Fox Valley All-Terrain Vehicle Association

05/31/2025

Please check out the RideSafe Foundation web page and Facebook. Sharing the latest post, one of the basic Red Flag Warnings.

Thankfully Wisconsin had no ATV UTV fatalities that we are aware of over the Memorial Day weekend, so that's at least one promising thing.

RideSafe Foundation information shows Memorial Day weekend is one of the most dangerous of the summer season.

Our special thank you to the many trail ambassadors and law enforcement professionals that were out patrolling last week!

A LOT of positive contacts were made, plus Kristen from RideSafe Foundation powered by BRP, joined the Welcome Center in Burnet County near Danbury.

Thank you Kristen for your passion.

Randy Harden,
President Wisconsin ATV-UTV Association.

The RideSafe Foundation has been diligently researching child OHV related injuries and fatalities over the past several years.

Our hope is to identify the patterns which can be easily communicated back to both parents and children, to help them in establishing safe riding practices.

Based on data obtained from both Federal and State agencies as well as OHV safety advocacy groups like the Wisconsin ATV / UTV Association, Inc. we recognize that the size of the machine plays the biggest role in the injuries and fatalities. The reasons for this seem obvious to those of us who have experienced these incidents first hand, but unfortunately many people are not giving this much thought.

ATVs and UTVs can now weigh anywhere from 500 to 3000+ lbs. For context, the average horse weighs 900-1200 lbs.

Speed is also a factor with the larger, more powerful machines, ranging from 40 to 100 mph.

Again, it seems obvious but unfortunately with the level of distraction in society and the current laissez-faire riding culture, this is often simply not considered.

It is illegal in most States for children under the age of 16 to operate an adult-sized ATV on public roads, routes, and trails.

OEM's also advise that children under 16 should not operate machines with engines larger than 90cc.

Please consider the size, the weight and top speeds of machines before you permit children to ride. Youth models are available. They are right sized and wonderful tools to help children learn how to operate OHVs, before they transition into larger machines.

We care about you and your family, and we hope you heed the warning, seek appropriate training and learn the techniques to help your children master the art of safety.

For more information, please visit www.ridesafefoundation.org

05/31/2025

We have some trail work happening over the next few days. This weekend, there will be a crew on the Wolf River State Trail chipping brush that was cleared from the ice storm. Also, the Blackwell Connection, also known as the Yamaha Trail, will have a crew doing trail work next week. That trail is closed North of Hwy T until that work is completed.

05/30/2025

The Stevens Springs forest road in the Town of Upham will be closed for several days starting today to facilitate replacement of a culvert that has failed. The Closure will include all portions of the Stevens Springs Road east of the Intersection with the Jack Lake Fire lane.

Please see the attached PSA for additional details.

05/28/2025

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05/25/2025

05/24/2025

*IT'S RACE DAY! 🏁*

IODA Quad, SxS, Short Course Cart, Buggy, Truck & GOB Off-Road Racing at Gravity Park Raceway USA, on Hwy 57 & Hickory Hills Rd, just north of Chilton WI. See an adrenaline-packed Memorial Day Weekend of off-road racing! 😳😊 🏁

*Schedule:*

Saturday:
- Tech opens: 7:00 AM
- Test & Tune: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Drivers Meeting: 1:15 PM
- Opening Ceremonies:⁸ 1:45 PM
-Racing Starts at 2 PM

Sunday:
- Tech opens: 8:00 AM
- Test & Tune: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
- Drivers Meeting: 10:15 AM
- Opening Ceremonies: 10:50 AM
-Racing Starts at 11 AM

*SPECTATORS*
🎟️ *Get Your Tickets!*🎟️
- Single Day Pass: $25
- Weekend Pass: $40
- Spectator Camping: $40

*Stay Updated:* Check (iodaoffroad.com) for the latest info.

See you at the track! 🏎️

05/24/2025

*IT'S RACE DAY! 🏁*

Head to Gravity Park USA for an adrenaline-packed weekend of off-road racing!

