S&S Off Road Magazine April 2024 Super Digital Edition

(Bottom) #32 Ryan Arciero finished fifth Unlimited Truck 2WD

#139N Tim Trainor finished sixth Open Amateur at Round 2 of the MRANN series in Nevada, the Trailblazers MC Ridge Runner 100. Photo by Jeff Waldaias Photos

AMA DISTRICT 38 King of the Desert

Race started out really good, sitting in second place behind Chad Goodsell. Had a great first lap and then at mile 6 or 7 I hit a rock and broke my rear brake lever and had no rear brakes. Was a struggle to go down the hills since they were covered in boulders and rocks. Ended up going down hard and had to limp the bike to the pits to get it back going and finish the race. Race was awesome and technically loved it till I did a front flip down the hill.

They don’t call it King of the Desert for no reason, it was a good mix of open desert, rocks, and sand dunes. For as much as I love more technical courses, this one was definitely brutal, and strong winds were no help.

As always though, I had fun and I’m happy to be out there.

Dave Schuler, eighth overall UTV and second UTV Production

Jessica Engen, first ATV Amateur

John Krempp Jr, fourth UTV Production Turbo

Tristan Brigman, fourth 250 Amateur

TOP TEN OVERALL MOTORCYCLE/

ATV RACE 1. Chad Goodsell (HUS)

2. Damon Garcia (HUS) 3. Matthew

Belew (BTA) 4. John Fodor (YAM) 5. Joe Saelens (KTM) 6. Chayton Miller (HUS) 7. Hunter Beltran (KTM) 8. Marc Elmer (HON) 9. Frankie Pickrell 10. Ryan Stephens (KAW) OP EXP 1. Chad Goodsell (HUS) 2. Matthew Belew (BTA)

TOP TEN OVERALL UTV RACE 1.

John Mcneil (POL) 2. Wyatt Matlock (POL) 3. Jorge Maldonado Jr (CAM)

4. Luke Matthews (POL) 5. Kelton

Glaszczak (HON) 6. Carlos Villarino (CAM) 7. Christopher Avalos 8. Dave Schuler (POL) 9. Michael Kinsman (CAM) 10. Zach Harper (POL)

OP AM 1. Damon Garcia (HUS)

OP NOV 1. Chayton Miller (HUS)

2. Frankie Pickrell 3. Silas Hilfiker (HON) 4. Francisco Iniguez (GG) 5. Jacob Hans (KTM) OP BEG 1. Caleb McGuinness (KTM) 2. Joseph Mendoza (HON) 250 EXP 1. John Fodor (YAM) 250 AM 1. Hunter Beltran (KTM) 2. Chazz Gonzalez (YAM) 3. Jacob Gibson (YAM) 4. Tristan Brigman (YAM) 5. Ryan Morgan (HON) 250 NOV 1. Blake Beckenbach (HON) 2. Esau Carrazco (HON) 3. Christopher Cherry (KAW)

4. Juan Carlos Lopez (HON) 5. Jose Aguilera (KAW) 200 NOV 1. Wyatt Melton (YAM) VET EXP 1. Joe Saelens (KTM) 2. David Valley (HON) 3. David Smith (HON) VET AM 1. Daniel Rossi (YAM) 2. Joseph Putrino (KTM) VET NOV 1. Vlad Turovskiy (HON) 2.

Chris Lunk (HUS) 3. Jeff Tiglio (KAW)

4. Russell Geib (YAM) 5. Josh Felter (HON) SEN EXP 1. Ryan Stephens (KAW) 2. Christopher Deans (KTM) 3. Jason Mount (HON) SEN AM 1. Jason Floyd (HUS) 2. Jeremy Melton (YAM)

3. Nicolas Whitehead (KTM) SEN NOV 1. Zach Thompson (KTM) 2. Erik Averett (KTM) 3. Joe Sanchez (HON)

4. Brian Morris (KTM) 5. Justin Mcneil (KTM) SUP SEN EXP 1. Marc Elmer (HON) 2. Robbie Pippin (YAM) 3. Chris Segal (HUS) 4. Stephen Orton (HON)

5. Bill Hinkle (HON) SUP SEN AM 1. Mike Hagler (HON) 2. Mauricio Malo (BTA) 3. Beave Mcween (KTM) 4. Jorge Gonzalez (KAW) 5. Brian Felix (KTM) SUP SEN NOV 1. Mark Fodor (KTM) MAS AM 1. Don Elliott (KTM) 2. Gregg Weisbach (KTM) WOM AM 1. Karen

Aidan Hines, 13th Open Novice

Marlo Sosa, ninth Open Novice

John McNeil (Johnnyboy Racing)

15 years old, first overall UTV and first 2000NA UTV

Gariepy (KAW) 2. Cassidy Estrada (KTM) WOM NOV 1. Kari Sanchez (HON) ATV EXP 1. Jake Hickman (HON) ATV AM 1. Jessica Engen (HON) ATV VET EXP 1. Juan Sanchez (HON) ATV VET AM 1. Luke Jones (YAM) 2. Anthony Demars (YAM) 3. Zach Winkelman (HON) ATV SEN EXP 1. Clint "Caveman" Guidry

UTV UNLTD 1. Carlos Villarino (CAM) 2. Michael Kinsman (CAM) 3. Charlie Puhl (SPD) 4. John Hiebert (SPD) 5. Kameron Cowles (POL)

UTV PROD TUR 1. Jorge Maldonado Jr (CAM) 2. Zach Harper (POL) 3. Anthony Chavez (POL) 4. John Krempp Jr (CAM) 5. Robbie Pippin (POL)

UTV PROD 1. Luke Matthews (POL) 2. Dave Schuler (POL) 3. Brandon Aymar (YAM) 4. Jason Morgan (HON) 5. Mason Kroepel (ART)

UTV STOCK 1. Kelton Glaszczak (HON) 2. Jeff White (POL)

UTV SPORT 1. Christopher Avalos 2. Rhonda Lopresti (POL) 3. Ashley Wolters (ART) 4. Jose Cordova (CAM) 5. Ray Roben (POL)

UTV 2000NA 1. John Mcneil (POL) 2. Wyatt Matlock (POL) E

Chris Avalos, seventh UTV overall, second UTV Sport

Christopher Deans, 11th overall, second Senior Expert

Earth day. It's my favorite holiday to hate. And it comes around every April. Just like the birthday of Vladimir Lenin. In fact they share the day. It's likely no coincidence that the first earth day ever celebrated was on the 100th anniversary of the birth of the socialist leader, for after all, the effort to "save" the earth does indeed involve controlling the people who live here. All in the name of protecting the planet, mind you.

When we first got involved in hating earth day and nearly all things smacking of environmentalism it was because of

the damage it was doing to our sport. Protecting the land, the animals and the very air we breathe was often seen as incompatible with the pursuit of motorized recreation. Thus, beginning sometime in the 1990's we began regularly writing about the perils of environmentalism and the negative impact they were having on our sport, only to discover as time went on, this negativity began to impact every area of our lives.

Fast forward to the 21st century, 20 some years into it and we're seeing results we never would have imagined, such as gas powered vehicles on the chopping block in a number of states across the nation. Our own once formerly great state of California is leading the pack in this effort.

"According to personal finance site Money, California was the first state to adopt the Advanced Clean Cars II rule, which will put a complete ban to new sales of gas-powered cars by 2035."1

How does this align with what the people want? This same source reports, "According to Kelley Blue Book, EVs made up 7.6 percent of new car sales in 2023."2

Maybe check in with Hertz Rentals

to see how electric vehicles worked out for them. David Blackmon, energy consultant based in Texas, wrote earlier this year in the DailyCaller.com, "The company . . . will eliminate fully 20,000 EVs – a third of its EV fleet – and replace them with more of the gas-powered cars on which it has always based its business. Why? Well, it turns out that – stop me if you’ve heard this before – the EVs are far more costly to maintain than anticpated and customers have shown low demand for them. Go figure."3

Then there was the guy who tried to take his family on a road trip in his brand new EV truck. "I was forced to ditch my $115,000 Ford EV truck during a family road trip – it’s the ‘biggest scam of modern times.’"4 Having so much difficulty finding charging stations he finallly in desperation had the truck towed to a Ford dealer where he proceeded to rent a gas-powered truck to finish their vacation.

If a person wants to buy an electric vehicle, I fully believe they should have that option, but should we be mandated to drive them? No, absolutely not. And a state that will outlaw the sale of new gas-powered vehicles may as well be

mandating that their citizens must drive the EV's.

To me, this is all tied in to earth day and all it stands for. Absurd requirements all in the name of fighting so-called climate change.

And not just the cars, how about the gas powered generators and gas-powered lawn tools. And there is talk about banning gas stoves. What happens to our personal choice? And what impact do all these mandates really make on the temperature of the earth as legislation seeks to control us more and more in the United States, and in California specifically?

"Even if America stopped emitting carbon overnight, global temperatures would decline by less than 0.2 of a degree Celsius by the year 2100, according to government models."5

This reported by the Daily Signal in the article, New Documentary’s ‘Cold Truth’ About Climate. The author further writes: “'Climate the Movie: The Cold Truth' shows that climate models have consistently overestimated warming, running 43% hotter than actual observations over the past 50 years. Policymakers are nonetheless rushing to

implement aggressive emissions cuts and renewable energy mandates that prioritize green energy, but raise costs and result in more blackouts."6

It's so appropriate that earth day and Lenin's birthday share the same date on the calendar each year because Lenin's belief system didn't bother itself with wrong or right, only what must be done to achieve the desired end. According to Alexander Marriott writing in Capitalism Magazine in 2004, "Lenin’s political philosophy knew nothing of morality, he once said that, 'There are no morals in politics; there is only expedience. A scoundrel may be of use to us just because he is a scoundrel.'”7

Marriott agrees the shared date is wholly appropriate. He writes further: "Nikita Khrushchev, Soviet Premier after Joseph Stalin, decided in 1955 that the country should celebrate their national political philosophy, communism. He chose as the day, April 22, Vladimir Lenin’s birthday, a tribute to the founder of the Soviet Union. When environmentalists decided that the Earth deserved a day of celebration in 1970, they could have picked any day of the year, as no one knows the exact day date of the Earth’s birthday. They

chose Lenin’s birthday, just as Khrushchev had done. Was this just a coincidence? I think not."

