CMC round 1!!

CMC racing at MMX in Marysville went off this past weekend with 20 quads on the gate for Moto 1.
With quite a hiatus in racing here in Nor-Cal it was a great day at the track, seeing all the racers once again on the gate. With plenty of new faces there my hopes were rejuvinated when it comes to quad racing in the north.
Moto 1 went off without a hitch, With Jason Mack trying to show off with a wheelie that dumped him off the quad at the gate. Quite a site to see, boy those tires hooked up good! Really though, JMack blew the rear shock, but in true racer fashion, he still finished the race. It did take him out of Moto 2, but there is always a next time. The rest of the field all made it though the race without issues. We had 3 gates, Pro, AM, and Beg. and all were on the track at the same time, making scoring difficult at best for the track crew.
In Moto 2 we had a huge wreck on lap one with 2 riders involved, sending one quad cartwheeling off the turn. One rider came away ok, just bruised up and the other went to the hospital to be checked out. From what I am told he is Ok, with just some bruising and pain to keep him company.
With the track, being a sand track, conditions were rough, both for the bikes, who also had plenty of crashes, as well as the quads, making the race a tough one for all the riders. It was a great day in Nor-Cal to be racing again and round 2 at Argyll MX is only a few weeks away. I hope more people come, and the new people do not get discouraged, Argyll will be much more forgiving than MMX was, (other than the ruts). Thanks to everyone who showed and See you at Round 2!!

    Sierra Club loses Pismo lawsuit on appeal!

By KAREN VELIE of Cal Coast News.com
The local chapter of the Sierra Club lost its appeal on Monday to force off-road vehicles from a portion of the Oceano Dunes that the state rents from San Luis Obispo County.
In 2008, the Sierra Club filed a lawsuit claiming vehicles should be banned from the state’s vehicular recreation area’s 584-acre La Grande Tract. The club argued that the County’s Coastal Plan Map lists it as a buffer zone which means vehicles are banned. Superior Court Judge Charles Crandall ruled that it was too late for the Sierra Club to mount a challenge.
Not only did the Second Appellate Court uphold Crandall’s decision that it is to late to fight the state’s 1982 Coastal Development Permit, the appellate court also determined that having the area dubbed a buffer zone does not mean that off-road vehicles should be prohibited.
“Despite two pleading attempts, Sierra Club has failed to allege that State Parks has a clear and present ministerial duty to ban off-highway-vehicle activities on the La Grande Tract,” the appellate court decision says. “Sierra Club is barred from collaterally attacking the 1982 Coastal Development Permit by suing for mandamus, declaratory, or equitable relief.”
The court also ordered the Sierra Club to pay cost and certified the appellate court’s unanimous agreement for publication.
This does not mean we are out of the woods yet, another lawsuit, by the Friends of Oceano dunes regarding the new dust rules adopted by the state is still pending. read more about that here.

    SCCS Racing Kick off in March

Round 1! The Sierra Cross Country Series kicks off its first race of the season this March! With 8 rounds of the best Northern Ca outdoors has to offer, SCCS puts racing together with the great outdoors. Using all that they can, SCCS uses the natural terrain for its course, letting nature make the course challenging.
With competition and competitiveness one of the best ways to work those weekly bugs out, come out and bring the family. SCCS has classes for all, with the kids course a slightly shortened course, its fun for all. If you have ever had the urge to try a race, this is the place to try, friendly helpful people there, all willing to help you out and learn the tricks of racing in the great outdoors of Northern CA. For more information please take the time to check them out.... go to SCCS RACING!!

