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2:00 a.m. October 24, 2009

THIS WEEKEND

Today Auto Product Recycling, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Public Utilities Operations Center, 5571 Kearny Villa Road; sponsored by the city of San Diego and the California Integrated Waste Management Board. San Diego residents only, proof required; no business waste accepted. Items accepted include used motor oil, oil filters, auto batteries and antifreeze. Information: (858) 694-7000.

UPCOMING

Oct. 31: San Diego Region Porsche Club Concours d'Elegance, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Spanish Landing Park, next to the marina. Information: Steve Lopez (619) 787-3290.

Oct. 31: "Biker's Guide to Business" book signing, 1 to 3 p.m., North County House of Motorcycles, 1725 Hacienda Drive, Vista. Meet author Dwain DeVille who has compiled decades of business experience with a lifetime of riding motorcycles for the book. He's working on another book and would like to talk with other bike-riding entrepreneurs. Information: nchouseofmotorcycles.com or e-mail DeVille at Navigator@BikersGuidetoBusiness.com

Nov. 6-8: Bronco Daze '09, Palm Canyon Resort and Hotel, Borrego Springs. Off-road runs, drawings, reunions and more. Information: earlybronco.com or e-mail bdaze09@earlybronco.com .

Nov. 7: Second annual Classic Thunderbird Club Toys for Tots Drive at Kearny Pearson Ford, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Kearny Pearson Ford, 7303 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Presented by the Classic Thunderbird Club of San Diego, the show is expected to have about 50 cars on view, the majority of which will be from 1955-57, with a few "square" `Birds from 1958-59 and a few retro `Birds. Bring a new, unwrapped toy for donation. Information: David (619) 787-8843.

Nov. 7: Second annual SoCalROC Show and Toy Drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Datsun Heritage Museum, 41610 Date St., Murrieta 92562. Sponsored by the Southern California Datsun Roadster Owners Club, the show will feature Datsuns 1983 and older, vendors, drawings, food and music. Show registration $15 and an unwrapped toy with a value of at least $10. Vehicle judging will be by race driver John Morton and SpeedTV personality Jamie Howe. Information: e-mail socalroc@gmail.com or www.socalroc.net . Nov. 7: Fifth annual Lost Lizard Fun Run, Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area, state Hwy. 78, north of the Blu-In, east of San Felipe Wash. Presented by the San Diego Off-Road Coalition, the run is open to all four-wheel-drive vehicles, cycles, buggies and ATVs. The main route will be family friendly, but some less experienced riders may find it difficult. There will be five checkpoints with games and tickets for opportunity drawings. Proceeds will benefit the general fund of the SDORC. Information and preregistration: sdorc.org .

Nov. 8: Seventh annual Super Indoor Custom Car Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., San Diego Convention Center, Harbor Drive. With 150,000 square feet of exhibit space, this show gathers a wide range of customized show vehicles, including motorcycles, hot rods, trucks, lowrider cars and vintage American vehicles. Admission $20 in advance, $25 day of show. Information: supercustomcarshow.com or (619) 284 2600.

Nov. 21: Auto Product Recycling, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Balboa Park, parking lot at Park Boulevard and Presidents Way; sponsored by the city of San Diego and the California Integrated Waste Management Board. (San Diego residents only and no business waste will be accepted.) Items accepted will be used motor oil, oil filters, batteries and antifreeze. Information: (858) 694-7000.

Dec. 12: Auto Product Recycling, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Montgomery High School, 3250 Palm Ave. at Hawaii, San Diego; sponsored by the city of San Diego and the California Integrated Waste Management Board. (San Diego residents only and no business waste will be accepted.) Items accepted will be used motor oil, oil filters, batteries and antifreeze. Information: (858) 694-7000.

Dec 12: Monday Nite Car Club Toys for Tots Show & Shine, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Albertson's shopping center, Alpine. Entry fee is one new, unwrapped toy. No trophies, just camaraderie. All toys will be donated to children of deployed military personnel. Information: (619) 440-6168.Jan. 1 Second annual New Year's Day Drive, presented by Sports Cars and Classics. Entry $55 per person, which includes lunch and goodie bag. Limited to 40 cars. Information: e-mail alfaracer72@gmail.com or (619) 913-1516.

Jan. 23: Auto Product Recycling, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mission Bay South Shores parking lot, east of Sea World Drive; sponsored by the city of San Diego and the California Integrated Waste Management Board. (San Diego residents only and no business waste will be accepted.) Items accepted will be used motor oil, oil filters, batteries and antifreeze. Information: (858) 694-7000.

