National Advocate Spring 2016

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Published By Driven LLC, Keri Wanner & Yarrum Design LLC, Denise Sanzo ORBA Articles: ..................................................................... 4 Off-Road Business Association 1701 Westwind Drive #108 Bakersfield, CA 93301 661.323.1464 Fax 661.323.1487 ORBA Board Members Chairman: Greg Adler, Transamerican Auto Parts Treasurer: Mark Turner, Daystar Secretary: Lindsay Hubley, Family Events Member: Brad Franklin, Yamaha Motorsports USA

Governor Herbert Signs Utah Resolution Urging Restoration of the Bonneville Salt Flats:........................................................ 9 Backwoods Promotions ...................................................... 10 JP Dirt ‘N Drive’s Inaugural Run: ...................................... 15 Northeast Trails Details featured on the Bower Power Hour: .16 Made in the USA with 1% of the Gross Sales Given Back to the Offroad Community ............................................................ 18 Driven’s Elite Backcountry Riding Schools: ........................ 20 The Daniel Boone Backcountry Byways of Eastern Kentucky: .24 Stay The Trail 2015 Summary: ............................................ 26 EPA’s Enforcement Policy Threatens Supply of Racing Products for Enthusiasts: ......................................................................... 30 Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative: ..................................... 38 Our Members ...................................................................... 42

Member: Stuart Gosswein, SEMA

Calendar of Events;.............................................................. 45

Member: Kurt Miller, Enthusiast Network

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Member: Jim Chick, Bestop, Inc. Member: J.R. Burke ORBA Staff President & CEO: Fred Wiley 661.323.1464 fwiley@orba.biz Office Manager / Accounting: Deborah Burgess 661.323.1464 dburgess@orba.biz

Cover photo: Jake Forstall Photography

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OUR MISSION STATEMENT

The Off-Road Business Association (ORBA) is an innovative leader providing professional trail advocacy for motorized access and directing the future of Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV).

VISION:

Industry professional using a collaborative based approach that connects business to grassroots through a unified voice for the OHV recreation.

WE EXIST TO:

Exist to advance the off road community by influencing policy and implementing change with congressional lobbying and the ability to work cohesively through partnerships.

Send future contributions to keri@driven2pushboundaries.com

CONTRIBUTORS Editorial: Alexis Nelson, ORBA, Scott Jones, SEMA, Polaris, Yamaha, Ski-Doo, Driven, Backwoods

Promotions, Ben Janin, SFWDA and CA4WDA.

Photography: Jake Forstall Photography

Annual Off-Road Business Association Membership Meeting Held March 29, 2016

By Fred Wiley The last Tuesday in March every year is the Annual Membership meeting and Board of Directors elections. This years was not much different than past years. We are proud to announce that the two ballot candidates were unanimously reelected to serve on the Board. Mark Turner from DAYSTAR Products International Inc. and Stuart Gosswein of Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA.) Both Mark and Stuart have served ORBA for several years and bring tremendous energy and talent to the management and direction of the ORBA Board and organization. The meeting was closed on a high note accenting ORBA’s continued growth.

ORBA is proud to announce that J.R. Burkehas joined the ORBA Board of Directors. J.R. is the State and Provincial Government Relations Manager for Polaris. His experience and background bring an additional dynamic to the ORBA Board and at the same time he and his family are enthusiasts. He will serve in this position for the next three years.

The ORBA Board of Directors is a cross section of the Off-Highway industry. The diversity of the Board is important to our mission of protecting and expanding responsible OHV use on public and private lands.

Chairman Greg Adler 4 WHEEL PARTS Secretary Lindsay Hubley TCB/Family Events

Kurt Miller The Enthusiast Network (TEN)

Stuart Gosswein SEMA

Jim Chick Bestop Inc.

Brad Franklin YAMAHA MOTOR CORP.

J.R. Burke POLARIS INDUSTRIES Inc.

Fred Wiley President/CEO Off-Road Business Association 661-323-1464

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CFO Mark Turner DAYSTAR INTERNATIONAL

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One Voice is a national association that has seven regional entities representing the diverse landscape and issues around OHV access across the United States. At the regional level, representatives from various organizations

By Alexis Nelson work collaboratively with grass roots, businesses, and enthusiasts for the purpose of keeping public and private lands open for responsible OHV recreation. We are working on activating all seven regions so they are positioned to identify, prioritize, and work on matters that are prevalent to each unique region. The Western, Southern, and a few states in the Northeast Region have met and are working on engaging their members and spreading the One Voice message throughout their organizations. The more participants that are actively engaged in One Voice, the more connectivity we will have. This is important when we need to rally support for a proposed rule or policy change that could affect where live and play.

The One Voice concept was presented at the Southern Four-Wheel Drive Association (SFWDA) Leadership Meeting in late April. An active member of ORBA, SFWD, is a highly functioning and successful organization that has aligned themselves with many four-wheel drive clubs and associations throughout the Southeast. They have obtained multiple grants for trail rehabilitation and cleanup projects while managing and participating in family oriented four-wheel drive events at a regional level. They are working collaboratively with other groups and taking a practical and effective stand in classifying four-wheel drive activity as an allowable use on the Daniel Boone Backcountry By-way. This is the type and level of work that One Voice will be involved in and expanding on the foundation for sustainable trail access for motorized recreation. We are very excited to have the Southern Four-Wheel Drive Association part of the One Voice community.

Participants in the Western Region of One Voice have met several times this year.

They are fired up with an ambitious agenda to tackle issues that are important to their states and the region. Members are strategizing to address the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) 2.0 Planning Process Rule. While each state has their scope of various land designations; the Western Region will begin assimilating their ideas and concerns to provide factual and relevant comments. The Western Region will also be assisting ORBA in executing the Nevada OHV Economic Impact Study. This will be helpful in circulating the surveys to as many OHV users and enthusiasts as possible. The objective of the study is to determine the economic contribution that OHV brings into the State of Nevada where demographic and spending data will be collected from non-residents that recreate throughout the state.

We are eager to keep the momentum flowing and will be working with as many of the regions as possible. For more information about One Voice, please visit ORBA at www.orba.biz One Voice is a non-profit national association committed to promoting the rights of motorized enthusiasts; improve advocacy in keeping public and private lands open for responsible recreation through strong leadership, advocacy, and collaboration.

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Trails/recreation based legislation issues

by Scott Jones There has been a lot of Federal legislation that has been introduced in either the House or Senate addressing recreational usage of public lands and the troubling situation that has a risen regarding the challenges facing the trail network on federal public lands. There are a lot of facets to this discussion and an in depth discussion would be entirely too large for an article. This article is an attempt to hit the 30,000 foot issues.

First issue is all user groups should be treated the same under any legislation. Too often a preference is given to a single group under various proposals. The Permit process is highly inconsistent and burdensome and issues encountered by outfitter /guides are seen by many user groups. All these groups should be addressed evenly. Timelines for permits are major prohibitions and many groups on the low end of the permit requirements are simply not able to determine need 180 days in advance.

Many non-commercial activities are lumped into commercial activities. Events that occur primarily on existing resources on public lands should not need a permit or move forward on a cat ex. There should also only be a single permit must be issued for a project or event and right now often there are no lead agencies which results in additional permits being required of users at the last second. This is not good.

The second issue involves volunteer group liability. Volunteer groups must be protected from liability as well as individuals. This issue has become a major hurdle especially with grant related projects.

Liability places a lot of burden on volunteer groups who are partnering with agencies on grants. This liability forces required to obtain insurance coverage and possible rider on that policy for projects.

Obtaining a policy rider is difficult as often cert of completion are impossible to obtain relative to a project.

The third issue involves economics of recreation, which must be accurately addressed accurately in the planning process. The Secretary of Commerce should be included in the development of any report regarding recreational economics as this is the Department of Commerce area of expertise.

While the Department of Interior and Department of Agriculture should be included, this is not these agencies areas of expertise. Too often planning undervalues recreational activity badly and it is difficult to balance multiple uses when primary leverage is exceptionally limited.

The fourth issue would be that Congressional powers over public lands should not be altered.

Administrative creation of National Recreation Areas or similar type designation is not acceptable as creation of NRA type areas could trigger heightened permit requirements, this should be avoided as there are concerns with the efficiency of the permit process. The relationship of existing NRA created

by Congress to new administratively created NRA is unclear and the relationship between any new designations and existing SRMA and ERMA designations is unclear as well.

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The fifth issue involves the placement of a minimal administrative burden on agencies with any new trail or recreational legislation that must be passed. Any new process for trails maintenance or prioritization must pass a cost/benefit analysis as the USFS budget continues to decline. Last year that budget declines another $188 million dollars this year. Requiring more planning documents do not resolve issues on the ground and do not improve partnerships on the ground.

There has been discussion of establishing priorities for trail maintenance, which would immediately cause concern under a cost/benefit type of analysis as the basic maintenance of all trails is a major hurdle for land managers and maintenance can severely fluctuate by region or state depending on the existence of outside funding. A review of priority trail maintenance must include: 1) a review of the level of public usage of trail as low level usage trails should not be priority maintenance projects; 2) the ability to leverage outside funds for the project - many states are providing more trail funding that is available at the regional USFS level; and 3) is project ripe in terms of NEPA which would seek high value low hanging fruit in districts.

