ATV News July/August 2015

Volume 15, Issue 4

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Where To Race

INSIDE FEATURES

DEPARTMENTS

06 Where to Ride: Soo Line North ATV Trail

04 News

07 Getting Ready for the Ride

15 Marketplace

14 Calendar

08 Hot Racing Action in 2015

THE ATV NEWS TEAM: Bill Kresnak, Editor • Halley Immelt, Designer

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2014 Champion Chris Borich secured second overall to boost himself into sixth in the championship standings at the third round of the 2015 AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country Series, an AMA National Championship, in Morganton, N.C. Photo: Ken Hill courtesy of GNCC Racing.

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ON TRACK

For many years, U.S. Forest Service local national forests to find out if officials have been creating travel officials are working on a travel management plans to regulate motor management plan, and learn vehicle use in 175 national the procedures for getting forests and grasslands. involved. You will be joining Those areas account for 193 a nationwide AMA grassroots million acres of public land. effort to make sure that officials That includes numerous trail know about your favorite ATV

By Wayne Allard AMA vice president for riding areas. riding opportunities. But those government relations opportunities could easily be To understand how the lost unless we are vigilant. process works, consider a That’s where we need your help. recent example in Wyoming. Earlier this The AMA doesn’t fight alone to year, the U.S. Forest Service announced protect your access to millions of acres it was seeking input on the West Side of public off-highway vehicle trails.

Snowy Range Travel Management When we succeed, it’s because local Project. The project area encompasses riders get involved with a national about 210,000 acres of the Medicine forest in their state to help protect our Bow-Routt National Forest. right to ride.

The Forest Service said the purpose As part of the process of creating of the project was to: travel management plans, forest • Identify and create a road and officials are documenting roads and motorized trail system to provide safe trails and drawing up plans to restrict access through the national forest; OHVs to designated routes. Those • Provide diverse recreation officials are responsible for identifying opportunities, including opportunities roads, trails and areas open to motor for motorized recreation on trails vehicle use. designated for off-highway vehicle use; The officials start with existing • Be adequately marked and signed roads and trails, and then decide if on the ground; they should remain open or should be • Allow non-motorized opportunities closed. They also consider user-created including non-motorized recreation and trails and whether or not those trails provision of wildlife habitat; should officially allow OHVs. It’s even • Minimize travel and recreation possible that user-created trails could impacts on the environment; and gain legal status that would make it • Minimize user conflicts. difficult to ban vehicles in the future.

The officials proposed adding and As a rider, you can contact your removing roads from the forest road

system, creating new motorized trail opportunities and decommissioning roads that are duplicative, no longer needed, or allegedly causing damage to ecosystems.

The officials noted that there are 607 miles of roads in the project area and 18 miles of trails open to OHVs. The officials propose to have 337 miles of open roads and 64 miles of motorized trails. While the miles of trails increase, the miles of roads are cut in half.

In an example in California, a travel management plan restricts motorized travel in the Plumas National Forest. The plan closed 873 miles of the 1,107 miles of routes that were inventoried. Gravel roads, which were always open to all vehicles, are closed to non-street-legal vehicles. Accessibility for disabled and elderly was not considered.

If ATV riders don’t get involved, and don’t tell forest officials about the trails they ride, then there is no possibility those trails will get on the travel management plan maps.

Talk with your local forest officials and get involved in the process. It’s important not only for your future riding opportunities, but also for future generations of riders.

Remember, the AMA is here to help.

To connect with us, send an email to grassroots@ama-cycle.org.

Wayne Allard is AMA vice president for government relations.

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Act Now To Save Your Forest Trails

NEWS AMA Supports Federal Bill To Encourage Trail Volunteers activities, while close to two-thirds of the trails receive no maintenance at all, according to the report.

“Lack of funding is an often cited reason for OHV trail closure,” Allard says. “It is our hope that by increasing use of volunteers, we will drastically reduce the number of OHV trails closed due to lack of maintenance.”

Lummins says: “As we look to stretch taxpayer dollars during these tight fiscal times, we need to make sure we maximize use of all our existing resources. The National Forest System Trails Stewardship Act will do just that.

Refocusing on volunteers and partners to help the Forest Service is a sure-fire way of making progress on the backlog and opening up these trails to public access.”

Walz, chairman of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus, says: “From hikers to bikers, outdoor enthusiasts across the country utilize 157,000 miles of national forest system trails every day for exercise, relaxation, and exploration. Though public use remains high, close to two-thirds of these trails don’t receive any maintenance whatsoever, because our Forest Service simply lacks the resources to keep up.

This bill will give the Forest Service the flexibility it needs to maintain our national treasures while maximizing existing resources.”

Outlander Max XT 650

ATVs For Law Enforcement BRP has introduced two new Can-Am ATVs designed to help law enforcement and security professionals carry out their duties.

The Can-Am Outlander L DPS 500 and Outlander Max XT 650 are adapted to fulfill the needs of organizations such as police and sheriff departments, border patrols and private security agencies.

“These factory-adapted Can-Am offroad vehicles require no other third-party involvement, so professionals can just jump on and start their work day,” says Anne Bélec, BRP senior vice-president for Global Brand Strategy and Information Systems.

The BRP Law Enforcement units come with black painted plastic panels with matte finish, red and blue emergency lighting, 25 selectable flash patterns and an audible warning device. Accessories are activated with integrated hand controls.

Tom Varden

The National Forest System Trails Stewardship Act would allow more volunteer efforts to help the U.S. Forest Service maintain its 157,000 miles of trails.

Introduced this year by U.S. Reps.

Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) and Tim Walz (D-Minn.), the bill, H.R. 845, requires a national strategy to maximize the use of volunteers and partners and addresses liability concerns that restrict outside groups and individuals from working on the trails, specifically including motorized trails as a priority.

The AMA supports the legislation.