Feb. 20-21: Lakeside Off-Road Days, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Lakeside Rodeo Grounds, 12584 Mapleview St. The event will feature off-road vendors, clubs, racing organizations and OHV land agencies. Also featured will be motorcycle and lawn-mower racing in the arena, children's zone and food. Information: sdorc.org and (858) 822-8274.

CRUISE NIGHTS

Cruisin' Coco's, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every third Sunday of the month, Coco's Restaurant, Rancho Bernardo Plaza, 16759 Bernardo Center Drive. Information: Coco's, (858) 485-9419, or Ken Owen, (858) 774-3898.

Monday Night Car Club, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, VFW Hall, 12650 Lindo Lane, next to Lindo Lake Park, Lakeside. Information: (619) 440-6168.

Chicken Pie Diner Cruise Night, 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesdays through October, 14727 Pomerado Road, Poway, in the Wells Fargo Bank parking lot. Information: (858) 748-2445.

Ramona Cruise, 3 to 8 p.m., Saturdays, 600 block of Main Street, Old Town Ramona, and the parking lot at Sixth and Main streets next to Ramona Mainstage. Continues through October. The cruise highlights hot rods, customs, muscle cars and special-interest vehicles.

Clairemont Neighborhood Cruisers Saturday Night Invite Cruise, 5 to 8 p.m. every fourth Saturday of the month through September, Clairemont Town Square, Clairemont Mesa and Clairemont Drive (next to Outback Steakhouse). The cruise features vehicles from 1976 and older. Information: (858) 573-9285; cncsd.org ; or e-mail CNC-SD@san.rr.com .

East County Cruisers, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Tyler's Taste of Texas Barbecue, 576 N. Second St., El Cajon. Information: (619) 312-0129 or eastcountycruisers.com.

Classic Malt Shop, 6 to 9 p.m. Fridays, 3615 Midway Drive, Loma Portal. Cars from the 1950s and older. Information: (619) 226-1600.

Fallbrook Rods & Relics, 7 to 9 a.m. Saturdays, Sunrize Cafe, River Village, state Route 76 at Mission Road, Bonsall. Information: (760) 723-4020.

Great Autos of Yesteryear, gay-friendly club for owners and those who appreciate vintage autos. Cruise nights and times vary. Check Web site for details: Greatautos.org .

Siggy's Car Cruise, 3 to 6 p.m. second Saturday of the month, 26820 Jefferson Ave., Murrieta. Free entry; trophies awarded. Information: (951) 830-7010 or (951) 316-9927.

Dalton's Roadhouse, noon to 4 p.m., first Sunday, 775 Center Drive, San Marcos. (760) 746-8340.

RADIO

"You Auto Know," hosted by Dave Stall, 3 to 5 p.m. Saturdays, KCBQ AM 1170. Call in: (888) 344-1170.

"So-Cal Off-Road Radio," hosted by Dave Stall, noon to 2 p.m. Sundays, KCBQ AM 1170. Call in: (888) 344-1170.

"Click & Clack," Tom and Ray Magliozzi, 10 to 11 a.m. Saturdays on KPBS-FM 89.5; repeated 1 to 2 p.m. Sundays.

"The Car Show," with Art Gould and John Retsek, 9 to 10 a.m. Saturdays, KPFK-FM 90.7 (Los Angeles) or listen online at kpfk.org .

ONGOING

Miramar Speed Circuit, 8123 Miralani Drive, off Miramar Road. Indoor kart racing with Sodi karts and 6.5-horsepower Honda engines on a 1,500-foot asphalt track. For adults at least 54 inches tall. Junior classes for children at least 48 inches tall use slightly de-powered engines.

Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to midnight Friday, 10 a.m. to midnight Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.

Pricing: Adult and youth races $23; members $18. Information: (858) 586-7500 or miramarspeedcircuit.com .

K1 Speed Karting, 6212 Corte Del Abeto, Carlsbad, off Palomar Airport Road near Legoland California. Italian electric Pro Karts with roll hoop, racing harness and a reverse gear on a 2,000-foot-long asphalt track; helmets and other gear are provided. Corporate groups encouraged.

Arrive and drive: $25 for nonmembers; lunch-hour special: $20 nonmembers, Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Information: k1speed.com .

Horseless Carriage Foundation Library, 8186 Center St., La Mesa. For automobile research and restoration. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Information: hcfi.org , (619) 464-0301 or e-mail research@hcfi.org .

