7 Mar 2019

D36 GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS LEAD APPOINTED TO BLM RESOURCE ADVISORY COUNCIL

Acting Secretary of the Interior, David Bernhardt, has appointed the AMA District 36 Government Affairs lead to serve on the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Central California Resource Advisory Council (RAC).  Don Amador, a former chairman of the California Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Commission, will be representing the interests of OHV enthusiasts who enjoy casual use or participate in permitted motorized events.

Don Amador riding Cow Mountain

This particular RAC advises the BLM on public land issues within the boundaries of the Bakersfield, Bishop, Central Coast, Mother Lode and Ukiah field offices, which comprise the Central California District.

D36 members enjoy participating in competition events or trail riding with family and friends at popular OHV sites within the RAC’s jurisdiction.  Some of those units include the BLM’s Cow Mountain and Knoxville OHV Areas.

The Clear Creek Management Area (currently closed) is also within the RAC’s boundary.  In addition, there are dispersed OHV opportunities in or near Walker Ridge and in the Sierra or Coastal Mountain foothills.

The RAC can make recommendations on programs and policies to increase outdoor recreation opportunities for all Americans including new OHV riding areas and to implement the agency’s regulatory reform proposals which include streamlining the event permit process.

Don Amador states, “I look forward to representing the interests of OHV recreationists who enjoy trail riding or participating in motorcycle competition events.  The RAC will most certainly be reviewing the status of OHV recreation at Clear Creek and other lands (either currently closed or open to OHV) within its jurisdiction.”

“D36 members understand that OHV is a significant contributor to the economy and an important part of the California state-wide recreation opportunity matrix and that OHV recreation is also an important partner when it comes to addressing the growing threat of intense wildfires on both public and private lands.  I look forward to working with other user groups on the RAC in support of access to, and resource management of, lands within the RAC’s project area,” Amador concludes.

5 Mar 2019

WILD HORSE SPRINT ENDURO IS THIS SUNDAY MARCH 10th!

From Western States Racing Association:  “The conditions are perfect, Toulon is at it’s best when it is wet.  Looks like the road conditions will be good for this weekend.  Look forward to having everyone come out and have fun in the desert.”  

 This weekend!

The Western States Racing Association is running their 2019 Wild Horse Sprint Enduro, Round 1 of the 2019  SRT – District 36 Championship Enduro Series presented by NorCal Motorsports.

Stuff To Know……….

  • Current AMA Membership Card Required**
  • Current District 36 Membership Card Required**
  • Spark Arrestor Required
  • Riders will be assigned riding numbers
  • Sound test – not to exceed 96dba – Vintage 101dba
  • NO FIREWORKS!
  • Campfires in containers only

**If you need to Join or renew give yourself extra time at sign-ups.

AMA and District 36 Rules apply

Dates:    March 10, 2019
Place:    Toulon, Nevada
              GPS: 40.067194 – 118.678389 
Time:     Racing Starts at 9 am with the A Riders first out.

Flyer

Map to Wild Horse HS 

Let’s go Racing!

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5 Mar 2019

CA Red Sticker Program Update

On March 1, 2019, representatives of the California Air Resources Board (CARB) gave an update on their Red Sticker Off-Highway Vehicle Assessment to the CA OHV Commission and members of the audience.

Those same CARB representatives attended an OHV Commission field tour on February 28 which included a review of designated roads, trails, and open areas in the Jawbone/Dove Springs OHV Recreation area.

Having been engaged in the Red Sticker issue since 2013, I feel that CARB has worked hard to substantively engage with the OHV competition stakeholder community that includes: OHMVR Division, DMV, OHV Industry, and competition-oriented motorcycle organizations so as to minimize fiscal and recreation impacts to the sport.

In the attached video below you can watch the ARB presentation on various proposals and concepts that might be included in the new competition sticker program including public comments from D36 and other stakeholders.

Don Amador addressing the OHV Commission

LINK TO VIDEO – ARB module starts at 3:43:00 and lasts for about 1 hour

http://cal-span.org/unipage/?site=cal-span&owner=OHMVR&date=2019-03-01

Some of the potential recommendations include:

  • Retain the 17 digit VIN # – This will aid in continued fiscal support for law enforcement and land management.  It will also help in the sale and resale of the vehicle.
  • Allow practice riding on public lands – ARB staffers have a better understanding of the importance of allowing riders to practice with their competition motorcycles on public lands and that “practice riding” IS a critical part of competition.
  • Exempt youth motorcycles –  ARB is looking to allow youth competition motorcycles (under 110cc) to be green stickered.

 

There are two dates to remember!

