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wouldn’t vote,” I said. Then of course I realized how that was totally contradictory to what I had just told him about always voting in presidential elections. “Actually I would vote third party,” I corrected myself “and I would choose Donald Trump.” “You really think that will be a choice?” he asked genuinely curious. “If Jeb Bush is the Republican nominee I absolutely do think that will be a choice,” I told him and went on to reiterate “I will either vote third party or will not vote if those are the choices.” So after hanging up the phone, two he last thing I want to do when I’m things occurred to me. What a sad state of on the final drop-dead deadline for affairs that this early in the election process getting the magazine out, as in the the people who design night before the printer is expecting it the survey questions are already next morning, is to spend any time at all assuming our two choices will on the phone. be Clinton and Bush. And So when the phone rang and I saw secondly, if that really is the that it was an 800 number why did I totally outrageous outcome answer it? of the primary elections, and Even I don’t know the answer to Trump runs third party and as that question. Then I discovered it was a all the naysayers predict, the survey-taker. What?! How fast can I Democrats win, it will not be hang up? I wondered. Trump’s fault. That I am sure A political survey, he said. Now he of. had my attention. Why, you may ask? This survey which was about all the Well, was it Trump’s foolish liberal policies in this great state fault when Romney, the Republican we live in that is overrun with liberal candidate, didn’t win in 2008? Was it fools in leadership gave me great Trump’s fault when McCain, the opportunity to express all my Republican candidate, didn’t win in 2004? frustrations with the governor, the No, it wasn’t. So if some nambyeconomy, illegal immigration, enviro pamby, Republican-in-Name-Only (RINO to wackos, the works. And then when the those in the know), wimpy, washy, survey-taker asked my opinion of Barack politically correct weakling otherwise Obama, I couldn’t help myself. I just known as the pseudo-conservative started laughing. And the great thing candidate can’t muster up enough votes to about this call? He laughed right along with me and said “I thought you might feel that way.” He compared his state of Florida to our state and he was even in more distress at the thought of a Jeb Bush presidency than I was because he’s already lived under Jeb Bush — Sean Hannity leadership right there in his state. I may have sounded like I was win, it won’t be Trump’s fault at all even if contradicting myself at this point. he is listed as a third party candidate. It will Because earlier when he asked me “How be the fault of the person who often do you vote in presidential misrepresents the Republican party on the elections?” and I had to choose from his ballot. The person who couldn’t get the list of answers: (a) Never, (b) Sometimes, conservatives excited enough to come out (c) Most of the time and (d) Always. I, of and vote. course had said “Always.” And whether you think Trump is the So now he asked me: “If the election man for the job, and at this point I can’t say were today and your choice was Jeb for sure without a doubt that’s how I’ll vote Bush for Republican and Hillary Clinton in the primary, one thing none of us can for Democrat who would you vote for?” deny, Trump knows how to get people My answer came immediately. “I excited. The first presidential debate for the
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2016 election cycle broke all nonsporting event viewing records for all time. With 24 million viewers, this debate tripled the 2012 election debate high viewer record of 7.6 million. So if nothing else with Trump on the ballot a record number of voters will very likely turn out if for no other reason than to vote against him. But at least they’ll be voting. I, on the other hand, have been excited since the first politically incorrect statement left his mouth regarding illegal immigration and continuing on through his insults of the ultra liberal pretend conservative McCain and right on through his Rosie O’Donnell comments during the debate.
The liberal policies of the EPA and Endangered Species Act have worked in concert for decades to wreak havoc on our industry, damaging the off road economy as well as our enjoyment of the sport. Admittedly I knew virtually nothing about Donald Trump before he formally threw his hat in the ring so other than being aware the man existed I may have an advantage over people like say, my sister, who said I was causing her blood to boil because I was even considering voting for Trump. She apparently is very aware of many things he has said and done in his public lifetime, as are some friends of mine who also didn’t seem overly excited about the man. The biggest draw to me is his total unconcern about being politically correct. In fact its too wonderful to just say he is “unconcerned” it’s more like the fact that he takes immense pleasure in stating the politically incorrect opinions that many of us share but have been forced to suppress. What, you may be wondering, as some of our occasional Facebook frenemies boldly speak out on our site, does politics have to do with off roading? I say to those who don’t know, it’s no wonder we’re fighting off road legal battles on a daily basis with so many out there unaware of the connection. Putting aside my concern for moral, social and religious political beliefs, the very fact that virtually 100% of environmental extremists are of the liberal mindset is reason enough to vote conservative. The EPA and Endangered Species Act have worked in concert for decades to wreak havoc on our industry,
“I hope his outspokenness and his courage rubs off on his fellow Republicans, who have all become stale, timid, weak and generally (especially in DC) useless. Many Republicans can learn a thing or two from Trump.”
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thunderingtrailsoffroadcamp.org damaging the off road economy as well as our enjoyment of the sport. “In conclusion,” I must say directly quoting Fox News television and radio host Sean Hannity, “I am glad Donald Trump is in this race. I like his straightforward outsider’s view of politics. His personality and background are impressive and refreshing. I like anybody who is not politically correct. I hope his outspokenness and his courage rubs off on his fellow Republicans, who have all become stale, timid, weak and generally (especially in DC) useless. Many Republicans can learn a thing or two from Trump.” And if you’re not yet registered to vote, I hope you will learn a thing or two from this article and get registered in time to vote either for or against Donald Trump in the presidential primaries. Our future depends on it. E
still the very best of friends, thank goodness. Love your articles and look forward to them, always. Thanks! Take care and our prayers always with you, KIM AND ROSE GESS Julian CA Hi Sherri, Wanted to reply to your story in latest issue (August 2015). SO hit the nail on the head there....it was like you were talking about Craig and I. I also told him I wouldn’t navigate anymore, and that he’d need to either let me drive or look up directions before we leave. No more of that using the smartphone arrow crap! Keep up the good work girl! THERESA COLLETT San Marcos CA Missed the article? Read the digital edition at www.ss-offroadmagazine.com
Happy Long-Time Off Roading Family Happy Subscriber Hi Sherri, This subscription is one of the few pleasures I have left in my short but none-the-less illustrious life. When the magazine arrives, the first thing I go to is “Sherri’s turn” and then the EPA column. Now that the San Diego Off Road Coalition has some space I can keep up with what the eco nazis are up to. Over
Love of family, love of the desert and love of country. Richard Fetters and sons from the 2014 Back to the Desert special readers’ feature last fall.
the years you have been very good to me. Since we first met at the Sand Sports Super Show, then you posted the picture of my boys and I and you have listed my quad for sale. And as busy as you are, you always find time to drop me a line. At the end of the day, I am not at all surprised because that’s what friends do. Be well Sherri. Say hi to the The Guy in the Garage. RICHARD FETTERS Escondido CA
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About that Navigation Story... Hi Sherri, Oh, my gosh!! Never laughed so hard and so long (with doubled over stomach) in such a long time. Thank you, I’m so glad to know that I’m not the only one out there. I couldn’t have summed it up any better from a “navigator’s” point of view. My husband and I “always” start out with excitement and confidence, just eager for another trip! Us too, we have the print-outs and the Thomas Guide pages marked. But once we’re out there, something happens, maybe its the traffic, or the panic of the unknown, or just trying to do it “right” this time! (perfect trip) LOL. We’ll even “laugh” about it at a much later time, sometimes of years past events that could have been disastrous. So we’ve developed a motto saying “every road leads somewhere!” I always try to smooth over getting lost with, “So how about lunch?” Only a few times has that worked. It is usually a “very” quiet ride home. But isn’t true love grand! We’ve been married for 30 years. We’re
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Thank you Sherri, My mom and dad were so happy to see the picture (Off Road Dads, June 2015) and it made me feel good too. As like most desert racing families we stick close together and love family and the sport we have. My family grew up in the desert and it became my passion at an early age. Then we graduated to “family enduro’s” where we had my mom, sister, me and dad all riding on the same minute together. Then I graduated to more racing activities after I was 18 and off to the races I went. Then it turned to an industry job that now has had me at Honda for 31 years! So like you our jobs are part of our love and passion. Thanks again for your lil magazine. It puts a smile on my face when it arrives and I get to sit and read about all the new fast guys in our area. Keep up the great work and I look forward to sharing more in the future. Here is a shot for your “moms in racing” section for the future. Thanks again for what you do! CHUCK MILLER Torrance CA E
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Now the season gets even more exciting with the introduction of the Method Race Wheels Laughlin Desert Classic presented by Canidae Tap It. The race replaces the Silver State 300 and is an all-new 2-day racing event along the Colorado River in Laughlin, Nevada. Then, the 20th running of the General Tire Vegas to Reno...the Long Way, presented by FOX. This special 2-day event August 17-20, 2016 helps us commemorate the 20th year of this iconic event. Next up is the Bluewater Desert Challenge, October 6-9, 2016, 2-day race in Parker Arizona. And then, Henderson is replaced by an exciting race in Pahrump, Nevada, the Pahrump Nugget 250 presented by Supercross.com running December 1-4, 2016. Quite an exciting year planned by Best in the Desert. For BITD race dates and contact information throughout the year see the Desert Racing category of Coming Events in S&S Off Road Magazine.
Best In The Desert Announces Exciting 2016 Schedule With Lots Of New Surprises
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asey Folks announced some exciting changes and additions to the 2016
Best In The Desert race season. The announcement came at a special press conference held in Las Vegas prior to this year’s running of the General Tire Vegas to Reno presented by FOX. The 2016 season will open with the traditional THR Motorsports Parker 250 presented by Polaris RZR. That will be followed by the BlueWater Resort & Casino Parker 425
presented by Impact, as The Legend Lives On for this historic race. Next up is the second annual running of the Polaris RZR UTV World Championship in Laughlin, Nevada. In March, downtown Las Vegas really comes to life with the world famous and hugely popular Polaris RZR Mint 400 presented by General Tire.
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ith the 2015 Kenda/Srt West Hare Scramble Championship visiting some of the most varied and unique terrain each weekend the new season finale will be no exception! Dark Side MC, MRAN and AMRA have stepped up to host the final round of the series and Dirtbits continued on Page 12
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arnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area is currently looking to expand. About 3500 acres adjacent to the park have been purchased with OHV money and the State is going through the process to decide on whether to expand Carnegie. Recently a comment period ended for the Preliminary General Plan and Environmental Impact Report. There were plenty of negative comments filed by those who oppose OHV anywhere. Those who oppose got agencies, municipalities and NIMBYs (not in my back yard) to comment in opposition to the expansion. Many, however, commented on the benefits of the expansion. CORVA held a comments training class (comments project) on how to write strong comments in favor of the expansion. State Parks is reviewing the input and will decide on the next step in the near future.
Glamis The Imperial Sand Dunes Advisory committee met recently to discuss the
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By Ed Stovin upcoming season. Each meeting the BLM gives reports on operations, law enforcement and emergency medical. Because there hasn’t been much action in the sand since our last meeting in May, our discussion centered on maintenance, the upcoming season and our wish list. It turns out that signing the area closed for the PMV plant requires the work of at least two full time staff year around. Because the sand shifts so much, signs are continuously being buried or exposed. They are still looking for campground hosts. If you have any interest and would like to know more, contact the El Centro BLM office 760-337-4400. Neil Hamada showed us a new material the BLM is using to reduce erosion. The area where the most erosion happens is along Wash Road. When water runs from the late summer monsoons, it damages the dirt road. They found a material that looks like honeycomb netting that is put on the ground and the spaces are filled with soil. We are hopeful this will work as planned. Speaking of Wash Road, the restrooms there have been moved a little ways to the west. This will allow the Wash Road to go straight without a stop sign. Two accessible parking spots have been made next to accessible restrooms, making the area compliant with regulations. There is a very expensive paving project under way at the dunes. It will be done in phases and will make a variety of
improvements. The one that stuck out the most in my mind is the end of Gordon’s Well Road will get a loop put in big enough for an RV to turn around. Now the road simply stops. Office manager Tom Zale said if he were king for a day, he would create a new ranger station by Gecko Road and Highway 78. The current station is getting pretty old. Space is limited inside and on big weekends, injured people may be attended to in the same room that arrested people are being processed. The advisory committee is planning to work on finding ways to bring in a new ranger station.