San Diego Automotive Museum, Balboa Park; open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; last admission at 4:30 p.m. Admission: $8, seniors (65 and older) and active-duty military with ID $6, students with ID $5, children ages 6-15 $4.

Automobiles, motorcycles and memorabilia take visitors through automotive history. The core collection includes more than 80 vehicles.

Speakers are available for a fee at the museum or at your facility. Programs last about 30 minutes. Information: Kenn Colclasure, (619) 231-2886, or www.sdautomuseum.org

Simpson's Garden Town Nursery and Auto Barns, 13925 state Route 94, Jamul; 8:30 a.m. to 4:50 p.m. Wednesday through Monday, closed Tuesday. More than 70 restored or customized cars and trucks in two barns, ranging from Model A's and T's, through the 1930s and 1940s to muscle cars of the 1960s and 1970s. The nursery grounds include more classics and travel trailers. Free. Information: (619) 669-1977 or simpsonsnursery.com .

J.A. Cooley Museum, 4233 Park Blvd., North Park, off El Cajon Boulevard.

The museum specializes in early years of automotive history and features 24 cars in original condition, including an 1895 Benz, a 1903 curved-dash Oldsmobile, 1907 International, 1910 Hudson, 1910 Russell, 1913 Oakland, 1904 DeDion, 1936 Cord and three early Cadillacs.

Admission: $2 to $5. Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Guided tours for three or more people are available. Information: (619) 296-3112.

Motor Transport Museum, 31949 state Route 94, Campo, about a mile from the railroad museum. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. This old-truck museum is loaded with weather-worn hulks of sleeper-cab tractors, heavy equipment, light trucks and more dating to 1912.

The main building contains about a dozen restored trucks, including a Diamond T, Federal, Mack and Autocar.

Admission is free, donations accepted. Take Interstate 8 to Buckman Springs Road, south to state Route 94, turn left and go a half-mile to the museum, on the right. Information: (619) 478-2492 or (619) 233-9707.

The San Diego Collection, 7215 El Cajon Blvd. Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday; closed Mondays; free admission.

About 25 vehicles on view (some are for sale). Information: (619) 667-3136; Web site: thesandiegocollection.com .

Petersen Automotive Museum, 6060 Wilshire Blvd. at Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles. The museum has more than 150 vehicles on view, ranging from motorcycles, race cars, hot rods, customs and trucks to specialty vehicles and special displays.

Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. Admission: $10; seniors and students with ID $5; ages 5 to 12 $3. Parking: $2 per 30 minutes, $8 maximum with paid admission for up to four hours. Information: (323) 930-CARS or petersen.org .

NHRA Motorsports Museum, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona. Presented by the Automobile Club of Southern California. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.

About 60 cars are on view. An array of photographs and memorabilia chronicle more than 50 years of U.S. motor sports.

Admission: NHRA members free; nonmembers $5; seniors 60 and older and juniors 6 to 15 $3; younger than 5 free. Information: (909) 622-2133 and nhra.com/museum. E-mail calendar items to carcalendar@uniontrib.com .

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AMA News and Notes November 2009 - Motorcycle USA

Posted: 20 Oct 2009 03:38 PM PDT

Protect your right to ride! Volunteering is easier than you think. Visit us at AmericanMotorcyclist.com, click on Rights, then Get Involved to learn how you can help.

Federal government gives go-ahead on first major motorcycle crash causation study in 28 years. Supplemented by donations from AMA and six state safety programs, a significant new motorcycle crash causation study will soon get under way at Oklahoma State University (OSU). Formally announced by the Federal Highway Administration on Oct. 5, the study will give motorcyclists and others concerned with highway safety a fuller picture of how motorcycles fit into today's traffic mix, a better understanding of what causes motorcycle crashes, and insights into the best strategies to prevent these crashes. To read the announcement, visit: Click here.

U.S. lawmakers conduct hearing that considers banning motorized vehicles from more than 9 million acres in Utah. Recently the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands, chaired by Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-AZ), held a hearing to consider H.R. 1925, the America's Red Rock Wilderness Act of 2009. The proposal would close off 9.4 million acres of Utah's public land to motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and bicycles, and would even limit some horseback riding. Popular off-highway vehicle riding areas included in the legislation are Moab, the San Rafael Swell and Chimney Rock, among others. To view a video of the hearing, please go to http://resourcescommittee.house.gov/index.php?option=com_jcalpro&Itemid=27&extmode=view&extid=292. To view AMA's press release regarding the hearing on H.R. 1925, visit http://www.amadirectlink.com/news/story.asp?id=1375.

