For several years the snowmobile motorsports scene has been lifted into the limelight in no small part due the efforts of a group called the World PowerSports Association (formerly known as World Snowmobile Association). They've had a hand in promoting the X Games and have made snocross a household name (at least in the northern parts). Most recently, the WPSA has widened their focus to include ATV racing and have decided to put on a 10-race series throughout the Midwest and Southeast including venues such as Daniel Boone MX Park in KY and Echeconnee Park in GA. Based on their track record and with credentials that include promotion of the Daytona 500, the 2006 PowerSports ATV Championship Tour is set to be knock down, drag out success.

The PowerSports ATV Championship Tour is split into two Series: traditional QuadMX and QuadTerrain Challenge. The QuadMX track features big air and is similar to a motocross layout. The QuadTerrain Challenge utilizes part of the technical section of the QuadMX track with the balance of the layout including specialized terrain and obstacles. 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.

As if additional racing opportunity wasn't enticement enough, the entire 10 race series will be telecast on ESPN2 in weekend, one-hour, midday timeslots beginning June 3 and will run through Sept. 10.

For more up-to-date info, check the Powersports ATV Tour website at www.powersportstour.com 

RACE FORMAT
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.

Qualifying is held in a round-robin format, where riders earn points in each of two qualifying heats according to their finishing positions. The top-15 riders will move directly into the final. The final five qualifying positions will be awarded provisionally to riders who failed to qualify with the top 10 overall championship points. If there are no provisional qualifiers, the final five positions will be filled by the 11th through 15th-place qualifiers. Racers can plan on at least two heats worth of racing, and three if they can make the main.

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
WSPA membership: $15 per weekend or $40 yearly

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
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

> Basic rules are per ATVA rulebook
> A transponder package (classes noted by asterisk) must be used for timing and scoring.
> Check the WPSA website for complete, up-to-date rules