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Races dwindling, think again.(LETTER OF THE MONTH:)(Letter to the editor)

ATV Sport

| July 01, 2006 | Brian | COPYRIGHT 2006 Ehlert Publishing Group. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

I got the May issue out of the mailbox on my way to the 3rd annual four-hour ATV only team race at Eddieville Motosports Park put on by the Over The Bars Gang. Sitting in my trailer before the race, I read the letter about the declining number of races in the Northwest, stating the promoters were leaning toward motorcycle-only races. As I was looking out the window watching 73 teams, all quads, show up for the weekend event, I couldn't believe what I had just read.

To set the record straight, the Over The Bars Gang welcomes quads at all MX playdays and grand prix events, along with hosting the very popular and ever-growing four-hour quad only team race. In addition, the Oregon motorcycle riders association (www.OMRAonline.org) has a grand prix series for quads. Also, ...

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