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CONTENTS Features

Sherri’s Turn......................................... 6 Dirtbits.................................................. 7 Vehicle Feature: Mudd Butt................ 10 EPA Abuse.......................................... 12 4x4 Coach.......................................... 13 Dr. De Forest’s Off Road Health Tips. 14 The Endangered Off Roader.............. 15 Coming Events................................... 16 Back to the Desert, Part 2.................. 20 Blast from the Past............................. 24 Classified Ads..................................... 36 Be Strong............................................ 36

Competition

JBC 24 Hour Endurance..................... 26 Big 6 GP, Day 1.................................. 28 Big 6 GP, Day 2.................................. 29 Vintage Motocross.............................. 30 SCORE Imperial Valley 250............... 31 SCFTA Flat Track............................... 33 AMA D-38 Lucky’s Revenge............... 36 ZR Promo Suzuki GP......................... 37

COVER PHOTOS

(TOP) My son, Caden Payne, 13 years old, on his first trip back to Ocotillo Wells this season. Caden is from Murrieta CA and this was the first trip on his new KX250F after a transition from a 85cc bike he races for Pro Circuit, Temecula Motorsports and Alias. He would trade the track for Ocotillo Wells and Glamis any day of the week. It’s his favorite place in the world. - Scot Payne, Murrieta CA (BOTTOM) Larry Connor of Miamisburg OH finished first Trophy Truck Special at the SCORE Imperial Valley 250. He was the only finisher out of 9 in his class. Photo by Judd Neves

AD INDEX APPAREL/JEWELRY

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AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR

M.I.T. Drivetrain (619-579-7727)................. 13

BANNERS & SIGNS

JD Built (760-432-0844)............................. 27 SignArt (760-940-1943).............................. 16

BUGGIES, SAND/ OFF ROAD CARS

All German Motorsports (760-884-8319).... 35 Axia Alloys (440-216-6266).......................... 8 B&R Buggie (760-720-9763)...................... 16 Crown (760-599-0090).................Back Cover Howe Performance (619-561-7764)........... 34 JP Designs (619-448-5465)........................ 34 McKenzie’s (714-441-1212)....................... 34 Off Road Warehouse (619-442-8689)........ 35 OMF Performance (943-354-8272).............. 8 Outfront Motorsports (714-994-4422)......... 34 Paradise Motorsports (760-744-9081)........ 34 Race Ready Products (619-691-9171)....... 12 Raw Motorsports (951-699-6922) .............. 39 Rod End Supply (913-768-1017).................. 2 Stewart’s Race Works (619-449-9728)...... 34 Weddle Industries (805-562-8600)............. 14

CAMPING

Coastline RV & Off Road (909-484-6592).... 3

COMMUNICATIONS

Rugged Radios (888-541-7223)................. 39

EQUIPMENT & TOOLS

Joe Hauler (800-504-2441)........................ 34

EXHAUST

Warner’s Muffler (760-433-2240)............... 34

FUEL

Soco Group (619-440-8811)......................... 9

HARDWARE

Axia Alloys (440-216-6266).......................... 8 Bolts 4 U (760-736-0010)........................... 34 Crown (760-599-0090).................Back Cover dgmTailgateSupport.com............................ 31 K-Surplus (619-434-6177).......................... 28

Rod End Supply (913-768-1017).................. 2

HEALTH & FIRST AID

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LIGHTING

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MOTORCYCLES & QUADS

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POWDER COATING

Coast Powder Coating (949-492-9037) ....... 7 ECP Powder Coating (619-448-3932) ....... 16 Electro Tech Powder Coating (760-746-0292) .. 6

PUBLICATIONS

S&S Off Road (760-767-4680) .................... 3 Zoom Photo Ads (800-401-8806)............... 33

RACES & EVENTS

Best in the Desert Henderson 250 (702) 457-5775...................................... 23 Go Baja Riding (951-687-0808)..................................... 15 SCFTA Flat Track (951-443-7622).............. 19 SDORC Lost Lizard Fun Run (sdorc.org) .......................................... 12 West Chec (ridechec.com)......................... 29

REAL ESTATE

Coldwell Banker (760-310-1065)................ 17

RENTALS

Albert’s RV Rentals (877-562-8941) .......... 13 Glamis Dunes RV Rentals (877-562-8941) .13

Luv 2 Camp (888-898-CAMP)...................... 5 San Diego Motorsport Rentals (760-767-4020) ........................ 21 Star RV Rentals (951-445-6417) ............... 32 Steve’s ATV Rentals (760-394-1188).......... 27

RESORTS, RV PARKS, HOTELS

Desert Ironwoods Resort (760-767-5670).. 34

RESTAURANTS

Alamo Restaurant (760-394-1313) ............ 15

RVs & TRAILERS

Doetsch Trucks (619-442-7300)................. 15 M.I.T. Drivetrain (619-579-7727)................. 13 Off Road Warehouse (619-442-8689)........ 35 OMF Performance (943-354-8272).............. 8 Preston’s Custom Trucks (619-460-8311).......... 38 Race Ready Products (619-691-9171)....... 22 Rod End Supply (913-768-1017).................. 2 Stewart’s Race Works (619-449-9728)...... 34 Weddle Industries (805-562-8600)............. 14

VEHICLE REGISTRATION

Lisa’s Mobile Registration (619-571-8333).34

Coastline RV (909-484-6592)....................... 3 County RV (619-440-6688)........................ 27 Desert RV Service (760-344-9200)............ 35 Family RV (800-777-5943)........................... 4

RV STORAGE

Desert Ironwoods Resort (760-767-5670).. 34

SIDE-X-SIDE/UTV

Clairemont Cycle Supply (858-571-5531).. 30 Duncan Racing (619-258-6310)..................11 South Bay Motorsports (619-420-2300)....................................... 37

SUSPENSION

Affordable Suspension (760-743-7210)...... 34 Fox Racing Shox (619-596-9820).............. 34 King Shocks (714-530-8701)...................... 34 MS Shocks (208-461-3339)........................ 28 Pro-Prept (760-489-5774).......................... 35 Tweed’s Innovative Designs (760-743-7210)...34

TIRES

Preston’s Tires (619-460-8311)..................38

TRAILERS & RVs

Coastline RV (909-484-6592).........10 County RV (619-440-6688).............27 Family RV (800-777-5943.................4 Mike Thompson’s RV Super Store (888-350-8832).......Back Cover

TRUCKS & 4WD Axia Alloys (440-216-6266).......8 Autofab (619-562-1740)........7 Crown (760-599-0090) Back Cover

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Josh Row during the D-38 Rattlesnake Chase race in October. He won his motorcycle class in the morning and the quad class in the afternoon. Photo by Judd Neves

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“What was so important?” Do I need to say it wasn’t in one of his kindest voices? “You were giving the guy the wrong email address!” I said, and I may have sounded slightly annoyed. “I was trying to get your attention so you could give him the right one.” Did I mention how much technology annoys this guy? And though he badly wanted the motorcycle info the person on the other end of the phone could provide for him and was planning on emailing him, that did not override his desire at that moment to do away with the phone, the computer, and who knows, maybe even me! To say he is technologically challenged would be an understatement. I have heard him threaten to shoot his computer. I have heard him threaten to throw it out the sliding glass door just inches away from his desk. And I believe he was going to do that without actually opening the door. He complains if he gets two or three spam emails a day. I, who get hundreds every week, patiently come around my desk to his to help him try to eliminate the annoying invasions. As much as he hates the computer, he also loves it because there he has world wide access to all things motorcycle. Another day he was talking on the phone to a guy about restoring motorcycles, in another room I might add, so he could be undisturbed. Read that as his wife can’t interfere in his conversation. But suddenly he shows up at my side and tosses a hastily written note down on my desk, then motions frantically and whispers “get me on this website!” I’m watching and listening to him talk to this guy on the phone as I stop everything I’m doing to open up the web browser and log onto the site he desperately needs to see. As I’m just about there I hear him say into the phone “I’m almost there, sorry our satellite is slow.” Ha! The satellite isn’t the only thing slow around here. While technology is not one of his strong points motorcycle restoration and attention to detail definitely are. I once heard him spend nearly an hour on the phone discussing rivets. Rivets! In another room of course. He rarely talks on the phone in my presence. Seems he has learned

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was waving frantically trying to get the attention of the guy-in-thegarage and he was, to put it politely, completely ignoring me. Completely ignoring me with a totally disgusted look on his face is another way of saying it. Completely ignoring me yet simultaneously snarling at me would even be a better way to say it. I’m sure he was thinking that rearranging our office would be a really great thing to do, since my desk faces his and when he sits at it to make a phone call, if I happen to look up and over the top of my computer screen I can stare right at him. Well thankfully for him his desk does not face mine, so he actually has to turn his head to see me. He was talking on the phone on this particular day and although he wasn’t originally looking at me, I guess he could feel me staring and could sense that I wanted his attention. He deeply regretted giving it to me. As talented and capable as this guy is when it comes to restoring motorcycles or doing maintenance on buildings, vehicles, acreage, you name it, the one thing he absolutely cannot do is multi-task. So if he’s talking to someone on the phone and I’m trying to get his attention about something, that just shuts down his senses. He can’t understand what I want nor does he know what the person on the other end of the phone just said either. The only thing he seems capable of doing at that point is snarling, which I’m sure would have escalated to growling at me if there wasn’t the risk that the person on the phone would think he was growling at them. I’m used to all this. I know he doesn’t want me to interrupt him. I know he’s going to get frustrated. I know he can’t listen to me and listen to someone else at the same time. So why, one might wonder, would I interrupt him during a phone call? Yes, he wondered that same thing. Even asked me that after he finally hung up.

something about the frustration of that. Gets off the phone from rivet man, heads over to his computer with another scraweled note and says “I’m going to try to find a website.” I just about burst out laughing. “Really?” I asked. “How are you going to do that?” “I’m hoping you’ll help me,” he said and he wasn’t even embarrassed. How can it be that I’m supposed to be totally quiet and invisible until he needs my help with something. And even if he needs my help but doesn’t realize it, such as in not knowing his own e-mail address, I’m still supposed to be quiet and invisible. I’ve tried. I really have, but being quiet and invisible is not one of my strong points. I once accused him of ignoring me after he got off the phone during another incident where I had information I knew he absolutely needed. “Why would I ignore you?” he asked with just a hint of a smirk showing on his face. “Because you think I’m pestering you and distracting you while you’re trying to do business,” I said. Now he laughed outloud. “Well, aren’t you?” he said. We have progressed a lot in the computer arena though. There was a time where he didn’t have one, didn’t want one, but still wanted to hang out on ebay and send emails around the world. So he would park his chair right next to my desk and dictate to me for what seemed like hours. I do not miss those days. Do. Not. I think much faster than he does so when he would start to dictate the email, he didn’t even have “Hi Bob” out of his mouth and I already typed the whole email for him because I had a vague idea of what he wanted to say anyway. However, as helpful as I thought that was, it really just slowed the whole process down even more. Because then he would have to stop thinking so he could read what I wrote. Then he would tell me that isn’t how he wanted to say it or what he wanted to say and I would sigh loudly and delete it all and patiently wait with my hands poised over the keyboard for the next word or sentence. And why would I do that time after time? I kept hoping that the day would come when I really could speed things up for him. Even though I know that I know that I know when he’s trying to think he prefers me to be quiet and invisible. But as hard as I try, it just ain’t me. E

“Why would I ignore you?” he asked with just a hint of a smirk showing on his face.

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Mendeola S4/S5 & S4D/S5D Complete Kits Now Available t has been almost two years since

Weddle Industries purchased the rights to manufacture the Mendeola S4/S5 and S4D/S5D. In that time, the Weddle team has spent countless hours improving production methods and refining the design of these units. Weddle Industries has added several upgrades to the Mendeola S4/S5 and S4D/ S5D gearboxes including: - Improved casting procedures for all housings - Improved shift mechanism - Improved gear carrier housing and mainshaft bearing retainer - Improved oil flow Complete kits are in stock and available for immediate delivery. All Mendeola S4/S5 and S4D/S5D kits and components are produced to Weddle Industries’ specs and ship from their facility in Goleta, California. About Weddle Industries: Weddle Industries specializes in extreme use gears, gearboxes and driveline components. The company is headquartered in Goleta, California where they design and maintain a large inventory of racing gears, clutches, torque converters, axles, and other high performance driveline products, all of which are available through an extensive dealer network. For additional information, visit www.weddleindustries.com

The 2016 NORRA Mexican 1000 ForheMotos bikes have always been at the

core of off-road racing. The same ideology applies to NORRA which began in Baja back in 1967. Throughout the years, the bike’s popularity has both risen and fallen but the hard core moto rider remains the same and is truly cut from a different cloth. They take on diverse terrain solo and work themselves and their machines to the limit. Bikes are a huge part of each NORRA Mexican 1000, as the event’s unique stage rally format and five-day time line provides a now safer and easier way for riders to enjoy a run down Baja’s legendary peninsula.

LOWER ENTRY FEE

With that heritage in mind, NORRA is proud to announce its recommitment to the two wheeled competitor and has dropped the moto entry fee a thousand dollars from last year’s price to $1967. There will also be a “Pro Moto” option that costs $2967 which will include a “race for cash” payback. Also available at the 2016 NORRA Mexican 1000 are new pitting options to better address the needs of our adventurous moto competitors.

hardcore adventure riders who wish to cut down the cost of their own chase support but also raise the stakes; NORRA will provide complimentary bike supply tote transport from Ensenada to San Jose del Cabo. Mag-7 will have a dedicated team and support vehicle that will carry your bike tote. The bike totes or box (1 per team) are to be filled with the rider’s supplies. If he/ she chooses to accept the challenge, this will allow the hardcore adventure rider a true test at the rally having only him/herself and basic pit support to rely on. The totes can hold various items such as: parts, tools, a tent, a sleeping bag and will be waiting for the rider each evening.

