09-10 2012 ATVA News

Volume 12, Issue 5

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INSIDE The All-Terrain Vehicle Association (ATVA) protects ATVers’ right to ride. It also serves as a source of authoritative information about where and how to ride, products and events.

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FEATURES 06 TIPS FOR HUNTING WITH YOUR ATV 12 WHERE TO RIDE: MINES AND MEADOWS ATV RESORT

DEPARTMENTS 03 ON TRACK 04 SUZUKI UNVEILS 2013 ATVS 05 STUDY SHOWS OUTDOOR RECREATION WORTH BILLIONS 08 JOEL HETRICK WINS AMA ATV MX AT BUDDS CREEK 13 MARKETPLACE 14 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Make A Difference — Vote!

There are many ways to support a candidate, and volunteering can be fun.

Bring a riding buddy along!

As a campaign volunteer, you choose how you support a candidate and how often. Remember, the best way to influence ATV-related issues is to build positive relationships with elected officials before you need their help.

The most effective time to build these relationships is when they are candidates, so get involved and volunteer for their campaigns.

Volunteering can be as simple as offering your knowledge and expertise when the candidate wants a rider’s opinion on an issue, educating a candidate on ATV-related issues and the local riding community, or even helping deliver yard signs.

Simply put, working on campaigns for ATV-friendly candidates will help protect the future of ATV riding.

Another way to help protect ATV riding is by simply talking to your friends and family about ATV-friendly candidates, and explaining how important it is for the riding community to have these elected officials in office.

If you would like to get to know a candidate or learn where he or she stands on ATV-related issues, invite a candidate to attend a club or group meeting with your friends and family and ask the candidate questions that are important to you in a casual and friendly setting.

Use this opportunity to educate the candidate about ATVrelated issues and offer yourself as a resource. If you like what you hear, volunteer to help his or her campaign.

Helping a candidate when he or she needs support is invaluable and will be remembered.

If you enjoy talking to people and are comfortable on the phone, making calls for a candidate might be a good volunteer task for you. The campaign will provide a short script and a list of identified contacts to call. The ATVA has taken steps to try to help you as much as possible for the coming election. You can check out a variety of tips and resources at www.atvaonline.com > Rights > Get Involved.

ON TRACK

NEWS California’s Johnson Valley Riding Area Under Threat

Proposed Federal Requirement Could Save Riding The U.S. House has approved legislative language that would require the Marine Corps to produce a report on how a proposed base expansion

would affect off-highway riding near San Bernardino, Calif.

The language is in an amendment that was offered by Rep. Roscoe Bartlett (R-Md.) and included in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (H.R. 4310). The House passed the bill by a 299-120 vote on May 18.

The measure now goes to the Senate for consideration.

The report would focus on the proposed expansion of the Twenty-Nine Palms military base in Johnson Valley, Calif. It would cover the impact on offhighway vehicle recreation in (continued on page 4)

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The political campaign season is almost over. Candidates are making their final pushes going into the General Election on Nov. 6.

It’s not too late for you to get involved in a campaign for a candidate of your choice. But even if you don’t, don’t forget to vote.

On Election Day, the riding community must make our voice heard. We must vote for the elected officials who have proven their support for responsible riding and for the

By Jessica Irving, candidates who pledge their support AMA/ATVA grassroots to protect our access to public land. coordinator It’s time to take a stand and vote out the legislators who ban us from public land and who tell our youth they can’t ride.

Voting is a right. It’s also a way to send elected officials a strong message. Most importantly, the results of Election Day lay the foundation for the next term’s legislation and laws. If you don’t want elected officials to legislate away your opportunities to ride, then you need to know where politicians stand on the issues that are important to you, including ATV-related issues, and vote accordingly.

Consider your candidates’ stances on ATV issues as part of your criteria for making your voting choices. Join your fellow ATV riders in pledging to vote this Election Day, and actively encourage and remind your fellow riders and family to do the same.

And be sure you are informed.

See who is running for office at the state and federal levels, review the candidates’ profiles and contact information, and look up statewide ballot measures, voter information, key dates and more. You can contact candidates directly through the ATVA website and ask them where they stand on ATV-related issues.

Go to www.atvaonline.com > Rights for specific issues and information.

If you want to take the extra step this campaign season, get involved and assist an ATV-friendly candidate’s campaign. It’s simple, and all you have to do is donate a few hours of your time on a campaign.

Gary Wilkinson

NEWS the Johnson Valley region, along with alternatives for achieving the goals of the military and the OHV recreation communities.

“This report would allow for more time in the process to achieve a partnership that meets the goals of both the military and the motorized recreation community,” says Sheila Andrews, AMA/ATVA senior legislative assistant.

Several years ago, the U.S. Department of the Navy began the formal process to take over some 365,906 acres of public land near San Bernardino for use by the Marines in live-fire training drills.

The move threatens the Johnson Valley Off-Highway Vehicle Area, a popular riding area that is across the San Bernardino Mountains from Los Angeles.

“While we certainly believe that the U.S. Marines, like all of America’s military branches, should be the best-trained in the world, we don’t believe that it is necessary to ban off-highway riders from the area to accomplish that mission,” Andrews says. “We, and other concerned off-highway recreation groups, hope to work with the military and Congress to ensure the needs of both the military and off-highway riders are met.”

The Navy filed an application with the U.S. Interior Department seeking control of the public land in question, which is now under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management. The Navy is also seeking dibs on some 72,186

acres of non-federal land in the event that land is one day acquired by the federal government.

The land, which equals about 658 square miles, borders the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center at Twenty-Nine Palms, and includes a large portion of land in the 189,000-acre Johnson Valley area.

Ultimately, Congress will decide whether the Navy should get control of the land.

Travel Management Plans Blasted At Federal Hearing

Longtime Rider Testifies They Close Trails Gary Wilkinson, a longtime rider who has been involved in the motorsports industry for almost 45 years, told federal lawmakers in May that travel management plans have led to the closure of trails.

Testifying at a field hearing titled “Logs in the Road: Eliminating Federal Red Tape and Excessive Litigation to Create Healthy Forests, Jobs and Abundant Water and Power Supplies,” Wilkinson said the travel management plans haven’t “worked out as advertised.

“The 2005 travel rule was originally promulgated to address ‘un-managed OHV use,’” Wilkinson testified. “Instead, the [U.S. Forest Service] has used the rule to make landscape-level changes to the existing road and trail infrastructure.

“This is in addition to a steady stream of legislation, litigation and other agency initiatives that, over the last three decades, has closed thousands of miles

of roads and trails and tens of thousands of acres of snowmobile areas,” he said.

“Conversely, many millions of acres have been set aside for the exclusive use of non-motorized visitors.”

Wilkinson noted that according to numerous studies, “most citizens, including the elderly, children, most handicapped and the poor are almost entirely excluded from use and enjoyment of federally managed lands by limiting vehicle access and facilities.”

Yamaha Awards $100,000 in Trail Grants Funding Supports Off-Highway Riding

The Yamaha U.S.A. Off-Highway Vehicle Access Initiative has approved 10 new projects supporting responsible, safe

Suzuki Unveils 2013 KingQuads KingQuad 750, 500 and 400 In The Mix

Suzuki has unveiled its 2013 KingQuad ATV lineup, including the 750AXi, the 500AXi Camo and the 400FSi. The KingQuad 750AXi features a 722cc, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected engine tuned to deliver low-to-mid-range torque along with a powerful high-rpm output. The rubbermounted engine uses two balancer shafts to keep the powerful ride smooth.

