ATV News September/October 2014

Volume 14, Issue 5

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Thomas Brown Wins in Illinois

INSIDE FEATURES 06 New ATVs on tap for 2015 08 Kick Up Some Sand

DEPARTMENTS 04 News 11 Racing 14 Marketplace and Calendar

12 Racer Interview: Joe Stahl

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

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The AMA Grand National Cross Country Series features some of the toughest racing on the planet. Here, ATV Parts Plus/Can-Am’s Bryan Buckhannon (front) negotiates rugged terrain aboard his Can-Am Renegade 800 R X XC during the seventh round in Masontown, W. Va., finishing third in the 4x4 Pro class. Photo courtesy of Can-Am.

Want to share a photo? Send it with your name to editor@atvaonline.com.

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Join The Fight This Election Year These are just some of the messages that we in the AMA Government Relations Department deliver to federal lawmakers every day. Your support through your annual dues helps make this possible. Your help is also vital when we ask you to send emails and make phone calls to lawmakers on issues.

Your voice is powerful. But our crisis response efforts alone aren’t enough to turn back the opponents of ATV riding. We need to ask ourselves, do the lawmakers we’re sending to Washington understand and support our passion for responsible motorized recreation?

Electing sympathetic legislators requires a dedicated grassroots effort.

That’s where you come in.

If you haven’t already, join an AMAchartered local riding club and become active in your AMA district. Get your friends and family to join the AMA. Our ability to influence legislation in Congress would be much greater if we represented a million ATV and motorcycle riders. Or 3 million.

Also, become informed on the issues. Talk to club members and your riding friends to find out more about threatened OHV riding areas in your backyard. Sign up for AMA email notifications through our Action Alerts in

the “Issues & Legislation” section under “Rights” at www.atvaonline.com.

Be sure you are registered to vote. You can even register to vote through the “Rights” section at www.atvaonline.com.

Nothing is more effective with legislators than contact from their constituents.

If you are not a voter, your voice isn’t heard.

Next, learn how to communicate with your elected officials. Your lawmakers at the federal, state and local levels are elected by and work for you. ATV News and American Motorcyclist magazine are great resources to help you understand the issues, and the “Rights” section of www.atvaonline.com has valuable information to help you get the most out of your efforts, including contacting your elected officials, scheduling meetings, attending and testifying at town hall gatherings, using the local media and more.

You can also get involved at the grassroots level by contacting Danielle Fowles, our grassroots coordinator, at dfowles@ama-cycle.org.

With your continued dedication and support, coupled with the help of new recruits, we can win the battles that threaten your ability to enjoy riding ATVs.

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Off-highway riding is under constant attack, especially by those who oppose our sport and want to ban us from any public lands.

By Wayne Allard AMA vice president for But by working government relations together, ATV and motorcycle riders can successfully fight back.

Keep in mind that riding on public land is not protected by the U.S. constitution. Lawmakers and regulators believe it is a privilege for us to be able to ride on public land. That’s why we must make the case every day that off-highway riding is a legitimate form of outdoor recreation and is enjoyed by millions of responsible individuals and families.

Plus, there are those who ride ATVs because their age or physical condition would otherwise prevent them from enjoying our nation’s public lands.

In addition, through the purchase of vehicles, riding gear, equipment, fuel food, lodging and more, offhighway vehicle activity supports tens of thousands of jobs and aids local economies.

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Bill Includes Recreational Trails Program A federal transportation bill announced in May by U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) and the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee includes a reauthorization of the Recreational Trails Program that provides funding for motorized and non-motorized trails.

The Recreational Trails Program is an $85-million-a-year initiative. The program is funded by the excise tax that off-highway-vehicle users pay when buying fuel for their vehicles.

The RTP was also included in the Obama administration’s transportation proposal: the GROW America Act. “We are very happy to see the RTP included in the Senate bill,” says Wayne Allard, AMA vice president for government relations. “But we recognize that this represents just one step in the approval process.”

Vandals Place Spikes Along Colorado Trails Vandals are endangering the lives of motorcyclists and ATV riders in Colorado’s Pike National Forest by burying spikes along trails used by offhighway vehicle riders and others.

The spiked strips, which resemble heavy barbed wire, can cause flat tires on motorized vehicles, which in turn could cause loss of control and result in a crash. The “booby traps” also threaten the safety of hikers and horseback riders.

One strip was found on a single-track trail in the Pike National Forest on May 5.

The matter came to the attention of the AMA through AMA Life Member Jerry Abboud and the Colorado Off-Highway Vehicle Coalition.

The U.S. Forest Service issued a warning stating: “The device posed a significant public safety concern, and U.S. Forest Service officials are asking for assistance from the public to provide any information they may have.”

Wayne Allard, AMA vice president for government relations, calls the dangerous actions deplorable.

“No matter what is motivating the people behind this, endangering the safety of innocent individuals is unacceptable,” he says, adding that the perpetrators should be dealt with harshly.

Laura Mark, Forest Service special agent in charge for the Rocky Mountain Region, says: “The safety of the public and our employees is our highest concern. Anyone who has information about this is encouraged to contact the Forest Service law enforcement officials.”

Mark advises individuals who find the

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spike strips or any other booby trap to: •Document the location -- with latitude and longitude, if available; •While at the site, try to report the device to the nearest Forest Service office, which can be found here: https:// hrm.gdcii.com/directory/.

• Follow the Forest Service directions; • If the Forest Service cannot be contacted, conspicuously mark the site to warn other trail users or carefully remove the device.

The AMA also requests that information be emailed to grassroots@ama-cycle. org. Please include the location of the device—a description of the device, the date of discovery and any other information deemed important or appropriate.

The Forest Service is asking anyone who has credible information about the person(s) involved in this crime to leave a message on the Forest Service Law Enforcement Tip Line at (303) 275-5266.

Those providing information that leads to an arrest and/or conviction may be eligible for a cash reward.

The expansion involves encouraging projects that promote the safe use of off-highway vehicles as well as those that support responsible and sustainable access to trails and riding areas.

Along with a new name, the Outdoor Access Initiative program has a new logo and website (www. yamahaoutdooraccess.com) showcasing its inclusive scope. Importantly, the requirements for a complete and successful application remain the same.

The applications for grants in the first quarter 2014 funding cycle represented the broadened appeal of the Yamaha Outdoors Access Initiative with awards being given to an array of OHV interests.

More than $95,000 in funding and equipment were awarded.

