Bill McGibbon – Page 28

9 Mar 2017

Wild Piglet Rescheduled to May 13th!

Wild Piglet Family Enduro, Round 1 of the 2017 District 36-SRT Championship
Youth/Family Enduro Series.

The Timekeepers Wild Piglet, Round 1 of the D36 SRT Championship Youth Enduro Series, originally scheduled for Sunday March 5th has been rescheduled to Saturday May 13th.

The Wild Piglet will remain listed as Round 1 of the Championship Youth/Family Enduro Series

This is a Timekeeping Format Enduro. There will be same day results and trophies will be awarded at the conclusion of the Enduro. Be sure to check the posted results before you leave. Once the results become official, 30 minutes after posting, corrections at a later time are unlikely so get any changes corrected, such as name misspellings, wrong class, sponsors, etc., before scoring is closed (prior to trophy presentations).

Don’t forget to bring your current AMA and District 36 Membership cards. If you need to renew or purchase either or both they will be available at sign-ups. One day cards will also available at the meet only. You may join or renew your District 36 membership HERE and/or join or renew your AMA Membership HERE. NOTE: if the Enduro or next event you plan on attending is less than 21 days away don’t join online…give yourself extra time at sign-ups and join or renew at the meet.

Date: Saturday May 13, 2017

Place: Holister Hills SVRA – Lower Ranch
Key Time: 9:00 am

Mail-in Entry closes May 7th
Drawing April 30th
Post Entry will be available at the Meet

See Updated flyer for details and an entry form

Wild Piglet Flyer

Map to Wild Piglet

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8 Mar 2017

Wild Horse Hare Scrambles This Weekend!

This weekend!

This weekend, March 11th & 12th Western States Racing Association is running the 2017 Wild Horse Hare Scrambles, Round 2 of the 2017 District 36 – SRT Championship Cross Country Series presented by Works Connection and Round 2 of the 2017 District 36 – Motion Pro Championship Youth Cross Country Series presented by Racer Decal.

Dates: March 11-12, 2017
Place: Toulon, Nevada
GPS: 40.067194 – 118.678389
Time: Saturday first race: 7:00 am / Sunday one race: 10:00 am – All classes

Flyer

Map to Wild Horse HS

Let’s go Racing!

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7 Mar 2017

California OHV Program Under Threat!

Take Action

The California OHV program is facing a major threat from Senate Bill 249. This cherished program, long seen as a model nationwide, is slated for renewal due to a sunset provision that was included in the previous program authorization. However as written, SB 249 overlooks the important role the OHV program plays within state parks while serving all Californians. The program not only provides quality, sustainable, family oriented recreation for citizens and visitors alike, but also emphasizes environmental sustainability and protection, as well as public safety and partnerships with federal government agencies that provide OHV opportunities.

If adopted as written, SB 249 would begin to dismantle decades of work and indeed mark the end of this nationally recognized and celebrated program.

AMA members and indeed all OHV recreationists must immediately contact their elected officials and remind them of the benefits the program provides to every citizen and visitor to California. It is important to remind them that the program uses no general fund monies and is in fact based on a user-pay, user-benefit style model. Monies used to pay for the program include those taxes collected on fuel, State Vehicle Recreation Areas (SVRAs) entrance fees and vehicle registrations (green and red stickers).

Senate Bill 249 would result in a diversion of these funds for non-OHV related purposes and also proposes to reduce the number of OHV representation on the OHV Commission. Additionally it would severely limit opportunities for public involvement in the decision-making process in the future.

The public simply deserves better, and it is incumbent on the Legislature to deliver on the promises made during previous re-authorizations, that this and similar “user pay, user benefit” programs remain untouched. The OHV community has long paid their own way and will continue to do so as long as these monies are used for their intended purpose.

Now more than ever, it is crucial that you and your riding friends become members of the AMA to help protect our riding freedoms. More members mean more clout against the opponents of motorcycling. That support will help fight for your rights – on the road, trail and racetrack and in the halls of government.

Join the AMA at americanmotorcyclist.com.

Please follow the AMA on Twitter @AMA_Rights and like us on Facebook.

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28 Feb 2017

Tree Planting Day at Carnegie SVRA March 4th

Carnegie SVRA is hosting a “Volunteer Day Tree Planting” March 4, 2017. They have 600 trees to plant and hope to get a good start on this first 2017 Tree Planting Day. The Carnegie Staff is looking for volunteers that enjoy the park and can “give back” to join in this important project. Of course even if you don’t use the park you are most welcome to join in. It’s a lofty project and all help will be most welcome.

CAN YOU HELP?

If so please be at the main entrance Kiosk on Saturday March 4^th at 10:00 am. The day will wrap up at 3:00 pm

No such thing as a free lunch? This time there is…A free lunch will be hosted by District 36 and will be provided by Jerry Fouts, District 36 President. He’s cooking Hot Dogs and icing Soda for all the volunteers.