In case you might still be wondering, no, I won't be celebrating or acknowledging earth day in any way whatsoever. But if you choose to, maybe you might like to pay tribute to its inspiration, Vladimir Lenin. You can you know. Dead for 100 years, he has never been buried and his body is still available to view, on display in the Lenin Mausoleum, open almost every day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

And that, to me, is as bizarre as the political ideology that drove him and the movement that shares his birthday. E

1https://www.dailymail.co.uk/yourmoney/cars/ article-13237051/ban-gas-cars-biden-evs-states.html 2Same as above

3https://dailycaller.com/2024/01/14/opinion-the-evindustry-had-a-no-good-terrible-very-bad-weekdavid-blackmon/

4 https://www.the-sun.com/motors/8819130/fordelectric-vehicle-issues-charging-general-motorscanada/

5 https://www.dailysignal.com/2024/03/27/newdocumentarys-cold-truth-about-climate/ 6Same as above

7 https://www.capitalismmagazine.com/2004/04/thisearth-day-celebrate-vladimir-lenins-birthday/

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Brody Aikins, second Class 10

Andrew Garvey finished 11th UTV Pro at the Parker 400

RNR RACE PHOTOS

CLASS RESULTS

Class 10 1. Lance Webb 2. Brody

Aikins 3. Indy Haberman 4. Tyler Mills

5. Josh Burns

Class 5 Unltd 1. Keith Waibel 2. Brandin Williams

UTV Pro Open 1. Larry Heidler 2. Sierra Romo 3. Keith Schulz 4. Chase Mankin 5. Brayden Baker

UTV Pro 1. Christian Sourapas 2. Michael McFayden 3. Steve Allen 4. PJ Jones 5. Terry Diedrick

UTV Pro NA 1. Doug MacLachlan 2. Armando Maldonado

UTV Pro Stock 1. Riley Binnquist 2. Wes Miller 3. Justin Von Metal 4. Bruce Jett 5. Bella Birchard

TrophyLite 1. Shawn Runyon 2. Daniel Sullivan

Class 12 1. Sean Harrington

JeepSpeed Trophy 1. Jeff Harmonson

Class 1450 1. Alfredo Garcia

UTV Modified 1. James Summers 2. Ethan Sullivan 3. Jake Taylor 4. Brett Bartolomei

UTV Stock 1. Landon Phillips 2. Katin Ladin 3. Adyson Johnston 4. Max Hirn 5. Jorge Trevino

Class 5-1600 1. Ernie Negrete

Travis Williams, seventh Unlimited Truck Spec

Ernie Negrete, first Class 5-1600

Vintage 1. Eric Pond

Youth 1001 1. Neil Weaver 2. Ryder Barnaby 3. Jackson

Mandle 4. Lake Adler

Youth 1000 1. Mason Cotter 2. Wyatt Cotter

Youth 250 1. Code St. Peter 2. Wyatt Cotter 3. Maggie

Flores

Youth 200 1. Savaya Levinson

Youth 170 1. Nixon Nagel 2. Jameson Mandle 3. Gray Lantz

4. Brixton Wirt 5. Paxton Grinolds

Youth 170 Production 1. Cash Martinez 2. Ryder Wilson

Unlimited Truck (4WD) 1. Cole Potts 2. Justin Lofton

Unlimited Truck (2WD) 1. Adam Householder 2. Alexander Wacker 3. Nic Whetstone 4. Michael Mamelli Jr. 5. Sterling Miller

Unlimited Truck Legends 1. Wade Porter 2. Greg Adler 3. Luis Saenz

Class 1 Unlimited 1. Keith Basso

Class 1 1. Conner McMullen 2. Mario Fuentes Zaragoza 3.

Madix Bailey 4. Dan Myers 5. Charlie Peltzer

Unlimited Truck Spec 1. Justin Davis 2. Brent Fox 3. Jack

Olliges 4. Bret Jeffers 5. Brian Crawford

Alexander Wacker finished eighth in the Unlimited Truck (2WD) class at the Parker 400

Larry Heidler, first UTV Pro Open E

Falyn Holcomb, GNCC Round 3, the General, at Aonia Pass MX complex in Washington, Georgia - Danicka Holcomb, Richwood WV

Spencer Eugenio, 9 years old, out watching the D38 race - Art Eugenio, Imperial CA

Kellen, Kendon and Kyler Belzer, our three grandchildren - Judy L. Bohlen, San Diego CA

Finishing our ride with ice creams at the Blu In, which has become a tradition for me and my son Trenton. - Brian Claunch, San Marcos CA

Sloane enjoying a Saturday afternoon at Superstition OHV. Playing in the sand by the third tower. - Russell Fischer, Brawley CA

Eliza and Levi Veltri at Shell Reef in Ocotillo Wells - James Veltri, San Marcos CA

Sisters Denise and Summer taking a riding break with North Star, the Guide Dog Puppy in training - Sherri Kukla, the Grandma, Ocotillo Wells CA

2024 RACE SCHEDULE

PARKER DAM 500

February 21-25, 2024 – Parker, AZ

Cars, Trucks, UTVs, Long Loop race, approximately 350 miles

FRONTIER 500

April 18-21, 2024 – Pahrump to Dayton, NV

Cars, Trucks, UTVs, Motorcycles, Quads

Point to Point race, over 500 miles

BAJA NEVADA

June 26-30, 2024 – Nevada

Cars, Trucks, UTVs, Motorcycles, Quads

Point to Point race, approximately 650 miles, Two Days

DIRT REBELUTION

August 2-3, 2024 – Cedar City, UT

Motorcycles, Quads, UTVs

Loop race, approximately 180 miles

UTV FREEDOM RIDE

September 19-21, 2024 – Location TBD

UTV Fun Ride – non-competitive – UTVs only

Multi day ride, approximately 300 miles

GOLD RUSH – Partnering with Vorra

October 10-13, 2024 – Virginia City to Tonopah, NV

Cars, Trucks, UTVs, Motorcycles, Quads

Point to Point race, approximately 350 miles

DESERT SHOWDOWN

December 5-8, 2024 – Pahrump, NV

Cars, Trucks, UTVs, Motorcycles, Quads

Point to Point race, approximately 250 miles

Pre-Run December 5

Hailey, Kenneth, Jesse and Bailey at Glamis CA - Cindy Swanguen, Campo CA

Charlie Piper Evans at Superstition

- Photo by Arna Vatuk, San Diego CA

Taking my grandson out for a ride in the Bronco - Richard Calahan, Temecula CA

Kyren Tibbitts, age 13, from Pine Ridge, South Dakota. He loves to be riding his dirt bike around the Horse Power Ranch in SD and if he’s not doing that he loves going mud racing with his papa Monte Tibbitts all over the state.

- Sent by Auntie Monica Tibbitts from Yuma AZ

Ian Ramirez from Chula Vista CA. Photo by dad Gerald Ramirez

My 10-year-old West Thompson races a 200 RZR - Brian Thompson, Yerington NV

My son Daniel ready to head to the desert - Gerald Ramirez, Chula Vista CA

My son, 17-year-old John Thompson, drives a Pro N/A UTV #1915 and quad #y15 - Brian Thompson, Yerington NV

My grandson, Braxton Peck, riding at Elsinore MX park. - Kelly McKeirnan, San Diego CA

Ariana Corona at the Trestles in Ocotillo Wells CA - Leah Dannals, Vista CA

Jorge

Don Elliott finished first Master Amateur

Connor Belew, first 200 Amateur

Zach Thompson, first Senior Novice

Adrian Ortiz, third overall, third Open Expert JUDD

TOP TEN OVERALL MOTORCYCLE/ATV

1.

Chad Goodsell (HUS) 2. Albaro Ortiz (KTM) 3. Adrian

Ortiz (HON) 4. Tyler Sarver (YAM) 5. Gustavo Gonzalez (KTM) 6. Jason Mount

(HON) 7. Garrett Kenny (HON) 8. Silas Hilfiker (HON)

9. Kyle Morgan (HON) 10.

Joshue Ochoa

OVERALL UTV RACE: 1.

Brandon Aymar (YAM) 2. Robbie Pippin 3. Kelton

Glaszczak (HON) 4. Ryder

Dennett 5. Zach Harper (POL) 6. Anthony Chavez (POL) 7. Brandon Rauch (CAM) 8. Dan Standiford (POL) 9. Wyatt Matlock (POL) 10. Jorge Maldonado Jr (CAM);

OP EXP 1. Chad Goodsell (HUS) 2. Albaro Ortiz (KTM)

3. Adrian Ortiz (HON)

4. Tyler Sarver (YAM) 5. Gustavo Gonzalez (KTM)

OP AM 1. Garrett Kenny (HON) 2. Kyle Morgan

(HON) 3. Joshua Shutrump (HON) OP NOV 1. Silas

Hilfiker (HON) 2. Chayton

Miller (HUS) 3. Frankie

Pickrell (KTM) 4. Tyler Smith (HON) 5. Alec Araiza OP

BEG 1. John Fodor (YAM)

250 AM 1. Hunter Beltran (KTM) 2. Dominic Dollente (YAM) 3. Randy Martinez 4.

Tristan Brigman 250 NOV

1. Esau Carrazco (HON) 2.

Blake Beckenbach (HON) 3.

Juan Carlos Lopez (HON)

4. Angel Sanchez (HON)

5. Justin Arguilez 200 AM

1. Conner Belew (HUS)

200 NOV 1. Jacob Saelens (KTM) 2. Logan Thompson (HON) 200 BEG 1. Cash

Gagner (KAW) 2. Clayton Matlock (KAW) VET EXP 1. Joe Saelens (KTM) 2. Juan Esteban Miranda (HON) 3. David Valley (HON) VET

AM 1. Daniel Rossi (YAM)

VET NOV 1. Vlad Turovskiy (HON) 2. Jeff Tiglio (KAW) 3.

Chris Lunk (KAW) 4. Justin

Sharp (KTM) 5. Matthew

Sharp (KTM) SEN EXP 1.

Jason Mount (HON) 2. Ryan

Stephens (KAW) 3. Steven

Eugenio (KTM) SEN AM 1.

Nicolas Whitehead (KTM)

2. George Contreras SEN NOV 1. Zach Thompson (KTM) 2. Nicholas Apuzzo (KTM) 3. Brian Morris (KTM)

4. Joe Sanchez (HON) SUP SEN EXP 1. Chad Busch (KTM) 2. Chris Segal (HUS)

3. Stephen Orton (HON) 4.

Bill Hinkle (HON) 5. Jason Cogbill (KTM) SUP SEN AM

1. Jorge Gonzalez (KAW) 2.

Mike Hagler (YAM) 3. Shawn

Wilber (KTM) 4. Mauricio

Malo (HON) SUP SEN NOV

1. Mark Treadway (HUS)

2. Wayne Christoffersen (YAM) SUP SEN BEG 1.

Anthony Case (KTM) 2.

Carlos Corona (KTM) MAS

AM 1. Don Elliott (KTM)

2. Gregg Weisbach (KTM)

WOM EXP 1. Maddy Weber (KTM) WOM AM 1. Cassidy Estrada (KTM) 2. Karen Gariepy (KAW) WOM NOV

1. Kari Sanchez (HON) ATV

EXP 1. Christian Rojas (HON) 2. Jake Hickman (HON) ATV AM 1. Eva

Hernandez (HON) 2. Jessica

John Fodor, 12th overall, first Open Beginner

Engen (HON) ATV VET AM 1. Luke

Jones (YAM) 2. Zach Winkelman (HON)

ATV SEN EXP 1. Clint "Caveman" Guidry

UTV CLASSES

UTV UNLTD 1. Kameron Cowles (POL) 2. Bryce Marking (CAM)

UTV PROD TUR 1. Robbie Pippin 2. Zach Harper (POL) 3. Anthony Chavez (POL) 4. Dan Standiford (POL) 5. Jorge Maldonado Jr (CAM)

UTV PROD 1. Brandon Aymar (YAM) 2. Ryder Dennett 3. Darren Scott (HON) 4. Micah Ross (POL) 5. Luke Matthews (POL)

UTV STOCK 1. Kelton Glaszczak (HON) 2. Charlie Puhl (HON) 3. Jeff White (POL)

UTV SPORT 1. Brandon Rauch (CAM)

2. Christopher Avalos 3. Ray Roben 4. Jose Cordova (CAM) 5. Gage Eugenio

UTV 2000 NA 1. Wyatt Matlock (POL) 2. Justin Allen (POL) 3. John Mcneil (POL)

Eva Hernandez, first ATV Amateur

Bryce Marking, second UTV Unlimited at the AMA District 38 Sweethearts Kiss desert race E

Charlie Puhl, second UTV Stock

Joshua Sadorra out of Brentwood CA finished seventh in the Pro Stock 2 class

Chad Hall, first Unlimited Truck

Tallon Harris from Elk Grove CA, second OG Pro Stock Turbo

Sean Cook, 11th Pro UTV

Jason Armstrong, first Group T

Jeremy Brown finished second in the Unlimited Truck class

JEFF WALDAIAS PHOTOS

RACE RESULTS

TOP TEN OVERALL 1.

