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In this issue we have a lot of great reads for you, check out the Baja, and one build not to miss is the Terra Tech Off-Road Maverick build. It’s damn terrifying watching this Maverick coming towards you. Standing applause on this build. If you want to retake your local hang out or your ATV Clubs clubhouse this could be your buggy to do just that. Also in this issue is off-road race phenom Beau Baron. If he already impresses you, wait till you read this…

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01 SARA PRICE WITH A 5TH PLACE FINISH IN TROPHY TRUCK SPEC. CLASS AT THE BAJA 500 Multiple Time UTV and MX/SX Racing Women’s Champion Sara Price officially completed her first ever SCORE International BAJA 500. Sara and Navigator Erica Sacks crossed the finish line with an impressive 5th place, completing all 542 miles together as a team in 14 hours and 47 minutes and collected valuable championship points toward Price’s full-season SCORE International campaign. This year’s 50th BAJA was said to be the toughest course to date.

Starting 9th, the duo drove themselves up to be the 2nd Trophy Truck Spec.

Physically in class at RM115. They then battled fuel pump issues and a lack of lights at night due to some damage from a collision in the silt bed at Race Mile 45. Thankfully, the phenomenal team of RPM Offroad and Geiser Brothers behind #204 managed to fix the truck and allowed Price to race the remaining miles of the course without anymore problems.

The Golden Anniversary celebration of the 50th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE BAJA 500 and round 2 of the four-race 2018 SCORE World Desert Championship was held May 30th to June 3rd in Mexico’s Baja California, starting and finishing in Ensenada, the seaside port on the Pacific Ocean, 80 miles south of San Diego. The event gathered over 200,000 race fans spread along the entire length of the grueling race course.

Price is set to race the full SCORE International season with Team RPM this season in Trophy Truck Spec, a regulated class that showcases driver talent above all else. Price will also add competition dates to her schedule as opportunities arise. She opened the season at King of the Hammers in the UTV category. Her adventures all season will be extensively documented on her social channels.

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Kristen Matlock stole the weekend with an extraordinary performance that led to a historic class win, being the first women to win the Baja 500 Overall UTV race. Her memorable performance rounded out one of two podium sweeps for Polaris RZR Factory Racing with her win in the NA Class.

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BY METHOD FIRST PERMANENT RACING WHEELS DEMO FACILITY Polaris RZR® Factory Racing’s remarkable 2018 season rolled on with another strong showing at this past weekend’s VT Construction Silver State 300 Presented by Method Racing Wheels. The team captured victories in the UTV Production and performed well in the UTV Turbo class after battling through 300 miles of the Nevada desert.

In the UTV Production class, Polaris RZR Factory Racing dominated the rest of the field, with the top seven finishers in the event. The team rounded out the weekend with another impressive performance in the UTV Turbo class as Branden Sims finished third, followed closely by his Polaris RZR Factory Racing teammates who took a total of five of the top eight spots in the class.

The Silver State victories are a continuation of the team’s incredible performance this season, which includes top podium finishes at every major race to date. The team has amassed 25 wins and 32 podiums over the course of the 2018 season.

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TexPlex Park and Can-Am, BRP’s off-road brand for ATV and side-byside vehicles, today announced an agreement to create a first-of-its-kind permanent demo facility. Through this collaboration, select local and regional Can-Am dealers are encouraged to send qualified leads to TexPlex Park, where customers will test drive a Can-Am Maverick X3 900 HO, Maverick X3 X rs Turbo R and Defender MAX Lone Star HD10 side-by-side vehicles, at no charge, in a closed-course racing environment and on testing terrain designed for utility use and trail riding.

As a truly disruptive offering in the powersports industry, Can-Am and TexPlex are taking the lead in addressing the fundamental challenge powersports dealers face by creating meaningful engagement between their off-road products and customers. Customers have not been given the ability to take such an immersive test drive with these products until now. TexPlex Park is an ideal location for Can-Am dealers to showcase their off-road inventory the way it was intended, offering a purpose-built park with a controlled setting for actual try-and-buy efforts. This level of commitment to hands-on product demonstration through authentic test drives will advance the modern buying process.

BRP recently established a new business office for North America in Plano, Texas, making Midlothian-based TexPlex Park a central and convenient location for Can-Am dealers. Through TexPlex, Can-Am will also have a central hub to train dealers and corporate employees via the park and event venue Blaine Stone Lodge.

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LOGAN 05 GASTEL WINS SILVER STATE 300 IN CAN-AM MAVERICK X3 X RS TURBO R SIDEBY-SIDE VEHICLE Can-Am Maverick X3 side-by-side vehicle racer Logan Gastel won the 2018 Best In The Desert Silver State 300 race outside Alamo, Nev. Gastel, who has been racing in the series for three seasons, notched his first career overall win in the series in a near stock Can-Am off-road vehicle.

Starting outside the top 10 at the 300-mile point-to-point BITD Silver State 300 race in Nevada, Can-Am / Rugged Radios / Summers Bros. / ITP racer Logan Gastel knew he had to run a nearly flawless race to find a spot on the podium, but was confident in his vehicle and his own abilities. Gastel has been steadily improved his game over his five total years of desert racing and three in the BITD series. The pro driver from Highland, Calif., who drives the No. 969 Can-Am Maverick X3 X rs Turbo R vehicle, put in a time 06:05:00.300 to notch his first BITD victory.

Gastel, who moved all the way up to third place in the class standings after his win, runs a 2017 Maverick X3 X rs Turbo R side-by-side vehicle that he calls one of the most stock vehicles in the class.

Can-Am / No Limit RD / XPS racer Phil Blurton, the reigning BITD UTV Production Turbo class champion, put his Maverick X3 X rs Turbo R side-by-side vehicle on the podium, taking second place. The additional points at this event also means Blurton took over the class points lead after the race. Derek and Jason Murray, Can-Am / ITP / Lone Star Racing / Murray Racing, finished seventh, but currently hold down second overall in the points race.

That gives Can-Am the top three spots in the UTV Turbo ranks, not counting throw outs.

The next BITD event for Can-Am racers is the everpopular Vegas to Reno event, Aug. 15-18 in Nevada.

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06 TEAM WILDCAT’S RAY BULLOCH STEERS WILDCAT™ XX TO FIRST WIN Just two months after, Textron Specialized Vehicles introduced a gamechanging, high performance vehicle, Team Wildcat Racer Ray Bulloch took it to the top of the SxS Pro Stock podium and took the Overall at WORCS Racing’s Round 5 in Hurricane, Utah!

The Wildcat XX’s DNA is from racing so its early arrival on the podium over higher-powered turbo vehicles is no surprise. Designed in collaboration with off-road racing legend Robby Gordon, the Wildcat XX shined in the varying terrain of the Sand Hollow track due to its raceinspired suspension. Its 125-horsepower engine had plenty of power on tap to muscle through the sand and rough sections with ease.

