OC Duallies (Larry) and Trailblazers...
Goat Breker, legendary Elsinore Promoter, Perris MX Track owner, Team
Kawasaki Nationally ranked MX team racer in the 1980's, has relocated to
Randsburg CA.
Goat has purchased the historic Cottage Hotel and several houses in
Randsburg. All have been completely upgraded and refurbished for family
visits for OHV groups.
He would like to extend an invitation to all OC Duallies and TrailBlazers to
bring your bikes and ATV's up and ride the
adjacent BLM OHV trails and open desert area.
As a welcome to all OHV users, Goat is offering a first time 10% discount at
the Cottage Hotel
or any of his rental houses for a weekend visit.
There are many great OHV routes to the Pinnacles, Ballarat, Jawbone Canyon,
Barker Ranch (Manson's cabin)
and on into Death Valley.
The riding is some of the best areas still open in Southern California to
ATV's and Green Sticker vehicles.
The BLM as opened OHV access routes from the Cottage Hotel,
As long as you follow the access and speed limit rules.
Green sticker, Dual Sport and Adventure Bikes welcome.
Mufflers/Spark Arrestors are required.
"More Sound, Less Ground" NO MX bikes allowed.
To reserve a room at the hotel or one of the rental houses and get further
information and special OC Duallie/TrailBlazer
10% discount rates, contact Goat at: Cottage Hotel, ((760) 374-2285. or
email cottagehotel@randsburg.com
Mention you are an OC Duallie or TrailBlazer member for the 10% room
discount.
The desert riding is the best this time of year, so come on up and join us
in an OHV friendly place for all.
Gas, food and a great place to stay are all right there in Randsburg.
Rental 4X4 ATV's are available for adults as well as guided tours.
AMA Hall of Fame
There is to be a Concours d'Elegance on Saturday, December 5 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, in conjunction with theAMA Hall of Fame. Bikes will be displayed poolside during the day and in the Muse Hall during the HOF induction ceremonies. They are looking for Hall of Fame Inductee-related machines, or possibly none related, for the display. Muse Hall will be locked when bikes are not on display, so they will be safe. You could also keep them in your own truck or trailer until the event if you wish. Several bikes in the L.A. basin might be available if good and safe transportation is found for them. If you have a motorcycle that you would like to display, contact Kay Wood, Operations Manager, AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, kwood@motorcyclemuseum.org or Tom White: twhite80@sbcglobal.net
For information and application: http://www.motorcyclemuseum.org/news/story.asp?id=1377
Cannonball Coast to Coast Pre 16 Motorcycle Rally 2010
My name is Mike Vils. I will be riding my 1913 Excelsior. I am the current Sergeant At Arms for the TrailBlazers Motorcycle Club and my wife Irma was the Vice President for a number of years. Cannon Ball Baker was one of the original members, our first president was Paul "Daredevil" Derkum and Bud Ekins was a member until the day he died. Visit our website at www.trailblazrsmc.com.
I have been involved in the motorcycle industry most of my life. I currently paint, restore and build motorcycles. I ride all types of motorcycles; off road and road bikes. Riding motorcycles is not a choice for me. My intentions are to have fun and ride the wheels off my X. So...let'er buck. Visit the Cannonball website: www.motorcyclecannonball.com
San Diego Flat Track Club Reunion
October 17, 2009 - San Diego
On Saturday, October 17, the San Diego Flat Track Club will be honoring those who raced at El Cajon Speedway in the 60s and add two members to their Hall of Fame. The event will run from 2pm to 8pm at Kon-Tiki Motorcycles, 1335 Garnet Ave. San Diego, CA 92109. (858) 272-6751 www.kontikimotorcycles.com Food will be provided. Donations are appreciated. Please RSVP to Wayne Hosaka at; hos55x@yahoo.com.
Pacific Coast Nationals
October 24, 2009 6:30PM - Pomona Fairgrounds
Former Flat Track Racer and Promoter, Gene Romero, is bringing the AMA National Championship to Southern California in conjunction with California Bike Week, which is held on the 23rd, 24th and 25th at the Los Angeles County Fairplex. At past races, Gene and his gang have done an impressive job of grooming the 5/8th mile track. We are looking forward to some mighty fine racing. Entry to the event on Saturday, which includes the races, vendors, music, demo rides, Wall of Death, Victor McGlaughlin Motor Corps and more, is $30.00. The National Hot Rod Association has a museum on the fairgrounds also, so you may want to come early and wander around a bit before the races start. Spectator gates for the Flat Track races open at 3:00pm and time trials start at 4:20. Tickets can be purchased at the gate or in advance at TicketMasters. Gate 17 to the California Bike Week opens at 10:00 am. Check their website for times and details. www.californiabikeweek.com.
And yes, the party is on. Skip Van Leeuwen is again hosting a party in the club house at the track. To get on the wrist band list, call Mr. Bill at 818 899-4870. The wrist band only admits you into the party. You must purchase a ticket to get into the race track before the party.
Griffith Park Sidecar Rally
October 25, 2009 - Griffith Park
The 38th annual sidecar rally is from 9am to 3pm. The event is free to spectators. Come early . Learn all about sidecars and see some of the best and most unusual. www.sidestrider.com For information call Doug Bingham (818) 780-5542
MTA World Veteran Motocross Championships
October 31, 2009 - November 1, 2009 - Glen Helen
Saturday, October 31st and Sunday November 1st is racing at its finest with riders from 30 to 70+ years of age competing in the novice, intermediate, expert and pro classes. Expect over 1000 entries from as many as twenty countries. The Vet Pro Race is on Sunday with over $6000 in cash plus prizes. TrailBlazers, gas up those bikes and head to Glen Helen. At 1:00 pm on Sunday, the Edison Dye Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Tony Distefano, the three time 250cc AMA National MX Champion. For more information: www.glenhelen.com or (909) 880 3090 Admission is $20.00
Lake Elsinore Gran Prix
November 7/8, 2009 - Lake Elsinore
According to the latest information, Diamond Stadium LLC, owner of Lake Elsinore’s baseball team, Storm, a farm team for the San Diego Padres, is overseeing the race planning for this year’s event. The seven mile layout will start and finish at the Storm’s stadium. It will utilize a large portion of the hillside layout outside the original town portion and feature sections that were seen in the filming of “On Any Sunday”. Also at or near the stadium will be vendors, concessions, camping and a Saturday night concert with several bands.
AMA Hall of Fame
December 5, 2009 - Las Vegas, CA
Several of us die hard Trailblazers will be going to Las Vegas to show our support for two of our own, Chuck Palmgren and Gilles Vaillancourt. These two
Trailblazers are being inducted into the AMA Hall of Fame on Saturday night December 5th. I see this as a huge honor and look forward to being present as
they are being inducted.
Tickets to the event are only $49 and there are great room rates in Las
Vegas right now. I hope to see more of you there if your calendars permit. If you
can't make it, I'm sure we will be able to represent the Trailblazer team well and will
offer our congratulations from our entire membership to all inductee's.