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2014 High Lifter ATV Mud Nationals Presented by Polaris Celebrates 12 Years;
Event Winners Announced
Event Winners Announced
SHREVEPORT, LA -- March, 2014 (Business Wire) High Lifter Products Inc., the leader in custom aftermarket ATV/UTV accessories and products, today announced the official race results from the 2014 High Lifter ATV Mud Nationals Presented by Polaris held from March 26-March 30 at Mud Creek Off-Road Park in Jacksonville, Texas. The annual event is the largest of its kind, drawing thousands of attendees from around the world, and over 100 vendors from the ATV/UTV industry.
Over the course of five days, attendees could participate in a total of 17 competitive events or races which had cash payouts or prizes totaling over $22,000. In addition to the events and trail riding, the Yamaha eXtreme Outlaw Concert Series was held at the Yamaha Oasis featuring Uncle Kracker, Drake White and The Big Fire, Jason Cassidy, and Swamp Donky.
Scott Smith, President of High Lifter Products, said the 12th running of the world’s largest mud-riding event proved to be one of the best and biggest rides to date. “This year’s High Lifter ATV Mud Nationals was beyond what we could have imagined,†Smith said. “From the exciting competition during the races to the entertainment, it’s truly amazing to see the camaraderie of a variety of people who love mud and the outdoors.â€
Other highlights from the event included the drawing for a 2014 Polaris RZR 1000 and 2014 Polaris Sportsman Ace at the Polaris Experience and the Can-Am Freestyle Exhibition on Saturday night featuring Derek and Jon Guetter and Adam Thene from Butter: All Moto Flavored.
On June 6-8, High Lifter will take its signature mud riding event on the road as it heads to Hill City, Minnesota, for the 2014 High Lifter Quadna Mud Nationals Presented by Polaris. More information on that event can be found at http://www.quadnamudnationals.com.
Results and a description of each event are as follows:
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 ATV/UTV
1st Matt Evans 2013 Can-Am Maverick Max
2nd Dustin Jones 2014 Polaris RZR 1000
3rd John Bohning 2013 Can-Am Maverick
Audio Formz Mud Jam – This contest featured two categories, UTV and Unlimited. UTVs with 10 speakers or less qualified for the UTV class while UTVs with more than 10 speakers qualified for the Unlimited class.
Place Name ATV/UTV
1st UTV Class Cody Alvey 2012 Polaris RZR – 117.9 db
2nd UTV Class Dave Harrison 2014 Polaris RZR 1000 – 113.6 db
1st Unlimited Class Michael Sharp 2010 Polaris Ranger – 121.4 db
2nd Unlimited Class Brian Lane 2013 Can-Am Maverick – 120.2 db
3rd Unlimited Class Matt Evans 2013 Can-Am Maverick Max – 117.5 db
Massimo Obstacle Course – This event was open to any ATV or UTV. Vehicles had to conquer logs, tires, crushed cars, dirt hills, and water pits in this timed event.
Place Name Team
1st Seth Russell Team Gorilla Axle Powered by Can-Am
2nd Aaron Peters Team Custom Splice
3rd Craig Treadwell Arkansas Mud Slinger
S3 Power Sports 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 (Ace-High Straight) Jay Smith
Low Hand (Nine-High) Jodie Creppel
Endurance Challenge – This competition consists of two-person teams willing to tough it out through the deepest and longest mud hole in the park. Teams start at one end of the high line, proceed to the marked end, and return to the starting line. Teams are timed and winners determined by the fastest time. Both teammates and an ATV or UTV must cross the finish line to score.
Place Name Team
1st Dakotah Klein & Dave Ostapiw Team Gorilla Powered by Can-Am
2nd Seth Russell & Caroline Russell Team Gorilla Powered by Can-Am
3rd Albert Richardson & Jeff Kitchen Team Marshall All Seasons Polaris
Can-Am/BRP Mud Bog 600cc and Under – This event was restricted to ATVs with engines 600cc and under. Participants showcased their machine’s durability as they raced through 150 feet of mud and water.
Place Name Team ATV/UTV
1st Rodney White Team QuadShop Customs Polaris Sportsman 570
2nd Drew LaFontaine Team LaFontaine Racing Can-Am 500
3rd Jace Cheramie Team Performance Powersports Can-Am Outlander 400
Can-Am/BRP Mud Bog 601cc and Up – This event was restricted to ATVs with engines 601cc and up. Participants showcased their machine’s durability as they raced through 150 feet of mud and water.