The 2014 grant cycle calendar is available at www.yamahaoutdooraccess. com where riding clubs, outdoor enthusiast associations, land managers and conservationists can also find the current Outdoor Access Initiative GRANT application form and guidelines for submission.

ATV Riding Banned In New Castle, Pa. Yamaha Expands Grant Program Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., has expanded its GRANT (Guaranteeing Responsible Access to our Nation’s Trails) program and given it a new name: Outdoor Access Initiative.

The announcement was made in May.

The New Castle, Pa., City Council adopted a new law in May that bans the use of ATVs and dirtbikes in the city.

Council members adopted the ordinance following complaints from residents about reckless riding.

Under the law, ATV and dirtbike riding is banned not only on streets and on public land but on private property as well. Police may confiscate the vehicles of violators.

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

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U.S. Forest Service Bans ATVs From National Forest Roads

Ohio Lawmakers Consider Youth ATV Training Young ATV riders would be required to undergo safety training and wear helmets under a proposal being considered at the Ohio Legislature.

House Bill 504, sponsored by Rep. Jack Cera (D-Bellaire), would require youth under 16 to wear helmets and complete a certified safety education and training program before being allowed to ride ATVs on public property. Dirtbike riders would also be included in the new bill.

The training would be developed by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

Agency In Utah May Prosecute ATV Riders The federal Bureau of Land Management may seek charges against as many as 50 ATV riders who illegally rode in Recapture Canyon near Blanding, Utah, on May 10.

The riders rode to protest the fact that they can’t ride in Recapture Canyon.

“Regrettably, after a peaceful rally in Blanding, Utah, a number of individuals broke the law by driving ATVs through Recapture Canyon where ancient artifacts and dwellings

Wyoming ATV Club Helps Clean Up Public Land The Fremont County ATV Association recently held a cleanup of federal Bureau of Land Managementcontrolled public land in the Government Draw area east of Lander, Wyo. Association Secretary/ Treasurer Ivan Laird organized the event at which 23 association members collected and hauled 3,100 pounds of illegally dumped trash.

This is the second time the association has held a cleanup of this popular recreation area.

Government Draw is enjoyed by many for activities that include target shooting and motorcycle and ATV riding. Unfortunately, cartridges and targets are often left behind and the area is also used by some as an illegal dumping ground.

The BLM often partners with groups like the Fremont County ATV Association to clean up illegal dumps. The association was formed in July 1989 for the purpose of keeping existing trails open for responsible use by offroad vehicle operators. It also participates in community

‘Do The Ride Thing’ ATV Safety Contest Under Way The ATV Safety Institute, the Right Rider Access Fund and the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s Dirt Bike School encourage kids to enter the “Do the Ride Thing Video Contest” that runs until Aug. 15.

The contest offers 19 prizes totaling $8,500. Students ages 6 to 18 may enter.

The winning videos will be used as public service announcements to highlight the importance of ATV and dirtbike safety.

Entrants should create a 15-, 30- or 60-second video/PSA, upload it to YouTube, and submit an entry form.

Official video content requirements, contest rules and entry forms are available at www.atvsafety.org.

Three winners will be selected in each of the three age categories: 6-10, 11-14, and 15-18; and in two product categories: ATV and dirt bike. Firstplace winners earn $500, second place $300 and third place $200. Plus, all age and product categories are eligible to win the $2,500 Grand Prize.

The 19 prizes total $8,500.

2013’s winning “Do the Ride Thing Video Contest”entry

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The U.S. Forest Service has reversed its earlier position, which allowed ATVs to use all roads in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.

In March, Forest Service officials said ATVs could use the roads since the state passed a law last year allowing ATVs on roads. But now, officials say ATVs can only use roads designated for ATV use.

National forests generally follow state and local law regarding riding rules.

Meanwhile, officials are in the process of completing their travel management plan to designate what routes are open to ATVs.

may have been damaged by the riders,” says BLM Utah State Director Juan Palma.

“We know from the archaeological record left behind in Recapture Canyon that the area was previously occupied for at least 2,000 years,” Palma says. “Illegal ATV use within Recapture Canyon may have damaged many of these archaeological resources—all of which hold the history and tell the story of the first farmers in the Four Corners region.”

“There are more than 2,800 miles of trails open to ATV use on public lands adjacent to or within a short drive of Blanding,” Palma says. “This extensive trail system offers OHV riders vast and diverse opportunities to ride and recreate on public lands in southeastern Utah.”

The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land nationwide, primarily in 12 Western states, including Alaska.

NEWS service projects including cleanup days the past two years at Government Draw.

For information about public land in the Government Draw area, contact the BLM Lander Field Office at (307) 3328400. To learn more about the Fremont County ATV Association, visit www.fremontcountyatv.com.

New ATVs On Tap For 2015

Washington County May Allow ATVs On Roads Clallam County commissioners in Washington state are reviewing whether to allow ATVs on county roads beginning next year.

Commissioners are studying which roads would be appropriate. Currently, they are considering roads with speed limits of 35 mph or less.

At this time, it is unknown when the final proposal will be presented for a public hearing.

New ATV Park Opens In Pennsylvania The Northumberland County Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area near Shamokin, Pa., features ATV trails and is now open on 6,500 acres of abandoned coal land.

The park opened in May. The trailhead welcome center is at 4100 State Route 125, Coal Township. The Welcome Center phone number is (570) 648-2626.

Park hours are Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Salem, Wis., May Open Roads To ATVs The Salem, Wis., town Board is considering allowing ATVs on town roads.

Supporters of the idea presented the board with proposals for designating routes in three neighborhoods: the Val-Mar subdivision, the Timberline neighborhood along Center Lake and the Salem Oaks and Lake Montgomery neighborhoods.

Once the board decides on proposed routes and rules it will hold a public hearing.

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2015 Can-Am Outlander 800R X MR

Can-Am Reveals What’s New For 2015 Here’s a quick look at some of what’s new in the ATV world from Can-Am for the 2015 model year.

Outlander L 450/Outlander L 500: The new Outlander L 450 and L 500 ATVs uses a similar G2 SST frame previously introduced on the largerbore Outlander models.

Coming with a five-year extended warranty, CVT and steel racks, the Outlander L models come with either a new 38-horsepower liquid-cooled, single-cylinder Rotax four-stroke or the existing 46-horsepower liquidcooled, SOHC Rotax V-Twin engine.