REINFORCED SAFETY

To increase safety and maximize competitor enjoyment, once again NORRA is instituting a highly unique “split course” format that will separate the mo-

torcycles and ATVs from the four-wheel classes. This concept, along with the additional support of the NORRA MAG 7 pit support program, will help solidify a better experience for this special group of hearty NORRA competitors. Continuing our safety plan already in place, NORRA has: Live tracking, a medical helicopter, airborne radio relay, sweep trucks and

the Mexican Red Cross combined with a vetted staff ready for anything that may arise. NORRA looks forward to seeing our moto riders back at the 2016 Mexican 1000. Registration is now open and riders are enouraged to take advantage of our affordable payment plan option. Continued on next page

MAG 7 RIDES AGAIN

As before, in conjunction with the MAG 7 pitting organization, NORRA will offer free pit support for all motorcycles and ATV competitors when signing up for the 2016 NORRA Mexican 1000. Registered competitors will receive a complimentary entry into MAG 7’s “bike” level of pit support (a $600 value) which includes fuel at all pitting locations strategically placed over this year’s five-day, 1,300-mile trans-Baja Mexican 1000 rally. Additionally, for the more

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competitors from California, Arizona, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Texas, Illinois, North Carolina and New York, as well as teams from Mexico and Canada.

The 2016 NORRA Mexican 1000 For Motos Continued THE RETURN TO BAY OF LA

Moto riders will maintain a completely separate course on the first leg, which will leave one day earlier than the cars, to the overnight in El Rosario; then bikes will make their celebrated return to Bahia de Los Angeles (Bay of LA) with the rest of the racers on Rally Day 2. Once reaching Bay of LA and NORRA’s “Pit City”, moto riders will be coming together in the “Bike Bivouac” where all

moto teams are welcomed to pit, camp together and pool their resources. “NORRA has enjoyed the support of the motorcycle community since hosting the very first Mexican 1000,” said NORRA President Mike Pearlman. “Our rally has evolved into a bucket list event for many people around the world – folks that couldn’t enjoy the Baja peninsula otherwise. This is especially true of the motorcycle community. Today’s announcement adds to the Mexican 1000’s ability of offering a world-class event to everyone.” Interest in the 2016 Mexican 1000 has been strong since NORRA opened event pre-registration 74 entrants signed up, 9 of which are bikes in the first few hours. As of today, a sparkling field of trucks, buggies, sedans and motorcycles/ATVs of all types is growing. Currently NORRA’s entry list includes

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freshest clothing and moto goodies on the market. PanicREV will be accepting resumes through December 31st. Motocross and ATV riders of all levels are encouraged to apply to become part of the 2016 PanicREV MotoCrew. PanicREV is seeking riders that excel on and off the track and are looking to represent the brand in a positive and professional manner. Get your resume ready and send it in! Attack the movement and join the Crew, join the PanicREV MotoCrew! Resumes can be submitted through email to john@panicrev.org You can also submit a resume at www.mxsponsor.com/panicrev.

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4 Wheel Parts Unveils Post Falls, Idaho Retail Store and Distribution Center ransamerican Auto Parts furthered

its major expansion initiative with the Grand Opening of its Post Falls, Idaho 4 Wheel Parts retail store and adjacent distribution center on Saturday, October 10. The event marked the growing presence of the national truck and Jeep performance product reseller into the Pacific Northwest while providing an increased level of service and delivery to customers in the region. 4 Wheel Parts welcomed area off-road enthusiasts to the family-friendly event, where they were greeted with installation

specials, hourly prize drawings, aftermarket parts giveaways and tours of the newest, state-of-the-art facility. The free event provided enthusiasts a preview of the latest truck and Jeep products from the industry’s leading manufacturers including Smittybilt, Poison Spyder and Bestop. Customers had the opportunity to engage with the 4 Wheel Parts store’s interactive showroom featuring a comprehensive array of suspension, wheels, tires, lighting products and more. Through the support of state and local leaders, Transamerican Auto Parts’ new facilities deliver immediate economic benefits to the region in addition to career-focused automotive industry employment with full benefits promising to contribute substantially to job growth and opportunities in the Coeur d’Alene metropolitan area. “We’re grateful for the investment made by Transamerican Auto Parts to create quality jobs and benefit our local community,” said Patty Shea, Chair of Jobs Plus, Inc. “Together, we have created a collaborative partnership between The City of Post Falls, Idaho Department of Labor, Jobs Plus, Jacklin Land Company, and Transamerican Auto Parts and we will support this endeavor to ensure the company’s continued success.” The 75,000 sq. ft. warehouse distribution center will supply the Pacific

Northwest and western Canada and the 10,000 sq. ft. store will meet a growing local demand for off-road performance product sales and installation. This strategic move hastens the company’s growth and ensures a rapid, uninterrupted supply of parts and accessories to 4 Wheel Parts stores. “It’s exciting to see public and private, state and local folks working together in a common purpose – better jobs and opportunities for Idaho citizens,” Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter said. “Companies like Transamerican Auto Parts aren’t just investing in their own business; they’re also investing in this community and the people of northern Idaho.” 4 Wheel Parts continues to grow its retail operations which recently opened new locations in Little Rock, Arkansas, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Langley, British Columbia, to bring the total of stores to 71 across North America. The location of the new facility in Post Falls diversifies TAP’s six distribution centers throughout the country. Transamerican Auto Parts and 4 Wheel Parts retail and wholesale customers across the Pacific Northwest and western Canada will immediately realize the benefits of reduced freight costs, more economic delivery and in many cases

next day pick-up of the majority of product segments in retail stores. “Idaho and Post Falls provides us with a business friendly environment in which to expand our presence in the Pacific Northwest,” said TAP President

and CEO, Greg Adler. “We now have a strategic location that gives us a foundation from which we will be able to better serve our customers throughout this region and into western Canada.”

San Diego Off-Road Coalition Receives Polaris Grant DORC is pleased to announce

it has been chosen by Polaris to receive a T.R.A.I.L.S. grant for the purpose of lobbying in the State of California. California State government is the focal point of off-road politics in

California. The OHV Division of State Parks (aka green sticker program) runs eight OHV parks in the State (including Ocotillo Wells) as well as gives millions of dollars out to OHV related agencies and nonprofits in the form of grants each year. The State also has the Air Resources Board, the Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Department of Motor Vehicles and other agencies that can effect OHV and are influenced by State lawmakers. All these agencies are located in the State capitol along with our representatives. Having a lobbyist in the State capitol is the best way to have a positive effect politically for OHV. E

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Vehicle 1986 Chevrolet K10, Regular Cab, Long Box, 4WD Tires 38.5 x 15 x r16, Super Swamper TSL Boggers Wheels 16 x 14 Black Racing Rims Suspension 6” Suspension Lift Springs Engine 383 Stroker - 550 horsepower , full MSD Aluminum PW heads,

Scat crank, Voodoo cam, Edelbrock Intake, Aluminum water pump, Aluminum Rad, Electric fan, Wrapped headers and wires. Carburetion Holly 750 double pumper. Mechanical secondary. No choke. Tranny Race Built Th400 stage 3 shift kit, B&M slap shifter Differential Dana 60 front - Detroit Locker; 14 Bolt Full Floater - Detroit Locker Brakes Upgraded disks and drums. Exhaust Straight pipe 2.5” off the headers out the side. Bumpers Rear Bumper is a Safety Switch; Front Bumper is a custom winch bumper and I also have another race bumper. Fuel Cell 8 gallon fuel cell. Larger Fuel lines and fittings. Paint Fresh white paint job with custom airbrushed tail gate by Andrew Carlton. Exterior Protection/Recovery Warn 12000 power plant. Seats Race Seat - driver only Belts 5 point harness Safety equipment Taylor Battery box and shut off. Airbrushed fire extinguisher Vehicle Modifications by? All work done in my own shop by myself with the help of local friends. Any other info you would like to provide? The truck is well known in the NWMRA (Northwest Mud Racing Association). Stop by my pit for a free t shirt for the kids! Who helped with the project? Corey Baird and my brother James Leach. Name Cody Leach Age 27 Residence Hope, British Columbia, Canada

How long have you been off roading?

Since I got my licence at age 16. How did you get started? Watching local 4x4 events and demolition derby’s.

What other off road vehicles do you own?

A 1989 Jeep Cherokee with tractor tires. Where do you go off roading? Races all over British Columbia and all local races. Any local mud holes! E

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A regulatory price premium in every gallon of gas Here’s How Government Makes Buying Gas More Expensive By Michael Bastasch Posted September 24, 2015

ith crude oil prices near the lowest they’ve been in five years, Americans have been enjoying the benefits of low prices at the pump. But, surprisingly, gas prices could actually be cheaper. McNeese State University chemical engineer Jacob Borden reminds us that even with low oil prices, a labyrinth of government regulations is keeping gasoline prices quite a bit more expensive than they would otherwise be. “Multiple and overlapping regulatory barriers prevent refiners from moving to alternative sources of crude and from entering markets to fill supply shortages,” Borden wrote in a Wall Street Journal oped. “The result: a regulatory price premium in every gallon of gas.” “Simply breaking down such regulatory barriers would reduce gas prices by about $0.60 a gallon, saving consumers more than $250 billion every

year,” he added. “Given the global economy, U.S. consumers could use every penny.” Federal, state and local regulations make the refining industry much less flexible than the market needs, meaning the specifics of individual refineries become more important in delivering gasoline to local markets. When one refinery goes out, it could mean huge price increases for select communities across the country. That’s only the tip of the regulatory iceberg; EPA regulations are also strangling refiners’ flexibility and causing prices to be higher. The EPA has clean air regulations which force refiners to use more costly methods of producing fuel and then requires them to mix in biofuels. “Gasoline therefore has to be stripped of so-called light-ends, increasing refining costs while reducing the yield of marketable fuel,” Borden wrote. “A similar set of regulatory constraints is affecting the retail price of diesel … Meeting the new specifications has left refiners with three options: use only the lightest and sweetest crudes, operate equipment harder and sacrifice yields, or invest to maintain capacity.” “And so this regulatory patchwork builds a price premium into every gallon, essentially to compensate refiners for providing fuels that meet ever-increasing regulatory and production demands,” Borden wrote. “The result: When oil prices rise, the rise is reflected in retail fuel prices. But when oil prices fall, the relief you feel at the pump is limited.”

president has the audacity to claim he is ‘revitalizing’ these communities,” said Tom Pyle, president of the free-market American Energy Alliance. “President Obama’s destructive agenda has robbed coal communities of their jobs and their livelihood. Now he wants to be commended for throwing taxpayer money at a problem he created,” Pyle said. Coal mines shed some tens of

thousands of jobs including 7,500 jobs in the last year alone, according to federal data, as coal prices fall due to shrinking demand and companies look to get in the financial black again. Appalachia has been one of the hardest hit regions of the country, with thousands more miners out of work and not a lot of job options for them. Obama may be trying to buy back some goodwill after losing coal union support in 2012 by offering hard hit regions funding to retrain workers and diversify regional economies away from coal. In total, the White House has announced $14.5 million in funding

Obama Puts Coal Miners Out Of Work Then Offers Them Funding For Job Training By Michael Bastasch Posted October 16, 2015

he Obama administration is offering coal country $14.5 million in federal funding for programs to retrain out of work coal miners and for economic development after imposing regulations to shrink the coal industry. It’s been called a “grim solace” to coal workers who lost their jobs by the thousands in the past few years due to increased competition from natural gas and federal regulations aimed at decreasing coal use for electricity. Thousands of coal plant and mine workers were let go under President Barack Obama. Now, critics are hammering the president for throwing money at coal miners his regulations put out of work. “After years of working to fulfill his campaign promise to bankrupt the coal industry, the

EPA regulations are also strangling refiners’ flexibility and causing prices to be higher. 12

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for such programs and announced $10 million in Department of Commerce grants. “The POWER Initiative awards funds that will be invested in local economic and workforce development initiatives to help build resilient regional economies amidst a changing power sector landscape,” the White house said in a statement. But it’s unclear exactly how much funding will go towards retraining thousands of out-ofwork coal miners. The Commerce Department is spending nearly $2 million of its funding on “strategic planning efforts” for economic development. The rest of the department’s $8 million will go towards “existing economic development plans.” This tranche of funding will also go towards things like “electronic commerce” for eastern Kentucky and plans to “improve broadband access” in Tennessee. But even with federal funding for retraining, it’s hard for lifelong coal miners to find work that pays as well. “There’s just no alternative to coal in the South that pays as well,” Rob Turley, a 61-year-old former coal truck driver, told the Pittsburgh-Tribune Review last year. “In the South, it’s dismal right now.” E

jack is one of those pieces of equipment that is just plain essential for four wheeling. The stock jack supplied by the manufacturer isn’t going to help off road: terrain is rarely level and never smooth. You have three styles to choose from: Hi-Lift, X-Jack and bottle jack. The first step in any situation is to make sure the vehicle cannot move. Sometimes the emergency brake isn’t enough, because you might be lifting that wheel. You might have to chock the opposite side. Seldom is the terrain flat and level. Run the winch out to a tree or stretch a strap tightly from the vehicle to be jacked. Always be careful when jacking. Hi-Lift Jack

the lever takes off, you’ll get “hammer thumb.” Keep your head out of the way, as well for the same reason. A basic Hi-lift runs about $70. They’re rated to nearly 5000 lbs. for the first 4 feet. With safety accessories, you’re looking at about $230. Though there are safety issues, the Hi-Lift jack is an extremely versatile and useful tool. Don’t leave home without one in the group. X-Jack