“The maintenance backlog on USFS-managed lands has surpassed a half-billion dollars, and no new influx of funding has appeared,” says Wayne Allard, the AMA’s vice president for government relations. “So the AMA supports this bill, which would increase the use of volunteers to keep trails open and maintained for a fraction of the cost.”

In June 2013, a Government Accountability Office report recognized the importance of volunteers to trail maintenance and recommended taking steps to improve the management of volunteers.

The Forest Service is only able to maintain to its standards about one quarter of the total miles of trails used for hiking, biking and other

Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative Awards $225,000 in 2014 Yamaha Motor Corp. U.S.A. awarded more than $225,000 in Outdoor Access Initiative grants in 2014.

Fourth quarter grantees in 2014 who received more than $35,000 in funds and equipment were Cullman County in Alabama, the Great Lakes Dual Sport Club in Michigan and the Highmarket Wheelers ATV Club in New York.

“Everyone involved in the Yamaha GRANT program is extremely proud of the work we have accomplished, but—as always—there is much more to be done,” says Steve Nessl, Yamaha ATV and SxS group marketing manager. “The call to

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NEWS action to all outdoor enthusiasts is to continue to identify existing problems or potential opportunities for motorized recreation.”

The current Outdoor Access Initiative grant application form and submission guidelines are available online at www.yamahaoutdooraccess.com.

U.S. Safety Agency Reports ATV Mishaps Decline

Honda Releases Info On 2016 ATVs Honda’s Foreman Rubicon, FourTrax Rincon and Rancher models will return for 2016 with new color options. All three models feature independent rear suspension. Honda’s swingarm-equipped lineup is also still available.

The 2012 CPSC report shows the risk of injury per 10,000 four-wheel ATVs in use had declined by more than 50 percent between 2007 and 2012, which was lower than at any time since CPSC began calculating injury risk in 1985.

However, CPSC declined to report on this statistic, citing a lack of recent exposure studies.

“Member companies of the ATV Safety Institute are committed to continuing to work to further reduce ATV-related fatalities and injuries through rider education programs, raising awareness regarding the importance of parental supervision, and continuing to advocate for ATV safety state legislation,” says ASI President and Chief Executive Officer Tim Buche.

The ASI develops rider training programs and promotes the safe and responsible use of ATVs. For safety information or to enroll in an ATV RiderCourse, visit www.atvsafety.org or call (800) 887-2887.

the Recon has updated emissions and a new reverse/parking-brake mechanism.

Available in red or green.

MSRP: TBA

TRX250X

Foreman Rubicon

Rancher

Honda’s Foreman Rubicon is designed for long days on the trail. It features an efficient 500-class engine, 4x4 and independent rear suspension.

Two transmission choices are offered: conventional and automatic dual clutch transmission. Deluxe models include cast-aluminum wheels and red A-arms and springs. Colors vary by model and include red, olive, Honda Phantom Camo, white and black.

MSRP: $7,799 Base

The 420cc Rancher is available with swingarm rear suspension, independent rear suspension, electric-shift, manualshift, push-button electric shift, automatic DCT, two-wheel drive or four. Colors include blue, red, olive, Honda Phantom Camo, white and black.

MSRP: $5,199 Base

Honda’s sport-focused TRX250X is powered by an air-cooled, overheadcam engine that is longitudinally mounted for smooth power delivery.

Honda’s SportClutch helps prevent stalling. The TRX250X comes in white, and a red/white special-edition model with red suspension springs and hubs.

MSRP: TBA

Rincon

TRX90X

The Rincon is a 675cc liquid-cooled, fuel-injected ATV with a three-speed automatic transmission and independent rear suspension. The Rincon is available in three colors, including Honda Phantom Camo, red and olive.

Rincon models have black racks.

MSRP: $9,299 Base

The TRX90X has rider-friendly features like a push-button electric start, smooth power, a clutchless transmission and a keyed ignition. It comes in red.

MSRP: TBA

Foreman 4x4 Honda’s Foreman 4x4 swingarm models also feature a 500-class engine.

Four different available models provide choices between manual and electric shift, and standard and electric power steering. All come standard with a locking front differential. Also new for 2016 is a new color option: orange, in addition to red, olive and Honda Phantom Camo Orange.

MSRP: $7,099 Base

Recon The two-wheel-drive Recon is offered in two models—one with a conventional foot-shift transmission and one with pushbutton electric shift. For 2016, The 2016 Fourtrax Foreman Rubicon 4X4 EPS in Phantom Camo July/August 2015 5

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The ATV Safety Institute notes that the federal Consumer Product Safety Commission reported that ATV injuries declined significantly from 2007 through 2013.

The CPSC 2013 Annual Report of ATV Deaths and Injuries, released in March, reports the following: “When considering the entire seven years together [2007-2013], CPSC staff found a statistically significant decreasing linear

trend [for ATV-related injuries].”

The report also found that estimated ATV-related fatalities declined each year from 2007 through 2013, but noted that data collection for 2010-2013 is ongoing.

In this latest report, the ASI says, the CPSC has again confirmed (as it did in its 2011 and 2012 annual reports) that the declining numbers “reflect a change in the trend direction for ATV-related injury estimates” and that for the years 2007 through 2013 “the number of injuries per year has gone through a statistically significant decline.”

The report also found injuries involving children younger than 16 declined 37.5 percent from 2007 to 2013.

In its previous annual reports, CPSC reported an 11-year consecutive decline in the risk of injury. The ASI says that it is highly likely that if CPSC had continued these studies it would, again, have found a decrease in the risk of injury given the other information contained in the report.

NEWS

Dave Halsey

Free ATV Training: June 6-14

WHERE TO RIDE

Soo Line North ATV Trail Moose Lake, Minn.

Looking for an easy, scenic ATV ride that covers almost 150 miles?

