Grass Roots Off-Highway Group Makes An Impact In Ohio
By Matt Bucher, founder and president, Toledo Trail Riders
The Toledo Trail Riders, a volunteer group in Ohio, is relatively new but has already had a positive impact for offhighway riders. That’s because the group members are clearing trails and working to create new riding opportunities.
The group is primarily concerned with Ohio’s Maumee State Forest All-PurposeVehicle (APV) Recreation Area, which has a five-mile trail system that attracts riders mostly from northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. The riding area has remained the same since its inception in 1972.
The Toledo Trail Riders want to change that. The group’s mission is clear: “To promote the safety and enjoyment of the Maumee State Forest APV area.”
The group has only been in existence for two and a half years, but its growth has been explosive. If you asked me when we started the group if I thought we would have grown from four people on my email list to almost 90 now, I would have said that was crazy. I get a request to be on my email list at least once a week because riders want to know what is happening to their riding area and want to get involved.
We are truly grass roots. We pitched the idea of volunteering to the local managers of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) a couple years back, and that’s when it all started.
We started off on our first volunteer day by cleaning up litter, pruning vegetation back off of the trail and cleaning up a bit. We had four volunteers that first time out.
Because of the positive impact of the group and its efforts, the word has spread. I consistently see 20 to 30 volunteers on scheduled clean up days, which happen throughout the riding season.
Local off-highway vehicle (OHV) riders are starting to realize that if we work with the local and state ODNR by volunteering and offering our guidance, then a positive relationship that results in
a safer and more enjoyable trail system is formed.
We are laying the foundation for the future, and putting a formula together that will lead to better things for OHV riders.
Jeff Taylor, a Toledo Trail Rider member, says: “People love the Maumee State Forest riding area. It is the only public riding area around for two or three hours. There is a great passion from local riders for the Maumee State Forest, and our group is a testament to that passion.”
Taylor also hosts and runs the group’s web site, ToledoRiders.com, and Facebook page.
“We use the power of the internet and social media to spread the message of our group to local OHV riders,” he said. “We even put our proposals that we have submitted to the ODNR on Facebook and on our web site.”
With assistance from the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), three members of the Toledo Trail Riders were invited to meet with newly appointed officials at the ODNR in Columbus, Ohio.
The members talked about their brief history of volunteering, showcasing the partnership that has developed with local ODNR officials, and what could be improved at the APV area.
“We use the power of the internet and social media to spread the message of our group to local OHV riders.”
The meeting was a success.
“This is exactly what the ODNR needs to hear and see,” says Royce Wood, AMA/ ATVA government affairs manager, who also attended the meeting.
“We need more groups like the Toledo Trail Riders,” Wood says. “They started from the ground up and continue to build relationships with the ODNR.”
A trail expansion initiative was put into place shortly after the meeting to investigate possibilities not only at the Maumee State Forest, but also at other public riding areas in Ohio.
After reviewing the landscape and carefully considering environmental impacts, the local ODNR managers at the Maumee State Forest proposed 2.25 miles of additional trails. That will bring the grand total to more than seven miles of trails at the APV area.
We are actively pursuing other land options. I emailed the group the other day and told them to keep their eyes and ears open for land sales. It would be a dream come true for local OHV riders to have an additional riding area.
Obviously, buying a huge chunk of land for OHVs is a lot easier said than done but funding is available, which is key.
The resounding theme of group members is that we are not going away any time soon. Our group is continuously growing and evolving.
We are going to keep the throttle pinned and see where the trail takes us.
If you would like additional information, or would like to know how to help, contact Matt Bucher at (419) 392-7117, or visit ToledoTrailRiders.com. If you would like information on forming your own club or getting involved doing volunteer work in your area, contact AMA Grassroots Coordinator Jessica Irving at (202) 7424310, or email grassroots@ama-cycle.org.
U.S. Lawmakers Told Communities Should Decide
Public Land Uses 43 Million Acres Are At Stake
Supporters of H.R. 1581—the Wilderness and Roadless Area Release Act of 2011—told U.S. lawmakers on July 26 that the bill would allow local communities to decide the proper uses of 43 million acres of protected public land, which could include off-highway riding.
But critics opposed releasing the protected land all at once. Instead, they want Congress to release it piecemeal.
The statements were made during a U.S. House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands hearing on H.R. 1581. The bill would remove the stringent use restrictions on almost 6.7 million acres managed by the federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and on 36.1 million acres of U.S. Forest Service (USFS) land that was evaluated for strict congressional Wilderness land-use designations.
A Wilderness designation is one of the strictest forms of public land management. Once Congress designates an area as Wilderness, nearly all forms of non-pedestrian recreation become illegal, including off-highway vehicle (OHV) and bicycle riding.
The ATVA supports appropriate Wilderness designations that meet the criteria established by Congress in 1964, but anti-OHV forces have been abusing legislative and administrative processes in repeated attempts to ban responsible OHV recreation on public land.
The BLM and USFS have determined the 43 million acres covered by H.R. 1581 aren’t suitable for Wilderness designation, but are required to strictly manage the land until Congress releases it for other possible uses.
H.R. 1581 would release the land, freeing up land managers to determine new uses, if any, such as allowing responsible OHV recreation where it currently isn’t allowed.
U.S. Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.),
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who was joined by other lawmakers in introducing the bill, says the measure “simply acts on recommendations made by the federal government and returns the management of tens of millions of acres of public land to local communities so that more Americans can have access to our public lands. These communities know best how to manage the lands, whether for increased recreation, preservation or development.”
U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce (R-N.M.) agrees.
“As chairman of the Congressional Western Caucus, I am proud to be an original co-sponsor of this important piece of legislation,” he says. “H.R. 1581 is good for the West and good for America. It will allow more Americans to enjoy our federal lands, and allow us to actually
protect the habitats of wildlife through proper land management.”
The 43 million acres have been locked up for years, if not decades, even though federal land managers have noted the land doesn’t qualify for the very restrictive Wilderness designation. AMA Washington Representative Rick Podliska wonders how the land could qualify for Wilderness designation now when it was deemed unsuitable 20 or 30 years ago.
“Groups hoping to keep responsible off-highway riders off public land have been able to get areas earmarked for possible inclusion in the nation’s Wilderness system, which immediately bars off-highway riding, bicycling and almost all other activities while the Wilderness study is under way,” he says.
U.S. Senators Cast Symbolic Vote On Ethanol Lawmakers
The U.S. Senate voted 73-27 on June 16 to eliminate $6 billion a year in ethanol subsidies, indicating lawmaker support for biofuels is wavering.
Ethanol is essentially grain alcohol produced from crops such as corn. It’s mixed with gasoline to produce an ethanol-gasoline blend motor fuel.
The Senate vote is considered largely symbolic because the provision to end the subsidies was attached to a bill that isn’t expected to pass the full Congress.