Driving the lone Wildcat XX in a field of 17, Bulloch started on the third and final row of the Pro Stock class. Even though he knew it would be challenging to navigate through the entire pack, Bulloch got a good start and the car did very well in the sand. He had even more of an advantage in the whoops and rugged terrain where the Wildcat XX handled everything thrown at it. It tip-toed around the rocks and through washes with ease and Bulloch said he never felt as if he had to manhandle the vehicle to muscle through technical areas. Battling dusty conditions and with minimal room to pass, Bulloch was able to navigate the Wildcat XX to the lead. On the last lap, he drove smartly to the finish and took the checkered flag for an impressive first win for the Wildcat XX. Along with Ray Bulloch racing in WORCS, Team Wildcat’s Robby Gordon and Todd Romero are currently prepping the Wildcat XX to run the Baja 1000 on Nov. 14-18.

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SOUTH RACING CAN-AM MAVERICK X3 TEAM WINS AFRIQUIA MERZOUGA RALLY The South Racing / Can-Am team of Bruno Varela and Gustavo Gugelmin won the grueling, five-day Afriquia Merzouga Rally in a Can-Am Maverick X3 X rs Turbo R side-by-side vehicle. In dominating fashion, the South Racing / Can-Am team, won four of the five race stages, and also the prologue, placing two teams on the overall class podium in Morocco, Africa.

The ninth Afriquia Merzouga Rally, a Dakar series event, featured 32 side-byside competitors and required all entries to compete in a 5 km prologue (time qualifier) followed by five longer stages.

Team South Racing / Can-Am pilot Casey Currie earned the fastest qualifier by posting the best time through dunes course, grabbing the highly coveted No. 1 starting spot for Stage 1.

Ruben Faria (South Racing / CanAm) won the first stage in his Can-Am Maverick X3 X rs Turbo R side-by-side

vehicle, while teammate Bruno Varela took second. Currie, who finished a respectable fourth place in his first official stage action, took the overall lead after his convincing Stage 2 victory, winning by more than 18 minutes. Currie and the rest of the South Racing / Can-Am drivers utilized the Maverick X3 X rs Turbo R side-by-side’s precision-tuned suspension, turbocharged Rotax power and 72-in. factory width to conquer the more than 60 miles of treacherous sand dunes.

Stage 3, the Marathon stage, is the most difficult stage because racers must first finish the course and then, without support from their team, sleep in the dunes, before Stage 4. The South Racing / Can-Am team proved ready for the task, as they swept the stage podium on their way to going a perfect 4-for-4 after four Merzouga Rally events. Faria won the stage and took the overall lead.

Varela, whose credentials include the Brazilian SxS championship and victor of the Rally Dos Sertoes (Brazil’s Dakar), finished in the runner-up spot in Stage 4 to grab the overall class lead. With one stage left, Varela, the son of 2018 Dakar Rally winner and Can-Am Maverick X3 racer Reinaldo Varela, knew a top finish in the final-stage victory would mean victory.

Varela won the final stage by 23 seconds to cap his first Merzouga Rally victory and first for Can-Am. In the end, the Brazilian champ’s time won by more than an hour and half. The CanAm Maverick X3 X rs Turbo R took the top spot, as well as the third-place. A consistent Annett Fischer and co-driver Filipe Palmeiro, who took fourth in Stage 5, also earned podium glory in a race where roughly a third of all side-by-side class competitors had to drop out.

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Corry Weller (DragonFire Racing / Can-Am / Weller / Maxxis) used a savvy, late-race pass on the outside of turn one to win the Production Turbo class, May 5, at Round 3 of the Lucas Oil Regional series in her hometown of Chandler, Ariz.

Weller, who drew her preferred start on the outside of row one against 14 other racers, began the race by tucking in behind Can-Am Maverick X3 vehicle driver and teammate Paul O’Brien, who led for much of the race. From here, the multi-time short-course champion used her skills and took full advantage of her

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Can-Am vehicle’s impressive power to continually reel in the leader, seeking a perfect moment to make a pass. She got her shot on the white flag lap, as she caught O’Brien in turn three and drew up alongside of him through turn four. The two CanAm pilots drag raced neck-and-neck down the front straight until Weller made her pass for the lead around turn one. She held her lead until they crossed the finish line on lap 10, bringing home another impressive win and increasing her class points lead.podiums over the course of the 2018 season.

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Beau Judge, filling in the for an absent Phil Blurton, won the 2018 Ultra4 MetalCloak Stampede held May 11-12, at Prairie City State Vehicle Recreation Area near Cordova, Calif. Blurton and Judge usually team up to compete in the No. 944 No Limit / XPS Lubricants / Can-Am Maverick X3 X rs Turbo R vehicle in the Best In The Desert series. Blurton also decided to enter the ULTRA4 series this season after a successful rock debut with the vehicle at the 2018 King of the Hammers event. However, due to a prior commitment for Blurton, Judge had to replace his friend and drive solo for this event.

Ultra4 Racing rules allow for one substitute driver during the season, so Judge took over driving duties this time and did not disappoint on the rugged two-mile course that consisted of tight turns, whoops, jumps, high-speed runs and tricky rock sections. After qualifying second, Judge won his heat to set himself up for a first-row start in the six-lap main event. While other competitors dropped out of the race, Judge led from start to finish to notch the victory.

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Steeekers and loud tunes is how you draw the crowds south of the border.

Tony Riggs and the SPARTA Racing crew show up in style and ready for anything Baja can throw their way.

Cain should have bought one of those hats before camping out in the desert on Raceday.

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Wes Miller making the big screen with his post contingency interview.

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James brought his super clean IMG Motorsports RZR Prerunner to scope out the course and enjoy the Baja scenery before the big day.

Bombsquad pit crew, ready for some tire changing action!

Cody Raiders proving one again that popularity in Baja is truly all about the Steeekers!

A little pre-race Jack practice!

A little more Jack practice, before the big day.

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A little last minute advice from SCORE tech. Before Cody would go out and lead the entire pack for the first half of the Baja 500.

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Drew Schultz getting a “little” seat time in the SPARTA Racing racecar.

It was all going as planned until this happened!

James, Cody and crew performing emergency surgery after leading the first half of the Baja 500.

They might have been ready to celebrate a little too early?

As we all know, things don’t always go as planned, 2916 waiting on rescue & repair again before salvaging a last place finish just short of timing out!

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The SPARTA guys earned a hard fought, and well deserved 5th place finish.

LSR Racing’s Brandon Sims was laying it down all day long with the physical overall lead for the entire second half of the race.

Unfortunately it wasn’t quite enough for the overall UTV as this Bad Ass chick right here was your overall UTV winner for the 50th Anniversary Baja 500. Congratulations to Kristen Matlock who drove the entire thing flawlessly and upset both classes of men with a “under-powered” nonturbo RZR XP1000!

The Queen Of Baja, No Doubt!

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They pulled off a great UTV Forced Induction win, as the first UTV into Ensenada.