MARCH 8, 2019 – The proposals will be published which starts a 45-day public comment period

APRIL 25, 2019 – The full Air Resources Board will hold a hearing on the proposal.

Thanks for your support and interest in this all too important subject!

Don Amador
Government Affairs
AMA District 36
555 Honey Lane
Oakley, CA 94561
Office: 925.783.1834
Email: damador@cwo.com
Web: https://ama-d36.org/

26 Feb 2019

Old Crow Hare Scrambles This Weekend!

2019 Old Crow Hare Scrambles
March 2nd & 3rd . 

This is Round 5 of the District 36 – SRT Championship Cross Country Series presented by SpecBolt , and Round 5 Of the District 36 – Motion Pro Youth Cross Country Championship Series presented by Honda, Kawasaki, KTM of Modesto. 

Better Hurry!  Online registration closes this Thursday the 28th at 7pm

Stuff To Know……….

You MUST have:

  • Current AMA Membership Card**
  • Current District 36 Membership Card**
  • Scoring transponder compatible with D36 scoring equipment (available at signups)
  • USFS approved spark arrestor
  • Correct number plate and number-letter colors for your class on front and side plates
  • Correct numbers and letter sizes required (see D36 Operations Manual Section 3.2.2 for youth and section 6.14 thru 6.17.2 for adults)
  • Riding numbers on both sides of Helmet below the helmet strap.

AMA and District 36 Rules apply

**If you need to Join or renew give yourself extra time at sign-ups.

Date:    March 2 & 3 2019
Place:   Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area
18600 Corral Hollow Rd, Tracy, CA 95376

Racing starts at:  8:30 am on Saturday and 9 am on Sunday

See flyer for more details

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Map to Old Crow

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26 Feb 2019

SB 767 – Senator Glazer Still Trying To Sell Carnegie!

AMA D36 LAO – Statement on SB 767

Senator Glazer has introduced a new version of the Carnegie bill that we defeated last year.  It is not as bad as the earlier version –does not have us selling the park at 1992 prices.

The bill is still problematic.  It calls for a hearing to review the mission of the park and provides a structure for selling it to local entities for environmental purposes.

The consequence to every state purchase is obvious.

We are alerted to the bill and have initiated meetings in the Capitol.

Don Amador
Legislative Action Officer
AMA District 36

22 Feb 2019

1st Annual D36 LAO-Club Officer Retreat – April 27/28, 2019

RSVP REQUIRED

Attention District 36 Clubs and Promoters LAO officers………

Our 1st annual D36 LAO camp out and trail ride will be held at the Ohl Olson Reserved Campground at the BLM’s Chappie Shasta OHV Area near Redding, CA on the weekend of April 27/28, 2019. 

The event’s team building/educational objective is to enhance communications and relationships between the District 36 LAO and club LAO officers (or club members who want to learn about the LAO position) and share our collective experiences in working with land agency leadership/staff on issues related to casual OHV use, event permitting, collaboration, OHV grants, post wildfire recovery, partnerships, and post subpart B project level travel planning.

Chris Real, President of DPS Technical, will be offering the SAE J1287 96dBA “20-inch” Sound Test Certification Class to D36 club LAO officers and/or club members who perform sound/spark arrester technical inspection at events.   This class will be taught on April 27.  Contact Chris Real directly to register for the class.  Email Chris at – Chris.Real@dpstechnical.com

AGENDA – *watch for updates

April 26 (Fri.) – Travel Day – Arrive at Camp – Noon to 9:30pm

April 27 (Sat.) – Workshop Modules/ Dirt Bike Trail Rides (Programs/Presentations start at 9am) 

                             Event BBQ at night?

April 28 (Sun.) – Workshop Modules/Dirt Bike Trail Rides (Leave for home or stay overnight if needed)

LOGISTICS 

The Ohl Olson Reserved Campground is located about 200 yards north and above the main Chappie Shasta OHV Staging Area.  It has a hardened gravel camping area, vault toilets, and picnic tables.  There is limited room for RVs and tents so RSVP early.  You must cross the Shasta Dam which is open from 6am to 10pm.  There are guards at the dam that will inspect your vehicles for current registration.

Meals will be on your own, but we are working on an event BBQ for Saturday night.  Stay tuned.

For those of you who are not camping, there are many hotels close by in the Greater Redding Area.

 

LOCAL PARTNER

D36 LAO is partnering with the Redding Dirt Riders who are providing event support.

 

RSVP

RSVP to attend the event: Don Amador, D36 LAO – Damador@cwo.com

Thanks for your review and participation!

