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Ryan Dungey wins Best Male Action Sports Athlete at ESPY awards
News & Events

Ryan Dungey wins Best Male Action Sports Athlete at ESPY awards

Presented by the TV network ESPN, the ESPY awards recognize athletes for their standout achievements for the year, and what a year Dungey has had so far.

Kirsten Armleder
July 20, 2015

Race report: 2015 Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals
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Race report: 2015 Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals

Kaven Benoit and Cole Thompson sizzle at Round 6 in Sand Del Lee in Ontario

Kyle Born
July 21, 2015

Babes, bikes and record numbers for the 2nd annual Revy Riders Triple B Rally
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

Babes, bikes and record numbers for the 2nd annual Revy Riders Triple B Rally

Over 45 ladies stormed the trails in Revelstoke, B.C., on their off-road motorcycles

Eve Northmore
July 21, 2015

A Financial Snapshot of Arctic Cat and Polaris Quarterly Results
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A Financial Snapshot of Arctic Cat and Polaris Quarterly Results

The first quarter financial summary for Arctic Cat reveals some bumps in the road.

Kyle Born
July 22, 2015

From Quebec to Vancouver on a Spyder
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

From Quebec to Vancouver on a Spyder

Three-wheel 2014 RT-Ltd Spyders take the Guités' across Canada

Elizabeth James
July 27, 2015

Polaris reports best consumer Snowcheck period in 13 years—Q2 sled sales up 215% year-over-year
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Polaris reports best consumer Snowcheck period in 13 years—Q2 sled sales up 215% year-over-year

Some of the highlights from Polaris' Q2 2015 financial report.

Kyle Born
July 28, 2015

Finning Executive VP Gwenne Henricks joins Polaris’ Board of Directors
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Finning Executive VP Gwenne Henricks joins Polaris’ Board of Directors

Finning Executive VP Gwenne Henricks Joins Polaris' Board of Director

Kyle Born
July 28, 2015

A power trip to Carpenter Lake
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

A power trip to Carpenter Lake

Join Phil Megyesi and friends on a trip to remote Carpenter Lake in BC's Bridge River country.

Phil Megyesi
July 29, 2015

Race report: Kaven Benoit clinches his second MX2 championship
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Race report: Kaven Benoit clinches his second MX2 championship

Kaven Benoit is Canada’s 2015 MX2 Champion. — James Lissimore photo

Kyle Born
August 10, 2015

Race report: Kaven Benoit and Cole Thompson find success in Moncton
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Race report: Kaven Benoit and Cole Thompson find success in Moncton

It was another dominating day for Kaven Benoit and one that keeps him in the driver’s seat for the 2015 MX2 title. — James Lissimore photo

Kyle Born
August 10, 2015

75th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is in the books
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75th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is in the books

An estimated one million motorcycle enthusiasts converged last week on the “City of Riders” for the 2015 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota. This year was the 75th annual running of this event and according to…

Kirsten Armleder
August 12, 2015

Graham Jarvis Riders Clinic held at Shawnigan Lake, B.C.
Riders & Racing

Graham Jarvis Riders Clinic held at Shawnigan Lake, B.C.

One of the world’s top extreme enduro racers visits Vancouver Island to share tips with local riders

Kirsten Armleder
August 13, 2015

Camoplast Solideal becomes Camso
News & Events

Camoplast Solideal becomes Camso

Camso is the second-largest manufacturer of off-road tires, tracks and track systems in the world.

Kyle Born
August 17, 2015

Tucker Hibbert to race the Indiana Ironman Pro Motocross National
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Tucker Hibbert to race the Indiana Ironman Pro Motocross National

“People ask me all the time why I race motocross but it’s just a part of who I am,” said Tucker Hibbert. “I love to ride and know it makes me an all-around better athlete.” — Lissa Marsolek photo

Kyle Born
August 18, 2015

Race report: Royal Distributing Fox Racing KTM Team ends the season in style at Walton
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Race report: Royal Distributing Fox Racing KTM Team ends the season in style at Walton

Kaven Benoit is your 2015 CMRC MX2 champion. — James Lissimore photo

Kyle Born
August 20, 2015

BRP unveils 2016 Can-Am Spyder F3-S Special series at Sturgis
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BRP unveils 2016 Can-Am Spyder F3-S Special series at Sturgis

Starting January 2016, the Can-Am Spyder F3-S Special Series will be available in limited quantities.

Kyle Born
August 26, 2015

Powered Up 2020 and Beyond! Conference: Speakers Line Up Announced
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Powered Up 2020 and Beyond! Conference: Speakers Line Up Announced

The conference is partly sponsored by the Canadian Off-Highway Vehicle Distributors Council.

Kyle Born
August 31, 2015

Costco Auto Program and Polaris announce a special offer in USA
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Costco Auto Program and Polaris announce a special offer in USA

The promotion will be running from September 1st through to November 30th, 2015.

Kyle Born
September 3, 2015

Arctic Cat moving headquarters from Plymouth to Minneapolis
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Arctic Cat moving headquarters from Plymouth to Minneapolis

The new building, located in downtown Minneapolis, will be better able to support the future needs of the company.

Kyle Born
September 9, 2015

The muddiest ATV photo
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

The muddiest ATV photo

Congratulations to Marion Hoevers for winning our Hotshots Contest in August 2015

Kirsten Armleder
September 16, 2015

Introducing BRP’s first utility side-by-side: the Can-Am Defender
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Introducing BRP’s first utility side-by-side: the Can-Am Defender

The new Can-Am Defender family is BRP’s solution for consumers in the utility side-by-side market. — BRP photo

Kyle Born
September 21, 2015

Can-Am to sponsor 150-mile races setting field for the Daytona 500
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Can-Am to sponsor 150-mile races setting field for the Daytona 500

Can-Am will lend its name to the Duel at Daytona during Speedweeks 2016. — image courtesy BRP

Kyle Born
September 21, 2015

BRP joins Cyclops Gear Cameras and Kappa Sportswear in retail distribution
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BRP joins Cyclops Gear Cameras and Kappa Sportswear in retail distribution

Cyclops Gear makes action sports cameras, as well as sunglasses and snow goggles with built-in cameras. — image courtesy Cyclops Gear

Kyle Born
September 21, 2015

2016 Yamaha YXZ 1000 R
Gear & Tech

2016 Yamaha YXZ 1000 R

Sporty and snappy, the new Yamaha YXZ 1000R side-by-side promises to be a game changer for Yamaha.

Trish Drinkle
September 29, 2015