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Late last year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved a new gasoline formulation that contains up to 15 percent alcohol by volume, also known as E15.

Never heard of it? In the coming months you probably will, as ethanol-based E15 may become an important issue for the ATV and on- and off-highway motorcycling communities.

In a nutshell, E15 may appear at a fueling station near you and you need to be careful—in fact, very careful—where you use this new fuel.

In October 2010, the EPA approved E15 for use in model year 2007 and newer light-duty vehicles (cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty passenger vehicles).

In January 2011, it added model year 2001-2006 light-duty vehicles to the approved list.

Because flexible-fuel vehicles are approved to use E85 (85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline), they may also use E15.

More important to riders, though, are the vehicles and engines not approved for E15, which currently includes all ATVs and motorcycles.

Also on the banned list are vehicles with heavy-duty engines, such as school buses, transit buses and delivery trucks; off-road vehicles, such as boats and snowmobiles; small engines, such as lawnmowers and chain saws; and all cars older than 2001.

The problem is that E15 burns hotter than gasoline that contains a lesser amount of ethanol. In engines not designed to dissipate that extra heat, damage in the form of premature wear can result.

Although this is a concern in all ATVs and motorcycles, it’s particularly problematic for air-cooled engines.

When you consider everything in your garage, storage shed and basement that runs on gasoline, you may discover you have more E15 non-approved vehicles and engines than approved ones.

To double-check whether an engine

shouldn’t use E15, review the owner’s manual for anything you own that runs on gasoline.

Check the fuel requirements—it’s likely that you’ll find a statement that you should only use gasoline with no more than 10 percent ethanol by volume or you’ll void the warranty.

So, what should you do?Keep an eye out for E15, and avoid it.Here are a few pointers to keep in

mind:

• Don’t dispense E15 into unmarked containers because you’ll probably forget in a week what’s in the can.• Don’t store any ethanol-blended gasoline for long periods since it absorbs water from the air. Make sure you use a quality gasoline stabilizer if your vehicle or engine won’t be started for some time.• Don’t siphon gasoline from a light-duty vehicle for use in any other gasoline-fueled motors because you may be introducing E15 into an unapproved vehicle or engine.• Do use the internet to locate and patronize fueling stations that dispense E0—gasoline with no added ethanol. Many marinas still sell E0.• Do check pure-gas.org for more information. If you want to take it to another level, there are opportunities to get involved in shaping the E15 issue.• Contact the fueling stations you visit to let them know your concerns about E15. If a retail location gets enough pushback from customers, they may choose to keep their current fuel offerings, instead of replacing one choice with E15.• Follow the issue. A good consumer is an informed consumer. Search the internet for articles on ethanol-blended fuels, but carefully note the source of any information you read. Some with a financial interest in ethanol are quick to say we have nothing to worry about. Don’t take their word for it—read and decide for yourself.• Read the science. The Oak Ridge National Laboratory has published

“Effects of Intermediate Ethanol Blends on Legacy Vehicles and Small Non-Road Engines, Report 1 – Updated.” Although it’s quite technical, it’s still a good resource on the use of ethanol-blended gasoline on older vehicles and engines. Visit http://www.ornl.gov/sci/bioenergy/pdfs/EffectsIntermediateEthanolBlends.pdf to download a copy.• Ask your federal lawmakers to support H.R. 748, introduced by U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.). H.R. 748 would prohibit the EPA from allowing the sale of gasoline containing more than 10 percent ethanol in light-duty vehicles.• Use the Get Involved area at ATVAonline.com > Rights > Get Involved to contact your lawmakers and for additional ideas. By contacting your federal elected officials to share your personal experiences with ethanol in gasoline you can affect their position on the issue.

The bottom line on E15 for ATV riders and motorcyclists?

At this time, you can’t use it in your vehicle. Even if E15 is eventually authorized for use in newer ATVs and motorcycles (on- and off-highway), pay careful attention to the manufacturer’s warnings.

Finally, when it comes to alcohol and ATV riding, alcohol in our gas tanks shouldn’t be our only concern.

Alcohol consumption among ATV riders can result in serious injury or death.

When it comes to alcohol and ATVs, they just don’t mix.

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Be Careful Because E15 Is ComingImre Szauter, AMA/ATVA government affairs manager

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The Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge in Arizona has reversed an unwritten policy and is now allowing street-legal ATVs and motorcycles on certain roads.

After being alerted by AMA member Keith Dishong that street-legal motorcycles were barred from three public access roads while trucks and other street-legal vehicles were allowed, AMA Western States Representative Nick Haris and Brian Hawthorne of the BlueRibbon Coalition contacted officials at the refuge, which is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Haris noted that the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge Comprehensive Conservation Plan allows street-legal vehicles to use three access roads, so there was no reason to bar street-legal ATVs and motorcycles from those routes.

After investigating, refuge officials agreed.

The officials announced on May 18 that street-legal ATVs and motorcycles are now allowed on three public access roads: the El Camino del Diablo, Christmas

Pass and Charlie Bell roads, which are outside designated Wilderness areas. No other roads or trails in the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge are open to motorized use.

“This action does not open the refuge to unrestricted off-road vehicle activity,” refuge officials said in a news release. “Only the three public access roads already open to 4x4 vehicles are open to street-legal motorcycles and ATVs. These vehicles must abide by the same rules and restrictions as all other vehicles that access the refuge.

“Furthermore, permits for accessing these roads are required,” the officials said. “To reduce impact of large caravans, an additional special use permit is required for a party size of five or more vehicles traveling together or traveling in smaller groups but part of a larger organized event. This applies to all vehicles, including motorcycles and ATVs.”

Street-legal ATVs and motorcycles must run a mast displaying an orange flag at least 8 feet above the ground.

As part of ongoing efforts to recover endangered Sonoran pronghorn, seasonal road closures are in effect at the refuge through July 15.

Haris praised the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for reversing its policy that barred street-legal motorcycles and ATVs, and urged all appreciative motorcyclists and ATV riders to send notes of thanks to Manager Sid Slone by going to http://capwiz.com/amacycle/go/Cabeza.

“Land managers at the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge were responsive to our inquiries, and forthright in evaluating their existing policy banning street-legal ATVs and motorcycles,” Haris said. “ATV riders everywhere can appreciate their efforts.”

The 1,000-square-mile Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge shares a 56-mile border with Sonora, Mexico.

Almost all of the refuge is designated as Wilderness, which bars motorized recreation.

The refuge features rugged mountain ranges, sand dunes and hardened lava flows.

ATVs Granted Equal Access To Arizona Wildlife Refuge Three Roads Now Open To Street-Legal ATVs

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The Colorado Off-Highway Vehicle Coalition, Trails Preservation Alliance and the BlueRibbon Coalition have gone to court in Colorado asking to be part of a lawsuit that is trying to block the creation of new off-highway vehicle (OHV) riding trails.

The groups in May asked a U.S . District Court judge to be part of the lawsuit so

that they can protect the interests of their off-highway riding members.

The lawsuit was filed in federal court by five anti-access groups that want to block U.S. Forest Service plans to create 500 miles of new motorized trails in the Pike and San Isabel national forests.

At press time, the judge had not ruled on the OHV groups’ request.

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Off-Highway Riding Groups Want To Intervene In Colorado LawsuitAnti-Access Groups’ Suit Would Block New Trails

A bill that would exempt kids’ off-highway vehicles (OHVs) from a law that effectively bans their sale at the end of the year is gaining more support in Congress.

Seventy-five U.S. House members now support the bill—H.R. 412, the “Kids Just Want to Ride Act,” introduced by Rep. Denny Rehberg (R-Mont.)—that would exempt kids’ OHVs from the lead-content portion of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) of 2008.

“The Kids Just Want To Ride Act has broad bipartisan support, but that’s not why it deserves to become a law,” Rehberg said. “It deserves to become a law because it’s good policy that will keep kids safe and preserve jobs. There are plenty of things to argue about in Congress, but keeping kids safe by allowing them to ride on kid-sized motorcycles, ATVs and snowmobiles shouldn’t be one of them.”

Rep. Michael Burgess, M.D. (R-Texas), who is co-chairman of the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus and a co-signor of H.R. 412, also stressed the safety aspects of the bill.

“As a medical doctor I know how important safety is and [I] am pleased to hear that 75 members of Congress have now co-sponsored this important

legislation,” Burgess said. “Bills like the Kids Just Want to Ride Act demonstrate that Congress can provide flexibility for companies while ensuring safety for consumers.”

H.R. 412, the Kids Just Want to Ride Act, is aimed squarely at the CPSIA, which is commonly known as the lead law. The CPSIA bans the making, importing, distributing or selling of any product intended for children 12 and under that contains more than a specified amount of lead in any accessible part.

The CPSIA also requires that all childrens’ products undergo periodic testing by independent laboratories approved by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), which is responsible for implementing the law.

The CPSC has delayed enforcing key portions of the law until after the end of the year.

Unless the CPSIA is changed, the sale of kids’ dirtbikes and ATVs will effectively be banned.

“Many lawmakers on Capitol Hill recognize that a common-sense solution

is needed to solve the problems created by the CPSIA so that families can continue to enjoy responsible outdoor motorized recreation,” said Rick Podliska, AMA Washington representative. “And almost daily more and more lawmakers are recognizing that H.R. 412, the Kids Just Want to Ride Act, offers that common-sense solution in an easy way.”

The latest flood of support for the Kids Just Want to Ride Act follows a day of lobbying by kids and their parents who descended on Washington, D.C., in late May as part of the AMA Family Capitol Hill Climb lobbying effort.

Podliska noted, however, that some lawmakers may still be unaware of H.R. 412, the Kids Just Want to Ride Act.

Podliska is urging anyone concerned about the future of off-highway riding for youth to contact their federal lawmakers and ask them to support H.R. 412, the Kids Just Want to Ride Act.

The easiest way to contact your lawmaker on the issue is to go to AmericanMotorcyclist.com/Rights/IssuesLegislation.aspx.

