD LUCK.