Author Archives: Bill McGibbon

The upcoming District 36 monthly meeting will be held Wednesday the 20th via the Zoom Platform and also live streamed on the D36 Members Facebook page.  If you have business with the District please join the webinar, voting in the general and competition meetings will only be open to Active members on the Webinar and not those viewing the meeting on Facebook.

If you just want to view the meeting you can watch it live on the Members FB page where you can also make comments that will be monitored.  

All Active Clubs / Promoters and Committeemen are strongly encouraged to attend (attendance is tracked).

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Source:
https://www.eastcountymagazine.org/sen-brian-jones-bill-save-road-competition-california-advances-senate

By Chris Jennewein, Times of San Diego, a member of the San Diego Online News Association

May 26, 2022 (Washington, D.C.) – Legislation by Sen. Brian Jones to save off-road vehicle competitions in California was unanimously approved Wednesday by the state Senate.

Senate Bill 894 by the Republican from Santee would replace the two-decade-old “red sticker” program administered by the California Air Resources Board that expired last year.

“The Senate recognized that this important measure is not just for the OHV community, but also for environmental programs and local economies throughout California,” said Jones.

“Many people have worked tirelessly over the last three years on this bipartisan compromise. I am hopeful that the Assembly will join the Senate in approving SB 894,” he said.

An earlier version of the bill was passed in the Senate last year, but did not come up for a vote in the Assembly.

Jones’ office said the new bill is “narrowly tailored for legitimate competitors” practicing and racing on public lands, adding that it will help “the economy of many rural and suburban regions that have long hosted competitions.”

Sen. Ben Hueso of San Diego co-authored the bill.

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The LAO and Senator Jones along with other legislators, the administration, and co-sponsors at the MC Dealers Assn. continue to work hard on smoothing the path that our competition bill (SB 894) must navigate through the legislature.  The LAO and partners remain committed to getting new 2022+ model year competition bikes registered and titled with the DMV and to resolve any confusion with state and federal law enforcement about the definition of closed course and allowing competition bikes to compete at sanctioned competition events (i.e. GPs, Hare Scrambles, enduros, etc) held on public lands.

Don Amador
AMA-District 36 LAO

The upcoming District 36 monthly meeting will be held Wednesday the 15th via the Zoom Platform and also live streamed on the D36 Members Facebook page.  If you have business with the District please join the webinar, voting in the general and competition meetings will only be open to Active members on the Webinar and not those viewing the meeting on Facebook.

If you just want to view the meeting you can watch it live on the Members FB page where you can also make comments that will be monitored.  

All Active Clubs and Promoters are strongly encouraged to attend.

Monday, May 9, 2022

TAKE ACTION ON BLM ALTERNATIVES FOR WILLIAMS HILL OHV AREA

BLM ZOOM CALL ON PLAN – May 11

PUBLIC COMMENTS DUE – May 23

Back in 2021, the BLM’s Central Coast Field Office asked the OHV community and other stakeholders for scoping comments for their planning process at Williams Hill OHV area to enhance sustainable OHV recreation opportunities there in an effort to address the increased demand – in our post-COVID world – for managed motorized and non-motorized recreation.

Thanks to your early scoping comments, the BLM has developed a Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and is asking the public to review it and provide comments.  In response to those comments, the BLM has prepared two Action Alternatives which are Alt. A and Alt. B.  See highlights in paragraph below.

Williams Hill Recreation Area currently provides off-highway vehicle recreational opportunities on 15 miles of roads and trails.  The draft EA includes up to 21 miles of additional trails, which would provide opportunities to establish new loop routes that can accommodate more visitors and provide an enhanced recreational experience; expanding campground and staging facilities; and a training track for less experienced riders. The proposals include strategies to reduce unauthorized entry onto private lands.

On May 11 from 5-6:30pm, there is a zoom public meeting where you can learn more about their proposals.

LINK to ZOOM MEETING

https://blm.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_B2dVxGKwQba26FxTlFMJHQ

  COMMENTS DUE BY MAY 23

 More information can be found on the project website at https://go.usa.gov/x6TWt

 Written comments may be submitted electronically to BLM_CA_Web_CC@blm.gov

 Or by mail: BLM Central Coast Field Office, Attn: Williams Hill OHV Planning EA, 940 2nd Avenue, Marina, CA  93933.