Meanwhile, in the House there is a measure—H.R. 748, introduced by Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.)—which would prohibit the federal Environmental Protection Agency from allowing the sale of gasoline containing more than 10 percent ethanol in light-duty vehicles.
The EPA has granted a waiver to allow the use of gasoline made up of 15 percent ethanol in model year 2001 and newer passenger vehicles, including cars, SUVs and light-duty pickups.
But the agency hasn’t approved the blend for ATVs, motorcycles, heavy-duty trucks or non-road engines.
ATV and motorcycle manufacturers currently only certify their engines to run on fuels that have a 10 percent or less blend.
ATVA Wants ATVs
Included In Study Of Ethanol-Blended Fuel
Wants Assurances ATVs Won’t Be Damaged By Blend
The ATVA is asking a key U.S. House panel to include ATVs and motorcycles in any future study of ethanol-blended gasoline.
In July 11 letter to the House Energy and Environment Subcommittee, the
Want To End Subsidies
Imre Szauter, AMA/ATVA government affairs manager, notes that the ATVA supports the use of cleaner-burning fuels but is concerned that if the allowable level of ethanol is raised, it could void manufacturer warranties.
“Increasing the percentage of ethanol could have a negative impact on ATV engines,” he says.
“Until studies show that a higher ethanol blend won’t damage ATV or motorcycle engines, and won’t make ATVs or motorcycles emit more nitrogen oxides than are allowed by the EPA, the ATVA can’t support any proposal to allow a higher blend,” Szauter says.
American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), along with its partner organization, the ATVA, made a plea to subcommittee Chairman Andy Harris (R-Md.) “that onor off-highway motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) be part of any scientific study by the NAS [National Academy of Sciences]” related to ethanol-blended gasoline.
The subcommittee held a hearing on July 7 entitled “Hitting the Ethanol Blend Wall: Examining the Science on E15.” The hearing focused on E15, a new gasoline formulation that contains up to 15 percent alcohol by volume.
In October 2010, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved the use of E15 in model year 2007 and newer lightduty vehicles (cars, light-duty trucks and medium-duty passenger vehicles). Then in January 2011, the EPA added model year 2001-2006 light-duty vehicles to the approved list.
No ATVs or on- or off-highway motorcycles are currently approved.
At its hearing, the subcommittee indicated that it may require the EPA to arrange with the NAS to study a full range of issues related to E15.
In the letter, AMA Washington Representative Rick Podliska said the
AMA and ATVA have concerns about:
• E15 being put in ATVs or motorcycles mistakenly and damaging engines.
• The continued availability of gasoline that has no ethanol, or gasoline with only a 10 percent blend that is safe for use in ATVs and motorcycles.
• The possibility that “blender pumps”—which dispense multiple grades of gasoline through a single hose—could introduce enough ethanol into gasoline to be used in an ATV or motorcycle to damage the vehicle.
• Ethanol absorbs water, which could be harmful to ATVs and motorcycles.
“In conclusion, to address our concerns, the AMA and ATVA urge that on- or offhighway motorcycles and ATVs be part of any scientific study by NAS,” Podliska wrote.
“Not only should the study focus on the short- and long-term impacts on vehicles and engines, but it should consider financial implications of increased ethanol use in gasoline on consumers; fuel producers, distributors and retailers,” Podliska wrote.
A cooling vest is just one of the ways to help prevent heat exhaustion and heat stroke while riding in hot weather.
Ask The ATV Safety Institute: Riding In Hot Weather
YOU ASK: I’m a sport ATV rider and have been having trouble dealing with the heat this summer. Are there any tips you can give me concerning riding gear and dealing with the heat? Also, how do I know when I’m headed toward trouble with heat stroke?
THE ASI RESPONDS: This is a valid concern, especially with the heat wave in the United States this past summer.
The body cools itself through sweating. This requires enough fluid in the body to create sweat, enough air circulating across the skin, and low enough ambient humidity to allow the sweat to evaporate.
If any one of those three conditions is lacking, then sweating may not be able to meet the cooling demands of the body, and heat-related conditions, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke, can occur.
As your core body temperature rises toward 104 degrees F through inadequate sweating, heat exhaustion can manifest itself through symptoms including fatigue,
light-headedness or dizziness, low blood pressure, rapid or weak heartbeat, nausea, pale skin, fever, headache, muscle cramps, or vomiting.
Countermeasures include stopping your ride, getting out of the sun and into a shady or air-conditioned location, laying down and elevating your legs slightly, loosening or removing clothing, drinking cool water or sports drinks (but not alcoholic or caffeinated beverages), and spraying yourself with cool water.
If symptoms don’t improve within an hour, you need to contact emergency personnel immediately.
If you keep riding in such conditions, heat exhaustion could progress to heat stroke, which is a life-threatening condition. You could become confused, disoriented, and sluggish, and may experience a seizure or coma.
Someone in this condition would need immediate medical attention to prevent brain damage, organ failure or death. This is one more reason to never ride alone. You and others in your group should keep
an eye on each other when riding in hot weather.
To prevent heat exhaustion and heat stroke, limit your physical activity in hot and humid weather. If you decide to ride, wear protective gear that breathes (today’s helmets and jackets have better venting than ever before), and choose light colors for your apparel.
You may want to consider wearing a cooling vest that incorporates technology that actually cools the wearer.
Remember to drink plenty of fluids before and during your ride (but not alcohol or caffeine), and take frequent breaks. A smart rider pauses to assess the situation at the first sign of trouble, and “listens” to his or her body when it gives a signal that something’s not quite right.
See the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention web site, including www. bt.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/faq. asp, for more information.
To enroll in an ATV RiderCourse near you, visit ATVSafety.org or call (800) 8872887.
Photo Frank Hoppen
The 2012 Models Are Here
Something For Everyone In The New Year
Quadsport Z400
Suzuki
Suzuki has unveiled its 2012 lineup of utility sport and sport ATVs that now includes six KingQuad utility sport ATVs, the Ozark 250 utility sport ATV and the Quadsport Z400 sport.
The 2012 utility sport ATV models include the KingQuad 750AXi, KingQuad 750AXi Power Steering, KingQuad 500AXi, KingQuad 500AXi Power Steering, KingQuad 400ASi, KingQuad 400FSi and Ozark 250 models.
These utility sport ATV models combine strong, versatile performance with exceptional torque, power and convenient utility
Kawasaki
The flagship of the Kawasaki ATV line, the Brute Force 750 4x4i ATV, received a comprehensive round of upgrades for the 2012 model year.
An Electric Power Steering (EPS) system highlights the changes, but is joined by other significant new features like a more-powerful V-twin engine, new double-wishbone front suspension, six-spoke cast alloy wheels and new bodywork featuring wide-stance styling cues.