These factors should be easily integrated into any legislative efforts that are moving forward. Inclusion of these factors will result in a more effective and more cost efficient partnership of all users that will insure that high quality recreational opportunities will continue to be provided on public lands.

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#Driven2PushBoundaries

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By Keri Wanner

I’m often asked how I got where I am today. The long answer is a lesson in my life and how I grew up enjoying motorized recreations with my hero, my Dad, and all the encouragement in the world from my parents that I could be whoever and do whatever I wanted to be. The short version is I love the outdoors and have a passion for success in making sure we have the means possible to enjoy it in whatever way we choose.

A prodigy of the motorized industry fed my passion to stay involved with the motorized industry but I had no idea it would become a career. Then as I got more involved and older, I realized how I loved the nonmotorized sector just as much. Serving almost 10 years on North Dakota’s Recreational Trail Program I helped provide millions of dollars to user groups to develop motorized, non-motorized and multiuse trails so when I left my position with Snowmobile North Dakota in September of 2015, it was a dreaded thought I couldn’t be involved at the level I once was.

But low and behold along came ORBA, an outstanding organization that held the same fierce passion as me and was working hard to reshape the way users thought in this industry. I was just lucky I had left my position to start my own company Driven. A company that was #driven2pushboundaries and help businesses with services in management, marketing and organization. I knew my experiences had led me to be where I was, little did I know my experiences had left me with an outstanding reputation for organizations like the International Association of Snowmobile Administrators (IASA) and ORBA to seek out and work with me. It was an honor and a privilege to experience this and I feel very blessed to be a part of ORBA today.

ORBA means so much too each one of us that is involved with the outstanding organization. For some it might be land access; for others the opportunity to have legislative lobbyists and for the rest the membership benefits. To me however, it was an opportunity that was #driven2pushboundaries. I’ve always sought out fellow recreationalists that had the same passion I felt and I’ve found over the years some organizations had it while others didn’t. ORBA was one that had it! The organization’s outlying goal to lead, assist, provide, encourage and train was irresistible in my books and one I couldn’t ignore.

So I said yes, I’m on board and here I am seven months later producing the third issue of the National Advocate. I hope we’ve created an outstanding marketing piece that keeps getting better.

I welcome suggestions and additions to the digital magazine. Please feel free to reach out to me by phone or email so we can share the next steps in the National Advocates future. Together we will achieve, conquer and push boundaries in the recreational industry.

For more information on Driven please visit www.driven2pushboundaries.com or you may contact me directly at 701-220-5829 and keri@driven2pushboundaries.com. Here’s to you bringing the National Advocate on your next adventure!

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Governor Herbert Signs Utah Resolution Urging Restoration of the Bonneville Salt Flats

By Eric Snyder, SEMA (erics@sema.org) A SEMA-supported resolution urging the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to restore the Bonneville Salt Flats was approved by the Utah House and Senate and signed by Gov. Gary Herbert.

The resolution calls attention to the deterioration of the Bonneville Salt Flats and urges the BLM to work with the Save the Salt Coalition, Utah Alliance and other concerned stakeholders to formulate a plan to restore the Bonneville Salt Flats International Speedway. The resolution also urges the U.S. Congress to take action to restore safe racing conditions.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Bonneville Salt Flats is an awe-inspiring geologic phenomenon. For motorsports enthusiasts, it is hallowed ground. From the first speed record in 1914 through present day, thousands of records have been broken in many automobile, truck and motorcycle classes.

Nearly all of the racing events were cancelled in 2014 and 2015 due to rain and salt surface degradation. However there was a silver lining, as major players with a vested interest in Bonneville pledged to work together towards its restoration.

“Although concerns about deterioration at Bonneville have existed for decades, this is the first time officials representing government, industry and racers are sitting at the same table to discuss solutions,” said Doug Evans, Chairman of the Save the Salt Coalition. “We are finally at the starting line in the race to save Bonneville.”

The Utah state resolution is a next step in those efforts.

Although it has a broad mandate without funding, it is a clear directive that will help spur action.

“Bonneville is a national treasure,” said Louise Noeth, spokesperson for Save the Salt Coalition and Utah Alliance.

“The resolution is a love letter from the people, leadership and administration of the state of Utah directing this treasure be saved.”

The Coalition and Alliance are finalizing comprehensive recommendations for restoring Bonneville. Although the goal will take many years to achieve, the starting flag is being dropped in 2016. For more information, visit www.savethesalt. org or contact stuartg@sema.org.

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Life is Real Good in the Backwoods Backwoods Promotions – Motorsports and Outdoors Event Staffing By: Jessica Kline It’s pretty humbling how over the past few years, Backwoods Promotions has become a household name among our friends in the motorsports and off-road industry in Canada.

Now, as we continue to build our brand and reputation, Backwoods Promotions is slowly creeping into the US market as well. For those of you who haven’t heard of us yet, we are a staffing agency that specializes in motorsports and outdoors events.

In 2012, I created the company as a means to transform the image of promotional staff at motorsports and outdoors events and tradeshows, while also supporting women involved in or wanting to become involved in these industries. Our primary goal is to promote and support motorsports so that we all can continue enjoying the activities we have grown up to love and enjoy. As part of that, we hire staff and brand ambassadors with a passion for these industries, to work for the companies and brands they love.

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The Backwoods Name So first off, you might be wondering why we decided to name our company, ‘Backwoods Promotions’. Our typical response

to this question is often a simple one; we love promoting Backwoods market events. There’s nothing like riding on a dirt trail, catching big air on a snowmobile or reeling in a huge muskie while out fishing… but there is actually a deeper meaning behind our name.

Let’s reverse back about twenty years or so to a small town in Ontario, Canada, where I spent a good portion of my time hanging out in the garage with Dad. I didn’t realize it then, but my time spent helping him wrench on cars and motorcycles would have a profound impact on my life years later.

It was in this garage, out in the Backwoods, where a race team was born. With a background in drag racing, my father decided to get out on the dirt track. Over the course of ten years, this race team worked through blood, sweat, tears and sheer determination to earn thirteen feature wins. They also placed third in points standings several years in a row. Those third-place trophies are proudly displayed in a case in that same garage where it all started, where a race team got the name ‘Backwoodz Race Team’.

Years later, my Dad looked at a blown up copy of our new Backwoods Promotions logo, and with a choked back voice, he said, “Wow, this right here makes me proud”. You see, Backwoods is more than a name or a logo. For us, it represents a history of hard work, determination and perseverance.

Women in Motorsports Given my background in motorsports, it’s important to me to support and encourage other women who want to get involved in off-road activities. There is something really special about getting out on a dirt track or trail, and exploring new areas that many might never get to experience. Through the use of social media, blogs and other media outlets, we have supported our team members in their adventures. In turn, this has created a number of opportunities for them, including magazine features, interviews and more!

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Supporting the Next Generation The next generation of racers and riders will ultimately pave the way for the motorsports industry, and so it is extremely important that we support the next generation at a young age.

Backwoods Promotions gives back to the community, and supports the younger generation in many ways through charitable events, informal support and promotion, and relationship building in the industry. We are proud to support the ‘Ride like a Girl’ program by Laminacorr Racing, Karkoulas Sisters Racing, and many more.

Racing is our roots, Backwoods is our name, and we are proud to carry the torch and build on the name that started out with wrenching on a car, in a garage, out in the Backwoods. For more information about our event staffing services, please visit www.backwoodspromo.com

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JP Dirt ‘N Drive’s Inaugural Run

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By: Kurt M. Miller, Associate General Manager

Four Wheeler Network

The inaugural Jp Dirt ’N Drive was an awesome adventure filled with Jeeps that ranged from mild to wild and took mostly dirt trails from Las Vegas to Moab for the 50th annual Easter Jeep Safari.

Along the way we were able to join over 75 Jeeps in action. Which since this was the 75th Anniversary of Jeep, was the capped number of participants. Whether it was on the steep switchbacks, rocky trail, or the sand dunes, every participating Jeep was wheeling and having a blast!

With a fun and full two days of wheeling the Jeeps through the dirt from Las Vegas to Moab we finally made it to town for the 50th anniversary of Easter Jeep Safari. We couldn’t just end our trip with a goodbye so we had all the participants and their Jeeps head over in a parade through town ending at the Bar-M Chuckwagon for a hearty BBQ dinner and prize awards and raffle.

The Jp Dirt ‘N Drive was a great time with Jeep lovers that want to get dirty, it wasn’t all about fun though we also wanted to give back. A portion of the proceeds from the event was donated to the Off Road Business Associations (ORBA), which helps keep trails open all over the country---- so we can keep wheeling.

Left to right, Kurt Miller The Enthusiast Network (TEN), Jim Chick Bestop, Mark Turner Daystar, Fred wiley ORBA all ORBA board members

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By Alexis Nelson

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Northeast Trails Details featured on the Bower Power Hour

In March the opportunity presented itself to be interviewed on the Bower Power Hour where I had a great conversation with the show’s founder and host, Charlene Bower. Charlene invited me on the show to discuss motorized trail use in the Northeast and how we operate expansive trail networks on private lands. Charlene does an amazing job canvasing the spectrum of people that play important roles in the OHV community. I thoroughly enjoyed getting back to my roots and discussing land use & OHV trail based recreation and how our paradigm continues to evolve through overcoming challenges and sharing our story. Here are a few excerpts and notes that I made in preparation for my interview. For the entire show, you can go to: http:// bowermedia.com/2016/03/bower-power-hour-features-new-event-for-hardcore-enthusiasts/ My business, Lat + Long Resource Group, coupled with the work I am doing with ORBA involves quantifying the economic impact and the value motorized recreation brings to the economy. Outdoor recreation is a multibillion dollar industry and motorized recreation funds a significant portion of that total to the economy annually.

