Press Releases
October 21, 2022

This is Off-Road Safety Week

Off-Road Safety Week runs through October 23, helping to increase public awareness about responsible OHV use during the autumn riding and driving seasons. This year’s theme […]
March 29, 2022

Specialty Vehicle Institute of America Elects 2022 Officers

IRVINE, Calif., March 29, 2022 – The Specialty Vehicle Institute of America Board of Trustees has elected a new slate of officers. Colin Miller of American Honda […]
October 13, 2021

Gearing Up for Off-Road Safety Week, October 16-24

IRVINE, CALIF., October 13, 2021 — Cooler autumn months are a big draw for enthusiasts, hunters, campers, and other adventurists to enjoy their ATVs, dirt bikes, […]
May 13, 2021

ATV Safety Week 2021 Is Here

IRVINE, Calif., May 13, 2021 – The ATV Safety Institute will provide free ATV Safety classes during ATV Safety Week, May 15-23, 2021. ASI is partnering […]
April 6, 2021

SVIA Re-Elects Officers

IRVINE, Calif., April 6, 2021 – The Specialty Vehicle Institute of America Board of Trustees re-elected Alexandre Borduas of BRP, Inc. as chair. The board also re-elected […]
November 9, 2019

Erik Pritchard New Chief Executive Officer and President of Powersports Trade and Safety Associations

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 4, 2019 – Erik Pritchard has assumed the role of chief executive officer and president of the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC), Specialty Vehicle Institute […]
July 31, 2019

Powersports Trade and Safety Associations Announce CEO Succession Plan

Tim Buche, current chief executive officer, to assume consulting role November 1 Erik Pritchard, current president of two associations, named to succeed as chief executive officer […]
September 1, 2017

ATV Safety Institute Calls on Riders to Be Ambassadors this Holiday: Get Trained, Follow and Share Eight Golden Rules of ATV Safety

IRVINE, CALIF., September 1, 2017 – The extended Labor Day weekend beckons many ATV enthusiasts to America’s dunes and trails where they’ll ride out the rest […]
June 26, 2017

Get Trained, Go Forth and Ride to Celebrate Independence Day

IRVINE, CALIF., June 26, 2017 – Many ATV enthusiasts will be revving up their July Fourth celebrations with family and friends out on the trails. Key to […]