Author Archives: Jason Giacchino

Polaris Awarding $20,000 in Scholarships

Polaris Powerports scholarships available

What’s better than being ceritfied to work on ATVs and SxS? A $2,500 scholarship to do so! Polaris is giving $20,000 in scholarship funding to support students studying the powersports technician trade at Southeastern Illinois College (SIC). A $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to eight students enrolled in the college’s powersports technology certificate program. One… read more

GNCC Round 3 Coverage: Talladega

2026 GNCC Round 3 ATV Coverage: Talladega

Talladega nights. Round three of the 2026 Progressive Grand National Cross Country (GNCC Racing) Series, an AMA National Championship, brought racers to the rugged terrain of Talladega, Alabama for another demanding weekend of off-road competition. Known for its fast sections, technical woods and constantly changing track conditions, the Talladega course tested racers from start to… read more

Video: A Very Pricey Attempt

Youtube video of Can-Am X3 Turbo doughnut fail

Bad place to try and break loose. Nobody needs to convince us as to the charms of carving a nice doughnut in a powerhouse SxS. However, in the interest of our daily physics lesson, remember that a big ingredient to a proper doughnut is limited traction. That’s why they typically work best in loose gravel,… read more

NiteRider Offering Headlights – Literally


Night riders are about to have a new means of making things brighter. NiteRider, a 37-year leader in high-performance lighting systems, has announced its official expansion into the motorsports category with the launch of the all-new Lumina Moto Series — a self contained, helmet light platform engineered for modern off-road and ATV riders. Long trusted… read more

Yamaha USA Headquarters Leaving California

Yamaha USA Moving Headquarters to GA

Yamaha is restructuring and heading east on account of tariffs. Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. has announced plans to relocate its U.S. subsidiary, Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. (YMUS), from Cypress, California, to Kennesaw, Georgia, in a multi-year transition that will run from late 2026 through the end of 2028. In conjunction with the move, Yamaha will… read more