ATV Racing is gaining popularity throughout the country. Its style and format is similar to both motocross and snocross racing with a circular track and strategically placed moguls and jumps designed for catching big air. Navigating tight turns, taking advantage of the few opportunities to pass, and fighting for the fastest lines are all important skills in ATV Racing. Here, as in many forms of snowmobile racing, getting the hole-shot makes winning the race that much easier, so clutching is key.

Dave Gordon 22 Age: 30 Nickname: Gordo Number of Years Racing: 5 I got interested in racing after running a couple of events on a poor quality ATV and doing well. Marital status: Married Children: Two daughters, 13 and 7 Pets: Four dogs Where do you live: Roy Lake, MN Pre race rituals: gate farming I like to wear my lucky shoes to the track. How do you train: laps My favorite track - Skydancer International MX, Belcourt,ND My best racing memory - pulling holeshots against Honda's My worst memory - getting run over My biggest racing pet peeve - stupid lappers What is your job: I currently work in "field testing" at TEAM Industries, testing driveline components. Hobbies: playing pool, being outdoors, riding with my kids My other toys - Mustang GT I admire - James Stewart's speed Future plans - Track builder/Owner