A bit of Karcher promotion

A good days fun with Thorney Offroad was had at the recent Endurofest event, no race this time but the chance to show off the Wildcat in action round their 7 mile enduro course and try out Thorney's new Karcher pressure washer.

The course was interesting, built for MX bikes rather than a UTV it was narrow but really good fun with drop offs, jumps and some water splashes all thrown in and the Wildcat did them all with style. 

One of the issues with off road racing is that the tracks tend to be remote with no water and no power so if you want to wash the car or bike down afterwards you're pretty much stuck but this time we got to use the new Karcher pressure washer. The one Thorney have is a self contained generator and pressure washer in one unit, small enough to put in the back of a Yamaha Rhino or in our case the back of the TMS support van. All Thorney did was add a 100 litre water tank and we were good for several washes of the Wildcat. Really is a decent bit of kit, only a foot and half square it makes it easy to just chuck in the back of the van and 100 litres of water was good for 4/5 full Wildcat washes or 30 odd MX bikes, certainly makes unloading once back at the race workshop less if a chore.

Thorney Offroad is part of Thorney Motorsport who we are working with on the Z20 LEH Astra engine conversion into our Corsa SRI Race car. More details here.

Arctic Cat Wildcat Declared Winner!

Dirt Trax Magazine set the stage for the long-awaited grudge match between the Arctic Cat Wildcat 1000 and the Polaris RzR XP 900. The Dirt Trax crew challenged themselves to dig deep as they developed their opinions and impressions to answer the raging question: Who has the best Pure-Sport ROV?
After pitting the two against each other and evaluating all aspects of the machines, the conclusion was no surprise; the Arctic Cat Wildcat 1000 was given the nod in this comparison. The most opinionated editors in the business said the Wildcat brings an extra measure of performance to critical areas buyers will immediately appreciate.
Key talking points from the article-

• The Wildcat nailed the high performance Pure Sport Side x Side equation out of the gate
• Electronic Power Steering (EPS) makes the Wildcat exceptionally easy to drive
• Handling of the Walker Evans shocks with remote reservoirs and staggering 18-inches of suspension travel will make you a better driver
• Plush interior is luxurious with stitched bucket seats and plenty of leg room
• The sensation of covering rough terrain at speed is so profound it is shocking

Click here to read the full article (reproduced courtesy of Dirt Trax Magazine).
Thorney Offroad race and sell the Arctic Cat Wildcat side by side here in the UK. Much more information on this awesome machine including how to get your hands on one right now can be found on the Thorney Offroad Wildcat website.

First Wildcat race win for Thorney Motorsport

At the recent side by side offroad race meeting held at Haresfield race track Thorney Offroad, racing their Arctic Cat Wildcat SxS secured a convincing victory. It was a great UK race debut for the Wildcats, every other competitor lapped and the race win by a good distance!

This first UK Wildcat race was arranged by the ACU and Quad Events UK, the organisers of the British Quad X- Country Championship. Billed as a demonstration race the course was a one hour enduro event over a 7 miles course as used by the quads so it was rough, muddy and brilliant fun.
For a full race report together with photos of the Wildcats in action click here.
Thorney Motorsport are currently preparing our 400bhp, 2 litre Astra VXR powered Corsa race car and used the same race preparation skills to set up and race the Wildcat.
A full race schedule of events across the UK for Wildcat owners to compete in is currently being finalised by Thorney Offroad - their website provides up to date information.

Wildcat 1000i H.O. here in the UK

At last the long awaited Arctic Cat Wildcat 1000i H.O. side by side has arrived in the UK. Thorney Offroad are the first UK Arctic Cat dealer to receive shipment of these awesome vehicles and have them available now for viewing and demonstration rides.
To celebrate this fact Thorney Offroad are arranging an official launch day at their brand new Silverstone facilities. The launch date is set for Saturday 16th June and on offer will be:- 

• Tour of Thorney Motorsport race workshop and Thorney Offroad showroom
• Free BBQ
• Rides and drives on the new Arctic Cat Wildcat 1000i H.O.

There is limited availability of places so early booking is recommended.
For more information go to the Thorney Offroad website.