The scale in which we are working is statewide; specifically in Nevada and in Vermont. The objective of both studies is to recognize and convey the incredible impact that motorized recreation brings to the economy.

This is where we can share our story and discuss the role it plays in shaping policy and making well informed land use management decisions. This is particularly important when we are working with our partners in state & federal agencies that are managing public lands for recreation. It is also a useful tool for business planning and identifying revenue streams for the private and public sector. It’s time to take a hard look with how we fund our trail programs by taking a creative, alternative approach to develop other revenue streams and funding resources. By changing this model, we are looking to alleviate some of the financial responsibility from the users and enthusiasts.

Much to my dismay, in the Northeast there is limited economic impact and activity happening this winter (snowmobiling) season. We have had an unseasonably warm winter that has a trickle-down effect beginning with the enthusiasts, grass roots organizations, onto business owners & supporting communities that rely on motorized recreation during their respective season. For many of these rural areas, it’s their way of life.

From the recreational perspective, it’s one of the few activities to participate in during the winter time when the weather can be rather difficult and sometimes extreme. From the commerce perspective, businesses provide services such as fuel, food, repairs, lodging and other related services that we rely on and are typically bustling with activity during the coldest months of the year.

While we are shedding our tears over the weather and seeking ridable snow, businesses and communities are feeling the sting. Snowmobile organizations across New England are experiencing a 20 to 40% decline in membership. While we can’t change the weather, we can make a difference by supporting our organizations and clubs by getting involved. This could be as simple as registering your sleds, ATV’s & joining a Club/ Association regardless of the caliber of winter we are experiencing. The fixed costs of running a successful OHV program starts and ends with support; whether you are an enthusiast looking to get outside, a volunteer willing to donate time, or a club trying to manage a trail system with limited resources. Every single action helps! If only one snowflake happens to hit the ground, there is still a cost of doing business; from insuring and maintaining expensive equipment, to the on-the-ground trail work and preparation during the off-season.

There is a significant financial commitment required to keep trails open and sustainable for future use.

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On a positive note and speaking about one of my favorite subjects, TRAILS! The Northeast has an extensive network of OHV trails that span across each state connecting Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and Massachusetts together. Opportunities for all forms of motorized recreation vary by state and governance.

New Hampshire and Maine have well established state funded programs coupled with supporting organizations that encourage multiple use (both snow and dirt) activity. Vermont has a snowmobile and an ATV program that are administered and operated by two separate non-profit organizations. What is unique about riding and wheeling in the Northeast is that 75-85% of the trail systems are located on private property. The remaining 15-25% of the trail networks are located on public lands and are managed through cooperative agreements and partnerships with state & federal agencies. Public landowners also play a critical role by providing sustainable access and connections to private lands. While this does not necessarily imply permanent access, the longevity of the trail location is at a much lower risk than operating on private land.

It’s a combined art and science in working with private landowners. It takes finding the right people that have passion, drive, patience and a willingness to make an effort. Many of these trail systems are managed from the ground level by local enthusiasts that are also dedicated volunteers. Working with hundreds of thousands of landowners that all have their own thoughts and ideas about trail development (or lack thereof) and being part of an interconnected system has its challenges but it comes with great satisfaction and reward. That is how I got started on my life long journey in the motorized recreation world. What started as a weekend family activity turned into volunteering my time by working on snowmobile trails and getting involved at the advocacy level. I love what I do and reap the benefit of being connected to like-minded people that share my passion for motorized recreation.

We continue to be faced with the imminent challenge of access, which is another unique dimension for trail managers in terms of keeping private lands open to motorized recreation. Each state and organization has their specific challenges that range from a potential monument designation in the great north woods of Maine to carrying out a pilot project for ATV use on a small section of trail on public land in Vermont. While these reflect only a few small examples of our challenges, we have the ability to overcome these obstacles. It’s more than just advocacy – it’s about creating a working platform where we can collaborate, respectfully listen to each other, and come to an understanding without having to take a hard-nosed approach in decision making that ultimately has an everlasting impact on our way of life.

This is where ORBA plays an important role in bringing all of these organizations and entities under one umbrella. It is ORBA’s vision to develop a platform where the OHV Community has a unified voice. By collaborating and working with organizational representatives, we can bring the players to the table, open the discussion, and keep the conversation positive and on target. This is how business gets accomplished and how policy is created and changed. By implementing forward thinking and taking a proactive approach, it places an organization in a unique position where staff and members are enabled to create dialogue long before any actions have been implemented. Energy and efforts are put to work in identifying solutions and continuously developing and maintaining important connections with all sides of the matter.

Motorize recreation can, and will, continue to impact lives in a positive manner and thrive for many future generations. In order for this to happen it takes collaboration between grassroots organizations and their members, supportive landowners, OHV related businesses and industry as well as maintaining important partnerships with public agencies and private entities.

Charlene asked me if I had any advice and closing thoughts on how to work with landowners. The answer is quite simple: Be yourself. Smile. Tell your story and your why. Share with them why this trail is important to you, and your respective club, the community, and the organization you are representing. There’s no sales pitch; just straight up passion, adventure, and the drive to keep moving down the trail.

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Made in the USA with 1% of Gross Sales given back to the offroad community, that’s MFD with its new “I Shred” visor.

By Ben Janin

MFD has an evolutionary product called “I Shred”, a universal visor that has a built in retractable lens, which can be deployed and retracted at anytime. This makes it convenient and easy to use for the most elite motocross racer, offroad competitor and tour adventure seeker. While the patent pending process is being awarded, it maybe the culture and strategy of the young company that is more intriguing.

MFD wanted to set the tone that it is serious about giving back, and so its business owners voted unanimously to earmark $1,250 to the following entities before selling a single product: • $250 – Washington Off Highway Vehicle Alliance (WOHVA) • $250 – Colorado Off Highway Vehicle Coalition (COHVCO) • $250 – Kurt Caselli Foundation • $250 – Tyler’s Backcountry Awareness • $250 - Backcountry Discovery Routes (BDR) The MFD Mission Statement: “To be an evolutionary leader in the powersports industry with our products, culture and strategies. We will make our products in the USA and give 1% of gross sales back to our relevant community, with a specific focus on sustainability and safety.”

McKinney Fisher Designs (MFD) originated after co-workers Greg McKiney and Josh Fisher watched the 2012 Daytona Supercross.

It was a massive mud fest that saw many riders attaching goggle lenses with duct tape to a helmet visor. While the time tested method has been long trusted, Greg McKinney realized that there had to be a better way. So the inventor set out to build 1) a universal visor that replaced the OEM visor of virtually any helmet 2) a visor to include a built in retractable lens that can be deployed and retracted at anytime.

Blood, sweat and tears were put into the universal visor, and the prototypes were warmly received by the likes of world-class racers Ricky Carmichael, mechanic Jeremy Albright and race team Troy Lee Designs. Unfortunately personal tragedy struck both Greg and Josh, frustration ran deep, but the cofounders believed that everything was happening for reason.

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The company was in need of A-Team and its co-founders had the desire to connect with other passionate patriots wanting to make a difference in our community. Enter serial entrepreneur David Phillips, Business Banker Ben Janin and IT guru Mike Ternes. WOHVA’s first ever-printed newsletter helped spark a conversation between Josh and Ben, Greg and Josh had kept in touch with David after meeting him at the annual SEMA show while debuting the “I Shred”, and Mike Ternes was looking to sink his teeth into a new endeavor.

A meeting was called to order on Friday afternoon February 26th 2016, and the five soon to be business partners gathered in Gig Harbor, WA. It was a brief simple meeting as the basic parameters for the company were established – the company’s products must be made in the USA and the company must give 1% of its gross sales back to the offroad community. The pieces seemed to fit and it was done deal, MFD was coming to fruition.

The company was kick started into action with quick and aggressive fashion. The team set a launch date for the “I Shred” at five weeks out, targeting the 46th Annual Desert 100 in beautiful Odessa, WA. The event seemed ideal for the young company to show off their visor to an anticipated 6,500 participants, whom are not allowed to utilize tear offs. While not an original intent, the MFD’s “I Shred” visor has environmental benefits as the product can be used to supplement the long used litter prone tear offs.

In less then two weeks the team was injecting cash, finalizing tooling for the manufacturing of the “I Shred”, writing Bylaws, building a new website, and meeting with CPA’s/lawyers, all while holding down their day jobs and other endeavors. The following three weeks, equally challenging and perhaps even more critical. With as little as two days before the D100 event, production of MFD’s first visor was available to the public. With out a moment to spare the team flew back to Washington from the Illinois plant facility and loaded up the old RV with product in hand destined to bring to light at the popular event.

We are MFD…..and it is possible to make product in the USA and make a true commitment to giving back to help Save Our Sports…..