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THE FIRST’S

FIRST SIDE-BY-SIDE 4 SEATER

Sporty fun, and built for the best family adventures, was the Polaris Ranger RZR 4. First of its kind, the Polaris Ranger RZR 4 was manufactured in 2010 and changed peoples expectations and limits of a side-by-side or UTV. The Ranger RZR 4-seater performance side-by-side has a wheelbase of 103 inches, 60-inch width, and 12 inches of travel, in essence a stretched RZR S. With the increase in wheelbase and dry weight of 1,255 pounds, strength and durability needed to be added to handle the increased stress. Powered by the same liquid cooled 760cc twin cylinder H.O. engine found in the RZR S model putting out 55 horsepower with a top speed of 61mph.

FIRST FACTORY TURBO CHARGED SIDE BY SIDE

With constant development and change in the powersports world, we were bound to see a turbo addition from factory.

Can-Am brought us the 2015 Maverick X DS 1000R Turbo producing 121hp, this was an increase of 10% horsepower and 40% more torque compared to there closest competitors, giving the side-by-sides the increase and power that everyone was looking for. Included was an electronically controlled wastegate that automatically adjusts boost pressure giving full range of power even at high altitudes. This was the start of the turbo wars in the sport side- by-side market, giving us todays UTV’s with over 170HP.

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FIRST ALL-TERRAIN CYCLE

The Honda US90 or ATC (All-Terrain Cycle) 90 was introduced in 1970. The first three-wheeled (All-Terrain Cycle) powered by an 89cc four-stroke engine producing a whopping 7 horsepower… Comparable to todays leaf blowers. Built and designed to deal with snow, mud and slippery conditions because of its low pressure 22 inch tire that also acted as suspension on rough terrain. The large footprint, low-pressure, and high flotation balloon tires gave the US90 the ability to go places others couldn’t. Since the US90 millions of ATV’s and Side-by-Sides have been sold world wide from agricultural, sport, to industrial construction use.

FIRST 4-WHEELED ATV 1983 was a big stepping-stone for all-terrain vehicles with the addition of a 4th wheel, taking all-terrain vehicles into the 4th dimension. The 1983 Suzuki LT 125 weighed in at 284 pound with an automatic clutch and reverse. A huge roll forward, for not only the future of ATVing, but also safety, stability, and confidence for new and upcoming riders. The following year Suzuki came out with the first ATV for young riders the LT50, with their 4-wheel design, making it easier for young riders compared to the three-wheeler.

FIRST 4-WHEEL DRIVE ATV

With the All-Terrain Vehicle industry on the incline there was a thirst for more, and in 1986 Honda delivered with the Honda Fourtrax 350 4x4. Nowadays 4x4 is basically on every ATV, but back in the day the jump from 2wd to 4wd was a big deal and a game changer! The Honda Fourtrax had a limited-slip front differential, 350cc four-stroke engine, fan assisted oil cooler, and a vibration reducing counter balancer, making this machine a true workhorse in its prime. One year after production the Forman name was born and still used today, Honda Fourtrax Foreman 4x4.

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It comes complete with beefy 7075 aluminum tiers and high quality, sealed heim joints.

Cryoheat metal treatment is the one major thing in common with every winning team in UTV desert racing. The Cryoheat process and their micro-polishing radically increases strength and reduces friction in all types of metal parts. They entered the UTV market by improving CV Joints, and are now seeing huge success with entire transmission treatments.

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These welded on bungs are the key to properly using an impact gun-driven race jack. The important part is to install them where you can easily lift the car for other common suspension or drivetrain repairs, instead of just changing tires.

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Safety wire and bailing wire are a must have in any tool kit, both on board and in the trailer. With a little ingenuity, we were able to get Wes Miller to the finish line of the Baja 500 with a sheared off alternator bolt.

Your ATV or SxS flywheel taper locks to the crankshaft, the keyway is merely to align for TDC ignition, and the taper requires an impact from a hard torque i.e. an impact gun to lock it in place, not a ratchet etc.

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If you wear an automotive style UTV helmet with a face shield, the one downfall is the lack of a sun visor. When staring into the rising or setting sun, you can make a great visor improvement with just a few inches of electrical or masking tape. Companies like PCI or Rugged Radios have been using this method with their decals for years, but some tape will do wonders in a pinch.

The big aftermarket anti-fade locknuts used on Honda style axles are designed to be run just snug, and then pinch bolted in place. They are supplied with a short tightening tool to avoid over-tightening and damaging axle carrier bearings.

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Offers not applicable in Quebec. *Offers vary by model. Rebate offers valid on select 2014-2017 new and unregistered Polaris® RZR®, RANGER®, Sportsman®, General®, and Ace® models purchased between 7/26/17- 9/30/17. Financing offers valid on select 2014-2018 new and unregistered Polaris® RZR®, RANGER®, Sportsman®, General®, and Ace® models purchased between 7/26/17- 9/30/17. Maximum rebate of $5,000 applies to the purchase of a new 2017 RZR XP TURBO EPS, and will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. See your dealer for details. †Limited time purchase financing offer provided through TD Auto Finance on approved credit, valid on select 2014-2018 new and unregistered models purchased between 7/26/17 and 9/30/17. Representative finance example based on a 2017 RANGER XP 1000 with an MSRP of $17,499. Down payment may be required. $17,499 financed at 3.99% APR with $0 down payment equals $322.19 per month for 60 months. Cost of borrowing is $1,832.51, for a total obligation of $19,331.51. Taxes, license, insurance, registration, freight and PDI and in-dealer and other applicable fees are extra. Dealers may sell for less. Applicable fees may vary by region and dealer. Dealer order/trade may be necessary – but, may not be available in all cases. See a participating authorized dealer for full details, eligible models and other offers. Offers are subject to change, extension or cancellation without notice. Minimum Amount Financed $1,500; Maximum Amount Financed $50,000. Other qualifications and restrictions may apply. Errors and omissions excepted. Free one-year extended warranty valid with purchase of select new 2017 Polaris Off-Road Vehicle models.

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MOUNTING THE NICEST MIRRORS WE’VE SEEN We just recently received an 18” Panoramic Mirror with the BaseClamp mounting system from SCOSCHE Industries. The mirror is pure quality, and the “BaseClamp” mounting system is one of the best we’ve ever used. These mounts also work great for other implements like their GoPro mount; flag mount; handholds; fire extinguisher mount; etc., etc. Available in exact sizing for 1.5”; 1.625”; 1.75”; 1.85”; 1.875”; and 2” diameter tubing complete with stainless hardware.

1 While the mounting clamps are super simple and extremely low profile, we still had to remove our Polaris Accessory roof for the install. It is a tool-less design and pops up from the back.

3 On the RZR XP1000 we then had to remove the plastic roof visor for installation of the clamps. It is held on with four Torx bolts.

5 Install the mirror side of the clamp up into the BaseClamp, pop it “lock” into place and loosely install the stainless steel hardware.

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2 Before removing the plastic roof visor, we checked the centered mounting location for interference, and then marked the clamp location.

