The Drumheller Off Road Motor Vehicle Association (DORVA) is off to a roaring start this season and is looking forward to hosting a double header this summer.
The DORVA Motocross track is open for its 23rd season. In a few short years, it has pulled from the brink to host rounds six and seven of the Alberta Motorsports Association MX races, held on August 4 and 5. The event will also host a practice day on the Saturday before as well as mud bog races for quads and side by sides.
The club has seen tremendous growth over the last couple of years, with riders coming from inside and outside the community to use the track.
“We have seen the club grow substantially from within,” said Brad Peake, who is stepping down from the executive position with the club after dedicating 10 years to making the track a success. We are now chalk full of strong, dedicated, and vibrant people who give unselfishly of themselves to see our facility continue.”
The association has been working hard on improving the track and is in the midst of a substantial track watering system, which could vault it into being one of the top tracks in North America.
“Some of us old veterans have dreamed about hosting a Pro National here in Drumheller,” said Peake. “The facility improves each year because of the people we have within the club and the way it is run.”
Drumheller riders have also been turning heads. A number of youngsters and adults have been competing and shining. Barrett and Decklin Christensen spent part of the winter in California training. Ben and Dustin Fooks also follow the circuit actively and Ben took the Vet Masters Championship last season. These are just a few of the locals on the track.
The track is open daily for members and to the public on weekends and stat holidays. There is a track Marshall on weekends. Day passes are available. To learn more check out DORVAMX.com or call 403-334-3672 (DORV).
DORVA held its annual general meeting and made some presentations. Sherry Christensen, left, was presented Most Valuable Member of the Year by 2013 DORVA President Mark McNaughton.
DORVA held its annual general meeting and made some presentations. Tim Chatten, left, was presented New Member of the Year by 2013 DORVA President Mark McNaughton.
