On the Canadian ATV landscape there is only one ATV trails juggernaut, the Province of Quebec. Its sanctioning body, the FCQC, manages more than 20,000 kilometers of ATV trails.

Then there’s the rapidly expanding ATV trails in the Province of Ontario, Quebec’s next door neighbor. The sanctioning of ATV trails and Clubs in Ontario has been under the umbrella of the Ontario Federation of All-Terrain Vehicles (OFATV) for almost a decade.

In a shocking move, the OFATV’s largest member Club, the Haliburton All-Terrain Vehicle Association (HATVA) left the OFATV in August.

This move has stunned ATV clubs across Ontario as the HATVA represented the largest portion of the OFATV’s trail system.

Almost immediately the HATVA announced it would be developing its own “brand”, essentially sanctioning and insuring its own trails as well as selling its own trail pass through a huge network of businesses already supporting the immense trail network.

HATVA has also joined the ATV Ontario Marketing Alliance, an arm of the Provincial government’s Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation (OTMPC).

This strategic alliance has virtually overnight created an interconnected, fully established, signed, mapped and insured ATV trail system stretching from the far eastern reaches of Ontario, deep into central Ontario and even to the far north.

For more information go to HaliburtonATV.com.

Good to see things like this happening. Warn Industries, makers of Warn Winches, is joining the ATV Association of Minnesota (ATVAM).

This kind of industry support for the recreational side of our sport signals the dawn of a new day where companies who are making a living off the sport plow back some of the proceeds to help preserve the environment, expand trail usage, promote safety and support clubs.

Way to go, Warn! For more info contact Andy Lilienthal.

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Elka Suspension welcomes Mr. Lee Tinkler to its team of suspension specialists to handle our new Motocross & Off-Road Service Department.

A leading manufacturer of high-performance custom-built suspension systems for racing and recreational motorsports applications, Elka Suspension offers personalized service, quality products and fast delivery time.

Starting in November 2006, Elka Suspension will get back to its roots and will also offer custom suspension modification for motocross and off-road. Former owner of Pro-Tech Suspension, Mr. Lee Tinkler will bring over 25 years of expertise in both road racing and off-road suspension tuning to Elka Suspension’s new motocross and off-road Service Department.

Mr. Tinkler has spent the last 10 years working on the suspension of most Champions in multiple disciplines such as motocross (J.S. Roy, Marco Dubé and Michael Willard), Supercross (J.S. Roy, Marco Dubé), Off-Road (Guy Giroux), Supermoto (Doug and Steve Beattie) and Road Racing (Steve Crevier and Francis Martin).

The combination of Elka’s structure and capabilities with Mr. Tinkler experience will enable the company to offer the best possible suspension to its customers. Through its scientific approach, such data acquisition systems and field testing, Elka Suspension will go way beyond the simple revalve and oil change.

Expect revolutionary new products and technologies to be introduced. The motocross and off-road Service Department will be able to do extensive testing with some of the best pro racers such as Guy Giroux, multi-time Canadian Off Road Champion and one of Canada’s greatest all-time motorcycle racers, and Patrick Beaulé, Canadian National Enduro Champion.

For more information, call 1-800-557-0552 and ask for the Moto Service Department or visit our website at: ElkaSuspension.com/moto

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The sands of Pismo Beach, CA hosted the ninth and final round of the 2006 World Off-Road Championship Series (WORCS).

Kenda sponsored rider Justin Waters, Joseph, OR entered in to the ATV Pro Am class with a slim nine point lead over second place series point holder Dax Snow. His Yamaha YFZ450 was able to cut through the sand with little resistance using the K298 Dune Runner front and the special tread, of the K533 Klaw rear, provide perfect hook-up and performance.

Justin completed the race with a third place podium finish and secured the ATV Pro Am class championship. Championship ‘number two’ would come in the form of consistency, with seven podium finishes out of nine events.

The reliability of the Kenda Klaw was something Justin and his team could believe in at every event, all season long. With ease of mind in his tire choice, Justin would win the Open A championship.

At sixteen years old, Justin has already achieved some of his goals, but to say that he is satisfied would be an understatement. He is focused, driven and aiming high for 2007. Justin wants to be the first rider to win the Pro Am, Open A & Production A championships all in the same year and Kenda tires will be there to help support him all the way!

CONGRATULATIONS JUSTIN!

After struggling with mechanical issues at the final round of the 2006 World Off-Road Championship Series in Pismo Beach, CA, Kenda sponsored rider Paul Wilkerson, Ravensdale, WA closed the door on the podium box by taking third in the Pro-Am class for the series. Awesome sand roost…courtesy of the Kenda Knarly!

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2006 European Quad Cup Champion, Jurgen Mohr scores a victory at the final round of the 2006 German Enduro Quad Cup and finishes the season second in the standings.

Throughout the season, the Kenda sponsored rider mounted his quad with the Kenda Klaw , pushing himself and his competitor Uwe Beese (2006 German Enduro Quad Cup Champion) to such high levels of racing, that they were often named the favorites within the Enduro Quad sport scene.

Mike Sigety, Bloomingdale, NJ is the 2006 Vet 30+A Champion in the FMF Racing National Enduro Series. Competing in nine of the eleven events and winning four, Mike beat second place by a mere three points.

Whether he was riding his Yamaha or KTM, he knew there was only one choice in tires, Kenda!

Fred Hoess, Glen Garner, NJ won the final round of the FMF National Enduro Series that was held in Delaware City, DE.

Using the Kenda Washougal front and Millville rear, throughout the season was a sure fire way to help earn a third place overall for the series.

Chilly White, Escondido, CA wrapped up the District 37 Senior Enduro Championship by finishing fourth overall at the TWMC Enduro held in Red Mountain, CA.

Two days of rain in the desert made for perfect conditions. “Heaven’s carpet” is what Chilly called it, and riding his KTM 450 using the Kenda Carlsbad tire combination “worked perfect”.

Andrew Delong, Morgantown, PA got the hole shot in the 200A class at a recent District 6 event in Pine Grove, PA.

He battled with competitors for three laps before taking over the lead using the Kenda Millville combination. Andrew crossed the finish line in first place and won the 200A District 6 championship.