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KR4 Performance Announces Arrive-N-Ride Program for UTV GNCC Racing

arrivenride1KR4 Performance has already made waves with its groundbreaking motorcycle Arrive-n-Ride program. Their presence in the Grand National Cross Country and National Enduro series has already allowed a number of racing enthusiasts enjoy the perfect racing weekend getaway or compete in an entire race season with a factory-level machine. Up until now, they have focused on the two-wheeled side of things, but all that is about to change with the new KR4 Arrive-n-Ride UTV Program!

Many of us have watched or read about a GNCC UTV event and thought, “I’d love to do that!” Up until now, it has been impossible to experience the thrill of side-by-side racing at a GNCC without a huge investment in time and money; the cost of the machine, the parts and accessories, and the labor to make it all happen is too much for most people to pocket. KR4 is giving you the opportunity to try your hand at UTV racing before you have to go make a serious investment. KR4’e Arrive-n-Ride UTV Program provides an affordable alternative to get you in the driver’s seat!

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arrivenride2KR4 is excited to be housing a UTV under the KR4 awning starting in 2014. Starting with UTV Round 1 in Washington, Georgia, you will have the chance to go GNCC racing behind the wheel of an expertly prepped Polaris RZR. This isn’t just any RZR; this is THE Jacks Polaris RZR 900 that was piloted by Marcus Pratt to the 2013 XC2 Pro-Am GNCC Championship! Marcus has a new ride for 2014, so it’s time to get you in the driver’s seat. This finely-tuned machine is fully dialed-in to excel in the rigorous conditions of the GNCC courses. Mud, water, or climbs, the KR4 Performance team has painstakingly gone through every detail to make sure you not only have a great time, but that you have a UTV under you capable of winning at the highest level!

Whether you want to give UTV racing a try with a single event, or you have aspirations to do the entire series and take home the Championship, we can help! The KR4 Arrive-n-Ride Program gives you or your racer a true “factory ride!” They handle the logistics and take all of the hassle out of getting to the races; the KR4 RZR is expertly prepped, your gear is clean and waiting, and our skilled trackside crew is ready to give you the support you need to perform at your best. All you need to do is fly in and race!

KR4 Arrive-n-Ride UTV Packages:

Platinum
Full Season package. Includes everything for all 6 GNCC UTV races, driver and co-driver of your choosing:

Transportation, race prep, race fuel, fire-resistant driving suits, helmets, goggles, entry fee, tech inspection, hospitality, pre-race track walk, KR4 pit support, press release, insurance, awards presentation.

Gold
Single, 1-day event. Driver and co-driver of your choosing. Includes everything for one GNCC UTV race, driver and co-driver of your choosing:

Transportation, race prep, race fuel, fire-resistant driving suits, helmets, goggles, entry fee, tech inspection, hospitality, pre-race track walk, KR4 pit support, press release, insurance.

Silver
Single, 1-day event. You are the driver; co-driver is professional KR4 racing coach with in-helmet radios to communicate during the event. Includes everything for one driver at one GNCC UTV race:

Transportation, race prep, race fuel, fire-resistant driving suit, helmet, goggles, entry fee, tech inspection, hospitality, pre-race track walk, KR4 pit support, press release, insurance, in-helmet radios

Bronze
Single, 1-day event. You ride along as co-driver with a certified KR4 Pro driver. Includes everything for one co-driver at one GNCC UTV race:

Transportation, race prep, race fuel, fire-resistant driving suit, helmet, goggles, entry fee, tech inspection, hospitality, pre-race track walk, KR4 pit support, press release, insurance, in-helmet radios

Drive Your Own Machine
Line up in your own machine knowing that KR4 has attended to every detail. KR4’s staff can offer you the same dedication and know-how that we invested in or own Arrive-n-Ride UTV to get your machine performing at its best.

We will clean, prep, and polish your UTV in between races and transport it to each GNCC UTV event.

You will have access to KR4’s awesome sponsors to get discounted products for your machine to get it all tricked out.

With the current unstable economy and the rising cost of fuel, it’s making it harder to get to the races, and this burden is hurting racing family’s across the country and abroad. We can save you time, money and hassle! For an affordable fee, KR4 can offset the cost of racing and have everything ready for you. They’ll prep your race machine while you spend time training during the week, attending school or work, and spending time with your family. Just before race day, jump in the car, head to the airport or drive to the track, and they will meet you out there. It doesn’t matter how far away you live. Your race machine, gear, and fuel will be waiting; just Arrive-n-Ride!!

To learn more and sign up for your Arrive-n-Ride Experience, please visit: http://www.kr4performance.com/Sub-Sections/Arrive_n_Ride 

Or contact:
Pat McGuire
KR4 UTV Manager
724-272-2998
pat.offroad@gmail.com

About KR4 Performance:
KR4 Performance is a leading professional and amateur race team that participates in the Grand National Cross Country Championships (GNCC) and National Enduro Series. We are paving the way for the future of off-road racing with our unparalleled Arrive-n-Ride Program. Our team won the 2012 GNCC XC2 Pro Lites Championship, and we were recently earned the 2012 GNCC Sport Ambassador Award. Our solid team structure is made up of former GNCC pros, expert motorcycle mechanics, and industry enthusiasts that are 100% dedicated to helping you achieve your racing goals. Check us out at www.kr4performance.com

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Blingstar’s Clint Roberts Top Ten at WORCS Season Opener

blingstarwrcs-2014-Round1-351The Blingstar/Polaris Race team headed to Honolulu Hills in Taft, California this past weekend for the WORCS Racing Season Opener. The rough track proved to be very challenging for both drivers and their machines. A combination of dust, mud, huge jumps and squared off edges littered the grueling course. Despite the rough conditions, Blingstar’s Clint Roberts finished the four-lap race in ninth place in his new Polaris RZR XP 1000.