Then take a look at the Soo Line North ATV Trail near Moose Lake, Minn., about 100 miles north of Minneapolis/St. Paul and 40 miles south of Duluth.

Want to almost double your fun?

The Soo Line North ATV Trail connects with the 114-mile Soo Line South ATV Trail just southwest of Moose Lake.

That’s a lot of riding. But the trail is considered easy and the towns along the way are ATV friendly. In addition, Moose Lake is known as the “Agate Capital of the World.”

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says the Soo Line North ATV Trail runs through Carlton, Aitkin and Cass counties. The trail is made up of three sections: from Moose Lake to Lawler, from Lawler to Shovel Lake and from Shovel Lake almost to Cass Lake.

Parts of the trail go through the Hill River State Forest, Bowstring State Forest and the Chippewa National Forest, making for a scenic ride.

The department reports that the trail is open for ATV use from April 1 to Nov. 30 in Aitkin and Cass counties, and yearround in Carlton County.

Food, restrooms and gas are available in Moose Lake, Lawler, McGregor, Palisade, Swatara, Remer, Federal Dam and Boy River.

There are also campgrounds in Moose Lake, McGregor and Remer, as well as at the Bowstring State Forest and the Bergland County Park in Palisade. Various state parks also have camp sites.

The trailhead is a former rail junction three-fourths of a mile southwest of the Soo Line Depot in Moose Lake. Parking

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areas are in Lawler, Shovel Lake, Palisade, McGregor, Swatara and Remer.

ATVs legally registered in another state, and not in Minnesota for more than 30 days, aren’t required to have a Minnesota registration.

However, if your state doesn’t require a registration, you will need to obtain a Minnesota registration.

If you aren’t a resident of Minnesota and you’re operating an ATV you’ll also need a non-resident trail pass. (You won’t need a trail pass if the machine you’re riding is registered in Minnesota.) ATV and off-highway motorcycle (OHM) trail passes don’t need to be displayed on the machine but must be available if requested by an officer. A one-year ATV pass is $21.

State law requires anyone born after July 1, 1987, to complete ATV safety training before operating an ATV on public lands, frozen waters or public road rights-of-way.

Non-residents ages 12-15 must have proof of completing an ATV safety course that includes a riding class component offered by the ATV Safety Institute or another state. They also must be accompanied by a person 18 or older who has a valid driver’s license.

Anyone under the age of 18 must wear a helmet while operating an ATV. Mufflers must have an approved spark arrester. The overall noise emission from an ATV may not exceed 99 decibels at a distance of 20 inches.

Finally, check for other government regulations and laws. Cities, towns, counties, and road authorities may further regulate the operation of off-highway vehicles under their jurisdiction.

The ATV Safety Institute is working with partners across America who will be volunteering to provide free ATV RiderCourses and other safety education June 6–14.

“The first step toward safe ATV riding is taking the ASI RiderCourse, and we’re making it available to adults, kids and families all over the country early in the riding season,” says Cam Arnold, ASI’s vice president of rider training. “ATV Safety Week is about promoting the eight Golden Rules for safe riding, and we can think of no better way than to offer our class at no charge to participants.”

The ATV RiderCourse is free for anyone who meets the age requirements and signs up during ATV Safety Week. Riders can find the closest training sites by going to www.atvsafety.org and clicking on the ATV Safety Week logo.

Golden Rules Of Safety 1. Always wear a DOT-compliant helmet, goggles, long sleeves, long pants, over-the-ankle boots, and gloves.

2. Never ride on paved roads— except to cross the road where you can do so safely and it is permitted by law—because another vehicle could hit you. ATVs are designed to be operated off-highway only.

3. Never ride under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

4. Never carry a passenger on a single-rider ATV, and no more than one passenger on an ATV specifically designed for two people.

5. Ride an ATV that’s right for your age.

6. Supervise riders younger than 16; ATVs are not toys.

7. Ride only on designated trails and at a safe speed.

8. Take a hands-on ATV RiderCourse and the free online E-Course. Visit www.atvsafety. org or call (800) 887-2887.

‘START ME UP.’ Does your ATV require a key to start?

Don’t forget to carry a spare one.You can zip-tie it somewhere hidden on your quad or give it to a riding buddy to carry.

Getting Ready For the Ride It’s fun to go riding, but a little preparation can save a lot of headache out on the trail, or even before heading out if you have a new, or new-to-you, ATV. Here are some steps you should consider taking before your next ride.

LOOK OVER YOUR ATV CAREFULLY Check for low tire pressure, missing or loose fasteners, a rusty drive chain or anything else that may need some maintenance before you ride, such as the cables and controls.

RIDING 101 Once your machine is safe and ready to go, it’s time for a little tune-up of your own skills. Especially if it has been a while since you’ve ridden a quad, it’s a good idea to get some practice in before tackling the trails. Find a place to practice figure eights, braking and other maneuvers.

GEAR MATTERS Plus, be sure your riding gear still offers plenty of comfort and protection.

After all, it is safety gear. Maybe it’s time for a new helmet or pair of boots.

TOOL TIPS Make sure your toolkit has everything

you need for trailside repairs. Think about what tools you need in your kit.

For example, does your ATV have some nuts and bolts that can be reached more easily with a ratchet wrench than a standard one? If so, be sure to pack a ratchet set.

The best way to know whether you have what you need in your toolkit for simple repairs is to use it first to work on your ATV in the garage.

Can you handle a flat tire? Get a flat repair kit and practice on an old tire so that you know what you’re doing out in the field.

COMMUNICATION COUNTS Make sure you take a cell phone whenever you ride. While you may not have service everywhere, it may come in handy in case of an emergency or to stay in touch with your riding buddies.

FRIENDS MATTER When you go riding, it’s best to do so with at least one riding buddy for safety’s sake. Not to mention, riding with a group can also be a lot of fun.