Kawasaki says the dual-range four-wheel drive and a highly maneuverable chassis provide amazing traction, handling and utility.
The company also says that thanks to revised tuning, a new cylinder head and increased compression ratio, the 2012 Brute Force 750 4x4i’s upgraded four-stroke, fuel-injected, 90-degree, 749cc V-twin engine offers more power than ever, with enhanced low-rpm performance.
The twin cylinders are fed through 36mm throttle bodies that are controlled by a 32-bit CPU. The system monitors coolant temperature, air intake temperature, air intake pressure, throttle position, vehicle speed and crankshaft angle to deliver the optimum fuel mixture.
More info: Kawasaki.com.
Polaris
features to conquer tough trails and terrain or cut the work day down to size, Suzuki says.
The QuadRacer Z400 is a raceinspired sport ATV engineered for high-performance off-road fourwheeling. It features a 398cc, fourstroke, liquid-cooled engine with fuel injection for impressive acceleration with tractable power across a range of rpm, Suzuki says.
“The QuadSport Z400 is the total sport ATV package designed for a thrilling ride on the trail or track,” the company says.
To see the full line of Suzuki ATVs, go to www.suzukicycles.com/now.
Force 750 4x4i
For 2012, Polaris has more powerful, big-bore Sportsman ATVs with the introduction of the new 850 Twin, EFI, High Output engine.
The engine delivers 20 percent more power off the line and is available in the Sportsman XP 850 H.O. and Sportsman Touring 850 H.O.
To make the value models work even harder, the Sportsman 800 EFI, Sportsman Big Boss 6x6 800, Sportsman 500 H.O. and Sportsman
400 H.O. receive integrated front storage for 2012.
Changes in the two-up segment include the Sportsman Touring 500 H.O., which also receives integrated front storage.
To complement these vehicles, Polaris will offer several limitededition models across the premium, value and two-up lines including the Sportsman XP 850 EPS, Sportsman Touring 850 H.O., Sportsman 550 EPS and Sportsman 500 H.O. models.
To see the full line of Polaris ATVs, go to PolarisIndustries.com.
Brute
Yamaha
Among the ATV offerings from Yamaha for 2012 are the YFZ 450R sport model, YZF 450, Raptor 90 for youngsters and the Grizzly 700 FI utility machine.
The YFZ 450R boasts a fuel-injected, 449cc, liquidcooled engine with titanium valves, a five-speed manual transmission, independent double-wishbone suspension with piggyback shocks, a cast aluminum swingarm and disc brakes.
The wheels are motocross-spec wide and have been designed with the inner lip rolled in to increase rigidity, allowing a reduction in weight while maintaining strength.
Honda
For 2012, Honda’s Foreman line of ATVs boasts a brand-new liquidcooled 475cc, single-cylinder four-stroke motor that the company says is powerful enough to take on extra-tough jobs.
The introduction of a new fuel injection system with 36mm throttle body for instant throttle response, consistent performance at high altitude and hassle-free cold-weather starting adds to the package.
An all-new rear suspension system combines a new steel swingarm design with a single rear shock absorber to produce 6.9 inches of
travel. Also, the new Foreman has larger 196mm dual front hydraulic disc brakes.
Plus, the new body styling features large oversized front and rear fenders for mud and splash protection.
On top of all that, the Foreman has electric power steering, push-button shifting, a selectable 2WD/4WD system, large cargo racks allowing payloads of 66 pounds in front and 133 pounds in back, a heavy-duty trailer hitch with a towing capacity of 850 pounds and a water-resistant leftside glove box compartment.
To see the complete Honda line of ATVs, go to Powersports.Honda.com.
Can-Am
The YZF 450 boasts more low- and mid-range performance compared with the previous YFZ450 model, yet with the same peak power output thanks to revised cam profile and timing and new ignition mapping.
The Raptor 90 features an 88cc, four-stroke engine and electric start with an emergency kick starter.
The Grizzly 700 FI Special Edition comes with cast aluminum wheels, painted body panels and special graphics. It boasts a 686cc, four-stroke, liquid-cooled engine, gas-charged rear shocks, oncommand push button three-way locking differential, 5.3-gallon gas tank and 11.8 inches of ground clearance.
Info: Yamaha-Motor.com.
Can-Am reports that its 2012 Outlander MAX 800R ATVs are offered in a variety of packages, with the MAX XT-P version featuring air-controlled suspension in the rear and an edgy, performance-based finish.
The 800R family highlights include a 71 horsepower engine, cast aluminum wheels, continuously variable transmission (CVT), and a torsional trailing arm independent rear suspension.
The newly configured for 2012 Outlander MAX XT-P two-up ATV
has air-controlled suspension that adjusts the rear high-pressure gas Fox Racing Shox-built suspension to six rider-selectable levels, depending on trail conditions or rider preference.
Other features include power steering, 12-inch wheels, a morepowerful magneto with 650 watts of power output and factory-installed front and rear bumpers.
Can-Am also offers some machines for youngsters: the 2012 DS 90 X, DS 90 and DS 70.
These machines feature longtravel suspension, an integrated speed limiter and a storage trunk.
To see the full line of Can-Am ATVs, go to CanAmOffRoad.com.
YZF 450R
Foreman 4x4
Outlander MAX 800R XT-P
VICTORY!
VICTORY!
AUG. 12, 2011 • H.R. 2715
IT TOOK NEARLY THREE YEARS and massive efforts by ATVA and AMA members and others— including an impressive showing at an AMA rally in Washington, D.C.—but in the end, the good guys won. Kids’ ATVs can now legally be sold, and the future is secure for generations of riders.
ATVA AND AMA MEMBERS CRUSH LEAD LAW
By Bill Kresnak
It seemed crazy in 2008 when Congress passed a law that essentially outlawed the sale of kids’ ATVs and dirtbikes because of potential lead content in certain components.
Now, three years later, both houses of Congress and President Barack Obama have agreed a fix was needed, and the future of new generations of off-highway vehicle (OHV) riders is bright.
That’s right—the long battle is over!
In a whirlwind 12 days in August, the fix that the AMA, it’s partner organization the ATVA, and others had pushed for three years passed the U.S. House, the U.S. Senate and earned the president’s signature to end 36 months of intense efforts.
Specifically, on Aug. 12, President Obama signed into law H.R. 2715 that exempts kids’ OHVs from the lead-content limits of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) of 2008—known as the lead law—once again making it legal to sell those machines.
Introduced by U.S. Reps. Mary Bono Mack (R-Calif.) and G.K. Butterfield (D-N.C.), H.R. 2715 cleared the House by a 421-2 vote on Aug. 1. The bill earned Senate approval by unanimous consent the same day.