“I Shred” Universal MX Visor See Better Go Faster Ride Safer

Learn more at www.mfdesignco.com

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Backcountry Riding Schools

by Keri Wanner

Driven, a consulting service based in Mandan, ND caters to the motorized industry providing assistance in business management, event management and marketing. Working with clients like the International Association of Snowmobile Administrators, Performance Off-Road and Ride Rasmussen Style, the Off Road Business Association became a natural fit in helping meet Driven’s goal to assist the off-road industry. Driven’s owners Corey and Keri Wanner have a passion for adventure and the off-road industry. They both have been riding snowmobiles, ATV’s and dirtbikes for over 30 years.

Corey spent 10 years serving as a mechanic for the local dealerships working on every brand manufactured. Keri spent 10 years growing up in a Polaris dealership owned by her parents and eventually transitioned into managing North Dakota’s state snowmobile trails. She managed the trails for almost 14 years before leaving her position as Executive Director of Snowmobile North Dakota to run Driven full time. Together they make an outstanding team working towards changing how people think about their favorite motorized recreation.

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enjoying boondocking and tree riding but the mountains gave these terms a whole new meaning. Their first trip out west was to West Yellowstone, Montana to attend a grooming conference. Part of the conference included avalanche training provided by the Gallatin National Forest Service. They left the class with a whole new view on mountains and snowmobiling but instead of scaring them off, it encouraged them to get the right gear.

Little did they know, they would become the promoters for snowmobilers everywhere to get the gear and get educated.

A few years later attending the 2nd Annual Pink Ribbon Riders Snow Run at Togwotee Mountain Lodge in Wyoming; the couple had the opportunity to meet pro snowmobiler Bret Rasmussen. Neither of them had a clue who Bret was and never heard of his company Ride Rasmussen Style. But they left that trip pumped and more educated than before. It was that trip that Corey and Keri both learned that Bret made snowmobiling cool, was a great educator for rider training and that you could set off an avalanche side hilling a bowl. Thankfully it was small enough that no one was injured and provided more of a great show. But it was that pivotal moment that Corey and Keri realized just why Bret had conducted a beacon check before leaving the parking lot that morning for the days ride. When Bret strutted around the group

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that morning he barely said a word, just held his beacon to you to make sure 1) that you had a beacon and 2) that it was on. After that, every trip to the mountains Corey and Keri conducted a beacon check before every ride.

As the years passed, they stayed friends with Bret and met new friends. They quickly learned there are some amazing individuals in the snowmobile industry and everyone seemed to have a unique niche. And it was then the Driven Elite Backcountry Riding Schools were born. Combining everyone’s niche gave the School an edge. We had a rider instructor, guide, sweepers and photographers but we realized we were missing an important piece.

Avalanche education is key and it was going to be a requirement with our team in order to ride with them. With one more addition to the Driven Team the School was complete.

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the snow with Bret and the team of guides, sweepers and photographers and one day in the classroom and on the snow with the avalanche instructor. Bret in his calm demeanor instructs the group once and then spends one on one time with each of the School clients. His goal is to help you traverse the backcountry using the sled as the muscle, so it works with you versus against you leaving you full of energy for the days ride and many after. And if you’ve mastered those techniques he’ll push your boundaries on a ride, all you have to do is try to keep up. While he’s busy though, the remainder of the team is right there to help providing additional instruction and even assisting with the stucks.

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session has you practicing what is taught in the classroom session. The session is three hours and will show you how to conduct single and multiple burial searches using beacons, probes and shovels. It’s truly an amazing class and will make you a better rider.

The Schools cater to riders of all abilities.

There is always something to do for everyone.

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Backcountry Freerider Brandon Chimenti, Bret Rasmussen with Ride Rasmussen Style, Tracy Long with Tracy Long Photography, Steven Marlenee with Marlenee Photography and Mike Duffy with Avalanche1. The team is #driven2pushboundaries and wants you to push your boundaries with them. In 2016, the Schools visited the Northern Big Horns of Wyoming, Seeley Lake Montana and the Togwotee area of Wyoming. Special thanks to Bear Lodge, Rich Ranch and Brooks Lake Lodge for hosting the events. For more information on the Driven Team, the Schools and the 2017 locations visit www.sledchatter. com. They look forward to seeing you on the snow!

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The Daniel Boone Backcountry Byways of Eastern Kentucky Submitted from theSouthern Four Wheel Drive Association, Friends of Boone and the Ohio River Four Wheelers Off Road Club There are not many places on the east coast of the United States offering motorized recreation a continuous route of one hundred miles long comprised of native terrain, gravel, and asphalt linked through thick forest loaded with cliff lines, vistas, and gorges. Centered at Slade, KY, the Daniel Boone Backcountry Byways (DBBB) of Eastern Kentucky offers this very special experience.

Supported by Southern Four Wheel Drive Association (www.sfdwa.org), Ohio River Four Wheelers (www.orfw.org), local Kentucky counties, Friends Of Boone (Facebook: Friends of Boone), TreadLightly! (www.treadlightly. org), and the United States Forest Service, the DBBB’s promotion for adventure tourism recreation begins this May, 2016.

The road leading to the launch of the DBBB began many years ago with the loss of a few epic roads which were national attractions. In 2006, the USFS, Kentucky Land Heritage Conservation Fund, Sierra Club, and State Parks Department damaged and blocked Sterling Road and Sand Lick Road with heavy equipment, leaving the roads in a shamble of tank traps, deep trenches, and dropped timber. These two roads drew thousands of licensed OHV enthusiasts annually via the Jeep Jamboree and other open events that the local communities depended upon for vital economic input. A combination of a change in the USFS’s travel management rule and the illegal 2006 damage and blocking of the roads resulted in a total loss in this form of recreation for the region as a whole.

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Since then, the advocates for access came to life to pursue preservation of the important routes remaining in the Daniel Boone National Forest. Friends Of Boone began researching the historic county right of ways documented on official Kentucky Highway Department Maps, Congressional Report State Road Surveys, county records, and other sources of documentation. SFWDA brought grant money and land use expertise to the table, the local counties brought tourism development, the USFS hired a trails and recreation manager to assist, and TreadLightly! brought grant money for proper signage and trailhead kiosks. Over the years, the rustic county roads were linked together with moderately improved gravel roads and asphalt connectors to form an initial loop over one hundred miles long traversing steep cliff lines, rocky climbs and descents, stream crossings, waterfalls, the Red River Gorge Geologic Area known as the Land of the Arches which features hundreds of spectacular natural sand stone arches, world class hiking and rock climbing, paddle sports, and outdoor recreation opportunities scarce on the east coast of the United States.

This national attraction named the Daniel Boone Backcountry Byways is designed to be a sustainable, highly scenic, moderately challenging licensed OHV route that exemplifies what can happen when advocates, local and regional clubs, non-profits, local counties, and federal agencies join together in pursuit of a solution that benefits everyone. What began as a negative for the local counties and the land itself is now turned into a positive. There was no shortage of obstacles along the way to development of the DBBB but perseverance and collaborative efforts prevailed which gives America an East Coast destination for adventure recreation and most importantly the local economies regain the input they deserve and desperately need. Enjoy the DBBB! More information can be found on Facebook at Friends Of Boone, SFWDA at www.sfwda.org and Facebook groups/SFWDA/, soon to be found via USFS Web portal, and Powell County, Lee County, Wolfe County, and Menifee County tourism websites. The route will be available via excellent work by SFWDA Business partner www.Cartotracks.com and their mobile mapping application. Thanks to all who have helped along the journey to success!

Jeffrey Dozier Friends of Boone Member SFWDA

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Stay The Trail 2015 Summary

Stay The Trail 2015 Season Summary

Since 2003, the Responsible Recreation Campaign, and its flagship Stay The Trail, Colorado (STT) Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) education program, have been focused on encouraging responsible OHV recreation on the roads and trails that are open to motorized use on public lands within the State of Colorado. In 2015, STT continued to offer educational outreach over the season in a variety of ways.

The STT educational trailers were staffed by STT employees and volunteers, and operated state-wide to spread the message of responsible motorized recreation.

2015 saw updatesRecreation of our website, staythetrail.org, to a new easier to update Sincealso 2003, themore Responsible Campaign, and its flagship Stayuser The friendly, Trail, Colorado format.

The website offers users free maps on where to ride legally, tips on trail ethics, and other (STT) Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) education program, have been focused on encouraging educational information. Throughout the program, STT has used different forms of advertising its responsible OHV recreation on the roads and trails that are open to motorized use on public message, including billboards and OHV related magazine advertisements. 2015 was also the second lands State of Colorado.

In 2015, STT continued educational over year of within STT’s the Stewardship and Outreach Specialist position,toinoffer conjunction withoutreach a boots-on-thethe season in a variety of ways.

The STT educational trailers were staffed by needed STT employees ground stewardship program.

The stewardship program is focused on much projects for and volunteers, and operated state-wide to spread the message of responsible the roads and trails open to motorized recreation around the State of Colorado.motorized In its inaugural year, we installed kiosks, signs, limiters, led several trash patrols Forest Service and recreation.

2015 also saw cattle more guard updates of ourand website, staythetrail.org, to aon new user friendly, Bureau of update Land Management easier to format. The lands. website offers users free maps on where to ride legally, tips on Events: trail ethics, and other educational information. Throughout the program, STT has used different forms of advertising its message, including billboards and OHV related magazine OHV event attendance has become the keystone method in our educational outreach. Outreach advertisements. 2015 was also the second year of STT's Stewardship and Outreach Specialist methods can include a small tabletop booth set-up at indoor venues, a pop-up tent and table at position, in conjunction boots-on-the-ground program. trailers.

