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FOCUS PSB UTV-Sport 36 • July 11, 2016 • Powersports Business www.PowersportsBusiness.com Can-Am X-Team racers put in a dominat- ing performance at the John Penton Grand National Cross Country race in Millfield, Ohio, winning both the XC1 Pro UTV and 4x4 Pro classes. Can-Am Maverick side-by- side pilots swept both the UTV overall and XC1 Pro UTV class podiums, while Can- Am Renegade 1000R racers finished 1-2 in both the 4x4 Pro class and on the morning podium. "Can-Am X-Team racers continue to make impressive strides in their effort to secure the premier 2016 GNCC championships," said Jeff Leclerc, racing project leader for Can-Am. "Maverick side-by-side racing Pro Kyle Chaney and Renegade 4x4 Pro Kevin Cunningham showcased their abilities and the strength of their Can-Am products, by earning both session overalls and their class victories. We own the points lead in several classes, and have a legitimate shot at a few other titles as well, so we'll continue our push at each round." Round seven of the GNCC ATV racing series, the 27th John Penton GNCC, also hosted round four of the six-round GNCC UTV racing schedule. The track offered a good mix of woods, mud and some motocross as well. More than 300 ATV racers took part in the 10 a.m. ATV session, and another 89 racers competed in the UTV racing portion of the event. Defending, two-time XC1 Pro UTV cham- pion Kyle Chaney (Can-Am/Chaney Racing/ CT Race Worx) got back in the winner's circle with an outstanding performance in his home state. Chaney, who was fourth after the first lap, made it to second by lap two. From there, he drove a smart race with his Can-Am Maverick 1000R side-by-side to notch win No. 2 on the year. Chaney is now second in the class points race. "I didn't have the best start and was in fourth after the first lap, but I remained patient and kept charging, knowing my Can- Am Maverick would take me to the finish line," said Chaney. "I took the lead on lap two and never looked back. This was a nice win again great competition. I'm glad to have shared the podium with my fellow Can-Am racers." Tim Farr (JB Off-Road/Can- Am), who led the first two laps, fin- ished second. The second straight runner-up finish has pushed Farr to third place in the points standings after four rounds. With his fourth consecutive XC1 Pro UTV class podium, Cody Miller (Can-Am/ DWT/Houser Racing), now has a 31-point lead with two rounds remaining on the sea- son. Can-Am pilot Steven Matko took fifth in his Offroad Motorsports-prepped Maverick. STI LAUNCHES MUD PERFORMANCE TIRES The new 27-inch Out & Back Max mud tires are now available from STI Tire & Wheel. Built for 14-inch wheels, these proven per- formers were designed for today's smaller UTVs and full-size ATVs, delivering reli- able mud performance without the need for expensive machine modifications to gain tire clearance. Like all Out & Back Max tires, the new 27 x 10-14 size features 8-ply rated construc- tion with deep lugs shaped to move mud. That rugged carcass allows low-psi operation, superior flotation and unmatched durability. The Max's aggressive tread pattern features center lugs measuring 1.5 inches deep, with 2.0-inch deep lugs at the shoulders. These lugs are built with a stepped-base construc- tion that minimizes flex across the tread, maximizing traction and tire strength. Well- placed dimples in the lugs increase traction- grabbing surfaces. The new 27-inch tires carry a suggested retail price of $182.46, and complement the complete line of STI Tire & Wheel Out & Back Max, plus HT, AT, XT and XLT tires, a multi-size lineup of all-conditions tires cur- rently available in sizes 23-inch up to 36-inch for a broad range of machines. DIGEST Maverick sweeps GNCC Penton podium See Digest, Page 37 The Wiseco John Penton GNCC brought a Can-Am Maverick podium sweep. Reigning XC1 Pro UTV class champion Kyle Chaney won the race in Ohio and was joined on the box by fellow Can-Am Maverick side-by-side vehicle pilots Tim Farr and Cody Miller. STI Tire & Wheel revealed its 27-inch Out & Back Max mud tires.