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COVER PHOTO TOP LEFT My wife Gaylene stealing my car at Ocotillo Wells. Vince Cook, Chula Vista TOP RIGHT Nick Baldwin from SCAR Offroad at TDS Desert Safari 2012, Ocotillo Wells CA CENTER Offroad Support’s Jacob Argubright taking his first AMA National Hare and Hound win of the season! MIDDLE RIGHT Chris Peatross and teammate Bill Markel have dominated every round of the GXE series so far in 2013. LOWER LEFT Nick and Jackie Baldwin (SCAR Offroad) from Jamul CA at Johnson Valley King of the Hammers 2012 LOWER RIGHT One trip to Thundering Trails Off Road camp in Ocotillo Wells and Kaylee said she was hooked on riding for life. April 2013. Coldwell Banker (760-310-1065) ........................... 34 Ocotillo Wells House/30 acres (760-767-4680) . 51 Ocotillo Wells 40 acres (909-732-3714) ............... 51
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During this Back to the Desert special issue we decided to revisit this column that ran shortly after we made the move to Ocotillo Wells a few years ago.
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he guy-in-the-garage has had a dream for a long time. To live in the desert.
When we moved out of the city to the small mountain community of Julian in 1999 we suspected it was a stopping point as we moved closer to the ultimate goal. We just didn’t expect that we’d be arriving at the goal as quickly as we did nor at the time of year that we did. So there we were packing up and moving to the desert right in the middle of summer. Moving can be a dangerous thing. Especially for guys who live in the garage and have purchased things over the years their wives either did not know about or possibly knew a portion of the truth, but not the whole truth. We spent several weeks preparing for the big move, and the guy-in-thegarage was gradually filling up two enclosed trailers. Only one of them was ours. The second one used to be ours, but had recently been sold to a friend down the street. We told him there was no hurry to move it from our property to his. Within just a couple of days of selling it, the guy-in-the-garage began loading it with precious metals. You know, like engines, exhaust pipes, tools, nuts, bolts, motorcycle frames and I believe a number of complete motorcycles. I said to him one day as I watched him carry another load to the recently-
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sold trailer, “Did you ask Rich if you can use the trailer to move?” He probably answered but I didn’t hear him as he moved deeper into the bowels of this trailer where he was transferring items from the garage. A few mornings later I got my answer when the phone rang early. It was Rich. “Tell Steve I’m going to pick up the trailer this morning,” he said. I hesitated just about a split second and then said, “I think you need to talk to Steve.” At the same time he was filling up the old trailer, I saw that the new trailer was also filled with motorcycles. It made sense that the first thing he would load would be all of his motorcycles. That’s what he did whenever we evacuated for a fire (which had become a habit in the last few years) and that’s what he was doing now. What I didn’t understand was the cell phone call I received from the guy-in-thegarage a few weeks later. A home inspector working for one of the real estate agents had mistakenly left our garage door wide open while we were gone. He got home before I did and now the guy-in-the-garage was clearly explaining to me in a voice that didn’t even require the use of a telephone about how all of the motorcycles in the garage could have been stolen. What I couldn’t figure out is, what motorcycles was he talking about? The trailers were already loaded. They were filled with motorcycles. The first thing I did when I got home was go to the garage. I saw that it was filled to capacity with motorcycles. It looked as if not one motorcycle had been moved. And what I wondered at that exact moment was: “Where did all these motorcycles come from?” But knowing how he gets when someone tampers with his garage I just figured I’d save my question for later. I’m not sure I ever did ask that exact question. But I do remember when we were unloading a truck load of exhaust pipes at the new property I’m sure I asked him why he needed so many exhaust pipes. And it occurs to me now that I don’t ever recall hearing an answer. A few days later when his brother and a close friend showed up to move the
garage equipment, I watched as they carried motorcycle engine after motorcycle engine out and loaded them into the bed of a truck. Jack and Ted were laughing about all the engines and I muttered something that could have sounded like griping about all the exhaust pipes. Jack gave me a look and said “You have to have an exhaust pipe for each engine, you know!” So that would also explain all the frames hanging from the ceiling? I guess we’re going to match them up with the exhaust pipes and engines. I must be slow to catch on. Because as I watched all this it occurred to me that when we first moved to Julian, all of his tools and motorcycle items were contained in just the garage. Then he took over the room I used for an office that was just off the garage. It became his “engine room.” Then he built a shed out back, and later he bought what I dubbed the “circus trailer” a 1920’s-era semi-truck trailer. I guess it never occurred to me that he was filling these things to the brim with his objects of affection, anything and everything related to motorcycles. I said earlier that moving can be dangerous, but the ultimate danger was still ahead. It came as we were moving my possessions. Things connected to my office. The guy-in-the-garage looked at me in the midst of it and said “We really need to get rid of some of this junk, don’t you think?” The really funny thing is, he was totally serious. I quickly pondered a variety of responses to that question and then finally went with the one he uses the most when I’m questioning him about things. I just looked away and pretended I didn’t even hear what he said. E
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ello Off Roaders! Lately some doctors of chiropractic, (D.C.’s), have been working in hospitals that are smart enough to use good chiro-docs in their Orthopedic and Rehab wings. It seems the communication may be improving between the medical doctors that are trained mainly to use drugs and/or surgery and the chiropractors. I have had several referrals lately from Scripps Clinic, to treat some of their folks who were not making progress with basic phyical therapy and/or drugs and injections. Also, more referrals from Scripp’s Green and Sharps, even the VA hospital! This is great to see as it is good for the patients to have a well rounded approach to their health issues. Not being almost forced into surgery and drugs is a good thing. Other choices are out there but many a time the general public is led astray or not
even told or even suggested that they may want to try chiropractic or acupuncture. Many more are nearly forced into drugs or surgery as their insurance does not cover chiropractic treatment. Example; under Obamacare in California, Chiropractic is not covered as Govenor Jerry Brown has decided it is not a “necessary medical expense”. That is a bit odd. If the Govenor really did his homework he would see that California has the largest use of
chiropractic in the nation, the world and has the most D.C’s of any state or country in the world. But Brown figured it was not necessary. Now these folks with back pain will be forced to go to MD’s for all back pain issues. More drugs and surgery, most of the time. And, it’s reported that “flexiontraction” seems to work best. I always wondered why I got such great results with my flexion-traction tables over the years. See, instead of just straight traction
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or “decompression” as some like to call it, flexion-traction is different in that it bends you at the waist as it stretches out, tractions, the lower back. Lots of hype out there in the market place of lower back pain over so called “decompression”, as it is really just good traction if applied correctly. I’ve been seeing alot of folks with disc issues in the neck and the low back. Some of these folks have pain that radiates through their shoulders and down to their arms, even hands and fingers or pain down their legs (Sciatica) to their feet, toes. Back to DC’s in hospitals now. Some new studies are finding that chiropractic care and flexiontraction methods that many DC’s use at their offices are actually causing degenerative tissues in the discs (the shock absorbing bearings between bony vertebra), to actually form new tissue and REGENERATE healthy tissue. They are seeing new blood vessels and cells form that regenerate the tissue that makes up the disc once it has some traction and/or chiropractic adjustments to take the offending compression off the disc in the first place. To me, this is not really that amazing, after all, if you remove the offending cause of the problem, living tissue will generally repair itself given the chance to heal. Check out the picture provided to see what a lower lumbar disc degeneration looks like. Those “jelly donut” like discs get unequal pressue on them from a misaligned vertebra sitting on top of it and all the weight of the upper body pressing down. This can and does cause the disc to bulge to one one side. The discs do not “slip”, they bulge and or leak out to one side. This in turn puts pressure on the nerves and the nerves of the disc itself can radiate pain to other areas of the body, like down the leg in the case of Sciatica. References for the studies that indicate disc tissue regeneration following chiropractic and flexion traction treatments can be found on page 40 of the American Chiropractic Association news, September, 2013. The chiropractic doctors who obtained hospital staff status and reviewed the studies are James Cox, D.C., inventor of the Cox Flexion Traction Table and Don Apergren, D.C. Hospitals in general could do very well for those in back and neck pain if they used chiropractors in their orthopedic and physical medicine wings. Not every condition needs drugs or surgery. Regeneration of disc tissues and other positive changes can best occur with early treatment of flexion-traction and chiropractic rather than as a last resort. And yes, age and how long the condition has been there are also indicating factors. Dr. Gary DeForest is a San Diego based chiropractor and has been in Old Town for 30 years. He is always happy to speak with you about any health concerns. Dr. DeForest can be reached at deforest192@yahoo.com or at his office 619-291-2462. Cell, 619-300-7717. E
Help: I am stuck in an endless circle of indecision
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nd I am enjoying it. I get to chew over every catalog, every Internet site and every vehicle I see. Maybe the analogy is a stretch, but it feels a bit like dating. Four wheeling, as a rule, entails frequent changes or improvements to the
generally sound decision. The vehicle you purchase and the accessories you add to it will allow you to drive under most conditions. Rule 2 Part of being a newbie four-wheeler is understanding that you don’t know much about four wheeling. On top of that, you don’t know what you don’t know. And you probably already asked 10 people what to do and you now have 11 alternatives. But you know enough— especially about your current goals—to at least get started. Rule 3 Don’t be shy about making mistakes. We all do. The best mistakes make good fodder around the What you plan to do impacts your need for modifications if any. camp fire. At some point vehicle and gear. You should understand you will realize that your vehicle is just the that your vehicle will evolve as you way you need it to be. Until then, you will develop more skills and a better understanding of the type of driving you still enjoy countless hours of off-road driving. will be doing. Rule 4 Understand that you can’t Newer drivers tend to feel overwhelmed. There are just so many optimize everything, if your budget only variables to consider. They fret: What allows a gradual build up. In addition, modifications should I make? What do I your needs and decisions change with need to get the vehicle ready for off-road experience which may well cause you to driving? These are good questions, and redo an earlier build. The key is to get out are best answered when you know more on the trails. Remember you can sell that about the type of driving you will be old stuff on eBay! doing; how you will use the vehicle and Rule 5 One of the fundamental who will ride with you. rules of 4-wheel drive decision making is But first, I want to assure you that these concerns and feelings are natural. All, or nearly all, new drivers go through this stage. Heck, I did. It was many years ago, and it took many years of driving to really understand how best to deck out a new vehicle to fit my needs. In fact, even today, I continue to make minor modifications over the course of a vehicle’s lifetime. As with any hobby, money is an issue. And, yes, you can spend a boatload on your vehicle (both buying and modifying). Keep in mind that it is possible to enjoy this fascinating hobby with a modest budget. There is nothing wrong with keeping your vehicle stock. Most vehicles are pretty darn capable in their stock form. Most of us however, can’t leave it alone and decide to make some modification. Rule 1 Make a decision and run with it. Too often new drivers get caught up in “paralysis by analysis,” and never take the first step. You need to assure yourself that you’re going to make a
the more analysis you do the more the solution will seem like a compromise. Don’t settle for ½-way steps even if it means you do less now. If you wanted 35” tires you will never be happy with 33” tires even if you can do everything you want with your vehicle on 33’s including the Rubicon trail. Rule 6 How much will the other decision This one rock is the only thing in your way to get to the campsite maker in my family let me pictured to the left spend? that your vehicle needs further Bottom line Assume that your modification. That’s normal. vehicle will evolve over time; you’re not This article is a pep talk, not a capable of making all those decisions cookbook. If you have a sure-fire recipe right from the start. Assume, too, that for building up a vehicle and can you will replace your vehicle at least one convince me of that fact, I will publish it! time. With the second vehicle you’ll be in Good luck! a much better position to know what you want and the most optimal way to get Tom Severin, 4x4 Coach, teaches there within your budget. 4WD owners how to confidently How long will this process take? and safely use their vehicles to the That varies with the person, and depends fullest extent in difficult terrain and on how often the person drives and adverse driving conditions. where. You might be driving for a year or Visit www.4x4training.com to develop or two before modifying. Or, you may find improve your driving skill. Copyright 2012, Badlands Off-Road Adventures, Inc. E after just a couple off-road excursions
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n a joint announcement from Las Vegas and El Cajon, CA, Casey Folks, director of Best In The Desert, and Brian Godfrey, FOX Marketing Manager, Off Road Division, announced FOX will become the presenting sponsor of one of Best In The Desert’s most revered off-road events in North America. This legendary race will now be named The General Tire “Vegas to Reno” Presented by FOX. Continued on next page
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counts, and can also be configured to your requirements. Housings receive Black Oxide coating as standard, and optional nickel plating is available for extra corrosion resistance. 100% made in the USA, and backed by RCV’s unbeatable “No Questions Asked Limited Lifetime Warranty”. For more information visit www.rcvperformance.com or call 815-877-7473.
Continued “Casey and his dedicated team have been putting on the very best offroad races for years now. It only makes sense for us to align ourselves with them. The Vegas to Reno race is one of the few marquee events in off road desert racing. We are excited to see its popularity and attendance continue to grow with our support,” said Brian Godfrey, FOX Marketing Manager, Offroad Division. For over three decades, FOX has been an industry leader in the design and development of high performance shock absorbers and racing suspension products. Casey Folks said, “We welcome FOX on board as the presenting sponsor of the Longest Off-Road race in the United States, the General Tire Vegas to Reno. He joins some of the leading brands in helping make our series the largest, entrywise, of any long distance off-road series. FOX products are used widely by our racers to deliver superior handling.” Best in the Desert holds 6 races annually (9 actually including the motorcycle, quad & UTV only races) attracting the leading off-road teams from around the world, including entries from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, South Africa, Uruguay, and more than 35 U.S. states. Further information about Best in the Desert is available on their web site at www.bitd.com and for FOX www.ridefox.com
UTVUnderground Presents: RJ Anderson XP1K Video
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he motorsports production powerhouse Mad Media, and UTVUnderground.com launched a remarkable new viral video today called “XP1K”. Directed by The Martelli Brothers, (best known for directing the first three Gymkhana films), XP1K features offroad champion and factory Polaris Pro UTV racer RJ Anderson behind the wheel of a custom built, 190 horsepower, 2014 Polaris RZR XP1000 UTV. The video is a non-stop blitz of off-road action, jaw dropping close calls, and precision driving – and features a climactic world record-breaking ending! The XP1K project was announced in conjunction with the release of the 2014 Polaris RZR XP1000 off-road vehicle by Polaris Industries at their annual dealer show. The official XP1K trailer was released on XP1K.com shortly after, followed by a teaser clip that was hosted by project partner Falken Tire. Both clips highlight
the unique nature of the project, and feature arresting images of both the XP1K vehicle and the unforgiving, destructive backdrop that served as the location for filming. “XP1K is gnarly. We picked an abandoned iron mine in the middle of the desert and turned it into a sketchy postapocalyptic off-road skate park. There were no road cones out there! It was all real concrete and consequences. We built the fastest, most powerful UTV on the planet. RJ got in it, and stomped everything we could come up with. Nothing in
this video is fake – it’s 100% adrenaline. I don’t think people will ever look at a UTV the same way,” said XP1K co-director and Mad Media CEO Matt Martelli.
The XP1K vehicles were built by a team of off-road racing experts. Mark Holz of Holz Racing Products received two stock 2014 RZR XP1000’s from UTVUnderground.com and rebuilt them from the ground up. Randy Anderson of Walker Evans engineered and installed a custom Walker Evans suspension set-up, normally reserved for off-road race trucks. Additionally, Kevin Kroyer at Kroyer Racing Engines teamed up with MCX Turbos and produced the most powerful UTV engines ever built, specifically for the XP1K vehicles. The cars sit on custom grooved Falken Wildpeak A/T Tires and feature safety equipment from Mastercraft and Impact. They are wrapped with a custom Mad Media designed graphics package that is used throughout the campaign. Complete vehicle specs can be found at xp1k.com “We pulled out all the stops on XP1K – to make it as fun and authentic to watch as possible,” commented XP1K co-director and Mad Media COO Joshua Martelli. Visit www.xp1K.com to view the full video, teaser, and official trailer, as well as extensive photo galleries. E
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on Thursday, August 15, with contingency and tech inspection at the Aliante Casino & Hotel. There spectators saw the most unbelievable display of state-of-the-art, high-tech cars, trucks, motorcycles, quads and UTVs that are built for racing today, not to mention the BEST offroad desert racers competing today. The race got underway Friday morning, August 16. The race ended in Dayton, just south of Reno, Nevada. Due to the 543mile long race course, a 24-hour time limit was set. Competitors celebrated their accomplishments and collected their awards at the Grand Sierra Resort Saturday evening.
