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Inaugural PowerSports ATV Championship Tour

White Bear Lake, MN (4/18/2006) - Welcome to the inaugural PowerSports ATV Championship Tour season! The PowerSports ATV Championship Tour is North America’s premier professional ATV racing series. Operated by PowerSports Entertainment, Inc., the Tour is sanctioned by the World PowerSports Association, North America’s largest and most respected powersports sanctioning body, and promoter of ATV and snowmobile racing on both the regional and national level. WPSA also sanctions the ATV Tour’s sister series: the PowerSports Snowmobile Championship Tour.

The ATV Championship Tour will host 10 events this season at seven venues. All 10 races will be telecast on ESPN2 in midday, one-hour, weekend timeslots. The television schedule represents a first for ATV racing, and follows a successful run of Snowmobile Championship Tour television events. Television shows begin airing on June 3 and will run through Sept. 10.

The ATV Tour will operate two racing series at each venue this season: the “QuadMX Series” and the “QuadTerrain Challenge Series.” QuadMX will consist of professional and pro-am sport MX racing on pro-style, big-air MX racing circuits. The QuadTerrain Challenge comprises professional and pro-am sport utility racing on purpose-built all-terrain racing circuits. ATVs allowed to compete will include stock, near-stock utility-type, and modified.

Track layouts will be designed to optimize television coverage and fan viewing for both racing disciplines. The QuadMX course is central to the design and is tailored exclusively for ATV racing. The QuadTerrain course is constructed immediately adjacent to the MX track incorporates a small portion of the technical section of the MX course, but excludes all big air MX sections. The balance of the QuadTerrain course consists specialized terrain and obstacles. All obstacle sectors are raced at speed. Races feature obstacles that demonstrate the machine’s and a rider’s capabilities under race conditions. However certain sections will require careful maneuvering, or a deft high-speed touch. The QuadTerrain courses are a half mile or less in length.

In order to allow competition from amateur and junior classes, without taking away from the professional show, the courses include amateur alternative lines for each Series.

Sponsorship will contribute to the growth of the Tour, both on the series and team side. The factories have recognized the importance of racing as part of their overall marketing program. Participation from Polaris, Ski-Doo and Arctic Cat in the QuadTerrain Challenge is expected this season, while other manufacturers, including Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha and others are planning to take part in QuadMX. Air Force, AMSOIL, Parts Unlimited and many others also plan to participate in the Tour. The Series will also support unique programs designed to help teams secure sponsorship and to allow them to grow with the Tour.

Fans play an integral role in the Tour’s success and goals are in place to continue to grow the ATV fan base, while expanding into new territory. The Tour will showcase not only spectacular racing, but also offer a host of additional entertainment opportunities at venues, through television broadcasts, and via the Internet. Venues will be constructed to be “fan friendly” and will host a wide range of activities for the entire family.

Last season, more than 300,000 fans attended WPSA events and upwards of 3,000 competitors participated at regional or national levels. These numbers are expected to grow as the WPSA grows with the addition of ATV racing.

ATV racing is a family-oriented activity and the Tour will present family-friendly entertainment that appeals to all ages. Autograph sessions and paddock access will continue to allow fans up-close interaction with the riders, teams and their high-powered machines. During the season, the Tour will also offer new entertainment opportunities for fans to demo new ATVs, shop new vendors, play immersive games, participate in VIP viewing programs and be able to take test rides at select venues.

WPSA and the PowerSports ATV Championship Tour are built on a solid foundation. With a new vision, renewed commitment, and dedication to further developing our sport, the future is bright. Welcome to the 2005-2006 WPSA PowerSports ATV Tour. Let the racing begin!

