It's Usually a Good Idea Not to Run Over Your Spotter + Video

Seth Fargher
by Seth Fargher
He'll probably think twice about getting so close next time


When you’re a rookie still learning the ropes of riding an ATV in the mud, it’s usually a good decision not to run over your spotter. This poor fella was just trying to give her some helpful advice and he almost got taken out. That’s what he gets for trying to be a good Samaritan.

ATV.com recommends that ATV riders always wear a helmet when behind the bars.

A post shared by Bo Birdsong™ (@sinister_scrambler) on Jul 16, 2017 at 5:47pm PDT

Seth Fargher
Seth Fargher

Growing up in Oregon, most of Seth's involvement in the powersports world was limited to what he saw in magazines and videos. Following a brief stint in the corporate world, Seth took a flying leap (literally) and moved to California to pursue a career in freestyle motocross. Though short lived, the opportunity immersed him in the industry and is now a well-established off-road writer.

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