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you’ll pay for a half-dead, beat up cow? Let’s say they were able to successfully auction off 400 cows for $500.00 each (I’m being very very generous). The brainiac head of BLM authorized 10 million dollars or more to maybe recoup $200,000. Really? As a CEO I’d fire that decision-maker immediately. In their minds, maybe it’s worth getting rid of the cows, or just killing them, so the cows won’t destroy equipment for a project they might want to implement. The BLM tried to paint their actions as enforcing the law; however, there are several other reasons why the BLM chose to pick this fight. It cannot be a coincidence that the place where the Bundy’s have grazed their hile producing this issue of the cattle for over a hundred years would sudmagazine we came very close to denly become an animal refuge for desert stopping our work and jumping in tortoises; is it really desert tortoises? If so, the truck to head for Bunkerville, Nevada. why would the BLM be euthanizing them? It’s been a burning passion with us for That’s right, BLM has years to fight back against the EUTHANIZED 700-800 environmental agenda that seeks to Trust “The BLM has selective management . . . because I desert tortoises. control every aspect of ours lives. but verify.1 We first became aware of the We’re also seeing problem of excessive environmental can tell you I never see the M16’s down on the reports that the BLM regulation when it began interfering border stopping the drugs and the terrorists and land in Gold Butte is with our enjoyment of the sport several decades ago, but in the very desirable for the day laborers coming through on BLM property. ensuing years we have discovered energy projects, which that every area of our lives, and our It’s just an open door. may have prompted livelihood, are impacted by the this sudden strong-arm environmental agenda that is in tactic. Don’t trust me, place to control Americans. verify it.2 We share this first-hand account A major concern in of the activity there from a trustall of this was how the worthy source. Our hats are off to BLM treated the cattle. Assemblywoman Michele Fiore and Dennis Michael Lynch, Documentary Film Maker who was on the scene It is completely irreif you live in Nevada in her district, sponsible that after be sure to do all you can to ensure years of conversations, I’ll also report the actions of some spineless, that she stays in politics for many years to poor-excuses of BLM staffers. An armed BLM the Feds would begin their roundup during come. officer picked up Mr. Bundy’s elderly sister from the season when calves are being born. In behind, a total sneak attack, and body slammed this mess, newborn calves were separated her to the ground; there is video footage. This from their mothers; some were trampled in woman is the mother of 11 and just survived their holding pens and left for dead. A cancer. Following that brutal incident, another helicopter acted as a cowboy to heard the BLM officer ordered his dog to attack Mr. cows, causing a few to have heart attacks Bundy’s son, Ammon, and as Ammon Bundy and die. The conditions of the holding pens By Michele Fiore was trying to get the dog off his leg, the Nazi- where they kept the cows for days were Nevada Assemblywoman, District 4 minded bully tazed him twice, once in the neck heartless and cruel. Where was PETA? I do want to comment about the and the second one right above the heart. As if that wasn’t enough, the brutal BLM thugs beat upstanding citizens who came to show their up Dave Bundy, a pilot out of Las Vegas, detained support, including the Oath Keepers, a nonhim, stole his iPad because it contained the brutal partisan association of current and formerly footage, confiscated many other items out of his serving military, police, and first responders car, transported him to Henderson where he was who are committed to defending the further detained, then released him in the middle Constitution. They are honorable men and of street. They didn’t stop there. No, they women who acted professionally and detained two more young guys while they were respectfully. There were many groups of freedom fighters who traveled from all over hearding some more cattle in Overton. These men and woman are Americans our country to stand together. I have a very attacking Americans. I’m speechless. If you saw serious request to all agency officers and that the number of police agencies united, I’d hope request is, “not to obey your superiors when you’d be curious. We are talking about dozens of given a direct order to attack your fellow Friends, I had the privilege and opportunity to learn our finest SWAT members from Metro, Metro Americans fighting for the freedoms granted to make a calf suck a bottle to save her life. It’s black & white cars, EMT, fire rescue trucks, to us by our Constitution”. Take a sick day going to take a lot to revive the calves that were detention buses (a.k.a. Paddy wagons), over 50 or a vacation. I didn’t become an elected official to nearly dead when they were returned to the Ranger and BLM vehicles, numerous highway Bundy Ranch because they had been separated patrol vehicles, and a Black Hawk Helicopter on join an elite club; I ran for office to protect from their mothers during the roundup, and a the Moapa airfield, just to name a few. We the people and be a true voice for the people. watched the Waco Massacre and Ruby Ridge; I take my oath seriously. It’s time for Nevada few most likely won’t make it. I can tell you that after everything I’ve was the BLM preparing for a “Bunkerville to stand up to the federal government and seen, this roundup was not about grazing fees. Slaughter”? I believe in my heart because of these demand the return of the BLM lands to the First and foremost, like all Nevadans, I last two disasters, Americans from all over our people of Nevada. BLM has shown their love my country and support my government. country traveled from afar to stand with the true colors and agenda. As elected officials in I proudly support Nevada being home to Bundys and let our government know enough is Nevada, it is our responsibility to be leaders military installations needed to defend our enough. I’m proud to stand with my fellow on this issue and work together, Republicans and Democrats, to make sure this doesn’t nation, the federal government test site to Americans. The numbers do not calculate. The federal happen ever again. Together we need to write develop the equipment necessary for that defense, and any of the other federal lands and government had the authority and an open legislation to protect our state’s rights from facilities needed to conduct the true business of checkbook to spend 10 million dollars or more the Feds. Never forget, “This land is your land, our federal government. That said, I struggle to for a maximum return of $200,000. Here’s how I E see the compelling federal issue of where cows calculate that number: the BLM might collect this land is my land”… maybe 400 heads of cattle, taking into account eat. I spent a majority of my time in the number of cattle they would kill while 1 www.infowars.com/before-nevada-cattle-rancher-dispute-blmwas-euthanizing-endangered-desert-tortoise/ Bunkerville over the last week with the Bundy rounding them up. From the round up, the cattle 2 www.blm.gov/pgdata/etc/medialib/blm/wo/blm_library/ family and their supporters. During my time in would go to auction. How much do you think tech_notes.Par.29872.File.dat/TN_444.pdf Bunkerville, I couldn’t help but think about Nevada’s upcoming 150th birthday and that the federal government continues to patronize our state by trying to overstep and police our Nevada citizens. I wonder when the federal government will think Nevada is mature enough to set our own grazing rules or enforce our own laws. I didn’t meet one Nevadan supporting the BLM or their removal of the cows. If Nevadans don’t care about which land is used for grazing, why should a bureaucrat who works for the federal government get to trump that? I had the opportunity to meet the American-minded Bundy supporters from all over our country. They were peacefully protesting the BLM’s actions, and I’m excited to report the Bundy family was successful in keeping the peace until the BLM stopped their roundup and returned the Bundy’s cattle.

But they’re going to point M16’s at our face to save some turtles and collect a fee. This is a much bigger story than anybody is giving notice to.”

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part of your entry fee. Hand pumped and gravity fed into the cars. We were way high tech as we took our own fuel for Malcolm. Today all three guys are still my heroes! I took these slides with an Argus camera. DAVE SIMPSON Corona CA

Malcolm Smith coming in first bike in the 1970 Baja 1000 in El Rosario

AWSOME STARDUST 711 ARTICLE Sherri, The article about the Stardust 711 (April 2014) is awesome! On a side note. Frankie Freeman and Malcolm Smith are friends of my Dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. My Dad had an Auto Parts business and we supplied parts to Frankie and his VW business. Frankie, Dad and I (I was 11 years old) pitted for Malcolm in the 1970 Baja 1000 in El

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for tinder, which naturally will be damp during wet weather. There are numerous commercially available products. Many are well engineered to catch a spark and fire up quickly. A small package of 5 or 6 is only a few dollars. If they are compressed, pull one end apart or use a rock to break up the fibers. You might even be able to reuse one if you can transfer the fire to your kindling and extinguish it before it is all gone. My favorite homemade tinder is cotton balls smeared with a dab of Vaseline. These catch a spark in most conditions, and the Vaseline provides a sustained burn which is needed to start larger tinder. Don’t overdo the Vaseline. Some cotton fibers are needed to catch the spark. Make up about a half dozen cotton balls and pack them in a little container. 35 mm film canisters are perfect, if you can find any. You can also use pill or aspirin bottles; many outdoor stores sells small plastic bottles that work as well. Other ways to start a fire include: • Steel wool and a battery. Fine grade A fire could (00) steel wool and a D cell work nicely. If literally save your you don’t have a D cell, try two AA life. Granted, only batteries. You’ll drain the battery rather a tiny number of people get caught quickly. Assume one shot with a AA battery and maybe a couple tries on a D in survival cell. situations each • Magnifying glass - Easy to slip into year. But those a pocket. You need sun, however. incidents can Whatever methods you choose, make occur in many sure you practice them several times a areas and in any year and under various conditions. Don’t climate. wait until disaster hits. Between your There are emotional state and the weather several methods our wheelers know it’s critical to be lost and find themselves conditions, you’ll have a heck of a time to start a fire that prepared when they go off road. 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Is YOUR Property Safe From Obama’s EPA? Posted March 30, 2014

here was a recent story about a family in Wyoming that is experi encing the ruthlessness of government bureaucrats the hard way. The family built a pond on “their property” in 2012 and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is telling them it violates the Clean Water Act. The government is claiming that the family is in violation of building a dam or creek without a permit, as well as claiming that contents from the family-built pond are running into other waterways. The EPA is now threatening fines of up to $75,000 per day for the supposed violation. That is not a misprint. It isn’t $75 per day, which would seem harsh enough. It is $75,000

per day, which is a completely ridiculous figure. The family is refusing to pay. There are so many questions that can be asked here, but the obvious one is in regards to property rights. Why is the government allowed to tell others what they can and can’t do with their own property? If government has any role to play (in a free and just society), it is only to protect property rights and enforce contracts. In this case, not only is the

government not protecting property rights, the government itself is violating the property rights. Although this can be said about most things that government is involved in, this is a particularly egregious example, particularly when it comes down as so totalitarian. If the property owners were polluting or infringing on other people’s property, then there would be a legitimate dispute. But there would also be an actual victim, which would be the owner or owners of the property being infringed upon. In this particular case in Wyoming, the EPA claims seem to be non-specific.

to·tal·i·tar·i·an: controlling the people of a country in a very strict way with complete power that cannot be opposed

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Energy Companies Fleeing This One Liberal State In Droves… By Joel Kotkin - Posted March 10, 2014

he recent decision by Occidental Petroleum to move its headquarters to Houston from Los Angeles, where it was founded over a half-century ago, confirms the futility and delusion embodied in California’s ultragreen energy policies. By embracing solar and wind as preferred sources of generating power, the state promotes an ever-widening gap between its declining middle- and working-class populations and a smaller, self-satisfied group of environmental campaigners and their corporate backers. Talk to people who work in the fossilfuel industry, and they tell you they feel ostracized and even hated; to be an oil firm in California is like being a pork producer in an ultra-Orthodox section of Jerusalem. One top industry executive told me that many of his colleagues in California

cringe at the prospect of being attacked by politicians and activists as something akin to war criminals. “I wouldn’t subject my kids to that environment,” the Gulf Coast-based oilman suggested. What matters here is not the hurt feelings of energy executives, but a massive lost opportunity to create loads of desperately needed jobs, particularly for blue-collar workers. The nation may be undergoing a massive “energy revolution,” based largely on new supplies of oil and, particularly, cleaner natural gas, but California so far has decided not to play. In all but forcing out fossil-fuel firms, California is shedding one of its historic core industries. Not long ago, California was home to a host of top 10 energy firms – ARCO, Getty Oil, Union Oil, Oxy and Chevron; in 1970, oil firms constituted the five largest industrial companies in the state. Now, only Chevron, which has been reducing its headcount in Northern California and is clearly shifting its emphasis to Texas, will remain. Read more at http:// www.citywatchla.com/lead-storieshidden/6546-california-hates-oil-energycompanies-on-the-run

Obama’s EPA Attacks Prospect of World’s Largest Copper Mine By Alan Caruba - Posted March 10, 2014

could write every day about some new obscene Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) effort to thwart energy the nation needs, forcing the shutdown of more coal-fired plants and the mines that supply them. Goodbye thousands of jobs, goodbye electrical energy. The White House has delayed the construction of the Keystone Xl pipeline to transmit oil from Canada to the U.S. Gulf Coast. Do you wonder, still, why there are millions of Americans out of work or who have stopped looking because every effort to build the nation’s economy is attacked by some element of the Obama Administration. We can now add another attack on natural resources because the EPA has announced its intention to restrict, if not prohibit, the development of Pebble Mine in Alaska. The

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mine could be one of the world’s largest sources of copper. Beyond the economic benefits the mine would create, it would not only produce copper, but strategic metals like molybdenum and rhenium. Daniel McGroarty, the president of the American Resources Policy Network, noted in a July Wall Street Journal opinion that these two metals “are essential to countless American manufacturing, high-tech, and national security applications.” Copper is one of the most important minerals used today because it is a good conductor of heat and electricity—second only to silver in electrical conductivity. It was discovered thousands of years ago in prehistoric times. Methods for refining copper from its ores were developed around 5,000 BC and, though too soft for many tools, when mixed with other metals, the resulting alloys were harder. The entire Bronze Age owes its name to the mixture of copper and tin. Brass is a mixture of copper and zinc. Read more at http:// factsnotfantasy.blogspot.com/2014/03/epaattacks-prospect-of-worlds-largest.html. Photo credit: ahisgett (Creative Commons) E

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Taking a little break from the Health Column this month to write on something that might be of interest to all of you. Here is a neat little story about Miller’s Garage in its heyday down in Ocotillo CA. Hope you enjoy it!

or those of you reading this, if you are over 50 years of age, you just may remember a place down in Ocotillo called “Miller’s Garage.” For many a traveler headed to San Diego from all points east on old Highway 80, Miller’s

Garage was the last stop where you could get a drink, a bite to eat or some service before you headed up the grade to Jacumba. It was just an old two lane road, one each way, narrow and dangerous, taking a toll on many a car with overheating or poor brakes. Al Miller moved from Texas in 1926 and found work in a garage in Jacumba. Then he opened his own roadside service station and restaurant just west of Ocotillo in 1933.

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My neighbor and good buddy, 88-yearold Dick McCoy knew Miller well back in the 1940’s and 1950’s. McCoy was a Greyhound bus driver for 32 years after serving in the war. McCoy was driving a 1936 Ford coupe from San Diego to Imperial one morning. The Old Highway 80 would wind through the local mountains of San Diego’s east county at Jacumba. The highway at that time would go right past the Desert View Tower which still stands proud today. As the highway went past the Desert View Tower, much closer than today’s Highway 8, it veered to the left. Parts of the old 80 can still be seen today as the picture shows. As Mc Coy started down the grade past the Desert View Tower, he saw a big luxury sedan coming over on his side of the road into his lane. In a split second he could see the chauffeur of the big car had looked back over the shoulder to talk to his passenger and that had caused the car to come into McCoy’s lane. McCoy had not much of a choice. He could hit that car darn near head on or he could swerve to the right shoulder which was not much if anything at all. Steering right to avoid the collision, McCoy went off the side of the road and rolled down a steep ravine. With no safety belts in cars back then, McCoy recalled feeling like he was in a washing machine rolling over and over. As he kept some change in a sock in the glove box, the change rolled and bounced around in the car with the wreck, seemingly in slow motion. When the car finally came to a stop, it was all quiet and dark. He could not move much as he was pinned inside the old Ford. He tried to move but he was stuck, wedged in the car. He was worried it might catch on fire. The folks up on the road asked a passing motorist to get help as soon as they could. No cell phones back then of course. One of the motorists stopped at Miller’s at the bottom of the grade and told Al Miller about the accident. Miller packed up his tow truck and headed up the grade arriving before any help from the Jacumba Fire Department. Al Miller used his tow cable to lower himself down the ravine to where the crumpled Ford had come to rest. McCoy could hear Miller yelling “Is there anyone inside the car?” McCoy responded “I’m in here but I cannot move, I’m pinned under the dash against the firewall.” Miller tried to open the doors of the car but it was so crushed and crumpled he could not get inside to help McCoy. Miller told McCoy to stay still and he would be right back. Miller went back up to his tow truck, got the gas cutting torch he had on the truck and came back down to the wreck. Miller told McCoy to try to yell and tell him if it got too hot. Then he started cutting away the firewall of the Ford from the engine side. Finally after about 30 minutes, Miller was able to peel the firewall back enough like a tin can to allow McCoy to get out of the wreck. By then, the Jacumba Fire

Old Highway 80 can be seen up above the modern Interstate 8 that replaced it decades ago.

Department guys were on the scene. They had lowered ropes over the side of the ravine and used boats-men like chairs to bring them back up to the road. McCoy was sore with bruises and scrapes but no apparent serious injuries. Darn lucky again he was for sure, after surviving WW2 as an underwater frogman and racing motorcycles for fun. Miller gave McCoy a ride down to his garage in Ocotillo. McCoy thanked Miller and got a ride from his uncle to Imperial. He went to a chiropractor for a few days in Brawley and made a full recovery from his ordeal. McCoy would always stop at Miller’s Garage with his bus load of travelers after that fateful day. Folks could get out, stretch their legs, get a cold drink, a snack, use the bathroom. But Miller was no regular guy. Miller had a touch for showmanship and shenanigans to say the least. Miller used to have a cactus out front that had a sign “Cactus Spring Water, 10 cents.” Now mind you, a soda was 25 cents back then and a burger with fries was about 75 cents with a drink! Folks would get a glass of that water thinking it was special but really it was just from the well pump and it was plumbed so the spigot came out of the cactus. Nonetheless, folks would pay for that Cactus Water like it was something special! There was another sign at the station as well to go along with this charade of comedy that read “Miller’s Springs” with an arrow pointing to a trail leading up a small hill next to the station. Folks would hike up the path to the top of the hill and see a bunch of old bed springs and assorted other springs and realize the Joker had played them well. On a hot day down in the desert, this was not always amusing to many a person. But, what could you do? Some sense of humor! On another day, McCoy pulled his bus in to Miller’s. There was a couple there with a fancy car and fancy clothes who had problems with the transmission of their car. It would not shift. Miller told them to go see his “springs” and he would look at their car. Miller often wore an all white doctors smock and played

the part of auto guru of sorts. Miller told the couple that the manufacturer of their car often put too many parts on the shifter and that he had fixed it for them now, dropping a few extra nuts and washers out of his pocket on to the floor. In fact, the cotter pin had fallen out that held the shift rod to the transmission shaft. He did not over charge them but

had a big grin as he sent them on their way, telling McCoy of his stunts, laughing as they left the station. McCoy saw Miller pull gags like this all the time with folks, just for the fun of it. Maybe the desert does this to folks. Keeps them sane perhaps. Miller even taught himself to fly, using the old Old Highway 80, that was from 1917, on the north side of his shop as a runway. He would taxi a Piper Cub back and forth training himself on the old road. Eventually Miller was good enough to fly to meetings in El Centro for Texaco station operators. The newer highway 80 was built in the 1930’s and went right by the south side of his station. In the 1960’s, new Highway 8 as we see it today, bypassed Miller’s and his business fell off to the point he had to close. His son took over the station for awhile and

Miller eventually got the State to compensate him fairly for all the business he lost due to the new route of Highway 8. I’m 56 now and when I was about 10 years old, my grandfather, John De Forest, would stop at Miller’s once in a while. It was a real treat after a day of

looking for arrowheads, Indian artifacts and rock hounding. We would pull the old Jeep in and maybe get an ice cream, candy bar or a cold soda. Once we broke a drive shaft and Miller had to come get us out of a wash we were stuck in near Ocotillo. I still remember Miller in his white work jacket. McCoy never forgot Miller and what he did for him on that fateful day. McCoy would always make sure to stop at Miller’s Garage on his bus route from El Centro to San Diego and give Miller some business in thanks for rescuing him from the mangled ‘36 Ford. One day when McCoy pulled into Miller’s for the stop the passengers got out of the bus and started walking around. One lady came over to McCoy in a bit of a foul mood and said “Sir, this here Miller’s Garage is not on our official Greyhound bus tour pamphlet listed as a stopping point!” In

typical McCoy fashion, he replied to the irate passenger “Well Ma’am, I’m the bus driver here and it’s on my list of stops and I always stop here.” And McCoy always did stop there as he was so grateful to be cut out of that wreck by Al Miller, even after many a year had passed on by with the march of time. You can still see what is left of Miller’s. It has a new owner who may restore it if he can get past all the land use and permit regulations that have dogged the property over the years. It’s all run down, fenced off, just sitting there on the north side of Highway 8. You can get off the highway and head in to Ocotillo, turn west on old 80, it is right up the road. If you are in Ocotillo, stop by the newly opened Red Feather Cafe, get a specialty sandwich or burger named after several of San Diego’s famous motocross racers. The Marty Tripes Flying Burrito, the Bill Silverthorn, Marty Smith or Tommy Croft burgers are well worth the time to stop. The cafe there has classic motorcycles inside, pictures of the area’s famous motocross legends and memorabilia. Tell Frank and his crew that Dr D sent you. And don’t forgot to check out Miller’s Garage while you’re in the area! Dr. Gary De Forest is a sports injury chiropractor with his office in Old Town San Diego. He has been located there for 30 years. If anyone reading this article has any pictures of Miller’s Garage in it’s heydays, please feel free to forward them to deforest192@yahoo.com. Dr. De Forest is always happy to speak with you about any health concerns you would like to discuss. He can be reached by e-mail or at his office 619-291-2462. E

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Tim Brown out of San Marcos CA with Alfonso Cota II, Vincent Farley and Doug Anderson finished first Class 3000

The Mint 400 off-road festival week began with the 2nd annual “4 Wheel Parts Mint 400 Off-Road Vehicle Parade” – which saw over one hundred off-road race vehicles parade down world famous Las Vegas Boulevard. Mint 400 founders Mel Larson, Norm Johnson and the 2014 Mint 400 Grand Marshall Parnelli Jones led fifteen million dollars worth of custom fabricated off-road race cars down the Strip, in tribute to the famed Mint 400 vehicle processions that took place on Fremont Street decades ago. Mad Media Photo Justin Matney with Rodolfo Iribe and Cris Williams, finished 11th Class 1500

General Tire Mint 400

Kevin Lyons from Canada with co-drivers Louis Chamberland, Brandon Johnson and Brian Sallee competed in Class 1400

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n the heels of three action packed days and nights of off-road festivities throughout Las Vegas, The 2014 General Tire Mint 400 presented by Polaris, finished late Saturday after an incredible day of racing in the brutal Nevada Desert. San Diego native and third generation offroad racer, Andy “Bebo” McMillin and his codriver Brady Thompson, won the historic race, while piloting the #6 Unlimited Trick Truck owned by Steve Sourapas, adding their names to the short and storied list of the best off-road racers in the world to ever accomplish such a feat. Andy also joined the ultra-elite list of drivers who have won The Mint 400 overall, twice. He walked away with $40,000 in cash, including $10k from FOX, $10k from NFL superstar and Mint 400 racer DeMarcus Ware, $10K from FORD, and $10K from the Best in the Desert “Trick Truck Challenge.” McMillin, who started the race in sixth place, battled for over six hours with off-road veterans Dale Dondel, Bryce Menzies, BJ Baldwin, Gustavo Vildosola Jr, Pat Dean, Gary and Mark Weyhrich, and a record field of fiftyseven Unlimited Trick Truck teams. The overall lead changed multiple times during the marathon 400-mile battle, making the race an electrifying event for the competitors, as well as the more than fifty thousand fans who showed up to spectate “The Great American Off-Road Race™”! “We had a flawless day today, even while facing off against the best of the best. Everyone brought their A-game, and there was just no room for a single mistake out there. We’re very proud to have beaten this race course - and battled this level of competition, to come out on top,” said Andy McMillin. “The Mint 400 is such Continued on Page 14

Scott Bailey from Riverside CA with Brandon Bailey, Larry Job and Matt Salgado finished fifth Class 1500

Brandon Dawson of Herriman UT with Dustin Miller, Brook Beckstrom and Randy Schoeck finished third Class 1500 pro and 10th overall

Bret Ferrell out of Lakeland TN about to be passed by Jason Murray from Newport Beach CA. Ferrel finished 7th Class 1900 and Murray was fifth in class.

