S&S Off Road Magazine September 2024 Super Digital Edition
CONTENTS
Larry Brown out of Bakersfield CA with co-driver Daniel Maurer finished ninth in the 6100 Spec class at the Best in the Desert Vegas to Reno race in mid August. Photo by Jayden St. Clair, RNR Photos
COVER (TOP) Donnie Pulliam on the first Yamaha motorcycle conversion to win the trike class in a desert race at this year's Vegas to Reno. Read all about this amazing team effort on page 21.
RNR Race Photo
(BOTTOM) Eli Goldsmith's 1949 International Harvester KB-2 in Big Bear CA kicks off our Off Road toys feature this month. Read about this truck on page 58.
Casey Folks Vegas to Reno
August 14-17, 2024
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Photos by RNR Race Photos
We brought 2 Bronco’s to the V2R race and planned on running together and having a fun time. We stuck to our plans and enjoyed our first point to point desert race. Our crew was awesome and the race was oh so much fun. Finishing was our goal and we got both the Broncos across the finish line. Thanks to the Best in the Desert crew as well as Ultra4 for this victory.
Shawn Rants with co-driver Charles Richardson finished first Class 4500 Ultra 4
The race was going great until it wasn’t. Trophy Jeep was tuned and very happy until something inside the motor let go and ended our day.
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Michael Marsal out of New York with co-drivers Tony Grabowski, Matthew Martinez and Hudson Hall finished fifth Class 6100 Spec and 14th overall. Jayden St. Clair Photo
Casey Currie racing his Jeep in the 4400 Ultra class had
problems that left him with a DNF for the day. Jayden St. Clair Photo
The Vegas to Reno race is one of the most challenging we have on our calendar all year and this year with it being 555 miles and once again in the middle of summer with the Nevada heat, didn’t make it any easier than years past.
To win this race one time is a pretty cool thing to accomplish as a desert racer but to be able to win it overall four times in a row is absolutely mind blowing and super cool. I am blessed to have the best team with 1 Nine Industries, one of the best co-drivers, Travis Moores, and a team owner Kyle Washington that gives us the tools we need to succeed. None of this is possible without him!
Our race plan was off the start to bridge the gap with Nick Whetstone immediately and then keep the pressure on him for as long as possible and see if we could push him into a mistake, a flat or whatever to get in front of him. Nick did an awesome job with the pressure as it took a lot longer than I thought it would to finally get around him.
After getting two unlucky flats ourselves and then bridging the gap right back to him I knew it was just a matter of time. We stayed anywhere from 15 to 50 seconds off his back bumper for 400 miles. I ate more dust for hours on end that I can remember but the race finally came to us and we just had to be patient and wait for it which we did.
Once we took the lead, I could control the race at that point as we pulled away from the entire field from the beginning. Once we had a dust free and clean road in front of us I just drove smart in order to get to the finish without making any mistakes or getting any flats. We were able to pull over a ten minute gap on Nick from the time we got around him to the finish.
The 1 Nine Industries truck was on point. From the Joe Gibbs engine just singing along the fast roads to the Fox Live Valve shocks that were so perfect from the drop of the green flag. I tell people all the time, having the ability to run the BFGoodrich KR3 Tire is a huge advantage especially in the triple digit heat and long fast roads, not to mention the really rocky areas which there were a lot of.
So thankful to be given this opportunity to make history at Vegas to Reno this year with our fourth in a row.
Of course, I couldn’t say that my head doesn’t now switch gears to figure out how to make it five, hahahaha.
Ryan Arciero winning Vegas to Reno four years in a row. Jayden St. Clair Photo
It was a long, hard fought day with a lot of tire issues. Grateful Jack and I finished the way we did for what was going on.
Had a smooth race leaving third off the line. Battled with the top three most of the day until I came across Skyler Howes who was injured. That split up the battle with the front runners. Was able to finish physically third and after all the time credits back we were still able to achieve a podium finish. Thank you to all our sponsors who supported our Vegas to Reno effort!!
Bryce Stavron and co-rider Jack Mentha finished second MC Open Pro. Photo shows Jack Mentha, on his way to P1 in qualifying.
Shane Logan and co-rider Corbin McPherson finished third MC Open Pro.
Raul Gomez finished second in Class 4400 Ultra 4. Jayden St. Clair Photo
The team of Hayden Hintz and Trevor Hunter finished fourth MC Open Pro
Bruce Voigt with co-drivers Ernie Serfa, David Knight and Antonio Amador racing in the UTV Sportsman class sponsored by Knights Automotive
Chase Carr with co-driver Bryan Carr finished 12th UTV Open
Josh Smith finished first Class 4900 Ultra 4 with co-drivers Rick Bersch, Levi Shirley and Jake Povey
Our journey began in Compton CA where we are natives and own an off road shop named Jeepthrillz Off-Road. Same as our race team. Sharing driving duties with my son Tristen Contreras, I take the wheel first to drive 350 miles with my co-pilot Irving Alonso. Right off the starting line we started having throttle problems where we only had 25% throttle. We tried fixing it but we couldn't find the problem so we decided to keep going, but we can only go 45 mph and about 60 going downhill, if it was smooth. I drove 350 miles and handed over the Jeep to my son Tristan and Danny Trigueros as his co-dog.
Our chase team, Mike Cabral and his son Landon, were on point at every pit we needed.
Tristen and Danny managed to pilot to mile marker 540, only 15 miles from the finish line. A broken front drive shaft, broken rear upper suspension link and a busted transmission cooler line which brought them to a halt and could no longer continue. Despite being 15 miles shy from crossing the finish line I consider this a complete win for all of us who participated in this team effort. We did amazing for our first long distance race. So proud and grateful for my team #Team4605. Thank you! - Albert Contreras
and Albert Contreras
TOP TEN OVERALL 1.Ryan Arciero (C/T TT) 2. Preston Campbell (MC Open Pro) 3. Bryce Stavron (MC Open Pro) 4. Nic Whetstone (C/T TT) 5. Shane Logan (MC Open Pro) 6. Jason Coleman (C/T 6100 Spec) 7. Jack Oliges (C/T 6100 Spec) 8. Hayden Hintz (MC Open Pro) 9. Max Gordon (C/T TT) 10. Brent Fox (C/T 6100 Spec)
CLASS RESULTS
Class 7100 1. Victor Borg, Victor Borg
Class 4500 Ulrtra 4 1. Shawn Rants, Charles Richardson
Class 4900 (Pro Mod) 1. Dustin Robbins, Bill Hilliard, Jason Watt, Mitchell Rocchiccioli
Class 4900 (Stock) 1. Marc McCleery
Class 4900 Ultra 4 (Pro Open) 1. Josh Smith, Rich Bersch, Levi Shirley, Jake Povey
MC Open Pro 1. Preston Campbell 2. Bryce Stavron, Jack Mentha 3. Shane Logan, Corbin Mcpherson 4. Hayden Hintz, Trevor Hunter 5. Nic Colangeli
MC Open Exp 1. Ricky Dahlberg, Seth Pruett 2. Henry Anderson, Austin Wilson, Kai Kapahee, Luke Evans 3. Richard Gray, Brad Millikan, Derek Brisco 4. Matthew Grant, Alex Lundstrom, Jake Tychsen 5. Shane Birkinshaw, Karson Thomas
MC Open Am 1. Chad Vaught, Caleb Haynes, Nick Williams 2. William Fry, Josh Hamman, Spencer Mcbride 3. Grayson Fischer, Gavin Carman, Ethan Purdy, Sam Hall 4. Robbie Silvemail, Ryan Townsend, Cortney Whipple 5. Caleb Merrell, Jon Merel
Tristen Contreras driving in the Jeep Speed class with co-drivers Danny Sepulveda, Irving Arias
Phillip Mcgilton with Brian Mcvay finished fourth Class 4400 Ultra 4
MC 399 Exp 1. Josh Newsom, Ron Simpson 2. Jared Silva
MC Ov30 Pro 1. Taylor Stevens, Zach Myers 2. Stephen Helms, Stephen Trujillo, Kody Moutafidis 3. Danny Cooper, Blayne Thompson, Waylon Shaw 4. Stephen Berger, Braxton Southwick, Cordell Perigo 5. Kyle Tichenor, Brett Stevens, Jenten Reber
MC Ov30 Exp 1. Cross Kirchmeier, Curtis Kirchmeier 2. Justin Ogan, Ryan Nitzen, Mike Beck 4. Jon Pearce, Clint Chew, Laramie Bales 5. Nick Lake MC Ov40 Pro 1. Dennis Belingheri, Tony Evans, Dan Mastrude
MC Ov40 Exp 1. Eric Simensen, Jason Puopolo, Shane Wallack
MC Ov50 Exp 1. Jeff King, Eric Ducray 2. Scott Mcintosh, Mike Frick, Mike Whitman, Yvan Perroud
