I think the future is looking great. The economy may slow for a while but people have to have their recreation or they’ll go nuts. That is why some people are nuts – no ATV recreation! This year there is no WPSA or GNC race on the same weekend and I think this will help the factories and the Pros to reach the next level. I for one really want to see the ATV Pros become just as known and important as the top bike guys. I think it will happen in time. With television and other media exposure across the country, I think we’ll see the spectators and rider base increase even more and this is good for the factories and aftermarket companies in that they’ll be able to pay salaries to the Pros and help the amateurs even more. I know from all the spectators who have witnessed the ATV races at DBMX, they are astonished, flabbergasted and extremely impressed with ATV racing. Once you can get a large group of NASCAR-type spectators to witness one of these events in person -- Watch Out! I also have a hope that someday in the near future we will see our ATV Pros in the Summer X Games.
Here's a few more noteworthy firsts... In 2006 DBMX was the first ATV National to feature a side bar beauty contest. It was a Miss Hawaiian Tropics Preliminary. Our Miss June 2006 Ashley Miller won. Also in 2006, WPSA took a gamble and introduced their soon-to-be-smaching-hit "QuadTerrain" Racing for the first time in London, KY. I would like to thank the following people who have helped me over the years; I can’t remember them all right this second; so if I forgot to mention your name please forgive me! I am thankful to you all. First is the Lord God, My Parents, Brothers, Sister, Jeff and Kris Hebel, Mike Zurakowski, Martin Garland, Ron Hyatt, Wayne Moore, Tom Parke Wendell and Paul Elza, The London / Laurel Tourist Commission, The Laurel County Government, WPSA, Sam Gammon and Staff, Darrell Blakley, Ronald Reed, the Coombs Family, the Pros, the Amateurs, the Spectators, the Sponsors, Donny Banks, Mark Straubinger and a host of others. And last but not least, John Pellan, who has promoted and nurtured the sport for many years as well. I hope ATV Scene continues with its success and cutting edge new ideas. Thank you all for coming to Daniel Boone MX over the years! I hope I have helped you have great memories that you’ll cherish forever.