If you’re going to be riding with a group you haven’t ridden with before, be extra careful. Riders may have different skill levels than you and may handle obstacles differently.

Most importantly for group riding, ride your own ride. Don’t get sucked into riding over your head to keep up with others in the group. If you feel like you’re riding beyond your skill level, slow down.

PLAN, PLAN, PLAN If you’re planning a group ride, be specific about the meeting time and place. And make sure everyone knows whether they should be gassed up and ready to go, or whether the group will stop for breakfast and gas before unloading the ATVs for a ride.

It’s also a good idea to talk over the route and hand signals before you head out, as well as to talk about whether the group should stay together or whether it’s OK for a rider to drop back.

You should have a plan for what to do in case something unexpected happens, for example if someone gets hurt or sick and has to get treatment or head home.

Will another rider accompany him or her to the truck and then catch up with the group later?

Plan ahead now and your riding will be that much more enjoyable.

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Lynn Camp

RIDE STRAIGHT Everybody knows this but it bears repeating: Don’t drink or use drugs and ride. That goes for over-the-counter remedies, too.

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Compete Against The Best ATV Racers On The Planet From local to national tracks and trails, here’s a peek at some of the best ATV racing series around the country.

Whether you are a racer or spectator, the AMA Mtn. Dew ATV Motocross National Championship Series, the AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country, the ATV Extreme Dirt Track National Championship Series and the Iowa ATV Hare Scrambles Series offer everything you need for fourwheeled excitement.

The full ATV racing schedule is listed on page 14.

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Make your travel plans now to catch the high-flying action in the AMA Mtn. Dew ATV Motocross National Championship Series. Here’s a look at what some of the tracks offer and what makes them so great.

Sunset Ridge MX, Walnut, Ill.: June 13-14

Spring Creek MX Park, Millville, Minn.: June 27-28

RedBud MX, Buchanan, Mich.: July 25-26 RedBud is another historic track on the circuit. Top riders will post about 2-minute lap times. Features include big tabletops, a long sand whoops section, a downhill ski jump and the big uphill triple called LaRocco’s Leap, named after AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer

Loretta Lynn Ranch, Hurricane Mills, Tenn.: Aug. 8-9 Loretta Lynn’s Ranch is the oldest race on the ATV national circuit, drawing a lot of riders. The property is owned by the world-famous “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” Loretta Lynn. When she’s not on tour, she’s been known to come over and chat with the racers.

The soil is sandy with sawdust added.

The heat and humidity common to this area are taxing. Both riders and spectators are advised to drink plenty of water to hydrate before the race.

The ATV national track is the same one that hosts the AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship, as well as a round of the AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country Series. The facility only hosts these three races each year.

For more on the AMA Mtn. Dew ATV Motocross National Championship Series, see www.atvmotocross.com.

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The Spring Creek Motocross Park has some of the richest soil on the circuit.

The facility used to be a working farm, but the early-spring floods resulting from the snow melting in the valleys made this parcel of land particularly difficult to cultivate—but excellent for a motocross track.

The facility includes a three-story starting tower with viewing platform, a three-story building equipped with registration, concessions, commons area, VIP suites, an announcing tower with spectator deck, an enclosed two-story finish-line tower, advanced flagger structures, increased spectator areas, temperature-controlled, flushing restroom stations, and more.

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The ATV Promoters Group, which manages the AMA Mtn. Dew ATV Motocross National Championship Series, calls Sunset Ridge MX a “truly a wide-open track.”

The mix of man-made and natural terrain, along with sweeping turns and long straights, offer high speed and big thrills. The sandy soil can sap horsepower, while some technical sections demand precision and skill.

Sunset Ridge is set up in an adjoining field with ample room. Hotels and amenities can be found in nearby Princeton and Rock Falls, each of which is about a 20-minute drive from the track.

The track offers full concessions at the Sunset Grille, which serves breakfast through dinner daily and at an old-time “country store.” People can bring their own food. “Fill” water is available but there are no electric or water hookups. There are shower units and portable toilets.

course, known for decades of national professional motocross competition.

While the ATV national is held on the Unadilla pro track, the promoter makes several modifications so the course is more ATV friendly.

The 1.25-mile track includes three large jumps, including the Sky Shot, one of the largest jumps on the national circuit. There are both long and moderate straightaways. Unadilla is not a tight-track course.

The surface can be rocky but loose.

It becomes more hard-packed as the weekend progresses.

For spectators, Unadilla is built on hilly terrain so there are plenty of great places to watch the action on the track.

The pits are open all weekend.

Autographs are available during a Saturday afternoon session.

and former professional motocross champion Mike LaRocco.

Racers can expect a clay base with lots of sand mixed in. The promoter says it gets “deep and rough.”

For spectators, Redbud offers a large spectator infield with many great vantage points including 1,100-seat grandstands on the center of the infield, and large sets of bleachers at the ski jump and LaRocco’s Leap. The pits are open and pro autograph sessions are available at the pro rigs.

Unadilla MX, New Berlin, N.Y.: July 11-12 Racers and fans alike can expect a spectacular time at the famed Unadilla

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With Hawk transitioning to motorcycle racing full-time, the ATV title was up for grabs. In 2000, Kentucky’s Bill Ballance claimed the crown.

Ballance was unstoppable for nine years, earning a Yamaha factory contract along the way. Other manufacturers, such as Can-Am and Suzuki, followed. Then a young gun by the name of Chris Borich snagged the 2009 ATV title.

That was the start of another great title run, with Borich winning through 2014.

Today, the ATV racing in GNCCs is as competitive as ever, with deep fields of talent in every class. At the pro level, Borich’s dominance is challenged at every race by another generation of great racers. The 2014 title chase was one of the tightest ever, coming down to the last turn of the last race, when Borich just snuck by Yamaha’s Walker Fowler to win the AMA national No. 1 plate.

To find a GNCC round near you, see www.gnccracing.com.