The stewardship smaller events, as well aswith a fulla set-up with one of thestewardship two STT educational We also make programcontacts is focused needed forATV the and roads trails open to motorized outreach on on themuch trail using theprojects program a and motorcycle.

Event venues include, but recreation around the State of Colorado. its inaugural year,organized we installed signs, cattle are not limited to, trailheads, trails, expos,In open houses, and clubkiosks, and Motorsport events. guard limiters, and led several trash patrols on Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management lands.

2015 Event Summary: • 65 events staffed out of 76 requested Events: • Over 9,700 direct contacts made • Estimated 488,000has exposed program through events OHV event attendance becometothe keystone method in our educational outreach. Outreach • Estimated 5,870,000 exposed to program through mixed-media messaging methods can include a small tabletop booth set-up at indoor venues, a pop-up tent and table at • Over 12,000 miles traveled smaller as well as autilized full set-up with one of the two STT educational trailers. We also • 522events, volunteer hours make outreach contacts on the trail using the program ATV and a motorcycle. Event venues include, but are not limited to, trailheads, trails, expos, open houses, and organized club and Motorsport events.

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2015 Stewardship Events: • 10 stewardship projects were completed out of 19 proposed • 584 volunteer hours utilized Other Stewardship Projects 1 Grand Junction North Desert Clean-up with the Grand Mesa Jeep Club 2 Fencing with the FJ Summit and Uncompaghre National Forest above Ouray 3 Rabbit Valley Kids Track drainage fix with Grand Junction Field Office 4 Badger Flats Part 2 The www.staythetrail.org Website: The Stay The Trail website is a vital resource for OHV enthusiasts, both those residing within Colorado and those travelling to Colorado from other states needing important information and resources on where and how to ride legally and responsibly. The website is constantly updated with new information about changing travel management plans, regulations and maps; as well as events, stewardship projects, and volunteer opportunities. This is done in order to provide OHV enthusiasts with the most current and reliable information available. In 2014, the website went through a major update to migrate the site to a more user-friendly platform, and continued to be updated in 2015. In an age where more and more people rely on electronic media for their information, it is vital for the Stay The Trail website to maintain a fresh look and continue to adapt to the needs of our audience.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife OHV Registration Grants: We have been very fortunate over the past 10 years to have received fairly consistent funding through the Colorado Parks and Wildlife OHV Registration Grant Program. This legislatively approved program was developed to use funds from OHV registrations to pay for OHV projects, including education, trail maintenance, restoration, signage, etc.

Stay The Trail 2015 Season Summary

Years

Amount

2002-2004

75,000

2004-2005

150,000

2006-2007

130,000

2008

112,800

2009

160,200

2010

190,100

2011

241,000

2012

247,000

2013

280,300

2014

250,019

2015

247,726

2016

210,000

Additional Grants: In 2015, Stay The Trail was awarded another $5,000 grant from Rugged Ridge, a division of Omix-ADA, a market-leader for replacement and restoration Jeep parts. We used this money to help dig holes for our project in South Park, and purchase a kiosk in a 4x4 area of the Tres Rios Field Office is southern Colorado.

Donations: The Stay The Trail program has also received donations from a number of the clubs and events that we work with throughout the year, including: The FJ Summit, The Mile-Hi Jeep Club’s All-4-Fun event, the Toyota Jamboree, the Moose Run Dual Sport Rally, Rock Therapy, and Rokmen 4X4. They have provided us with additional funds in 2015. These funds supplement program needs where OHV grant funds are not quite sufficient or unexpected circumstances arise.

We also received support for our program through the vendors whose logos are shown below:

The Trail was awarded another $5,000 grant from Rugged Ridge, a division of Omixleader for replacement and restoration Jeep parts. We used this money to help dig project in South Park, and purchase a kiosk in a 4x4 area of the Tres Rios Field ern Colorado.

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Awards: Outstanding Trail Sharing Award: The American Trails Program recognized the Stay The Trail program with the 2013 Outstanding Trail Sharing Award. This national award recognizes innovative and successful trail sharing efforts, programs, and systems. In 2014, Stay the Trail presented it to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, as its primary sponsor, to share and display at its main office in Littleton.

Where 2016 Will Take Us: As can be seen in the transition from the beginning of the program through 2014, demand for the Responsible Recreation Campaign’s flagship Stay The Trail Program has been steadily increasing year-to-year. We have answered this challenge, with a limited budget, by carefully focusing our capabilities and resources on the priorities established by a multi-disciplinary steering committee.

The Stay the Trail stewardship program will continue to expand in 2016, with some big projects already scheduled early in the season. We continue to reach out to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the Forest Service, and the Bureau of Land Management to find new and important OHV projects to participate in during the 2016 field season.

For more information, please contact: Sam Logan Responsible Recreation Foundation Stewardship and Outreach Specialist sam@staythetrail.org – 720-684-9960

BENNETT MORGAN, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, RETIRES FROM POLARIS MINNEAPOLIS (May 16, 2016) – Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced that Bennett Morgan, President and Chief Operating Officer, has retired.

Morgan joined the company in 1987 and took on increasing roles of responsibility, including leading Polaris business units, until he was promoted into his current role in 2005.

“Bennett dedicated his career to growing Polaris into the global powersports leader we are today.

We thank Bennett for his significant contributions over the last 29 years and wish him well in his retirement,” said Scott W. Wine, CEO and Chairman of Polaris.

The company does not plan to hire a new President/COO; Wine will assume responsibility for Morgan’s direct reports.

About Polaris Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE:PII) is a global powersports leader with annual 2015 sales of $4.7 billion. Polaris fuels the passion of riders, workers and outdoor enthusiasts with our RANGER®, RZR® and POLARIS GENERAL™ side-byside off-road vehicles; our SPORTSMAN® and POLARIS ACE® all-terrain off-road vehicles; VICTORY® and INDIAN MOTORCYCLE® midsize and heavyweight motorcycles; SLINGSHOT® moto-roadsters; and Polaris RMK®, INDY®, SWITCHBACK® and RUSH® snowmobiles. Polaris enhances the riding experience with parts, garments and accessories sold under multiple recognizable brands, and has a growing presence in adjacent markets globally with products including military and commercial off-road vehicles, quadricycles, and electric vehicles. www.polaris.com PAGE 28

Please tread lightly and travel only on routes and in areas designated open for motor vehicle use.

Remember, Respected Access is Open Access.

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Polaris Hillclimbers on AXYS® RMK® Sleds Win Every Stock Class at Jackson Hole World Championship, Including All 4 Pro Stock Classes & Stock King of the

Hill Jadian Pfaff Wins Women’s Stock & Queen of Queens as Only Woman to the Peak MEDINA, Minn. (March 28, 2016) – The 2016 Jackson Hole World Championship Snowmobile Hill Climb offered abundant proof that Polaris snowmobiles deliver winning performance straight out of the box as Polaris racers won every Stock class – Pro, Pro Masters, Semi-Pro, and Women’s – along with the Stock King of the Hill crown.

The Stock-winning sleds that raced up Jackson Hole’s Snow King Mountain from March 24-27 were nearly identical to the AXYS® RMK® models available right now from Polaris snowmobile dealerships.

The Stock hillclimb sleds that won at the sport’s premier event in Jackson Hole, Wyo., used stock Polaris engines and rode on the patented AXYS deep snow platform that recreational riders can enjoy.

Polaris racers on AXYS RMK sleds made a clean sweep at Jackson Hole by winning all of the weekend’s Stock classes:

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• As Polaris racers won 58% of all the Pro classes at the World Championship, they won all four Pro Stock classes and filled 75% of the available Pro Stock podium spots.

• Along with winning both 600 Stock and 800 Stock, Keith Curtis won the Stock King of the Hill crown by reaching the peak in 1:09.03, which was faster than the run that won Improved Stock King of the Hill.

• Veteran Polaris racer Sandy Sletten won the Pro Masters Stock title and Rayden Gladfelder won Semi-Pro Stock.

• Jadian Pfaff won the Women’s Stock class, and then reached the mountain top to win the Queen of Queens crown – the only woman to ride to the peak in this year’s event.

Pro Racers Sweep Stock Class Titles After Keith Curtis won two Stock classes and the Stock King title, he made a determined run at adding another King of Kings title to his impressive career resume, but finished second by just over 6 seconds. He finished third in three more Pro classes, and he won the Snow Bike class.

Erin Beukelman won both the 1000 Improved Stock class and the 700 Modified class. He earned a third podium spot with a third-place finish in 800 Improved Stock, and he finished second in both the Improved and Modified King of the Hill competitions.

Luke Rainey won the 1000 Stock class at Jackson Hole and finished second in the other three Stock classes. He also finished second in 800 Improved Stock to earn a podium spot in all five classes in which he competed.

Polaris racer Andy Thomas won the 700 Stock class and took second in both 700 Improved Stock and Open Mod. Justin Thomas won the 600 Modified class aboard a Polaris, one of the five podium spots Polaris racers earned in the Mod classes.

In Pro Masters competition, Polaris racer Sandy Sletten won the Pro Masters Stock class.

Polaris Racers Rule Women’s Classes In the Women’s classes, Polaris racers claimed seven of nine podium spots as Christy Frisby won the Mod class and Jadian Pfaff won the Stock title and the Queen of Queens crown. Frisby and Pfaff earned three podium finishes apiece.