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Al Hogan with Joe Sitzmann, Jimmy Nuckles and Tucker Conroy finished seventh Class 7200

Carlos Lopez of Bristol TN with co-drivers Juan Carlos Lopez, Marco Matnez and Reynaldo Zavla Galvez finished fifth Class 6100

Victor Gruber with Tim Scalzo, Derek Marschall and Miles Wyatt in Class 1500 Scot Fluharty with Steve Fluharty and Andy Van Bogaert, 17th Class 1400

Billy Bunch out of La Quinta CA raced in Class 6100 with Curt LeDuc, Craig Johnson and Danny Giannini

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General Tire Mint 400 Continued an iconic race and is so important for our sport right now…I’m really honored to have this win with the help of such an amazing race team.” The one hundred mile Mint 400 race course loop had a devastating effect on the field this year. Of the 330 starters, only 163 finished within the time limit – making the rate of attrition 49%, for what many in desert racing have long considered the toughest race in the sport. Known as “The Great American Off-Road Race,” The Mint 400 is the oldest, roughest, most spectacular off-road race in America! This 400-mile off-road marathon was started in 1967, and remains an important part of American racing history. Thousands of racers and celebrities from around the world have competed at The Mint – and it draws nearly 300 race teams, and 60,000 spectators annually to Las Vegas, Nevada – to compete in over 20 classes of race vehicles. Top Ten Overall Finishers: 1. Andy McMillin (6:14:29.147) 2. Tavo Vildosola Jr. (6:28:54.548) 3. Dan McMillin (6:31:41.382) 4. Travis Pastrana (6:32:36.175) 5. Tim Herbst (6:49:48.674) 6. Jon Walker (6:55:37.367) 7. Corey Keysar (6:59:20.659) 8. Troy Vest (6:59:21.485) 9. Jason Ruane (7:13:54.687) 10. Brandon Dawson (7:16:18.200)

COURT DECISION WILL EVENTUALLY REOPEN DUNES By Nicole Gilles, aSa Executive Director

he following press release has been issued by attorneys who represent the American Sand Association (aSa). The historic ruling by Judge Illston on April 3, 2014 upholds a quality balance between recreation and resource protection in the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area. The aSa would like to thank the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Court for taking the time to understand the facts and realities of public land management and endangered species protection at the ISDRA. Their diligent and vigilant efforts resulted in this fair and positive outcome. As we partner with the Bureau of Land Management on an implementation plan, we ask that you continue to stay out of the closed areas until which time the stakes are removed. A copy of the decision can be viewed at http://americansand association.org/files/isdra-order-04-0314.pdf

EPIC DECISION RE-OPENS A PORTION OF DUNES IN GLAMIS

ecreational visitors observing a fine flaky substance this morning at the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area (ISDRA) will be pleased to hear it is not snow but judicial manna. Barely a month following argument, U.S. District Judge Susan Illston of the U.S. Northern District Court of California yesterday issued a long-awaited decision on the 2013 ISDRA management plan, ruling almost entirely on the side of the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and sand-rider organizations, and against the latest challenge led by the Center for Biological Diversity. The ruling sets the stage for implementation of the 2013 plan, which would allow resumption of access to areas placed off-limits to riders through “interim” closures imposed over a decade ago. The litigation over riding at the ISDRA began in 2000, and has resulted in multiple trips to Judge Illston’s courtroom where BLM, USFWS, and recreation enthusiasts have suffered multiple setbacks. The 2013 plan followed lengthy public input and was designed in response to the Court’s 2006 ruling and new critical habitat designation by the USFWS for the Peirson’s milk-vetch (PMV), the plant species of primary concern at the Dunes. Preservationist plaintiffs raised an array of challenges under the Endangered

Species Act and other laws to the new plan, but yesterday’s decision rejected those claims and upheld BLM’s plan, with the limited exception of finding that a recovery plan for the PMV is overdue and must be issued by 2019 unless the USFWS makes a specific finding that a recovery plan will not promote conservation of the species. “I have shed tears upon nearly every announcement of the Court, but this time they are tears of joy,” said Jim Bramham, who holds leadership positions with several of the recreationist organizations, including the American Sand Association and California Association of 4 Wheel Drive Clubs. “Our work will never be finished, but this vindicates our longrunning, expensive and sometimes controversial team effort to restore balance to ISDRA management,” Bramham added. The ISDRA, popularly known by many as “Glamis” for the small town within its boundaries, is located near the southern U.S. border in Imperial County, California, and spans roughly 167,000 acres. There is a broad range of management prescriptions covering the area, and over 26,000 acres have been formally designated as Wilderness, where no vehicle access is allowed. The 2013 plan would continue vehicle closures in PMV critical habitat, and allow some form of riding on about 127,000 acres. The Dunes are a prized destination for sand-riding enthusiasts throughout the country, and over 1,000,000 of them visit the area in a typical year. The rider groups intervening in the case to assist in defense of the BLM plan included the American Sand Association, San Diego Off-Road Coalition, Off-Road Business Association, American Motorcyclist Association District 37, California Association of 4 Wheel Drive Clubs, BlueRibbon Coalition, Desert Vipers, California Off-Road Vehicle Association, and High Desert Multiple Use Coalition, with funding and strategic support from EcoLogic Partners. The intervener groups were represented by David Hubbard of Carlsbad, Paul Turcke of Boise, Idaho, and Dennis Porter of Sacramento. The American Sand Association (aSa) is a nonprofit organization fighting to keep the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area (ISDRA) open to off-highway vehicle use. The aSa’s primary objective is to “UNITE, INFORM and MOBILIZE” the sand duning community to protect their right to ride!

THANKS TO EVERYONE What’s Next & How Can You Help? By Bob Mason President aSa Board of Directors

he recent court ruling to re-open most of the temporary closures at the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area (ISDRA) was indeed a victory, but not a complete victory. We did not get all of the land back and other previously open acres have been closed to camping. The fight is not over! The aSa must remain vigilant in protecting your right to recreate on public lands. aSa’s main objective is to delist the Peirson’s Milk Vetch (PMV) in order to return all of the temporary closures to motorized recreation access. aSa filed two delisting petitions in the past: both were denied. The Judge recently ordered the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to complete a PMV recovery plan by July 31, 2019. aSa will stay active in this process. If it is determined that a third delisting petition is in order, the aSa will pursue it. However, the immediate task at hand is to support the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in the implementation of the Judge’s order to reopen several thousand acres at ISDRA. aSa will then concentrate on the following activities: • Support the USFWS PMV recovery plan development and ultimate PMV delisting. • Maintain a high level of awareness regarding motorized recreation access concerns on public land. • Monitor and favorably influence OHV legislation through a proactive legislative affairs program. • Develop and implement the appropriate education programs relating to OHV safety and natural resource protection. • Develop and implement the required

financial plans to fund aSa activities. It took more than a decade to reopen the ISDRA recreation land temporarily closed for 13 years. Those closures were based on inadequate science. All along, the aSa’s position has been that the Facts, based on good science, would prevail. The aSa, along with several other organizations, spent over $1,000,000.00 in legal fees, legislative activities, PMV field studies, and scientific and economic analysis to make this happen. Thousands of volunteer hours put those dollars to good use. The aSa Board of Directors is proud of its accomplishments. None of this could have happened without your contribution of time and money. This has been a team effort. Your continued support of aSa activities is vital to protect what we have and work to get the rest of the temporary closures reopened. Our purpose and mission are ongoing: but only with your help. Please volunteer at www.americansandassociation.org/ volunteer/committees or donate at www.americansandassociation.org/ donate. Join the celebration by buying raffle tickets! www.americansandassociation.org/ support-asa/raffle-program/grand-prize. Sorry, legalities prevent us from selling raffle tickets online. Look for purchase opportunities at various events or call (888) 540-7263 for more information. E

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JOHN PENTON FILM TRAILER RELEASED

fter nearly six years, the public can see a sneak peak of the film “PENTON: The John Penton Story” with the newly released trailer featuring John Penton, his hall of fame family and a few of the motorcycle industry legends that were interviewed for the film. The nearly four-minute trailer teases the entire film and specific stories the audience will get to see in the final film when it opens in theaters on June 20th. Scored by the film’s composer and music editor Chris Brady, the trailer features: John Penton along with his sons Jack, Jeff and Tom. It also includes a few of the over 100 interviews for the film that spanned the world. Look for Malcolm Smith, Dick Mann, Carl Cranke, Marty Smith, Danny LaPorte, Bruce McDougal, Paul Danik and current Red Bull/KTM Supercross star, Ryan Dungey along with KTM’s Kalman Cseh and John’s wife Donna. View the trailer here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsDLrdryBfY “It’s great to finally show the industry and all the people who supported this project a little sneak peak at what we have been working on for so

long,” said Todd Huffman, the film’s director and producer at Pipeline Digital Media (PDM). “We hope this gives a little insight on what an important story and family this is when the film is released in June.” “Our family is excited and humbled to share our story with the motorcycle community,” said Jack Penton, AMA Hall of Fame Motorcyclist. “We look forward to enthusiasts, dealers, clubs and more working with Gathr Films to bring the film to their town.” June 20th is an off weekend for the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Series and will be the opening weekend of the film in select cities. It will be premiered earlier in Cleveland, OH on June 9th and Hollywood, CA on June 17th. Information on premieres will be available at www.pentonmovie.com About the film PENTON: The John Penton Story John Penton is an American icon and motorcycle pioneer who’s life on a farm in Ohio led to a long list of motorcycling accomplishments and international notoriety. With his family and a band of loyal followers, he changed the motorcycle industry, forever. PENTON: The John Penton Story will be a feature length documentary narrated by Grammy Winner Lyle Lovett with over 100 interviews of the largest cast of motorcycle legends ever assembled on film. The film’s production was funded through the innovative “crowd funding” website Kickstarter.com and will be released in June of 2014 by Gathr Films in Los Angeles.

FOX Athletes Are Victorious At The Mint

he 2014 General Tire Mint 400 presented by Polaris was arguably the greatest assemblage of off-road talent in history, with 57 Trick Trucks and 38 Class 1 cars battling for desert domination in front of thousands of rabid fans. When the dust cleared, Andy McMillin’s FOXequipped Trick Truck was the first to the checkered flag,

winning with a 14-minute margin over the second place finisher. “This was a huge win for us,” McMillin shared after the race. “I want to thank Steve Sourapas for giving me the opportunity to show how we stack up against the best in the business.” For his efforts, McMillin received a $10,000 payday for riding on FOX. McMillin qualified 6th, putting him on the fourth row for the side-by-side start of the race. “My strategy was to let the race come to me and not get overly anxious,” he explained. “Without the ability to prerun I was more conservative than normal on the first two laps, but it worked to our advantage. We didn’t have a single issue with the truck, and we knew that was what it would take to win.” The multitude of high horsepower competition made for a rough course, including the FOX Proving Grounds at the starting line. This one-mile stretch included some of the biggest holes and deepest ruts on the entire course, where a well-tuned suspension was more important that raw horsepower. “That course was brutal, and kept getting more so as the race went on,” McMillin confessed the day after his victory. “I am sorer today than after running the Baja 1000.” While the Trick Trucks received most of the limelight, there was plenty of great racing among the other classes as well. FOX athletes took top honors in nine classes at the Mint 400, including Jason Ruane placing first in the ultracompetitive 6100 class and 9th overall at the Mint 400. “We are down on power compared to the Trick Trucks,” Ruane commented after the race. “Our FOX suspension allows us to carry speed through terrain where other teams have to slow down.” There were 21 entries in the 6100 class, and 17 competitors in 7200, where Jeff Horsley was the winner. All of the class winners took home money from FOX as part of the company’s industry-leading contingency program.

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SLOAN HAULS IN HAVASU

EAM Duncan Racing’s rider Mike Sloan was just plain dominant in Havasu at Round 3 of WORCS Racing on March 16. Mike won the ProAm ATV class on arguably the roughest track on the circuit by over 3 minutes 30 seconds. For Sloan it was his second straight WORCS ProAm win. Before the race Mike was very confident in his Duncan Racing/Fat Boy 4 Powered Honda, he knew that his combination of STI tires working with his Roll Design/ Elka Suspension would give him the performance he would need for Victory. As a bonus Mike also won the Open A class on Saturday. Mike would like to thank all his sponsors for their tremendous support and a special Thank You to his parents and family and Leonard Duncan for helping him prepare his ATV. SPONSORS: Duncan Racing International, Roll Design/Elka, STI Tires, ONE, RK Chains, HINSON, Smith Goggles, Maxima, Fat Boy 4 Exhausts, Vortex CDI, Faast, PowerMadd, Works Connection, IMS, GPS Off Road Products, Odi Grips, Andy McMillin’s FOX-equipped Trick Truck bests the most talented field Sunstar E ever

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COMING EVENTS Clean-ups & Trail Work • Desert Racing Cars & Trucks • Desert Racing Motorcycles & Quads Dual Sport • Endurance Races • Endurocross • Enduros • Flat Track • 4WD Driving Schools 4WD Events • Fun Run • GP’s • Motocross • Off Road Clubs • Off Road Shows • Quad Racing Rock Crawling • Sand Drags • Short Course • Speedway • Supercross • Trials • UTV • Vintage Motocross

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FRIENDS OF EL MIRAGE (760) 388-4703 www.elmirage.org FRIENDS OF JAWBONE (760) 388-4361 www.jawbone.org Jun 14, 2014 - California Trail Users Coalition Super Canyon Sweep, San Gabriel Canyon, CA GOLD HILLS POSSE (916) 933-0731 www.posse4x4.org May 3, 2014 - Strawberry Trail 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

CARS & TRUCKS

ARIZONA DESERT RACING ASSOCIATION (602) 763-4635 www.arizonadesertracing.com BEST IN THE DESERT (702) 457-5775 www.bitd.com May 2-4, 2014 - Canidae Tap It Silverstate 300 Aug 14-16, 2014 - General Tire Vegas to Reno presented by Fox Oct 10-11, 2014 - Bluewater Desert Challenge, Parker AZ Dec 5-7, 2014 - Henderson 250, Henderson NV BONNEVILLE OFF ROAD RACING www.bor-racing.org May 10, 2014 - Wendover UT Jul 5, 2014 - Jackpot NV Sept 13, 2014 - Wendover UT Events are subject to change (and to error) CALL TO VERIFY DATES & LOCATIONS before traveling!

CODE OFF ROAD (01152) (686) 553-40-87 www.codeoffroad.com.mx May 16-18, 2014 - Round 3 Aug 1-3, 2014 - Round 4 Oct 10-12, 2014 - Mexicana Logistics 300 Nov 28-30, 2014 - Race Ready Products 275 M.O.R.E. www.moreracing.net (760) 253-4453 May 31, 2014 - McKenzie’s 400, Lucerne Valley CA Jul 26, 2014 - Freedom 250, Barstow CA Sept 20-21, 2014 - SNORE/MORE KC Hi Lites Midnight, Johnson Valley CA Oct 25, 2014 - Ladies Race for a Cure, Barstow CA Dec 6, 2014 - Holiday 200, Barstow CA NORRA (661) 268-1232 www.norra.com May 10-14, 2014 - Mexican 1000 Rally RECORD OFF ROAD 646-176-16-37 www.recordoffroad.com Jun 20-22, 2014 - San Felipe 200 Oct 3-5, 2014 - San Vicente 200 Dec 12-14, 2014 - Race Ready 250 SCORE (818) 225-8402 www.score-international.com June 5-8, 2014 - SCORE Baja 500 Sept 25-28, 2014 - Inaugural SCORE Desert

Challenge, Southern California TBA (2-day short course race) Nov 12-16, 2014 - 47th SCORE Baja 1000, Ensenada, BC to LaPaz Baja California Sur SNORE (702) 452-4522 www.snoreracing.net May 30-31, 2014 - Cedar City Grand Prix, Cedar City UT Sept 20-21, 2014 - SNORE/MORE KC Hi Lites Midnight, Johnson Valley CA Nov 1-2, 2014 - SNORE 250, Jean NV Dec 12-14, 2014 - Rage at the River, Laughlin NV SADR (SOUTHERN ARIZONA DESERT RACING) 520-747-0490 www.racesadr.com May 16-17, 2014 - 140 mile race Oct 24-25, 2014 - Cholla 250 TEXAS DESERT RACING ASSOCIATION 432-553-5780 www.texasdesertracing.com Jul 18-19, 2014 - Texana 180 Sept 26-27, 2014 - TBA VORRA (916) 925-1702 www.vorra.net May 24-25, 2014 - Yerington 300, Yerington NV Jul 12-13, 2014 - Night Vision 225, Hawthorne NV Aug 30-31, 2014 - Top Gun 250, Fallon NV Desert Racing continued on next page

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DESERT RACING MOTORCYCLES & QUADS ALTA VISTA EVENTS (760) 578-6258 www.averacing.com AMA DISTRICT 37 (714) 539-2357 www.district37ama.org May 10-11, 2014 - Badgers Dual Euro, Spangler, Ridgecrest CA May 18, 2014 - VCMC Qualifier, Gorman CA Jun 7-8, 2014 - RUTS Dual Euro, Johnson Valley CA Sept 14, 2014 - Rovers Desert Scrambles, Spangler, Ridgecrest CA Sept 27-28, 2014 - Shamrocks Dual Euro/ Scrambles, Stoddard OHV, Barstow CA Oct 12, 2014 - Invaders Desert Scrambles, Johnson Valley CA Oct 26, 2014 - 100s MC National Hare & Hound, Johnson Valley CA Nov 9, 2014 - Daisies/Hilltoppers Desert Scrambles, Johnson Valley CA Nov 16, 2014 - RHR Qualifier, Johnson Valley CA AMA DISTRICT 38 OFF ROAD DIVISION (619) 562-1993 www.amad38.com Sept 21, 2014 - I-8 Desert Spring, Dip Oct 5, 2014 - Roadrunner Rattlesnake Chase, Superstition Oct 18, 2014 - Full Throttle Desert Cross, Plaster City East Nov 1, 2014 - I-8 Monster Mash, Plaster City West Nov 16, 2014 - TNR 200 Miles, Plaster City East Dec 7, 2014 - Roadrunner Christmas Classic, Pole Line AMA NATIONAL HARE & HOUND www.NationalHareandHound.com May 3, 2014 - Round 6, Sage Riders, Jericho UT May 17, 2014 - Round 7, SSTB, Caliente NV Aug 23, 2014 - Round 8, SSTB, Panaca NV Sept 20, 2014 - Round 9, GXE/MRANN, Yerington NV Oct 25-26, 2014 - Round 10, 100s MC, Lucerne Valley CA ARIZONA OFF ROAD PROMOTIONS (623) 363-9665 www.arizonaoffroadpromotions.com May 25, 2014 - Pepper Sauce Canyon Hare Scrambles, Oracle AZ Jun 14, 2014 - Tonelea Hare Scrambles, Tonalea AZ Jul 5, 2014 - The Gravity 100, St. Johns AZ Aug 9, 2014 - Cinder Mountain Hare Scrambles, Flagstaff AZ Sept 20, 2014 - White Mountain Hare Scrambles, Show Low AZ Oct 11, 2014 - Rolling Rock Hare Scrambles, Congress AZ Nov 1, 2014 - Rattlesnake Hare Scrambles, Kingman AZ BEST IN THE DESERT (702) 457-5775 www.bitd.com May 2-4, 2014 - Canidae Tap It Silverstate 300 Aug 14-16, 2014 - General Tire Vegas to Reno Presented by Fox

Oct 10-12, 2014 - Bluewater Desert Challenge, Parker AZ Dec 5-7, 2014 - Henderson 250, Henderson NV CODE OFF ROAD (01152) (686) 553-40-87 www.codeoffroad.com.mx May 16-18, 2014 - Round 3 Aug 1-3, 2014 - Round 4 Oct 10-12, 2014 - Mexicana Logistics 300 Nov 28-30, 2014 - Race Ready Products 275 GET XTREME www.get-xtr-eme.com May 10-11, 2014 - Round 2, Barstow 200, Barstow CA Jul 19-20, 2014 - Round 3, Baja Challenge, Gorman CA Sept 20-21, 2014 - Round 4, AMA National Hare & Hound, Yerington NV Nov 15-16, 2014 - Round 5, Ridgecrest Rumble Team Race, Red Mountain CA Dec 20-21, 2014 - Round 6, Christmas Classic, The Ranch, Anza CA

Events are subject to change (and to error) CALL TO VERIFY DATES & LOCATIONS before traveling!

Off Road Promoters: Send your event dates to editor@ss-offroadmagazine.com Jun 21-22, 2014 - Big Bear Run, Big Bear City CA Aug 8, 2014 - Moonlight Madness Night Ride, Big Bear City CA CAL POLY PENGUINS MC www.cppenguinsmc.com 775-781-7845 CHAPARRALS MC 562-627-9693

FULL THROTTLE M/C (619) 294-2600 www.fullthrottlemc.us Oct 18, 2014 - AMA D38 Full Throttle Desert Cross, Plaster City East

COUNTDOWN www.mex2can.com 775-884-0399 Mexico to Canada Dual Sport Ride May 5-9, 2014 - Tecate to Fallon NV Aug 16-23, 2014 - Fallon NV to Canada

MRANN - Motorcycle Racing Association of Northern Nevada 775-848-1767 www.racemrann.com Jun 14-15, 2014 - Corey Herring M/C Sept 20-21, 2014 - MVDS Sept 27-28, 2014 - WSRA Oct 11-12, 2014 - Tankslappers M/C Nov 1-2, 2014 - Rimbenders & Cheaters M/C Nov 15-16, 2014 - Golddiggers M/C

CRAWDAD OFF ROAD EVENTS www.crawdadoffroadevents.com Aug 1-3, 2014 - Mammoth Festival Sept 26-29, 2014 - Bar 10 Ranch

NORRA (661) 268-1232 www.norra.com May 10-14, 2014 - Mexican 1000 Rally OTB RACING (956) 760-7333 www.amad38.com RECORD OFF ROAD 646-176-16-37 www.recordoffroad.com Jun 20-22, 2014 - San Felipe 200 Oct 3-5, 2014 - San Vicente 200 Dec 12-14, 2014 - Race Ready 250 ROADRUNNER OFF ROAD RACING CLUB www.amad38.com (760) 275-9852 Oct 5, 2014 - AMA D38 Rattlensake Chase, Superstition Dec 7, 2014 - AMA D38 Christmas Classic, Pole Line SCORE (818) 225-8402 www.score-international.com June 5-8, 2014 - SCORE Baja 500 Nov 12-16, 2014 - 47th SCORE Baja 1000, Ensenada, BC to LaPaz Baja California Sur ZR PROMOTIONS (686) 564-6653 www.zrpromo.com May 4, 2014 - ZR/Copa Autoproductos, Mexicali B.C. Jun 28, 2014 - ZR/Alvisa Nite Race, Mexicali B.C. Oct 19, 2014 - ZR/GP De Campeones, Mexicali B.C.

