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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
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
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.
Fourmile Travel Management Area in Colorado.
Tips For Hunting With Your ATV
Responsible Hunting Leads To More Enjoyment
As 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
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
Joel Hetrick Wins AMA ATV Motocross At
Budds Creek
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.
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Qualifier Joe Byrd landed the fastest lap time in the morning qualifying sessions. The veteran made his way
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
Joel
Hetrick and John Natalie
Chad Wienen Back
On Top At Sunset Ridge MX
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)
John Natalie Wins Night Race At Ballance
Moto X Chad Wienen Finishes Second
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.
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
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.
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)
John Natalie Victorious At High Point
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,
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
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.
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.
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
Upperman put the moves on Hetrick soon after, leaving Hetrick back in fifth
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
Thomas Brown got his first podium finish of 2012, taking home third
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
John Natalie
John Natalie
Photos by Harlen Foley and Ken Hill, ATVRiders.com
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
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.
Harold Goodman
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.
The mine tour is definitely a must-do ride, and must be done on one of the guided tours. No one is permitted in the
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.”
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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.
Pro-Bounce Nerf Bars
Houser Racing’s Pro-Bounce Nerf Bars feature a “suspension foot peg.” It works similar to a swingarm with a rubber-isolated pivot point and replaceable cushion ball that travels 5/8 inch. The pegs are made of TIG-welded chromoly with end caps that are attached with high-strength rivets that are rated at 4,000 pounds of shear strength each. The pegs have a large, convex design to provide plenty of support and teeth with great traction that won’t tear apart the sole of your boots.
MSRP: $475.00
Info: www.houser-racing.com
The Mega Mayhem Tire Unleashed
The all-new ITP Mega Mayhem tire features an aggressive 1.5-inch-deep lug for ferocious bite, yet behaves well on harder surfaces. Its lightweight six-ply carcass exhibits exceptional acceleration and braking characteristics as well as balanced cornering traits. Made in the U.S.A., the tire is available in various sizes: 27x9-12, 27x11-12, 27x9-14, 27x11-14, 28x9-12, 28x11-12, 28x9-14 and 28x11-14.
MSRP: $169.95-$204.95
Info: www.itptires.com
Garmin Oregon 550t GPS
Garmin calls its Oregon 550t GPS “the navigator with a photographic memory.” This unit combines rugged outdoor touchscreen navigation with a 3.2 megapixel digital camera. It features preloaded U.S. topographical maps, high-sensitivity GPS, a barometric altimeter, three-axis electronic compass and a microSD card slot. Both durable and waterproof, the Oregon 550t is built to withstand the elements, bumps, dust, dirt, humidity and water.
MSRP: $499.99
Info: www.garmin.com
CALENDAR
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.
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
AUG 11: DEFORD: LUCKY THUMB MC, (810) 404-2895, LUCKYTHUMBMOTORCYCLECLUB.COM
SEP 8: MIDLAND: POLKA DOTS M/C, (989) 832-8284
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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
OCT 20-21: AKELEY: 2-DAY EVENT, PAUL BUNYAN FOREST RIDER MC, (218) 7395525, PAULBUNYANFORESTRIDERS.COM
SEP 22: CRESTON: CRESTON COMMUNITY BUILDING ORGANIZATION WISCONSIN
HALF MILE DIRT TRACK
AUG 4: STURGEON BAY: DOOR COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION, (920) 309-0623
AUG 11: ANTIGO: RIB MOUNTAIN RIDERS, (715) 573-4934
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
Motocross Champion
As a member of the All-Terrain Vehicle Association (ATVA), John Natalie helped defeat the lead law that essentially banned the sale of ATVs for kids 12 and younger. In doing so, he helped save ATVing for future generations. He is keeping motocross tracks open and fighting unfair laws that close trails. He’s helping battle medical insurance discrimination against ATV riders and is represented in the halls of government by ATVA freedom fighters. You can, too. The ATVA is part of the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), the world’s most powerful voice for motorcyclists.