Convenient handlebar-mounted push-button controls allow the rider to easily select between 2WD, 4WD and differential-lock 4WD. MSRP: $9,499.

The KingQuad 500AXi Camo features a 493cc, singlecylinder, liquid-cooled, four-stroke engine designed for a wide powerband with strong top-end power. Its cylinder is canted forward for a lower center of gravity, reduced engine height and lower seat height. MSRP: $8,299.

The KingQuad 400FSi features a fuel-injected, 376cc four-stroke, four-valve engine with new cam profiles and inner structures of the muffler for more powerful and efficient performance. MSRP: $6,499.

More info: www.suzukicycles.com.

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Fourmile Travel Management Area in Colorado.

federal levels. The current OHV Access Initiative grant application form and guidelines are available online at www. yamaha-motor.com/ohvaccess.

Study Shows Outdoor Recreation Worth Billions $646 Billion Pumped Into U.S. Economy

The outdoor recreation industry generated $646 billion in national sales and services nationwide in 2011, according to a study released in June.

The Motorcycle Industry Council, along with the Recreational OffHighway Vehicle Association and Specialty Vehicle Institute of America, collaborated with the Western Governors’ Association and other outdoor industry groups to fund the report on the combined economic impact of motorized and non-motorized outdoor recreation.

The joint study was released at the WGA Annual Meeting in Cle Elum, Wash.

The WGA says it saw a need for an economic impact report documenting the income, tax revenue and number of jobs created by outdoor recreation.

Yamaha Announces 2013 ATVs

Offerings Include Raptor 700 And Grizzly 700

Raptor 700

Yamaha Motor Corp. U.S.A. has announced its 2013 model year line of ATVs, including new Raptor 700 sport ATVs and a new Tactical Black Grizzly 700 4x4.

The Raptor 700 models are the first Yamaha sport ATVs to be assembled in the United States.

The Raptor 700R receives aggressive new styling and performance features. Catering to a larger base of ATV enthusiasts, Yamaha is producing three versions of the Raptor 700 with a range of pricing, performance and design options.

The Team Yamaha Blue/White Raptor 700R (MSRP $8,099) is $300 less than the comparable 2012 model.

In addition to the three Raptor 700 models, the lineup includes the YFZ450R (MSRP $8,599), YFZ450R Special Edition (MSRP $8,949), YFZ450 (MSRP $6,899), Raptor 350 (MSRP $5,599), Raptor 250 (MSRP $4,599) and Raptor 125 (MSRP $3,499).

Also new for 2013 is Yamaha’s Special Edition Tactical Black Grizzly 700 FI with Electric Power Steering (EPS) (MSRP $10,999).

Yamaha will also produce the Raptor 90 youth model (MSRP $2,699). More info: www.yamaha-motor.com.

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OHV riding and open, sustainable OHV access to trails and riding areas across the country.

The grants were awarded to support a variety of local, regional and national organizations.

“Yamaha received a number of quality applications this past quarter from U.S. National Forest properties seeking support for the restoration or improvement of their OHV trail systems,” says Steve Nessl, Yamaha ATV and Sideby-Side marketing manager. “Public lands are a vital source of OHV trails across the country, and with dwindling budget allocations from the federal government, the Yamaha OHV Access Initiative has become an important resource to land managers across the country.”

The organizations receiving the grants are the Bell County Fiscal Court in Kentucky; the Coastal Off-Road Riders Association in North Charleston, S.C.; the Highmarket Wheelers in Lewis County, N.Y.; the Indian Valley Creek ATV Club in Champion, Pa.; and the Lassen Land and Trails Trust in Lassen County, Calif.

Also, the National FFA; the North Florida South Alabama Motorcycle Club in Pensacola, Fla.; the Responsible Recreation Foundation in Arvada, Colo.; the Superior Ranger District of the Lolo National Forest in Superior, Mont.; and the Topsham Trailriders ATV/ Snowmobile Club in Durham, Maine.

Yamaha is actively seeking additional qualified projects at local, state and

Tips For Hunting With Your ATV Responsible Hunting Leads To More Enjoyment

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s the end of the year approaches, the thoughts of many ATV riders turn to hunting and fishing.

And as more ATV riders use their machines for these recreational activities, more and more land managers, nearby residents and other hunters and anglers are paying attention to how ATVs are being ridden.

That’s not necessarily a bad thing, as long as everyone treats each other with respect. In addition to recreational riding purchases such as fuel and lodging, ATV riders bring additional tourism dollars to an area as hunters and fishers. And increasingly more local chambers of commerce are recognizing that.

The best way to get the most enjoyment out of your hunting or fishing trip, as well as promote a positive image of ATV riding, is to be a responsible ATV rider as well as a responsible hunter or angler.

Tread Lightly! (www.treadlightly. org), a nonprofit organization with a mission to promote responsible outdoor recreation through ethics education and

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stewardship, has a lot of useful advice for people who use their ATVs for hunting.

For example, Tread Lightly! advises that riders never carry a loaded firearm while riding.

When traveling on the trail, keep your firearm secure in a protective case separate from the ammunition.

Also, don’t combine hunting with alcohol or drugs. It’s a dangerous mix.

And keep in mind that hunting solo can leave you vulnerable if you have an accident. Tread Lightly! suggests that you leave a hunting plan with family or friends, including where you are hunting and what time you expect to be home.

Next, always think “safety” before you shoot. When you’ve spotted your game

and plan to take a shot, be sure you can see the animal clearly, you know exactly what it is, and that you know what is between you and the target, and what’s beyond.

That means don’t shoot across roads, trails and waterways as well.

Tread Lightly! reminds hunters that signs, kiosks and buildings aren’t targets.

Also, don’t leave animal remains in wetlands, campgrounds, or on roads or trails.

In addition, be fair with your hunting.

Don’t chase game on your ATV, and respect hunters who may be near you

where ATVs aren’t allowed.

Be sure to get the landowner’s permission before riding on private property. When riding on public land, know the rules governing that land. You can find out what you need to know by contacting the agency that manages the land, whether it’s the federal Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service or a state land management agency.

When it comes to crossing streams, only do so at designated trail crossings. That’s because if you cause erosion at other areas of the stream, it could adversely affect the fish habitat downstream.

Something else to consider is that riding off the trail in wet areas can cause serious damage to sensitive wetlands, so

stay on the trail.

Also, try to avoid spinning your wheels when you are riding around.

When it comes to obstacles, most can be ridden over using the proper riding technique. If you go around them, you could damage the area off the trail.

And don’t disturb archeological, historical or other significant sites.

It’s also a good idea to avoid spooking wildlife, and not to cause unnecessary noise with your ATV, such as revving your engine.

Finally, pack out what you bring in.

Don’t leave trash in the woods.

In fact, a lot of responsible ATV riders carry trash bags with them and pick up trash they find while they are riding around.

Riding an ATV responsibly means following these sensible rules of conduct. When you do, you’ll be contributing to the positive image of ATV riding, and that helps us preserve the joy of ATV riding for future generations.

Whether you are out trail riding, hunting or fishing, respecting the environment is very important not only for the good of the land but for the image of ATV riding as well.

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stalking game.

Keep in mind that in many states it’s illegal to hunt from a motorized vehicle, including an ATV. The National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (www.nohvcc. org) is a strong advocate for motorized recreation, and has some handy tips for anglers and hunters who use their ATVs to enjoy these sports.

That advice includes limiting ATV use in and around campgrounds. It’s important to be respectful of other campers’ desire for quiet and minimal disruption.

