Last Updated: Thursday, December 10, 2009 09:54 AM
Road Runner Meeting Notes - Tuesday, December 8th, 7pm at Ed Martin Garage - Prospective Member Robert Miller, Crew Member for Pat McSwain and the Casper Team, attended his second meeting.
Bill Harris and Dale Wester will be formalizing a New Member Training and Orientation program for our Club. We have had an informal process in place for a couple of years. The 2010 SCTA Board likely will be encouraging all member Clubs to develop a training and orientation process. In that light, we will be formalizing our procedures.
REMINDER: 2010 SCTA and Club dues must be paid by January 31st or member will be dropped (refer to Road Runners Const and By-Laws, VI B 3). The 2010 dues will be $85. ($55 SCTA and $30 Road Runners).
Willie Martin invited all Road Runners and friends of Road Runners to the Annual Beer and Brats Christmas Party at the El Martin Garage on Dec 18th. Festivities begin at 5:30pm. Drive your Hot Rod.
Mike Ferguson thanked Club members for all their support and presented the President’s gavel to Pres Elect Jack Masson. Willie Martin asked members to give Mike a standing ovation for his long service as President. Pat Riley pointed out the progress the Road Runners Club has made in the past 5 years and thanked Mike for his leadership. President Mike pointed out the long service of Reese Adams as Treasurer and asked members to give him a standing ovation.
If you would like a copy of the complete minutes, just drop me a request: Secretary-Road Runners. Next meeting will be January 12, 2010, at the Ed Martin Garage, 7pm.
Have a great Holiday Season, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! (posted Dec 10, 2009)
November El Mirage Results & End of Year Results - End of year SCTA and Road Runners results are now posted on our Results / Points / Standings webpage. Congratulations to Pat McSwain for a new A/DT record at the November meet and to Mark Cavender for ending the season with Top Club Points and Top Club Speed and #26 in SCTA points. (posted Nov 16, 2009) (updated Dec 2, 2009)
Road Runner Meeting Notes - Tuesday, November 11th, 7pm at Ed Martin Garage - At the November meeting each year, we elect the Road Runners Board for the next year. For 2010, we are proud to announce the Board Elect: President - Jack Masson, Vice President - Mark Cavender, Secretary - Jerry Cornelison, Treasurer - Bill Harris and Sgt At Arms - Dale Wester. The Road Runners congratulate the Board Elect and thank the outgoing Board for their service and dedication to our Club. We would like to especially like to thank President Mike Ferguson and Treasurer Reese Adams for their many, many years of service to the Road Runners as President and Treasurer.
Two guests joined us for our November meeting: Jim Siegmund, frequent guest and good friend of Road Runner Jim Kitchen and Robert Miller, guest of Road Runner Pat McSwain. Welcome guests.
Timing tags and Records Certificates were handed out from recent meets. The Harris and Wester Team GMC/Camaro received two records certificates and Bill Anderson and his "Screwball" sidecar MC received a record certificate. Congratulations.
Lot's of other Club business was covered. If you would like a copy of the complete minutes, just drop me a request: Secretary-Road Runners
Richard Ross reminded everyone that he and Rachel will be hosting the annual Road Runners End of Season Pot-Luck on Saturday evening at El Mirage. Bring a dish and enjoy good food and good company.
El Mirage this weekend, Nov 14 & 15. If racing, have fun, be safe and go fast! Next Road Runners meeting is December 8th, 7PM at the Ed Martin Garage, Riverside.
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. (posted Nov 11, 2009)
October El Mirage Results & November Start Positions - The October El Mirage results are now posted on our Results / Points / Standings webpage. Track conditions were very loose, lots of dust and gusting winds. Not the best for racing. Pray for some rain before the November meet. November start positions are now posted. (posted Oct 26, 2009) (updated Oct 28, 2009)
Back online - On Sept 30, I fell while trimming a tree in my backyard. Suffered a 30% compression fractrue of the L2 Vertebra. Complications led to emergency abdominal surgery on Oct 10. Finally returned home at midnight on Oct 21. Things are getting back to normal slowly but surely . Will be receiving home health care and physical thearpy visits for several weeks but my goal is to spend more and more time each day at the computer and get this website back up to speed and to get caught up on my duties as Road Runners Secretary and Historian. Thank you to all who visited, called, sent cards, said prayers and sent well wishes while I was in the hospital. That meant a lot and it helped a lot. Thank you!
