GUNS
La plupart des quads à moteur 2 Temps engagés sont propulsés par un moteur Yamaha 350 Banshee bicylindre (dérivé de la RDLC, une moto sportive de la marque) ou par un Honda 250 monocylindre.
Les 4 temps sont plus éclectiques avec Yamaha Raptor 660, Honda TRX 400EX, KTM, Bombardier ou quelques préparations spéciales à base de Yamaha WR 400 YZF. Tous sont reconnaissables à un bruit beaucoup plus grave.
Les pièces spéciales nécessaires à une épreuve d'endurance comme les 12 heures de Pont de Vaux sont réalisées par les meilleurs fabricants américains : Ducan Racing, Douglas Wheel pour les jantes, LRD, Lone Star, Cascade, Hinson racing, Paul Turner pour les pièces moteur et accessoires ou bien Leager's pour les cadres.
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THE OPPOSING FORCES
For the racing stables, the preparation of the 12 Hours of Pont de Vaux, the hardest ATV race receives particular attention.
Here is the frame of 3 among them : Joel Bontoux Yamaha Motor France /Audemar, Josep Vidal Yamaha Moto Espana/Trivimon, Stuart Walker Zipwear Racing Products.
How long have you been here in Pont de Vaux ?
JB: We are here since the beginning, in 1987.
JV: Our first race was in 1998
SW : my first race was in 1990.....done 11 times . Maybe the 12th time will be the good one.
What is your machine ?
JB : This year, we will ride the new Raptor 660 instead of the 350 Banshee, a 4 stroke
JV : We will also have a 660
SW : we have a Laeger Banshee 350cc
What are the power and the reasons of your choice ?
JB : about 70 horsepower. It's a quad with a great motivity on difficult ground. It's less tiring for an endurance. And besides, it's a bit challenge of the new quad.
JV : it has been measured at 64 horsepower, but what is important is its stability and also its full braking system.
SW :Strong points Imacutate preperation, like last years award winning bike Duncan racings proven reliability, laeger chassis with pep shocks for handling
Is it necessary to have a specific preparation for an ATV race ?
JB : We have particularly adapted the machine in order to have a quick intervention in the pits : changes of wheels, brake pads, refuelling.
JV : We paid attention more on its reliability than on its power: suspension, steering, braking. We have to hold 12 hours !
SW : Training is about man & machine ... Good will of the team & compatability of Riders. The best parts and makers.
Please present us the pilots
JB : This year our team is a 100% French one with JB, Alexandre Dutrie ( the fastest at the end of the straight line in Pdv 130 km/h) and Jérome Gandelin, both of them are regular of PdV. Joel won four times (87.88.89 and 91)
JV : Josep Prat and Miguel Portulas will be there again whereas for Victor Petit it's the first time but he is very fast.
SW : we are doing it with Walker, Cole & Greg Lassagne same team as last year
And what are your expectations concerning this race ?
JB : we hope the podium and the 1st place at the 4 stroke ranking.
JV : Of course the victory but being among the 1st 5 would be a good result.
SW : we have always been strong enough to finish on the podium , I have never achieved this personally We should finish on the podium this year.... I hope !! I am now 40 Yrs old , But have better stamina than ever.
In any case, with the arrival in force of the 4 stroke this year, there should be a podium and why not the 1st rank.
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CHALLENGE MXR
FREE STYLE
An informal competition that takes place during each round on the American table. At every lap, a jury watchs the pilots and gives them a mark taking into account not only the length of the jump but also the style. A backloop on a 300 m jump and it's normally the author's victory. 
