VOLUME 8 ISSUE THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE Over the Hill Gang SO CAL CHAPTER www.othgmx.org MARCH 2010 PARTS BIN Dunlop s New MX51 And MX1 LACR POINTS Race Results From February 20, 2010 Marion Tucker
CONTENTS 04 On The Box 05 Race Schedule 06 Rider Of The Month - Marion Tucker 08 Parts Bin - Dunlop MX51/MX1 12 OTHG News 14 Race Results - LACR February 21, 2010 16 Out Takes <
ON THE BOX Chuck Cook RACE SCHEDULE 2010 Here we are, three races and one rain-out into the new season. LACR 1 & 2 were very successful, we were featured in the online version of Dirt Bike magazine. DATE TRACK FORMAT 02.28.10 Racetown 95 Motocross 0.14.10 Starwest Motocross 0.28.10 Rynoland Motocross 04.11.10 Competitive Edge MX Park Motocross The membership is working hard to promote the club. With the help of Heather McLeod, Chris PITSTOP Rice s wife, we have up to speed with the Transponder system. Race director, Eric E-DUB Warrington has settled into his duties quite well. Web Dude, 04.24-25.10 SIERRA NATIONAL National Motocross Prairie City SVRA 05.02.10 Cahuilla Creek MX Motocross created a marketing /promotions campaign. Heather designed the graphics; postcards, and fliers have been printed. The main objective is to reach out to the members who haven t been out with us in a while. The 05.16.10 Cal City MX Park South/Valley Motocross 05.29-0.10 RENO NATIONAL National Motocross Fernley MX Track 06.26-27.10 CENTRAL VALLEY NATIONAL National Motocross Tulare MX Cycle Park flyers are also available to put out to shops club; we now have a link on ProRide, and < 07.18.10 Glen Helen Raceway Motocross and other businesses that may bring in with the help of our Marketing / Promotions new members. We have approximately 25 new members so far this year, and with the current members and those from last year who haven t yet signed up, we should be able to top the 00 goal. Dave McCormick is sliding into the learning curve and will undoubtedly take the site to new levels. Our trusty Treasurer, Pete Van Aalst keeps a close watch on the club s funds. I m working on the promotion of the committee we hope to expand on what we have, and make the Over The Hill Gang a household name. I would encourage all members to get involved in the club to what ever extent you 09.11-12.10 BAY AREA NATIONAL National Motocross Hollister Hills SVRA 10.02-0.10 SOUTH NATIONAL National Motocross Glen Helen Raceway 10.24.10 REM Motocross Glen Helen Raceway As you may have noticed, our Editor Bob Scoop Gallareto, has added a Rider of the can. It s the membership that makes this club what it is, the best. Month feature to the monthly newsletter. Our VP John Lombardo, along with stats guru Jeff Hamblin have been working to get Chucky OTHG President FOR MORE INFORMATION AND THE LATEST RACING SCHEDULE, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEB SITE AT othgmx.org Membership applications and race entry forms are available online 04 05
What s playing on your ipod Beer For My Horses by Toby Keith/Willie Nelson Marion Tucker < Favorite TV show Cagney and Lacey Favorite movie Top Gun last movie you saw Terminator Salvation last book you read Patricia Cornwells, The Scarpetta Factor Favorite Food Steak and potatoes Favorite subject in school History Best Christmas present you ever got As a child, a Mickey Mouse camera. As an adult, my son Started riding At 5 years old coming home on leave to be with us. First Bike I shared a Honda 50 with my brother and sister. Beach or mountains Mountains Favorite Track I have not ridden enough to have a favorite yet. One place you would love to see Married Yes The Statue of Liberty Children We have two. Our son, Justin is 24 and a Navy Rescue Swimmer. He is currently The most amazing thing you ve seen deployed. Our daughter, Danielle is 17 and a senior in high school. Gosh, this one is hard... Residence Palmdale A child throwing up on me, after doing CPR on him. First Race January 1, 2010 with OTHG at LACR Favorite color Pink Occupation Deputy Sheriff. I was the first, and so far, the only