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TOP TEN CARS & TRUCKS 1. Jason Voss, Rich Voss, James East, Robert Mills (Ford) 2. Jesse Jones, Willie Valdez Jr., Joe Weining August 16, 2013 (Ford Feiser) 3. Bryce Menzies, Peter Mortensen (Ford Geiser) 4. CJ Hutchins, Mark Hutchins, Bill Suiter, Pat www.bitd.com Miller (Kreger) 5. Rob MacCachren, Steve Sourapas, David Maurice, Conor Jackson (Ford Geiser ) 6. Jon PHOTOS BY TRACKSIDE Walker, Bradly Barron, Brian Steele, Derek Kreger (Kreger) 7. Steve Olliges, John Marking, Jason Bateman, Robby Woolworth (Ford Geiser) 8. Kory Scheeler, Larry Roeseler, Jeremy Cheadle, Chris Benites (Ford Geiser) Tim Carolan out of Tucson AZ with Katie Carolan, Eric Pavolka and Kyle Young finished eighth 9. Greg Foster, Steven Greinke, Brett Lenk Cameron Class 1000 Hunter (Racer Ent) 10. Daniel McMillin, Luke McMillin, Casey King, Chris Olimon (Ford Geiser) TOP TEN MOTORCYCLES, QUADS & UTVs 1. Nick Burson, Justin Morrow (Beta) 2. David Pearson, Robby Bell (Kawasaki) 3. Ricky Brabec, Tyler Renshaw (Kawasaki) 4. Mark Samuels, Justin Morgan (Honda) 5. Robert Underwood, Adam Thissen (Kawasaki) 6. Dan Capparelli, Tim Fitzpatrick (Beta) 7. Paul A. Luce, Matt Jonasson, Springer Blount (KTM) 8. Josh Wilson, Titan McKibben (Yamaha) 9. Kyle Prince, Marc Prince, Justin Seeds (Custom) 10. David Scott, Danny Prather (Honda) CLASS 1400 1. Jason Voss, Rich Voss, James East, Robert Mills (Ford) 2. Jesse Jones, Willie Valdez Jr., Joe From France, Perroud Yvan Weining (Ford Feiser) 3. Bryce Menzies, Peter Mortensen finished third Ironman Amateur (Ford Geiser) 4. Rob MacCachren, Steve Sourapas, David Maurice, Conor Jackson (Ford Geiser ) 5. Steve ick Burson and Justin Morrow, N2, win on a Beta Olliges, John Marking, Jason Bateman, Robby Woolworth Motorcycle in 9:01:58, Jason Voss, in his #35 (Ford Geiser) CLASS 1500 1. CJ Hutchins, Mark Trick Truck, takes the Truck win in 9:13:10 at Hutchins, Bill Suiter, Pat Miller (Kreger) 2. Jon Walker, Best in the Desert’s General Tire “Vegas to Reno”, Bradly Barron, Brian Steele, Derek Kreger (Kreger) 3. after nearly 550 grueling miles. CJ & Mark Hutchins Greg Foster, Steven Greinke, Brett Lenk Cameron Hunter win in the Unlimited Car Class in 9:34:58, David (Racer Ent) 4. Randy Wilson, John Herder, Charles Scott and Danny Prather on a Honda Quad win in Giofreddi, Jonathan Lenton (Jimco) 5. Harley Letner, Jimmy 10:53:46 and the Murray Brother’s Jason and Derek, Hook, Donald Gehnert (Custom) CLASS 1000 1. Michael win in a Can-Am UTV in 12:05:22. The Beta LaPaglia, Anthony LaPaglia, Mike LaPaglia Sr., Nick Motorcycle beats the defending champs David Shawn Croll out of Corona CA with Steve Croll LaPaglia (Racer Eng) 2. Chip Prescott, Taylor Prescott, Pearson/Robby Bell by six seconds, now that’s Ben Himel, Wyatt Patnode (Alumicraft) 3. Greg Kudrna, and Tim Weston finished 17th Class 1400 racing! Jerry Penhall (Penhall Fab) 4. Cody Reid, Corey Goin, There is no better way to start the 543-mile long Michael Goltz, Robert Ledsinger (Custom) 5. Karl Scanlan, General Tire “Vegas to Reno” race than at the head of Brett Heuer, B rian Melsheimer, Jimmy McKay (Cuspack and dust free. Best in the Desert is desert racing’s tom) CLASS 6100 1. Jason Ruane, Sean Moore, Neal only sanctioning body that holds Time Trials for the unlimited Mason, Mike Ruane (Chevrolet) 2. Chad Hall, Sam cars and trucks at every one of their events and allows Cothrun, Tim Sanders (Chevrolet) 3. Taylor Mills, Mike them an equal opportunity to compete head-to-head for Kerr, Josh Huff, Kent Kroeker (Brenthel Ind) 4. Chase the first starting position. At this year’s running of the Borden, Matt Borden, Justin Quendo (Chevrolet) 5. Nick famous General Tire “Vegas to Reno”, the Longest Off Mills, Kent Kroeker, Tony Harrell-MacNeil, Mike Kerr Road Race in the United States, an elite group of the (Gesier) CLASS 8000 1. Don German, Chris German, greatest off-road racers in the world, 33 Class1400 Trick Walker German (Chevrolet) 2. Macrae Glass, Brian Busy, Trucks and 26 Class 1500 Unlimited Cars, gathered in Robby Glass, Walker Glass (Ford) 3. Wayne Miller, Ron the desert outside of Las Vegas to determine who was Miller, Kevin Nelson, Jeff Nelson (Ford) CLASS 7200 1. the fastest one of them all. Randy Merritt, Tracy Rubio, Robert Minor, Chris Golding With only one day separating Time Trials and the (Ford) 2. Al Hogan, Bob Brunkan, Jimmy Nuckles, Kevin Carroll from Moab UT in Class 1400 with start of the race, how far do these drivers push themselves Tucker Conroy (Ford) 3. Shawn Giordano, Chris Schell, and their machines for the top starting spot? Gary Hilley, Craig Shumway and Tracey Jordan Kevin Maxson, Richard Glaszczak (Ford) 4. Adrian Diaz Joseph Marquez, from New Mexico, finished third The winner of the Time Trials was announced Sr., Josh Quintero, Miguel Jr Velarde, Preston Schmid Ironman Expert, 20th overall Wednesday evening inside the Aliante Casino & Hotel (Ford) 5. Sean Backus, Matt Nelson, Brett Backus, Josh with Pat Dean taking the top spot followed by Jesse Nelson (Ford) CLASS 1100 1. Bryan Folks, Rick Graf, Jones and Justin Lofton. Ultimate overall winner of the Bradley McFarlin, Ryan Marley (Banning) 2. Steve race was Jason Voss from Cupertino CA with a time of Waters, Whitney Waters-Ferguson, Gavin Ferguson, 9:13:10 followed in second nearly 7 minutes later by Brian Lybrook (Custom) 3. Jason Davis, Tucker May, Jesse Jones. Hobie O’Connor, David Kern (Raceco) 4. Michael Decker, Casey Folks, the director of Best in the Desert, Jacob Anderson (Kreger) 5. Joe Scott, Clayton Etcheson, stated, “One of our most popular events, Vegas to Reno, Don O’Grady, Doug Anderson (Custom) CLASS 2000 entices the world’s elite to take on a course that many will 1. Max Hanberg, Jacob Hanberg, John Cox, Kristine find the most challenging terrain in the world. And to Hanberg (Lothringer) 2. Kevin Walsh, George Peters, maintain a pace for 543-miles is a tribute to not only the Shawn Umphries, Luke Babb (Raceco) 3. Jonathon vehicles, but to the strength and endurance of these racing Knight, John Witchel, Greg Bianchi, William P. Hont (VW) athletes.” CLASS 6000 1. Perry Coan, Kevin Smith, Skyler Another bonus by racing Best in the Desert is the Gambrell, Brett Reichard (TrophyLite) 2. Ben Abatti III, “Team Ford” Pole Award, and the $1000 cash prize Ben Abatti Jr., Rogelio Pereira, Nathan Goodsell presented by Steve Olliges, owner of Team Ford Lincoln (TrophyLite) 3. PJ Guglielmo, Shon Hepler, Joe Herrera, of Las Vegas. The cash along with a unique trophy is Daniel Ellsworth Llewellyn (TrophyLite) 4. Larry awarded to the fastest qualifier of the Time Trials held Schmuesser II, Larry Schmuesser III (TrophyLite) 5. before each Best In The Desert race for the car and truck Michael McLeod, Andrew McLeod, Jason Pellanda, classes. Jacob Andrew (TrophyLite) CLASS 7100 1. James BurAfter Time Trials, the General Tire Vegas to Reno man, Jayson Strachan (Ford) 2. Rich Severson, Pat Nick Bayes, with Jeff Golson, Ryan Goldson and Robert Thomasson finished third Class 3000 race festivities continued in North Las Vegas, Nevada
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Steven Eugenio of Vista CA with Steve Covey and Adam Pfankuch, 11th Class 1400
First overall Quad Pro and 10th overall, David Scott and Danny Prather
Out of Riverside CA Scott Fisher and Bret Greenholz, Quad Pro
Steve Olliges with co-drivers John Marking, Jason Bateman and Robby Woolworth finished seventh overall and fifth Class 1400
Adam Lunn from Ft Worth TX with Jared Pugh and Ryan Landiak, 18th Class 1400
Class 2000 competitors #2026 Jasper Dyer out of Parker AZ followed by #2008 Hank Winter from Tucson
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Neveau, George Jirka, Ryan Finchum (Ford) CLASS 8100 1. John Webster, John Lehr-Webster, Alyssa Lehr, Phil Wolz (Ford) CLASS 3000 1. Keith Waibel, Jeff Vetter, Wade Jones (Custom) 2. Dan Pfister, Cole Pfister, Dawson Pfister, Quentin Tucker (Custom) 3. Nic Bayes, Jeff Golson, Ryan Golson, Robert Thomasson CLASS 5000 1. Steve Alexander, Douglas Roorda, Mark Pettit, Sean Babb (VW) 2. Jacob Meurer, Richard McMillin, Michael Meurer, Adriel Ross (VW) CLASS 1700 1. Todd Jackson, Michael Slater, Chris Haynes, James Janssen (Jeep) 2. George Mortis, Tom Barnett, Bruce Kerstner, Rob Renken (Jeep) 3. Tom Richardson, Randy Peterson, Cluff Seubert, Rob Seubert (Jeep) 4. Tim Martin, Gunnar Wymore, Shane Jordan, Ben Thorvick (Jeep) 5. Eric Heiden, Joshua Reiter, Mark Heiden, Aaron Wenner (Jeep) CLASS 1800 SPORTSMAN 1. Luis Henderson, Apache Henderson, Gustavo Musante, Jose Helio G. Rogriguez Filho (Custom) 2. Derek Everson, Ron Uhley (Custom) 3. Gil Grieve, Glenn Meyers (Custom) 4. Kyle Holland, Rob Larson, Joseph Verpoorten, Casey Holland 5. Marc Van Tassell, DAvid Conners, Darren Webster, Ryan Davis (VW) CLASS 4400 1. Mel Wade III, Melvin Wade VI, Colin Fletcher, Kyle Giard (Jeep) MOTORCYCLES, QUADS, UTVs OPEN PRO 1. Nick Burson, Justin Morrow (Beta) 2. David Pearson, Robby Bell (Kawasaki) 3. Ricky Babec, Tyler Renshaw (Kawasaki) 4. Mark Samuels, Justin Morgan (Honda) 5. Robert Underwood, Adam Thissen (Kawasaki) O-30 PRO 1. Dan Capparelli, Tim Fitzpatrick (Beta) OPEN EXPERT 1. Paul A. Luce, Matt Jonasson, Springer Blount (KTM) 2. Josh Wilson, Titan McKibben (Yamaha) 3. Kyle Prince, Marc Prince, Justin Seeds (Custom) 4. Tristen Morris, W. Eric Smith, D.J. Scarponi (Kawasaki) 5. Mike Whitman, Curtis Aday, Robbie Donald (KTM) O-40 EXPERT 1. Jason Lullis, Kerry Edwards, Chris Cameron (Custom) 2. Dean Yale, Paul Ziegler (Yamaha) 3. Marc Jenkins, William “Willy” Willits, Matt Ladendorf (Honda) 4. Lester Lehigh, Sterlyn Rigsby, Jason Piper (Yamaha) 5. Steve Rinker Jr., Paul Vauttrain, Ray Rinker (Yamaha) QUAD PRO 1. David Scott, Danny Prather (Honda) 2. Joe Ramos, Trent Kendall (Honda) 3. Cody Mitchell, Kyle Grosse (Honda) O-30 EXPERT 1. Kris Chipman, Kellen Hardy, Charles McRae (Honda) 2. Darrel Collins, Jeff Strutz (KTM) 3. Jon Pearce, Clint Chew, Olaf Satre (Husqvarna) 4. Nathan Mattson, Ryan Bankhead, Chase Bankkhead (KTM) 5. Philip Rinaldi, Jade Small, Andrew Rinaldi (KTM) IRONMAN EXPERT 1. Willy Elam (Honda) 2. Tony Gera (Honda) 3. Joseph Marquez (Yamaha) 4.Alan Cameron (Custom) 5. Stephen Hoover (Honda) 250 EXPERT 1. Anna Cody, Jimmy Roberts (Honda) 2. Brent Stronge Jr., Robert Huber, Greg Johnston (Honda) QUAD EXPERT 1. Jose Torres, Gilbert Davila, Jeremy Gray (Custom) 2. Paul Engen, Dustin Tanguay, Gregory Ochoa (Yamaha) 3. Alonzo Dominguez, Juan Dominguez (Honda) OPEN AMATEUR 1. Bill Clarey, Scott Clarey, Albert Gonzalez (KTM) 2. Daniel Burkhart, Grant Stately (Custom) 3. Jason Krogue, Kevin Baxley, Jeff Carr (KTM) 4. Rod Emery, Chris Lefebvre, Paul Norris (Honda) 5. Chris Lehmuth, James Johnston, Eric Lehmuth (Honda) 1900 PRO 1. Jason Murray, Derek Murray, William Kugel, Monty Aldrich (Can-Am) 2. Justin Lambert, Justin Sheakley, Jim Neasbitt, Jeremiah Staggs (Polaris) 3. Craig Scanlon, Bill Schueler, Keith Redstrom, Alan Kleinemas (Polaris) 4. Joseph Vinagro, Michael Santilli, Jerome Vinagro, Rito Jauregui (Custom) 5. Brandon Schueler, Blake Van De Loo, Jason Spiess, Landon Kobrick (Polaris) 250 PRO 1. John Harbauer, Matt Canepa (KTM) 2. Jeremy Purvines, Curtis Bradley (Beta) QUAD IRONMAN EXPERT 1. Gerald Nunes (Honda) 2. Charles Borges (Yamaha) IRONMAN AMATEUR 1. Mike Pattison (Kawasaki) 2. Steve Enger (KTM) 3. Perroud Yvan (Honda) 4. Damian Paulucci (KTM) 5. Tim Krauss (Kawasaki) QUAD IRONMAN AMATEUR 1. Pablo Costa (Yamaha) 2. Clark Marcy (Honda) 1900 SPORTSMAN 1. Chris Edwards, Knox Griffin, Gage Edwards, Gregory Edwards (Polaris) SR1 PRO 1. Brad Griego, Carlo Caya, Bryan Gulish, Tanner Chester (Custom) E
Energy CEO: Prominent Americans Discussing Impeaching Obama
This column is reprinted with permission from EPA Abuse.com
Posted September 12, 2013 by Ed Farnan
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he direct speaking Robert Murray pulled no punches when he addressed the Bluefield Coal show in West Virginia September 11, 2013. The CEO of Murray Energy, one of America’s largest coal producers, had a lot to say; and the word “impeachment” was one of them during a hard-hitting keynote speech to the coal mining industry, as well as to the rest of America. Murray warned that Obama‘s disastrous energy policies are leading America to a European model of energy poverty as evidenced by huge price spikes to consumers in Britain and Germany… “They are destroying low cost electricity in America for everyone, including our citizens on fixed incomes and our manufacturers of products that compete in the global marketplace. European countries, particularly Germany went this route with disastrous consequences.” He backed up Germany’s energy plight with: “Germany spent 194 billion in the past 10 years on their “green” Obama experiment,
including 10.2 billion in subsidies for solar alone. The result is German electric prices have jumped 61% and 15% of German families live in energy poverty.” . . . All of their predictions on the cost of solar and wind power were understated five-fold” “To make up for German’s energy shortfall created by the loss of nuclear power and the inefficiency of ‘green’ electricity, Germany is currently building 23 new coalfired electricity generating plants.” Great Britain is another canary in the “green” mineshaft as their citizens struggle with huge price increases in electricity: “Their electricity prices have risen more than 70% since 2005. Further, electricity prices are expected to increase another 54% by 2020.” . . . and other European countries are now faced with power black outs. Mr. Obama, his supporters and most democrats in Congress will not recognize this.” Murray pointed the spotlight on the actual damage these Obama “green” policies will wreak on America: “Mr. Obama’s
EPA alone will destroy much of America’s economy, resulting in the loss of 2.15 million jobs and nearly 200 billion in electricity rate increases by 2020, according to recent expert studies.” If there is a keystone to modern society, it is the availability of relatively cheap and abundant energy. And Murray spelled it out: “Low cost electricity is a staple of life.
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President Obama and his radical appointees are generating a huge crisis for America in what they are doing to the cost and reliability of electric power for our citizens.” Murray put a personal tie into why he is so passionate about Obama’s disastrous energy policies: “Mr. Obama’s actions are a human issue to me, as I know the names of many Americans whose jobs and family livelihoods are being destroyed as he appeases his radical environmentalist, unionist, liberal elitist Hollywood character and other constituents. These folks are my employees. “These good Americans only want to work in honor and dignity. But when their jobs and those of their neighbors are eliminated in the coal mining areas of America, they have no one to sell their homes to, which is generally their only possession. Thus these people, who only want to work, are prohibited from doing so and fall to the negative side of the economic ledger for the rest of their lives. This is not the America that I have always cherished.” Robert Murray ominously closed out his speech with a warning to the President and those who insist on taking America down a path that will eventually lead to disaster for the country: “Many prominent Americans are now discussing the need to impeach President Obama…maybe you will want to be a part of this effort.” This article originally appeared at IrishCentral.com and is reprinted on EPA Abuse.com with permission. E
Jessica, Cristian, Joseph, Angela, Kristian and Nathan, at Leapin’ Lizard, Ocotillo Wells. Having a great time! — Angel Perez, Murrieta CA
Del Albright gives a thumbs up, driving Red, the Land Use War Machine in 2007 TDS Desert Safari, while hundreds of rigs tag along behind. Photo by Stacie Albright
Antonio Perez (15), waits patiently while the desert modified golf cart gets pulled out of mud on the dry lake bed off Wheeler Road, Superstition Mtn., Brawley, CA. Antonio and younger sister, Erica (11), went for an adventurous ride last December 2012 during Christmas weekend. — Carmen Woolf, Brawley CA
Bryan Larson from Yucca Valley CA on a 1984 IT490 at the 2013 D37 Hilltoppers GP in 29 Palms. “I got the holeshot on the amateur line with the choke on. Left it on the entire race and ended up first in class.”
Back in the late 60’s my mom and dad had all of us kids riding dirt bikes. We would take a two week vacation every summer and play in the Alvord desert on the east side of Steens mountain in Southeast Oregon. We grew up, had families of our own and we take our kids to Alvord every year. This is a photo taken last September of my sister Kricket and her husband Larry, one of their daughters Jackie, her husband Michael, their son and daughter Josiah and Hailey, my wife Jocelyn by our Jeep and our dog Samantha. Mom and Dad are no longer with us, but I’m sure they are in Heaven looking down and seeing what they started. We even spread their ashes over there, that’s what they wanted and of course we took a long weekend to spread them and play in the desert we so dearly love! — Photo by David Ruppel, Christmas Valley OR Turn the page for more Back to the Desert memories! !
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31 Years Welcoming You
Back to the Desert Cesar Garcia, Tyler Collett and Savannah Garcia at “Rock City” in Ocotillo Wells.
Coming down Ramsey Hill during San Diego 4 Wheelers Superstition 15, January 2013 — Doug McPheeters, Santee CA
Tom Baumgardner at Glamis
Ariel Sullivan, Ocotillo Wells. Doing what I love to do. Dirt is in my blood
My Uncle Bob and me playing in a thunderstorm at Ocotillo Wells. Took my summer project to someplace new. — Vince Cook, Chula Vista CA
Travis Smartt, Ocotillo Wells. Kicking up some dust at camp.
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Carlos Lopez Jr and Thomas riding in Salton Sea! 2013 Good Times!
Matt Culp (right) and the Late Fred Dickey somewhere between Ocotillo Wells and Superstition finding an old training bomb, 2009 Kelly and Joshua Baumgardner at Oldsmobile Hill in Glamis
Chris Dannals, Leah Dannals, Tim Dannals, Tom Reddekopp, Alex Reddekopp and Cynthia Reddekopp at Ocotillo Wells CA
Chris and Raymond in Gas Dome area at Ocotillo Wells. Save our opportunities to still experience these desert miracles! — Mary Ann Correll, Oceanside CA
Gabriel Medina sits with mom Shannon, Grandpa driving, Alexa Medina with dad Alan, and Savannah Garcia greeting them as they come back to camp from a ride in Ocotillo Wells
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Superstition Mountain at the Fingers with John Pepmiler and Kevin Broadway driving a short sandcar with a Yamaha YZFR1 motorcycle engine, February 2012
Sara Stanley and her father J.R. Stanley at a District 38 race. You can’t knock the grin off her face with a sledgehammer!!!
Reigning AMA WEST CHEC Champion Jordan Brandt has been dominating the entire 2013 season. — Erek Kudla, Oxnard CA
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Back to the Desert Jodi Galloway from Lemon Grove CA and Nick Baldwin from Jamul CA at TDS Desert Safari 2012, Ocotillo Wells
Jarett Megla is currently leading the Super Mini points in the inaugural season of the AMA National Youth Hare and Hound series. — Erek Kudla, Oxnard CA Superstition Mountain, Brawley CA, March 2013. Taking a break from a desert ride off Wheeler Road. CJ Torrez, RJ Woolf, and Woolf’s grandkids Antonio (15), Erica (11) and Mariam Perez (13). The Perez kids ride with Grandpa Woolf often during the winter months at Superstition Mountain and Wheeler Road and a once-a-year ride to the Blu Inn Café on Hwy 78. — Grandma (Carmen) Woolf, Brawley CA
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Cesar Garcia getting ready to ride his quad in Ocotillo Wells C Ryan Gutile Pre-Running the Baja 500 as Owner/Rider of Record of the 303x team.