Both models are also offered with the optional Can-Am DPS package, which includes Tri-Mode Dynamic Power Steering, Visco-Lok QE, larger magneto and cast-aluminum wheels.

and L MAX 500 are available in either a base or DPS package and have longer wheelbase, specialized configuration and components to accommodate a passenger.

The Outlander L MAX 450 is powered by the new 38-horsepower Rotax four-stroke engine.

The ATVs include a redesigned passenger seat for 2015 and also feature the Dynamic Passenger Comfort system, with handholds, footrests and stadium seating. The steel racks offer improved sight lines and a 360-pound combined rack capacity.

These models include a five-year extended warranty.

Outlander L MaX 450/Outlander L MaX 500: The Outlander L MAX 450

Outlander 800R X MR: The Outlander 800R X MR returns to

Honda Releasing ‘Luxury ATV’ For 2015 Ride the trails in style.

Honda reports that its 2015 FourTrax Rincon incorporates some of the company’s most innovative technology, making it a “luxury-class ATV.” The new FourTrax Rincon features a 675cc engine, independent front and rear suspension, electronic fuel injection, automotive-style Honda automatic transmission with a hydraulic torque converter, as well as front and rear disc brakes.

The Rincon is available in olive, red and a new Phantom Camo. The MSRP hasn’t been announced.

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the Can-Am ATV lineup in 2015, but is essentially all new to the X MR ATV family.

The Outlander 800R X MR features the 71-horsepower Rotax 800R V-Twin engine and the shorter wheelbase SST G2 frame and five-way preload adjustable, mud-specific shocks.

Its 30-inch Gorilla Axle Silverback tires and ITP castaluminum wheel package were borrowed from the Outlander 1000 X MR. Tri-Mode DPS, Visco-Lok QE, a 3,000-pound winch, X-package graphics and a multi-function digital gauge are standard.

For more information, go to www.can-am.brp.com.

2015 Can-Am Outlander L 500

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WHERE TO RIDE

Have you ever considered taking a mini-vacation to ride your quad in sand dunes? You can. Arizona, California, Idaho, Michigan, Nevada and Wyoming all boast great sand dune riding areas. Here’s a look at the sand dune riding opportunities in those states. Read on, and then start making your travel plans.

PARKER, ARIZ.

GLAMIS, CALIF.

The Copper Basin Dunes OHV Area

Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area

Managed by the federal Bureau of Land Management, the Copper Basin Dunes OHV Area is 12 miles northeast of Parker, Ariz.

The BLM says that the Copper Basin Dunes OHV Area is a 1,275-acre “open” area but vehicle use in the area surrounding the OHV area is limited to designated routes. The staging area provides a paved parking lot, restroom, loading ramp and bulletin board.

Riding opportunities in this OHV area include the sand dunes, trails throughout the bajada and up into the canyons.

The Copper Basin Dunes OHV Area is on the California side of the Colorado River. To get to the staging area, from Arizona Highway 95 cross the river at Parker Dam and travel south on Parker Dam Road. From Parker, cross the river into California and travel 12 miles north on Parker Dam Road. The OHV staging area is on the west side of the road across from Big Bend Resort.

Officials say that the best time to ride is from fall to spring and advise that you contact BLM’s Lake Havasu Field Office or the National Weather Service for current road conditions and weather forecasts.

For more information, contact the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Lake Havasu Field Office, 2610 Sweetwater Ave., Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406, phone (928) 505-1200, or check out www.blm. gov.

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The Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area in southeast California—also known as Glamis because it is near the town of Glamis—is a mecca for ATV riders, dune buggy enthusiasts and others. It’s 40 miles long and 5 miles wide.

The area is managed by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, and some changes in riding areas are coming this fall.

The BLM reports that locations previously identified as closed for off-highway vehicle use will change. A recent court decision paved the way for the BLM to implement the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area Management Plan that allows for increased OHV riding opportunities in the recreation area and for better protection of natural resource values such as the Peirson’s milkvetch.

The BLM says that implementation of the Imperial Sand Dunes RAMP requires education and outreach such as new maps and signage directing riders to open areas and away from closures intended to protect critical habitat for Peirson’s milkvetch. The BLM will seek assistance from local partners to help with this effort in preparation for the upcoming 2014-2015 season and requests that visitors continue to respect all existing regulatory signs until they are changed.

“Visitors to the Imperial Sand Dunes have patiently waited for implementation of the new RAMP, and we are very excited that new riding opportunities are just around the corner,” says El Centro Field Manager Thomas Zale. “I appreciate the cooperative spirit of our dunes visitors and will be

working hard with staff and partners to get ready for great times next season in America’s great outdoors!”

The RAMP provides guidance of management to over 160,000 acres in the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area and over 50,000 acres of public lands in the surrounding area.

The Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area is made up of three areas. The northernmost area is known as Mammoth Wash and the BLM says that this open area offers a more isolated experience for OHV users.

South of Mammoth Wash is the North Algodones Dunes Wilderness area.

Established in 1994, this area is closed to all mechanized traffic, so access is by foot or on horseback only.

The southernmost boundary of the wilderness is State Highway 78. Just south of this highway are the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area’s largest and most heavily used dunes.

A recreation permit is required to use the dunes. A season permit is $150, whether purchased off-site or on-site, and is valid from Oct. 1through April 15.

A weekly permit that is valid for seven consecutive days is $35 if purchased offsite and $50 if purchased on-site.

For more information, contact the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, El Centro Field Office, 1661 S. 4th St., El Centro CA 92243, phone (760) 337-4400 or go to www.blm.gov.

ROCK SPRINGS, WYO.

Killpecker Sand Dunes OHV Area

The Killpecker Sand Dunes OHV Area near Rock Springs, Wyo., offers a little something for everyone in its 20-squaremile open play area.

The dunes are named after the nearby Killpecker Creek. They range in size from small, which are great for beginners, to up to 150 feet high, which can pose a challenge for even the most experienced riders. There are also flat areas.

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FALLON, NEV.

Sand Mountain Recreation Area

Located in Churchill County, just north of U.S. Highway 50, which is known as “The Loneliest Road in America,” Sand Mountain is 25 miles east of Fallon, Nev. Managed by the BLM, the sand dunes in the 4,795-acre area provide excitement for OHV riders, hikers and sandboarders.

The BLM notes that many people visiting the area also take time to explore the historic 1860 Pony Express station and learn about the plants and animals of the Great Basin at the Sand Springs Desert Study Area.