Lobbying A lot of people think that “lobbyist” is
a bad word. They think lobbyists are against what’s good about our country. Another way to look at them is when they represent those who oppose you, they are bad. But when lobbyists work for you or represent your way of thinking, they take on a much better view. The job of a lobbyist is to persuade legislators and government agencies to see issues the way their clients do. As an off-roader, all I want is to be left alone so I can ride my motorcycle out there. The problem is that there are people who work to keep that from happening. They work through the system, trying to restrict us with laws and regulations. As president of SDORC, I also work within the system to protect the rights of off-roaders. Unfortunately, laws and regulations are often made far from my home in San Diego. I wish I could hop on a flight to Sacramento any time an issue comes up, but that’s just not practical for a working guy like me. What I want is someone to represent me (and all off-roaders) in
Sacramento. That someone would be a lobbyist. Someone who would be watching the legislative bills being introduced and let me know of any that affect OHV. Then we would work together to optimize the outcome. SDORC had a lobbyist before, but the great recession was hard on us. I would love to hire another, but they cost money and SDORC has a very limited budget right now. We are having a fundraising fun run November 7th at The Dip near Superstition Mountain. I hope all of you will make it out to support us and have a great time. Look for details at sdorc.org and elsewhere in this magazine. San Diego County alone has about 100,000 registered off-road vehicles. If I could get one dollar from every OHV owner in San Diego County, I could do good things for us. Just $1. I would hire lobbyists and lawyers to work on our issues. SDORC accepts PayPal on our website www.sdorc.org and even one dollar will help. E
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their event pits the fastest racers in the southwest against the entire West Coast on their tight, technical, single track lined with Cholla cactus mixed with some fast washes and rocky elevation changes! As with all the MRAN sanctioned rounds the entire race day will take place on Saturday, starting with the Pee Wee’s on their 2 mile course and the Youth Racers on a 10 mile course. Then immediately afterwards a few more technical trails will be added to fill out the 1.5 Hour C race headed up by the Women Racers and the day will be headlined by the 2.5 hour Pro/A/B race. One thing that will be most unique about the event is the start procedure. Laughlin has very strict BLM regulations on how many racers will be able to start at once so we will be utilizing a start very similar to that of the Snowshoe GNCC on the East Coast starting 10 racers at a time based on their point standings! Top 10 overall start first (Pro and FMF Pro 250 combined) followed by the next 10 overall. Then the top 10 Open A’s followed by the next 10 Open A’s, and so on for each class. Riders who are not in the points chase will be lined up based
on entry within their classes. All rows will be time adjusted so make sure to get those valuable points at Round 7! Much more info to come. Pre Entry Opens October 1. Watch www.nationalhareandhound.com for more info.
THE DUNES FIGHT IS FAR FROM OVER By Bob Mason, ASA President he battle to maintain access to public land for motorized recreation will never go away. Yes, we were successful in regaining 40,000 acres at Imperial Sand Dunes. This took over a million dollars, more than ten years and a considerable volunteer effort to make this happen. Now, the anti-access folks have appealed the Judge’s ruling. So the battle goes on! The same anti-access organizations
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have asked the California Fish and Game Commission to list the flat-tailed horned lizard as an endangered species. This initially resulted in the shut-down of Solar Projects in the California Desert while agency staff considered the request. Will the Imperial Sand Dunes be on the “Hit List” next? The California Department of Parks and Recreation and Air Pollution Control District are currently wrestling over jurisdiction over air quality at Oceano Dunes. Imperial Sand Dunes will be next. Dust will be an issue to deal with. When Judge Illston issued her findings she ordered the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to complete a Recovery Plan for the Peirson’s milk-vetch by 2019. ASA will collaborate with the USFWS to fulfill the Judge’s order. Anti-access groups are advocating riding on marked trails only at Ocotillo Wells State Vehicle Recreation Area in California. This could eliminate open riding at Ocotillo Wells and could be considered at Imperial Sand Dunes. All of these issues have the potential of limiting motorized vehicle access to public land. What Does This Mean? What Can You Do? Motorized recreation enthusiasts must continue to support the ASA. It takes money and volunteers to neutralize the antiaccess groups. To be more specific: 1.Sign up as a $25/ yr ASA Supporting Member. This will cost you nothing as ASA will send you a $25 gift card from Rocky Mountain ATV. 2. Become an ASA Business Sponsor. For $50 to $1,000 per year, you will support the fight to maintain our riding area and
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your market place. 3. Buy Raffle tickets. You could win a super sand car or a Polaris XP 1000 four seat RZR. 4. Volunteer to sell raffle tickets to your friends. 5. Volunteer to take on an assignment. From a few hours a week to more significant tasks. 6. Join the ASA Board of Directors. We have openings for California
leadership particularly in the San Diego and Los Angeles areas. For more information or to get involved visit www.americansandassociation.org or call (888) 540-7263
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he Eddie Mulder West Coast Dirt Track Series in Willow Springs CA October 3rd and 4th is coming soon. A $30,000 Specialty Fabrications dash for cash purse provided by Mark and Randy Zimmerman was announced earlier this summer. Now Eddie Mulder is excited to also announce a pro purse of at least another $30,000. Digger Helm has stepped up with his part, $30,000, of the weekend Pro Main purse. The total purse will be a combined amount from Digger and Ramspur Winery. As of this writing Eddie is waiting to hear from Ramspur Winery to announce their contribution to the weekend purse. New this year, Eddie has also had to jump through additional hoops to allow the West Coast Dirt Track Series October Willow Springs weekend. Due to the ongoing drought in California he has had to apply for a “special use” permit to get the water that is needed for proper track prep. The permit application has been submitted and needs approval by California’s Governor Brown. He is currently waiting to hear from Governor Brown. Once the Governor has given approval and Ramspur Winery has provided an amount for the purse, the West Coast Dirt Track Series will announce and post the pre-registration forms to register for the West Coast Dirt Track Series Willow Springs October 3rd and 4th weekend. Watch us on Facebook or check our website www.WestCoastDirtTrackSeries.com for more information. E
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But remember: you don’t have to be our wheeling offers a wide assortment overly cautious on gravel and of terrain to test and hone our skills. cobblestone-type trails. You just need to Some is really easy; other areas are pay attention to spot cobblestones so quite challenging. One surface that often you can react accordingly. gives newer drivers trouble is what I call cobblestone. Driving uphill on cobblestone Cobblestone trails are like gravel Driving uphill on cobblestone (and, roads, with one distinct difference. That for that matter, gravel) presents its own difference can have a huge impact on challenges. Use these tips to climb that your 4WD experience if you’re not hill smoothly. paying attention. 1. A good, steady throttle is most Cobblestone are small rocks that are effective. You’re going up against loose or embedded in the trail, giving it gravity. If you ease up and lose that telltale feel. Those harmless-looking rocks can do nasty damage to tires if you momentum, then throttle up again, you’ll spin and kick up stones. hit them wrong. So it’s critical to drive on 2. Double or triple the interval cobblestone trails properly. between you and the other vehicle. If the Many drivers follow the maxim, vehicle ahead starts spinning and “drive as slowly as possible but as fast as necessary.” That’s great throwing rocks, your advice, but often newer drivers when possible or slow down and ease windshield could get carry it to extremes and get too over them, thereby allowing you to drive damaged severely. (Of concerned about every rock they more confidently on those trails. E course, if you’re towing, see. Fact is, you can drive at you don’t have a higher speeds (15 to 20 mph) choice.) Always keep over most gravel and ample distance between cobblestone-type roads. Just vehicles. watch for the cobblestones and Nearly every trail we respond accordingly. four wheelers use offers The image shows an example some hazards. Part of of a cobblestone-type trail. You’ll the fun of four wheeling note that the highlighted rock is overcoming those isn’t jagged or pointed but it can challenges. While be deadly. What makes them cobblestones shouldn’t hazardous to your tires is that be ignored, don’t let they are embedded. Unlike them control your gravel, which is loose and gets experience. With kicked away, some cobblestone practice you just stays put. automatically avoid the If you hit one while going If you can’t drive around the rock, slow down to less than 10 mph, drive over the tire eating cobblestone more than 10 mph, with tires rock, and regain your speed. aired down to dirt and rock range (15 – 18 psi), you can cut the tires badly. On top of that, you usually cut the back tire before you can stop. What happened? The sudden impact pinches the sidewall between the rim and safe the rock. One solution, then, is to steer off·road·wor·thy: adjective: road the off ng around these rocks. usi and suitable for If you can’t drive around the rock, slow down to less than 10 mph, drive over the rock, and regain your speed. They generally don’t stand up too high, so you can drive over them even in fourhigh. The slower speed allows your tire • Differential Overhauls • Engine & Tranny time to flex properly. In this picture, you • Differential re-gears could steer slightly to the right and easily Conversions Of f miss that rock. The safest thing is nice • Suspension % • Lifts 0 1 abor with and slow. l
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ello Off Roaders out there! Knees can be be a real pain in the rear for many an off road enthusiast. From simple mild sprain strains to complex fractures and ligament tears, the knees are one of the most injured parts of the body. Most motocross and ATV folks will have some sort of knee injury as they use their legs for additional suspension and to keep body position correct while riding. In a buggy or a Jeep, the knees are protected as they are not generally weight bearing. With ATV’s and bikes, the legs are right out there and often used to correct and or keep the rider balanced and on the bike. Part of the problem that makes the knee joint so vulnerable to injury other
than what I just pointed out is the fact that the knee has the MOST leverage applied to it than ANY other joint in the human body. The long bones of the leg, the Femur (thigh bone) and the Tibia (shin bone), make forces applied to the knee huge. These forces from that leverage can and do apply a lot of force to the knee joint and if there is rotational force (torque) as well it’s a triple whammy folks! Many knee injuries to motocross and off road riders occur as they stick out their foot in a corner or to turn in soft sand or mud. As the rider’s boot touches the ground, it can get caught while the bike and rider are still moving forward or while pivoting in the corner. This can also happen when the rider is going straight at
speed or slow and dabs the foot and the boot catches the ground, even for a split second. A crash is not required! Knee braces of high quality can help prevent these injuries but are not a cure all, just as helmets. Anyone, even with knee braces on, can still have an injury. One of the more common knee injuries we see in off road or motocross is a tear of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL), along with the Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) and the Medial Meniscus (cartilage pad, medial side of knee). The orthopedic surgeons call this “the Golden Triangle.” The ACL’s job is to stabilize the knee from front to back (along with the PCL) and prevent the tibia from coming out of normal motions in relation to the femur. If this ligament is damaged it leads to instability and the cartilage pads, meniscus, like Teflon pads, can begin to tear and break down. This all leads to pain and swelling and eventually arthritis (inflammation of the joint), often chronic and long term, leading to Degenerative Arthritis Disease. A good sports injury doctor or orthopedist can use certain specific tests to evaluate the various structures of the knee for integrity. These tests can reveal what structures of the knee have been injured and to what extent. An x-ray will only reveal damage to the bones, in general. An MRI scan will show the soft tissues as well, including ligament (bone to bone connectors), tendons (muscle to bone connectors) and cartilage (the Teflon like lining and pads of the joints). An x-ray is great to see possible fractures. The MRI is best for all the rest of the structures. Depending on the history of the knee injury, the results of the orthopedic testing and evaluation, generally determines
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what needs to be done to recover from the injury. Ligaments of the knee keep the bones of the knee in proper place and prevent excess motion during use and loads. Laxity and/or complete tears of the ligaments will lead to additional damage and most likely require the skills of a good orthopedic surgeon to resolve these injuries properly. Mild and even moderate sprains/strains to the knee can often be resolved with proper physical therapy, medications and exercises. Some of the most common types of conservative, non-surgical treatments include ultrasound, electrical muscle stimulation, specific strengthening exercises, braces/supports, swimming and bicycling. Supplements can include Vitamin C and glucosamine sulfate. Of course, the usual ice, rest and elevation of the knee is included along with compression of a wrap bandage support. Generally, if a person can put weight on the knee without any pain and there was only mild swelling after an injury to the knee, it should heal in about 4 to 6 weeks. There is no substitute for proper, professional medical care and an x-ray to rule out more serious injuries like a fracture. Be aware that the lateral, nonweight bearing bone of the lower leg, running lateral (to the side) of the Tibia, the Fibula, can be fractured and painful, yet one can often walk on the leg. It is best to protect the knee with care until proper evaluation has been obtained. With older ages, arthritis can set in and cause pain without acute injury. Wear and tear to the knees over the years with gravity applying it’s relentless force, wears out the once smooth cartilage that lines the knee joints. The cartilage starts to get defects in it, not unlike a nice new smooth Teflon lined frying pan that becomes damaged with use and food begins to stick to the now rougher surface. If there were prior injuries to the knee over the years, like torn cartilages/ meniscus, this degeneration can be accelerated, as it is with my own knees after 40 plus years of dirt bikes and sports. The good news is that if you have worn out your knees, the newer knee replacements seem to be very good for most folks, as have hip replacements, for decades now. No, they do not have replacement spines, so better see your chiropractor on a regular basis and keep the original equipment as best you can from wear and tear. This article is not intended to be a comprehensive review of all knee injuries or treatments. It should give the riders out there some basic points about how to deal with a knee injury. Dr. Gary De Forest is a San Diego based sports injury chiropractor who has been in practice for over 30 years. He is always happy to speak with you about any health concerns. He can be reached at his office in Old Town at 619 2912462 or deforest192@yahoo.com This column does not constitute advice, and the accuracy of the information is not guaranteed. Readers are advised to seek professional medical assistance in the event that they are suffering from any medical problem.