I'll get the October Meet results for the Road Runners posted as soon as available. This sure seems odd..... racing at El Mirage today and I'm not there. First meet I have missed in 5 years I think. - Jerry Cornelison, Webmaster / Road Runners Sec. (posted Oct 25, 2009)
Special Announcement - Nominations for the 2010 SCTA Officers were made at the SCTA Board & Reps meeting on Friday, Sept 18th, as follows: President - Don Ferguson III (Rod Riders); Vice President - Russ Eyers (SDRC); Secretary - Miriam Macmillan (Rod Riders); Treasurer (2 nominations) - Pat Riley (Road Runners) and Tom Girardi (Sidewinders); Sgt at Arms - Bill Lattin (SDRC). The full report for the Sept 18th meeting will be given at the next Road Runners monthly meeting on Oct 13th. (posted Sept 23, 2009)
September El Mirage Results & October Start Positions are now posted on our Results / Points / Standings webpage. Event photos updated 9/19. (posted Sept 14, 2009) (updated 9/19/09)
Road Runners Bonneville Speedweek 2009 Report - We had five Road Runners Teams racing at Bonneville this year. Several members also came up to spectate and lend a hand. Racing teams included the Harris & Wester Camaro (Bill Harris and Dale Wester), McRat Racing (Pat McSwain), Riley Land Speed Racing (Pat Riley and Jerry Cornelison), Scott Baxter's BSA (Scott Baxter) and Mark Cavender Hayabusa (Mark Cavender). Other Road Runners on the Salt included Jim Kitchen, Gary McGavin, , Charles Shimko (working in Motorcycle Tech Inspection) and Mel Weber.
We had a variety of results: some "hurt" race vehicles, some new records and one new Red Hat. Dale Wester driving their XXO/GCC Camaro qualified on Monday with a downrun of 201.517 (202.664 exit speed). The next morning he backed it up with a 199.564 pass for a new class record of 200.540 and his RED HAT! Congratulations Dale!
Pat McSwain driving his "street legal" GMC diesel pickup layed down an amazing pass on Saturday. His 2 1/4 trap speed was a blazing 197.068. In mile 2 he heard a "bang" and pulled the chute rolling through the 3 mile lights at 193.033. Investigation in the pits revealed a blown intercooler hose which they were able to repair. However, the EGT's all had been up around 1700. Suspecting he might have hurt the motor, he started his backup run on Sunday morning with an easy first mile. When he nailed the power in mile 2, the engine literally went up in smoke. He turned in at mile 3 at 149.432. When all the dust settled his mile 2 times were averaged for a new A/DT record of 175.033. Congratulations Pat and sorry you hurt your engine.
Pat Riley, driving his XO/VGC, was fighting handling and trans/clutch problems for his first two runs. After a spin in mile 2 of his second run, adjustments were made. A third "easy, shake down" pass to test out adjustments and changes made to the car resulted in a 147.960 qualifing run (on his own 143.778 record). On the backup run on Wednesday morning the trans problems reoccured resulting in a dissapointing 3rd gear pass at only 130.244. Looks like the off season head and cam change have produced a very strong engine but the trans problems continue to be a bug-a-boo. Rumor is that the little maroon coupe is about to get a new trans, probably an automatic like the one Harris & Wester run in their Camaro.
Scott Baxter and his 1946 BSA have finally earned a well deserved Bonneville Speed Record. His vintage BSA still presented some challenges during his qualifing and backup runs but Scott's hard work and persistence finally paid off. Scott added a side car to his bike this year and was running in the 350CC/SC-VG class. On his downrun on Saturday, the bike stuck in a middle gear and ran 52.605. During the return run on Sunday morning, the engine quit and he coasted through the lights at 45.153. The result was a new record at 48.879. Congratulations Scott. You worked hard for this for a long time and it is well deserved.
Mark Cavender brought his 1350cc/P-P Hayabusa out for his first Bonneville experience. Even though he is licenced for 200mph at El Mirage, Mark had to go through the full licensing procedure for Bonneville. After several days of licensing passes, Mark was consistently laying down 185mph passes on the Short Course. He changed sprockets for higher gearing and moved to the Long Course. He ran 183 and 184 passes on the Long track. Mark had a great time, ran the fastest ever times on his motorcycle and says he will be working on the bike to find the additional 20mph he needs to run on the existing record.