Tyler Collett spots for his friend John as he drives at the Truckhaven training facility
The newly formed AMA National Youth Hare and Hound series has been wildly successful with between 55 and 90 entrants at every round this season. — Erek Kudla, Oxnard CA
Part of the crowd at last year’s Lost Lizard Fun Run, October 2012 — Doug McPheeters, Santee CA
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BY CRAIG RENS
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ver since I was a little kid I had been reading about desert racing, about how long the races were and how hard they were. I read everything I could find on them, I mean everything and I read it over and over and over. The things I read about were, bike setup, pit stops, riding techniques, what to eat, what to drink, everything. I also read about one other fact that stuck in my mind, but I will get to that later in the story Finally, when I turned 16 my Dad took my brother and me to a desert race.
The race was 120 miles, three 40-mile loops. This was way back when bikes had four inches of travel in the rear and seven in the front. I had a 1972 Yamaha DT2 Enduro, it had been radically ported, it had a larger carburetor and a pipe and for that time it was extremely fast, it could easily beat a 360, but it was only fast until you hit a big bump or bush. Then you went over the handlebars. Anyway, we arrived Saturday evening and went to sleep. Sunday morning we got up and went to the rider’s meeting. There were a lot of people there and I started to get a little bit scared. There were at least 200 riders and this was my first race ever. However, by the
time the rider’s meeting was over I was going to be more than scared I was going to be terrified. It started out okay. This guy got up in the back of a truck and started talking about course markings, danger markings, etc and then at the end of the meeting, he stated, “This sport is dangerous. You can get hurt and even killed.” I kind of knew this, but somebody saying it is a bit di!fferent than “kind of knowing it” and then the next few words terrified me. Right after the danger
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thing, he says these immortal words “who wants to volunteer to bring the heads back into town?” Now a few years later and I won’t say how many I realized he was talking about the porta-potties, but right then, I did not. The guy just finished saying you can get killed doing this and then he says “Who is going bring back the ‘heads’ back into town?” I jumped to a conclusion, I thought, holy crap, this sport is a lot more than just dangerous, they don’t even bring back whole bodies, just the heads. I guess I thought if you crashed going real fast all that was left of you was your head or maybe they couldn’t bring back a whole body on a motorcycle, so they just put the heads in a sack and rode back with them. I realize it’s hard to believe I thought this, but I’m from Iowa and this was my first race, what can I say. The guy also mentioned something about how the start was going to be, but by that time I had quit listening and missed this part, but as you will see this actually helped me a bit. Okay, back to the race. I was late getting to the start and as I rode up behind the start line, I noticed everyone was standing in front of their bike straddling the front wheel, this was the part I had missed at the end of the rider’s meeting. It was a straddle the front wheel dead engine start. I looked to the left and noticed they had the flag up in the air, meaning they were about to drop it and start the race. So, here is the situation: All the other riders were standing in front of their bikes straddling their front wheels with their engines not running and there I was on a bike with the engine running, wheels rolling and going about 20 mph when all of sudden they dropped the flag. I hesitated a second, but I was no fool, so I gassed it and took off. If anybody noticed that I had unintentionally cheated at the start, I never knew, because I was flat gone! There I was, a boy from Iowa in my first desert race and I was in first place. I accelerated and continued to upshift and real quick I was topped out in fifth gear. Then I hit a bush and over the bars I went. I jumped up and ran back to the bike, picked it up and took off, I wasn’t in first anymore, but close. I got back up to speed and again I was topped out in fifth and then I hit another bush and this time I
really flew. I crawled back to my bike and hid behind it. Every now and then I would peek over the top of the seat, but I would duck every time I saw someone coming. When it was safe, I picked up the bike and took off. I was not last, but I was way back in the pack. Now even though I was way back, I was not worried. I knew I could still win this race. That’s right: Win! Because of that one other fact that was stuck in my head. I had read that in a lot of these desert races the winner would average 30 mph.
When I read this I thought, “no problem, my bike could easily do 80 mph and in the desert it’s easy to do 30 mph.” So I put my strategy to work. No matter what the terrain was like, I did my best to maintain 30 mph, no slower and also no faster because the stories I had read said “average 30 mph and you will win.” I would be in these big sand washes just putting along and these guys would be passing me like I was standing still. I thought to myself, how foolish, because with my strategy I would pass them back quite soon. I finished the first loop and I was kind of getting worried. My strategy didn’t seem to be working, but heck I still had 80 miles to go. I was getting really worried by the time I had finished the second loop. I came into the pits for gas and my Dad told me some crushing news. He said that I should just quit because the leaders had finished the race already. I asked “How is this possible?” He didn’t answer the question and he
continued on saying that not only had the winners finished, they had picked up their trophies, packed up and left for home. Right then I realized something that I had started to think about when these guys would pass me in the sand washes like I was standing still. To average 30 mph or whatever speed, you had to go like crazy in the smooth sections to make up for the rough sections. I didn’t quit and I took off and rode the last 40 mile loop, I rode as fast as I could and passed a few guys back. Obviously I didn’t finish very well. When the race was over, I told my dad and brother that we needed to pack up and leave real quick, but I didn’t tell them why. But the fact was that I didn’t want to see anybody bring back a head from somebody that had crashed during the race. Though I really wasn’t that worried since nobody had volunteered at the rider’s meeting to bring them back and I knew why. Who in the world would want to pick up people’s heads and haul them back into town?
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Phil and Dylan McFeely, Nate Sherrill, Tommy Baumgardner, Eric Hernandez and Chris Stanley at Glamis on a juice box break.
Tim and Chris Dannals exploring rocks at Ocotillo Wells
Vince Cook of Chula Vista CA at the Pumpkin Patch in Ocotillo Wells
Early 1960’s not far from Ocotillo Wells, Dale (L) and Elmer (R) Albright, brother and Dad to Del Albright, hunting for quail and enjoying a farreaching ride in the 1952 Studebaker Commander buggy that Elmer built. Armstrong Tru-Tracs up front; hay bailer tires in rear with welded-together rims for a wider stance; and a big V-8 water pumper with 4-sp tranny (T-18 I think).
This is Chase Edward Ramsey at four months old (below), his first desert trip. Complete with the Sandy Boogers Racing onesie! Since then he has continued to camp with friends and family typically in Ocotillo Wells. He is part of the Secret Spot Kids. He is now ten years old and riding a KLX 110.
Treichel family out for some target shooting in Ocotillo at the bottom of Old Highway 80, 1962. (Left to right) Andy, Mom Martha, Chris, Holly and David. I didn’t know my mom was so cool as to put on a side arm. — Andy Treichel, San Diego CA
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Back to the Desert JK vs Scorpion. Cruisin’ Borrego artwork.— Dennis Gowey, Poway CA Steve Ulmer’s Tacoma out on a pre-run at TDS 50th Desert Safari, March 2012 — Doug McPheeters, Santee CA
Sisters Aundreah Coye and Ashleigh Klaver at Gas Dome We are in our Baja Prerunner out of our element on a steep downhill on Hells Revenge in Moab UT. — Dennis Gowey, Poway CA
Darin and Evan Clarke from Lakeside CA, hanging out at Ocotillo Wells, Thanksgiving 2012
Back to the desert! The Calahans of Temecula CA. We are ready!!!
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A first trip to remember. I’d heard of Glamis from those in the Sunset truck club with the 4X4 trucks but had never been. Purchased a dune buggy and got it to run. My friend Brian asked what we were doing on Thanksgiving. We had dinner plans but the rest of the 4 day weekend was free. He said, “I’m going to Glamis with some friends, want to go?” We said, “Sure and we have a buggy now too.” He said “Great so do I and my friends, lets meet after dinner.” Followed my friend as I didn’t know where Glamis was, how far or what roads. Old highway 111 was very dark and lots of big dips. We came to Brawley, got some gas and on to the dunes. Looking ahead I remember seeing what I thought was a four-lane highway we were approaching, so many headlights and tail lights. Where the heck are we? I wondered. Then discovered it was Sand Highway. I looked down on Comp Hill as we drove by, saw an amazing amount of people there, fires, fireworks and so many toys. We made it to the washes to find other friends to camp with. Brian unloaded his buggy to search for more friends and I jumped in. Found his friends really fast, they went to get trucks and join us. Then Brian “popped the clutch” and I was now looking at the moon . . . we were on two wheels! Our buggy ran like crap that trip but those new friends made the trip great. That was 26 years ago and I’m still hooked. — Jim Colln, Bellflower CA
Jennie Legheart, Rick Davis, Brandie Legheart, Leah Dannals, Tim Dannals, Chris Dannals, Alex Reddekopp, Cynthia Reddekopp, and Tom Reddekopp at Ocotillo Wells.
Out at the flagpole in Glamis to remember our lost loved ones! — Ryan Njavro, Lake City SC My grandchildren, Hailey and Gavin Wilder getting the toys ready to head back to the desert. — Mike Wilder, Bonita CA
Desert Riders Reunion
On May 29, 2013, there was a big reunion for some of the top enduro riders from the 1960’s & 1970’s. About 26 riders attended. Most of those attending rode bikes with 4” of travel if they were lucky. This was held at Tom Spurlock’s home in Yorba Linda. He had it catered with some super tacos and burritos! We had so much talent, determinism, and skill at this gathering. Tom said that six months ago, he couldn’t have imagined this all coming together the way it did. The attendees came from many states. Some flew in from Hawaii
and Oklahoma. Others drove from Arizona, Utah, and several California cities. We had a great time catching up with buddies from the past - a memory Tom said he would have for a long time. Some hadn’t seen each other for 35 years! Tom wanted to thank everyone for attending and was happy having everyone at his home. Tom said he would tell his boys about the racing days from time to time, and now they can put some faces with the names. There were a lot of picture contributions
so we had a great photo evening. There were some pictures that everyone was trying to identify who they were - with some measure of success. Tom said he had a hard time getting to sleep afterwards, trying to get his mind to stop thinking about all the conversations and new things he learned. It was so incredible, after all these years. One of the “younger” riders Dave Graham made a special effort to attend after getting out of the hospital from a motorcycle injury. He
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was raised as a Trials rider (late 60’s thru mid 70’s) and rode in the same club as Dave Evans. When he saw that Dave Evans was going to be there he really wanted to make it. Dave G said it had been about 35 years since he last seen any of the Dave Evans family and it was so much fun to talk with Dave. Dave G can’t wait to share some stories with his father (Roger Graham) who rode his Trials bike at several of the more difficult Enduro’s way back when. “If you ever remember Dave Evans bringing “Trials Guys” out to some Enduro’s, it was likely my father. He was one of the guys passing a hundred or more riders at a time at the bottlenecks as they plonked around the mayhem on their lightweight nimble bikes.” While we were at the reunion, Dave E dialed up Donna and Dave G got to speak with her. Dave G was so happy that he could re-unite with a good friend from his teens. The reunion flew by like a flash for everyone there. It was so much fun, they all want to do it again!! Those attending were: Dave Evans, Mike Adams, Mike Godfrey, Bob Lindgren, Dick Knapp, Jay and Doug Tullis, Larry Langley, Dan and John Knous, Roy Watson, Dave and Laura Matus, Scott McKenzie, Ron Alves, Ron Fry, Tim Elliott, Grant and Garner Palenske, Mike Sterling, Larry Curl, Dick Varner, Fred Hayes and of course Tom Spurlock. Others invited but not able to come were Debbie Evans Levitt, Donna Evans, Rick Munyon, Bob Nickelsen and Jerry Counts. — Carrie Watson, Victorville CA Photo by Jeff Spurlock.
My cousin Robert and his kids along with some friends at Ocotillo Wells this past President’s Day. – Angel Perez, Murrieta CA
My YFZ 450 at Glamis on a wet President’s Day weekend a couple years back. — Scott Keeler, Placentia CA
Jacob Baumgardner, Oldsmobile Hill at Glamis CA
Tyler Collett (right) and friends of Robert Kennedy at his memorial. They do a memorial ride in his honor every February. — Theresa Collett, San Marcos CA
Wheelie time in my X5 buckshot. — Ryan Njavro, Lake City SC
Chandler Carpenter, of Encinitas CA, relaxes during a break on his Honda 400 in Glamis CA
Garret Thompson, of Yuma AZ, relieved to make it to the top as my dad, Marc Marks, of Temecula CA, watches on. — Bryan Marks, Temecula CA E
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CATEGORIES INCLUDE: 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 Events - Vintage Motocross
GOLD HILLS POSSE (916) 933-0731 www.posse4x4.org Oct 13, 2013 - Strawberry Pass Trail Fall Maintenance Run ORANGE COUNTY DUALIES www.dualies.com 562-243-3301 SAN DIEGO 4 WHEELERS www.sd4wheel.com SAN DIEGO OFF ROAD COALITION www.sdorc.org (619) 312-3551 SAND DUNES CLEAN UP www.uniteddesertgateway.org
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M.O.R.E. www.moreracing.net (760) 253-4453 Oct 5, 2013 - Barstow Powder Puff Dec 7, 2013 - Holiday 200, Barstow CA
ARIZONA DESERT RACING ASSOCIATION (602) 763-4635 www.arizonadesertracing.com Oct 19, 2013 - Laughlin Hare Scrambles, Laughlin NV Oct 27, 2013 - Thunder Rock Ranch Hare Scrambles, Congress AZ Nov 9, 2013 - Route 66 Motorsports Hare Scrambles, Kingman AZ BEST IN THE DESERT (702) 457-5775 www.bitd.com Oct 11-13, 2013 - Bluewater Desert Challenge Dec 6-8, 2013 - Henderson 250, Henderson NV CODE OFF ROAD (01152) (686) 553-40-87 www.codeoffroad.com.mx Nov 29-Dec 1, 2013 - Race Ready Products 275
NORRA (661) 268-1232 www.norra.com RECORD OFF ROAD 646-176-16-37 www.recordoffroad.com Dec 13-15, 2013 - XIV Race Ready 250 SCORE (818) 225-8402 www.score-international.com Nov 14-17, 2013 - Baja 1000 SNORE (702) 452-4522 www.snoreracing.net Nov 1-3, 2013 - SNORE 250, Las Vegas NV Dec 13-15, 2013 - Rage at the River, Laughlin NV VORRA (916) 925-1702 www.vorra.net
DESERT RACING MOTORCYCLES & QUADS ALTA VISTA EVENTS (760) 578-6258 www.averacing.com Oct 25-27, 2013 - Deep Into The Night 400 AMA DISTRICT 37 (714) 539-2357 www.district37ama.org Oct 5, 2013 - Viewfinders MC 100 Mile Classic Scrambles, Ridgecrest Oct 13, 2013 - 100’s/Invaders National Hare & Hound, Johnson Valley Nov 9-10, 2013 - SoCal MC/Checkers Scrambles, Anza Nov 17, 2013 - Daisies MC/Hillertoppers Desert Scrambles, Johnson Valley Nov 24, 2013 - Riders Helping Riders AMA DISTRICT 38 OFF ROAD DIVISION (619) 562-1993 www.amad38.com Oct 6, 2013 - Over the Belt Desert Scramble, Superstition Oct 20, 2013 - I-8 Dezert Racers Desert Scramble, Plaster City West Nov 3, 2013 - Top Notch Racing Hare & Hound, Superstition Nov 16, 2013 - Full Throttle Desert Cross, Plaster City East Nov 8, 2013 - Roadrunner Off Road Euro Scrambles, Pole Line AMA NATIONAL HARE & HOUND www.NationalHareandHound.com Oct 12-13, 2013 - Round 10, Lucerne Valley CA ARIZONA OFF ROAD PROMOTIONS (623) 363-9665 www.arizonaoffroadpromotions.com Oct 19, 2013 - Laughlin Hare Scrambles, Laughlin NV Oct 27, 2013 - Thunder Rock Ranch Hare Scrambles, Congress AZ Nov 9, 2013 - Route 66 Motorsports Hae Scrambles, Kingman AZ BEST IN THE DESERT (702) 457-5775 www.bitd.com Dec 6-8, 2013 - Henderson 250, Henderson NV CODE OFF ROAD (01152) (686) 553-40-87 www.codeoffroad.com.mx Nov 29-Dec 1, 2013 - Race Ready Products 275 GET XTREME www.get-xtr-eme.com Dec 14-15, 2013 - Christmas Classic, Scramble/GP, Anza CA FULL THROTTLE M/C (619) 294-2600 www.fullthrottlemc.us Nov 16, 2013 - D38 Desert Cross, Plaster City East MRANN - Motorcycle Racing Association of Northern Nevada 775-848-1767 www.racemrann.com Sept 28-29, 2013 - WSRA Oct 12-13, 2013 - Tankslappers Nov 9-10, 2013 - Gold Diggers NORRA (661) 268-1232 www.norra.com OTB RACING (956) 760-7333 www.amad38.com Oct 6, 2013 - D38 Desert Scramble, Superstition
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BIG BEAR TRAIL RIDERS MC www.bigbeartrailriders.com 818-391-3083 CAL POLY PENGUINS MC www.cppenguinsmc.com 775-781-7845 CHAPARRALS MC 562-627-9693