NOHVCC also suggests you slow down or stop your ATV when you approach others on the trail. When meeting people on horseback, approach slowly, pull over and stop, turn off your engine, remove your helmet and ask how best to proceed.

When overtaking others, pass in a safe and courteous manner.

Increasing numbers of hunters are actually hunting from their ATVs rather than on foot. NOHVCC notes that this behavior raises concerns of “fair chase” and can reflect poorly on hunting and hunters. While hunting from an ATV is legal and appropriate in some states for certain people with disabilities, ablebodied hunters should “walk when they stalk” to uphold the “fair chase” ethic.

Whether you are out trail riding, hunting or fishing, respecting the environment is very important not only for the good of the land but for the image of ATV riding as well. Being good stewards of the land is a No. 1 priority.

First, make sure your ATV has a functioning spark arrester and muffler.

Not only will you help prevent the possibility of starting a fire with your machine, but on public land it may be illegal to ride without one on your ATV. Also, only ride in areas that allow ATVs, and stay on established trails. This is critical, since riding off existing trails can cause soil erosion that can damage fish and wildlife habitats.

Plus, some hunters and anglers have picked spots that don’t allow ATVs so they can enjoy their recreation in their own way. Don’t spoil it for them by riding

RACING

Chad Wienen Places Second, John Natalie Third

Motoworks/Can-Am rider Joel Hetrick earned his first overall win of the 2012 season at round three of the AMA ATV Motocross National Championship Series at Budds Creek MX in Mechanicsville, Md., on May 6.

Wienen Motorsports/SSi Decals/ Walsh Race Craft/Yamaha’s Chad Wienen continued his five-race win streak in the first moto as he made his way out front immediately. He went on to lead all 12 laps of the race.

But it was Baldwin Motorports/PEP’s Josh Upperman who grabbed the SSi Decals Holeshot Award. He led for a brief moment before Wienen put himself into the lead.

Hetrick put in a solid second-place finish, coming in less than three seconds behind Wienen. Upperman worked hard to fend off TBROWN Yamaha Racing/ Moto-X-Perts rider Thomas Brown to maintain third place, while Brown finished a close fourth after getting off to a rough start.

ATVRiders.com Fastest Qualifier Joe Byrd landed the fastest lap time in the morning qualifying sessions. The veteran made his way

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up to fifth place after getting off to a bad start in the first moto.

Motoworks/Can-Am rider John Natalie began the race inside the top five until he overshot a corner, causing him to go off the track and lose a significant amount of time and positions. He was able to work his way back into a sixth-place finish.

The second moto began in a similar fashion as Wienen took control of the race early on. But this time it was Byrd on his heels, while Upperman, Natalie and Hetrick chased from close behind. Byrd went wheel-to-wheel with Wienen in the early parts of the race. But as the race wore on, Byrd began dropping positions.

He eventually settled into sixth place.

Wienen also began dropping spots around the halfway point, and it wasn’t

AMA Pro ATV Motocross Results, Mechanicsville, Md., May 6 1. Joel Hetrick, Can-Am (2-2) 2. Chad Wienen, Yamaha (1-4) 3. John Natalie, Can-Am (6-1) 4. Thomas Brown, Yamaha (4-3) 5. Josh Upperman, Honda (3-5) 6. Joe Byrd, Honda (5-6) 7. Derek Swartfager, Honda (9-7) 8. Jeff Rastrelli, Suzuki (8-9) 9. Adam Clark, Honda (10-8) 10. Nick DeNoble, Honda (7-13)

long before the points leader found himself outside of a podium position for the first time this season.

Natalie capitalized on Wienen’s shortfall and gunned in to take over the moto two lead. He didn’t look back as he sealed the win.

“I said at round two that I would be back and ready to go as soon as we got to a real rough track,” Natalie said afterwards.

“Well, here we are and we did what we wanted to do in moto two, and that’s win.

Unfortunately, things didn’t go as planned in the first moto, but third overall and a moto win is still a good weekend.”

Hetrick and Brown eventually made their way around Wienen too, each grabbing a podium finish, while Upperman fell into the fifth place spot behind Wienen.

Hetrick kept a consistent feel all day as he went 2-2 for his first overall win of the season.

Wienen took home the runner-up spot, ending his perfect record thus far.

Natalie finished with the third-place spot, just in front of Brown and Upperman, who rounded out the top five overall.

Byrd finished sixth overall, just ahead of Derek Swartfager in seventh.

Rookie Jeff Rastrelli finished eighth.

Photos by Harlen Foley and Ken Hill, ATVRiders.com

Joel Hetrick Wins AMA ATV Motocross At Budds Creek

RACING John Natalie Wins Night Race At Ballance Moto X Chad Wienen Finishes Second

Joel Hetrick and John Natalie

Defending Champ John Natalie Finishes Second

Chad Wienen returned to his hometown track at Sunset Ridge MX in Walnut, Ill., on May 20 and won the fourth round of the AMA ATV Motocross National Championship Series.

Wienen swept both motos of the day, further extending his lead in the championship point standings.

Motoworks/Can-Am’s Joel Hetrick grabbed the ATVRiders.com Fastest Qualifier Award to kick off the day at Sunset Ridge. It was Lonestar/SSi Decals/Get Dirty MX’s Nick DeNoble who captured both SSi Decals Holeshot Awards, but the Wisconsin native ran into issues all day that kept him from finishing both motos.

Wienen Motorsports/SSi Decals/ Walsh Race Craft/Yamaha’s Wienen got out front early in the first moto and battled with Hetrick throughout the 15-lap race. Hetrick kept Wienen in his sights all day but couldn’t pass.

Motoworks/Can-Am’s John Natalie settled into third and chased Hetrick and Wienen.

TBROWN Yamaha Racing/Moto-XPerts rider Thomas Brown got tangled up with another rider at the beginning of the moto and was forced to pass through the pack, eventually finishing seventh.

In the second moto, the leaders mixed it up but it was Wienen who once again came out on top, securing both moto wins at his home track.

Natalie, Hetrick and Brown didn’t make it easy for Wienen to walk away with the win though, as the trio contested the leader harder than ever. Brown got out front early and led for about five laps before Wienen

inherited the lead around lap 10.

Natalie and Brown battled Wienen to the very end and the top three came through the checkers less than three seconds apart.

Wienen and Natalie had yet another photo finish for the win, crossing the finish less than one second apart.

Wienen swept both motos for the overall win, while Natalie went 3-2 for second place and Hetrick took third with a 2-4 score.

AMA Pro ATV Motocross Results, Walnut, Ill., May 20 1. Chad Wienen, Yamaha (1-1) 2. John Natalie, Can-Am (3-2) 3. Joel Hetrick, Can-Am (2-4) 4. Thomas Brown, Yamaha (7-3) 5. Josh Upperman, Honda (4-5) 6. Derek Swartfager, Honda (6-6) 7. Harold Goodman, Honda (5-7) 8, Adam Clark, Honda (8-8) 9. Jeff Rastrelli, Suzuki (10-9) 10. Jesse Barnes, Yamaha (9-11)

AMA ATV Motocross Championship Pro Point Standings After Six Rounds 1. Chad Wienen, Yamaha, 280 2. John Natalie, Can-Am, 267 3. Joel Hetrick, Can-Am, 223 4. Josh Upperman, Honda, 218 5. Thomas Brown, Yamaha, 211 6. Derek Swartfager, Honda, 159 7. Nick DeNoble, Honda, 152 8. Harold Goodman, Honda, 139 9, Adam Clark, Honda, 136 10. Mark Madl, Honda, 134

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Chad Wienen Back On Top At Sunset Ridge MX

Defending champion John Natalie made history at the fifth round of the AMA ATV Motocross National Championship Series at Ballance Moto X in Oakland, Ky., by sweeping the firstever ATV MX night race.