The BLM Carson City Field Office published vehicle use restrictions for the Sand Mountain Recreation Area in March 2007. Since then, vehicles have been restricted to approved routes of travel when on the vegetated portions of the dune system. The main sand dunes, where 95 percent of vehicle use normally occurs, are always open for cross-country travel.

The BLM says these restrictions on motorized use are a significant element

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Killpecker Sand Dunes, Rock Springs, Wyo.

of the Sand Mountain Blue Butterfly Conservation Plan, a public planning effort initiated by the Lahontan Valley Environmental Alliance in August 2004.

It is vital that the plan be successfully implemented to avoid more restrictive listings of the Sand Mountain Blue Butterfly, which is currently listed as a sensitive species, the BLM says.

The designated routes of travel in the vegetated portions of the dune system are marked with vertical posts. Maps of the restricted use areas are posted at new information kiosks by the restrooms at the camping area at the base of Sand Mountain, and at key access points that lead away from the camping area.

The BLM notes that there is a designated dry-camping area near the base of Sand Mountain. Three vault toilets are provided. Visitors should bring plenty of water for drinking and washing since no water is available at the site. Campfires are permitted, but there is no wood available.

Spring and fall offer the best weather at Sand Mountain. Mid-winter months can be cold and wet and summer days can be hot, dry and windy.

A $90 annual/season permits is available through the Carson City District Office, phone (775) 885-6000, 5665 Morgan Mill Rd., Carson City NV 89701; or the Nevada State Office, Bureau of Land Management, 1340 Financial Blvd., Reno NV 89502, phone (775) 861-6400. The annual permit is valid from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30. There is also a weekly permit that costs $40 and is valid for seven consecutive days upon entry.

The BLM says visitors are allowed to camp in the area north of the Sand Springs Pony Express Station-Desert Study Area and west of the entrance road. There is no off-site camping permitted within 3 miles of the Sand Mountain Recreation Area boundary.

For more information, contact the

Sand Mountain coordinator at the BLM Carson City District Office, 5665 Morgan Mill Road, Carson City, NV 89701, phone: (775) 885-6000 or go to www.blm.gov.

MEARS, MICH.

Silver Lake State Park ORV Area

Silver Lake State Park in Michigan is an almost 3,000-acre park near the town of Mears along the Lake Michigan shoreline.

State officials report that this area includes both dune country and acres of mature forest. The dune ridges and valleys are mostly windblown sand and lack trees, scrub brush and dune grass.

The dune area is sometimes compared to a desert.

Silver Lake State Park has more than 4 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline and boasts a large sandy beach.

In 1919, Carrie E. Mears donated 25 acres of land for park purposes.

The park’s boundary was dedicated in 1951 and a master plan was officially approved in 1964. Now, nearly 2,000 acres of sand dunes are available for exploration and hiking. One of the park’s biggest draws is the 450-acre off-road vehicle area.

The ORV area is open each year from April 1 through Oct. 31.

All motor vehicles entering the park must display a Recreation Passport.

All motor vehicles entering the dunes must also display a Michigan ORV registration.

Entry vouchers are required on summer weekends and holidays.

No alcoholic beverages are allowed throughout the year in and around the ORV area.

Rectangular, safety orange flags reaching 10 feet in height required on all OHVs. Helmets are required to operate ATVs and motorcycles in the parking lot as well as in the dunes.

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area, managed by the BLM and is multiple use. The BLM notes: “Part of the OHV area is an active, producing gas field. There are a number of facilities including pipelines, storage tanks and valves. Changing winds can bury or expose these facilities. Please stay alert. Do not tamper with these facilities.”

The BLM also notes that many of the dunes are very steep on the downwind side so caution is advised when approaching the crest of a dune.

OHV use is allowed only in the Sand Dunes Open Play area. Anyone operating an OHV must possess a valid operator’s license. The exception is that a non-licensed driver may operate a vehicle provided that person is under the direct supervision of an individual 18 or older who has a valid operator’s license and who is responsible for the acts of the person supervised.

OHVs must comply with state laws relating to use, standards, registration, operation and inspection. There is no recreation fee, but you will need a $15 state ORV sticker.

For more information, contact the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Rock Springs Field Office, 280 Highway 191 North, Rock Springs, WY 82901, phone (307) 352-0256 or go to www.blm.gov.

The state Department of Natural Resources developed a voucher system as a tool to manage the long lines of OHV users waiting to enter Silver Lake State Park on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

There are two types of vouchers: “Dune Ready Vouchers” and “Parking Lot Vouchers.” Dune-ready vehicles are those that enter the Silver Lake State Park ORV Area from public highways and go straight into the sand dune off-road area without the need for the parking lot/ staging area. Parking lot vouchers are for those who require a staging or parking area for their tow vehicle and/or trailer.

Both types of vouchers are free to park visitors and are distributed from the OffRoad Vehicle Voucher Center located at the corner of Fox and Ridge Roads, about 1/4 mile east of the ORV area entrance.

The purpose of the voucher is, simply, to “hold the ORV user’s place in line,” while staggering arrival times to avoid excessive lines.

The voucher distribution point on Fox Road opens at noon on Fridays for duneready vouchers and at 9 p.m. for parking lot vouchers. The voucher center will be open as traffic and use require until at least 11 p.m. Fridays and re-open at 7 a.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

You may also buy your state park and ORV permits at the same location, which will help speed entry into the ORV area.

Parking lot vouchers are available for two periods: 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. or 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Parking lot stand-by vouchers will be distributed once parking spaces for those periods are exhausted. There are five dune ready voucher periods: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

No dune ready vouchers are required after 7 p.m. Dune ready vouchers for both Saturdays and Sundays, and/or holidays will be given out at the same time. In order to give people the opportunity for the limited parking spaces, parking lot vouchers will be available at 9 p.m. the day before they are to be used.

For more information, contact Silver Lake State Park, 9679 W. State Park Road, Mears, MI 49436, phone (231) 873-3083 or go to www.michigan.gov/dnr.

IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO

St. Anthony Sand Dunes

The St. Anthony Sand Dunes area about 40 miles northeast of Idaho Falls, Idaho, consists of some 10,000 acres of dunes rising up to 600 feet high.

The Egin Lakes access is midway along that 15-mile stretch of dunes. To the east are small, rolling hills suitable for beginning ATV riders or youngsters. To the west are challenging hills—some 600 feet high.

The riding area of the big dunes is open April 1 to Dec. 31. The smaller dunes between Thunder Mountain and the Red Road are open year-round but are usually covered in snow by Jan. 1.