75 Federal Lawmakers Now Support Kids Just Want to Ride ActBill Would End Ban On Sale Of Kids’ ATVs And Dirtbikes

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Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. has announced that Yamaha will move its global ATV production from Japan to its plant in Newnan, Ga.

The moved started in May and is expected to be complete in 2013.

The company also unveiled a new “Assembled in U.S.A.” logo to illustrate its pride in U.S. manufacturing.

“This production transfer shows Yamaha’s commitment to this facility and the U.S. motorsports market—the world’s largest ATV market,” said Henio Arcangeli Jr., Yamaha motorsports president. “Manufacturing ATVs in Georgia will allow Yamaha to respond more quickly to its customers’ demands while streamlining its supply chain and distribution processes.

“It is a strategic move that will benefit the company, employees, dealer partners and customers as well as the local Newnan community and more than 100 U.S. parts supplier businesses,” he said.

The start of new ATV production in Newnan is a major step forward in Yamaha’s long-term strategy to transfer the majority of its worldwide ATV manufacturing to the United States.

When complete, the production transfer could add 200 or more American jobs at Yamaha’s U.S. factory as well as additional jobs at more than 100 North American parts supplier companies.

The factory currently employs more than 1,100 people in Newnan.

Yamaha Moving Its Global ATV Production to GeorgiaCompany Unveils ‘Assembled in U.S.A.’ Logo

The nonprofit organization Tread Lightly! has announced a new small grant program to support volunteer stewardship projects across the country.

The program is designed to help individuals and clubs organize clean-ups, trail maintenance work days, and other small stewardship projects.

The maximum grant amount is $500, and those funds can be used to buy supplies such as seedlings, tools, garbage bags, water for volunteers or to rent equipment.

Tread Lightly! is a national nonprofit organization focused on helping outdoor enthusiasts minimize their impact on the environment and become good stewards of the great outdoors. To be eligible for a Tread Lightly! Stewardship Grant, applicants must be either a Club Member or an Individual 3-Year Member of Tread Lightly!

The next grant cycle has a deadline of Aug. 18. The simple online application process requires a letter of support from a representative of

the land management agency or landowner and, if applicable, any additional documentation, including photos of the area.

“Stewardship of our public and private lands and waters by outdoor enthusiasts is an essential component of treading lightly,” said Lori McCullough, executive director of Tread Lightly!. “When we head outdoors we should always pack it in, pack it out and leave an area better than we found it, but sadly that is not enough. We also need the collective efforts of volunteers for clean-ups and trail maintenance to mitigate the damage caused by a few irresponsible recreationists—and this is where the new Tread Lightly! Stewardship Grants can assist.”

To apply for a grant, or for more information, visit Treadlightly.org.

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The ATV Safety Institute (ASI) is encouraging kids to enter its “Do the Ride Thing” video contest that emphasizes ATV safety.

The contest, in its second year, runs June 1 to Sept. 6 and offers 10 prizes totaling $10,000. Students ages 6 to 18 may enter.

The winning 30- and 60-second videos will be used as public service announcements (PSAs) by the ASI.

“What better way to motivate and inform people—especially kids and their parents—about the safe and responsible use of all-terrain vehicles than to have kids create videos that highlight one or more of the ATV Safety Institute’s Golden Rules?” said Paul Vitrano, ASI executive vice president. “By harnessing the social networking power of YouTube, it gives kids the opportunity to ‘Do the Ride Thing’ and help other kids ride safe/ride smart.”

To enter, kids must create a 30- or 60-second video/PSA, upload it to YouTube, and submit an entry form on the ASI website. For official video content requirements, contest rules and entry forms, visit ATVsafety.org/ATV_PSA_Contest/.

Three winners will be selected in each of the three age categories: 6-10, 11-14, and 15-18. First-place winners earn $1,100, second-place winners get $800 and third place earns $600.

Plus, all age categories are eligible to win the $2,500 Grand Prize. The 10 prizes total $10,000.

Polaris Industries and Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota have launched a three-year partnership to promote the safe use of ATVs through education and outreach programs.

The goal of the co-branded safety awareness campaign is to reduce the number of ATV injuries and deaths among Minnesota children under the age of 16 by 10 percent by 2014.

The program began in May.“At Children’s, we know the best way

to keep children healthy is to prevent injuries from happening in the first place,” said Alan Goldbloom, M.D., president and CEO of Children’s of Minnesota.

“The safety of children is a top priority for both organizations. This

program will allow us to reach more families to promote safe riding habits, and avoid trips to our emergency department.”

The safety awareness campaign includes television public service announcements, advertising, and one-on-one outreach to kids and parents at the Minnesota State Fair and county fairs.

“Partnering with Children’s, the leading pediatric health authority in Minnesota, was an easy decision,” said Scott Wine, CEO of Polaris Industries. “We want riding ATVs to be fun for the whole family, and safety is our foremost concern.”

For more information, visit ChildrensMN.org/safety.

Polaris Partners With Hospital To Promote ATV SafetyEffort Aimed At Keeping Kids Safe

ATV Safety Institute Announces ‘Do the Ride Thing’ Video ContestKids Can Win $10,000 In Prizes

Bobby Burns of Getzville, N.Y., won the grand prize of $2,500 last year with his creative safety video that featured Lego characters.

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U.S. Rep Denny Rehberg, sponsor of the Kids Just Want to Ride Act, explains why banning the sale of kids’ ATVs and dirtbikes is a bad idea.

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It was an amazing scene in the normally staid Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C.: Hundreds of AMA and ATVA members,

parents and kids wearing colorful off-road riding gear, rallying in support of a bill that could halt the most serious threat to youth ATV and motorcycle riding in decades.

Packed into a hearing room that usually houses suit-clad lawmakers and other officials, the riders and supporters heard from AMA/ATVA officials and five members of the U.S. House, all working

toward the same goal: passage of H.R. 412, the Kids Just Want To Ride Act, which would amend a law aimed at lead in children’s toys that blocked the sale of kids’ ATVs and dirtbikes.

And as U.S. Rep. Denny Rehberg (R-Mont.) spoke, the amazing scene just got more incredible.

With kids gathered on all sides, including youngsters sitting in chairs normally reserved for elected officials in the crowded hearing room, Rehberg looked around and smiled.

“For the first time ever—because I don’t think

Kids Just Want To Ride!

Young Riders Rally In Washington, D.C., Against

Kids’ ATV And Dirtbike Ban

The AMA Family Capitol Hill Climb Delivers A Strong Message To Lawmakers

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For a moment, the kids seemed unsure, but as Rehburg encouraged them, kids in motocross gear climbed atop the main hearing-room desk, literally elevating their cause as the rally went on.

As any parent knows, the youngest voices often carry the most weight. And that was true whether the youngest ATVA and AMA members were standing in support of changing the law, circulating the House office building and drawing interest from congressional staffers or visiting their representatives to ask them to support the Kids Just Want to Ride Act.

“It was just awesome,” says Rod Yentzer, whose 8-year-old son, Chase, was making his second visit to Washington in an effort to end the sales ban. “I think we definitely made a statement with all the kids attending. The kids had a ball, and it was great for them to get involved and go there and be part of the political process.

“Kids were everywhere,” he says. “There were kids in the halls, kids in the cafeteria, kids in offices, everywhere you looked. You couldn’t walk around and not see those kids in riding gear and wonder what was going on. We raised a lot of awareness for this. We made a point.”

Families from 20 states and as far

away as Colorado were part of the event—the AMA Family Capitol Hill Climb on May 26—organized by the AMA in support of H.R. 412, the Kids Just Want To Ride Act.

The bill is intended to exclude kid-sized machines that were ensnared in the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) of 2008. The CPSIA was intended to ban small toys with high lead content, but it has been interpreted to apply to all products for kids 12 and under, including ATVs, dirtbikes, bicycles, clothing and books.

“It’s been clear from the start that motorcycles should never have been part of this ban, and nobody delivers that message better than ATVA and AMA members—young riders and their parents for whom off-road riding is an important family activity,” says AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman. “We helped bring them together, but it is their voices, and the voices of thousands of other ATV riders and motorcyclists from across the country, that are crucial to ending the ban.”

In response to the outcry from ATVA and AMA members and others, officials issued a stay of enforcement of the lead-content portion of the CPSIA, but didn’t eliminate the ban entirely. The stay is set to expire at the end of the year.

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Young riders from across the nation attended the AMA Family Capitol Hill Climb in Washington, D.C., to talk with their federal lawmakers and congressional staffers about how important off-highway riding is to them in their lives.

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Real Riders Make All The DifferenceThe Best Kind Of Lobbyist? Kids!by Rob Dingman, AMA president and CEO

For the first time in its history, the AMA organized a gathering of hundreds of young motorcyclists, ATV riders, their parents and concerned riders on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., to demonstrate support for fixing a federal law that unfairly bans the sale of youth-model ATVs and motorcycles. Sure, we’ve had a steady stream of AMA members visit their elected officials in our nation’s capital over the years, but this was the first time we have brought together so many affected young riders and their families.

Every day, the halls of the U.S. Congress bustle with professional lobbyists in skirts and suits on their way to meetings with legislators and staff to persuade them to support or oppose the issue of the day. Never

before, however, have members of Congress and their staff seen hundreds of young riders and their families descend upon Capitol Hill clad in riding jerseys and motocross boots.

During a rally in a House of Representatives committee room, organized with the help of Rep. Denny Rehberg (R-Mont.), sponsor of H.R. 412, the Kids Just Want to Ride Act, several members of Congress got to see first-hand the depth of support for this issue that is so vitally important to so many riding families.

It was at that rally that I witnessed something that I have never before seen in any legislative venue, let alone in Congress. When Congressman Rehberg began to speak in front of a rostrum with a youth-model Cobra motorcycle staged on top of it, he invited all the kids to stand behind him up on the

rostrum with the bike, motocross boots and all. I tried to imagine any member of Congress inviting a stuffy group of

middle-aged lobbyists in suits to stand on a table behind him or her while giving a speech. That just shows the potential power and effectiveness of riders’ grassroots efforts. We have the ability to be so much more effective than those professional lobbyists because we are the real people who are affected by the decisions of policymakers—not paid lobbyists “rented” to make the case.