All in all, it was a great Bonneville Speedweek. Hope to see more Road Runners on the Salt next year! (posted August 16, 2009)
Road Runner Meeting Notes - Tuesday, July 14th, 7pm at Ed Martin Garage - The Road Runners welcomed a new Associate Member to the Club at our July meeting. Dave Bennett, from Oakhurst, CA (near Yosemite), is building a '51 Henry J with '52 DeSoto power. He plans to have the car ready to race next season. Dave will be upgrading to SCTA membership beginning next year. We also welcomed Prospective Member Jake Krotje back for his second Club meeting.
There was much discussion on several important issues including the SCTA out-of-bounds policy and Road Runners Cone pick-up duty assignments. Members will be kept fully informed on both important items. (details in full copy of Minutes)
2008 Road Runners Awards were presented: High Club Points - Mark Cavender (1350cc/P-P Hyabusa); Top Time - Ferguson and Adams (B/GC Camaro) - 182.584; Harvey Haller Memorial Trophy (for extraordinary Club service) - Buddy Fitzgerel (in memoriam). Congratulations to all.
Our August regular Club meeting, as per our tradition, has been suspended because of Speedweek. Those members not going to Bonneville are invited to a Club dinner at the Old Spaghetti Factory in Riverside at 7pm on August 11th. Contact Jack Masson for details. Those members going to Bonneville will meet at the Nugget Hotel for a buffet dinner on August 11th. Jim Kitchen is coordinating.
Road Runners and friends are reminded that the 75th Anniversary Celebration for the Ed Martin Garage (aka "Road Runners Club House") will be held at the Garage on July 25th from 4 to 8pm. Food and libations will be provided. Road Runners, friends and customers are invited. Bring your Hot Rods for a parking lot display. The Ed Martin Garage is a third generation business started by Willie's grandfather in 1934. The business was later run by Willie's father. Willie has been proprietor for the past 18 years.
If you would like a report on all the Club business conducted at the meeting, please contact Secretary Jerry Cornelison for an e-mail copy of the complete meeting minutes.
Next regular business meeting of the Road Runners is Tuesday, September 8th at 7pm, at Ed Martin Garage. Also, if in the area, don't forget "Burrito Thursdays" at Ed Martin Garage! (Posted July 15, 2009)
Jack Underwood forwarded the following information regarding services for Bob Snook:
Closed Casket Viewing: Friday, July 17, 2009, 5
- 7 p.m.
Rose Hills Memorial Park, 3888 Workman Mills Rd., Whittier, CA
90601
Directions to Viewing: 605 Freeway to Rose Hills, turn right on
Workman Mill Road, turn right at Gate 17.
Funeral Services: Saturday, July 18, 2009, 1
p.m.
Hillside Chapel, Gate 18
Directions to Funeral: 605 Freeway to Rose Hills, turn right on
Workman Mill Road, turn left at Gate 18.
Mailing address for: The Snook Family, 9411 Claymore, Pico Rivera, CA 90660 (posted July 13, 2009)
July El Mirage Results & September Start Positions are now posted on our Results / Points / Standings webpage. (posted July 13, 2009) (updated July 16, 2009)
Early Road Runners, Bob Snook and Joe Reath - Just received information from Jack Underwood that Bob Snook (Road Runners, 1939-1946) passed away this morning, Thursday, July 9. We have no other information or details at this time but will pass along the info when available.
We also just learned that Road Runners Charter Member, Joe Reath was recently hospitalized for three days and then moved to a nursing home for eleven days. He is home now but currently requires round the clock care. More info will be posted as we get it. Joe's address is listed on the roster on our "Member's Only" page if you would like to send a get well card. (posted July 9, 2009)
June El Mirage Results and July Start Positions now posted on our Results / Points / Standings webpage. (posted June 15, 2009) (updated June 16, 2009)
Road Runner Meeting Notes - Tuesday, June 9th, 7pm at Ed Martin Garage - It was an unusually cool June evening when the Road Runners gathered at the Ed Martin Garage for our regular monthly Club meeting. Too bad the "May gray" & "June gloom" has not produced some rain to help repair the lakebed at El Mirage!
Tuesday evening, we welcomed three guests: Charles Shimko, Candace Salas and Eddie Jones. Charles, attending his fifth meeting, submitted his application for membership. He plans to race a Suzuki GT250K and is considering a build on his 1970 Opel GT. He also will be training as a Motorcycle Tech Inspector. Charles was voted into the Road Runners and we welcome him.
