The Rooster
September 2020
THE ROOSTER A monthly update from the Inland Empire Offroad Association
Upcoming Mona Bacon Memorial Poker Run
What’s New We don’t have any off roading to report on this month, but the sand season is just around the corner.
Sand Show Delayed and Relocated The Sand Sports Super Show, which traditionally kicks off the dune season in late September has been delayed, and moved to Scottsdale AZ, on October 17 and 18. See more on page 2.
Summer Fun How have you been passing the hot days? Send in pics and stories and we will share.
By Mike Bacon The 9th Annual Mona Bacon Memorial Spook Poker Run and Hot Dog Wheenie Roast is scheduled for Saturday October 24th, 2020. It is tentatively scheduled for the usual place, the Salton City Golf Course, HOWEVER, we may have to change the location depending on the status of the Ocotillo Wells SVRA. Ocotillo Wells is currently closed to all activity due to the Corona Virus and may not open back up in time for our event. Current options for us are the Calico, or Johnson Valley areas, both of which are federal BLM land and remain open for use. The other option is to go to Glamis, which would be convenient for anyone planning to be in Glamis for Halloween. So if you have a preference please drop me a note and I will keep your preferences in mind should we have to change locations. Everyone stay safe and virus free and looking forward to the new Desert Season! Thanks, Mike Bacon
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The Rooster
September 2020
Sand Sports Super Show: Moving to Arizona on October 17-18
Upcoming Events • Early October: Dumont Weekend, likely either the 9th-11th or 16-18th. • October 24th: 9th Annual Mona Bacon Memorial Spook Poker Run. Watch for more details next month on the location. • October 30-November 1st: Halloween weekend at Glamis.
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Reimagined event will be co-located with Off-Road Expo, Oct. 17-18, 2020 COSTA MESA, CA — (August 18, 2020) — The Sand Sports Super Show presented by Nitto will have a new date and location this year for the annual show, which brings the Sand Sports community together on the West Coast. Originally scheduled for September 18-20 at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, CA, the Sand Sports Super Show will be moved to October 17-18, 2020 at WestWorld of Scottsdale in Arizona. The show will be run concurrently and share the venue with the Off-Road Expo. “Our company is looking forward to bringing the industry together in a safe and productive environment,” said Peter MacGillivray, Bonnier VP of Motorsports. “We understand the significance these shows have to the business community and are dedicated to maintaining their success. Building PROFITABLE marketplaces for sand sport and off-road businesses to connect with enthusiasts is at our core. Given the blue-chip roster of our exhibitor base and stakeholders, we are confident that this reimagined event will be a WINNER.”
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The Rooster
September 2020
Moab Trip Update Due to the unavailability of camping spots we have canceled our trip to Moab next month. The area is completely booked up for the entire month of September. The Rally On the Rocks UTV event has been rescheduled for May 11-15, 2021. We have already made reservations for camping at the Moab Rim RV Campark for May 9-16. Registration for the rally begins on January 1, 2021. If you are thinking of going I would recommend booking your camping reservations as soon as possible as it will book up fast, especially once registration opens for the rally in January. Thanks! Mike Bacon
Buggy Night Relocates As many of you know, a group of us meets on Tuesday nights to work on toys, trailers, and even an occasional side by side. This began over 30 years ago at Fontana High School, and moved to Executive Elevator’s shop once Dean Carver retired from the school. Now Executive Elevator is moving their headquarters, and Buggy Night is following along. We are now meeting a few miles East on Arrow from the Rancho Cucamonga shop to Dean and Sue Cole’s former house at 13806 Arrow Rt in Fontana, which is on Arrow between Mulberry and Calabash, just North of California Speedway. (Note that Waze may send you further East, make sure it is West of Cherry) We’ll see you there for Buggy Night.
This month we’d like to thank Mike Bacon for sending in information for the newsletter. We know you have other summer activities going on, and would love to hear about them. Please send anything you want to me at pkastle@msn.com and we will publish it along with a calendar of events each month. -Paul, Melissa, Allie, and Marshall.
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