MC Ov60 Exp 1. Harold Harris, Manny Ornellas, Jeff Miller, Scott Atchison 2. Dick Wilk, Chuck Sun, Greg Zitterkopf 3. Dean Taylor, James Gibson, Roger Clapp, Bill Dougherty
MC IM Pro 1. Dustin Slade 2. Warren Healey
MC IM Exp 1. Remington Mathews 2. Travis Dillon 3. Faelly Lopez
MC IM Am 1. Kade Schwarz 2. Kellen Davies 3. Digby Norris
MC Family Exp 1. Richard Purvines, Warren Purvines
Quad Pro 1. Bret Greenholz, Elijah Conner 2. Jason Zittel, Ian Seymour, Justin Wess, Kenneth Pellman
Quad Exp 1. John Higgins, Michael Mcavoy, Nick Davidson 2. Dakota Hibler, Julysa Pesquiera, Santana
Michel 3. Joseph Linderborg, Steve Kerchner, Jake Hickman, Chuck Borges
Quad IM Ep 1. Jose Alberto Jiminez Cruz
Three Wheel Exp 1. Don Pulliam, Julian Hoefert, David Ham, Michael Wise, James Dekoker, Wrangell Gubler
UTV N/A Pro 1. Zachary Kisman, Tony Bonanno 2. Lawrence Janesky, Dustin Gebers 3. Josh Wakeland, Scott
Macphail 4. Ryan Prosser, Anthony Ochoa
UTV Turbo Pro 1. Joe Terrana 2. Cody Miller, Shane Dowden 3. Dan Fisher, Kyle Anderson, Conner Maxwell, Ernesto Taylor 4. Matt Wilson 5. Matt Burroughs, Zach Burroughs, Taylor Yanke, Jason Weller
UTV Open 1. Josh Row, Preston Axford, Mitchell Alsup 2. Max Eddy Jr., Austin Eddy 3. Dallas Gonzalez, Ethan Shaw, Deegan Gonzalez, Sebastian Marquez 4. Branden Sims, Skyler
Howell 5. Cody Bradbury, Corbin Leaverton
UTV Super Stock 1. Todd Zuccone, John Bray 2. Jacob Zuccone, Samantha Rode 3. Jesse Sword, Douglas Miller, Erik Bergmeyer
UTV Sportsman 1. David Vasas, Drake Tessendorf, Michael Cox 2. Bruce Raub 3. William Eisenberg
C/T TT 1. Ryan Arciero, Travis Moores 2. Nic Whetstone, Conor Jackson 3. Max Gordon, Robby Gordon 4. Craig
Mccarthy, Kevin Murphy 5. Bob Briggs
CT 6100 Spec 1. Jason Coleman, Brady Melin 2. Jack Olliges, Mike Bolig, Jordan Dean, Matt Brady 3. Brent Fox 4. Ryan Hancock, Jordan Poole, Evan Weller 5. Michael Marsai, Troy Grabowski, Matthew Martinez, Hudson Hall CT Stk Full 1. Chris Woo, Austin Hall, Waqas Shafi, Nick Holmer
C/T Class 8 1. Brad Lovell, Adam Lovell, Jason M. Hutter, Paul Blangsted 2. Bryant Blakemore, Ian Johnson, Kiki Kung 3. Boy Janssen, Henk Van Steenbeek, Martien Van De Kamp
C/T Sports 1. David Pryor, Dennis Lebow, James Johnson, Caleb Provencio JS Trophy 1. Jeff Harmonson, Brad Vandergrift
Class 4400 Ultra 4 1. JP Gomez, Marcos Gomez 2. Raul Gomez 3. Brett Harrell, Brent Harrell 4. Philip Mcgilton, Brian Mcvay 5. Tad Dowker, Chris Palva, Andy Eustice, Brian Trempe UTV Super Stock - R 1. Jeremy Davis, Justin Davis, Chris Johnson
Class 4600 Ultra 4 1. Bailey Cole, Amy Mildwaters, Jack Mildwaters, Jeremy Kempston 2. John Williams, Nate Williams, Austin Robison, Tyler Erickson 3. Alex Fleming, Will Oliver 4. John Rants, Kevin Rants, Allen Anderson
Class 4800 Ultra 4 1. Jeremy Jones, Dan Fresh, Dan Young, Dan Fresh Jr. 2. Johnny Valadez, Aaron Keiser, Stephen Richardson, Ashlynn Vonderau 4. Daniel Guttenberg, Sean Guttenberg
THE Suspension Experts
The race went pretty good for me and my teammate Jarrett Curley. It was our first time racing the Pro class. We started last off the line in the Open Pro class and just tried to work through the dust all day. We ended up making it to sixth place in class with some small issues, losing a front mousse towards the end of the race and most of our exhaust for the last 100 miles.
Paul Sylvestre raced with teammate Jarrett Curley and finished sixth MC Open Pro
The first and youngest all female ATV team to podium at V2R this year, Diamonds in the Dust consisted of Santana Michel (21) Las Vegas NV, Julyssa Pesquiera (17) Kingman AZ, and Dakota Hibler (17) Gilbert, AZ. They finished second in Quad Expert and fourth overall quad on the day for the V2R. Dakota spoke for the team when she said, “What an experience and just so glad the quad held together and we had zero issues.”
Team title sponsors - Worcs Racing, Off-Road Vixens, Fly Racing, IMS Products, GBC Tires, Alba Racing, Baja Racing Gear, TireBlocks, JSR MotoDesigns, Adan Towing and Repair, SSI Decals, Yamaha BluCru
From Race to Erase 22: Thank you so much to the entire American Trike Team for carrying so many of our Fallen Warriors with them as they raced the @bestinthedesert Vegas 2 Reno off road race! They are carrying CPL NATHAN DANIEL MAHLER, MAJOR CHRISTOPHER NOGLE, LTJG DAVID R METCALF, SGT JACOB MALLY GRAY, and SGT MICHAEL MUNDING to honor them all for their service and make sure they are NEVER FORGOTTEN! We appreciate you so much David Ham, Donnie Pulliam, Richard Maestas, Julian Hoefert, James Dekoker, and Mike Wise, all the way from Louisiana!
71-year-old amputee James DeKoker masterminded the American Trike Team #500 pursuing a 41-year goal. He brought together trike racers from various states ranging in age from 26 to 71 to conquer the Nevada desert. While the team consisted of Donnie Pulliam, Julian Hoefert, Wrangell Gubler, David Ham and Mike Wise, Dekoker had the privilege of riding the last mile to bring the trike across the finish line.
The machine that started life as an '05 Yamaha WR450f motorcycle and was converted to a 3 wheeler is owned by Donnie Pulliam. The conversion was done about 10 years ago by Richard Maestas: "That is a 100% WR frame. It came to my shop as a running motorcycle and left as a 3 wheeler. It has a combination of parts from the bike and a YFZ quad."
"We as a team overcame the Nevada desert. Unfortunately we had no competition, no one showed up but for us the competition was beating and finishing the longest desert race in the state of Nevada and the longest and worst three-wheeler race in the United States. We overcame it and finished." - James DeKoker
Off Road Toys is our theme this month and you'll find pages and pages of vehicle photos sent in by readers as you get farther into the magazine, but the theme got me thinking.
I was only 16 when this truck, or one very similar to it caught my attention, driving around in the neighborhood. Not really into trucks at the time, I would have to say it was the guy behind the steering wheel more likely that I was on the lookout for.
The street I lived on led to the nearby canyon where locals went to enjoy off roading, be it on motorcycles, buggies, mini bikes or trucks. Not actually what you'd call a legal off road area by today's standards, but back in the day, any dirt area was open season for an off road adventure.
I spent countless hours sitting on the kitchen sink counter staring out the front window watching for this truck to go by.
Bringing home the treasure. An acquaintance said we'd never find what we were looking for. Too bad he moved away before we could show him we found it.
And celebrated the day when the truck didn't just drive by, but stopped out front to visit or pick me up for a date.
Fast forward to about 2010. The guy-in-the-garage decided he wanted to recreate those early memories from his days of driving around in his dad's truck. We began the hunt and spread the word, we were looking for a 1960 short bed Chevy truck, stepside, with a spare tire mounted on the side and had to be four wheel drive. I remember one of the first people we told this to mocked us for being so specific and said "gee anything else you'd like to add to the list?" But someone else we told, my sister who lives in Utah, didn't mock us, she got online and started searching. Sure
This is several years into the project. The roll cage hasn't been fabricated yet, but he's put the primer coat on the truck and getting ready to redo the inside of the bed.
The granddaughter was only about five when we got the project truck, but as the years went by she loved working on it alongside grandpa.
Maiden voyage. Thanksgiving 2023 in our hometown of
enough within a few months she found just the truck we were looking for. It was in Wyoming. The only drawback it was a 1962 instead of the '60 we preferred, but we bought it anyway. It was transported to Cathedral City a couple hours from where we lived and we drove up to get it. Then the hunt for parts started. First thing was to buy the "bow-tie" hood to make the '62 look like the '60 truck of our memories.
The truck ran when we got it, but rather than start using it, the guy-in-the-garage did what he does to every off road vehicle that's ever entered our lives. He tore it down and started personalizing it. Well the years went by and we wondered if it would ever be complete. Life sometimes gets in the way of projects but it never stopped him from going forward. I like what one of our readers said in this issue: "Is a desert vehicle ever really done?"
