Author Archives: Jason Giacchino

Ask the Editors: CDI Testing

Polaris Xpress 300 CDI Reading

CDI readings range for the Xpress. Dear ATVC: I have a Polaris 300 Xpress making no spark. The coil and stator readings are all within limits but I can’t find anywhere what the resistance readings for the CDI should come in around. Will someone please tell me what those reading should be? Thanks in advance.… read more

Video: Rock Climb Calamity

Rock-climbing funny fail ATV video on Youtube

This is how you crash without even being on the quad. Hill climbs are one thing. Rock climbs are something else. Now, not only are you fighting gravity on a steep slope, you’re clawing for every bit of available traction across slippery, ancient mineral deposits. Factor in a small mountain brook and you have the… read more

Mint 400 Coverage: Rigid Riders Prevail

2024 Mint 400 Race Coverage

The Mint 400 in Vegas is in the books. RIGID Industries-backed drivers Kyle Jergensen and Ronnie Anderson battled to victory in The Mint 400 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jergensen secured his second Unlimited Truck SPEC class win in three years at The Mint, and took second-place overall, competing against the higher-horsepower Unlimited Trucks in the… read more

Upfit Luxury UTVs Arriving to Dealerships

Upfit Luxury UTVs Now Shipping

Custom luxury SxSs you can buy. Upfit UTV Inc., a subsidiary of Fox Factory Holding Corp. (the Fox suspension guys), is thrilled to announce the launch of its high-performance luxury utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) to showroom floors one week from today on March 22, 2024. Upfit UTV offers vehicles with unmatched quality, performance, and reliability.… read more

Yamaha bLU cRU Race Program Expanding for 2024

Yamaha Expands bLU cRU Support for 2024 ATV and SxS Racing Season

Yamaha is making sure this is a good time to race powersports. Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, is thrilled to announce significant expansions to its bLU cRU program for the 2024 Side-by-Side (SxS) and ATV racing seasons. With total bonuses reaching nearly $150,000, Yamaha is reinforcing its commitment to supporting racers in select series and classes,… read more

Video: Mud Test Dummy

Funny Youtube video of ATV slipping into the mud

Because someone ha to go first. Let’s face it – in every riding group someone has to be the first to try out the sketchy bits. Sometimes we call this bravery, other times foolishness. This week’s clip is proof of this age-old process in action. Some puddles are deeper than they look!