Place Name Team ATV/UTV
1st Ryan Hormell Team Anyting Goes Can-Am Outlander 800
2nd Jace Cheramie Team Performance Powersports Can-Am Renegade 800
3rd Matthew Bernard Team Performance Powersports Can-Am Renegade 1000
Can-Am/BRP Mud Bog RUV – 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
1st Steve Hittle Team Gorilla Powered by Can-Am Can-Am Maverick 1000
2nd Shane Dowden S3 Racing Can-Am Maverick 1000
3rd John Soileau Team Performance Powersports Can-Am Maverick 1000
Can-Am/BRP Mud Bog Pee Wee – This event was restricted to youth ATVs with engines from 0-125cc. Participants showcased their machines durability as they raced through 75 feet of mud and water
Place Name Team ATV/UTV
1st AJ Capra Team Lonestar Mudders Yamaha Grizzly 125
2nd Guadalupe Beas Team Beas Polaris 90
3rd Greyson Robertson Team Offroad Explosions Honda TRX 125
Can-Am/BRP Mud Bog Junior – This event was restricted to youth ATVs with engines from 126cc-250cc Participants showcased their machines durability as they raced through 75 feet of mud and water
Place Name Team ATV/UTV
1st AJ Capra Team Lonestar Mudders Suzuki 250
2nd Guadalupe Beas Team Beas Polaris 90
3rd Hollis Dupree Team Offroad Explosions Honda Recon 250
Can-Am/BRP Mud Bog Early Teen – This event was restricted to youth ATVs with engines from 251-450cc. Participants showcased their machines durability as they raced through 75 feet of mud and water
Place Name Team ATV/UTV
1st Reed Tarter Full Throttle Racing Suzuki King Quad 450
2nd Brandi Tarter Full Throttle Racing Can-Am 400
3rd Korbin Mullinax Honda 400
Polaris Mudda Cross Lite – This event was restricted to ATVs with engines 450cc and under. Participants showcased their machine’s durability as they raced around a 150 foot oval filled with mud and water.
Place Name Team ATV/UTV
1st Jace Cheramie Team Performance Powersports Can-Am Outlander 400
2nd Clint Smith Team Offroad Explosions Can-Am Outlander MAX 400
3rd Matthew Bernard Team Performance Powersports Can-Am Outlander 400
Polaris Mudda Cross Bogger – This event was restricted to ATVs with engines between 451-750+cc. Participants showcased their machine’s durability as they raced around a 150 foot oval filled with mud and water.
Place Name Team ATV/UTV
1st Dwight Stelly Team Anyting Goes Kymco 700
2nd Rodney White Team QuadShop Customs Polaris Sportsman 400
3rd Jace Cheramie Team Performance Powersports Can-Am Outlander 400
Polaris Mudda Cross Pro Series “A†– This event was restricted to ATVs with engines between 500-1000+cc with a 53†or less wheelbase. Participants showcased their machine’s durability as they raced around a 150 foot oval filled with mud and water.
Place Name Team ATV/UTV
1st Shane Dowden S3 Racing Can-Am Renegade 800
2nd Dustin Jones S3 Racing Can-Am Renegade 800
3rd Jace Cheramie Team Performance Powersports Can-Am Renegade 800
Polaris Mudda Cross Pro Series “B†– This event was restricted to ATVs with engines between 500-1000+cc with a wheelbase longer than 53â€. Participants showcased their machine’s durability as they raced around a 150 foot oval filled with mud and water.
Place Name Team ATV/UTV
1st Matthew Bernard Team Performance Powersports Can-Am Outlander 1000
2nd Shane Dowden S3 Racing Can-Am Outlander 800
3rd Clint Smith Team Offroad Explosions Can-Am Outlander MAX 650
Polaris Mudda Cross RUV – This event was restricted to RUVs. Participants showcased their machine’s durability as they raced around a 150 foot oval filled with mud and water.
Place Name Team ATV/UTV
1st Shane Dowden S3 Racing Can-Am Maverick 1000
2nd Steve Hittle Team Gorilla Powered by Can-Am Can-Am Maverick 1000
3rd Brian Haughton Team High Lifter-Polaris Polaris RZR 1000
Polaris Mudda Cross Super Modified – This event was restricted to ATVs with engines between 0-1000+cc with additional engine modifications such as alcohol, Nitrous Oxide Systems, superchargers, turbo systems, and big bore kits. ATVs could also have productions or custom suspension lifts, extended A-Arms, extended swing arm, and extended trailing arms. Participants showcased their machine’s durability as they raced around a 150 foot oval filled with mud and water.
Place Name Team ATV/UTV
1st Jace Cheramie Team Performance Powersports Can-Am Renegade 800
2nd Jeovany Pinilla Team Anyting Goes Can-Am Renegade 1000
3rd Shane Dowden S3 Racing Can-Am Outlander 800
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 31,700 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.