COMING EVENTS Clean-ups & Trail Work • Desert Racing Cars & Trucks • Desert Racing Motorcycles & Quads Dual Sport • Endurance Races • Endurocross • Enduros • Flat Track • 4WD Driving Schools 4WD Events • Fun Run • GP’s • Motocross • Off Road Clubs • Off Road Shows • Quad Racing Rock Crawling • Sand Drags • Short Course • Speedway • Supercross • Trials • UTV • Vintage Motocross
CLEAN-UPS, TRAIL WORK
DESERT RACING CARS & TRUCKS
CALIFORNIA TRAIL USER COALITION www.ctuc.info
ARIZONA OFF ROAD PROMOTIONS (623) 363-9665 www.arizonaoffroadpromotions.com
DIABLO 4-WHEELERS www.diablo4wheelers.com (925) 682-5734 Oct 3-4, 2015 - Bear Valley Conservation Project
BEST IN THE DESERT (702) 457-5775 www.bitd.com Oct 9-11, 2015 - Bluewater Desert Challenge, Parker AZ Dec 4-6, 2015 - Henderson 250, Henderson NV Feb 4-7, 2016 - Bluewater Resort Parker 425, Parker AZ Mar 10-13, 2016 - Polaris RZR Mint 400, Las Vegas NV May 5-8, 2016 - Method Race Wheels Laughlin Desert Classic, Laughlin NV Aug 17-20, 2016 - General Tire Vegas to Reno Oct 6-9, 2016 - Bluewater Desert Challenge, Parker AZ Dec 1-4. 2016 - Pahrump Nuggen 250, Pahrump NV
FRIENDS OF EL MIRAGE (760) 388-4703 www.elmirage.org FRIENDS OF JAWBONE (760) 388-4361 www.jawbone.org GOLD HILLS POSSE (916) 933-0731 www.posse4x4.org Oct 11, 2015 - Strawberry Trail Maintenance SAN DIEGO 4 WHEELERS www.sd4wheel.com SAN DIEGO OFF ROAD COALITION www.sdorc.org (619) 312-3551 SAND DUNES CLEAN UP www.uniteddesertgateway.org Events are subject to change (and to error) CALL TO VERIFY DATES & LOCATIONS before traveling!
BONNEVILLE OFF ROAD RACING www.bor-racing.org Sept 12, 2015 - Eagle Mountain (tentative) CODE OFF ROAD (01152) (686) 553-40-87 www.codeoffroad.com.mx Oct 9-11, 2015 - Mexicana Logistics 300, Mexicali Dec 4-6, 2015 - Race Ready 275
FORE Family Off Road Racing Enthusiasts (760) 608-3919 www.fore-racing.com Nov 7, 2015- Cal City 200, California City CA M.O.R.E. www.moreracing.net (760) 253-4453 Sept 12, 2015 - MORE/SNORE Event, Lucerne Valley CA Dec 12-13, 2015 - SNORE/MORE 2-day Multi-Heat, Laughlin NV NORRA (661) 268-1232 www.norra.com RECORD OFF ROAD 646-176-16-37 www.recordoffroad.com Oct 9-10, 2015 - San Vicente 200 Dec 11-13, 2015 - Race Ready 250 SCORE (818) 225-8402 www.score-international.com Sept 24-27, 2015 - 3rd SCORE Imperial Valley 250, Plaster City CA Nov 18-21, 2015 - 48th SCORE Baja 1000 SNORE (702) 452-4522 www.snoreracing.net Sept 11-12, 2015 - KC HiLites Midnight Special, Lucerne Valley CA Oct 23-24, 2015 - 46th Annual SNORE 250 Dec 11-12, 2015 - Rage at the River, Laughlin NV SADR (SOUTHERN ARIZONA DESERT RACING) 520-747-0490 www.racesadr.com
Sept 25-26, 2015 - Midnight Wreck Dec 4-5, 2015 - Cholla 250 TEXAS DESERT RACING ASSOCIATION 432-553-5780 www.texasdesertracing.com VORRA (916) 925-1702 www.vorra.net
DESERT RACING MOTORCYCLES & QUADS AMA DISTRICT 37 (714) 747-1211 www.district37ama.org Sept 26, 2015 - Shamrocks Dual Euro Scrambles, Spangler OHV, Ridgecrest CA Oct 11, 2015 - Invaders Desert Scrambles, Johnson Valley OHV, Lucerne Valley CA Oct 24, 2015 - Desert MC National Hare Scrambles, Johnson Valley OHV, Lucerne Valley CA Oct 25, 2015 - 100’s MC National Hare & Hound, Johnson Valley OHV, Lucerne Valley CA Nov 7, 2015 - Daisies/Hilltoppers Desert Scrambles, Johnson Valley OHV, Lucerne Valley CA Nov 29, 2015 - RHR Desert Scrambles, Johnson Valley OHV, Lucerne Valley CA Dec 12, 2015 - RUTS Desert Scrambles, Johnson Valley OHV, Lucerne Valley CA Desert Racing continued on next page
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NORRA (661) 268-1232 www.norra.com RECORD OFF ROAD 646-176-16-37 www.recordoffroad.com Oct 9-10, 2015 - San Vicente 200 Dec 11-13, 2015 - Race Ready 250 SCORE (818) 225-8402 www.score-international.com Sept 24-27, 2015 - 3rd SCORE Imperial Valley 250, Plaster City CA Nov 18-21, 2015 - 48th SCORE Baja 1000 ZR PROMOTIONS (686) 564-6653 www.zrpromo.com
DUAL SPORT Dual sport rides are designed for street-legal, licensed motorcycles that are capable of being ridden on dirt roads and trails BIG BEAR TRAIL RIDERS MC www.bigbeartrailriders.com 818-391-3083 CAL POLY PENGUINS MC www.cppenguinsmc.com 775-781-7845 COUNTDOWN www.mex2can.com 775-884-0399 CRAWDAD OFF ROAD EVENTS www.crawdadoffroadevents.com Oct 3-5, 2015 - Bar 10 Ranch D-37 DUAL SPORT (626) 446-7386 www.district37ama.org/dualsport/ Nov 27-28, 2015 - District 37 LA Barstow to Vegas 2 Day Ride DUAL SPORT WEST www.dualsportwest.com 775-884-0399 DUST DEVILS MC www.dustdevilsmc.com FAMILY OFF ROAD ADVENTURES www.familyoffroadadventures.com 209-649-3633 Sept 27-28, 2015 - Yosemite Dual Sport Tour IRON MAN DUALSPORT www.ironmandualsport.com 530-680-6019 Sept 11-14, 2015 - 7 Ranges Ride Sept 17-20, 2015 - 7 Ranges Ride (repeated) ORANGE COUNTY DUALIES www.dualies.com 562-243-3301 SAN DIEGO ADVENTURE RIDERS www.dualsport-sd.com 619-825-6308 SIERRA-NEVADA ADVENTURES www.sierranevadaadventures.com Aug 22, 2015 - Henness Pass Sept 5-7, 2015 - Bodie & Beyond TEAM DUAL DOGS www.teamdualdogs.com 661-203-5652 VENTURA COUNTY MOTORCYCLE CLUB www.venturacountymc.com 805-276-0156 Oct 9-11, 2015 - Bishop Dual Sport
ENDURANCE RACES GLEN HELEN RACEWAY (909) 880-3090 www.glenhelen.com Oct 10-11, 2015 - JBC 24 Hour Endurance Race HOLLISTER HILLS OFF ROAD ASSOCIATION www.hhora.org
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AMA DISTRICT 38 OFF ROAD DIVISION (619) 562-1993 www.amad38.com Races held in the Imperial County desert near El Centro CA Sept 20, 2015 - I-8 Dezert Racers Desert Scramble, Bike & ATV, Superstition Dip Oct 11, 2015 - Roadrunner Off Road Euro Scrambles, Bike, ATV & UTV, Superstition Oct 24, 2015 - Full Throttle Desert Cross, Bike, ATV & UTV, Plaster City West Nov 15, 2015 - Top Notch Racing Team Race, Bike & ATV, Plaster City East Dec 12, 2015 - Roadrunner Off Road Euro Scrambles, Bike & ATV, Pole Line
Dec 13, 2015 - Roadrunner Off Road, UTV only, Pole Line AMA NATIONAL HARE & HOUND www.NationalHareandHound.com Oct 24-25, 2015 - 100s MC, Lucerne Valley CA AMA WEST HARE SCRAMBLES www.westharescramble.com Oct 24, 2015 - Round 7, Desert MC, Lucerne Valley CA Nov 7-8, 2015 - Round 8, NHHA, Searchlight NV ARIZONA OFF ROAD PROMOTIONS (623) 363-9665 www.arizonaoffroadpromotions.com Sept 12, 2015 - Red Rock Ridge, Gallup NM Oct 10, 2015 - Bill Holcomb Offroad Challenge, Page AZ Nov 2015 - TBA BEST IN THE DESERT (702) 457-5775 www.bitd.com Dec 4-6, 2015 - Henderson 250, Henderson NV Jan 8-9, 2016 - THR Motorsports Parker 250 Feb 18-20, 2016 - Polaris RZR UTV World Championship, Laughlin NV
Apr 1-3, 2016 - Motion Pro Nevada 200 Trail Ride, Caliente NV Aug 17-20, 2016 - General Tire Vegas to Reno Oct 6-9, 2016 - Bluewater Desert Challenge, Parker AZ CODE OFF ROAD (01152) (686) 553-40-87 www.codeoffroad.com.mx Oct 9-11, 2015 - Mexicana Logistics 300, Mexicali Dec 4-6, 2015 - Race Ready 275 GET XTREME www.get-xtr-eme.com West Hare Scramble Championship Oct 24, 2015 - Round 7, Desert MC, Lucerne Valley CA Nov 7-8, 2015 - Round 8, NHHA, Searchlight NV MRANN - Motorcycle Racing Association of Northern Nevada 775-848-1767 www.racemrann.com Sept 12-13, 2015 - Mason Valley Dirt Squirts, Yerington NV Oct 17-18, 2015 - Tankslapper MC, Purgatory Peak NV Oct 31-Nov 1, 2015 - Gold Diggers MC, Winnemucca NV
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ENDUROCROSS Off-Road motorcycle racing with obstacles such as rocks, logs, water, sand, jumps and tractor tires, sometimes held indoors. GEICO AMA ENDUROCROSS www.endurocross.com Oct 3, 2015 - National Western Complex, Denver CO Oct 17, 2015 - XFINITY Arena, Everett WA Nov 7, 2015 - Ford Idaho Center, Boise ID Nov 20-21, 2015 - Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario CA
ENDUROS DISTRICT 37 (714) 539-2357 www.district37ama.org Oct 18, 2015 - TWMC Enduro, Spangler OHV, Ridgecrest CA LOS ANCIANOS MC CLUB (619) 281-1400 Jerry DeBerry (days) www.losancianos.com Dec 5, 2015 - Full Gas Sprint Enduro NORTHWEST MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION www.nmaoffroad.org Sept 20, 2015 - Webfoot Enduro, Walker Valley WA
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WEST CHEC www.ridechec.com Oct 10, 2015 - USRA Sage Riders MC Qualifier, Chimney Rock UT Oct 18, 2015 - D37 Training Wheels MC Time Keeper, Red Mountain CA Oct 25, 2015 - D36 Polka Dots MC Timekeeper, Elkins Flat CA Nov 15, 2015 - D36 Valley Climbers Time Keeper, Stoneyford CA
FLAT TRACK AMA PRO RACING www.amaproracing.com/ft/ Sept 6, 2015 - Round 10, Springfield Mile II, Springfield IL Oct 3, 2015 - Round 11, Calistoga Half-Mile, Calistoga CA Oct 10, 2015 - Round 12, Flat Track Season Finale, LA County Fairplex, Pomona CA CAL EXPO SACRAMENTO (916) 263-3295 www.sactomile.com CALVMX 619-500-2869 www.calvmx.net EDDIE MULDER’S WEST COAST DIRT TRACK SERIES (861) 944-1184 www.eddiemulderswcvdts.com Oct 3-4, 2014 - Willow Springs 3/8 mile, Rosamond CA IV LEAGUE FLAT TRACK (760)554-4788 www.ivlft.com Oct 24, 2015 - Flat Track Racing, Kern County Raceway Park, Bakersfield CA LODI MOTORCYCLE CLUB (209) 368-7182 www.lodicyclebowl.com Sept 5, 2015 - TT, Round 15 Sept 19, 2015 - Toby Jorgensen Memorial TT Oct 3, 2015 - Short Track, Round 17 Oct 17, 2015 - Short Track, Round 18 Oct 24, 2015 - TT, Round 19 Oct 25, 2015 - Short Track, Round 20 PRAIRIE CITY DIRT TRACK (916) 837-3243 www.prairiecitydirttrack.com QC FLAT TRACK (602) 577-1483 www.qcflattrack.com Arizona flat track racing. All events held at the Queen Creek Equestrian Center Dec 12-13, 2015 - Short Track Double Header RACING MOTORSPORTS PRODUCTIONS (831) 809-2035 www.racingmotorsportsproduction.com Sept 19, 2015 - Salinas Sports Complex Sept 26, 2015 - Salinas Sports Complex SAN JOSE INDOOR SHORT TRACK (408) 249-4336 www.sanjoseindoor.com SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FLAT TRACK ASSOCIATION (951) 443-7622 www.southerncaliforniaflattrack.com All races held at Perris Raceway, Perris CA Schedule subject to change due to weather Sept 19, 2015 - Round 9 Oct 9, 2015 - Round 10, Night before AMA Finals @ Pomona Nov 7-8, 2015 - Rounds 11-12
