LAUGHLIN, Nev., Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Can-Am, iconic brand of BRP Inc. (TSX: DOO) (NASDAQ: DOO), battled to the very end as the American Off-Road Racing Championship series came to a nail biting conclusion this weekend in the Nevada desert. Following a grueling, high-octane season that started in January, Can-Am off-road racing veteran Phil Blurton has officially secured two titles: the Season Class AORC UTV Pro Champion and the 2026 Limited Overall Champion. Securing the necessary points in a dramatic showdown at the Laughlin Desert Classic, Blurton etched his name into the history books alongside Michael McFayden, who delivered a spectacular performance to finish second in the race's UTV Pro Category.
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