The BLM has prepared this plan with support from the California State Parks’ Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Division, recognizing that nature and recreational opportunities on public land are essential to the health, well-being, and prosperity of every family and community in America.   

Thanks in advance for your participation in the planning process.

Don Amador
District36 LAO Office

Lodi’s Dirt Track event for May 14^th is cancelled and we will be back racing May 21^st

Jeff Katarzy

The 2022 District 36 Championship Dirt Track Racing Series kicked off last weekend at the MMX Racing track with Round 1.

The Series moves now to Lodi Cycle Bowl for Round 2 this Saturday April 2nd and then back to MMX Racing for Round 3 April 9th.

The racing continues to move back and forth between MMX and Lodi throughout the year with Stockton Motorcycle Club hosting Round 11 at Lodi Cycle Bowl on June 4th.

Dirt Track Racing also has added A new venue, the Humboldt Half Mile, hosted by Big Time Speedway Present.  This will be round 17 and runs on September 18th at t the Humboldt County Fairgrounds.

You can see the full schedule of all the great Dirt Track Racing on the D36 Dirt Track page.  This listing will give you round numbers, race dates, map directions to each meet, an information flyer (if provided) and the results once posted.

Not a Racer……Dirt track is an exciting spectator sport.  Sit in the stands and enjoy the tight in handlebar-to-handlebar action!

The upcoming District 36 monthly meeting will be held Wednesday the 20th via the Zoom Platform and also live streamed on the D36 Members Facebook page.  If you have business with the District please join the webinar, or if you just want to view the meeting you can watch it live on the Members FB page where you can also make comments and they will be monitored.

All Active Clubs and Promoters are strongly encouraged to attend.

You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: Apr 20, 2022 07:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Official District 36 April 20th, 2022 Meeting

Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85162101801

Or One tap mobile :
US: +16699009128,,85162101801#  or +13462487799,,85162101801#
Or Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 669 900 9128  or +1 346 248 7799  or +1 253 215 8782  or +1 301 715 8592  or +1 312 626 6799  or +1 646 558 8656
Webinar ID: 851 6210 1801
International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kDBEjSo2z

RE:  Technical Inspection – Phantom HS March 19 & 20, 2022

 Background:
The Hollister SVRA is legally required to monitor and control sound that is  present in the park. This event will have environmental monitoring taking place.

Message:

All riders should be aware that Sound and Spark Arresters will be inspected at this event and passing tech is mandatory. Motorcycles will be marked and checked prior to participating.

Please be sure that your motorcycle has a 96 dB exhaust and a spark arrester, as all vehicles will be checked.

The Hollister SVRA Staff will be assisting the club in helping to make this process as efficient as possible. SVRA Staff will be having sound testing available on Friday in the late afternoon.

DPS Technical / Chris Real will be coordinating the technical inspection process for the weekend with the assistance from District 36 club officers and certified technical inspectors. Sound Tech will open at 6 AM on Saturday.

Individuals who would like to learn about technical inspection or who would like to gain experience as a technical inspector are welcome and encouraged to participate.

This activity will count towards certified training providing those individuals allocate at least 1 hour.

Let’s all help the club have a great event.

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Respectfully,
Chris Real
President
DPS Technical, Inc.
(909) 981-5228 Office

www.dpstechnical.com

The upcoming District 36 monthly meeting will be held Wednesday March 16th via the Zoom Platform and also live streamed on the D36 Members Facebook page.  If you have business with the District please join the webinar, or if you just want to view the meeting you can watch it live on the Members FB page where you can also make comments and they will be monitored.

All Active Clubs and Promoters are strongly encouraged to attend.

You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: Mar 16, 2022 07:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Official District 36 March 16th, 2022 Meeting

Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83867620444

Or One tap mobile :
    US: +16699009128,,83867620444#  or +12532158782,,83867620444#
Or Telephone:
    Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
        US: +1 669 900 9128  or +1 253 215 8782  or +1 346 248 7799  or +1 646 558 8656  or +1 301 715 8592  or +1 312 626 6799
Webinar ID: 838 6762 0444
    International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbaCm6nKdC