The big day finally arrived. About 12 years after we got it we took it out on our first off road adventure driving around Ocotillo Wells on Thanksgiving weekend. Then it went back in the shop for more work. I'm not sure what's more fun for these vehicle builder kind of guys, driving them or working on them?
Oh and one other difference between this truck and his dad's. "It didn't have four wheel drive," the guy-inthe-garage says, "I just drove it like it did." Imagine how well that went over with his dad? E
CALVMX Flat Track
Round 3 | JuLY 20-21, 2024
Camp Lockett Event & Equestrian Facility, Campo CA www.calvmx.net
By Steve Caro | Photos by Judd Neves
Quad start (left to right), Robert Berry, Michael Thomas (eventual winner), Kera Berry and Rachael Weaver
The month named to commemorate the birth of the Roman general Julius Caesar was also the time for the third round of the 2024 CALVMX/Fast Times at Camp Lockett series to be held. Under the typical Southern California July
temperatures of 100-degree heat and cloudless skies, the adherents of oval track racing gathered at the Camp Lockett Event and Equestrian Facility for their weekend of oval competition. Saturday’s program featured points paying main events for the two-wheeled
competitors, along with support classes for three and four-wheeled competitors. The triple digit heat combined with constant breezes was a challenge for track maintenance, requiring a balance between keeping the course surface moist enough for the kart and quad
Kaylee Butler leading this pack of the Outlaw Karts with #59p Alan Phillips bringing up the rear of this tight group of racers. Judd Neves Photo
Dustin Chapin, first Adult Mini 150cc and up. Steve Caro Photo
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contingent, yet not so much as to create a slick surface for the two-wheeled competition.
The combined Adult Mini and Youth 12 and Under classes led off the Saturday main events. At the wave of Chief Starter Craig Crossland’s green flag, nine-yearold Thomas Chavira dropped the hammer and rocketed into turn one with the lead. Giving chase were Adult mini entrants Dustin Chapin and Art Leva. Chavira absolutely dominated the oval with a
smooth style and skill set that belied his youthful age. Barely backing off for the turns, Chavira was first across the line, with Chapin and Leva (scored separately) crossing behind him.
The Open Expert Class C Traction finale featured a duel between veteran competitors Brad Roysdon and Adam Lesley. The start saw Roysdon leading into turn one, with Lesley inches behind him. The two began an eight-lap duel of side-by-side racing that allowed for no
mistakes. On a rapidly drying surface, Roysdon found the traction he needed to fend off Lesley’s relentless challenges to take the win as the dust clouds dissipated.
Roysdon and Lesley returned to the oval later in the afternoon for the 50 Plus Expert finale. Repeating their earlier match, the two barreled into the first turn at the start side-by-side. The deep throated roar of their four-stroke powered machines reverberated across
Jacob Gaddis finished second Adults 100cc 2 Stroke A kart class. Judd Neves Photos
Chase Rogers, first Karts Cadet 8-12 Years A. Steve Caro Photo
Adam Lesley finished second Vet 50+ Expert. Judd Neves Photo
the oval as they circled the oval in the search for that one bit of extra traction. In a display of hard, but clean racing, Roysdon edged Lesley for the victory in a close duel.
Additional main event winners on Saturday included Jason Rice in the 100cc Two-Stroke Kart B finale. He was joined by Chance Rose who topped the Pull-Start Open Novice division and Chase Taber in the Outlaw Kart main event. Thomas Chavira added to his win total by topping the Youth 12 and Under Open Intermediate class.
Sunday has become the de-facto scheduled day for the kart classes in all of their various configurations. Of the 16-races on the program, 11 of the main events featured karts.
The Heavy Weight 125cc Kart A division was the first main event taking to the oval in the afternoon. In a race that was filled with innumerable spins,
off-track excursions into the infield, and a rapidly drying out track, Mark Espinoza emerged from the melee with the win after a tight battle with the twin-engined machine of David Kimmel.
In the Run-What-You-Brung Kart A main, Colton Howe was the top driver. Sprinting into the lead coming off the pace lap, Howe rapidly built a multisecond lead over his pursuers. In a display of smooth, controlled driving, Howe took an uncontested victory.
When the class is not depleted by mechanical issues, the Outlaw Karts never fail to provide a show of close competition. In Sunday’s afternoon finale, the featured battle was between Chase Taber and Kaylee Butler. Although scored separately, (Taber in the modified division, Butler in the “A” portion), the two put on a battle royale for track supremacy. Their full-throttle attack on the oval saw the lead pair rapidly
power thru the eight lap main. Taber kept his winged speedster pointed in the right direction as he fended off the hard-charging Butler to be first across the finish line. With their being scored separately, both Taber and Butler garnered first place points for their efforts.
Four quad racers lined up for their Open A division finale. Included in the lineup was the husband-and-wife duo of Robert and Kera Berry. At the start, it was Michael Thomas getting the perfect start to lead the pack into turn one. Running a close second was Robert Berry who challenged Thomas during the initial stages of the race. Using the traditional technique of hanging off the quad while cornering, Thomas kept a fast pace, eventually pulling away from the pack. Thomas kept things in control to take the win, followed by Robert Berry.
Kyren Griggs finished first in the Kart Newbies 5 & Under class. Judd Neves Photo
Other Sunday main event winners included Ray Roben topping the Adult 100cc A karts, with Chance Rose taking the win in the 125cc Kart B class. Chris Ashton took top honors in the 100cc A Karts, and Chase Rogers was the victor in the Cadet Karts 8–12-Year-Old A class. Rounds five through seven of the series are still to come this year. Numerous class championships are still to be decided. As always, any and all competitors are welcome to join in the monthly meetings with whatever type of race machinery interests you.
#13 Mario Ferrez finished first Pull Start Open Intermediate followed here by #6 Christian Rose and #1 Ken Davey, both scored in different classes. Judd Neves Photo E
Lilirose Bishop finished second in the Youth 12&Up class. Judd Neves Photo
Mark Espinoza, first Heavy Weight 125cc Karts A. Judd Neves Photo
Jason Bishop, first 35+ Intermediate. Judd Neves
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Off Road Toys
1985 Toyota Truggy. Started its life as an 85 Toyota Pickup, 3 Link Front, leaf sprung rear, full hydro steering, 1 ton Dana 60 axle swap, 22r on propane, with an internal cage on 40" swampers. - Austin Sciacca, Calais VT
Dan Nielsen with SMORR (Southern Missouri Off Road Ranch) from Seymour MO. Car is a Wide Open Designs chassis, Dart 427 LS Engine, Hero Transfer case with 14 bolt axles and 43" tires
In 2012 my friend Don Finn had me helping him clean out his barn. Don bought this 1969 Bultaco Pursang 250 new in 1969. For 30 years he raced hillclimbs and various desert races until the mid 80's when the bike finally gave in to years of hard riding. I spent three years and hours searching for NOS parts I was able to bring it back to original. He was 83 years old at the time. His smile says it all. Yes, I still ride it - Rob Tygart, Yucaipa CA
2018 Yamaha Raptor 700r and our 2006 YFZ 450. We love to race flat track and TT courses but we also enjoy playing in the desert. - Kera Berry of Boulevard CA
The car is a 1972 VW Beetle with a Honda 3.0L V6, 091/1 (094) Trans, +6” wider front beam, 4x1 Buggy Barn front arms, 2.0x12 Coilovers in front, 3x3 Rear arms, 2.5x14 Coilovers in rear, 3 seater, Electric power steering, Wilwood and Jamar brakes, Auxbeam Lighting, 14” of travel front and rear, fully caged front to back, and wheelbase extended 10”. We usually off road in Ocotillo Wells, CA or Superstition OHV near Brawley, CA. We also like going to California City CA and Plaster City CA. - Ian Bailey, Hemet CA
Hanging out just behind the Pumpkin Patch in Ocotillo Wells CA. Good friends and good times! - Thomas Lake, Escondido CA
2023 Husqvarna Norden 901. Explorer Mode software upgrade for even better performance off road. Seat Concepts low profile seat for more confident handling and control on uneven terrain. Adventures off road so far include Trona Pinnacles, Death Valley, Toroweap Overlook (North side Grand Canyon), Alabama Hills, Cleveland National Forest, Mojave Desert, and Baja!
- Brian LaBelle, Brea CA
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2008 Yamaha Rhino 700 FI. Our Rhino has long travel with 24” Fox Shocks, Gorilla Axels, MSD Ignition, new engine and big gun exhaust. A Robbie Gordon Light Bar and LED Pods and 5150 Whip. Top speed, 62 mph. We ride all over Superstition in the sand, rocks and mud hills, having a great time. We float over the whoop-dedo’s and have a lot of fun in it. We usually ride at Superstitions but also go to Gordon’s Well. Looking forward to the next event and season.
- David & Jenny Yeargan, El Cajon CA
This is my 1969 VW bug at Ocotillo Wells last year for a sunrise trip. I started this project 24 years ago, and it usually changes a little bit every year. Looking forward to running into more VW people in the future.
