2013 High Lifter Quadna Mud Nationals a Success; Event Winners Announced

UTV Weekly | July 3, 2013

SHREVEPORT, LA — June, 2013 (Business Wire) High Lifter Products Inc., the leader in custom aftermarket ATV/UTV accessories and products, today announced the official race results from the 2013 High Lifter Quadna Mud Nationals held from June 20-23 at Quadna Mountain Park in Hill City, Minnesota. The inaugural event drew a huge crowd from the Northern United States and Canada and featured over 30 industry vendors.

Over the course of four days, attendees could participate in a total of 10 competitive events or races which had cash payouts or prizes. In addition to the events and trail riding, the eXtreme Outlaw Concert Series sponsored by Yamaha featured Minnesota favorite The Johnny Holm Band.

Scott Smith, President of High Lifter Products, said that hosting a mud riding event in the North was well worth the hard work. “It’s no secret that our team is a well-oiled machine when it comes to our annual event in Texas and they certainly didn’t let a new location throw them any loops,” Smith said. “Our experience with the riders of Minnesota and the Northern United States and Canada cannot be compared. We are truly grateful that we are able to bring a one-of-a-kind event like this to a part of the country that loves the outdoors like we do”

Results and a description of each event are as follows:

Moto Alliance Bad 2 ‘da Bone – The show and shine competition gives ATV and UTV enthusiasts a platform to showcase their hard work in crafting a ride like no other. Winners are chosen by public ballot.

Place	Name	Team	ATV/UTV
1^st	Jason Smith	Midwest Performance	2013 Can-Am Renegade
2^nd	Jason Houle	Straightline Performance	2013 Can-Am Maverick
3^rd	James Clark	XR Motorsports	Honda Cat (Arctic Cat Frame, Honda Motor)

High Lifter Poker Run – Entry to this event was complimentary and open to all attendees. Participants raced to five stations around the park to have their poker cards punched. Prizes were awarded to high hand and low hand.

Place	Name
High Hand	Cody Moline
Low Hand	Ed Courtepu

EPI Mud Bog Lite Class – This event was restricted to ATVs with engines 500cc and under, single cylinder. Participants showcased their machine’s durability as they raced through 150 feet of mud and water.

Place	Name	Team	ATV/UTV
1^st	Dwight Stelly	Performance Powersports of Houma	2011 Arctic Cat 425
2^nd	Josh Polikowsky	Minnesota Drive Line	2003 Honda Rubicon
3^rd	Colton Dock		2000 Polaris Scrambler

EPI Mud Bog Bogger Class – This event was restricted to ATVs with engines 700cc and under, single cylinder. Participants showcased their machine’s durability as they raced through 150 feet of mud and water.

Place	Name	Team	ATV/UTV
1^st	Mike Poolman	Cash Performance	2007 Arctic Cat TBX
2^nd	Josh Monroe	Team High Lifter-Polaris Racing	2011 Polaris Sportsman 550
3^rd	Adrian Bengtsof	Team Quad Shop Customs	2004 Polaris Sportsman 700

EPI Mud Bog Pro A Class – This event was restricted to ATVs with engines 701cc and up, average length. Participants showcased their machine’s durability as they raced through 150 feet of mud and water.

Place	Name	Team	ATV/UTV
1^st	Tammi Brinkman	Team Quad Shop Customs	Can-Am
2^nd	Scott Waldo	B-Team Racing	2008 Arctic Cat Thundercat 1000
3^rd	Ryan Marquardt	Mud Digger Motorsports	2007 Can-Am Outlander

EPI Mud Bog Pro B Class – This event was restricted to ATVs with engines 701cc and up, longer length. Participants showcased their machines durability as they raced through 150 feet of mud and water.

Place	Name	Team	ATV/UTV
1^st	Julia McGinnis	Team Gorilla Powered by Can-Am	Can-Am Outlander 800
2^nd	Ben Forland	ATV Sleds	2013 Can-Am Outlander XMR 1000
3^rd	Josh Boyd	Paragon	2012 Can-Am Outlander XMR 1000

EPI Mud Bog Open Class – This event was any type of ATV. Participants showcased their machines durability as they raced through 150 feet of mud and water.

Place	Name	Team	ATV/UTV
1^st	Dakotah Klein	Team Gorilla Powered by Can-Am	Can-Am Outlander 800
2^nd	Steve Hittle	Team Gorilla Powered by Can-Am	Can-Am Outlander
3^rd	Tim Sheldon		2011 Can-Am Outlander 800

EPI Mud Bog Women’s Class – This event was restricted to women riders. Participants showcased their machines durability as they raced through 150 feet of mud and water.

Place	Name	Team	ATV/UTV
1^st	KC Zastrow	Mud Digger Motorsports	2012 Can-Am Outlander XMR
2^nd	Tammi Brinkman	Team Quad Shop Customs	Can-Am
3^rd	Julia McGinnis	Team Gorilla Powered by Can-Am	Can-Am Outlander 800

EPI Mud Bog RUV Class – This event was restricted to RUVs. Participants showcased their machine’s durability as they raced through 150 feet of mud and water.

Place	Name	Team	ATV/UTV
1^st	Daniel Peterson		2012 Polaris RZR 900
2^nd	Steve Hittle	Team Gorilla Powered by Can-Am	2013 Can-Am Maverick 1000
3^rd	Heidi Boyd	Paragon	2013 Can-Am Maverick 1000

Polaris Obstacle Course Challenge – Vehicles had to conquer tires, crushed cars, dirt hills, and water pits in this timed event.

Place	Name	Team
1^st	Larry Folstad	NTXX
2^nd	Zach Omara	Quad Central Motors
3^rd	Dylan Maki	Maki Mud

About High Lifter Products

High Lifter Products, Inc. has been leading the industry in the development and marketing of unique, after-market accessories for UTVs and ATVs since 1996. Originally a one-man, hobby, High Lifter has since grown into a multi-million dollar corporation, operating a 27,700 square foot facility housing a retail showroom, warehouse, and performance shop. Based in Shreveport, Louisiana High Lifter has earned a reputation for product development and collaborations with several OEMs that greatly enhance utility and performance for customers in the ATV market.

High Lifter is well known within its niche market for the creation of the largest outdoor, mud-riding venue in the country. High Lifter plays host to tens of thousands of ATV riders from all over the globe each year at its annual Mud Nationals event in Jacksonville, Texas.

High Lifter fans and customers know where to go for the best information, products and value. A comprehensive product catalog can be found at the company website, www.highlifter.com where visitors can also get the latest information, browse photo galleries, and participate in High Lifter’s popular online forum. Or, check out the latest from High Lifter at www.facebook.com/highlifteratv.