Jake Versey 2. Chad Hall

3. Tim Stockwell 4. Tim

Fitzpatrick 5. Jeremy Brown

6. Bud Walberg 7. Andrew

Rightmire 8. Rob Parsons 9. Curtis Armstrong 10. Peter

Hopelain

Unlimited Truck 1. Chad Hall 2. Jeremy Brown 3.

Chris German 4. John

Walton

Group T 1. Jason Armstrong

2. Jeremy Bradley 3. Robert

Cramer

Class 10 1. Lynn Dickton

Class 9 1. Travis Weir 2. Maclain McBride 3. Troy

Robinson 4. Eric Steiger

Group T Lite 1. Scott

Rodgers 2. Mark Saum

3. Derek Craft 4. Christopher McDonald

5. Ben Sounders

Sportsman Buggy 1.

Brian Powell

Pro UTV 1. Tim

Fitzpatrick 2. Bud

Walberg 3. Curtis

Armstrong 4. Scott

Rightmire

Pro N/A UTV 1. Peter

Hopelain 2. Zachary

Kisman

Unlimited UTV 1. Jake Versey 2. Tim Stockwell 3. Andrew

Rightmire 4. Rob

Parsonss 5. Steven

Scott

OG Pro Stock Turbo

1. Ed Conrad 2. Tallon

Harris 3. Taryn McCalla

4. Ronald Vegas

Sportsman UTV

1. Steve Austin 2. Matthew Bertero 3. Cody Wolfe 4. Danny Rubin 5. Landon

Alexander

Pro Stock 2 1. Thomas Parachou 2. James Alford 3. Cody

Lindquist 4. Dawn

Aveggio 5. Roen

Thuener

Taryn McCalla, third OG Pro Stock Turbo E

Ava

Layton Smail from Covington WA finished first Pro 250

James McMurray, out of Reno NV, finished first Vet Pro

Round one of the AMA West Hare Scrambles presented by Mojo Motorsport kicked off the weekend of February 17-18 in Doyle, California. The 2024 Turtle Mountain Hare Scramble was hosted by the Lassen M/C Diamondbacks.

The conditions for this year’s season opener could not have been better, with a late season snow melting off just in time to leave wet dirt on the freshly groomed trails, minimizing the dust. The Lassen M/C has hosted the opening round for WHS for the past four years, and has always set up a fun, flowing race leading the riders up and back down steep mountainous desert terrain. The 12 mile loop ended in a huge downhill known as “Widowmaker,” which could be seen from the pits and allowed spectators and teams the opportunity to view their racers ripping into the finish line. The fastest Pro racer completed the loop in just under 20 minutes. The race was 2.5 hours long, resulting in a maximum of eight loops over the course of the sunny day.

Returning 2023 WHS Pro Champion Red Bull FMF KTM Factory Racing’s Dante Oliveira showed up in full force

ready to defend his title, which is exactly what he did. After an exciting back and forth battle with his teammate Mateo Oliveira, the champ secured his P1 position finishing less than a minute in front of his brother. The two secured the first two podium positions, clocking times of 2:40:17 and 2:41:02 unofficially.

Rounding the pro podium was Factory Beta’s Zane Roberts who had a couple get-off’s that cost him a little time, but also admitted he just wasn’t tracking his competition with as much speed. Due to a number of variables including the terrain and lappers, Roberts made the wise decision to set his own pace and finish the race without issue.

The Pro Women’s class had the benefit of racing the 1.5 hour morning race, being the first to touch the race course. This turned out to be a much appreciated benefit for the women. As the course saw more and more racers, the lines became more defined, making passing in some places nearly impossible. 2023 WHS season champion Gasgas Factory-supported racer Ava Silvestri came prepared to defend her

title. It is safe to say she accomplished her mission, running lap times as fast as the Pro Open class, at just over 21 minutes. Knowing with those times she would come in just under the 1.5 hourd on lap 4 (forcing everyone behind her to do another lap), the Pro racer strategically paced herself to slow down only slightly so she would finish just over the time limit at 1:30:26 unofficially. Not far behind her was Innteck KTM supported racer Rachel Stout, who got off to a great start and ran her own race, staying a comfortable distance in front of P3’s finisher Factory Beta Racing’s Britney Gallegos. Being the only racer in the Pro Women’s class on a two stroke, Gallegos felt she had the advantage with some of the sandy fast climbs up and down the Northern California terrain. The WHS Pro Women's class showcases some amazing talent in the off-road racing community, setting the stage for an exciting 2024 season.

The Pro 250 class saw some new faces mixed in with the usual subjects this round. Most notable performances this weekend include Layton Smail, bringing Factory Sherco USA into the WHS scene. Smail wasted no time letting the field know he is here to win, talking briefly at the press conference before the race on the positive changes the brand has made to his 2024 SEF 250 Factory ride. Considering his impressive finish of P1 in his class and P4 overall, we’d have to agree; the pair appears to be a match made in heaven. Finishing a little over a minute behind Layton was FMF RPM KTM Racing Team’s Jaden Dahners. Dahners stepped up to the factory supported team in 2024. Rounding the Pro 250 podium was Ryder Thomaselli, a longtime WHS racer who worked his way up through the ranks to find himself seated

#1 Dante Oliveira from Hollister CA (center) with the amazing trophy for first overall, flanked by #831, Mateo Oliveira, second overall and #851 Zane Roberts, third overall

on the Husqvarna Factory support team this season.

James McMurray raced his way to the top of the Pro Vet class this round, after some good battles with second place finisher Steve Roberts aboard his Yamaha. By the last lap Roberts had successfully made a pass on McMurray, only needing to progress the infamous Widowmaker steep downhill, and cruise to the finish. Unfortunately for him (but fortunately for James) a lapper got in the way of Roberts’ smooth progression, holding him up just enough for McMurray to make a last minute pass for the win. Rounding out the Pro Vet podium was Chase Rosenquist, who was celebrating his bachelor party over the weekend, and surprised himself with a podium finish considering the post-celebratory condition he was in. A special congrats to him and his fiancé!

Overall the experience at this year’s AMA West Hare Scramble season opener was one of massive fun and excitement. The premiere part of the course, "Widowmaker," was one the racers either came to love or hate, there really was no in-between.

Round two of the WHS is April 13th and 14th, in Jacksonville Oregon. Visit www.westharescrambles. com for more info, race registration, results, and live scoring.

Thank you to our sponsors FMF, Beta, KTM, Husqvarna Motorcycles, GASGAS, Cricket Speaker, Zingg, PCI Radios, Sign Art, IWC Tire Pros, STACYC, Mojo Motosports, Klim, Unsworth Racing, Racer Decal, RAD Custom Graphics. E

MARK "KATO" KARIYA PHOTO

Dante Oliveira on his way to first overall and first Pro/AA in Round 1 of the 2024 West Hare Scrambles series

Article & Photos by Kim Krause

In a whirlwind of excitement and camaraderie, UTV Offroad Adventures embarked on a thrilling expedition through the Northern part of the Arizona Peace Trail. Over three unforgettable days, 23 UTVs carrying 48 eager adventurers traversed approximately 300 miles of this renowned off-highway vehicle trail system. It was an inaugural event that left all participants yearning for more, showcasing the allure and grandeur of Arizona's wilderness.

The Arizona Peace Trail, a 675-mile loop system nestled in the scenic landscapes of Mohave, La Paz, and Yuma counties in western Arizona, served as the backdrop for this epic adventure. Covering about half of the loop, the journey promised unparalleled vistas and boundless exploration.

The adventure commenced in the quaint town of Wickiup, AZ, as guests from near and far gathered for check-in. Among them was a traveler from as far as Washington, as well as, travelers from South Dakota, Oregon, Colorado, Utah, California, New Mexico, Nevada and Arizona. With anticipation palpable in the air, the ride leader and tail gunner convened for a driver's meeting, setting the stage for the exhilarating days ahead.

Fueled by excitement, the expedition kicked off on Friday morning with a hearty breakfast at the Hidden Oasis RV Park restaurant, a welcoming oasis amidst the desert terrain. Here, participants fortified themselves for the adventures ahead, ensuring they were fully equipped for the journey with extra fuel, snacks, drinks, and rain gear.

Day 1 on the trail was a feast for the senses, with highlights including historic landmarks such as stone cabins, Founder's Cabin, and Woody's cabin, the Spider, alongside natural wonders like the

iconic London Bridge in Lake Havasu City. The morning rain bestowed upon the trail a pristine quality, eliminating any trace of dust and enhancing the scenic beauty of the surroundings.

As the day unfolded, the convoy made its way to the Quality Inn Hotel in Lake Havasu, where guests were treated to dinner and accommodations courtesy of UTV Offroad Adventures. After dinner there were raffles, story sharing, laughs, drinks and new friendships. With spirits high and memories in the making, participants retired for the night, eager for the adventures that awaited on Day 2.

And Day 2 did not disappoint. The journey continued towards Kingman, AZ unveiling a tapestry of sights including the enigmatic Hole in the Rock, small town of Oatman, AZ known for the many donkeys roaming the streets and the old west shootout, and natural wonders like slot canyons and flowing waterfalls.

The lunch stop was in Topock, AZ at the Topock 66 Restaurant on the beautiful Colorado River. High above the peaks are views of Laughlin, Nevada, Bullhead City, AZ and the Colorado River. The day's adventures culminated in Kingman, where the Best Western Plus awaited with dinner and restful accommodations. The charity poker

winner was announced and awarded their prize.

But the best was yet to come. Day 3 heralded an ascent into the majestic Hualapai Mountains, cloaked in a blanket of snow that shimmered in the morning light. With elevation reaching beyond 8,000 feet, the group embarked on an adrenaline-fueled ride through untouched trails, navigating hairpin turns and hill climbs amidst the breathtaking scenery. From Boriana Mine to a tranquil coy fish pond, the day was a crescendo of adventure and natural splendor. The ride went through Yucca, AZ capturing views of beautiful Joshua trees and ocotillo plants. From Yucca the trail led to the “Brutal Trail to Wickiup,” which the name says it all! The brutal trail was rough, rugged, rocky, tight, and at one point impassable. In addition, the weather moved in with rain and more snow. The ride leader called on the radio for “the big boys” to help move the giant boulder in the middle of the trail that fell from the recent wet weather. It took about five guys to move it.

As the expedition wound its way back to Wickiup, hearts were full, and memories were etched in the sands of time. The Northern part of the AZ Peace Trail had revealed its wonders, leaving participants with a newfound appreciation for the beauty of the Arizona wilderness and the spirit of adventure that binds us all.

In November 2024, UTV Offroad Adventures will complete the Southern Part of the AZ Peace Trail. Don’t miss out on a once in a lifetime adventure with UTV Offroad Adventures!

From the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame

GARY SCOTT 1975 AMA Grand National Champion

Racing alongside his father at the International Six Days Gary Scott was one of the top AMA Grand National riders during the 1970s. He won the AMA Grand National Championship in 1975, was AMA Rookie of the Year in 1972, and finished in the top ten in Grand National competition for 12 consecutive years. Known as an excellent racing mechanic, Scott may be best remembered for his famous independent streak. When he left Harley-Davidson in a contract dispute after winning the championship in 1975, the split was one of the most publicized divorces in Grand National history.

Scott was born in San Gabriel, California, on January

19, 1952. The sons of an avid motorcyclist, Gary and younger brother, Hank, began riding mini-bikes at a young age. Hank would also go on to become a top AMA Grand National competitor during the '70s and '80s.