woman to ride street Most annoying thing about you motors for the Los Angeles County Sheriff s Department. I have no patience. At all. Ever. If you could be a pro in any other sport, what sport Football Your guilty pleasure Who do you most admire My grandmother, she was way ahead of her time. Sitting at a campground reading. Favorite MX Pro Racer Donnie Hansen What s your motto in life I am pretty simple. It is Four-stroke or two-stroke I will ride any bike. They both have their what we learned in kindergarten: treat others the way you pros and cons. want to be treated, wait your turn, talk nice and, of course, Favorite part of an MX track I like jumps the best. They make me overcome my take a nap after lunch. fear and turn my fear into accomplishment. Anything would like to add Thanks to the gang for making my attempt at motocross fun. 06 07
PARTS bin DUNLOP MX51/MX1 Joe Stern is the Gang s go to Dunlop guy and for 2010 he has a few new tires available in the line-up. Here s a quick run down of what s new under the ever present Dunlop tent. Dunlop develops two tires that set new standards for motocross performance The Geomax MX51, successor to the immensely popular D756 series, excels beyond the D756 s legendary performance, and is destined to create a new legend of its own. The MX51 is designed to excel in intermediate terrain while also delivering excellent performance in both soft terrain as well as hard-pack conditions, plus added durability. The Geomax MX1 supplants the D77 and sets new performance benchmarks in soft terrain, especially in sandy and muddy conditions. Both tires are aimed squarely at riders who compete on the racetrack, as well as serious enthusiasts who want the ultimate performance from their tires. Dunlop engineers achieved a high level of performance across varied terrain through the adoption of carcass construction first unveiled in the D756RR racing tire. Additionally, engineers applied the compound and tread design technology developed through the extensive use of three-dimensional FEM (finite element modeling) and FEA (finite element analysis resulting in our new Geomax Reinforced Pattern ). This technology was then used to create a series of prototypes tested extensively throughout the 2008 AMA Supercross and Motocross series by Dunlop s professional racers, including Honda Red Bull Racing s Andrew Short and Davi Millsaps, and Geico Honda s Kevin Windham and his 2008 Supercross Lites East champion teammate Trey Canard. Further fine-tuning of the formula took place at Dunlop s Huntsville Proving Grounds. < 08 09
PARTS bin DUNLOP MX51/MX1 Both MX51 and MX1 tire carcasses are engineered to be much stiffer than previous designs. By incorporating a ply of high-density polyester cord engineered at angles derived from the factory-team racing tires, the reinforced carcass provides a very stable platform that can handle lower tire pressures which yields a larger footprint for added traction yet still retains its stability without rolling over in corners or deflecting excessively over obstacles. Dunlop test rider notes reveal that the new construction is more stable, tracks better, holds a line more easily through fast sweeping corners and rebounds less over bumps and whoops. Because the stiffer sidewall construction and new sidewall profile control the balance of flexibility and stability, front tire grip is much more consistent when entering corners at any speed, increasing rider confidence. Molded onto the state-of-the-art carcass designs are two distinct tread patterns specifically designed for the MX51 and MX1. Both benefit from Dunlop s use of compounds that feature ultra-fine carbon black to yield consistently high grip throughout the life of the tire. Perfected in professional Supercross and Motocross competition, the compound formula produces high levels of traction right off the starting line and reduced wheelspin when accelerating. GEOMAX MX51 tread design The intermediate-terrain MX51 utilizes, our all-new and innovative Geomax Reinforced Pattern, a pattern that