4 Install the clamps over the frame in the areas that they will be mounted. Scosche provides you with a plastic protective sheet to protect against scratching, while forcing the clamp over your frame tube. Be sure to have the nut retainer side of clamp facing away from the cab.

6 We reinstalled the plastic roof visor over the low profile clamps, and then reinstalled the roof. Sitting in the driver seat, you can set the mirror to your liking and tighten up the Allen bolts. You will need a 3/16 Allen and a 7/16” wrench for back up. As they say at Scosche, you are ready to Mount Up and Move Out! www.scosche.com

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Nine-time WORCS Champion Beau Baron

is natural born rider that lives to ride, race, repeat, and it doesn’t really seem to matter what platform he’s on. A true off road racer to his core, Beau has won six WORCS ATV PRO Titles, riding his Honda TRX450R’s and three SxS PRO Championships, driving Polaris RZR’s. The six ATV Championships alone make him the winningest PRO rider in WORCS history, and that’s before you even bring up the Side by Side. In 2017 Beau managed to win both the Pro Stock Championship, and that coveted sixth ATV Pro championship.

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2018, Beau currently leads the WORCS ATV Pro class looking for his seventh title, has a 20 point lead in the Pro Stock UTV, and is sitting a point out of third in Pro Turbo. Successfully racing three classes at WORCS sounds like a crazy feat to most normal people, and luckily, Beau is as far from normal as anyone we know. With nine WORCS Championships already, we haven’t even brought up the fact that he’s a beast on a dirt bike. In fact, the only reason we’re not writing about Beau winning WORCS Championships, or at least races on a dirt bike, is because too many of the races conflict throughout the year.

Instead, he chooses to take on the District 37 Big 6 Series on a Bike and an ATV. Beau added the Big 6 Series to his roster in 2016 with a Pro 2 (250 Pro), 250 Vet Expert (Vet Pro), and ATV Championship in both 2016 and 2017. Proving that he is a threat, no matter what he’s racing, two wheels or four, handlebars or a steering wheel, this guy can do it all and do it well. This made for five Championships on three different types of vehicles in 2017, and four Championships in 2016, with a near miss 2nd Place in UTV Pro.

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Actually, Beau was an accomplished dirt bike racer long before he started racing on four wheels. Starting in the 80 beginner class at nine years old, and living at the motocross track for the next twenty-five years or so! Beau earned his AMA PRO license on a two wheeler when he was 17, but on a motorcycle he was the little fish in the huge pond, with tons of talent.

Beau saw plenty of local success, raced some nationals, and even made a pretty successful run at the West Coast 4 Stroke Nationals..

As we all know, winning Pro races at a local level doesn’t necessarily pay the bills. Beau figured this out and found a really cool niche as a Honda durability test rider at the HPCC facility in CA. Getting paid a great wage to turn laps all day long on a brand new SX bike was a pretty ideal situation for a guy like Beau, and it’s hard to imagine it getting even better.

At HPCC Beau was in on some of the TRX450ER testing, and picked up some serious seat time on a quad. About this same time, while racing a dirt bike at the WORCS series, a “friend” talked him into entering the ATV PRO Class on a borrowed Suzuki LTR450 quad. It was the last round of the year in TAFT, and as the story goes, he went on to barely miss the podium with a super-close 4th place finish. With a little of that ATV purse money in his pocket, he went back home and financed a pair of Suzuki quads for the next year.

The Suzuki was perfect because you could ride them pretty much stock, and that’s what he did until winning the Hollister Rd. and picking up a few sponsors. The next year MCR Mike Cafro Racing got him on a real deal Honda race quad and he won his first Pro ATV Championship.

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ENTER THE SIDE BY SIDE Beau’s entrance to the side by side racing world was actually very similar to his ATV racing experience. In 08/09, the UTV racing scene was completely made of fabricators and rich kids with completely overbuilt Yamaha Rhinos, Kawasaki Teryxs, and a few RZR 800s. Beau was racing, and favored to win the Pro ATV Class at the infamous Soboba Grand Prix.

This was a big money race with the Indian Reservation putting up a bunch of extra money, but the problem was that the Pro UTV purse was three times bigger than the Pro ATV one.

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much enter anything based on a production UTV. Beau sweet-talked Harlen Foley into letting him enter his bone stock, Polaris RZR 800 4 loaner in the Pro Class with all the crazy built cars. The promoter allowed him to race, but instructed him to move over when the faster cars would be lapping him. Instead, he started in the third row, was in a money spot by the end of lap one, and pulled of the biggest $ wins of his career, after a last lap battle with RJ Anderson for the win. Complete with stock seatbelt, no doors, and three extra seats, Beau walked out of Soboba with over 8 grand between the UTV and ATV wins.

WHEN ASKED WHAT THE KEYS TO SUCCESS ARE AT HIS LEVEL, THE ANSWER SEEMS PRETTY SIMPLE. CONSISTENCY IS NUMBER ONE.

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ATV and UTV racing took up the better part of the next 6-7 years for Beau, but he consistently stayed training on a dirt bike, as they are easier to upkeep and maintain. While mostly racing on four wheels, Beau would still make it out to a few select bike races like the Two Stroke Nationals on his CR500, and an occasional national to keep his pro number. This in itself is quite a feat as Beau is the only racer in AMA history to carry an AMA pro Number in two types of racing at the same time.

Following recent two-wheeled success in the Big 6 Series, Beau plans on running the full WORCS Series on a bike for 2019. This year’s conflict will keep him from hanging onto his #1 Pro 2 plate, and the split WORCS schedule between bikes and quads next year will allow for contention in both. Another season, another challenge awaits, and it will undoubtedly be pretty amazing to watch.

When asked what the keys to success are at his level, the answer seems pretty simple. Consistency is number one. You gotta finish! You need to have everything ready before you get to the races, be overly prepared, and if all goes well, you might get a fairly relaxing weekend. If the $h!T hits the fan, you’ve still got time to react, and fix the situation.

As for race day regimen, he doesn’t really have one. No special nutritional drinks or crappy tasting protein bars for this guy either. In sticking with consistency, Beau feels you should do the same thing you do every day while training or living. Get up have some breakfast and go ride! “If you eat and act relatively healthy and active all week, the same program will produce on the weekend. #TriTips&Beer Claiming why change up what works, with an exception for extra hydration and electrolytes.

GET UP HAVE SOME BREAKFAST AND GO RIDE!

Beau’s very first UTV race pulled him a 6 thousand dollar payday on this borrowed, and extremely stock RZR 800 4.

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HE’S GOT A GREAT FAMILY THAT TRAVELS TO THE RACES WITH HIM, AND THEY’VE GOT A GREAT HOUSE WITH AN MX TRACK TO TRAIN ON. THE REALITY OF IT Beau Baron has pulled it off, he races for a living with no other income. He’s got a great family that travels to the races with him, and they’ve got a great house with an MX track to train on. While he has rarely had to hold down a real 9-5 job in his 36 years, he currently builds and maintains all of his race and practice vehicles including Bike, ATV, UTV, and even his girls RZR 170’s. While this is quite the workload, it is still absolutely “Living the Dream” for any guy like Beau. And he owes a whole lot of it to that one fateful day he got talked into jumping on a quad. All in all, the ATV has definitely been the kicker to his successful career.