The Bureau of Land Management administers the land.

Mandatory safety rules are as follows: ATVs must have an 8-foot whip with a red or orange flag at the top, the whip must be mounted on the top rack, and jumpers should have a spotter at the top of the dune when jumping to provide for the safety of the jumper as well as other riders in the dunes.

Officials stress that you should yield

the right-of-way to uphill riders; check over a dune crest before descending; watch for children, hikers, horse riders and others; use caution when going around the lake because children use that area to ride their ATVs and motorcycles.

Idaho residents must display a valid OHV sticker on their vehicles.

Out-of-state users must have a valid registration sticker for the state they live in. If your state doesn’t require registration, then you can buy either an Idaho or an Idaho “Out of State” registration sticker. Stickers are sold at locations around the state or online.

All OHVs are required to have spark arresters and mufflers that meet the maximum 96 decibel sound level.

To get to the Egin Lakes access, take the North Rexburg exit off U.S. 20. If northbound, turn left. If southbound, turn right onto 1900 E. (Parker-Salem Highway and the Red Road). Travel 6.3 miles north to the second flashing light. Turn left and travel 0.85 miles to the split in the road.

Travel right over the railroad tracks and continue on 500N. for 2.9 miles. At the Egin Lakes Access sign turn right onto the gravel road.

Camping is allowed north of the Sand Hills Resort, west of Red Road.

Fees: Camping ($25-$60/day depending on the size of the camping unit and amenities, day use fees of $10 per use of RV dump stations, $60 for a season pass or $5 per vehicle per day.

For more information, contact the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Upper Snake Field Office, 1405 Hollipark Drive, Idaho Falls, ID 83401, phone (208) 5247500 or go to www.blm.gov.

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Imperial Sand Dunes, Glamis, Calif.

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Thomas Brown and Chad Wienen

Thomas Brown Wins Round Four Of AMA ATV Motocross Series Thomas Brown rode his Wienen Motorsports Yamaha to victory to earn his first win of the 2014 Mountain Dew AMA ATV Motocross National Championship season at Sunset Ridge MX in Walnut, Ill., on May 31.

The fourth round of the championship featured the most parity of the season so far, with Brown becoming the fifth different rider to finish on the podium.

Defending champ Chad Wienen’s bid for a fourth consecutive win at his hometown race at Sunset Ridge MX came up just a couple points short.

At the start of the first moto, Baldwin Motorsports Honda’s Josh Upperman raced to the SSi Decals Holeshot. His lead was short lived as Fox Honda’s John Natalie took over the top spot in the second corner.

Shortly thereafter, Can-Am’s Jeffrey Rastrelli moved to the front of the field to lead the first lap with his teammate Joel Hetrick in second, searching for backto-back overall wins.

Upperman settled into third with Natalie fourth and Wienen crossing the line in fifth.

It didn’t take long for Wienen to begin making his move forward, moving into the top three on the second lap while Hetrick slipped past Rastrelli to become the fourth different leader of the moto.

Upperman reclaimed the lead on the third lap. He looked to pull away but was caught by a hard-charging Wienen just a couple laps later as the defending

champion assumed control of the moto on the fifth lap and never looked back.

Brown was on a similar charge forward and slotted into second. The pair asserted themselves out front while a heated battle ensued for the final spot on the podium between Upperman, Hetrick, and BCS Performance Can-Am’s Josh Creamer.

Wienen cruised to the moto win and put himself in position to claim the overall while Brown took second.

Upperman withstood the pressure and maintained his hold on third.

Upperman’s strong ride carried over into the second moto with the veteran sweeping the SSi Decals Holeshots for the day. This time Upperman maintained control of the lead, but he was under constant pressure from Natalie, Brown, and Wienen. Things were status quo

AMA Pro ATV Overall Results, Walnut, Ill., (Moto Finishes) 1. Thomas Brown, Yamaha, 2-1 2. Chad Wienen, Yamaha, 1-3 3. Josh Upperman, Honda, 3-2 4. Joel Hetrick, Can-Am, 4-5 5. Jeffrey Rastrelli, Can-Am, 7-4 6. John Natalie, Honda, 6-6 7. Ronnie Higgerson, Can-Am, 8-7 8. Josh Creamer, Can-Am, 5-13 9. Nicholas Moser, Honda, 11-8 10. Casey Martin, Honda, 10-9

up front through the first five laps until Brown and Wienen started to shake things up by making a push to the front.

As time wound down in the moto, Brown closed Upperman’s gap. A threeplus second margin closed to under a second with two laps to go when Brown made one final surge to slip past Upperman on the final lap with just a few turns remaining, stealing the moto win and securing the overall victory in the process. Upperman took the runner-up spot just under a second behind Brown, while Wienen settled for third.

With his 2-1 moto scores Brown edged out Wienen (1-3) for the overall win.

Upperman captured his second overall podium result of the season in third (3-2) with his best effort of the ATVMX championship thus far. Hetrick followed up his win at the previous round with a fourth-place finish (4-5), while Rastrelli rounded out the top five (7-4). Natalie missed out on the overall podium, finishing sixth (6-6).

AMA Pro ATV Championship Point Standings After 4 Of 9 Rounds 1. Chad Wienen, Yamaha, 186 2. John Natalie, Honda, 158 3. Joel Hetrick, Can-Am, 157 4. Thomas Brown, Yamaha, 138 5. Josh Upperman, Honda, 132 6. Josh Creamer, Can-Am, 119 7. Jeffrey Rastrelli, Can-Am, 111 8. Ronnie Higgerson, Can-Am, 96 9. Casey Martin, Honda, 91 10. Tyler Hamrick, Honda, 74

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RACING

RACING RACER INTERVIEW

Joe Stahl

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mateur racers are the backbone of AMA ATV racing nationwide. We asked 30-year-old racer Joe Stahl of Russiaville, Ind., why he gets out when he can to race in the AMA Extreme Dirt Track Series.

AMA: In what classes do you compete?

JOE STAHL: I race in Pro, Pro-Am, and Pro-Am Unlimited.

AMA: Who was your toughest competition in 2013 and why?

JS: Anyone who races in the Pro, Pro-Am and Pro-Am Unlimited class.

I mean, these are the best guys in the country so you can never count them out. All are great guys and I’m looking forward to being on the track with them again.

AMA: What was the most heartbreaking thing to happen to you during the 2013 season?