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Ken Hill

The history of the AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country Series, presented

by Maxxis, is rooted in one of the toughest races ever held in America: the famed Blackwater 100.

In the mid-1970s, the late AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer, Dave Coombs Sr., discovered the beautiful, rugged terrain around Davis, W.Va., and decided to hold a motorcycle race that would challenge the country’s best racers.

“Blackwater” came from the nearby Blackwater Falls, and “100” referred to the mileage of the race.

The Blackwater 100 was a hit and spawned an entire series—the “100-Miler Series”—that was renamed the Grand National Cross Country Series a few years later.

In 1983, three-wheeled ATVs became part of the program, followed by fourwheeled ATVs. In the early years of ATV competition, Ted Trey and Tom Tokay emerged as stars. Others included Chuck Delullo and the great Bob Sloan.

Sloan was the defending champion when Pennsylvania’s Barry Hawk, arguably the first superstar of the sport, emerged. From 1993 through 1999, Hawk notched an amazing seven straight GNCC ATV Championships.

Hawk’s rise culminated in a series of battles with Sloan—a true “ironman” who would compete in both the ATV and motorcycle programs. Hawk eventually copied Sloan’s style and started racing bikes as well.

Tragically, Sloan’s heart gave out during a hard-fought race to the finish. In Sloan’s memory, the GNCC finale runs in his home state of Indiana and is named “The Ironman.”

There’s a new track on the AMA Extreme Dirt Track National Championship Series circuit, and a relatively new track has also already earned track-of-the-year honors.

Perimeter Park Motorsports facility in North Carolina will host an EDT National May 29-30. It’s in the Piedmont region of North Carolina between Charlotte and Rockingham.

The facility features a campground with water and power hook ups, bathroom facilities, concessions, covered picnic areas, kids’ play equipment, game areas, ample lighting for track and parking, state-of-the-art score tower, registration office, and ample parking including track side racer parking.

The facility also features bleachers and trackside seating areas, an in-ground irrigation system for dust control—not to mention, North Carolina’s excellent red clay surface for fast, competitive racing.

Meanwhile, the Buffalo Chip PowerSports Complex in Sturgis, S.D., will host an EDT National July 31-Aug. 1 during Bike Week.

Racers participating in the Extreme Dirt Track series in 2014 voted the Buffalo Chip facility as their favorite track. EDT President Tom Coburn, Vice President Bob Loshbaugh and AMA Road Riding Coordinator Rob Baughman presented the “Track of the Year” award to Buffalo Chip President Rod Woodruff late last year.

For more information about the EDT series, go to www.edtracing.com.

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When Andy and Tracy Kyner decided to organize the Iowa ATV Hare Scrambles Series in 2003 to give enthusiasts a way to compete, little did they know that they would still be going strong more than a decade later. Now in their 12th year, the Kyners believe this year will be the best for the series yet.

“In 2003, we decided we had to do something because there wasn’t any ATV racing in Iowa,” Andy Kyner says. “Thanks to a lot of great people, together we have been able to create a fun opportunity here in Iowa.”

What makes the series so successful?

“The AMA and the great people behind the scenes who give so much of their time, from building tracks to registration or the scoring, to make this series what it has become,” Kyner says.

“The sponsors, landowners, racers, family and friends have created a big family atmosphere for everyone to enjoy.”

The 2015 season features eight events in seven areas: Moulton, Iowa; Kahoka, Mo.; Saint Charles, Iowa; Mount Pleasant, Iowa; Eddyville, Iowa; Beaconsfield, Iowa and Carlisle, Iowa. Plus, the series features the Heartland Challenge endurance event, which is also held in Carlisle.

The Eddyville course is new this year.

“Our tracks are usually 6 to 8 miles long, mainly timber, minimal motocross with little open areas to catch your breath,” Kyner says, although he admits that the endurance event is a whole different animal.

“The GBC Heartland Challenge will be Aug. 21-22 in Carlisle, Iowa,” he says. “Everyone enjoys the Heartland Challenge because it is a truly unique event to ATVing. Thanks to GBC Motorsports, you get to see more than 120 teams with up to three people on a team.

Racers from up to 23 states team up to take on the challenge for 10 hours straight with no breaks and into the darkness.

“Pros like Walker Fowler, Adam McGill, Johnny Gallagher, Cole Richardson, and the true Ironman of them all, Matt Lindle, who ran all 10

there on the track. We have classes for everyone, every age and skill level. Many times new riders have stated they came to a race for the first time and left feeling like they were old friends.”

What can spectators expect?

“Great racing, great food and a scoring system that allows everyone to follow their riders, even with an average of 250 riders from seven different states,” Kyner says. “Spectators are welcome in the pits and are welcomed by all the family and friends of the riders. It is a lot more than just the racing. Our great landowners are always doing something unique like a band or DJ or making homemade ice cream for everyone. Most racers stay all weekend camping.”

Andy and Tracey Kyner are proud to be part of the AMA family.

“The guidance and support that we have received from the AMA [since 2003] has given our riders, families and friends the opportunity to enjoy eight mini-vacations here in Iowa each year,” Andy Kyner says. “I wouldn’t do it without the AMA. I would advise anyone wanting to do this in any form to make that call first.”

For more information about the Iowa ATV Hare Scrambles Series, go to www.iatvhss.com.

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hours by himself claiming the Ironman win,” Kyner says.

“Simply put – you don’t want to miss it,” he says. “From the LeMans-style start (that requires riders to run across the course, start their machines and go) to the end at 11:30 p.m. when over $25,000 is handed out in winnings under a circus tent.”

Some of the racers to watch this season are Michael Burrows, who has won many events in the past; and McCain Jennings and Cole Spurgin in the AA class.

Also, it will be interesting to see how Casey Beals does in his first year in the A class, and how youngsters Randle Ridden and Brady Kyner handle their jumps from the 13- to 15-year-old Junior class to the A class.