We wish him luck and can’t wait to see what the next few years bring!

THE BUIL As we mentioned earlier, with the exception of engine work, Beau is responsible for building all of his race and practice ATVs and UTVs. Beau has found great partners and stuck by them for the better part of his career, and his builds today are almost identical to what he has raced for the past 6-7 years. Here is a brief rundown of the sponsors and parts he uses to succeed in both realms.

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The endless applications for UTVs are one of the primary reasons we’ve seen this segment take over the market in recent years. From farming, to hunting, to property maintenance and recreation, there are category specific models throughout the OEM lineups. But what happens when you need a highly specialized vehicle to meet very specific needs? You don’t want to pick a designer suit off the shelf, you want a tailor to custom fit a suit to your needs.

Well, your “tailor” in the UTV world is Terra Tech Off Road, and their “Guardian” build is the epitome of a specialized vehicle.

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beginnings of The Guardian entailed a trip to Terra Tech Director Mike Bennett’s local Can-Am dealer. A 2017 Can-Am Maverick X3 Max X DS Turbo was loaded on the trailer, and work began converting this car into the ultimate border patrol vehicle. No stone was left unturned in developing this specialized defense vehicle.

The finished product was on display in this year’s ATV World booth, and from the moment we laid eyes on this beast, we knew we had to break it down. So let’s take a look at just how intricate Terra Tech got with The Guardian.

Finding Extra Ponies If you’re going to build a car to protect borders, whether it be for private property or internationally, you’re going to need to get from HQ to the border breech in a hurry. The Turbo R power plant that propels The Guardian is no slouch in this department, with a top speed of 137kmph.

That being said, adding a Yoshimura exhaust system mated with a Donaldson High Performance air filter helps this car breathe easier, and still reach 100kmph in under 6 seconds.

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Now that The Guardian is on site and ready to deal with the situation at hand, you better hope the tools you packed for the job, made it there safely. The RP Advanced Bed takes the traditionally minimal storage on the X3, and creates

a fully customizable storage area. Terra Tech outfitted the bed to store a spare tire, compressed air system and eventually, fuel canisters as well.

Up front, the Santa Cruz Rapid Adjust Gun Racks ensure the artillery is easily

found within arms reach, for both driver and passenger. Although with the siren and lighting package outfitted on this unit, we don’t think warning shots will be necessary.

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THE RUGGED Technical RADIOS RM-50 KIT Advantages WITH UPGRADED You might hear folks saying that today’s cars are oozing with the latest tech. But ANTENNA WILL take one look at the hardware Terra Tech has outfitted to the Guardian, and you’ll MAKE SURE quickly realize there’s room to grow. Worried about getting lost on your patrol? The HDS 7 GPS has you covered.

YOU’RE HEARD Lowrance Need to radio back to base? The Rugged RM-50 kit with upgraded antenna LOUD AND CLEAR. Radios will make sure you’re heard loud and

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clear. Need to know the whereabouts of your platoon? The Track 24 Military Vehicle Tracking system has you plotted and mapped. Needless to say, the tech on this unit is on the cutting edge.

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Making Its Presence Known There’s only one piece left to dissect for The Guardian build, and it’s the most important all. When you arrive at the scene, you want to make your presence known and establish whose turf you’re on.

Coupling what essentially amounts to the entire Rigid Lighting catalogue, with everything from 5-0 lights to Infrared, along with a powersports hot/cold weather siren, not only will you arrive at the scene in a hurry, with the knowledge that you’re on the fastest route, but the trespassers will certainly be aware of your arrival, if that’s the approach you’d like to take.

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all-new Kawasaki MULE PRO-MX was designed and built to offer the rancher, hunter, or weekend warrior a mid-sized, highly capable trail and chore option that’s also ready to tackle any adventure. The MULE PROMX features high-quality, pickup truckstyled bodywork, easy to read automotive style dashboards, bright quadruple headlamps along with a number of tough, du-

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rable steel parts, as well as the legendary MULE performance, durability, and classleading comfort. A tight turning radius, heavy towing capacity, and high-volume storage that make the MULE PRO-MX an ideal work companion, but it’s the carefully calculated wheelbase, independent double-wishbone front and rear suspension, and Shinari-tuned frame that make it a blast for the trails. The MULE PRO-MX is also backed by a Kawasaki STRONG, 3-Year Limited Warranty

THE CVT ALSO PROVIDES NATURAL ENGINE BRAKING TO ASSIST WHEN DESCENDING SLOPES

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ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN The heart of the all-new Kawasaki MULE PRO-MX side x side is a smooth and powerful liquid-cooled, fuel-injected 695cc SOHC, 4-valve, four-stroke engine that has smooth acceleration and plenty of torque. The fuel injection system assures fuel delivery to the engine is instantaneous, creating smooth and predictable power. With 43 ft. lb. of torque, it has excellent pulling power when fully loaded, but also excellent acceleration and agility when combined with the centrifugal clutch and Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) design and four-wheel drive system. The MULE PRO-MX has smooth and dependable engine braking, and also provides confidence-inspiring control when maneuvering down steeper descents.

The engine design and layout of the MULE PRO-MX was created with performance and durability in mind. The highly efficient intake and air cleaner design are placed high up in the engine bay, beneath the dashboard in a labyrinth layout, which utilizes a rubber seal and paper filter element to minimize the engine’s exposure to dust and grime. To enhance reliability of the MULE PRO-MX, the ECU, CVT duct layout, and differential breather layout were designed to minimize water exposure; the ECU was placed inside an enclosed container high up in the vehicle. Taking into account coolant temperature, air intake temperature and pressure, throttle position, vehicle speed and crankshaft angle, the fuel injection system automatically regulates the optimal amount of fuel for extremely stable power delivery.

Fueling the good times of the MULE PRO-MX is a large, 19-liter fuel tank, which is recessed far from the wheels to minimize dam-

age from trail debris.

Transferring the engine’s performance to the ground is a specially tuned CVT, complemented by a centrifugal clutch system that delivers smooth acceleration, maximizing traction and contributing to precise maneuvering. The MULE PRO-MX utilizes hard chrome plating on the CVT drive and drive shafts for longlasting durability; the N7-grade CVT belt also ensures top-level durability. The CVT is paired with an electrically selectable 2WD/4WD system that has a dual-mode, locking rear differential. Convenient dash-mounted switches allow the driver to instantly engage the systems, giving full control over the 4WD system. The CVT also provides natural engine braking to assist when descending slopes, with consistent engine holdback to increase driver confidence, especially when the vehicle is loaded.