JS: The most heart-breaking thing that has happened to me in 2013 was not being able to make it to every round and see all my friends and my racing family.

AMA: What was your first race?

JS: My first race was in a go-kart and I was 4 years old. I thought I was on top of the world being out there racing like some of my idols.

AMA: What do you like about racing ATVs? JS: What I like most about ATVs is that you can race such a variety of disciplines. I mean, if you have the equipment you can race TT one weekend then cross country the next and hit a MX race in there also.

AMA: What are your plans for this year?

JS: My plans are to make every

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round of nationals and start doing some local XC races. What I am doing to get ready is the normal thing of doing a quad build and hitting the gym to get into shape. I will race the same classes.

AMA: What do you do in your free time not related to ATVs? JS: I like going to shooting ranges and also play paintball. I really don’t do a lot because if I am not at the track or at my shop I am at home with my kids and spending time with them.

AMA: Who would you like to thank for supporting your racing?

JS: I would like to thank my mom for always being at the races with me and also Kim and Alex Ernst for letting me ride with them to a few rounds (it’s always a fun trip with them). I would like to thank all my sponsors: Moto-Xperts, Dragon Racing Fuels, PEP shocks, Hinson Clutch Components, Lone Star Racing, Joe Stahl Racing, O’Neal, Spider Grapixs, WebCam racing cams, Red Line Oil, EVS, ODI grips, SMX Optics, Pivot works, Vanilla Gorilla Racing, GoPro, Close Encounters Whitetail Outfitters of Ohio. Without their support none of this would be possible.

AMA: What advice would you give others who want to race ATVs? JS: Just go race and make sure you have fun. Follow your dreams. It takes hard work and dedication.

Michael Coburn Wins 2014 AMA ATV Extreme Dirt Track Pro Opener

Michael Coburn held off a determined group of pro racers to take the Pro win at the opening round of the 2014 AMA ATV Extreme Dirt Track National Championship Racing Series in Sioux Falls, S.D., on May 30.

The second round, set for Sioux Falls on May 31, was canceled because of rain.

In the first round, Goodman Racing’s Coburn got the holeshot and shot away from the pack. Defending champion Harold Goodman and Pro-Am Unlimited champion Brad Riley chased him but Coburn, aboard a Honda 450R, wasn’t looking back and took the win. Riley took over second place from Goodman at about the halfway point of the race and held on for second.

Honda East Toledo/Houser/Elka / Hoosier’s Goodman placed third.

Sioux Falls, S.D., AMA EDT Pro Results 1. Michael Coburn 2. Brad Riley 3. Harold Goodman 4. Nathan Wolff 5. Chuckie Creech 6. Michael Houghton 7. Josh Hibdon 8. Brian Ace 9. Daryl Rath 10. Andrew Evanyke

The 2014 AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country Series presented by Maxxis, an AMA national championship, hosted the 25th running of the Wiseco John Penton GNCC on June 8 in Millfield, Ohio.

In a dominant fashion, N-Fab AmPro Yamaha’s Walker Fowler captured his second straight victory in the XC1 Pro Class, while his teammate Cole Richardson made it three-in-a-row in the XC2 Pro Am Class.

RacingPowersports.com Adam McGill got off to a great start after grabbing the $250 Twin Air/DeRisi Racing XC1 Holeshot Award, leading the field of XC1 Pro riders into the first lap. Fowler stole the lead away on the opening lap and the duo diced it out for the lead position early on.

McGill took over the lead on the second lap, where he opted to pit for fuel, while Fowler chose to fly past his pits and into the lead. The rest of the front-runners joined McGill in pitting on lap two, allowing Fowler to break away out front.

Coming off a DNF at the previous round due to mechanical issues, Precision/Maxxis Tires Chris Bithell headed into round eight with vengeance.

Bithell put himself into a favorable position right away as he tucked in behind the duo of Fowler and McGill up front. The Pennsylvania native entered a battle with McGill around mid-race,

Millfield, Ohio, AMA ATV GNCC XC1 Pro Results 1. Walker Fowler, Yamaha 2. Adam McGill, Honda 3. Jarrod McClure, Honda 4. Brycen Neal, Honda 5. Brian Wolf, Honda 6. Brent Sturdivant, Honda 7. Josh Merritt, Yamaha 8. Jeff Pickens, Yamaha 9. Kevin Yoho, Yamaha 10. Braden Henthorn, Honda Overall AMA ATV GNCC National Championship Standings After 8 Of 13 Rounds: 1. Chris Borich (196) 2. Walker Fowler (188) 3. Adam McGill (153) 4. Jarrod McClure (123) 5. Chris Bithell (103) 6. Cole Richardson (103) 7. Brycen Neal (88) 8. Brian Wolf (83) 9. Marshal Goings (80) 10. Braden Henthorn (76)

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Walker Fowler Gets Win At Round Eight Of The GNCC Series

eventually making the pass for second on lap three.

Fowler began to pull away in the final moments, where he finished almost two minutes ahead of the second place finisher, Adam McGill.

Meanwhile, five-time GNCC Champion Chris Borich had to pick his way through the pack from an uncharacteristic start outside the top five. Borich quickly moved his way into fourth but the Team Maxxis rider began losing time from there. On the final lap, Borich succumbed to a mechanical issue that began affecting his machine after the mid-way point.

Borich was forced to receive a tow back to his pit area, where he was unable to finish the race.

Just as Borich arrived to his pit area, reports surfaced that Bithell, too, was experiencing mechanical issues. It was a tough break for Bithell, who was running in the second place position, as his day ended before the checkered flag once again.

Amid all the chaos on the final lap, DWT Racing’s Jarrod McClure continued to ride a solid pace as he had done all afternoon. McClure maintained a fifth-place position throughout most of the two-hour race, but the Pennsylvania native capitalized on the mechanical issues plaguing his competitors and jumped two positions from fifth to third place on the final lap.

Round eight marks McClure’s second podium finish for the season, where he now holds fourth overall in the championship standings.

Dave Bayless Motorsports’ Brycen Neal put forth another impressive ride in his rookie XC1 season, finishing fourth

overall for the day in his home state of Ohio. Neal sits in seventh place in the championship standings after eight rounds of racing.

Fowler’s second straight victory in the XC1 Pro Class, along with Borich’s misfortune at round eight, brings the Ohio native to within eight points of Borich’s lead in the championship standings. With five rounds remaining in 2014, Fowler has entered himself into a head-to-head battle with the five-time champion for the first time in recent history.