The X-jack is really helpful in sand and snow. You slide it under the vehicle, and use exhaust to inflate the bag and raise the vehicle. Watch for sharp edges of the body or frame, and keep the bag away from the exhaust pipe. It’s a good idea to place padding on top of the bag. The X-Jack comes with a pad, but I suggest grabbing

The Hi-Lift is very versatile but has a lot of safety risks. It is versatile in the sense you can lift (jack) with it, you can “pole vault” with it, and you can use it as a “poor man’s” winch in a pinch. Lift as close as possible to the tire you want to get off the ground. If you lift in the middle of either bumper, the vehicle is likely to tip in one direction. Vehicles today don’t have notches in the frame for a jack. So latch onto the bumper as close to the affected wheel as you can. The base on a Hi-Lift jack is pretty small. That makes it challenging to lift on uneven surfaces. Before jacking, make sure that the vehicle cannot move. You may want to purchase a safety kit. That includes an extra-wide base and support cables. one or two floor mats for additional “Pole vaulting” involves shifting a padding. Make sure there are no kinks in vehicle sideways while jacked up. Let’s the hose as you’re playing it out. say you’re stuck and just need to move a The X-Jack works best with two foot or two to one side. Set the jack near people: one to hold the funnel tightly on the middle of the opposite side, at a slight the exhaust pipe and the other to keep angle. Once both wheels on the near (jack) side are off the ground, the vehicle will fall away. Repeat as needed to move away from the obstruction. With a chain on one end and a tree strap on the other, the Hi-Lift can be used as a “poor man’s” winch by laying it sideways. The chain allows you to adjust the distance from the vehicle to your anchor point. Since you can only move the stuck vehicle about 3 feet at a time the chain makes it easier to reset the jack each time. By looping the chain around the “nose” of the jack, you can shorten it with a grab hook. Besides all the hard work, the difficulty is keeping the vehicle in place every time you reset for a new bite. Hi-Lift recovery kit has all the gear your need to solve this problem. You need to be careful with Hi-Lifts. Use only on solid ground and when the main part is straight up and down. If you must jack on sand or soft soil, place a piece of plywood or other board under the foot. Make sure the handle is straight up when at rest. When lowering a vehicle, place a hand at the top of the center piece and gently coax the lever up and down. Keep your fingers on top and clear; if

the bag in position. If working alone, use a compressor. The bag also has a valve stem to attach a compressor so you can tap into that while positioning the bag. Be careful if lifting on sand. We tend to use high RPM in the sand. This causes a hotter exhaust, and it’s easier to melt the hose. If you have a compressor, use that instead. You may find that the bag quits inflating the last foot or so. It is necessary to run the engine at a higher RPM (than idle) to fully inflate the bag. Another reason to have help. A drawback is that the kit takes up a fair amount of space in the vehicle. Consider tying it on the outside or roof if space is a premium. Bottle jack

Compact and more stable than the Hi-Lift, a bottle jack allows you to lift just an axle as opposed to an entire side of the vehicle. A big disadvantage is that you don’t always have sufficient clearance under the vehicle (use the Hi-lift or Xjack). The second downside is that it won’t always lift high enough for what you need. The post usually extends only about 5- 6 inches. That’s why you may want to buy extensions. If you don’t care to do

that, try a block of wood. Bottle jacks come in a variety of sizes. A 3-ton model is sufficient for most 4WD use. For larger vehicles like a Sportsmobiles, a 5-ton jack is better. I’ve seen good results with electric models. A standard bottle jack runs $40 to $60 at auto parts stores. Regardless of the style of jack you have, you must always use it safely. Before jacking, make sure that the vehicle cannot move. Use the jack properly, and—in the case of the HiLift—keep your hands and fingers (and even body) out of harm’s way. Be patient. Sometimes you need to think through the lift process to avoid serious injury. Learn the proper way to use the jack, and practice back home to become familiar with it. Finally, if you must work under the vehicle while it’s raised, use your spare tire or other sturdy object as a safety jack. I recommend you carry at least two of the above! Tom Severin, 4x4 Coach, teaches 4WD owners how to confidently and safely use their vechicles to the fullest extent in difficult terrain and adverse driving conditions. Visit www.4x4training. com to develop or improve your driving skill. Copyright 2015, Badlands Off-Road Adventures, Inc. E

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It Should Be Malpractice!

ello Off Roaders ! Boy do I have a case study for you folks this month. I've been in practice since 1983 and have gotten used to the fact that very few medical doctors (MD's) think much about referring one of their own patients to a chiropractor (DC) for any given condition that may be helpful for that person. About a month ago, I got a phone call from Mexico. The lady on the phone was telling me she has had severe migraine headaches since she was about 15 years old. She is now 40 years old. I asked her if she had been to any MD's, or a neurologist and she told be she had been to several over the years. All of them just kept sending her for more drugs. She said she had been sent out for 5 MRI's in the last 25 years, several CAT scans and x-rays. She was even sent out for psychiatric evaluation as none of the MD's could do much with her nearly constant, severe headaches. This nice math teacher at 40 years old was at her ends as the drugs were no longer helping her control her headaches and pain levels. She was now having difficulty functioning with her normal daily routines. The nice guys at El Agave, a Mexican restaurant next door to my office, knew her and told her to call me for her headache issues. From where she was in Baja California, she decided to give me a try as her last resort. I told her ahead of time that I could not be sure I could help her with her headaches until I met with her and evaluated her condition.

It was about a five hour drive including the border wait that she made with her mom, to get to my office. They planned to stay here in San Diego if I thought I could help her. She arrived at my office after that long drive. I examined her, mainly her neck. I put her through the standard orthopedic and neurological tests that any good doctor should do when evaluating for neck soreness and headaches. The real thing that stood out was how sore her neck was just below the skull on the right side. No one would notice this unless they actually took the time to feel the area with their hands as DC's do during an examination. MD's just generally talk to you, maybe have you move around a bit and send you to the pharmacy for drugs, then tell you to come back in a month if the drugs do not work. This person's neck was so sore and tender, you could barely touch it with light pressure. I could tell right away that her upper neck vertebrae were misaligned, locked in place and causing severe local muscles spasms just under the skull. This condition can irritate the nerves that come out of the spine in the same area. This is what DC's call a subluxation. This condition with spinal misalignment, locked up motion and/ or abnormal motion (usually lack of motion), muscle tenderness/spasm and irritation to the adjacent nerves from the spine. The spinal subluxation for a DC is what a cavity is to a dentist. It's mainly what we do to help folks with health

issues, we treat and correct subluxations. The spine is rarely, if ever “dislocated” or actually “out of place.” It is locked “in place” like a link of chain that cannot move properly. As this was this woman's first chiropractic treatment, I decided to give her a gentle, baby type adjustment, as I did not want to scare her off. The adjustment, even though it was gentle, caused a release of pressure in her neck that went off like firecrackers! I think the guys down at the gas station a block away heard the popping, cracking sound! It was a huge release! The lady’s eyes got big and she looked at me in disbelief. I rechecked her neck for pain and tenderness and it was almost 100% better. I asked her if she was okay and she said that she had never experienced anything like that in her life. Her headache was 90% better within seconds after the chiropractic adjustment. I did a little muscle work, stretching and then told her that I thought I could help her with her headaches. She got a hotel room and stayed in San Diego for 5 days to get follow up treatment. After 4 more days, her headaches were gone, 100%, for the first time in 25 years! She went back down to Mexico and returned a month later for follow up treatment and a slight flare-up of the headaches. Her neck had been subluxated, locked up for 25 years so it was not going to be cured in one treatment. This lady had been “labeled” with a misdiagnosis of Migraine Headaches when in fact, it was a Cervicogenic Headache, meaning headaches caused by a neck problem! What do I see as the real problem here? Well, since this patient had headaches for 25 years, since age 15, (she was in a car accident at age 15 by the way), not ONE of the MD's suggested, recommended, that maybe she should try seeing a chiropractor for her headaches, NOT ONE! That should be malpractice! Whether that is arrogance or ignorance, a combination of both, I do not know? What I do know is that I see this same thing over and over in my 30 years

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of being a DC. If a patient had come in to see me and I saw that patient had a tumor or an infection and I told the patient they just need 30 more chiropractic treatments instead of referring them to an MD that could better help their condition, that would be malpractice on my part. But when MD's just send folks out for more drugs, more tests, as what happened to this nice lady for 25 years of headaches, it's just standard procedure for the medical profession! Yep, sure is folks, sad as that is, it is the way the medical profession works. Drugs first, then maybe exercises or physical therapy, then surgery. The MD's are in bed with Big Pharma and never think of referring a patient to a DC. It should be criminal. It causes folks to fall into classic Rx drug use for years, decades and worse. It should be chiropractic and/or physical therapy first for all non-medical emergency conditions, drugs next, surgery as a last resort. The chiropractor should not be the last resort but the first resort! Most folks just do not know any better and therefore do not know all their options with a given health condition. Then politicians, MD's and regular folks wonder why we have a nation of prescription drug addicts? Over 100,000 Americans die each year from prescription drug complications and adverse reactions. Only about 15,000 die from illegal drug use a year. So, where should the real war on drugs be focused? Now you know. Tell folks what you know and spread the word so folks can make better, informed choices when it comes to their health care. Dr. Gary De Forest is a San Diego based DC. with an office in Old Town for over 30 years. He is always happy to speak with you about any health concerns. He can be reached at 619-291-2462 or e-mail at deforest192@yahoo.com E

Diamond Don’s 2010, Gary, age 52

Politics and lobbyists

lmost every off-road problem we have is based on politics. The flat tailed lizard and lawsuit in Ocotillo Wells, the lawsuit still running in the dunes, every wilderness area you can't drive in, all got their start from legislation. The flat tailed horned lizard is a state problem, while the Pierson's milk vetch is a federal problem. We can have problems at city and county levels, though not as often. California and the federal government both have Endangered Species Acts. How do these acts come to be? Legislators introduce bills. Bills move through a process and at the other end become law. So how can the average person on the trail have any effect on the process? Best way is to join an organization that caters to your needs, get on their email list and wait for an email that says â&#x20AC;&#x153;Call your representative and ask them to support/oppose this bill!â&#x20AC;? Every state and federal legislator has two offices, one in their district and the

SDORC would like to announce that we will be hiring a lobbyist! We just received word that our T.R.A.I.L.S. grant request to Polaris was approved and we will be getting $10,000 to use for lobbying! We can't thank Polaris enough for believing in us and we will be writing about the activities of our Polaris lobbyist in this column for some time in the future. This will be for a California State lobbyist. This is important because the OHV division of State Parks (aka, green sticker program) goes through State government. We won't be working alone, there are other organizations that care about OHV and we will be coordinating with them. So stay tuned. E

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So how can the average person on the trail have any effect on the process? Best way is to join an organization that caters to your needs . . .

Your own lobbyist can be a hero if they represent you well. other in the capitol. Every office has staff who work for the representitive. If you hate or love a bill, best thing to do is call your rep's district office and talk to a staff member. Tell them the bill number and what you think of it. If you really want to have an effect, go or have someone go to the capitol and talk to the staff there. It can be hard to find the right person to swing by the capitol for you, so what do you do? You can hire a lobbyist. A lot of people believe lobbyists are bad people. Really, they are only "bad" when they represent someone who opposes what you want. Your own lobbyist can be a hero if they represent you well.

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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

CALIFORNIA TRAIL USER COALITION www.ctuc.info DIABLO 4-WHEELERS www.diablo4wheelers.com (925) 682-5734 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 SAN DIEGO 4 WHEELERS www.sd4wheel.com SAN DIEGO OFF ROAD COALITION www.sdorc.org (619) 312-3551

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 BONNEVILLE OFF ROAD RACING www.bor-racing.org CODE OFF ROAD (01152) (686) 553-40-87 www. codeoffroad.com.mx Dec 4-6, 2015 - Race Ready 275 FORE Family Off Road Racing Enthusiasts (760) 608-3919 www.fore-racing.com M.O.R.E. www.moreracing.net (760) 253-4453 Dec 12-13, 2015 - SNORE/MORE 2-day Multi-Heat, Laughlin NV

SAND DUNES CLEAN UP www.uniteddesertgateway.org

NORRA (661) 268-1232 www.norra.com Apr 23-27, 2016 - Mexican 1000

DESERT RACING CARS & TRUCKS

RECORD OFF ROAD 646-176-16-37 www.recordoffroad.com Dec 11-13, 2015 - Race Ready 250

BEST IN THE DESERT (702) 457-5775 www.bitd.com Dec 4-6, 2015 - Henderson 250, Henderson NV Feb 4-7, 2016 - Bluewater Resort Parker 425, Parker AZ

SCORE (818) 225-8402 www.score-international.com Nov 18-21, 2015 - 48th SCORE Baja 1000 Feb 25-28, 2016 - 30th SCORE San Felipe 250 Apr 14-17, 2016 - 2nd SCORE Baja Sur 500 Jun 1-5, 2016 - 48th SCORE Baja 500 Sept 14-18, 2016 - SCORE Desert Challenge, Rosarito Beach, BC, Mexico Nov 16-20, 2016 - 49th SCORE Baja 1000

ARIZONA OFF ROAD PROMOTIONS (623) 363-9665 www.arizonaoffroadpromotions.com Nov 7, 2015 - Racers Appreciation Weekend - Trail Rides, Quartzite AZ Nov 15, 2015 - Colorado River Offroad Challenge, Vidal CA

