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ATV Racing 101Maxxis sponsors riders in a variety of ATV racing formats, including cross country, motocross, and freestyle. The company has dominated prominent series, including the GNCC, for several years, and fan participation and interest continues to grow. National events are discussed below, but there are also hundreds of local and regional race events and series which fans can follow.
Jargon/Terminology for ATV RacingWhile a good list of ATV racing slang is difficult to locate on the web, several commonly heard terms are defined below. Most terms overlap with the jargon of off-road motorcycle racing.
- Berm: A dirt pile that forms as riders take a turn over and over again forming a bank.
- Case: Landing short on a jump.
- Holeshot: Being in the lead after the first turn.
- Rut: A trench that forms from spinning rear wheels. Ruts can form anywhere on race tracks.
Cross Country Cross country races are held on natural terrain through either woods or desert, and may include motocross sections. Courses vary in length. Races generally last no less than two hours, and rules vary from series to series.
RulesRules for the GNCC series can be found at www.gnccracing.com.
A copy of the rules for SCORE can be ordered for a $20.00 charge by clicking the "Rules" link at
www.score-international.com.
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ATV Motocross Motocross ATV racing takes place on a dirt circuit track, groomed with sharp corners and varying sized jumps. ATV GNC MX Nationals races last for 20 minutes plus one lap.
RulesRules for the ATVA Grand National Championship series can be found at www.amadirectlink.com.
Rules for the WORCS series can be found at atv.worcsracing.com.
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Related Links for ATV Motocross
FreeStyle ATV Freestyle is not racing. Instead, riders put on an aerial display of tricks. Tricks may be scored by judges or may be performed simply as an exhibition. Either way, fans watch in wonder as riders perform Supermans, Barhops, Hart Attacks, Cordovas, backflips, Nac Nac's, Heelclickers, and more.
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Related Links for Freestyle
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Maxxis Corporate Profile and Brand Management
View Maxxis' Corporate Profile and Brand Management information in a downloadable, e-book format.
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CORR Names Maxxis Pro Lite Tire Manufacturer of the Year
Maxxis was named Pro Lite Tire Manufacturer of the Year by the Championship
Off Road Racing series.
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Maxxis on Taiwan's Top 10 Global Brand List
In a sign of the continuing success of its brand strategy, Maxxis has
been named one of Taiwan’s Top 10 Global Brands for the fourth year
in a row. The company ranked sixth on the prestigious 2007 Interbrand
list, and received the award at a ceremony held September 27.
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