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What's an ATV Anyway?

The term "All-Terrain Vehicle" or ATV is used to describe a number of small, open motorized buggies and tricycles designed for off-road use. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) defines an ATV as a vehicle that travels on low pressure tires, with a seat that is straddled by the operator, and with handlebars for steering control.

Four wheeled versions are usually called "quads," "four-wheelers" or "ATVs". Models with three wheels are typically known as "three-wheelers," and ATCs (or less commonly "All-Terrain Cycles" and "trikes").

Always keep in mind that ATVs are not toys. Serious injury can result from improper use of ATVs, but with preparation and practice, you can safely develop and expand your riding skills. Riding ATVs can be an enjoyable form of outdoor recreation when done properly.

For some great ATV safety tips, check out ATVSafety.org.

If you're in the market for a new ATV or just some ATV parts & stuff, check out this site: ATVStuff.info.

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Sport ATV 

By Bowe Packer

The world of sports has a new addition to it - that is the field of ATV racing. You will find that there are as many people who are interested in ATV racing as there are people interested in grand prix racing or motorcycle racing. To participate in these events all that you really need is the skills and ability to drive and handle any of the sport ATV vehicles that are available.

These sturdy 4 wheelers are designed and built to take the rough and tumble of the sporting arena. The many companies who make ordinary ATVs also make fast sports ATVs. These ATVs are high in speed and performance and they have the ability to take turns and curves at high speeds regardless of the type of terrain that the course is being held upon.

Now providing that you are a proficient driver of ATVs you will find it very thrilling to drive your sport ATV weaving in and out of your competitions way. You can prepare for these sporting events by seeing if your ATV is prepared for the grueling courses that lie in wait. The best way to get ready is to know the terrain that you will be traveling over and for you to try and find ways of test driving your sport ATV in a manner that will be suited for that course terrain.

You can also buy the latest sport ATV magazines and read the various handy hints and tips that these magazines provide. You will also find that many of the latest accessories and items that are used for sport ATVs are thoroughly reviewed. By taking advantage of these helpful items you have the ability to increase your chance of being able to withstand all that the racing event will throw at you.

Besides racing your sport ATV through various racing courses sometimes the sporting event features stunts and extreme ATV driving. Now while you have to be very proficient at this sort of stunt driving, you can admire the way that other ATV drivers seem to become one with their vehicles as they take such extreme driving methods to push the very boundaries of ATV driving.

As you see the field of ATV sports is very diverse and the sport ATV that can handle both the normal ATV racing and the extreme version is very useful for the sportsman who participates in both of these fields. To make sure that you are buying a reliable sport ATV you should look to the well known and reputed ATV dealers to provide you with the latest and best that they have in sport ATV models.

Bowe is the webmaster and content provide for many informational websites. Please visit his ATV site at: ATV.InfoForumOnline.com.

ATV Links 

A Blog About ATVs and ATV Stuff
A Blog About ATVs and ATV Stuff.
ATV Safety Institute
The All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Institute (ASI), a not-for-profit division of the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America (SVIA), was formed in 1988 to implement an expanded national program of all-terrain vehicle (ATV) safety education and awareness. The ASI is sponsored by Arctic Cat, BRP, Crossrunner, Honda, John Deere, KTM, Kawasaki, KYMCO USA, Polaris, Suzuki, Tomberlin, and Yamaha.
Build Your Own ATV
All the details you need to build your own ATV.
ATV
ATV Is your source for all terrain vehicles (ATVs) and information with industry news clubs atv parts atv accessories and riding areas manufacture quad parts information for Kawasaki Yamaha quads Suzuki Polaris Can-Am and Honda atvs.
Discover Today's ATV
Discover Today's All-Terrain Vehicles (DTA) is the communications service bureau of the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America (SVIA). DTA provides information on and access to: industry experts, special users, safety and training, statistics and trends, and responsible use.
Buy Cheap ATV
Buy Cheap ATV Stuff at ATVStuff.info. Cheap ATV Parts, Cheap ATV Supplies and more.
ATV Source.com - Your definitive source for ATV/UTV information; featuring industry news, racing news, riding areas, and ATV/UTV manufacturer information, and more.
ATV Source.com - Your definitive source for all-terrain vehicles, UTVs information, featuring industry news, racing news, riding areas, and ATV/UTV manufacturer information, and much more.

ATV Accessories 

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What Bloggers Are Saying About ATVs 

M-ATV: A Win, at Last, for Oshkosh
US government FedBizOpps, November 2008: "The Government plans to acquire an MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV). The M-ATV is a lighter, [...] - Publisher: Defense Industry Daily (Last update: 2009-07-12 21:48:14 GMT)
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ATV and MX Tracks Open at New Pala Raceway Launch Party in Southern California.
The Best Of Madcity » Minnesota man killed in ATV crash in Wisconsin
Associated Press ? July 12, 2009 2:25 PM ET NEILLSVILLE, Wis. (AP) ? A 35-year-old Minnesota man has died after losing control of his all-terrain vehicle and crashing it in central? See the original post: Minnesota man killed in ATV ...

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