“Without the involvement of everyone in the community—from motorcycle and ATV industry officials to very young riders—this couldn’t have happened,” says Rob Dingman, AMA president and CEO.
“Everyone involved deserves a lot of thanks not only for ensuring that kids can continue to ride today, but for ensuring that our sport will continue to grow in the future as young riders become adult
riders.”
The CPSIA was signed into law by then President George Bush on Aug. 14, 2008, and went into effect on Feb. 10, 2009. It banned the making, importing, distributing or selling of any product intended for children 12 and under that contained more than a trace amount of lead in any accessible part, including kids’ ATVs and dirtbikes.
The CPSIA also required that all children’s products undergo expensive periodic testing by independent laboratories approved by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), which is responsible for implementing the law.
Aimed at children’s toys, the CPSIA also ensnared kids’ ATVs and dirtbikes because trace levels of lead can be found in parts such as brake calipers. Other children’s products were also affected by the CPSIA, such as books, clothes, bicycles, telescopes and microscopes.
The CPSC delayed enforcing certain parts of the law until the end of this year, granting a reprieve for child-sized ATVs and dirtbikes. That gave those concerned about the law time to change it before the reprieve ended.
The AMA and ATVA, and their members, have been at the forefront of the fight to exclude child-size ATVs and dirtbikes from the CPSIA since early 2009.
“The AMA and ATVA have participated in news events to focus media attention on the issue, lobbied on Capitol Hill, and organized campaigns to encourage riders and parents to contact their federal lawmakers to exempt kids’ OHVs from the CPSIA,” Dingman says.
As a result, every member of Congress, as well as members of the CPSC, received powerful statements from members of the AMA and the ATVA.
Efforts Were Intense To Change The Lead Law
“Federal legislators deserve a lot of thanks for their tireless efforts, especially U.S. Rep. Denny Rehberg (R-Mont.), U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and all the other lawmakers who supported an exemption,” Dingman says. “Hundreds of thousands of parents, kids and motorcycling and ATV club members responded to AMA and ATVA calls for action to contact their elected officials and their efforts, along with all those volunteers who circulated petitions and took other actions, brought this issue to the attention of Congress and turned the tide in our favor.
“Make no mistake, those letters, emails and telephone calls to Congress played
a pivotal role in convincing lawmakers to exempt OHVs from the lead law,” he says. “In the end, legisators responded to the pressure applied by OHV activists.”
“I’m also convinced that the AMA Family Capitol Hill Climb held on May 26 played a major role, since it put a human face on the issue by showing lawmakers the kids and families who are suffering because of the CPSIA,” Dingman says.
“I want to thank Racer X magazine, Doublin Gap Motocross Park, Mason Dixon Riding Association 6 and 7, Tomahawk MX Park, the Middle Atlantic Motocross Association, Budds Creek Motocross Park, High Point Raceway and advocates such as the Yentzer family and Moto-Patriot Nancy Sabater, who brought youngsters to Washington, D.C., for the AMA Family Capitol Hill Climb to lobby their lawmakers,” he says.
Dingman also thanks other organizations and individuals that worked diligently on the effort, including:
• The Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) and Specialty Vehicle Institute of America (SVIA), which are trade groups representing members of the motorcycle and ATV industries.
• The motorcycle enthusiast and trade media.
• Sean Hilbert, president of Cobra Motorcycles, which makes kids’ competition motocross machines.
• The Coombs family and Tim Cotter of MX Sports, which has conducted the famed AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship, featuring thousands of promising young riders, for 30 years.
“I want to extend a very special thanks to Malcolm Smith, a member of the Motorcycle Hall of Fame, who brought a lot of media attention to the unfairness of the lead law when he hosted a media event in 2009 at his motorcycle dealership and sold some youth OHVs despite the law,” Dingman says.
Industry Officials And Dealers React To The Change
Like others in the motorcycling and ATV communities, Paul Vitrano, general counsel of the MIC and executive vice president and general counsel of the SVIA, is pleased with the new law.
“We are gratified that all the powersports community’s efforts paid off.
This will ensure that youth models will be available for them to ride safely with their families,” Vitrano says. “It’s very important because the youth models were created to give them appropriatesized vehicles to enter into the sport.”
Cobra’s Hilbert also is glad that the long fight is over.
Hilbert had feared that his company would be forced to close its doors because it wouldn’t be able to afford to comply with the testing requirements of the CPSIA. Now, he sees a bright future for his company and for the mini-racers who ride Cobras.
“I’m extremely relieved that we will be able to stay in business after Dec. 31 of this year,” Hilbert says. “It affects the 30 or so direct employees we have at Cobra but we also do business with about 150 companies in the Midwest so it affects them as well.
“The question I was asked a lot is whether we could have made a motorcycle that met the requirement for lead,” he says. “Eventually we could have gotten there... But the cost of compliance would have made it economically unviable to make children’s motorcycles.
“There’s never been any evidence whatsoever that kids have ingested any lead in their bloodstreams from riding a motorcycle,” Hilbert adds. “So there is no safety issue with lead.”
Cotter of MX Sports, which has been on the front lines fighting the lead law with the ATVA, AMA and others, said the law’s change will have far-reaching consequences.
“You don’t have to go very far in your economics textbook to see what this means for us,” he says of the company that runs the ITP/Moose Racing AMA ATV Motocross National Championship Series.
“If you can still buy minibikes, kids can still race minibikes. But it goes farther than that,” he says. “This will help motorcycling, both on- and off-road, to continue to grow. When you take away the ability of kids to be introduced to motorcycling before the age of 12, you’ve probably lost those kids. They’ll be on to something else.
“Now the choice is still there,” he says. For ATV and motorcycle dealers already
Sean Hilbert
Tim Cotter
suffering because of the nation’s flagging economy, passage of the exemption to the CPSIA for kids’ OHVs is welcomed news.
“The signing of H.R. 2715 brings to an end the unfortunate example of a law that simply went beyond its intended purpose and well into the private lives of parents in America concerning their right to choose and guide their children’s recreational pursuits,” says Jerry Abboud, executive director of the Powersports Dealers Association of Colorado.
“Kudos to the AMA for leading the charge and every other motorized organization, club, dealer, family and individual who made this possible through one united voice,” he says.
“A tip of the hat to the bill’s sponsors
The Long Battle
and members of Congress for getting this one right,” he says.
“Perhaps more important than just righting a wrong, this gives the antiaccess bunch a major set back in their quest to end the handing down of a great sport from generation to generation,” Abboud says. “They have worked for years to find a way to stop kids from enjoying motorized recreation. This will no longer be a weapon in their arsenal.”
Bill Hearne, operating manager for Outdoor Motorsports, a multiline dealership in Spearfish, S.D., says the ban never should have happened and took way too long for lawmakers to fix.
