2007 Extreme Dirt Track ATV Racing Series
Exciting New Locations & TV Coverage

Pickerington, OH (5/9/2007) – The fast and thrilling excitement of the Extreme Dirt Track ATVA Nationals returns this summer with new classes, new venues and, best of all, a new television package that will cover the entire series.

For 2007, all eight rounds of the series will be televised on MavTV.

“We can’t wait for viewers to see the excitement of the Extreme Dirt Track ATVA Nationals," said ATVA Director Doug Morris. "This is going to be a great year."

The season (see full schedule) kicks off at Twin Creeks Raceway in Greenbrier, Arkansas, on June 9, then moves to the famous dirt track at the Du Quoin State Fair Grounds in Du Quoin, Illinois, on June 23. This is a great facility for fans and features RV hookups, bathrooms, acres of level parking, and a park-like setting with a lake.

Following the Extreme Dirt Track ATVA Nationals in Du Quoin, the American Motorcyclist Association will host the 2007 Black Cat Gold Dirt Track Nationals. That will be held July 1-7, and for the first time the championship will include ATVs.

There will be no Texas round this year. Instead, Promoter Terry Reynolds has moved the Texas race to Ozark Mountain ATV Raceway in Ava, Missouri, on August 4.

Meanwhile, there are some class changes for 2007, including a new 90cc CVT belt-drive class. Also, last year's 90 Production will be a single class rather than separate Junior and Senior classes.

Youth classes have been expanded to meet the growing demand. Now, there are three 50cc classes: the new, 50cc Single Speed (6-8), 50 Stock Limited ages 4-6, and 50 Production ages 6-8.

Last year's Open A-B-C classes have been combined into a single Open class.

Also, with riders and ATVs getting faster and faster each year, 2007 will see a new Rider Advancement rule.

To be eligible to race in the Pro class, a rider must have finished in the top one-third in at least three Pro-Am meets in the Extreme Dirt Track ATVA National series within a 12-month period.

A rider must compete one season as an amateur to be eligible to move up to Pro-Am.

The highest class that youth riders can advance to in a single season is the amateur A class. If any rider in any class feels he or she should be advanced sooner to a higher classification, the rider must submit a written request to the ATVA and provide justification for being advanced to a higher classification.

Also new for 2007, all ATVs will be required to meet a 99-decibel sound limit as measured by the SAE J1287 stationary sound procedures. The issue of excessive sound continues to be a very serious threat to the continued existence of many race tracks. All classes may not be tested at each round. Every effort will be made to allow everyone to race.

Meanwhile, Honda has stepped up its support for the Extreme Dirt Track ATVA Nationals by pledging $52,600 in contingency. The Honda Red Riders Rewards program will apply to all eight rounds this year, and just about anyone can cash in.

Contingency will be paid out in Pro, Pro-Am, selected A, B and C classes, Vet, Senior and Women. How’s that for showing their commitment to ATV dirt track racing?

Fighting for your Rights All Terrain Vehicle Association P.O. Box 800 Pickerington, OH 43147-0800

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