Semi-Pro King Wins on Polaris There was a Polaris sweep in the Semi-Pro classes as Rayden Gladfelder won the Stock class and Tanner Meyers won both Improved and Modified before winning the Semi-Pro King of the Hill crown.

In Juniors, Polaris racers Colton McCallum and Brock Sharp finished 1-2, respectively, and in Amateurs, Cody Monroe led a Polaris sweep by winning ahead of Luke Quinn and Jeff Toolson.

Polaris hillclimbers have three Rocky Mountain States Hillclimb Assn. events left on the 2016 schedule: Crested Butte, Colorado, on April 9-10; Beaver Mountain, Utah, on April 15-16; and Crazy Horse at Grand Targhee Ski Resort in Wyoming, April 22-24.

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Robert Mack Joins Polaris as Senior Vice President of Corporate Development and Strategy, and President of Adjacent Markets

MINNEAPOLIS (March 11, 2016) — Today Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) announced that Bob Mack will join the company on April 1 as Senior Vice President of Corporate Development and Strategy, and President of Adjacent Markets. These strategically important roles were combined to fully utilize Mr. Mack’s extensive experience and capacity in support of Polaris’ profitable growth.

Reporting directly to Chairman and CEO Scott Wine, Mack will lead the aggressive growth of Polaris’ Global Adjacent Markets business, and further the development of Polaris’ strategy, which calls for the company to evolve into a highly profitable, customer centric, $8B global enterprise by 2020.

Mack is a seasoned leader with more than 20 years of global business experience, predominantly with the diversified industrial company Ingersoll-Rand, most recently as their Vice President of Corporate Development. He has consistently advanced his career through roles in M&A, finance, marketing, strategy and general management.

“With responsibility for M&A and Global Adjacent Markets, Bob is uniquely positioned to accelerate the growth of our business,” said Scott Wine, Polaris’ Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Bob shares my passion for Powersports and will certainly support the growth of our core businesses, while his command of industrial and commercial markets will hasten our efforts to build out that solidly growing, less cyclical part of our portfolio. He is going to be an extremely strong addition to the Polaris leadership team.”

“Polaris has a reputation for being extremely passionate about creating products that people love to ride. During my conversations with the leadership team, it became clear that this passion extends to their growth plans and creating value for shareholders,” said Mack. “That’s exactly the type of company I want to be part of and I’m excited to help the company achieve its 2020 vision through acquisitions and other growth strategies.”

Mack holds an undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Siena College and an MBA from Duke University. He is currently Board Chairman for the Lake Norman YMCA, on the Board of Hospice of Iredell County and is a Member of the Board of Advisors for Siena College.

About Polaris Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) is a global powersports leader with annual 2015 sales of $4.7 billion. Polaris fuels the passion of riders, workers and outdoor enthusiasts with our RANGER®, RZR® and POLARIS GENERAL™ side-byside off-road vehicles; our SPORTSMAN® and POLARIS ACE® all-terrain off-road vehicles; VICTORY® and INDIAN MOTORCYCLE® midsize and heavyweight motorcycles; SLINGSHOT® moto-roadsters; and Polaris RMK®, INDY®, SWITCHBACK® and RUSH® snowmobiles. Polaris enhances the riding experience with parts, garments and accessories sold under multiple recognizable brands, and has a growing presence in adjacent markets globally with products including military and commercial off-road vehicles, quadricycles, and electric vehicles. www.polaris.com PAGE 32

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SKI-DOO PRO RIDERS EARN MOST PODIUM FINISHES, ISOHEL CRUSHES COMPETITION IN PRO LITE CLASS AT LAKE GENEVA FINALE

Valcourt, QC March 22, 2016 – BRP (TSX:DOO) At the final weekend of ISOC national snocross racing in Lake Geneva, Wis., Ski-Doo X-Team racers captured 8 podiums in the five professional finals, putting an exclamation point on a great season. One of the X-Team highlights of the weekend was Pro Lite sensation Elias Ishoel and his MXZ sled leaving no doubt who was the fastest in the class with his sixth and seventh wins in a row.

The legendary ski hill of the Grand Geneva Resort – a rider favorite with big elevation changes – played host to the annual Nielsen Enterprises Grand Finale and per usual, the racing was electric.

Lincoln Lemieux nearly captured his first career Pro Open win on Friday night for the U.S. Air Force/ Ford Trucks team as he crossed the line on the bumper of the race winner, in one of the most exciting Open class finals in many years. The top four finished less than five seconds apart with Adam Renheim fourth on his Jimmy John’s MXZ. Lincoln Lemieux just missed his first Pro Open win and completed the weekend with three podium finishes. Lemieux looked outstanding the past two months and would finish on the podium all three days of competition with a third behind Renheim Saturday and another runner-up result on Sunday.

Ski-Doo had the best overall Pro Open season of any manufacturer, with X-Teamers Tim Tremblay, Lemieux and Renhiem placing second, third and fourth in the season points championship. Adam Renheim appeared right at home on the euro-style course in Lake Geneva. Renheim travels home to Sweden this week to compete in the Clash of Nations and final round of the World Championship, which he currently leads. In Pro Lite, Ishoel continued his utter domination on his Makita/GMC MXZ race sled, not just winning both the Saturday and Sunday finals but all of his qualifying heats as well. He finished third in season points, even after missing a couple rounds with injury. Elias Ishoel was unbeatable on his Makita/GMC MXZ 600RS PAGE 33

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Maxime Taillefer, who earned a healthy collection of top five finishes in Pro Lite this season, saved his best effort to close out the year – never finishing worse than second in qualifying and crossing the line second behind Ishoel in both Pro Lite finals. His efforts led to a fifth place in season points.

Marica Renheim swept the competition in the Pro AM Women’s class to capture her third straight championship. It was an emotional win for Renheim, who had to fight back from a large point deficit all season after being unable to compete at the first event due to injury. Despite having only one final during each weekend of national competition, Renheim erased the gap two weeks ago in Illinois and put a stamp on her season with the win at Lake Geneva.

At the awards banquet Sunday night, Renheim announced she is retiring from competing in the United States and will stay home with her family in Sweden next season.

Megan Brodeur was off to a good start in the Women’s final before getting turned over at the top of the uphill start and falling to the tail of the pack. Brodeur, who has shown great improvement at every round this season, remounted and charged through the field to claim third place at the finish. The young rider from Québec earned the third spot overall for the season among a very competitive class of women racers. Kurt Bauerly and Mike Schultz climbed to the second and third steps of the Pro AM +30 podium in Lake Geneva with the runner-up finish clinching the class title for Bauerly. Schultz made a return trip to the box in the Adaptive class, this time claiming the top step among his peers.

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Pro Open Round 15 2nd Lincoln Lemieux St. Johnsbury, Vermont 4th Adam Renheim Lima, Sweden Pro Open Round 16 2nd Adam Renheim Lima, Sweden 3rd Lincoln Lemieux St. Johnsbury, Vermont 4th Tim Tremblay Ste Jeanne D’Arc, Quebec Pro Open Round 17 2nd Lincoln Lemieux St. Johnsbury, Vermont 5th John Stenberg Lofsdalen, Sweden Pro Lite #1 1st Elias Ishoel Oppdal, Norway 2nd Maxime Taillefer Laval West, Quebec Pro Lite #2 1st Elias Ishoel Oppdal, Norway 2nd Maxime Taillefer Laval West, Quebec Pro AM +30 2nd Kurt Bauerly Otsego, Minnesota 3rd Mike Schultz St. Cloud, Minnesota Pro AM Women 1st Marica Renheim Lima, Sweden 3rd Megan Brodeur Coaticook, Quebec Adaptive 1st Mike Schultz St. Cloud, Minnesota Jr. 14-15 3rd Raphael Lemieux Terrebonne, Quebec Showdown At Sundown Regional Championship Pro Lite 2nd Hunter Patenaude Hartland, Vermont 3rd Leo Patenaude Hartland, Vermont Sport 5th Cody Steinhaus Mandan, North Dakota Jr. 14-15 4th Paul Frosty Schulz Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota Transition 11-12 3rd Jake Boutwell Keene, New Hampshire Pro AM Women 1st Megan Brodeur Coaticook, Quebec For more information on Ski-Doo snowmobiles visit www.ski-doo.com, or the On Track blog site for racing specific information

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SKI-DOO BULLETIN SKI-DOO X-TEAM HILLCLIMBERS CLAIM TITLES AT JACKSON HOLE EVENT

Valcourt, QC March 30, 2016 – BRP (TSX:DOO) X-Team hillclimbers Blaine Mathews and Carl Kuster had successful weekends at the Jackson Hole World Hillclimb Championship as Mathews claimed two class wins and a King title while Kuster took home one class win. Mathews has been riding a wave of momentum heading into the event and kept it rolling by winning the 800 Improved Stock and Open Mod classes. To put an exclamation point on it he also took the Improved Stock King of the Hill award and the Rick Ward Memorial Sportsman Award. Kuster made it a worthwhile return to Jackson for his once a year competition in the US, after a hand injury kept him from competing in any events last season, with a win in Pro Masters Mod class.

The hill at Snow King Resort always provides some of the toughest challenges in the world of snowmobile hillclimbing, and this year was no different as many competitors left high marks rather making it to the top for an elapsed time. Racers qualified throughout Thursday, Friday and Saturday for the chance to race the finals on Sunday, and a win on Sunday qualifies them for a shot at the King of the Hill title. Mathews had two shots and converted one into a win, while Kuster couldn’t take the start as damage from an earlier crash couldn’t be repaired in time. Congratulations to all the Ski-Doo X-Team racers and best wishes as the Hill Climb competitions continue into late April.