“The track was fast and the motocross section had some pretty big hits and you had to be on your game to keep up with the pace for sure. There weren’t a whole lot of places to pass,” stated Clint Roberts

With the New Year, the WORCS Racing Series chose to even the odds and draw for starting position for the opening round. Roberts started on the third row in the SXS Pro Class with 31 total entries. Roberts got a decent start off the line in fourth place around the first turn and made the quick pass for third place in his row. Like many, Roberts soon began to feel out the rough track and ran into an issue on the second lap.

“I was fourth in the first turn and was running third in my row for the first lap. On the second lap I ended up rolling on my side for a minute or so. After the second lap, my stock shocks began to get a little hot and I was blowing right through my travel. I saw a lot of people breaking; there were a lot of cars pulled over to the side. I went into the mentality to get through the first round and to finish top ten and then re-group for the second round,” explained Clint Roberts.

For 2014, Roberts has made the switch from a Polaris RZR XP 900 to the new Polaris RZR XP 1000. The Polaris RZR XP 1000 has raised the bar even further for the industry and it makes a perfect platform for racing even in stock from.

“Polaris did such a great job with the RZR XP 1000 this year. We are trying to keep the car as stock as possible. My DWT tires and wheels hooked up great on the rough track at Honolulu Hills. We have made a few changes to strengthen it a little bit.” Stated Team Owner and Driver Clint Roberts

The team has turned to JRi Shocks and is pumped to run their state of the art set up for the 2014 race season. Tony Cuva over at JRi has been awesome to work with and will be offering trackside support through out the year for all their racers. JRi brings their knowledge and technology from the NASCAR industry and I’m confident they will make a huge impression in the SXS industry for many years to come. The Blingstar/Polaris team will be running the new Lonestar Radius Rods at the next round as well to increase durability, and to improve suspension travel and handling.

blingstarwrcs2014-Round1-354The team consists of 3 SXS’s this year. Two of which will be racing the WORCS and BITD series and the 3rd car will be racing the GNCC series out on the East Coast.

Blingstar believes in racing the same exact products that they sell to the public. With that said, their production slam latch doors, bumpers, roll cages, harnesses and pro latch system is exactly what is used on their race version Polaris XP 1000; all of which can be purchased from dealers and distributors worldwide.

Robert’s teammate, Nick Nelson unfortunately experienced some mechanical issues during practice on Friday. Unable to fix the issue before the race on Saturday, Nelson was forced to sit out round one and prepare his SXS for the next round.

The Blingstar Team will be back in action February 7-9th at the Buffalo Bill’s Resort & Casino in Primm, NV for the second round of the WORCS Racing Series. The race will be exciting as both Nelson and Roberts will have their Polaris RZR’s dialed in and will be battling for the number one position.

2014 Blingstar / Polaris Race Team Sponsors:
Polaris, Blingstar, Lonestar Racing, JRi Suspension, DWT, SSi Decals, UTVunderground.com, Inland Powder Coating, P.C.I. Race Radios, Protective Film Solution, BShipman Films

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Xtremeplus’ Willy Alcaraz Wins Third Dakar in Polaris RZR 900

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350_dk14_davidsantosjr_003121_altaXtremplus’ Will Alcaraz is no stranger to the Dakar podium and this past Saturday, he graced it for the third time winning the prestigious and challenging race in his RZR 900. Xtremeplus would bring four RZR teams to Dakar with two finishing in first and second.

The last special stage of the Dakar 2014 was located in the hilly roads of Canela, surrounded by cacti on slippery tracks due to the morning rain. All drivers were required to stay focused to avoid any mistakes before the checkered flag announced the race was over. Willy Alcaraz, famed for taking on Dakar on his own, would, once again, cross the line alone and in front in his No. 350 RZR 900, with Xtremeplus’ Nicolas Duclos and Sebastian Delaunay taking second.

“It was the same special we had last year here, and also brittle,” said Alcaraz with tears in his eyes. “There were dried rivers with big stones; I thought I could never get out of there. To be focused all the way was mandatory because it was very easy to slip away from the track, and I saw some traces of cars that went out. Today, it was required to show driving skills and not just to let go.”

364_dk14_viniciusbranca_109970-2_altaXtremeplus’ Duclos and Delaunay in their No. 364 RZR 900 would take a noble second-place finish in an incredibly challenging race.

“These last kilometers were beautiful,” said Duclos at the arrival to Illapel. “In the middle of the cacti, the road was slippery at some points so you had to be very careful not to make a mistake. This morning, I had some pressure because we had to make it to the finish line without taking any risks, but at the same time, do our best. I can´t believe we are here. Compared to 2013, this was a lot harder at a physical level, but we did well and we took our place. Sebastien has done an excellent job, as usual. We didn’t make any mistakes in almost 900 km of the race, and we kept our pace through all stages. This should keep on going, the Dakar is so great!”[/vc_column_text][postgallery_grid id=”grid_” title=”2014 Dakar Photo Gallery” data_source=”data-4″ orderby=”ASC” flickr_set=”No username entered” slidesetid=”Dakar 2014″ content_type=”image” imgwidth=”150″ imgheight=”150″ lightbox=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row]