improves performance in every parameter straight-line traction, cornering grip, handling, braking, bump absorption and durability compared to the D756 series. A side-by-side comparison reveals a more open center-tread area for improved straight-line acceleration and more tread volume (greater land/sea ratio) in the shoulders for excellent cornering grip. Every tread block on the front tire features recessed biting edges, providing more traction and greater grip over a wide range of terrain conditions, especially in corners and ruts. The same recesses can be found on the shoulder blocks of the rear tire. The shoulder block knobs of both front and rear tires are placed in a unique pattern for better traction and grip in medium/medium-hard riding conditions. Each block base has a larger radius for increased strength and added durability, and performance is further enhanced by a tie-bar design that connects and reinforces the tread blocks to produce greater toughness and chunking resistance. Finally, the shallow recessed areas in the spaces between the tread blocks give the MX51 improved compliance for enhanced bump absorption and damping characteristics. < GEOMAX MX1 tread design The soft-terrain MX1 incorporates innovative features that allow it to dig deeper than the previous-generation D77 for extra traction in loose and challenging terrain. Patented, chiseled shoulder blocks taper to a smaller point on top, allowing the knobs to penetrate through soft surface layers and grab the firmer ground beneath. To enhance this surface penetration through soft dirt and sand in search of harder ground for increased traction, Dunlop s designers created a wider tread profile and a more open pattern in the center of the tread by limiting the overall block surface area. In the shoulder area, the land/sea ratio is similarly optimized and the shoulder blocks feature a chisel shape, which allows the knobs to cut through soft terrain rather than float on the surface, thereby improving side traction and making traversing ruts easier. Like the MX51, the MX1 also uses our Geomax Reinforced Pattern with: - Shoulder block distribution for enhanced traction and grip in soft to medium riding conditions. - Large-radius block bases for strength and increased durability. - A tie-bar design to connect and reinforce the tread blocks for greater tread stiffness, permitting improved performance in soft-to-medium terrain. - A distinctive recessed design in the area between tread blocks for better ride comfort. 10 11
OTHG NEWS OTHG CLUB MEETINGS Treasures Report GANG March Birthdays Board member InfoRMATION At this point in time the club is doing ok. Next Meeting April14, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. Location Stats/Membership report We currently have 16 members. 28 new members for Patrick Tish -2 Mark Toguchi -2 President Chuck Cook 818-81-5650 Larry s Pizza 2010! Ira Mineo -4 president@othgmx.org 926 West Orangethorpe Avenue Mark Kreutzer -7 Fullerton FREE PIZZA! The current points are posted on the web site. Race Directors report Kon Baur -9 Ray Valenzuela -9 Vice President John Lombardo 909-22-5284 Club Meeting is the second Wednesday of every There are a few on the watch list. Andrew Haller -19 vice.president@othgmx.org month unless otherwise noted. Bump ups Rick Wade -21 Scott Gustafson from 45 Nov to 45 Int Dan Bartko -2 Statistician/ Jeff Hamblin March 10th. - Meeting Minutes Jessie Romer from 28 Nov to 28 Int Guy McVicker -24 Membership 951-782-0450 Meeting called to order at 8:0 PM Web Master s report Dan Caneva -25 statistician@othgmx.org If you are having problems viewing the front web page Old Business None you might need to change your computer resolutions. < This is posted at the bottom of the page: best viewed 858-7-1800 New Business at 1280 x 960 or higher. treasurer@othgmx.org A report was give by Chris Rice from the marketing Treasurer Pete Van Aalst and promotion committee. Postcards have been sent I am learning Java script and like any language it will to 2008 members and they will be sending out another take sometime. Thanks for you patience. Race Director Eric Warrington set to 2009 members who have not rejoined. 