President Mike Ferguson gave a report out on our annual Road Runners Banquet/BBQ held on June 6th. We had a good crowd and lot's of really good food. Following dinner, awards were presented to Mark Cavernder (#1011B 1350cc/P-P, Hayabusa) for 2008 Road Runners High Points and the Ferguson & Adams Team (#85 B/GC, Camaro) for Top Speed at El Mirage (182.584mph). The Harvey Haller Memorial Trophy was not presented this year.
At our meeting on Tuesday, Vice President Jack Masson proposed that we present the 2008 Harvey Haller Memorial Trophy (for outstanding Club service) to Buddy Fitzgerel in memory of his long 49 year membership and his service to and accomplishments with the Road Runners during that time. The membership approved the idea. Buddy's record in his '50 Ford , XF/PRO - Alvaney & Fitzgerel "Thrifty Fifty", set at El Mirage in June 1984, at 130.813mph still stands. We lost Buddy to a heart attack last November. He is truly missed.
Willie Martin announced that the 75th Anniversary Celebration for the Ed Martin Garage (aka "Road Runners Club House") will be held at the Garage on July 25th from 4 to 8pm. Food and libations will be provided. Road Runners, friends and customers are invited. Bring your Hot Rods for a parking lot display. The Ed Martin Garage is a third generation business started by Willie's grandfather in 1934. The business was later run by Willie's father. Willie has been proprietor for the past 18 years.
If you would like a report on all the Club business conducted at the meeting, please contact Secretary Jerry Cornelison for an e-mail copy of the complete meeting minutes.
Next regular business meeting of the Road Runners is Tuesday, July 14th at 7pm, at Ed Martin Garage. Also, if in the area, don't forget "Burrito Thursdays" at Ed Martin Garage! (Posted June 11, 2009)
May El Mirage Results - Now posted on our Results / Points / Standings webpage. June Start Positions now posted.
Pat McSwain's, McRat Racing B/DT got a real nice tech write up in the May 2009 issue of Diesel Power Magazine. Congratulations Pat! - (posted May 18, 2009) (updated May 19, 2009)
Road Runner Meeting Notes - Tuesday, May 12th, 7pm at Ed Martin Garage - The Road Runners held their regular monthly meeting last evening. We welcomed two guests, Sarah Burns, member Wendell Burns daughter and Ricky Rogers, prospective member. Ricky told us that his membership application in on temporary hold. Unfortunately the bike that he and racing partner Dean Jigamian planned to race had an unfortunate meeting with a guardrail. Dean is ok but the motorcycle was not as fortunate.
Details for our annual Road Runners Awards BBQ/Banquet have been finalized. We will meet at Mike and Dusty Fugusons' home on June 6th. The event will begin at 2pm and steaks go on the BBQ at 5:30pm. Drinks and steaks will be provided by the Club and members will bring pot-luck dishes. Door prizes and awards will follow dinner. Price for members is free and guests will be charged $5. If you plan to attend and did not already RSVP at last night's meeting, please call 951-683-8276 or e-mail us at glc311@att.net.
It looks like we will have a lot of Road Runners participating at the opening El Mirage meet this weekend. Hope to see you there. Look for the Road Runner flag flying near Patrol #3 on the Return Side of the course. See you there!
If you would like a report on all the Club business conducted at the meeting, please contact Secretary Jerry Cornelison for an e-mail copy of the minutes.
Next regular business meeting of the Road Runners is Tuesday, June 9th at 7pm, at Ed Martin Garage. Also, if in the area, don't forget "Burrito Thursdays" at Ed Martin Garage! (Posted May 13, 2009)
Road Runner Meeting Notes - Tuesday, April 14th, 7pm at Ed Martin Garage - The April Meeting of the Road Runners began with a display of many of Buddy Fitzgerel's Bonneville and El Mirage trophies. We also had his vintage 60's era, silver fire suit that he used in his B/STR and the "Thrifty Fifty" XF/PRO before he got his newer fabric suit. The family recently presented these items to the Club following the passing of our long time member and friend, last November.
We had two guests for this meeting, Bill Carling (prospective member - third meeting) and Charles Shimko (prospective member - fourth meeting). Bill Carling submitted his application for membership and was voted into the Club. He will be racing his 2007 Harly Super Glide (Dyna), beginning at the May meet. Welcome to the Club Bill! Charles Shimko will be submitting his membership application following the May El Mirage meet.
