ATV riders who gathered for a parade in northern Minnesota fell just short of beating the world record.

An unofficial count had 1,083 ATVs participating in the parade in Silver Bay. That's 55 fewer than the current record held by the Ridge Runners ATV club of Evarts, Kentucky.

The All-Terrain Vehicle Association of Minnesota had hoped to attract 2,500 ATV enthusiasts to Silver Bay to take part in the parade.

But planners and spectators say they're happy with the turnout in Minnesota. They also say the event was good for the sport.

To qualify for Guinness World Records, the parade route had to be at least two miles, be constantly video taped from three different locations, and have two official counters from Silver Bay. more....