Nov 13-15, 2015 - Panamint Valley Days near Trona and Ballarat CA
EARLY BRONCOS LTD (1966-77 “Early” Ford Broncos) www.earlybronco.com Nov 13-15, 2015 - Bronco Daze, Borrego Springs CA
JEEP JAMBOREE www.jeepersjamboree.com (530) 333-4771
CAPITAL CITY MOUNTAIN GOATS 4WD CLUB 1-800-4x4-FUNN or (916) 381-8300 www.ccmg4wd.org
FOUR WHEELIN’ FOOLS (818) 882-3304, Rick
JUST RUNS (619) 579-7120 www.justruns.com Aug 15-21, 2015 - Leadville Colorado Run
GEARED FOUR FUN 4WD CLUB (760) 751-9733 www.geared4fun.com Oct 16-17, 2015 - Operation Desert Fun, Truckhaven, Ocotillo Wells CA
PARKER 4 WHEELERS (909) 239-1162 www.parker4wheelers.net Nov 12-15, 2015 - Desert Splash
4WD CLUBS
CAPO VALLEY 4 WHEELERS (949) 212-4015, Chuck Jones www.cv4w.org Sept 26, 2015 - San Bernardino National Forest Adopt-a-Trail
ANTELOPE VALLEY FOUR WHEELERS (661) 349-2416 www.antelopevalleyfourwheelers.com
DESERT DAWGS (951) 681-8608 www.desertdawgs.org
BADLANDS OFF ROAD ADVENTURES www.4x4training.com Sept 5, 2015 - Labor Day Run, 3 Days Oct 16, 2015 - Death Valley Expedition, 4 Days Nov 28, 2015 - T&T Rail Road Adventure, 2 Days
DESERT SIDE TRACS www.dst4x4club.org Aug 16 2015 - Los Coyotes Indian Reservation, Warner Springs CA Sept 26 - Pilot Rock Truck Trail Oct 16-17, 2015 - Operation Desert Fun, Ocotillo Wells CA Oct 24, 2015 - East San Diego County Trails
BEACH N TOYS (760) 945-3979 www.beachntoys.net CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF 4WD CLUBS 1-8004x4-FUNN or (916) 381-8300 www.cal4wheel.com Sept 4-7, 2015 - High Sierra Poker Run, Swamp Lake Trail near Shaver Lake CA Oct 16-17, 2015 - Operation Desert Fun, Truckhaven 4x4 Facility near Salton City CA
DIABLO 4-WHEELERS www.diablo4wheelers.com (925) 682-5734 Sept 26, 2015 - 5th Annual Geocache Bash Oct 3-4, 2015 - Bear Valley Conservation Project Closing
GOLD HILLS POSSE (916) 933-0731 www.posse4x4.org Oct 11, 2015 - Strawberry Trail maintenance HEMET JEEP CLUB www.hemetjeepclub.com HIGH ROCK TREKKERS (775) 629-9232 www.highrocktrekkers.com INLAND EMPIRE FOUR WHEELERS (909) 883-7219 www.ie4w.com Sept 18-20, 2015 - Randy’s Overnighter Sept 19, 2015 - Adopt-a-Trail BBQ Picnic
Events are subject to change (and to error)
CALL TO VERIFY DATES & LOCATIONS before traveling!
POINT MUGU 4WD CLUB, INC. (805) 241-5899 www.facebook.com/pages/Point-Mugu-4x4-Club/ 356896013416 RED ROCK 4-WHEELERS www.rr4w.com Sept 5-7, 2015 - Labor Day Safari and Campout Mar 19-27, 2016 - Jeep Safari 2016 RIVERSIDE 4 WHEELERS www.riverside4wheelers.net Aug 14-17, 2015 - The Doozie Tent Camping Sept 3-7, 2015 - The Rubicon Nov 13-16, 2015 - Calico RUBICON TRAIL FOUNDATION (888) 678-2426 www.rubicontrail.org Sept 5-6, 2015 - Cantina for the Con Rubicon Fundraiser
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SAN DIEGO 4 WHEELERS www.sd4wheel.com Oct 16-17, 2015 - Operation Desert Fun, Ocotillo Wells CA Jan 15-17, 2016 - Superstition 18, Superstition OHV Area, Imperial CA SCOUTS WEST 4WDC (619) 477-6156; (562) 902-8559 www.scoutswest.com SONS OF THUNDER 4-WHEELERS (949) 830-8254 www.sonsofthunder4x4.com - Meets 3rd Friday of each month, 7:30 pm. Call for location Sept 19, 2015 - Family Picnic Oct 9-11, 2015 - Millers & Gorman Nov 27-29, 2015 - Joshua Tree Dec TBD, 2015 - Toys for Tots Dec TBD, 2015 - Christmas Party TIERRA DEL SOL www.tds4x4.com Meets 3rd Wednesday of each month Sept 4-7, 2015 - High Sierra Poker Run Sept 24-27, 2015 - 36th Annual Mojave Road Rendezvous Oct 9-11, 2015 - 24th Annual Fun in the Desert Oct 21, 2015 - Annual Chile Cook-Off at General Meeting Nov 7-8, 2015 - 11th Annual Lost Lizard Fun Run Nov 7-8, 2015 - Vegas Valley Annual Hump-n-Bump Nov 18, 2015 - Annual Thanksgiving Potluck at General Meeting VEGAS VALLEY 4 WHEELERS (702) 558-5786 www.vv4w.org WILLYS OVERLAND MOAB RALLY (714) 478-1867 www.willysrally.com May 13-15, 2016 - 7th Annual Willy’s Rally, Moab UT
4WD TRAINING
FUN RUNS
NORTHWEST MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION www.nmaoffroad.org All events held in Washington State Sept 19, 2015 - Wet Duck Poker Run Oct 18, 2015 - Halloween Poker Run Oct 24-25, 2015 - Last Chance Poker Run Nov 7, 2015 - Poker Run Series Awards
BARSTOW POKER RUN (760) 252-3093 www.barstowpokerrun.com Nov 7-8, 2015 - Barstow Poker Run
NORTHERN MONO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (530) 208-6078 www.northernmonochamber.com
BEST IN THE DESERT (702) 457-5775 www.bitd.com
REDDING DIRT RIDERS www.reddingdirtriders.com
CORVA (800) 42-CORVA www.corva.org
SAN DIEGO OFF ROAD COALITION (619) 440-3913 www.sdorc.org Nov 7-8, 2016 - Lost Lizard Fun Run, Superstition OHV Area
BADLANDS OFF ROAD ADVENTURES www.4x4training.com Oct 11, 2015 - Winch Clinic, Borreo Springs CA
DUNEFEST Oregon Dunes www.dunefest.com EARLY BRONCOS LTD (1966-77 “Early” Ford Broncos) www.earlybronco.com Nov 13-15, 2015 - Bronco Daze, Borrego Springs CA FRIENDS OF JAWBONE (760) 388-4361 www.jawbone.org FRINGE MOTORCYCLE CLUB www.fringemc.org Events held in Washington state Oct 24-25, 2015 - Last Chance Poker Run GLAMIS NORTH HOT SPRINGS RESORT (760) 354-1010 www.glamisnorth.com Oct 24, 2015 - Two Halloweens, Two Weekends Oct 31, 2015 - Two Halloweens, Two Weekends
THE DIRT SERIES www.thedirtseries.com
G.P.’S AMA DISTRICT 37 (714) 539-2357 www.district37ama.org Oct 3-4, 2015 - Viewfinders GP, Ridgecrest CA Oct 31-Nov 1, 2015 - Prospectors GP, TBD Dec 5-6, 2015 - Vikings GP, TBD AMA DISTRICT 38 OFF ROAD DIVISION (619) 562-1993 www.amad38.com
GLEN HELEN RACEWAY, Devore CA (909) 880-3090, San Bernardino www.glenhelen.com
AMRA ARIZONA MOTORCYCLE RIDERS ASSOCIATION www.amraracing.com
HOLLISTER HILLS OFF ROAD ASSOCIATION www.hhora.org Nov 14, 2015 - Hare Ball, Hollister Hills SVRA, Hollister CA Dec 5, 2015 - Mad Hatter, Hollister Hills SVRA, Hollister CA
ARIZONA OFF ROAD PROMOTIONS (623) 363-9665 www.arizonaoffroadpromotions.com Dec 12, 2015 - Canyon Christmas GP, Peoria AZ
MODESTO RIDGE RUNNERS Day (209) 526-0181 - Evening (209) 380-0834
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BIG 6 (562) 423-1889; Ride Hotline (714) 539-2357 www.big6racing.com Oct 3-4, 2015 - Round 6, Viewfinders GP, Ridgecrest CA Oct 31-Nov 1, 2015 - Round 7, Prospectors GP, Gorman CA Dec 5-6, 2015 - Vikings GP, TBA
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CAHUILLA CREEK MX TRACK (951) 471-6135 Anza www.cahuillacreekmotocross.com FIRE & POLICE MOTOCROSS www.firepolicemx.com GLEN HELEN RACEWAY (909) 880-3090 San Bernardino www.glenhelen.com Sept 13, 2015 - SRA GP Oct 25, 2015 - SRA GP Nov 22, 2015 - SRA GP Dec 13, 2015 - ProAM GP NATIONAL MOTORSPORT ASSOCIATION (951) 587-9805 www.nmamx.com REDDING DIRT RIDERS www.reddingdirtriders.com SRA (714) 957-2985 www.sragp.com Motorcycles, Quads, UTVs Sept 13, 2015 - Round 9, Glen Helen, Devore CA Oct 25, 2015 - Round 10, Glen Helen, Devore CA Nov 22, 2015 - Round 11, Glen Helen, Devore CA THE DIRT SERIES www.thedirtseries.com 909-800-9820 Sept 6, 2015 - Round 8, Glen Helen, Devore CA Oct 11, 2015 - Round 9, Lake Elsinore Finale, Lake Elsinore CA ZR PROMOTIONS (686) 564-6653 www.zrpromo.com Oct 18, 2015 - Grand Prix de Campeones, Mexicali Baja Mexico
HARE SCRAMBLES AMA DISTRICT 37 (714) 747-1211 www.district37ama.org AMA WEST HARE SCRAMBLES www.westharescramble.com Oct 24, 2015 - Round 7, Desert MC, Lucerne Valley CA Nov 7-8, 2015 - Round 8, NHHA, Searchlight NV ARIZONA OFF ROAD PROMOTIONS (623) 363-9665 www.arizonaoffroadpromotions.com HOLLISTER HILLS OFF ROAD ASSOCIATION www.hhora.org Nov 14, 2015 - Hare Ball, Hollister Hills SVRA, Hollister CA Dec 5, 2015 - Mad Hatter, Hollister Hills SVRA, Hollister CA
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MOTOCROSS 408MX San Jose CA www.408mx.com (714) 539-2357 AHRMA www.ahrma.org See Vintage Motocross Category 212 LAND Boulevard CA (619) 888-4037 www.212land.com Sept 11-13, 2015 - Summer Classic Oct 11, 2015 - SDMX Sunday Racing AMA DISTRICT 37 (714) 539-2357 www.district37ama.org - AMA Southern California Championship MX Series AMA AMATEUR NATIONAL MX REGIONAL www.mxsports.com Amateur National Motocross Championship AMA LUCAS OIL PRO MX CHAMPIONSHIP www.mxnationals.com AMERICAN RETROCROSS www.americanretrocross.org See Vintage Motocross Category BARONA MX Ramona CA (619) 888-4037 www.baronamxtrack.com Sept 27, 2015 - Summer Classic Oct 24-25 2015 - Halloween Party CAHUILLA CREEK MX TRACK (951) 471-6135 Anza CA www.cahuillacreekmotocross.com Sept 20, 2015 - CALVMX Vintage Motocross Nov 22, 2015 - TWMX Motocross CALIFORNIA GOLD CUP MOTOCROSS SERIES (951) 587-9805 www.mxracing.net Jan 17, 2016 - Round 1, Perris Raceway, Perris CA Jan 31, 2016 - Round 2, Milestone, Riverside CA Feb 14, 2016 - Round 3, LACR, Palmdale CA Feb 28, 2016 - Round 4, Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA CALVMX 619-500-2869 www.calvmx.com See Vintage Motocross Category CLUB MOTO Livermore CA www.clubmoto.com (925) 308-4818 CMC (949) 367-1141 www.cmcmotocross.com COMPETITIVE EDGE Hesperia CA www.ridecemx.com (760) 947-9054 Sept 27, 2015 - American Retrocross Oct 25, 2015 - American Retrocross Nov 22, 2015 - American Retrocross Dec 6, 2015 - American Retrocross DT1 MX Park (formerly Tulare Cycle Park) Tulare CA (559) 685-0503 www.dt1mxpark.com FIRE & POLICE MOTOCROSS (760) 586-5320 www.firepolicemx.com GLEN HELEN RACEWAY, Devore CA (909) 880-3090, San Bernardino www.glenhelen.com Sept 5, 2015 - REM MX Sept 6, 2015 - Dirt Series Sept 12, 2015 - REM MX Sept 26-27, 2015 - WORCS Oct 3, 2015 - REMX Oct 3-4, 2015 - OTHG MX Oct 17-18, 2015 - SoCal OTMX Oct 24, 2015 - REM MX Oct 31, 2015 - REM Ocotobercross LACR MX, Palmdale CA (661) 754-3366 www.lacr.mx Oct 11, 2015 - TWMX Fall Classic Round 3 MILESTONE RANCH MX PARK, Riverside CA (951) 686-4669 www.milestonemx.com Sept 13, 2015 - 9/11 Memorial Race Sept 25, 2015 - SlamFest