    ATV/MX on NBC Sports

Yes, you read that correctly! Versus TV, which used to have some races broadcast has now become part of the NBC Sports Network and will be broadcasting under that name. Following the merger of NBC Sports with Comcast cable which owned Versus, they officially became part of the NBC network and began broadcasting under that name this month.
Now, to get the programming of ATV races on the NBC Sports Network, Racer TV will be the vehicle used to put that programming on the air. Racer TV is intending to air GNCC along with ATV MX National series and the AMA amateur nationals. In the past the coverage has been spotty for ATV racing and lets hope that the new Racer TV helps to bring ATV racing to a new level with its deal to produce for the NBC Sports Network. Racer TV is a fairly new vehicle for MX sports coverage but this time its the same people who are the promoters of the ATV MX nationals. This is the group that also runs RacerX magazine.
Back in the day when ATV Racing was growing and getting great TV time and sponsorship,(WPSA), things were looking good! But suddenly, and profoundly, funding dried up, sponsorships dropped out and the WPSA was done. This is when the AMA stepped in and sold the rights to promote the AMA outdoor nationals, along with the ATV/MX to Daytona Motorsports group who sold it to Racer Productions. Racer Productions, in their announcements of the new series, promised it would be bigger, better with more TV and sponsors than ever....... well since they have taken it over you see for yourself where it has gone. With more pros moving into the NEATV series, they have their hands full just keeping what they have together at this point. Racer TV, Racerx mag, and Racer Prod. LLC are the new promoters and distributors of the ATV/MX nationals now, with the Coombs basically at the wheel.
The Coombs, Dave and Carrie, whose father founded the NPG (national promoters group), to promote outdoor MX, had great success with this model, are the ones that founded the ATVPG (ATV promoters Group), taking some of the members from the NPG to form the nucleus of the new ATVPG. The ATVPG are the ones that assemble the schedule for the ATV/MX Nationals, basically a group of tracks and owners who came together to host the series under the umbrella of the new ATVPG. To me this presents a slight conflict, with track owners being the ones deciding where and when ATVs race. Which shows in the locations for the races. In a true AMA/NPG model, we would be racing in district races, just like in MX, competeting for the chance to move to the national level. But we lack the building blocks of the district racing to promote, and bring new riders in and without that I personally can see no real increase in opportunity other then our local MX tracks and series that will host us. Lets hope that the new Racer TV will air enough of the ATV/MX to truly bring the sport into the mainstream and thereby give us more access to tracks, racing and general exposure of the sport of ATV Racing.

    CMC Motocross Quad Racing Opener

Northern CA ATV/MX is back!! Thanks to the effort by the people at Immortal ATV, CMC Motocross has given us the chance to show them we really would like some ATV/MX back here in Northern CA. With the difficulty we have in retaining racers, we must all give it up for those good folks to step out and make the opportunity happen for us to race MX again. With low numbers in the last season we were able to race, CMC Motocross took a one season hiatus on ATV/MX here in the Northern Locale. We need to bring those numbers up! In the past, our numbers have been good and its time to bring them back with a vengeance.
Bring your family, friends and get them all on a quad for entry to the race. Weather you are new to ATV/MX or a seasoned vet, it's our only local MX series that we have a chance to run with. With only 4 rounds of racing for us this season the time is now to step up and give it a try its fun, the people are great and the competition is fierce, with some of the veteran racers stepping back in to lend support.
We here in Nor-Cal love our sport and this is one way to show how much we do. With great numbers, and some time, the possibility of getting the tracks to open to us for some practice all rests in how well we show here. So, please come out and lend support, show them we really want it back! For the schedule and more information on CMC Motocross please follow this link.

    WORCS Racing Season to begin

WORCS racing season opener on Jan 20-22! You read that right! WORCS racing is set to begin!
This challenging and fun series kicks off soon, with riders coming from all over the west to compete in this mix of Off-road and MX racing at its finest. WORCS racing always puts on a professional showing with the likes of Baron, Nelson, Fredericks, Warnia and others competing for the title of WORCS PRO CHAMPION and to get that #1 Plate.
With the Pro races a grueling 90 minutes of bone jarring madness, its amazing to see the pace they run for the full 90 minutes! That, coupled with a pit stop makes for some exciting action on the course as the pros use everything they have, from speed, endurance and strategy, to become the next WORCS champ.
Granted, the WORCS races are a bit of a trip for most of us here in Nor-Cal, but this season brings WORCS closer than ever with a round in Taft and a round in Gorman. Both of which shorten the drive a bit for us.
Its a weekend of fun for all, with classes for all riders of all levels! And don't forget the WORCS kids program, they always have something fun planned for all the little ones on Sat. Night! Its a family they have at the WORCS races, from the time you show up till the time you leave, there is always plenty going on to see, from practice on Friday to the Pro race on Sunday, its packed full of great ATV racing for all.
Beginner? Yes, you have classes on both days, if you so desire. Intermediate? Ha, the competition is the best, with large gates and a long race its time to show if you really have the skill, endurance and patience to show you can race with the best. So, give it some thought and check their site, to see photos, videos and more at WORCS RACING. Give it a try, you will never forget the fun you have!

    QUADX ATV Motocross Championship Series

The Yamaha/QuadX National series is set to start on March 10! This Pro Caliber ATV/MX series, is packed with 10 rounds of pure ATV/MX adreniline! Its a fast and furious pace as the riders gear up for pure MX on some of the best tracks have to offer. With the Pro Race a 20min plus 2 lap event, its all out from the drop of the gate with white knuckle excitement as the racers go wheel to wheel for the first turn! If you've never seen the speed at which the Pros can kick up the dust, this is the venue to do just that. Nelson, a multiple time and current QUADX Champ, will try to hold off the rest of the pack as he tries to reign in another series championship. This year, QuadX has added 2 new venues to the list, both top notch tracks to add to the excitement of the races. QuadX does have classes for all from beginner up, so don't be afraid to give it a try. Like all ATV/MX series its a friendly atmosphere there, where you can walk the pits, meet and greet the pros, and see how much effort goes into the sport of ATV/MX. Its a grueling pace, coupled with side by side action at the races and if you are of the competitive nature, this is a very competitive and full on MX series. Its a fun weekend, with practice on Saturday and racing on Sunday to participate in. If this does not get your blood goin, well, then there is not much hope. Cause this racing is full on. Check it out at Yamaha/QuadX!!