SNORE (702) 452-4522 www.snoreracing.net Dec 11-12, 2015 - Rage at the River, Laughlin NV Feb 19-21, 2016 - King Shocks Battle at Primm Apr 8-9, 2016 - Motion Tire 300, Ridgecrest CA Jun 10-11, 2016 - Caliente 250, Caliente NV Jul 29-30, 2016 - K Hi-Lites Midnight Special Sept 23-24, 2016 - PCI Race Radios SNORE 250 Lucerne CA Dec 9-11, 2016 - McKenzies Rage at the River, Laughlin NV SADR (SOUTHERN ARIZONA DESERT RACING) 520-747-0490 www.racesadr.com 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 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 AMA DISTRICT 38 OFF ROAD DIVISION (619) 562-1993 www.amad38.com Races held in the Imperial County desert near El Centro CA

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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 AMA WEST HARE SCRAMBLES www.westharescramble.com Nov 7-8, 2015 - Round 8, NHHA, Searchlight NV ARIZONA OFF ROAD PROMOTIONS (623) 363-9665 www.arizonaoffroadpromotions.com Nov 7, 2015 - Racers Appreciation Weekend - Trail Ride, Quartzite AZ Nov 14, 2015 - Colorado River Offroad Challenge, Vidal CA 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 Dec 4-6, 2015 - Race Ready 275

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GET XTREME www.get-xtr-eme.com West Hare Scramble Championship Nov 7-8, 2015 - Round 8, NHHA, Searchlight NV MRANN - Motorcycle Racing Association of Northern Nevada 775-848-1767 www.racemrann.com NORRA (661) 268-1232 www.norra.com Apr 23-27, 2016 - Mexican 1000 RECORD OFF ROAD 646-176-16-37 www.recordoffroad. com Dec 11-13, 2015 - Race Ready 250 SCORE (818) 225-8402 www.score-international.com Nov 18-21, 2015 - 48th SCORE Baja 1000 Feb 25-28, 2016 - 30th SCORE San Felipe 250 Apr 14-17, 2016 - 2nd SCORE Baja Sur 500 Jun 1-5, 2016 - 48th SCORE Baja 500 Sept 14-18, 2016 - SCORE Desert Challenge, Rosarito Beach, BC, Mexico Nov 16-20, 2016 - 49th 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 Jan 29-31, 2016 - Hi Desert 250, Ridgecrest CA Jun 17-19, 2016 - Topaz 600, Topaz NV CRAWDAD OFF ROAD EVENTS www. crawdadoffroadevents.com 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 Jan 29-31, 2016 - Hi Desert 250, Countdown, Ridgecrest CA Jun 17-19, 2016 - Topaz 600, Countdown, Topaz NV DUST DEVILS MC www.dustdevilsmc.com FAMILY OFF ROAD ADVENTURES www. familyoffroadadventures.com 209-649-3633 Apr 30 - May 1, 2016 - Yosemite Adventure Tour Sept 24-25, 2016 - Yosemite Dual Sport Adventure IRON MAN DUALSPORT www.ironmandualsport.com 530-680-6019 ORANGE COUNTY DUALIES www.dualies.com 562243-3301 SAN DIEGO ADVENTURE RIDERS www.dualsport-sd.com 619-825-6308 SIERRA-NEVADA ADVENTURES www.sierranevadaadventures.com VENTURA COUNTY MOTORCYCLE CLUB www. venturacountymc.com 805-276-0156 Nov 25, 2015 - Club Ride, Spangler CA

ENDURANCE RACES

GLEN HELEN RACEWAY (909) 880-3090 www. glenhelen.com HOLLISTER HILLS OFF ROAD ASSOCIATION www.hhora.org

ENDURO CROSS

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 Nov 7, 2015 - Ford Idaho Center, Boise ID Nov 20-21, 2015 - Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario CA

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ENDUROS

DISTRICT 37 (714) 539-2357 www.district37ama.org 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 WEST CHEC www.ridechec.com Nov 15, 2015 - D36 Valley Climbers Time Keeper, Stoneyford CA

FLAT TRACK

Del Mar CA LODI MOTORCYCLE CLUB (209) 368-7182 www. lodicyclebowl.com 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

AMA PRO RACING www.amaproracing.com/ft/

SAN JOSE INDOOR SHORT TRACK (408) 249-4336 www.sanjoseindoor.com

CAL EXPO SACRAMENTO (916) 263-3295 www. sactomile.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 Nov 14-15, 2015 - Rounds 11-12

CALVMX 619-500-2869 www.calvmx.net EDDIE MULDER’S WEST COAST DIRT TRACK SERIES (861) 944-1184 www.eddiemulderswcvdts.com IV LEAGUE FLAT TRACK (760)554-4788 www.ivlft.com Jan 9-10, 2015 - Flat Track Racing, Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar CA Feb 6, 2015 - Flat Track Racing, Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar CA Mar 19, 2015 - Flat Track Racing, Del Mar Fairgrounds,

4WD CLUBS

CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF 4WD CLUBS 1-8004x4-FUNN or (916) 381-8300 www.cal4wheel.com Nov 13-15, 2015 - Panamint Valley Days near Trona and Ballarat CA CAPITAL CITY MOUNTAIN GOATS 4WD CLUB 1-800-4x4-FUNN or (916) 381-8300 www.ccmg4wd.org CAPO VALLEY 4 WHEELERS (949) 212-4015, Chuck Jones www.cv4w.org DESERT DAWGS (951) 681-8608 www.desertdawgs.org DESERT SIDE TRACS www.dst4x4club.org DIABLO 4-WHEELERS www.diablo4wheelers.com (925) 682-5734 EARLY BRONCOS LTD (1966-77 “Early” Ford Broncos) www.earlybronco.com Nov 13-15, 2015 - Bronco Daze, Borrego Springs CA FOUR WHEELIN’ FOOLS (818) 882-3304, Rick GEARED FOUR FUN 4WD CLUB (760) 751-9733 www.geared4fun.com

ANTELOPE VALLEY FOUR WHEELERS (661) 349-2416 www.antelopevalleyfourwheelers.com

GOLD HILLS POSSE (916) 933-0731 www.posse4x4.org

BADLANDS OFF ROAD ADVENTURES www.4x4training.com Nov 28, 2015 - T&T Rail Road Adventure, 2 Days

HIGH ROCK TREKKERS (775) 629-9232 www.

BEACH N TOYS (760) 945-3979 www.beachntoys.net

HEMET JEEP CLUB www.hemetjeepclub.com

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www.hhora.org Nov 14, 2015 - Hare Ball, Hollister Hills SVRA, Hollister CA Dec 5, 2015 - Mad Hatter, Hollister Hills SVRA, Hollister CA

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 Nov 8, 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 May 21, 2016 - Hangtown Motocross Classic, Sacramento CA May 28, 2016 - Glen Helen National, San Bernardino CA Jun 4, 2016 - Thunder Valley National, Lakewood CO Jun 18, 2016 - High Point National, Mt. Morris PA Jun 25, 2016 - Tennessee National, Blountville TN Jul 2, 2016 - RedBud National, Buchanan MI Jul 9, 2016 - Southwick National, Southwick MA Jul 16, 2016 - Spring Creek National, Millville MN Jul 23, 2016 - Washougal National, Washougal WA Aug 13, 2016 - Unadilla National, New Berlin NY Aug 20, 2016 - Budds Creek National, Mechanicsville MD Aug 27, 2016 - Ironman National, Crawfordsville IN

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highrocktrekkers.com Jul 15-18, 2016 - Lassen Applegate Emigrant Trail Ride

VEGAS VALLEY 4 WHEELERS (702) 558-5786 www.vv4w.org Nov 6-7, 2015 - Hump N Bump, Logandale NV WILLYS OVERLAND MOAB RALLY (714) 478-1867 www.willysrally.com May 13-15, 2016 - 7th Annual Willy’s Rally, Moab UT

4WD TRAINING

BADLANDS OFF ROAD ADVENTURES www.4x4training.com

FUN RUNS

BARSTOW POKER RUN (760) 252-3093 www. barstowpokerrun.com Nov 7-8, 2015 - Barstow Poker Run

INLAND EMPIRE FOUR WHEELERS (909) 883-7219 www.ie4w.com Dec 26 - Jan 1, 2016 - New Years at Truckhaven

BEST IN THE DESERT (702) 457-5775 www.bitd.com

JEEP JAMBOREE www.jeepersjamboree.com (530) 333-4771

DUNEFEST Oregon Dunes www.dunefest.com

JUST RUNS (619) 579-7120 www.justruns.com Dec 12-13, 2015 - Giminids Meteor Shower Run, Anza Borrego CA PARKER 4 WHEELERS (909) 239-1162 www.parker4wheelers.net Nov 12-15, 2015 - Desert Splash POINT MUGU 4WD CLUB, INC. (805) 241-5899 www.facebook.com/pages/Point-Mugu-4x4Club/356896013416 RED ROCK 4-WHEELERS www.rr4w.com Mar 19-27, 2016 - Jeep Safari 2016 RIVERSIDE 4 WHEELERS www.riverside4wheelers.net Nov 13-16, 2015 - Calico RUBICON TRAIL FOUNDATION (888) 678-2426 www.rubicontrail.org SAN DIEGO 4 WHEELERS www.sd4wheel.com Jan 15-17, 2016 - 18th Annual Superstition Mountain Run, Superstition OHV Area, Imperial CA SCOUTS WEST 4WDC (619) 477-6156; (562) 902-8559 www.scoutswest.com Nov 25-29, 2015 - Desert Turkey Campout, Anza Borrego CA SONS OF THUNDER 4-WHEELERS (949) 830-8254 www.sonsofthunder4x4.com - Meets 3rd Friday of each month, 7:30 pm. Call for location 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 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

CORVA (800) 42-CORVA www.corva.org 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 GLAMIS NORTH HOT SPRINGS RESORT (760) 354-1010 www.glamisnorth.com Jan 15-18, 2016 - Crawdad Off Road Events Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Fundraiser Mar 17-20, 2016 - Polaris RZR Forum GLEN HELEN RACEWAY, Devore CA (909) 880-3090, San Bernardino www.glenhelen.com Nov 27-29, 2015 - Day in the Dirt 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 MODESTO RIDGE RUNNERS Day (209) 526-0181 - Evening (209) 380-0834 NORTHWEST MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION www. nmaoffroad.org All events held in Washington State Nov 7, 2015 - Poker Run Series Awards NORTHERN MONO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (530) 208-6078 www.northernmonochamber.com REDDING DIRT RIDERS www.reddingdirtriders.com SAN DIEGO OFF ROAD COALITION (619) 440-3913 www.sdorc.org Nov 7-8, 2016 - Lost Lizard Fun Run, Superstition OHV Area

THE DIRT SERIES www.thedirtseries.com

G.P.’S AMA DISTRICT 37 (714) 539-2357 www.district37ama. org Dec 5-6, 2015 - Vikings GP, Lake Elsinore CA AMA DISTRICT 38 OFF ROAD DIVISION (619) 562-1993 www.amad38.com AMRA ARIZONA MOTORCYCLE RIDERS ASSOCIATION www.amraracing.com ARIZONA OFF ROAD PROMOTIONS (623) 363-9665 www.arizonaoffroadpromotions.com Nov 21, 2015 - Gila Bend GP UTV State Championship Race Dec 12, 2015 - Canyon Christmas GP, Peoria AZ BIG 6 (562) 423-1889; Ride Hotline (714) 539-2357 www.big6racing.com Oct 31-Nov 1, 2015 - Round 7, Prospectors GP, Gorman CA Dec 5-6, 2015 - Vikings GP, Lake Elsinore CA CAHUILLA CREEK MX TRACK (951) 471-6135 Anza www.cahuillacreekmotocross.com FIRE & POLICE MOTOCROSS www.firepolicemx.com Dec 8, 2015- Christmas GP, Glen Helen Raceway, Devore CA GLEN HELEN RACEWAY (909) 880-3090 San Bernardino www.glenhelen.com Nov 22, 2015 - SRA GP Dec 8, 2015 - Fire & Police MX 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 Nov 22, 2015 - Round 11, Glen Helen, Devore CA THE DIRT SERIES www.thedirtseries.com 909-800-9820 ZR PROMOTIONS (686) 564-6653 www.zrpromo.com

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

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AMERICAN RETROCROSS www.americanretrocross.org See Vintage Motocross Category BARONA MX Ramona CA (619) 888-4037 www.baronamxtrack.com Nov 22, 2016 - SDMX Dec 6, 2016 - SDMX CAHUILLA CREEK MX TRACK (951) 471-6135 Anza CA www.cahuillacreekmotocross. com 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 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 Nov 15, 2016 - Battle at the Park, Round 1 FIRE & POLICE MOTOCROSS (760) 586-5320 www.firepolicemx.com GLEN HELEN RACEWAY, Devore CA (909) 880-3090, San Bernardino www.glenhelen.com Nov 1, 2015 - SoCal OTMX Nov 7-8, 2015 - World Vet MX Nov 8, 2015 - CALVMX Nov 14, 2015 - REM MX Nov 21, 2015 - REM MX Dec 5, 2015 - REM MX Dec 6, 2015 - Transworld MX Dec 12, 2015 - REM MX Dec 13, 2015 - Pro Am GP & MX Dec 19, 2015 - REM MX LACR MX, Palmdale CA (661) 754-3366 www.lacr.mx MILESTONE RANCH MX PARK, Riverside CA (951) 686-4669 www.milestonemx.com Nov 6, 2015 - Transworld Mini Major NATIONAL MOTORSPORT ASSOCIATION (951) 587-9805 www.nmamx.com OVER THE HILL GANG (310) 373-4506 www. overthehillgang.org Bay National Nov 1, 2015 - Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA Valley National Nov 7-8, 2015 - DT1 MX Park, Tulare CA