COUNTDOWN www.mex2can.com 775-884-0399 CRAWDAD OFF ROAD EVENTS www.crawdadoffroadevents.com Oct 5-7, 2013 - Bar 10 Ranch #2 D-37 DUAL SPORT (626) 446-7386 www.district37ama.org/dualsport/ Oct 11-13, 2013 - Bishop 3 Day Ride, Ventura County M.C., Bishop CA Nov 29-30, 2013 - LA Barstow to Vegas, Palmdale CA DUAL SPORT WEST www.dualsportwest.com 775-884-0399 DUST DEVILS MC www.dustdevilsmc.com FAMILY OFF ROAD ADVENTURES www.familyoffroadadventures.com 209-649-3633 IRON MAN DUALSPORT www.ironmandualsport.com 530-680-6019
ORANGE COUNTY DUALIES www.dualies.com 562-243-3301 Oct 11-13, 2013 - Bishop 3 Day Ride, Bishop CA Nov 29-30, 2013 - LA Barstow to Vegas, Palmdale CA SAN DIEGO ADVENTURE RIDERS www.dualsport-sd.com 619-825-6308 SIERRA-NEVADA ADVENTURES www.sierranevadaadventures.com TEAM DUAL DOGS www.teamdualdogs.com 661-203-5652 VENTURA COUNTY MOTORCYCLE CLUB www.venturacountymc.com 805-276-0156 Oct 11-13, 2013 - Bishop 3 Day Ride, Bishop CA
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ENDUROCROSS Off-Road motorcycle racing with obstacles such as rocks, logs, water, sand, jumps and tractor tires, sometimes held indoors. GEICO AMA ENDUROCROSS www.endurocross.com Oct 12, 2013 - National Western Complex, Denver CO Oct 26, 2013 - Comcast Arena, Everett WA Nov 9, 2013 - Idaho Center, Boise ID Nov 23, 2013 - Orleans Arena, Las Vegas NV PRAIRIE CITY DIRT TRACK (916) 837-3243 ww.prairiecitydirttrack.com
ENDUROS CHECKPOINT ENDURO CHAMPIONSHIP www.ridechec.com Oct 26-27, 2013 - Round 11, Time Keeper, Elkins Flat CA Nov 9-10, 2013 - Round 12, Time Keeper, Stoneyford CA DISTRICT 37 (714) 539-2357 www.district37ama.org NORTHWEST MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION www.nmaoffroad.org Oct 12, 2013 - Ride of the Living Dead, McCleary WA Oct 13, 2013 - Wild Bear Enduro Scramble, McCleary WA
FLAT TRACK AMA PRO RACING www.amaproracing.com/ft/ Oct 12, 2013 - Round 15, Flat Track Season Finale, LA County Fairplex, Pomona CA CAL EXPO SACRAMENTO (916) 263-3295 www.sacramentoflattrack.com COSTA MESA SPEEDWAY (949) 492-9933 www.costamesaspeedway.net
4WD CLUBS 4x4 FREELANDERS (562) 692-2154 www.4x4freelanders.org 4x4HIM CHRISTIAN WHEELERS (559) 904-3207 www.4x4him.com ANTELOPE VALLEY FOUR WHEELERS (661) 349-2416 www.antelopevalleyfourwheelers.com BADLANDS OFF ROAD ADVENTURES www.4x4training.com Oct 25, 2013 - Death Valley Expedition, 4 days Sept 29, 2013 - Customer Appreciation Event and Trail Ride, Hungry Valley SVRA Nov 29, 2013 - T&T Railroad Adventure, 2 days
DESERT SIDE TRACS www.dst4x4club.org Oct 4-6, 2013 - Morongo Basin Search & Rescue DIABLO 4-WHEELERS (925) 682-5734 www.diablo4wheelers.com Oct 12-13, 2013 - Slick Rock Nov 29-Dec 1, 2013 - After Thanksgiving Run, Hammond Ranch EARLY BRONCOS LTD (1966-77 “Early” Ford Broncos) www.earlybronco.com Oct 26, 2013 - Borrego Days Parade, Borrego Springs CA Nov 22-24, 2013 - Bronco Daze, Borrego Springs CA FOUR WHEELIN’ FOOLS (818) 882-3304, Rick
BEACH N TOYS (760) 945-3979 www.beachntoys.net CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF 4WD CLUBS 1-8004x4-FUNN or (916) 381-8300 www.cal4wheel.com Nov 8-10, 2013 - Panamint Valley Days, Panamint Valley CA CAPITAL CITY MOUNTAIN GOATS 4WD CLUB 1-800-4x4-FUNN or (916) 381-8300 www.ccmg4wd.org Nov 10-11, 2013 - Veteran’s Day Parade, Elk Grove CA CAPO VALLEY 4 WHEELERS (949) 212-4015, Chuck Jones www.cv4w.org DESERT DAWGS (951) 681-8608 www.desertdawgs.org
GEARED FOUR FUN 4WD CLUB (760) 751-9733 www.geared4fun.com Oct 18-19, 2013 - Operation Desert Fun, Ocotillo Wells CA GOLD HILLS POSSE (916) 933-0731 www.posse4x4.org Oct 13, 2013 - Strawberry Pass Trail Fall Maintenance HIGH ROCK TREKKERS (775) 629-9232 www.highrocktrekkers.com INLAND EMPIRE FOUR WHEELRS (909) 883-7219 www.ie4w.com JEEP JAMBOREE www.jeepersjamboree.com (530) 333-4771 4WD Clubs Continued on next page
PRAIRIE CITY DIRT TRACK (916) 837-3243 ww.prairiecitydirttrack.com Oct 6, 2013 - Flat Track practice Oct 13, 2013 - Flat Track practice Oct 20, 2013 - Flat Track practice Oct 27, 2013 - Flat Track practice Nov 3, 2013 - Flat Track practice Nov 10, 2013 - Flat Track practice Nov 17, 2013 - Flat Track practice
LODI MOTORCYCLE CLUB (209) 368-7182 www.lodicyclebowl.com Oct 5, 2013 - Short Track Oct 6, 2013 - TT
RACING MOTORSPORTS PRODUCTIONS (831) 809-2035 www.racingmotorsportsproduction.com Oct 12, 2013 - TT and Short Track, Monterey County Sheriff’s Posse Grounds, Salinas CA Oct 26, 2013 - TT and Short Track, Monterey County Sheriff’s Posse Grounds, Salinas CA
GENE ROMERO’S WEST COAST FLAT TRACK SERIES (714) 529-6054 www.wcfts.com
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SANTA ROSA NATIONAL (707) 703-3633 www.santarosamile.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 Oct 11, 2013 - Round 10 Nov 9-10, 2013 - Finale WEST COAST VINTAGE DIRT TRACK SERIES (861) 944-1184 www.eddiemulderswcvdts.com Oct 19-20, 2013 - Rounds 4-5, Willow Springs 3/8 Mile Rosamond CA (Sunday Double Points)
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Nov 10, 2013 - Panamint Days, Panamint Valley CA Dec 7, 2013 - Devil’s Canyon Jan 11, 2014 - Devil’s Canyon Jan 19, 2014 - 16th Annual Superstition Mountain Run Feb 28 - Mar 2, 2014 - TDS Desert Safari
JUST RUNS (619) 579-7120 www.justruns.com Oct 5-6, 2013 - Cerro Gordo Ghost Town, Cerro Gordo CA (limit 10 vehicles) Oct 27-30, 2013 - Red Rock Canyon and El Paso Mts
VEGAS VALLEY 4 WHEELERS (702) 558-5786 ww.facebook.com/ vegasvalley4wheelers Nov 8-9, 2013 - 33rd Annual Hump-n-Bump
PARKER 4 WHEELERS (909) 239-1162 www.parker4wheelers.net Nov 8-10, 2013 - Desert Splash, Parker AZ
WILLYS OVERLAND MOAB RALLY (714) 478-1867 www.willysrally.com May 16-18, 2014 - 5th Annual Willys Overland Moab Rally
POINT MUGU 4WD CLUB, INC. (805) 241-5899 www.pointmugu4x4.com
4WD DRIVING SCHOOL BADLANDS OFF ROAD ADVENTURES www.4x4training.com Oct 12, 2013 - Getting Started 4WD Clinic, Hungry Valley SVRA, Gorman CA Oct 13, 2013 - Winch Clinic, Mojave CA Oct 18, 2013 - Getting Started 4WD Clinic, Borrego Springs CA Nov 2, 2013 - Getting Started 4WD Clinic, Hungry Valley SVRA, Gorman CA Nov 3, 2013 - Advanced Beginner 4WD Clinic, Mojave CA Nov 16, 2013 - Getting Started 4WD Clinic, Borrego Springs CA
Nov 17, 2013 - Sand Off-Road Driving Clinic, Borrego Springs CA Dec 8, 2013 - Tire Repair and Hi-Lift Jack Mini Clinic, Hawthorne CA Dec 14, 2013 - Getting Started 4WD Clinic, Borrego Springs CA Dec 15, 2013 - Advanced Beginner 4WD Clinic, Mojave CA Coming Events Continued on next page Events are subject to change (and to error) CALL TO VERIFY DATES & LOCATIONS before traveling!
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RED ROCK 4-WHEELERS www.rr4w.com RIVERSIDE 4 WHEELERS www.riverside4wheelers.net RUBICON 4WD ASSOCIATION (805) 550-2804 www.rubicon4wda.com SAN DIEGO 4 WHEELERS www.sd4wheel.com SCOUTS WEST 4WDC (619) 477-6156; (562) 902-8559 www.scoutswest.com SIDEWINDERS 4-WHEELERS (928) 505-3723 www.sidewinders4wheelers.com SONS OF THUNDER 4-WHEELERS (949) 830-8254 www.sonsofthunder4x4.com - Meets 3rd Friday of each month, 7:30 pm. Call for location Oct 11-13, 2013 - Calico Night Run Nov 1, 2013 - Dishpan Springs Dec 21, 2013 - Christmas Party TIERRA DEL SOL www.tds4x4.com Meets 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Al Bahr Shrine, 7:30pm Oct 20, 2013 - Tin Benders Jamboree Nov 3, 2013 - SDORC Lost Lizard’s Fun Run, Ocotillo Wells CA Nov 10, 2013 - 49’ers Encampment Nov 10, 2013 - Hump n Bump, Las Vegas NV
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CALIFORNIA GOLD CUP MOTOCROSS SERIES (951) 587-9805 www.mxracing.net CALVMX (760) 746-7467 www.calvmx.com See Vintage Motocross Category CMC (949) 367-1141 www.cmcmotocross.com Monster Army Trans-Cal Nationals Oct 6, 2013 - Round 3, 408mx, San Jose CA Oct 20, 2013 - Round 4, MMX, Marysville CA Nov 3, 2013 - Round 5, Metcal Nov 10, 2013 - Final Round, Club Moto, Livermore CMC/MARTY TRIPES VINTAGE www.martytripesvintage.com See Vintage Motocross Category CMMC - CALIFORNIA MINI MOTORCYCLE CLUB (760) 752-8252 - 24 Hour Hotline www.cmmcracing.com FIRE & POLICE MOTOCROSS (760) 586-5320 www.firepolicemx.com Oct 8, 2013 - Round 3, Glen Helen Raceway, Devore CA Oct 9, 2013 - Round 4, Glen Helen Raceway, Devore CA
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FUN RUNS ALTA VISTA EVENTS (760) 578-6258 www.altavistaevents.com Nov 23, 2013 - Poker Fun Run #3 CORVA (800) 42-CORVA www.corva.org DUNEFEST Oregon Dunes www.dunefest.com EARLY BRONCOS LTD (1966-77 “Early” Ford Broncos) www.earlybronco.com Nov 22-24, 2013 - Bronco Daze, Borrego Springs CA FRIENDS OF JAWBONE (760) 388-4361 www.jawbone.org FRINGE MOTORCYCLE CLUB www.fringemc.org Fringe Mini Poker Run Series Nov 2-3, 2013 - Dirty Poker Run, Vantage WA GLAMIS NORTH HOT SPRINGS RESORT (760) 354-1010 www.glamisnorth.com Oct 18-20, 2013 - Endless Summer UTV Party Oct 25-27, 2013 - Halloween Party, Part 1 Nov 1-3, 2013 - Halloween Party, Part 2 NORTHERN MONO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (530) 208-6078 www.northernmonochamber.com ORANGE COUNTY ATV ASSOCIATION www.ocatvassociation.org POINT MUGU 4WD CLUB www.pointmugu4x4.com
ENDURANCE RACES AMA DISTRICT 37 (714) 539-2357 www.district37ama.org Oct 19-20, 2013 - Prairie Dogs MC 24 Hour Endurance Race Hare & Hound, Glen Helen Raceway, San Bernardino CA ARIZONA OFF ROAD PROMOTIONS (623) 363-9665 www.arizonaoffroadpromotions.com GET XTREME 805-236-5866 www.get-xtr-eme.com Dec 21-22, 2013 - Christmas Classic, Anza CA GLEN HELEN RACEWAY (909) 880-3090 www.glenhelen.com Oct 19-20, 2013 - HYR 24 Hour Endurance Race
G.P.’S ALTA VISTA EVENTS (760) 578-6258 www.averacing.com AMA DISTRICT 37 (714) 539-2357 www.district37ama.org Oct 6, 2013 - Viewfinders GP, Ridgecrest CA Nov 2-3, 2013 - Prospectors MC GP, Gorman CA Dec 7-8, 2013 - Vikings MC GP, TBD 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 2, 2013 - MC Motorsports GP and Team, Tucson AZ Dec 8, 2013 - Canyon MX Christmas GP and Team, Peoria AZ
SAN DIEGO OFF ROAD COALITION (619) 440-3913 www.sdorc.org Nov 2, 2013 - 9th Annual Lost Lizard Fun Run, Ocotillo Wells CA
BIG 6 (562) 423-1889; Ride Hotline (714) 539-2357 www.big6racing.com Oct 6, 2013 - Viewfinders GP, Ridgecrest CA Nov 2-3, 2013 - Prospectors MC GP, Gorman CA Dec 7-8, 2013 - Vikings MC GP, TBD
TOO MUCH FUN PROMOTIONS (619) 819-6323; (928) 920-7741 www.toomuchfun.com.mx
CAHUILLA CREEK MX TRACK (951) 471-6135 Anza www.cahuillacreekmotocross.com
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CATALINA ISLAND GRAND PRIX www.catalinaislandgrandprix.com Dec 11-15, 2013 - Catalina Grand Prix, Catalina Island CA EMCE Sports 951-805-1313 www.emcesports.com
FIRE & POLICE MOTOCROSS www.firepolicemx.com Dec 10, 2013 - Christmas GP, Glen Helen Raceway, Devore CA GET XTREME 805-236-5866 www.get-xtr-eme.com Dec 21-22, 2013 - Christmas Classic, Anza CA GLEN HELEN RACEWAY (909) 6880-3090, San Bernardino www.glenhelen.com Oct 27, 2013 - SRA GP Nov 24, 2013 - SRA GP NATIONAL MOTORSPORT ASSOCIATION (951) 587-9805 www.nmamx.com PALA RACEWAY (888) 725-2691 www.palaraceway.com Dec 15, 2013 - Christmas Cup GP RACETOWN 395 (909) 648-0225 Adelanto CA www.racetown395.com SRA (714) 957-2985 www.sragp.com Oct 27, 2013 - Round 10, Glen Helen Raceway, San Bernardino CA Nov 17, 2013 - Round 11, Glen Helen Raceway, San Bernardino CA THE DIRT SERIES www.facebook.com/TheDirtSeries Oct 19-20, 2014 - Round 8, Milestone MX Park, Riverside CA THE RANCH Anza CA (949) 276-5753 www.theranchanzaca.com Oct 26, 2013 - AMA So Cal/Checkers GP Dec 21-22, 2013 - Christmas Classic
MOTOCROSS AHRMA www.ahrma.org See Vintage Motocross Category AMA DISTRICT 37 (714) 539-2357 www.district37ama.org - AMA Southern California Championship MX Series AMA LUCAS OIL PRO MX CHAMPIONSHIP www.mxnationals.com AMERICAN RETROCROSS www.americanretrocross.org See Vintage Motocross Category CAHUILLA CREEK MX TRACK (951) 471-6135 Anza CA www.cahuillacreekmotocross.com Nov 10, 2013 - TWMX Racing
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GLEN HELEN RACEWAY, Devore CA (909) 880-3090, San Bernardino www.glenhelen.com Oct 5, 2013 - REM MX Oct 12, 2013 - REM MX Oct 26, 2013 - REM OctoberCross, National Track Nov 9, 2013 - REM MX Nov 23, 2013 - REM MX Dec 7, 2013 - REM MX Dec 14, 2013 - REM MX Dec 21, 2013 - REM MX LUCAS OIL MX PARK Formerly Starwest MX Park (951) 943-4535 www.lucasoilmx.com MILESTONE RANCH MX PARK, Riverside CA (951) 686-4669 www.milestonemx.com Nov 3, 2013 - Triple Crown Race NATIONAL MOTORSPORT ASSOCIATION (951) 587-9805 www.nmamx.com OVER THE HILL GANG (310) 373-4506 www.overthehillgang.org Oct 5-6, 2013 - Glen Helen (South National), Devore CA Oct 20, 2013 - Cahuilla (With Cal VMX), Anza CA Nov 3, 2013 - Glen Helen (REM With Cal VMX), Devore CA Nov 9-10, 2013 - Valley National Nov 17, 2013 - Cal City Dec 8, 2013 - Starwest, Perris CA PALA RACEWAY Pala CA (888) 725-2691www.palaraceway.com The Majors Series Oct 12-13, 2013 - Race 5, Oktoberfest Dec 15, 2013 - Race 6, Christmas Cup PERRIS RACEWAY Perris CA (951) 657-6042 www.perrismx.com Oct 20, 2013 - Muscle Milk Transworld MX Series Oct 27, 2013 - Triple Crown Series Dec 14, 2013 - Triple Crown Series RACETOWN 395 (909) 648-0225 Adelanto www.racetown395.com REM MOTOCROSS (951) 200-0699 www.remsatmx.com All races held at Glen Helen Raceway, San Bernardino CA Oct 5, 2013 - REM MX Oct 12, 2013 - REM MX Oct 26, 2013 - OctoberCross, National Track Nov 9, 2013 - REM MX Nov 23, 2013 - REM MX Dec 7, 2013 - REM MX Dec 14, 2013 - REM MX Dec 21, 2013 - REM MX RPMX (619) 888-4037 www.rpmxtrack.com SOCAL OLD TIMERS MX CLUB (714) 261-3656 www.socalotmx.org Oct 12-13, 2013 - SoCal International, Glen Helen Raceway, San Bernardino CA
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MOTOCROSS
Continued Oct 27, 2013 - Milestone MX Park, Riverside CA Nov 10, 2013 - Comp Edge, Hesperia CA SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHAMPIONSHIP MOTOCROSS SERIES (661) 917-5565 www.amaSoCalMotocross.com THE DIRT SERIES www.facebook.com/TheDirtSeries Oct 19-20, 2014 - Round 8, Milestone MX Park, Riverside CA THE RANCH Anza CA (949) 276-5753 www.theranchanzaca.com Oct 13, 2013 - American Vintage Race Oct 13, 2013 - Monster Army CMC Trans-cal MX TRIPLE CROWN MX www.triplecrownmx.com Oct 27, 2013 - Round 1 Nov 3, 2013 - Round 2 Nov 17, 2013 - Round 3 Dec 15, 2013 - Round 4 TULARE CYCLE PARK (559) 685-0503 www.tularemxcyclepark.com Valley OTHG Races, Support Classes Welcome Oct 20, 2013 - Sunday Morning Race TWMX (760) 722-7777 www.motocross.transworld.net/twmxrs/ Oct 20, 2013 - TWMX Fall Series So-Cal Round 3, Perris Raceway, Perris CA Oct 27, 2013 - TWMX Fall Series Nor-Cal Round 3, MMX, Linda CA Nov 16, 2013 - TWMX Fall Series Nor-Cal Round 4, E-Street MX, Marysville CA Nov 17, 2013 - TWMX Fall Series Nor-Cal Round 5, E-Street MX, Marysville CA
WORCS (435) 635-1597 www.worcsracing.com Motorcycle Series Oct 11-13, 2013 - Round 9, Combined Super Event with ATVs, Honolulu Hills, Taft CA
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OFF ROAD CLUBS Email editor@ss-offroadmagazine.com to get your off road club listed here! AMERICAN BUGGY ASSOCIATION (818) 772-0323, Scott Swanson www.abaoffroad.org CALIFORNIA OFF ROAD VEHICLE ASSN. (800) 42-CORVA www.corva.org ESCARABAJO BUGGY CLUB www.escarabajobuggyclub.com - Meets 1st
Wednesday of each month at 600 Palm Avenue, Martinez CA, 7:30 pm Oct 5-6, 2013 - Hillclimbs at Carnegie, Round 3 Oct 26, 2013 - Autumn Rally in support of CORVA Nov 2-3, 2013 - Hillclimbs at Carnegie, Round 4 November - Escarabajo Sand Thanksgiving at Dumont November - Escarabajo Dirt Thanksgiving at Stonyford Dec 3, 2013 - Danville Dinner Walk Dec 7, 2013 - Escarabajo Christmas Party Off Road Clubs continued on next page
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QUAD RACING Continued from previous pages
OFF ROAD CLUBS Continued LOS ANCIANOS MC CLUB (619) 281-1400 Jerry DeBerry (days) www.losancianos.com Dec 7, 2013 - Tecate Hare Scrambles LOS PERDIDOS OFF ROAD CLUB www.losperdidosoffroad.com MANX DUNE BUGGY CLUB (760) 749-6321 www.manxclub.com Oct 14-19, 2013 - Manx Club Run, Manx on the Banx, Kill Devil Hills NC MORONGO BASIN SEARCH & RESCUE (760) 749-6321 www.desertrun.org Oct 5, 2013 - 34th Annual Desert Run, Johnson Valley CA 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 21-23, 2014 - Big 3 Swap Meet, Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego CA DUNEFEST Oregon Dunes www.dunefest.com OCTANE FEST (775) 240-2851 www.octanefest.com
Also see Desert Racing: Motorcycles & ATVs ALTA VISTA EVENTS (760) 578-6258 www.altavistaevents.com ARIZONA OFF ROAD PROMOTIONS (623) 363-9665 www.arizonaoffroadpromotions.com GLEN HELEN RACEWAY PARK, Devore CA (909) 880-3090 www.glenhelen.com Nov 9, 2013 - QuadX Series, Round 9 QUAD X (909) 384-9342 www.quadxseries.com Oct 27, 2013 - Round 8, The Ranch, Anza CA Nov 9, 2013 - Round 9, Glen Helen Raceway, Devore CA
ROCK CRAWLING BADLANDS OFF-ROAD PARK Attica IN www.badlandsoffroad.com CALROCKS www.calrocs.com Oct 26-27, 2013 - Oroville DIRT RIOT ENDURANCE RACING (714) 513-8449 www.werocklive.com WE Rock Grand Nationals Sept 28-29, 2013 - Cortez, CO Oct 11-12, 2013 - Dirt Riot National Rampage, Bridgeport TX
RACETOWN 395 Adelanto CA (760) 246-6330 www.racetown395.com SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHAMPIONSHIP MOTOCROSS SERIES (661) 917-5565 www.amaSoCalMotocross.com THE DIRT SERIES www.facebook.com/TheDirtSeries Oct 19-20, 2014 - Round 8, Milestone MX Park, Riverside CA WORCS (435) 635-1597 www.worcsracing.com Oct 11-13, 2013 - Round 9, Honolulu Hills, Taft CA ZR PROMOTIONS (686) 564-6653 www.zrpromo.com Oct 20, 2013 - Grand Prix de Campeones, Mexicali B.C.
