HOLESHOT. Marty Highland. Rider of the Month. December 2010

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1 HOLESHOT December 2010 Rider of the Month Marty Highland

2 President s Page Here we are in December, my year as your president is drawing to a close it s time to look ahead to next year. With the economy still down, the MX industry is suffering also. If you read around the internet, you ll see that other vet clubs are tailoring themselves to meet a need to not only strive but survive. Our challenge for the coming year is to not bury our heads in the sand, but to take the momentum we created in 2010 and build on it for 2011 and beyond. We welcomed 60 plus new members to our club in 2010, most brought in by current members who recognized the boards efforts to return the club to the membership where it belongs, and to turn the mantra membership ran club into a motto. The work is not finished, the path is not complete our club must weather the storm that is a weak economy and build for the future. To do that we all must continue to not only take but give back to the club, not everyone can donate the time it takes to be a board member but if you can I would highly recommend it. When I made the decision to be a board member it was to make a difference, to create an atmosphere where the membership and the board members worked together for the good of the club. Mission accomplished., Chucky Holeshot The official newsletter of the SoCal Chapter of the Over The Hill Gang

3 Marty Highland: Rider of the Month Married: Not married but very happy with Barbara for the last eight years Children: I have two sons, Chad 17 and Chase 15. A step son Corey 21. Barbara has a son Reilly 18 and a daughter Jessica 21. Residence: Ventura Occupation: Fleet mechanic Started riding: First mini bike when I was 5 First Bike: First real bike was a Hodaka Ace 100 First Race: Don't remember which track but it was CMC 1990 Favorite Track: Glen Helen How long have you been a member of the OTHG: One year Best or most memorable MX/SX race you have ever been to: It was the first National I attended at Continental Divide Raceway in Colorado when I was twelve or thirteen. Favorite MX Pro Racer: I'm a K-Dub fan Four-stroke or two-stroke (which do you prefer): Four stroke- much easier for an out of shape old guy to ride. Favorite/best bike you ve ever owned: My present bike: 2008 YZ450F Favorite part of an MX track (start, turns, jumps, whoops...): I've always done well on starts but I really like ugly rough outdoor type stuff. Outdoor MX National or Supercross (which would you rather go to): As a spectator I would rather go to a SX race Who's your pick to win the Outdoor Nationals (250 & 450) this summer: 250's I'm gonna go with Dean Wilson and 450's I'll say RV, tough guess as both classes are stacked. Lets hope for an injury free season and some good races What's playing on your ipod: Don't own one Favorite food: I love anything Barbie makes me! Preferred liquid refreshment: Beer generally goes with everything Barbie makes Hobbies: Riding and working on the ole dirt scoot Who do you most admire: My Dad What's your motto in life: Roll with it! Favorite TV show: Two and a a Half Men Favorite movie: Pulp Fiction What's the last movie you saw: Its Complicated The last book you read: The Dirt Favorite subject in school: Auto Shop Best Christmas present you ever got: They are all the best, right!?! One place you've never been but would love to see: Hawaii The most amazing thing you've seen: My boy's being born Favorite color: Blue Most annoying thing about you: Some would say that I'm very stubborn, I strongly disagree Your guilty pleasure: Ice cream, and lots of it Anything would like to add: I have really enjoyed being a member of the OTHG family. This truly is a special group of people and a great club. Holeshot The official newsletter of the SoCal Chapter of the Over The Hill Gang

4 Event Schedule Club Meeting is the second Wednesday of every month unless otherwise noted. January 12th Club 8 p.m. Larry s Pizza 926 W. Orangethorpe Ave., Fullerton January 15th- OTHG Banquet (Save the date) 6:00 PM Cocktails and Hors D oeuvre 7:00 PM Dinner Awards and dancing to follow Music by The Tightenups Location: Radisson Suites Hotel 1211 E. Garvey St Covina, CA January 30th- Race location to be determined. Holeshot The official newsletter of the SoCal Chapter of the Over The Hill Gang