DUAL SPORT Dual sport rides are designed for Street-legal, licensed motorcycles that are capable of being ridden on dirt roads and trails BIG BEAR TRAIL RIDERS MC www.bigbeartrailriders.com 818-391-3083

D-37 DUAL SPORT (626) 446-7386 www.district37ama.org/dualsport/ May 3-5, 2014 - Family Off-Road Adventures Yosemite Adventure Tour, Buck Meadows CA May 17, 2014 - O.C. Dualies, Charity Ride, Beaumont CA Jun 7-8, 2014 - Team Dual Dogs, Sequoia Scenic Challenge, Wofford Heights CA Jun 21-22, 2014 - Big Bear Trail Riders Big Bear Run, Big Bear City CA Aug 8, 2014 - Big Bear Trail Riders Moonlight Madness Night Ride, Big Bear City CA Sept 12-14, 2014 - Dust Devils M.C. Ride Reno 200, Reno NV Sept 20-21, 2014 - Chaparrals M.C. Alpine Trails Ride, Jawbone Canyon CA Sept 27-28, 2014 - Family Off-Road Adventures Yosemite Dual Sport Adventure, Buck Meadows CA Oct 10-12, 2014 - Ventura County M.C. Bishop 3 Day Ride, Bishop CA Nov 28-29, 2014 - District 37 LA Barstow to Vegas 2 Day Ride DUAL SPORT WEST www.dualsportwest.com 775-884-0399 May 5-9, 2014 - Mex2Can 1st Half, Tecate CA May 2014 - Sheetiron 350, Stonyford CA Jul 28-29, 2014 - Topaz 600, Topaz NV Aug 16-29, 2014 - Mex2Can 2nd Half, Fallon NV DUST DEVILS MC www.dustdevilsmc.com Sept 12-14, 2014 - Dust Devils M.C. Ride Reno 200, Reno NV FAMILY OFF ROAD ADVENTURES www.familyoffroadadventures.com 209-649-3633 May 3-4, 2014 - Yosemite Adventure Tour Sept 27-28, 2014 - Yosemite Dual Sport Adventure IRON MAN DUALSPORT www.ironmandualsport.com 530-680-6019 Jun 1, 2014 - Crown Point Rally, Chico CA Jun 21-22, 2014 - Wildwood 400, Wildwood CA Jul 12-13, 2014 - Mount Shasta Dual Sport Ride, Redding CA Aug 2-3, 2014 - Red Mountain 350, Berry Creek CA Aug 23-24, 2014 - BoomTown Rally, Reno NV

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Sept 12-15, 2014 - 7 Ranges Ride, TBA Sept 20-21, 2014 - North Coast Dual Sport Big Foot Raid, Ukiah CA Oct 3-5, 2014 - Plumas Circumnavigator, Berry Creek CA Oct 25-26, 2014 - Ironman Special ORANGE COUNTY DUALIES www.dualies.com 562-243-3301 May 17, 2014 - O.C. Dualies, Charity Ride, Beaumont 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 Jun 7-8, 2014 - Team Dual Dogs, Sequoia Scenic Challenge, Wofford Heights CA VENTURA COUNTY MOTORCYCLE CLUB www.venturacountymc.com 805-276-0156 Oct 10-12, 2014 - Ventura County M.C. Bishop 3 Day Ride, Bishop CA

ENDURANCE RACES AMA DISTRICT 37 (714) 539-2357 www.district37ama.org Oct 18-19, 2014 - Prairie Dogs 24 Hour, 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 May 10-11, 2014 - Round 2, Barstow 200, Barstow CA Jul 19-20, 2014 - Round 3, Baja Challenge, Gorman CA Sept 20-21, 2014 - Round 4, AMA National Hare & Hound, Yerington NV Nov 15-16, 2014 - Round 5, Ridgecrest Rumble Team Race, Red Mountain CA Dec 20-21, 2014 - Round 6, Christmas Classic, The Ranch, Anza CA GLEN HELEN RACEWAY (909) 880-3090 www.glenhelen.com Mar 23, 2014 - JBC 6 Hour Endurance Race

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 May 2, 2014 - The Orleans Arena, Las Vegas NV Jun 21, 2014 - Sleep Train Arena, Sacramento CA Aug 23, 2014 - Gwinnett Center, Atlanta GA Oct 4, 2014 - National Western Events Center, Denver CO Oct 11, 2014 - Energy Solutions Arena, Salt Lake City UT Oct 18, 2014 - Comcast Arena, Everett WA Nov 15, 2014 - Idaho Center, Boise ID Nov 22, 2014 - Citizen Business Bank Arena, Ontario CA PRAIRIE CITY DIRT TRACK (916) 837-3243 www.prairiecitydirttrack.com

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ENDUROS DISTRICT 37 (714) 539-2357 www.district37ama.org Nov 16, 2014 - TWMC Enduro, Spangler, Ridgecrest CA NORTHWEST MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION www.nmaoffroad.org May 3, 2014 - Shelton Valley Beginner Enduro May 4, 2014 - RMM Shelton Valley Enduro Jun 28, 2014 - Wild Bear Enduro Scramble Jul 13, 2014 - Timekeeper Enduro Sept 14, 2014 - Webfoot Enduro Nov 2, 2014 - Blackbear Enduro WEST CHEC www.ridecheck.com May 17-18, 2014 - Round 6, Qualifier, Anza CA Aug 9-10, 2014 - Round 7, AMA National Enduro, Grand Junction CO Nov 8-9, 2014 - Round 8, Restart, Stoneyford CA Nov 15-16, 2014 - Round 9, Timekeeper, Red Mountain CA

FLAT TRACK AMA PRO RACING www.amaproracing.com/ft/ May 25, 2014 - Round 3, Springfield Mile, Springfield IL Jun 15, 2014 - Round 4, Knoxville Half-Mile, Knoxville IA Jun 28, 2014 - Round 5, Lima Half-Mile, Lima OH Jul 5, 2014 - Round 6, Hagerstown Half-Mile, Hagerstown MD Jul 19, 2014 - Round 7, Grays Harbor Raceway, Elma WA Jul 26, 2014 - Round 8, Sacramento Mile, Sacramento CA Aug 2, 2014 - Round 9, Castle Rock TT, Castle Rock WA Aug 5, 2014 - Round 10, Sturgis Half-Mile, Rapid City SD CAL EXPO SACRAMENTO (916) 263-3295 www.sacramentoflattrack.com Jul 26, 2014 - Sacramento Mile, Cal Expo Fair, Sacramento CA CIRCLE BELL MOTORSPORTS (707) 703-3633 www.circlebellmotorsports.com Jul 26, 2014 - Sacramento Mile, Sacramento CA Sept 27-29, 2014 - Santa Rosa Mile, Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa CA COSTA MESA SPEEDWAY (949) 492-9933 www.costamesa speedway.net EDDIE MULDER’S WEST COAST DIRT TRACK SERIES (861) 944-1184 www.eddiemulderswcvdts.com Oct 4, 2014 - Willow Springs Raceeway, Rosamond CA Oct 5, 2014 - Willow Springs Raceway, Rosamond CA LODI MOTORCYCLE CLUB (209) 368-7182 www.lodicyclebowl.com May 3, 2014 - SMC Short Track May 17, 2014 - T.T. Danny Knight Memorial Jun 7, 2014 - SMC Short Track Jul 19, 2014 - Short Track Jul 25, 2014 - Digger Helm Night Before the Mile, 1/4 mile race Aug 2, 2014 - NBMC or Lodi TT (TBD) Aug 9, 2014 - NBMC or Lodi TT (TBD) Aug 16, 2014 - Short Track Sept 6, 2014 - Modified Short Track Sept 20, 2014 - T.T. Toby Jorgensen Memorial, 100cc 4-stroke Mini Cycle National Oct 4, 2014 - Short Track Oct 11, 2014 - TT Oct 12, 2014 - Short Track Oct 18, 2014 - Rough Scrambles Oct 25, 2014 - Rough Scrambles GENE ROMERO’S WEST COAST FLAT TRACK SERIES (714) 529-6054 www.wcfts.com Jul 7, 2014 - Antioch Speedway 1/4 mile, Antioch CA PRAIRIE CITY DIRT TRACK (916) 837-3243 www.prairiecitydirttrack.com

QC FLAT TRACK (602) 577-1483 www.qcflattrack.com Arizona flat track racing May 10, 2014 - Flat Track, Horseshoe Park, Queen Creek AZ May 24, 2014 - Flat Track, Horseshoe Park, Queen Creek AZ June 6, 2014 - Flat Track, Horseshoe Park, Queen Creek AZ June 21, 2014 - Flat Track, Horseshoe Park, Queen Creek AZ July 12, 2014 - Flat Track, Horseshoe Park, Queen Creek AZ July 19, 2014 - Flat Track, Horseshoe Park, Queen Creek AZ August 9, 2014 - Flat Track, Horseshoe Park, Queen Creek AZ September 6, 2014 - Flat Track, Horseshoe Park, Queen Creek AZ December 13th and 14, 2014 - Flat Track, Horseshoe Park, Queen Creek AZ RACING MOTORSPORTS PRODUCTIONS (831) 809-2035 www.racingmotorsportsproduction.com May 16, 2014 - Short Track, Salinas Valley Fair, Salinas CA SAN JOSE INDOOR SHORT TRACK (408) 249-4336 www.sanjoseindoor.com SANTA ROSA NATIONAL (707) 703-3633 www.santarosamile.com Sept 27-29, 2014 - Santa Rosa Mile, Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa CA 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 May 17, 2014 - Round 5 Jun 21, 2014 - Round 6 Jul 19, 2014 - Round 7 Aug 16, 2014 - Round 8 Sept 20, 2014 - Round 9 Oct 10, 2014 - Round 10 Night before the Finals at Pomona Nov 8-9, 2014 - Rounds 11-12

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 Jun 17, 2014 - Guide Book Exploration, 5-7 Days Jul 3, 2014 - Independence Day Run, 3 Days Aug 18, 2014 - Rubicon Trail, 4 Days Aug 30, 2014 - Labor Day Run, 3 Days Oct 11, 2014 - Columbus Day Run, 3 Days Oct 24, 2014 - Death Valley Expedition, 4 Days Nov 29, 2014 - T&T Rail Road Adventure 2 Days BEACH N TOYS (760) 945-3979 www.beachntoys.net CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF 4WD CLUBS 1-8004x4-FUNN or (916) 381-8300 www.cal4wheel.com CAPITAL CITY MOUNTAIN GOATS 4WD CLUB 1-800-4x4-FUNN or (916) 381-8300 www.ccmg4wd.org CAPO VALLEY 4 WHEELERS (949) 212-4015, Chuck Jones www.cv4w.org

Jul 6, 2014 - Conservation Project, Bear Valley Jul 24-27, 2014 - Jeepers Jamboree Jul 26, 2014 - Camp Wamp Aug 7-10, 2014 - Sierra Trek, Fordyce Sept 10-14, 2014 - Dusy Ershim Sept TBA - Rubicon Oct TBA - Bear Valley Conservation Oct TBA - Slick Rock Oct TBA - Carnegie EARLY BRONCOS LTD (1966-77 “Early” Ford Broncos) www.earlybronco.com

JEEP JAMBOREE www.jeepersjamboree.com (530) 333-4771 Jul 24-27, 2014 - 62nd Annual Jeepers Jamboree, 4-day Jul 25-27, 2014 - 62nd Annual Jeepers Jamboree, 3-day Aug 1-3, 2014 - 36th Annual Jeep Jamboree, 3-day JUST RUNS (619) 579-7120 www.justruns.com Aug 16-21, 2014 - Salida CO - RVSP Required Mar 17-22, 2015 - Lake Havasu Sidewinders 2015

DESERT DAWGS (951) 681-8608 www.desertdawgs.org

FOUR WHEELIN’ FOOLS (818) 882-3304, Rick

PARKER 4 WHEELERS (909) 239-1162 www.parker4wheelers.net

DESERT SIDE TRACS www.dst4x4club.org May 4, 2014 - Mottino Wash and Pontiac Loop

GEARED FOUR FUN 4WD CLUB (760) 751-9733 www.geared4fun.com

POINT MUGU 4WD CLUB, INC. (805) 241-5899 www.facebook.com/pages/point-mugu-4x4-club

DIABLO 4-WHEELERS www.diablo4wheelers.com (925) 682-5734 May 9-11, 2014 - Molina Ghost Run, Hollister Hills SVRA May 17, 2014 - Espirit de Fours Safety Clinic, Hollister Hills SVRA May 23-26, 2014 - Hammond Ranch Jun TBA - 4 Wheel Parts Run, Stockton CA Jun TBA - Rubicon Run Jul TBA - Broken RAM

GOLD HILLS POSSE (916) 933-0731 www.posse4x4.org HIGH ROCK TREKKERS (775) 629-9232 www.highrocktrekkers.com Jul 18-21, 2014 - Lassen Applegate Emigrant Trail Ride INLAND EMPIRE FOUR WHEELRS (909) 883-7219 www.ie4w.com May 8-10, 2014 - Big Bear Jamboree

RED ROCK 4-WHEELERS www.rr4w.com RIVERSIDE 4 WHEELERS www.riverside4wheelers.net May 10, 2014 - Cleghorn Trail 4WD Clubs continued on next page Events are subject to change (and to error) CALL TO VERIFY DATES & LOCATIONS before traveling!

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May 16-18, 2014 - Saline Valley Tent Camping Jun 15, 2014 - Big Bear Holcomb Valley Jun TBA, 2014 - Lake Marina Aug 14-17, 2014 - The Doozie Tent Camping Sept 3-7, 2014 - The Rubicon Nov 7-9, 2014 - Club Picnic at Calico RUBICON TRAIL FOUNDATION (888) 678-2426 www.rubicontrail.org Aug 30-31, 2014 - 10th Annual Cantino for the Con SAN DIEGO 4 WHEELERS www.sd4wheel.com May 24, 2014 - Hi Desert Round-up Jun 13, 2014 - Big Bear Forest Fest XVII Jul 4, 2014 - San Diego 4 Wheelers Big Red Adventure 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 May 3, 2014 - Panamint Jun 21, 2014 - John Bull Jul 4, 2014 - Huntington Beach Parade Aug 22-24, 2014 - Big Bear Campout Sept 27, 2014 - Family Picnic Nov 14-16, 2014 - Joshua Tree Dec TBD - Toys for Tots Dec TBD - Christmas Party TIERRA DEL SOL www.tds4x4.com Meets 3rd Wednesday of each month May 10, 2014 - Mother’s Day Run Toro Peak May 24, 2014 - Parker AZ Jun 13, 2014 - Big Bear Forest Fest Jun 28, 2014 - Corral Canyon Night Run

VEGAS VALLEY 4 WHEELERS (702) 558-5786 www.vv4w.org WILLYS OVERLAND MOAB RALLY (714) 478-1867 www.willysrally.com May 16-18, 2014 - 5th Annual Willys Overland Moab Rally

4WD TRAINING BADLANDS OFF ROAD ADVENTURES www.4x4training.com May 10, 2014 - Getting Started 4WD Clinic, Gorman CA May 31, 2014 - Tire Repair and Hi-Lift Jack Mini Clinic, Hawthorne CA Jun 7, 2014 - Getting Started 4WD Clinic, Gorman CA Jun 8, 2014 - Advanced Beginner 4WD Clinic, Mojave CA Jun 9, 2014 - Winch Clinic, Mojave CA Jun 14, 2014 - Rock Driving Clinic, Lucerne Valley CA Jul 12, 2014 - Getting Started 4WD Clinic, Gorman CA Jul 13, 2014 - Winch Clinic, Mojave CA Jul 19, 2014 - Rock Driving Clinic, Lucerne Valley CA Aug 2, 2014 - Getting Started 4WD Clinic, Gorman C Aug 4, 2014 - Tire Repair and Hi-Lift Jack Mini Clinic, Mojave CA Aug 9, 2014 - Rock Driving Clinic, Lucerne Valley CA Aug 10, 2014 - Tire Repair and Hi-Lift Jack Mini Clinic, Johnson Valley CA Sept 6, 2014 - Getting Started 4WD Clinic, Gorman CA Sept 27, 2014 - Sand Driving Clinic, Pismo CA Oct 4, 2014 - Getting Started 4WD Clinic, Gorman CA Oct 5, 2014 - Advanced Beginner 4WD Clinic, Mojave CA Oct 6, 2014 - Winch Clinic, Mojave CA Oct 17, 2014 - Getting Started 4WD Clinic, Borrego Springs CA Oct 19, 2014 - Advanced Beginner 4WD Clinic, Borrego Springs CA Oct 20, 2014 - Winch Clinic, Borrego Springs CA Nov 1, 2014 - Getting Started 4WD Clinic, Gorman CA Nov 15, 2014 - Getting Started 4WD Clinic, Borrego Springs CA Nov 16, 2014 - Tire Repair and Hi-Lift Jack Mini Clinic, Borrego Springs CA Dec 6, 2014 - Getting Started 4WD Clinic, Gorman CA Dec 7, 2014 - Advanced Beginner 4WD Clinic, Mojave CA

Dec 8, 2014 - Tire Repair and Hi-Lift Jack Mini Clinic, Mojave CA Dec 14, 2014 - Advanced Beginner 4WD Clinic, Borrego Springs CA Dec 15, 2014 - Getting Started 4WD Clinic, Borrego Springs CA

FUN RUNS ALTA VISTA EVENTS (760) 578-6258 www.averacing.com Sept 5-7, 2014 - Cal City Off Road Days BEST IN THE DESERT (702) 457-5775 www.bitd.com BORN DIRTY LADIES OF MOTO laurier4tc@gmail.com or DesireeBates@clearchannel.com CORVA (800) 42-CORVA www.corva.org DUNEFEST Oregon Dunes www.dunefest.com Jul 30 - Aug 14, 2014 - Dunefest, Winchester Bay OR EARLY BRONCOS LTD (1966-77 “Early” Ford Broncos) www.earlybronco.com FRIENDS OF JAWBONE (760) 388-4361 www.jawbone.org Jun 14, 2014 - California Trail Users Coalition Super Canyon Sweep, San Gabriel Canyon, CA FRINGE MOTORCYCLE CLUB www.fringemc.org Events held in Washington state Jun 7-8, 2014 - Hot & Dusty Poker Run Nov 1-2, 2014 - Last Chance Poker Run GLAMIS NORTH HOT SPRINGS RESORT (760) 354-1010 www.glamisnorth.com NORTHWEST MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION www.nmaoffroad.org May 24-25, 2014 - Shelton Valley Poker Run Jun 7-8, 2014 - Hot n Dusty Poker Run Jun 22, 2014 - Naches Poker Run Jul 26, 2014 - NMA Trail Ride Aug 3, 2014 - Dry Duck Poker Run Aug 3, 2014 - Hannegan Poker Run Aug 16-17, 2014 - Smuggler Poker Run

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Sept 27, 2014 - Wet Duck Poker Run Oct 19, 2014 - Halloween Poker Run Oct 25-26, 2014 - 24 Hours of Starvation Ridge Nov 1-2, 2014 - Last Chance Poker Run NORTHERN MONO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (530) 208-6078 www.northernmonochamber.com Jun 10-15, 2014 - Eastern Sierra ATV & UTV Jamboree ORANGE COUNTY ATV ASSOCIATION www.ocatvassociation.org REDDING DIRT RIDERS www.reddingdirtriders.com SAN DIEGO OFF ROAD COALITION (619) 440-3913 www.sdorc.org TOO MUCH FUN PROMOTIONS (619) 819-6323; (928) 920-7741

G.P.’S AMA DISTRICT 37 (714) 539-2357 www.district37ama.org May 3-4, 2014 - Shamrocks GP, Primm NV May 31-Jun 1, 2014 - So Cal MC GP, The Ranch, Anza CA Oct 4-5, 2014 - Viewfinders GP/Scrambles, TBD Nov 1-2, 2014 - Prospectors GP, Gorman CA AMA DISTRICT 38 OFF ROAD DIVISION (619) 562-1993 www.amad38.com May 17, 2014 - Pay-it-Forward GP, The Ranch, Anza CA AMRA ARIZONA MOTORCYCLE RIDERS ASSOCIATION www.amraracing.com ARIZONA OFF ROAD PROMOTIONS (623) 363-9665 www.arizonaoffroadpromotions.com Dec 12, 2014 - Canyon Christmas GP/Team Race, Peoria AZ BIG 6 (562) 423-1889; Ride Hotline (714) 539-2357 www.big6racing.com May 3-4, 2014 - Shamrocks GP, Primm NV May 31-Jun 1, 2014 - So Cal MC GP, The Ranch, Anza CA Oct 4-5, 2014 - Viewfinders GP/Scrambles, TBD Nov 1-2, 2014 - Prospectors GP, Gorman CA

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CAHUILLA CREEK MX TRACK (951) 471-6135 Anza www.cahuillacreekmotocross.com CATALINA ISLAND GRAND PRIX www.catalinaislandgrandprix.com FIRE & POLICE MOTOCROSS www.firepolicemx.com Dec 9, 2014 - Christmas GP, Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA GET XTREME 805-236-5866 www.get-xtr-eme.com Dec 20-21, 2014 - Christmas Classic, Anza CA GLEN HELEN RACEWAY (909) 880-3090 San Bernardino www.glenhelen.com May 11, 2014 - SRA GP Jun 14, 2014 - D37 Last Dog Standing Jun 22, 2014 - SRA GP Jul 20, 2014 - SRA GP Aug 24, 2014 - SRA GP Sept 28, 2014 - SRA GP Oct 26, 2014 - SRA GP Nov 23, 2014 - SRA GP Dec 14, 2014 - Yamaha Pro/Am GP NATIONAL MOTORSPORT ASSOCIATION (951) 587-9805 www.nmamx.com PALA RACEWAY (888) 725-2691 www.palaraceway.com TEMPORARILY CLOSED See website for updates RACETOWN 395 (909) 648-0225 Adelanto CA www.racetown395.com REDDING DIRT RIDERS www.reddingdirtriders.com SRA (714) 957-2985 www.sragp.com May 11, 2014 - Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA Jun 22, 2014 - Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA Jul 20, 2014 - Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA Aug 24, 2014 - Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA Sept 28, 2014 - Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA Oct 26, 2014 - Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA Nov 23, 2014 - Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA

Jun 15, 2014 - Rovers MX, Racetown 395, Adelanto CA Jun 22, 2014 - Desert Daisies MX, Comp Edge, Hesperia CA Jun 28-29, 2014 - Dirt Diggers MX, Milestone, Riverside CA Jul 13, 2014 - 4 Aces MX, Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA Jul 20, 2014 - Prospectors MX, Gorman CA Jul 27, 2014 - RHR MX, Racetown 395, Adelanto CA Aug 10, 2014 - United MC MX, Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA

Jun 14-15, 2014 - MC Motopark (Amateur), Mt. Carroll IL Jun 21-22, 2014 - Sunset Ridge MX (Youth), Walnut IL South Cenrtral Regional Championship Jun 14-15, 2014 - Freestone MX (Youth), Wortham TX Jun 28-29 2014 - Three Palms (Amateur), Houston TX Northwest Regional Championship Jun 7-8, 2014 - Prairie City MX (Youth, Amateur), Rancho Cordova CA Southwest Regional Championship May 31-Jun 1, 2014 - Competitive Edge (Youth, Amateur), Hesperia CA

AMA AMATEUR NATIONAL MX REGIONAL www.mxsports.com Northeast Regional Championship Jun 21-22, 2014 - Pleasure Valley Raceway (Youth), Armagh PA Jun 28-29, 2014 - High Point (Amateur), Mt. Morris PA Southeast Regional Championship Jun 7-8, 2014 - Muddy Creek Raceway (Amateur); Blountville, TN Jun 14-15, 2014 - Lazy River (Youth), Chatsworth GA Mid-East Regional Championship May 31-Jun 1, 2014 - Ironman (Amateur), Crawfordsville IN Jun 7-8 2014 - Red Bud (Youth), Buchanan MI North Central Regional Championship

AMA LUCAS OIL PRO MX CHAMPIONSHIP www.mxnationals.com May 24, 2014 - Glen Helen National, San Bernardino CA May 31, 2014 - Hangtown Motocross National, Sacramento CA Jun 7, 2014 - Thunder Valley National, Lakewood CO Jun 14, 2014 - High Point National, Mt. Morris PA Jun 28, 2014 - Tennessee National, Blountville TN Jul 5, 2014 - RedBud National, Buchanan MI Jul 12, 2014 - Budds Creek National, Mechanicsville MD Jul 19, 2014 - Spring Creek National, Millville MN Jul 26, 2014 - Washougal National, Washougal WA Aug 9, 2014 - Unadilla National, New Berlin NY Aug 16, 2014 - Indiana National, Crawfordsville IN Aug 23, 2014 - Utah National, Tooele UT

AMERICAN RETROCROSS www.americanretrocross.org See Vintage Motocross Category BARONA MX Ramona CA www.baronamxracing.com CAHUILLA CREEK MX TRACK (951) 471-6135 Anza CA www.cahuillacreekmotocross.com CALIFORNIA GOLD CUP MOTOCROSS SERIES (951) 587-9805 www.mxracing.net CALVMX (760) 746-7467 www.calvmx.com See Vintage Motocross Category CLUB MOTO Livermore CA www.clubmoto.com (925) 308-4818 CMC (949) 367-1141 www.cmcmotocross.com Summer MX Challenge North Jun 14, 2014 - Round 1, 408MX Jun 21, 2014 - Round 2, Club Moto Motocross continued on next page

THE DIRT SERIES www.facebook.com/TheDirtSeries May 17-18, 2014 - Round 4, Lucas Oil MX Park, Perris CA Jun 13-15, 2014 - Round 5, Avi Resort & Casino, Laughlin NV Jul 18-19, 2014 - Round 6, Milestone MX, Riverside CA Aug 16-17, 2014 - Round 7, Lake Elsinore MX Park, Lake Elsinore CA Sept 20-21, 2014 - Round 8, Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA Oct 11-12, 2014 - Round 9, Pala Raceway, Pala CA Nov 8-9, 2014 - Round 10, Lake Elsinore MX Park, Lake Elsinore CA THE RANCH Anza CA (949) 276-5753 www.theranchanzaca.com May 17, 2014 - D38 Pay It Forward GP Sept 6-7, 2014 - Big 6 GP TWMX (760) 722-7777 www.motocross.transworld.net/twmxrs/ ZR PROMOTIONS (686) 564-6653 www.zrpromo.com Aug 24, 2014 - ZR/Santa Veronica GP, Tecate B.C.

