After 25 years (the Drumheller Off Road Vehicle Association (DORVA) is stronger than ever.
    The Club has been through thick and thin, and has come out in its 25th year, ahead of the pack.
     Treasurer for DORVA, Glenn Peake tells The Mail that once again they are hosting a double header of the Alberta Motorsports Association Championship Series on the August Long Weekend and are planning to mark the 25th anniversary.
    “We are planning something special for this,” said Peake.
    Part of the success of the association is its program of continuous improvement. Today they have four tracks including the main pro racetrack, an intermediate track, a beginner circuit and a peewee track for the youngest of riders to spin their wheels.
    Last year they completed an extensive water system program for the pro track. With a newly installed sprinkler system and a water dug out, they are able to pump and douse the entire track in about 10 minutes, minimizing delays on race day, keeping the track safe and the dust to a minimum. They were able to secure a provincial grant for the project.
    This year they are continuing to improve the site. This season they are putting in a new race shack. This is used on race day for registration as well as a meeting space and other uses. Their old building is beyond repair, and DORVA was able to secure a Worlds Largest Dinosaur Legacy Grant for the construction.
    “The previous one has been there probably 25 years, it is slated for the dozer,” said Peake.
     Motocross is a family sport, and this year the club has resurrected its Wednesday evening motos. This is a family event where riders head up for some friendly races with friendly competition for all ages and skill levels.
    “Brad Peake brought it back, and its basically a fun night out to give people a chance to feel a little bit of that competitive spirit,” said Peake, adding they make it clear to riders it is a fun event so they are not taking unnecessary chances.
    “We basically draw for the trophy, so everyone has a chance, this was re-established after a seven year hiatus.”
    This year the members of the club had a chance to see some of the best riders in Canada, right on their home track. Peake explains that the Rock Star Energy Drink National series has events in Calgary and Regina, with a week break in between. During that week, the club invited the racers who have time on their hands to brush up on their skills at the DORVA track free of charge.
    “Every year we offer them at no cost to set up their rigs at DORVA,” said Peake. “I know some of the pros took advantage of it. The way we look at it, it’s cool for some of the kids to come out and watch some of these pros. The offer is always there and someone always takes us up on it.”
    Watch for more on the club’s 25th anniversary as races approach August 1,2 &3.

Motorbikes, burnouts and family fun.
    That is what those heading to Wayne this weekend will get to experience.
    The 2015 Motorcycle Madness will ride the Valley on Friday July 10 and Saturday July 11.
    Organizer Terry Kuhl said the event has been taking place for over 10 years and is for fun, but also for local charity.
    “This year the charity we have picked is Kids Sport. Kids Sport is a national foundation but the money that we raise will stay local and help local kids with cost of participating in various types of sporting activities,” he said.
    Kuhl said the event will start Friday evening with a meet and greet get together where the participants meet at Yavis Restaurant for a steak supper and ride.
    Saturday morning Breakfast will be served at the Last Chance Saloon in Wayne and then the Show n’ Shine will take place at 10 a.m. along with the poker run registration.
    “Every year we get about 60 or 70 bikes entering in the different classes. We’ve got a class for vintage bikes, metric bikes, American standard and custom,” he said.
    After the winners are announced, the bike games will begin. The events will take place in an open field area next to the Saloon and will feature various types of races and a motorcycle tire toss. Kuhl said prizes are given away for the different events as well as for the show n’ shine.
    “There may even be a burn out if we have someone interested in setting some smoke for us,” he said.
    He said after the games are completed the Poker Run will begin.
    “This year it will take us to Rockyford, Carbon and then back into Drumheller. It will end sometime around 4:30-5 with bikes coming for their last card at the Last Chance Saloon,” he said.
    “Last year we sold about 75 hands for the Poker Run, so we probably had something in excess of 100-125 bikes,” Kuhl told the Mail.
    “People are certainly invited to come out and participate in viewing of the show n’ shine bikes,” he said. “They can put an entry form in for people’s choice and get the chance to maybe win something for themselves, and of course the bike games are always fun to watch.”