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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 Dec 6, 2015 - Triple Crown PRAIRIE CITY MX PARK Sacramento CA www. prairiecitymx.com (775) 265-7223 REM MOTOCROSS (951) 200-0699 www.remsatmx.com Saturday Racing 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 2015 Once-a-month Series 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 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 SUNRISE MX PARK (Formerly Racetown 395) (760) 680-6619 or (760) 947-9054 www.ridesunrisemx. com

OFF ROAD CLUBS

Email editor@ss-offroadmagazine.com to get your off road club listed here! CORVA (800) 42-CORVA www.corva.org East Bay Hi-Tailers www.ebht.org Jan 16, 2016 - Frank Raines Park 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 MERCED RUNABOUTS www.facebook.com/mercedrunabouts koyer@me.com

MORONGO BASIN SEARCH & RESCUE (760) 749-6321 www.desertrun.org 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 DUNEFEST Oregon Dunes www.dunefest.com MICHIGAN BUGGY BUILDERS (517) 402-1303 www.buggybuilders.com Mar 13, 2016 - 35th Annual VW - Street - Sand - Off Road Trade Show & Swap Meet OCTANE FEST (775) 240-2851 www.visitfallonnevada. com/octanefest OFF ROAD EXPO (714) 513-8449 www.offroadexpo.com Oct 1-2, 2016 - Off Road Expo, Pomona CA OFF ROAD EXPO ARIZONA (928) 315-5649 www. arizonaoffroadexpo.com

TAFT RACING Taft CA (661) 623-1942 www.taftracing.com

OFF ROAD SWAP MEET (951) 845-8820 www.facebook.com/leduc.racing

TRIPLE CROWN MX www.triplecrownmx.com Nov 1, 2015 - Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA Dec 13, 2015 - Perris Raceway, Perris CA

SAND JAM EXPO (714) 398-5049 Mellanie@themingleagency.com Nov 14-15, 2015 - Sand Jam Expo, RV Expo, Colton CA

WORCS (435) 635-1597 www.worcsracing.com

CALL TO VERIFY INFORMATION BEFORE TRAVELING EVENTS SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION OR ERROR

MODESTO RIDGE RUNNERS Day (209) 526-0181 - Evening (209) 380-0834

THE DIRT SERIES www.facebook.com/TheDirtSeries

TWMX (760) 722-7777 www.motocross.transworld.net/twmxrs/race-schedule/ 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

THE BEST FIRST AID KITS AND A WHOLE LOT MORE

SAND SPORTS SUPER SHOW (714) 990-5107 www.sandsportssupershow.com Sept 16-18, 2016 - 18th Annual Sand Sports Super Show, Costa Mesa CA UNLIMITED OFF ROAD EXPO (678) 938-2680 www.unlimitedoffroadexpo.com Jun 3-5, 2016 - Unlimited Off Road Expo, Kentucky Exposition Center VENTURA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS (805) 585-5392 www.venturacountyoffroadshow.com

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The Jim Temple buggy entry digs out of a silt hill as Gustavo Vildosola Jr. does the same at the ’05 Best in the Desert Nevada 1000 - Trackside Photo

Justin Oquendo in the Kibbetech race truck on his run during the main event of Huckfest this past year. Although Justin did not win, he sure did put on one heck of a show. — Andrew Gessler, Newbury Park CA

On the can-am is my Daughter Jessy and next to her is my niece Kiana. On the little RZR is my son Cristian. We took the toys over to my wife’s grandparents’ ranch in Tecate MX to get them ready for the season. — Angel Perez, Murrieta CA

Gene Chimits at Superstition — Photo by Brittney Carlson

Our son just got married in Glamis this past October. Brian Fusilier Jr., Raini Fusilier, Kamille and Khloe Fusilier, and Brian and I. — Cheryl Fusilier, Hemet CA

Brian Fusilier Jr. and Raini Lauda starting the desert season off with a wedding at Glamis, October 10, 2015.

Steven Lannin from Santa Clarita CA at Glamis — Jason Jordan

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Team Difficult taking on the Baja 500 1991 — Mike Cuff, #88R D38, #88Q OMRA

Riding with the James Gang. Our final trip of the season last year. The image was taken at the top of Devils Slide @ Ocotillo Wells. Beautiful day!, Good Times! What a ride! Let the good times roll for the new desert season. — Rusty James, Tim James and Jake My Baja Bug, a work in progress, at the SCORE IV 250 at Plaster City September 26, 2015 - Chuck Putnam, El Centro CA

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Me and my favorite dirt bike ladies at Superstition From left to right : Kale, Amber, Lindsay & Heather — Lindsay Degen, Ramona CA

Enduring 110 degree temperatures manning Checkpoint #1 on the backside of Superstition Mountain at the SCORE IV 250 on September 26th. The Checkpoint crew included: Davin Brigman, John Sexton, Truman Rogers, Alan Brinkman, Daniel Middleton, Paul Scott, and Chuck Putnam.

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ZR Promo friends ride from Mexicali to Algodones Baja California

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Gene Chimits at Superstition — Photo by Brittney Carlson, Alpine CA

The reason I hang out in the desert is to go off road, but there are other treasures. The Kenyon family, from Canada, with guide, David Wiles.

Damage from Salton Sea. — Curt and Judy Treadwell, Seattle WA

Going too fast at the 05 Nevada 1000, Best in the Desert race. Photo by Trackside

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The Triplets and Uncle Ricardo at Cerro Prieto in the Mexicali desert - ZR Promo

Now on Facebook! Nicki Sargent from Tucson AZ has set up this great site to help lost dogs get found! Log onto Facebook and join Lost & Found Dune Dogs in Unidentified rider silhouetted at the 2005 Nevada 1000 race case you lose or find a dog! - Trackside Photo E

The quad pulling out the truck! — Judy Bohlen, El Cajon CA

BE A PART OF HISTORY Our grandson Kellen on the Razor — Judy Bohlen, El Cajon CA Nicki Sargent set up a site to help lost dogs in Ocotillo Wells. Join the Facebook group Ocotillo Wells Lost & Found Desert Dogs in case you lose or find a dog this season!

After 11 great and memorable years, the sun is setting on the Henderson “250”. Be there...December 4-6, 2015. Thank you to the City of Henderson and all the great business people of Henderson for supporting this event.

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ABOVE Another shot of Ken Freeman. He was the SNORE Driver of the Year in 1980. RIGHT Bobby Ferro, 1974 SNORE 250 winner. “He was the fastest in the desert back then” a Facebook comment reads. Photos courtesy Kenny Freeman Facebook page E

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Lucas Oil Arizona Regional Rounds 7 & 8 - September 11-12, 2015 Chandler AZ By Scott Spinning Photos by Spinning Wheels Photography

eptember 11th and 12th were the latest races in the Lucas Oil Off Road Arizona Regional series. It was the second program that was featured with night racing at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler, AZ, for the cooler temperatures. Added to the program was the Fear Farm Desert Truck Challenge, with the winner taking home a six foot tall trophy. Also added was the Class 11 Coalition MAXTRAX world series of bugs’ race. There was even a new event for the smaller racers, the addition of the RZR 170 class made it’s debut with several young racers showing they can hold their own on the track. The theme for the weekend was to honor the firefighter, police officers and military personnel as well as those who made the ultimate sacrifice fourteen years ago. There was even a fireworks display which went off with a bang. There were monster truck rides with any donations going to the Fallen Firefighter Memorial Fund. The season is coming to an end with only a few more races on the calendar. Point leaders are closing some gaps between themselves, and distancing themselves from the others. It is not about that, it is about racing and enjoying the smell of Sunoco fuel and dust mixture, or throwing dirt clods at the

person behind you, trying to stay in the front of the pack and keeping it on two wheels. Congratulation to all of the competitors and to all of you who walked on the podium and took home a trophy. As always you can find more information on the regional race by going to www.lucasoilregionalaz.com and to find more photos of the AZ regional races check out www.spinningwheelsphotography. com.

Cole Keatts racing with his 911 tribute paint Trey Gibbs comes for a landing

Ken Benson flies through the air coming off the turn one jumps Dallas Gonzalez’s RZR 170

Brandon Sorensen got up on two wheels going through a turn

Rich Ward Cleared the jump in Full Stock Class

Ken Benson Unlimited UTV driver caught air off the jump

Chris Nunes compressing the suspension while Cole Keatts flies in from behind in Mod Kart class

Pro Lite driver Broc Dickerson Jr2 pack leaders

Austin McIntyre PRO Buggy driver getting some hang time

Dillon Ayers PRO Buggy driver in flight

Dustin Nelson took flight in the SR1 class

Mark Murrell and co-pilot in the Class 11 Coalition MAXTRAX readies for the landing

Brother and sister, Brandon and Amanda Sorensen, battling for position

Trish Wright is on the bumper of Jordan Avelar in Production 1000

Brandon Nelson extends the suspension on his truck in the Fear Farm Truck Challenge E Conner McMullen Mod Kart driver took 2nd place in Rd 7 and 1st in Rd 8

Andy McClanahan making a landing in the Class 11 Coalition MAXTRAX race

Brandon Kilgore compresses his suspension and Bryan McCormick is following suit

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125-250 Expert-Intermediate winners. Max Parker, Mason Parker, Cole Conaster, Parker Borg, Luke Souza and Justin Lidell.

he final stage of the 2015 John Burr Cycles Endurance series came to an exhilarating climax with total turnout at fifty entries including two Ironman entries. The course was reported to be approximately eight miles long, but did not go back to the Pavilion as has been common before, due to a concert. Both ridges were silty and as usual had hiding rocks and other obstructions. The racers were greeted by near 100 degree day temperatures that caused at least one racer to get a saline IV after becoming severely dehydrated. We have a lot of reporting to do, let’s get at it. The Pro class which is limited to one bike and four racers, was a who’s who of Southern California off-road racers. The 2014 JBC 24Hour defending Champions are the Precision Concepts team (PC-1), led by 2015 WORCS Pro Champion Robby Bell, joined by Justin Seeds, Ryan Abbatoye and Justin Morgan. Johnny Campbell Racing (JCR-9) has been on the road for the Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) series back east. Having won the 24Hour in the past, JCR-9 brought GNCC racers Chris Bach and Trevor Bollinger to the show. They were joined by seasoned 24-Hour racers

Winning Open Expert-Intermediate winners. Charles Jirsa, Mitch Anderson, Beau Baron, Michael Del Fante, Ty Renshaw, and Noah Kepple.

Benny Breck and Ryan Dudek. OX Motorsports (OX-2) skipper Colton Udall, has a few of these Glen Helen Endurance titles under his belt and had his longtime racing pal Mark Samuels, speedy Sean Collier, and Justin Jones by his side. Ryan Reina was the chief of the JBC541 team and was accompanied by Sean Lipanovich, long time Southern California racer Jeff Loop, and multiple Loretta Lynn’s Champ Ryan Surratt. Seven total entries in the Pro with lap two being the first full lap, JBC-541 came through the beeper in first on lap two but the JCR-9 was just getting warmed up and moved into first by the end of lap three. Big 6 ripper Blayne Thompson (BT-7) led a team consisting of Dalton Shirey, Justin Wallis and Dominic La Fontane. OX-2 takes up space in second and BT-7 has moved into third on lap three. OX-2 to within two seconds of JCR-9 on lap eight, JBC541 going into third after a first lap wrong turn. JCR-9 releases control of the lead to OX-2, for a single lap but quickly gets back into control on the following lap ten. Going into lap forty-one with Pro lap

40+ Expert- Intermediate winners. Alex Zapata, Chuck McCarty, Kevin Arlotti, Michael Kleczko, Kevin Barda, and Allen Julien.

times somewhere between between fourteen minutes plus and sixteen minutes plus, while leading JCR-9 has heartbreak on the following lap giving up the lead. With Bach on the JCR-9 bike he started to sense something wasn’t right so he took it easy getting back to the pits. Reportedly, finding a crank case issue, the team solved it but something was not right and the beast would not restart. They eventually tore down the top end finding a cracked piston as a source of the problem. Spending the next two hours rebuilding the engine as hopes of a victory went away into the warmth of the night. OX-2 had fallen ten minutes and forty-five back of JCR-9 on lap thirty-five, but quickly chiseled that down to six minutes and thirtyseven seconds by the time JCR-9 broke. As to what happens in this race of long hours and unrelenting pounding of the mind, body, and machine enforcing the saying, “it’s not over until it’s over”. OX-2 knows a bit how that works but it is their time as they leap into the lead on lap forty-two. JBC-541 inherits second as the threat of highly skilled PC-1 squad now in third looms. PC-1 sped into second on lap forty-eight and sitting almost fourteen minutes off the lead of OX-2. PC-1 fell back to third on lap sixty-nine and reportedly had some issues including a clutch problem. The finely honed OX-2 team ran consistent laps after taking the lead, “steady as she goes” for the JBC 24-Hour Pro win. JBC-541 raced to a deserving second, while PC-1 kept the machine running and in for third. The Ironman class saw the multiple

extremely strong with JBC Endurance veteran Ty Renshaw, the multi talented and red hot fast Beau Baron, Mitch Anderson, Michael Del Fante and Noah Kepple. They devastated their class competition in the Open Expert for the win, with an hour lead by lap thirty-nine, going on to complete ninety-one laps and finish fourth overall. Giving cheers to Husqvarna USA, ZipTy, Maxxis, FMF and their fans. The 707Suspension.com team arrived from the small Northern California town of Penngrove, a few miles north of Petaluma, California. The AMA’s District-36 was represented well by these stylish racers, that

The winning Mini team led by Mason Klein

Winning Pro team. Colton Udall, Mark Samuels, Sean Collier and Justin Jones.

seemed to be posing for the camera without trying producing great images. The troupe composed of Max Parker, Mason Parker, Cole Conaster, Parker Borg, Luke Souza, and Justin Lidell. Taking the 125-250 Expert-Intermediate lead on lap four, then relinquishing it on lap fourteen slipping back to third and losing one

winner of JBC Endurance races in Brian Adams on the start. Kyle Wade who has raced in several JBC Endurance races on teams but has been soloing for this year was ready to rock. Wade won the 2015 JBC-6 Hour Ironman in a packed class, then had Adams to deal with in the JBC 10-Hour finishing second to him. Wade knew what to expect and the strength of his competition When the race started, Wade staying close to Adams taking over first at one point but Adams railed right back and resumed the lead the next lap. The two racers were pushing each other hard, until Adams pulled out on lap thirty-one. When news of Adams calling it a night was received, Wade took an extended break. With the win in gloves Wade rode sporadic laps to his first JBC 24-Hour Ironman win. Wade would like to thank Perry Builders, Dubya, Steahly, and Panic Rev. The Charles Jirsa Second place in the Pro, Ryan Reina, Jeff Loop, Sean Husqvarna Open Expert team was Lipanovich and Ryan Surratt.