AMA drafts model on-highway motorcycle sound legislation. The AMA has developed new model legislation for use by cities seeking a simple, consistent and economical way to deal with sound complaints related to on-highway motorcycles within the larger context of excessive sound from all sources. The model legislation offers an objective method for municipal jurisdictions to evaluate motorcycle sound through science-based measurement. It's based on the Society of Automotive Engineers' (SAE) new J2825 standard, "Measurement of Exhaust Sound Pressure Levels of Stationary On-Highway Motorcycles." The AMA produced similar model legislation for off-highway motorcycles several years ago. Source: Click here

AMA unveils 'Think. Ride.' public service announcement campaign. The AMA announced a new public service announcement (PSA) campaign called "Think. Ride." that encourages both on-road and off-road motorcyclists and ATV riders to think before they ride. The responsible-use messages feature actor and AMA Board of Directors member Perry King. The first phase of "Think. Ride." is a series of short videos that encourages proper safety gear and safe, responsible riding practices, and discourages impaired riding and excessive exhaust sound. Another video tells car and truck drivers to watch out for motorcyclists on the road. The PSA videos are available online at http://www.amadirectlink.com/legisltn/resources.asp.

U.S. DOT Distracted Driving Summit held in Washington, DC. Over 300 attendees listened to Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood open and close the two-day summit with warnings on the dangers of distracted driving, particularly texting while operating a motor vehicle. Six panel discussions focused on definitions and data, research, technology, legislation, regulation and enforcement, youth programs, and public awareness and education. Included in the summit were presentations by several members of Congress. Archived versions of the entire web broadcasts and proceedings are available at http://www.rita.dot.gov/distracted_driving_summit.

National Landscape Conservation System (NLCS) employees allegedly involved in illegal lobbying efforts. In a recently released report, investigators with the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Inspector General (OIG) uncovered alleged wrongdoing in the relationships between certain NLCS employees of the Bureau of Land Management and anti-access groups.

E-mails and other documents show extensive coordination between top NLCS officials and environmental lobbyists, said Rep. Rob Bishop (R-UT), the top Republican on the National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Subcommittee.
The main groups involved appear to be the Wilderness Society and the National Wildlife Federation, a House GOP aide said. At some point NLCS officials had weekly meetings with these and other groups, often at the Wilderness Society's office, to coordinate lobbying strategy and messaging, the aide said. E-mails indicate that NLCS officials also requested the anti-access groups to write budget language, the aide added. E-mails also mention coordinating lobbying efforts, setting up NLCS events, sending out draft memorandums for each other to review and preparing for congressional hearing. All this seems to have occurred despite a federal law that specifically prohibits federal employees from using appropriated funds or their official positions to lobby Congress.
To read the full OIG report, visit: Click here.

Webinar available on public land access advocacy rights: The National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC) is pleased to announce the schedule of the fourth and final module of their Public Land Advocacy webinar series on October 6,14 and 22. This four-part series is designed to assist government agency personnel, off-highway vehicle (OHV) enthusiasts, and other interested parties with creating and maintaining sustainable OHV trails.
Due to funding provided by the Motorcycle Industry Council, the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America, and the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association as well as the Yamaha OHV Access Initiative Program, this webinar series is free to participants.

The fourth module is entitled, Making It Work. This module ties together the previous modules and gives concrete examples of where the principles taught in the other three modules are working. It also helps enthusiasts work with their land managers and helps move everyone forward toward sustainable OHV trail systems while working within the processes. For more information or to register, visit http://www.nohvcc.org/education/webinars.asp.

Beginning October 1, 2009, the AMA will accept applications from qualified non-profit (501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4)), motorcycle-related organizations for grants to promote motorcycle safety and awareness education. The deadline for submission of an application is December 31, 2009.

On March 1, 2010, the AMA will award five $1,000 Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Education Grants to selected organizations, based on the merits of their current program to raise motorcycle safety and awareness through educational programs in schools, businesses and community centers and at motorcycle-related events.

To request more details and a grant application, contact Imre Szauter, government affairs manager, at (614) 856-1900 x1125 or via email to iszauter@ama-cycle.org.

Sparks, Nevada: Radio listeners across Nevada and the eastern sierra of California will soon hear new one-minute spots urging OHV enthusiasts to "stay on trails," and to "use your power responsibly." This radio ad campaign is the third phase of the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management's OHV public information project: a dedicated website, www.nevada-ohv.org, which provides important interagency OHV information from where to ride to safety tips, and four posted billboards placed in western and northern California, were launched in early August.