"My dad would take me and my brother out on the weekends," Scott recalls. "He would sit around and just relax while we were out riding the mini-bikes around. It wasn't competition at first, it was just something fun to do on the weekends."

While going to visit his aunt one day, Scott and his

family drove by Perris Raceway, a TT/Scrambles track where Gary's dad had previously raced. They stopped to check out the old track. Gary's dad knew the owner and he let Gary ride around a few laps.

"I guess the owner and my dad thought I looked safe enough going around the track, so they let me race there the next day," said Scott, who was 13 when he started racing. "I don't remember how I did. It wasn't very good, but that's how I got started motorcycle racing. From there, it seemed like I raced just about every weekend."

Scott progressed steadily through the ranks and became a top Southern California racer by the time he was 17. He took a job at Suzuki of Ontario so he could be closer to racing and to get discounts on parts. Scott also learned how to work on the bikes.

"My dad would take my brother and I to the races and give us the money to enter, but we were expected to do all the work on the bikes," Scott said.

Scott became a rookie expert in 1972.

That class turned out to be one of the most talented in AMA history. Along with Scott, Kenny Roberts and Mike Kidd also came on the Grand National scene that season. It was Scott who emerged that year as the best of the talented young crop of rookies. In one of the most amazing rookie seasons in the history of the series, Scott, riding a Triumph sponsored by a Los Angeles-area dealership, qualified for 21 of the 24 nationals, scored two wins, and was runner-up to factory Harley-Davidson rider Mark Brelsford. Scott earned AMA Rookie of the Year honors.

After his rookie year, Scott was again runner-up in the series for the next two seasons, finishing behind future

world champion roadracer Kenny Roberts. Scott didn't win any races in 1973, but came back to win three nationals in 1974 including a victory at the San Jose (California) Mile, his first win on a big track.

In 1974, Scott was signed by the Harley-Davidson factory team. He also moved his family to Ohio that year to be closer to the majority of the dirt track events. He won the championship while he was with Harley in 1975. That year, he beat his archrival Kenny Roberts and a new rookie sensation named Jay Springsteen to win the title.

After winning the championship, Scott got into a contract dispute with Harley-Davidson. Talks between Scott and Harley's racing manager, Dick O'Brien, broke down and

it was a shock to most when it was announced before the 1976 season that Scott would not be riding for the factory.

In 1976, Scott, now a privateer, was involved in an intense battle for the championship that came down to the top three riders, Scott, Roberts and Springsteen, who finished one-two-three the previous season. The championship was not decided until the final race, but this time it was Springsteen coming out on top.

During this period, Scott came to be known as a fiercely independent rider. A factory rider for two years, he became somewhat infamous for claiming numerous factory HarleyDavidson and Yamaha race bikes after he left the factory team. Scott says that he simply needed the bikes for parts, which he claimed were purposely being kept from him by the factory teams.

In terms of race wins, 1977 turned out to be Scott's most successful season. That year he earned six victories on the Grand National circuit. Despite the number of wins, Scott suffered through an inconsistent season and was ranked third at the end of the year.

Even though he consistently finished in the top 10 in the series standings, Scott's racing career went into a slow decline throughout the late '70s and early '80s. He did have one more shot at the title in 1981 when he finished just five points behind Mike Kidd in the championship chase.

Scott continued winning races until 1982. His last victory coming on the half-mile track in Hamburg, New York.

His final year in the AMA Grand National top 10 was 1983. Scott retired after the 1985 season having competed in 237 AMA nationals during his outstanding career.

In all, he won 19 Grand National races during his 13-year career and finished runner-up in the series an incredible five times, in addition to his one title.

After hanging up his racing leathers, Scott stayed involved in the sport for a few years managing a racing team, but was admittedly a poor spectator. Later, he got involved in commercial sport diving.

When inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1998, he and his wife, Donna, lived in the Phoenix area. They have one son, David.

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Team Scootin Newton out of Parker AZ finished fourth in the Family class

#014 Team Cbr out of Surprise AZ finished second Senior 50+ running here just ahead of #044 Ironman Icester of Mohave Valley AZ who finished fifth Ironman.

#040 Ironman Single For Life out of Queen Creek AZ finished 11th Ironman

Arizona Offroad Promotions continued their 2024 season with the Laughlin Extravaganza 5-Hour Team race, the first of the Team Race Series on February 24, 2024. Sixty-four teams showed up to test their endurance and battle the unforgiving rugged desert a short 10 miles from downtown Laughlin, Nevada. The teams, comprised of up to three riders, geared up for the ultimate endurance challenge: a 5-hour desert motorcycle team race. Months

of rigorous training, meticulous bike preparation, and strategic planning went into their quest for victory. With the scorching desert sun overhead and the unforgiving terrain ahead, they knew they were in for an intense battle. Those who chose to brave the task on their own, the Ironmen, were in for an even bigger challenge.

As the race commenced, adrenaline surged through the team's veins. Each starting rider mounted their high-performance motorcycle, ready to

conquer the rugged desert landscape. The roar of engines echoed across the hills as they embarked on their journey. The experts took off first, in a cloud of dust. They were quickly followed by the Vets, Seniors, Sportsmen, Family, Ironman, and Mini teams. Hole shots were of the utmost importance, as the single-track terrain made for difficult passing as the riders traversed the mountainous regions.

The initial hours of the race were a test of endurance and strategy, with

VANGIE SKAGGS PHOTOS

Team Barnumpro out of Chandler AZ finished third in the Team Family class

Ricky Brabec leading the pack from the get-go. Straight off his second Dakar Rally Cross championship, the Monster Energy Honda Team Rider dominated the field, racing the entire team race as a solo rider. The teams focused on finding their rhythm and navigating the rocky terrain with precision and agility. Team Yes Daddy from Payson, Arizona were at the head of the pack during the early stages of the race. Communication was key as the teams coordinated their movements, alerting each other to obstacles and changes in terrain. Nowhere was this more evident, than with the Scootin’ Newton Team, as they battled obstacle after obstacle, and still continued to thrive on the track. The blistering sun beat down upon them, but their determination remained unyielding.

With the finish line in sight, adrenaline surged

through the teams as they entered the final hour of the race. Fatigue threatened to slow their pace, but sheer willpower propelled them forward. Each member dug deep, summoning reserves of strength they never knew they possessed. Cheers erupted as they crossed the finish

line, triumphant and united in their achievement.

Ricky Brabec from Mohave Valley, AZ dominated the field and came out on top of the 64 teams that entered the race. Team Desert Ready Mix from Glendale, AZ came in second, followed by Team 1 Pump from Needles, CA.

A look at one of the hard trails

VANGIE SKAGGS PHOTO

Valley Boyz Racing from Holtville, CA, Team Phillips from Needles, CA, Team Yes Daddy from Payson, AZ, Rogue Moto Prescott, Team Chicken Burgers, Team Tres Amigos, and Team Purvines Racing of Las Vegas, NV all finished in the top 10 overall, all racing in the Expert class.

The Sportsman class was won by Team RLK from Flagstaff, AZ, followed closely by Team Buster Scruggs from Cameron, Team Full Send from Mesa, AZ, and Team KRG Racing from Blythe, CA. Team Unfit to Participate rounded out the top five Sportsmen.

Team Flipmode from Lake Havasu, AZ won the Vet 35+ class, just fending off Team Werd Racing from Flagstaff. Team FCA MX from Phoenix came in third place, with Team Dialed Racing from Las Vegas in fourth, and Team Rockstar Drop from Scottsdale in fifth.

The Senior 50+ teams showed that they could hang with the rest of the field, with Team Vance Vance out of Peoria, AZ winning the class and finishing 11th overall. Team Crusty Skid Marks from Surprise, AZ took second place in the class with an impressive finish.

The Family Class was won by Team Trubey Racing from Henderson, NV. Team Accuracy from Tonto Basin, AZ took second place, and Team Barnumpro from Chandler, AZ took third

in class. Hot on their tails was Team Scootin’ Newton from Parker, AZ in fourth place, and Team Mullet Men from Prescott in fifth.

The Ironman class had an impressive field, with 13 total entrants entered to face the entire five hours on their own. Ironman Hunger Guiboa from Lake Havasu took first place, followed by Ironman Collin H from Flagstaff, Ironman Kick Till Monday from Henderson, NV, Ironman Smallcanyon from Navajo Mountain, and Ironman Icester from Mohave Valley all rounding out the top five competitors in class. Ironman Tanner Sutton from Williams, Arizona was quite impressive, going out on his mini-bike to take on the entire course for five hours.

The 5-hour Laughlin Extravaganza motorcycle team race had tested the riders in ways they never imagined, but they emerged victorious, united in their triumph over the elements. As they packed up their gear and bid farewell to the desert, they carried with them memories of an unforgettable adventure and the knowledge that they were capable of conquering any challenge that lay ahead.

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Ricky Brabec leading the pack from the get-go

OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER - BY SDORC PRESIDENT ED STOVIN

Bills

The California bill introduction deadline has passed and all the bills for the year are available for the legislature and public to see. I met with our state lobbyist recently to describe what types of bills we are concerned with. I told him to flag bills that have to do with transportation, State Parks and resources (environment).

Out of the thousands of bills introduced, he found 28 that may affect us. Out of those we will be keeping an eye on a dozen and will be giving a position on two bills. The bill from last year having to do with red sticker bikes is officially dead. That was SB708 from Brian Jones and would have had State Parks issue registration stickers to racing motorcycles that don't quality for green stickers. The only good news related to red sticker bikes is that next year they will all transition to green stickers, opening all seasons and areas to these bikes.

Bill AB3163 will reduce or eliminate fees for vets and active-duty

military for entry into State parks. This includes State Vehicular Recreation Areas that usually cost $5 to enter. We support this bill to help our miliary and vet friends.

Bill SB903 will prohibit the use of PSAF chemicals in the state. ROHVA (Recreational Off Highway Vehicle Association), boating and other groups are opposing this bill because boats and off-road vehicles have a lot of these chemicals in their construction and banning would have a very negative effect on our activities. We are opposing this bill and joining with a larger coalition that opposes it.

I am personaly interested in watching bill AB2392. This bill will exempt the on road motorcycle helmet law for people wearing turbans or Patkas.

Dirt Sports Expo

We have been planning another expo similar to last summer's jamboree, but we hit a couple snags. We chose the date June 22 to have it at the Diane Jacobs Equestrian Center. A little later, we found out that

Conner McMullen, first overall, along with co-drivers Kevin McMullen, Jeneka Jenkins and Jordan Thomas.