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

CALIFORNIA

EUROPEAN SCRAMBLES OCT 5: IMPERIAL : ROADRUNNER OFF-ROAD RACING CLUB, (760) 275-9852, AMAD38.COM GRAND PRIX SEP 6: ANZA: 2 DAY EVENT, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (949) 981-6776, SOCALMC.COM HARE & HOUND OCT 25: LUCERNE VALLEY: 2 DAY EVENT, 100’S MC, (714) 863-7170, 100SMC.ORG HARE SCRAMBLES SEP 6: ANZA: 2 DAY EVENT, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (949) 981-6776, SOCALMC.COM SHORT TRACK OCT 4: LODI: LODI MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (209) 368-7182, LODICYCLEBOWL.COM TTS SEP 13: LODI: LODI MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (209) 368-7182, LODICYCLEBOWL.COM SEP 20: LODI: LODI MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (209) 368-7182, LODICYCLEBOWL.COM OCT 11: LODI: LODI MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (209) 368-7182, LODICYCLEBOWL.COM OCT 18: LODI: LODI MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (209) 368-7182, LODICYCLEBOWL.COM OCT 25: LODI: LODI MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (209) 368-7182, LODICYCLEBOWL.COM OCT 26: LODI: LODI MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (209) 368-7182, LODICYCLEBOWL.COM

FLORIDA

HARE SCRAMBLES SEP 27: BARTOW: 2 DAY EVENT, CENTRAL FLORIDA TRAIL RIDERS, (407) 774-9090, CFTRIDERS.ORG

ILLINOIS

TRAIL RIDE - RECREATIONAL SEP 14: OTTAWA: VARIETY RIDERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (815) 434-3669, VARIETYRIDERS.COM OCT 5: OTTAWA: VARIETY RIDERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (815) 434-3669, VARIETYRIDERS.COM OCT 19: OTTAWA: VARIETY RIDERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (815) 434-3669, VARIETYRIDERS.COM COMPETITION 1/2 MILE DIRT TRACK SEP 7: JERSEYVILLE: SPLINTER CREEK DIRT RIDERS INC, (618) 372-4355, SPLINTERCREEK. COM HARE SCRAMBLES SEP 7: COLCHESTER: WFO PROMOTIONS, (309) 314-3343, WFOPROMOTIONS.COM OCT 5: COAL VALLEY : WFO PROMOTIONS, (309) 314-3343, WFOPROMOTIONS.COM OCT 12: PLAINVIEW: WFO PROMOTIONS, (309) 314-3343, WFOPROMOTIONS.COM OCT 18: CASEY: MID AMERICA XC RACING, (317) 418-6084, THEMAXC.COM MOTOCROSS SEP 6: PECATONICA: PRO SHOW INC, (815) 275-6686, STATELINEMX.COM SEP 13: ALTON: SPLINTER CREEK DIRT RIDERS INC, (618) 372-4355, SPLINTERCREEK.COM SEP 14: GALESBURG: GALESBURG MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (309) 344-1714, GALESBURGMC.COM SEP 21: BYRON: MOTOSPORTS ENTERPRISES

LTD, (815) 234-2271, MOTOBYRON.COM TTS SEP 1: NEOGA: CENTRAL ILLINOIS M/C, (217) 246-7154, AMADISTRICT17.COM

INDIANA

IOWA

MOTOCROSS SEP 28: MONTEZUMA: FV MOTO X, (641) 623-3456, FVMOTOX.COM

KENTUCKY

HARE SCRAMBLES SEP 27: CLAY CITY: MID AMERICA XC RACING, (317) 418-6084, THEMAXC.COM

MASSACHUSETTS

HILLCLIMB SEP 28: MONSON: QUABOAG RIDERS INC, (413) 267-0332, MONSONMONSTER.COM

MICHIGAN

DRAG RACES SEP 19: BRIDGTON: MUSKEGON MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (231) 733-9856, MUSKEGONMOTORCYCLECLUB.COM SEP 20: BRIDGTON: MUSKEGON MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (231) 733-9856, MUSKEGONMOTORCYCLECLUB.COM 1/2 MILE DIRT TRACK SEP 6: LAKE ODESSA: I-96 SPEEDWAY LLC, (616) 642-0555, I96SPEEDWAY.COM HARE SCRAMBLES OCT 5: PORTLAND: PORTLAND TRAIL RIDERS, (517) 647-7045, PORTLANDTRAILRIDERS.COM MOTOCROSS SEP 14: PORTLAND: PORTLAND TRAIL RIDERS, (517) 647-7045, PORTLANDTRAILRIDERS.COM SEP 14: CADILLAC: CADILLAC MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (231) 884-3729, CADILLACMC.COM SEP 20: MIDLAND: POLKA DOTS M/C, (989) 832-8284, POLKADOTSMC.NET SEP 20: BUCHANAN: REDBUD RECREATION, INC., (269) 695-6405, REDBUDMX.COM SEP 21: BUCHANAN: REDBUD RECREATION, INC., (269) 695-6405, REDBUDMX.COM

MINNESOTA

1/2 MILE DIRT TRACK SEP 14: CAMBRIDGE: NORSEMEN MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (612) 616-9053 SEP 20: NEW ULM: FLYING DUTCHMEN

COMPETITION RIDERS INC., (740) 983-3937, COCR MX SEP 21: SUGAR GROVE: CENTRAL OHIO COMPETITION RIDERS INC., (740) 983-3937, COCR MX OCT 5: SUGAR GROVE: CENTRAL OHIO COMPETITION RIDERS INC., (740) 983-3937, COCR MX

NEVADA

OKLAHOMA

DUAL SPORT-OFF ROAD SEP 4: WELLS : WE RIDE LLC, (775) 934-5060, GNATSASS.NET HARE & HOUND SEP 20: YERINGTON: 2 DAY EVENT, GET-XTREME, (805) 236-5866, GET-XTR-EME.COM