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of their two bikes around the same time. They steeled up and proceeded to pound their way back through the pack completing eighty-seven laps according to the official results, finishing seventh overall and first in the 125-250 ExpertIntermediate. The Business class winner would have been an easy bet to win with Off Road racing dignitaries in Eric Yorba and Ivan Ramierez aboard. The two very fast ones were joined by rider of record Brad Baker, Jesse Ziegler, Skyler Howes, and Michael Allen. The Kurt Caselli Foundation KTM team won the class by three laps in the ten entry field. More importantly, the team was conducting tests with their racers wearing sensors for research on racing fatigue and its effects. The final goal to turn the data into improved safety equipment design and techniques to make racers as safe as possible. The JBC 40+ Expert- Intermediate entry

was Alex Zapata, Chuck McCarty, Kevin Arlotti, Michael Kleczko, Kevin Barda, and Allen Julien. Falling back to a ten minute plus deficit behind the leaders, they buckled up and moved back into second place after losing the spot on lap eight. JBC 40+, commencing to sand down Hunter’s lead, eventually assumed control on lap sixteen then putting on the blinders and winning the class decisively, finishing seventeenth overall. They would like to salute Amsoil, Troy Lee Designs, Sidi and the crew. The Mason Klein mini team mounted their 2015 effort on a pair of KTM 85’s, and had every intention of finishing it out. Despite losing two racers through attrition before the witching hour, the squad marched through the darkness and the treacherous one line canyon, the rock section that became a gnarly mogul section as the race progressed. Unrelenting, the remaining four platooned, ambushing any personal inhibitions, physical limitations and conquering them. They completed fifty-two laps for fortieth overall and the class win. When asked for a short answer on what they thought about the race, here is what some of them had to say: Mason Klein looked at me and blurted “Crazy!” Speedy Eric Burdell and Hagen said

“Fun!” One of the remaining four racers was the lone lady on the team, Caitlyn. With a smile a mile wide, she looked like she was ready to get back on the bike and do another 24 Hours. She said she was caught off guard by the single track canyon, but she mastered it and proved

she can ride with the guys and then some. Mason Matthes wrapped it up with his one line comment on the race, “Tiring!” Please go to www.glenhelen.com for complete results and information on the 2016 JBC Endurance series E

Winning the Business class was Brad Baker, Eric Yorba, Ivan Ramirez, Jesse Ziegler, Skyler Howes, and Michael Allen

Ironman winner, Kyle Wade.

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skilled Viewfinders Motorcycle Club kept constant watch on the track conditions and rider safety. Charlie Barney, the Viewfinders President and director of the race was pleased with the event, stating the turnout at 1185 entries with all camping sites and vendor row full on this sunny Saturday. The course laid out at a reported eight and a half miles, let’s race Race two, like WCGP Pro podium left to right. Colton Udall third place, winner Robby all the Big GP races, is Bell, and second place Eric Yorba an inter-class GP. An assortment of Vintage classes, Legends, Masters, and Women classes that saw one-hundred finishers. Racing in the Classic Expert on his Yamaha, Brian Tracy left all his classmates behind. Checking in on lap one Tracy was first in class and second overall, his closest class Round 6, Day 1 - Presented by Viewfinders MC competition was Anthony McElhenney who October 3, 2015, Ridgecrest, Calif. was way back in the field and second in class. Tracy just rode his race, sitting in second Articles/Photos by Rodney Rutherford overall and first in the Classic Expert at the end. McElhenney looked to have second sewn elcome to day one coverage of the up but fell back to fourth on the white flag lap. two day 42nd Annual Viewfinders This allowed Kevin Rezende, who was almost “Russ Jenkins Memorial” Grand Prix, four minutes behind McElhenney on lap two, held in conjunction with round six of the eight to get around him for second in class, Dwayne round MSR Presents Big 6 GP series, at the Scrivnor also took advantage for a third in Desert Empire Fairgrounds in Ridgecrest, class. Amongst the big bikes, Bernard California. The ball of fire way up yonder was Unhassobiscay, powered his Yamaha in casting a warming glow on the racers as the the 250cc 50+ Mag Lightweight Expert through the scoring chicane on lap one in tenth overall and second in class. Putting up the grit, he scrambled his way past early 250cc 50+ Mag Lightweight Expert leader, Steve Nakamoto, on lap two. Unhassobiscay, stuck it clean to the checkers on the final lap for seventh overall and first in the 250cc 50+ Mag Lightweight Expert. Nakamoto rolled on to a third in the 250cc 50+ Mag Lightweight Expert, Bill Boyer placed third in the class at the final wave of the flag. Chase Brubaker, riding his Kawasaki in the West Coast Grand Prix Novice and Beginner race, checked in at second overall behind Heavyweight Novice, Kory Rash, on lap one. Brubaker was twelve seconds behind Rash but made that up on lap two, taking the overall lead. Fellow WCGP 250 Novice racer, Hunter Oakley, was going to have his say in the race. Oakley moved from fifth to second overall by lap two and two seconds behind Brubaker. The two racers were feeding their steeds plenty of petro as they moto-dueled for the lead. Brubaker pulls it off and prevails for the race overall and WCGP 250 Novice win, with Oakley

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just a second behind him for second in class and race standings. Carson Moore put it down for a third overall and first in the WCGP 200 Novice, Rash finished fourth overall and first in the WCGP Heavyweight Novice. Hayden Bernard Unhassobiscay #X374, getting passed wrapped up the top five overall and was by Blayne Thompson #7, in the Endurocross second in the WCGP 200 Novice. Brubaker section also raced to his third consecutive win in the of a high-speed straight, Blayne blew way too Lightweight Novice-I on Sunday. wide and actually off the course. I held a tight The premiere WCGP Pro, WCGP line and made the pass, but was ready for Expert, and WCGP Intermediate is ready to retaliation to come quickly.” thunder for a ninety minute scrum. The class Unfortunately for Thompson he soon was stacked with an array of racers that ran out of gas and was forced have won major to push the bike back, he races and titles concluded with a ninth in the such as: WCGP WCGP Pro. A surprised Bell points leader brought home his second win and multiple in the 2015 WCGP Pro series Lake Elsinore and second straight win at the GP winner, THR Viewfinders GP. Yorba comes Motorsports in for second, Udall third, a very racer Justin respectable fourth from Collier Seeds; Precision and Reina fifth. Concepts racer, Maxxis racer Dalton multiple time Shirey raced to a sixth overall Baja Champion, and first in the WCGP Pro II, for and just coming his third WCGP Pro II win of the off the coattails Chase Brubaker, floating the chop for the 2015 season, more on Shirey of his second West Coast Grand Prix Lightweight-I Novice as the series comes to a close. WORCS Series win Trevor Stewart places second, Pro title, the steely Nick Stover third, Beau Baron Robby Bell; a past WORCS Champion and fourth and Mitch Anderson fifth in the WCGP the 2014 Big 6 WCGP Pro Champion, KTM’s Pro II. Eric Yorba. Also in the class would be another For complete results and information multiple time Baja Champion and three time for the Big 6 Grand Prix, please go to www. 2015 WCGP winner, OX Motorsports racer big6racing.com . Colton Udall as well as Ryan Reina, Mark For series points please go to www. Samuels, and feisty motocrosser in Sean moto-tally.com/D37/GP/Standings.aspx . Collier to name a few. Thank you to Robby Bell, his complete Off the gate for lap one, it was Reina race report is at www.precisionconceptsracing. and Seeds one-two as they entered the com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2015-BIG-6pasture area. Zip Ty Racing’s Blayne round-6.pdf Thompson obliterated the Ridgecrest soil and into first place at the end of lap one, Collier second, Reina third, Bell fourth and Seeds fifth. On lap four Thompson was into his zone but Bell has now moved into second after a reported wave-by from Collier, Collier third, Yorba holding fourth and Udall after breaking into the top five in lap three now fifth. Coming off his WORCS Championship, Bell, the 2014 WCGP Pro Viewfinders GP winner, was looking for two in a row after celebrating his WORCS crown at Disney World, then back to racing less than twenty-four hours after arriving from Florida. Bell pulled to within seven seconds of Thompson on lap five with two laps remaining. Thompson had a monster task at hand, keeping one of the best GP racers in the country in Bell behind him. Coming in on lap six we have Thompson first, Bell counting the sewing stitches on Thompson’s jersey, Yorba in third after putting some distance between him and the fourth place Udall. The white flag is waving and we have Bell cooking and looking for a pass on Thompson. From Robby Bell’s race report;”I was starting to line up an outside-in pass, but as 50+ Mag Lightweight class winner, Bernard E we entered a left-handed corner at the end Unhassobiscay

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Nick Burson, doing his thing as he enters into the motocross section Jacob Endress, racing to first in Junior Novice and fifth overall in the Junior-Micro race

Third in both the Heavyweight Expert and West Coast GP Heavyweight Expert, Zach Biddingmeier

coverage of the two day event held at the Desert Empire Fairgrounds, was to be a moist affair, with intermittent showers developing into sporadic bursts of rain fall during the day. Get the tear offs or the goggle roll offs ready to go Part of The 2015 AMA District 37 Big 6 Grand and let’s race. Prix Series, Round 6, Day 2 Purvine Racing’s October 4, 2015, Ridgecrest, Calif. Nick Burson, came back to earth on Sunday, after Article/Photos by Rodney Rutherford a stellar day of racing on Saturday winning the Vet Forty year e are into round six of the eight round Heavyweight Expert and Viewfinders member and Big 6 Grand Prix (GP) series, with the West Coast Grand round seven slated for Gorman, on Prix (WCGP) Heavyweight master of the flags, Chris October 31st and November 1st. The series Expert, he was also seventh McDonald will close out in Lake Elsinore, on December overall in the WCGP 5th and 6th with round eight. On this day two amongst a field of younger break-neck fast racers. With Burson in search of a third class win and second overall race win as we commence the Heavy Lightweight Expert and Intermediate, intermingled with the Lightweight Expert and Intermediate. Burson, the 2009 Lake Elsinore GP winner ripped through the mud on lap one leading the inter-class field. 3BrosKtm.com’s Nick Stover raced in twenty-two seconds off of Burson’s pace. The 2015 AMA National Hare and Hound Pro 250 Champion, Gaerne Boots racer Dalton Shirey goes past the scoring table in third but dropped out of the race the following lap. Burson now off alone seems to be doing what is necessary for the win, keeping the second place Stover over eighteen seconds or more behind him. Burson with the lead on lap three, Stover second and a bit of rattling in the battle Nick Stover, Lightweight-I Expert winner and third in the West for third overall. Heavyweight

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Expert and the 2015 AMA Southern California Motocross Pro Champion, Century Motorcycle’s racer Troy Armstrong, in third after coming through fifth at the end of lap one. Burson keeps his Beta on its best behavior steering her home for the race overall win, twenty five seconds ahead of second place Stover, Armstrong third, Lightweight-I Expert Austin Keys charging on lap four eight seconds behind Armstrong in fourth overall, Heavyweight Expert Zach Biddingmeier fifth overall. The Heavyweight Expert top three is Burson for this third class win of the weekend, Armstrong second, and Biddingmeier third in class. Stover takes the Lightweight-I Expert class win by over three minutes, Keys second, and Zach Teno third in class. Two rounds remaining and the competition for series titles are beginning to heat up. With that in mind, please go to www. big6racing.com/ for results and race information. For series points please go to www.moto-tally. com/D37/GP/Standings.aspx . E