Jason Salgado out of Peoria AZ racing in Class 6100 with co-drivers Conor Sesa and Sea Sesa, sponsored by Havik Firearms, Dehorty Contracting and Atlas Masonry

Kossnar Guenther drove his Brenthel Industries truck to a sixth place finish in Class 6100 with co-driver Nick Almada

CLASS 1 1. Conner McMullen, Jeneka Jenkins, Kevin McMullen, Jordan Thomas

2. Cody Reid, Mike Diorio 3. Nicholas Carolan, Todd Bushell

4. Shawn Croll, Brad Barron 5. Joe David, Jake Endress

Class 10 1. Chase Warren, Martin Richardson 2. Jake Endress, Don Angel 3. Katlyn Cox, Kayla Cox, Kyle Cox, Bert Cox, Mike Aronsohn 4. Corey Goin, Robbie Surprenant, Greg Pierson 5. Dane Miller, Matt Bell, Dustin Miller, Corben Blakely

Class 6100 1. Brent Fox, Mark Lundgreen, Brady Fox, Kyler Christensen, Dannel Brown 2. Travis Pecoy, Tyler Brown 3. Justin Bean Smith, Tracy Graf, Franky Randell, Rahuel Ramirez

4. Jake Johnson, Anistyn Johnson, Robert Llewllyn, Cody Johnson 5. Mike Bruner, Igor Dorojinski

Class 4700 1. Andrew Hulse, Mike Kraft, Wayne Guidinger, Ben Hulse, Sean Nichols 2. Adrian Diaz, Alexandria Diaz, Angel Velarde, Adam Flores

Trophylite 6000 1. Daniel Dailey, Mike Dailey, Van Dailey, Ryan Langford

U NA 1900 1. Deegan Gonzalez, Ethan Shaw, Dallas Gonzalez 2. Joshua Blalock, Matt Block, Trevor Beurrier, Travis Spielman 3. Lance Sutton, Julian Presley, Lance Sutton Jr., Chace Crawford 4. Michael Pascarella, Adam Robledo, Stetson Galloway, Thomas Muhlbach, Derek Hudson, Zachary Knudson

U Pro T900 1. Doug Mittag, Ryan Morrison 2. Travis Sallee, Chase Mankin, Brian Sallee 3. James Moore, Jerry Edgar 4. Keith Schulz, Clayton Schulz, Corey Geiser, Horacio Contreras 5. Joe Fitos, Johnathan Smith

U Stock Mod S900 1. Michael Offutt, Cayleb Brumley 2. Seth Jones, Chris Jones

U Stock1 U800 1. Wyatt

Mellon, Daniel Plaza 2. Maddie

Dunlap, Keaton Dunlap, Scott Dunlap, Tom Moore

U Stock2 U900 1. Corry Weller, Jason Weller 2. Max

Fordon, Robby Gordon, Kole

Cramer 3. Jorge Trevino, Mario Walrod, Jesse Trevino, Zaiden Trevino

U Unl 2900 1. Vito Ranuio, Stefano Ranuio 2. Jeff Fox, Ray Smith, Michael Flores, Nolan Williams

UNL Trucks 1. Jack Olliges, Kevin McGillvray, Mike Bollig, Jason McGillvray, Steve Olliges

2. Drew Wentz, Aaron Daniels, Robert Welsh 3. Michael Scafuto, Kyle Craft

Vintage V100 1. Spencer

Whittaker, Gwendolin Dailey

Shawn Croll and Brad Barron finished fourth Class 1 and 14th overall sponsored by Thirty-Two Reload

Michael Scafuto out of Huntington Beach CA with Kyle Craft finished third Unlimited Truck and 24th overall

Lucas Kassity from Norco CA racing with San Diego's Victor Valenzela in the Unlimited Truck class

Registration and Tech in downtown Parker AZ for the Legacy Racing Parker Dam 500 desert race. RNR Race Photos

RNR RACE

Travis Sallee, 16, out of Carlsbad CA with co-drivers Chase Mankin, 15, and Brian Sallee finished second UTV Pro T900 and third overall

The Dailey Builders team out of Washington UT finished first 6100 at the Legacy Racing Parker Dam 500 with driver-of-record Daniel Dailey and co-drivers Mike Dailey, Van Dailey and Ryan Langford. E

Johnny Betlazar finished fifth Class 1400 at the MORE Racing Slash X Duel in the Desert early in March

Jose Herrera, third Class 1400

Mario Alcala Jr, fourth Class 1600

Richard Oja, second Class 2000

CLASS RESULTS

Class 1600 1. Justin Cockrell 2. Mike Cole

3. Jack Clinkenbeard 4. Mario Alcala Jr. 5. Hunter Carpenter

Class 2900 1. Dexon Despot

Class 1900 1. Aaron Clark

Class 1300 1. Patrick Sheely 2. Eric Sheely

3. Joshua Crigler 4. Jason Wagstaff

Class 900 1. Thomas Burns 2. Richard Finn Jr.

3. Steve Johnson 4. Don Wood 5. Ullses Galvan

Class 5/1600 1. Shane Hook

Class 1100 1. Oliver Adrian Flemate 2. Daniel

Boswell 3. Noah Johnson 4. Steven Fredericks

5. Joey Smith

Unlimited Truck 1. Bernard Steimann

Class 1 1. Jon Largent

Class 6100 1. Garrett McCourt 2. John McComb 3. Pat Galley

Class 1400 Pro 1. Brian Younger

Class 10 1. Cade Martin 2. Hector Garcia

3. Michael Deardorff 4. Jared Sallenbach 5. Jacob Wisdom

Class 5U 1. Aaron Macomber

Class 12 1. Jameson Hall 2. Chad Cummings

3. Bob Depew

Class 1400 1. Mike Thomas 2. Ricky Scott

3. Jose Herrera 4. Jeff Vaughn 5. Johnny Betlazar

Class 1350 1. Yuki Miyama

Class 2000 1. Cesar Beccera 2. Richard Oja

3. Enrique Quidera 4. Kameron Wells 5. Janis

Miller

Michael Deardroff, third Class 10 E

Brooke Perfect, tenth Class 1600

Tirion Galloway finished eighth Open Amateur at the Motorcycle Racing Association of Northern Nevada, Round 2 desert race.

I had a blast chasing my two boys through the desert. The boys have been progressing to big bikes the past two years. It was an incredible experience to race with them and for us to finish 5th, 6th and 8th OA.

Chris Maas, first Four Stroke Expert

JEFF WALDAIAS PHOTOS

SUNDAY TOP FIVE CLASS RESULTS

NOV OA

1. Zack Eaton

2. Brenden Peart 3. Rich

Thorwaldson 4. Drew Worman

5. Eric Mcauliffe SUN AM OA

1. Nicholas Benfield 2. Joseph Holzer 3. Adam Enox 4. Doug

Mckellar 5. Dustin Danen 200

OA 1. Peyton Maas 2. Alex

Parker 3. Ryder Allen 4. Lee

Danner 5. Landon Gafford

250 OA 1. Jesse Miller 2. Nate Hohlt 3. Titan Allen 4. Zack Eaton 5. Cooper Leiss 4

STROKE OA 1. Chris Maas 2. Simon Lupori 3. Charley Leiss

4. Logan Laplaca 5. Douglas

Stewart OVER 30 OA 1. Nick

Cusato 2. Dan Capparelli 3. Andrew Robinson 4. Stephen

Helms 5. Eric Mcauliffe OVER 40 OA 1. Willy Heiss 2. Micheal

Stephens 3. Will Allen 4. Doug

Mckellar 5. Dave Rennie OVER 50 OA 1. Dennis Belingheri 2. John Omohundro 3. Anthony

Fagundes 4. Rich Thorwaldson

5. Mike Schultz WOMAN OA

1. Christina Courtney 2. Kylah

Krupa 3. Carley Legenbauer 4. Sierra Koch 5. Kaydence Marsh

MINI OA 1. Wyatt Mirell 2. Kade Christensen 3. Vaughn Brannan 4. Ryker Oliverson 5.

Landen Ruano

SATURDAY

WOMAN OA 1. Sarah Marsh

2. Alicia Oneill 3. Presley Hayes

4. Ashley Pheasant 5. Mackinze

Dingley BIG BIKE OA 1. Willy

Heiss 2. Dennis Belingheri 3.

Laine Stephens 4. Madden

Kirsch 5. Jordan Maas MINI/V

WOM/BOMBERS OA 1. Wyatt

Mirell 2. Sarah Marsh 3. Kade

Christensen 4. Vaughn Brannan

5. Ryker Oliverson OPEN OA

1. Jordan Maas 2. Nicholas

Benfield 3. Trevin Perkins

4. Joseph Holzer 5. Carson

Calder AA 1. Laine Stephens 2. Madden Kirsch 3. Blayde Jones

OPEN EXP 1. Jordan Maas 2.

Trevin Perkins 3. Carson Calder

4. Adam Devargas 5. Austin Hough 250 EXP 1. Jesse Miller

2. Nate Hohlt 3. Titan Allen

4. Dustin Burrell 200 EXP 1. Peyton Maas 2. Alex Parker 3. Bobby Kramer 4 STROKE EXP

1. Chris Maas 2. Simon Lupori

3. Charley Leiss 4. Robert Mcadam OVER 30 EXP 1. Nick Cusato 2. Dan Capparelli 3. Andrew Robinson 4. Stephen Helms 5. Miles Brazil OVER 40 EXP 1. Willy Heiss 2. Micheal Stephens 3. Will Allen 4. Dave Rennie 5. Greg Burns OVER 50 EXP 1. Dennis Belingheri 2. John Omohundro 3. Dan Hayes

W WOMEN EXP 1. Christina

Courtney OPEN AM 1. Nicholas

Benfield 2. Joseph Holzer 3. Adam Enox 4. Dustin Danen

5. Coard Mckim 250 AM 1. Cooper Leiss 2. Ryan Downing

3. Mason Main 200 AM 1. Ryder Allen 4 STROKE AM 1. Logan Laplaca OVER 30 AM

1. Andrew Sharkey 2. Andersen Mueller 3. Marcus Cusato

4. Tyler Pizorno 5. Nicholas Fontanez OVER 40 AM 1. Doug Mckellar 2. Adam Finch

3. Joshua Ricciardi 4. Jessie Sadler 5. Cody Laplaca OVER 50 AM 1. Anthony Fagundes

2. Mike Schultz 3. Rj Moore 4. Tim Hohlt 5. Steve Liggett W WOMEN AM 1. Kylah Krupa

2. Carley Legenbauer OPEN NOV 1. Brenden Peart 2. Jenoa Devargas 3. Henry Young

4. Nathan Killins 5. Stevan

Diaz 250 NOV 1. Zack Eaton

2. Drew Worman 3. Logan Goffinet 4. Tristan Farmer 5. Sebastien Donaldson 200 NOV 1. Lee Danner 2. Landon Gafford 3. Wyatt Westbrook

4. Asher Finch 5. Al Tagudin

4 STROKE NOV 1. Douglas Stewart 2. Matt Baumbach 3. Tyrell Lucas 4. Jeffrey Ellis 5. Chance Powning OVER 30 NOV 1. Eric Mcauliffe 2. Joseph

Blayde Jones finished seventh overall and third in the AA class

Delaski 3. Ryan Wilson 4.

Matthew Ebersbacher 5. Jason

Beadle OVER 40 NOV 1. Steve

Manthey 2. Zach Howell 3. Blair

Richardson 4. Jason Rubero 5. Michael Gillis OVER 50 NOV

1. Rich Thorwaldson 2. Jason

Danen 3. Josiah Brown 4. Frank

Recasens W WOMEN NOV 1. Sierra Koch 2. Kaydence Marsh

3. Sheah Rainbolt 4. Annie

Lance OVER 60 1. Danny

Young 2. Chris Sunderland 3. Ray Sbriglia 4. Steven Morgan (TM); 5. Greg Ekins BOMBER

1. Dustin Burrell 2. Michael

Furlong V WOMEN EXP 1.

Sarah Marsh 2. Mackinze

Dingley 3. Lillyahna Mullins V WOMEN AM 1. Presley Hayes

2. Kaydence Marsh 3. Sarah

Fawcett V WOMEN NOV 1.

Alicia Oneill 2. Ashley Pheasant

3. Kaeleigh Rodgers 4. Ann Mendoza 5. Sienna Stites MINI AM 1. Wyatt Mirell 2. Vaughn Brannan 3. Landen Ruano

MINI NOV 1. Kade Christensen

2. Ryker Oliverson 3. Jace Shafe

4. Jonny Munson 5. Nathan

Danner 65 AM 1. Hunter

Welton 65 NOV 1. Rhett

Manthey 2. Zac Brock 3. Ryker

Manthey 4. Jase Munson 5.

Conner Rennie PEEWEE 4ST 1.