714-57-9822 Presidents Report Meeting adjourned at 8:50 PM race.director@othgmx.org We have asked Tom White if a meeting could be held Submitted by your humble editor, Bob at his museum. A vote was passed to have our August Web Dude Dave McCormick meeting there. There will more information to come. web.director@othgmx.org VP Report A Race was added for October 24th., at REM and we Secretary/Editor Bob Gallareto are looking to maybe adding AV Motoplex sometime 805-578-947 in June. editor@othgmx.org 12 1
RACE RESULTSLACR - FEBRUARY 20, 2010 28 Beginner M1 M2 T O/A 8 Novice M1 M2 T O/A 8 Intermediate M1 M2 T O/A 28 Master M1 M2 T O/A 25 Ron Wargnier 1 1 2 1 870 Kevin Westmoreland 1 2 1 145 Brian Larrick 1 1 2 1 195 Larry Laye 1 1 2 1 22 David McCormick 4 7 2 2 Jeff Hamblin 2 2 4 2 100S Aaron Mattson 2 2 4 2 805 Jason Hibarger WB2 WB2 4 WB2 441 Bob Boals 4 7 114 Andre Nogueira WB DNF 4 WB 19 Cecil Barba 2 DNS6 8 4 45 Intermediate Beginner Support 52 Bob Burns 1 1 2 1 195 Garrett Laye 1 1 2 1 8 Beginner 486 Paul Lesseos 1 1 2 1 761 Rod Hecker 106 Marty Highland WB WB2 WB1 WB WB4 WB5 WB2 WB 516 Pete Anagnos 970 Shy Moshe 2 4 6 6 2 182 Reilly Weaver 857 Brett Pierce 2 2 5 5 2 102 Will Girod 2 5 2 728 Bud Donatoni 6 2 8 4 55 A.J. Dean 5 4 9 4 19 Andrew Haller 2 5 45 Novice 218 Ron Verbeek 4 5 9 5 19 Jack Tafoya 7 5 12 5 0 Roger King 4 4 8 4 27 Tom Dunham 1 2 1 877 Curt James 8 6 14 6 275 Paul Pecorado 4 DNS10 14 6 972 Greg McConnell (1 day) 6 2 240 Craig McCarley 5 9 14 7 104 Ryan Yearta DNF9 6 15 7 69 David Gilbertson WB1 WB1 WB2 WB1 50 George White 7 8 15 8 86L Taylor Farner 6 DNS10 16 8 910 Joey Escobar 6 1 7 71 Dan Caneva 9 7 16 9 45 Beginner 91 Dennis Foster 4 4 8 4 10 Chris Cumbo 10 10 20 10 Novice Support 888 Carlos Rocha 1 2 1 4 Mark Kreutzer 5 7 12 5 45 Zack McVicker 1 1 2 1 278 Bryan Cruz 5 1 6 2 15 Mike Greene 7 6 1 6 161 Scot Gustafson WB6 - From 45 Novice 189 Quinn Davis 4 2 6 2 717 Bob Woods 2 4 6 4 Dan Yearta 10 5 15 7 441 Bob Boals 5 8 724 Laurence Feldman 4 7 4 822 Chuck Miranda 2 DNS16 18 8 52 Intermediate 970 Shy Moshe 2 DNS8 10 4 477 Jay Katz 5 8 5 104 Graham Cruikshank 11 8 19 9 245 Bob Baron 1 1 2 1 161 Scott Gustafson DNS8 11 5 18 Linda Thomas 6 6 12 6 815 Christopher Rice 9 12 21 10 28 Expert 870 Kevin Westmoreland DNF7 DNS8 15 6 765 Theresa Clark DNF8 DNF8 16 7 61 Dan Bartko 1 9 22 11 1 Chuck Cook 12 11 2 12 98 Andre Brandes WB1- From 28 Intermediate Support 127 Bob Boyd WB1 WB2 WB WB2 4 Kirk Schrader 14 10 24 1 275 Paul Pecoraro WB2 DNS11 WB1 WB7 271 Chris Porrett 8 DNS16 24 14 98 Andre Brandes 1 DNS6 7 2 < 161 Intermediate 8 Expert 62 Scott Schrader 2 1 1 728 Bud Donatoni DNS6 9 52 Beginner Scot Gustafson WB1 - Moved to 45 Intermediate 24 Kon Baur 1 1 2 1 202 Eric Warrington 4 DNS6 10 4 948 John Fullmer 1 1 2 1 7 John Lombardo 2 5 2 971 Kriss Michand (1 day) 2 DNS4 6 2 52 Novice 1 Franck Valles 2 5 Expert Support 259 Carl Powell 1 1 2 1 821 Jeff Roehm 4 4 8 4 222 Rick Johnson 1 1 2 1 261 Ginger Escobar WB WB2 WB5 WB2 48 Tommy Pearl 2 2 4 2 20 Marion Tucker WB4 WB WB7 WB 255 Jeff Petron 4 4 8 45 Expert Kids Support 211 Steve Landsberg 5 8 4 412 Tony Pulliam 1 4 1 14 Jeremy Petron 1 1 2 1 28 Novice 8 Ryan Grosz 8 11 5 Rick Aldrich 2 5 2 17 Jake Cruickshank 2 DNS 5 2 244 Mike Hibarger 2 1 1 26 Steve Mizrahi 7 6 1 6 70 David Fajardo 4 2 6 64 Guy McVicker 2 5 2 17 Reid Franke 6 8 14 7 27 David Blunk (1 day) 5 4 9 4 24 Dan Selesnick 1 DNS5 6 159 Ben Paris 5 9 14 8 610 Kurt Sofka 1 DNF9 10 5 14 Pete VanAalst 9 7 16 9 18 Arnie Davis 7 5 12 6 219 Jesse Romer 1 - Moved to 28 16 Bob Gallareto 10 10 20 10 16 Mark Amendola 6 DNS10 16 7 216 Ryan Whitehouse DNS7 DNS 4 Bruce Ashmore DNF9 DNS10 19 8 28 Intermediate 126 Larry Craig 2 1 1 52 Expert 202 Eric Warrington 1 2 2 296 John Ferro 1 1 2 1 101S Tim Alarcon (Sierra) 2 DNS4 6 1 98 Andre Brandes WB1 DNS6 7 WB 219 Jesse Romer WB2 - From 28 Novice 14 15
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