And it is proof positive that we can be even more effective if the ATVA and AMA become bigger organizations. That part is up to millions of riders who are not yet ATVA and AMA members—and each of us. I would like to thank everyone who participated in this effort, whether in person or by contacting your elected representatives to state your concerns. Please help us grow the ATVA and AMA and continue to let your officials know that Kids Just Want to Ride!

For more information about how you can get involved, please contact AMA/ATVA Grassroots Coordinator Jessica Irving at grassroots@ama-cycle.org.

members, as well as many other off-road riding groups, have urged passage of the Kids Just Want To Ride Act to fully exempt kid-sized machines.

Speaking at the rally, Rehberg urged action by his fellow legislators to stop the ban. Not only does the ban hurt small businesses and jobs, but it forces kids to ride ATVs and motorcycles that are physically too large for their small statures.

“I feel pretty confident that we’re on the right side of the issue,” Rehberg said. “People say to me, ‘This just lacks common sense—what is going on here?’ This is what gives Congress a bad name... You’re putting our children at risk, and we’re not going to allow you to do that.”

He also thanked everyone for their efforts on behalf of the bill.

“To Rob [Dingman], thank you,” he said. “Thanks to the American Motorcyclist Association. I couldn’t do it without the partnership that has been created. And thanks to the parents for taking the time to bring their kids out to Washington for something that’s so important.”

Rep. Allen West (R-Fla.) noted that parents, not government, know best how to make sure their kids stay safe.

“This is a great instance of where the government just doesn’t get it,” West said. “These kids are the responsibility of the parents. If the parents can make sure these kids are safe, and if parents can make sure they go out and enjoy a little bit of something that’s part of who we are in America—enjoying these little dirtbikes—then let the parents decide.”

Motorcycling is a healthy activity that should be encouraged, not curtailed by over-reaching government laws, said bill co-sponsor Rep. Richard Hanna (R-N.Y.).

“That’s what I’d rather have my kids do, to get outdoors and get some exercise...and ride their bikes,” he said.

Rep. Bobby Schilling (R-Ill.), another co-sponsor of the bill, said that stopping a law that shouldn’t have ensnared ATVs and dirtbikes in the first place only makes sense.

“It’s one of those very simple things to take on,” Schilling said. “It’s another

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AMA President and CEO Rob Ding-man enjoys chatting with young rid-ers during the AMA Family Capitol Hill Climb in Washington, D.C.

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Stop The Ban!Legislative Efforts Need Support

There are various efforts now under way in Congress to end the ban on the sale of kid-sized ATVs and dirtbikes nationwide.

The most promising is a measure introduced by Rep. Denny Rehberg (R-Mont.)—H.R. 412, the Kids Just Want to Ride Act—that would exempt kids’ off-highway vehicles from the lead-content portion of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) of 2008, which created the de facto ban.

The CPSIA bans the making, importing, distributing or selling of any product intended for children 12 and under that contains more than a specified amount of lead in any accessible part. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), which is responsible for implementing the law, has delayed enforcing key portions of the law until after the end of the year.

In addition to introducing H.R. 412, the Kids Just Want to Ride Act, in June Rep. Rehberg got language inserted into the House Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill that would prohibit the CPSC from using federal funds to implement the lead-content portion of the CPSIA for kids off-highway vehicles (OHVs).

The Financial Services bill provides funding for key federal agencies.

On another front, the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce is considering H.R. 1939, the Enhancing CPSC Authority and Discretion Act (ECADA) of 2011.

The ECADA would exempt kids’ dirtbike and ATV battery terminals from the lead-content limits of the CPSIA. It may also allow exemptions to the lead-content portion of the law for OHV parts under

certain conditions.Plus, the bill would impose slightly more

lenient lead-content limits on products intended for use by children 7 to 12 years old, while products for kids 6 and younger would still need to meet the stricter lead-limit requirements.

“The ECADA is a step in the right direction,” says Sheila Andrews, AMA/ATVA senior legislative assistant in Washington, D.C. “However, we are hopeful that the final legislation will fully address the problem by granting an outright exemption, like the one in H.R. 412, the Kids Just Want to Ride Act.”

To urge your federal lawmakers to support legislation supported by the ATVA and AMA, go to ATVAonline.com. > Rights > Issues & Legislation.

thing where the government wants to intrude in our daily lives, and this is a simple thing for me to jump on. I just really appreciate that everyone came out here to show support for the bill.”

Ashley Nash-Hahn, appearing on behalf of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.), who is co-chair of the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus, spoke in support of the kids and parents who made the trek.

“I’m so excited to tell her that we have all these young motorcycle riders here learning how to be safe,” Nash-Hahn said.

Rep. Tim Walberg (R-Mich.), an AMA Life Member, said it was time to end the ban: “For government to step in, in non-commonsensical ways, and not even consider what legislation might do to families who want to spend time together, to businesses that want to provide products and services for them...now, to ratchet that back, is the wrong way to go.”

Among the kids and parents attending were Erin, 11, Adi, 7, and Carter, 5, Malcolm of Littleton, Colo., who, along with their parents, Danny and Peggy, won a trip to Washington, D.C., in the AMA’s “Kids Just Want To Ride” video contest.

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support like the AMA Family Capitol Hill Climb are vital to make the case to Congress that the CPSIA shouldn’t include ATVs and dirtbikes.

“It’s ATVA and AMA members like those here today, and the thousands of others who have made their feelings known to their congressional representatives, that help make real change occur,” Dingman said. “All riders owe a debt of gratitude to the people in this room—kids, parents, congressional

representatives who support this legislation, and more. We are making a very real difference here today.”

For their part, the parents involved say it was a great opportunity not only to fight for something they believe in, but also the best kind of learning opportunity for the kids.

“It was a great event,” says Robert Dalby, who brought his sons, Wyatt, 6, and Tallon, 8, to the rally, and who also met with their elected representative afterward. “It was

very educational for them, not only to learn the lawmaking process, but to see what the AMA does for them beyond just paying your $39 and getting a card.”

It was impressive, he says, to see what kids can accomplish simply by their presence.

“They had a huge impact,” he says. “Not only when we met with our congressman, but just walking around the building in their riding gear. People would ask what they were there for, and we would explain how we needed to fix the law, and people would get it. They’d understand.”

To date, more than 70 members of Congress have signed on to co-sponsor H.R. 412, the Kids Just Want to Ride Act, but its passage isn’t assured. That’s why the ATVA and AMA continue to rally riders, and urge others to tell their lawmakers to support Congressman Rehberg’s bill. Easy-to-use tools to contact members of Congress are available

at ATVAonline.com > Rights > Issues & Legislation.

The AMA Family Capitol Hill Climb in Washington, D.C., brought together kids and their parents to lobby their federal law-makers, and to show that real families are affected by the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) of 2008.

Parents and kids talk with a congressional staff member about ending the ban.

PUBLIC LAND BATTLE

U.S. Interior Secretary

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But at the same time, Salazar vowed to work with members of Congress to impose restrictive Wilderness land-use designations on millions of acres of public land. Only days after making the announcement he cited an omnibus public lands bill that had been ramrodded through Congress as an example of what could be done if the Obama administration and members of Congress work together.

That measure designated 2 million acres of public land as Wilderness, which banned OHV riding with the stroke of a pen when it was signed into law.

Salazar’s public pronouncements portend an epic battle in Congress this year between anti-access forces, who want to keep people off public land, and responsible off-highway riders, who believe that public land should remain available for use by the public.

A Wilderness designation is one of the strictest forms of public land management. Once Congress designates an area as Wilderness, nearly all forms of non-pedestrian recreation are illegal. The ATVA and AMA support appropriate Wilderness designations that meet the criteria established by Congress in 1964, but anti-access advocates have been abusing the legislative process in an effort to ban responsible OHV recreation on public land.

Salazar Unveils New Anti-Access Plan

Speaking at the Wilderness Society’s annual awards ceremony on June 9, a day before he revealed his specific plan to Congress, Salazar said the Obama administration will try to put more than a dozen Wilderness bills now being considered by Congress into one omnibus bill.

“There are a whole host of other bills out there,” Salazar told the Wilderness Society gathering, as reported by the New York Times. “Our hope is to be able to assemble those pieces of legislation where we believe we will have the political clout to be able to get them through.”

Prior to dropping that bombshell, Salazar announced on June 1 that the federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM) wouldn’t designate any Wild Lands, which would have been managed as if they had received the restrictive Wilderness land-use designation from Congress.

Instead, Salazar said the BLM, which is a part of the Interior Department, will work in collaboration with members of Congress and others to identify public land that may be appropriate candidates for congressional protection under the Wilderness Act.

“We will focus our effort on building consensus around locally supported initiatives and working with members [of Congress] to advance their priorities for Wilderness designations in their states and districts,” he said.

Rob Dingman, AMA president and CEO, said at the time that he was pleased by the news but that it was also prophetic, cautioning that OHV riders must remain on guard.

“This is a major victory for motorcyclists and all-terrain vehicle riders and others concerned about appropriate access to public land,” Dingman said. “But we must remain vigilant. Anti-access groups will continue pushing for legislation to inappropriately close off millions of acres of public land to OHVs. Not only are BLM lands under attack by these groups, but U.S. Forest Service land as well.

“I want to thank all the ATVA and AMA members, and others, who attended meetings and contacted their federal lawmakers to oppose the Wild Lands policy,” he added. “Your voices helped put pressure on Secretary Salazar to convince him to abandon his ill-conceived Wild Lands policy.”

Wild Lands Policy Rises And Falls

In December, ATVA and AMA members and OHV enthusiasts won an important battle for responsible riding on public land when U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) dropped his effort to pass a massive omnibus public lands bill that would

have inappropriately designated millions of acres of public land as Wilderness, barring OHVs.