Dillon Gaines 2. Jesse Shriver 3. Kimberly Lotz 4. Lakyn Perkins

5. Luke Finch PEEWEE 7+

1. Maddex Albury 2. Mattheus Brazil 3. Nikolaj Evans 4. Jase

Chandler 5. Eugene Mckinnon

PEEWEE 6- 1. Kuyper Brazil

2. Linken Hanselman 3. Huck

Wilson 4. Ethan Schmick 5. Jaxon Main

Out of Gardnerville NV, Ryder Allen finished first 200 Amateur E

Logan LaPlaca out of Reno NV finished first 4 Stroke Amateur

AI Can’t Replace Hands-On Training For Four-Wheeling

With AI (artificial intelligence) in the news so much today, I thought I’d try a little experiment. I was curious as to what extent the program (ChatGBT) could teach what I teach. Ultimately, could AI replace me (and the other trainers)?

The answer is no, but AI does offer valuable information at times. That information can supplement what is gleaned from other sources.

My experiment with AI

After logging in, I typed this request: “Write an article as a quiz on four-wheel drive concepts.”

I’ll give the program credit for quickly – and I mean quickly – providing the article. But the questions in the quiz weren’t as strong as I would’ve liked. And at least one answer was wrong.

One question ChatGBT created was, “What is the term for the ability of a vehicle to climb steep inclines without losing traction?” Possible answers included:

The correct answer, according to the program was C, rock crawling.

Really? That doesn’t make sense to me.

Another question asked what the recommended tire pressure was for off-road driving. Answers included “higher than usual” and “lower than usual.”

“Lower than usual” was given as the correct answer. Well, sure, but that’s not very helpful.

Let’s get more specific. Something like “tire pressure of 15 – 18 psi” would be a good answer.

For background purposes, a quiz or test is fine. But to truly learn and master four-wheeling, one must get out there and drive. It’s impossible to develop a cookbook to cover all conditions and obstacles encountered off road. Even AI can’t do that.

Ham radio offers a good analogy. A person could become licensed by studying the question pool and taking online practice exams. While some questions may cover on-air practices, the only way to learn how to operate is to get on the air – ideally with a ham radio operator acting as a mentor.

That is the case with four-wheeling. Study all you want, but then sign up for training. Follow up by going off-road and putting that training into action.

a) Slip Differential b) Hill Descent Control c) Rock Crawling d) Gradient Ascension

Tom Severin

4x4 Coach

Being involved ensures highest retention rates

People learn material in a variety of ways. Some like to read. Others prefer a verbal format. Some learn best in a verbal/visual format. Research shows that retention rates are highest when participants are involved in the activity. Doing is more effective than studying. Check out this graphic above.

Note that simply reading about the topic results in 10% retention. Retention rates climb dramatically the more involved the person is. Retention is as high as 90% when individuals perform the action.

Don’t get me wrong: I believe in reading to learn. (Do a lot of that myself.) I’ve been publishing these articles for more than 15 years. In addition, I offer various handouts during my courses. Those handouts augment my presentations and the techniques I demonstrate.

Numerous books have been written about 4WD. I’m a big fan of Jim Allen’s work. He, along with James Weber, wrote “The Four-Wheeler’s Bible: The Complete Guide to Off-Road and Overland Adventure.” Everyone attending my basic classes gets a copy.

The written word accomplishes only so much. As

you can see from the graph, retention is greatest when participants put that knowledge into action.

Just one example: Four-wheelers need to know how to pick lines. Drivers simply can’t learn that by reading about it somewhere.

Artificial intelligence is here to stay. It’s becoming an integral part of our lives and businesses. Whether that’s ultimately good or bad remains to be seen. As for fourwheeling, the information gleaned from AI can augment what is taught through other means.

Learning four-wheeling necessarily involves handson training. That training helps cement the principles and techniques in the drivers’ minds. Regular off-roading further reinforces what was learned in class.

Tom Severin, 4x4 Coach, teaches 4WD owners how to confidently and safely use their vechicles to the fullest extent in difficult terrain and adverse driving conditions. Contact him at tom@4x4training.com or visit www.4x4training.com to develop or improve your driving skill. Copyright 2024, Badlands Off-Road Adventures, Inc E

Alex Hernandez, first Vintage Military

Cole Johnson, first Class 4400 Unlimited

TOP TEN M/C OVERALL 1. Preston Campbell 2. Danny Cooper 3. Jesse Canepa 4. Kyle Hutcheson 5. Wyatt Cooper 6. Coleman Westbay 7. Tony Nolen 8. Graydon Smith 9. Trentin Price 10. Reed Christensen

TOP TEN UNLIMITED CLASSES

OA 1. Adam Householder 2. Kyle Jergensen 3. Troy Grabowski 4. Cole Potts 5. Christian Sourapas 6. EJ Herbst 7. Trey Dylan Gibbs 8. James Scully 9. Jordan Brenthel 10. Brett Comiskey

TOP TEN LIMITED CLASSES OA

1. Ronnie Anderson 2. Tyler Mills 3. Abraham Gutierrez 4. Ryan Piplic 5. Nick May 6. Sierra Romo 7. Brody Aikins 8. Joe Terrana 9. Chase Carr 10. Tim Fitzpatrick

TOP YOUTH 570 OPEN OA 1. Brody Berhorst 2. Estella Gaddis 3. Indigo Bartley

TOP TEN YOUTH 170 OPEN OA

1. Declan Shields 2. Nixon Nagel 3. Korbin Grinolds 4. Brixton Wirt 5. Paxton Grinolds 6. Jameson Mandle 7. Gray Lantz 8. Samuel Gibbs 9. Brenna Goerke 10. Cash Martinez

Nick Isenhouer, ninth Unlimited Truck Spec

Troy Grabowski finished second Unlimited Truck Spec

Mario Fuentes Zaragoza, Class 1 winner

Adam Casteneda finished 27th Unlimited Truck Spec in the large class

Abraham Gutierrez finished second Class 10

Finishing third in the Unlimited Truck class was Ethan Ebert

Josh Mattox finished fourth Class 1450 E

Kayden Guernsey, second Class 5 Unlimited

COMING EVENTS

CLEANUPS

CLEAN DEZERT

www.clean-dezert.org

KEEP OUR DESERT CLEAN

www.keepourdesertclean.com

Arizona Clean-ups

LAND/UDG 760-791-1856

SAN DIEGO OFF ROAD COALITION

www.sdorc.org - info@sdorc.org

DESERT RACING

AMA DISTRICT 37

www.district37ama.org

Motorcycles & Quads

May 4, 2024 - Badgers MC Cop

Out European Scrambles

Jun 1-2, 2024 - RUTS MC Melt

Down Dual European Scrambles

Jun 22-23, 2024 - DMC Night

Race

Jul 13, 2024 - Lost Angels MC

Night Team Race, Red Mountain

Aug 17, 2024 - Prairie Dogs MC

Night Team Race, Glen Helen

Oct 12, 2024 - Shamrocks MC

Dual Euro, Red Mountain

Oct 19-20, 2024 - 100's MC Hare

& Hound, Johnson Valley

Nov 17, 2024 - Jackrabbits MC

Desert Scramble, Red Mountain

AMA DISTRICT 38

www.amad38.com

Races held near El Centro CA Motorcycles & Quads

May 5, 2024 - D38 Grand Prix, Shorty's Sports Park, Blythe

Sept 1, 2024 - D38 Grand Prix, Glen Helen Raceway, San Bernardino CA

Oct 5, 2024 - Roadruner Rattle

Snake Chase, Plaster City East

Oct 26, 2024 - I8 Monster Mash, Superstition

Nov 16, 2024 - OTB Veterans Day Dash, Lakebed

Dec 14, 2024 - Roadrunner

Christmas Classic, Plaster City West

UTVs

Apr 13, 2024 - OTB California

160, Superstition OHV Area

Oct 26, 2024 - I8 Monster Mash, Sueperstition

Nov 16, 2024 - Full Throttle

Veterans Day Dash, Lakebed

Dec 14, 2024 - Roadrunner

Christmas Classic, Plaster City West

AMA NATIONAL HARE & HOUND

www.NationalHareandHound.com

Motorcycles & Quads

Apr 6, 2024 - Round 3, Jericho UT

Apr 20, 2024 - Round 4, Jericho UT

Sept 14, 2024 - Round 5, Caliente NV

Oct 19-20, 2024 - Round 6, Lucerne Valley CA

AMA WEST HARE SCRAMBLES

www.westharescramble.com

Motorcycles & Quad

Apr 13-14, 2024 - Round 2, Jacksonville OR

May 11-12, 2024 - Round 3, Prineville OR

Jun 8-9, 2024 - Round 4, Shasta Ski Park CA

Sept 7-8, 2024 - Round 6, Glen Helen CA

Sept 28-29, 2024 - Round 7, Washougal WA

Nov 23-24, 2024 - Round 8, Wilseyville CA

AMRA ARIZONA MOTORCYCLE RIDERS ASSOCIATION

www.amraracing.com

Motorcycle Racing

Apr 20-21, 2024 - Round 6, Camp Verde AZ

May 18, 2024 - Round 7, Prescott Valley AZ

Sept TBD - Round 8

Oct 6, 2024 - Round 9, Kelly Canyon, Flagstaff AZ

Oct 26, 2024 - Round 10, TBD

Nov 9-10, 2024 - Round 11, Laughlin NV

ARIZONA OFF ROAD PROMOTIONS

www.azopracing.com

Aug 10-11, 2024 - Cinder Mountain Off-Road Challenge, Flagstaff AZ

Sept 21-22, 2024 - P. Mountain Off-Road Challenge, Page AZ

Oct 26-27, 2024 - Cinder Mountain 100, Flagstaff AZ

BEST IN THE DESERT

www.bitd.com

Apr 25-28, 2024 - Silver State 300 MC, Quad, UTV, Truck, Car

Aug 14-17, 2024 - Vegas to Reno MC, Quad, UTV, Truck, Car

Oct 17-20, 2024 - Laughlin Desert Classic, Youth Series Event MC, Quad, UTV, Truck, Car

CODE OFF ROAD

www.codeoffroad.com.mx

LEGACY RACING

www.legacyracing.net

Apr 18-21, 2024 - Frontier 500, Pahrump to Dayton NV Cars/ Trucks/UTV/Quad/MC

Jun 26-30, 2024 - Baja Nevada, Cars/Trucks/UTV/Quad/MC

Aug 2-3, 2024 - Dirt Rebelution, Cedar City UT, UTV/Quad/MC

Sept 19-21, 2024 - UTV Freedom Ride, Location TBA UTV

Oct 10-13, 2024 - Gold Rush, Virginia City to Tonopah NV Cars/ Trucks/UTV/Quad/MC