NOR CAL ROCK RACING www.norcalrockracing.com Oct 19, 2013 - Round 3 ULTRA 4 RACING www.ultra4racing.com Feb 7, 2014 - King of the Hammers, Johnson Valley CA W.E. ROCK (714) 513-8449 www.werocklive.com Oct 11-12, 2013 - Dirt Riot National Rampage, Bridgeport TX
OFF ROAD EXPO (714) 513-8449 www.offroadexpo.com Oct 5-6, 2013 - Lucas Oil Off Road Expo, Pomona CA
SAND SPORTS SUPER SHOW (714) 990-5107 www.sandsportssupershow.com
OFF ROAD NIGHTS (760) 533-9380 www.facebook.com/Off-Road-Nights
VENTURA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS (805) 585-5392 www.venturacountyoffroadshow.com
ROBBY GORDON OFF ROAD’S STADIUM SUPER TRUCK MOTORSPORTS EXPO (704) 949-1255 www.stadiumsupertrucks.com Nov 9, 2013 - Sam Boyd Stadium, Las Vegas NV SAND AND WATER EXPO (951) 501-0210 www.sandandwaterexpo.com Nov 2-3, 2013 - Lake Havasu State Park
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SAND DRAGS AVENAL SAND DRAGS (559) 679-8994 www.avenalsanddrags.com Oct 12-13, 2013 - Sand Drags, Avenal CA BAKO SAND DRAGS (661) 213-6783 www.facebook.com/bakosanddrags Feb 28-Mar 2, 2014 - Bakersfield Sand Drags, Bakersfield CA DOME VALLEY RACEWAY Welton AZ (928) 941-0335 www.facebook.com/pages/DOMEVALLEY-RACEWAY/262823152159 Oct 25-26, 2013 - Fall Nationals Jan 24, 2014 - The 5th Annual Az vs Cali Top Fuel Shootout DUNEFEST Oregon Dunes www.dunefest.com ET MOTOPARK (480) 926-6688 www.etmotopark.com Oct 26, 2013 - Saturday Night Mud Bogs & Sand Drags Nov 9, 2013 - Saturday Night Mud Bogs & Sand Drags Nov 30, 2013 - Saturday Night Mud Bogs & Sand Drags SOCAL SAND DRAGS (559) 679-8994 www.socalsanddrags.com Oct 4-6, 2013 - Sand Drags, Soboba Casino, San Jacinto CA Nov 15-17, 2013 - Season Finale, Soboba Casino, San Jacinto CA
SHORT COURSE ARIZONA SHORT COURSE SERIES (800) 342-2512 www.arizonashortcourse.com Oct 11-12, 2013 - Lucas Oil Regional Shoot-out, Lake Elsinore CA Nov 9, 2013 - Speedworld Off Road Park, Surprise AZ GLEN HELEN RACEWAY (909) 880-3090 www.glenhelen.com LUCAS OIL REGIONAL (951) 233-2088 www.LucasOilRegional.com Oct 12, 2013 - Regional Shoot-out, Lake Elisnore Motorsports Park, Lake Elsinore CA LUCAS OIL OFF ROAD SERIES (800) 342-2512 www.LucasOilOffRoad.com October 25-27, 2013 - Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park, Lake Elsinore, CA Short Course continued on Page 31
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SHORT COURSE Continued NOR CAL ROCK RACING www.norcalrockracing.com Oct 19, 2013 - Round 3 ROBBY GORDON’S STADIUM SUPER TRUCKS (704) 949-1255 www.stadiumsupertrucks.com TRAXXAS TORC www.torcseries.com VORRA (916) 925-1702 www.vorra.net Oct 5-6, 2013 - Short Course, Prairie City OHV Park, Folsom CA Oct 26-27, 2013 - The Famous Halloween Race, Prairie City OHV Park, Folsom CA
SPEEDWAY BIG TIME SPEEDWAY (925) 786-3263 www.bigtimespeedway.com COSTA MESA SPEEDWAY (949) 492-9933 www.costamesaspeedway.net Oct 5, 2013 - 45th U.S. National Speedway Championship SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FLAT TRACK ASSOCIATION (951) 443-7622 www.southerncaliforniaflattrack.com Races & Practice held at Perris Raceway
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MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSS www.SupercrossOnline.com Jan 4, 2014 - Angel Stadium, Anaheim CA Jan 11, 2014 - Chase Field, Phoenix AZ Jan 18, 2014 - Angel Stadium, Anaheim CA Jan 25, 2014 - O. Co. Coliseum, Oakland CA Feb 1, 2014 - Angel Stadium, Anaheim CA Feb 8, 2014 - Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego CA Feb 15, 2014 - AT&T Stadium, Arlington TX Feb 22, 2014 - Georgia Dome, Atlanta GA Mar 1, 2014 - Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis IN Mar 8, 2014 - Daytona Speedway, Daytona FL Mar 15, 2014 - Ford Field, Detroit MI Mar 22, 2014 - Rogers Centre, Toronto ON Mar 29, 2014 - Edward Jones Dome, St. Louis MO Apr 5, 2014 - Reliant Stadium, Houston TX Apr 12, 2014 - Centurylink Field, Seattle WA Apr 26, 2014 - Metlife Stadium, East Rutherford NJ May 3, 2014 - 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 Oct 12, 2013 - Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham AL Oct 19, 2013 - Hollister Hills SVRA, Hollister CA Nov 8, 2013 - Rio Bravo MX Park, Houston TX Nov 9, 2013 - Aonia Pass, Washington GA 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 Oct 27, 2013 - Keyesville (Final date TBD) Dec 7-8, 2013 - Motoventures/SDTR Two-Day Jan 12, 2014 - Romoland/VOTE Feb 16, 2014 - Romoland/VOTE Mar 16, 2014 - Cougar Buttes/Plonkers Apr 5-6, 2014 - El Trial 2 day at Motoventures May 4, 2014 - Piutes Season Finale/Big Feets June 1, 2014 - Fun trials!, Location TBD
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TROPHY KARTS ARIZONA SHORT COURSE SERIES (800) 342-2512 www.arizonashortcourse.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 VORRA (916) 925-1702 www.vorra.net
UTV EVENTS Also see Desert Racing ALTA VISTA EVENTS (760) 578-6258 www.averacing.com Oct 25-27, 2013 - Deep Into The Night 400 Nov 23, 2013 - Poker Fun Run #3 ARIZONA DESERT RACING ASSOCIATION (602) 763-4635 www.arizonadesertracing.com Oct 19, 2013 - Laughlin Hare Scrambles, Laughlin NV Oct 27, 2013 - Thunder Rock Ranch Hare Scrambles, Congress AZ Nov 9, 2013 - Route 66 Motorsports Hae Scrambles, Kingman AZ ARIZONA OFF ROAD PROMOTIONS (623) 363-9665 www.arizonaoffroadpromotions.com ARIZONA SHORT COURSE SERIES (800) 342-2512 www.arizonashortcourse.com Oct 11-12, 2013 - Lucas Oil Regional Shoot-out, Lake Elsinore CA Nov 9, 2013 - Speedworld Off Road Park, Surprise AZ BAKO SAND DRAGS (661) 213-6783 www.facebook.com/bakosanddrags Feb 28-Mar 2, 2014 - Bakersfield Sand Drags, Bakersfield CA BEST IN THE DESERT (702) 457-5775 www.bitd.com Oct 11-13, 2013 - Bluewater Desert Challenge Dec 6-8, 2013 - Henderson 250, Henderson NV DUNEFEST Oregon Dunes www.dunefest.com HDRA (702) 351-6666 www.hdrarace.com LUCAS OIL REGIONAL (951) 233-2088 www.LucasOilRegional.com Oct 12, 2013 - Regional Shoot-out, Lake Elisnore Motorsports Park, Lake Elsinore CA LUCAS OIL OFF ROAD SERIES (800) 342-2512 www.LucasOilOffRoad.com October 25-27, 2013 - Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park, Lake Elsinore, CA SCORE (818) 225-8402 www.score-international.com Nov 14-17, 2013 - Baja 1000 THE DIRT SERIES www.facebook.com/TheDirtSeries Oct 19-20, 2014 - Round 8, Milestone MX Park, Riverside CA VORRA (916) 925-1702 www.vorra.net Oct 5-6, 2013 - Short Course, Prairie City OHV Park, Folsom CA Oct 26-27, 2013 - The Famous Halloween Race, Prairie City OHV Park, Folsom CA WORCS (435) 635-1597 www.worcsracing.com ATV/SXS Series Oct 11-13, 2013 - Round 9, Honolulu Hills, Taft CA
VINTAGE MOTOCROSS AHRMA www.ahrma.org National Vintage MX Series Oct 5, 2013 - Round 14, DuQuoin State Fairgrounds, DuQuoin IL Oct 13, 2013 - Round 15, Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham AL Oct 20, 2013 - Round 16, Hollister Hills SVRA, Hollister CA Nov 9, 2013 - Round 17, Rio Bravo MX Park, Houston TX AMERICAN RETROCROSS www.americanretrocross.org Oct 13, 2013 - Competitive Edge, Hesperia CA Nov 3, 2013 - Competitive Edge, Hesperia CA AMERICAN VINTAGE DIRT RACERS ASSOCIATION www.avdra.com Oct 20, 2013 - Round 8, The Ranch, Anza CA
Nov 17, 2013 - Round 9, Canyon Motocross, Peoria AZ CalVMX (619) 500-2869 www.calvmx.net Oct 20, 2013 - Cahuilla Creek MX, Anza CA Nov 2-3, 2013 - Glen Helen Raceway, San Bernardino CA Dec 8, 2013 - Glen Helen Raceway, San Bernardino CA CMC/MARTY TRIPES VINTAGE www.martytripesvintage.com Oct 20, 2013 - Cahuilla Creek, Anza CA Nov 2-3, 2013 - Glen Helen Raceway, San Bernardino CA Dec 8, 2013 - Glen Helen Raceway, San Bernardino CA UNITED STATES VINTAGE MOTOCROSS www.usvmx.com
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85-150 Moto one inter-age start with #15 Mike Sandoval, #109 Gavin Leachman and #58 Brandon Hernandez
Pala Amateur Championship The Motocross Major Series
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second notch. Leachman needs to finish ahead of Kniffing and rolls on the throttle and goes into second overall in moto and first in class. Leachman marries up with Sandoval by the end of lap three with Kniffing keeping up the pace in third less than three seconds behind Leachman. Hernandez is off the pace and in a battle for fourth with Manuel Moreno. Sticking to his game Leachman digs the spurs into his machine over a triple past the doubling Sandoval on lap six. Kniffing in a desperate attempt to keep up, airs his own dramatic jump pass to get by Sandoval for second and immediately puts the attack on Leachman. Leachman closes the doors on Kniffing on the white flag and brings home the moto win, Knffing passes through the checkers in second. Reading the small labels on Leachman's jersey, this reporter has Sandoval third in moto and Hernandez fourth. Wrapping up the top three overall in the 85-150 (9-11) with Leachman (21) first, Kniffing (1-2) second, and Hernandez (3-3) third. The top three overall for the upper classman goes Sandoval (1-1) first, Brayden Lessler (2-2) and Zach Walker (3-3) third. Hernandez paid back the competitors shutting down the competition with a 1-1 for the Supermini overall win, Kniffing (22), and Brayden Lessler (4-3) third. 250 Novice start with #72 Kyle Freund, #362 and overall winner Trevor Hooten, and #397 Logan Garvey. n a hot Labor Day Sunday, Pala Raceway raced the fourth round of their six round series, The Motocross Majors. Commencing in April with the Spring Fling round, we are now into the Pala Amateur Championship round. The next two and final rings in the series will be the Oktoberfast on October twelfth and thirteenth, closing out with the Christmas Cup on December fifteenth. End of the summer time in Southern California produced a very warm day, but most everyone seems to be educated on watering up on these dry heat spells, let's race. Fly Racing's Brandon Hernandez emerged as the leader on lap two of the 85-150 (9-11) and 85-150 (12-13) inter-class moto one, North County Yamaha/ bLU cRU's Gavin Leachman in second with an impatient Kaeden Kniffing on his case, and Kniffing goes by for second. Heranandez stretching out the gap as we wheel into lap four of the fifteen minute moto makeup, Kniffing keeps the push on seven seconds behind, Leachman maintaining contact in third. Late in the race Hernandez has suddenly slipped back to third and Kniffing jumps into the point with Leachman moving into second. The racers fly through the checkers positioned in between the grandstand jumps as Pro Taper's Knffing wins, Leachman second, and Hernandez third. Mike Sandoval racing in the 85-150 (12-13) assaults the pack and rifles into the moto two lead on lap one, with Kniffing running close but starts to fall off the pace slightly and Sandoval opens up a two
Out of the gate with #381 Nathan Cernicky and #59 Tallon La Fountaine Southland Racing/BTO Motorsports/Alias/ Rocket Exhaust trackman Tallon LaFountaine seemed to take out his frustrations on his fellow competitors, having a rip-roaring day that had just one flub, getting to the line late in his first moto of the 250 Intermediate. He fixed it quickly flying through the pack and placed himself second in class, then made the line on time for a moto two win and the overall. Running faster or at the same pace of the Pro's all day, LaFountaine went on to put the hurt to his classmates with a 1-1 in the Schoolboy for the overall victory, and sticking another 1-1 for the Open Intermediate win as well. A very successful day for LaFountaine, finishing up with his own brand of a mototrifecta. Giving much respect to his speedy brothers of the past, Josh LaFountaine who rocked his share of wins a few years ago, and late brother, Jeagher LaFountaine. Jeagher died tragically at the age of eighteen in May of 2010, and was in the midst of an upsurge towards moto excellence at the time. Front and center here comes Tallon with
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his after-burners lit, the teenager is coming on strong in the moto world. Having an excellent showing at a 2013 California Gold Cup held at Glen Helen against a very strong field, this human jet pack is ready to be the next big thing from Southern California. Receiving his first motocrosser for Christmas in 2011, he has been a quick learner skipping the Beginner ranks he went straight to Novice. Racing in the 250 C (Novice) Modified at the 2012 AMA Amateur Nationals, he finished first in moto one and ended up with a ninth overall, also placing sixth in the 450 C. On to the speedy world of the Intermediate (B class), qualifying for the 2013 AMA Amateur Nationals he finished a worthy twelfth place overall in the 450 B Limited despite the muddy conditions. Appreciating the individual attributes of motocross where personal commitment and sacrifice determines the outcome, the well spoken teenager will be in the Intermediate class for 2014, racing at most Amateur Nationals. He would like to thank Mom and Dad, Randy Lawrence, Casey Johnson, and all his backers. The next Southern California standout, this reporter thinks. Please go to Palaraceway.com for complete results, race and practice schedule or call (760) 4712206. They can also be located on facebook and twitter.
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Short Track: 65/125 Youth 1. Brett Voorhees; 2. Rylee Gallagher; 3. Wyatt Maes; 4. Bobby Stellfox III; 5. Lexi Guidera 150/85 Youth 1. Brett Voorhees; 2. Wyatt Maes 150 Production 1. Michael Mannion; 2. Brett Voorhees; 3. Tanner Williams Vet Mini 1. Chris Smith; 2. Kevin Holman; 3. Michael Mannion; 4. Steve Coscarelli; Rick Cox 40+ Sr 1. Jeff Corcoran; 2. Bill Giltner; 3. Chris Smith; 4. Anthoney Farris 230 Money Class 1. Kevin Holman; 2. Chris Smith; 3. Michael Mannion; 4. Brok McAllister; 5. Steve Coscarelli; 6. Wyatt Marshall; 7. Brett Voorhees; 8. Rick Cox; 9. Tanner Williams DTX Open 1. Gage McAllister; 2. Mitch Gallagher; 3. Brok Mcallister; 4. Michael Mannion; 5. Joey Hrenko; 6. Evan Prado; 7. Chris Smith; 8. Jimmy McAllister Vintage: 1. Jeff Corcoran TT: Pee Wee: 1. Lane Redding 65/125 youth 1. Brett Voorhees; 2. Wyatt Maes; 3. Rylee Gallagher; 4. Bobby
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#15 Wyatt Maes; #114 Bobby Stellfox III and # 3 Lane Redding in the 65-125 Short Track heat
#20 Gage McAllister, #4 Brok McAllister, #7 Wyatt Marshall, #75 Evan Prado and #314 Chris Smith , TT 230 class first turn action
TT & Short Track on the Prairie Prairie City OHV Park - Rancho Cordova, CA - August 24, 2013
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he weather was perfect for racing at the Prairie City OHV Park on a Saturday night in late August. Not too hot during the day and by the end of the heats the sweatshirts started coming out. The tracks, both a perfectly groomed short track and a TT track provided an excellent racing surface for riders ranging from young Lane Redding, just 5 years old, showing a tenacious spirit and whole lot of natural talent, to those over 40 in the 40+ senior class. In spite of a less than abundant rider count the competition on the track was close and very exciting. With a whole array of rewards for the winners that included some wonderful gifts from TLD and Oakley, as well as gift certificates from several local retailers and trophies for those that wanted them. The Vet mini class started the short track main events with riders from Napa, Rodeo, San Rafael, San Francisco and Sacramento. After a third place finish in the heat race Chris Smith got the hole shot and rode the main out front from pole to pole ahead of Kevin Holman who had finished the heat race in front. Michael Mannion rounded out the podium with his third place finish main event finish. Mannion was back on the track to finish first in both the heat and main of the 150 production class. Brett Voorhees, Rylee Gallagher, Wyatt Maes, and Bobby Stellfox III rode both the heat and main in that order. Voorhees and Maes then finished one-two in the youth 150/85 class and Voorhees finished second behind Mannion in the 150 Production event. Holman, Smith and Mannion were competing again in the nine rider 230 class. After riding the tractor and the water hose, Brok McAllister joined this competition too. At the end of ten laps, Holman was first to cross the finish line followed by Smith and Mannion. McAllister finished fourth followed by Steve Coscarelli. Coscarelli and Wyatt Marshall traded positions three times during the ten lap duel. Competition was fierce in the Open DTX class. Gage McAlister who is currently also competing in AMA Road Racing aboard a Folsom HarleMity Davidson sponsored Harley Davidson XR1200 finished eighth in the Indianapolis GP August 16th. Tonight he took the lead off the start line staying in front of heat race winner Mitch Gallagher to finish first. Gallagher finished behind McAllister (and Brok McAllister, Gage’s dad, was also in the money finishing third. Michael Mannion and three others followed. A short break took place while the track was magically transformed into a stellar TT configuration. Excitement resumed with the 65/125 youth class that also included Lane Redding although Redding was riding his own Pee Wee class finishing first. During the first lap young rider Bobby Stellfox III who finished second in the heat race crashed bringing out the red flag and a visit to the paramedics. We wish him well. On the restart Voorhees took the lead again to show Maes and Gallagher the fast way around the track. Bill Giltner showed Chris Smith and Anthony Farris the way to the Sr. 40+ checkers. This night the 230 class had the biggest rider count on the start line. Holman rode like a pro to stay
in front of Gage McAllister in the 230 class after capturing the lead in the first lap. Marshall rode in the third place through lap three when Brok McAllister was able to secure the third spot after getting around some carnage that left Marshall in the ninth position. Smith held the fourth place all eight laps to finish in front of Gallagher and was back on the track. Smith completed the super moto class in the front of the pack and Voorhees continued his trophy march earning top honors in Jeff Corcoran sliding out of turn 4 the three TT classes against his competitors. The Open DTX event was exciting to watch as Gage McAllister left the start in front at the green light. Dad, Brok, was on him through all ten laps working the track, looking for the opportunity to take the front spot. Behind them Marshall was pushing through the turns to maintain his third position while hoping for a chance to move closer to the lead. Joey Hrenko held tight piloting his machine in laps two through ten in fourth. McAllisters, Gage and Brok finished first and second with Marshall rounding out the podium. Holman also earned another first place in the Vet mini class and Gage McAllister finished out the night winning the Open DTX class. Information for the next DTX race is available at www.prairiecitydirttrack.com/racing .