But then just days later, on Dec. 22, Salazar signed Secretarial Order 3310 creating the Wild Lands land-use designation that essentially allowed BLM officials to manage public land as if it had received a Wilderness designation from Congress, but without requiring congressional approval. This new policy was widely expected to restrict or eliminate responsible OHV use in the affected areas, and was seen to be orchestrated by anti-access groups to pull an end-run around Congress.

It also was expected to have a far-reaching impact because the BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land nationwide, primarily in 12 western states.

Federal lawmakers have considered the Wild Lands policy a “land grab” and a blatant attempt to usurp congressional authority. Off-highway riders sporting “Stop the Land Grab” stickers produced by the AMA and distributed by the Utah Shared Access Alliance (USA-ALL) turned out in droves for a meeting of Utah’s Governor’s Council on Balanced Resources that featured BLM Director Bob Abbey trying to explain the new policy.

Several governors also voiced strong opposition to the Wild Lands policy, including Wyoming’s Matthew Mead, Idaho’s C.L. “Butch” Otter and Utah’s Gary Herbert.

Because of opposition from powerful federal lawmakers, governors, the ATVA, AMA and other OHV enthusiasts, the Wild Lands policy hit a major snag on April 15.

That’s when President Obama signed into law the Fiscal Year 2011 Continuing Resolution—the funding measure that keeps the federal government operating through Sept. 30—that included language barring the Interior Department from using any money to implement the Wild Lands land-use policy to manage land as if it had been designated as Wilderness.

New Assault On OHVs Under Way

While Salazar has given up on his Wild Lands initiative, he hasn’t given up his attempt to ban off-highway riding on millions of acres of public land.

In a letter to members of Congress on

In a victory for off-highway vehicle (OHV) riders nationwide, U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar has reversed his position on

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June 10, Salazar said he will work with them “to identify public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management for permanent Wilderness protection under the Wilderness Act.”

By Oct. 15, the Interior Department will send to Congress a list of areas “that we believe are ready for immediate Wilderness designation by Congress,” Salazar wrote.

He suggested that existing bills in Congress “provide a foundation from which we can build a strong, bipartisan Wilderness agenda in this Congress.” Those bills include H.R. 41, The Beauty Mountain and Aqua Tibila Wilderness Act, the Central Idaho Economic Development and Recreation Act, and S 766/H.R. 1413, the Devil’s Staircase Wilderness Act.

Salazar also indicated he will pursue new policy decisions for managing public land, saying that Deputy Interior Secretary David Hayes will work with the BLM “and interested parties on recommendations for how the agency should manage the millions of acres of public land that are not protected under the Wilderness Act, but that have wilderness characteristics.

“Because public lands with wilderness characteristics can offer unique hunting, fishing and recreational opportunities—along with potential energy, mineral and other resource values—it is important that the BLM have clear guidance when undertaking its multiple-use management planning and when

making project-level decisions that could impair wilderness characteristics,” he wrote. “I welcome your input on this important policy matter as well.”

In a statement released with the letter, the Interior Department said: “Noting the bipartisan success of Congress and the Obama administration to designate approximately 2 million acres of Wilderness in 2009, Secretary Salazar said that he will deliver to Congress, by Oct. 15, 2011, a list of areas overseen by the Bureau of Land Management that he believes are ready for immediate Wilderness designation by Congress.”

In fact, though, that measure was quickly positioned for a vote and approved through political sleight-of-hand when the contents of an unrelated bill were deleted and the Omnibus Public Lands bill language was inserted, explains Rick Podliska, AMA/ATVA Washington representative.

“Congress fast-tracked that 1,300-page bill to designate Wilderness in some 2 million acres in several states nationwide. The legislation—the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009—was a combination of more than 160 bills, and some federal lawmakers complained that they had never even seen almost half of them, let alone debated them, nor had time to get constituent input on them,” Podliska says.

That same proposal, but in a different bill, had passed the Senate earlier, but failed to clear the House. The bill had

raised the ire of the ATVA, AMA and others not only because it was a package of more than 160 bills put together to form a single bill more than 1,300 pages long, but also because it was fast-tracked through the Senate and then positioned for a final House vote without the consideration of House members on more than 70 bills in the package.

Fighting Back

“The ATVA and AMA support appropriate Wilderness designations,” Podliska says. “But federal land managers have inventoried public land for decades to see what deserves Wilderness designations, and have made their recommendations.

“So where is this new public land that deserves a Wilderness designation coming from?” he says. “I’m baffled. How could that land have been missed during earlier inventories?

“The bottom line now, though, is that there is going to be a battle royale in Congress over closing public land to responsible off-highway riding,” Podliska said. “It’s very important for every responsible ATV and motorcycle rider to stay on top of this issue and to let their federal lawmakers know that responsible off-highway riding on public land must continue now and in the future.”

The easiest way to stay on top of the issue is to sign up for AMA email Action Alerts. To do so, go to ATVAonline.com > Rights > Action Alerts.

The Shepherd Ah Nei Recreation Area just north of Billings, Mont., is one of the most popular off-highway vehicle (OHV) riding areas in the state.

With 50 miles of trails on more than 1,000 acres, the off-highway riding portion of the Shepherd Ah Nei Recreation Area offers plenty of thrills. The other part of the recreation area, encompassing about 4,000 acres, is dedicated to hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, picnicking and bird watching.

The area is operated by the federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and you must buy a special recreation permit for each vehicle you ride there. The fee is $35 a year, or you can buy a day pass for $5. Family permits are $105 a year.

You can purchase the permit at the BLM Billings Field office or the public room at the BLM Montana State office. Both offices are at 5001 Southgate Drive

in Billings. Proof of vehicle registration is required for each permit.

The OHV area is open for riding from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., and the parking area is open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Although the area is open year round, it’s best to call the 24-hour hotline—(406) 896-5014—before heading out to ride because the OHV area is subject to closure to motorized vehicle use due to wet and muddy conditions or fire hazards.

To get to the Shepherd Ah Nei

Recreation Area, take Highway 312 east from the old Kmart in Billings Heights. Drive 7.7 miles to the flashing light and turn left onto Shepherd Road. Go 4.78 miles north to Scandia Road. Turn right onto Scandia Road and go 2.6 miles to CA Road and turn left. The OHV parking area is on the left about 4.6 miles farther.

For more information, contact the BLM Billings Field Office, 5001 Southgate Drive, Billings, MT 59101 or call the office at (406) 896-5013.

The Mounds Off-Road Vehicle Area in Mt. Morris, Mich., has just about anything an ATV rider would want for a weekend of entertainment—ATV trails, mud holes, pits and open scrambles riding areas.

Just three miles north of Flint and about an hour from Detroit, this 370-acre Genesee County park—with 230 acres available for riding—offers a great getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life.

And if you’re looking for challenging terrain, this is the place to be.

Keep in mind that the park is open not only to ATVs, but to motorcycles, dune buggies, Jeeps and pickup trucks as well. All trails are two-way, but there are also dedicated ATV trails.

You should be aware that the park includes regulated wetlands where off-highway vehicles (OHVs) aren’t allowed.

The park is open year round, but from March 15 to May 15 no trucks are allowed, and ATVs and motorcycles are restricted to an eight-acre scramble area.

A resident daily pass is $8 per vehicle and a season pass, which is good for the

calendar year, is $35. A non-resident pays $11 per vehicle per day and $65 for a season pass.

Riders also must have a state of Michigan off-road vehicle (ORV) sticker, which costs $16.25 and can be purchased wherever hunting and fishing licenses are sold.

The Mounds is open from 8 a.m. to sunset Monday through Saturday, and from noon to sunset on Sunday.

Riders must wear helmets and eye protection, and ATVs must have a U.S. Forest Service-approved spark arrester.

In addition, vehicles must comply with Michigan’s sound limit of 94 decibels.

Children under 16 must have a Michigan ORV safety certificate and must be supervised by an adult. For information on how to get a Michigan ORV safety certificate, go to Michigan.gov/DNR and look for “recreational

safety classes.”No alcohol is allowed at The Mounds.The Mounds is located at 6145 Mt.

Morris Rd., Mt. Morris, Mich., 48458.Additional information is available

online at GeneseeCountyParks.org/pages/MoundsORV.

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Chad Wienen piloted his Can-Am to victory at round seven of the AMA ATV Motocross National Championship Series presented by DWT at Spring Creek MX in Millville, Minn., on June 2.

Challenging track conditions made for an exciting day of racing as the top ATV racers in the country battled for the overall win.

Wienen got the ATVRiders.com Fastest Qualifier Award after taking advantage of the smooth track conditions in the first qualifying session.

As the day went on, the notoriously rough Millville track chalked longer and more demanding lap times.

Joel Hetrick shot off the start to grab the SSiDecals.com Holeshot Award in moto one, barely edging out Jannsen Motorsports rider Nick DeNoble. Wienen got a mid-pack start, forcing him to work his way through the pack early on.

Hetrick held John Natalie off for about five laps until Hetrick appeared to get a little winded. Natalie then took over the lead and for the remainder of the race focused on holding off Wienen.

But Wienen had Millville’s famous “whoop monster” whoop section down, gaining time on each lap.

“The whoops started to get tough as the race went on but I was able to find a faster pace through them and

I think I definitely gained some time through there,” Wienen said. “I had to work my way up to John [Natalie] and a little past the halfway point I tried a couple different lines, I tried to mirror him a couple times and then tried to swing around him one lap but he was protecting his lines pretty well.”

Walsh Race Craft Suzuki’s Jeremy Lawson appeared to be one of the stronger riders on the rough track as he continuously charged throughout the entire moto.

Lawson got off to a rough start but quickly picked off riders, eventually making his way to the fourth place of Josh Upperman. Lawson passed Upperman on the last lap to claim a fourth place finish in moto two.

Hetrick was on fire aboard his Makson Construction Hetrick Motorsports Honda machine, grabbing the SSiDecals.com Holeshot Award once again in moto two.

Wienen immediately took over the lead on the first lap and never looked back. Hetrick had a strong start, but faded back by mid-moto.

