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A great time was had by all who came out for the Vancouver Island Motocross Association’s (VIMX) practice day on October 13, 2012. A little rain and a little mud did not stop the riders from preparing for the final race…

The 2012 Zero S ZF6 was used by Brandon Miller to set a new land speed record of 102 miles per hour. — photo courtesy Zero Motorcycles

Banner Recreation and Marine's showroom in Kelowna -- Owner Derek Bannister announces majority ownership of Golden dealership. — Photo courtesy Banner Recreation.

The Vancouver Island Motocross Association’s (VIMX) fall club series kicked off on September 9, 2012, in Nanaimo, B.C.

Shane Cuthbertson from Cochrane, Alberta, took the win with a margin of nearly 13 minutes at the Second Gear Club’s Whispering Pines Hare Scrambles. — photo courtesy Lee Fryberger

“Ben (Rego) is a classic work-hard, play-hard guy that enjoys racing and pushing himself to do better. Kitimat (B.C.) can be proud of an ambassador such as Ben ‘the Giant Killer’ Rego,” said Lee Fryberger, manager of the Corner Grass Racing Team. — photo courtesy Alex Franklin and Suzanne Howie

Kiara Fontanesi is the FIM Women's Motocross World Champion. — Yamaha Racing photo

“Dave (French) has supported my racing efforts for many years, and I always enjoy racing his event—good, solid, technical single-track,” said Shane Cuthbertson, winner of this year’s Crowsnest Cross Country event. — Devon French photo

Ogio, designer of sport bag collections for adrenalin-driven athletes, is now accepting rider support applications for the 2013 season. Ogio is the official gear bag of Team Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki riders Justin Brayton, Jake Weimer, Justin Barcia, Davi Millsaps and many more. Motocross, off-road moto, freestyle and supermoto athletes are encouraged to apply now through October 31, 2012. Resumes can be sent to Chad Zulian by [email](http://[email protected]) or mailed to the following

In preparation for Bike Week 2013 in Daytona Beach, the Daytona Regional Chamber’s Bike Week Festival Task Force has selected the official logo design for Bike Week 2013, the World’s Largest Motorcycle Event®, to be held March 8 to 17, 2013. An integral component of the event, the official 2013 logo will be used in a variety of applications, including welcome banners, websites, motorcycle industry publication advertising and logoed merchandise, to name a few.

The final round of the Canadian Motorsports Racing Association (CMRC) Vancouver Island motocross series took place on August 26, 2012. The race was held at the Campbell River Motocross Park in Campbell River, B.C., and…

“Our relationship with the Wounded Warrior Project allows Polaris and our dealers to support the men and women who selflessly sacrifice for our nation through their military service,” said Scott Wine, Polaris Industries CEO. “We consider it an honour and a privilege to partner with the Wounded Warrior Project, an organization that lends a hand to those who merit it most. We hope this donation helps these brave men and women return to the rich, active lives they truly deserve.”