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Gone but not forgotten! 🏁 In this episode of ATV-TALK, Leonard Duncan looks back at five legendary Southern California racetracks: Carlsbad Raceway, Saddleback Park, Indian Dunes, Competition Park, and Racetown 395. We explore their history, unforgettable memories, and the stories behind their closures. Which of these tracks do you remember? Let us know in the comments!

What does it really take to build a winning endurance ATV? Leonard Duncan breaks down the importance of engine reliability, suspension, tire selection, race preparation, and pit crew strategy, sharing lessons learned from decades of building and racing championship-winning machines. What’s the biggest mechanical failure or challenge you’ve faced during a race? Share your experiences and endurance racing questions in the comments for Comment Corner!

From its early three-wheeler days to becoming one of the world’s most prestigious ATV endurance races, Pont-de-Vaux has built a legendary history. Leonard Duncan looks back at Duncan Racing’s eight victories, Doug Eichner’s legacy, Randy Naveaux’s record-breaking eighth win, and the biggest highlights from the 2026 Mondial du Quad. What’s your favorite Pont-de-Vaux memory, and who do you consider the greatest racer in the event’s history? Share your stories and questions in the comments for Comment Corner!

The history of women’s ATV motocross continues! With new research from Jeremy Osborn, Leonard Duncan dives into legendary championship battles, record-breaking seasons, forgotten racing history, and the stories behind the women who shaped the sport. Have old racing memories, photos, or results to share? Drop them in the comments and tell us which female ATV racer deserves the spotlight next on ATV-TALK!

Kris Bartlett returns to ATV-TALK with his wife Heather to take us behind Quad Wars from the racing and personalities to life on the road, crazy show weekends, and what it really takes to keep the action going across the country. Have a question for Kris or Heather, or a Quad Wars story of your own? Drop it in the comments for Comment Corner!

Team USA is back on top at the 2026 Quadcross of Nations! Leonard Duncan breaks down the win in France, the international competition, surprise performances, and the biggest stories from QXoN 2026. Who impressed you most at QXoN 2026? Drop your thoughts and questions in the comments for the next Comment Corner!

The 2026 racing season is coming down to the wire! Leonard Duncan breaks down the latest standings and championship battles across ATVMX, GNCC, WORCS, desert racing, and the 450 motorcycle classes. Who are you watching this season? Drop your picks and questions in the comments for Comment Corner!

From the early pioneers racing alongside the men to today’s WMX champions, women have been part of ATV racing history for decades. Leonard Duncan looks back at the racers who helped shape the sport, the evolution of women’s national competition, dominant championship eras, and the history that still needs to be documented. Who was the first female ATV racer you remember watching? Share your memories, photos, old race results, and the women you think deserve more recognition in the comments for Comment Corner.

A big social media following, a cheap quote, or an expensive build doesn’t automatically tell you whether someone deserves your business. Leonard Duncan breaks down how riders can research shops and builders, recognize red flags, ask the right questions, choose quality parts, navigate online advice, and know what kind of support they should expect after handing over their money. What’s the biggest red flag you’ve encountered with an ATV shop, builder, or parts seller and what does a great shop do to earn your trust? Share your experiences and questions in the comments for Comment Corner.

Before sport quads and the modern ATV industry, there were three-wheelers—and an entire performance industry being figured out along the way. Leonard Duncan looks back at the early days of the Honda ATC, the builders and racers who pushed these machines beyond their original purpose, Danny Duncan’s role in that developing industry, and how lessons learned nearly 50 years ago still influence ATV performance today. What was your first three-wheeler, and which machine or racer from that era do you remember most? Share your stories in the comments and tell us what part of three-wheeler history we should cover next.

The sport quad didn’t disappear overnight but was declining demand really the whole story? Leonard Duncan looks back at the decisions that shaped the industry, from unreliable and overpriced machines to factory support, aftermarket development, racing programs, and the manufacturers that ultimately walked away. Drawing from decades of firsthand experience, Leonard asks whether riders abandoned the sport quad or whether the industry gave them reasons to leave. Do you think riders stopped buying sport quads, or did the manufacturers contribute to their own decline? Share your experience and opinion in the comments your response could be featured on a future episode of ATV-TALK.

Briarcliff MX may be one of the newer stops in ATV Motocross history, but it has quickly become the setting for unforgettable races, championship moments, legends, and some of the biggest names in the sport. Leonard Duncan looks back at Briarcliff’s rise, its place in modern ATVMX, memories from ATV-TALK’s visits to the event, and the racing history that continues to be written there including another memorable 2026 season finale. Have you raced at or attended Briarcliff MX? Tell us your favorite Briarcliff memory, race, or moment in the comments and let us know which legendary ATV track we should cover next.

The GOAT debate has divided MotoGP fans for years, but what truly defines greatness? In this Shop Talk, Leonard Duncan compares the careers of Valentino Rossi and Marc Márquez, discussing championships, longevity, peak dominance, rivalries, and the moments that shaped their legacies. The conversation then shifts to ATV racing, comparing the sport’s own legends and asking whether every generation creates its own GOAT, or if one rider truly stands above the rest. Who’s your GOAT, Rossi or Márquez? And who earns that title in ATV racing? Join the conversation in the comments, and your thoughts could be featured in a future episode of ATV-TALK.

Every ATV enthusiast has a favorite machine, but if some of these sport quads were truly the best, why did they disappear? Leonard Duncan shares his firsthand experience racing, building, testing, and developing machines from Polaris, Can-Am, Kawasaki, KTM, Suzuki, and Honda, explaining what separated the contenders from the machines that stood the test of time. It’s an honest discussion about performance, reliability, and what really makes a great ATV. Do you agree with Leonard’s take, or do you have a different perspective? Share your experience in the comments, and your question or opinion could be featured in a future episode of ATV-TALK.

The Kawasaki KFX 700 has long been one of the most misunderstood sport ATVs ever built. In this episode, Leonard Duncan looks back on his experience racing and developing the KFX during the 2004 WORCS season, sharing how Kawasaki’s factory support, innovative engineering, and a unique riding style turned a heavily criticized machine into a proven race winner. From holeshots and memorable races to the lessons that helped shape his championship-winning career, Leonard explains why the KFX 700 deserves a second look. Share your memories and favorite modifications in the comments, and let us know what machine you’d like us to feature next. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow ATV-TALK for more stories from the history of ATV racing.