Competition also is expected to be keen in the Women’s class, the utility classes and in the 90 production class, where Conner Shaw has shown great skills.

So what can racers expect who are competing in the series for the first time?

“Great competition and the knowledge that somebody is always watching out for you,” Kyner says. “We pride ourselves on having a lot of great track marshals out

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Chad Wienen Wins in Texas Goes Back-to-Back to Start 2015 Title Chase Reigning three-time AMA Pro ATV Champion and current points leader Chad Wienen picked up where he left off at the first round of 2015, claiming his second-straight overall victory at the Mtn. Dew ATV Motocross National Championship event at Underground MX Park in Texas.

Wienen faced stiff competition at the inaugural Texas ATV National, but emerged victorious with 3-1 moto finishes.

After rain drenched the region on Friday night, it looked as though the riders would be faced with an added challenge on Saturday, but the wet weather had little to no impact on the conditions when the riders hit the track in the morning for qualifying.

Hetrick Racing’s Joel Hetrick was on the gas early and made the first statement of the day by taking his second ATVRiders.com Top Qualifier Award of the season.

When the gate dropped on Moto 1, Fly Racing Honda’s John Natalie, one of the best starters in ATVMX history, led the riders into the first turn. The veteran opened the race looking strong, but Hetrick soon started to apply pressure.

Hetrick was relentless in his pursuit of the lead and managed to make his aggressive pass on Natalie stick.

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Hetrick went on to lead the remaining laps to take his second moto win of the season, but Natalie kept him honest all the way to the finish. Wienen wasn’t far behind in third, but wasn’t a major factor in the battle for the win after having to fight his way through the field.

As the riders stormed out of the gate in Moto 2, Natalie grabbed his second holeshot, with Hetrick second and Wienen third. The battle up front was intense. Hetrick again pressured Natalie for the lead, but this time a much better start by Wienen allowed him to make the move on Hetrick for second on the first lap.

Once in the runner-up spot, Wienen was focused on taking control of the moto away from Natalie. The two did battle for the top spot for a couple laps before Wienen eventually made a pass on the fourth lap, bringing Hetrick along with him.

With the lead, Wienen pulled away while Hetrick was forced to battle through an apparent bike issue. Hetrick’s misfortune allowed Brown, who had passed Natalie for third, to eventually take over second with two laps to go.

Wienen’s second moto win was the deciding factor in the overall score, leading him to back-to-back overall wins to start his title defense.

AMA Pro ATV Overall Results (Moto Results) 1. Chad Wienen, Galena, Ill., Yamaha (3-1) 2. John Natalie, Houtzdale, Pa., Honda (2-3) 3. Joel Hetrick, Seneca, Pa., Honda (1-5) 4. Thomas Brown, Sanger, Texas, Yamaha (4-2) 5. Jeffrey Rastrelli, Palm City, Fla., Can-Am (5-4) 6. Ronnie Higgerson, Cutler, Ill., Honda (7-6) 7. Josh Upperman, Louisville, Ohio, Honda (6-7) 8. Joe Byrd, Union City, Tenn., Honda (9-9) 9. Nicholas Gennusa, Wall Township, N.J., Yamaha (8-10) 10. Brett Musick, Verdunville, W.Va., Yamaha (12-11) AMA Pro ATV Championship Standings 1. Chad Wienen, Galena, Ill., Yamaha - 112 2. Joel Hetrick, Seneca, Pa., Honda - 102 3. John Natalie, Houtzdale, Pa., Honda - 99 4. Thomas Brown, Sanger, Texas, Yamaha - 95 5. Jeffrey Rastrelli, Palm City, Fla., Can-Am - 79 6. Nick Gennusa, Wall, N.J., Yamaha - 69 7. Josh Upperman, Louisville, Ohio, Honda - 66 8. Ronnie Higgerson, Cutler, Ill., Honda - 66 9. Vital Cazenave, Union City, Tenn., Honda - 53 10. Joe Byrd, Union City, Tenn., Honda - 50

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John Natalie and Chad Wienen

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AMA Pro ATV SX Results 1. John Natalie, Houtzdale, Pa., Honda 2. Joel Hetrick, Seneca, Pa., Honda 3. Chad Wienen, Galena, Ill., Yamaha 4. Joe Byrd, Union City, Tenn., Honda 5. Nick Gennusa, Wall, N.J., Yamaha 6. Thomas Brown, Sanger, Texas, Yamaha 7. Josh Upperman, Louisville, Ohio, Honda 8. Adam Clark, New London, Ohio, Yamaha 9. Vital Cazenave, Union City, Tenn., Honda 10. Tyler Hamrick, Cortland, Ohio, Honda the battle between Hetrick and Wienen for second brought them back within striking distance.

On the 10th lap, Wienen made a run on Hetrick that allowed him to get alongside the Honda rider, but it wasn’t enough to make the pass. Shortly after, Hetrick stepped up his pace to pull away

from Wienen and begin a late charge on Natalie for the win.

Lapped riders started to play a factor in the closing laps, but both Natalie and Hetrick navigated them perfectly. Just over a second separated the two riders as the last lap began and it was Hetrick’s cue to let it all hang out.

Last year’s championship runner-up stayed on Natalie’s rear fender until the final stretch run to the finish when he took an inside line. The veteran Natalie didn’t flinch and held his position, forcing Hetrick to make a last ditch attempt in the final split-lane section that came up short. The two riders crossed the finish line nose to tail, bringing the crowd to a standing ovation. Wienen followed just a couple seconds back in third.

“I am extremely pumped right now.

It’s Daytona. This is the land of speed,” exclaimed Natalie, who went winless in both 2013 and 2014, taking his most recent victory at the season finale of the 2012 season. “I’m standing in the same spot [Gatorade Victory Lane] as legends like Petty and Earnhardt, and I’m so honored to be able to share this space with them. I am the first one to ever win an ATV race at Daytona. Nothing will ever change that.”