MOTOCROSS 408MX San Jose CA www.408mx.com (714) 539-2357 AHRMA www.ahrma.org See Vintage Motocross Category AMA DISTRICT 37 (714) 539-2357 www.district37ama.org - AMA Southern California Championship MX Series

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Jun 28, 2014 - Round 3, 408 MX Jul 5, 2014 - Round 4, Club Moto Jul 12, 2014 - Round 5, 408 MX Jul 19, 2014 - Round 6, Club Moto Aug 9, 2014 - Round 7, 408 MX Aug 16, 2014 - Round 8, Finale, Club Moto CMC/MARTY TRIPES VINTAGE www.martytripesvintage.com See Vintage Motocross Category CMMC - CALIFORNIA MINI MOTORCYCLE CLUB (760) 752-8252 www.cmmcracing.com MOTOCROSS FAST (760) 471-2206 www.motocrossfast.com Check website or call regarding events at Pala Raceway which has been temporarily closed May 4, 2014 - Lazy Sunday Spring Series Race 2, Pala Raceway, Pala CA May 11, 2014 - Milestone MX Series, Final Round, Milestone MX, Riverside CA May 18, 2014 - Lazy Sunday Spring Series Race 3, Pala Raceway, Pala CA May 25, 2014 - Lazy Sunday Spring Series Race 4, Pala Raceway, Pala CA Jun 1, 2014 - Lazy Sunday Spring Series Race 5, Pala Raceway, Pala CA FIRE & POLICE MOTOCROSS (760) 586-5320 www.firepolicemx.com May 7, 2014 - Round 2, Racetown 395, Adelanto CA Jul 7, 2014 - Round 3, Pala Raceway, Pala CA Oct 7, 2014 - Round 4, Glen Helen Raceway National Track, San Bernardino CA Oct 8, 2014 - Round 5, Glen Helen Raceway REM Track, San Bernardino CA

GLEN HELEN RACEWAY, Devore CA (909) 880-3090, San Bernardino www.glenhelen.com May 3, 2014 - REM MX May 4, 2014 - TWMX May 10, 2014 - REM MX May 24, 2014 - MXS AMA Pro National May 25, 2014 - Amateur Day/Yamaha Spring Series #1 May 31, 2014 - REM MX Jun 1, 2014 - Yamaha Spring Series #2 Jun 1, 2014 - iMOTO MX Jun 7, 2014 - REM MX Jun 8, 2014 - Yamaha Spring Series #3 Jun 15, 2014 - Yamaha Spring Series #4 Jun 21, 2014 - REM MX iMOTO MX www.imotomx.com (714) 719-0152 Jun 1, 2014 - Glen Helen Raceway, San Bernardino CA Jul 13, 2014 - Glen Helen Raceway, San Bernardino CA Aug 8, 2014 - Glen Helen Raceway, San Bernardino CA Apr 6 2014 - Glen Helen Raceway, San Bernardino CA Sept 7, 2014 - Glen Helen Raceway, San Bernardino CA Nov 9, 2014 - Glen Helen Raceway, San Bernardino CA Dec 21, 2014 - Glen Helen Raceway, San Bernardino CA LUCAS OIL MX PARK (949) 367-1141 www.lucasoilmxpark.com MILESTONE RANCH MX PARK, Riverside CA (951) 686-4669 www.milestonemx.com May 11, 2014 - Ultimate Amateur Series NATIONAL MOTORSPORT ASSOCIATION (951) 587-9805 www.nmamx.com Jul 18-23, 2014 - NMA Grand National Championships, Oklahoma Motorsports Complex, Norman OK OVER THE HILL GANG (310) 373-4506 www.overthehillgang.org May 11, 2014 - Quail Canyon, Gorman CA May 24-25, 2014 - Reno National Jun 8, 2014 - California City, CA

Events are subject to change (and to error) CALL TO VERIFY DATES & LOCATIONS before traveling!

PALA RACEWAY Pala CA (888) 725-2691 www.palaraceway.com TEMPORARILY CLOSED Call or Check website for updates May 4, 2014 - Lazy Sunday Spring Series Race 2 May 18, 2014 - Lazy Sunday Spring Series Race 3 May 25, 2014 - Lazy Sunday Spring Series Race 4 Jun 1, 2014 - Lazy Sunday Spring Series Race 5 PERRIS RACEWAY Perris CA (951) 657-6042 www.perrismx.com PRAIRIE CITY MX PARK Sacramento CA www.prairiecitymx.com (775) 265-7223 May 2-4, 2014 - Mammoth Qualifier, Prairie City MX, Sacramento CA May 10, 2014 - Round 1, REP Racing Summer Series, Prairie City MX, Sacramento CA May 25, 2014 - Round 2, REP Racing Summer Series, Riverfront MX Park, Marysville CA Jun 6-8, 2014 - Loretta Lynn’s Regional Qualifier, Prairie City MX, Sacramento CA Jun 22, 2014 - Round 3, REP Racing Summer Series, E Street MX, Marysville CA Jul 6, 2014 - Round 4, REP Racing Summer Series, Prairie City MX, Sacramento CA Jul 13, 2014 - OTHG, Riverfront MX Park, Marysville CA Aug 2, 2014 - Round 1, REP Racing Saturday Night Series, Riverfront MX Park, Marysville CA Aug 16, 2014 - Round 2, REP Racing Saturday Night Series, Prairie City MX Park, Sacramento CA Aug 30, 2014 - Round 3, REP Racing Saturday Night Series, E Street MX, Marysville CA Sept 4-6, 2014 - Ford, Rockstar Gold Cup Amateur National, Prairie City MX, Sacramento CA Sept 6, 2014 - 5K Foamfest Mudrun, Riverfront MX Park, Marysville CA Sept 27, 2014 - Round 4, REP Racing Saturday Night Series, Riverfront MX Park, Marysville CA Oct 19, 2014 - OTHG, Prairie City MX, Sacramento CA 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 May 3, 2014 - REM MX May 10, 2014 - REM MX May 31, 2014 - REM MX Jun 7, 2014 - REM MX Jun 21, 2014 - REM MX Jul 5, 2014 - REM MX Jul 19, 2014 - REM MX Jul 26, 2014 - REM MX RIVERFRONT MX PARK Marysville CA www.riverfrontmxpark.com (775) 265-7223 May 25, 2014 - Round 2, REP Racing Summer Series, Riverfront MX Park, Marysville CA Jul 13, 2014 - OTHG, Riverfront MX Park, Marysville CA Aug 2, 2014 - Round 1, REP Racing Saturday Night Series, Riverfront MX Park, Marysville CA Sept 6, 2014 - 5K Foamfest Mudrun, Riverfront MX Park, Marysville CA Sept 27, 2014 - Round 4, REP Racing Saturday Night Series, Riverfront MX Park, Marysville CA RPMX (619) 888-4037 www.rpmxtrack.com

Jul 27, 2014 - RHR MX, Racetown 395, Adelanto CA Aug 10, 2014 - United MC MX, Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA THE DIRT SERIES www.facebook.com/TheDirtSeries May 17-18, 2014 - Round 4, Lucas Oil MX Park, Perris CA Jun 13-15, 2014 - Round 5, Avi Resort & Casino, Laughlin NV Jul 18-19, 2014 - Round 6, Milestone MX, Riverside CA Aug 16-17, 2014 - Round 7, Lake Elsinore MX Park, Lake Elsinore CA Sept 20-21, 2014 - Round 8, Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA Oct 11-12, 2014 - Round 9, Pala Raceway, Pala CA Nov 8-9, 2014 - Round 10, Lake Elsinore MX Park, Lake Elsinore CA TAFT RACING Taft CA (661) 623-1942 www.taftracing.com THE RANCH Anza CA (949) 367-1141 www.theranchanzaca.com May 26-27, 2014 - CALVMX Jul 26-27, 2014 - CALVMX Dec 13-14, 2014 - CALVMX TRIPLE CROWN MX www.triplecrownmx.com TULARE CYCLE PARK (559) 685-0503 www.tularemxcyclepark.com TWMX (760) 722-7777 www.motocross.transworld.net/twmxrs/ May 4, 2014 - Muscle Milk TWMX Spring Cup, Round 4, Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA May 18, 2014 - Muscle Milk TWMX Final Round 5, Comp Edge, Hesperia CA WORCS (435) 635-1597 www.worcsracing.com May 9-11, 2014 - TBA Jul 11-13, 2014 - Pala MX Track, Pala CA Aug 1-3, 2014 - Straddleline ORV, McCleary WA Sept 12-14, 2014 - Glen Helen Raceway, Devore CA Oct 24-26, 2014 - Buffalo Bills, Primm NV

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 CORVA (800) 42-CORVA www.corva.org ESCARABAJO BUGGY CLUB www.escarabajobuggyclub.com LOS ANCIANOS MC CLUB (619) 281-1400 Jerry DeBerry (days) www.losancianos.com LOS PERDIDOS OFF ROAD CLUB www.losperdidosoffroad.com MANX DUNE BUGGY CLUB (760) 749-6321 www.manxclub.com May 8-14, 2014 - Baja Tour Jul 10-14, 2014 - Big Bear Bash, Big Bear CA MORONGO BASIN SEARCH & RESCUE (760) 749-6321 www.desertrun.org R&R DUNERS www.rrduners.com SMITTY’S DESERT RIDERS (714) 528-1817 Alex Smith - Primarily Motorcycles & Quad Rides

SOCAL OLD TIMERS MX CLUB (714) 261-3656 www.socalotmx.org May 10-11, 2014 - Cal City CA May 31, 2014 - Cahuilla Creek, Anza CA Jun 8, 2014 - Competitive Edge, Hesperia CA Jun 21, 2014 - Summer Night Series, Round 1, Perris MX, Perris CA

OFF ROAD SHOWS

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHAMPIONSHIP MOTOCROSS SERIES (661) 917-5565 www.amaSoCalMotocross.com Jun 15, 2014 - Rovers MX, Racetown 395, Adelanto CA Jun 22, 2014 - Desert Daisies MX, Comp Edge, Hesperia CA Jun 28-29, 2014 - Dirt Diggers MX, Milestone, Riverside CA Jul 13, 2014 - 4 Aces MX, Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA Jul 20, 2014 - Prospectors MX, Gorman CA

MICHIGAN BUGGY BUILDERS (517) 402-1303 www.buggybuilders.com

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BIG 3 (619) 276-7135 www.Big3PartsExchange.com DUNEFEST Oregon Dunes www.dunefest.com Jul 30 - Aug 14, 2014 - Dunefest, Winchester Bay OR

OCTANE FEST (775) 240-2851 www.octanefest.com Jun 13-14, 2014 - Octane Fest, Fallon NV OFF ROAD EXPO (714) 513-8449 www.offroadexpo.com Oct 4-5, 2014 - 15th Annual Lucas Oil Off Road Expo OFF ROAD SWAP MEET (951) 845-8820 calprefun@earthlink.net Sept 14, 2014 - Fall Classic Off-Road Swap Meet, Casino Morongo, Cabazon CA Off Road Shows continued on Page 27

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Chase Brown, Age 13 from El Cajon, CA desert races in the 125 class in District 38

Javonn, Dylan and Joshua at Thundering Trails off road camp in Ocotillo Wells CA Cole Kish #81 of Newport, Mi

Connor Brown, Age 13 from El Cajon, CA desert races in the 125 class in District 38

Jacob Caplinger from Riverside CA out at Barstow Main. Visit www.ss-offroadmagazine.com to view the digital edition of the April issue for three more pages of Off Road Kids! E

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I would love to honor my wife Racine Rogers who is a full-time on and off-road mom. She has been the driving force in our off-road adventures, and we are so thankful for her. She encourages all of us to have fun, but most of all to get dirty while riding. She cooks, cleans, pretty much does it all, and still finds the time to ride. She grew up in the desert environment, and has a natural love for off-roading. We love you Racine! — Chris Rogers, Palm Springs CA

Linda Davie of Placentia CA with best friend Lynn Clark at the Husky Monument in the high desert. These two off road moms really know how to plan the BEST off road trips! — Scott Clark, Goleta CA

Off Road Moms

Off roading is a way of life at our house. This is me at the finish line of the 2014 Mint 400 in my new Dragonfire Racing, RideNow Can Am Maverick built by my husband, Eric Beurrier. I love being an off road mom and as much as I love driving, I can’t wait for my son Trevor to take over the reigns! — Lacrecia Beurrier, Lake Havasu AZ

Stacey Carlos from Yorba Linda CA. We are a moto family of three. This is Mommy and son Jackson after a ride in Parker Az. — Victor Carlos

My name is Luke Fitzgerald, my Grandma and Grandpa support me in everything I do. This picture is my grandma, Jean Hetherington, riding her bike from LA to Vegas. She also races in the desert, She is a member of the Desert MC in District 37, she is 69 years old.

One of my inspirations to have fun and enjoy life. Thank you always for being there and supporting me. Love you mommy. — Leah Dannals Vista CA

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Lisa Perez (center) is a single mom with 6 kids (one is missing from this picture!) They have all been to the desert and the older ones ride quads. The racer of the family is Antonio next to Mom who races quadcross, desert and other series. Mom is out there with the kids when she can to make sure they enjoy the desert. The next older one (Mariam in white pants) also races local youth races. The older lady is Grandma (Carmen Woolf). The Woolfpack is ready for the desert anytime. — Carmen Woolf, Brawley CA

Driver Ashley Lewis (daughter) passenger front Debbie Baca (mom) rear driver Sarah Baca (daughter-in-law) Headed out to play out at End of Southern for a mommy day out trip. Between them these three moms have 8 kids. — Amos Baca, Rio Rancho NM

Tracy Beverson at Ocotillo Wells with Philip Sr. and Jr. This is my Mommy, Amber Dear. When not driving me in her Buggy she is riding her XR. She does all the planning and food for our trips and keeps us safe. — Kylie Dear, Murrieta CA

My mom Karyn Reynolds-Smartt has raised me to be a desert rat! During season we went at least once a month. Ocotillo Wells is our second home. Growing up as a girl riding dirt bikes you can only imagine how a mom would fear the worst. No matter what, she supported me and told me to “Be careful.” I thank my mom for all my wonderful dirt filled memories from childhood. I love you mom! — Ariel Sullivan Lake Elsinore CA

My mom Ashley Kish takes me to the track, pulls our toy hauler, gets my bikes ready and pushes me to the line. She does a great job when Dad can’t come! My mom rocks! — Cole Kish, Newport, Mi

Here’s a picture from Ocotillo CA with Mom (Letrell), Mikey, Daren and Chaela from a few years ago and at the start of their Off-Road Adventure. — Mike Cuff, Lake View OR

Kristen Matlock from San Diego desert races for Zen Pro and Matlock Racing and has two sons.

Lynda ready to continue on the Dusy-Ersham Trail. What a ride! Lynda has three sons, one daughter two granddaughters. — Dwight Pepin, Lompoc CA

We own S.C.A.R. Offroad and I could not ask for a better wife. She runs my business and backs me 100%. She grew up going to the desert as did I. She is always on board for whatever situation we find ourselves in. Whether it be spotting for rock crawling, hitting the dunes, driving the race truck, running booths, volunteering for SDORC, organizing runs or just sitting in camp (the list goes on), she is there. Even pregnant, I could not keep her away from the desert or out of the trucks. My wife is a desert rockstar! Here she is mudding in Ocotillo E Wells. — Nick and Jackie Baldwin, El Cajon CA

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Bryce Menzies Pro Lite Class winner in Round 2 Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park Chandler AZ March 22-23, 2014, Rounds 1 & 2

Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Photos by Spinning Wheels Photography - www.spinningwheelsphotography.smugmug.com fter a long five-month off season, the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series, presented by GEICO, is back in action. The 2014 season is here, and after their winter hiatus, our drivers were raring to go, and today, there were plenty of fans to take in the action here at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler, AZ. This season has seen a big influx of new and/or returning drivers in the series, as well as the construction of a myriad of new race vehicles during the off season, as many drivers are moving up the ranks. Today was the first chance for everyone to see all these drivers and vehicles in one place, and the action did not disappoint! Several drivers experienced a new lease on life this weekend, as they found new speed, new consistency, or both, and used these new qualities to carry them to the fray at the heads of their respective fields. No drivers are looking like given winners, and moreover, the competition is looking closer than ever, as more and more drivers have revealed themselves as legitimate threats for real results. PRO BUGGY UNLIMITED, Round 1 A huge field of open-wheelers took to the field today in the Pro Buggy Unlimited class, headed on the front row (after a four-spot inversion of the qualifying results) by cousins Garrett and Chad George. After an initial botched start, the restart went better, and Chad moved out to the lead in his #42 King Off-Road Racing Shocks/ASL Builders, Inc. Funco. Garrett assumed second in the #71 Anenberg/ Mickey Thompson Funco, with Bradley Morris third in the #24 Maxxis/K&N Alumi Craft, Steven Greinke fourth in the #1 SC Fuels/Fortin Racing, Inc. Racer, and Randy Minnier fifth in the #59 Bay City Electric Works/Leviton Alumi Craft.

The top five held their positions over the first three laps, but on lap four, leader Chad slowed going into turn four after missing a shift, and that allowed Garrett to sneak by and open up a little lead before his cousin could get back up to speed in second spot. Two laps later, Morris slowed going through and out of turn three; he was now running without second gear. Morris dropped to fifth place, and Minnier leapfrogged Greinke to move up to third as the two scrambled to miss hitting Morris. Morris dropped another spot to sixth after Dave Mason got by him on the next lap in his #65 Loan Mart/VP Racing Fuels Alumi Craft. Up front, Chad very gradually reeled his cousin back in over the course of several laps, and by lap 12, he was right on Garrett's back bumper. Just as things were heating up, though, a full course caution was thrown after Eric Fitch came to a stop out on track. When racing resumed, Garrett and Chad continued to lead the way, with Greinke back up to third, Minnier fourth, and Mason fifth. Mason got by Minnier on the outside out of turn two on the restart lap, but then dropped two spots to sixth with a bad run along the high line in the either/or section; this put Morris back in the top five. On the final lap, Greinke spun at turn three, and both Minnier and Mason were caught out as well. Greinke suffered race-ending damage from the resulting collision, and both Minnier and Mason fell out of the top five. Up front, Garrett George broke a long streak of "close but no cigar" runs, as he picked up his first career win - congratulations Garrett! Chad George gave the family a one-two finish today by picking up second, while Morris rounded out the podium in third. Robb Harvey was fourth in the #18 BF Goodrich Tires/Dirt Skins Alumi Craft, and fifth went to Larry Job in the #7 MavTV/ Toyo Tires Alumi Craft.

Travis PeCoy, 11th Mod Kart Class, Round 2

PRO 2 UNLIMITED, Round 2 The Pro 2 Unlimited race was a very exciting one, and after suffering severe rear suspension damage on his all-new truck yesterday, Bryce Menzies took his backup truck right to the front today. Menzies and the #7 Red Bull/Discount Tire Ford led the way after lap one, ahead of Brian Deegan in the #38 Rockstar/Makita Ford, RJ Anderson in the #37 Polaris RZR/Monster Energy Ford, Rob MacCachren in the #21 Rockstar/Makita Ford, and Carl Renezeder in the #17 Lucas Oil/General Tire Nissan. On lap two, MacCachren somewhat forced Anderson up to the high line at the either/or, and then used the low line himself to make the pass up to third spot. Lap five saw a full course caution, as the right front tire and wheel came off of Mike Porter's truck. Racing resumed at the end of the lap, and on the next lap, Renezeder forced Anderson hard up into the upper bank as the two ran down the low line at the either/or;

Renezeder moved through and up to fourth as a result. The race was getting pretty rough up and down the field, and the resulting debris forced a full course caution on lap nine. Racing picked up again at the end of the next lap, with Menzies, Deegan, MacCachren, Renezeder, and Anderson holding the top five spots. Renezeder got a great jump on the restart, but wasn't able to turn that into anything. Anderson did make something happen, though, as he got back by both Renezeder and MacCachren after MacCachren was a bit slow starting into the low line at the either/or coming out of turn four. MacCachren held Renezeder up, and Anderson streaked around the high line to jump from fifth to third, just ahead of another full course caution (Rodrigo Ampudia was stopped between turns one and two). The green flag came back out at the end of lap 12, and despite a couple of strong attacks by MacCachren, Anderson held on to his third place on the restart lap. Renezeder, however, then got by them both after the three went three-wide over the big ski jump out of turn two on the next lap. Further debris forced yet another full course yellow at the end of the lap, and under yellow, MacCachren jumped into the Hot Pits for what was likely a flat tire. Robby Woods inherited MacCachren's fifth place, and on the restart lap, he picked off Anderson on the high line as Anderson got pretty out of shape down on the low line. Three laps later, Renezeder was now really making a race of it for second with Deegan. The two traded places twice between turns one and two, but Renezeder then made the pass stick coming out of turn two. Meanwhile, Menzies had more or less checked out up front, as he sped home to take a commanding win in his team's first weekend since returning to the series full time this year. Renezeder had a solid second place in an allnew truck, Deegan was third, Woods was fourth, and after Anderson spun at turn two, it was Myan Spaccarelli in the #12 Tonka Off-Road /Amsoil Chevrolet who picked up fifth. ABOUT THE LUCAS OIL OFF ROAD RACING SERIES: The Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series is the evolution of the long-standing support of short course racing by Forrest Lucas and Lucas Oil Products. Steeped in the Midwest tradition of short course offroad racing infused with a West Coast influence, Lucas Oil Off Road Racing brings intense four wheel door-to-door action to challenging, fan-friendly tracks. Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series: This is Short Course. For more information, please visit www.LucasOilOffRoad.com.

Broc Dickerson racing in the Mod Kart Class

Brock Hegger 2nd Mod Kart Class, Round 2

Carl Renezeder, fourth in Pro 4 Class, Round 2

Eddie Tafoya 11th Pro Buggy Class, Round 1

Eric Barron second in Pro 4 Class, Round 1

Myan Spaccarelli finished fifth in Pro 2 Class in Round 2 Mason Prater Jr Kart 1 class winner, Round 2

Rodrigo Ampudia 7th Pro 2 Class, Round 1 Steve Greinke 5th Pro Buggy Class, Round 2 E

for more info visit .com www.lucasoiloffroad Taylor Wood in the Mod Kart Class

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Continued from previous pages OFF ROAD NIGHTS (760) 533-9380 www.facebook.com/Off-Road-Nights SAND AND WATER EXPO (951) 501-0210 www.sandandwaterexpo.com Nov 1-2, 2014 - 2nd Annual Sand & Water Expo, Lake Havasu State Park, Windsor AZ SAND SPORTS SUPER SHOW (714) 990-5107 www.sandsportssupershow.com Sept 19-21, 2014 - Sand Sports Super Show, Costa Mesa CA UNLIMITED OFF ROAD EXPO (678) 938-2680 www.unlimitedoffroadexpo.com Jun 20-22, 2014 - Unlimited Off Road American Show & Expo, Louisville, Kentucky VENTURA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS (805) 585-5392 www.venturacountyoffroadshow.com May 31 - Jun 1, 2014 - Ventura County Off Road Show

QUAD RACING Also see Desert Racing: Motorcycles & ATVs, GP’s and FUN RUNS ARIZONA OFF ROAD PROMOTIONS (623) 363-9665 www.arizonaoffroadpromotions.com May 24, 2014 - Pepper Sauce Canyon Hare Scrambles, Oracle AZ Jun 14, 2014 - Tecate Hare Scrambles, Tonalea AZ Jul 5, 2014 - The Gravity 100, St. Johns AZ Aug 9, 2014 - Cinder Mountain Hare Scrambles, Flagstaff AZ Sept 20, 2014 - White Mountain Hare Scrambles, Show Low AZ Oct 11, 2014 - Rolling Rock Hare Scrambles, Congress AZ Nov 1, 2014 - Rattlesnake Hare Scrambles, Kingman AZ Dec 13, 2014 - Canyon Christmas GP/Team Race, Peoria AZ GLEN HELEN RACEWAY PARK, Devore CA (909) 880-3090 www.glenhelen.com Jul 27, 2014 - QuadX Series, Round 6 QUAD X (909) 384-9342 www.quadxseries.com May 18, 2014 - Round 4, The Ranch, Anza CA Jun 15, 2014 - Round 5, The Ranch, Anza CA Jul 27, 2014 - Round 6, Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA Aug 16, 2014 - Round 7, Starwest, Moreno Valley CA Sept 27, 2014 - Round 8, Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA RACETOWN 395 Adelanto CA (760) 246-6330 www.racetown395.com SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHAMPIONSHIP MOTOCROSS SERIES (661) 917-5565 www.amaSoCalMotocross.com Jun 15, 2014 - Rovers MX, Racetown 395, Adelanto CA Jun 22, 2014 - Desert Daisies MX, Comp Edge, Hesperia CA Jun 28-29, 2014 - Dirt Diggers MX, Milestone, Riverside CA Jul 13, 2014 - 4 Aces MX, Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA Jul 20, 2014 - Prospectors MX, Gorman CA Jul 27, 2014 - RHR MX, Racetown 395, Adelanto CA Aug 10, 2014 - United MC MX, Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA THE DIRT SERIES www.facebook.com/TheDirtSeries May 17-18, 2014 - Round 4, Lucas Oil MX Park, Perris CA Jun 13-15, 2014 - Round 5, Avi Resort & Casino, Laughlin NV Jul 18-19, 2014 - Round 6, Milestone MX, Riverside CA Aug 16-17, 2014 - Round 7, Lake Elsinore MX Park, Lake Elsinore CA Sept 20-21, 2014 - Round 8, Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA Oct 11-12, 2014 - Round 9, Pala Raceway, Pala CA Nov 8-9, 2014 - Round 10, Lake Elsinore MX Park, Lake Elsinore CA WORCS (435) 635-1597 www.worcsracing.com May 9-11, 2014 - Ridgecrest CA Jul 11-13, 2014 - Pala MX Track, Pala CA - Call before attending to see if Pala is re-opened! Aug 1-3, 2014 - Straddleline ORV, McCleary WA Sept 12-14, 2014 - Glen Helen Raceway, Devore CA Oct 24-26, 2014 - Buffalo Bills, Primm NV

ZR PROMOTIONS (686) 564-6653 www.zrpromo.com May 4, 2014 - ZR/Copa Autoproductos, Mexicali B.C. Jun 28, 2014 - ZR/Alvisa Nite Race, Mexicali B.C. Aug 24, 2014 - ZR/Santa Veronica GP, Tecate B.C. Sept 6, 2014 - ZR/Premiers Motors Nite Poker Run, Mexicali B.C. Oct 19, 2014 - ZR/GP De Campeones, Mexicali B.C.