5 Meeting Minutes December 8th Meeting called to order at 8:06 PM Race Director: Bump ups Tommy Pearl from 52 Nov to 52 Int, Bob Baron from 45 Int to 45 Exp Steve Hollands from 38 Beg to 38 Nov Ira Mineo from 52 Beg to 52 Nov Jon Agnew from 28 Nov to 28 Int Jeff Hamblin from 38 Int to 38 Exp Congrats to all on their promotions! Web Director: New web site is up and more changes are coming. V P: A form will be posted for those who need to renew their transponders. Prez: We had 67 riders at Starwest. Thanks to all who supported the gang this year. Stats: We ended up with 207 members. 63 new from last year. Treasurer: We have money. If anyone needs more info. Please ask Pete or any of the board members. Thanks Old business: 2 motions were rescinded. New Business: From the Summit Meeting at the South National there was a request from the other chapters that we allow members to move up the next older age group that they will be turning on January 1st of that year rather than waiting until their actual birthday. The reasoning for this was that it would be easier to get in your two rides in the new age group prior to the first national of the year. Also it would make it easier to track the national points since riders wouldn't be switching age groups in the middle of the national series. The motion was discussed and determined that riders who had their birthdays later in the year (i.e. December vs. January) would gain an advantage. Also, an alternate solution was suggested that the riders could just remain in their current age groups until the end of the national series. This discussion was tabled until next month.

6 Minutes continued A motion was passed to drop the 28 class. (the other chapters did not support it) Any members already in this class will be grandfathered. A motion to remove all information about Mammoth from our bylaws passed. A motion to separate the local race points from the national points You are allowed to drop 3 races. (local races only) The banquet and the picnic can be dropped. The banquet points were reduced to 35. The south national is both a local race and a national race. This motion was passed. The criteria for the Ironman award stays the same. A motion to have only the top 50 earned numbers reserved. Was tabled. A poll will put on the site to get input. Meeting adjourned at 9:08 PM

7 Birthdays Board Members January Tommy Pearl 1/3 Tim Gruter 1/8 Phillip Masing 1/9 David DuBois 1/11 Rodney Gist 1/12 Linda Thomas 1/12 Danny Coughlin 1/13 Michael Burnett 1/14 Greg Traver 1/17 Arron Pino 1/18 Mark Jones 1/20 Bob Woods 1/20 Jorgen Malgren 1/21 Michael Villa 1/21 Dave McCormick 1/22 Lyle Sweeter 1/22 Mike Hibarger 1/27 Joe Pena 1/27 Bob Baron 1/29 John Fulmer 1/29 Tony Pulliam 1/29 Anna Lisa Davis 1/30 Mike The Shoe Greene 1/30 Shaun Hanberg 1/30 Pat Leon 1/30 Mark Robles 1/30 President: Chuck Cook Vice John Lombardo President: Statistician/ Jeff Hamblin Membership: Treasurer: Pete Van Aalst Race Eric Warrington Director: Web Dude: Dave McCormick Secretary/ Bob Gallareto Editor: Holeshot The official newsletter of the SoCal Chapter of the Over The Hill Gang

8 Cal City November 7th Steve s pre-cooked dinner The Shoe s turkey dinner Saturday night Gregg Levy 38 Beg Mike Tucker 52 Int Valley OTHG Dan Selesnick 28 Int Tony Chavez 45 Beg Mike Hibarger 28 Nov Kevin Tait 38 Int Central Valley Kon Baur using his Speedway style into the first turn

9 Starwest December 5th Kirk Schrader pins the 150 to stay ahead Andy Haller and some old guy at Starwest Uncle Bill Schultz 52 Nov Left to Right: Bruce Ashmore #3, Kon Baur #1, Tommy Pearl #2 for 2011 Jeff Hamblin holeshots his first race as a 38 expert! Steven Bishopp 28 Nov Lee Evans 52 Int at Starwest #2 & #3 gang up against #1

10 The last page I would like to thank all those who have helped me create these newsletters over the last two years. My Lord Jesus Christ In no particular order: Dianne Wentz Joe Stern Mike Fanelli Dave McCormick Pete Van Aalst Jeff Hamblin Art Flores Jim Pierce Jeff Haugh Kevin Westmoreland Carl Powell Jeff Blix Chuck & Nancy Cook Last but not least my loving wife Valerie who has helped me beyond measure.