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IN THE WIND P36 DAMON BRADSHAW JOINS GASGAS I t appears that we'll be seeing a lot more of Damon Bradshaw on the track in the future, racing off- road. The former supercross/mo- tocross star has joined GasGas to help with the company's testing in the off-road department. "Damon will bring a lot of knowledge and expertise to our growing effort, and the fans love Damon," said Mark Berg of Tor- rot GasGas North America, Inc. "Damon is planning on attending and competing in a wide variety of events throughout the year." "My plans are to have fun and be at the races with the enjoyment of being with the fans, family and friends again, that is what I miss the most, the competition and the people," said Bradshaw. "I have been watching Torrot GasGas' new management and direction for the last year now and very excited at the possibilities we can do together moving forward." In addition to racing, Brad- shaw will be working with GasGas to create some special events for youth involvement and also support media events in the months to come. "We strongly believe in grass roots promotions and keep- ing the wheels turning with the young people out there," Berg said. "There is no better way to help grow the sport than by having a person like Mr. Brad- shaw working with us to promote GasGas and off-road to the masses." CN GASGAS ANNOUNCES TEST RIDE TOUR G asGas announced the dates and locations of its 2017 Test Ride Tour, with the support of Mitas Tires, Spectro Oils, and many of the company's partners. Torrot GasGas NA has scheduled 13 different events across the U.S. that will showcase the entire GasGas motorcycle lineup—both enduro and trials bikes. In addition, GasGas enthusiasts will have the opportunity to enjoy special offers and discounts on products, just for taking a spin on any GasGas motorcycle. Steve Fiegen, a long-time GasGas owner/enthusiast, will run and manage the Test Ride Tour events. He and his staff will be on hand to talk shop, answer questions, and make sure everyone has a great GasGas experience riding bikes like the EC300 two-stroke enduro, GasGas trials bikes and cross-train- ers—TXT Race and Contact models. Even their electric bikes for kids will be available to ride. CN 2017 GASGAS TEST RIDE TOUR SCHEDULE: TYPE DATE EVENT CITY/STATE Test Ride .......... May 6-7 .................. Rites of Spring ................... Atlanta, MI Test Ride .......... May 26-28 .............. 24 Hours of Maplesville ....... Maplesville, AL Display ............. June 3-4 ................. Idaho City 100 ................... Idaho City, ID Test Ride .......... June 3 ................... National Enduro ................. Greensboro, GA Test Ride .......... June 10-11 ............... Dur ty Dabbers Dual Spor t .... Lockhaven, PA Test Ride .......... July 7-9 .................. AMA Vintage MC Days ......... Lexington, OH Display ............. July 26-31 ............... World Trials ....................... Phoenix, AZ Display ............. August 12-13 ............ TN Knockout ..................... Sequatchie, TN Test Ride .......... August 17-20 ........... TrailTaker Adventures .......... Meeker, CO Test Ride .......... September 9-10 ....... LBL 200 ........................... Dover, TN Test Ride .......... October 7-8............. Inyan Kara ........................ Upton, WY Test Ride .......... October 13-15 .......... Loretta Lynn's Fall Trail ........ Hurricane Mills, TN Test Ride .......... October 21-22.......... TORCS Race ..................... Caldwell, TX Test Ride .......... October 25 ............. Cahuilla Creek ................... Anza, CA Test Ride .......... October 27-28 ......... TBA ................................. San Francisco, CA Test Ride .......... November 3-5.......... Nor thwest Gathering .......... Bend, OR