Reminder that you need your BLM/EL Mirage Pass to get on the Lake in May. You can mail your check and return address (ASAP!!) to Judy Sights - SCTA Treasurer, and she will mail your Passes back to you. Judy's address is listed on page 163 of the 2009 SCTA-BNI Rulebook.
Our annual Banquet/BBQ date has been changed to June 6th. Turns out that May 23rd, or original date, is Memorial Day Weekend this year. Mark your calendars for June 6th. More details to follow.
Richard Ross (Bonneville & El Mirage Record Holder and Bonneville 200MPH Club Member) of the Harris & Wester Camaro Team and also driver for the Masson Racing G/GALT, announced that he has joined the US Army and will be leaving for Basic Training this month. He may be back in October or November to get some seat time in the Harris & Wester Camaro and Masson Racing Altered before he deploys to Iraq or Afghanistan. Best wishes and God Speed from your fellow Road Runners Richard.
If you would like a report on all the Club business conducted at the meeting, please contact Secretary Jerry Cornelison for an e-mail copy of the minutes.
Next regular business meeting of the Road Runners is Tuesday, May 12th at 7pm, at Ed Martin Garage. Also, if in the area, don't forget "Burrito Thursdays" at Ed Martin Garage! (Posted April 15, 2009)
Recent additions to "Cars, Bikes and Drivers" Page - There are several additons to the "Cars, Bikes and Drivers" page on our website. Additions include several race vehicles under construction and several of our members "Street Rides". (Posted March 17, 2009)
Road Runner Meeting Notes - Tuesday, March 10th, 7pm at Ed Martin Garage - Nine guests visited our meeting tonight. Welcome to: Bill Carling - prospective member (second meeting); Dean Jigamian - prospective member (third meeting); Jake Krottje - prospective member (first meeting); Gary McGavin - prospective member (third meeting); Ricky Rogers - prospective member (third meeting); Charles Shimko - prospective member (third meeting); Sarah Burns - guest; Eddie Jones - guest; Kermit Thompson - guest.
Prospective member Gary McGavin was voted into the Club. Gary has a long and varied racing background, including motorcycles, formula car and sedan road racing and Pikes Peak. Gary shared pictures of some of the formula cars he has raced over the years and the F-80 wingtank and Formula Ford donor car that will provide the chassis for his new tank lakester. Gary expects the car to be ready for the 2010 season. Welcome to the Road Runners Gary.
All 2009 Patrol and Club duty assignments are posted on the "Race Schedule and Duty Assignments" page of our website. Please note that the start time for Patrol Meetings has been changed to 7am at the Start Line. In 2009, course walk procedures will be changed. Half the SCTA Clubs will start from the Start Line and half from the end of the course, meeting at the Finish Line. Club assignments have not been made yet. We will post the Road Runners Course walk assignment on our webpage when we receive it.
Buddy Fitzgerel's family has contacted our Club, offering to give us his El Mirage, Muroc and Bonneville trophies and timing tags. We gratefully accept their offer and will pickup and document the items. Some of the items may be incorporated into the Buddy Fitzgerel Memorial Trophy that is currently being designed.
If you would like a report on all the Club business conducted at the meeting, please contact Secretary Jerry Cornelison for an e-mail copy of the minutes.
Next regular business meeting of the Road Runners is Tuesday, April 14th at 7pm, at Ed Martin Garage. Also, if in the area, don't forget "Burrito Thursdays" at Ed Martin Garage! (Posted March 11, 2009)
Road Runner Meeting Notes - Tuesday, February 10th, 7pm at Ed Martin Garage - Another big night for guests at the Road Runners meeting. Tonight the following joined us for our meeting: Josh Minder - prospective member (third meeting); Gary McGavin - prospective member (second meeting); Charles Shimko - prospective member (second meeting); Bill Carling - prospective member (first meeting); Lee Schelin - prospective member (first meeting); Helen Winters - prospective member (first meeting); Sarah Burns - member Wendel Burns daughter; Kermit Thompson - guest. Welcome to all.
Prospective members Josh Minder and Helen Winters were voted into the Club. Josh and his Dad Dave, who joined the Club last month, are well into the build on a motorcycle sidecar. The father/son is Josh's high school, senior class project. Josh will race the bike and Dave will be Crew Chief.
Helen Winters joins the Road Runners as an Out of Area Member (as defined in our Road Runners By-laws). Helen will be sharing driving duties in the Ferguson & Adams #85, B/GC Camaro. Helen's husband, Mark is an Associate Member of the Road Runners. They live in Paso Robles.