2006 World PowerSports ATV Tour Schedule
Race Dates
Location ESPN Telecast
May 20
Daniel Boone MX, London, KY June 3 12:00 p.m.
May 21
Daniel Boone MX, London, KY June 11 1:00 p.m.
June 3
Echeconnee Off-Road Park, Lizella, GA June 17 2:00 p.m.
June 4
Echeconnee Off-Road Park, Lizella, GA June 25 1:30 p.m.
June 24
Black Rock Raceway, Parry, FL
July 9 1:00 p.m.
June 25
Black Rock Raceway, Parry, FL
July 22 12:00 p.m.
July 8-9
S. Fork Dirt Riders Park, Taylorville, IL August 5 12:00 p.m.
July 22-23
Wild Cat Creek MX, Rossville, IN August 13 1:00 p.m.
TBD
TBD August 20 12:00 p.m.
August 19-20
Raceway Park, Englishtown, NJ September 10 1:00 p.m.

FAST FACTS

What: The World PowerSports Association PowerSports ATV Championship Tour features ATV racing at venues throughout the United States. The WPSA is North America’s largest and most respected ATV and snowmobile racing organization and was created to help racers, manufacturers and sponsors benefit from the rapidly expanding sport of ATV and snowmobile racing.

Riders: The PowerSports ATV Championship Tour will showcase some of North America’s top ATV riders.

Classes: The PowerSports ATV Championship Tour is split into two Series: QuadMX and QuadTerrain Challenge, and features a total of 22 classes for professional, amateur and junior riders.

The ATVs: The ATVs used on the PowerSports ATV Championship Tour range from 91cc to an unlimitedengine displacement. Some classes allow an array of aftermarket parts, making these ATVs true racing machines. Both two and four-stroke engines are allowed.

Venues: The Tour races at venues that feature two tracks designed with the fan and television in mind. The QuadMX track features big air and is similar to a motocross layout. The QuadTerrain Challenge utilizespart of the technical section of the QuadMX track with the balance of the layout including specializedterrain and obstacles. Alternative amateur lines will be included on the tracks.

Television: All 10 of this year’s events will be telecast on ESPN2 in weekend, one-hour, midday timeslots.

Order of Events: Qualifying is done in a round-robin format with heats and finals.

CLASS STRUCTURE

QuadMX (Must be 16 years and older)
*Class 1 - SuperQuad Pro 450 91-450cc production
*Class 2 - SuperQuad Pro Am 91-450cc production
*Class 3 - A class 91-450cc production
Class 4 - B class 91-450cc production
Class 5 - C class 91-450cc production
Class 6 - Women 91-450cc production
Class 8 - 16-24 91cc - unlimited, production
Class 9 - Plus 25 91cc - unlimited, production
Class 10 - Plus 35 91cc - unlimited, production
Class 11 - Open Amateur 91cc - unlimited, production

Youth Classes (Requires proof of age)
Class 12 - Production Lites (13-15) 91-200cc two strokes
  91-300cc on four strokes
Class 13 - 0-90 Modified (8-15) includes 4-stroke up to 125cc (not a production class)
Class 14 - 0-90 Sr. (12-15) Production
Class 15 - 0-90 Jr. (8-11) Production
Class 16 - 0-70 (6-11) Production
Class 17 - 0-50 Sr. (6-8) Production
Class 18 - 0-50 Jr. (4-6) Production

Quad Terrain Challenge (Must be 16 years and older)
*Class #19 - Pro-Stock Production 4WD, 0-699cc
*Class #20 - Pro-Open Production 4WD, 700cc and above
*Class #21 - Pro Am Unlimited Modified, Any cc, 2WD or 4WD
*Class #22 - Pro Am Superlite Production 4WD, 0-500cc

*Require transponders
  • The Unlimited class allows modifications to engine, drivetrain, suspension, etc. Any “GNCC style” modified ATV will be able to compete.
  • Competitors may change tires, wheels, shocks, springs, bars, seats and pegs, rider comfort items and ATV undercarriage protection items. All other components and body parts must be stock.
  • Stock ATVs must be four wheel drive.
  • A tether kill switch must mounted to each ATV.
  • If machine is not supplied with floorboards to sufficiently cover the wheels and protect rider then the racer is required to install nerf bars.
  • A WPSA- mandated number plate must be installed front and back.
  • A transponder package must be used by all pro racers for timing and scoring. In order to make timing and scoring more accurate, the Tour recommends that all classes use transponders beginning during the 2007 season.