Volunteers please bring:

A shovel and/or pickax or other digging tools.
Gloves
Eye Protection
Boots (maybe rubber boots if wet)
Appetite
A Friend or Two

More information on: The Volunteer Day Tree Planting:

27 Feb 2017

MMX Hare Scrambles Postponed….Again

February 27, 2017 2:15pm

MMX NOT RUNNING THIS WEEKEND

Jerrad Fisher, Owner of MMX racing has graciously decided to not run the MMX Race, Round 3 of the District 36 Championship series, this weekend due to the outpouring of concern on the short notice and the adverse effect it would have on the many District 36 racers that would be impacted.

We understand that this will cause a finical hardship on MMX Racing and applaud Mr. Fisher for his understanding and putting D36 Members concerns before his. We ask that you fully support MMX Racing in the future on a reschedule date that will be announced with plenty of lead time.

Bill McGibbon
AMA-District 36 Director of Competition

26 Feb 2017

MMX Hare Scrambles This Weekend!

MMX Hare Scrambles Is On!

MMX Racing has announced that the MMX Hare Scrambles will run this coming weekend, March 4th & 5th!

This race is a reschedule from a postponement and remains Round 3 of the 2017 District 36 – SRT Championship Cross Country Series Presented by Works Connection and Round 3 of the 2017 District 36 – Motion Pro Championship Youth Cross Country Series Presented by Racer Decal.

Date: March 4 & 5, 2017
Place: 981 Shad Road, Marysville CA
Time: Youth on Saturday-First Race 8:30 am / Adults on Sunday-First Race 8:00 am.

Map to MMX HS

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26 Feb 2017

Wild Piglet Postponed

Wild Piglet Postponed

The Timekeepers Wild Piglet, Round 1 of the D36 SRT Championship Youth Enduro Series, scheduled for this Saturday March 5th has been postponed by the Hollister Hills SVRA. The Timekeepers MC has reported that due to the weather situation the park rangers have not been in the Renz or Adobe areas for several weeks and there is no time to make repairs or assessments. Also the club is not being allowed to send riders through to scout the trails.

The Timekeepers MC are currently working with the Park and District 36 to reschedule for this spring. We anticipate an announcement soon of a new date.

22 Feb 2017

Bikes for Beef Tax – Speak Out!

Federal trade agency holding motorcyclists hostage
Sign the AMA petition: Deadline March 7!

Sign the petition

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative is embroiled in a dispute with the European Union over U.S. beef that contains hormones. So, instead of working out a solution based on agricultural products, the Trade Representative included motorcycles in its proposed 100 percent tariffs on some products imported from the Europe.

The tariff would affect motorcycles with an engine size between 51cc and 500cc.

A member of the USTR staff stated in a Feb. 15 public hearing that the USTR hopes to use motorcyclists as leverage to get the E.U. to reverse its policy on U.S. beef.

The American Motorcyclist Association opposes the proposed tariff, because trade disputes residing within the boundaries of the agricultural industry should not be solved with trade sanctions levied against non-agricultural products. And this tariff would harm American consumers by raising prices and reducing product choice.

The USTR is accepting rebuttals to the Feb. 15 testimony. This provides an opportunity for the public to voice its opinion on the proposed Bikes for Beef tax. And the AMA has the tools to make it easy for you to submit comments. Just sign our petition.

Act now by signing the AMA’s petition to voice your concern. The deadline is March 7.

The AMA will submit every name and address to the USTR. There is nothing more powerful than tens of thousands of riders joining together to express their concern with the Bikes for Beef tax.

Please share with your friends on Facebook. Sign the petition

20 Feb 2017

MMX Hare Scrambles Postponed!

MMX Hare Scrambles Postponed

MMX Racing has announced that the MMX Hare Scrambles scheduled for this coming weekend, February 25 & 26 has been postponed due to flooding at the race site.

They are currently working with District 36 to secure a new date for this Championship Round in the 2017 Series.

We expect a reschedule date and meet flyer soon.

Dates: TBA
Place: 981 Shad Road, Marysville CA

Map to MMX HS

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14 Feb 2017

Picacho Creek Is Running This Weekend!

Picacho Creek Hare Scrambles Are On For This Weekend!

We have received official word from the Salinas Ramblers that their race is on for this weekend. Due to conditions with rain predicted for Thursday and Friday they are strongly recommending travel to the race be made via south on Interstate 5 to Coalinga and then west on Old Coalinga Road see map (link below)

Not recommended is travel south from Hollister on hwy 25 to Coalinga Road due to low water crossings that can get fairly deep on the north section of Coalinga road.

The weather is predicted to be clear for Saturday and Sunday to make for some great racing.

Dates: Februracy 18-19, 2017

Place: SRMC Ranch 22201 Coalinga Rd. Paicines 95043
GPS: 36.325809 – 120.72269
Time: Saturday first race: 8:15 am / Sunday first race: 8:30 am

Flyer

Map to Picacho Creek HS

Let’s go Racing!