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CONTENTS THE FINAL TURN 4 THE HISTORY OF ATVs 8 ATV DESIGN 15 ATVs ON THE LOOSE 22 COMPETITION 27 Glossary 30 For More Information 31 Index 32
THE FINAL TURN Dirt sprays in the air as a neon-green all-terrain vehicle ATV speeds over the course Its driver is leading the ATV Motocross ATVMX race But a bright red ATV follows close behind The seats rattle and shake as the engines roar Both drivers sail over a big jump The finish line is within sight 4
ATV drivers begin a race ATVMX races are held on tracks The races last 15 minutes followed by two additional laps FAST FACT 5