For more information on Ski-Doo snowmobiles visit www.ski-doo.com, or the On Track blog site for racing specific information.

About BRP BRP (TSX:DOO) is a global leader in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and marketing of powersports vehicles and propulsion systems. Its portfolio includes Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft, Can-Am allterrain and side-by-side vehicles, Can-Am Spyder roadsters, Evinrude and Rotax marine propulsion systems as well as Rotax engines for karts, motorcycles and recreational aircraft. BRP supports its line of products with a dedicated parts, accessories and clothing business. With annual sales of over CA$3.8 billion from over 100 countries, the Company employs approximately 7,900 people worldwide.

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Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative Awards More Than $265,000 in 2015

Yamaha Continues to Advocate for Access Through Expanded Support Including National Sportsman and Agriculture Organizations KENNESAW, Ga. – March, 1, 2016 – Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, today announced the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative has contributed more than $67,000 in funds to four GRANT (Guaranteeing Responsible Access to our Nation’s Trails) applicants in the final quarter of 2015.

This funding cycle closes out the 2015 year that provided more than $265,000 in funding and equipment to riding groups and outdoor organizations dedicated to advancing the program’s expanded mission. Yamaha revised the program’s mission in 2015 to provide practical support for efforts that promote safe, responsible use of OHVs, educate the public on proper recreational land use and wildlife conservation practices, and protect appropriate and sustainable access to public lands.

This GRANT quarter coincided with Yamaha’s continued support for the National FFA Foundation and National Hunting and Fishing Day, with additional partner programming announced at last month’s Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show in Las Vegas.

“Yamaha’s Outdoor Access Initiative committee is proud to finish off another successful year, providing GRANTs to more than 20 outdoor enthusiast organizations with the necessary means to promote safe, responsible use and open sustainable access,” said Steve Nessl, Yamaha ATV and SxS group marketing manager. “Under the first full year of the OAI’s expanded mission, we have developed productive partnerships within the outdoor recreation and agricultural communities and we expect 2016 to bring even more opportunities to a broader audience of OHV-users.”

Last month at SHOT Show, Yamaha announced they had once again partnered with Wonders of Wildlife’s annual National Hunting and Fishing Day events. As part of this year’s support, Yamaha is giving away a 2016 Kodiak 700 EPS Utility ATV to help raise awareness for National Hunting and Fishing Day, and the outdoor enthusiasts that help make the local events possible.

“Yamaha has been a key supporter of National Hunting and Fishing Day for almost a decade,” said Misty Mitchell, director of conservation programs for Wonders of Wildlife Museum and Aquarium in Springfield, Mo. — headquarters for National Hunting and Fishing Day. “The Outdoor Access Initiative has played an important role in supporting events across the nation dedicated to spreading awareness of National Hunting and Fishing Day, and the value hunters and anglers bring to conservation efforts in local communities.”

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As part of the continued expanded mission of the Outdoor Access Initiative, Yamaha has increased its support of the National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Foundation, funding a collection of national and statewide awards in both the Outdoor Recreation and Wildlife Production and Management proficiencies. (more) Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative Awards More Than $265,000 in 2015 The fourth quarter Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative GRANT recipients are: • National Future Farmers of America Foundation • Wonders of Wildlife Museum and Aquarium - National Hunting and Fishing Day • Oregon Department of Forestry, Forest Grove District, Oregon • Ravalli County Off Road User Association, Montana The GRANT-awarded projects support the program’s industry-leading dedication to those who work and play outdoors including, but not limited to, those who rely on off-highway vehicles (OHVs) to ride, camp, hunt, fish or farm. Yamaha continues to seek qualified projects and applications at local, state and federal levels.

For more information on the Outdoor Access Initiative, or to submit a GRANT application, visit www.yamahaoutdooraccess.com. Follow Yamaha Outdoors at www.facebook.com/yamahaoutdoors, www.twitter.com/yamahaoutdoors or www.instagram.com/yamahaoutdoors.

About the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative The Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative is the industry leader in Guaranteeing Responsible Access to our Nation’s Trails (GRANTs). Through this program, Yamaha has directly and indirectly supported thousands of miles of motorized recreation trails, maintained and rehabilitated riding and hunting areas, improved staging areas, built bridges over fish-bearing streams and partnered with local outdoor enthusiast communities across the country to improve access to public lands. Each quarter, Yamaha accepts applications from nonprofit or tax-exempt organizations including OHV riding clubs and associations, national, state and local public land use agencies, outdoor enthusiast associations and land conservation groups with an interest in protecting, improving, expanding and/or maintaining access for safe, responsible and sustainable public use. A committee then reviews each application and awards GRANTs to deserving projects. Examples of appropriate projects for GRANTs include, but are not limited to: • Trail development, restoration and maintenance • Trail signage and map production • Staging area construction, renovation and maintenance • Land stewardship, safety and education Updated guidelines, an application form and information on the Outdoor Access Initiative are available here. For specific questions about the Outdoor Access Initiative, call Yamaha’s dedicated hotline at 1-877-OHV-TRAIL (877-648-8724), email OHVAccess@yamaha-motor.com or write to: Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative Yamaha Motor Corp, USA 1270 Chastain Road Kennesaw, GA 30144

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EPA’s Enforcement Policy Threatens Supply of Racing Products for Enthusiasts Click here to support legislation to protect racecars https://www.votervoice.net/SEMA/campaigns/45394/respond

By Stuart Gosswein, SEMA (stuartg@sema.org) For decades, motorsports enthusiasts have converted their street vehicles into racing vehicles used exclusively at the track. This practice went unquestioned until last July when the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a proposed rule that would make it illegal to modify a motor vehicle into a race car or motorcycle if its emission system is taken out-of-compliance from its stock configuration. EPA contends this is “tampering” and that a vehicle is forever a “motor vehicle” under the Clean Air Act, even if it is unregistered, the license plates are removed and it is never again driven on the highway.

The EPA interpretation conflicts with the Clean Air Act and Congressional intent, which defines a “motor vehicle” as a “vehicle designed for transporting persons or property on a street or highway.”

Congress specifically excluded from regulation a “vehicle used solely for competition.” It also conflicts with 46 years of marketplace understanding of the law by industry, enthusiasts and even the EPA which never before expressed this interpretation of a law dating back to 1970.

The Clean Air Act specifically prohibits the EPA from regulating racing vehicles (“vehicles used solely for competition”). In July 2015, the EPA issued a provision within an unrelated proposed rule covering greenhouse gases for trucks and buses stating that it was illegal to convert motor vehicles and sell emissions-related parts for these converted vehicles.

The EPA failed to provide adequate public notice that the racecar provision was included in the 629 page rule. There were no public comments on the provision until SEMA discovered it and submitted comments last December. When SEMA issued a press release and the public became aware of the EPA proposal on Feb. 9th, over 100,000 individuals signed a White House petition in one day telling the EPA to withdraw its proposal.

On April 15th, the EPA announced that it will remove the provision from the final greenhouse gas rule.

That doesn’t resolve the issue, however. The EPA still contends that it has the authority to regulate legitimate racing parts and that tampering occurs when the motor vehicle has been converted, whether or not the EPA enforces against the individual.

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The EPA’s policy would affect any vehicle, including the sports cars, sedans and hatch-backs, that start its life as a street car or motorcycle if it was originally certified to federal emissions standards.

Federal emissions standards have been effective since 1968 (1978 for motorcycles), so the EPA’s prohibition would cover all motor vehicles dating back to that year. Note, the prohibition would not impact purpose-built racecars like those used today in NASCAR, nor would it apply to “nonroad vehicles” (dirt bikes, ATVs, snowmobiles and boats) that are used exclusively for racing.

While the EPA may not enforce against the individual, the supply of race parts will begin to disappear.

Regulators have already targeted manufacturers, distributors and retailers under current Clean Air Act authority. Installers may be the next target. The policy would artificially restrict the manufacture, distribution and sale of emissions-related parts for race vehicles, including engines, engine control modules, intakes, and exhaust systems. Installers would refuse to convert vehicles for fear of enforcement and civil penalties ($37,500 per violation). The policy threatens the $1.4 billion-a-year racing products industry and enthusiasts’ rights to race. It would also devastate the downstream commerce generated through racing -- hotels, restaurants, gas stations, car dealerships, etc.

There is a solution. Legislation has been introduced in the U.S. Congress to clarify that it has always been legal to modify a street vehicle into a racecar used exclusively at the track. The “Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2016” or “RPM Act” (HR 4715, S 2659) confirms that modifying the vehicle into a racecar is not tampering. Passage of the RPM Act is needed to ensure the future of racing and provide certainty to the regulated industry.

Momentum is building on Capitol Hill for the legislation. Over 60 House and Senate members have cosponsored the bill and readers are encouraged to ask their member of Congress and Senators to support the bill.

Click Here to Contact Your Legislator and Support the RPM Act https://www.votervoice.net/SEMA/campaigns/45394/respond

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OHMVR Grants - Where does the funding go?