NATIONAL MOTORSPORT ASSOCIATION (951) 587-9805 www.nmamx.com OVER THE HILL GANG (310) 373-4506 www.overthehillgang.org Bay National Sept 5-6, 2015 - Hollister Hills SVRA, Hollister CA Sept 13, 2015 - AV Motoplex, Lancaster CA Sept 27, 2015 - TBD South National Oct 3-4, 2015 - Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA Oct 25, 2015 - AV Motoplex, Lancaster CA Nov 1, 2015 - Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA Valley National Nov 7-8, 2015 - DT1 MX Park, Tulare CA Nov 22, 2015 - I-5/Gorman CA Dec 6, 2015 - LA County Raceway, Palmdale CA PERRIS RACEWAY Perris CA (951) 657-6042 www.perrismx.com Oct 18, 2015 - TWMX PRAIRIE CITY MX PARK Sacramento CA www.prairiecitymx.com (775) 265-7223 REM MOTOCROSS (951) 200-0699 www.remsatmx.com Saturday Racing Sept 5, 2015 - REM MX Sept 12, 2015 - REM MX Oct 3, 2015 - REM MX Oct 24, 2015 - REM MX Nov 14, 2015 - REM MX Nov 21, 2015 - REM MX Dec 5, 2015 - REM MX Dec 12, 2015 - REM MX Dec 19, 2015 - REM MX REM National Track Series Oct 31, 2015 - Round 4, Glen Helen Raceway, San Bernardino CA REM 2015 Once-a-month Series Aug 15, 2015 - Round 8, Glen Helen Raceway, San Bernardino CA Sept 12, 2015 - Round 9, Glen Helen Raceway, San Bernardino CA Oct 17, 2015 - Round 10, Glen Helen Raceway, San Bernardino CA Nov 21, 2015 - Round 11, Glen Helen Raceway, San Bernardino CA Dec 12, 2015 - Final Round, Glen Helen Raceway, San Bernardino CA RIVERFRONT MX PARK Marysville CA www.riverfrontmxpark.com (775) 265-7223 SOCAL OLD TIMERS MX CLUB (714) 261-3656 www.socalotmx.org Oct 17-18, 2015 - SoCal International, Glen Helen Raceway, San Bernardino CA Nov 1, 2015 - Glen Helen REM Track, San Bernardino CA Dec 6, 2015 - Sunrise Main Track, Adelanto CA Dec 20, 2015 - Comp Edge Hillside Track, Hesperia CA
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHAMPIONSHIP MOTOCROSS SERIES (661) 917-5565 www.amaSoCalMotocross.com STARWEST MX PARK (949) 943-0710 www.starwestpark.com
WORCS (435) 635-1597 www.worcsracing.com Sept 25-27, 2015 - Round 8, Glen Helen, Devore CA Oct 16-18, 2015 - Round 9, Buffalo Bills, Primm NV
OFF ROAD CLUBS
SUNRISE MX PARK (Formerly Racetown 395) (760) 680-6619 or (760) 947-9054 www.ridesunrisemx.com
Email editor@ss-offroadmagazine.com to get your off road club listed here!
THE DIRT SERIES www.facebook.com/TheDirtSeries Sept 6, 2015 - Round 8, Glen Helen, Devore CA Oct 11, 2015 - Round 9, Lake Elsinore Finale, Lake Elsinore CA
East Bay Hi-Tailers www.ebht.org Sept 4-8, 2015 - Labor Day - Wally’s Oct 29-Nov 1, 2015 - Frank Raines Park
TAFT RACING Taft CA (661) 623-1942 www.taftracing.com TRIPLE CROWN MX www.triplecrownmx.com TWMX (760) 722-7777 www.motocross.transworld.net/twmxrs/raceschedule/ Sept 13, 2015 - Fall Classic Round 1, Sunrise, Adelanto CA Sept 27, 2015 - Fall Classic Round 2, Milestone, Riverside CA Oct 11, 2015 - Fall Classic Round 3, LACR, Palmdale CA Oct 18, 2015 - Fall Classic Round 4, Perris Raceway, Perris CA Nov 15, 2015 - Fall Classic Round 5, Comp Edge, Hesperia CA Nov 22, 2015 - Fall Classic Round 6, Cahuilla MX, Anza CA Dec 6, 2015 - Fall Classic Finale, Glen Helen, Devore CA
CORVA (800) 42-CORVA www.corva.org
LOS ANCIANOS MC CLUB (619) 281-1400 Jerry DeBerry (days) www.losancianos.com Dec 5, 2015 - Full Gas Sprint Enduro in Baja LOS PERDIDOS OFF ROAD CLUB www.losperdidosoffroad.com MANX DUNE BUGGY CLUB (760) 749-6321 www.manxclub.com Officials events are open only to members and members’ guests Sept 18-20, 2015 - Lake Topaz Oct 12-17, 2015 - Manx on the Banx, Outer Banks NC MERCED RUNABOUTS www.facebook.com/mercedrunabouts koyer@me.com MODESTO RIDGE RUNNERS Day (209) 526-0181 - Evening (209) 380-0834 MORONGO BASIN SEARCH & RESCUE (760) 749-6321 www.desertrun.org Oct 3, 2015 - 36th Annual Desert Run, Means Dry Lake, Johnson Valley CA
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The family that plays together stays together. My name is Tom Rahn from Surprise AZ and these are some of our family toys. My wife Paige and our daughter Madison like to spend our wedding anniversary at the dunes to celebrate where we met.
800-8-SHOCKS www.Doetsch-Shocks.com
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Continued All nice and clean for the desert. Time to throw some dirt from Ocotillo Wells on that polish. - Leah Dannals, Vista CA
Covenant Modified Toy Hauler
Madison’s Honda 400 EX and Paige’s 1915 VW Turbo charged four seater rail.
Quad with NO headlight, only a LEAD-DOG Helmet Light. Kenny Karcz - rider. See them at www.helmetlight.com - Steve Karcz, Anchorage AK
This is my 2010 Polaris RZR S 800. I ride in Ocotillo Wells, Truckhaven and Glamis. It has a stock motor with lots of saftey add ons. I can’t keep up with the new bigger machines, but I have a blast trying! - Marc Tule, Salton City CA
1986 Honda 250R built from the ground up by myself, 700 Yamaha Raptor and 660 Yamaha Raptor.
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Visit www.ssorm.com Savannah and Johanna Pope at Superstition with their Radio Flyer
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and get excited about desert season!
Los Ancianos Motorcycle Club, November 1965 Turkey Run Hare Scrambles layout and marking crew. (Left to right - Men) John Barnes, Jim Hjalmarson, Bill Steider, Bud Martin, Willy Morehouse, Tom Sarf, Al Adams and Bruce Barlow. (Left to right - Motorcycles) DOT, Greeves, AJS, Cotton, Triumph, DOT, BSA Goldstar. This was one of two races put on annually by the Los Ancianos in our local desert. The club still puts on one event a year in Baja. This club has been active in San Diego and Baja for 55 years. Photo submitted by John Barnes, La Mesa CA
From the 1975 SCORE Baja 500 Trackside Photo files: ABOVE McKean Lambson RIGHT Holladay Cook Photos courtesy of TracksidePhoto.com
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R&R DUNERS www.rrduners.com SMITTY’S DESERT RIDERS (714) 528-1817 Alex Smith - Primarily Motorcycles & Quad Rides
OFF ROAD SHOWS BIG 3 (619) 276-7135 www.Big3PartsExchange.com Feb 26-28, 2016 - 50th Annual Antique and Collector Car Parts Exchange and Swap Meet, Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego CA
QUAD X (909) 384-9342 www.quadxseries.com SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHAMPIONSHIP MOTOCROSS SERIES (661) 917-5565 www.amaSoCalMotocross.com SRA (714) 957-2985 www.sragp.com Sept 20, 2015 - Round 9, Glen Helen, Devore CA Oct 25, 2015 - Round 10, Glen Helen, Devore CA Nov 22, 2015 - Round 11, Glen Helen, Devore CA THE DIRT SERIES www.facebook.com/TheDirtSeries Sept 6, 2015 - Round 8, Glen Helen, Devore CA Oct 11, 2015 - Round 9, Lake Elsinore Finale, Lake Elsinore CA WORCS (435) 635-1597 www.worcsracing.com Sept 25-27, 2015 - Round 8, Glen Helen, Devore CA Oct 16-18, 2015 - Round 9, Buffalo Bills, Primm NV
DUNEFEST Oregon Dunes www.dunefest.com
ZR PROMOTIONS (686) 564-6653 www.zrpromo.com
MICHIGAN BUGGY BUILDERS (517) 402-1303 www.buggybuilders.com Mar 13, 2016 - 35th Annual VW - Street - Sand - Off Road Trade Show & Swap Meet
ROCK CRAWLING
OCTANE FEST (775) 240-2851 www.visitfallonnevada.com/octanefest
DIRT RIOT ENDURANCE RACING (714) 513-8449 www.werocklive.com Dirt Riot Southwest Sept 12, 2015 - Grand Nationals, Katemcy Rocks (K2), Mason TX Dirt Riot Central Sept 12, 2015 - Grand Nationals, Katemcy Rocks (K2), Mason TX Dirt Riot Mountain Sept 12, 2015 - Grand Nationals, Katemcy Rocks (K2), Mason TX
OFF ROAD EXPO (714) 513-8449 www.offroadexpo.com Oct 3-4, 2015 - Off Road Expo, Pomona CA OFF ROAD EXPO ARIZONA (928) 315-5649 www.arizonaoffroadexpo.com Sept 25-27, 2015 - Arizona Off Road Expo, Scottsdale AZ OFF ROAD SWAP MEET (951) 845-8820 www.facebook.com/leduc.racing Sept 13, 2015 - Fall Classic Off Road Swap Meet, Casino Morongo, Cabazon CA SAND JAM EXPO (714) 398-5049 Mellanie@themingleagency.com Nov 14-15, 2015 - Sand Jam Expo, RV Expo, Colton CA SAND SPORTS SUPER SHOW (714) 990-5107 www.sandsportssupershow.com Sept 18-20, 2015 - 17th Annual Sand Sports Super Show, Costa Mesa CA UNLIMITED OFF ROAD EXPO (678) 938-2680 www.unlimitedoffroadexpo.com VENTURA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS (805) 585-5392 www.venturacountyoffroadshow.com
QUAD RACING Also see Desert Racing,GP’s and FUN RUNS ARIZONA OFF ROAD PROMOTIONS (623) 363-9665 www.arizonaoffroadpromotions.com GLEN HELEN RACEWAY PARK, Devore CA (909) 880-3090 www.glenhelen.com IV LEAGUE FLAT TRACK (760) 554-4788 www.ivlft.com Events are subject to change (and to error)
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BADLANDS OFF-ROAD PARK Attica IN www.badlandsoffroad.com
NOR CAL ROCK RACING www.norcalrockracing.com ULTRA 4 RACING www.ultra4racing.com 2015 Trail Gear Western Regional Series Oct 16-17, 2015 - Nitto Tire National Championship, Reno, NV 2015 4WD Hardware Eastern Regional Series Sept 11-12, 2015 - ULTRA4s @ Hot Springs ORV Park, Hot Springs, AR Oct 16-17, 2015 - Nitto Tire National Championship, Reno, NV W.E. ROCK (714) 513-8449 www.werocklive.com Western Series Sept 12, 2015 - Grand Nationals, Katemcy Rocks (K2), Mason TX Eastern Series Sept 12, 2015 - Grand Nationals, Katemcy Rocks (K2), Mason TX
SAND DRAGS AVENAL SAND DRAGS (559) 679-8994 www.avenalsanddrags.com Oct 10-11, 2015 - Sand Drags, Avenal CA BAKO SAND DRAGS (661) 213-6783 www.facebook.com/bakosanddrags Feb 26-28, 2016 - Bako Sand Drags DUNEFEST Oregon Dunes www.dunefest.com ET MOTOPARK (480) 926-6688
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gauge how much cleaning up the Animas and San Juan rivers could cost. Interior said the costs of a huge oil spill in the Arctic could range from $10 billion to $27.7 billion.