Mitch Gallagher over the TT jump Stellfox III 150/85 Youth 1. Brett Voorhees; 2. Wyatt Maes Formula 125 1. Brett Voorhees; 2. Tom Griffith 150 Production 1. Brett Voorhees; 2. Tanner Williams Open Supermoto 1. Chris Smith; 2. Anthoney Farris; 3. Bill Giltner Vet Mini 1. Kevin Holman; 2. Chris Smith; 3. Steve Coscarelli; 4. Rick Cox; 5. Tom Griffith Sr. 40+ 1. Bill Giltner; 2. Chris Smith; 3. Anthoney Farris Open DTX 1. Gage McAllister; 2. Brock McAllister; 3. Wyatt Marshall; 4. Joey Hrenko; 5. Chris Smith; 6. Jimmy McAllister; 7. Neal Jones; 8. Evan Prado 230 Money Class 1. Kevin Holman; 2. Gage McAllister; 3. Chris Smoth; 4. Brok McAllister; 5. Mitch Gallagher; 6. Rick Cox; 7. Wyatt Marshall; 8. Steve Coscarelli; 9. Brett Voorhees; 10. Tanner Williams; 11. Neal Jones E
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Happy raffle prize winner Nationals champion of the season. Commencing at halftime, the raffle portion for the “Ride for Roy” fundraising begins with incredible sponsor donated items from Yoshimura, FLY Racing, Supertrapp, Pro Armor, Barnett Clutches, IMS, EBC Brakes, RZ Mask, By Mo Martinez, Zen Pro Racing Cycle Country, Illusion Grafix, LGE*CTS Motorsports, and Although the K&N Filters to name underway, we were overly impressed with WPS highlight was the finals a few. As several operations, surely a feat of insurmountable achieveof the Pac West Nat hundred racers ment. series, “Ride for Roy”, converged under the With a 6 hour journey ahead of us, we embark a fundraising event tower, Wendy Baker on a most outstanding ride through Oregon’s beautiful was incorporated into of Temporary Columbia River gorge finally arriving in Albany for a the venue. Infant Roy Insandity announces good night’s rest prior to an early morning call-time. was severely beaten the prize winners as Alarm set at 6am. at 7 months of age by the ecstatic winners of Seven a.m. and arrive at the gates of Albany his mom’s exsensational race MX Motorsports Park. We witness trucks watering boyfriend. At 9 months products are down the track, racers walking the course while being now, he is still distributed by the Zen greeted by a few of the early morning race enthusiundergoing surgeries. Pro promotional asts. The park provides numerous amenities and is Since the incident models. With the time very well kept. involving numerous allotted during halftime Meanwhile at vendors row, we observe limb and head activities, the numerous on-site merchants setting up shop for what fractures, young Roy fundraising committee, is to become a very busy weekend. These included has suffered several spearheaded by RZ Mask who drove from Minnesota to attend, Dirty strokes, several brain family members Gurlz LLC, Temporary Insandity, and Zen Pro Racing surgeries, and is only Chelsea McShane to name a few. now beginning to and sister Chaffey acquire his vision Mueller, were unable back. Truly a tragic to award all the prizes Roy and mom Shaanon Crouch moment for Roy and and plan on another his family. fundraising event for young Lil Roy very soon. Throughout the course of the morning, from On Sunday, all qualifiers begin to gear up for the motocross bikes and ATV’s, several classes start to finals as each class names the overall championship race and indulge in a battle of the most fierce competition winners for the season. Such an awesome weekend ever witnessed, during the finals. One by one racers event and great road trip for the Zen Pro team to qualify for the next day’s finals for overall Pac West witness. For more information about PacWest, please visit www.albanymx.net and for incredible race pics by Allan Ledesma and crew, visit www.CBNB.info If you would like to read more about Roy’s tragic incident as well as, donating to Lil Roy’s recovery please go to http://www.gofundme.com/ 2r4cs0 and make a difference in his road to recovery. E
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AMA Youth National Hare & Hound Series All but one championship comes down to the final round BY EREK KUDLA - PHOTOS BY MARK KARIYA - www.nationalhareandhound.com
him after Round 9, in Nevada but is nowhere near ith a great season of racing the safe from the Utah duo of Braydon Bland and final round will be the most Kolton Christensen. Bland has been nearly important for all classes! unstoppable until recently taking three wins on Except of course the Pee Wee class the season. Christensen has always been right which has been dominated by 5-year-old there but has missed two rounds this season. Cole Timboe. Cole had already been Even if Megla wins the finale he will still not be racing for two years when lining up for safe as the points are so close! All Bland will need his first National Youth Hare and Hound to do is finish second to guarantee the #1 plate, and took three wins in a row right off the even if Megla wins, Bland will take it bat. Half way through the season he by one point. Our nails are almost started to get some serious gone already! competition but he already had 90 All Champions will be crowned points under his belt. at the Round 10 Awards In the Girls class USDR Racer ceremony October 12 in Caitlyn Kurtz started the season off Lucerne Valley, along strong with two wins over her main with the release of the competition of Checkers MC’s Taylor Jarett Megla took his first win of the season but has 2014 number and Olivas (who would be backed up by color designations been solid all year. her two younger sisters). Starting for the National Round 3 Rachel Stout from Youth Series. Utah started following the series and continued with a five race win streak. A bad accident over the summer left her with a stress fractured vertebra but she is still within striking distance of Kurtz who only holds an James Thomas is one of many 18 point lead. With a full month till Checkers MC racers that are the finale Stout may be able to get dominating the series. E clearance for the final round. The Micro 65cc class is a nail biter with Mason Klein holding a 29 point lead over his main competitor Cody Glover but with throw-aways its tighter than it may look. While that would be a tough score to beat it is still possible. Glover started the season off with two wins in a row and followed it with two solid second place finishes. If Glover has any hopes of taking the title he will have to win and Mason Klein Klein will have to finish outside has been a strong the top 3 which with his strong competitor and it all finishes is unlikely. comes down to the The JR Mini 85cc class has also final round for him. been a nail biter with James Thomas and Mason Matthies going back and forth all season. Thomas holds on to a nine point lead but again with throwaways its going to be tight. If Matthies takes the win he gets the title. There are 100 different ways it can work out with how tight these two are! James Thomas is one of many Checkers MC racers that are dominating the series. The Super Mini class is probably the most intense with 3 riders that could potentially come home with the #1! Jarrett Megla has his first win, 5 year old Cole Timboe has been all but unstoppable this season and the momentum behind
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taken to the hospital, having a heart attack while in transport. He was reported to have been stabilized after a seven way bypass. S&S Off Road sends their thoughts to the family and will keep them in prayer. Senior Vet 50+ Expert Jim Ottele came off the line and broke into lap one with the lead, John Perez slid into second and Larry Earhart third. Ottele put all his experience to work, holding Perez's force at bay. Perez closed in a few times but just could not get by the power of Ottele who wins, Perez for second. The inter-class line had Senior Vet 50+ Amateur racer Corey Bauman threatening third place Earhart. Bauman came into the last lap going inside of Earhart, but Earhart appeared to cross in front of Bauman blocking him for the third, Bauman fourth in race and first in class. K&N Filters Jeremy Templeman isn’t unfamiliar to racing, but most of his past experience involved competitions like the annual Grand Prix's of Lake Elsinore and Soboba. Taking a flat track racing course this year and with the wiseof-ways tips from Jim Rosa, he is quickly becoming a force. His best placing was third at round four so he was on a quest for his first win in his debut season of Flat Track. Brandon Watters was the dominator in the Open Amateur, maybe too dominant as he has been moved up a class with his points as well. Having a good heat race, Open Novice racer Templeman was in a positive state as the nine racer Main green light lit up. Templeman jumps into the front with nothing but space in front of him, Scott Hanson in second a few bike lengths back as Greg Senior Vet Expert +50 winner, #58 Jim Ottele. #07 Stacey Allison
ound eight of the twelve event SCFTA (South ern California Flat Track Association) Champi onship series rostered in at just over one-hundred racers, off by over twenty racers compared to the two previous rounds, which some attributed to the heat. The Youth program maintains an inspiring growth and interest which presents a positive outlook for the future of Flat Track racing. The plans are still in place for the annual Friday night race, "The Night Before the Finals." Scheduled to slide on October 11, the yearly race is held at Perris Raceway the night before the last round of the AMA Grand National Championship at Pomona. AMA front runners like Brad Baker, Sammy Halbert, Mike Rush and Henry Wiles have made cameos at the popular Perris quarter mile loop. Want to see some of the fastest sliders around but in a local scene, this is your race. On a more important note, long time SCFTA racer Joe Steffen, was not feeling well after practice and was
50 2-STRK BEG: 1. Ashton Carlson; 2. Rayson Normanin. 50 2-STRK NOV: 1. Colin Petton. 50 4STRK BEG: 1. Zach Gross; 2. Lillian Ramirez; 3. Cody Morin; 4. Andrew Varela; 5. Hunter Baysinger. 65 4STRK BEG: 1. Natalie Gross; 2. Zach Gross. 65 2STRK NOV: 1. Travis Petton IV; 2. Grant Holmes. 85 2-STRK BEG: 1. Evan Harich; 2. Sara Cords; 3. Matthew Ott. 85 2-STRK NOV: 1. Travis Petton IV; 2. Grant Holmes; 3. James Ott; 4. Alyssa Flores; 5. Clayton Williams. 85 4-STRK BEG: 1. Frank Flores; 2. Evan Harich; 3. Matthew Ott. 85 OPN: 1. Grant Holmes; 2. Clayton Williams; 3. Travis Petton IV; 4. Frank Flores; 5. James Ott; 6. Alyssa Flores. YTH 250 OPN: 1. Clayton Williams; 2. Allison Stacey; 3. Jaycee Jones; 4. Justin Hanson. 4-STRK: 1. Billy Katkov; 2. Harry Canan. OPN UNCLS: 1. Jimmy Gillen; 2. Allison Stacey. OPN AMAT: 1. Jimmy Gillen; 2. Brandon Watters; 3. Jim Lundgren; 4. Richard Hanson; 5. Allison Stacey. OPN NOV: 1. Jeremy Templeman; 2. Scott Hanson; 3. Greg Powell; 4. Paul Claybaugh; 5. Jim Bandelin. PRO: 1. John Kocinski; 2. Ian Foulds; 3. Paul Ott; 4. Robert Bush; 5. Will Ott; 6. Nick Armstrong. CLSC VINT: 1. Joe Pape; 2. Tom Ferguson; 3. Fred Berger. VINT 250 2-STRK NOV: 1. Gary Lane; 2. Harly Legowski; 3. Ray Zuehowski; 4. Bryan Erdeman. VINT 750: 1. James Ottele. VET 35+: 1. Will Ott; 2. Jim Rosa; 3. Brad Rudy; 4. Vince Graves. SR VET AMAT +50: 1. Corey Bauman; 2. Bill Wright. SR NOV +50: 1. Tim Watters; 2. Steele Friedrich; 3. Mike Boal; 4. Greg Powell; 5. Paul Claybaugh. SR VET EXP +50: 1. Jim Ottele; 2. John Perez; 3. Larry Earhart; 4. Dan Kane. SUP SR: 1. David Molitor; 2. Vince Graves. PREM SR +70: 1. Gary Lane; 2. Preston Petty; 3. Allan Girdler; 4. Jack Neeley. BMBR: 1. Jeff Johnson; 2. Danny Perkins; 3. Travis Petton II.
Powell moved in for the second place challenge. Templeman starting to slip away as Powell races into second but Hanson is close behind. Jim Bandelin fourth as a battle brews between him and Paul Claybaugh. On lap five Templeman is styling and sensing the win with just over a two second lead, as Hanson is busy with Powell and retakes second, Powell third. An excited Templeman blazes in for his first SCFTA win, Hanson keeps a grip on second, Powell third, Claybaugh slides by Bandelin for fourth, and Bandelin fifth. Arai/Axtell’s John Kocinski holds the track record at 14.06 seconds according to track statistician and announcer extraordinaire, Jamey Blunt. Racing for his first time in four months he was on a Mr. Ed Honda framer and looking fine after his heat win. The larger picture is the series points chase with Nick Gil at a five point margin over Nick Armstrong and Dylan Morin in third, one point in rear of Armstrong. Not on the line, Gil is currently going to school and Morin was disqualified from the Main according to the results, so the door is wide open for Armstrong to win the #12E Paul Ott rode to a fourth in the Pro, #45E Ian Foulds championship. stuck a second in the Pro. Kocinski streaks out off the line and into the point as the resurging Ian Foulds continues to pick up speed by the round in second, Armstrong third. On lap four Kocinski still at the point but unable to shake Foulds, third place Armstrong just back of Foulds, and Paul Ott fourth. The midway mark sees Kocinski gapping a two second window over Foulds with Armstrong still in back of Foulds, Paul Ott is fading back slightly in fourth. On lap four Armstrong goes down and #83 Paul Claybaugh fourth in Open Nov, #44 Scott Hanson second, and #208 with that a chance to take a Jeremy Templeman won the Main. sizeable lead in the Pro points. Armstrong remounts and Paul Ott takes his billet. With four laps remaining Kocinski now holds over a six second gap on Foulds, Ott in third. Kocinski keeps it clean and gets the win, Foulds second, Paul Ott third, Robert Bush fourth, and Will Ott fifth. Armstrong taking the checkers in sixth and now holds an eight point lead over Gil and sixteen over Morin. Please go to www.perrisflattrack.com for more information, complete #151 Billy Katkov placed first in the 4-Stroke, and #83 Harly Legowski was results and schedule. second in the Vintage 2-Stroke. E
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15th Annual AMA Southern California Championship Motocross Series Round 7, August 17, 2013, Glen Helen Raceway, Devore CA Article and Photos by Rodney Rutherford