- Josh VanZante, Escondido CA #Hajabugs
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
***Dates & Locations Subject to Change***
Vince Jaacks from Temecula with Randy Wussick and the late great Dave Bartholomew. Helping a friend get out of a little jam over in Cotton Wood Creek. Just north of the 168.
1989 Suzuki Samurai in 4WD low range to climb every thing. We go off roading in Descanso and Heber Dunes - Rick Leonard a lover of off road everything with or without a motor, Descanso CA
1993 Ford F150 Flareside – Spirit Design and Development custom front and rear suspension. Woodruff Precision Fabrication handled several interior and exterior pieces of the puzzle once Spirit was done with their parts. Is a desert vehicle ever really done? Forestry Roads, Barstow and Baja trips with my wife and daughter were the purpose for the build, wanting something that will move quickly through most areas, but still have good street manners. - Mike McClintock, Yucaipa CA
Here’s my Kawasaki KRX 1000 on a visit to Sand Hollow. I had previously tried running a stock Samurai, but it just didn’t have the power! However the KRX was awesome. - Todd and Mary Beth Cochran, Loma Linda CA
This is my Off-Road Toy. It is a 1966 Bronco originally built by Holman Moody and Stroppe. It raced in Baja from 1969-1989. After being wrecked in transport in 75, KARCO turned into a full out race truck. It stretched a foot and has a built 351 Cleveland backed by an Art Carr c6 Trans & Dana 20 T-Case. Full floater 9" rear axle and modified Dana 44 Front axle. Aluminum interior with PRP seats and steering wheel. - Ed Gudenkauf
surprise ya for
1970 VW bug. Dennis Sletten at 11 Brothers Motorsports built this Class 11 (Trophy Sedan) with limited suspension and a 1600 Sletten Engineering motor. I have raced it short course in Crandon Wisconsin. To the deserts in Baja California and Nevada in the Mint 400, NORRA 500 and King of the Hammers. I gotta thank my team and sponsors for all the support.
- Dennis Sletten, Indio CA
My 1974 Kawasaki. Fully rebuilt, bored and new piston. Bill Wirges dyno tuned pipe. One kick awesome running bike. It will
a 125 hang on! - Faron Peacock, Six Lakes MI
1985 Toyota Extra-Cab 4x4, 22RE, Lockers, Chromoly axles, 5.29 gears, dual transfer cases, roll cage and Exto Cage, custom Bed and tool Box. 38.5 Creepy Crawlers, 9500 SuperWinch. - Terry Work, Bullhead City AZ
A group of friends at Brimstone Recreation, Huntsville Tennessee. - John Crum
Here's my 2015 XP1000 at Glamis last January. Muzzy's exhaust, Dobek tuner, custom cage, Shock Therapy tuned, Beadlocks, with paddles, Rugged Radio Intercom, Custom seats, belts and flags. - Jeff McPherson, Laguna Hills CA
Street legal off road buggie, one of one built - Gary and Jan Haugley, Vista CA
Out at King of the Hammers cruising and watch the races, 1965 Baja - Tony Boyd, Chandler AZ
for many years.
1958 bug with a 2335cc - Charles Harp, Wake Forest NC
My 2001 CR500R. Raced in D38
1986 colors - Kevin Cheney, Ocotillo CA
She might be VINTAGE but she still gets dirty!!
1970’s Chenowth Class 1/2 1600 unlimited that was raced by Don McCormick in the Baja 1000, Baja 500 and many more races! This car has seen the podium countless times! Its last race it was rolled numerous times and then torn down and left for dead! We acquired this chassis about 13 years ago and have since then began to restore it to its glory days. It is now street legal and has a few tasteful upgrades! 6” wider beam with 10” towers, 2.5”x1” arms out to some Tweed combo spindles and Bilstein 5100 series shocks up front! Jackman wheels with BFG 7.00x15 tires in the front and Jackmans wrapped in the good ole BFG T/A’s in the rear. The car still has the original race swing axle transmission in great condition from its race days in it mated to a single port 1641 (soon to be replaced with the 1835 that’s in the process of being built). The car is set up for 3 mono tube shocks in the rear and we are running 2 per side of the original Bilstein 4600 series shocks. - Dean Crump, Citrus Heights CA
This is my 1996 Jeep Cherokee XJ with a Rusty's 4.5" longarm lift, front and rear locked Dana 44s, custom built rock rails and rear bumper with tire carrier. It has Rock Monster beadlock 15" wheels with 33-12.50 Mickey Thompson MTZ tires and Bushwacker flat fender flares. Do my recreational off roading mostly in North Alabama and Tennessee. - Bob Sullivant, Trinity AL
2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, 2 1/2” Mopar Lift, 35s on 17” rims. Ready to tackle whatever comes my way. - Jim Zuehl, Borrego Springs CA
1972 Honda CT90 and 2024 Honda CT125 off roading in the mountains around Ramona CA - James Veltri, San Marcos CA
2023 Aprilia Tuareg 660. Ridden on lots of dirt roads between Idylwild and Julian! - Elliott Iverson, Hemet CA
A bit odd to see, but a converted 1986 Honda 250R. My Daddy took it to Selvy's in CA and had it changed into a quad from an ATC back when the 4-wheelers were first coming out. - Jamie Tomkins, Lakeside AZ
My 1995 Bronco - Richard Calahan, Temecula CA
This is my 1949 International Harvester KB-2 in Big Bear CA. Tons of mods done to the truck, LS L96 (6.0) w/ 6L90e and Atlas transfer case, 2014 JKUR frame, 37" tires, Terraflex 44 front axle, Terraflex crd 60 rear axle and a bunch of other stuff. - Eli Goldsmith, Las Vegas NV
Crf-230f. Photo taken in Jalama Beach, California - Autumn Vallecorsa, Big Bear Lake CA E
Article & Photos by Kim Krause
From July 19-21, 2024, the town of Williams, AZ, came alive with the roar of UTV engines and the excitement of adventurers ready to set out on the second annual Williams to Grand Canyon Experience, hosted by UTV Offroad Adventures. The event promised a weekend full of thrilling off-road escapades, camaraderie, and spectacular views, and it certainly delivered.
Friday Night: Check-In and Festivities
The adventure began on a lively Friday night at the Wild West Junction, a charming Old West-themed destination in Williams. The Junction features replicas of historic buildings, offering a unique backdrop that transports visitors back in time. Here, registered guests gathered to check in for the weekend. Each participant received a swag bag filled with goodies, an event T-shirt, meal tickets, raffle tickets, and a poker card. The atmosphere buzzed with anticipation as old friends reunited and new friendships were formed during the meet and greet session. As the sun set, a brief meeting commenced, featuring announcements from sponsors and the distribution of special prizes. The oldest driver, an impressive 78 years old, and the farthest traveler, who hailed all the way from Missouri, were among those recognized, adding a personal touch to the event. The night concluded with exciting giveaways, setting the tone for the adventure ahead.
Saturday: Journey to the Grand Canyon
Saturday morning dawned bright and clear, promising perfect weather for the day’s ride. Participants reconvened at Wild West Junction for a hearty breakfast and a formal drivers’ meeting. With 39 UTVs ready to hit the trails, the anticipation was palpable.
The guided ride to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, approximately 90 miles one way, was nothing short of spectacular. The trails in this area are renowned for their diverse terrain and stunning scenery, making them a paradise for off-roading enthusiasts. Riders navigated through green meadows, lush pine forests, and rocky paths, each turn unveiling a new and breathtaking vista. The fresh air, filled with the scent of pine, invigorated the senses as the group made their way through this rugged yet beautiful landscape. Along the way, participants
were treated to sightings of deer and antelope, adding to the magic of the journey.
Upon arrival at the Grand Canyon, guests had the opportunity to explore the majestic landscape at their own pace. The sheer scale and beauty of the canyon left everyone in awe. As evening approached, the group gathered once more for dinner at Plaza Bonita in Tusayan, conveniently located next to their accommodations at the Red Feather Lodge. This proximity allowed everyone to freshen up before enjoying a delicious meal together.
The accommodations at the Red Feather Lodge were exceptional, providing a comfortable and convenient base for the evening. Located within walking distance of the IMAX theater, some guests took the opportunity to experience the “Grand Canyon: Rivers of
Time” IMAX movie, adding an extra layer of adventure to their weekend.
Dinner at Plaza Bonita was a lively affair, punctuated by laughter and camaraderie. The evening continued with raffles and the announcement of the poker winner, along with a special mention for the participant with the worst poker hand. The atmosphere was electric, filled with excitement and shared experiences.
Sunday: The Return Journey
Sunday morning began with a satisfying breakfast buffet at Plaza Bonita. Energized and ready, the group set off for their return journey to Williams. The trail back offered more stunning scenery, with the weather providing a refreshing mix of clouds and rain to cool everyone off. The changing weather added a dynamic element to the ride, making it an even more memorable experience.
As the event drew to a close, participants reflected on the incredible weekend they had shared. The Williams to Grand Canyon Experience had once again proven to be an unforgettable adventure, combining the thrill of offroading with the unmatched beauty of the Grand Canyon.