Natalie made his way around Hetrick for third just before Hetrick fell victim to the “whoop monster.” Hetrick swapped sideways through the whoop section and and took a lap to restart his machine after crashing so he was no longer in contention for an overall.

Chad Wienen Takes Win At Spring Creek ATV MX In Minnesota

Chad Wienen Suffers Injury

Pro Can-Am ATV racer Chad Weinen suffered a season-ending injury on June 24 when he crashed while training on his home practice track in Galena, Ill.

Wienen broke two vertebrae in the middle of his back but suffered no major spinal cord injury and has feeling in his extremities, Can-Am reports.

Weinen underwent successful surgery on June 25 to stabilize his back.

Can-Am reports Wienen “is anxious to get back on his feet and will start rehabbing as soon as he gets approval from the doctors.”

On the last lap before the downhill drop-off, Natalie charged up the hill to the inside of Ballance Racing’s Thomas Brown, making the move for second. Lawson finished in fourth behind Brown in moto two, going 4-4 for the day to capture third overall.

Brown nabbed the fourth overall and Upperman rounded out the top five.

Wienen took home the overall win with a 2-1, extending his points lead to 10 over teammate Natalie, who went 1-2 for second overall.

Pro ATV Results At Spring Creek MX In Millville, Minn.1. Chad Wienen (CAN)2. John Natalie (CAN)3. Jeremy Lawson (SUZ)4. Thomas Brown (YAM)5. Josh Upperman (HON)6. Nick DeNoble (HON)7. Joel Hetrick (HON)8. Devin Heimes (SUZ)9. Chase Snapp (CAN)10. Travis Moore (HON)

AMA ATV Motocross Championship Pro Point Standings1. Chad Wienen (297)2. John Natalie (287)3. Josh Upperman (253)4. Jeremy Lawson (241)5. Chase Snapp (201)6. Thomas Brown (192)7. Nick DeNoble (183)8. Joe Byrd (180)9. Joel Hetrick (170)10. Travis Moore (166)

Pro-Am Production Results At Spring Creek MX In Millville, Minn.1. Casey Martin (HON)2. Mark Madl (SUZ)3. Jeffrey Rastrelli (SUZ)4. Aaron Meyer (HON)5. Jesse Barnes (YAM)6. Ronnie Higgerson (SUZ)7. Kyle Fix (KTM)8. Cole Henry (CAN)

AMA ATV Motocross Championship Pro-Am Point Standings1. Casey Martin (175)2. Mark Madl (168)3. Aaron Meyer (140)3. Jeffrey Rastrelli (140)5. Ronnie Higgerson (109)6. Jesse Barnes (104)7. Kyle Fix (76)8. Nicholas Moser (67)9. Cole Henry (58)10. Chad Reed (49)

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Joe Byrd claimed his first overall win of the season at round six of the 2011 AMA ATV Motocross National Championship Series presented by DWT at Steel City Raceway in Delmont, Pa., on May 23.

Ballance Racing’s Thomas Brown took a season-best second and Motoworks Can-Am’s rookie Chase Snapp finished an impressive third overall—marking his first-ever podium finish in the Pro class.

Current points leader Chad Wienen grabbed the ATVRiders.com Fastest Qualifier Award in the morning before carrying that momentum into moto one, capturing his very first SSi Decal Holeshot Award of the season.

John Natalie tucked in behind his Can-Am teammate right away, launching what appeared to be the beginning of another classic Can-Am battle.

Baldwin Motorsports PEP Racing’s Josh Upperman led a string of anxious riders in an early battle for the third position as Brown, Snapp and Joel Hetrick diced back and fourth behind the Honda rider.

About halfway, Upperman misjudged a downhill double and went down hard, paving the way for Brown.

On the following lap, Natalie cart-wheeled through the section in front of the mechanic’s area, jamming so much dirt into his exhaust that he couldn’t get his bike started—indefinitely losing his second-place position.

Wienen set his own pace out front, about 15 seconds ahead of the second-place battle between Snapp and Brown. Brown put the heat on Snapp towards the end of the moto but wasn’t able to make the pass after Snapp went double, double, double in a tricky rhythm section.

Snapp went on to earn second place.“My Can-Am is working awesome this

year,” Snapp said. “Thomas and I were pretty close all weekend, he rode tough out there. I knew he was behind me in the first moto but I just tried to keep my focus and ride hard. That second moto I messed up in the second corner and just couldn’t hang with him.”

American Honda’s Byrd ended up fourth.

In moto two, Nick DeNoble led the first three laps of the race as Byrd and Travis Moore battled for the second spot.

DeNoble held his own out front until a valve gave way in his engine on lap four, causing him to drop back and eventually pull off the track.

After making a few changes in bike setup, Byrd found the rough Steel City course to be much easier to conquer out front as he moved past the broken-down DeNoble for the lead.

Brown turned his mid-pack holeshot into a season-best second place finish after powering past Moore and Upperman early on, where he then set his sights on

Byrd for the lead.Brown put his Yamaha within two

seconds of the race winner on the last lap, but wasn’t able to seal the deal for the win. Byrd went on to take his first race win since his victory at Red Bud in 2009, giving him the overall with a 4-1.

Brown secured a second overall with a 3-2 in front of rookie Snapp who went 2-7 for third, his first ever Pro podium.

Walsh Racecraft Suzuki rider Jeremy Lawson went 6-4 for fourth overall and Upperman was fifth with a 9-3.

Steel City Raceway in Delmont, Pa.Pro ATV MX Results1. Joe Byrd (HON)2. Thomas Brown (YAM)3. Chase Snapp (CAN)4. Jeremy Lawson (SUZ)5. Josh Upperman (HON)6. Chad Wienen (CAN)7. Travis Moore (HON)8. Devin Heimes (SUZ)9. John Natalie (CAN)10. Harold Goodman (HON)

Pro-Am Production ATV MX Results1. Jeffrey Rastrelli (SUZ)2. Mark Madl (SUZ)3. Casey Martin (HON)4. Aaron Meyer (HON)5. Nicholas Moser (HON)6. Jesse Barnes (YAM)7. Jamen Davidovich (HON)8. Ronnie Higgerson (SUZ)9. Ryan Beaven (SUZ),10. Drew Spence (SUZ)

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Adam McGill pocketed a cool $5,000 and moved within striking distance of the 2011 Can-Am Grand National Cross Series points lead by taking a spectacular win at the Motosport.com Snowshoe GNCC, round eight of the series at Snowshoe Mountain Resort in Snowshoe, W.Va., on June 25.

With his second win of the year, McGill now trails series leader Chris Borich by seven points. Borich finished a disappointing 12th when mud clogged his radiator and caused the engine on his Rockstar Makita Suzuki to overheat.

McGill’s Foremost Insurance/Warnert Racing Can-Am teammate Chris Bithell finished second after leading much of the race, while FRE Racing KTM’s Bryan Cook claimed his first podium finish of the year with a third.

Billed as America’s Toughest Race, the Snowshoe GNCC is two hours of grueling mountain two-track set at 4,800 feet in elevation, and each year the event awards a generous overall purse, this year courtesy of St. Lawrence Radiology Group and Friends of Coal.

Just finishing is a major accomplishment and Borich kicked it off by grabbing the $250 Motosport.comHoleshot Award to start the race. The defending series champ led the opening lap until a small mistake in the woods allowed GT Thunder’s Brian Wolf to take the lead.

Wolf, last year’s Snowshoe winner, made the most of the gift that Borich had given him and at mile-marker 13 his pit crew was telling him he had a one-minute lead. However, his day came to an abrupt end when he snapped his chain on the rocky trail.

At that point, Bithell took his turn up front and held a comfortable gap at the halfway point of the race.

On the final lap, McGill found his way around Bithell and into the lead when he

blitzed a nasty mud hole that Bithell chose to ride around.

Borich was on the move as well, passing Bithell a short time later to move into second before setting his sights on McGill. Once Borich got within striking distance of McGill, however, his engine locked up and left him on the side of the trail, leaving McGill with nothing but clear trail ahead of him.

McGill crossed the finish line with his fist in the air to claim the “W” ahead of Bithell and Cook.

“I can’t describe how good this feels,” McGill said. “Bithell was ahead of me and he went up around a ditch and I just hit it wide open and got the lead. I knew from there [that] if I could get through the last mud hole, I could win it and I just pushed and pushed.

“I looked back at one point and Borich was behind me and then all of a sudden he was gone and that was it,” he said.

After the race, Bithell talked about how difficult the race was.

“There were some many lines you could take out there and one could lead you to the trail and the other could lead you to somewhere real bad,” Bithell said. “But there were so many fans out there helping everyone through all the bad spots, and I just want to thank all the fans.”

Cook was obviously happy to be on the podium for third.

“This has been coming for a long time,” Cook said. “We’ve got the bike working good now and it’s good to get up here.

“After the start I just took it easy until I got to a portion of the track that I was comfortable with, and then I just put the hammer down and moved up into third,” he said. “McGill and I swapped back and forth a little bit and then on the last lap I made a couple of mistakes.”

Honda-mounted Jarrod McClure bounced back with a fourth-place finish.