To learn more about this release contact the Forest Public Affairs Officer, Christie Kalkowski, at 775-355-5311, or visit the interagency OHV website at www.nevada-ohv.org or the Forest website at www.fs.fed.us/r4/htnf.

U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio has weighed in on the Umpqua National Forest Travel Management Plan. DeFazio (D-OR) sent a letter to the Forest Supervisor on September 30, 2009 in support of continued off-highway vehicle access and expressing concerns for the proposed Umpqua National Forest Travel Management plan and how it will impact motorized recreational opportunities. To view a PDF version of the letter, visit: Click here.

Arizona: The operator of Arizona Motorsports Park, a racetrack located west of Litchfield Park, has won the right to resume operations at that facility. The Arizona Court of Appeals has turned thumbs down on efforts to keep the track closed because of noise complaints by unhappy neighbors. In a unanimous decision, the court overturned a January 2004 vote by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors that put the track out of business.

During a public meeting in June 2005, neighbors complained to Litchfield Park officials that the track was too noisy while it was operating. Track supporters countered that the neighbors apparently were able to distinguish the sound of cars using the track from the thunderous roar of F-16 fighter jets taking off and landing at nearby Luke Air Force Base.
Source: http://www.westvalleyview.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=35311

Colorado: As reported in the October edition of American Motorcyclist, Gov. Bill Ritter intends to propose a new plan for the management of Colorado's "roadless" areas. The Colorado Off-Highway Vehicle Coalition (COHVCO) is defending the existing plan. In an action alert COHVCO Chairman Glenn Graham noted that the current plan was developed with significant public input and with the support of a Task Force created by the state legislature. Graham states, "Not only is access to over 4 million acres of Forest Service Roadless Areas at stake, many critical economic uses are being targeted despite the recommendations of the Task Force." For more information visit www.cohvco.org.

Hawaii: The Kauai Police Department Patrol Services Bureau has designated October as "Noise Prohibition Awareness Month." A department spokesman said, "We want to call attention to the fact that excessive noise can be a hazard to public health and safety, and there are laws that address this issue." In particular, the department sought to remind the public that state law prohibits the modification of motorcycle exhaust systems in a "manner which will amplify or increase the noise emitted by the motor..."
Source: http://www.kauai.gov/Portals/0/Mayor/PIO/NR09-28-09-B.pdf

Idaho: Gov. Butch Otter has indicated no objections to a joint legislative committee's decision to hold off for another year - until July 1, 2011 - a plan to shift gas tax funding away from the state parks department and the Idaho State Police. The shift was a key part of a session-ending deal between the governor and state lawmakers and happened after Otter failed, for a second year running, to persuade lawmakers to raise the gas tax and vehicle registration fees to fund more roadwork. A task force looking into the issue held its organizational meeting in August and their second meeting on October 8.
Source: http://www.spokesman.com/blogs/boise/2009/sep/30/otter-ok-year-delay-gas-tax-funding-shift

Oregon: House Bill 2370, sponsored by Rep. Dave Hunt (D-Milwaukee) and recently Signed by Gov. Ted Kulongoski, requires motor vehicle insurers to provide a reduction in premium charges for three years for coverage of a motorcycle if the principal operator of a covered motorcycle has completed a motorcycle rider education course.

Pennsylvania: Senate Resolution 153, which would request that the U.S. Congress amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 to exclude dirtbikes, ATVs and snowmobiles, has passed out of the Senate Environmental Resources Committee. The resolution, introduced by Sen. John Wozniak (D-Johnstown), will now go before the full Senate. To support S.R. 153 use the "Rights" page of www.AmericanMotorcyclist.com to contact your senator.

Washington State: Washington Off-Highway Vehicle Alliance (WOHVA) files lawsuit to block transfer of OHV funds to State Parks. WOHVA has teamed up with the Northwest Motorcycle Association to file a lawsuit against the state of Washington to block the transfer of over 9.5 million dollars in funds from the Non-highway and Off-road Vehicle Activities (NOVA) account to State Parks. This past spring the Legislature passed House Bill 1244, which transferred the money out of the NOVA account. The account monies come from the gas tax paid by off-highway vehicle users and the license tab fees on off-highway vehicles.

In 1972 the OHV community supported passage of legislation that waived their right to a direct refund of the taxes they paid for ORV fuel in exchanged for having those same funds "refunded" into a dedicated account to promote and protect their sport. Later on, their ORV license tab money was added to this account as well. The NOVA program was established to administer these funds.
Source: http://www.wohva.org

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