“But through the efforts of the AMA and a lot of other people, we got a bad thing turned around,” Hearne says. “The sad part
is that when we’re trying to have economic development, thousands of dealers lost sales. It’s many millions of dollars nationwide, I’m sure.
“When you take the whole dealer market, there is always someone on the margin, just hanging on,” he says.
“And for some, those 10 bikes that weren’t sold would be enough to push him over the edge, and you don’t have just the owner, but the workers too,” Hearne says.
Children Win—And Learn
After years of effort to overturn the de facto ban, the real winners are the families and children who enjoy responsible motorized recreation.
“It would have been devastating to my children and thousands more just like them if they were unable to ride, and it would have been a shame if the reason they couldn’t ride was because our government failed them,” says Peggy Malcolm of Littleton, Colo.
In 2006, a 4-year-old Minneapolis boy died after swallowing a charm that contained dangerous amounts of lead, prompting federal officials to investigate lead in children’s products. That resulted in a bill that effectively banned the sale of kids’ dirtbikes and ATVs. Here’s how we got to where we are today:
2007
Federal lawmakers hold hearings on the safety of children’s products following numerous leadrelated recalls.
Aug. 14, 2008
President George Bush signs into law the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) of 2008, known as the lead law. Among other things, the law effectively bans the sale of any products for kids 12 and under containing trace amounts of lead, including dirtbikes and ATVs.
Feb. 10, 2009
March 19, 2009
In an act of civil disobedience, Motorcycle Hall of Famer Malcolm Smith sells three kid-size off-highway vehicles at a rally against the lead law at his dealership.
April 3, 2009
AMA President Rob Dingman and MX Sports and Cobra Motorcycles officials meet with federal officials and lawmakers seeking relief.
May 1, 2009
The lead law takes effect.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) delays enforcement of the leadcontent part of the CPSIA until May 1, 2011.
Aug. 14, 2009
Under the CPSIA, the threshold of allowable lead in kids’ toys drops from 600 parts per million to 300. The threshold is to drop to 100 parts per million after Aug. 14, 2011.
Dec. 2009
THE CPSC delays the law’s lead-testing requirements until Feb. 10, 2011.
Jan. 15, 2010
The CPSC tells Congress it can’t exempt kids’ dirtbikes and ATVs from the CPSIA unless the law is changed to give the panel flexibility.
Jerry Abboud
Bill Hearne
She is the mother of Erin, 11, Adi, 7, and Carter, 5, who won an AMA video contest that earned them a trip to Washington, D.C., to be the honored guests at the AMA Family Capitol Hill Climb on May 26 that brought families together to lobby their lawmakers.
Tyler Newcomer, who was instrumental in getting families with young racers from the Tomahawk MX Park in Hedgesville, W.Va., to the AMA Family Capitol Hill Climb, says: “Through the hard work of the AMA and the families that support young riders, the voices of our children were heard on Capitol Hill.
“This bill will help protect our children by assuring them the opportunity to ride age-appropriate motorcycles,” he says. “The children who attended the Hill Climb know that they helped save their right to ride, but it’s also important for them to know they helped protect the motorcycle industry during tough economic times.
“This bill will help save jobs. Our children truly made a difference,”
April 29, 2010
Federal lawmakers hold a hearing on the proposed Consumer Product Safety Enhancement Act of 2010 to amend the CPSIA.
Other bills to change the lead law are also in the hopper. The bills all die.
Newell
Newcomer says.
David Newell of Montpelier, Va., says he was out riding with his sons, Shane, 5, and Michael, 8, when President Obama signed the bill into law.
“Michael races [an ATV in] 70cc Production in District 13 [Virginia] of the AMA. Shane wants to race as well. Michael loves racing. As long as he keeps his grades up, he can continue to race. We also spend more time together as a family by riding the track together,” Newell says.
“If it wasn’t for the bill being passed, my
Jan. 25, 2011
The CPSC delays the law’s lead-testing requirements until Nov. 27, 2011. Various bills are introduced in 2011 to amend the lead law.
May 26, 2011
The AMA organizes the AMA Family Capitol Hill Climb in Washington, D.C., for riding families to lobby their federal lawmakers in support of Rep. Denny Rehberg’s (R - Mont.) H.R. 412, the Kids Just Want to Ride Act.
son would probably end up sitting in front of the TV playing video games instead of getting all of this exercise,” he says.
A Long Fight For Change
Rep. Denny Rehberg (R-Mont.), one of the champions for ATV riders through his efforts to change the lead law, praises the passage of H.R. 2715, which included language to exempt kids’ OHVs.
The bill ensures federal regulators won’t force children to ride adult-sized OHVs, and the bill is good for business, he says.
On the Senate side, Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) notes that she worked with the AMA, the MIC and the SVIA to get legislation approved to exempt OHVs from the lead law and is happy this bill passed.
“This legislation will help both ensure children’s safety and spare countless businesses and individuals unnecessary cost and disruption,” she says.
In the end, thankfully, kid ATV riders and motorcyclists are the winners.
Aug. 1, 2011
Reps. Mary Bono Mack (R-Calif.), G.K. Butterfield (D-N.C.), Joe Barton (R-Texas), John Dingell (D-Mich.), Denny Rehberg (R-Mont.), Edolphus Towns (D-N.Y.), Fred Upton (R-Mich.) and Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) introduce H.R. 2715 to exempt kids’ off-highway vehicles (OHVs) from the lead-content portion of the CPSIA.
Aug. 1, 2011
The House votes 421-2 to approve H.R. 2715. The Senate approves the bill by unanimous consent the same day.
Aug. 12, 2011
President Obama signs H.R. 2715 into law.
Michael
“You Have Made Them Feel Like Little Heroes!”
By Peggy Malcolm of Littleton, Colo.
There are so many things our kids are exposed to these days—some good and some bad. While I know it is our responsibility to protect our children from preventable dangers, in this particular case youth motorcycles and ATVs were being unfairly accused of being dangers.
Kids gain so much from riding— no matter what level or for what reason—whether it’s recreationally or competitively. They learn self-discipline, sportsmanship and responsibility. Riding builds confidence. With that, kids thrive. Even if they’re not always leading the pack, it’s awesome to see the effort that they put into it. Whether it’s finally conquering a tough section of trail in the woods, making it through all four motos without crashing, getting the holeshot, or making just one pass during a race—there is almost always something positive to put in your pocket when it comes to riding.
Just the little successes in this sport give kids a great sense of accomplishment. And the camaraderie that is shared
between off-road families. WOW! We have met so many wonderful people through this sport and pastime—some who have truly become “family” to us and, I have to say, through all of my life experiences I have never experienced anything like it. It would have been devastating to my children and thousands more just like them if they were unable to ride, and it would have been a shame if the reason they couldn’t ride was because “our” government failed them.