Gov’t Watchdog To Investigate EPA’s Massive Toxic Waste Spill
EPA’s Toxic Mine Spill Could Cost Taxpayers $28 Billion To Clean Up Articles reprinted with permission from The Daily Caller - www.dailycaller.com By Michael Bastasch Posted August 18, 2015
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ot only will the EPA wastewater spill in Colorado cause environmental damages for decades to come, but it could also end up costing taxpayers tens of billions of dollars, according to a new report. The right-leaning American Action Forum estimates the total cost for responding to the Gold King Mine Spill could range from $338 million to $27.7 billion based on the federal government’s own cost-benefit analyses for cleaning up toxic waste and oil spills. “There is no direct precedent for the toxic Animas River spill in Colorado and
past regulatory actions from agencies, but we can learn from previous benefit-cost estimates,” writes Sam Batkins, AAF’s director of regulatory policy, adding that he “evaluated four recent regulations’ benefit figures to approximate the cost of the current spill in the Mountain West.” Earlier this month, EPA-supervised contractors working on limiting wastewater discharge from abandoned mines in southern Colorado ended up unleashing 3 million gallons of waste from the Gold King Mine after breaking a water-retention wall with heavy equipment. Mine waste has spread hundreds of miles to Lake Powell in Utah since the initial breach, and experts have stated it could take decades to clean up the mine waste that’s spread throughout Navajo Nation. In its latest press update on the mine spill, the EPA said that “drinking water
systems and recreational activity along the Animas and San Juan rivers can resume based on water quality sampling results” done by state and federal officials. The agency, however, is still providing water to locals for drinking and agriculture. The question now for taxpayers is how much EPA’s blunder is going to cost them. One pending EPA rule governing the discharge of toxic metals from power plants claims benefits of $424 million from reducing 0.47 billion pounds of pollutants. AAF adjusted these figures to match the EPA-caused spill of mine waste — which included lead and arsenic — into Colorado’s Animas River and found the spill cleanup could cost $2.7 million. But that’s on the low end. AAF also looked at the Interior Department’s claimed benefits for avoiding a “catastrophic oil spill” in the Arctic to
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he EPA inspector general’s office has announced it will investigate the agencycaused mine spill in Colorado earlier this month. The spill resulted in millions of gallons of toxic waste reaching rivers in Colorado and New Mexico. “We will request documents, and interview relevant managers and staff in these locations and elsewhere as necessary,” the IG’s office wrote in a letter to EPA officials. Earlier this month, EPA workers broke through a retaining wall with heavy equipment while working at the Gold King Mine. Ironically, the agency was working in the area to stem the flow of hazardous mining waste into nearby waterways, but instead the agency ended up spilling 3 million gallons of it into the Animas River. That plume of toxic waste spread into more rivers, causing Colorado and New Mexico to declare a state of emergency. The EPA IG’s decision to investigate the spill and the agency’s response comes after Republican lawmakers urged watchdogs look into the event to try and figure out exactly what happened and if the agency was doing anything wrong. E
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SR Presents the 2015 District 37 Big 6 Grand Prix Series, and eight rounds of competition are now over the half way point. After completing the fifth round in Primm, Nevada the first weekend of May, the Big 6 Series started the summer break. We are now preparing to resume the Big 6 GP on October 4th-5th with the Viewfinders Motorcycle Club (MC) hosting round six at the Desert Empire Fairgrounds in Ridgecrest, California. From there we head up to Quail Canyon in Gorman, California, October 31 and November 1 for round seven with the Prospectors MC throwing the party. Big 6 Racing's Mike Garvin, has confirmed that the eighth and final round will be at Lake Elsinore, California, on December fifth and sixth, as the Vikings MC host their traditional last round to close out the series. The premier class of Big 6, the West Coast Grand Prix Pro, watched Colton Udall enter into the series at Glen Helen's round three. Where
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The off road wizardry of Paul Krause on stage. Krause appears to be having a tough series but he'll be back.
he marched to his first 2015 Big 6 win, then went on since to win rounds four and five as well. However it is the lean mean Precision Concepts scrambler in Justin Seeds who sits first in the WCGP Pro points with a seventeen point lead over Udall. Udall has been running well as he keeps his well worn Honda CRF450X racing fast with plenty of tender loving care and sits second in WCGP Pro points. Ryan Reina has improved with a fourth at round four and backing that up with a third at round three he is looking very strong, and we still have a lot of Justin Seeds is the West Coast Grand Prix Pro points leader as we race into round six
racing yet. Reina is third in points. Blayne Thompson has had a second and third, but missed round five and is fourth in points with Mark Samuels locking up the top five in the WCGP Pro point standings. In the WCGP Pro II class, Dalton Shirey, set out fast for the points chase winning the first two rounds, but is not listed as racing in the next three rounds. In steps Trevor Stewart racing to a second at the Adelanto Grand Prix in round one, then came back at round three winning the Pro II and finishing third overall. Only the winning WCGP Pro Udall and second place Pro Seeds were faster. Also going about business is 3 Brothers racer Nick Stover. Stover has only missed the top three once, and with a WCGP Pro II victory in Primm, he is the WCGP Pro II points leader after round five, Stewart four points back in second. Rowan Trefz won in round four and followed that up with a third in Primm, he is seventeen points back of Stover in third. Racing in four rounds, Mitch Anderson has two thirds and a second, is now fourth in points and could be a factor if he keeps stepping on the box. Shirey is fifth in points despite not racing in the last three rounds. Stover also has a firm points lead in the 201-250cc Lightweight I Expert class. For complete series results and information for the Big 6 Grand Prix, please go to www.big6racing.com. The point standings can be viewed at www.moto-tally.com/d37/GP/ STANDINGS.aspx .
Nick Stover, West Coast Grand Prix Pro II points leader through round five
Intermediate racer Dario Gifford, representing the Rovers MC
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Brian Nasif recovered from severe injury and won the Evoloution title. These District 37 racers are a tough breed.
Cathy Wood, passenger, and husband Mark Wood at the throttle. They won all five rounds they raced, for their 2015 AMA SoCal MX
Southern California AMA Championship Motocross
Blais Racing's Brendan Crow, blazing to titles in the Heavyweight A and District King A classes
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outhern California AMA’s Championship ending the series with overall wins and taking the With his jumps out of the gate getting better, his chances Motocross Series presented by Ram Jack series Championship in the EVO class. He would for consistent high point finishes were vastly imfinished up the six round series on a typical like to thank John Burr Cycles, Pro Circuit, So Cal proved. Woolmore took the overall Revolution class warm summer day at Glen Helen Raceway. Short- MC, and most of all, wife Lisa, for all her support wins in rounds two, four and five. His closest comening the series to six rounds this season enabled and booting him off the couch!. petition, Scott Cummings, was fourteen points back racers to take a short break between the SoCalMx David Woolmore has been a loyal racer of the of Woolmore's series lead as we head into round series and AMA District 37's Big 6 Grand Prix, SoCalMx series for five seasons now, but has not five, requiring Woolmore to just finish for the title. He have a vacation and get the bikes ready to finish the been able to secure that elusive series Champion- rode to a second in moto one, closing out with a season in Grand Prix style. The series kicked off ship in the Revolution class. The tide was changing third in moto two for third overall, and his first AMA round one at LACR the reopened Los Angeles for the strapping 1988 Kawasaki KX500 moto ace. SoCalMx Revolution Championship. County Raceway then going to He would like to thank George, Competitive Edge, on to Glen Rover's MC, and all of his fans. Helen for round three, Gorman's The showcase contest of the Quail Canyon, back to LACR, and SoCalMx series is the Kurt Caselli finishing up with this return trip to Pro Payback title, an Open Pro class Glen Helen to wrap up the series. formed in the memory and legacy of Blais Racing/Fasst Co./ Kurt Caselli, incorporating a set of Costa Rica Unlimited's Brendan grueling twenty-five minute plus two Crow is on a roll. The 2014 AMA lap motos. The golden pot is a mixNational Hare and Hound Open ture of entries and sponsor contribuA Champion, 2014 AMA SoCalMx tions for the race day purse, as well Heavyweight A class Champion as funds set aside for the series point is a tall scrapper with fluid like final standings. The round six race movements on the dirt. Seeming was won by Michael Byrne (2-1), to glide his KTM 300 XC over the after an intense duel with Dominic rugged layout, he returned strong Desimone (1-2) who placed second for the 2015 SoCalMx edition. overall. It was Century Motorcycles The California State San Bernarracer, Troy Armstrong taking the class dino student started with Grand title. Placing second in round one and Prix racing, and is currently racthird at round four, Armstrong Century Motorcycles racer Troy Armstrong, kept strong and steady for the Pro ing the 2015 NHHA series and struggled in the last two rounds but the Big 6 series. Crow said that Payback title and the dinero that goes with it his series went well and he was pleased with his 2015 performance, racing in the Heavyweight A in all six rounds winning twice for the 2015 class crown. Taking to the District King A in all six rounds as well, Crow went 2-2 for second overall at round six but he won the war. In a workman like fashion, Crow just hammers out the laps and lets the chips fall. Fall they did for the steeled racer as he brought home his second title winning the District King A. The legacy of many Southern California motocross tracks that have now become memories of the past, live on with riders like Brian Nasif. Like many AMA D-37 racers, he is an important part of Southern California racing evolution. In his youth he did the whole classic scenario of the tracks that comes up often in racer lore, Saddleback, Carlsbad, under the lights at Corona Raceway and Ascot, the CMC series, the list goes on and Nasif was part of it. Back into the racing world for twelve years Nasif and wife Lisa are actively involved in the workings of the Big 6 and AMA District 37 programs . After surviving a serious accident at an October 2013 NHHA event he was unable to walk a year ago. Undergoing a right hip replacement, Nasif came back strong for the 2015 AMA SoCalMx series. In the open air cockpit of his 1983 Yamaha YZ490 of the Evolution class, Nasif raced every round book-
David Woolmore, after several seasons of trying, won a richly deserved Championship in the Revolution division
saw his races through and stuck to it for the 2015 AMA SoCal Mx Kurt Caselli Pro Payback title. There were many title winners and repeat series winners, S&S Off Road congratulates them all. Please go to www.amasocalmotocross.com for complete results and information on the 2016 series. E
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fter a hot summer break from Arizona short course, off road racing will be coming back to Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park on the weekend of September 11th and 12th. The Lucas Oil Off Road Arizona Regional series will be hosting rounds 8 and 9. The race’s theme will honor and remember those who passed in the 9/11 attacks. Also in the program will be a ride-along in a race vehicle for some very special veterans. Come out and watch drivers from Arizona, California, and Nevada, if not other locations show off their driving skills. The Kart classes have several young teens that are aspiring, showing off their driving skills. Several of these drivers have been competing for the last couple of years. Also a great exciting class is the SR1 which has been given an exhibition show at several of the LOORRS National races. Also do not forget the other classes which are always packed with tons of dirt slinging action as the drivers make their way around the course. This will be an evening race on both nights. For more information check out Lucas Oil Off Road AZ Regional Racing page at www.lucasoilregionalaz.com.