The AMA Pro ATV class featured two motos under the lights, while the Pro-Am Production class highlighted the amateur portion of night racing.

Although Texas native Craig Porter grabbed the SSi Decals Holeshot Award in the first moto, Motoworks/Can-Am’s Natalie put himself into the lead position after getting around Porter and Chad Wienen on the opening lap.

Wienen Motorsports/SSi Decals/ Walsh Race Craft/Yamaha’s Wienen settled in behind the defending champ Natalie and the duo kept within two seconds of each other throughout the entire 17-lap race.

The first moto came down to the final moments between Natalie and Wienen, and Natalie came out on top.

Baldwin Motorports/PEP’s Josh Upperman got off to a good start in the first moto and spent a majority of the race battling with Motoworks/CanAm’s Joel Hetrick for the third-place spot. Hetrick’s holeshot was less-thandesirable, but the young gun pushed his way inside the top three by mid-moto, only to have Upperman reclaim the third place position by the end of the moto.

Natalie grabbed his first SSi Decals Holeshot Award of the season in the second moto and the rest was history for the defending champ.

Natalie laid down the fastest lap of the moto on the fifth lap, but Hetrick wasn’t letting him go anywhere fast.

Wienen put in a valiant effort to catch the Motoworks/Can-Am teammates near the end of the second moto, and the top three came through the checkers with less than 10 seconds in between.

Upperman finished in the fourth-place position in the second moto, but it didn’t come easy. Brown held the upper hand for a majority of the race, but Upperman made the move late in the race to claim the fourth-place spot, giving him fourth overall for the day with a 3-4 score.

Brown followed in fifth place, taking home fifth overall.

Lonestar/SSi Decals/Get Dirty MX’s Nick DeNoble went 6-6 for sixth overall.

RACING AMA Pro ATV Motocross Results, Oakland, Ky., June 7 1. John Natalie, Can-Am (1-1) 2. Chad Wienen, Yamaha (2-3) 3. Joel Hetrick, Can-Am (4-2) 4. Josh Upperman, Honda (3-4) 5. Thomas Brown, Yamaha (5-5) 6. Nick DeNoble, Honda (6-6) 7. Derek Swartfager, Honda (8-7) 8. Jeff Rastrelli, Suzuki (9-8) 9. Mark Madl, Honda (7-10) 10. Adam Clark, Honda (10-9)

Chad Wienen Finishes Second

Local rider John Natalie captured his second overall victory this season in the AMA ATV Motocross National Championship Series at High Point Raceway in Mount Morris, Pa, on June 16.

Points leader Chad Wienen split moto wins with Natalie, while Thomas Brown secured his first podium finish of 2012.

It was Joel Hetrick, 19, of Seneca, Pa., who landed the ATVRiders.com Fastest Qualifier Award during the morning qualifiers and put himself into a prime first-place gate position heading into the first moto.

Motoworks/Can-Am’s Natalie of Warrior’s Mark, Pa., kicked off the first moto with the SSi Decals Holeshot Award and held the early lead over Hetrick, Thomas Brown and Nick DeNoble. Points leader Chad Wienen got into a collision with Josh Upperman off the start, causing both riders to fall behind the pack.

It wasn’t long before Hetrick put the moves on his teammate Natalie, taking control of the lead but only for a couple laps as he

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John Natalie experienced mechanical issues that forced the Motoworks/Can-Am rider to pull into the mechanic’s area.

Natalie then inherited the lead on the fifth lap but Brown kept his TBROWN Yamaha Racing/Moto-X-Perts Yamaha on the rear end of Natalie throughout the entire first moto, even making his way past the defending champ to take the lead briefly in the middle of the race.

Natalie held Brown off for the remainder of the race, taking home the victory despite feeling under the weather.

Wienen caught back up to the lead pack after hooking up with Upperman in the first corner, salvaging points for his overall position.

Baldwin Motorports/PEP’s Upperman fought back to finish in the fifth-place spot, just behind Hetrick’s fourth-place ride.

In the second moto, Upperman shot out of the gate to grab the SSi Decals Holeshot Award and led the early part of the race until he lost control and went off-track, causing him to immediately lose four positions. Meanwhile, Hetrick maneuvered his way past Natalie to take the lead by the third lap.

Wienen was on a mission in the second moto as he pushed past both Motoworks/ Can-Am teammates and took the lead for the remainder of the moto. It wasn’t long before Natalie reclaimed second place from Hetrick, and it was downhill from there for the young gun as Brown cleared the triple over Hetrick’s double to take over third place.

Upperman put the moves on Hetrick soon after, leaving Hetrick back in fifth for the rest of the race.

Wienen edged out Natalie for the second moto victory, but it was Natalie who took home the overall win with a 1-2 score for the day, with Wienen going 3-1 to take home second.

Thomas Brown got his first podium finish of 2012, taking home third

AMA Pro ATV Motocross Results, Mount Morris, Pa., June 16 1. John Natalie, Can-Am (1-2) 2. Chad Wienen, Yamaha (3-1) 3. Thomas Brown, Yamaha (2-3) 4. Josh Upperman, Honda (5-4) 5. Joel Hetrick, Can-Am (4-5) 6. Harold Goodman, Honda (9-7) 7. Adam Clark, Honda (7-10) 8. Nick DeNoble, Honda (6-11) 9. Mark Madl, Honda (12-6) 10. Jesse Barnes, Yamaha (10-8)

Harold Goodman Wins AMA ATV Extreme Dirt Track Pro Opener Brad Riley Places Second

Honda East Toledo’s Harold Goodman continued his winning ways from the 2011 AMA ATV Extreme Dirt Track National Championship Series by winning the 2012 season opener.

In fact, the defending Pro and Pro-Am champ won both classes at the Iron Clad Motorsports Park in Kinston, N.C., May 12.

Goodman grabbed the Pro holeshot and pulled away, building a sizeable lead at the checkers.

Brad Riley got a poor start in the Pro main but made his way through traffic to finish second.

Dasa Racing/Walsh Racecraft-backed Michael Coburn was third. Nathan Wolff battled with Chuckie Creech and finally got around Creech for fourth place.

Harold Goodman Wins Again In AMA ATV Extreme Dirt Track Michael Coburn Finishes Second In Oklahoma

Honda East Toledo’s Harold Goodman swept the Pro and Pro-Am classes at the second round of the AMA ATV Extreme Dirt Track Series at Outlaw Motor Speedway in Oktaha, Okla., on June 9.

Meanwhile, Nathan Wolff enjoyed his first win of the season in the Pro-Am Unlimited class.

The Outlaw Motor Speedway featured a

Photos by Harlen Foley and Ken Hill, ATVRiders.com

John Natalie Victorious At High Point

overall with a 2-3 score. Upperman took home fourth overall, switching off 5-4 with Hetrick, who went 4-5 for the day.

Michigan’s Harold Goodman (Honda) secured a season-best sixth overall.

half-mile oval track with split lanes running through the infield that gave racers the opportunity to pass. But the track was really rough in sections, which took its toll on the racers in the 90-plus-degree heat.

In the Pro main event, there were two restarts for the class. The first restart occurred when Daryl Rath jumped the light, which sent him to the back row. Then a racer spun out, stopping the action and forcing another restart.