Looking Ahead
The success of this year’s event has everyone eagerly anticipating next year’s adventure. The Williams to Grand Canyon Experience continues to grow, drawing UTV enthusiasts from near and far for a weekend of fun, friendship, and unforgettable moments. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or new to the off-roading community, this event promises an experience like no other. Mark your calendars and get ready to join UTV Offroad Adventures for another epic journey in 2025!
From the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Bart Markel
• Three-time AMA Grand National Champion
Bart Markel won the AMA Grand National Championship three times during the 1960s. His final national win in Columbus, Ohio, on June 27, 1971, marked his 28th career AMA national victory. That victory broke the record for most wins, previously held by Joe Leonard at 27. Markel's record of 28 Grand National wins held until 1982, when Jay Springsteen earned his 29th victory at the Houston Astrodome.
From 1958 until he retired from racing in 1972, Markel competed in more than 140 AMA Grand National Series
races. When inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1998, Markel's 28 wins placed him seventh on the all-time win list. He is still considered one of the best riders in the history of AMA racing.
Bartlett David Markel was born in Flint, Michigan, on August 19, 1935. He rode a few times on street bikes as a teenager, but didn't get into the sport in earnest until he
came out of the Marine Corps in 1956. A good friend of Bart's named Ronnie Williams was racing in local scrambles events. Markel decided to get involved and went out and bought a Jawa for $25 and started racing.
"I did pretty well on that old clunker as long as it kept running, which wasn't very often," recalled Markel. "I raced four or five times on the Jawa before I went out and splurged and spent 50 bucks for an old BSA B33."
Before long, Markel entered the BSA in a flat track race in Wisconsin.
"I figured they paid a little money at dirt track races so I decided to give it a go. In my first race, I was doing pretty good until the bike blew up."
Markel didn't let that inauspicious start hold him back.
He continued to race and soon began winning. Midway through the 1958 season, Markel was bumped up to the expert ranks. His first finish in a national came at the Peoria (Illinois) TT in 1958, where he took eighth. Markel began to make his mark in 1959, when he earned four top-10 finishes, including runner-up at the Springfield (Illinois) Mile. He ended the season ranked seventh in the series and earned a factory-backed ride with Harley-Davidson.
After a slew of podium finishes, Markel finally broke through with his first national win at the Peoria TT on August 28, 1960. He ended the season as the third-ranked rider in the Grand National Series. Markel came back to defend his title at Peoria in '61, but only finished fourth in the series.
Markel began earning a reputation of being a very aggressive rider and was dubbed "Black Bart." At one point, Markel was suspended from racing for rough riding.
"I didn't like following anybody," explained Markel, who was an amateur boxer in his younger years. "If I needed to give someone a little shove to get in front of them, that's what I'd do. I don't like to admit it, but I guess I was a little rough. Back then I figured if I settled for second one week I'd settle for third the next and so on. So I always rode as hard as I could."
In 1962, Markel came back to have his finest season ever. That year he won a total of six races, the most wins in a single season since Joe Leonard's incredible 1954 campaign, in which he won eight nationals. Markel earned his first national championship that year over second-place Carroll Resweber, whose career had ended after being seriously injured late that season.
Over the next nine seasons, Markel would go on to win the championship two more times. In 1965, he scored in 16 of the 18 nationals that year to win a close battle with Dick Mann for his second title. In 1966, Markel won his third and final championship. The '66 season mirrored the previous year. Markel again earned points in all but two of the nationals.
At Daytona Beach in 1967, Markel was awarded the AMA Most Popular Rider of the Year Award (now called AMA Athlete of the Year) for the 1966 season.
The Daytona 200 was one race Markel never mastered. His best finish there was fifth in 1961. One year, Markel crashed early in the race and his goggles got filled with sand. He got back in the race, but couldn't clear his goggles
so he discarded them.
"I was ducking my head down on the straights and because of the sand I would only look up every once in a while," Markel recalls. "Coming down the beach at almost 140 miles per hour, I looked up over my number plate and there was a rider on a BMW going about 40 miles an hour slower. I hit him and ricocheted off into a spectator's car. I was in the hospital a few days for that one. Years later, a guy came up to me and told me I totaled his Studebaker on the beach."
As it turned out, road racing was the only type of Grand National competition that Markel never won. He came close, finishing second to Resweber at Watkins Glen, New York, in 1961. Markel explained his lack of success on the pavement: "I was too hard on the equipment on the road courses."
In 1968, his tenth pro season, Markel showed that he still had a lot of skill left when he took five wins. By 1969, Markel's career was winding down. That was the final year that he took more than one victory and finished inside the top 10 in the series standings. Markel came back and won races in both the 1970 and '71 seasons. His final national appearance came at Atlanta on September 10, 1972. He finished 12th. Thus ended the racing career of one of the all-time greats of the sport.
Markel retired from General Motors in 1995. He and his wife, Joann, had two children, Bart Jr. and Stacy. He died Feb. 3, 2007. He was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1998. E
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Corral Canyon
The cost of camping at Corral Canyon is going up. The Cleveland National Forest is raising rates for camping across the forest and will include our campgrounds. Federal law says that agencies can charge for camping and parking, but they must provide some services. The most obvious service is having restrooms. Right now you can park at Bobcat, Corral Canyon, Four Corners and Pine Valley trail head for $5 a day with an Adventure Pass.
Bobcat and Corral Canyon campgrounds will be going up to $15 per day (and night). Four Corners and Pine Valley trail head will remain at $5 per day. What is interesting to note is that if you park where there is no restroom, there is no fee or pass required to park. The most used place where free parking takes place is along Corral Canyon Road where the Kernan Cycle trail crosses.
If you drive or ride your off road vehicle to Corral Canyon and keep going in the area, you also won't need any pass. Forest users may park for free along forest routes, but please be sure to find a wide spot and park so
others can easily pass.
ISDRA Dunes
The BLM is looking at raising camping fees for the dunes now. They are starting by updating their business plan. The BLM produced a business plan for the dunes in 2003, updated it in 2013 and are updating it again to be released in the near future. The important parts of the plan looks at how much money comes in and how much needs to be spent. Money coming in comes from three sources: federal appropriations, State Parks grants and fees.
Money being spent in the dunes includes law enforcement, emergency medical, hauling out trash, maintaing restrooms, maintaining signs around the Pierson's Milk Vetch critical habitat, visitor services and ground operations. We old timers remember going out to the desert when there were no services at all and we were fine. Times have changed and all that stuff really needs to be funded.
I believe they are proposing increasing fees by $10 per week and $30 per annual pass. When the business plan is released, we will
take a careful look at it and assess whether raising the fees is justified.
Safety
State Parks hosted their third Off Road Safety Summit (this time in San Diego). There were people from State Parks as well as other agencies and a lot of OHV advocates. I was honored to meet and talk to motocross star Rick Johnson. There was a presentation from State Parks that mentioned economics and other info.
They said there are 631,000 OHVs registered in California with 360,000 inactive vehicles. They said that OHV in California contributes $246 million in state sales tax revenue and produces about $10 billion in economic activity. Around the entire nation, outdoor recreation creates $862 billion in economic activity.
There was a presentation by Chase Pili, Utah OHV Program Manager. So far, around 300,000 people have taken the Utah OHV safety training course and they are pleased with compliance and the reduction in bad behavior. California will be joining Utah, Oregon and Arizona in creating a mandatory safety training program. We expect training to take about 40 minutes online and completed training will go in a database that
Join San Diego Off Road Coalition to help protect off road areas www.sdorc.org/join-sdorc/
OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER - BY SDORC PRESIDENT ED STOVIN
law enforcement will have access to. We expect training to cover topics including off-road etiquette, safe operation, environmental protection and applicable laws. It will likely take three years to bring this program live.
OHV Commission Meeting
The day after the safety summit, an OHV commission meeting was held. An important presentation about Hungry Valley was made. Hungry Valley experienced a wildfire in June and is closed until further notice. The presenter talked about the fire damage and showed maps and pictures. After the presentation was public comment.
I had an opportunity to speak and said that while the fire caused damage, no trails were damaged from the fire. Yes, the vegetation and some structures were damaged, but no actual trails were damaged. I mentioned that some years ago there was a fire in Corral Canyon in the Cleveland National Forest and soon after, the forest brought volunteers in to help install low fences on either side of the trails. This allowed the forest to open the trails and the area much sooner than if they had to wait for the plants to grow back.
For those of us who don't understand this, OHV area managers are required to protect the land around the trails from people driving/riding off route. It is very tempting to go all over when there is no vegetation stopping you. Off route travel may prevent vegetation from returning naturally. A Hungry Valley volunteer day has been scheduled for September 28. From Hungry Valley: "California State Parks’ Great Basin District is coordinating a volunteer day to help Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area recover from the Post Fire so the park can reopen to OHV enthusiasts. The volunteer day is scheduled for Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 9am to 1pm followed by a lunch for the volunteers. Some of the projects we would like to accomplish with volunteers are installing a peeler post fence along Powerline Road, planting grass seeds and Valley Oak trees in the burn area at the southern end of the park, making improvements to the 4x4 course, and painting restrooms in the campgrounds that suffered smoke damage. Please accept our invitation to join park staff and volunteers at this special event to reopen Hungry Valley SVRA."