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March 10 proved to be a historic day in the history of the AMA Mtn. Dew ATV Motocross National Championship. The world’s best quad racers took to the famed Daytona International Speedway infield for the inaugural FLY Racing ATV Supercross.

With the annual Daytona Bike Week in full swing, thousands of fans filled the infield grandstands to watch Baldwin Motorsports Honda’s John Natalie post a wire-to-wire effort and take the first checkered flag at Daytona in his first race with one of the sport’s most respected teams.

Florida native Jeffrey Rastrelli made the first statement of the afternoon in Daytona when he set the fastest lap of AMA Pro ATV practice. When the heat races got under way, Hetrick Racing Honda’s Joel Hetrick and Natalie emerged with the wins, claiming the first-ever ATV wins of any kind at Daytona. Fittingly enough, these two riders also took center stage in the AMA Pro ATV main event.

When the gate dropped on the 15-lap ATV Supercross main event, the top 16 riders of the day barreled into the first turn at full speed. As the field navigated through the corner, Natalie came away with the lead, ahead of Rastrelli. Maxxis Yamaha rider Thomas Brown, Hetrick and Wienen Motorsports Yamaha’s Chad Wienen.

While Natalie was busy fending off the early pressure of Rastrelli, Brown crashed in a rhythm section. That allowed Hetrick and Wienen to move up.

It wasn’t long before the top four riders became separated by just over two seconds, checking out on their competitors as they constantly battled the rough, deteriorating conditions that make Daytona one of the most iconic Supercross races in the world.

The gap between Natalie, Rastrelli, Hetrick and Wienen stayed consistent until just about the halfway point when Rastrelli came up short in a rhythm section, eliminating him from competition. The gap that Natalie was able to open up on the field following Rastrelli’s misfortune seemed like too much to overcome, but the intensity of

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Veteran John Natalie Wins Inaugural ATV Supercross at Daytona

CALENDAR ALABAMA MOTOCROSS AUG 23: TALLASSEE: MONSTER ACTION SPORTS, LLC, (334) 318-8475, MONSTERMX.COM

CALIFORNIA MOTOCROSS AUG 9: SAN BERNARDINO: UNITED MOTORCYCLE CLUB SHORT TRACK JUL 18: CHOWCHILLA: CALIFORNIA FLAT TRACK ASSOCIATION, (415) 320-7889, CALIFORNIAFLATTRACK.COM JUL 18: LODI: LODI MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (209) 368-7182, LODICYCLEBOWL.COM JUL 25: LODI: LODI MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (209) 368-7182, LODICYCLEBOWL.COM AUG 8: LODI: LODI MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (209) 368-7182, LODICYCLEBOWL.COM AUG 8: CHOWCHILLA: CALIFORNIA FLAT TRACK ASSOCIATION, (415) 320-7889, CALIFORNIAFLATTRACK.COM AUG 22: LODI: LODI MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (209) 368-7182, LODICYCLEBOWL.COM TTS AUG 1: LODI: LODI MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (209) 368-7182, LODICYCLEBOWL.COM

ILLINOIS POKER RUN - OFF-ROAD AUG 9: OTTAWA: VARIETY RIDERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (815) 434-3669, VARIETYRIDERS.COM 1/2 MILE DIRT TRACK JUL 29: CHAMPAIGN: CENTRAL ILLINOIS M/C, (217) 246-7154 HARE SCRAMBLES AUG 30: BYRON: MOTOSPORTS ENTERPRISES LTD, (815) 234-2271 MOTOCROSS JUL 3: RUSHVILLE: MIDWEST MOTOSPORT, (319) 795-3139 JUL 19: BYRON: MOTOSPORTS ENTERPRISES LTD, (815) 234-2271 AUG 2: BYRON: MOTOSPORTS ENTERPRISES LTD, (815) 234-2271 AUG 7: GEORGETOWN: PLEASURE RIDERS MC, (217) 304-8704, PLEASURERIDERS.NET AUG 16: BYRON: MOTOSPORTS ENTERPRISES LTD, (815) 234-2271

INDIANA MOTOCROSS JUL 9: AKRON: READS RACING, (574) 893-1649, READSRACING.COM JUL 26: PIERCETON: READS RACING, (574) 893-1649, READSRACING.COM AUG 9: SCOTTSBURG: LET’S GO RACING LLC, (812) 350-3243, HIGHFLYMX.COM

IOWA MOTOCROSS JUL 11: CEDAR RAPIDS: CEDAR VALLEY TRAIL RIDERS INC, (319) 775-0893, CVTR.ORG JUL 19: MONTEZUMA: FV MOTO X, (641) 623-3456, FVMOTOX.COM JUL 25: WATERLOO: SEVEN FOUR PROMOTIONS, SEVENFOURPROMOTIONS.COM AUG 1: CEDAR RAPIDS: CEDAR VALLEY TRAIL

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KENTUCKY AUG 16: BEDFORD: NICKOTA MOTORSPORTS PARK LLC, (502) 525-1167, NICKOTAMOTORSPORTS.COM

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MINNESOTA HILLCLIMB JUL 11: RED WING: INDIANHEAD MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (651) 764-1220, INDIANHEADMC.ORG JUL 12: RED WING: INDIANHEAD MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (651) 746-1220, INDIANHEADMC.ORG JUL 25: MANKATO: KATO CYCLE CLUB, (507) 381-1951, KATOCYCLECLUB.COM AUG 22: MANKATO: KATO CYCLE CLUB, (507) 381-1951, KATOCYCLECLUB.COM AUG 23: NEW ULM: FLYING DUTCHMEN CYCLE CLUB, (507) 354-2306, FLYINGDUTCHMENMOTORCYCLECLUB.COM