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the AHRMA 50 Plus Expert class. CZ mounted Clark Jones, the founder of Noleen Racing, and AHRMA series veteran Rick Daniel (Yam) battled virtually bar-to-bar in both motos. The first moto saw Jones with the lead entering the main portion of the course, with Daniel directly behind him. The pair set a torrid pace during the moto, launching huge amounts of dirt exiting the corners and sailing over the numerous jumps. Although Jones led from start to finish, his lead was tenuous as Daniel kept up the pressure to the end. Finishing third in the moto was CALVMX regular Brent Wilkinson (Suz). Jones and Daniel once again led the pack up the starting straight at the start of moto two. The distinctive sounds of the CZ and Yamaha echoed around the track as neither rider conceded an inch to the other. Daniel continually closed in on Jones’ rear wheel only to see him squirt away exiting the turns. At the finish, it was Jones with the overall win, followed by Daniel. Newly appointed AHRMA Regional Director Bill Silverthorn showed he can still handle a Husqvarna at age 70 as he dueled with Maico mounted Walt Foster in both motos of the AHRMA 60 Plus Expert class. Silverthorn led for most of the first moto with Foster steadily closing in from the second spot. Midway thru the moto, Foster passed Silverthorn for the lead, with Alex Reid’s Bultaco in GP-1 125 Intermediate. seconds apart throughout the moto. Daniel kept a few lengths They were joined by Honda the pressure on Morrison, but was never able to behind. Foster mounted Kirk Jackson in catch the hard charging Morrison. Although they took the moto GP3-125 Expert and Brian were being scored separately, Morrison took win followed by Tracy (Yam & Kaw) a double the moto win, with Daniel crossing the line close Silverthorn and winner in GP1-250 Expert behind. CALVMX members Mike Tripes (Hon) Reid. and Dave Feeney (Hon) With rounded out the podium September 19-20, 2015 the class overall finishers. Cahuilla Creek MX Park, Anza, CA victory on the Rick Daniel By Steve Caro - Photos by Kathryn Caro line, Silverthorn demonstrated total again powered domination in the his Swedish fter a sudden deluge of rain led to the second moto as the machine to the cancellation of their joint event in July, both Yamaha ace blitzed his front trailed CALVMX and AHRMA held their collective way to the front and by Foster and breath and crossed their fingers in the hope the only the intermittent Don Hansing finished first AHRMA 50 Plus GP Reid. Foster scheduled September event wouldn’t meet the challenges from powered his way and GP3-500 Expert same fate. Mother nature must like motocross, as Morrison kept him to the front midway thru lap two, with Silverthorn along with Honda from running away the weekend was graced with a cooling breeze immediately mounting a challenge in second. mounted Nicky with the moto. Scored and clear skies at the popular facility. What could have been another start-to-finish duel Trevino (AHRMA) in separately by their The riders meeting introduced motocross ended when Silverthorn’s front wheel washed out Ultima 125 Novice different organizations, pioneer and long time vintage racing participant in a high speed corner, putting him on the ground and Open Age it was Daniel taking the Bill Silverthorn as the new AHRMA Southwest hard. “Bill forgot Husky’s don’t turn like Maico’s” Intermediate. Regional MX Coordinator and CALVMX president overall for AHRMA, with remarked one rider who witnessed the crash. Sunday’s event Morrison topping the Frank Vrettas as the new Southwest Director Silverthorn was soon up and on his bike, but it featured the first CALVMX portion along of AHRMA MX, dirt track and trials competition. generation machines was too late to challenge Foster who clinched the with Tripes and Feeney The anticipation is Vrettas and Silverthorn will overall, with Reid taking second overall, followed of American in second and third help revive AHRMA’S presence and influence in by Silverthorn. motocross. A highoverall. Southern California. As Vrettas stated, “Without Larry Ubaldi finished second on his Matchless in the Other winners quality selection AHRMA, there would never have been vintage AHRMA 70 Plus class on Saturday included of pre-1975 bikes racing on a national level”. Don Hansing (Mai) in filled the pit area Saturday’s program featured the Post AHRMA 50 PLUS GP Intermediate and Ultima with historic brand names such as Husqvarna, Vintage (1975-92) machines. This was the time 500 Intermediate and Scott Piddington (Kaw) CZ, and Maico in attendance. Leading off the day period when rapid advances in suspension, were the pre-1970 Premier brakes and the use of machines from the days of liquid cooling occurred, “rough scrambles” and the establishing the basis dawn of American motocross. for today’s ultra-high Len Anderson put in two tech equipment. strong performances on The 50 Plus his custom built BSA C-25 GP Expert regularly to top the AHRMA Premier features close racing Alex Reid, third AHRMA 60 Plus Expert class Lightweight Intermediate with today being no class. In AHRMA’s 70 Plus exception. In moto one, Vintage Expert class, Charlie CALVMX series regular Also taking overall wins on the day were Jeff Higdon on an immaculate Brad Morrison (Maico) BSA Twin took the overall win Snyder (Hon) in Sportsman 125 Intermediate, faced off against Larry Ubaldi (Mat) in AHRMA Premier 500 over fellow seven-decade AHRMA competitor Expert, Tim Vasquez (CZ) in 50 Plus Novice man Larry Ubaldi on a rarely Rick Daniel (Yamaha). and long time competitor Craig Walker (CZ) seen Matchless. Holding Morrison and Daniel in 60 Plus Intermediate. Mike Padilla (Hon) up the banner for early twohad virtually identical strokes was Gary Collman on showed near expert level speed to take the starts and the duel was one of his numerous Greeves overall in Sportsman 250 Intermediate, followed on from the moment topping the CALVMX Premier by Maico mounted Norm Himaka and Tim they entered the main McIntyre (CZ). E Intermediate class. portion of the Cahuilla Undeniably, one of the best course. 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Steven Eugenio in the Galindo Motorsports trophy truck was running first the entire race until engine problems put him out five miles from the finish

Rigid Industries SCORE

Imperial Valley 250

once again located off of Wheeler Road in the Coyne Powersports Motorplex, owned by Imperial Valley businessmen Marty Coyne and his son Travis Coyne, both former SCORE desert racers. With the classes split into two groups, the motorcycles/ quads and several slower car/ truck classes and the UTVs raced in the early morning. The remaining classes, starting with the featured SCORE Trophy Trucks and unlimited Class 1 open-wheel desert race cars, started in the late afternoon. Following complete data tracking review of the participants, a total of 27 of the 85 official starters (31.76 Javier Robles Jr. finished first overall Pro Quad percent) finished the elapsedfinish line after leading the entire race. time, staggered start race within the eight “It was less than a perfect race for us,” hour time limit. said Vildosola afterwards. Primarily because Vildosola was elated at the finish line we made a lot of navigational mistakes Saturday night as he secured the win with a today. It was one of those wins that just falls consistent run and racing good fortune when into your lap. It is about perseverance and Steven Eugenio, driving the No. 1 Galindo continuing to chip away. We are excited Motorsports Chevy Silverado, went out of the race with engine failure within five-miles of the about the win and we came out here to points Continued on next page

Truck class for high-tech, 850-horsepower unlimited production trucks. Presented by the City of El Centro, the exico’s Gus Vildosola Jr started first, race was held near Plaster City, Calif., partially overcame racing maladies and in on 41,000 dedicated acres in an off-highway the end benefitted from some racing vehicle use area under the jurisdiction of the good fortune on a blistering El Centro field office of the Bureau of Land desert race course to capture Management. The area the overall and SCORE for the race was also Trophy Truck victory at the located immediately internationally-televised Rigid west of the Naval Air Industries SCORE Imperial Facility El Centro and is Valley 250, presented by the approximately 17 miles City of El Centro, Calif. west of El Centro off of Back in SoCal for Interstate 8. the third time in two years, The start/finish line Round 4 of the five-race area, main pits, primary 2015 SCORE World Desert spectator area and Francisco Vera from Ensenada finished Championship was held just vendor’s village were Todd Winslow, first Class 10 west of El Centro, Calif. and second Pro Quad approximately 100 miles east of San Diego. Pro and Sportsman classes for cars, trucks, UTVs, motorcycles and quads raced in the event. They came from 17 U.S. States and four countries and endured temperatures that approached 110 degrees. In earning his second overall race win of the year and his fifth career win in the marquee SCORE Trophy Truck division, Vildosola Jr covered a three-lap race over a grueling and scorching desert course of approximately 96.1-miles for a total race distance of 288.3 miles in five hours, 10 minutes and 17 seconds with an average speed of 55.75 miles per hour in his No. 21 Method Wheels Mexicana Logistics Ford Raptor. He defeated a field of 85 starters, including 12 in the featured SCORE Trophy September 26, 2015 - Plaster City CA PHOTOS BY JUDD NEVES

Ricky Brabec was one of the four pro riders who DNF’d in the Imperial Valley 250. Only two out of the six finished the race that had a high overall attrition rate.

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block for the SCORE Baja 1000 because if we won then nobody would go further up on us in points. We hope to go out and do well enough to win the championship, which was the goal last year and is the goal again this year.” “Our strategy here was to beat him (No. #1 Steven Eugenio) off the line (vehicles started two at a time) and we did but he knows this desert like the back of his hand. There was a reason he was ahead of us the whole race and that’s an indication of talent and knowing this race course really well. He passed me right as we left Jano Montoya from Winter Garden, Florida teamed up with Shane Esposito from Lake Elsinore, Calif., to capture the overall the infield section and I followed him all day long. He was putting motorcycle and Class 40 win. down a really good pace so I

thought he would probably take this race and we would be fighting with Andy (McMillin, driving for No. 11 Rob MacCachren) for second place.” “During our pit at the end of the second lap Andy went by us and when we got on the road he was stopped so we went by him and then we got a flat. I thought he would go by us again but he never did so we cruised it in and passed Steven Eugenio who was broken down about five miles from the finish.” Cory Sappington out of Peoria AZ finished fifth in the UTV class “It was really hot and the the slower classes made it a rough race. We dust didn’t move especially in came out here thinking that second place the third lap when the sun went down and the was no good for us and we needed the win light was reflecting off the dust particles. We because we couldn’t have Steven, Apdaly couldn’t see much of anything so following (Juan Lopez) or Rob win because they would move closer to us or further ahead of us in points. We called this our points blocking race and if we won it we would leave us in the same shape as we came in.” Jano Montoya, Winter Garden, Fla./ Shane Esposito, Lake Elsinore, Calif., teamed up to capture the overall motorcycle and Class 40 (riders over 40 years old) victory in a penalty-free run of 6:36:38, averaging 43.61 mph on a KTM 450XCW. The team of Javier Robles Jr, Guadalupe Victoria, Mexico/Josh Row, El Cajon, Calif./Roberto Villalobos, Tijuana, Mexico won the quad class in another penaltyfree run of 6:19:00 on a Honda TRX450R. Robles Jr, rider of record for the team, used his one excused absence to earn the team victory while Row and Villalobos split the riding time in this race. With their impressive class wins in the Rigid Industries SCORE Imperial Valley 250, remaining undefeated after their fourth win in the 2015 SCORE World Desert Championship were Larry Connor, Miamisburg, Ohio (Trophy

Mark Winkelman, out of Cedar Hill TX, finished firt Class 30

Truck Spec, Chevy Silverado) and Chad Broughton, Scotts Valley, Calif. (Class 3000, BajaLite-Chevy). While Connor and Broughton are the only two undefeated racers in the 2015 SCORE World Desert Championships with three class race wins each are Mark Winkelman, Cedar Hill, Texas (Class 30, Honda CRF450X) and Juan Dominguez, Yuma, Ariz. (SPT Quad, Honda TRX450R). Besides Vildosola Jr, other SCORE racers who now have two class wins each this season after their victories in this race are Wayne Matlock, El Cajon, Calif. (Class 19, Polaris RZR XP4 1000, Jano Montoya, Winter Garden, Fla. (Class 40, KTM 450XCW) and Javier Robles Jr, Guadalupe Victoria, Mexico (Pro Quad, Honda TRX450R). Several racers won for the first time in 2015 including Mark Samuels, Yucca Valley, Calif. (Open M/C, Honda CRF450X), Shelby Reid, Apple Valley, Calif. (Class 1, Custom-Chevy), Todd Winslow, Clovis, Calif. (Class 10, Alumi Craft-Chevy) and Johnny Burnworth, Holtville, Calif. (Class 1/2-1600, Lothringer-VW). E

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points back, Friedrich third in points and three rounds to go. The largest Pro purse of the season at $10,000 is going to be up for grabs on November 14, round eleven. Expect several

Jim Bandelin #71, Darin Dwyer #21, and Chris Anders #57C in the Vet +35 Novice heat race.

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points now shape up with Foster still in first, two points behind is Vanderlaan, and ten points behind Foster is Gil. The Vet 35+ Novice has seen the consistency of Donnie Moore put him on top of the series points, he has placed fourth or better in six of the eight rounds raced to this Round 9 - September 19, 2015 point. He has a thirty-five point lead over his Perris Raceway, Perris CA closest adversary, Andrew Myers, with four rounds to go. On the green Myers gets hot and Article/Photos by Rodney Rutherford nails the holeshot with the crowd jockeying to stay up. Darin Dwyer gets to work in second to he twelve round Southern California Flat the immediate rear of Myers, Chris Anders in Track Association’s Championship series third with a tailing Moore fighting to keep pace. is dialing down as we race into this round Myers stays calm despite the closeness of nine of the series. On this evening we have Dwyer, and is able to put some space between twenty-seven Main races and upwards of one- him and Myers as we near the last lap. Third hundred and fifty entries on the bill. Several place Anders has bridged up to Dwyer but runs out of time. The final five square up with classes appear to be going down to the wire Myers first, Dwyer second, Anders third, Moore for series fourth and Jim titles, with Bandelin fifth. yet another Moore still has emerging a firm grip on SCFTA Pro star the series lead that has earned with Myers his keep in twenty-eight the series, points back in Enerlon’s John second, and Bandelin in Vanderlaan. third, fifty-four Foster Brothers points back of Colt Foster, Moore. currently holds Start of the Pro heat. Left to right. John Vanderlaan #12, Jeff the points lead Johnson #87, Colt Foster #84, Travis Wyman #24, and Nick Gil The Open Novice by seven over #17. class is typically Vanderlaan. one of the largest classes with at least four Race Tech’s Nick Gil, has been extremely racers competing in every round. Series points tenacious in his racing style and cannot be leader Matt Ott, who has reached another level counted out sitting twelve points behind Foster since hopping on a big bike, holds a narrow two point lead over Justin Hanson. Travis Friedrich in third, now let’s race. is third in points eight behind Ott, and Jaycee Former National racer and sliding stylist, Jones eighteen points behind Ott. Fontana Radiator’s Jeff Johnson, has entered The twelve racer multi-line start revving select Pro rounds while contesting in the Vet up and off we go, gassing into turn one the and Bomber classes. The classic racer tends roar turns into a moderate murmur as the to keep the younger set on their toes, and that racers slow into the turn, back to the throttle up was the story as we get off the chalk. Johnson exiting turn two and Hanson firmly in the point, blocking the inside keeping his machine tight Matt Spiwak in second, Dwyer right next to on the inside while Vanderlaan growls behind him in third. The trio powers around the track him. Johnson using all his skill and speed but but no one is giving ground, late into the six futile against the lanky scrapper Vanderlaan. Vanderlaan sets up a pass on the inside of turn lap Open Novice Main Hanson and Spiwak in a cat-mouse affair with Hanson struggling to two on lap three, and the lead is his and here keep Spiwak from passing. The white flag is comes Gil. The following loop Gil takes his turn and slips under Johnson for second as he locks waving and Spiwak is pushing it hard. Forcing the issue he makes an inside pass but Hanson in on Vanderlaan. Johnson must have felt he is having none of that. Hanson gives the bike had his brakes on because Foster was soon around him as well going into third. Gil put forth extra cheerios, driving hard on the outside he re-passes for the lead and Open Novice win. a mighty effort but Vanderlaan has seemed to Spiwak places second, Dwyer third, Anders have it going his way as he slides in for the win fourth and Myers fifth. After this round nine, at the end of twenty laps, Gil second, Foster, Hanson takes the series points lead, Ott ten Johnson, and Travis Wyman fifth. The series

Pro Main winner, John Vanderlaan

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National numbers to be on hand, but this reporter opines one or more of our local SCFTA racers such as Gil, Foster, Kolkman and Vanderlaan could do very well as in the top five or win. That weekend will also conclude the series with round twelve on Sunday, November 15. Please go to www.scftaracing. com/ for complete results and information on the remaining two rounds after printing. Open Novice winner Justin Hanson #27 and second place E Matt Spiwak #22.