    Free Ride day at Prairie City SVRA

That's right! The Prairie City SVRA is hosting their 2nd annual visitor appreciation day! Very nice! They will be having multiple events going on during the day. With raffles and giveaways, demo rides and trials exhibitions it should be a great day to bring the family out to play..... or even watch. Thanks to the CA OHV dept for hosting this annual event! Click here for the link to PC or click the photo for a larger image.

    SCCS Round 5 "Event Review"

    Sept 23rd-25th was the date for the last round of the SCCS series. It was held at Blue mountain event center in Willseyville Ca. This is the second time SCCS has held a race here.
  With temps reaching 100 degrees down in the valley,  it was nice to have much cooler temps up in the mountains. With classes to race for everyone in the family and a fantastic location, campers filled the property by Friday night ready to race the following day. The course consisted of the same layout as the previous visit to Blue Mountain which consisted of uphill's, downhill's, road jumps and creek crossings. With much dryer conditions the dust was more of a factor this time. Holeshots were key to pulling off a win here, and with each class the course got rougher.
  Saturdays pee wee classes, and Moms class started off the day with some close races. The afternoons C class races were even more exciting with tight racing and some close finishes. Finishing off the day was the sportsman race, which is a non points class meant to give anybody who wants to race an extra class for practice.
  Saturday evening after the races concluded the property owners had a local band come out to entertain everyone at the group campfire. Not only was the entertainment great, but the Famous elk burgers were the talk of the camp. By sunday the course was at its worst with huge ruts, large exposed roots and deep powder whoop sections! The B and expert class racers fought hard battles through the extremely rough course and did not disappoint the spectators. The racing was tight in all classes with some great action through out the course. With spectacular racing action, and a great venue this was another amazing event put on by the SCCS. If you haven't made it out to one of these event yet, you really need to bring out the family and give it a try. Whether your a beginner rider, or want to get your child into a great sport like ATV XC racing. This is the place to get started. With a great family atmosphere and racing for everyone in the family, the SCCS is something everyone needs to check out. For more information, visit SCCS RACING.com

    SCCS Racing Round 5

   SCCS Racing round 5 kicks off on Sept. 23-25. SCCS is GNCC style racing held all on private properties.
If you are in the dark of what GNCC style is, it's a race developed to test the endurance of both the rider and the machine. With races that are 75minutes long, it gives the rider plenty of time to strategize and plan the way they will run the race. This is an off road type course, with creeks and hills to add to the challenge. Round 5 will be held at Mitchell Mill Ranch in Wilseyville CA and is set up to accomodate the entire family. With races for all classes of rider, there is a race for you. This is an opportunity to give racing a try, and even get the kids involved. Kid classes are on a shortened course with a shortened time, so even they will have a great time. Check the flyer for more info. Follow this link: SCCS Racing

    ATVs Eliminated in Nor-Cal Racing!

  To the dismay of all quad racers and riders alike, Continental Motorsports Club (CMC) Racing has eliminated all quad classes from their lineup, beginning this weekend at Round 1 of the North Series at Club Moto in Livermore, CA.
  After more than 20 years of quads being able to race in this series, the new operators of the series, Mike Sexton and Jarrod Fisher, have decided to eliminate the ATV class from the lineup. CMC is the only series in Northern CA that had an ATV class, so this decision by Mike Sexton of Argyll MX and Club Moto (mts4argyllmx@comcast.net) and Jarrod Fisher of MMX Racing (mmxracing@gmail.com) eliminated any racing for ATV in Northern CA.
  All tracks in Northern CA do not allow ATV in for practice and with no venues to practice in, racing was taking a hit. With a 5 for a gate minimum that CMC required, the new operators decided that even this was not good enough for them to give ATVs a gate. Turnouts in the past had increased into multiple gates, which also was a problem for then ATVs took too much of the time to run.
  The effect this will have on quads in the future is dramatic, with the only option to ride a track is to rent the facility, which is what we do now. With riders from the area both running in the WORCS series and in the QUADX series, the local racing was all the practice they could get, so the elimination of quads in Northern CA will have a trickle down effect into the other series.
With so many MX tracks in Northern CA, they should follow the lead of the MX tracks to the south, and mix the quads in with the bikes for practice. Giving ATV a place to practice and increase the numbers that would show up at the races. Its a sad day for the sport here in Northern CA, and for the sport in general.
If you would like to voice your opinion, you can do it here:

CMC Motocross: cmcmotocross.com
spcmcmx@aol.com
(994)874-5499

North Series Promotors:
Mike Sexton (Argyll MX, Club Moto) argyllmx.com
mts4argyllmx.com
(925)308-4814

Jarrod Fisher (MMX Racing) mmxracing.com
mmxracing@gmail.com
(530)419-5200

     Nor-Cal Pismo Trip! Aug. 5-7!