So, a sincere thank you to all members of Congress, committees, subcommittees, House and Senate, and President Obama. Knowing you have many other important issues on your agendas today, you took the time to listen to our kids and did what needed to be done. You also showed youngsters across America the value of getting involved.
I want to thank everyone who got involved and followed it through. At our local level, the RMXA (Rocky Mountain Motocross Association) and the RMEC (Rocky Mountain Enduro Circuit) for creating the banners that would be signed by hundreds in support of the “Kids Just Want to Ride Act” that we brought with us to Washington, D.C. for the AMA Family Capitol Hill Climb to have on display.
I would like to thank Arin Tegtman, who is an announcer for our local races here. He helped get the word out, not only at our races but at the motocross National
held at Thunder Valley in Lakewood, Colo. David Clabaugh, who is the promoter for the Thunder Valley National, was gracious enough to let us stand up in the announcer’s tower and do a six-minute plug to show and gain support for our kids.
A big thank you goes out to Colorado Rep. Mike Coffman (R-Colo.) for taking the time to hear our side and jumping on board to fight the good fight.
To the AMA—you are AMAzing! You took us all under your wing and showed us exactly what we needed to do. Your knowledge and guidance through this whole process was exceptional. We couldn’t have done it without you.
Mostly, I would like to thank you for letting my kids be a part of something so important and truly meaningful in their lives. You have made them feel like little heroes! They are so excited that this has ended in their favor and have taken such pride in knowing that it was because of their actions and their words.
I think it has taught them an important life lesson—that you should always stand up and fight for what you believe and for what is right. It really can make a difference.
When I told them it was on the president’s desk to finally be signed and that we won, they said, “That’s because of us, right?”
I told them they were exactly right.
Carter, Peggy, Erin and Adi Malcolm
John Natalie Captures the 2011 AMA Pro Racing ATV Motocross Championship
Rookie Joel Hetrick goes (1-1) for the overall at Loretta Lynn’s
Motoworks Can-Am’s John Natalie and Baldwin Motorsports PEP Racing’s Josh Upperman came into the final round of the AMA ATV Motocross Championship Series at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch on Aug. 13 only 10 points apart.
And Natalie went home with the title.
“There are a lot of people that put their heart and soul into this team and they made it all possible,” Natalie said. “Can-Am started out with a dream and four years later we finally realized it. We took this DS 450 and we took a championship!”
In moto one, Joel Hetrick grabbed the SSiDecals.com Holeshot Award, followed closely by fellow rookie Chase Snapp, until Snapp was forced to pull off the track to fix his derailed chain.
Both Natalie and Upperman got off to a rough start but worked their way up throughout the moto.
“I spun out of the gate and missed a gear, so I didn’t get the best jump and then [I] just settled in behind John [Natalie]. I wanted to find good lines and maybe try some different things for the second moto,” Upperman said.
Natalie caught up to Hetrick towards the end of the moto, but Hetrick edged out Natalie for the win. Upperman finished third behind Natalie, extending Natalie’s points lead.
As the gate dropped for moto two, it was the Baldwin Motorsports PEP Racing Honda machine of Upperman that shot out of the gate first.
Natalie and Ballance Racing’s Thomas Brown got tangled up in first corner carnage, sending both riders to the back.
Natalie only needed an eighth-place finish to capture the championship title, so he played it conservatively on the first few laps. But then he began picking off riders until he got into the top five, and even then he still kept up his pace.
Meanwhile, Upperman and Hetrick fought for the lead position. Hetrick had his sights set on the AMA Pro Racing ATV Motocross Rookie of the Year Award, which he claimed after going 1-1 for the overall win at Loretta’s.
Finishing with a 2-4 score for the day, Natalie captured the 2011 AMA Pro Racing ATV Motocross Championship title by only eight points over Upperman.
AMA Pro ATV Results At Loretta Lynn’s Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tenn., Aug. 13-14
1. Joel Hetrick (HON)
2. Josh Upperman (HON)
3. John Natalie (CAN)
4. Jeremy Lawson (SUZ)
5. Thomas Brown (YAM)
6. Travis Moore (HON)
7. Chase Snapp (CAN)
8. Harold Goodman (HON)
9. Joe Byrd (HON)
10.Nick DeNoble (HON)
AMA ATV Motocross Championship Pro Point Standings
1. John Natalie (432)
2. Josh Upperman (424)
3. Jeremy Lawson (374)
4. Thomas Brown (339)
5. Joel Hetrick (319)
6. Chase Snapp (315)
7. Chad Wienen (297)
8. Nick DeNoble (277)
9. Travis Moore (268)
10. Joe Byrd (264)
John Natalie Earns Win at Red Bud
MX In Michigan
Ballance Racing’s Thomas Brown captured his first moto win of the season in the Pro class in the AMA ATV Motocross National Championship Series presented by DWT on July 30 at Red Bud MX in Buchanan, Mich.
But Motoworks Can-Am’s John Natalie answered back with a moto two win, claiming the overall victory and extending his lead in the championship point standings at the time.
Walsh Race Craft Suzuki’s Jeremy Lawson took home the ATVRiders.com
Fastest Qualifier Award, with a 1:48.384. Lawson has put in several of the fastest race lap times this season, but claimed his first-ever fastest qualifier award at Red Bud.
As the gate dropped for moto one, it was Josh Upperman‘s Honda that grabbed the SSiDecals.com Holeshot Award.
“A huge thanks to Mark [Baldwin] for giving me such a good motor to pull holeshots out there,” Upperman said.
Lawson and Hetrick Motorsports Honda rider Joel Hetrick got tangled up earlyon, causing both riders to go down hard. It was tough luck for Lawson, who posted the fastest lap times in the qualifying sessions and for Hetrick, who swept both motos at Unadilla just two weeks ago.
Natalie put in the fastest lap of the race on the second lap, making his way past Baldwin Motorsports PEP Honda’s Upperman into second place, then quickly found his way around the leader Brown.
“Natalie ran me down—he had a few better lines than me and passed me, but I found his lines and tracked him for a few laps and I was able to make the pass,” Brown said.
In the end, Brown came out on top, laying down a smooth race to the checkers after getting back around Natalie through the whoops.
Upperman settled into a comfortable pace behind Natalie, keeping an almost 30-second distance over Can-Am’s Chase Snapp by the end of the moto.
“I definitely want to be on the podium every week, but I know staying consistent will keep me in the championship contention,” Upperman said.
“The track was pretty brutal and with the big amount of sand, it got really whooped out. I got pretty beat up through the whoops, but I think everyone else did too,” he said.
AMA Pro ATV Results At Red Bud MX in Buchanan, Mich., July 30-31
John Natalie (CAN)
Thomas Brown (YAM)
Josh Upperman (HON)
Josh Upperman Wins At Sunday Creek MX In Ohio
Baldwin Motorsport’s Josh Upperman topped the Pro podium at Sunday Creek for round eight of the 2011 AMA ATV Motocross Championships July 2-3 in Millfield, Ohio.