Lost Lizard Fun Run
Our big event, The Lost Lizard Fun Run, is fast approaching and many people use it as their first desert trip of the year. Sign up is now open online and people are registering. When you sign up online, you save a few bucks and have it easy when you get to the event. You give us your name and we hand you a bag with your entry in it.
Please go to https://sdorc. org/fun-run-2024/ and sign up. It is a really fun event many people look forward to. This year we are looking to mix it up by having six checkpoints where at the last one you can trade in some cards for new ones. Our checkpoints will be hosted by Zebra 4X4, Tierra Del Sol 4 wheel drive club, San Diego 4 Wheelers, San Diego Jeep Club, Schoonies/MIT and JeepHERs Remember, SDORC is a
membership organization and you can join us online at https://sdorc.org/joinsdorc/
We also meet in person every month on the first Tuesday at Ranch House Restaurant at 6:30. Please consider helping the organization working to protect rights and access for all off roaders.E
Due to the Post Fire that started on June 15, Hungry Valley SVRA remains temporarily closed. Nearly 50% of the 20,000-acre SVRA burned. Photo and info from California State Parks Facebook page, posted June 21, 2024
July 27, 2024
Industry Hills Speedway City of Industry CA www.industryhills speedway.com
BY
HOWIE ZECHNER
PHOTOS BY KENNY LONNGREN
https://kennylonngren. smugmug.com
Max Ruml #1 leading the Scratch Main Event finished first in class
Afavorite Industry racing event? Much like your kids or motorcycle it’s hard to pick one but for sure Legends and Heroes night is right there on the top. Has to cause it’s the one night a year yesterday’s stars get top billing. Rightfully so as promoter Kelly Inman treats them like the Superstars they are.
It starts with the race program. Eight color pages that contain a picture of most. Real heroes like Barry Briggs, Billy Gray, Billy Meister, Bobby Schwartz, Bobby Tocco, Doug Nicol, Dubb Ferrell, Ernie Aragon, Ricky Miller, Tommy Burba, Mike Maely, Gene Gene the Dancin Machine, Rob Morrison, Pam Bennett, Jan Ballard, John Foster, Ryan Evans, Randy Blevins, Shawn McConnell, Steve Lucero,
Danny Thompson, Terry Clanton, Sonny Nutter, Pete Pistone, Greg Haserot and others who will of course RAZ me for forgetting to post their names.
All mentioned were seated behind a row of 10 tables with checkered flag coverings. Well laid out with a stand up name plaque each spectator could see, they talked, touched and got an autograph or picture of their favorite although it seemed to me that all got equal love.
Then there are those special displays like the Mike Lupo pop-up that contained both the original prototype
and 2nd generation Ken Maely Speedway bikes. And whoa what about that outrageous machine 2007 Hillclimb World Champion Robie Peterson showcased.
Have to mention the 8x10 full color Legends and Heroes plaque all who participated received. Nice, a keepsake I plan on displaying just as I’m sure the others will.
Ok, lets talk racing. A full program of 37 separate events that included Speedway, Division 1, 2 and 3 along
#30 Alex Martin running in the Scratch Main Event
KENNY LONNGREN PHOTOS
with Mini 150cc, Pee Wee and of course those insane 1000cc Sidecars.
Describing a speedway race is a near impossible task. Writing so and so got the gate or took the lead hardly does justice to a sport where riders race side by side in a small dirt oval on lightweight high horsepower machines that have no brakes. No, it seems to me that if you want to see lightning strike or experience the rain you have to come to the storm.
Of course not literally as the Thunderdome is a covered arena so no matter what mother nature supplies you're safe and dry. Fact is without a single bad seat no matter where you sit the action is in front of you.
Our announcer Terry Ike Clanton is one of the best. A former Speedway racer he was trained by the late,
great Bruce Flanders. Knowing the racers and action he’s likeable, delivers and is very popular.
Then there’s the food, and drink. And money. Industry Racing is proud that it can deliver a full night of entertainment at a more than reasonable price. Here’s their Facebook link, look for yourself. https://www. facebook.com/IndustryRacing
Did I mention the rider pit layout? Motorcycle racing is dangerous so course insurance demands we keep spectators out while the racing is going on. Out and away are however two different things. A short four foot fence along the pit side allows the spectator to see and experience all that is happening. Also riders go over to the fence and interact with those on the other side. Picture, autograph, no problem. Of course the best part is that once the final race has been run the pits are open so you can walk right in.
The golden boy at Industry AMA National Champion Max Ruml once again took home the gold.
So come and enjoy. It’s fun with a capital F. Hope to see you there. Video from Industry Racing and our sister track Costa Mesa Speedway can be seen on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/508073082573528/ Below is the Legends and Heroes 7-27-24 scoring compliments of RC Jones and speedwaybike.com
Thanks for listening, see you where the wheels go round.
Scratch Main Event 1. Max Ruml 2. Slater Lightcap 3. Alex Martin 4. Broc Nicol
Second Division Main Event 1. Luke Whitcomb 2. Eloy Medellin 3. Joe Donaldson 4. Rudy Laurer
Third Division Main Event (restart) 1. Jason Wood 2. Jeff Semmig 3. Avant LeGarde (fell, remounted) 4. Jake Scarborough (fell)
Mini 150 Main Event 1. Ryder Schultz 2. Morgan Myers 3. Brandon Soto 4. Brandon Kemmerly 5. Kayd Fiore
Pee Wee Main Event 1. Camden Morris 2. Ozzy Duran 3. Davie Reece 4. Julian Anagnos 5. Jett Ferré
Sidecar Main Event 1. Emil Ovrid/Edward Ovrid 2. Stuart Glass/Jack Straw 3. Kevin Kale/Jennifer Hernandez 4. Ace Kale/Brent Smith E
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SCORE Fabulous Flashback
2022 Flashback: Juan Carlos Salvatierra, 40 from Bolivia with Arturo Salas Jr, Shane Logan, 20, and Clayton Roberts, 20 finished first overall Pro Motorcycle
2022 Flashback: Roberto Romo Jr, 16, from Mexicali, Mexico, drove the Alumi Craft-Chevy to an eighth place finish in Class 10 with a time of 10:37:16
2022 Flashback: #31A Hector Chavez, 28 out of Tecate, Mexico with Oscar Murillo, Pedro Monte and Estevan Ramirez finished third Pro Quad followed by #302X Ignacio Laviosa, with John Egan, Felipe Branger, Justo Vallardes, and Juan Blasini, fourth Pro Moto 30
Helping cap the week-long celebration of the 212th anniversary of Mexican Independence, Las Vegas’ Bryce Menzies repeated as overall and SCORE Trophy Truck winner at the third SCORE Baja 400, presented by VP Racing Fuels. The race launched the second half of the four-race 2022 SCORE World Desert Championship.
Menzies qualified second behind eventual runnerup Luke McMillin and got around him when McMillin was stopped with a flat tire around race mile 65. And he maintained his lead to the finish despite losing his fourwheel drive and finishing with two-wheel drive.
Menzies stayed in front of the hungry field of 197 starters from that point in his Mason Motorsports-built All Wheel Drive No. 7 Menzies Motorsports Ford Raptor, posting an admirable error-free, penalty free winning time of seven hours, 59 minutes and 27 seconds with an average speed of 49.28 miles per hour over the challenging 393.82-mile course.
Under skies that went from cloudy to stunningly sunny, light winds with mild temperatures in the mid-70s Farenheit, finishers enjoyed the mostly temperate weather as well as the rugged race course.
Menzies led a parade of Mason Motorsports AWD SCORE Trophy Trucks to the podium as San Diego’s Luke McMillin and his older brother Dan McMillin, finished second and third overall on Saturday.
Racing in Pro and Sportsman cars, trucks, UTVs, motorcycles and quads there were racers from 22 U.S. States and 14 countries. Joining the USA in the field were many racers from host country Mexico along with Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Denmark, England, France, New Zealand, Peru and Venezuela.
Switching from the unique Pro Moto Ironman class for solo riders after winning two straight season class point championships, Bolivia's legendary athlete and Dakar Rally veteran Juan Carlos Salvatierra won the Overall Motorcycle and Pro Moto Unlimited Class for the third straight 2022
2022 Flashback: Larry Roeseler, 65 out of Boulevard CA driving a Toyota Tundra finished 16th Trophy Truck
race. Salvatierra won the SCORE Baja 400 with a four-rider team from three countries--two from the USA, and one each from Boliva and Mexico.
Salvatierra’s team from San Felipe and the SCORE Baja 500 was Mexico’s Arturo Salas and USA’s Shane Logan. Joining them for the SCORE Baja 500 has an additional rider on a four-nation team was Argentina’s Diego Llanos.
For the SCORE Baja 400 joining Bolivia’s Salvatierra was Salas, 19, from Tecate, Mexico, Logan, 20, from Lake Havasu City, Ariz. and the new member was Clayton Roberts, 20, Apple Valley, Calif.