Adam McGill Victorious At GNCC in West VirginiaSnowshoe, W.Va., GNCCXC1 Results1. Adam McGill (CAN)2. Chris Bithell (CAN)3. Bryan Cook (KTM)4. Jarrod McClure (Hon)5. Donny Ockerman (Hon)6. Taylor Kiser (Yam)7. Bill Ballance (Yam)8. Kevin Yoho (Yam)9. Jeffrey Pickens (Yam)10. Craig Bowman (Hon)

GNCC XC1 Standings1. Chris Borich (170 points/4 wins)2. Adam McGill (163/2 wins)3. Chris Bithell (141)4. Taylor Kiser (136)5. Bryan Cook (103)6. Brian Wolf (100)7. Donnie Ockerman (98)8. Jarrod McClure (95)9. Kevin Yoho (87)10. Johnny Gallagher (72)

Snowshoe, W.Va., GNCCXC2 Results1. Walker Fowler (Yam)2. Gabe Phillips (Yam)3. Patrick McGuire (Yam)4. Aarol Bright (KTM)5. Richie Brown (KTM)6. Matt Pierce (Yam)7. Blake Kramer (Suz)8. Joshua Merritt (Yam)9. Matt Hanna (Yam)10. Michael Lancaster (Hon)

GNCC XC2 Standings1. Walker Fowler (210 points/7 wins)2. Gabe Phillips (151)3. Patrick McGuire (121)4. Eric Hoyland (112)5. Aarol Bright (106)6. Parker Jones (96)7. Dustin Canipe (95)8. Matt Hanna (88)9. Richie Brown (80)10. Blake Kramer (71)

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Walker Fowler scored a rare feat at the Rock Run GNCC, round seven of the 2011 Can-Am Grand National Cross Series in Patton, Pa., on May 28.

The Ballance Racing Yamaha rider is one of only a few XC2 Am Pro riders to score the overall victory at a GNCC against the XC1-class Pros.

Chris Borich was the first to cross the finish line in the inaugural run of the race and the Rockstar Makita Suzuki rider finished first in the XC1 division, but Fowler claimed the overall victory based on adjusted time.

Although he started from the second wave with the rest of the XC2 class, Fowler completed the fast and rocky four-lap race just over 20 seconds faster than Borich, giving Fowler the overall win.

“This is more than awesome, I don’t even know how to feel right now,” Fowler said. “Dustin Canipe was ahead of me after the start and he set a real good pace and we actually caught

a lot of the Pros on the first lap. Canipe made a little bobble at the end of the first lap and I got around him and then I just put the hammer down.”

Once Fowler latched on to the front-runners, he needed only to stay close the leaders to have a chance at the overall.

“There was a freight train of Pros up there and nobody was able to pass and I guess the pace up there wasn’t as fast as the guys in the back wanted to go, and I just got up to them and paced off of them and made it happen,” he said.

Borich extended his lead in the XC1 division with his class win, which came after a last lap battle with round-six winner Brian Wolf. Borich moved into the physical lead in the race at the midway point and held off Wolf and Ballance Racing Yamaha’s Taylor Kiser to get to the checkers first.

“It was a pretty good battle behind me, Wolf got into second and we started rolling pretty good together,” Borich said.

Brian Wolf got his first-ever premier-class win at the inaugural running of the Indy 100 GNCC, round six of the 2011 Can-Am Grand National Cross Series in Gosport, Ind., on May 14.

The XC1 rookie put his GT Thunder-backed Honda ahead of Rockstar Makita Suzuki’s Chris Borich and Foremost Insurance/Warnert Racing Can-Am’s Adam McGill at the end of the four-lap race, taking the checkered flag in a virtual downpour as a driving rainstorm moved overhead at the three-lap mark, turning the red Indiana farmland into slime.

“It’s unbelievable,” Wolf said. “I couldn’t believe things panned out like they did. I was just hoping to get on the box but I ended up in the middle of it.”

Jeffrey Pickens grabbed the holeshot to start the race and the $250 Motosport.com Holeshot Award that goes along with it.

Meanwhile, Wolf was fourth behind Honda-mounted Jarrod McClure, McGill and Ballance Racing Yamaha’s Bill Ballance when the lead pack hit the woods for the first time.

“I snuck by Ballance in one of the fields,” Wolf said. “I sat behind McGill for about a half a lap and then he made a little mistake on a hill climb. Then I sat behind McClure for two laps and he made a mistake and I got around him. I never

looked back after that.”Borich, the series points leader, was

behind the lead group after the start and he had his work cut out for him when the rains came.

“I was sitting back in fifth or sixth after the start, just taking my time, but it was pretty hard to pass out there,” Borich said. “Every time I would get to the front I would get hung up or hit a little bottleneck and drop back.”

Borich finally worked his way into second just before the final lap, but by that time Wolf had built too much of a lead to for Borich to overcome in one lap. At the finish, Wolf took the win with 28 seconds

to spare over the defending champ.Rounding out the podium was McGill,

who maintains second in the series points standings with the finish.

“This track went from being really good to really bad in a heartbeat, it was gnarly,” said McGill. “We pitted early and that worked out for us. When the rain came, I thought, ‘you’ve got to me kidding me.’ Mile-marker six was really bad and I [say] thanks to all the folks who helped me out down there. It was crazy.”

Taylor Kiser finished the mud-fest in fourth, moving the Ballance Racing Yamaha rider into a two-way tie with Chris Bithell for third overall in the series points.

Brian Wolf Wins Inaugural Indy 100 GNCC

Walker Fowler Wins Rock Run GNCC in Pennsylvania

Indy 100 GNCC XC1 Results1. Brian Wolf (Hon)2. Chris Borich (Suz)3. Adam McGill (CAN)4. Taylor Kiser (Yam)5. Ryan Lane (Hon)6. Donnie Ockerman (Hon)7. Bill Ballance (Yam)8. Bryan Cook (KTM)9. Kevin Yoho (Yam)10. Chris Bithell (Can)

Indy 100 GNCC XC2 Results1. Walker Fowler (Yam)2. Patrick McGuire (Yam)3. Gabe Phillips (Yam)4. Parker Jones (Hon)5. Aarol Bright (KTM)6. Dustin Canipe (Hon)7. Matt Pierce (Yam)8. Eric Hoyland (Hon)9. Joshua Beavers (KTM),10. Richie Brown (KTM)

Rock Run GNCCXC1 Results1. Chris Borich (Suz)2. Brian Wolf (Hon)3. Taylor Kiser (Yam)4. Adam McGill (CAN)5. Chris Bithell (CAN)6. Johnny Gallagher (Yam)7. Donnie Ockerman (Hon)8. Kevin Yoho (Yam)9. Jeffrey Pickens (Yam)10. Derek Swartfager (Hon)

Rock Run GNCCXC2 Results1. Walker Fowler (Yam)2. Gabe Phillips (Yam)3. Matt Hanna (Yam)4. Nathan Thomas (Hon)5. Patrick McGuire (Yam)6. Scottie Rich (Suz)7. Eric Hoyland (Hon)8. Dustin Canipe (Hon)9. Parker Jones (Hon)10. Matt Pierce (Yam)

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MSRP: $78.95 to $184.95Info: MTADistributing.com

22 July/August 2011

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.

CALENDAR

CALIFORNIAMOTOCROSS

JUL 9-10: TAFT: 2-DAY EVENT, TAFT MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (661) 577-7178

JUL 17: LANCASTER: FOUR ACES MC, (661) 723-0773, AVMOTOPLEX.COM

JUL 31: ADELANTO: AMA-DIST 37 SPORTS COMM, (760) 220-6575, AMASOCALMOTOCROSS.COM

SCRAMBLES

AUG 6: LODI : LODI MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (209) 368-8718

AUG 13: LODI : LODI MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (209) 368-8718

AUG 28: LUCERNE VALLEY: INVADERS MC, (951) 492-1896

SHORT TRACK

JUL 9: LODI : LODI MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (209) 368-8718

JUL 16: LODI: LODI MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (209) 368-8718

JUL 29: LODI : LODI MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (209) 368-8718

AUG 20: LODI : LODI MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (209) 368-8718

AUG 27: LODI : LODI MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (209) 368-8718

COLORADOMOTOCROSS

JUL 24: BERTHOUD: ROCKY MOUNTAIN PROMOTIONS INC, (303) 477-5333

AUG 28: LAKEWOOD: COLORADO MOTORSPORTS PROMOTIONS LLC, (303) 697-1003

AUG 28: LAKEWOOD: COLORADO MOTORSPORTS PROMOTIONS LLC, (303) 697-7100, MXTHUNDERVALLEY.COM

ILLINOISTRAIL RIDE - RECREATIONAL

AUG 14: OTTAWA: VARIETY RIDERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (815) 434-3669, VARIETYRIDERS.COM

1/2 MILE DIRT TRACK

JUL 27: URBANA: CENTRAL ILLINOIS M/C, (217) 234-4250

AUG 6: PETERSBURG: PEKIN MOTORCYCLE, (309) 231-4945, PEKINMOTORCYCLECLUB.COM

HILL CLIMB

JUL 23-24: GEORGETOWN: 2-DAY EVENT, PLEASURE RIDERS MC, (217) 469-2672, PLEASURERIDERS.NET

HARE SCRAMBLES

JUL 10: CANTON: WFO PROMOTIONS, (309) 314-3343, WFOPROMOTIONS.COM

JUL 17: WEDRON: MOTO PRO INC, (815) 431-9913, FOXVALLEYOFFROAD.COM

JUL 24: CANON: CANTON MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (309) 202-1144, CANTONMC.COM

JUL 31: BYRON: MOTORSPORTS ENTERPRISES LTD., (815) 234-2271, MOTOBYRON.COM

AUG 21: WEDRON: MOTO PRO INC, (815) 431-9913, FOXVALLEYOFFROAD.COM

AUG 28: LASALLE: WFO PROMOTIONS, (309) 314-3343, WFOPROMOTIONS.COM

MOTOCROSS

JUL 9: FOSTERBURG: SPLINTER CREEK DIRT RIDERS INC, (618) 372-4355, SPLINTERCREEK.COM

JUL 9: MENDOTA: MOTO PRO INC, (815) 539-9021, MEGACROSS.COM

JUL 10: BYRON: MOTORSPORTS ENTERPRISES LTD., (815) 234-2271, MOTOBYRON.COM

JUL 10: PORT BYRON: MUDDY WATERS MOTOR SPORTS PARK, (563) 529-6106, MUDDYWATERSMX.COM

JUL 17: MASON: CROSSROADS MX, (618) 686-2769, CROSSROADSMX.COM

JUL 17: WALNUT: 4P PROMOTIONS INC, (815)

