Still Racing in New Jersey
Most of the leaves in the Northeast have already hit the ground and the morning frost has blanketed the ground but there is still Quad racing in New Jersey. Next weekend November 8th and 9th, Old Bridge Township‘s Raceway Park will host its 5th annual Fall classic event. [Read more] Read More →
Circa 1998
Here, I'm drinking some homemade Zulu beer. This photo came from my South Africa dirt bike trip for REV magazine. I figured it was time to post something on this blog. You know, when you’re juggling a normal life with a magazine career, it’s not always easy to find 10 minutes to contribute to... [Read more]
Flipping Amazing!!!
Justin Homan Throwing the Nac-Flip Two wheels or four, the world of freestyle motocross has come a long way from the days of Jeremy McGrath and the nac nac. I realize this is an ATVBlog, but then again my area of expertise as they call it is “lifestyle” so I figure that encompasses all aspects of... [Read more]
Another GNCC season coming to an end.
So here we are only a couple days from the final round of the GNCC series. It’s a fan favorite, its historically muddy and by far one of the most spectator friendly. And given all that the amateur turnout is normally huge. Forget a slumping economy, with fuel prices slowly dropping and the onset of... [Read more]
Weight Watchers, get your machine on a diet part 3
Last week we took a look at unsprung weight and some ideas on to reduce its affect on the suspension and curb weight. This article will deal with the more daunting task, reducing sprung weight. As mentioned in the intro article sprung weight is everything else minus the suspension (see diagram in the... [Read more]
Extreme Racing
As the racing season here in the great Pacific Northwest quickly comes to an end, I find my self reminiscing about the time spent at the track. The great races, quads, fantastic competition, but mostly those killer track-side companionships, friendships, tall tales, and laughs that go along with... [Read more]
Seemingly never ending Silly Season
It’s mid way through October and the big players are still up for grabs. Wienen is reportedly going Green, Wimmer was rumored to be changing shades of yellow (Can Am as opposed to Suzuki), but really good sources claim there’s no chance he’s leaving Suzuki, so don’t believe the... [Read more]
Weight Watchers, get your machine on a diet. Part 2
Not the way you want to reduce un-sprung weight If you did not catch the intro to this series you can read it here http://www.atvmagonlineblog.com/2008/10/09/weight-watchers-get-your-machine-on-a-diet/ Before starting any of these modifications one tool I recommend is a small digital scale. Its not... [Read more]
Thunder in the Sand Beach Race
words and photos by Scott Lukaitis Lukaitis Photo.com The Thunder in the Sand beach race Fall Edition took place this past weekend on the sands of Wildwood New Jersey. The race is held on the beach between the ocean waves and the boardwalk rides. [Read more] Read More →
2008 Oregon Dune Fest Part 2
A classic machine roostin some sand at the Oregon Dunes As promised, I have completed the second of the so called highlight reels from this years Oregon Dune Fest. Sadly, inclement weather made for a whole lost day of shooting so most of this action was from Saturday’s events. Please don’t... [Read more]