Goodman grabbed the lead, followed

by Walsh’s Michael Coburn. Goodman pulled a nice gap and held it all the way to the checkered flag for the Pro ATV class win.

Coburn was looking strong but the rough track and restarts appeared to take a bit of a toll on him. In the first restart, Coburn was gaining on Goodman and it appeared he may even challenge Goodman for the lead, but the restart couldn’t have come at a worse time.

“I was closing in on Harold and then someone spun out and they decided to red flag the race. I was a little disappointed about that,” said Coburn following the race.

On the second restart, Coburn was in

Harold Goodman second and remained there for the entire race to claim the second spot on the pro podium.

Chuckie Creech found his way to the podium in three classes. In the Pro class, Creech was in a solid third, but he had Brad Riley right on his grab bar.

“Brad is a tough competitor. He and I have raced together for years and he is really good at getting around people, but I was able to hold him off for the whole race and finish in third,” Creech said.

Riley was looking strong despite

recovering from a motocross wreck that left him with a couple fractured vertebrates in his spine. He challenged Creech for most of the race.

“I definitely got my fair share of Chuckie’s grab bar this weekend. I wasn’t really able to push the issue this weekend because of being injured so I’m hoping I will be able to push a little harder for the next round,” said Riley, who took fourth in the Pro class.

Nathan Wolff rounded out the top five, and Josh Hibdon went on to claim sixth.

WHERE TO RIDE

Mines and Meadows ATV Resort

Wampum, Pennsylvania Imagine riding an ATV for a half a mile underground through an old abandoned limestone mine.

Sound like fun?

You get that opportunity, and much more, at the Mines and Meadows ATV Resort in Wampum, Pa., about 40 miles north of Pittsburgh.

The brainchild of Robert Svihra, the Mines and Meadows ATV Resort offers visitors guided mine tours for $5 per vehicle, 43 miles of groomed trails, primitive camping for both tents and RVs, 18 RV sites with electricity, ATV rentals and even quad storage.

Annual memberships are $250 per person or $400 per family. Non-member rates are $25 per day or $40 for two days.

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mine without a guide.

The mine is a constant 55 degrees and during much of the tour headlights provide the only source of illumination.

That means that the ATVs on the tour must have sufficient lighting for safety reasons. The tour guide makes the final decision on whether a machine will be allowed in the mine.

Svihra notes that he has invested nearly $2 million to create the resort because of his love for the sport, the camaraderie of ATVing, and an intense desire to pass along some of the joy he’s found through riding ATVs. His dream is to create a state-of-the-art year-round destination where friends and families can congregate and enjoy ATV riding.

“As an avid ATV rider, I am all too aware of the crackdown in recent years on riding on both private and public lands,” he says. “Until now, the only alternative for local riders was to drive three or four hours, spend a fortune in gas hauling your ATVs, wait in long lines just to get on a trail, probably pay again to stay overnight and finally repeat the process to come back home.”

If you don’t want to camp, Mines and Meadows has partnered with the nearby Holiday Inn Beaver Falls to offer special room rates. The Holiday Inn is about five minutes away.

Mines and Meadows also offers a special deal with the Pittsburgh Marriott North in Cranberry, which is about 15 minutes away.

The trails are open from 9 a.m. to sunset.

There are various rules that must be followed at the resort. For example,

DOT- or SNELL-approved helmets and protective eyewear must be worn at all times, travel is permitted on designated, blazed routes only, speeds in excess of 25 mph are prohibited and all children under the age of 16 must have direct adult supervision. Youngsters ages 8 to 15 must complete a certified ATV training class before operating an ATV in Pennsylvania. Children under the age of 8 aren’t allowed to operate a vehicle.

Also, ATV registration is required under Pennsylvania law. Out-of-state registrations are honored for all states that have reciprocity with Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania registration applications can be completed onsite at Mines and Meadows or obtained by calling the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Snowmobile/ATV Unit at (717) 783-9227.

In addition, ATVs must have a working, non-racing muffler and USFS-approved spark arrester with a 99-decibel limit.

Directions: Take Exit 13 from Pennsylvania Turnpike and go 3.9 miles north on state Route 18. Turn left at the Gateway Commerce Center sign (just past the Stonecrest Golf Course). Go a short distance and turn left at the first intersection onto Old Route 18. Go about 0.6 miles. Parking is on the right.

The trailhead address is 1307 Old Route 18, Wampum, PA 16157. GPS coordinates: main office N40 51.847 W80 19.933, campground N40 52.652 W80 20.572.

For more information, contact the Mines and Meadows ATV Resort by email at minesandmeadows@zoominternet.net or call (724) 535-6026. The fax number is (724) 535-6028.

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AUG 5: AKRON: READS RACING, (574) 893-1649, READSRACING.COM

SEP 1: CEDAR RAPIDS: CEDAR VALLEY TRAIL RIDERS INC, (319) 363-7800, CVTR. ORG

AUG 10: CAYUGA: PLEASURE RIDERS MC, (309) 838-5062, PLEASURERIDERS.NET

The following is a listing of events sanctioned by the ATVA. To find the events nearest you, locate your state and contact the promoter for complete details.

AUG 11: PIERCETON: READS RACING, (574) 893-1649, READSRACING.COM AUG 12: PIERCETON: READS RACING, (574) 893-1649, READSRACING.COM AUG 18: ROCHESTER: READS RACING, (574) 893-1649, READSRACING.COM

CALIFORNIA

SPLINTERCREEK.COM

DESERT SCRAMBLES

OCT 27-28: CASEY: 2-DAY EVENT, MID AMERICA XC RACING, (317) 418-6084, MIDAMERICAXC.COM

SEP 15: LUCERNE VALLEY: ROVERS MC, (559) 936-2937 SEP 30: LUCERNE VALLEY: DESERT DAISIES MC, (626) 483-5164, HILLTOPPERSMC.COM ENDURO OCT 21: WESTMINSTER: TRAINING WHEELS MC, (661) 822-0331, TRAININGWHEELSMC.COM HARE & HOUND SEP 16: LUCERNE VALLEY: ROVERS MC, (559) 936-2937, ROVERSMC.ORG OCT 14: JOHNSON VALLEY: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (949) 981-6776 OCT 28: LUCERNE VALLEY: 100’S MC, (949) 584-9395, 100SMC.ORG HARE SCRAMBLES OCT 7: EL CENTRO: OVER THE BELT RACING, INC, (619) 654-0818, OTBRACING-D38.NET MOTOCROSS AUG 11: ADELANTO: ROVERS MC, (661) 252-6392, AMASOCALMOTORCROSS.COM AUG 12: ADELANTO: AMA-DIST 37 SPORTS COMM, (760) 220-6575, AMASOCALMOTOCROSS.COM SHORT TRACK AUG 11: LODI: LODI MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (209) 368-7182, LODICYCLEBOWL.COM OCT 7: LODI: LODI MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (209) 368-7182, LODICYCLEBOWL.COM TT AUG 25: LODI: LODI MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (209) 368-7182, LODICYCLEBOWL.COM SEP 1: LODI: LODI MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (209) 368-7182, LODICYCLEBOWL.COM SEP 22: LODI: LODI MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (209) 368-7182, LODICYCLEBOWL.COM OCT 6: LODI: LODI MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (209) 368-7182, LODICYCLEBOWL.COM