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Travis Damon from Lake Havasu City AZ seventh Class 250B
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ack in 1968 Don Rake and some friends decided to put on a motocross in Mammoth Lakes, California. They built a world-class track 8,000 feet up in the Sierra Nevada Mountain range. Dave McCoy came along and offered the backing of his Mammoth Mountain Ski Area and the rest is history. Every summer racers have flocked to Mammoth Mountain for this classic event. It is the oldest continuous running motocross in the USA. The track has changed a little over the years, but the fun hasn't. Many of the top racers in the world have honed their skills at this event. There have been some epic battles over the years and many racers have made a name for themselves on this track. Riders like Ricky Carmichael, Jeremy McGrath, Rick Johnson, Johnny O'Mara, Broc Glover, Donny Schmitt, Steve Lamson, Gary Jones, Kevin Windham, David Bailey, Jeff Ward, Ron Lechien, Bob Hannah, James Stewart, Mike Bell, Donny Hansen, Ryan Dungey, Ryan Villopoto, Eli Tomac and many more have raced Mammoth and moved on to giant success. It has become one of the major amateur events in the country as well. You can see the factory riders of tomorrow racing in the mini classes at Mammoth today. For more information visit www.mammothmotocross.com
Nathan Dains out of Gardnerville NV in the 250C class
Axell Hodges from Encinitas CA finished 16th overall 450 Pro
Mitchell Harrison from Cairo GA finished sixth 250 Pro Sport
Dustin Pulliam from Lancaster CA finished 33rd overall in the 450 Pro class
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Trent Cocking, from Sparks NV, 16th overall Class 250 C
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t does not matter what the sport is, in order to survive and grow it must maintain and attract new membership. In the sport of vintage motorcycle racing, this is especially true. In the few short years he has been president of CALVMX, Frank Vrettas has made a tremendous effort to keep vintage motocross racing viable in Southern California. As he and the club see things, there are literally hundreds of suitable vintage machines stashed away in garages and sheds, forgotten by their owners. The goal of CALVMX and its national partner AHRMA is to get the machines back in action with their owners and to encourage the younger generations to give classic racing a chance and not just dismiss the machines from bygone eras as just so much scrap to be ignored. In an effort to increase the presence of vintage racing of all disciplines, CALVMX and AHRMA staged an introductory flat track and trials event at Camp Lockett Event and Equestrian Facility (CLEEF) in Campo, California. A designated historical facility, whose history includes being used by the Buffalo Calvary Soldiers, WW-2 German and Italian P.O.W’s, and a junior-senior high school, the venue proved to be the ideal location. Saturday’s event was an open format flat track race held on a short track styled course laid out within the main show horse area. The open format of the races featured machines ranging from 50cc minicycles, knobby tire MX bikes and dual sport machines on up to purpose built flat track machinery. Also featured in the program were the crowd-pleasing three wheelers and quads. Fourteen heat races were run in rapid succession followed by main events for each class. Excellent watering by track officials (Rudy Gil, Elliot Iverson, Eli Iverson, and Brian Bell from the Imperial Valley Flat Track group) kept traction good and dust minimal. Class winners included Randi Schaller (Yam) topping Powder Puff Novice, Penny Bridges and Pat Farmer finishing 1-2 in Powder Puff Beginner and Geoff Patrick (Tri) in Classic 250 Beginner. A crowd favorite winner was Rodney “Bubba” Schaller, the young son of fellow racers Randi and Bob Schaller. Suzuki mounted Bubba, having only recently removed his training wheels, rode smooth and consistent to take the under 12 Beginner class. Making a very impressive first-time showing was former factory motocross pro Scott “The Burner” Burnworth. Quickly adapting to having only a rear brake, Burnworth powered his way to three class wins on Ossa and Honda machines. One of the most impressive races on Saturday was the duel between Tanner Pies and Tom Decrescente in the Three Wheeler Expert division. Never more than two or three bike lengths apart, the two aces broadslid the corners almost completely sideways, throwing huge amounts of roost towards the spectators. Pies’ extreme body lean closely resembled that of a sidecar speedway passenger. At the finish, Pies
took the victory, followed by Descrescente, while Intermediate class entrant Mike Dunn topped his division. Sunday’s schedule featured more flat track, along with a ten-section trials course designed by Matt Parsons. The flat track portion featured entries by two motocross pioneers (and Baja winners), Bill Silverthorn and Gene Fetty. Aged 74 and 73, both showed fine form on the track with Silverthorn locked in close battle with racers 20 years younger. Even a spill exiting turn three and being bumped by a fellow rider did not slow Silverthorn as he took wins in 60+ Sportsman Expert, Open Knobby and a well earned second behind veteran flat tracker Steve Kukla in Open Super Senior Expert.
Fetty took welldeserved wins in Open Senior Intermediate and 60+ Sportsman Intermediate. In a flash back to the late 1960’s, rope starting minibikes took to the short track on Sunday. Featuring both home and factory built mounts, the Rodney “Bubba” Schaller Kathryn Caro Photo diminutive machines put on a great show. Class winners were Gar Wood in Novice, Ron Wood in Beginner and CALVMX President Frank Vrettas in Open Intermediate. Scott Burnworth showed his versatility on two wheels by entering his first observed trials event. Using a Keith Lynas supplied Ossa Mick Andrews Replica, “Burner” maneuvered his way thru the ten sections successfully to take the win in Modern Classic Novice, followed by Luke Sayer. In Modern Classic Expert, Rick Daniel (Yam) showed he can dominate a challenging trials course as well as he frequently does in vintage motocross competition. Ed Lowenberg tallied a second behind Daniel. For a first-time event, the two days of classic racing were an overwhelming success. Local residents turned out in healthy numbers and facility managers were highly impressed with the execution of the event. Tentative plans for a race series at the venue for 2016 are now in the works. Visit www.calvmx.net for more information.
Scott Burnworth on the Trials course Kathryn Caro Photo
Byron Kukla riding for Woody Carlson and Woody’s Crane Service finished first Open Expert on Sunday. Judd Neves Photo E
Eric Hartell finished first Quad Expert both days Judd Neves Photo
Ken Shilling won multiple classes throughout the weekend. Eli Iverson Photo
Billy Silverthorn Kathryn Caro Photo
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INTERNATIONAL TRIALS SCHOOL (909) 860-1857 www.ITStrials.com
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SAN DIEGO TRIALS RIDERS (760) 737-9240
www.etmotopark.com Apache Junction AZ Sept 5, 2015 - Mud Bogs & Sand Drags Sept 26, 2015 - Mud Bogs & Sand Drags Oct 24, 2015 - Mud Bogs & Sand Drags Nov 28, 2015 - Mud Bogs & Sand Drags
BIG TIME SPEEDWAY (925) 786-3263 www.bigtimespeedway.com Sept 12, 2015 - Round 3, Prairie City MX, Rancho Cordova CA Oct 3, 2015 - Round 4, Prairie City MX, Rancho Cordova CA Oct 24, 2015 - Round 5, Prairie City MX, Rancho Cordova CA
SOCAL SAND DRAGS (559) 679-8994 www.socalsanddrags.com Oct 2-4, 2015 - Sand Drags, San Bernardino County Fairgrounds, Victorville CA Nov 6-8, 2015 - Sand Drags, San Bernardino County Fairgrounds, Victorville CA
COSTA MESA SPEEDWAY (949) 492-9933 www.costamesaspeedway.net Sept 12, 2015 - Harley Night Finals/Sidecar National Sept 26, 2015 - 47th U.S. National Speedway Championship Oct 3, 2015 - TBA / Rain Date
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ARIZONA SHORT COURSE SERIES (800) 342-2512 www.lucasoilregionalaz.com Sept 11-12, 2015 - Rounds 7-8, Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park, Chandler AZ Nov 7-8, 2015 - Rounds 9-10, Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park, Chandler AZ FORE Family Off Road Racing Enthusiasts (760) 608-3919 www.fore-racing.com GLEN HELEN RACEWAY (909) 880-3090 www.glenhelen.com LUCAS OIL REGIONAL (951) 233-2088 www.LucasOilRegional.com Oct 10, 2015 - Round 7, Lake Elsinore CA Oct 11, 2015 - Shoot Out, Lake Elsinore CA LUCAS OIL OFF ROAD SERIES (800) 342-2512 www.LucasOilOffRoad.com Sept 18-19, 2015 - Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas NV NOR CAL ROCK RACING www.norcalrockracing.com SPEED ENERGY FORMULA OFF ROAD (704) 949-1255 www.stadiumsupertrucks.com Sept 18-20, 2015 - Sand Sports Super Show, Costa Mesa CA Oct 23-25, 2015 - Gold Coast 600, Queensland, Australia TRAXXAS TORC www.torcseries.com Sept 5-6, 2015 - Crandon Int’l Off Road Raceway, Crandon WI
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VORRA (916) 925-1702 www.vorra.net Oct 3-4, 2015 - Fall Short Course Oct 24-25, 2015 - Fall Short Course
SUPERCROSS MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSS www.SupercrossOnline.com Oct 17, 2015 - Monster Energy Cup, Sam Boyd Stadium, Las Vegas NV Jan 9, 2016 - Angel Stadium, Anaheim CA Jan 16, 2016 - Petco Park, San Diego CA Jan 23, 2016 - Angel Stadium, Anaheim CA Feb 6, 2016 - University of Phoenix Stadium, Phoenix AZ Feb 13, 2016 - Petco Park, San Diego CA Feb 20, 2016 - AT&T Stadium, Arlington TX Feb 27, 2016 - Georgia Dome, Atlanta GA Mar 5, 2016 - Daytona International Speedway, Daytona FL Mar 12, 2016 - Rogers Centre, Toronto Ontario Canada Mar 19, 2016 - Ford Field, Detroit MI Apr 2, 2016 - Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara CA Apr 9, 2016 - Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis IN Apr 23, 2016 - Gillette Stadium, Foxborough MA Apr 30, 2016 - MetLife Stadium, Rutherford NJ May 7, 2016 - Sam Boyd Stadium, Las Vegas NV Oct 15, 2016 - Monster Energy Cup, Sam Boyd Stadium, Las Vegas NV
TRIALS Trials is the extreme level of motorcycle competition that requires precise balance and control while riding over a designated area of difficult terrain. AHRMA www.ahrma.org Sept 12, 2015 - Rattler’s Run Farms, Fairfield WA Sept 19, 2015 - Perris Raceway, Perris CA Oct 10-11, 2015 - Barber Motorsports Park, Leeds AL Oct 17, 2015 - Hollister Hills SVRA, Hollister CA Oct 25, 2015 - HLR Motorsports, Moberly MO Oct 31, 2015 - Aonia Pass MX Park, Washington GA
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRIALS ASSOCIATION (951) 334-3034 www.socaltrials.com Sept 27, 2015 - Plonkers, Lucerne CA Oct 11, 2015 - San Diego Trials Riders, Cahuilla, Anza CA Nov 14-15, 2015 - San Diego Trials Riders, McCain Valley, Boulevard CA Dec 6, 2015 - Big Feets, Keyesville, Kern County CA
UTV EVENTS Also see Desert Racing ALTA VISTA EVENTS (760) 578-6258 www.averacing.com Sept 12, 2015 - The Pure 200, Ensenada Oct 24, 2015 - The Pure 250, California City CA AMA DISTRICT 38 OFF ROAD DIVISION (619) 562-1993 www.amad38.com Races held in the Imperial County desert near El Centro CA Oct 11, 2015 - Roadrunner Off Road Euro Scrambles, Bike, ATV & UTV, Superstitoin Oct 24, 2015 - Full Throttle Desert Cross, Bike, ATV & UTV, Plaster City West Dec 13, 2015 - Roadrunner Off Road, UTV only, Pole Line ARIZONA DESERT RACING ASSOCIATION (602) 763-4635 www.arizonadesertracing.com ARIZONA OFF ROAD PROMOTIONS (623) 363-9665 www.arizonaoffroadpromotions.com ARIZONA SHORT COURSE SERIES (800) 342-2512 www.lucasoilregionalaz.com Sept 11-12, 2015 - Rounds 7-8, Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park, Chandler AZ Nov 7-8, 2015 - Rounds 9-10, Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park, Chandler AZ BAKO SAND DRAGS (661) 213-6783 www.facebook.com/bakosanddrags Feb 26-28, 2016 - Bako Sand Drags BEST IN THE DESERT (702) 457-5775 www.bitd.com Oct 9-11, 2015 - Bluewater Desert Challenge, Parker AZ Dec 4-6, 2015 - Henderson 250, Henderson NV DUNEFEST Oregon Dunes www.dunefest.com LUCAS OIL REGIONAL (951) 233-2088 www.LucasOilRegional.com Oct 10, 2015 - Round 7, Lake Elsinore CA Oct 11, 2015 - Shoot Out, Lake Elsinore CA LUCAS OIL OFF ROAD SERIES (800) 342-2512 www.LucasOilOffRoad.com Sept 18-19, 2015 - Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas NV
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NORTHERN MONO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (530) 208-6078 www.northernmonochamber.com SCORE (818) 225-8402 www.score-international.com Sept 24-27, 2015 - 3rd SCORE Imperial Valley 250, Plaster City CA Nov 18-21, 2015 - 48th SCORE Baja 1000 SRA (714) 957-2985 www.sragp.com Sept 20, 2015 - Round 9, Glen Helen, Devore CA Oct 25, 2015 - Round 10, Glen Helen, Devore CA Nov 22, 2015 - Round 11, Glen Helen, Devore CA THE DIRT SERIES www.facebook.com/TheDirtSeries Sept 6, 2015 - Round 8, Glen Helen, Devore CA Oct 11, 2015 - Round 9, Lake Elsinore Finale, Lake Elsinore CA UTV UNDERGROUND www.utvunderground.com VORRA (916) 925-1702 www.vorra.net Oct 3-4, 2015 - Fall Short Course Race Oct 24-25, 2015 - Fall Short Course Race WORCS (435) 635-1597 www.worcsracing.com Sept 25-27, 2015 - Round 8, Glen Helen, Devore CA Oct 16-18, 2015 - Round 9, Buffalo Bills, Primm NV
VINTAGE MOTOCROSS AHRMA www.ahrma.org National Vintage MX Series Sept 12, 2015 - Round 13, Delta Motorsports Park, Delta OH Sept 13, 2015 - Round 14, Rattler’s Run Farms, Fairfield WA Sept 19-20, 2015 - Round 15, TBA, Southern California Sept 26, 2015 - Round 16, Mill Creek MX, Pell City AL Oct 18, 2015 - Round 17, Hollister Hills SVRA, Hollister CA Oct 24, 2015 - Round 18, HLR Motorsports, Moberly MO Nov 7, 2015 - Round 19, Rio Bravo Motocross Park, Houston TX AMERICAN RETROCROSS www.americanretrocross.org Sept 27, 2015 - Competitive Edge, Hesperia CA Oct 25, 2015 - Competitive Edge, Hesperia CA Nov 22, 2015 - Competitive Edge, Hesperia CA Dec 13, 2015 - Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA AMERICAN VINTAGE DIRT RACERS ASSOCIATION www.avdra.com Sept 13, 2015 - Round 7, Thunder Valley Motocross Park, Golden CO Nov 15, 2015 - Round 8, Final in the Desert, Location TBD CalVMX 619-500-2869 www.calvmx.net Second Series Sept 19-20, 2015 - Race 3, Perris Raceway, Perris CA Oct 10, 2015 - Race 4, Starwest, Perris CA Nov 7-8, 2015 - Race 5, Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA Dec 13, 2015 - Race 6, Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA
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John Vanderlaan #12y, leading and eventually winning his heat race, going on to the Pro Main win.