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he American Motorcyclist Association’s (AMA) 15th several titles over the years with the most recent being the Annual Southern California Championship 30+ A in 2009 and 2010. Breaking his hand in 2011, he Motocross (So Cal MX) Series, held its swan song has returned in full force with four overall wins and three round under warm sunny blue skies, signifying an end to second place finishes for the Senior 40+ A title. Alyssa the seven round summer series. The schedule was Bienert had two. She is one fast racer and proven chamchanged to a mostly Saturday format after racers voted in pion Nicole Dorsey missed a round while Alyssa Bienert 2012 on which day fit their schedule best. Two days of kept taking the green and the Women's 12+ A Championconsecutive racing was eliminated for this year and four ship is all hers. Zip Ty Racing/AMS Oil's Troy Bienert races were held on Saturday. wore the number one from his 2012 65 B (7-11) title, added Four Aces M.C. President Greg Meyers and his another title to his resume as he stuck it out in the full seven racing wife Teri Meyers have played an integral part of rounds, winning twice, and getting on the box four times AMA So Cal MX series the past few years with Greg for the 65 A (7-11) corona. Reportedly but unable to confirm who is sponsored by Mad Jack Racing, serving this so I will go out on a limb here, it looks like the Ferguson year as the Vice Chairman and Race Day Commis- family had four championships within their family, Laura sioner, while AMS Oil's Teri Meyers stepped in as the Ferguson in the Women's 30+ A, Chris Ferguson in the series secretary. Greg has been involved with riding all Vet 30+ C, Aidan Ferguson in the 65 B (7-11), and Logan his life, desert racing for over ten years, add in five years Ferguson in the 50 Pee-Wee (4-6). on the motocross scene. Teri has been receiving the Many stars amongst the AMA So Cal MX field green flag for over eight years and is now geared up on a such as Jesse Lundin. In the rounds seen by this reporter Honda CRF450X. Both of them proved their moto forti- Lundin never had it easy having to roost his way through tude by finishing the hot humid three moto day at Mile- a myriad of competitors, doing just that for the King of the stone, with Greg securing a fourth overall in the Senior District A and the 250 A titles. Jeremy Lasater brought 40+ C, and Teri finishing second in the Women 30+ A. Greg stepped on the box in four of the seven rounds for Senior 40+ C Championship, Teri came in second in the Women's 30+ A series standings. Exemplifying the team spirit of the series, Greg concluded the interview by thanking all the Four Aces, all officers and officials of the AMA So Cal MX series, and all the District-37 racers and organizations. Axo/Pacific Yamaha's Walker Harrison edged into the last round with a scant two point lead over TREmx.com/Bayer/One Industries racer Zach Teno in the 250 B. The 250 B moto one saw Teno slam the pack with the lead as if to say, this is my race guys. After a bad start, Harrison found himself trying to force his way into the top five as Teno left him behind for the win, Harrison came away with a fourth, needing magic to stay up Teno, who appeared to be on a mission. In moto two Harrison held the upper card with the early lead but Teno was right behind marking him, eventually making the pass for the moto two win and 250 B overall. Harrison finished up in fourth in moto two and fourth overall for the day. Teno finished the 250 B Championship with a seven point margin over second place Harrison, Teno also won six rounds for the King of the District B series title. Harrison did not go home The always competitive #L10 Ron Dugan, taking the empty handed however, with the Open B title, as well Legends 70+ title as cutting his teeth in the Sidehack class with the old home the Open crown following through for the Heavysalt, Chris Johnson. Racing for eight years, Teno cur- weight A as well. rently holds the Big 6 Grand Prix series points lead in the For 2014 series information and complete results Lightweight I Intermediate, he would like to give a special please go to http://amasocalmotocross.com/ . thank you to Kelsey and will continue to race on for 2014. Maxima Oils/One Industries/Sunline's Casey 50 PW 4-6: 1. Logan Ferguson (1-1). 50 PW 7-8: 1. Langosh took it to his classmen on this day with the Open Maximum Esquirel (2-1); 2. Brandon Weijland (1-2). 65 C overall win, putting the stops to the field in both motos. 7-11 D: 1. Tyler Andrews (2-1); 2. Mason Dershem (1-2); Moving on to the 250 C, he put down a win in moto one 3. Sydnee Kapko (4-3); 4. Destiny Harrell (3-5); 5. coupling with a third in moto two for a second overall. Warren Kardos (5-4). 65 7-11 C: 1. Liam Thompson (1-1); Racing five rounds in both classes respectively, he pro- 2. Markko Gifford (2-2); 3. Scott Perez (3-3). 65 7-11 B: 1. duced first place perfection in the Open C, securing four of Kade River Kaufman (1-2); 2. Aidan Ferguson (2-3); 3. five rounds contested in the highly competitive 250 C for Connor Styers (DNS-1). 65 7-11 A: 1. Eric Burdell (2-1); series titles in both ranks respectively. Racing for over 2. Luke Jacobs (1-2); 3. Troy Bienert (3-3). 65 OPEN: 1. five years, the So Cal MX 2012 Supermini A number Luke Jacobs (2-1); 2. Eric Burdell (1-2); 3. Connor Styers one, is reportedly on the big bikes for his first complete (3-3); 4. David Anderson (5-4); 5. Clayton Roberts (4-5). year and obviously adapting well. His 2014 blueprint has 85 12-15 D: 1. Mason Jones (1-1);2. Gavin Harrell (2-2). him stepping into the B (Intermediate) class with selected 85 12-15 C: 1. Carter Ross (1-1). 85 12-15 B: 1. Joshua Amateur Nationals on the schedule, and a qualifying at- Clark (1-1). 85 12-15 A: 1. Dylan Delgado (1-1). SUP tempt at Loretta Lynn's Amateur National Championship. Assisting his assault will be his Mom, Dad, and sister Christina managing the crew, thanking them all as his roost continues. Twelve-year-old Dylan Delgado caught the moto bug at the now closed Los Angeles County Raceway over nine years ago, and looks to be following in his brother Andrew Delgado Jr’s, winning ways. His brother won three AMA So Cal MX titles combined in 2011 and 2012. Dylan Delgado made quick inroads to his brother's mark, winning all six rounds he raced, for the big red number 1 in the 85 A (12-15). Racing with the big bikes in King of the District C, he prevailed for title two. For 2014 Dylan Delgado will be racing the Supermini and the 125 2-Stroke. All in the moto family Tony Bienert Racing's Tony Bienert, his daughter Alyssa, and son Troy have been teaming up since 2011 and it is starting Zach Teno holeshots 250 B moto one, #X28 Jesse Lundin, to look like a lot of gold. Tony Bienert has won and #46 Willy Simmons Jr. pictured
MN D: 1. Mason Jones (1-1). SUP MN C: 1. Stephen D`Amico (1-1); 2. Cole Myerly (2-2). SUP MN B: 1. Joshua Clark (1-1); 2. Josh Thomas (2-2). SUP MN A: 1. Chance Fullerton (1-1); 2. Jack Ward (2-2). SCHBY/ GIRL D: 1. Camren Anderson (2-1); 2. Kristi Black (1-DNS). SCHBY/ GIRL C: 1. Chance Fullerton (1-1); 2. Dario Gifford (2-DNS); 3. Brandon Black (3-DNS). SCHBY/GIRL A: 1. Dalton Shirley (1-1); 2. Jack Ward (22). 250 C: 1. Jordan Gamboa (2-1); 2. Casey Langosh (1-3); 3. Scott Houser (3-2); 4. Matthew Meyer (4-4); 5. Kyle Porchie (5-DNS); 6. Brandon Black (6-DNS). 250 B: 1. Zach Teno (1-1); 2. Brandon Gowen (3-2); 3. Walker Harrison (4-4); 4. Willy Simons Jr. (2DNS). 250 A: 1. Jesse Lundin (1-1); 2. Brendan Crow (2-2); 3. Ben Meza #515 Casey Langosh and #802 Walker Harrison shredding for moto (4-3); 4. Ryan Smith (3-4); 5. Bill Tho- position mas (5-5). HWT C: 1. Glenn Stoecker mum Esquirel, 143. 65 7-11 (1-1); 2. Jake Schnor (4-2); 3. Eldon D: 1. Tyler Andrews, 110; 2. Skiles (3-3); 4. Sam Baioni (2-4); 5. Destiny Harrell, 96; 3. MaKyle Sherlike (DNF-5). OPN C: 1. son Dershem, 95. 65 7-11 C: Casey Langosh (1-1); 2. Glenn 1. Austin Eddy, 179; 2. Liam Stoecker (2-2); 3. Anthony Harrell (3Thompson, 172. 65 7-11 B: 1. 3). OPN A: 1. Walker Harrison (1-1). Aidan Ferguson, 312; 2. Kade WMN 12+ C: 1. Brittany Hensley (1River Kaufman, 307; 3. 1). WMN 12+ A: 1. Nicole Dorsey (1Connor Styers, 196. 65 7-11 1); 2. Alyssa Bienert (2-2). WMN 30+ A: 1. Troy Bienert, 369; 2. A: 1. Laura Ferguson (1-1); 2. Teri Eric Burdell, 324; 3. Logan Myers (2-2); 3. Janine Kohls (3-3); 4. Deckert, 253. 65 OPEN: 1. Julie Lee (4-4). VET 30+ C: 1. Kent Eric Burdell, 336; 2. Connor Bartles (1-1); 2. Lance Harrell (2-2); 3. Styers, 287. 85 9-11 D: 1. Chris Griffin (3-4); 4. Greg Meyers (6Chayton Gardner, 152. 85 93); 5. Chris Ferguson (4-5). VET 11 A: 1. James Deckart, 230. 30+ B: 1. Kelly Johnson (1-1); 2. Jeff 85 12-15 D: 1. Gavin Harrell, Belknap (2-2); 3. Nathan Rogers (3110. 85 12-15 A: 1. Dylan 3); 4. Mike Vinson (5-4); 5. Justin Delgado, 344. SUP MN C: Thompson (4-6); 6. Billy Courtney (71. Stephen D`Amico, 237; 2. 5); 7. Brian Nasif (6-7). VET 30+ A: Cole Myerly, 114. SCHBOY/ 1. Tony Bienert (1-1); 2. Kevin Arlotti Nicholas Balderas won his third GRL C: 1. Chance Fullerton, (2-2); 3. Steve Roberts (3-3). SR 40+ Evolution title in four years 140. SCHBOY/GRL A: 1. C: 1. Scott Churchill Dalton Shirley, 330. 250 C: 1. (1-1); 2. Joey Casey Langosh, 171; 2. Jordan Gardner (2-2); 3. Alan Gamboa, 127; 3. Gina Alvarez, Hensley (3-3); 4. Eric 122; 4. Matthew Meyer, 91. 250 Perez (6-4); 5. Tim B: 1. Zach Teno, 258; 2. Walker Olson (5-5); 6. Greg Harrison, 251. 250 A: 1. Jesse Myers (4-6). SR 40+ Lundin, 357; 2. Andrew B: 1. Kelly Johnson Vandenberg, 194. HWT C: 1. (2-1); 2. Alex Eldon Skiles, 171; 2. Glenn Mansfield (1-2); 3. Stoecker, 139; 3. Jake Schnorr, Lex Rowland (3-3); 4. 114. HWT A: 1. Jeremy Lasater, Kent Bartles (4-4). SR 264. OPN C: 1. Casey Langosh, 40+ A: 1. Tony 175. OPN B: 1. Walker Harrison, Bienert (2-1); 2. Kevin 165. OPN A: 1. Jeremy Lasater, Arlotti (3-2); 3. Greg 266. WMN 12+ A: 1. Alyssa Bender (4-3); 4. Clark Bienert, 371; 2. Nicole Dorsey, Jones (1-6); 5. Brian 340. WMN 30+ A: 1. Laura Nasif (6-4); 6. NichoFerguson, 344; 2. Teri Myers,268. las Balderas (5-5). VET 30+ C: 1. Chris Ferguson, SUP SR 50+ B: 1. 167; 2. Kevin Kale, 153. VET Rob Myerly (1-3); 2. 30+ B: 1. Mike Vinson, 279. VET Dale Clark (4-2); 3.Alan Tony Bienert fist pumping his way to the Senior 30+ A: 1. Kevin Arlotti, 368; 2. Hensley (2-4); 4. Alan 40+ A title Aaron Griffin, 239; 3. Matt Eddy, Skiles (7-1); 5. Jeff 226. SR 40+ C: 1. Greg Myers, Collins (3-5). SUP SR 50+ A: 1. Clark Jones (1-1); 2. 199; 2. Tim Olson, 187; 3. Joey Gardner, 163. SR 40+ Bruce Thompson (2-2); 3. Mark Wiederman (3-3); 4. Bill B: 1. Kelly Johnson, 307; 2. Lex Rowland, 271; 3. Kent Thomas (4-4). LGNDS 70+: 1. Ron Dugan (2-1); 2. Roy Bartles, 255. SR 40+ A: 1. Tony Bienert, 387; 2. Kevin Watson (1-2). EVO: 1. Nicholas Balderas (1-1); 2. Tim Terry Arlotti, 352; 3. Nicholas Balderas, 309; 4. Clark Jones, (2-2). REVO: 1. David Woolmore (1-2); 2. John Miller (3-1); 295; 5. Patrick Vessey, 178 (2-3-3). SUP SR 50+ B: 1. 3. Kyle Porchie (2-2); 4. Mark Wiederman (4-4); 5. Scott Alan Skiles, 249; 2. Alan Hensley, 207; 3. Ace Kale, Cummings (5-5). CLSC: 1. Eric Perez (1-1); 2. Hans 205. SUP SR 50+ A: 1. Clark Jones, 344; 2. Bruce Stuehr (2-2); 3. Andrew Davis (3-3); 4. Ray Wildman (4- Thompson, 318; 3. Mark Wiederman, 285; George DNS). DIST KNG C: 1. Sean Kokoska (2-2-2); 2. Dylan Andrews, 256. EVO: 1. Nicholas Balderas, 395; 2. Delgado (2-2); 3. Chase Guyse (3-3). DIST KNG B: 1. Dane Evans, 221. REVO: 1. Scott Cummings, 345; 2. Blake Guyse (2-1); 2. Nathan Rogers (1-2); 3. Scott Houser John Miller, 323; 3. Mark Wiederman, 293; 4. David (4-3); 4. Billy Courtney (3-4); 5. Woolmore, 213. CLSC: 1. Andrew John Miller (5-5). DIST KNG A: Davis, 369; 2. Hans Stuehr, 200. 1. Dalton Shirley (1-2); 2. Brendan VINT: 1. Mark Reeder, 234. Crow (2-4); 3. Ben Meza (5-3); 4. LGNDS 70+: 1. Ron Dugan, 275; Zach Teno (3-5); 5. Leon Hanson 2. Roy Watson, 201. DIST KNG (4-6); 6. Jesse Lundin (10-1). C: 1. Dylan Delgado, 218; 2. Sean SDEHCK: 1. Harrison/Johnson (1Kokoska, 210. DIST KNG B: 1. 2); 2. Stimson/Langosh (2-3); 3. Zach Teno, 271; 2. John Miller, 195. Kale/Kale (5-1); 4. Renteria/ DIST KNG A: 1. Jesse Lundin, Watson (4-4); 5. Wood/Wood (3353; 2. Dalton Shirley, 319; 3. Clint DNF). ATV A: 1. Keith Taylor (2Burtle, 266; 4. Patrick Vessey, 218. 1); 2. Ryan Nevin (1-2). SDEHCK: 1. Kale/Kale, 378; 2. Stimson/Langosh, 310; 3. Renteria/ FINAL SERIES STANDINGS: Watson, 292. ATV A: 1. Jeremy 50 PW 4-6: 1. Logan Ferguson, Gray, 285; 2. Jose Torres, 264; 3. 181 (Points). 50 PW 7-8: 1. Maxi- Greg Meyers Keith Taylor, 212. E
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t the 8th annual Alvisa Nite Race in the wilderness of the salt lake the best rider was Felipe Vélez of San Felipe, Baja Mexico. Starting time was 8:00 p.m. with alternating classes leaving ten minutes apart. Racers competed in the following classes: motorcycles, quads with Pro classes, Expert, Vets, Novices and Beginners. On the first lap the leader was Francisco Septien of Ensenada who had to borrow a motorcycle engine one week before the annual summer race from Ensenada to San Felipe. For the second lap the quad surprise leader was #Q5 Felipe Velez followed by 2012 champion Javier Robles with two laps remaining to complete four laps on the track of almost 18 miles. Third overall and first quad expert Jose Luis Meza of San Felipe was leading at the start of the race but dropped back by the time of the checkered flag while veteran local Joel Alonso Leal was the best in his class + 30 on his Honda CRF450X running #V1.
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Quad Pro: 1. #Q5 Felipe Vélez, San Felipe B.C. 2. #Q1 Javier Robles, Guadalupe Victoria B.C. Quad Experto: 1. #Q27 José Luis Meza Vélez,
Armando Martell, first Senior San Felipe B.C. 2. #Q40 Alejandro Olivas Alvarado, Ensenada B.C. 3. #Q35 Alex Romo, Mexicali B.C. 4. #Q47 David Ponce, Goodyear Az 5. #Q37 Raúl A. Montiel, Tecate B.C. M/ C +30 # v1 Joel Alonso Leal, Mexicali B.C. M/C abierta Experto: 1. #E1 Cesar Andrés Castillo, Mexicali B.C. 2. #E56 Rodrigo Valenzuela Jr. Calexico Ca. 3. #E252 Adrian Ruiz Esparza, Vicente Guerrero B.C M/C +40: 1. #s32 Armando Martell, Calexico Ca. 2. #s35 Adrian Valdez, Tijuana B.C. 3. #s43 Francisco Landeros, Ensenada 4. #s42 Julio Ramos, Mexicali B.C. M/C abierta Pro: 1. #P38 Gerardo “niño” Rojas, Vicente Guerrero B.C. 2. # P3 Francisco Septién Ensenada B.C. Quad +35: 1. #300 Carlos Valencia,
Carlos Valencia, first Quad Vet San Diego Ca. 2. #302 Alberto Martínez Tello, Mexicali 3. #301 Miguel Ángel Valdivia, Mexicali 4. #313 Domingo Márquez, Mexicali B.C. 5. #317 Erick Osuna Sr. Mexicali B.C. 6. #311 Carlos Díaz, Heber Ca. 7. #304 Daniel Gaytan, Heber Ca. 8. #352 José Antonio Enríquez, Mexicali B.C. Quad Novato: 1. #Q81 Jesús Ernesto Pak, Mexicali B.C. 2. #Q87 Diego Arturo Beltrán, Mexicali B.C. 3. #Q91 Jorge Navarro, Palm Desert Ca. 4. #Q72 Rafael Serrano, Heber Ca. 5. #Q85 Edgar Legy, Mexicali B.C. 6. #Q95 Luis Delfín, Mexicali B.C. 7. #Q78 Carlos G. Loam, Tecate B.C. 8. #Q86 Jorge Gómez, Tecate B.C 9. #Q96 Juan Pablo Flores S. Mexicali 10. #Q92 Angello Montaño, Tijuana B.C. 11. #Q99 Erick Osuna Jr. Indio Ca. 12. #Q55 Rogelio Jiménez, Imperial Ca M/C abierta Novato: 1. #N54 Aarón Rodríguez, El Centro Ca. 2. #N22 Arcelia Ríos, Calexico Ca. 3. #N99 Carlos Silva, Calexico Ca. 4. #N111 Fernando Santana Jr. Mexicali 5. #N12 Roberto Castro, Mexicali B.C. Quad Principiantes: 1. #828 Daniel Lam, Mexicali B.C. 2. #824 Víctor Castillo, Mexicali B.C.
