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| TROUBLE IN SACRAMENTO
Governor Brown has terminated the appointment of Daphne Greene, who has served as Deputy Director of the OHV Division of State Parks effective January 1, 2012. Governor Jerry Brown's appointee has not yet been announced, but the decision could have long lasting negative effects for off road access, including the loss for family recreation throughout California at all the State Vehicle Recreation Areas (SVRA) located statewide. The State's OHMVR trust fund has been in peril since the state siphoned $10 million received from the gas tax from its budget before it could reach the trust earlier this year, and plans for a continued removal of those funds will continue indefinitely.
The State has a long history of borrowing millions from the OHMVR trust every year, monies that are needed for acquisitions and improvements. The California OHMVR program's annual budget of $85 million comes from primarily gas tax revenues with only about 20% coming from the Green/Red Sticker Program. With the loss of Daphne Greene - a longtime strong OHV ally - all the OHV programs - both the SVRA programs and the Grant Programs - stand to be eliminated. Jerry Brown has not been a supporter of any OHV programs and seeks to aide his ailing budget by closing the entire OHV program.
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
1. Call, write or email your STATE Senator and Legislator immediately. Tell them how important the California Off Highway Vehicle programs are to you and your family. Mention the State facilities and areas that you use and how important they are to your family, or business if that applies.
2. Write, call or email Governor Jerry Brown with the same information. Express how Daphne Greene was a champion for the off road access community. (We will NOT change the fact that she has lost her job, but he may consider replacing her with someone who will look favorably on the OHV programs.)
3. Be prepared for CORVA to lead a legal challenge in case we have to force the State to abide by the law, and keep the OHV programs going.
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2012 American Motorcycle Rally. A New 7000-Mile Endurance Ride.
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While during the last months many pored over the most minute tidbits of information to speculate on the future of the extremely controversial Hoka Hey Challenge (2010-2011), others intend to prove that a motorcycle endurance run 1- can be legal on public roads without any unnecessary endangerment of its riders and of the public, 2- can generously benefit charities named in advance, 3- and can guarantee in advance that cash & prizes money will be distributed…. as advertised and the day of arrival, not 8 weeks later!
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Honda Unveils 2012 Fury Chopper Motorcycle
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Motorcycles From Michael Jordan Motorsports Join Starting Grid for Auctions America by RM’s Las Vegas Sale
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Auctions America by RM will raise the green flag on a winning line-up of competition motorcycles from the esteemed Michael Jordan Motorsports (MJM) race team when its inaugural Las Vegas Premier Motorcycle Auction gets underway Jan. 12 – 14, 2012, at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino.
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Yamaha to Celebrate Best Selling ATV with Alaskan Adventure Sweepstakes
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To celebrate Yamaha's Grizzly 700 being the best selling big bore ATV in Alaska, they are partnering with Cabela’s as the official outfitter and giving three lucky winners the “real world” adventure with an all expense paid trip for two to one of the world’s toughest ATV testing grounds.
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Yamaha Champions Riding Conduct Seminars at Upcoming Motorcycle Shows
December 9, 2011
The Yamaha Champions Riding School’s group of No. 1 plate holders, class champions, club champions, track record-holders and national champions, including two-time AMA Champion Nick Ienatsch, top-10 AMA Superbike finisher Ken Hill and World Superbike and AMA Superbike champion Scott “Mr. Daytona” Russell, will step off the track and onto the stage at select upcoming Progressive International Motorcycle Shows to conduct advanced motorcycle riding clinics aimed at helping motorcycle riders of all skill levels.
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MIC launches detailed tire guide for consumers
December 8, 2011
The Motorcycle Industry Council is now offering the motorcycling community an in-depth tire guide. Developed in conjunction with leading motorcycle tire manufacturers, this extensive, 20-page street tire guide is designed to assist motorcyclists with tire selection, inspection, maintenance and more.
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