*Schedule:*

Saturday:
- Tech opens: 7:00 AM
- Test & Tune: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Drivers Meeting: 1:15 PM
- Opening Ceremonies: 1:45 PM

Sunday:
- Tech opens: 8:00 AM
- Test & Tune: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
- Drivers Meeting: 10:15 AM
- Opening Ceremonies: 10:50 AM

*RACERS*

Full Season Membership: $500 MUST BE PAID FOR BY THE START OF THE SECOND WEEKEND
Entry wristband for 1 Driver and 1 Floater (ex. Spotter, Pit Member, etc) for entire season
Access into Restricted Areas
Season Pit Campsite/stall
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Singular Weekend Membership: $150
Entry wristband for 1 Driver and 1 Floater (ex. Spotter, Pit Member, etc) for 1 weekend
Weekend Pit Campsite/Stall

100% overall Payout on entry fees (90% Payout on the weekend and 10% for points fund.)

*SPECTATORS*
🎟️ *Get Your Tickets!*🎟️
- Single Day Pass: $25
- Weekend Pass: $40
- Spectator Camping: $40

*Stay Updated:* Check (iodaoffroad.com) for the latest info.

See you at the track! 🏎️

05/22/2025

Please ride safe this weekend.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and utility terrain vehicle (UTV) riders to wear helmets, seatbelts and follow route rules this upcoming holiday weekend and beyond – it just might save your life.

Along with operating safety, all occupants should wear a Department of Transportation-approved helmet, and a seatbelt if in a UTV. In 2024 alone, 40 people died in ATV/UTV crashes in Wisconsin, with most of them not wearing helmets.

“We really want to encourage folks to prioritize safety this season,” said Lt. Jacob Holsclaw, Wisconsin DNR off-highway vehicle administrator. “We know that speed and reckless operation are among the top contributing factors to crashes each year, and those crashes could be prevented with responsible operation and education.”

Always follow basic off-road vehicle safety to mitigate the risk of a crash or fatal incident. This includes staying sober and taking an ATV safety course.

Some additional things to keep in mind when operating your recreational vehicle include:

Never consume alcohol or drugs before or during your ride.
Do not travel in unfamiliar areas.
Follow all posted speed limits and regulatory signs.
Let someone not riding with you know where you are going and when you will return.
On some routes, motor vehicles and ATV/UTVs travel on a shared roadway. Make sure any roads or trails you plan to ride are open to ATV/UTV traffic. Check with the local county, municipality or ATV club to verify. More than 150 crashes occurred on roadways in 2024 and many of them were closed to ATV/UTV traffic.

Operators at least age 12 and born after Jan. 1, 1988, are required to complete a DNR-approved safety course. Learn more about DNR regulations and safety classes on the DNR's website.

05/22/2025

Weekend is the deadliest weekend of the year for OHV crashes. Please take note of the leading contributing factors to child OHV related fatalities:

🚩97% — occur on adult-sized machines.
🚩95% — driver/ rider had no safety certification
🚩90% — no helmet
🚩70% — happen in the right of way
🚩63% — involve a rollover

Each year in the US an average of 116 children 15 years of age or younger are fatally injured in ATV/UTV related incidents. The RideSafe Foundation has identified 41 fatalities already this year.

Here are the top States for 2025 so far;

Georgia - 6 fatalities. All male — ages 4, 9, 12, 12, 13 and 14.
3 ATV accidents, 3 UTV accidents. 4 of the 6 involved a rollover.

Texas— 5 fatalities. Two females, three males. Ages 9, 12, 12, 12, and 15. 4 of the 5 were on ATVs. One involved a collision with an automobile.

Oklahoma- 3 fatalities. One female, two males. Ages 8, 10 and 14. All three were UTVs. In two of these cases, there were multiple passengers- two of which sustained critical injuries.

10% of all 2025 fatalities to date involve an on-road collision with another vehicle.

Safety is a learned behavior— please join us at the RideSafe Foundation in teaching children and their parents about safe riding practices.

Share the message, prevent an accident!