MOTOCROSS

AUG 19: PARIS CROSSING: HOOSIER HILLTOPPERS, (812) 873-1178, HOOSIERHILLTOPPERSMX.COM

AUG 4: PECATONICA: PRO SHOW INC, (815) 275-6686, STATELINEMX.COM

AUG 25: LAOTTO: G & S RACING, (260) 637-5416, GANDSRACING.COM

AUG 5: BYRON: MOTOSPORTS ENTERPRISES LTD, (815) 234-2271, MOTOBYRON.COM

AUG 26: LAOTTO: G & S RACING, (260) 637-5416, GANDSRACING.COM

AUG 17: PECATONICA: PRO SHOW INC, (815) 275-6686, STATELINEMX.COM AUG 19: BYRON : MOTOSPORTS ENTERPRISES LTD, (815) 234-2271, MOTOBYRON.COM AUG 26: BYRON : MOTOSPORTS ENTERPRISES LTD, (815) 234-2271, MOTOBYRON.COM SEP 2: BYRON : MOTOSPORTS ENTERPRISES LTD, (815) 234-2271, MOTOBYRON.COM SEP 15: BELLEVILLE: BELLEVILLE ENDURO TEAM INC, (618) 277-3478, BETDIRT.COM SEP 15-16: PECATONICA: 2-DAY EVENT, PRO SHOW INC, (815) 275-6686, STATELINEMX.COM OCT 28: BYRON : MOTOSPORTS ENTERPRISES LTD, (815) 234-2271, MOTOBYRON.COM SHORT TRACK

TT AUG 18: MACOMB: LAMOINE RAMBLERS M/C, (309) 837-9436 SEP 22: BELLEVILLE: BELLEVILLE ENDURO TEAM INC, (618) 277-3478, BETDIRT.COM

AUG 4: PETERSBURG: PEKIN MOTORCYCLE, PEKINMOTORCYCLECLUB.COM HILLCLIMB SEP 1: NEOGA: CENTRAL ILLINOIS M/C, (217) 234-2505, CENTRALILLINOISMOTORCYCLECLUB. ORG SEP 2: NEOGA: CENTRAL ILLINOIS M/C, (217) 234-2505, CENTRALILLINOISMOTORCYCLECLUB. ORG HARE SCRAMBLES AUG 11: ALTON: SPLINTER CREEK DIRT RIDERS INC, (618) 372-4355,

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HILLCLIMB SEP 15-16: CAYUGA: 2-DAY EVENT, PLEASURE RIDERS MC, (217) 247-2216, PLEASURERIDERS.NET HARE SCRAMBLES AUG 11: MARENGO: MID AMERICA XC RACING, (317) 418-6084, MIDAMERICAXC. COM AUG 26: CULVER: PLYMOUTH BLACKHAWKS MC INC, (574) 259-0103 SEP 8: CANAAN: MID AMERICA XC RACING, (317) 418-6084 SEP 22: SPENCER: MID AMERICA XC RACING, (317) 418-6084, MIDAMERICAXC. COM OCT 13-14: CULVER: 2-DAY EVENT, MID AMERICA XC RACING, (317) 418-6084, MIDAMERICAXC.COM OCT 28: CULVER: PLYMOUTH BLACKHAWKS MC INC, (574) 259-0103 MOTOCROSS AUG 3: AKRON: READS RACING, (574) 8931649, READSRACING.COM AUG 4: AKRON: READS RACING, (574) 893-

SEP 3: MONTEZUMA: FV MOTO X, (641) 623-3456, FVMOTOX.COM SEP 8: SHELLROCK: NEW HARTFORD RACING INC, (319) 885-6469, NEWHARTFORDRACING.COM SEP 9: SHELLROCK: NEW HARTFORD RACING INC, (319) 885-6469, NEWHARTFORDRACING.COM SEP 15: CEDAR RAPIDS: CEDAR VALLEY TRAIL RIDERS INC, (319) 363-7800, CVTR. ORG OCT 13: CEDAR RAPIDS: CEDAR VALLEY TRAIL RIDERS INC, (319) 363-7800, CVTR. ORG OCT 20: MONTEZUMA: FV MOTO X, (641) 623-3456, FVMOTOX.COM OCT 21: MONTEZUMA: FV MOTO X, (641) 623-3456, FVMOTOX.COM

MASSACHUSETTS HILLCLIMB

SEP 8: ROCHESTER: READS RACING, (574) 893-1649, READSRACING.COM

AUG 26: MONSON: QUABOAG RIDERS INC, (413) 267-4414, QUABOAGRIDERSMC. COM

SEP 9: ROCHESTER: READS RACING, (574) 893-1649, READSRACING.COM

MICHIGAN

SEP 15: ROCHESTER: READS RACING, (574) 893-1649, READSRACING.COM SEP 16: ROCHESTER: READS RACING, (574) 893-1649, READSRACING.COM SEP 22: PIERCETON: READS RACING, (574) 893-1649, READSRACING.COM SEP 22: PIERCETON: READS RACING, (574) 893-1649, READSRACING.COM SEP 23: PIERCETON: READS RACING, (574) 893-1649, READSRACING.COM

OCT 6: ROCHESTER: READS RACING, (574) 893-1649, READSRACING.COM

INDIANA

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SEP 2: AKRON: READS RACING, (574) 8931649, READSRACING.COM

SEP 3: NEOGA: CENTRAL ILLINOIS M/C, (217) 234-2505, CENTRALILLINOISMOTORCYCLECLUB. ORG

TRAIL RIDE - RECREATIONAL

SEP 23: OTTAWA: VARIETY RIDERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (815) 434-3669, VARIETYRIDERS.COM

SEP 1-2: WABASH: 2-DAY EVENT, WABASH CANNONBALL MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (765) 985-3657, WABASHCANNONBALLMC.COM

SEP 29: AKRON: READS RACING, (574) 8931649, READSRACING.COM

ILLINOIS

SEP 9: OTTAWA: VARIETY RIDERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (815) 434-3669, VARIETYRIDERS.COM

SEP 1: AKRON: READS RACING, (574) 8931649, READSRACING.COM

SEP 2: NEOGA: CENTRAL ILLINOIS M/C, (217) 234-2505, CENTRALILLINOISMOTORCYCLECLUB. ORG

OCT 14: ALTON: SPLINTER CREEK DIRT RIDERS INC, (618) 372-4355, SPINTERCREEK.COM

AUG 12: OTTAWA: VARIETY RIDERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (815) 434-3669, VARIETYRIDERS.COM

AUG 19: ROCHESTER: READS RACING, (574) 893-1649, READSRACING.COM

SEP 2: MONTEZUMA: FV MOTO X, (641) 623-3456, FVMOTOX.COM

OCT 6: ROCHESTER: READS RACING, (574) 893-1649, READSRACING.COM

OCT 7: ROCHESTER: READS RACING, (574) 893-1649, READSRACING.COM

DIRT DRAG SEP 14: BRIDGETON TWP: MUSKEGON MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (231) 733-9856, MUSKEGONMOTORCYCLECLUB.COM SEP 15: BRIDGETON TWP: MUSKEGON MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (231) 733-9856, MUSKEGONMOTORCYCLECLUB.COM HALF MILE DIRT TRACK AUG 17-18: LAKE ODESSA: 2-DAY EVENT, I-96 SPEEDWAY LLC, (616) 642-0555, I-96SPEEDWAY.COM AUG 25-26: CROSWELL: 2-DAY EVENT, PORT HURON MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (810) 985-7800, PHMC-USA.COM ENDURO AUG 5: BENTLEY: VALLEY TRAIL RIDERS, THEVALLEYTRAILRIDERS.COM HARE SCRAMBLES

