2005 Maxxis 12 Hours of Pont de Vaux, France

[Andy Lagzdins]

The back section of the track has 3 long straights that border a corn field and are connected by 90 degree corners. The straights are 4-5th gear and the turns are 2nd-3rd gear depending on the conditions. There is plenty of room for passing almost everywhere on the course.

[Andy Lagzdins]

This is one of the 6 jumps on the PDV track. This one and another similar jump are located back to back and are 4th or 5th gear jumps with a mostly flat landing. The width of these jumps is about 30', so there were plenty of passing opportunities.

[Andy Lagzdins]

This is a tunnel jump that has the riders going in opposite directions over each side of it. There is barely enough room to squeeze two quads side by side over these jumps, and the safe way is to go over single file. It is a delicate balance of being aggressive in passing and not taking too great of a risk.

[Andy Lagzdins]

Here is a local Honda dealer with a display of new quads and modified quads for sale.

[Andy Lagzdins]

Laeger components are very popular in Europe and they had a nice display booth at the PDV.

[Andy Lagzdins]

How would you like to buy a street-ready GasGas?

[Andy Lagzdins]

Polaris was out in full force with their huge transporter and three teams.

[Andy Lagzdins]

Team Polaris France had their act together and were looking very professional.

[Andy Lagzdins]

Here's a good view of one of the team's fully modified Predators.

[Andy Lagzdins]

This is a W-Tec Eraser which uses a KTM 525 4-stroke motor with electric start. This is probably the most exotic quad I've ever seen. Almost every component is of an unconventional design.