This was Upperman’s first overall Pro win of the season, which put him within striking distance of the Pro points lead.
This was the first time the series has traveled to Sunday Creek in Millfield and, unfortunately, Mother Nature was not in an agreeable mood as rain fell for the first moto, creating slick and muddy conditions.
Upperman grabbed the moto one holeshot, but the slick conditions sent him off the track early in the first lap, landing him back in second place. He charged hard, and despite recording the fastest lap time of the moto—a 1:42.281 in lap two—he was unable to reclaim the lead before reaching the
checkered flag.
In moto two, the rain stopped and the track began to dry out a bit.
At the start of the second moto, it was an all-out drag race to the first turn. But Upperman took the holeshot and the lead, which he held to the checkered flag.
Joel Hetrick Wins Unadilla MX in New York
Makson Construction JB
Racing’s Joel Hetrick swept the July 26 event at Unadilla in New York in the AMA ATV Motocross National Championship Series presented by DWT, giving the rookie a career-best overall win.
It was only a matter of time before this year’s determined rookies topped the podium amongst a deep field of veterans in 2011. Pro class rookie Chase Snapp took his first-ever moto win two weeks earlier in Millfield, Ohio. Sunny skies and warm temperatures graced the Unadilla Valley Sports Center for round nine of the 11-stop circuit. The habitually rough Unadilla racetrack was sleek and fast.
As the gates dropped on the opening AMA Pro ATV moto, Wisconsin’s Nick DeNoble
grabbed the SSiDecals.com Holeshot Award aboard his Janssen Motorsports Honda, with Can-Am/Canada’s Richard Pelchat close behind. The seven-time Canadian National Champion held off Hetrick, Josh Upperman and Motoworks Can-Am’s John Natalie for the first few laps until the trio finally moved past and Pelchat dropped to seventh.
Hetrick passed DeNoble for the lead around lap five and the rookie went on to claim his first-ever moto win in the AMA Pro class.
Baldwin Motorsports JB Racing Honda’s Upperman eventually passed DeNoble in the second half of the race and locked in the second-place finish in moto one.
In moto two, the SSiDecals. com Holeshot Award went
AMA Pro ATV Results At Sunday Creek in Millfield, Ohio, July 2-3
1. Josh Upperman (HON)
2. Chase Snapp (CAN)
3. Thomas Brown (YAM)
4. Jeremy Lawson (SUZ)
5. Nick DeNoble (HON)
6. Joel Hetrick (HON)
7. Travis Moore (HON)
8. Devin Heimes (SUZ)
9. Adam Clark (HON)
10. John Natalie (CAN)
AMA Pro ATV Results At Unadilla in New Berlin, N.Y. July 16-17
1. Joel Hetrick (HON)
2. Josh Upperman (HON)
3. John Natalie (CAN)
4. Jeremy Lawson (SUZ)
5. Richard Pelchat (CAN)
6. Thomas Brown (YAM)
7. Greg Gee (HON)
8. Devin Heimes (SUZ)
9. Derek Swartfager (HON)
10. Nick DeNoble (HON)
to moto one winner Hetrick, who set an untouchable pace early on. Upperman got off to a great start behind Hetrick and latched onto the pace of the leader at first, until Natalie contested the Honda rider at the end of the race.
Natalie made the pass on Upperman with just two laps to go, finishing second in moto two and securing his points lead with a 5-2 finish for third overall.
Hetrick went on to take the overall win, the first of his rookie career, with a 1-1 sweep.
John Natalie
Josh Upperman
Photo Raceday Pix
Chris Borich Earns Victory At GNCC In Ohio
After suffering a disappointing mechanical failure at the previous round in West Virginia, Chris Borich got back on top of the podium with a spectacular win at the Wiseco John Penton GNCC, round nine of the 2011 Can-Am Grand National Cross Series in Millfield, Ohio, July 9-10.
Borich battled race-long with Ballance Racing Yamaha’s Taylor Kiser, Foremost Insurance/Warnert Racing Can-Am’s Chris Bithell and GT Thunder-backed Brian Wolf before putting his Rockstar Makita Suzuki into the lead on the final lap to claim his fifth victory of the season.
The win extended his lead in the series standings to an impressive 27 points heading into the summer break.
“That race at Snowshoe was kind of
Wiseco John Penton GNCC XC1
Results in Millfield, Ohio, July
9-10
1. Chris Borich (SUZ)
2. Taylor Kiser (YAM)
3. Brian Wolf (HON)
4. Chris Bithell (CAN)
5. Jarrod McClure (HON)
6. Bryan Cook (KTM)
7. Donnie Ockerman (HON)
8. Kevin Yoho (YAM)
9. Johnny Gallagher (Yam)
10. Jeffrey Pickens (Yam)
a bummer, it was just a freak deal and I thought we had at least a top two. You just can’t control things like that sometimes, but it’s good to come back strong here and get the win,” Borich said.
The four front-runners took turns holding the lead until Borich and Bithell broke away from the pack near the end of the race. However, a low hanging tree limb nearly took Borich out of the competition.
“I was chasing Chris and there was a limb hanging down and he ducked and I didn’t see it and it cleaned me completely off the bike,” Borich said. “I hit my head pretty hard and I sat there for a while getting my bearings before I could take off again.”
After getting back into the fray, Borich
Wiseco John Penton GNCC XC2
Results in Millfield, Ohio, July
9-10
1. Walker Fowler (Yam)
2. Eric Hoyland (Hon)
3. Michael Lancaster (Hon)
4. Gabe Phillips (Yam)
5. Aarol Bright (KTM)
6. Matt Pierce (Yam)
7. Matt Hanna (Yam)
8. Eric Wilczek (Yam)
9. Nathan Wallpe (Hon)
10. Joshua Merritt (Yam)
GNCC XC1 Standings
1. Chris Borich
2. Adam McGill
3. Taylor Kiser
4. Chris Bithell
5. Brian Wolf
6. Bryan Cook
7. Donnie Ockerman
8. Jarrod McClure
9. Kevin Yoho
10. Jeffrey Pickens
made a strong push and was able to catch Bithell and later took the lead when Bithell hit a tree.
“I just put the hammer down and took some good lines and did what I needed to do to get back up front,” Borich said.
Kiser also took advantage of Bithell’s mistake and ended the day in second to match his best finish of the year. The Florida rider also claimed the $250 Motosport.com Holeshot Award to start the race.
“I got a good start and that made a big difference,” Kiser said. “The bike was working well and I feel things are starting to go our way heading into the break.”
Meanwhile, Wolf finished third, making his third podium finish in four races.