The Off Highway Motor Vehicle Trust Fund was established under the California Vehicle Code 38000, Chappie-Z’berg Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Law of 1971 as a user funded program to provide for motorized recreation opportunities for the State of California. The legislation established a “trust fund” that is controlled by Public Resources Code 5090 and California Code of Regulations 4970 to issue grants and cooperative agreements to local and federal agencies to provide for and manage motorized recreation opportunities.

The below chart provides for a summation of funding per grant from 1975-2012 by county. The left side is an alphabetical listing of counties. The right side is a total amount of grant funding awarded per county. (Note: State BLM and USFS Region 5 are listed as they are major grant funding recipients.)

Each county within the state has (and does) benefit from funding from the OHMVR Program. These funds are applied to categories that directly benefit the on-going management of the OHMVR program and reflect a significant economic influence in the counties throughout the state.

OHMVR Grant Totals per County County

Grant Amount

County

Grant Amount

Alameda

$353,191

State - BLM

$53,245,837

Amador

$158,199

Kern

$28,084,248

Alpine Butte

Calaveras Colusa

Del Norte

$923,786 $574,758 $912,381 $130,827

$4,232,683

Eldorado

$15,077,339

Humboldt

$2,733,482

Fresno

$10,889,683

San Bernardino Mendocino Imperial

State - USFS Placer Tulare

Riverside

Los Angeles

Imperial

$22,350,280

Eldorado

Kern

$28,084,248

Santa Barbara

Inyo

Kings Lake

Lassen

$13,758,480 $141,000

$91,314

$8,790,915

Inyo

Tuolumne

Mendocino

$27,336,148

Shasta

Mono

$664,817

$4,017,194

Stanislaus San Diego

San Benito

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$20,567,575 $19,689,428 $18,837,506 $17,186,786 $15,122,622 $15,077,339 $13,758,480 $13,433,372 $11,539,618

$8,790,915

Plumas Lassen

Modoc

$22,350,280

$10,889,683

$15,122,622

$1,831,846

$27,336,148

Fresno

Los Angeles Madera

$51,939,641

$9,648,034 $8,137,905 $7,473,488 $7,071,897 $5,640,769

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OHMVR Grant Totals per County Monterey Napa

Nevada Orange Placer

Plumas

Riverside

Sacramento San Benito

San Bernardino San Diego

San Francisco San Joaquin

San Luis Obispo Santa Barbara Santa Clara Shasta Sierra

Siskiyou Solano

Sonoma

Stanislaus

State - BIA

State - BLM

State - BOR

State - NonProfit State - USFS Tehama Trinity Tulare

Tuolumne Ventura Yolo

Yuba Total Grant Amount

$1,291,543 $369,020 $260,918 $225,000

$19,689,428

Santa Clara

$5,616,492

Del Norte

$4,232,683

Sacramento State - NonProfit Mono

$9,648,034

State - BOR

$5,139,536

Madera

$17,186,786

Humboldt

$5,640,769

San Luis Obispo

$7,071,897

Yuba

$51,939,641

$992,000 $716,389

$1,577,000

$13,433,372

$5,616,492 $7,473,488 $489,781

$99,860

$400,000 $500,000

$8,137,905 $160,000

$53,245,837

$2,910,000

Monterey Trinity

San Francisco Alpine

Calaveras

San Joaquin Modoc Butte

Sonoma Sierra

Solano Napa

Alameda Nevada Yolo

$4,031,333

Orange

$19,000

Amador

$20,567,575

State - BIA

$1,037,488

Kings

$11,539,618

Colusa

$18,837,506

$136,822 $257,223

$1,124,550

Ventura Siskiyou Lake

Tehama

$5,139,536 $4,031,333 $4,017,194 $2,910,000 $2,733,482 $1,831,846 $1,577,000 $1,291,543 $1,124,550 $1,037,488 $992,000 $923,786 $912,381 $716,389 $664,817 $574,758 $500,000 $489,781 $400,000 $369,020 $353,191 $260,918 $257,223 $225,000 $160,000 $158,199 $141,000 $136,822 $130,827

$99,860 $91,314 $19,000

$429,941,004

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OUR MEMBERS The companies listed below are proud members of ORBA. They support our common goal of preserving off-road recreation for America’s families. ORBA appreciates their support and looks forward to working with them on the future of off-road recreation. Learn how to join our team efforts and become a member at www.orba.biz.

COMPANY WEBSITE 4 Wheel Parts Wholesalers www.4wheelparts.com SEMA www.sema.org OMIX-ADA Inc. www.omix-ada.com BFGoodrich www.bfgoodrich.com Falken Tire www.falkentire.com Fox Racing Shox www.foxracingshox.com MAXXIS International www.maxxis.com AMA D37 Off-Road www.district37ama.org ARB USA www.arbusa.com The Carlstar Group LLC www.carlstargroup.com CNSA www.cnsa.net DynoMax www.dynomax.com Family Events/The Promotion Co. www.familyevents.com KAR TEK Off-Road www.kartek.com Kawasaki Motors Corporation www.kawasaki.com McKenzie’s Performance Products www.mckenzies.com MOTOWORLD of El Cajon www.motoworldofelcajon.com Off Road Warehouse www.offroadwarehouse.com PAC Racing Springs www.racingsprings.com Performance Automotive Group www.p-a-g.net Pro Comp Suspension www.procompusa.com Race Car Dynamics, Inc. www.racecardynamics.com Rancho Performance Suspension www.gorancho.com Southern Four Wheel Drive Association (SFWDA) www.sfwda.org Southern Motorcycle Supply, Inc. www.southernms.com Tenneco, Inc. www.tenneco.com Thrush www.thrush.com Yamaha Motor Corporation USA www.yamaha-motor.com YUASA Battery, Inc. www.yuasabatteries.com Accion el la Baja TV View on Facebook Advance Adapters Inc. www.advanceadapters.com Advantage Performance www.advantage-on-line.com All German Auto www.allgermanauto.com Alpinestars www.alpinestars.com Alumi Craft www.alumicraft.info AMA D36 www.ama-d36.org APE Wraps www.apewraps.com Baja Designs www.bajadesigns.com Baldwin Motor Sports www.baldwinmotorsports.com Beaumont Yamaha www.beaumontpowersports.com Bell Helmets www.bellsports.com Berts Mega Mall www.bertsmegamall.com Bestop, Inc. www.bestop.com Bilstein/ThyssenKrupp of America www.bilstein.com California Association of 4 Wheel Drive Clubs, Inc.www.cal4wheel.com Calmini Manufacturing www.calmini.com C&D Cycle Center www.cndcyclecenter.com CB Performance Products, Inc. www.cbperformance.com Champion Wheel Co., Inc. www.championwheel.com Coyne Motorsports www.10westmotorsports.com Currie Enterprises www.currieenterprises.com Custom Decals, Inc. www.customdecal.com Cycle Gear www.cyclegear.com D.I.D. Chain/Daido Kogyo Co. www.did-daido.co Daystar Products International www.daystarweb.com Dirtboy Designs www.dirtboydesigns.com

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May 25th: SEMA Australia Business Development Conference – Melbourne, Australia May 25th – 26th: Mojave Road Run – Essex, CA May 27th – 29th: Hi Desert Road Run – Barstow, CA June 1st – 4th: Rocky Mountain Offroad Expo – Grand Junction, CO June 9th-11th: International Snowmobile Congress – Rapid City, SD June 11th: National Get Outdoors Day June 11th: SFWDA Summer Meet N Ride at Sugar Hill Off Road Park – Marion, NC June 10th: Young Executives Network (YEN) Power Tour June 14th – 16th: NOHVCC Minnesota Workshop – Akeley, MN June 15th – 16th: Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) Long Range Planning Meeting – Detroit, MI June 23rd – 25th: COHVCO Annual Workshop – Colorado Springs, CO July 14th – 16th: Wagon Wheel Rendezvous – Meeker, CO July 27th: SEMA Export Fair – Diamond Bar, CA August 11th – 14th: Sierra Trek – Truckee, CA August 11th – 14th: RZR Rally – Taylor Park, CO September 2nd – 5th: High Sierra Poker Run – Shaver Lake, CA

Off-Road Business Association 1701 Westwind Drive #108 Bakersfield, CA 93301 661.323.1464 Fax 661.323.1487 ORBA Board Members • Chairman: Greg Adler, Transamerican Auto Parts • Treasurer: Mark Turner, Daystar • Secretary: Lindsay Hubley, Family Events • Member: Brad Franklin, Yamaha Motorsports USA • Member: Stuart Gosswein, SEMA • Member: Kurt Miller, The Enthusiast Network • Member: Jim Chick, Bestop, Inc. • Member: J.R. Burke, Polaris Industries, Inc. ORBA Staff President & CEO: Fred Wiley 661.323.1464 fwiley@orba.biz Office Manager / Accounting: Deborah Burgess 661.323.1464 dburgess@orba.biz

September 7th: SEMA China Business Development Conference - China September 10th -11th: Hay Days – North Branch, MN September 16th-18th: Sand Sports Super Show – Costa Mesa, CA September 23rd-25th: Dixie Run 30 (GMP) October 1st-2nd: Off-Road Expo – Pomona, CA October 14th – 15th: Operation Desert Fun – Borrego Springs, CA November 1st-4th: SEMA Show - Las Vegas, NV November 11th – 13th: Panamint Valley Days – Trona, CA December 30th: Log Road MX - Bronson, MI December 31st: Salinas Ramblers M/C - Salinas, CA

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