THE MULE PRO-MX FRAME HAS BEEN BUILT FROM HIGHQUALITY STEEL SQUARE TUBING USING A LADDER-TYPE CONSTRUCTION.

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CHASSIS & SUSPENSION The Shinari-tuned frame of the MULE PRO-MX side x side is what truly provides its incredible handling and comfort characteristics, but also its durability. Shinari is a Japanese term that describes the elasticity of an object, which enables it to bend but not break, all while retaining its original shape, similar to the characteristics of a hunting bow or fishing pole. The Shinari tuned characteristics of the MULE PRO-MX are derived from its construction and highly specialized materials chosen to do the job.

The MULE PRO-MX frame has been built from high-quality, square steel tubing using a ladder-type construction. The frame components are joined together using a combination of welded and bolted members, which create the highly predict-

able chassis performance and durability.

For specific high-load areas, such as the suspension mounting plates, high-tensile strength steel was chosen to ensure greater reliability. A fully rubber mounted engine helps ensure increased ride comfort by minimizing engine vibration.

Complementing the design and performance of the Shinari tuned chassis of MULE PRO-MX is a double-wishbone suspension design utilizing twin-tube shock absorbers, both front and rear, which allows each of the wheels to drive over obstacles with minimal effect on the chassis. The shock absorbers provide excellent bump absorption and off road performance, while also helping to minimize chassis body roll to help provide a smoother ride for passengers.

THE MULE PRO-MX SIDE X SIDE COMES EQUIPPED WITH 2 5-INCH TIRES MOUNTED TO 12-INCH RIMS.

HANDLING & MANUVERABILITY The MULE PRO-MX was designed and built to offer smooth, easy handling. Its chassis features a design that positions the wheels as close to the corners of the vehicle as possible, which contributes to the overall handling performance, and minimizes overhang. The incredible handling and maneuverability of the MULE PRO-MX is made possible by a few of its design characteristics, such as the width of its track and length of the wheelbase, ample ground clearance, high approach and departure angles, and Kawasaki Electronic Power Steering (EPS) on select models.

The MULE PRO-MX features a 420 cm turning radius, which is complemented by a short 200 cm wheelbase and wide track width, measuring 132 cm in the front end and 128 cm in the rear end, with over 28 cm of ground clearance, allowing it to navigate plenty of tight turns and technical terrain. A 67-degree approach angle and 63-degree departure makes the MULE PRO-MX a very capable choice for off-highway adventures, because it reduces the chances of hitting the bumpers or scraping the tail when ascending 70

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or descending steep slopes. Kawasaki’s high-grade EPS system on the MULE PRO-MX works best when you need it most; at extremely slow speed and when stopped. The EPS system also enhances ride comfort and control by acting as a damping system; using the inertia of the electric motor significantly reduces bump steer and kickback to the steering wheel.

Complementing the Kawasaki EPS system is a tiltadjustable steering wheel, which has a stepless range of 31-degrees, and allows drivers to set the wheel to their preferred position while driving or exiting the vehicle.

The midsize Mule gets a full-size class two hitch with 1500 lbs. of towing capacity.

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Double wishbone suspension with impressive amounts of wheel travel grace all four corners of the new Mule Pro- MX

The mid-size Mule gets plenty of power from this 695 cc, 4 valve, DOHC motor.

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TIRES, WHEELS & BRAKING The MULE PRO-MX side x side comes equipped with 25-inch tires mounted to 12-inch rims. The large 25-inch Duro Frontier radial tires provide great off-road traction and ample ground clearance, and complement the rugged styling. The MULE PRO-MX™ EPS edition and EPS CAMO edition both feature rugged steel wheels, while the MULE PRO-MX™ EPS LE edition features cast aluminum wheels, which contribute to its high quality appearance.

The stopping duties of the MULE PROMX are handled by a powerful front and

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rear hydraulic disc brake package that offers consistent performance and brake pedal feel, complemented by the dependable engine braking system. All four corners of the MULE PRO-MX are equipped with 212 mm discs; the front discs are gripped by a pair of twin piston calipers, while the rear discs use a single caliper to slow the vehicle down. The MULE PROMX has a sturdy independent parking brake that helps keep it from rolling away when stopped, which is located conveniently the under the dash.

ITS SPACIOUS CARGO BED MEASURES 85 CM X 112 CM X 23 CM.

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CARGO, STROAGE, TOWING CAPACITY The MULE PRO-MX side x side has a sturdy 1.6 mm thick steel diamond-plate cargo floor with a maximum cargo capacity of up to 317 kg. Its spacious cargo bed measures 85 cm x 112 cm x 23 cm.

The flat design of the cargo bed makes it easy to access and load from three sides, while its flat bottom provides efficient, useable space for chores around the property or gear for some outdoor fun.

The bed utilizes a two-lever tailgate release system for easy opening and closing. The cargo bed has a gas-assisted tilt feature that makes it easier to raise the bed to allow easy access to the engine compartment.

The MULE PRO-MX cargo bed was engineered with convenience in mind, with many useful features integrated into it. New to the Kawasaki MULE PRO line up is the sturdy cargo divider system.

A number of different cargo bed storage layout configurations are possible, thanks to the slots that were built into the walls and tailgate, which allows dividers to be arranged laterally or longitudinally.

The cargo bed also has an integrated one-inch square pipe, which provides six easy tie-down points that are compatible with the optional KQR™ accessory

mounts. Another convenient feature of the cargo bed are the integrated tailgate cup holders, which are accessible when the tailgate is down.

Convenient storage options are another key feature of MULE PRO-MX. A 9-liter storage compartment is located under the front hood; an additional 5.3-liter storage compartment was built in beneath the passenger seat. A lockable passenger side glove box for small items was integrated into the dash, along with two cup holders, dashboard pockets and a tray for quick and easy storage of small items.

A standard two-inch tow hitch receiver allows the MULE PRO-MX to utilize a wide variety of accessory hitches, while showcasing its impressive 680 KG towing capacity, whether hard at work on the job, or just helping friends along the trail.

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THE SPORTSMAN TOUGH, RUGGED STYLING configuration, which includes switches The MULE PRO-MX is built to be for the headlights, selectable 4WD, and noticed.

Tough high-quality pickup truckPACKAGE IS style bodywork that’s inspired by its larger rear differential lock. It also contains a multi-function display that is built into the in the MULE PRO Series BUILT TO ENSURE counterparts dash, which monitors fifteen features, lineup. It also takes many of its styling but not limited to, driving mode cues from Kawasaki’s flagship MULE THAT HUNTER line, such as the grill design, functional including (2WD/4WD) indicator; digital speedometer; digital fuel gauge; odometer; parking and guard, and headlamp-area.