SCFTA Flat Track Round 7, July 25, 2015, Perris Raceway, Perris CA - Article & Photos by Rodney Rutherforde he Southern California Flat Track Association's round seven was another fine evening of flatting, with over onehundred and eighty entries sorted into thirty
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Travis Petton IV #82, in front of the 250 Youth Open class. The first of his four Main wins on the night.
Main events, the euphoria of the racing rush was obviously full tilt on this July evening. SCFTA's Vince Graves, wishes to express his appreciation of SCFTA racer's participation in the voluntary sound testing station at round five. Be friendly to the neighbors is the way of the SCFTA and Perris Raceway. Ninety-six decibels or less is the desired sound measurement that SCFTA is targeting. There will be another voluntary sound test staging near the end of the 2015 twelve round season, please stay tuned for the date announcement. Now let's race. Thirsting for his second consecutive win, Enerlon's John Vanderlaan won with a four rider Pro gate in his round six win, and first SCFTA Pro win. This night was to be tougher for the twenty lap Pro Main. The line bristled with seasoned SCFTA racers and current or previous SCFTA number one plate holders. Travis Petton Jr (living legacy and grandpa to
ditto the effort again. Travis Petton IV) was one of the grandest, but Skillfully blocking the inside with second problems cuffed him out of the Main finish roster. nature track awareness, he was firmly in the Fontana Radiator's “Sliding Stylist� Jeff Johnson lead dousing the Hanson threat with an marks the chalk, G&G Racing's Jimmy Gillen, increasing gap by lap three of the six lap Open never-say-die jouster Nick Gil, and current Amateur Main. Evan Markus standing fourth on points leader in Foster Brother's Racing's Colt lap three, bolts his way to second by lap five of Foster were among the eleven racer field. the six lap contest. Petton IV wanted clean air Pro Main is hot and Johnson in his hole(no one in front) or it just came with his golden shot mastery looked to have the lead into turn performance, as he raced to his second one on lap one, but Vanderlaan highly respects holeshot to checkers victory on the night. A lethal Johnson's racing ability and knew what to one-two punch for his fourth Main win on the expect. Wasting no time, Vanderlaan spies an night, and a performance for him to stand on the open slot and scoots under Johnson out of turn stars. Markus made a good run through the top two and soars into first in the back stretch. On lap three Foster prevails for second with Johnson third, Ian Foulds in fourth, as the three dart and dash for second place, Exactly what Vanderlaan needs, as he goes into a zone with the grapple for second distracting the chasers. Vanderlaan keeping the pace hot, focused on closing up the win, as Foster digs into second place, Gil cooking past Johnson for third as we pass the Open Beginner heat, Nick Garcia #41, Darin Dwyer #21, and Garron Arrias median mark of the #62. Dwyer won the Main. race. On lap seventeen five for second, Michael Gilbert dashed around Vanderlaan is determined the winner, Foster Chris Campos wrangling the third on the last second, Gil third, Johnson in top five with fourth, loop, Campos fourth, and Hanson fifth. and Foulds with a feisty ride put the knot on the Petton IV's brother, Colin Petton, was not to top five. Jace Callison took a very hard fall on be overshadowed by big bro, doing the lap seventeen in turn two, and was seriously victorious thing in the 50cc 2-Stroke Novice and injured, thus ending the race on a red and a the 65-70cc 2-Stroke Beginner. Jamming on the checker. Callison is currently going through track with his signature speed and cornering various procedures at press time, S&S wishes bravado, Travis Horn, doubled his day with first him a speedy recovery. This reporter strives to provide ample press places in the 50cc 4-Stroke Amateur and 6570cc Open. Tanner Richey getting it done as he time to as many racers as possible, but laying is accustomed, on the top of the box in the 65down the high velocity and in your face is 70cc 2-Stroke Amateur and 85cc 2-Stroke Travis Petton IV. Employing consistent front Beginner Main events. Matt Spiwak tabulating running exhibitions, he is a threat each and yet more wins in his first year of SCFTA series every time he races in all four of his classes competition, his smooth but deceptively fast style, during the series. On the moment, he was lining awarded him first in the Open Novice and a box up for the Open Amateur as the race night topping effort in the Vet +35 Novice. Barney approached the end of the program. After winning the Main events in the 85cc 2- Stern, gave it his all for his first Senior +50 Novice Main win of the season. Tim Watters took Stroke Amateur, 85cc Open, and the Youth 250 the top honors in the Vet +50 Amateur Main. Open, Petton IV was on the brim of his fourth Watters was the fourth winner in the class, in win of the evening. Soft pedaling his charge out what is turning out to be one of the funnest of the staging chute, Petton cinched his post on groups to watch with their wheel to wheel battles the starting boundary line. Starter Rudy Gil checks the sliders as they anticipate the start and lap after lap. For complete schedule, results, point off the line we romp. Go figure, Petton IV in the standings, and racing information please go to lead with a much older Robert Hanson stacking up in second. Petton IV went wire to wire for the www.scftaracing.com win in the 85cc 2-Stroke, seemingly ready to
Harly Legowski #83, hole-shots her Vintage heat race, Kyle Lessley #7X, and Gary Lane #68
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1966 Greeves MCS. 250 cc two stroke. Great original condition. Own a piece of desert racing history. $1800. Email Steve. Vic0365@sbcglobal.net. 2000 Yamaha WR400 street legal $1950 Original owner. Purchased new from Yamaha dealer in El Cajon in 2000. Ridden mainly on multi-day trips in Baja once or twice a year. Maintained carefully for maximum reliability. I would guess the bike has 3000 total miles on it. I have not started it in over a year. It ran great when it last ran. Many expensive upgrades including the following: Street legal kit installed by Baja Designs just before it became impossible to legally do it to green sticker bikes. Current street plate and green sticker. Suspension set up for me (220 lbs riding desert and Baja) by Precision Concepts (Bob Bell), including new springs. Fluids changed three or four times since original setup. FMF aftermarket full exhaust system. Stock exhaust available also. Scotts steering damper, with post professionally welded to frame (so it is reliable). Scotts top handlebar clamp. Applied Racing triple clamps (upper and lower). DID X-ring chain. Steel rear sprocket. Scotts aluminum rear disc guard and brake guard. A real strong aluminum skid plate don’t remember the brand. Works Connection aluminum guards where your boots rub on the sides of the frame tubes above the footpegs. Acerbis aluminum front fender support. Renthal bars. Bar risers. Tall seat kit. Acerbis hand protectors on bars. Wolfman tank bag and Malcolm Smith rear fender bag. A few extra air filter elements and other
2006 Yamaha YZ265- dual sport street legal has AZ plate and complete rebuild from frame up, Wiseco top and bottom end kit, new swingarm and shock bearings, fresh suspension, bled brakes, changed oil coolant, air filter. Ready to rock the desert or trails. Super light and fast. $3500. 619-551-9761
1980 RM/PE 400. Runs good. Lots of extras. First $1200. Phoenix AZ (602) 348-1856 Carburetors 1) Dual 48 IDA Webers with fuel bowl drains. Manifold and cross bar linkage included. All you need are the two gaskets to mount to the engine. I had them on a big VW type 1 engine. $500 located in Long Beach. 2) Dual 44 IDF Webers. Manifold and cross bar linkage included. $275. Both good clean condition. Long Beach Jim Connelly cjasly@aol.com 562-633-6867
2005 Raptor 4 trips on a fresh engine rebuild. K&N Filter. Carb has been rejetted. Port and polished head, 5 angle valve job, High compression piston, hot cam, Yoshimura exhaust. Lone star steering stem, Dura Blue plus 2 rear axle, Eyeball engineering plus 2 front race suspnsion w/ Elka shocks anWfull pivot works bearings, Renthal fat bars w/ twist throttle, DG Aluminum front bumper, Douglas Alloy wheels ith; ITP Sand Star Paddles, ITP Sand Star Fronts. Aluminum 6 pack rack. Brand new battery.$2500 OBO Call Richard @ 760-755-7745
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development of a new off road training school for teens and adults plus RV camping overnight sites. San Diego county parcel apn #199-130-27-00. Sdge utility poles (6) on site. Well and septic needed for future complete build out potential. Lot size approx 1200+ x 300+. Property lines marked white stakes. Entrance via Rango Way off Borrego Springs rd, 10 minutes south from Christmas Circle. Only 20 minutes west from Ocotillo Wells ORV rec state park. Scenic and private location. Search Yahoo maps gps directions. Asking $49,000. Tel “Jim”, 760-782-0560. Email jimbeaured@yahoo.com. No RE agent. Private sale. Welcome to inspect property anytime. No appmt necessary.
85 watt Baja Designs Dual Squadron Off Road Lighting System Dual switches to run both or single light. High/ low beam switch also. All mounting hardware, harness, 15 amp in-line fuse and spare lenses included. Bought last October, ran one 8-hour night ride. Like new condition. Selling for $750 OBO. New $1000. Located in Ocotillo Wells CA. Free shipping to lower 48. 760-767-4937
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Rims and tires for full size truck 8 lug pattern LT285/55R20 rims are MKW’s and tires are Toyo All terrains. Great condition ! $800.00 Obo call Steve 949-633-5218
Carburetor Dual Baby Webers. Not sure what size but single barrels Manifold and linkage included. $175 Long Beach good clean condition. Long Beach Jim Connelly cjasly@aol.com 562-633-6867
Carburetor Dual Baby Delloretos. Not sure what size but single barrel. Manifold and linkage included. $150 Long Beach I in good clean condition. JJim Connelly cjasly@aol.com 562-633-6867 E
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