OCT 13: ROCHESTER: READS RACING, (574) 893-1649, READSRACING.COM

AUG 19: MIDLAND: POLKA DOTS M/C, (989) 832-8284

OCT 14: ROCHESTER: READS RACING, (574) 893-1649, READSRACING.COM

SEP 23: BATTLE CREEK: BATTLE CREEK MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (269) 729-9691, BATTLECREEKMOTORCYCLECLUB.COM

OCT 20: PIERCETON: READS RACING, (574) 893-1649, READSRACING.COM OCT 20: PIERCETON: READS RACING, (574) 893-1649, READSRACING.COM OCT 20-21: CAYUGA: 2-DAY EVENT, PLEASURE RIDERS MC, (309) 838-5062, PLEASURERIDERS.NET OCT 21: PIERCETON: READS RACING, (574) 893-1649, READSRACING.COM OCT 27: AKRON: READS RACING, (574) 893-1649, READSRACING.COM OCT 27-28: WABASH: 2-DAY EVENT, WABASH CANNONBALL MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (765) 985-3657, WABASHCANNONBALLMC.COM OCT 28: AKRON: READS RACING, (574) 893-1649, READSRACING.COM

IOWA

SEP 30: PORTLAND: PORTLAND TRAIL RIDERS, (517) 647-7045, PORTLANDTRAILRIDERS.COM OCT 7: JEROME: BUNDY HILL RECREATION LLC, (517) 917-0493, BUNDYHILLOFFROAD. COM MOTOCROSS AUG 4-5: CADILLAC: 2-DAY EVENT, CADILLAC MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (231) 884-3729, CADILLACMC.COM AUG 4: ATLANTIC MINE: RANGE MOTO X, (906) 482-9333 AUG 5: ATLANTIC MINE: RANGE MOTO X, (906) 482-9333 AUG 11: CHRISTMAS: X-MAS FAMILY MOTORSPORTS PARK LLC, (906) 202-2681, X-MASFAMILYMOTORSPORTS.COM

HARE SCRAMBLES

AUG 11: LAKE ODESSA: I-96 SPEEDWAY LLC, (616) 642-0555, I96SPEEDWAY.COM

AUG 18: CARLISLE: IOWA ATV HARE SCRAMBLE SERIES, (515) 971-3136, IATVHSS.COM

AUG 12: MIDLAND: POLKA DOTS M/C, (989) 832-8284, POLKADOTSMC.NET

MOTOCROSS AUG 11: MONTEZUMA: FV MOTO X, (641) 623-3456, FVMOTOX.COM

AUG 12: CHRISTMAS: X-MAS FAMILY MOTORSPORTS PARK LLC, (906) 202-2681, XMASFAMILYMOTORSPORTS.COM

AUG 12: MONTEZUMA: FV MOTO X, (641) 623-3456, FVMOTOX.COM

AUG 19: BATTLE CREEK: BATTLE CREEK MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (269) 729-9691, BATTLECREEKMOTORCYCLECLUB.COM

AUG 18: CEDAR RAPIDS: CEDAR VALLEY TRAIL RIDERS INC, (319) 363-7800, CVTR.

SEP 8-9: PORTLAND: 2-DAY PORTLAND TRAIL RIDERS, (517) 647-7045,

CALENDAR OCT 28: WALLKILL: WALDEN MX, WALDENMX.COM

MOTORSPORTS LLC, (937) 358-2427, AMERICANMX.COM

SHORT TRACK

SEP 23: SUGAR GROVE: CENTRAL OHIO COMPETITION RIDERS INC., (740) 9833937, COCRMX.COM

AUG 4: PORT CRANE: SQUARE DEAL RIDERS M/C, (607) 609-2634, SQUAREDEALRIDERS.COM SEP 15: PORT CRANE: SQUARE DEAL RIDERS M/C, (607) 693-2634, SQUAREDEALRIDERS.COM

NORTH CAROLINA MOTOCROSS

Root River Racing teammates Samuel Rowe (38) and Alexander Gillette (88) go wheel-to-wheel into the first turn in Schoolboy MX action at Ballance Moto X.—ITP/ATVRiders.com PORTLANDTRAILRIDERS.COM SEP 16: CADILLAC: CADILLAC MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (231) 8843729, CADILLACMC.COM SHORT TRACK

SEP 8: MIDLAND: POLKA DOTS M/C, (989) 832-8284 TT AUG 12: DEFORD: LUCKY THUMB MC, (810) 404-2895, LUCKYTHUMBMOTORCYCLECLUB.COM SEP 9: MIDLAND: POLKA DOTS M/C, (989) 832-8284

MINNESOTA TRAIL RIDE - RECREATIONAL

NEW JERSEY OCT 5: WILDWOOD: NEW JERSEY THUNDER MOTORSPORTS INC, (609) 523-8051, THUNDERMOTO.COM

NEW YORK TRAIL RIDE - RECREATIONAL AUG 12: E. QUOGUE: LONG ISLAND RECREATIONAL TRAILS CONSERVANCY, (631) 928-1153, LIRTC.ORG SEP 9: E. QUOGUE: LONG ISLAND RECREATIONAL TRAILS CONSERVANCY, (631) 928-1153, LIRTC.ORG HARE SCRAMBLES AUG 5: GENOA: CAYUGA COUNTY RIDERS INC,

PENNSYLVANIA HALF MILE DIRT TRACK AUG 11: MINERSVILLE: SHIPPENSBURG MC, (717) 796-0294 SEP 8: MINERSVILLE: SHIPPENSBURG MC, (717) 796-0294

SEP 30: ASHEBORO: ZOO CITY MOTOR SPORTS PARK, (336) 873-9447, ZOOCITYMX.COM

HARE SCRAMBLES

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AUG 26: PLYMOUTH: BACK MOUNTAIN ENDURO RIDERS, (570) 675-1814, BMER. ORG

SEP 1: GOLDSBORO: MOTOPROMO, (919) 222-9614, BUSCOBONEH.COM

OHIO GRAND PRIX OCT 28: SUGAR GROVE: CENTRAL OHIO COMPETITION RIDERS INC, (740) 9833937, COCRMX.COM HILLCLIMB SEP 15: MARIETTA: PIONEER MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (740) 3508626, PIONEERMOTORCYCLECLUB. COM SEP 16: MARIETTA: PIONEER MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (740) 3508626, PIONEERMOTORCYCLECLUB. COM HARE SCRAMBLES

AUG 19: NEELYTON: FT OF MOUNTAIN, (814) 259-3873

SEP 16: CLIFFORD: BP PROMOTIONS, (267) 261-0186, PAHSRACING.COM SHORT TRACK AUG 5: SHIPPENSBURG: SHIPPENSBURG MC, (717) 796-0294 SEP 15: HANOVER: TRAIL-WAY SPEEDWAY, (717) 359-4310, TRAILWAYSPEEDWAY.COM