Defeating 38 UTVs in four different classes and 23 in his own class alone, Austin Weiland, 29, El Cajon, Calif., was the Overall UTV and Pro UTV FI (Forced Induction) winner with a penalty-free time of 9:30:19 in his No. 2954 Can-Am X-3. He averaged 41.43 mph and won the UTV Overall by over 34 minutes.
Winning their respective classes for the second time in three 2022 races were Christopher Polvoorde, 21, Hemet, Calif. (Trophy Truck Spec, No. 204 Mason-Ford), Daniel Chamlee, 60, Montecito, Calif. (Class 7, No. 700 Ford Ranger), Eli Yee, 48, Tijuana, Mexico (Class 1/2-1600, PRCVW), Ramon Fernandez, 46, Ensenada, Mexico (Class 5, No. 507 Unlimited Baja Bug), Edward Muncey, 50, San Diego (Baja Challenge, No. BC4 BTC-Subaru), Giovanni Spinali, 56,
El Cajon, Calif. (Pro Moto 50, No. 500x Yamaha YZ450FX) and Luis Ernesto Villafana, 39, Mexicali, Mexico (Pro Quad, No. 7a Honda TRX450R).
Other first-time 2022 SCORE class winners in this race included Brian Parkhouse, 63, Long Beach, Calif. (Class 1, No. 100 Jimco-Chevy), J. David Ruvalcaba, Ensenada, Mexico (Class 10, No. 1009 Alumi Craft-Honda), Mike Cafro, Temecula, Calif. (Pro Moto Open, No. 1876 Polaris RZR Turbo S), Miguel Cortez, San Diego (SCORE Lites, No. 1205 CurryVW), Kaden Wells, Hurricane, Utah (Pro UTV NA, No. 1995 Polaris RZR XP1000), Randy Emberton, Prescott, Ariz. (Pro UTV Stock, No. 3933 Polaris Turbo S) and Hector Sarabia, Ensenada, Mexico (Class 11, No. 1145, VW Sedan)
The challenging race course was another memorable example of all that Mexico’s Baja California has to offer, including high-speed dirt trails, sandy, rocky and silty natural terrain, majestic Baja washes and canyons, stretches along the seashore with elevations from sea level to 4,972 feet. The course was another jewel reflecting the stark beauty of Baja California.
It ran in a clockwise direction from Ensenada and back with two physical, full-stop checkpoints and 170 total virtual checkpoints.
For more information visit www.score-international.com
2022 Flashback: Miguel ‘Sammy’ Pena, 46, Tijuana, Mexico with Jorge Archuleta, 24, Jorge Carbajal, Austin Farley, 18, Erich Estada, 16, and Ismael Hernandez, 43 finished seventh Pro Moto Unlimited
2022 Flashback: Fernando Beltran, 45 of Ensenada, Mexico with Larry Serna, Luis Flores, and Mauri Herrera finished first Pro Moto Limited
2022 Flashback: Andy McMillin, 35, San Diego, Chevy Silverado finished eighth SCORE Trophy Truck
2022 Flashback: Austin Weiland, first overall UTV with co-driver Justin Wragg E
ANNOUNCEMENT: Prepare Now For Wildfire Evacuation
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Severin 4x4 Coach
his announcement is kind of like the garden seed catalogs you receive in late winter with reminders of what to do in each of the upcoming months. Are your backup supplies and kits ready for a long, exciting off-road adventure? Maybe the Rubicon? How about an emergency evacuation due to wild fires?
While you have time in these final days of summer, inspect, upgrade and refresh all the various backup/ emergency kits you have.
Perhaps you have a few kits you rely on if a breakdown or failure.
• Go bag
• First-aid kit
• Spare fluids box
• Spare parts bag
• Spare nuts and bolts box
• Tent repair kit
An emergency evacuation is a real possibility here in the west.
This year is turning out to be another banner year for wildfires. The National Interagency Fire Center reports that, as of Aug. 7, 2024 fires are burning across the U.S. All told, more than 2,289,000 acres have burned.
The continued dry conditions out west are primed for an unwanted fire to start. Whether due to lightning, a campfire, a discarded cigarette butt, or other means, a small fire can quickly explode into a raging inferno. Four-wheelers must be ready to move out quickly. Time is of the essence when a wildfire starts nearby.
Go bag and first-aid kit ready to go?
A critical component of a quick evacuation is the go bag. Take a few moments to review your go bag and related gear. Make sure the contents can deliver if need be.
Review your first-aid kit as well. Any supplies need replenishing or replacing? Pay particular attention to:
Bandages: Running low? If the packaging or wrappers are grungy or appear old, replace the supply. Bandages dry out over time and lose some of their stickiness.
Prescription and OTC medicines, ointments/creams/ salves: Replace any that are nearly empty or beyond their expiration dates. Replace the naloxone if you had to use it.
Inspect food, gear in the vehicle
Examine all your food. Toss anything that has gone bad.
Replace any that are beyond their sell-by dates. (The food might still be good, so you don’t need to throw it away. Enjoy the food at home.)
Check out your supplies of Blue RTV and JB Weld products. Replace any that are nearly empty, dried up, or way out of date. Take inventory of important spare parts. Ditto for the tent and tent repair kit. Replace as needed.
We all have our comfort zone. For me it is a spare starter motor, fuel pump and crank sensor. On a remote trip, there is no way to “MacGyver” these items on most vehicles.
A wildfire can become a monster quickly
My group got a lesson in escaping a wildfire back in August 2021. Our five-day trip quickly became a three-day excursion. We could see the massive smoke in the distance.
The Caldor fire, as it became known, began near Grizzly Flats, California. It quickly devoured that town as it spread mostly east and north. In the end, it burned nearly 222,000 acres. In one day alone, it moved 8 miles in one direction and 7 miles in the other.
Our route involved a clockwise loop starting from the
southern end of South Lake Tahoe and ending back in that city. I had hoped to spend the entire five days. Mother Nature (or some other force) had other plans. Even though I had to cut back to three days, we successfully drove the Rubicon. With the wildfire in the distance, this was an event I don’t care to experience again.
How to prevent a wildfire
Do your part to keep a wildfire from starting. Here are some important reminders.
Driving and maintaining the vehicle: Avoid driving over dry grass and brush. The hot exhaust pipe, muffler or catalytic converter could start a fire. Stop frequently and check the undercarriage for grass or brush caught in the frame.
Poor maintenance is also a problem. Worn, thin brakes lead to metal-on metal contact, which can cause sparking.
Camping: Fire restrictions in much of the western U.S prohibit burning wood or charcoal. Any heating or cooking must be done with a propane device.
But even in areas where burning is allowed, take appropriate measures. Make sure there is at least 3 feet of cleared space around the fire. Keep water and a shovel nearby. Use water to douse all fires and embers; don’t leave the firepit until the ashes are at most warm to the touch.
Smoking: Don’t throw the cigarette butt out the car window. Countless grass fires have started that way along roadways. If smoking at a campsite, properly dispose of all smoking materials.
Field repairs, outdoors work: Welding, brazing, and propane soldering can be risky. Ditto for cutting with a torch. Weld only a while in a clear space.
Grinding generates sparks. Try to do your grinding in the bed of a truck or on a cleared portion of land.
While we’re on the topic of fires, review your home evacuation plan if you have one. Rehearse the various continency plans with your family. A fire can occur in any part of the
structure. Make sure everyone understands what to do should a fire start. The Red Cross offers many good tips for surviving a house fire and other disasters. See their website at www.redcross.org.
Sadly, it appears that North America is in for another long fire season. Wildfires are a part of our lives, and will continue to be. It’s important for anyone who spends time outdoors to understand and implement the proper strategies. Take a few moments to review your emergency plan. Inspect your go bag, first-aid kit, and other supplies. Be prepared in case you and your family have to flee on a short notice.
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
MRT Tires Presents the All New Sonora DS
Desert Tire
Designed for desert racers by desert racers, the Sonora DS™ UTV tire stands as a pinnacle of innovation in off-road performance. This tire is the result of a collaborative effort between MRT and seasoned professionals in desert racing, aiming to create a product that surpasses all others in strength and capability.
At its core, the Sonora DS™ features a groundbreaking construction: 6x Kevlar wrapped bead to bead. This revolutionary design ensures unparalleled puncture resistance, crucial for enduring the harsh and unpredictable terrains of desert racing. Each tire is fortified with Defense sidewall protection, further shielding against impacts and cuts that could sideline a lesser tire.
Moreover, the reinforced Apex bead prevents pinch flats, ensuring uninterrupted performance during intense races. Combined, these features not only enhance durability but also provide the confidence to push boundaries in pursuit of victory.
In essence, the Sonora DS™ UTV tire isn't just a tire; it's a testament to the relentless pursuit of excellence by those who understand the demands of desert racing best. Crafted with precision and tested in the unforgiving Sonoran Desert, it stands as a testament to innovation and endurance, setting a new standard as the strongest tire on the planet for desert racing enthusiasts everywhere. Visit www. mrttires.com
for more information or to order your Sonora DS™ UTV tires.
Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, expands its Proven Off-Road lineup of recreational Side-bySide (SxS) models with the unveiling of the all-new 2025 Wolverine RMAX4 1000. Raising the bar for premium offroad family adventures and all-around multi-purpose use, the Wolverine RMAX4 1000 offers a full-size rear cabin to comfortably fit adult passengers, added cargo space, and a rear dump bed. The all-new RMAX4 1000 also adopts multiple all-new Yamaha REAL World Tech developments, including an enhanced On-Command 4WD system now featuring Turf Mode, selectable Electric Power Steering (EPS), an allnew Adventure Pro system, and more.
“The all-new Yamaha Wolverine RMAX4 1000 sets a new standard in off-road family adventures with its unparalleled comfort, capability, and versatility,” said Ryan Stiver, Yamaha’s motorsports business planning director. “Yamaha is excited to offer another Proven Off-Road Side-by-Side that delivers exceptional experiences for families and adventurer-seekers alike, no matter the terrain or task.”E
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
D-37 DUAL SPORT www.district37dualsport.com/ events
DUAL SPORT WEST
www.dualsportwest.com
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
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
Oct 12-13, 2024 - 3 Bros 24-Hour Endurance RAce
ENDUROCROSS
GEICO AMA ENDUROCROSS www.endurocross.com
Oct 12, 2024 - Colorado Springs CO
Oct 19, 2024 - Prescott Valley AZ
Oct 25, 2024 - Idaho Falls ID
Oct 26, 2024 - Idaho Falls ID
Nov 9, 2024 - Redmond OR Nov 16, 2024 - Everett WA
ENDUROS
DISTRICT 37 www.district37ama.org
Sept 28-29, 2024 - RHR Sprint Enduro
Nov 2, 2024 - Hilltoppers Sprint Enduro
LOS ANCIANOS MC CLUB www.losancianos.com
Dec 7, 2024 - Los Ancianos Tecate Enduro
REDDING DIRT RIDERS www.reddingdirtriders.com
FLAT TRACK
AMERICAN FLAT TRACK
www.americanflattrack.com
Sept 1, 2024 - Springfield Mile II, Springfield IL
Sept 14, 2024 - Lake Ozard Short Track, Eldon MO
AZ FLAT TRACK RACING
www.azflattrackracing.com
Sept 7, 2024 - Tucson Kart Speedway
Sept 21, 2024 - Adobe Mountain Speedway
Oct 5, 2024 - Adobe Mountain Speedway
Nov 2, 2024 - Adobe Mountain Speedway
Nov 16, 2024 - Adobe Mountain Speedway
Dec 7, 2024 - Tucson Kart Speedway
AZ SOUTHLAND FLAT TRACK
@Azsouthland_flattrack 480-688-5278
CALVMX FLAT TRACK
www.calvmx.net
Camp Lockett, Campo CA Bikes, Quads, Karts, Trikes
Sept 28-29, 2024 - Round 5
Oct 26-27, 2024 - Round 6
Nov 16-17, 2024 - Round 7
FULL THROTTLE FLAT TRACK
https://www.facebook.com/ groups/986199049368449
Oct 19, 2024 - Lake Elsinore Flat Track, Lake Elsinore CA
Dec 7, 2024 - Lake Elsinore Flat Track, Lake Elsinore CA
KERN RACEWAY
www.kernraceway.com
Sept 14, 2024 - Flat Track/ Speedway
Nov 2, 2024 - Flat Track/ Speedway
LAKE ELSINORE FLAT TRACK
https://www.facebook.com/ groups/286867283941980
Oct 19, 2024 - Lake Elsinore Flat Track, Lake Elsinore CA
Dec 7, 2024 - Lake Elsinore Flat Track, Lake Elsinore CA
VENTURA RACEWAY www.venturaraceway.com
Sept 7, 2024 - AJ Herrera Memorial
4WD CLUBS/EVENTS
BADLANDS OFF ROAD ADVENTURES www.4x4training.com
CALIFORNIA 4WD
ASSOCIATION INC. www.cal4wheel.com
Oct 11-13, 2024 - Operation Desert Fun
Nov 8-11, 2024 - Panamint Valley Days
CAPO VALLEY 4 WHEELERS www.cv4w.org
Sept 21, 2024 - Moonlight Run
DESERT SIDE TRACS www.dst4x4club.org
Sept 24, 2024 - Moab 2024
DIABLO 4-WHEELERS www.diablo4wheelers.com
Aug 12-18, 2024 - Fordyce Club Run
Sept 7, 2024 - Bear Valley Loop
Closing Sept 20-23, 2024 - Swamp Lake
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/ Nov 7-8, 2024 - Desert Splash 2024, Parker AZ
POINT MUGU 4WD CLUB, INC. https://www.facebook.com/ pointmugu4x4
TBD - Fright Night, Hungry Valley SVRA 4
COMING EVENTS
RED ROCK 4-WHEELERS
www.rr4w.com
Apr 12-20, 2025 - Easter Jeep Safari 2025, Moab UT
SAN DIEGO 4 WHEELERS
www.sd4wheel.com
Aug 31 -Sept 2, 2024 - Big Bear Lake Adventure
SAN DIEGO OUTBACKS
4X4 CLUB (760) 789-8294
SCOUTS WEST 4WDC www.scoutswest.com
Apr 2025 - IH Western Regionals, Calico CA
SONS OF THUNDER 4-WHEELERS
www.sonsofthunder4x4.com
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
Nov 7-10, 2024 - Hump'N'Bump, Logandale NV
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
Oct 5, 2024- 44th Desert Run, Johnson Valley CA
REDDING DIRT RIDERS www.reddingdirtriders.com
SAN DIEGO OFF ROAD COALITION www.sdorc.org
Nov 9, 2024 - Lost Lizard Fun Run
SOBOBA RIDES, San Jacinto CA www.facebook.com/ SobobaRides/ Returning in 2025
UTV Off Road Adventures www.utvoffroad adventures.com
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
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
Sept 1, 2024 - D38 Grand Prix, Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA
AMRA
www.amraracing.com
Oct 5-6, 2024 - Round 8, Kelly Canyon, Flagstaff AZ
Nov 2, 2024 - Round 9, Laughlin
NV
TBD - Round 10, TBD
ARIZONA OFF ROAD PROMOTIONS
www.azopracing.com
Nov 16-17, 2024 - Blythe Grand Prix, Blythe CA
FIRE & POLICE MOTOCROSS www.firepolicemx.com
Dec 12, 2024 - Fire & Police
Christmas GP, Location TBD
GLEN HELEN, Devore CA www.glenhelen.com
LACR MX, Palmdale CA www.lacr.mx
NATIONAL GRAND PRIX SERIES
www.ngpcseries.com
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
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 26-27, 2025 - Virginia City Grand Prix
ZR PROMOTIONS www.zrpromo.com
MOTOCROSS
Also see Vintage Motocross Category
2X PROMOTIONS www.2xpromotions.com
AMA AMATEUR NATIONAL MX REGIONAL www.mxsports.com
AMA LUCAS OIL PRO MX CHAMPIONSHIP www.mxnationals.com
AME MINICROSS www.ameminicross.com
CAHUILLA CREEK MX Anza CA www.cahuillacreek motocross.com
DT1 MX Park Tulare CA www.dt1mxpark.com
FIRE & POLICE MOTOCROSS www.firepolicemx.com
Oct 10-11, 2024 - FirePoliceMX Nationals, Perris Raceway Perris CA
FOX RACEWAY Pala CA raceway.palatribe.com
GLEN HELEN RACEWAY Devore CA www.glenhelen.com
COMING EVENTS
LA PLAYA MOTOCROSS
Rosarito, Mexico
www.facebook.com/ laplayamotocross
LACR MX, Palmdale CA
www.lacr.mx
MOTO 4 KIDS
www.moto4kids.racing
Rad Riders Series
Sept 8, 2024 - Round 2, Fox Raceway, Pala CA
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
Oct 26-27, 2024 - OktoberFast Grand Prix, Round 3
Dec 14-15, 2024 - TT Scrambles Round 4
OVER THE HILL GANG
www.overthehillgang.org
Sept 15, 2024 - Round 2, Triple Crown Series, Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA
Sept 29, 2024 - South vs. Valley Series Final, KCRP, Bakersfield CA
Oct 13, 2024 - Round 3, Triple Crown Series, DT1 MX Park, Tulare CA
Oct 26-27, 2024 - Valley National, DT1 MX Park, Tulare CA
Nov 10, 2024 - 2024 Season
Finale, Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA
SOCAL OLD TIMERS MX CLUB
www.socalotmx.org
Sept 21, 2024 - Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA
Oct 6, 2024 - Lake Elsinore, Lake Elsinore CA
Oct 11, 2024 - Perris Raceway, Perris CA
Oct 27, 2024 - Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA
Nov 10, 2024 - LACR, Palmdale CA
Nov 24, 2024 - Glen Helen, San Bernardino CA
WMN RACING www.wmnracing.org
WORCS www.worcsracing.com
Bikes/Quads/SXS
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
