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NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Don Amador, Director, Government Affairs, AMA District 36
Phone: 925.783.1834
Email: damador@cwo.com
Date: December 12, 2019

CARNEGIE LAWSUIT DECISION – CHRISTMAS PRESENT FOR CARNEGIE RIDERS

STOCKTON, CA (Dec. 12) – On November 21, 2019, the Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Joaquin, Stockton Branch, rendered a jury verdict in favor of managed OHV recreation at the Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA).

The jury’s verdict found the California Department of Parks and Recreation Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division’s environmentally sound OHV program – for both casual trail use and permitted motorized events – at Carnegie SVRA did not substantially interfere with the Connolly Ranch’s use or enjoyment of its land.

AMA District 36 (D36) believes the motorized community’s ongoing support for sustainable trail practices at Carnegie SVRA which include a robust OHV exhaust sound compliance education, respect for private property, and cultural/natural resource protection programs were seen by the court as foundational evidence of our commitment and responsibility.

Don Amador, the Government Affair Director of AMA D36, states, “I believe this court outcome recognized the strong commitment by the OHV Division and rider community to manage Carnegie and other SVRAs in a responsible manner by using state-of-the-art trail construction techniques, exhaust noise controls, soil erosion measures, wet weather travel management closures, law enforcement, land restoration, and user education programs.”

AMA District 36 would like to thank the many people who have participated in the various State SVRA outreach and education days, including the countless hours that District clubs and officials including Jerry Fouts and Ed Santin have donated doing sound education and muffler rebuild clinics, and Chris Real from DPS Technical for providing his technical expertise on vehicular noise control.

“As riders celebrate this holiday season with their family and friends, they should take a minute to reflect on their partnership with State Parks to promote sustainable OHV recreation at Carnegie SVRA,” Amador concludes.

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LAWSUIT INFO – Connolly Ranch, Inc., A California Corporation  v. State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation, Department of Parks and Recreation Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division; Department of Parks and Recreation Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Commission.
Case No. STK-CV-URP-2016-12394

 

The Redding Dirt Riders club will be hosting their annual New Years Day Poker Run in memory of Dean & Russell Lee of Lee’s Honda Kawasaki January 1st, 2020.

This 32 mile course will take place at the Chappie-Shasta OHV park by the Shasta Dam. The course will accommodate all skill levels, but is still rugged and rocky terrain with large elevation climbs.

ALL vehicles are welcome including dirt bikes, quads, side-by-sides and even Jeeps. $25 for the first hand and $10 for additional hands. FREE breakfast included, tons of prizes and a FREE event t-shirt for the first 150 entries. See flyer for event details and follow the Redding Dirt Riders Facebook page for event updates.

 

The Sanction Meeting for Dirt Track will be held Saturday December 14th.  This meeting is to set race dates for 2020 and any clubs /  promoters that are planning on having Dirt Track racing in the 2020 District 36 Championship Series should attend.  This meeting is also open to all interested.

 

Dirt Track Sanction Meeting:
Date:  December 14, 2019
Place: Habanero Hots   1024 E Victor Rd.  Lodi CA     MAP
Time:  1:00 pm

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The Route Sheets for both the 49er Enduro and 49.5er Family Enduro are posted here:

49er Enduro Route Sheet:  http://results.ama-d36.org/=W=/D36/2019/Enduro/events/10%2026%20Rnd-4%2049’er%20Enduro/routesheet.pdf

49.5er Family Enduro Route Sheet:  http://results.ama-d36.org/=W=/D36/2019/Enduro/events/10%2026%20Rnd-6%2049.5er%20Family%20Enduro/routesheet.pdf

The Row Assignments for both the 49er Enduro and 49.5er Family Enduro are posted here:

49er Enduro Row Assignments:  http://results.ama-d36.org/=W=/D36/2019/Enduro/events/10%2026%20Rnd-4%2049’er%20Enduro/rows.pdf

49.5er Family Enduro Row Assignments:  http://results.ama-d36.org/=W=/D36/2019/Enduro/events/10%2026%20Rnd-6%2049.5er%20Family%20Enduro/rows.pdf

 

Stuff To Know……….

You MUST have:

• Current AMA Membership Card**
• Current District 36 Membership Card**
• USFS approved spark arrestor
• Pass a sound test not to exceed 96 dba (decibels)
• Current OHV sticker or licence plate (attached to bike)
• Have a clean motorcycle (inspected to stop the spread of noxious weeds. — Forest Service requirement)

You will be assigned your riding number with a letter and it’s your responsibility to put it on your front number plate.  It should be at least 4″ high.
You will also be given a helmet sticker with your riding number that should be placed on the right (throttle) side of your helmet below the goggle strap.

AMA and District 36 Rules apply

Place:          Elkins Flat Staging area 
Key Time:    8:00 am  for the 49er  / 9:30 am for the 49er Family

Note: Both Enduros will be held in the same staging area where the 49 enduro is normally held, NOT where their family enduro has been held in the past (see Map to meets).

Post Entry will be available at the Meet

See flyer for details and an entry form

49er Flyer

49er Family Enduro Flyer

 

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The District 36 Meet and Event schedule for 2020 has been released for publication.  This includes all District 36 Cross Country, Enduro and Dual Sport meets as well as special events (D36 and non-D36), and listings of the date of each District 36 Monthly Meeting including the Sanction Meeting for 2021!

NEW to District 36, included in the 2020 schedule, is the introduction of the District 36 Championship GP Race Series.  For this first year there are four GP races scheduled and we’re all looking forward to an exciting race series for the District Racers!

Noted on this schedule, it does not include the Dirt Track racing for 2020.  The 2020 Dirt Track Sanction meeting is scheduled soon and once the dates are set for Dirt Track Racing in 2020 they will be added to the schedule.

Please keep in mind that this is the initial schedule for 2020 and, as always, is subject to change.

With the 2019 race season in mid fall we’re not through just yet with four remaining Cross Country meets, two Enduro meets (one adult and one family) and two Dirt Track races!  So keep your bike and body prepped and……

2020 District 36 Meet & Event Schedule      (link can also be found on “All Events” page

BREAKING NEWS – GOV. NEWSOM VETOES CARNEGIE BILL – Big victory last night for everyone associated with OHV recreation. Congrats to all of the activist men and women who attended hearings, sent letters, made phone calls, or provided insight while all the time remembering that we are stewards of this generation who protect responsible OHV recreation for future generations of California families.

The Governor’s VETO of the Glazer bill – which would have ended decades of work by Parks to expand environmentally sound OHV recreation – reflects the work that we have done and that the legislature has respected.

Big shout out to our D36 lobbyist and Parks! Everybody worked hard period.

Don Amador
Government Affairs
AMA District 36

damador@cwo.com