ROCK CRAWLING BADLANDS OFF-ROAD PARK Attica IN www.badlandsoffroad.com Jun 27-28, 2014 - ULTRA4s at Badlands Jun 28-29, 2014 - W.E. Rock East DIRT RIOT ENDURANCE RACING (714) 513-8449 www.werocklive.com Dirt Riot Southwest Aug 16, 2014 - Cortez CO Dirt Riot Central May 31, 2014 - Canyons Off Road Park, Fredericksburg TX Aug 23, 2014 - Coppermines, Altus OK Dirt Riot Southeast May 17, 2014 - Gray Rock, Birmingham AL Jun 7, 2014 - Sturgis KY Dirt Riot Mountain Jun 14, 2014 - RAM Off Road Park, Colorado Springs CO Aug 16, 2014 - Cortez CO Dirt Riot Midstates May 3, 2014 - AOAA, Shamokin PA Jun 7, 2014 - Sturgis KY Aug 2-3, 2014 - Crandon WI Grand Nationals Sept 13-14, 2014 - Cedar City UT

Jul 19-20 2014 - Goldendale WA WE Rock East May 10-11, 2014 - King Knob, Bridgeport WV Jun 28-29, 2014 - Badlands, Attica IN Aug 8-9, 2014 - Dayton TN

SAND DRAGS AVENAL SAND DRAGS (559) 679-8994 www.avenalsanddrags.com Oct 18-19, 2014 - Sand Drags, Avenal CA BAKO SAND DRAGS (661) 213-6783 www.facebook.com/bakosanddrags DOME VALLEY RACEWAY Welton AZ (928) 941-0335 www.facebook.com/pages/DOMEVALLEY-RACEWAY/262823152159 DUNEFEST Oregon Dunes www.dunefest.com Jul 30 - Aug 14, 2014 - Dunefest, Winchester Bay OR ET MOTOPARK (480) 926-6688 www.etmotopark.com May 31, 2014 - Mud Bogs & Sand Drags Jun 28, 2014 - Mud Bogs & Sand Drags Jul 19, 2014 - Mud Bogs & Sand Drags Aug 9, 2014 - Mud Bogs & Sand Drags Aug 30, 2014 - Mud Bogs & Sand Drags Sept 20, 2014 - Mud Bogs & Sand Drags Oct 18, 2014 - Mud Bogs & Sand Drags Nov 8, 2014 - Mud Bogs & Sand Drags Nov 29, 2014 - Mud Bogs & Sand Drags SOCAL SAND DRAGS (559) 679-8994 www.socalsanddrags.com

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NOR CAL ROCK RACING www.norcalrockracing.com May 30-31, 2014 - Nor Cal Stampede Jun 20, 2014 - Round 2, Prairie City SVRA, Rancho Cordova CA Sept 6, 2014 - Round 3, Prairie City SVRA, Rancho Cordova CA

ULTRA 4 RACING www.ultra4racing.com Trail Gear Western Regional Series May 30-31, 2014 - Nor Cal Stampede, Sacramento CA Jul 11-12, 2014 - ULTRA4 Glen Helen Grand Prix, San Bernardino CA Aug 22-23, 2014 - American Rocksports Challenge, Toole UT Oct 17-18, 2014 - Nitto Tire National Championship, Las Vegas NV 4WD Hardware Eastern Regional Series Apr 4-5, 2014 - ULTRA4s at Superlift Park, Hot Springs AR Jun 27-28, 2014 - ULTRA4s at Badlands, Attica IN Sept 12-13, 2014 - ULTRA4s at Sturgis, Sturgis KY Oct 17-18, 2014 - Nitto Tire National Championship, Las Vegas NV

FORE Family Off Road Racing Enthusiasts (760) 608-3919 www.fore-racing.com Jun 20-21, 2014 - The Dog Days of Summer, Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA Aug 29-30, 2014 - Racing is the Labor of Love, Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA Dec 31-Jan 1, 2014 - New Year’s Eve Spectacular, Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA

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

GLEN HELEN RACEWAY (909) 880-3090 www.glenhelen.com Jun 20-21, 2014 - The Dog Days of Summer, Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA Aug 29-30, 2014 - Racing is the Labor of Love, Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA Dec 31-Jan 1, 2014 - New Year’s Eve Spectacular, Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA

LUCAS OIL REGIONAL (951) 233-2088 www.LucasOilRegional.com Southern California May 17, 2014 - Round 3, Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park, Lake Elsinore CA Jun 28, 2014 - Round 4, Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park, Lake Elsinore CA Jul 19, 2014 - Round 5, Night Race, Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA Sept 6, 2014 - Round 6, Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA Oct 11, 2014 - Round 7, Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park, Lake Elsinore CA Arizona May 9-10, 2014 - Rounds 4&5, Night Race, Tucson Int’l Raceway, Tucson AZ Sept 26-27, 2014 - Rounds 6&7, Wild Horse Pass, Chandler AZ Nov 8-9, 2014 - Rounds 8&9, Wild Horse Pass, Chandler AZ Utah May 17, 2014 - Round 1, Miller Motorsports Park, Toole UT Jun 14, 2014 - Round 2, Miller Motorsports Park, Toole UT Jul 26, 2014 - Round 3, Miller Motorsports Park, Toole UT Aug 30, 2014 - Round 4, Miller Motorsports Park, Toole UT Sept 27, 2014 - Round 5, Miller Motorsports Park, Toole UT Nevada Jun 7, 2014 - Round 1, Wild West Motorsports Park, Sparks NV Aug 30, 2014 - Round 2, Wild West Motorsports Park, Sparks NV Sept 27, 2014 - Round 3, Wild West Motorsports Park, Sparks NV LUCAS OIL OFF ROAD SERIES (800) 342-2512 www.LucasOilOffRoad.com May 30-31, 2014 - Wild West Motorsports Park, Sparks NV Jun 21-22, 2014 - Miller Motorsports Park, Toole UT Aug 1-2, 2014 - Glen Helen Raceway, San Bernardino CA Aug 22-23, 2014 - Wild West Motorsports Park, Sparks NV Sept 19-20, 2014 - Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas NV Oct 17-18, 2014 - Lucas Oil Challenge Cup, Lake Elsinore, CA NOR CAL ROCK RACING www.norcalrockracing.com May 30-31, 2014 - Nor Cal Stampede Jun 20, 2014 - Round 2, Prairie City SVRA, Rancho Cordova CA Sept 6, 2014 - Round 3, Prairie City SVRA, Rancho Cordova CA Short Course continued on next page Events are subject to change (and to error) CALL TO VERIFY DATES & LOCATIONS before traveling!

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SCORE (818) 225-8402 www.score-international.com Sept 25-28, 2014 - Inaugural SCORE Desert Challenge, Southern California TBA (2-day short course race) SPEED ENERGY FORMULA OFF ROAD (704) 949-1255 www.stadiumsupertrucks.com May 23, 2014 - Indianapolis IN May 31-Jun 1, 2014 - Detroit MI June 7, 2014 - Texas Jul 19-20, 2014 - Toronto, Ontario Sept 20-21, 2014 - Costa Mesa CA Sept 22, 2014 - San Diego CA Nov 7, 2014 - Las Vegas NV TRAXXAS TORC www.torcseries.com May 17-18, 2014 - St. Louis MO Jun 28-29, 2014 - Crandon WI Jul 19-20, 2014 - Bark River MI Aug 5-6, 2014 - Sturgis SD Aug 30-31, 2014 - Crandon WI VORRA (916) 925-1702 www.vorra.net ALL EVENTS CANCELLED

SPEEDWAY BIG TIME SPEEDWAY (925) 786-3263 www.bigtimespeedway.com COSTA MESA SPEEDWAY (949) 492-9933 www.costamesaspeedway.net May 10, 2014 - 2014 Spring Classic May 17, 2014 - 46th Season Opener May 31, 2014 - Harley Night Jun 7, 2014 - National Championship Qualifier Jun 14, 2014 - Speedway & Motorcycle Demolition Derby Jun 21, 2014 - Speedway & Freestyle Motocross Jumpers Jul 11, 2014 - FMX Invitational (proposed) Jul 12, 2014 - Speedway Fair Derby (proposed) Aug 16, 2014 - John Matherson Cup

Aug 23, 2014 - Harley Night #2 Sept 6, 2014 - Costa Mesa Speedway Track Championship Sept 13, 2014 - Harley Night Finals & Sidecar Nationals Sept 27, 2014 - 46th United States National Speedway Championship Oct 4, 2014 - Rain date SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FLAT TRACK ASSOCIATION (951) 443-7622 www.southerncaliforniaflattrack.com Races & Practice held at Perris Raceway

SUPERCROSS MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSS www.SupercrossOnline.com 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 May 30, 2014 - Round 6, Unadilla Valley Sports Center, New Berlin NY Jul 12-13, 2014 - Rounds 7&8, Bluegrass Cross Country & Trial, Bonnieville KY Jul TBA, 2014 - Rounds 9-10, Donner Summit Trial, Soda Springs CA Sept 6, 2014 - Round 11, Glen Helen Raceway, San Bernardino CA Sept 13, 2014 - Round 12, Rattlers Run, Spokane WA Oct 11, 2014 - Round 13, Barber Motorsports Park, Leeds AL Oct 18, 2014 - Round 14, Hollister Hills SVRA, Hollister CA Nov 7, 2014 - Round 15, Rio Bravo Motocross Park, Houston TX Nov 8, 2014 - Round 16, Aonia Pass MX Park, 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 May 4, 2014 - Piutes Season Finale/Big Feets June 1, 2014 - Fun trials!, Location TBD

TROPHY KARTS ARIZONA SHORT COURSE SERIES (800) 342-2512 www.arizonashortcourse.com May 9-10, 2014 - Rounds 4&5, Night Race, Tucson Int’l Raceway, Tucson AZ Sept 26-27, 2014 - Rounds 6&7, Wild Horse Pass, Chandler AZ Nov 8-9, 2014 - Rounds 8&9, Wild Horse Pass, Chandler AZ GLEN HELEN RACEWAY (909) 880-3090 www.glenhelen.com LUCAS OIL REGIONAL (951) 233-2088 www.LucasOilRegional.com Southern California May 17, 2014 - Round 3, Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park, Lake Elsinore CA Jun 28, 2014 - Round 4, Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park, Lake Elsinore CA Jul 19, 2014 - Round 5, Night Race, Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA Sept 6, 2014 - Round 6, Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA Oct 11, 2014 - Round 7, Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park, Lake Elsinore CA Arizona May 9-10, 2014 - Rounds 4&5, Night Race, Tucson Int’l Raceway, Tucson AZ Sept 26-27, 2014 - Rounds 6&7, Wild Horse Pass, Chandler AZ Nov 8-9, 2014 - Rounds 8&9, Wild Horse Pass, Chandler AZ Utah May 17, 2014 - Round 1, Miller Motorsports Park, Toole UT Jun 14, 2014 - Round 2, Miller Motorsports Park, Toole UT Jul 26, 2014 - Round 3, Miller Motorsports Park, Toole UT Aug 30, 2014 - Round 4, Miller Motorsports Park, Toole UT Sept 27, 2014 - Round 5, Miller Motorsports Park, Toole UT Nevada Jun 7, 2014 - Round 1, Wild West Motorsports Park, Sparks NV Aug 30, 2014 - Round 2, Wild West Motorsports Park, Sparks NV

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Sept 27, 2014 - Round 3, Wild West Motorsports Park, Sparks NV LUCAS OIL OFF ROAD SERIES (800) 342-2512 www.LucasOilOffRoad.com May 30-31, 2014 - Wild West Motorsports Park, Sparks NV Jun 21-22, 2014 - Miller Motorsports Park, Toole UT Aug 1-2, 2014 - Glen Helen Raceway, San Bernardino CA Aug 22-23, 2014 - Wild West Motorsports Park, Sparks NV Sept 19-20, 2014 - Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas NV Oct 17-18, 2014 - Lucas Oil Challenge Cup, Lake Elsinore, CA VORRA (916) 925-1702 www.vorra.net ALL EVENTS CANCELLED

UTV EVENTS Also see Desert Racing ALTA VISTA EVENTS (760) 578-6258 www.averacing.com Jun 27-29, 2014 - Pure 200 Aug 8-10, 2014 - Pure 225 Oct 17-19, 2014 - Pure 275 ARIZONA DESERT RACING ASSOCIATION (602) 763-4635 www.arizonadesertracing.com ARIZONA OFF ROAD PROMOTIONS (623) 363-9665 www.arizonaoffroadpromotions.com May 24, 2014 - Pepper Sauce Canyon Hare Scrambles, Oracle AZ Jun 14, 2014 - Tecate Hare Scrambles, Tonalea AZ Jul 5, 2014 - The Gravity 100, St. Johns AZ Aug 9, 2014 - Cinder Mountain Hare Scrambles, Flagstaff AZ Sept 20, 2014 - White Mountain Hare Scrambles, Show Low AZ Oct 11, 2014 - Rolling Rock Hare Scrambles, Congress AZ Nov 1, 2014 - Rattlesnake Hare Scrambles, Kingman AZ Dec 13, 2014 - Canyon Christmas GP/Team Race, Peoria AZ Events are subject to change (and to error) CALL TO VERIFY DATES & LOCATIONS before traveling!

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ARIZONA SHORT COURSE SERIES (800) 342-2512 www.arizonashortcourse.com May 9-10, 2014 - Rounds 4&5, Night Race, Tucson Int’l Raceway, Tucson AZ Sept 26-27, 2014 - Rounds 6&7, Wild Horse Pass, Chandler AZ Nov 8-9, 2014 - Rounds 8&9, Wild Horse Pass, Chandler AZ BAKO SAND DRAGS (661) 213-6783 www.facebook.com/bakosanddrags BEST IN THE DESERT (702) 457-5775 www.bitd.com May 2-4, 2014 - Canidae Tap It Silverstate 300 Aug 14-16, 2014 - General Tire Vegas to Reno presented by Fox Oct 10-11, 2014 - Bluewater Desert Challenge, Parker AZ Dec 5-7, 2014 - Henderson 250, Henderson NV DUNEFEST Oregon Dunes www.dunefest.com Jul 30 - Aug 14, 2014 - Dunefest, Winchester Bay OR LUCAS OIL REGIONAL (951) 233-2088 www.LucasOilRegional.com Southern California May 17, 2014 - Round 3, Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park, Lake Elsinore CA Jun 28, 2014 - Round 4, Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park, Lake Elsinore CA Jul 19, 2014 - Round 5, Night Race, Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA Sept 6, 2014 - Round 6, Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA Oct 11, 2014 - Round 7, Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park, Lake Elsinore CA Arizona May 9-10, 2014 - Rounds 4&5, Night Race, Tucson Int’l Raceway, Tucson AZ Sept 26-27, 2014 - Rounds 6&7, Wild Horse Pass, Chandler AZ Nov 8-9, 2014 - Rounds 8&9, Wild Horse Pass, Chandler AZ Utah May 17, 2014 - Round 1, Miller Motorsports Park, Toole UT Jun 14, 2014 - Round 2, Miller Motorsports Park, Toole UT Jul 26, 2014 - Round 3, Miller Motorsports Park, Toole UT Aug 30, 2014 - Round 4, Miller Motorsports Park, Toole UT Sept 27, 2014 - Round 5, Miller Motorsports Park, Toole UT Nevada Jun 7, 2014 - Round 1, Wild West Motorsports Park, Sparks NV Aug 30, 2014 - Round 2, Wild West Motorsports Park, Sparks NV Sept 27, 2014 - Round 3, Wild West Motorsports Park, Sparks NV LUCAS OIL OFF ROAD SERIES (800) 342-2512 www.LucasOilOffRoad.com May 30-31, 2014 - Wild West Motorsports Park, Sparks NV Jun 21-22, 2014 - Miller Motorsports Park, Toole UT Aug 1-2, 2014 - Glen Helen Raceway, San Bernardino CA Aug 22-23, 2014 - Wild West Motorsports Park, Sparks NV Sept 19-20, 2014 - Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas NV Oct 17-18, 2014 - Lucas Oil Challenge Cup, Lake Elsinore, CA NORTHERN MONO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (530) 208-6078 www.northernmonochamber.com Jun 10-15, 2014 - Eastern Sierra ATV & UTV Jamboree SCORE (818) 225-8402 www.score-international.com June 5-8, 2014 - SCORE Baja 500 Sept 25-28, 2014 - Inaugural SCORE Desert Challenge, Southern California TBA Nov 12-16, 2014 - 47th SCORE Baja 1000, Ensenada, BC to LaPaz Baja California Sur THE DIRT SERIES www.facebook.com/TheDirtSeries May 17-18, 2014 - Round 4, Lucas Oil MX Park, Perris CA Jun 13-15, 2014 - Round 5, Avi Resort & Casino, Laughlin NV Jul 18-19, 2014 - Round 6, Milestone MX, Riverside CA Aug 16-17, 2014 - Round 7, Lake Elsinore MX Park, Lake Elsinore CA Sept 20-21, 2014 - Round 8, Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA

Oct 11-12, 2014 - Round 9, Pala Raceway, Pala CA Nov 8-9, 2014 - Round 10, Lake Elsinore MX Park, Lake Elsinore CA VORRA (916) 925-1702 www.vorra.net May 24-25, 2014 - Yerington 300, Yerington NV Jul 12-13, 2014 - Night Vision 225, Hawthorne NV Aug 30-31, 2014 - Top Gun 250, Fallon NV Sept 27-28, 2014 - Short Course, Wild West Motorsports Park, Reno NV Oct 25-26, 2014 - Short Course, Prairie City OHV Park, Folsom CA WORCS (435) 635-1597 www.worcsracing.com May 9-11, 2014 - Ridgecrest CA Jul 11-13, 2014 - Pala MX Track, Pala CA Aug 1-3, 2014 - Straddleline ORV, McCleary WA Sept 12-14, 2014 - Glen Helen Raceway, Devore CA Oct 24-26, 2014 - Buffalo Bills, Primm NV

Aug 17, 2014 - Cahuilla Creek MX, Anza CA Sept 6, 2014 - Glen Helen Raceway, San Bernardino CA Sept 7, 2014 - AHRMA Vintage National, Glen Helen Raceway, San Bernardino CA Oct 12, 2014 - Cahuilla Creek MX, Anza CA Nov 1-2, 2014 - MTA World Vet Weekend, Glen Helen Raceway, San Bernardino CA Dec 14, 2014 - The Ranch Anza CA CMC/MARTY TRIPES VINTAGE www.martytripesvintage.com May 18, 2014 - Cahuilla, Anza CA Jun 7, 2014 - Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA Jun 29, 2014 - Cahuilla, Anza CA Jul 27, 2014 - The Ranch, Anza CA Aug 1, 2014 - Cahuilla, Anza CA

Oct 12, 2014 - Cahuilla, Anza CA PRAIRIE CITY MX PARK Sacramento CA www.prairiecitymx.com (775) 265-7223 Aug 23-24, 2014 - Vintage AVDRA, Riverfront MX Park, Marysville CA UNITED STATES VINTAGE MOTOCROSS www.usvmx.com

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VINTAGE MOTOCROSS AHRMA www.ahrma.org National Vintage MX Series May 4, 2014 - Round 6, Devil’s Ridge, Sanford NC May 31, 2014 - Round 7, Unadilla Valley Sports Center, New Berlin NY Jun 14, 2014 - Round 8, Clear Fork Resort, Mansfield OH Jun 28, 2014 - Round 9, Sky High MX Park, Old Appleton MO Jul 26, 2014 - Round 10, McKee’s Sky Ranch, Terra Alta WV Aug 16, 2014 - Round 11, 800 MX Park, Hopkinsville KY Sept 6, 2014 - Round 12, Delta Motorsports Park, Delta OH Sept 7, 2014 - Round 13, Glen Helen Raceway, San Bernardino CA Sept 14, 2014 - Round 14, Rattler’s Run, Spokane WA Sept 20, 2014 - Round 15, Lake Sugar Tree Motorsports Park, Axton VA Sept 27, 2014 - Round 16, Arkansas Dirt Riders, New Blaine AR Oct 12, 2014 - Round 17, Barber Motorsports Park, Leeds AL Oct 19, 2014 - Round 18, Hollister Hills SVRA, Hollister CA Oct 25, 2014 - Round 19, HLR Motorsports, Moberly MO Nov 8, 2014 - Round 20, Rio Bravo Motocross Park, Houston TX AMERICAN RETROCROSS www.americanretrocross.org May 4, 2014 - Competitive Edge, Hesperia CA Jun 15, 2014 - Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA Jul 27, 2014 - Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA Sept TBA Oct 12, 2014 - Competitive Edge, Hesperia CA Nov 9, 2014 - Competitive Edge, Hesperia CA AMERICAN VINTAGE DIRT RACERS ASSOCIATION www.avdra.com CalVMX (619) 500-2869 www.calvmx.net May 18, 2014 - Race 5, Cahuilla Creek MX, Anza CA Jun 7, 2014 - Race 6, Glen Helen Raceway, San Bernardino CA Jul 27, 2014 - The Ranch, Anza CA

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ABOVE Scott Waugh at the 1978 Shamrock 250 near Boulder City NV. BELOW LEFT Rolf Tibblin was a very well known Swedish Motorcycle racer who transitioned into buggies, before he was deported from the US. BELOW RIGHT Don and Doug Robertson, brothers, drove a Baja Bug for Bilstein shocks and won numerous championships. They are from San Diego, and until recently, Doug was President of Bilstein USA Shamrock 250 photos courtesy of Trackside Photo Visit www.tracksidephoto.com for race photos from 1970 to present

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February 27-March 2, 2014 San Felipe, Baja Mexico

First overall Gus Vildosola Jr. of Mexicali BC

Todd Powell, from Spokane WA, fifth Sportsman MC PHOTOS BY GET SOME PHOTO www.getsomephoto.com

SCORE San Felipe 250 Cody Robinson, first Class 10 Taylor Mills, second Trophy Truck Special Cody Parkhouse, fifth Class 1

Paul Keller, sixth Class 1

Brent Colombo, Pro Quad ATV

hen the dust settled and the rain stopped in the elapsed-time race, Mexico’s Gus Vildsola Jr. was declared the overall and SCORE Trophy Truck winner for the second straight year at the 28th Annual SCORE San Felipe 250 desert race.

Jose Lopez Gonzales, first Class 5

Ricky Brabec, first Pro Open Motorcycle

Round 1 of the five-race SCORE World Desert Championship was held on a challenging, weather-shortened 219-mile course that started and finished in San Felipe on the northern portion of Mexico’s majestic Baja California peninsula. Originally scheduled to cover 274 miles, SCORE was forced after the race had started

early Saturday morning to significantly re-route the course because an area called the summit was impassable due to the torrential rain that pelted the northern section of the race course Friday and during the night on Saturday. SCORE CEO/President Roger Norman made the decision to re-route after the motorcycle and ATV classes had left the start line Saturday morning starting at 6 a.m. To continue the race, SCORE moved the start time for the car and truck classes two hours from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. while he and his staff re-routed the motorcycle and ATV classes from race mile 120 on the original course to a spot along Mexico highway 3. The motorcycle and ATV classes were held from continuing for nearly four hours while SCORE official marked a new section of desert to race on to rejoin the original course near El Chinero. The overall and Open motorcycle winner was the team of Ricky Brabec, Oak Hills, Calif./ Shane Esposito, Menifee, Calif./Max Eddy Jr, Barstow, Calif., who split driving in the No. 4x Monster Energy THR Motorsports Kawasaki KX450F. The trio overcame a battle for over half the race with Colton Udall on the No. 1x Honda CRF450X, finishing in 3:53:33 to give Kawasaki its first overall motorcycle victory in this race since 1996. Finishing second overall was Las Vegas’ Tim Herbst/ Larry Roeseler, Boulevard, Calif., with a time of 3:36:51 at 60.60mph, five minutes, 24 seconds behind Vildosola Jr in the No. 19 Monster Energy Terrible Herbst Motorsports Ford F-150. Motorcycle winner Ricky Brabec commented at the end of the race, “The first 40 miles

Justin Matney out of Bristol TN, first Class 1

of the race was good with Colton Udall (1x who finished second) and I going back and forth. I’ve never started a Mexico race and I’ve never finished a Mexico race before so it was pretty awesome. These guys (my teammates) are all good partners. We delivered the bike all in one piece.” The SCORE season opener was held in Mexico’s picturesque fishing village of San Felipe. The town is located 125 miles south of the U.S. border on the East side of the Baja California peninsula along the azure waters of the tranquil Sea of Cortez. Entries came from 24 U.S. States and seven countries competing in 35 Pro and 6 Sportsman classes for cars, trucks, motorcycles and ATVs. For more information, visit the official website of the SCORE World Desert Championship series at www.score-international.com.