CHAMPIONSHIPS

The PowerSports ATV Championship Tour features end-of-year Riders’, Manufacturers’, and Rookie of the Year Championships in both QuadMX and QuadTerrain Challenge competition. The championships are awarded based on points accrued during qualifying rounds (heats) and finals at each event. All riders who start a round will be given a finishing position. Riders failing to start will be given a Did Not Start (DNS). Technical penalties will result in a last-place finish. Disqualification penalties will result in no points awarded to the rider for the event. Points are awarded based on the schedule on the following page.

CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS
Finishing Position Heat Final
1st 10 25
2nd 9 22
3rd 8 20
4th 7 18
5th 6 16
6th 5 15
7th 4 14
8th 3 13
9th 2 12
10th 1 11
11th 1 10
12th 1 9
13th 1 8
14th 1 7
15th 1 6
16th 1 5
17th 1 4
18th 1 3
19th 1 2
20th 1 1

In the event of a tie in points for the Manufacturers’, Riders’ or Rookie of the Year Championships, or any other subsequent position, the tie will be broken on the basis of the following provisions:

  1. Highest finishing position(s)
  2. Most race laps completed
  3. Highest earned qualifying positions
  4. Most race starts
  5. Any other performance-based criteria determined by the Race Director to resolve the tie.
RACE FORMAT

Qualifying
Qualifying is held in a round-robin format, which consists of two or three rounds where driver entries are split into heats. Riders earn points in each heat according to their finishing positions. These points are separate and apart from the Riders’ and Manufacturers’ Championship points.

Qualifying Procedures
QuadMX: The top-15 riders from the round robin will move into the final. The final five qualifying positions will be awarded provisionally to riders in the top 10 in end-of-year Championship points, who failed to qualify, followed by the 11th, 12th, 13th, etc. qualifiers. If there are no provisional qualifiers, the final five positions will be filled by the 11th through 15th-place qualifiers from the round robin. The round robin will consist of two rounds of qualifying. The number of heats in each qualifying round will depend on the number of entries.

QuadTerrain Challenge: The top-10 riders from the round robin will move into the final. The final five qualifying positions will be awarded provisionally to riders in the top 10 in end-of-year Championship points, who failed to qualify, followed by the 11th, 12th, 13th, etc. qualifiers. If there are no provisional qualifiers, the final five positions will be filled by the 11th through 15t h place qualifiers from the round robin. The final five qualifiers will start on the back row of the final. The round robin will consist of two rounds of qualifying. The number of heats in each qualifying round will depend on the number of entries.

DRIVER PAYOUT
QuadMX Pro purse: $15,000.00 (Top 20 Riders)
QuadTerrain Pro Purse: $7,500.00 (Top 10 Riders)
Pro Am: 80% of entry fee
Amateur & youth classes Top 10: awards

ENTRY FEES
Pro: $100 plus gate fee
Pro Am: $85 plus gate fee
Amateur & Youth: $40 plus gate fee

“B” & “C” CLASS RIDERS
In the final WPSA standings, the riders finishing first, second and third in the “B” & “C” points, may be advanced to next higher class.

PRACTICE
There will be approximately one hour of open practice “hot laps” on each race day depending on conditions and time constraints. A practice day may also be held Thursday and/or Friday before the event for a nominal fee.

About the PowerSports ATV Tour
The PowerSports ATV Tour is North America's newest ATV racing tour. The Tour is North America's premier form of ATV racing, with its jumps, gyrations and dirt-slinging racing action. The Tour is organized by the World PowerSports Association, North America's largest and most respected snowmobile sanctioning body, and promoter of ATV and snowmobile racing on both the regional and national level.

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World PowerSports Association Headquarters
1863 Buerkle Road
W hite Bear Lake, MN 55110651.209.7404

 

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