What is the history of Quad Racing?

Answer 1

= ATV history = February 23, 2002 During the past 30 years, all-terrain vehicles have been made safer, more powerful and better able to navigate difficult terrain. * 1967: Honda, at the request of its U.S. division, begins working on a new product dealers could sell when motorcycle sales cool off in the winter. * 1970: Honda introduces the first all-terrain vehicle. The three-wheeled US90 had a seven horsepower engine. It sells for $595. * 1975: Honda improves its wheels and tires, making them less vulnerable to punctures. * 1979: Yamaha introduces its first ATV, the YT125. * 1981: Honda introduces the first high-performance two-stroke ATV adapted from Motocross technology. Kawasaki introduces its first ATV, the KTL200-A1. * 1982:Suzuki introduces its first ATVs, including the first four-wheeled ATV. It has an odometer, five forward speeds plus reverse. * 1984: Yamaha and Honda begin selling four-wheeled ATVs. * 1985: Polaris Industries of Medina becomes the first North American company to enter the ATV business, introducing snowmobile technology such as automatic transmissions to replace manual gearboxes. Kawasaki offers its first four-wheeled ATV. * 1987: Polaris offers improved brakes and automatic four-wheel drive, replacing manual four-wheel drive. * 1988:ATV manufacturers agree to stop selling three-wheeled models after the U.S. government raised safety concerns. The industry launches safety programs to train drivers. * 1989: Kawasaki introduces its first model with four-wheel-drive, the Bayou 300 4x4. * 1993: Kawasaki offers the first 400cc engine. * 1995: Arctic Cat, based in Thief River Falls, Minn., begins production of ATVs. * 1996: Arctic Cat ATVs go on sale. * 1998: Bombardier of Montreal begins selling ATVs. * 2000: Honda introduces a 500cc engine and continuously variable transmission. * 2001: Polaris offers a 683cc engine, the largest ever, on its Sportsman model. It sells for $7,399. Source: Polaris Industries, Arctic Cat and the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America * http://4wheeldrive.about.com/od/historyofsuvs4wds/4WD_History_Facts_Ab…