Marc Behnke, fifth Class 19 Stock UTV

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Nick Burson Proves it was No Fluke with Back to Back National Victories Dirt Inc. National Hare and Hound, Round 3, Murphy ID March 23, 2014 www.nationalhareandhound.com By Erek Kudla - Photos by Mark Kariya urvines Racing’s Nick Burson headed into Round 3 with more momentum than anyone else and a huge “bulls-eye” on his back after his slim victory at Round 2. He wasn’t 100% confident in the event, but had to stay positive going into the only Idaho event of the series. “I always struggle with the out-of-state rounds. They’re so dusty and tight that you have to get a perfect start to do well at all,” said Burson and he

short years the motorcyle and the team has shown that they are able to dominate the entire desert and are looking to continue the win streak and hope to take the title! For complete results see www.mototally.com/nhha/results.aspx OVERALL: 1. Nicholas Burson (BET) 2. Jacob Argubright (HSQ) 3. Ricky Brabec (KAW) 4. Justin Morrow (BET) 5. Axel Pearson (BET) 6. David Kamo (HON) 7. Colton Udall (HON) 8. Skyler Howes (KTM) 9. Ryan Smith (YAM) 10. Ivan Ramirez (KTM) 11. Jimmy Jarrett (KTM) 12. Josh Mott (KTM) 13. Tyler Renshaw (KAW) 14. Irving Powers (TM) 15. Jared Schlapia (YAM) 16. Benjamin Meza (KTM) 17. Levii Hutchings (TM) 18. Steve Kirk Iii (YAM) 19. Brandon Prieto (KTM) 20. Morgan Crawford (KTM) OVERALL 2 LOOPS: 1. Nicholas Burson (BET) 2. Jacob Argubright (HSQ) 3. Ricky Brabec (KAW) 4. Justin Morrow (BET) 5. Axel Pearson (BET) 6. David Kamo (HON) 7. Colton Udall (HON) 8. Skyler Howes (KTM) 9. Ryan Smith (YAM) 10. Ivan Ramirez (KTM) 11. Jimmy Jarrett (KTM) 12. Josh Mott (KTM) 13. Tyler Renshaw (KAW) 14. Irving Powers (TM) 15. Jared Schlapia (YAM) 16. Benjamin Meza (KTM) 17. Levii Hutchings (TM) 18. Steve Kirk Iii (YAM) 19. Brandon Prieto (KTM) 20. Morgan Crawford (KTM)

him up completely it would not compare to the 6 seconds Burson would take giving him a little of a buffer going out onto the final 40 miles. While Burson and Argubright would enjoy a full 3 minute lead on the rest of the field the next 3 racers would all be close enough to throw a blanket over them. Purvines Racing’s Axel Pearson would come into the pits in 3rd overall with team mate Justin Morrow right on his heals and amazingly Brabec was chasing their dust in 5th! All the riders were preparing for a tougher second loop, after running an already very challenging first loop, but the club pulled a fast one! They ran all the racers on the more technical loop first and then sent OVERALL 1 LOOP: 1. Robert Dayton (HON) 2. Doug them out on the faster, Thomas (HON) 3. Wes Anderson Jr (YAM) 4. Curt more flowing second Kamo (KTM) 5. William Perkins (KTM) 6. James loop. This would Goldberg (HON) 7. Rick Davey (HON) 8. Laura definitely benefit Burson Houghton (KTM) 9. Wade Durbin (KTM) 10. Kerry Chartier (YAM) 11. Nate Evans (KAW) 12. Cheryl Puvines Racing’s Nick Burson would enjoy his second win in as many as Argubright excels in Warter (KTM) 13. James Diggins (KTM) 14. Shane rounds and take over the Series points lead! the more technical Grohs (KTM) 15. Steven Morgan (HSB) 16. Taylor would do just that. At the banner drop he would racing. Thompson (KAW) 17. John Heltz (KTM) 18. Shania get out front early on his Beta 498 RR and have In the final 10 miles of the loop Argubright Stevens (KTM) 19. Dan Muller (KTM) 20. Charlotte a nearly 10 second lead by the end of the sage would finally make his move passing Burson and Dansie (YAM) strewn bomb run. hoping to make a push for his first National Hare OVERALL B: 1. Drew Chattin (KTM) 2. Austin Quale While the rest of the field was bouncing across and Hound victory of the season. A blown corner (KTM) 3. Logan Davis (HON) 4. Jamen Littlefield (KAW) 5. Jarett Megla (YAM) 6. Jake Johanson (HON) the virgin pasture both THR Racing’s Ricky and quick trip over the bars would give the lead 7. Mason Madril (YAM) 8. Andrew Jolley (KTM) 9. Brabec and Blais Racing’s Skyler Howes would back over to Burson in the final stretch and he Erik Oelker (KTM) 10. Dylan Weeks (SUZ) 11. Forrest be left behind. “I figured I’d give everyone a head would cross the finish line in first overall pulling Bennett (KTM) 12. Scott Aldridge (KTM) 13. Maverick start and just holeshot the Amateur line,” joked out 20 seconds over Argubright. “That was such Shuey (YAM) 14. Lonny Marble (KTM) 15. Michael Brabec. He would eventually get bump started a gnarly race,” said a winded Burson “We were Phillips (HON) 16. Matthew Krenik (KTM) 17. Nick by his mechanic almost a full minute after the pushing so hard the whole time... it was crazy! The Chase (KTM) 18. Matt Oxnam (YAM) 19. Chris Hibbs (KTM) 20. Jared Spencer (BET) banner drop. Howes and Brabec would hook up two would sit at the finish line bench racing for over OVERALL C: 1. Chase Twitchell (KTM) 2. Nick on their way to the front of the pack. Howes would five minutes when 3rd overall would cross the line. Burnham (HON) 3. Kelly Young (YAM) 4. Andrew actually run a solid second overall into the first Brabec was able to push his way through the field Poe () 5. Ben Willis (KTM) 6. Rebecca Stout (HON) gas alternate before a few big course reading and get himself back on the podium this season. 7. Wayne Harris (YAM) 8. Taylor Hainline (HON) 9. mistakes that would eventually give him 8th overall Teammates Justin Morrow and Axel Pearson Mark Souliere (HSB) 10. Derek Johnson (HON) 11. Dale Derossett (YAM) 12. Paul Miller (SUZ) 13. Tyler on the day. Ivan Ramirez aboard his Factory would round out the Beta dominated top 5. Larsen (GG) 14. Jared Breuker (KTM) 15. Michael KTM/FMF 450 would suffer a similar fate. “I got Burson now holds control of the 2014 AMA Jordan (YAM) 16. Jason York () 17. Troy Nelson such a bad start. I was just in a wall of dust,” said National Hare and Hound points lead, a first for (HON) 18. Tallon Dooley (KTM) 19. Jake Jones (KTM) Ramirez. He would elect to take it easy and not Purvines Racing and Beta USA. After just two 20. Chase Guyse (KAW) E take any chances risking the rest of the season. He would struggle in the dust but come away with 10th overall. Elsewhere, the battle would be heating up! While Burson was out front, Factory Husqvarna’s Jacob Argubright would push his way though the field until the next racer he saw was Burson, way out front. “I looked back and I saw Jake coming, and fast!” exclaimed Burson “He was going way faster then I was so I just did what I could to ride solid and use the dust to my advantage.” The two riders would hook up and come in off the first 60 mile loop only 7 seconds apart. “I’ve had really bad luck at the Hare and Hounds this year with two DNF’s already, so I have to win and be on the podium as much as possible,” said Jake. While he had the speed on the course, he would lack the speed necessary in the pits. The 2014 Husqvarna is so new that there is still not an aftermarket tank with a dry break yet. So they were forced to squeeze jugs of gas into the tank. While it would only take about 20 seconds to fill Left to right: Husqvarna’s Jake Argubright, Purvines Racing Beta’s Nick Burson, THR Kawasaki’s

Ricky Brabec all wielding their KC66 memorial trophies.

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Jordan Brandt Wins AMA West Check Enduro in California www.ridechec.com By Erek Kudla - Photo by Grumpy

he AMA Western Checkpoint Enduro Championship, brought to you by SRT Offroad and Fasst Co, is now in full swing and with Round 3 in the books we have seen three different victors in as many rounds. With Purvines Racing’s Nick Burson and the legendary DA8 founder Destry Abbot taking the first two rounds it was time for a few more big names to step it up! Returning to the desert of Southern California, hosted by United MC, this would mark the first of two time-keeper format enduro’s. This would mean a lot of riders would have to dust off their computers and see if they still worked. “I actually run old school,” said West Chec Director Erek Kudla. “And lucky me as soon as I put my odo on Friday night it didn’t work, so we had to figure something out and quick.” Kudla would eventually get a Pro Comp 3 (the Checkmate Predecessor) and run it as a straight odometer. Burson would have his share of issues. “I really don’t even know how to do a time keeper and this would be my first time doing it on my own. I don’t know what I kept doing but I burned 2 checks on the second loop. It was a bummer.” One rider who would more than benefit from the format was reigning series champion, and ISDE multi-medalist Jordan Brandt. While he would garner a few emergency points on the first two loops he would enter the extremely technical third loop clean of route points and would be able to put the hammer down on the competition. “The first loop was really tough with the super high winds blowing all the markings down and being on the first row. I was doing circles a few times but was able to make all the checks, barely.” said Brandt at the end of the day. Brandt would power through the technical rock sections that the Cougar Buttes staging area is known for, dropping a total of 6-points on the entire course taking both the Round 3 Continued next page

CALVMX 1st Annual 3-Wheeler National March 15, 2014 - Cahuilla Creek MX, Anza CA By Steve Caro - Photos by Kathryn Caro o you remember when music videos were actually on MTV, no cell phones or the Internet existed and local riding areas and racetracks were filled with threewheeled ATV’s of all sizes, shapes and colors? Banished from production by the late 1980’s due to litigation issues and soon eliminated from organized racing, the unique machines languished in obscurity until finally getting their chance to return to the track almost 30 years later, courtesy of CALVMX. Introduced as a bold experiment during the 2013 vintage racing season participation gradually grew in number throughout their initial season and were included in the majority of the 2014 CALVMX scheduled events. As a result, it seemed only natural to offer the racers a chance to have their own exclusive event, open to any and all three wheeled machines. One competitor put it succinctly prior to the start of the race day, “We just want a place to race after being banned for over 20 years.” Cahuilla Creek MX was the site for the first annual Three-Wheel National event. The Vet track was modified to suit the machines and it provided ample challenge to all competitors. Adding importance to the day was the presence of Smitty Schmidt, one of the most

Michael Donaldson, first Stock 240cc Novice

West Check Enduro Continued victory and the series overall points lead! Finishing a solid 2nd overall would be SRT Offroad’s Kevin Murphy. Known for ironmanning the Baja 1000, hitting all the extreme races such as King of the Motos and soon to head out to Erzberg, he was right at home on the final loop only dropping 7. Combined with the 1 point he earned on the second loop he would secure his place on the podium. Finishing an astonishing 3rd overall would be B 250 racer Shawn Moore! While his first two loops would keep him just outside the top 10 a phenomenal third loop run would boost him all the way into the top 3. For full results visit www.moto-tally.com/ d37/enduro/results.aspx E

knowledgeable pioneers in the world of three wheelers. Schmidt has the reputation of having encyclopedic knowledge about three wheelers. Also in attendance was ATV off-road legend Dean Sundahl, who brought a highly modified Yamaha Banshee Bryan Ditch, first Stock to run in the Quad Support 250 Intermediate Class. Although admittedly set up for desert racing (18 inches of suspension Tom Decrescente travel) Sundahl had a great time blazing put on a four-moto around the Cahuilla course on the powerful display of just how hard twin cylinder machine. a two stroke ATV can be Hondas were the choice for the majority of ridden with dominating the trikes (save for one rarely seen Yamaha performances in both Tri-Moto). The sheer variety and ingenuity in Modified 250cc Expert some of the modifications was amazing. Walking and Modified Open Pro. thru the pits revealed machines with XR-500 In the Modified division, motors with early Elsinore tanks, “punched-out” Decrescente absolutely 70cc machines and fully race prepped twoshredded the course on stroke 250R’s sporting special pipes, smaller his screaming Honda. Hotly wheels and tricked out suspension. pursued by John Brady and The devotees of the three-wheeler are a Jeremy Knisely, the trio cleared unique lot. It was noted during the mandatory jumps in a style greatly riders meeting the normal CALVMX crowd resembling their two wheeled walked to the meeting, while this group rode to cousins, with nary a wobble or the meeting. Lined up in a semi-circle, it made twitch when they landed. for a unique meeting. In addition, the racers Decrescente took the overall seem to embrace the early years of the snowvictory with Brady in second and boarders in their eclectic choices of riding gear. Knisely a very close third Outfits ranged from long sleeved shirts and overall. jeans with construction boots to full on matched In Modified Pro, racing gear. “Run what you brung” seemed to Decrescente again took the be the theme in both machine and attire. overall with 1-1 scores followed Classes were divided into stock and by Carmen Cafro who used 3-2 Paul Proctor, first Stock Open Intermediate modified with three rider skill levels included. scores to take second overall. Machines were further classified least 15 to 20 more entrants to next year’s into motor capacity with limits up event. to 240cc, over 240cc, and 250cc Regular three wheeled racing will once specific divisions. There was again be on the schedule for the April 27 round literally a class for any machine of CALVMX racing at The Ranch. An open entered. invitation goes out to any and all three wheeler On the track, great racing in owners interested in joining a great day of fun all classes was the order of the racing action. day. Contrary to the common For further information on vintage reputation the machines carry as motocross racing, see calvmx.net and to being unwieldy and ill ahrma.org handling, not one serious crash occurred the entire day. Tim STK 240cc NOV: 1. Michael Donaldson 2. Coulson led off with a two-moto Jason Lohrbach STK 240cc INT: 1. Tim domination of the 240cc Stock Coulson 2. Mike Holton. 70cc EX: 1. Joey Intermediate class, while Michael Dean Sundahl racing a Yamaha Banshee in the Quad Support class Myrick 2. Ron Baker. MOD 250 EX: 1. Tom Donaldson used 2-1 scores to Other winners on the day included Bryan Decrescente 2. John Brady 3. Jeremy Knisely take the Novice division and Larry Proctor took Ditch in Stock 250 Intermediate, John Brady, 4. Josh Boyd. STK OP INT: 1. Paul Proctor 2. home the trophy in the Stock Open Intermediate Modified Open Expert ,Tanner Pies in Stock Matt Bills. STK OP EX: 1. Larry Proctor. QUAD class. 250cc Novice along with Paul Proctor in Stock MOD OP NOV: 1. Tanner Pies. QUAD STK Two of the fastest motos featured the Open Intermediate. 250 Nov: 1. Jason Lohrbach. QUAD MOD smallest machines entered on the day. Joey For a first time event, the inaugural Three 250 EX: 1. David Ham. MOD OP EX: 1. John Myrick and Ron Baker put on a two-person Wheeler National was a resounding success. Brady 2. David Ham 3. Jeremy Knisely 4. Josh show in the 70cc expert class. With machines With riders attending from as far away as New Boyd. MOD OP PRO: 1. Tom Decrescente 2. obviously prepared and set up for maximum York State and Maryland, it’s obvious interest is Carmen Cafro. STK 250cc NOV: 1. Tanner performance, Myrick and Baker blitzed around growing in reviving the sport of three-wheeled Pies 2. Steve Parfet. STK 250cc INT: 1. Bryan the course using full lock power slides and ATV racing. One of the riders from back east Ditch 2. Jerry Nicciolo 3. Tim Coulson 4. Tim impressive jumping ability. Myrick took the was overheard to say that given enough Black. E overall victory with 1-1 scores, followed by advance notice, he could probably bring at Baker in second.

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District 38 Full Throttle 100 Superstition OHV, Imperial Valley CA - March 15, 2014 By Farah Pipkin - Photos by Judd Neves

F Kenton Prather, first Open Expert

Mathew Martin, 250 Novice, first in class

Ryan Morgan - 250 Novice

ull Throttle MC was host to a fast course consisting of four 25 mile loops over familiar and some new territory that the regular riders had not seen before. Over 110 riders blew off the line with just enough of a breeze to make perfect conditions for a great start without incident until the turn at the bomb run. Like clockwork within 25 minutes #42 Kenton Prather sponsored by All American KTM came into sight with #155 James Schaeffer and #1s Carey Lincoln sponsored by Coyne Powersports battling for 2nd to give Kenton a 2 minute lead. It was all the momentum he needed to stretch it out all four loops for the win. First overall 1st Open #42 Kenton Prather on a KTM 300 out of Ramona, CA set the pace. After getting a bad start he worked through the pack to regain the lead. He had to charge into a gully not letting up to find clean air. He made it look easy even coming back from having the flu he kept it up without any trouble to take the checkered flag leading all 4 loops. Second overall 2nd Open #2 Grant Stately riding a KTM 300 from Jamul, CA sponsored by Helix Pest Control found the first turn a bit crowded when he got together with #1m Todd Barnhill. Crashing together Grant got up and stopped to help Todd who reinjured his collar bone. Trying to make up time he laid it down again in the dunes messing up the bars. He found his groove after his crew adjusted everything to send him on his way and managed to move through the pack to capture the 2nd overall. Third overall 1st Vet #182v Eric Biddlecome on a KTM 530 from San Diego, CA ended up last bike off the first line due to ignition problems. Working through the dust he laid it down five miles into the first loop knocking boots going toe to toe with #5v Jason Morgan for most of the 3rd lap. It gave him an adrenaline rush going into the last loop. Slowing to check on downed rider #99v Henry Daley, he crashed amid the pile up himself. Then getting his wits about him he realized he had worked his way up to 2nd overall. He kept on the gas for his win in class. Fourth Overall 1st Senior #1s Carey Lincoln, riding a Kawasaki 450 from Brawley CA got a good start off the line soon to realize he was losing radiator fluid late into the first

loop. He later found out a branch had pierced the radiator. His crew kept filling it at the pits as he babied it to still hold on to the 4th overall and class win. He almost took a turn for even more bad luck when #155 James Schaeffer got together when they ran out of room heading toward the dunes. Schaeffer got the short end of the stick as Lincoln saved it, but he was not hurt. The bike held together for the finish and is now getting a full overhaul. First open Amateur Marcus Mohammad #6 on a Yamaha from Imperial CA had a good run coming back from a spinal injury at the Buzz Bomb. He found himself running with the pack all day to take his class win in the last 5 miles going all out with #5v Justin Morgan to get past him just before the finish on the last hill. First Vet Amateur #5v Jason Morgan on a Honda 450 CRX from Alpine CA found himself in the company of the big dogs off the start only to have a bush call his name. He ran most of the first two loops with #90s Robbie Pippin back and forth until Pippin lost a head gasket and dropped back. He gave it up to the young gun #6 Marcus Mohammad at the end but had a great run with the variety of the course. First Open Novice #317 Jake Hinkle riding a Yamaha 450 from Yuma AZ jumped to 3rd off the start and settled in with the pack of 10. He had a reality check when he spun out in the dunes, but held ground to the class win. First Quad Overall 1st Quad Expert (2Q) Gilbert Rascon on a Honda out of Imperial CA got 4th off the line and soon found 1st place three miles into the first loop in the whoops section dicing it out with Alonzo Domingo. Once he passed him he stuck to a pace for the win with no problems to enjoy the challenging course and finish 14th overall with the bikes. Third overall 1st Woman Quad #1w Kristen Matlock on a Honda TRX 450 from El Cajon CA sponspred by DID Chains did not disappoint giving nothing up running with the boys. She had a flawless run sticking to her own pace to pick through the pack for the class win. Wayne Matlock who is retired from racing quads couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stand it and jumped on a bike and ran to a 5th overall 2nd Vet Exert finish as experience prevailed taking the hole shot off the start and turning more than a few heads seeing him on a bike. E

Nathan Holly, Open Novice

Richard Grey, Open Novice

Robbie Pippin, Senior class

Lucky Duck Poker Run March 22, 2014 - Olympia WA By James Nagle

he rain subsided and allowed the sun to shine through for the first time in weeks. But for the crazy guys who ride the NMA Poker Run Series there was no time to do any spring cleaning. That would wait until after the Lucky Duck Poker Run, Round 3 of the NMA Poker Run Series. Besides, pressure washing the thick clay mud from your bike is in a way, spring cleaning. This is the first year for the Lucky Duck, and this ride was a new format. Straddleline ORV park hosted the poker run, and they really have a nice facility just west of Olympia, Washington. They have a grand stand, concessions, and two motocross tracks. And all of that backs up to the Capital State Forest, where there is plenty of riding. The Tacoma Motorcycle Club put on the event. Instead of the

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Glenn Krasean, a subscriber to S&S Off Road, taking the first turn at the Lucky Duck, Levi Nesbitt on the KTM is right behind.

traditional 30 miles of trails, they incorporated the motocross track and some of the riderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite obstacles from Endurocross. The course was only about five miles, but you could run as many laps as you wanted. They ran

#53 Madison Kessell gets the holeshot in an inter-class moto, #34 Diego Muniz, and #1 Johnni Cash Ramos

Moto X Kidz Spring Series Round 4, March 22, 2014, Lucas Oil MX, Perris CA

evin Reno’s Moto X Kidz program has the foundation of family and racing firmly entrenched in their philosophy. The long running program originated at Perris Raceway, raced at Lake Elsinore, and took up residence at Lucas Oil MX a few years ago. Fun and safety are of the highest priority and Reno is always willing to lend a helping hand involving bike set up, riding techniques, rider etiquette, or just for reassurance to say “It will be okay and you will do better next time.” The staff at Lucas Oil MX has provided a sane but challenging layout that includes technical sections and jumps that will give the riders enough air time to put on

Article & Photos by Rodney Rutherford

their best nac-nac. This is Round 4 of what is now a seven round series after round five was cancelled. Now time to get our moto on for the next generation of Southern California racers, let’s race. In moto one of an inter-class gate we have Johnni Cash Ramos, Zakary Lillie, and Madison Kessell in the KTM Mini Advanced class. Sharing the track with the PW50/JR50 (46) class, Ramos came out of lap one in the lead but it was PW50/JR50 racer Brando Lopez second, Kessell third and PW50/JR50 racer Diego Muniz in fourth. Ramos pulling away from Lopez as Muniz challenges Kessell for third but was refused. Ramos leaves the competition behind for the moto win, Lopez coasts in for the second. Lillie makes an inside pass in a technical section for fourth as Muniz slides back to fifth. Third place in moto goes to Kessell, fourth to Lillie and fifth to Muniz. In moto two Ramos hooked up the holeshot but Lopez was not impressed and glued on to him like a bad cold, Muniz third, Kessell fourth and PW50/JR50 rider Dyson Smith

foiled as time runs out and Ramos takes the checkers for the moto two win, Lopez second, Lillie locks in the pass for third and Muniz fourth in moto. The top three in the KTM Advanced class go to Ramos (1-1) for the overall, Lillie (32) second, and Kessell (2-3) third. Lopez goes 1-1 for the PW50/JR50 overall win, Muniz (2-2) second, and Villegas (3-3) third. Seth Steinwachs comes around turn one with the air oh so clean, and the race is on in the moto one of the 50 2-Stroke (7-9). Steinwachs has the grip on first while Parker Dixon follows on lap two, but not for long as Dixon treks the inside of downside drop off and into the lead. The leaders are soon swarmed by Caleb Narano and Dyson Smith resulting with a front of the pack shakedown. Narano Brandon Lopez, PW50-JR50 (4-6) overall winner assumes control of the lead for good on lap four of the five lap moto, Dixon unrelenting in second. Narano brings the moto one win home, Dixon second, Smith third, Ethan Carlson fourth and Steinwachs staying in the top five is fifth. Narano has nothing but track in front of him as Smith prods him in second trying to find the room to get around for the lead early in moto two, Carlson has taken up third while Dixon runs fourth on lap two. Smith into first on lap two as Narano prepares to regain the spot. A right ninety degree #17 Parker Dixon going inside of #611 Seth Steinwachs in the 50 2-Stroke turn before the score (7-9) moto one keeper’s table Narano Benjamin goes tight on the inside and darts out of the turn Villegas fifth on like a canon shot and the lead is his as Smith lap two. Ramos sets back in second. Narano builds a two and Lopez second lead by lap four but on the fifth and final locked up in lap here comes Smith again. Running back up battle on lap four, to Narano, Smith chisels one last effort to get the Muniz third but lead but Narano repelled his advance and the Lillie is coming moto two win goes to Narano, Smith second, through the pack Carlson third, Dixon, and Jett Lessing fifth. The and in fourth and final five overall post as Narano (1-1) first, sizing up Muniz Smith (3-2) second, Dixon (2-4) third, Carlson for the pass. (4-3), and Seth Motts (6-6) fifth overall. Lopez looking for Moto X Kidz offers classes for Youth from a line, any line ages 4 to 15 and up to 150cc displacement. and works the With Moto X Kidz you will always be awarded outside in an for your determination and effort with 100% attempt to get Medals. Please go to motoxkidz.org for more around Ramos, information and complete results. E but all plans are

Jacob Simmers raced to a second in the 50 4-Stroke (7-

backwards on the motocross track, had logs to hop over, split firewood to ride through, and air box deep puddles. For the younger, or less brave, rider they had bypasses around the obstacles. But they had a cheering section in the grandstands filled with people who were scoring crashes. It was silly, but everyone had a good time. We saw everything from simple fall overs, to folks trying to stop before an obstacle and going over the bars. It was a hoot. And everyone was covered in thick gooey mud after the first 200 yards. After the first lap, you were lucky to be able to pick out your buddies. The NMA was there. They were signing up riders, speaking at the riders meeting about our current issues, selling race gas and promoting S&S Off Road. These events really are family fun weekends and designed for the everyday dirt rider to swing a leg over the saddle and twist the throttle. Check out the NMA website, nmaoffroad.org, or the NMA Poker

Run Series facebook page and see when and where the next ride is. You might just have the time of your life. E

Frankie and his mother attempt their first Poker Run. Frankie is an experienced rider, he races at local motorcross races. When I asked Frankie how old he was he said “Almost 6.” Not 5, but almost 6. He was excited and even picked up a medal at the end.