Dec 5-8, 2024 - 4WP Desert Showdown, Pahrump NV Cars/ Trucks/UTV/Quad/MC

M.O.R.E. www.moreracing.net

Cars, Trucks and UTVs

May 4, 2024 - PCI Race Radios 300, Johnson Valley CA

Jul 13-14, 2024 - Freedom Cup, Glen Helen Raceway, San Bernardino CA

Sept 21, 2024 - GG Lighting Night Race, Lucerne Valley CA

Dec 7-8, 2024 - The Desert Championships, Barstow CA

NORRA www.norra.com

Apr 26 - May 4, 2024NORRA Mexican 1000

RECORD OFF ROAD

www.recordoffroad.com

Jun 21-23, 2024 - Ensenaea San Felipe 250

Oct 4-6, 2024 - La Raza 200

Dec 13-15, 2024 - Ensenada San Felipe 250

SCORE

www.score-international.com

May 29-Jun 2, 2024 - BF

Goodrich 56th SCORE Baja 500

Sept 11-15, 2024 - 5th SCORE

Baja 400

Nov 12-17, 2024 - BF Goodrich 57th SCORE Baja 1000

SNORE www.snoreracing.net

Apr 12-14, 2024 - King Shocks

Battle at Primm, Primm NV

Jun 7-8, 2024 - Midnight Special, Jean NV

Oct 25-26, 2024 - Pahrump 200, Pahrump NV

Dec 12-15, 2024 - Rage at the River, Laughlin NV

SADR - Southern Arizona Desert Racing www.racesadr.com

May 10-11, 2024 - T-150

Sept 27-28, 2024 - Point to Point

Dec 6-7, 2024 - Cholla 250

VORRA www.vorraracing.com

Apr 18-21, 2024 - Frontier 500, Pahrump-Dayton Cars, Trucks, UTV, MX/Quad

May 3-5, 2024 - Dog Fight 250, Fallon NV Cars, Trucks, UTVs

Jun 7-9, 2024 - Warrior 275, Hawthorne NV Cars, Trucks, UTVs, MX/Quad

Sept 13-15, 2024 - Stomping Grounds 300, Yerington NV, Cars, Trucks, UTVs

Oct 10-13, 2024 - Gold Rush With, Virginia City-Tonopah Cars, Trucks, UTV, MX/Quad

ZR PROMOTIONS

(686) 564-6653

www.zrpromo.com

Motorcycles, Quads and UTVs

DUAL SPORT

BIG BEAR TRAIL

RIDERS MC

www.bigbeartrailriders.com

Jun 22-23, 2024 - 30th Annual Big Bear Run

CRAWDAD OFF ROAD EVENTS

www.crawdadoffroadevents.com

D-37 DUAL SPORT

www.district37dualsport.com/ events

DUAL SPORT WEST

www.dualsportwest.com

May 6-10, 2024 - Mex2Can 1st Half, Tecate CA

Aug 20-26, 2024 - Mex2Can 2nd Half, Fallon NV

Aug 20-26, 2024 - GWT 2nd Section, Park City UT Fall 2024 - GWT 1st Section, Nogales AZ

Sept 21-22, 2024 - Topaz 400, Topaz NV

Oct 19-20, 2024 - Prescott 300, Prescott AZ

Oct 26-27, 2024 - Lone Pine 300, Lone Pine

Nov 9-10, 2024 - Route 66,

Seligman AZ

TBD 2024 - China Lake 350, Ridgecrest CA

DUST DEVILS MC www.dustdevilsmc.com

FAMILY OFF ROAD

ADVENTURES

www.familyoffroadadventures.com 209-649-3633

ORANGE COUNTY DUALIES www.dualies.com

SAN DIEGO ADVENTURE RIDERS www.dualsport-sd.com

VENTURA COUNTY M/C CLUB www.venturacountymc.com

ENDURANCE

GLEN HELEN

www.glenhelen.com

Jun 8, 2024 - 3 Bros 10-Hour

Endurance Race

Oct 12-13, 2024 - 3 Bros 24-Hour

Endurance RAce

ENDUROCROSS

GEICO AMA ENDUROCROSS www.endurocross.com

ENDUROS

DISTRICT 37 www.district37ama.org

Apr 20-21, 2024 - Vikings MC

Sprint Enduro

May 18, 2024 - Viewfinders MC Sprint Enduro

Sept 28-29, 2024 - RHR Sprint Enduro

Nov 2, 2024 - Hilltoppers Sprint Enduro

LOS ANCIANOS MC CLUB www.losancianos.com

REDDING DIRT RIDERS

www.reddingdirtriders.com

FLAT TRACK

AMERICAN FLAT TRACK

www.americanflattrack.com

Apr 27, 2024 - Texas Half-Mile, Fort Worth TX

May 4, 2024 - Silver Dollar Short Track, Chico CA

May 11, 2024 - Ventura Short Track, Ventura CA

Jun 15, 2024 - Orange County Half Mile, Middleton NY

Jun 22, 2024 - Bridgeport Half Mile, Swedesboro NJ

Jun 29, 2024 - Lima Half Mile, Lima OH

Jul 6, 2024 - DuQuoin Mile, DuQuoin IL

Jul 28, 2024 - Peoria TT, Peoria IL

Aug 6, 2024 - Black Hills Half Mile, Rapid City SD

Aug 10, 2024 - TBA TT

Aug 31, 2024 - Springfield Mile I, Springfield IL

Sept 1, 2024 - Springfield Mile II, Springfield IL

Sept 6, 2024 - TBA Half Mile

AZ FLAT TRACK RACING

www.azflattrackracing.com

Apr 13, 2024 - Round 5, Tucson Kart Speedway

Apr 27, 2024 - Round 6, Mohave Valley Raceeway

May 11, 2024 - Round 7, Adobe Mountain Speedway

Jun 1, 2024 - Round 8, Tucson Kart Speedway

AZ SOUTHLAND FLAT TRACK @Azsouthland_flattrack 480-688-5278

Apr 13-14, 2024 - Round 1

May 18-19, 2024 Round 2

Jun 8-9, 2024 - Round 3

CALVMX FLAT TRACK

www.calvmx.net

Camp Lockett, Campo CA Bikes, Quads, Karts, Trikes

May 18-19, 2024 - Round 1

Jun 22-23, 2024 - Round 2

Jul 20-21, 2024 - Round 3

Aug 17-18, 2024 - Round 4

Sept 28-29, 2024 - Round 5

Oct 26-27, 2024 - Round 6

Nov 16-17, 2024 - Round 7

KERN RACEWAY

www.kernraceway.com

Apr 6, 2024 - Flat Track/ Speedway 4

COMING EVENTS

Sept 14, 2024 - Flat Track/ Speedway

Nov 2, 2024 - Flat Track/ Speedway

LAKE ELSINORE MX PARK www.facebook.com/ Lake-Elsinore-MotorsportsPark-104247691683693/

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FLAT TRACK ASSOCIATION www.southerncalifornia flattrack.com

All races held at Perris Raceway, Perris CA

VENTURA RACEWAY www.venturaraceway.com

4WD CLUBS/EVENTS

BADLANDS OFF ROAD ADVENTURES www.4x4training.com

CALIFORNIA 4WD ASSOCIATION INC. www.cal4wheel.com

CAPO VALLEY 4 WHEELERS www.cv4w.org

May 3, 2024 - Sedona AZ

DESERT SIDE TRACS www.dst4x4club.org

Sept 24, 2024 - Moab 2024

DIABLO 4-WHEELERS www.diablo4wheelers.com

EARLY BRONCOS LTD www.earlybronco.com

GEARED FOUR FUN 4WD CLUB www.geared4fun.com

HEMET JEEP CLUB www.hemetjeepclub.com

INLAND EMPIRE FOUR WHEELRS www.ie4w.com

JUSTRUNS www.justruns.com

PARKER 4 WHEELERS www.facebook.com/P4Wheelers/

POINT MUGU 4WD CLUB, INC. www.pointmugu4wd.org

RED ROCK 4-WHEELERS www.rr4w.com

Mar 23-31, 2024 - Easter Jeep Safari 2024, Moab UT

SAN DIEGO 4 WHEELERS www.sd4wheel.com

SAN DIEGO OUTBACKS 4X4 CLUB (760) 789-8294

SCOUTS WEST 4WDC www.scoutswest.com

Apr 2024 - IH Western Regionals, Calico CA

SONS OF THUNDER 4-WHEELERS

www.sonsofthunder4x4.com

Apr 26-28, 2024 - Truckhaven

May 4, 2024 - McBride Car Show

May 18, 2024 - Rowher Flatas

Jun 22, 2024 - Lockwood/Millers

Jul 19-21, 2024 - Pismo

Aug 16-18, 2024 - Big Bear

Sept 21, 2024 - Beach Party

Oct 18-20, 2024 - Calico

Nov 15-17, 2024 -Mojave Preserve

TIERRA DEL SOL www.tds4x4.com

VEGAS VALLEY 4 WHEELERS www.vv4w.org

VICTOR VALLEY 4 WHEELERS www.victorvalley4wheelers.com

WILLYS OVERLAND MOAB RALLY www.willysrally.com

4WD TRAINING BADLANDS OFF ROAD ADVENTURES www.4x4training.com

FUN RUNS

CORVA www.corva.org

MORONGO BASIN SEARCH & RESCUE www.desertrun.org

REDDING DIRT RIDERS www.reddingdirtriders.com

SAN DIEGO OFF ROAD COALITION www.sdorc.org

SOBOBA RIDES, San Jacinto CA www.facebook.com/ SobobaRides/ Returning in 2025

UTV Off Road Adventures www.utvoffroad adventures.com

Apr 19-21, 2024 - Red Rock UTV Fest, Cottonwood AZ

May 17-19, 2024 - Cherry Creek UTV Fest, Young AZ

May 24-26, 2024 - Grand Staircase SXS Experience, Big Water UT

Jul 5-7, 2024 - North Rim UTV Fun Run, Fredonia AZ

Jul 19-21, 2024 - Williams - GC UTV Experience, Williams AZ

Aug 23-25, 2024 - White Mtn UTV Experience, Eagar AZ

Sept 13-15, 2024 - Fire in the Sky UTV Fun Run, Heber AZ

Oct 11-13, 2024 - Southern AZ SXS Experience, Sonoita AZ

Nov 8-10, 2024 - Southern AZ Peace Trail, Wenden AZ

Dec 6-8, 2024 - Earp-tacular UTV Experience, Earp CA

G.P.’S

AMA DISTRICT 37

www.district37ama.org

Apr 6-7, 2024 - Hilltoppers MC Grand Prix, 29 Palms

Apr 27-28, 2024 - Shamrocks Grand Prix

Sept 28-29, 2024 - Viewfinders

MC Grand Prix, Ridgecrest

Oct 26-27, 2024 - Prospectors

MC Grand Prix, Blythe

Nov 8-10, 2024 - Vikings MC Grand Prix, Lake Havasu

AMA DISTRICT 38

www.amad38.com

May 5, 2024 - D38 Grand Prix, Shorty's Sports Park, Blythe CA

Sept 1, 2024 - D38 Grand Prix, Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA

