"Outta Control" DWT Spyder
Wheel Themed
"Spider Quad" Suzuki LT-R450 Unveiled
at Indy Dealer Expo
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| Quinn
Michael's Newest "Outta Control"
Spider Themed Suzuki LT-R450 QuadRacer ATV |
Indianapolis, IN (2/15/2008) - The Indy
Dealer Show is always an exciting event that is
filled with new, innovative, and sometimes flashy
products for motor sports enthusiasts to oogle over,
but for the 2008 expo, there is one display that
stands out from all the others: Outta Control Customs.
Outta Control Customs is owned and operated by
Quinn Michaels who has been creating his artistic,
extreme ATV customs since 2001. With approximately
30 gorgeous customs already under his belt, Quinn
really out did himself this year with the quad
he created for Douglas Wheels in order to promote
their new Spyder Wheels.
The quad is appropriately named the “Spider
Quad”. It is a fantastic piece of work with
custom stainless steel webbing and laser cut spider
decals, among other spider inspired details, courtesy
of Tarantula Performance Racing (TPRUSA.com).
To accompany this quad at the dealer expo, Quinn
had special display stands built out of steel
tubing and plexi-glass that contain live tarantulas,
emperor scorpions, and giant millipedes. “It’s
a lot of fun having those on display. It really
draws a lot of attention!” Quinn stated.
Perhaps one of the most impressive things, besides
the big bugs, is the paint job on the quad, which
is simply amazing. “It usually takes me
about three months to put a bike together,”
said Quinn who claims that building these custom
works of art is his way of relaxing after a long
day on the job. “When we do the paint on
them, I sit down with an artist and give him my
ideas, he draws something up and we fine tune
it from there.” Quinn has four different
painters he works with for his customs, depending
on the style of the paint scheme. But, don’t
let the good looks of his designs fool you, these
quads aren’t just for looks. “I still
like to get out there and race at the Extreme
Dirt Track Nationals so I build the motors for
racing,” he explained. “I am trying
to create a market for extreme quads and so far
it’s working out pretty good and I’m
having fun with it, but I need to start selling
some of these quads because my wife can’t
even park her car in the garage anymore,”
he said jokingly. Quinn still has nine of his
creations in his possession, the rest he has used
for racing and stunting at various shows.
Quinn displays his ATV’s at many different
events and has shown his quads in the company
of bike builder, Jesse James and car customizer
extraordinaire, Chip Foose. Quinn has even been
asked to bring his quads on tour with NOPI this
summer, but his favorite type of shows are a little
on the smaller side. “We do a lot of shows
at youth ministries, schools, and facilities for
troubled kids. I like to go out there and show
these kids that everything is achievable and not
to let anyone tell them otherwise,” Quinn
said determinedly
It is that same determination and dedication
to his work that has brought Quinn’s Outta
Control Customs recognition from many magazines
and media outlets and earned him the respect as
a top designer and builder in the ATV industry.
If you would like more information or want to
check out some of Quinn’s other quads, you
can visit the new website at www.outtacontrolcustoms.com
which will be up and running in the next few days.
ATVriders.com would like to extend our condolences
and deepest sympathies to Quinn Michaels and his
family. It was brought to our attention that Quinn’s
father-in-law passed away while Quinn was attending
the Indy Dealer Expo on Friday, February 15. We
ask that you keep the Michaels family in your
thoughts and prayers during this time of loss.
Outta
Control Ministries
Quinn Michael
(419) 553-0200
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