379-9953, SUNSETRIDGEMX.COM

JUL 23: MENDOTA: MOTO PRO INC, (815) 539-9021, MEGACROSS.COM

JUL 24: BYRON: MOTORSPORTS ENTERPRISES LTD., (815) 234-2271, MOTOBYRON.COM

AUG 6: MENDOTA: MOTO PRO INC, (815) 539-9021, MEGACROSS.COM

AUG 7: BYRON: MOTORSPORTS ENTERPRISES LTD., (815) 234-2271, MOTOBYRON.COM

AUG 12: GEORGETOWN: PLEASURE RIDERS MC, (309) 838-5062, PLEASURERIDERS.NET

AUG 13: PECATONICA: PRO SHOW INC, (815) 275-6686, STATELINEMX.COM

AUG 18: PECATONICA: PRO SHOW INC, (815) 275-6686, STATELINEMX.COM

AUG 21: BYRON: MOTORSPORTS ENTERPRISES LTD., (815) 234-2271, MOTOBYRON.COM

AUG 28: WALNUT: 4P PROMO-TIONS INC, (815) 379-9953, WSUNSETRIDGEMX.COM

SHORT TRACK

JUL 9: MACOMB: LAMOINE RAMBLERS M/C, (309) 837-7943

INDIANAMOTOCROSS

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

JUL 10: CROTHERSVILLE: LET’S GO RACING LLC, (812) 374-8228, HIGHFLYMX.COM

JUL 22-23: ROSSVILLE: WILDCAT CREEK MX, (765) 379-2482, WILDCATCREEKMX.COM

JUL 31: CROTHERSVILLE : LET’S GO RACING LLC, (812) 374-8228, HIGHFLYMX.COM

AUG 14: CROTHERSVILLE: LET’S GO RACING LLC, (812) 374-8228, HIGHFLYMX.COM

AUG 28: CROTHERSVILLE : LET’S GO RACING LLC, (812) 374-8228, HIGHFLYMX.COM

IOWAHARE SCRAMBLES

JUL 10: MT PLEASANT: IOWA ATV HARE SCRAMBLE SERIES, (515) 971-3136, IATVHSS.COM

JUL 31: DECATUR CITY: IOWA ATV HARE SCRAMBLE SERIES, (515) 971-3136, IATVHSS.COM

MOTOCROSS

JUL 9: CEDAR RAPIDS: CEDAR VALLEY TRAIL RIDERS INC, (319) 363-7800, CVTR.ORG

JUL 23: CEDAR RAPIDS: CEDAR VALLEY TRAIL RIDERS INC, (319) 363-7800, CVTR.ORG

JUL 30: CEDAR RAPIDS: CEDAR VALLEY TRAIL RIDERS INC, (319) 363-7800, CVTR.ORG

AUG 6: MONTEZUMA: FV MOTO X, (641) 623-3456, FVMOTOX.COM

AUG 20-21: MONTEZUMA: FV MOTO X, (641) 623-3456, FVMOTO.COM

AUG 27: CEDAR RAPIDS: CEDAR VALLEY TRAIL RIDERS INC, (319) 363-7800, CVTR.ORG

MARYLANDMOTOCROSS

JUL 31: BUDDS CREEK: BUDDS CREEK MOTOCROSS PARK, (301) 475-2000, BUDDSCREEK.COM

MASSACHUSETTSHILL CLIMB

JUL 10: GREENFIELD: NEW ENGLAND HILLCLIMB ASSOCIATION, (508) 612-2204, NEWENGLANDHILLCLIMBERS.COM

AUG 21: MONSON: QUABOAG RIDERS INC, (413) 267-4414, QUABOAGRIDERSMC.COM

MICHIGANDIRT DRAG

AUG 5: BRIDGETON TWP: MUSKEGON MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (231) 726-6937, MUSKEGONMOTORCYCLECLUB.COM

1/2 MILE DIRT TRACK

JUL 8-10: LAKE ODESSA: I-96 SPEEDWAY LLC, (616) 642-0555, I96SPEEDWAY.COM

JUL 16: STANDISH: LUCKY THUMB MC

JUL 23-24: CROSWELL: PORT HURON MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (810) 327-1062, PHMC-USA.COM

AUG 13-14: CROSWELL: PORT HURON MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (810) 327-1062, PHMC-USA.COM

ENDUROCROSS

JUL 12: WEST BRANCH: OGEMAW HILLS BIKE WEEK, (989) 312-1312, OGEMAWHILLSBIKEWEEK.COM

HARE SCRAMBLES

JUL 10: BATTLE CREEK: BATTLE CREEK MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (269) 729-9691

JUL 24: BENTLEY: VALLEY TRAIL RIDERS, (989) 879-6397, VALLEYTRAILRIDERS.TRIPOD.COM

AUG 7: CHIPPEWA LAKE: PORTLAND TRAIL RIDERS, (517) 647-7045, PORTLANDTRAILRIDERS.COM

AUG 28: MIDLAND: POLKA DOTS M/C, (989) 832-8284, POLKADOTSMC.NCT

MOTOCROSS

JUL 9-10: CHRISTMAS: 2-DAY EVENT, X-MAS FAMILY MOTORSPORTS PARK LLC, (906) 202-2681, UPPERACING.COM

JUL 10: CADILLAC: CADILLAC MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (231) 884-3729, CADILLACMC.COM

JUL 22: BARK RIVER: DEGRAVE MOTORSPORTS PARK, (906) 466-7272

JUL 23-24: BATTLE CREEK: BATTLE CREEK MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (269) 729-9691, BATTLECREEKMOTORCYCLECLUB.COM

JUL 30-31: BUCHANAN: 2-DAY EVENT, RED BUD, (269) 695-6405, REDBUDMX.COM

AUG 7: CADILLAC: CADILLAC MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (231) 884-3729, CADILLAC.MC.COM

AUG 13: CRYSTAL FALLS: VALLEY RACEWAY, (906) 367-0600, VALLEYRACEWAY.COM

AUG 14: BATTLE CREEK: BATTLE CREEK MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (269) 729-9691, BATTLECREEKMOTORCYCLECLUB.COM

AUG 26-27: BARK RIVER: 2-DAY EVENT, DEGRAVE MOTORSPORTS PARK, (906) 466-7272

SHORT TRACK

AUG 6: MIDLAND: POLKA DOTS M/C, (989) 832-8284, POLKADOTSMC.NET

AUG 20: DEFORD: LUCKY THUMB MC, (989) 635-2219

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AUG 7: MIDLAND: POLKA DOTS M/C, (989) 832-8284, POLKADOTSMC.NCT

AUG 21: DEFORD: LUCKY THUMB MC, (989) 635-2219

HILL CLIMB

JUL 17: RED WING: INDIANHEAD CYCLE CLUB, (651) 764-1220, INDIANHEADMC.ORG

JUL 23: MANKATO: KATO CYCLE CLUB, , KATOCYCLECLUB.COM

AUG 27: MANKATO: KATO CYCLE CLUB, , KATOCYCLECLUB.COM

AUG 28: NEW ULM: FLYING DUTCHMEN CYCLE CLUB INC, (507) 354-2306, FLYINGDUTCHMEN-MOTORCYCLECLUB.COM

MOTOCROSS

JUL 10: MAZEPPA: HURRICANE HILLS MX PARK INC, (507) 843-5154, HURRICANEHILLS.COM

JUL 24: BROWERVILLE: MOTO CITY RACEWAY & RECREATION INC, (612) 919-9345, MOTORCITYRACEWAY.COM

AUG 7: CAMBRIDGE: RTW RACE PROMOTIONS, (218) 894-2826, CAMBRIDGEMX.COM

AUG 14: BROWERVILLE: MOTO CITY RACEWAY & RECREATION INC, (612) 919-9345, MOTORCITYRACEWAY.COM

AUG 14: MAZEPPA: HURRICANE HILLS MX PARK INC, (507) 843-5154, HURRICANEHILLS.COM

MISSOURIMOTOCROSS

JUL 16-17: RICHWOODS: 2-DAY EVENT, SEAT TIME MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (573) 701-1867,