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AMA West Hare Scramble Round 4

Get-Xtr-Eme Motorcycle Endurance Series Round 1

March 15-16, 2014 – The Ranch, Anza CA Hosted by Get-Xtr-Eme/VCMC By Erek Kudla - Photos by Grumpy

he 2014 AMA West Hare Scramble Championship has seen it’s fair share of shake ups so far this season and Round 4 would be no exception! Close to 12 miles of tight, technical single track through the Cahuilla Tribal Lands of Anza CA staged out of the famous Ranch awaited the racers. Overall points leader Jacob Argubright aboard his factory Husqvarna had been hoping for much more technical riding while the scores of Northern California racers who made the trek south were more than happy to return to the tight trails. Off the start Argubright would take quick control of the pack into the first corner. Pro 2 Stroke racers BRP’s Nic Garvin and ISDE Silver Medalist Nick Hamill would be right on his tail straight into the first set of trees. At the tail end of the pro wave the 3 Bro’s KTM of Ryan Kudla and the KLIM/FMF KTM of Justin Bonita were battling through the hanging dust in the trees. Bonita would make a quick pass on Kudla and show the speed he brought south with him. “In the straights I could pull away but as soon as he got by and we got back into the

tight stuff he was gone!” exclaimed Kudla. By the time the course got onto the Carlsbad Replica track Bonita had already made his way into second overall. Argubright had what seemed to be a comfortable buffer between him and the advancing Bonita with over 30 seconds of space through the scoring chicane after lap one. Almost nearly a minute later Garvin and Kudla would come flying down the finish ski jump built diagonal down the Ranch’s Loretta Lynn’s Qualifying course. While Garvin would check up Kudla would take the opportunity to sky over his head and into 3rd overall and 1st Pro 2-Stroke just before the chicane. The top two riders would be posting under 30 minute lap times after hooking up together. Bonita would continue to push Argubright hoping to force a mistake as Argubright was obviously not as comfortable racing through barely bar width manzanita. “I was really hoping for gnarlier as in rocks!” said Argubright “The GXE in Reno was right up my alley, but chasing the Hare Scramble series I really have to get a hang of these trees.” As the leaders would come in on their 3rd lap, they would enter the pits only 3 seconds apart and leave the same way into the tree section designed and laid out by Ryan Huges nearly 10 years ago. Now they would start to get deep into the lappers and Argubright would run into the back of one falling over. He would

Husqvarna’s Jacob Argubright would battle hard for another 2nd Overall and would extend his points lead.

Justin Bonita would take 2 wins on the weekend. First at a Northern California local Hare Scramble and then drive all the way to Southern California for the AMA West Hare Scramble.

Left to right 3rd Overall Ryan Kudla, 1st Overall Justin Bonita, 2nd Overall Jacob Argubright

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Ryan Kudla has been getting faster and faster after his fractured scapula at the 2013 ISDE

get up quickly but the front end would wash out again. “I saw Jake [Argubright] on the ground and thought this was my chance!” exclaimed Bonita. “So I got around him and just ‘goosed’ it!” Now that Bonita was in the lead he would be able to set the pace and stretch out a little bit of a lead so he would be safer in the rock sections. Coming in for the white flag lap he would already have a minute gap posting the fastest lap time of the day at 28:13 to Argubright’s 29:28. While Kudla would hold onto a solid 3rd overall he wouldn’t be alone. His 3 Bro’s KTM team mate Nick Stover would catch to the rear wheel of Kudla from the A 250 line and on adjusted he would overtake him coming through on lap 3 in 3rd overall. With the added pressure Kudla would start to bump up his lap times and get a gap again regaining the position. At the finish it was Bonita taking the overall victory, his second on the weekend after taking the win at his local D36 Hollister Hare scramble. Argubright would retain 2nd overall and extend his points lead in the overall championship to 56 points over Morgan Crawford who would finish 5th overall on the day. Kudla would post one of his fastest times of the day and secure 3rd and the GXE Pro 2 Stroke victory followed by Stover in 4th and 1st A 250. The next round of the AMA Western Hare Scramble Series heads back North to Shasta Lake CA for more trees and tight single track racing! For complete results visit www.mototally.com/gxe/results.aspx

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OVERALL RACE 1 - PEE WEE: 1. Mikayla Nielsen (KTM) 2. Wyatt Zeiders (KTM) 3. Andrew Schulz (KTM) 4. Ryder Yecoshenko (KTM) 5. Cash Zeiders OVERALL RACE 2 - MICRO/ GIRLS: 1. Eric Burdell (KTM) 2. Mikayla Nielsen (KTM) 3. Dominique Oliveira (KTM) 4. Amber Nielsen OVERALL RACE 3 - JR MINI/MINI/ SMINI: 1. Jeremy Coiner (KTM) 1. Jeremy Coiner (KTM) 2. Hayden Hintz (HON) 2. Hayden Hintz (HON) 3. Joey Schoeningh (KTM) 4. Nick Colangeli (KAW) 4. Nick Colangeli (KAW) 5. Mason Matthies (YAM) 6. Max Hintz (KAW) OVERALL RACE 4 - PRO QUAD / QUAD: 1. Jose Torres (SUZ) 2. Ryan Wilson (KTM) 3. Rachel Bosemer (HON) 4. Mark May (HON) 5. John Mckeehan (YAM) 6. Jeremy Gray (SUZ) OVERALL RACE 5 - SPORTSMEN: 1. Jeremy Coiner (KTM) 2. Justin Leineweher (KAW) 3. Hayden Hintz (HON) 4. Evan Downs (KTM) 5. Joey Schoeningh (KTM) 6. Robert Koch (YAM) 7. Max Christensen (YAM) 8. Sophia Oliveira (YAM) 9. Ben Hubmer (HSQ) 10. Chase Jeffers (YAM) 11. Jordan Graham (HON) 12. Cody Waltz (KTM) 13. Nick Colangeli (KAW) 14. Einar Myhrer (KAW) 15. George Yates (HON) 16. Ian Crane (BET) 17. Kris Cordato (HSQ) 18. Max Hintz (KAW) 19. Daniel Unger (YAM) 20. Baz Renggli (HSQ) OVERALL RACE 6 - PRO/A/B: 1. Justin Bonita (KTM) 2. Jacob Argubright (HSQ) 3. Ryan Kudla (KTM) 4. Nick Stover (KTM) 5. Morgan Crawford (KTM) 6. Nick Hamill (KTM) 7. Kris Nelson 8. Benjamin Meza (KTM) 9. Jt Baker (KTM) 10. Kelly Gelhaus (YAM) 11. Brad Rosbach (KTM) 12. Dominic Stewart (KTM) 13. Steven Adams (KTM) 14. Jordan Eubanks (KTM) 15. Steve Grieb (BET) 16. Dante Oliveira (KTM) 17. Dylan Nevins (KTM) 18. Ron Lawson (KTM) 19. Andrew Delgado. Jr (HON) 20. Kevin Gomes (HON) E

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March 30, 2014 Round 2 Perris Raceway Perris CA Article & Photos By Rodney Rutherford

Yamaha Quad X Championship

#83 Dan Champion on the left and #173 Tyler Bunker in a moto duel for second in the 450 Production Novice

Andy Chavez was all about victories, winning both motos for the overall win in the 450 Production Novice

he fifteenth annual Yamaha Quad X Championshipis underway with eight rounds of Quad (ATV) racing which started with round one at the series home track, Glen Helen Raceway. This second round was held at Perris Raceway and was the first time this reporter witnessed a Quad race there in eleven years of covering the track. The 2014 version of Quad-X will be staying in the Golden State and making stops at The Ranch in Anza, Lucas Oil MX (Starwest) in Perris, and Competitive Edge in Hesperia as well as finishing the series at Glen Helen Raceway. Two time Production Pro Champion, David Haagsma, has continued to race the WORCS series but reportedly is not attending this year’s Quad-X to defend his title. His H&M Motorsports teammate, Beau Baron, a regular in the series the past few years is focusing on his OffRoad racing in the Quads as well as Side by Sides. Yamaha’s Dustin Nelson is running wild in the Pro class winning the first two rounds and looking good for another Quad-X title. The skies were blue and welcoming for this round two, let’s race. Largest class of the round was the Pro-AM sporting a healthy pack of fifteen racers and staged an epic moto one battle between Levi Shirley and Kory Ellis. Keith Taylor leading the herd of the four wheel variety over the mildly technical Perris Raceway layout is under pressure from Shirley and Ellis. Shirley taking up second with Ellis dodging his roost in third, but Shirley into the lead on lap three and Ellis assumes second on lap four and is on the case of Shirley. The two racers were within three Quad lengths or closer as they jostled for position with Shirley pulling out his complete bag of tricks to keep Ellis at bay. Lap after lap these two racers expertly displayed an artistic exhibition of elite racing without any mishaps. After an intense moto one, Shirley just holds off Ellis at the finish for the moto win, Ellis, Daniel Ramirez third, Keith Taylor fourth, and Josh Pursell fifth. In moto two Ellis was initially behind Shirley but found his groove early and passed Shirley for the lead, Shirley second, Ramirez in third, and Pursell fourth. Sharing the track with the Production Pro class, the Pro-AM went twenty minutes and Ellis appearing fit pulled away from Shirley for the moto win, Shirley second, Ramirez third, Pursell fourth, and Taylor fifth. The top five finish up with Ellis (2-1) for the overall win, Shirley (1-2) second, Ramirez (3-3), Pursell (5-4), and Taylor (4-6) for fifth overall. Japanese racer Yuki Sato, sits in the second spot as Edgar Martinez nails the start in moto one of the 450 Production Intermediate. Sato scoops the top spot on lap three of the fifteen minute moto

and tears away from his competitors for the moto win, Utah racer Aubre King scrambles his way into second after battling with Talon Fincher, Fincher finished third, Martinez fourth, and Diego Urrea fifth at the checkers. Ramirez rocketed to the first turn, but Sato calmly railed around him and to the lead as they exited the first turn into the large Perris table. Sato checked out leading from turn one on for the moto two win. King in second by lap two but Sato is just too much as King is second at the checkers, Ramirez had a fantastic start and stayed solid in third, Fincher fourth and Parker Campbell fifth in moto two. The top five overall includes Sato (1-1) first, King (2-2), Martinez (4-3) third, Fincher (3-4), and Campbell (6-5) fifth overall. Dan Champion was off to the land of first place in moto one of the 450 Production Novice with Tyler Bunker in second but quickly rolled into the lead. Andy Chavez was going to have something to say about that, as he worked his way into the front and to the lead for the moto win, Bunker second, Champion third, Travis Bachor fourth, and Britney Latimer fifth. Bunker busted out the holeshot in moto two but Chavez closed in fast setting up and dialing in an inside pass at the Cory Ellis on the left, diving base of the Perris inside of Levi Shirley on the table landing early in right in the Pro-AM moto one the moto. Chavez separated from any threat and motored home for the win. Bunker was soon under attack by Champion and succumbed after a prolonged defensive effort but relinquished the position to Champion in for second, Bunker third, Bachor fourth, and Latimer fifth. The final five overall starts with winner Chavez (1-1), Champion (3-2) second, Bunker (2-3), Bachor (4-4) fourth, and Latimer fifth overall. Please go to GlenHelen.com for complete results and series points. Please go to quadxseries.com for schedule information.

Moto two in the 450 Production Intermediate #12 Talon Fincher and #124 Yuki Sato preparing to rail the outside pass

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#43 Ajay Hately, #95Z Austin Scaggs, and #88E David Bush

85 2-Stroke Novice winner, #7x Grant Holmes leading #95 Evan Harich in a heat race

SCFTA Flat Track

Article & Photos by Rodney Rutherford

Round 3, March 15, 2014 Perris Raceway, Perris CA

pack in fifth. Second place Holmes iron-fisted in his pursuit of Ott as we reach the latter laps, Flores in third but Petton IV barreling in looking for the go-around. On the last lap, second place Holmes throwing it down into turn four but Ott has the advantage. Holmes relentlessly powers his steed inside and into the front stretch just over a bike length behind Ott, but Ott goes down two bike lengths before the checkers and Holmes races by for the win. Ott had a high speed slide out on the outside of the back stretch near the back penalty line surrendering the victory to Holmes and was reportedly okay. Flores was able to keep Petton IV secured and came in at second, Petton third, Zaden Florez fourth, and Jacob Cascio fifth. Ott left the track in the eighth spot but came away with a win in the 85 Open to limit his disappointment. Open Amateur racer Rich Hanson slid out in his heat race, but he shook himself off during intermission and rebounded in the Main ready to go. Hanson rose out of turn two into the backstretch with the lead at the green light of the eight lap Main. Williams in second but Brandon Watters sped inside of him on turn two, and was second by lap two attempting to keep Hanson within range. Watters in the pass zone for Hanson at the middle stages of the race but unable to close the deal and Hanson stayed in the clean air for the Open Amateur win. Watters had his own concerns with the Flat Track fire of Williams in his draft but Watters sealed the second, Williams third, Allison Stacey fourth, and Alex Crosby fifth. The son of former Grand National Star John Hately, AJ Hately, is now taking his turn in the glory as he throws his hat into the SCFTA Pro class points hunt. Sitting out the first two rounds Hately had his Kawasaki of Simi Valley’s machine ready to go for the twenty lap Pro Main. Past SCFTA Pro Champion David Bush displayed a resurgence with the lead on lap two, Zachery Lenholf of Fresno in second, Hately third. Lenholf finds a path around Bush for the lead and Hately follows along a half lap later now in second, Bush third. Hately kept his course steady finding the lead before the midway point and proceeding to pull away for the win. Lenholf rode Seasoned SCFTA racer Ava Bush, racing through her heat under the a consistent race for second,

fter a zippy first two rounds in the Pros that featured AMA’s 2014 Grand National Champion Brad Baker along with National numbers like Mike Rush and Sammy Halbert, Southern California Flat Track Association is now into the third round of the series at the popular Perris Raceway oval. The core of Southern California Flat Track is exemplified in the likes of spirited thirteen year old racer, Alyssa Flores. Starting out on 65’s Flores took her bumps as the leaders roared off in her beginning years, but with her Yamaha YZ85 by her side and showing increasing skills at the end of the 2013 season, she is ready to game and has been running near the front the last few rounds to prove it. Her confidence is blooming but she admittedly has room for improvement, and the Ron’s Real Engine racer thanks her family for their support as she pursues a Championship in the 85 Open and 85 2-Stroke Novice. Now brace for the racing action as we roar into round four, let’s race. Travis Petton IV won the 85 2-Stroke Novice heat but it was “Galloping” Grant Holmes who would prevail in the Main with skill and a bit of good fortune. James Ott has sped his way into the front of the 85 classes doing the deed in the Main, in front at the onset with Holmes in second, Flores third, Zaden Florez, and Petton IV stuck in the

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#588 Brandon Watters leads #27 Rich Hanson in their heat race

Colt Foster reins in third in a late race pass over Bush, Bush fourth, and Austin Scaggs finished fifth after reportedly getting the holeshot. Hately will be racing the entire SCFTA schedule and selected Grand National Championship rounds for 2014. Please go to www.perrisflat-track.com for more information and complete results and schedule information. 50 2-STRK BEG: 1. L. Dylan Frost; 2. Andrew Preciado; 3. Andrew Varela; 4. Logan Daughtery; 5. Ethan Daugherty. 50 4-STRK BEG: 1. Travis Horn. 50 2-STRK NOV: 1. Colin #53 Alyssa Flores, #117 Zaden Florez, and #103 Jacob Cascio in the 85 Open Petton. 65-70 2-STRK BEG: 1. Anthony Salaberrios; 2. Ava Bush. 65- AMAT: 1. Carl Whitt. VINT 2-STRK EXP: 1. Will 70 2-STRK NOV: 1. Zaden Florez. 85 OPN: 1. Ott. VINT 360 2-STRK NOV: 1. Gary Lane. VINT James Ott; 2. Grant Holmes; 3. Travis Petton IV; 750: 1. Travis Petton II; 2. Jim Ottele; 2. Tim 4. Alyssa Flores; 5. Evan Harich. 85-100 2-STRK Watters. VET +35: 1. John Kocinski; 2. Jim Rosa; NOV: 1. Grant Holmes; 2. Alyssa Flores; 4. Travis 3. Will Ott; 4. Heldner Alvernaz; 5. Jess Flores. Petton IV; 5. Jacob Cascio. 85-100 4-STRK BEG: SR NOV +50: 1. Ron Buccieri; 2. Jim Medina; 3. 1. David Seminario. 85-100 4-STRK NOV: 1. Mike Boal; 4. Fred Berger; 5. Barney Stern. SR Matthew Ott. 250 YTH OPN: 1. Clayton Williams; VET AMAT +50: 1. Danny Stinson; 2. Robert 2. Allison Stacey; 3. Alex Cosby; 4. Justin Hanson; Stettler; 3. Steele Friedrich; 4. Tim Watters; 5. 5. Travis Petton IV. 4-STRK: 1. Pat Neilson; 2. Larkin Wight. SR VET EXP +50: 1. John Perez; Billy Katkov. OPN UNCLS: 1. Colt Foster; 2. 2. Jim Ottele; 3. Jim Lundgren; 4. Dan Kane. Allison Stacey; 3. LJ Gronek; 4. Brandon Watters. SUP SR +60; 1. Vince Graves; 2. David Molitor; OPN NOV: 1. Aaron Guidacan; 2. Henry Canan; 3. De Wayne Jones. PREM SUP +70: 1. Gary 3. Ron Buccieri; 4. Scott Hanson; 5. Cody Van Lane; 2. Preston Petty; 3. Mikes Brooks; 4. William Dyke. OPN AMAT: 1. Rich Hanson; 2. Brandon Morgan. BMBR: 1. Travis Petton; 2. Steele E Watters; 3. Clayton Williams; 4. Allison Stacey; 5. Friedrich. Alex Crosby. PRO MAIN: 1. Ajay Hately; 2. Zachary Lenholf; 3. Colt Foster; 4. David Bush; 5. Austin Scaggs. CLSC VINT 500-750: 1. Tom Ferguson; 2. Lenny Rodriquez; 3. Joe Pape; 4. James Kohls; 5. Steve Warne. VINT 250 2- STRK

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Gardner, Hess double trouble at Spring Kickoff Series opener

AV Motoplex, Lancaster CA March 9, 2014

Blake Gardner flew to wins in the 65cc 9-11 age and 65cc Open class

ristine racing conditions along with a perfectly groomed track greeted a good turnout of riders at the A.V. Motoplex Ride Park for the opening round of the M2X Racing’s Spring Kickoff Series. KTMmounted Blake Gardner and Honda rider Austin Hess found the conditions to their liking, as they each went home with double class victories. Gardner started things off with a wire to wire win in the first 65cc 9-11 age class moto. Cole Kautz chased Gardner around the track enroute to his second place finish ahead of Rocco Studer, Jacob Brown and Erik Roder. Gardner duplicated his first moto performance with another decisive win in moto two, leading from the drop of the gate to the waving of the checkers. Kautz and Brown argued over second place for much of the race with Kautz pulling away slightly during the closing stages. Studer went 3-2 for fourth overall behind Brown with Roder (5-5) rounding out the top five. Gardner was flawless in both 65cc Open motos as he led from start to finish to go uncontested for the first place trophy. Studer ran in second place for most of the first moto with Brown camped out on his back fender. Brown kept pushing Studer and finally made the pass on

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the white flag lap. T.J. Sanders would cross the line in fourth, followed by Nathan Callahan, Ashton Stevens and Ashton Smoot. As Gardner disappeared at the front of the field in moto two, Brown and Studer continued their battle over the runner-up position, with Brown keeping Studer at bay for the entire moto for a hardfought second place finish and second in the overall standings. Sanders was again fourth over Callahan and Smoot. Hess jumped out to an early lead in the first 85cc Open race and steadily pulled away from everyone to greet the checkers with nearly 15-seconds to spare. Nolan Colborn finished all by himself in second place, ahead of a good battle for third between Tristen Mitchell and Gardner (on his 65cc KTM) in which Gardner prevailed. Hess was equally impressive in moto two as he won the drag race to the first turn and then proceeded to motor away from the pack for a double-moto sweep of the class. Colborn held down second place for the entire race with Shannon Edwards fighting her way up into a third place finish for third overall, over the 3-6 of Gardner. Hess returned to put on a riding clinic in the 85cc 12-13 age class where he dominated both motos with ease. Colborn also returned for another pair of runner-up finishes over Mikey Lundin (3-3) and Jarod Harris (4-4). Kawasaki-mounted Tommy Cook whipped up an overall win in the 85cc Beginner ranks with a perfect 1-1 performance. Gage Nelson sliced his way up into a pair of second place finishes with Brian Nolind going 3-3. Ricky Baltazar (4-4) and Matthew Callahan (6-5) claimed fourth and fifth overall respectively. Ryan Koopman turned his advantage out of the gate in the first 450cc Novice moto into an eventual win. Austin Keys worked his way up into a second place finish, followed by Matt Bird, Adam Moore and Brian Brady. Keys holeshot moto two and was soon being pressured by Moore. Moore hounded Keys for the entire race and would have to be content with a close second place finish at the checkers.

he Idaho Round is always a rush for the young racers as it is the first of the series where all classes, except peewee’s, are combined into one. At the drop of the banner it was Super Mini racer Karson Thomas with the holeshot, catching the Hare and taking home $50 provided by Dirt Inc and all their great sponsors. Reigning champion BTO Sport’s Jarett Megla was around 10th and would work his way

Koopman’s third place finish in the moto was good enough for second overall in the final standings over the 4-2 of Moore. Bird went 3-5 for fourth. Aaron Alfrey holeshot the 450cc Beginner opening moto and would go the distance for the win. Timothy Lee came from midpack off the start to claim second at the checkers over Rick Smith and Steven Derra. Lee got a much better start in moto two and parlayed that into a second moto win and the first place trophy. Alfrey finished second in the moto and second overall, over the 3-4 of Smith and 5-3 of Dayton Maute.

AM: 1. Denny Ryan, 2. Art Dart, 3. Gary Doll 50+ MAS: 1. Troy Seeger, 2. Garry Conner, 3. Jack Miller. QUADS: 1. Bill Markel. 2. Travis Work, 3. Jesse Velasquez.

