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Massachusetts Senate is poised to pass SB 2735

The Massachusetts Senate is poised to pass SB 2735, the omnibus bill regulating recreation vehicles (see attached copy). The most obnoxious part is the proposed prohibition of no person under the age of 14 shall operate a snow or recreation vehicle (see Section 9). As you know, the current statute permits riders under 14 if they are directly supervised by an adult (see attached Ch. 90B). I do not have to tell you how this will impact NETRA members….

VORA

A new trail-use group, the Vermont Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Association (VORA) has been created. The stated objective is to mutually support shared goals of the member clubs and to help advance the individual sports and activities represented; ATV riders, motorcyclists (of several disciplines including Trail Riding, Enduro, MotoCross, Hare Scrambles and Observed Trials) and 4x4 / Jeep enthusiasts.

MA Legislation

Gary Briere is the Director of Recreation for Mass dcr statewide and came from Boston to speak at the Berkshire Trails Council meeting. He strongly urged if dcr is going to get any funding to move forward on improving ORV trails and building a new park that Mass residents must write, call, or email your state representative and your Governor on the following points:

You need to reinforce that ORV riding a safe, legal, and growing family sport that needs to recognized.

CT Legistlators Information Update

Click here to view the contact information for the Connecticut Legislators.

Answer / MSR Racer Contingency Program

Information about the Answer/MSR Racer Contingency Plan is now available on the NETRA website. Click the attached file for the entry form. All of the forms are available on the schedule and results page. Take advantage of this fantastic program. It's simple. Buy your gear, send in the form, and go race. The rest is taken care of. Before you know it you will have earned the "race bucks" you deserve. Where else can you have so much fun AND get your gear paid for!

2008 NETRA Rules

The 2008 NETRA rules are now posted on the Rule Book page. A link to the Rule Book page can be found at the bottom of any page of the NETRA site.