TENNESSEE MOTOCROSS AUG 11-12: HURRICANE MILLS: 2-DAY EVENT, RACER PRODUCTIONS INC, (304) 284-0084, ATVMOTOCROSS.COM

VIRGINIA

OCT 20-21: AKELEY: 2-DAY EVENT, PAUL BUNYAN FOREST RIDER MC, (218) 7395525, PAULBUNYANFORESTRIDERS.COM

AUG 12: ODESSA: TOMPKINS TRAIL RIDERS, (607) 592-5138, WNYOA.NET MOTOCROSS

AUG 5: LOGAN: HOCKING VALLEY MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (614) 989-3326, HOCKINGVALLEYMC.COM

HALF MILE DIRT TRACK

AUG 5: AUBURN: FROZEN OCEAN MOTOCROSS INC, (315) 784-5466, FROZEN-OCEAN.COM

AUG 12: SUGAR GROVE: CENTRAL OHIO COMPETITION RIDERS INC., (740) 9833937, COCRMX.COM

AUG 12: CAROGA LAKE: ROYAL MOUNTAIN SKI AREA, (518) 835-6445, ROYALMOUNTAIN.COM

AUG 19: AMESVILLE: ATHENS MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (740) 592-6480, ATHENSMOTORCYCLECLUB.COM

AUG 25: YAPHANK: LONG ISLAND MOTOCROSS INC, (631) 286-9411, ISLANDMOTOCROSS.COM

SEP 30: LOGAN: HOCKING VALLEY MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (614) 989-3326, HOCKINGVALLEYMC.COM

AUG 26: YAPHANK: LONG ISLAND MOTOCROSS INC, (631) 286-9411, ISLANDMOTOCROSS.COM

MOTOCROSS

AUG 4: STURGEON BAY: DOOR COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION, (920) 309-0623

AUG 1: GALLIPOLIS: AMERICAN MOTORSPORTS LLC, (937) 358-2427, AMERICANMX.COM

AUG 11: ANTIGO: RIB MOUNTAIN RIDERS, (715) 573-4934

SEP 9: CAMBRIDGE: NORSEMEN MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (612) 865-2661, NORSEMENMC.ORG HILLCLIMB AUG 25: MANKATO: KATO CYCLE CLUB, KATOCYCLECLUB.COM AUG 26: NEW ULM: FLYING DUTCHMEN CYCLE CLUB INC, (507) 354-2306, FLYINGDUTCHMENMOTORCYCLECLUB. COM SEP 15-16: RED WING: 2-DAY EVENT, INDIANHEAD CYCLE CLUB, (651) 7641220, INDIANHEADMC.ORG HARE SCRAMBLES AUG 4-5: HILL CITY: 2-DAY EVENT, RANGE RIDERS MC, (763) 229-1177, RANGERIDERSMC.ORG MOTOCROSS SEP 2: BROWERVILLE: MOTO CITY RACEWAY & RECREATION INC, (612) 919-3457, MOTOCITYRACEWAY.COM

AUG 28: MAPLEVIEW: SMX ASSOCIATES LLC, (315) 480-7733, MOTOMASTERS. COM SEP 1-2: SOUTH EDMESTON: 2-DAY EVENT, THUNDER RIDGE SPORTS, (607) 847-6522, THUNDERRIDGE.BIZ SEP 9: AUBURN: FROZEN OCEAN MOTOCROSS INC, (315) 784-5466, FROZEN-OCEAN.COM SEP 15: WALLKILL: WALDEN MX, (845) 895-2537, WALDENMX.COM

SEP 3: BROWERVILLE: MOTO CITY RACEWAY & RECREATION INC, (612) 919-3457, MOTOCITYRACEWAY.COM

SEP 16: RICHFORD: BROOME TIOGA SPORTS CENTER INC, (607) 849-4438, BROOME-TIOGA.COM

SHORT TRACK

SEP 23: MAPLEVIEW: SMX ASSOCIATES LLC, (315) 480-7733, MOTOMASTERS. COM

SEP 22: NEW ULM: FLYING DUTCHMEN CYCLE CLUB INC, (507) 354-2306 SEP 23: NEW ULM: FLYING DUTCHMEN CYCLE CLUB INC, (507) 354-2306, FLYINGDUTCHMENMOTORCYCLECLUB. COM

MISSOURI MOTOCROSS AUG 18: KIRKSVILLE: THUNDER RIDGE MX PARK LLC, (660) 626-5138, THUNDERRIDGE-MXPARK.COM

SEP 29-30: RICHFORD: 2-DAY EVENT, BROOME TIOGA SPORTS CENTER INC, (607) 849-4438, BROOME-TIOGA.COM OCT 14: YAPHANK: LONG ISLAND MOTOCROSS INC, (631) 286-9411, ISLANDMOTOCROSS.COM OCT 21: RICHFORD: BROOME TIOGA SPORTS CENTER INC, (607) 849-4438, BROOME-TIOGA.COM

AUG 5: MARYSVILLE: AMERICAN MOTORSPORTS LLC, (937) 358-2427, AMERICANMX.COM AUG 9: CROTON: AMERICAN MOTORSPORTS LLC, (937) 358-2427, AMERICANMX.COM AUG 10: CHILLICOTHE: AMERICAN MOTORSPORTS LLC, (937) 358-2427, AMERICANMX.COM AUG 19: MARYSVILLE: AMERICAN MOTORSPORTS LLC, (937) 358-2427, AMERICANMX.COM AUG 29: MT. GILEAD: AMERICAN MOTORSPORTS LLC, (937) 358-2427, AMERICANMX.COM AUG 30: RICHWOOD: AMERICAN MOTORSPORTS LLC, (937) 358-2427, AMERICANMX.COM SEP 3: MARYSVILLE: AMERICAN MOTORSPORTS LLC, (937) 358-2427, AMERICANMX.COM SEP 12: LOGAN: AMERICAN MOTORSPORTS LLC, (937) 358-2427, AMERICANMX.COM SEP 19: DELAWARE : AMERICAN

MOTOCROSS SEP 22-23: SUTHERLIN: 2-DAY EVENT, BIRCH CREEK PROMOTIONS, LLC, (434) 836-7629, BIRCHCREEKMXPARK.COM

WEST VIRGINIA POKER RUN - OFF-ROAD SEP 22: CRESTON: CRESTON COMMUNITY BUILDING ORGANIZATION

WISCONSIN HALF MILE DIRT TRACK

SEP 29-30: ARKANSAW: 2-DAY EVENT, ARKANSAW CREEK CYCLE CLUB INC, (715) 285-5679, ARKANSAWMX.COM MOTOCROSS AUG 5: HILLPOINT: SUGAR MAPLE MX LLC, (608) 393-8812, SUGARMAPLEMX. COM AUG 18: CHILTON: GRAVITY PARK USA, (920) 849-7223, GRAVITYPARKUSA.COM AUG 24: HUSTLER: CMJ RACEWAY LLC, (608) 220-6853, CMJRACEWAY.COM AUG 25: HUSTLER: CMJ RACEWAY LLC, (608) 220-6853, CMJRACEWAY.COM SEP 22: ATHELSTANE: PINE RIDGE RACEWAY LLC, (715) 856-6612, PINERIDGERACEWAY.COM OCT 7: HILLPOINT: SUGAR MAPLE MX LLC, (608) 393-8812, SUGARMAPLEMX. COM SCRAMBLES SEP 9: BURNETT: BEAVER CYCLE CLUB INC, , BEAVERCYCLECLUB.COM SHORT TRACK SEP 8: BURNETT: BEAVER CYCLE CLUB INC, , BEAVERCYCLECLUB.COM

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AUG 11: DEFORD: LUCKY THUMB MC, (810) 404-2895, LUCKYTHUMBMOTORCYCLECLUB.COM

SEP 1-2: RICHWOODS: 2-DAY EVENT, LACHANCE RACING, (573) 701-8674, LACHANCERACING.COM

SEP 9: SANFORD: DEVILS RIDGE MX, (919) 776-1767, DEVILSRIDGEMOTOX. COM

OCT 14: SUGAR GROVE: CENTRAL OHIO COMPETITION RIDERS INC., (740) 9833937, COCRMX.COM

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