Alberto Martinez second Quad Vet
Felipe Velez, first overall
Arcelia Rios, second MC Open Novice Adrian Ruiz
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Vintage Motocross Round 2 - August 25, 2013 Cahuilla Creek MX Anza, CA By Steve Caro Photos by Kathryn Caro
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intage and post-vintage motocross racing returned to Cahuilla Creek MX for round two of the 2013 CALVMX/AHRMA/100% racing series. Popular with the vintage racing community, the expertly modified vet track stood ready for the classic racing machines filling the pit area. Former Honda and Kawasaki factory sponsored racer Tommy “Tomahawk” Croft was the day’s honored guest as a legend of motocross. An image from his factory racing days was featured on the commemorative cups presented to the days’ class winners. A variety of machines occupied the pit area during the day. Bikes ranging in size from the small 100cc machines of the Marty Tripes 100cc Revenge Classes to the formidable 500cc two-strokes were readied for action prior to the riders meeting and practice periods. Included on the day were the three wheeler racers. Begun as a club experiment to test the viability of offering a class for the long out of production vehicles, the division has grown increasingly popular, with a notable increase in the number of machines of all different displacements broad sliding around the course. In the two-wheeled segment of racing, action began at a fast pace with the 100cc machines taking to the course first. Scott Burnworth (Yam) dominated the Factory Flyweight Pro class with a strong first moto win, with Parker Jones (Suz) returning to action after recovering from a non-racing related accident. Jeff Kelly (Yam) topped the Factory Flyweight Intermediate class followed by Bob Seki (Yam). Kawasaki mounted Kevin Temple once again topped the Vintage Sportsman 250 Intermediate division, followed by the Yamaha of Brent Wilkinson and the Maico of Norm Himaka, while in the novice division it was Jim Barker on a very original looking Honda Elsinore. Racing for machines one era newer than the pre75 machines featured Brian Tracy (Yam) dominating the GP-1-250 Expert division in moto one followed by Jeff Kelly (Suz) and Brian Curtis (Mai). While Tracy topped the field in the quarter liter class, Noah Perry decimated the GP-1 500 Experts in the first moto on his brutally fast 440 Maico, with Rick Daniel (Yam) and Dave Fisher (Suz) rounding out the top three. Clark Jones was once again the dominant force in 50 Plus Vintage Expert. The main man at Noleen Racing returned to his roots and powered his CZ to a convincing first moto win ahead of Kirk Chapman (CZ) and Ed Zornes (Yam). While Jones was conquering the experts, Rick Guilmette (CZ) displayed excellent speed and added to his win total with a victory in the 50
Brent Wilkinson
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Plus Intermediates over Kevin Temple (Kaw) and Brent Wilkinson (Yam). Not to be outdone by the two wheelers, the three wheeled classes displayed a totally different style of racing in their moto. As anyone familiar with these machines knows, putting a foot down in a corner is something to be avoided at all costs. The fastest method in cornering is a hard power slide with plenty of body lean to maneuver around the corner. Doing it best in the first moto was Jerad Knisely in the 3-Wheeled Open
Stock Intermediate class, Tom Decresente in Stock 250 Expert and David Ham in 250 Stock Intermediate with all three taking first in their respective classes. Also taking moto victories on the day were InterAm veteran Bill Silverthorn in the 60 Plus Vintage Experts, Rick Daniel in GP-3 500 Expert and Doug Reyes in the Open Age GP Expert class. Unfortunately the day was marred by a torrential rain storm that struck the area just as the second round of motos were to start. What had begun as a few
Jerad Knisely sporadic rain drops quickly evolved into a deluge that quickly turned the track into a quagmire and the pit areas into something resembling a high desert version of a bayou! With time rapidly running out, club officials elected to cancel the second set of motos and award all entrants 10 points to their season total. For more information on CALVMX and AHRMA events see the website calvmx.net E
IRONMAN VINT NOV: 1. Curtis Johnson (KTM) IRONMAN GP NOV: 1. Jason Tonnesen (Hon); 2. Eddy Pierre-Jerome (Yam). IRONMAN GP INT: 1. Tim Hoole (Hon); 2. Katherine Wood (TM); 3. Kitty Hoole (Yam); 4. Andrea Beach (Kaw). IRONMAN GP EX: 1. Dylan Kelley (Yam); 2. Rick Daniel (Yam); 3. Randy Minter (Hon); 4. Brian Tracy (Yam); 5. CJ Lukacs (KTM). IRONMAN GP PRO: 1. Gary Chaplin (Hon). WOMEN NOV: 1. Allison Hepburn (Yam); 2. Sandi Weidler (Hon). WOMEN INT: 1. Andrea Beach (Kaw) WOMEN EX: 1. C.J. Lukacs (KTM). WOMEN VINT INT:1. Katherine Wood (CZ). GP85 INT: 1. Danny Gonzalez, Jr. (Hon). GP 85 PRO: 1. Mickey Rogers (Kaw). XR STOCK INT: 1. Art Leva XR STOCK EX: 1. Matt Tracy PREMIER: 1. Mark Dedes (Mat). MARTY TRIPES 100CC WORKS REVENGE: MT VINTAGE FLYWEIGHT INT: 1. Brandon Smith (N.A). MT VINTAGE MIDDLEWEIGHT INT: 1. Erik Cook (N.A.) MT FACTORY FLYWEIGHT INT: 1. Jeff Kelley (Yam); 2. Bob Seki (Yam); 3. Scott Piddington (Yam). MT FACTORY FLYWEIGHT EX: 1. Don Adams (N.A); 2. Clark Jones (N.A.) MT FACTORY FLYWEIGHT PRO: 1. Scott Burnworth (Yam); 2. Parker Jones (Suz). MT FACTORY MIDDLEWEIGHT NOV: 1. Hal Voznick (Yam). MT FACTORY MIDDLEWEIGHT INT: 1.Rick Price (Yam); 2. Mark McNulty (Yam); 3. Matt Ball (Yam). MT FACTORY MIDDLEWEIGHT EX: 1. David MacDonald (Yam). CLASSIC 125 INT: 1. Gene Fetty (Husq). CLASSIC 250 INT: 1. Tim McIntyre (Tri); 2. Terry Sterrett (Yam). CLASSIC 500 INT: 1. Frank Maney (Suz); 2. Dave Duane (AJS). CLASSIC 500 EX: 1. Reed McIntyre (Yam). VINT SPTSMN 125 NOV: 1. Randy Okada (Yam). VINT SPTSMN 125 INT: 1. Jeff Snyder (Hod). VINT SPTSMN 125 EX: 1. Jim Stein (Hod) ; 2. Danny Gonzalez, Sr. (Yam). VINT SPTSMN 250 NOV: 1. Jim Barker (Hon). VINT SPTSMN 250 INT: 1. Kevin Temple (Kaw) ; 2. Brent Wilkinson (Yam) ; 3. Norman Himaka (Mai) ; 4. Craig Walker (CZ) ; 5. Dana Yenawine (CZ). VINT SPTSMN
250 EX: 1. Gary DeForest (CZ) ; 2. Mark Reeder (CZ). VINT SPTSMN 250 PRO: 1. Scott Burnworth (Oss). VINT SPTSMN 500 NOV: 1. Tim Vasquez (CZ). VINT SPTSMN 500 INT: 1. Steve Roach (CZ) ; 2. Ray Zowskiuch (CZ). VINT SPTSMN 500 EX: 1. Tom Barnett (CZ) ; 2. Ed Zornes (Yam). GP 100 STOCK NOV: 1. Arron Hodges (Kaw). GP 100 STOCK EX: 1. David MacDonald (Yam). GP 100 MODIFIED INT: 1. Brian McCartney (Suz). GP 150 NOV: 1. Danny Gonzalez, Jr. (Hon). GP 1 125 NOV: 1. Roland Wheeler (Yam). GP 1 125 INT: 1. Kitty Hoole (Yam) ; 2. Philip Revilee (Suz). GP 1 125 EX: 1. Jeff Kelley (Suz) ; 2. David MacDonald (Yam) GP 1 250 NOV: 1. Mike Korgan (KTM). GP 1 250 INT: 1. Philip Revilee (Yam) ; 2. Steve Gallegos (Husq). GP 1 250 EX: 1. Brian Tracy (Yam) ; 2. Jeff Kelley (Suz) ; 3. Brian Curtis (Mai) ; 4. Doug Reyes (Hon) ; 5. Rick Price (Mai). GP 1 500 NOV: 1. Rudy Gil (Yam). GP 1 500 INT: 1. Brent Koble (Husq) ; 2. Bob Schaller (Yam) ; 3. Roy Grove (Suz) ; 4. Jason Burns (Husq) ; 5 Ken Shilling (Husq). GP 1 500 EX: 1. Noah Perry (Mai) ; 2. Rick Daniel (Yam) ; 3. David Fisher (Suz). GP 2 125 NOV: 1. Hal Voznick (Kaw). GP 2 125 INT: 1. Bob Seki (Suz). GP 2 250 NOV: 1. Jason Tonnessen (Hon) ; 2. William Patton (Suz). GP 2 250 INT: 1. Jason Silverthorn (Yam) ; 2. Dan Davenport (Mai). GP 2 250 EX: 1. Tommy Dykes (Suz) ; 2. Sterlyn Rigsby (Yam) ; 3. Ed Tashjian (Suz). GP 2 500 NOV: 1. Vince Laker (Hon) ; 2. Mike Stafford (Mai). GP 2 500 INT: 1. Ron Sneed (Mai). GP 2 500 EX: 1. Don Adams (Mai). GP 3 125 NOV: 1. Dan Troesken (Hon). GP 3 125 EX: 1. Kyle Winton (Yam) ; 2. David Fisher (Hon). GP 3 250 NOV: 1. Hal Voznick (Yam) ; 2. Dan Troesken (Kaw). GP 3 250 INT: 1. Brent Koble (Ktm) ; 2. Randi Perkins (Hon). GP 3 250 EX: 1. David MacDonald (Yam) ; 2. Brian Tracy (Yam) ; 3. Dylan Kelly (Hon) ; 4. Reed McIntyre (Suz) ; 5. Kyle Winton (Yam). GP 3 500 NOV: 1. Greg Schultz (Kaw). GP 3 500 EX: 1. Rick Daniel (Yam). OPEN AGE VINT INT: 1. Steve Roach (CZ); 2. Dana Yenawine (CZ).
OPEN AGE PRO VINT: 1. Scott Burnworth (Oss). OPEN AGE GP INT: 1. Jerry Silverthorn (Yam); 2. Joe Whitcher (Mai). OPEN AGE GP EX: 1. Doug Reyes (Hon). 50+ VINT NOV: 1. Tim Vasquez (CZ). 50+ VINT INT: 1. Rick Guilmette (CZ) ; 2. Kevin Temple (Kaw) ;3. Brent Wilkinson (Yam) ; 4. Tim McIntyre (CZ) ;5. Jeff Snyder (CZ). 50+ VINT EX: 1. Clark Jones (CZ) ; 2. Kirk Chapman (CZ) ; 3. Ed Zornes (Yam) ; 4. Mark Wood (CZ) ; 5. Ron Renzulli (CZ). 50+ GP NOV: 1. Al Gabriola (Hon) ; 2. William Patton (Suz). 50+ GP INT: 1. Tim Hoole (Suz) ; 2. Ron Rinden (Hon) ; 3. Randi Perkins (Hon). 50+ GP EX: 1. Don Adams (Mai) ; 2. Randy Minter (Yam) ; 3. Ed Tashjian (Suz) ; 4. Rick Daniel (Yam) ; 5. Bryan Paquette (Yam). 60+ VINT INT: 1. Craig Walker (CZ) ; 2. Tom Winkless (CZ). 60+ VINT EX: 1. Bill Silverthorn (Husq). 70+ VINT INT: 1. Gene Fetty (Husq). MODERN SUPPORT 4STROKE NOV: 1. Vince Laker (Hon); 2. Jason Tonnesen (Hon); 3. Bill Hall (KTM); 4. Scott Shaffstall (Hon); 5. Ben Sikora (Hon). MODERN SUPPORT 4- STROKE INT: 1. Kay Zuchowski (Kaw); 2. Rich Harrison (Yam); 3. Michael Hearn (NA); 4. Steve Gallegos (KTM). MODERN SUPPORT 4- STROKE EX: 1. Blake Willey (Kaw); 2. Tommy Dykes (Kaw); 3. Mark Sandzimier (KTM); 4. Jack McCormick (Hon); 5. Lee Bacon (Yam). MODERN SUPPORT 2- STROKE NOV: 1. Tim Daley (KTM) MODERN SUPPORT 2 -STROKE INT: 1. Dane Brickley (Yam); 2. Brent Wilkinson (Yam); 3. Art Leva (Hon). SIDECAR: 1. Mark/Kathy Wood (Wasp). 3 WHL MOD OPEN NOV: 1. Albert Olalde (Hon). 3 WHL MOD OPEN INT: 1. Jerard Knisely (Hon). 3 WHL OPEN STK NOV: 1. Michael Donaldson (Hon). 3 WHL OPEN STK INT: 1. Jerard Knisely (Hon); 2. Mike Dunn (Hon). 3 WHL STK 250 NOV: 1. Steve Shaffstall (Hon). 3 WHL STK 250 INT: 1. David Ham (Hon); 2. Steve Parfet (Hon); 3. Paul Proctor (Hon). 3 WHL STK 250 EX: 1. Tom Decresente (Hon). 3 WHL 240CC: 1. Jesse Jonkowski (Hon).
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4th Annual Marty Tripes
Vintage Days September 7, 2013, The Ranch, Anza CA ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY RODNEY RUTHERFORD
Gary Jones, Justin Jones, Mrs. Jones, Don White , Dewayne Jones, and Parker Jones. ain clouds, overcast, and sporadic showers greeted the 4th Annual Marty Tripes Vintage Days race. One of the highlights of the event has been a celebration of the motocross greats. This year was the time for the prolific Jones racing family. The patriarch Don Jones, passed away in late July of 2008, Mr. Jones was a flat track and road racer, an inventor, a mechanic, a racing coach, and a dad that fathered one of the greatest racers of all time, four-time National 250cc Champion Gary Jones. Mr. Jones became a BSA and Matchless dealer in the late 1950's, and in the 1960's he was reportedly the first Yamaha dealer in the USA. Then there was the Yamaha DT-1 that the Jones family modified with titanium bolts and screws, flattening and extending the swing arm, lowering the engine, an assortment of modifications were implemented, causing them to say they had done everything to the bike from A to Z. Giving the bike
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back to Yamaha with all their modifications intact it laid the groundwork for the 1974 Yamaha YZ. The family matriarch, Melinda Jones, is also credited with the popular red, white and blue Honda jersey. This family is moto. Gary, the oldest of the children and still very active racing and within the motorcycle industry, Dewayne is a year younger than Gary and can still deliver the speed on the flat track, next is Melinda and Gary's bookend and the youngest, sister Lois. I have interviewed Gary multiple times, and Gary's son Justin many times as well. Having seen Gary’s sister Lois with her husband Clark Jones for a few years now at local races, I thought she had another story to tell. Her dad had originally introduced her to Clark Jones and later when they married, no last name change was required. A former AMA Pro motocrosser, Clark has set his mark in the moto world running the former Noleen Sizzler Supercross team
and the current owner of Noleen Suspension Technologies. Talking about the early days Lois recalls motorcycle parts being everywhere, in the house, kitchen, and in the garage of course. She laughed when reminiscing about cleaning oil filters, hundreds of times. Touring with Gary, she was with him during the Yamaha and Honda Championship runs. After Gary broke his leg at the 1975 Daytona Supercross, Lois remained his trusty confidante. Signed on to Can-AM at the time, when they bought his contract out after the leg injury, Gary and Lois invested the money. Gary along with his dad bought the Mexican Moto-Islo factory in Mexico, from Frank Cooper. After figuring out a way to manufacture a primo bike, a situation out of their control occurred when the Mexican peso was devalued and the factory was closed down. On the road with Gary after the factory closed down around the mid 1970's, Lois was still there for him as the dependable sister who could tell the difference between a torque wrench and socket wrench, and cleaning oil filters of course. The top twenty was the breaking point for the Pro payout in those days, Lois was instructed by Gary to put two dollar signs on the pit board if he was out of the bucks. Keeping track of his moto standing she would put the dollar signs on the chalk board if he fell out of the top twenty, Gary would light it up and hooray, gas money for the Clark and Lois Jones next race. While once eating a cheap meal at a McDonald’s they spied a happy family celebrating a birthday with all the hoopla and birthday cake. Their forlorn dreamy stares at the party struck a chord with the group and they were soon invited over to join the fiesta, and have some cake of course. Behind greatness is a strong woman, Lois is all of that and more! Speaking of Yamaha YZ's, CALVMX racer David MacDonald has an ongoing love affair with the machines. Spending many a late night especially before the races, primping and pandering his little
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darlings, viewing preparation and maintenance of his moto collection just as vital as racing. His 2-Stroke stable consists of a 1978 Yamaha YZ 100 (Modern 2Strk 125 Exp.), a 1985 Yamaha YZ 125 (GP2 125 Exp. Modern 2-Stroke), and a 1990 Yamaha YZ250 (Single Shock 250 Exp.). A seasoned desert racer from years gone by he rode in the historic 1987 Parker 400, getting his moto on back in the day racing at tracks like Ascot, De Anza, and Saddleback. Dabbling with the modern 2-Stroke bikes he was injured in 2007 and took a sabbatical but can't keep the moto down. While selling a camper to a buddy he viewed a 1978 Yamaha YZ 125 on the side of the house that needed mucho TLC, the pony was soon at his house and the
racing bug was back. The next progressive step was Vintage racing, and a couple more neglected screamers found a happy home and a new life. MacDonald thanks Clark Jones, Troy lee Designs, Q&E Machine, and Lebard and Underwood. With Castrol oil in his blood and two stroke fumes for cologne, racers like MacDonald keep the two-stroke dream alive. The Jones family’s story is well documented, and its easy and funb to find many more stories of the legendary racers on the net.
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AVE Racing
By Elias Vidal - Photos by Lois Davis and EV Photos
The Pure 350 A Maximum Effort by a Few California City, CA – August 2-4, 2013 Valley, AZ were the only ones to complete all nine laps required to cover the 354.6 miles of the race. They obliterated the entire field by at least one lap Branden Sims on his way to the overall and Production 1000cc Pro Class win and by a steady perwith co-dog Daniel Wilsford formance that featured lap times of 1:04:40 ith the exception of the few UTV racers who and as quick as 56:57 on their third lap. have attempted to race the Baja 500 and the Second overall and second in the Pro Production Baja 1000 events and perhaps the BITD Las 1000 Class was Logan Gastel (Can-Am Commander), Vegas to Reno racers, most of the UTV/Side-X-Side sponsored by Summer Brothers Racing, HCR, Rugracers have had little experience in long distance, arduged Radios, ITP Wheels & Tires, Alba Racing, King ous, man-and-machine-breaking and challenging races. Shocks, Arrowhead Mechanical, and Can-Am Team X. So the entry for the PURE SERIES still remains on the The Highland, CA racer, Logan, gave his best shot and low side but the effort is anything but 110% as evionce again finished in the runner-up spot but because of denced by the teams that made the third stop in the 2013 his steady and deliberate driving style, he currently Pure Side-X-Side Off-Road Desert Series, staged by leads the points in the class by a wide margin over veteran promoters Lou and Lois Peralta and their AVE Kevin Shrive, and by just a mere one point in the overall Racing staff. standings after three events, over Josh Westling. Their experience in “Endurance” racing is illustriThird overall at the “350” went to Josh Westling, ous and formidable, spanning disciplines from, off-road, Polaris XP900, Starting Line Products (SLP), Cognito, grand prix, endurance, watercraft endurance and shortand Westling & Associates-sponsored rocket. Josh, course, motocross and even skateboarding and RC while racing in the Sportsman Production 1000cc class cars. is still able to dice it out with the top pros. He, Gastel and They have been at the roots of the sport of off-road Matt Lasher are currently the three who are going after endurance racing since it broke out into international the coveted 1.5K-KUP in this series, signifying that fame with the Baja races of the early 70’s. At one time, they have completed a total of 1500 miles. Two more the Peraltas were the biggest promoters of off-road/dirt events are left, the upcoming “250” and “400” milers. racing events in Baja California, where it all started. This award will take place after the series is completed Cut to the chase. At this 350-miler one name along with the various class championships. emerged as the overall and Pro Class 1000cc winner, Speaking of class championships, Matt Lasher Branden Sims aboard his Polaris XP900, sponsored by appears to be well on his way to capturing that title in the Northern Arizona ATV & Off-Road, Lone Star Racing, Pro 850cc Class. The Kawasaki Teryx 750cc racer, UTV Inc, Rugged Radios, Muzzy’s and Snap-On Tools. sponsored by Kawasaki, SXSPerformance.com, GRC, Branden and his co-dog, Daniel Wilsford, of Prescott OMF, Walker Evans and PRP Seats, leads the class
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by a mere 10 points over Angie Sripoona currently in second and charging. At the end of the event we listened to some of the racer’s comments and one thing was really obvious: They were shocked, surprised and relieved that they had completed the 350-miles or almost completed it. That was more than they had ever experienced. And that’s where this series comes in as far as its contribution to the sport: Experience. Most of the racers in the series had never covered such distances as the Pure Series offers. To date, with the running of the “200”, the “300” and now the “350”mile races, covering a total of 850 miles, has buoyed most of the competitors with the “Yes I can” attitude. With each race they are not only learning how to pace themselves and keep a steady speed for the long hours ahead, but it has given many of the participants new challenges in the preparation and set up of their SXS/ UTVs. You can hear drivers exchanging ideas at the finish line, and touting some of their successes as well as sharing some of their mistakes. According to Lou Peralta, promoter of the series and the man who has opened the doors for many of the racers, “This series had to start somewhere. The equipment and racers are too good not to take advantage of the ultimate trial of both man/woman and machine. This will be the proving grounds for many of the manufacturers to display and fine-tune their product as well as the after-market producers to see how their equipment works and lasts in these long-distance events.” Peralta also added, “We’re a bit disappointed so far of the turnout but not discouraged. It is a daunting task to tackle 2, 3, or 400 miles in open desert, where everything must work to near perfection in order to complete a race. But that’s how we all learn. We feel strongly about the series’ possibilities and encourage others to try it…they’ll like it.”
Second overall, at this event Logan Gastel led the overall points standings by a mere one point and is walking away with the Pro Production 1000cc Class.
Matt Lasher negotiating a tight canyon before the finish on his way to the Pro Production 850cc class win. The next event in the five-event Pure SXS Series is the September 27-29, 2013, DWT Pure “250” Presented by SXSPerformance.com. A new course is waiting for the racers who will need to complete six laps of about 41.5 miles. AVE prides itself in offering new courses with each event because they feel that changing courses helps the desert recuperate so that when they return one of two years later, it will be like a “new” course once again. Go to www.averacing.com for more details or you can also contact them by e-mail: info@averacing.com or by cell 661-524-550. E
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