MCKINNEY, Texas, March 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Segway Powersports, a global innovator in intelligent off-road vehicles and connected riding systems, celebrated a triumphant debut at the legendary Mint 400, the iconic Las Vegas desert race and a key event in the American Off-Road Racing Championship (AORC) series. Under the Segway Factory Racing banner, driver Jacob Zuccone and co-driver Samantha Rode piloted the Super Villain to a third-place podium finish in the highly competitive UTV Pro Stock Modified class - its very first appearance in professional competition.
Renowned as one of the most grueling tests in desert racing, The Mint 400 demands exceptional durability, power and precision amid punishing terrain and unpredictable conditions. The Super Villain rose to the challenge, showcasing its potent 235-horsepower powertrain and 7-speed automatic transmission. These features delivered unwavering stability and control across high-speed sections and technical terrain alike, proving its mettle against a field of experienced competitors.
For Segway Powersports, the debut marked an important milestone. Racing serves as the ultimate testing ground. Competing on one of the sport's biggest stages validated years of engineering and development. The podium finish in brutal conditions reflected the 'Fear No Place' ethos behind the brand, with both the machine and driver performing at their limits.
With a podium finish in its Mint 400 debut, the Segway Super Villain has announced itself as a serious competitor in the side-by-side market.
About Segway Powersports
Segway is a global leader in micro-mobility, powersports, and consumer robotics, known for its innovation and user-focused products. Segway Powersports focuses specifically on the design and manufacturing of next-generation powersports vehicles, including All-terrain vehicles, Utility Side-by-Sides, Sport Side-by-Sides and On-road vehicles. With a long-term vision for the international market, Segway Powersports has numerous self-developed patented designs such as hybrid powertrain, internal combustion engines, smart IOV system, advanced vehicle designs, etc. As a high-tech enterprise, Segway Powersports integrates a superior supply chain with its own manufacturing capabilities, managing the full lifecycle of its products – from R&D and production to sales and after-sales service. Guided by the motto "FEAR NO PLACE," Segway Powersports aims to become the world's leading provider of off-road mobility solutions.
For more information, please visit https://powersports.segway.com
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Segway Powersports Debuts Super Villain at The Mint 400 with P3 Podium Finish
GOLD COAST, Australia, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Australian Manuka honey producer Biosota Organics is supporting women's health through its participation in the Mater Chicks in Pink 5K Your Way initiative, as scientific interest grows in the potential role of high-MGO Manuka honey in cancer-related research.
The 5K Your Way challenge forms part of the Mater Chicks in Pink International Women's Day Fun Run, one of Queensland's largest community events promoting breast cancer awareness. In March 2026, more than 23,000 participants helped raise over $2 million, transforming Brisbane into the iconic "Sea of Pink" in support of women affected by breast cancer.
"Supporting initiatives that advance women's health is deeply aligned with our values," said Biosota founder Andrey Zubko.
"Our customers are increasingly focused on proactive wellbeing, particularly around immunity, inflammation and cancer recovery, and Manuka honey has long been valued for its natural bioactive properties. It's encouraging to see scientific research exploring how these compounds, especially in high-MGO varieties, may have broader potential."
High-MGO Manuka Honey Gains Attention in Emerging Breast Cancer Research
Interest in Manuka honey's bioactive compounds, particularly methylglyoxal (MGO), has accelerated, with higher MGO levels indicating greater concentrations of these compounds.
Recent preclinical research (2024–2025), including studies referenced by UCLA Health, has explored Manuka honey in breast cancer models. Findings suggest it may inhibit tumour growth and trigger apoptosis (programmed cancer cell death), with one study reporting up to an 84% reduction in tumour growth in mice with estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer. Laboratory studies have also shown potential modulation of key signalling pathways (AMPK/AKT/mTOR) and anti-inflammatory effects.
These early findings indicate that high-activity Manuka honey may interfere with cancer cell proliferation and are contributing to growing global interest in its role as a complementary or less-toxic therapeutic approach.
However, researchers emphasise that current evidence is limited to preclinical models, and further human studies are required.
"High-MGO Manuka honey is gaining recognition as a natural functional food with unique bioactive properties," Zubko added. "While the research is promising, it's important to be clear that Manuka honey is not a treatment or substitute for medical care."
About Biosota Organics
Biosota is an Australian producer of high-MGO Manuka honey, sourced from native Australian Manuka plants in remote, pristine environments and independently lab-tested to verify strength and purity.
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Biosota Supports Mater Foundation as High-MGO Manuka Honey Revealed in Emerging Breast Cancer Research