Don Amador, LAO
AMA District 36
555 Honey Lane
Oakley, CA 94561
Office: 925.783.1834
Email: damador@cwo.com
Web: https://ama-d36.org/

13 Feb 2019

District 36 LAO ACTION ALERT

Past OHV Public meeting in Yolo County

ACTION REQUESTED – Attend Meeting on Feb. 21 in Woodland

NEW OHV PARK IN YOLO COUNTY?

Over the last 5-6 years, D36 members and other OHVers have been attending public meetings and providing input on the concept of establishing a new OHV park in Yolo County.  Because of your engagement, the county is continuing its efforts to site a new OHV facility that could provide motorized recreation for both casual riding and permitted events.

According to Yolo County, they seek grant funding to prepare a market analysis to ascertain if there is enough community and stakeholder support for OHV opportunities in Yolo County. Second, assuming there is demand and support for OHV opportunities, we will prepare a feasibility study to examine two different scenarios: (1) improving access to existing OHV trail riding opportunities within the unincorporated County; and (2) creating a small-medium sized OHV park in the unincorporated County.

In 2018, the County had OHVers participate in an online survey and the results are linked below:

LINK TO YOLO COUNTY OHV SURVEY

https://www.surveymonkey.com/results/SM-C2FRSL5G8/

At the February 21 meeting, county staff will provide an overview of our proposed OHV planning grant application and let the public know how they can stay involved in the process moving forward.

Public Meeting- OHV Planning Grant Information Session

Date & Time:  Thursday, February 21, 2019 @ 6:00pm

Place:
County Administration Building
Atrium Training Room (Basement)
625 Court Street
Woodland, CA 95695

Map To Meeting

If you have questions about this effort or would like more information, please contact the Yolo County Parks Division at (530) 406-5038 or email yoloOHV@yolocounty.org

Thanks for your participation in the planning process!

Don Amador
Government Affairs
AMA D36 – LAO

23 Jan 2019

UPDATE – CARNEGIE SVRA SRI CLOSURE – MOTORCYCLE TRAILS STILL OPEN

Update 1-22-2019

Although the temporary closure of the SRI creek crossing has impacted use of the 4×4 Play Area, MX Track, and gravel parking lot, OHVers can still access the Kiln Canyon and SRI Loop trail network south of the closure site via the Los Osos Trail.

As you know, the OHMVR Division was given a court order (due to ongoing litigation) to close off public access across the SRI creek crossing at Carnegie SVRA. Closure became effective on Monday 1-21-2019.

Again, the SVRA is working through the permitting process to restore public access to the affected areas. It is expected the OHVMR Division will provide an official update on this issue at the March 1, 2019 OHMVR Commission meeting.

The closure is not expected to impact the Old Crow HS.

AMA District 36 encourages our members to enjoy the epic trail conditions on routes and areas not affected by the temporary closure.  Also, please respect the temporary closure.  Be assured the District 36 LAO will work with our access partners and OHV Division to resolve this all too important issue.  Stay tuned for future updates.

Don Amador
AMA District 36, LAO, Government Affairs

14 Jan 2019

OFF-ROAD MOTORCYCLISTS CHEER LEGISLATION TO REOPEN CLEAR CREEK

AMA District 36 members can be rightfully proud of the 10-year long fight to reopen Clear Creek to both casual dirt-bike trail use and historic off-road motorcycle competition events such as the Quicksilver Enduro and Wild Boar/Wild Piglet Enduros.

On January 10, 2019, Congressman Panetta introduced H.R. 403 that highlights the decade long battle to create a bipartisan legislative solution to the closure.

This continues to be a Herculean task that is the result of a dedicated team of OHV advocates and supporters at the local, state, and national level.  A special note of thanks goes out to the CA OHV Commission that commissioned an independent risk assessment study which concluded that management and operational strategies could be effectively employed in the area to allow OHV use without exposing the public to unacceptable risks.

Thanks also to our national partners at ARRA, MIC, and AMA that continue to champion the reopening of Clear Creek before Congress and the Administration.

Link to Panetta’s Clear Creed News Release:

https://panetta.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-panetta-introduces-legislation-reopen-clear-creek-recreation-area

— Don Amador, AMA District 36 LAO – Government Affairs

 Clear Creek’s 3 Amigos
Ron Deshazer (L) – Ed Tobin (C) – Don Amador (R

 

 

 

11 Jan 2019

CLEAR CREEK BILL INTRODUCED!

Breaking News!

1-10-19 

Congressional Member Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) introduced the Clear Creek National Recreation Area and Conservation Act H.R. 403. At the same time, this would open up 21,000 acres for promote recreations and tourism in our district, Panetta stated.

More on this later………..  D. Amador – D36 Gov’t Affairs Officer (By D. Pickett)

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