AMRA

www.amraracing.com

Apr 20-21, 2024 - Round 5, Camp Verde AZ

May 18, 2024 - Round 6, Prescott Valley AZ

Jun 1-2, 2024 - Round 7, Fay Canyon, Flagstaff AZ

Sept TBD, 2024 - Round 8

Oct 6, 2024 - Round 9, Kelly Canyon, Flagstaff AZ

Oct 26, 2024 - Round 10, TBD

Nov 9-10, 2024 - Round 11, Laughlin NV

ARIZONA OFF ROAD PROMOTIONS

www.azopracing.com

Apr 27-28, 2024 - Kingman Grand Prix, Kingman AZ

May 11-12, 2024 - Camp Verde Grand Prix, Camp Verde AZ

Nov 16-17, 2024 - Blythe Grand Prix, Blythe CA

FIRE & POLICE MOTOCROSS

www.firepolicemx.com

GLEN HELEN, Devore CA www.glenhelen.com

LACR MX, Palmdale CA www.lacr.mx

NATIONAL GRAND PRIX SERIES

www.ngpcseries.com

Apr 5-7, 2024 - Round 4, 29 Palms CA

Apr 26-28, 2024 - Round 5, TBD

May 24-26, 2024 - Round 6, TBD

Oct 4-6, 2024 - Ridgecrest CA

Oct 25-27, 2024 - Blythe CA

Nov 8-10, 2024 - Lake Havasu AZ

REDDING DIRT RIDERS

www.reddingdirtriders.com

SRA www.sragp.com

Motorcycles, Quads, UTVs

All events held at Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA

Apr 21, 2024 - Round 4

May 4, 2024 - Night Team Race

May 5, 2024 - Round 5

Jun 29, 2024 - Night Team Race

Jun 30, 2024 - Round 6

Jul 2024 - No Race

Aug 4, 2024 - Round 7

Aug 25, 2024 - Round 8

Sept 21, 2024 - Night Team Race

Sept 22, 2024 - Round 9

Oct 20, 2024 - Round 10

Nov 17, 2024 - Round 11

Dec 15, 2024 - Round 12

VIRGINIA CITY MOTORSPORTS

CLUB

www.vcgp.com

Apr 27-28, 2024 - Virginia City Grand Prix, Virginia City NV

ZR PROMOTIONS

www.zrpromo.com

MOTOCROSS

Also see Vintage Motocross Category

2X PROMOTIONS

www.2xpromotions.com

Apr 12, 2024 - 2024 AMA Cal Classic, Glen Helen Raceway, San Bernardino CA

Apr 19, 2024 - Loretta Lynn's

Northwest Area Qualifier & Road to Mammoth, Round 4, DT1 MX Park

AMA AMATEUR NATIONAL MX

REGIONAL

www.mxsports.com

Southwest Area Qualifier

May 18-19, 2024 - Moriarty MX, Moriarty NM

Midwest Regional

Jun 7-9, 2024 - Prairie City OHV - Youth/Amateur Regional, Rancho Cordova CA

Southwest Regional

May 31-Jun 2, 2024 - Fox Raceway - Youth/Amateur Regional, Pala CA National Championship

Jul 29-Aug 3, 2024 - Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship, Hurricane Mills TN

AMA LUCAS OIL PRO MX CHAMPIONSHIP

www.mxnationals.com

May 25, 2024 - Fox Raceway at Pala CA

Jun 1, 2024 - Hangtown, Prairie City SVRA, Rancho Cordova CA

Jun 8, 2024 - Thunder Valley MX Park, Lakewood CO

Jun 15, 2024 - High Point Raceway, Mt. Morris PA

Jun 29, 2024 - The Wick 338, Southwick MA

Jul 6, 2024 - RedBud MX, Buchanan MI

Jul 13, 2024 - Spring Creek MX Park, Milville MN

Jul 20, 2024 - Washougal MX Park, Washougal WA

Aug 10, 2024 - Unadilla MX, New Berlin NY

www.ssormag.com

Aug 17, 2024 - Budds Creek MX Park, Mechanicsville MD

Aug 24, 2024 - Ironman Raceway, Crawfordsville IN

AME MINICROSS

www.ameminicross.com

All events held at Glen Helen Raceway, San Bernardino CA

Apr 27, 2024 - AME Spring Nationals Round 1

Apr 28, 2024 - AME Spring Nationals Round 2

May 18, 2024 - AME Spring Nationals Round 3

May 19, 2024 - AME Spring Nationals Round 4

CAHUILLA CREEK MX Anza CA

www.cahuillacreek motocross.com

DT1 MX Park Tulare CA www.dt1mxpark.com

FIRE & POLICE MOTOCROSS

www.firepolicemx.com

Jun 20-22, 2024 - Fire Police Benefit MX, Amherst Meadowlarks OH

FOX RACEWAY Pala CA raceway.palatribe.com

GLEN HELEN RACEWAY Devore CA

www.glenhelen.com

LA PLAYA MOTOCROSS

Rosarito, Mexico www.facebook.com/ laplayamotocross

LACR MX, Palmdale CA www.lacr.mx

MOTO 4 KIDS

www.moto4kids.racing

Thriller Beezzz Series

Apr 14, 2024 - Round 4, DT1 MX Park, Tulare CA

May 5, 2024 - Round 5, Fox Raceway, Pala CA Summer School Series

Jun 8, 2024 - Round 1, Fox Raceway, Pala CA

Jul 13, 2024 - Round 2, Fox Raceway, Pala CA

Aug 10, 2024 - Round 3, Fox Raceway, Pala CA Rad Riders Series

Aug 25, 2024 - Round 1, LACR, Palmdale CA

Sept 8, 2024 - Round 2, Fox Raceway, Pala CA

COMING EVENTS

Sept 22, 2024 - Round 3, DT1 MX Park, Tulare CA

Nov 3, 2024 - Round 4, Barona Oaks MX, Lakeside CA

Nov 24, 2024 - Round 5, Fox Raceway, Pala CA

OLD SCHOOL SCRAMBLES RACING

www.ossrg.org

All races held at Glen Helen Raceway, San Bernardino CA

Apr 27-28, 2024 - Pasha Grand Prix, Round 2

Oct 26-27, 2024 - OktoberFast Grand Prix, Round 3

Dec 14-15, 2024 - TT Scrambles Round 4

OVER THE HILL GANG

www.overthehillgang.org

Apr 7, 2024 - Lake Elsinore MX, Lake Elsinore CA

Apr 20-21,2024 - Hangtown, Rancho Cordova CA

May 5, 2024 - Perris Raceway, Perris CA

May 19, 2024 - Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA

May 25-26, 2024 - The Sandbox, Fernley NV

Jun 16, 2024 - Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA

PERRIS RACEWAY

Perris CA

www.rideperris.com

SOCAL OLD TIMERS MX CLUB

www.socalotmx.org

Apr 14, 2024 - Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA

Apr 20-21, 2024 - Las Vegas International, Sandy Valley NV

May 5, 2024 - Perris Raceway, Perris CA

May 19, 2024 - Perris Raceway, Perris CA

Jun 1-2, 2024 - Arizona International, Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA

Jun 30, 2024 - Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA

WMN RACING

www.wmnracing.org

WORCS www.worcsracing.com

Bikes/Quads/SXS

Apr 12-14, 2024 - Round 5, Blythe CA, ATV/MC Only

May 17-19, 2024 - Round 6, Cedar City UT

Sept 6-8, 2024 - Round 7, Devore CA

Oct 4-6, 2024 - Round 8, Mesquite NV

Nov 1-3, 2024 - Round 9, Primm NV

OFF ROAD RALLY

SONORA RALLY

www.sonorarally.com

Oct 21-25, 2024 - Sonora Rally

OFF ROAD SHOWS

OFF ROAD EXPO

www.offroadexpo.com

Sept 28-29, 2024 - Off Road Expo, Pomona CA

SAND SPORTS SUPER SHOW

www.sandsports supershow.com

Sept 20-22, 2024 - Sand Sports Super Show, Costa Mesa CA

SAN DIEGO OFF ROAD COALITION

www.sdorc.org

ROCK CRAWLING

DIRT RIOT ENDURANCE RACING

www.werocklive.com

Western Series

Apr 27-28, 2024 - Round 2, Cedar City UT

Jul 27-28, 2024 - Round 3, Goldendale WA East vs. West vs. Texas

Mar 23-24, 2024 - Mason TX

Grand Nationals

Sept 7-8, 2024 - Chokecherry Canyon, Farmington NM

NOR CAL ROCK RACING

www.norcalrockracing.com

Apr 5-6, 2024 - Race 2, Prairie City SVRA

Jun 14-15, 2024 - Race 3, Prairie City SVRA

Jun 28-29, 2024 - Race 4, Prairie City SVRA

Jul 12-13, 2024 - Race 5, Prairie City SVRA

Aug 9-10, 2024 - Race 6, Prairie City SVRA

ULTRA 4 RACING

www.ultra4racing.com

SAND DRAGS

SOCAL SAND DRAGS

www.socalsanddrags.com

Apr 12-14, 2024 - Race 3

Sept 27-29, 2024 - Race 4

SHORT COURSE

GREAT AMERICAN SHORTCOURSE

www.greatamericanshort course.com

May 18-19, 2024 - Rounds 3&4, Glen Helen Raceway, San Bernardino CA

Jun 8-9, 2024 - Rounds 5&6, SBC Fairgrounds, Victorville CA

Oct 5-6, 2024 - Rounds 7&8, Glen Helen Raceway, San Bernardino CA

Nov 2-3, 2024 - Rounds 9&10, SBC Fairgrounds, Victorville CA

SPEED ENERGY FORMULA OFF ROAD

www.stadium supertrucks.com

Apr 19-21, 2024 - Long Beach CA

SPEEDWAY

COSTA MESA SPEEDWAY

www.costamesaspeedway.net

KERN RACEWAY

www.kernraceway.com

Apr 6, 2024 - Flat Track/ Speedway

Sept 14, 2024 - Flat Track/ Speedway

Nov 2, 2024 - Flat Track/ Speedway

SUPERCROSS

MONSTER ENERGY

SUPERCROSS

www.supercrosslive.com

Apr 13, 2024 - Round 13, Gillette Stadium, Foxborough MA

Apr 20, 2024 - Round 14, Nissan Stadium, Nashville TN

Apr 27, 2024 - Round 15, Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia PA

May 4, 2024 - Round 16, Empower Field at Mile High, Denver CO

May 11, 2024 - Round 17, Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City UT

TRIALS

AHRMA www.ahrma.org

Apr 6, 2024 - Burrows Ranch, Chrome CA

Apr 6, 2024 - Sugar Hill, Whiteville TN

May 19, 2024 - Chaney Ranch, Warner Springs CA

Jun 15-16, 2024 - Tennessee Ridge Runners, Bybee TN

Jul 21, 2024 - Weathertech Raceway Laguna SEca, Salinas CA (Tentative)

Sept 14, 2024 - Rattlers Run, Fairfield WA

Sept 28, 2024 - Bushey Ranch, Canby CA

Oct 12-13, 2024 - Barber Motorsports Park, Leeds AL

Nov 8, 2024 - T&S Racing, Henryetta OK

EVENTS SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION OR ERROR

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRIALS ASSOCIATION www. socaltrials.com

Apr 20-21, 2024 - Rounds 9 & 10, El Trial de España 52 / SCTA, Motoventures, Anza CA

May 9, 2024 - SCTA Championship Awards & Youth Fund Trial / SCTA

VINTAGE MX

AHRMA www.ahrma.org

National Vintage MX Series For more states see the website

Apr 7, 2024 - Burrows Ranch, Chrome CA

May 4, 2024 - Freestone MX, Wortham TX

May 18, 2024 - Chaney Ranch, Warner Springs CA

May 25, 2024 - Thunder Valley CO

Jul 20, 2024 - Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca, Salinas CA (tentative)

Sept 14, 2024 - Rattlers Run, Fairfield WA

Sept 21, 2024 - Johnsonsville MX Farm, Yantis TX

Sept 29, 2024 - Bushey Ranch, Canby CA

Oct 26, 2024 - Mill Creek Motorsports Park, Combs AR

Nov 9, 2024 - T&S Racing, Henryetta OK

AMERICAN RETROCROSS

www.americanretrocross.org

All races held at Glen Helen Raceway, San Bernardino CA

Apr 14, 2024 - Round 2

May 26, 2024 - Round 3

Jun 16, 2024 - Round 4

Jul 28, 2024 - Round 5

Sept 15, 2024 - Round 6

Oct 27, 2024 - Round 7

Nov 27, 2024 - Round 8

Dec 7, 2024 - Round 9

AMERICAN VINTAGE DIRT RACERS ASSOCIATION www.avdra.com

Apr 21, 2024 - Race 3, Motoland, Casa Grande AZ

Jun 23, 2024 - Race 4, Bull Hollow Raceway, Monticello UT

Oct TBD, 2024 - Race 5, 11 Mile Corner, Casa Grande AZ

Dec 8, 2024 - Race 6, Shortys Sportsman Park, Blythe CA

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