OR ADVENTURER bumper brake indicator lamp; reverse indicator The MULE PRO-MX’s size is not overand a neutral indicator lamp. The whelming, which gives it an easy-to-use CAN BLEND appearance. Its sleek styling elements lamp; dash also contains a conveniently placed 12-volt DC power outlet to make charging not just for good looks, they also IN WITH THE are easy. The spacious interior of the MULE help to increase driver confidence with offers ample room for driver and features like the front hood’s downward WILD AND HAVE slant, which allows for a large field of PRO-MX passenger, as well as a comfortable cold resistant bench seat material, and is are The MULE PRO-MX also feaPLENTY OF ROOM vision. equipped with three-point anti-cinch seat tures its own unique backswept paneling The interior features Kawasaki’s design around the headlamps, and a FOR EFFICIENT steel front bumper adds to its tough and belts.

Roll Over Protection System (ROPS), which includes a passenger handgrip and image.

EQUIPMENT rugged shoulder guards that are integrated into The theme of clean, automotive inspired design continues into the interior STORAGE. of the MULE PRO-MX with its dashboard the frame.

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SPECS: 2019 KAWASAKI MULE PRO-MX EPS

ACCESSORIES Kawasaki Genuine Accessories offers more than 40 different individual accessories, as well as five different accessory packages that allow customers to tailor their MULE PRO-MX to their needs. Additional benefits include discount package pricing, Kawasaki STRONG 3-year Limited Warranty, and dealership installation.

The Utility Package helps any handyman to quickly and efficiently navigate the biggest of job sites. The Open Range Package is built to help the rancher or

property owner make quick work of a day’s workload. The Adventure Package is built to allow the explorer or camper to chase the weekend’s adventures to the fullest. The Sportsman Package is built to ensure that hunter or adventurer can blend in with the wild and have plenty of room for efficient equipment storage. The Enclosed Package is built to offer comfort for users in areas working or adventuring in areas with inclement weather.

MODEL VARIATIONS The MULE PRO-MX™ is available in several different models and color ways.

The MULE PRO-MX EPS edition comes in a Timberline Green or Bright White finish and also features: EPS, adjustable tilt steering, steel wheels, halogen headlamps, and two LED auxiliary headlamps complementing two halogen headlamps.

The MULE PRO-MX EPS CAMO edition comes in a TrueTimber® HTC Green and also features: EPS, adjustable tilt steer-

ing, steel wheels, halogen headlamps, and two LED auxiliary headlamps complementing two halogen headlamps, and plastic roof. The MULE PRO-MX EPS LE edition comes in Firecracker Red and also features EPS, adjustable tilt steering, stylish aluminum wheels, halogen headlamps, plastic roof, and two LED auxiliary headlamps complementing two halogen headlamps.

ENGINE/TRANSMISSION Engine type: Liquid-cooled, 4-valve, DOHC 4-stroke Displacement: 695cc Bore x stroke: 102 mm x 85 mm Compression ratio: 10.3:1 Horsepower: 33 kW (45 PS) Lubrication system: Forced Lubrication (wet sump) Induction: EFI 44mm (x1) Ignition: Battery & Coil Starting/back-up: Electric/none Starting procedure: Turn ignition switch Transmission: CVT Hi-Lo, neutral, reverse Drive system: Selectable 4 wheel drive w/dual-mode rear differential Final drives: Shaft, 2wd/4wd/4wd with rear diff. Lock DIMENSIONS/CAPACITIES/WEIGHTS Fuel capacity: 36 liters (9.5 gals) Wheelbase: 200 cm (78.9”) Overall length/width/height: 279 cm / 152 cm / 189 cm Ground clearance: 28 cm (10.6”) Claimed wet weight: 720 kg (1587 lbs.)

Cargo Capacity: 317 kg (699 lbs) Towing limit... 907 kg (1500 lbs.)

ROLLING CHASSIS Frame: Ladder type, tubular steel Suspension/wheel travel: Front: Dual A-arm 218 mm (8.5”) of wheel travel Rear: Dual A-arm 232 mm (9.3”) of wheel travel Brakes/actuation: Front: Hydraulic discs/left-side pedal 186 mm discs Rear:Hydraulic discs/left-side pedal 174 mm discs Tires: Front: AT 25x8-12 Duro Radial Rear: AT 25x10-12 Duro Radial Wheels: Cast Aluminum Wheels ELECTRICAL Stator: 35.7 amp Lighting: Front: 2 Halogen hi/lo headlights +2 LED headlights Rear: Dual LED brake/tail lights DETAILS Instrumentation: Multi-function display w/digital speedometer, fuel gauge, odometer, hour meter, clock, dual trip meters, 2WD/4WD indicator, water temperature warning indicator, EPS warning indicator, neutral, reverse and parking indicators, differential indicators, differential indicator lamp, seatbelt reminder lamps Warranty: 36 month limited Colors:White, Realtree Edge Camoflauge, Matte Silver, Dark Gray & Red PRICE: $16,999 to $19,499

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working class UTV should be next in line for its no-holdsbarred Textron makeover, and that’s exactly what happened. In the interest of continuing to innovate and expand the lineup, Textron introduces the all-new, pure-utility 2019 Prowler Pro and Prowler Pro XT. Built by precision engineers in

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Thief River Falls, both models will focus on the driver experience with quiet gas power and unmatched reliability. Textron is known for a legacy of designing and producing military combat vehicles, military helicopters and advanced marine craft. They claim to use the same technology and standards that keep our warfighter safe, to make the Prowler Pro a formidable work partner.

STORAGE IS ESSENTIAL TO WORKING WITH A UTV, AND THE PROWLER PRO DELIVERS PLENTY.

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QUIET, SMOOTH, & COMFORTABLE A true working UTV should be confident, quietly traversing farm fields, tending to livestock, and even pacing the thrill of the hunt. The Prowler Pro is centered on, and powered by an 812 cc EFI engine with 50 Hp. It’s whisper-quiet, offering all the grunt necessary to be a reliable work partner, or haul out big game.

The Prowler Pro’s strong, silent engine is complimented with vibration-reducing engine mounts and rubber isolated muffler for even further decreased sound and exhaust noise. Textron partnered with Roush, TOR developing the rubbermounting system, for a whole new level of smoothness. The exhaust system is engineered and tuned for optimized low sound at idle and common cruising speeds. Textron truly dedicated unlimited technology and attention to keeping the Prowler Pro as quiet and vibration free as humanly possible for the best possible experience.

Driving and operating the Prowler Pro is smooth as butter with drive-by-wire technology that is matched to a carefully calibrated CVT drive system. This system is said to provide ultra-smooth acceleration and off-gas deceleration. The drive-by-wire system is even programmed to compensate for unintended “foot bounce” on the gas pedal, maintaining smooth power delivery when riding over rough terrain.

The comfort needed for tough tasks and long days in the field is accomplished with very impressive suspension travel numbers for a utility machine. Rough terrain is literally smoothed out with 10 inches of travel up front, and 9.5” inches in the rear. Twentysix inch Pro Terrain tires provide 10.75” of ground clearance, and easily tackle rutted farm fields and the toughest hunting trails.

THE PROWLER PRO IS MORE THAN READY TO WORK WITH IMPRESSIVE STORAGE AND HAULING CAPACITY.