GNCC XC2 Standings
1. Walker Fowler
2. Gabe Phillips
3. Eric Hoyland
4. Patrick McClure
5. Aarol Bright
6. Matt Hanna
7. Dustin Canipe
8. Parker Jones
9. Richie Brown
10. Blake Kraker
Photo Shan Moore
Harold Goodman Out Front In Pro and Pro-Am Standings
Houser Racing’s Harold Goodman is the man to beat as the AMA Racing ATV Extreme Dirt Track National Championship Series winds down.
Goodman won the Pro and Pro-Am classes Aug. 6 at the Tri-City Speedway in Franklin, Pa. He stands on top of the standings in both classes.
Michael Coburn and Brad Riley sit in second and third, respectively, in the Pro standings, while Chuckie Creech and Riley hold the second and third spots in the Pro-Am class.
At the Tri-City Speedway, Goodman grabbed the holeshot with Coburn right on his tail. But Coburn fell behind, and Goodman won.
In the Pro-Am Unlimited class, Creech was first off the starting line with Kirby Cooke right behind him. By the second lap Cooke got by, but then it was a battle to the end with Cooke winning.
In the Pro-Am class, Goodman got the holeshot, followed closely by Creech and Riley.
Goodman held them off to the checkered flag.
Extreme Dirt Track Series Pro Standings
1. Harold Goodman
2. Michael Coburn
3. Brad Riley
4. Chuckie Creech
5. Kirby Cooke
6. Brian Ace
7. Charlie Calloway
8. Kris Bures
9. Damon Brown
10. Mike Mahan
Extreme Dirt Track Series Pro-Am Unlimited Standings
1. Brad Riley
2. Chuckie Creech
3. Kirby Cooke
4. Nathan Wolff
5. Kris Bures
6. Michael Coburn
7. Brian Foltz
8. Dustin Hoffman
9. Daniel Chepkauskas
10. Jared Hulling
Extreme Dirt Track Series Pro-Am Standings
1. Harold Goodman
2. Chuckie Creech
3. Brad Riley
4. Nathan Wolff
5. Seph Padon
6. Justin Frindt
7. Dustin Hoffman
8. Charlie Calloway
9. Brian Ace
10. Daniel Chepkauskas
Pro Results at Muskogee, Okla., May 14
1. Harold Goodman (HON)
2. Michael Coburn (HON)
3. Brad Riley (HON)
4. Chuckie Creech (CAN)
5. Mike Mahan (HON)
6. Frank Batista (HON)
7. Nick Camilli (KTM)
8. Kristopher Bures (HON)
9. Charlie Calloway (HON)
10. Brian Ace (HON)
Pro-Am Results at Muskogee, Okla., May
14
1. Harold Goodman (HON)
2. Chuckie Creech (Can-Am)
3. Brad Riley (HON)
4. Casey McKibben (HON)
5. Josh Hibdon (HON)
6. Michael Coburn (HON)
7. Nathan Wolff(HON)
8. Daniel Chepkauskas (HON)
9. Justin Frindt (KAW)
10. Charlie Calloway (HON)
Pro Results at Sikeston, Mo., June 11
1. Brad Riley (HON)
2. Harold Goodman (HON)
3. Kirby Cooke (HON)
4. Michael Coburn (HON)
5. Chuckie Creech (CAN)
6. Brian Ace (HON)
7. Trent Powell (HON)
8. Charlie Calloway (HON)
9. Kristopher Bures (HON)
10. Rusty Tanner (HON)
Pro-Am Results at Sikeston, Mo., June 11
1. Harold Goodman (HON)
2. Brad Riley (HON)
3. Brian Ace (HON)
4. Dustin Hoffman (YAM)
5. Chuckie Creech (CAN)
6. Nathan Wolff (HON)
7. Austin Roberts (HON)
8. Casey McKibben (HON)
9. Josh Hibdon (HON)
10. Robert Lobello (YAM)
Pro Results at Danville, Va., July 9
1. Harold Goodman (HON)
2. Michael Coburn (HON)
3. Brad Riley (HON)
4. Chuckie Creech (CAN)
5. Kirby Cooke (HON)
6. Michael Houghton (HON)
7. Kristopher Bures (HON)
8. Charlie Calloway (HON)
9. Damon Brown(HON)
10. Frank Batista(HON)
Pro-Am Results at Danville, Va., July 9
1. Chuckie Creech (CAN)
2. Brad Riley (HON)
3. Jordan Rummage (HON)
4. Harold Goodman (HON)
5. Nathan Wolff (HON)
6. Brian Ace (HON)
7. Cole Henry (CAN)
8. Justin Frindt (KAW)
9. Charlie Calloway (HON)
10.Seph Padon (HON)
Pro Results at Ashtabula, Ohio, July 23-24
1. Harold Goodman (HON)
2. Kirby Cooke (HON)
3. Michael Coburn (HON)
4. Chuckie Creech (CAN)
5. Brad Riley (HON)
6. Michael Houghton (UNK)
7. Brian Ace (HON)
8. Kristopher Bures (HON)
9. Damon Brown(HON)
10. Charlie Calloway (HON)
Pro-Am Results at Ashtabula, Ohio, July 23-24
1. Harold L. Goodman(HON)
2. Kirby Cooke (HON)
3. Chuckie Creech (CAN)
4. Nathan Wolff (HON)
5. Dustin Hoffman (YAM)
6. Justin Frindt (KAW)
7. Seph Padon (HON)
8. Lonnie Eby (HON)
9. Jesse Davis (HON)
10. Jason Steadman (YAM)
Pro Results at Franklin, Pa., Aug. 6
1. Harold Goodman (HON)
2. Michael Coburn (HON)
3. Brad Riley (HON)
4. Kirby Cooke (HON)
5. Chuckie Creech (CAN)
6. Brian Ace (HON)
7. Charlie Calloway (HON)
8. Doug Crossway (HON)
9. Michael Houghton (HON)
10. Kristopher Bures (HON)
Pro-Am Unlimited Results at Franklin, Pa., Aug. 6
1. Kirby Cooke (HON)
2. Chuckie Creech (CAN)
3. Dustin Hoffman (YAM)
4. Brad Riley (HON)
5. Kristopher Bures (HON)
6. Michael Coburn (HON)
7. Nathan Wolff (HON)
8. Paula Shank (HON)
9. Jared Hulliung (HON)
10. Brian Foltz (HON)
Pro-AM Results at Franklin, Pa., Aug. 6
1. Harold Goodman (HON)
2. Chuckie Creech (CAN)
3. Brad Riley (HON)
4. Dustin Hoffman (YAM)
5. Nathan Wolff (HON)
6. Seph Padon (HON)
7. Daniel Chepkauskas (HON)
8. Charlie Calloway (HON)
9. Joey Polak (SUZ)
10. Justin Frindt (KAW)
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