Yes, it's that time of the year again! Our annual Pismo trip is drawing near. If you have never been to ride, on the beach, this is the perfect opportunity to have some great times. It is always a lot of fun with all the friends that come out to ride. Even if you don't know us, and are there, swing by and introduce yourself, guaranteed to be a lot of fun. Watch the forum for the exact dates by clicking here! Don't miss out!

     Quads AT HANGTOWN!!!

Yes, you read right. Quads at Hangtown! This is the opportunity that only comes around once in a great while. The track is being rented, and the price per person is $50.00. National track. How often will you ever get the chance to ride Hangtown. If you feel you are capable of riding that track, come out and ride. It will be an experience you will remember for quite a while. Hangtown. The name says it all. The Date is Aug 13 from 3-7, or if enough sign up, Aug 12 (Friday) 9-2. This is an official Event and everyone who enters, will receive a 10 dollar gift card from Rocky Mountain ATV!! Follow this link for more details.

     SCCS Racing Round #4

July 9-10 was the date for the latest in the SCCS series, with this round held in Portola, CA. With temps in the low 80s and a nice breeze, making the race much better than with the heat we have been having lately. With classes for everyone it sounded like there was a battle in the Sportsman class on Sat. with some of the people we know fighting it out to the finish. Although the dust played a part in this round, It wasn't enough to stop the competitors from racing to the end.
Don't forget, this is the series for all skill levels and a great place for you kids to give racing a try. Just look at that picture and tell me they didnt have fun!!!  Hope you take the time to check out the newest in racing here in our area, SCCS! Read more about it here.

     QUADX Round #5 & #6

With another 2 rounds down in the QuadX series, July 9-10 at Glen Helen Raceway. This was a double points race with Sat and Sun racing going on. With about 5 local racers making the trek to Glen Helen for these rounds, they were in for some fun. Glen Helen is notorious for getting beat up as the day progresses and this was no exception. With #9 going down for his 2nd QuadX ever, he had the opportunity to battle in the same class as Veteran QuadX rider #343. Although luck may not have been on his side, #9 did well finishing 6th on Sat. and 7th on Sun showing some great consistency. #343 Did well with 4th on Sat and 1st on Sunday. Congratulations are in order for finally pulling in that elusive #1! Hopefully #9 will make another stab at the next event and edge out #343 for some great competition. In other classes for local riders, In the Pro-Am #93 Went 4th and 7th respectively, #517 went 1st and 3rd in the women's class, for another 1st place! #45 went 2nd and 10th to round out the competition. Congratulations to all the racers making the long treks to this series.

     Congress told Off-highway riding is an economic engine!

Testifiers told a key U.S. House subcommittee on June 22 that off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation puts billions of dollars into the U.S. economy, and public land needs to be opened up for motorized recreation, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reports. Not only testifying on the restrictions currently in place, and how we as a group contribute to the economics of the area, there was testimony concerning the upcoming end of restrictions on federal land and how we should let them expire to free up more areas! Read the full story here.

     SCCS Round #3

Round 3 of the SSCS racing took place at Mitchell Mill ranch the weekend of the 18th, and it really sounded like fun. With a local series in the process of growing, try and get the time to come and make a race. These are races that are held in the Nor-Cal area and are somewhat formatted after the GNCC out east. With the races held on private property, these are trails through the woods. Its a family friendly environment with classes for all comers. Its more like a ride with friends! If you have never raced, this would be a perfect local venue to try out. Not motocross, so you dont need to worry, just show up, ride and have fun! The results for round 3 are up at this link, and you can watch the round 3 helmet cam to get a feel of the course here. Hope to see you there!

     QuadX round 4

Speedworld MX in AZ was the location for this round and a congratulations goes out to the riders from our area who made the trek down to ride. Speedworld is an extremely fun track and with the races at night it only adds to the excitement of the race.
 With Tanner Gemperle #93 riding the Pro-Am, he went 2-2 in his Moto's. Tanner is stepping up his game and is searching for the number 1 spot in the next race. We wish him a Victory!
  In the Women's int. class, Jamie Nelson #517 took the victory! With a 2nd in moto 1, and a first in moto2, Jamie secured her victory in the Women's class! Way to go!
  In the Production 450 class, Steven Daniels #343 went 3 and 3 in his motos for 3rd overall. Each race is showing improvement and we are looking for the number one spot to show for #343 soon also. Congratulations to all the riders and great job! Video is here.