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ET MOTOPARK (480) 926-6688 www.etmotopark.com Apache Junction AZ Nov 28, 2015 - Mud Bogs & Sand Drags SOCAL SAND DRAGS (559) 679-8994 www. socalsanddrags.com Nov 6-8, 2015 - Sand Drags, San Bernardino County Fairgrounds, Victorville CA

SHORT COURSE

ARIZONA SHORT COURSE SERIES (800) 342-2512 www.lucasoilregionalaz.com 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 LUCAS OIL OFF ROAD SERIES (800) 342-2512 www.LucasOilOffRoad.com Mar 19-20, 2016 - Wild Horse Pass, Chandler AZ Apr 23-24, 2016 - Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park, Lake Elsinore CA May 21-22, 2016 - Baja International Short Course, Ensenada MX Jun 18-19, 2016 - Miller Motorsports Park, Toole UT Jul 23-24, 2016 - Glen Helen Raceway, San Bernardino CA Aug 13-14, 2016 - Wild West Motorsports Park, Sparks NV Sept 23-24, 2016 - Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park, Lake Elsinore CA Oct 22-23, 2016 - Wildhorse Pass, Chandler AZ NOR CAL ROCK RACING www.norcalrockracing.com

WORCS (435) 635-1597 www.worcsracing.com

SPEED ENERGY FORMULA OFF ROAD (704) 949-1255 www.stadiumsupertrucks.com

ZR PROMOTIONS (686) 564-6653 www.zrpromo.com

TRAXXAS TORC www.torcseries.com

ROCK CRAWLING

VORRA (916) 925-1702 www.vorra.net

BADLANDS OFF-ROAD PARK Attica IN www.badlandsoffroad.com DIRT RIOT ENDURANCE RACING (714) 513-8449 www.werocklive.com NOR CAL ROCK RACING www.norcalrockracing.com

SPEEDWAY

BIG TIME SPEEDWAY (925) 786-3263 www.bigtimespeedway.com COSTA MESA SPEEDWAY (949) 492-9933 www.costamesaspeedway.net

W.E. ROCK (714) 513-8449 www.werocklive.com

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FLAT TRACK ASSOCIATION (951) 443-7622 www. southerncaliforniaflattrack.com Races & Practice held at Perris Raceway Dec 5, 2015 - Speedway Racing

SAND DRAGS

SUPERCROSS

ULTRA 4 RACING www.ultra4racing.com

AVENAL SAND DRAGS (559) 679-8994 www. avenalsanddrags.com BAKO SAND DRAGS (661) 213-6783 www.facebook. com/bakosanddrags Feb 26-28, 2016 - Bako Sand Drags DUNEFEST Oregon Dunes www.dunefest.com

MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSS www. SupercrossOnline.com 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 CALVMX 619-500-2869 www.calvmx.net INTERNATIONAL TRIALS SCHOOL (909) 860-1857 www.ITStrials.com SAN DIEGO TRIALS RIDERS (760) 737-9240 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRIALS ASSOCIATION (951) 334-3034 www.socaltrials.com 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 AMA DISTRICT 38 OFF ROAD DIVISION (619) 562-1993 www.amad38.com Races held in the Imperial County desert near El Centro CA Dec 13, 2015 - Roadrunner Off Road, UTV only, Pole Line ARIZONA OFF ROAD PROMOTIONS (623) 363-9665 www.arizonaoffroadpromotions.com Nov 21, 2015 - Gila Bend GP UTV State Championship Race Dec 12, 2015 - Canyon Christmas GP, Peoria AZ ARIZONA SHORT COURSE SERIES (800) 342-2512 www.lucasoilregionalaz.com 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 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 DUNEFEST Oregon Dunes www.dunefest.com

LUCAS OIL REGIONAL (951) 233-2088 www.LucasOilRegional.com LUCAS OIL OFF ROAD SERIES (800) 342-2512 www.LucasOilOffRoad.com Mar 19-20, 2016 - Wild Horse Pass, Chandler AZ Apr 23-24, 2016 - Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park, Lake Elsinore CA May 21-22, 2016 - Baja International Short Course, Ensenada MX Jun 18-19, 2016 - Miller Motorsports Park, Toole UT Jul 23-24, 2016 - Glen Helen Raceway, San Bernardino CA Aug 13-14, 2016 - Wild West Motorsports Park, Sparks NV Sept 23-24, 2016 - Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park, Lake Elsinore CA Oct 22-23, 2016 - Wildhorse Pass, Chandler AZ NORTHERN MONO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (530) 208-6078 www.northernmonochamber.com SCORE (818) 225-8402 www.score-international.com Nov 18-21, 2015 - 48th SCORE Baja 1000 Feb 25-28, 2016 - 30th SCORE San Felipe 250 Apr 14-17, 2016 - 2nd SCORE Baja Sur 500 Jun 1-5, 2016 - 48th SCORE Baja 500 Sept 14-18, 2016 - SCORE Desert Challenge, Rosarito Beach, BC, Mexico Nov 16-20, 2016 - 49th SCORE Baja 1000 SRA (714) 957-2985 www.sragp.com Nov 22, 2015 - Round 11, Glen Helen, Devore CA THE DIRT SERIES www.facebook.com/TheDirtSeries UTV UNDERGROUND www.utvunderground.com VORRA (916) 925-1702 www.vorra.net WORCS (435) 635-1597 www.worcsracing.com

VINTAGE MOTOCROSS

AHRMA www.ahrma.org National Vintage MX Series Nov 7, 2015 - Round 19, Rio Bravo Motocross Park, Houston TX AMERICAN RETROCROSS www.americanretrocross.org Nov 22, 2015 - Competitive Edge, Hesperia CA Dec 13, 2015 - Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA AMERICAN VINTAGE DIRT RACERS ASSOCIATION www.avdra.com Nov 15, 2015 - Round 8, Final in the Desert, Location TBD CalVMX 619-500-2869 www.calvmx.net Second Series Nov 7-8, 2015 - Race 5, Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA Dec 13, 2015 - Race 6, Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA

CALL TO VERIFY INFORMATION BEFORE TRAVELING - EVENTS SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION OR ERROR

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Wesley Feeler, second Quad Vet Expert

First overall and first 250 Expert Kenton Prather

Matthew Belew from Yuma AZ finished first 200 Novice

Arcelia Rios, first Women’s Novice

AMA D-38 Lucky’s Revenge Desert Race

Brian McDuffee, second Senior Expert, ninth overall Steve Carver, first Quad Vet Expert

Presented by I-8 Desert Racers September 13, 2015 Superstition Dip near El Centro CA PHOTOS BY JUDD NEVES

TOP TEN OVERALL 1. Kenton Prather 2. James Shaffer 3. Carey Lincoln 4. Brad Millikan 5. Anthony Fenton 6. Alajondro Gutierrez 7. Thomas Hebert III 8. Derek McGaughy 9. Brian McDuffee 10. Matthew Martin 250 EXP 1. Kenton Prather 2. Thomas Hebert III 3. Anthony Castro 250 Am 1. Daniel Fenton 250 Nov 1. Dylan Silva 2. Isaiah Ivory 3. Luke Kimball 200 Am 1. Trenton Turner 200 Nov 1. Matthew Belew 2. Evan Estrada 3. Jeremy Rinder 4. Dylan Earle 5. Brendan Hinkle Open Exp 1. James Shafer 2. Anthony Fenton 3. Nolan Kennedy 4. Damon Lewis 5. Noah Knight Open Am 1. Alajondro Gutierrez 2. Matthew Martin 3. Max Drew Open Nov Abraham Gutierrez 2. James Anstead 3. Tyler Vance 4. David Ponce-Dick 5. Marc Cruz Sen Exp 1. Carey Lincoln 2. Brian McDuffee 3. Troy Pearce 4. Wes Morgan 5. Robbie Pippin Sen Am 1. Randy Whittenberg 2. Craig Estrada 3. Bill Hinkle Sen Nov 1. Nathaniel Graham 2. Micah Morgan 3. Ken Schwenck 4. Keith Campbell Sup Sen Ex 1. Cliff Mayo Sup Sen Am 1. Dan Burkhkart 2. Kevin Cheney 3. Matt Schlotterbeck 4. John Moffett 5. Dave Kendrick Sup Sen Nov 1. Brian Jordan 2. Don Elliott Women Nov 1. Arcelia Rios Vet Exp 1. Brad Millikan 2. Derek McGaughy 3. Eric Biddlecome 4. Henry Daly Vet Am 1. Eric Gaut 2. Nicholas Ford 3. Jason Johnson Vet Nov 1. Albert Valenzuela 2. Jason Gaut Quad Exp 1. Gabriel Rascon 2. Julio Podesta 3. Eric Hartell 4. Josh Nichols Quad Vet Exp 1. Steve Carver 2. Wesley Feeler Quad Vet Nov 1. Mike Weaver 2. Carlos Moreno Quad Nov 1. Christopher Avalos 2. Alex Cruz 3. Brian Ainsworth Quad Woman Exp 1. Kristen Matlock Quad Women Am 1. Adriene Anqus Quad Women Nov 1. Sandy Flores

Brian Jordan, first Super Senior Novice

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Adriene Anqus, first Quad Women Amatuer

Dylan Silva, first 250 Novice, 16th overall Jason Johnson, third Vet Amateur

Carey Lincoln, third overall, first Senior Expert

Matthew Martin, second Open Amateur, tenth overall

#6s Bil Hinkle of Chula Vista CA finished third Senior Amateur. #911s Micah Morgan finished second Senior Novice

James Anstead from Alpine CA finished second Open Novice

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Luis Gutiérrez, first Quad Expert

Diego Arturo Beltrán, third Quad E José Manuel Ochoa, third Open Expert Expert

Luis Huerta, second Pro Motorcycle Photo by Hermes Angeles

The Santa Veronica Tower served as a lookout point during the final race of the Triple Crown Autoproductove ZR series. The first heat of motorcycles left the line at 9:00 am in a 90 minute races to see who could get the most laps on the seven mile track. Holeshot Luis Huerta maintained the lead until the fourth lap when a pit stop gave Phillip Jaramillo the opportunity to take the lead and win on his Kawasaki KX250F. In the quad class Luis Gutierrez took the holeshot and never looked back to complete 4 laps in the second heat. This event was held at the racetrack of St. Veronica in Tecate Baja California, seven miles south of town where the riders quote Mexicali, Tecate, Tijuana and Ensenada took place in a heat for motorcycles and one for quads. The rescue team from Aguiluchos was on hand but thankfully were no accidents during this race. M/C Pro 1. Phillip A. Jaramillo 2. Luis Huerta 3. Michel Valenzuela 4. Sergio Garza M/C Open Exp 1. Christian Salinas 2. Samuel Bello 3. José Manuel Ochoa 4. Abraham Mena C. 5. Héctor García Jr. 5. Juan Carlos Vidauri M/C OPEN NOV1. Miguel Ángel López G. 2. Eduardo Ramírez 3. Raúl Ortega Jr. 4. Marco A. Madrigal 5. Francisco V. Romero 6. Juan Andrés Vidauri M/C OPEN +40 1. Armando Martell M/C OPEN +30 1. Francisco Yzabal 2. Adrián Valdez 3. Cesar Castillo 4. Fernando Beltrán QUAD EXP 1. Luis Gutiérrez 2. Joel Ruvalcaba 3. Diego Arturo Beltrán QUAD NOV: 1. Jesús Ismael Cazares 2. Imanol Gómez Fierro 3. Gerardo Huerta

Francisco V. Romero, fifth Open Novice

Cesar Castillo, third Opoen +30

Héctor García Jr., fifth Open Expert

Phillip A. Jaramillo, first Pro Motorcycle

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