The Road Runners turned in their Annual Membership report and 2009 SCTA fees at the SCTA President's Meeting on February 6th. All members who paid their dues on or before January 31st are on the current Club Roster. If you have any questions regarding your current Road Runners membership, please contact us.
Among several items of business, we discussed, were proposed changes to the 2009 El Mirage Procedures. The proposals will be discussed and voted on at the next SCTA Meeting (March 6th, Irwindale). Any approved changes will be added to the 2009 El Mirage Procedures. We have a link to the SCTA ELM Procedures page on our website. All are encouraged to review the ELM prior to the start of the 2009 season. The revised ELM will probably be online in late March or early April.
Patrol and Club Duty assignments have been selected/made and are posted on our "Race Schedule and Duty Assignments" webpage. Please check for assignments.
Big news on safety: SCTA has arranged for Stand 21, a licensed manufacturer of Hans Devices, to have a display set up at the May El Mirage Meet. You will be able to try different Hans Device configurations in your race vehicles. There will be no sales at this event. This is for trial and information only. If more news is available on this before May, we will let members know.
At the SCTA Meeting, the Rod Riders, who were spearheading the "write in" campaign regarding the USMC Land Acquisition of Johnson Valley ORV Area reported that 9000 signatures were filed in opposition. Thanks to all who took time for "their voice to be heard." Don't know how this will all turn out. Will keep you posted on what we learn.
If you would like a report on all the Club business conducted at the meeting, please contact Secretary Jerry Cornelison for an e-mail copy of the minutes.
Next regular business meeting of the Road Runners is Tuesday, March 10th at 7pm, at Ed Martin Garage. Also, if in the area, don't forget "Burrito Thursdays" at Ed Martin Garage! (Posted February 11, 2009)
Road Runner Meeting Notes - Tuesday, January 13th, 7pm at Ed Martin Garage - Eight guests joined us for the Road Runners meeting: Sarah Burns - Wendel Burns’ daughter; Dean Jigamian - prospective member (second meeting); Shawn Johnson - guest; Gary McGavin - prospective member (first meeting); Dave Minder - prospective member (fourth meeting); Josh Minder - prospective member (second meeting); Rickey Rogers - prospective member (second meeting); and Charles Shimko - prospective member (first meeting).
Prospective member Gary McGavin is building a Lakester using an F-80 wingtank on a Formula Ford chassis. The power will be provided by a Buick V6. Prospective member Dave Minder submitted his application for membership and was voted into the Club. Dave and his son Josh are building a Motorcycle sidecar. The project will be Josh's high school Senior Class project. Josh will be submitting his application for membership at our February meeting.
Two reminders for Members: Membership dues must be paid by Jan 31st, or you will be dropped and must reapply for membership. Our Club will be turning in our 2009 Roster and paying our association fees on Feb 6th, at the SCTA/Club Reps - President’s Meeting. Also, members are encouraged to buy your BLM/El Mirage passes for next season, in advance, to avoid entry problems in May. Contact Mike Ferguson, Jerry Cornelison or Pat Riley to pre-order. We will take your payment and purchase your passes at SCTA meetings on Feb 6th, Mar 6th or Apr 3rd. After that you will need to purchase you passes at El Mirage at the Registration Trailer. Good news! The bypass entry road at El Mirage has been completed. With your BLM/SCTA El Mirage pass, you will not have to wait in line to enter the lakebed.
A new page has been added to the Road Runners website. Click on the “Safety” link on the main page to get lots of info about head and neck restraints and to see what is available and what meets SFI 38.1 criteria. NOTE: The resources and links provided are for informational purposes only. No recommendation to type or supplier is made or implied. As new items are discovered they will be added to resource list.
The USMC Land Acquisition Project that proposes to take all or part of the Johnson Valley ORV area and the potential impact on El Mirage was discussed. Comment forms were distributed. Members are encouraged to send in comments to try to prevent the loss of the Johnson Valley ORV area. Information and Citizen Comment forms can be found at these websites: http://pfjv.org/ and http://www.29palms.usmc.mil/las/.
If you would like a report on all the Club business conducted at the meeting, please contact Secretary Jerry Cornelison for an e-mail copy of the minutes.
Next regular business meeting of the Road Runners is Tuesday, February 10th at 7pm, at Ed Martin Garage. Also, if in the area, don't forget "Burrito Thursdays" at Ed Martin Garage! (Updated January 14, 2009)