50 BEG: 1. Lance Mittelman, 2. Chase Copeland, 3. Katelynn Ridgely, 4. Owen Smoot, 5. Robert Alderete. 50 (0-6B): 1. Timothy Delgado, 2. Robert Lundin. 50 (0-6A): 1. Dave Walters Jr. 2. Lachlan Turner, 3. Jesse James Shedden. 50 (7-8B): 1. Robert Hoskins, 2. Riley Drickerson. 50 (7-8A): 1. Lux Turner, 2. Peyton Marks, 3. Ryder Garcia, 4. Nathan Jackson. 50 OPEN: 1. Peyton Marks, 2. Lux Turner, 3. Riley Drickerson, 4.Robert Hoskins, 5. Ryder Garcia. 65 BEG: 1. Ashton Smoot, 2. Connor DeLa Tora, 3. Ashton Stevens, 4. T.J. Sanders, 5. Korri Walters. 65 (911): 1. Blake Gardner, 2. Cole Kautz, 3. Jacob Brown, 4. Rocco Studer, 5. Erik Roder. 65 OPEN: 1. Blake Gardner, 2. Jacob Brown, 3. Rocco Studer, 4. T.J. Sanders, 5. Nathan Callahan. 85 BEG: 1. Tommy Cook, 2. Gage Nelson, 3. Brian Nolind, 4. Ricky Baltazar, 5. Mathew Callahan. 85 (7-11): 1. Tyler Colvin, 2. Mathew Hammer, 3. Tristan Mitchell. 85 (12-13): 1. Austin Hess, 2. Nolan Colborn, 3. Mikey Lundin, 4. Jarod Harris. 85 (14-16): 1. Kyle McCrea, 2. Randy Englehardt. 85 OPEN: 1. Austin Hess, 2. Nolan Colborn, 3. Shannon Edwards, 4. Blake Gardner, 5. Kyle McCrea. WMN AM: 1. Mary Ann Seevers. 250 BEG: 1. Johnny Degan, 2. Garrett Tremayne, 3. Tyler Colvin, 4. Spencer Rhode, 5. Patrick Hernandez. 250 NOV: 1. Conley Kautz, 2. Ryan Nolan, 3. Zach Bierbower, 4. Jared Reid, 5. Mark Saldibar Jr. 250 INT: 1. Brandon Pozas. 450 BEG: 1. Timothy Lee, 2. Aaron Alfrey, 3. Rick Smith, 4. Dayton Maute, 5. Steven Derra. 450 NOV: 1. Austin Keys, 2. Ryan Koopman, 3. Adam Moore. 4. Matt Bird, 5. Mitchell Miles. 450 INT: 1. Aaron Wolff, 2. Dustin Torrans, 3. Troy Seeger. 450 PRO: 1. Evan Kelly, 2. Broc Harmon, 3. Derrick Hernandez, 4. Ryan Hernandez. BIG BIKE OPEN: 1. Derick Hernandez, 2. Brandon Pozas, 3. Conley Kautz, 4. Jared Reid, 5. Austin Thompson. 30+ AM: 1. Rodger Marks. 30+ MAS: 1. Robert Lundin 40+ AM: 1. Angel Rodriquez, 2. Mark Saldibar, 3. Jamie Heaton, 4. Jesse Lee, 5. Paul Harris. 50+

Timothy Lee topped the 450cc Beginner field on his 2-1 score.

through the field quick and come in on the first lap already in control of the race. He would already enjoy a 30 second gap over Super Mini points leader Blais Racing’s Braydon Bland, but Bland has come back from deficits before to take the win so he was nowhere near out of the game! In 3rd on the first lap would be Notch Peak Racing’s Kolton Christensen. Christensen has finished both 2nd and 3rd this season so far and was looking to take the top box for the second time in his young career but today would not be his day. He would hit a cattle guard crooked and take a big tumble. He would suffer a fractured back but after a quick flight to the hospital and surgery he is already all bolted up and on his way to a speedy recovery. A fleet of Utah boys aboard Kawasaki’s would take over the next 5 spots and would battle for the entire Hour and a Half race! Eagle Mountain Utah’s Jagger Wanlass would pilot his KX 100 from a literal dead last start to 3rd overall on the final lap! Payson Utah’s Burke Barnes would hold on for 4th overall only 7 seconds down

followed by the Notch Peak KTM of Austin Phillips from Price Utah in 5th Overall. 3 Bros Racing’s Hagen Boyce would have a race long battle with T.O. Powersports Racing’s Mason Matthies in the Junior Mini Class. Matthies would seem to have his third win locked up until he ran out of gas! A crack in his tank on the last lap would leave him pushing his bike until a course worker helped him with a little bit of fuel. Boyce would take his first win of the season and now sits in 2nd in points behind Matthies who was able to salvage 2nd Jr. Mini. Local racer Cole Bailey from Nampa Idaho would work his way from 6th to take 3rd in class. In the Micro Mini class Edge Powersports Jack Anderson and Moto Tech Racing’s Eric Burdell would go back and forth as well but when Burdell took a big tumble he would have to soldier up for 2nd in class. He still leads the points but with lots of racers following the entire series this season he is nowhere near safe from his competitors! The Pee Wee class was next and at the drop of the banner the 4-8 year old racers

Andrew Shultz leads Cole Timboe on the final two laps of racing

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Tommy Cook aced both motos in the 85cc Beginner ranks.

Austin Keys used 2-1 rides to capture the 450cc E Novice class win.

Round 2 March 16, 2014 AV Motoplex Lancaster CA David Wood went wire to wire in both 450 Pro motos.

Simpson Shines at Motoplex Motocross By Greg Robertson Photos by GregRobertsons RacePhotos.com

ondamounted Matt Simpson came out on top in a couple of hard-fought moto wins to claim the overall honors on the 450 Intermediate class, during round two of M2X Racing’s Spring Kickoff Series, held at the A.V. Motoplex Ride Park. Simpson wasted little time in making his way to the front of the field in moto one and was soon joined by James Wilcox. Wilcox had his KTM latched on to the back fender of Simpson and was shadowing his every move just waiting for a mistake to happen. That mistake never materialized as Simpson kept Wilcox at bay all the way to the checkers. Daniel Cortines worked his way around a fast-starting Spencer Burns to finish in third with Mike Epstein rounding out the top five. Wilcox was quickest out of the gate in moto two and would lead the charge for a little over a lap before Simpson pushed him back to second place. Wilcox stayed glued to Simpson and the lead duo was soon joined by Cortines, making for a great three-rider battle over the top spot. Cortines managed to find a way around Wilcox near the midway point and kept Simpson in check. Simpson kept his cool and stayed just out of the reach of Cortines to see the checkers first for a sweep of the class. Cortines’ 3-2 topped the 2-3 of Wilcox for second overall, with Epstein going 5-4 to edge out the 4-5 of Burns for fourth. Josh Briggs proved to be just too much for the competition in the opening 250 Novice moto as he carved his way into the lead on lap one were off aboard their 50cc sleds! Out to an early lead was DMC’s Andrew Shultz. He would stretch his lead out to nearly 2 minutes on the first lap as Blais Racing’s Cole Timboe took a spill in the first corner. Timboe would make his way through the field and catch up right behind Shultz on the 4th lap. Timboe woud make his move on lap 5 and Shultz was hoping to keep the battle going but a big fall would put him back by a full minute. Timboe would take his first win of the season while defending his title and Shultz would come through in 2nd followed by Caldwell Idaho’s James Chandler

and was never challenged. The real race on the track was for second place between Ryan Nolan, Conley Kautz and Thomas Wilcox. This battle for the runner-up position would last the entire moto with Nolan prevailing in the end. Wilcox was all over Nolan’s rear wheel for third with Kautz an equally close fourth at the checkers. Jared Reid held off Jonny Crovetti for fifth at the finish. Moto two was all Briggs’ as he led every inch of the race and pulling out to a comfortable lead in the process. Nolan gated in second place and after a couple of challenges from Kautz and Wilcox managed to slip away to secure the second place trophy for his efforts. Kautz finished third for third overall, ahead of the 3-6 of Wilcox and 5-4 of Reid. Mathew Malpartida holeshot the first 85cc Beginner moto but it was Parker Benton running out front by the completion of lap one. Benton went the distance for the win with Gage Nelson overcoming a midpack start to finish in second place ahead of Brian Nolind, Ricky Baltazar, Mathewe Callahan and Andrew Delgado. Things were reversed off the start in moto two as Gage had his Suzuki running out front while Benton was buried in the back of the pack. Benton started picking off riders and by the time in 3rd. Shultz still holds the points lead but Timboe is staying right in the hunt. For complete results see www.mototally.com/nhha/youth/results.aspx OVERALL SUPER MINI/JR MINI/GIRLS/65: 1. Jarett Megla (KTM) 2. Braydon Bland (KTM) 3. Jagger Wanlass (KAW) 4. Burke Barnes (KAW) 5. Austin Phillips (KTM) 6. Hayden Hintz (HON) 7. Karson Thomas (HON) 8. Benjamin Knight (KAW) 9. Levi Bailey (KAW) 10. James Thomas (KAW) 11.

All the racers in the Super Mini / Jr. Mini / Micro Mini / Girls race took off on a single banner drop!

Mitchell, 3. Rocco Studer, 4. the white flag waved had Nelson in Mathew Hammer. 85 (12-13): his sights. The last lap became a 1. Austin Hess, 2. Hunter Daly, drag race to the checkers with Nelson 3. Mikey Lundin, 4. Jarrod holding off Benton for the wellHarris. 85 (14-16): 1. Kyle deserved moto win and overall McCrea, 2. Randy Englehardt. honors on the day. Malpartida put in 85 OPEN: 1. Shannon a great ride to finish in third and Edwards, 2. Austin Hess, 3. secure third in the final standings with Kyle McCrea, 4. Tristen Callahan (5-4) and Baltazar (4-5) Mitchell, 5. Parker Benton. earning fourth and fifth overall WMN AM: 1. Cassidy Mitchell, respectively. 2. MaryAnn Seevers, 3. David Wood ran off with double Madison Fletcher. 250 BEG: moto victories in the 450 Pro class 1. Johnny Degan, 2. Ryan aboard his Honda. Last week’s Kivilen, 3. Josh Hargraves, 4. winner, Evan Kelly, had to settle for a Patrick Hernandez, 5. James pair of second place finishes. Derrick Watts. 250 NOV: 1. Josh Herandez went 3-3 on the day to top Gage Nelson used 2-1 rides to Briggs, 2. Ryan Nolan, 3. the 4-4 of his brother Ryan. Conley Kautz, 4. Thomas KTM-mounted Peyton Marks top the 85cc Beginner class went four for four in moto wins to top both the 50cc Wilcox, 5. Jarod Reid. 250 INT: 1. Brandon 7-8 age “A” and 50cc Open classes. Nathan Pozas, 2. Triston Stephenson. 450 BEG: 1. Abbott kept the pressure on Marks in all four motos Brandon Fry, 2. Dayton Maute, 3. Oshae for second overall in both classes. Robert Hoskins Finerson, 4. Cameron Fauset, 5. Rick Smith. 450 carded a pair of thirds over Nathan Jackson in NOV: 1. Josh Briggs, 2. Austin Keys, 3. Dalton the 7-8 “A” class. Jackson returned to go 5-3 in Zahrt, 4. Adam Moore, 5. Bob Burns, 450 INT: 1. the Open class for third overall, ahead of the 3-7 Matt Simpson, 2. Daniel Cortines, 3. James Wilcox, 4.Spencer Burns, 5. Mike Epstein. 450 of Hoskins and 6-4 of Braydon Tharp. PRO: 1. David Wood, 2. Evan Kelly, 3. Derrick 50 BEG: 1. Zane Smith, 2. Owen Smoot, 3. Hernandez, 4. Ryan Hernandez. BIG BIKE OPEN: 1. Tristen Katelynn Ridgely, 4. James Yanez, Stephenson, 2. Conley 5. Robert Alderete. 50 (0-6B): 1. Kautz, 3. Derrick Timothy Delgado. 50 (0-6A): 1. Hernandez, 4. Dalton Dave Walters Jr, 2. Jesse Shedden, Zahrt, 5. Jared Reid. 3. Robert Lundin. 50 (7-8B): 1. Riley 30+ AM: 1. Rodger Drickersen, 2. Brandon Tharp. 50 Marks, 2. Dorsette (7-8A): 1. Peyton Marks, 2. Nathan Jackson, 3. Michael Abbott, 3. Robert Hoskins, 4. Nathan Martin. 30+ PRO: 1. Jackson. 50 (9-11): 1. Lance Cameron Doll. 40+ Mittleman, 2. Isabella Herrera. 50 AM: 1. Jesse Lee, 2. OPEN: 1. Peyton Marks, 2. Nathan Paul Harris, 3. Thomas Abbott, 3. Nathan Jackson, 4. Nathan McLaughlin, 4. John Abbott, 5. Braydon Tharp. 65 BEG: Marshall. 50+ AM: 1. 1. Ashton Stevens, 2. Ashton Smoot, Darren Cortines, 2. 3. Joshua Hahn, 4. T.J. Sanders, 5. Denny Ryan, 3. Conner DeLaTora. 65 (0-8): 1. Randy Winslow, 4. Art Nathan Abbott. 65 (9-11): 1. Zac Dart, 5.Gary Doll. 50+ Hargraves, 2. Cole Kautz, 3. Roco MAS: 1. Garry Conner, Studer, 4. Peyton Marks, 5. Scout 2. Dorsette Jackson, 3. Swing. 65 OPEN: 1. Zac Hargraves, Bob Burns. QUAD AM: 2. Rocco Studer, 3. Scout Swing, 4. 1. Bill Markel. 2. Travis T.J. Sanders, 5. Joshua Hahn. 85 Work, 3. Jesse BEG: 1. Gage Nelson, 2. Parker Velasquez. QUAD MS: Benton, 3. Mathew Malpartida, 4. 1. Cain Smead, 2. Brad Mathew Callahan, 5. Ricky Baltazar. Peyton Marks flew to victory in both E 85 (7-11): 1. Tyler Colvin, 2. Tristen the 50cc 7-8 A and 50cc Open classes Howe. Tanner Adams (HON) 12. Hagen Boyce (KTM) 13. Mason Matthies (YAM) 14. Rachel Stout (HON) 15. Jack Anderson (KTM) 16. Austin Guard (KTM) 17. Rusty Rinehart (HON) 18. Cole Bailey (HON) 19. Eric Burdell (KTM) 20. Mason Klein (KTM) OVERALL PEE WEE: 1. Cole Timboe (KTM) 2. Andrew Schulz (KTM) 3. James Chandler (KTM) 4. Racer Honnold (KTM) 5. Tank Sumners (KTM) 6. Eyan Davis (HON) 7. Sam Wickstrand (KTM) S MINI: 1. Jarett Megla (KTM) 2. Braydon Bland (KTM) 3. Jagger Wanlass (KAW) 4. Burke Barnes (KAW) 5. Austin Phillips (KTM) 85CC: 1. Hagen Boyce (KTM) 2. Mason Matthies (YAM) 3. Cole Bailey (HON) 4. Mason Klein (KTM) 5. Ryan Thompson (YAM) 65CC: 1. Jack Anderson (KTM) 2. Eric Burdell (KTM) 3. Colton Hagler (KTM) 4. Karson Boyce (KTM) 5. Carter Klein (KTM) 50CC: 1. Cole Timboe (KTM) 2. Andrew Schulz (KTM) 3. James Chandler (KTM) 4. Racer Honnold (KTM) 5. Tank Sumners (KTM) GIRLS: 1. Rachel Stout (HON) E

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SCFTA Flat Track Round 4, April 5, 2014, Perris Raceway, Perris CA Article & Photos by Rodney Rutherford

Danny Stinson (4), Larry Earhart (16), Jim Lundgren (70), and Jeff Johnson (87) in the Senior Vet +50 Expert Heat. Johnson won the Main and the Bomber Main as well

e are into the fourth of the twelve date SCFTA annual Championship series. The entries fell in at 123 for eighteen Main races with the Open Novice split into an A and B Main and two heats. With scratched record consistency, I will repeat my mantra, some of the best racing occurs in the Youth classes as several racers like Clayton Williams, “Galloping” Grant Holmes, Travis Petton IV, James Ott, Jaycee Jones, Alyssa Flores, and Allison Stacey carry the torch for the future, and with new racers like 50cc mini racer Paul Joyce showing up the future is bright for SCFTA. The next round will be on May 17, so let’s fire up for the action on this crisp Southern California evening. Paul Joyce was spending the night at the motocross section awaiting the following day’s event, and his Dad decided to bring him over to his first night of Flat Track racing and see how it would go. The well mannered racer skipped over the Beginner class and went straight to the 50 2-Stroke Novice. SCFTA regular Colin Petton and Ashton Carlson were 1-2 racing into lap two but Joyce made the move around Carlson and into second by lap three and speeding in on Colin Petton. Dialing the gas on, Joyce exited out of the front stretch into turn one on the outside of Petton powering outside of him for the lead and race win, Colin Petton second, and a very respectable charge by inter-class racer Tanner Richey. Richey was pushing his tiny 50 hard in the latter stages of the race blitzing by Carlson on to the 50 4-Stroke Novice win. Travis Petton has made the step to the big bikes this season racing in the Youth 250 Open and was third on the day, he also went to a wire to wire win in the 85 Open. The 85 2Stroke Novice green is lit and Holmes is up to his old tricks jumping the pack on the start with the hole-shot, Petton and Ott in second and third respectively. Travis Petton IV in the front

Travis Petton IV

sat in the lead by lap three and kept the spot to the checkers for the B Main win. AJ Hately has settled into a groove winning round three Pro Main and is marking the 2014 SCFTA Pro title if he keeps up his victorious path. In his heat he settled in second behind Colt Foster studying lines, eventually riding around him late in the heat for the win and extra confidence going into the Main. Hately out of the pack and to the lead by the time they hit the back stretch in the twenty lap Main, putting the gas to the grindstone he opened a lead over Joe Roberts and Colt Foster. Hately clearing the air in the point while Foster stands in at second with Roberts in his draft in third on lap six. Robert Bush in fourth as Nick Gil has the fifth spot. Hately runs away from the pack for the win, his second SCFTA 2014 Pro win. Roberts looking for a way around Foster makes a last lap attack in the inside of turn three, Roberts dives hard inside and momentarily shows a wheel but Foster fires

on lap two, Ott lays it out on the outside line in turn one and powers around Holmes for second as Holmes falls back to third. Petton is untouchable on this night in the 85 ranks and builds a nice cushion in route to his second win of the evening. The fight for second was lively as Holmes motored up to Ott and Alyssa Flores joined the fray. Ott holds on to second as Alyssa Flores finishes in his draft for third. After winning his heat, Aaron Guidacan was a tad eager in the Main of the Open Novice A Main, jumping the red light and to the penalty line he went in the twelve racer Main., Scott Hanson takes the green and is in first with Parker Earhart and Henry Canan taking up third. Canan showing impatience before Scott Hanson gets away, forces his way into the inside on turn two and moves past Earhart for a second on Paul Joyce (317), Dylan Frost (13), and Adrian Campos (42) lap three and the assault for the lead is on. Canan docked in behind Scott Hanson and started working the outside for a passing line. On the white flag lap Canan is pushing leader Scott Hanson hard and punches it at turn four in the charge for the checkers. Hanson on the inside just nips Canan at the checkers for the win, but they come together and Canan comes off the left side of his bike and his legs are sucked into the rear wheel of Scott Hanson’s bike locking it up. Besides an initial panic of Canan’s postcheckers transfer to Scott Hanson’s bike taking him for ride, he was okay for a well earned second. Earhart rode in for third, Harmon fourth, and Jim Medlin fifth. Josh Welch

Henry Canan (4) and Scott Hanson (44) DW MEDIA IMAGE

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back and powers out of turn four ahead of Roberts for second, Roberts third, Bush fourth and Gil fifth. Please go to www.perrisflattrack.com for more information and complete results and schedule information. Next race May 17, see you there! ROUND 4 RESULTS: 50 2-STRK BEG: 1. L. Dylan Frost; 2. Logan Daugherty; 3. Adrian Campos; 4. Ethan Daugherty; 5. Lillyanna Carlson. 50 4-STRK BEG: 1. Travis Horn; 2. Cody Morin. 50 2STRK NOV: 1. Paul Joyce; 2. Colin Petton; 3. Ashton Carlson; Anthony Salaberrios. 50 4STRK NOV: 1. Tanner Richey. 65-70 2-STRK BEG: 1. Anthony Salaberrios. 85 OPN: 1. Travis Petton; 2. James Ott; 3. Grant Holmes; 4. Alyssa Flores; 5. Frank Flores. 85-100 2STRK NOV: 1. Travis Petton IV; 2. James Ott; 3. Alyssa Flores; 4. Grant Holmes; 5. Frank Flores; 6. Matthew Ott. 85-100 4-STRK BEG: 1. David Seminario. 85-100 4-STRK NOV: 1. Travis Petton IV; 2. James Ott; 3. Alyssa Flores; 4. Grant Holmes; 5. Frank Flores; 6. Matt Ott. 250 OPN: 1. Clayton Williams; 2. Jace Callison; 3. Travis Petton; 4. Alex Crosby; 5. Jaycee Jones; 6.Monica Gil. 4-STRK: 1. Pat Neilson; 2. Joe Pape; 3. Chris Campos; 4. Dee Kilroy. OPN UNCLS: 1. Colt Foster; 2. Joe Roberts; 3. Jace Callison; 4. David Lucas; 5. LJ Gronek. OPN NOV A: 1. Scott Hanson; 2. Henry Canan; 3. Parker Earhart; 4. Brian Harmon; 5. Jim Medlin; 6. Jason Mc Combie; 7. LJ Gronek; 8. Jaycee Jones; 9. Aaron Guidacan; 10. Joseph Hero; 11. Curtis Pimentel. OPN NOV B: 1. Josh Welch; 2. Ron Duarte; 3. Joe Melton; 4. Roger Larrows. OPN AMAT: 1. Rich Hanson; 2. Jace Callison; 3. Alex Crosby; 4. Clayton Williams; 5. David Lucas; 6. Joel Kath; 7. Colton Elliott; 8. Jeremy Templeman. PRO MN: 1. AJ Hately; 2. Colt Foster; 3. Joe Roberts; 4. Robert Bush; 5. Nick Gil. CLSC VINT 500-750: 1. Tom Ferguson; 2. Lenny Rodriguez; 3. Joe Pape. VINT 250 AMAT: 1. Carl Whitt; 2. Harly Legowski. VINT 250 NOV: 1. Michael Fritz. VINT 360 NOV: 1. Gary Lane. VET +35: 1. Jim Rosa; 2. Robert Stettler; 3. Jess Flores; 4.Brian Harmon; 5. Josh Welch; 6. Jim Medlin; 7. Jim Bandelin; 8. Joel Kath; 9. Stephen Yoshida; 10. Brad Rudy. SR VET AMAT +50: 1. ; 2. Tim Watters; 3. Robert Stettler; 4. Larkin Wight. SR NOV +50: 1. Robert Stettler; 2. Steele Friedrich. SR VET EXP +50: 1. Jeff Johnson; 2. Travis Petton; 3. Jim Lundgren; 4. John Perez; 5. Danny Stinson; 6. Dan Kane; 7. Larry Earhart. SUP SR +60; 1. David Molitor; 2. Royal Adderson. PREM SUP +70: 1. Gary Lane; 2. Mike Brooks; 3. Allan Girdler. BMBR: 1. Jeff Johnson; 2. Travis Petton; 3. Jim Lundgren. E

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VINTAGE MOTOCROSS Round 3, March 16, 2014 Cahuilla Creek MX, Anza CA By Steve Caro Photos by Kathryn Caro ound three of the 2014 CALVMX/AHRMA/ 100% vintage motocross series saw a return to familiar surroundings at Cahuilla Creek MX Park. Clear skies, moderate temperatures and wind made a great race day. This round carried extra poignancy as the club saluted the late Eddy Pierre-Jerome, the longtime club member who passed away during the previous round of racing. With several members of his family in attendance, it was announced that the traditional Ironman class would now be called the Eddy Pierre-Jerome Ironman class. The salute included a parade lap in his honor. Jerome’s beloved I-T Yamaha was ridden by former factory pro Scott Burnworth. The track was literally filled with bikes from all eras of vintage racing during the tribute lap. In the Sportsman 250 Expert class, the fatherson team of Clark and Parker Jones put on a demonstration of just how fast a vintage machine with four inches of rear suspension and seven inches of front travel can be ridden. Lining up their CR High Performance CZ’s next to each other it was “Papa” Clark grabbing the lead as the pack exited out of the starting area, with Parker in hot pursuit, followed by Loren Dimond (Kaw) in third. Clark set a blistering pace throughout the moto, which was only matched by Parker. The two were never more than two to three bike lengths apart. Parker kept the pressure on, but at the checkers it was Clark with the win, Parker second and Dimond third. The start of moto two saw Clark power into the lead as the pack funneled its way into the back section of the course. Parker followed close behind

with Dimond in third place. As the lead duo neared the bottom of the steep downhill, Parker set up a pass attempt on Clark as they braked hard for the tight left handed turn at the bottom of the hill. As Clark railed the berm, Parker held off braking until the last moment and cut inside his dad for the lead. Clark kept his son honest with several challenges to his lead, although late in the moto Parker extended his lead and held it to the finish to clinch both the moto and overall wins with Clark second overall and Dimond in third.

Eddy Pierre-Jerome memorial lap

50+ GP Intermediate racing witnessed two strong rides from Suzuki mounted Tim Hoole. Mounted on the smallest displacement bike in the class, the RM-125 mounted Hoole blitzed his way to the overall win over both 250cc and 500cc machines. In the first moto Hoole came from behind to take over the lead early in the moto to take the win over Ron Witt (Hon) and Ron Rinden (Hon). Hoole would use the same tactics in the second moto and once again kept the throttle pinned on his diminutive machine and powered his way to both the moto and overall win, with Rinden and Scott Mays (Hon) rounding out the podium. Other winners on the day included Clark Jones taking the overall in +50 Vintage Expert, with Can-Am mounted Steve Ellis in second. Brent Wilkinson (Suz) topped the +50 Intermediates with Tim Vasquez (CZ) topping the Novice division. In +60 Vintage Tim Hoole, first GP 2 125 Intermediate and first 50+ GP Intermediate

Parker Jones, first Vintage Sportsman 250 Expert

Loren Dimond, first GP 3 250 Expert

Intermediate, it was Craig Walker (CZ) taking the overall over Dana Yenawine (CZ). Entries have exceeded 100 plus in the first three rounds with hopes high that this positive trend will continue. Visit www.ss-offroadmagazine.com for complete results. E

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