NEVADA HARE SCRAMBLES JUL 24: SEARCHLIGHT: 2 DAY EVENT, BUSHWACKERS MC, (702) 277-1576, MRANRACING.COM

NEW YORK MOTOCROSS JUL 4: CAROGA LAKE: ROYAL MOUNTAIN SKI AREA, (518) 835-6445, ROYALMOUNTAIN.COM JUL 5: CAROGA LAKE: ROYAL MOUNTAIN SKI AREA, (518) 835-6445, ROYALMOUNTAIN.COM JUL 11: NEW BERLIN: 2 DAY EVENT, UNADILLA ENTERPRISES, LLC., (607) 965-8450, UNADILLAMX.COM JUL 12: AUBURN: FROZEN OCEAN MOTOCROSS INC, (315) 784-5466, FROZEN-OCEAN.COM JUL 26: MAPLE VIEW: SMX ASSOCIATES LLC, (315) 480-7733, MOTOMASTERS.COM AUG 16: AUBURN: FROZEN OCEAN MOTOCROSS INC, (315) 784-5466, FROZEN-OCEAN.COM AUG 23: MAPLE VIEW: SMX ASSOCIATES LLC, (315) 480-7733, MOTOMASTERS.COM SHORT TRACK JUL 11: PORT CRANE: SQUARE DEAL RIDERS M/C, (607) 725-3069, SQUAREDEALRIDERS.COM JUL 25: PORT CRANE: SQUARE DEAL RIDERS M/C, (607) 725-3069, SQUAREDEALRIDERS.COM

NORTH CAROLINA MOTOCROSS AUG 23: SANFORD: DEVILS RIDGE MX, (919) 776-1767, DEVILSRIDGEMOTOX.COM

OHIO HILLCLIMB AUG 7: WATERFORD: PIONEER MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (740) 678-0082, PIONEERMOTORCYCLECLUB.COM

PENNSYLVANIA HARE SCRAMBLES AUG 16: PLYMOUTH: BACK MOUNTAIN ENDURO RIDERS, (570) 675-1814, BMER.ORG MOTOCROSS AUG 2: FREDERICKSBURG: SLEEPY HOLLOW MOTO CROSS, (717) 639-5988, SLEEPYMX.COM SHORT TRACK AUG 1: SPRING RUN: PATH VALLEY SPEEDWAY, (717) 368-5902, PATHVALLEY.COM

AUG 8: READING: SHIPPENSBURG MC, (717) 796-0294, BAERMOTORSPORTS.COM

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1/2 MILE DIRT TRACK JUL 18: UNITY: RIB MOUNTAIN RIDERS MC, INC., (715) 693-3856, RACECWR.COM AUG 1: STURGEON BAY: DOOR COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION, (920) 743-5304, DOORCOUNTYFAIR.COM AUG 8: JUNEAU: BEAVER CYCLE CLUB, INC., (920) 885-3586, DODGECOUNTYFAIRGROUNDS.COM AUG 22: UNITY: RIB MOUNTAIN RIDERS MC, INC., (715) 693-3856, RACECWR.COM

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UTAH MOTOCROSS AUG 14: TOOELE: MILLER MOTORSPORTS PARK, (435) 277-8000,

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Shark Kage Ramp

MSRP: $399 (AMA members get a discount) Info: www. sharkkage.com/ama

Warn Provantage 3500-S Winch For Can-Am If you’re looking for a winch for your Can-Am Outlander or Renegade, consider the Warn Provantage 3500-S. The winch features a roller disc brake, ergonomic clutch handle, metal gear housing and gears, sealed motor and drivetrain and a corded remote and mini-rocker control switch with an integrated socket.

The winch has a pulling strength capability of 3,500 pounds with its 50 feet of synthetic rope. It works on the Outlander L and Outlander L MAX 2015, Outlander MAX 2013 to 2015 (except with 400 engine), Outlander 2012 with 800R or 1000 engine Outlander, Renegade 2013-2015, Renegade 2012 with 800R or 1000 engine.

MSRP: $669.99 Info: www.can-amoffroad.com

MSR MAX AIR Pants And Jersey The new 2015 MSR (Malcolm Smith Racing) MAX AIR gear is the lightest and most ventilated riding gear the company has ever offered. Ventilated polymesh panels in the pants are designed to offer maximum airflow without sacrificing any protection. The matching lightweight micromesh poly jersey facilitates high-velocity airflow, intended to keep the rider’s core temperature cooler. A stretch collar with a Lycra dam keeps dirt and sand from penetrating the neck area while comfortable Lycra micro cuffs help eliminate a tight feel.

MSRP: pants $119.95, jersey $34.95 Info: www.msrracing.com

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Loading your ATV into a pickup truck is pretty easy with the Shark Kage Ramp.

The manufacturer calls the Shark Kage Ramp the ultimate truck accessory that combines six functions into one product. The Shark Byte mounting plate is secured firmly onto the tailgate of your truck, preventing slips and falls. The heavy-duty folding ramp also configures into a bed extender, cargo cover, tool box, work table and even a sunshade. Crafted from sturdy T61 aluminum, the ramp is 47 inches wide, 92 inches in length and has a 1,200-pound weight capacity.

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hat do Chad Wienen, Thomas Brown and Josh Creamer have in common? They’re members of the American Motorcyclist Association. You don’t need to be an AMA Pro ATVMX superstar to be an ATV rider of the AMA. You can join just to support the sport and be a part of a national grassroots movement of riders who fight anti-ATVing forces to protect your freedom to ride and race. It’s where riders belong.

With an AMA membership you get a special ATV affinity card, ATV News and American Motorcyclist magazine, hundreds of dollars in discounts, and AMA Roadside Assistance at no cost*. Most of all, you’ll stand with Chad, Thomas and Josh to protect the sport we all love and safeguard it for future generations. The AMA is where you belong. Join us.

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