5. October 21, 2010 - The "Joe Show" and the NORRA 1000

Joe also talked about the track, and he had this to say:

To all tracks riders,

if you had the chance to experience The Mammoth motocross track in the past, Listen up and get on board. Mammoth’s motocross track has been closed to the public for 10 years. Currently, they run a 2 week race in June, and lock the gate up for the rest of the summer! I’ve been full throttle in efforts to get the track open for the months of July through November - for practice riding, family educational camps, and high altitude testing/tuning.

I recently had the chance to speak at Mammoth’s Tourism & Recreation board meeting regarding reopening the track. I was allowed 5 minutes during “public comment,” … and 15 minutes later I ended up on the agenda for the Nov. meeting. Looks like time is finally paying off!

So anyways, If you have some free time, send an email of support (joe@mammothmotocross.org) and let me know why you want the track to be reopened. A four sentence letter can go a long way with our mission, and I might even read your letter to the board member! Along with letters, we also need large show of supporters (riders or not). The next meeting will be on November 9^th at 4:00pm in suite Z. suite Z is located above the movie theater. This is a must show for all our motorcycle riders in Mammoth and Bishop. Your presence will make all the difference to get the track open. Dave McCoy will be in attendance as well to show his support, and so should you.

Thanks for all your support!

Joe Parrino

John Connolly: John recently met with Marty from USFS in Bishop and created a first round CTUC map of our area stretching from Bishop to Mono Lake and out to Nevada. In this map, John was careful to include most all comments we received and added in a few extra special touches like free OHV friendly camping, fishing spots, hot springs, gas and beer locations, plus a few of our good loops and corridors.

Especially mentioned were:

Crater Loop

Look out loop

Mammoth to June to Lee Vining "high trails"

Glass Mountain traverse

James's connectors between the various loops

Beginner trails along 395

And a few other destination trails like Laurel Lakes, Wheeler Crest, Minaret Vista, Hot Spring trail, etc.

Now, because this map covers so much area, it won't really be that helpful in the field while out riding and exploring for area visitors. But it will give them a lot to consider so far as what it out there and the types of adventures that await. The plan is to have the final draft ready by November and then next year to create a couple more maps but have them cover a smaller area with more full detail.

THANKS JOHN!

James Connolly: James talked a little about the member only “google group.” As some of you may know, Mammoth M/C members use a private google group to pass on important news and other various club material. That being said, James wants to remind everyone (guilty parties especially) that the google group should stay dirtbike oriented and or club oriented. So, If you have access to post on the message board, please remember: No posting of non OHV/MMC propaganda. Thanks!

James also discussed the upcoming NORRA 1000 vintage race in Baja (May 4^th – 8^th). The last time this race was held, James, Adam, Brian, and Jason (all Mammoth M/C members) finished 7^th in class and 24 overall in a 1978 Ford Bronco. Next year, with the addition of John Connolly, they’ll be taking on Baja once again… But this time it will be on 2 wheels (Class 7A).