The Driving Force

06/26/2025

The intense heat over Hayward's Musky Fest weekend prompted me to give everyone an AWSC update- THINK SNOW!

The intense heat during Hayward's 2025 Musky Fest celebration prompted me to publish an AWSC update - Think Snow!

06/23/2025

We are honored to officially announce, Volunteer & Club Organizer - Sam Landes from Dane, Wisconsin is an Inductee to the International Snowmobile Hall of Fame as part of the new Class of 2025.
Sam crossed the threshold into organized snowmobiling in 1989 and soon became a leader in his local snowmobile community. After the subsequent merger of two major clubs in Dane County, he became the founding President of the Waunakee Winter Wanderers in 1992 and laid the groundwork for a successful grassroots snowmobile club. At the same time, Sam already spread his dedication of time and talents serving as a delegate since 1989 to the Dane County Council of Snowmobile Clubs. A volunteer Wisconsin DNR certified snowmobile safety instructor, Sam has helped facilitate the safe operation of snowmobiles to countless students and mentored six other instructors, multiplying his impact on safety and education. Government relations are key to monitoring and implementing snowmobile legislation and that is Sam’s strong suit. Sam has served on the Governor’s Snowmobile Recreation Council since 2003. His ability to earn respect and maintain positive relationships with state legislators and WI state governors (from both sides of the aisle) is unparalleled. Sam has worked effectively with both majority and minority leadership, which has been crucial for the AWSC - Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs and the sport of snowmobiling. Sam is a two-time recipient of the AWSC President’s Cup. When it comes to trail preservation, Sam’s proactive approach is evident in his swift and decisive actions during critical legislative measures. He spearheaded the multi-use trail connecting Dane and Sauk counties which led to the construction of a vital and safe bridge over the Wisconsin River. He also led the fight to keep snowmobiling in Blue Mounds State Park. When the WI state snowmobile program faced funding challenges, Sam played a pivotal role in negotiating the development of the current annual trail pass system. Most would regard this as Wisconsin’s most significant snowmobiling legislative measure to date. Sam’s influence extends beyond state borders. When a trail in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula faced closure, he dedicated numerous weekends working with local businesses, volunteers and legislators to preserve this crucial trail system. Sam also played a huge role in the development of the future of snowmobiling through his support of the AWSC’s Kids and Adults On Snowmobiles (KAOS) youth program. This program has spread far beyond the borders of WI and has spilled over to the adoption of similar youth programs in a dozen US states and Canadian provinces. His commitment and genuine passion for the sport of snowmobiling and his desire to ensure its preservation and growth places Sam Landes among those inducted into the International Snowmobiling Hall of Fame, Class of 2025.
https://www.ishof.com/inductees_2025.html -landes

06/19/2025

Each year, insurance companies place motocross tracks in their crosshairs, threatening the sport we all love.

Although motocross has never been stronger from a competition standpoint, the sport faces many external issues, most notably on the insurance front. The AMA and its chartered organizations have been at the forefront of this fight for years and have maintained a thriving motocross community in the face of adversity.

AMA COO James Holter analyzed the ever-changing world of motorcycle event insurance and laid out the AMA's strategy in combating the latest insurance trends that threaten the sport.

Get an inside look at the AMA's insurance pursuits at https://americanmotorcyclist.com/throttling-risk/.

06/19/2025

06/19/2025

Wooohooo Dave! Great News!

Congratulations to AWSC Past President Dave Newman on his election as President of the American Council of Snowmobile Associations during the 2025 International Snowmobile Congress in Prince Edward Island, Canada. This is an amazing Board!!

06/18/2025

Wisconsin has been busy with motorsports events! AWSC attended ISC at Prince Edward Island, and Sawyer County clubs have held many rides and activities in June of 2025.

Wisconsin has been busy with motorsports events! AWSC attended ISC at Prince Edward Island, and Sawyer County clubs have held many rides and activities in June of 2025.

06/12/2025

A summary of ATV, boating, and roadway user fatalities half-way through 2025, in Wisconsin.

A summary of ATV, boating, and roadway user fatalities half-way through 2025, in Wisconsin.

06/11/2025

The 9th annual Muddin' 4 Kidz fundraiser ATV ride held on June 7, 2025, was a huge success with 125 registrants in 60 UTVs and ATVs! Read more...

2025 Muddin' 4 Kidz 9th annual fundraiser ATV ride in Hayward, Wisconsin was a huge success with 125 registrants in 60 ATVs and UTVs.

06/04/2025

Anyone in a dark burgundy Ford pickup who left the Chippewa Trail trailhead recently lose a door on the utv they were hauling??

06/04/2025

Read below for update too!

ATV whip lights and ATV lighting regulations for Wisconsin riders. What colors, light patterns, and number of lighting units are legal.

UPDATE 6/5/25: There is some confusion - When I write an article for the paper, I also put it on my website in a post, which is then shared to FB.
When folks click the link below- it takes them to my website post. That post doesn't have the article in the body of the post - if you are on a laptop/desktop- you will see the article in the post, but cell phone users will only see a link and download button - phone users have to click the link or download button to read the actual article - I've added some language to my site to clarify this - as of today, only 80 people have clicked the links to the article, out of the 1033 who viewed the post. I usually put an intro paragraph or two in the post about the article, and some think that is my article! Nope!

ATV whip lights and ATV lighting regulations for Wisconsin riders. What colors, light patterns, and number of lighting units are legal.

05/22/2025

3108 W Howard Street Winter Wisconsin -For Sale! 3bd/1bath with acreage only 1 block from the Tuscobia Trail for easy ATV/snowmobile access!

Listed by Cathy LaReau, Broker Associate with Area North Realty Inc. 715-558-8966

I will greatly appreciate if my motorhead friends will share this post!

3108 W Howard Street Winter Wisconsin -For Sale! 3bd/1bath with acreage only 1 block from the Tuscobia Trail for easy ATV/snowmobile access!