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8 • December 1, 2014 • Powersports Business NEWS www.PowersportsBusiness.com Ward were the driving force behind Unadilla's storied history and continued success. Since Ward and Peg Robinson began hosting major motocross events in 1970 on their family farm in upstate New York, Unadilla has been syn- onymous with motocross. "The whole Robinson family was always involved, but Peg was the one that really got things done. Ward was the one everyone knew as the promoter, but if you wanted something done right away, you went to her," said five- time 500cc World Champion and renowned Red Bull KTM/USA Motocross of Nations team manager Roger DeCoster, who has been visiting Unadilla since the early 1970s. "Peg was the foundation of the family, and it's very sad that she will not be there when we return next year. She was a great lady, always very polite, and she just did a lot of great things for motocross over the years. We will miss her very much." Surviving are her husband Ward; children Jill Robinson, Greg and Linda Robinson; grandchildren Alex and Nick Robinson; sib- lings Barbara Fallis, Jerry and Patty Schrag; in-laws Van and Carol Robinson; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. BUFFALO CHIP POWERSPORTS COMPLEX WINS HONOR The American Motorcyclist Association's ATV Extreme Dirt Racing has awarded the Buffalo Chip's PowerSports Complex the honor of "Track of the Year" for 2014. Racers participating in the national series, along with EDT officials, chose the Buffalo Chip as their hands-down favorite after being asked to vote for the best overall track and facility. This was the first year for the track, which was constructed by TORC: The Off-Road Championship Rac- ing Series expert track builder Jeff Nordstrom. EDT president Tom Coburn, vice president Bob Loshbaugh and American Motorcyclist Associa- tion's Road Riding coordinator, Rob Baughman, presented the award to Buffalo Chip president Rod Woodruff last month. The AMA selected the Sturgis Buffalo Chip's PowerSports Complex to host the 2014 cham- pionship finale of its ATV Extreme Dirt Track Nationals. The series traveled to New York, Sioux Falls, North Carolina, Ohio and Oklahoma, before concluding with the grand finale race at South Dakota's Sturgis Buffalo Chip Aug. 8-9. "It is an incredible track," said Tom Coburn, president of the AMA ATV Extreme Dirt Track National Series. "The riders were not very excited about the location. It was the first year for the track, and they had doubts that the extra travel would be worth the effort. But after just one time around the track they were raving about it and voted it the best track of the year very nearly unanimously. We are excited to make this a regu- lar location in our annual series." "We are very honored by this award," said Rod Woodruff, Buffalo Chip president. "We knew the track was great, but when the rac- ers themselves voted it as the best track in the country, that said a lot. It's thrilling to see them fly around those curves and over the jumps; I can only imagine what it feels like to actually be on the vehicle. The credit really goes to BJ Birtwell, president of TORC and their track builder, Jeff Nordstrom, for their partnership and commitment to building a superior track. The real award goes to them, we just gave the people what they wanted and a place where they can all go to see the world's greatest moto sports in one place." DIVAS SNOWGEAR ADDS BACKCOUNTRY EXPERT TO TEAM Divas SnowGear announced that former Ski-Doo ambassador and pro rider Stepha- nie Schwartz has been added to its team. Schwartz, is a lifelong backcountry rider and has hosted countless riding clinics throughout the world. Schwartz will be tasked with growing the brand in Canada, captaining its brand ambas- sador program, athlete sponsorship and the future of the brand's technical outerwear line. "Stephanie is an unbelievably passionate and extremely skilled backcountry expert," said Wendy Gavinski, founder and president. "She will not only help us grow the brand, but more importantly assist us in one of our main goals: growing the female rider population in what has always been a male-dominated industry. It is important to us to continue providing the best outerwear that functions for all women, no matter their riding style. Stephanie will help us achieve that in the technical segment of the marketplace." PSB The American Motorcyclist Association's ATV Extreme Dirt Racing has awarded the Buffalo Chip's PowerSports Complex the honor of "Track of the Year" for 2014. HOT NEWS CONTINUED FROM 3