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A 1000-POUND CARGO BOX CAPACITY IS ONE OF, IF NOT THE LARGEST IN CLASS. THIS IS COUPLED WITH A 2000 LB. TOWING CAPACITY AND 1500 POUNDS OF PAYLOAD.

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CAPABLE, SERVICEABLE & RELIABLE WORK PARTNER The Prowler Pro is more than ready to work with impressive storage and hauling capacity. Eighteen cubic feet of overall storage is accomplished with a 14.72 cubic-foot cargo box that’s ready to haul plenty of gear or game. The cargo box is impact-resistant, and the modular, in-cab design allows for passenger seat removal for additional storage space for oversized items. You will also find convenient behind-the-seat storage and spacious glove box. Storage is essential to working with a UTV, and the Prowler Pro delivers plenty.

A 1000-pound cargo box capacity is one of, if not the largest in class. This is coupled with a 2000 lb. towing capacity and 1500 pounds of payload. The Prowler Pro is ready and rated to tow

or haul any and all implements and/or game with ease. The cab features a three person bench seat for work applications.

Owners or operators can also easily set a customizable speed control to limit the maximum speed to anywhere between 25-50 mph.

The Prowler Pro is designed to be both durable and easy to maintain. Aggressively tested to more than 1000 hours

by Textron Off Road group, the Prowler Pro has been put through its paces. It’s proven to withstand the rigors of a true working class vehicle in the harshest tasks and conditions. Tool-less access has been provided for many components like the clutch belt; oil filter; air filter; fuse box; and coolant system with easyaccess panels.

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OPTIONS & VERSATILITY Textron Offroad already offers more than 50 custom-built, easily installed accessories including a truck-inspired cab; a heater kit; body protection; plows; gun scabbards and lighting. The Prowler Pro models come with pre-installed wiring for a variety of these accessories for an incredibly easy install. “Geared UP”, “Expedition”, and “Decked-Out” acces-

sory packages offer great combinations of accessories at a discounted rate.

The Marsh Green Prowler Pro features standard rack-and-pinion steering and 12-inch steel wheels for $14,199 CAN. The Prowler Pro XT comes in Dynamic Charcoal or Fire Red with electronic power steering and 14-inch machined aluminum wheels for $16,199 CAN.

SPECS: 2019 Prowler Pro & Prowler Pro XT ENGINE/TRANSMISSION Engine type: Liquid-cooled 4-stroke, 3 cylinder DOHC, gas engine Displacement: 812cc Bore x stroke: 82mm x 80.2mm (x2) Horsepower: 50 Induction: Closed loop EFI with Catalyst (x3) Starting/back-up: Electric/none Starting procedure: Turn ignition switch Air filter: Type: 2 Stage Paper pleat tool-less access Transmission: CVT w/column shifter (P,R,N,H,L) Drive system: Electronically actuated selectable 2WD/4WD w/selectable rear diff lock Final drives: Shafts DIMENSIONS/CAPACITIES/WEIGHTS Fuel capacity: 37.9 liters (10 gals) Wheelbase: 215.9 cm (85”) Overall length/width/height: 320 cm / 160 cm / 188 cm (126”/63”/74”) Ground clearance: 27.4 cm (10.75”) Seat Height: 81.3 cm (32inches) Claimed wet weight: 699 kg (1675 lbs.)

Cargo Bed Capacity: 453.6 kg (1000 lbs.)

Towing limit... 907 kg (2000 lbs.)

ROLLING CHASSIS Frame: Roll Formed ROPS w/ StructurallyWelded High Strength Steel Suspension/wheel travel: Front: Dual A-arm 254 mm (10”) of wheel travel gas charged twin tube shocks Rear: Dual A-arm 241 mm (9.5”) of wheel travel gas charged twin tube shocks Brakes/actuation: Front: Hydraulic discs dual piston Rear: Hydraulic discs single piston Tires: Front: AT 26x10-12 Pro Terrain….14” on XT model Rear: AT 26x10-12 Pro Terrain…..14” on XT model Wheels: Steel…..Machined Aluminum on XT model ELECTRICAL DC Outlet...Console Stator: 75 amp alternator Lighting: Front: 2 hi/lo Halogen headlights Rear: Dual LED brake/tail lights DETAILS Instrumentation: Digital gauge, Digital Speedometer, Odometer, Tachometer, Tripmeter, Gear Indicator, Fuel Gauge, AWD Indicator, Hi-Tem/Low-Batt Lights, On-Board Diagnostics Colors: Marsh Green….Fire Red & Dynamic Charcoal for the XT model PRICE: $14,199 & $16,199 for the XT model

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Timken, manufacturer of Ultimax Belts, has been on the throttle the past few years bringing the Powersports industry a huge offering of ATV and UTV belts. Manufactured from scratch in their Springfield, MO., plant, Timken knows exactly what it takes to make a durable and reliable belt. From raw rubber to a finished product, the Ultimax belt is specifically built for the buggy you’re going to put it on.

Early this year, ATV World took a trip to the belt manufacturing plant to see just how the belts were made, and while we were down there, we were able to meet up with the Canadian National Sales Manager, Scott Fleming. Scott an avid off-road enthusiast from Ontario, Canada has also been on the gas moving the brand into the hands of the Powersports dealers. Scott, who has been with Timken for two years rides anywhere and anything he can get his hands on. He never stops moving, but lucky for us, ATV World was able to slow him down just long enough to answer a few questions for this issue of The Last Turn.

Last ATV/UTV ride you took?

I took my 5-year old son for an extended ATV ride out in the bush in the Kawartha’s. It’s never too soon to learn survival skills.

Favorite Band in your iTunes play list?

George Jones-Chris Stapleton.

Last thing you raced?

A snowmobile – cruising down to the Eagle River and the World’s Snowmobile Championship. We started our ride out of Michigan, and didn’t want to waste any time getting to the action. We make those sleds fly!

Last time you pulled an “All-Nighter” Eagle River. The nights at the cabin get a bit crazy.

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Last time you saw a bear?

Toronto Zoo. Lasting off-road memory?

I got lost. We were testing a belt and giving it all we had. I wasn’t paying attention to the route and discovered that I didn’t have clue how to get back. It’s all fun and games until your phone can’t get a signal.

Last time you did something that had you thinking, “Why did I do that?”

I can’t think of anything. You’ll have to ask my wife, she’ll know.

Last New Year’s resolution you didn’t keep?

I just don’t like to break things so why even go there!

Last project you worked on that had you truly excited?

I’m really pumped about Ultimax sponsoring the Heroes Festival and the Motorcycle Rally in Wasaga Beach.

Heroes is a tribute to Canada’s military and first responders. We’ll be on the beach in the middle of the action. Sweet.

Last time you laughed so hard you nearly wet your pants?

Doing this interview and editing my answers as we go.

Last beer you’d consider drinking even if it was served ice cold?

Anything in a plastic cup – you never know where it’s been.

Last words of advice?

Never drink alone. At least not out of a plastic cup.

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