LACHANCERACING.COM

NEW JERSEYJUL 8: ATCO: ATCO MX, (856) 768-6000, ATCOMXRACING.COM

JUL 10: ATCO: ATCO MX, (856) 768-6000, ATCOMXRACING.COM

JUL 22: ATCO: ATCO MX, (856) 768-6000, ATCOMXRACING.COM

JUL 26: ATCO: ATCO MX, (856) 768-6000, ATCOMXRACING.COM

JUL 29: ATCO: ATCO MX, (856) 768-6000, ATCOMXRACING.COM

NEW YORKDUAL SPORT RIDE

AUG 14: HANCOCK: BEAR CREEK SPORTSMEN, (973) 647-8446, BEARCREEKSPORTSMEN

TRAIL RIDE - RECREATIONAL

JUL 17: E. QUOGUE: LONG ISLAND RECREATIONAL TRAILS CONSERVANCY, LIRTC.ORG

AUG 14: E. QUOGUE: LONG ISLAND RECREATIONAL TRAILS CONSERVANCY, LIRTC.ORG

1/2 MILE DIRT TRACK

AUG 14: W. LEBANON: ELECTRIC CITY RIDERS, (518) 542-2144, ELECTRICCITYRIDERS.COM

HILL CLIMB

JUL 24: CAROGA LAKE: ROYAL MOUNTAIN SKI AREA, (518) 835-6445

HARE SCRAMBLES

JUL 17: BERKSHIRE: BEATEN TRAILS, (607) 657-8433, WNYOA.NET

JUL 27: CORTLAND: KNOBBY ACRES ASSOCIATION INC, (607) 756-5277, WNYOA.NET

JUL 31: VANELLEN: FULLACTION RACING PROMOTIOINS, STATEHARESCRAMBLECHAM-PIONSHIP.COM

JUL 31: VAN ETTEN : DREAM RIDERS, (607) 589-6337, STATEHARESCRAMBLECHAMPION-SHIP.COM

AUG 6-7: KING FERRY: 2-DAY EVENT, CAYUGA COUNTY RIDERS INC, (607) 533-7553

AUG 28: CORTLAND: FULL ACTION RACING PROMOTIONS, (585) 297-2742, STATEHARE-SCRAMBLECHAMPIONSHIP.COM

MOTOCROSS

JUL 9: WALLKILL: WALDEN MX, (845) 895-5253, WALDENMX.COM

JUL 9-10: RICHFORD: BROOME TIOGA SPORTS CENTER INC, (607) 849-4438, BROOME-TIOGA.COM

JUL 10: AUBURN: FROZEN OCEAN MOTOCROSS INC, (315) 784-5466, FROZEN-OCEAN.COM

JUL 16-17: NEW BERLIN: 2-DAY EVENT, UNADILLA VALLEY SPORTS CENTER, (607) 965-8450, UNADILLAMX.COM

JUL 17: CAROGA LAKE: ROYAL MOUNTAIN SKI AREA, (518) 835-6445

JUL 31: MAPLE VIEW: SMX ASSOCIATES LLC, (315) 480-7733, MOTOMASTERS.COM

AUG 7: AUBURN: FROZEN OCEAN MOTOCROSS INC, (315) 784-5466, FROZEN-OCEAN.COM

AUG 20-21: RICHFORD: BROOME TIOGA SPORTS CENTER INC, (607) 849-4438, BROOME-TIOGA.COM

AUG 28: MAPLE VIEW: SMX ASSOCIATES LLC, (315) 480-7733, MOTOMASTERS.COM

SHORT TRACK

JUL 16: PORT CRANE: SQUARE DEAL RIDERS M/C, (607) 693-2634, SQUAREDEALRIDERS.COM

JUL 17: PATTERSVILLE : ELECTRIC CITY RIDERS, (578) 542-2144, ELECTRICCITYRIDERS.COM

JUL 30: PORT CRANE : SQUARE DEAL RIDERS M/C, (607) 693-2634, SQUAREDEALRIDERS.COM

AUG 6-7: DUNDEE: 2-DAY EVENT, DUNDEE MOTORSPORTS AKA BLACKROCK SPEEDWAY, (607) 243-8686

AUG 7: PATTERSONVILLE: ELECTRIC CITY RIDERS, (518) 542-2144, ELECTRICCITYRIDERS.

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AUG 21: PATTERSONVILLE: ELECTRIC CITY RIDERS, (518) 542-2144, ELECTRICCITYRIDERS.COM

NORTH CAROLINAMOTOCROSS

AUG 21: IRON STATION: IRON STATION MOTORSPORTS, INC., (704) 732-2820, TOPGUNMX.NET

OHIODUAL SPORT RIDE

AUG 6: TORONTO: OHIO VALLEY BSA OWNERS CLUB, (724) 945-6018, BSA-CLUB-OV.HAILWOOD.COM

GRAND PRIX

JUL 17: ATHENS: ACTION SPORTS PROMOTIONS INC, (740) 594-6686, ACTIONSPORTSRACING.COM

JUL 31: LOGAN: HOCKING VALLEY MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (740) 385-7695, HOCKINGVALLEYMC.COM

AUG 14: ATHENS: ACTION SPORTS PROMOTIONS INC, (740) 591-7223, ACTIONSPORTSRACING.COM

HILL CLIMB

JUL 9: WATERFORD: PIONEER MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (740) 984-8831, PIONEERMOTORCYCLECLUB.COM

JUL 10: WATERFORD: PIONEER MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (740) 373-9566, PIONEERMOTORCYCLECLUB.COM

HARE SCRAMBLES

JUL 9: MILLFIELD: RACER PRODUCTIONS INC, (304) 284-0084, GNCCRACING.COM

AUG 21: ATHENS: ATHENS MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (740) 592-6480, ATHENSMOTORCYCLCECLUB.COM

MOTOCROSS

JUL 9-10: CHILLICOTHE: CHILLI TOWN MX, (740) 701-3675, CHILLITOWNMX.COM

JUL 10: HAMILTON: LAKE BAILEE RECREATIONAL PARK, (513) 893-5585

JUL 16: HILLIARD: AMERICAN MOTOSPORTS LLC, (937) 358-2427, AMERICANMX.COM

JUL 18: HILLIARD: AMERICAN MOTOSPORTS LLC, (937) 358-2427, AMERICANMX.COM

JUL 19: NEW LEXINGTON: AMERICAN MOTOSPORTS LLC, (937) 358-2427, AMERICANMX.COM

JUL 21: WELLSTON: AMERICAN MOTOSPORTS LLC, (937) 358-2427, AMERICANMX.COM

JUL 24-25: SPRINGFIELD: AMERICAN MOTOSPORTS LLC, (937) 358-2427, AMERICANMX.COM

JUL 26: MARYSVILLE: AMERICAN MOTOSPORTS LLC, (937) 358-2427, AMERICANMX.COM

AUG 3: GALLIPOLIS: AMERICAN MOTOSPORTS LLC, (937) 358-2427, AMERICANMX.COM

AUG 7: MARYSVILLE: AMERICAN MOTOSPORTS LLC, (937) 358-2427, AMERICANMX.COM

AUG 11: CROTON: AMERICAN MOTOSPORTS LLC, (937) 358-2427, AMERICANMX.COM

AUG 12: CHILLICOTHE: AMERICAN MOTOSPORTS LLC, (937) 358-2427, AMERICANMX.COM

AUG 21: UHRICHSVILLE: AES PROMOTIONS LLC, (740) 922-6655, CROWCANYON.COM

AUG 21: MARYSVILLE: AMERICAN MOTOSPORTS LLC, (937) 358-2427, AMERICANMX.COM

AUG 31: MT GILEAD: AMERICAN MOTOSPORTS LLC, (937) 358-2427, AMERICANMX.COM

PENNSYLVANIAHARE SCRAMBLES

JUL 17: PLYMOUTH TWP: BACK MOUNTAIN ENDURO RIDERS, (570) 675-1814, MBER.ORG

JUL 17: NEW ALEXANDRIA: PITTSBURGH

RACEWAY PARK, (724) 668-7600, PITTSBURGHRACEWAYPARK

JUL 23: VALLEY VIEW: RAUSCH CREEK POWERSPORTS, (570) 682-4600, RAUSCHCREEKRACING.COM

JUL 24: MARKLEYSBURG: BRADDOCK’S TRAIL RACEWAY, (724) 880-5536, BRADDOCKSTRAILRACEWAY.COM

AUG 28: NEELYTON: FT OF MOUNTAIN, (814) 259-9387

MOTOCROSS

JUL 15: LATROBE: MX PRODUCTIONS, (724) 322-0415, LATROBEMOTORSPORTS.COM

JUL 16: OSCEOLA MILLS : WILD RIDE MOTOCROSS, (814) 762-9005, WILDRIDETRACK.COM

JUL 24: PINE GROVE: DUTCHMEN MX PARK, LLC., (570) 345-5668, DUTCHMENMXPARK.COM

JUL 24: NEW ALEXANDRIA: PITTSBURGH RACEWAY PARK, (724) 668-7600, PITTSBURGHRACEWAYPARK.COM

JUL 29: LATROBE: MX PRODUCTIONS, (724) 322-0415, LATROBEMOTORSPORTS.COM

AUG 14: NEW ALEXANDRIA: PITTSBURGH RACEWAY PARK, (724) 668-7600, PITTSBURGHRACEWAYPARK.COM

TENNESSEEMOTOCROSS

JUL 9-10: BLOUNTVILLE: VICTORY SPORTS INC, (423) 323-5497, VICTORY-SPORTS.COM

AUG 13-14: HURRICANE MILLS: 2-DAY EVENT, RACER PRODUCTIONS INC, (304) 284-4008, RACERPRODUCTIONS.COM

VIRGINIACROSS COUNTRY

JUL 30: PETERSBURG: LONE RIDER PRODUCTIONS, (804) 920-2529, VXCS.ORG

JUL 31: AXTON: LONE RIDER PRODUCTIONS,

(866) 967-8927

AUG 20-21: DILLWYN: LONE RIDER PRODUCTIONS, (804) 920-2529, VXCS.ORG

MOTOCROSS

JUL 17: WYTHEVILLE: VICTORY SPORTS INC, (423) 323-5497, VICTORY-SPORTS.COM

AUG 20-21: AMELIA: 2-DAY EVENT, AMR MX, (804) 221-1368, AMRMX.COM

AUG 27-28: SUTHERLIN: 2-DAY EVENT, BIRCHCREEK PROMOTIONS, LLC, (434) 836-7629, BIRCHCREEKMXPARK.COM

WISCONSIN1/2 MILE DIRT TRACK

JUL 23: BURNETT: BEAVER CYCLE CLUB INC, (920) 319-6889, BEAVERCYCLECLUB.COM

AUG 13: ANTIGO: RIB MOUNTAIN RIDERS, (715) 573-4934

MOTOCROSS

JUL 17: NEKAOSA: RAPID ANGELS MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (715) 421-5038, RAPIDANGELS.COM

JUL 20-21: PORTAGE: CMJ RACEWAY LLC, (608) 220-6853, CMJRACEWAY.COM

JUL 30-31: ARKANSAW: 2-DAY EVENT, ARKANSAW CREEK CYCLE CLUB INC, (715) 285-5679, ARKANSAWMX.COM

AUG 6-7: HILLPOINT: SUGAR MAPLE MX LLC, (608) 393-8812, SUGARMAPLEMX.COM

AUG 26-27: HUSTLER: 2-DAY EVENT, CMJ RACEWAY LLC, (608) 220-6853, CMJRACEWAY.COM

SHORT TRACK

JUL 16: LAKE MILLS: AZTALAN CYCLE CLUB INC, (262) 754-0686, AZTALANCYCLE.COM

AUG 6: BURNETT: BEAVER CYCLE CLUB INC, (920) 319-6889, BEAVERCYCLECLUB.COM

AUG 20-21: LAKE MILLS: AZTALAN CYCLE CLUB INC, (262) 754-0686, AZTALANCYCLE.COM