NEW HAMPSHIRE

HILLCLIMB SEP 14: ROXBURY: NEW ENGLAND HILLCLIMB ASSOCIATION, (508) 254-2961, NEWENGLANDHILLCLIMBERS.COM

NEW MEXICO

HARE SCRAMBLES SEP 20: GALLUP: 2 DAY EVENT, AERODYNE PROMOTIONS, LLC/ GAS-IT OFF ROAD RACING, (505) 250-7270, NMDRC.COM

NEW YORK

CROSS COUNTRY SEP 6: NEW BERLIN: 2 DAY EVENT, RACER PRODUCTIONS INC, (304) 284-0084, GNCCRACING.COM MOTOCROSS SEP 7: AUBURN: FROZEN OCEAN MOTOCROSS INC, (315) 784-5466, FROZEN-OCEAN.COM SEP 14: MAPLEVIEW: SMX ASSOCIATES LLC, (315) 480-7733, MOTOMASTERS.COM SEP 14: MODENA: AK FARMS, (845) 549-3992, AKMXFARMS.COM SEP 21: WALLKILL: WALDEN MX, (845) 895-2537, WALDENMX.COM OCT 26: WALKILL: WALDEN MX, (845) 895-2537, WALDENMX.COM SHORT TRACK SEP 13: PORT CRANE: SQUARE DEAL RIDERS M/C, (607) 693-2634, SQUAREDEALRIDERS. COM SEP 27: PORT CRANE: SQUARE DEAL RIDERS M/C, (607) 693-2634, SQUAREDEALRIDERS.COM

NORTH CAROLINA

MOTOCROSS SEP 7: SANFORD: DEVILS RIDGE MX, (919) 776-1767, DEVILSRIDGEMOTOX.COM OCT 5: IRON STATION: IRON STATION MOTORSPORTS, INC., (704) 732-8200, ALLANEMOTORSPORTS.COM OCT 11: ELIZABETH CITY: 2 DAY EVENT, ELIZABETH CITY MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (757) 754-8008, ECMX.COM

OHIO

CROSS COUNTRY OCT 4: ST. CLAIRSVILLE: 2 DAY EVENT, RACER PRODUCTIONS INC, (304) 284-0084, GNCCRACING.COM HILLCLIMB SEP 13: WATERFORD: PIONEER MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (740) 678-0082, PIONEERMOTORCYCLECLUB.COM SEP 14: WATERFORD: PIONEER MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (740) 678-0082, PIONEERMOTORCYCLECLUB.COM MOTOCROSS SEP 7: SUGAR GROVE: CENTRAL OHIO

TTS SEP 5: MUSKOGEE: 2 DAY EVENT, SD RACING, (918) 781-3762

PENNSYLVANIA

POKER RUN - OFF-ROAD SEP 6: FAIRMOUNT CITY: REDBANK VALLEY PARK ASSOCIATION, (814) 365-5924, REDBANKPARK.NET HARE SCRAMBLES SEP 21: TBA: BP PROMOTIONS, (267) 261-0186 MOTOCROSS OCT 19: THREE SPRINGS: ROCKET RACEWAY, (717) 574-6590, ROCKETRACEWAY.COM SHORT TRACK SEP 13: HANOVER: TRAIL-WAY SPEEDWAY, (717) 359-4310, TRAILWAYSPEEDWAY.COM

SOUTH CAROLINA

MOTOCROSS SEP 21: HAMER: VICTORY SPORTS INC, (423) 323-5497, VICTORY-SPORTS.COM

TENNESSEE

MOTOCROSS SEP 7: BLOUNTVILLE: VICTORY SPORTS INC, (423) 323-5497, VICTORY-SPORTS.COM OCT 18: BLOUNTVILLE: VICTORY SPORTS INC, (423) 323-5497, VICTORY-SPORTS.COM OCT 19: BLOUNTVILLE: VICTORY SPORTS INC, (423) 323-5497, VICTORY-SPORTS.COM

VIRGINIA

MOTOCROSS SEP 14: WYTHEVILLE: VICTORY SPORTS INC, (423) 323-5497, VICTORY-SPORTS.COM

WASHINGTON

POKER RUN - OFF-ROAD SEP 27: BELFAIR: TACOMA MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (253) 606-0171, TACOMAMC.COM

WISCONSIN

MOTOCROSS SEP 27: HILLPOINT: SUGAR MAPLE MX LLC, (608) 393-8812, SUGARMAPLEMX.COM SEP 28: HILLPOINT: SUGAR MAPLE MX LLC, (608) 393-8812, SUGARMAPLEMX.COM SHORT TRACK SEP 6: OSHKOSH: SOUTHEASTERN SHORT TRACKERS, LTD, (414) 303-1331, OSHKOSHSPEEDZONE.NET SEP 13: BURNETT: BEAVER CYCLE CLUB, INC., (920) 319-6889, BEAVERCYCLECLUB.COM SEP 20: LAKE MILLS: AZTALAN CYCLE CLUB INC, (414) 265-1582, AZTALANMX.COM SEP 21: LAKE MILLS: AZTALAN CYCLE CLUB INC, (414) 265-1582, AZTALANMX.COM TTS SEP 14: BURNETT: BEAVER CYCLE CLUB, INC., (920) 319-6889, BEAVERCYCLECLUB.COM

WYOMING

MOTOCROSS SEP 6: ROCKSPRINGS: 2 DAY EVENT, RSMX LLC., (307) 389-1477, RSMXLLC.NET

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CROSS COUNTRY OCT 25: CRAWFORDSVILLE: 2 DAY EVENT, RACER PRODUCTIONS INC, (304) 284-0084, GNCCRACING.COM HILLCLIMB SEP 6: CAYUGA: PLEASURE RIDERS MC, (217) 247-2216, PLEASURERIDERS.NET SEP 7: CAYUGA: PLEASURE RIDERS MC, (217) 247-2216, PLEASURERIDERS.NET HARE SCRAMBLES SEP 13: TBA: MID AMERICA XC RACING, (317) 418-6084 MOTOCROSS SEP 7: PARIS CROSSING: HOOSIER HILLTOPPERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (812) 8731178, HOOSIERHILLTOPPERSMX.COM SEP 20: LAOTTO: G & S RACING, (260) 637-5416, GANDSRACING.COM OCT 4: WABASH: WABASH CANNONBALL MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (260) 571-6622, RIDEWABASHCANNONBALLMX.COM OCT 5: WABASH: WABASH CANNONBALL MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (260) 571-6622, RIDEWABASHCANNONBALLMX.COM

CYCLE CLUB, (507) 354-2306, FLYINGDUTCHMENMOTORCYCLECLUB.COM SEP 21: NEW ULM: FLYING DUTCHMEN CYCLE CLUB, (507) 354-2306, FLYINGDUTCHMENMOTORCYCLECLUB.COM MOTOCROSS SEP 28: CAMBRIDGE: RTW RACE PROMOTIONS, (218) 894-2826, MOTOCITYRACEWAY.COM

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

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