Vogtman Departs KTM North America
Chris Vogtman has left his position with KTM North America. Vogtman, a former editor with Affinity Powersports Media (owner of this blog and ATV Magazine), took a position as Marketing Product Manager at Stanley Black & Decker in Lake Forest, Calif. His last day with KTM was September 1, 2010. His... [Read more]
Quad FMX on Oprah?
Not exactly, BUT I recently was given and incredible opportunity to sit down as a guest on a local cable TV show called Localite back home in Oregon. [Read more] Read More →
DIRT BLOG: ATV or UTV? Suddenly, It’s A Tough Call!
Do you want an ATV or a UTV? That’s a question that’s been asked of four-wheeled off-roader often in the past five to seven years, and the choice is getting harder than ever. This week, we conducted a seven-vehicle shootout of recreational-focused UTVs. As you can read about... [Read more]
Suzuki’s Factory ATV Racing Team: 2011?
The rumor going around is that 2010 AMA ATV Pro MX Champion Josh Creamer and his teammate, two-time AMA ATV Pro MX Champion Dustin Wimmer are searching for jobs and have not been signed for 2011. The other rumor is that almost every major ATV manufacturer (Sans Can-Am) will pull out of the series at... [Read more]
Custom Race Quads: CRF-powered ATVs With Aftermarket Chassis Coming Soon
I was recently told of a rumor that could turn out to be more true than fiction. For those who spend a lot of time in the ATV racing trenches — sharing news and notes, tips, setup secrets and knowledge about aftermarket products — probably have some inkling of the news I’m going to share. However,... [Read more]
DIRT BLOG: Take The Time To Humiliate Your Friends!
What is it about the human experience that makes us so enjoy seeing other people screw up? It’s all over cable TV – where shows like American’s Funniest Home Videos, America’s Most Shocking Videos, Wacked-Out Sports, Wipeout, Scarred, Smash Cuts and others gather video... [Read more]
Whether It’s Taxes or OHV Land Restrictions, Less Is Best
While coming home from the 2011 Yamaha Grizzly 450 EPS press intro held at the Capitol State Forest near Olympia, Wash., I was greeted by a sign in the Park ‘N Go off-site airport parking shuttle. It said something about parking loyalty and customers and blah, blah, blah, but also much more. It... [Read more]
DIRT BLOG: How do you use your utility ATV?
How do you use your utility ATV? It sounds like a simple question, but your answer may help us help you. You see, we’re in the process of planning our annual ATV Trials testing event. Every year we go to a remote location and test various machines from the major manufacturers back-to-back-to-back. The... [Read more]
2011 Yamaha Grizzly 450 EPS: ATV Fun In A Smaller Package
“You have something on your face,” said Yamaha’s Philip Lash. I had just cleaned my entire face and neck area with baby wipes from riding in the thick dust. Thinking I had done a decent job of cleansing the area, I guess I missed the entire dirt ring around my lips. “Did I get it?” I asked.... [Read more]
Back in the Saddle, Kind of
Well I’m finally back to California after what should have probably been the most traumatic ordeal of my life. My thanks to J-Rod for his article and well wishes. After finally regaining some level of consciousness, I was surprised to discover he had quoted me in the article. I recall responding... [Read more]
