The model was unveiled as a Silverado LT Trail Boss 4X4 model. Hardin writes that he was made trail boss for the herd. Eastwood was promoted to series star as Yates finally becomes the trail boss. The first ATV equipped with CVT was Polaris's Trail Boss in 1985. His son-in-law, Jeff Russell, the 1991 AMA National Enduro Champion, is today's GNCC Trail Boss.