It's a cat xtr

 

I was lucky enough to get one of the last ones rebranded with the pretty colors to Arctic cat

 

...yeah looks great !

 

I spent the money with Shock Therapy to get the upgraded springs all around and limit straps. Now it handles 3' whoops and everything else I throw at it. It handles better than my buddies full race Polaris. I love my XTR!!! Added 32's, rear clutch spring and 32's w/+2 on both sides +4" total width. It runs great. Holds the rpm's around 9800 now and pulls like crazy. I'm not afraid of the turbo cars except in a straight up drag race.

 

Defense contractor wanting access to a well established manufacturing facility, they also own Howe And Howe now.

 

Video games are a lot cheaper.

 

All of that reminds me of the old saying, which I'm sure most of you have heard: The best way to make a million bucks in racing is to start with several million.

 

Yeah I hear that, he actually quit racing about 10 years ago because he was spending it all out of his own pocket on an electricians income and my daughter paid the bills.

 

then your a lucky guy to have a son in law that plays with sprint cars. mine plays with video games....haha

 

is that Garrity or Gearte engine.. not sure if I spelt that right also.but yes, those sprint engines are getting up there..

 

yes you’re spelling is correct Gearte Racing Engines.

 

My point is none of that technology is on a stock side-by-side you buy at the dealership I understand the high cost of everything that goes into building race cars. my son-in-law spent $50,000 just on the 360 Garrity motor for his sprint car motor.

 

I am no stranger to racing I spent the better part of 12 years pitting for my son-in-law who raced stock cars,IMCA modified,s and then 360 limited sprint cars all of which I help build but this is the point about what they’re spending on these so-called factory racing UTV desert cars. Nobody who is bragging about the brand of UTV that they are riding around in for pleasure can brag about their car manufacturer winning these big races because those cars are nothing but name recognition because there’s nothing factory about them except maybe the motor.

 

delete

 

Wow no wonder Can Am is winning all the races I just saw a full blown race X3 car for sale on google $112,000 that’s insane

 

Saw that.
A Fusion.
34 gallon fuel cell in the rear. That'll keep the nose up.

 

I think sxsblog summed the tracker up in there latest YouTube video when the named there new XX "WILDBASS"....

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I have 2400 miles on mine and i'm still not confused. Maybe the people that don't own one are confused?

 

I'll go back to my hole now, carry on. lol

 

So no limp mode race? Damn...
Oh I broke 2, in my wildcat, but those were my fault.

 

turbo fanboy, well uh yea! lol

 

The xx is doing very well in the Lucas oil series. Jermey houl in his speedwerx car took third in the world championships at Crandon wi last year. There’s was I think 40 cars in that race and he was the only xx driver. He then went to the Lucas oil cup in the western series where he took first on sat and second on sun. Driver mistake on sun costed him the sweep. The first round of the Lucas oil western series a xx took third. He was one of two xx in the field. Lucas oil Midwest series will start in June. Be interesting to see how they do in both series this year only being the second year I existence. The xx is proving itself, just st a slower pace because of the lack of cars in a race. Hard to learn how to dial in a car when your the only one racing it. That will change through time. I know jermey turned a lot of head last year, expecialy when he was passing most of the field. Lol. there will be more xx racing in the Midwest series and will grow in the other. Hard to get teams to drop there already racecars and race something else.

 

Lucas oil is mostly Polaris and Yamaha in the non-turbo class. Brandon Arthur is racing a wildcat XX this season. I think he got 3rd at the opening round. He is a great driver and will likely be on the podium a lot this season.

Still waiting for a Wildcat XX to consistently finish desert races. RG and his speed cats have been plagued with problems. There is not reason the Wildcat XX is not up in the top 5 consistently in the non-turbo class.



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As for the race stuff- follow Novamans build for the "stock" class. Should be interesting to follow along.
If I was building a stock class racer- the XX would be my first choice...no doubt.
My brother wants to do it- I don't really want to- my tired old bones are pretty worn out for that stuff...and I still like chasing and pitting.

Come to a race and see what it is all about. Silver State 300 next up...

 

And more for you turbo fanboys...

Seth Quintero (Rzr NA) would have finished 4th in turbo class (18 seconds off the podium) at the UTV World Championships last Sat.
On a short dez course.

Kristin Matlock would have finished 5th in turbo also in her NA Polaris at the SF250/350.

 

We understand the n/a vs turbo talking points. Lol. You'll try anything to derail the topic of the XX.... where did the dominate suspension of the wildcat XX finish?? Not the rzr as they aren't what you are boasting to be so superior?



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Can ams may have axle/cv's in race trim. 25" travel has negative affects on cv's. Lol. Wildcats have had axle issue off the showroom floor at 18" of travel and no racing. Keep in mind that you can buy various axle brands for the x3. How many can you for the wildcat?

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Not sure yet. I hope RG does a shorter axle for his new dual plunge. The updated Textron axles/boots looks much better. I am probably going to buy 2 and use my old ones for spares. Everyone breaks axles and CV's at some point.
Bulloch managed to win a race with stockers...a 500 at that. And the no scrub rear setup kicks ass- hands down.
Don't forget to set up those 3 track bars on the X3 correct.
And better get out the laptop for all the limp modes...LOL

Axles will show up soon...I will stick with the stockers for now.

 

Having owned rzr and can am x3 I'm very aware of the failures and cures to each. But I'm thankful the aftermarket is capable to build and design upgrades to specific issues and concerns. That is the XX's biggest downfall.

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Could be lots of things back there. Brakes get hot. Bearings low on grease get hot. Doesn't make any sense to come on here assuming you know it all. That is all I am saying.

 

. Doesn't make any sense to come on here assuming you know it all. That is all I am saying.

When did I say, "I know it all"?


Been racing shit since 1984...I learn something new all the time...and I am HANDS ON prepping everything.

I noticed my right inner rear CV seeping a little around the clamp after my hard 50 miles in 2wd the other day. Probably got it real hot...blew up the boot enough for some grease to seep- not a lot...enough to trap the dirt. I know I will need some axle upgrades some day...no doubt...part of it.

 

Arctic Cat has been behind the competition for a very very long time.

Now Textron is pushing back and delaying this line even further with no 4 seat or turbo??

Then you complicate branding with Tracker and inconsistent MSRPs?

I hope I'm wrong... but this is a recipe for a sinking ship.

Such a shame ... for most of the off-road community, AC / Textron / Tracker has become completely irrelevant.

 

Watch Justin's vid on the Mint. Similar car...
He ALMOST made it in 2wd.
He definitely slowed down to finish.