News Release
For Release: May 15, 2008
Contact: Stephen Razo 951-697-5217; email: srazo@ca.blm.gov
CA-CDD-08-51

BLM Implements Stage I Fire Restrictions for the California Desert District
Rising temperatures combined with dry vegetation warrant the issuance of permits for campfires and barbecues throughout the California desert region. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today implemented Stage I fire restrictions on all BLM-managed public lands within the California Desert District (CDD).

Effective May 15, Stage I restrictions require that all campfires and barbecues are allowed with a permit that can be obtained at all BLM field offices, fire or ranger stations and patrol personnel. Stage I general area of influence includes BLM lands north and east of the Angeles, San Bernardino and Cleveland National Forests.

Stage I areas may be elevated to Stage II during periods of extreme fire danger. Stage II Restrictions state that setting, building, maintaining, attending, or using open fire of any kind, except campfires within approved fire pits and grills provided for in developed recreation sites, is prohibited. Controlled flame devices such as portable stoves fueled by petroleum or LPG products are allowed by permit.

Any person convicted of knowingly or willfully violating a fire prevention order can be fined up to $1,000, receive up to 12 months in jail, or both. That person also is liable for the cost of damages and suppression of the wildfire.

"We are asking the public’s help to prevent potentially disastrous wildfires throughout southern California," stated Steven Borchard, BLM CDD district manager. "BLM will be making a strong effort to get the word out about fire prevention and public safety - we must work together."

The public is also reminded of the following restrictions that apply to all public lands within the California Desert District regardless of stage restrictions and are applicable year round.

1) The use or possession of fireworks, including “safe and sane” is prohibited on all public lands of the California Desert District;

2) the possession or discharge of a firearm using incendiary, tracer, steel core, or armor piercing ammunition is prohibited on all public lands of the California Desert District;

3) No person shall burn, ignite or cause to burn any tire, petroleum product, wires, magnesium, or any other hazardous or explosive materials;

4) All off-road vehicles being operated on public lands must be equipped with a properly installed spark arrester pursuant to 43 CFR 8343.1 (C) and California Vehicle Code 38366(a). The spark arrester must meet either the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Forest service Standard 5100-1a, or the 80% efficiency level standard determined by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAEs) recommended practices J335 or J350.

These prohibitions are in addition to the general prohibitions in Title 43 CFR 9212.1.

For more information or to obtain a permit contact the BLM’s California Desert District Office at (951) 697-5200 or local field offices in Barstow (760) 252-6000, El Centro (760) 337-4400, Needles (760) 326-7000, Palm Springs-South Coast (760) 251-4800 or Ridgecrest (760) 384-5400.

-BLM-

Please add
#1797 Steve Ghamari
#1746 Nicholas Beall
#503 mike Callaway
#1682 Jason Coleman
#1611 Dan Bentley
#1333 Terry Collis

Total car count is 161

THANKS RACERS

What is the MORE frequency?

Hey Jim, Dave Cote 1191. We've registered for the race but we're not on the entry list ( DOR-Chip Rodriguez )But you already show us starting in the first three. Also I would like to know if it is ok with you. I would like to ask all the other class 11's if they are interested in doing another lap or two. ( 500 mile ???? Let the 11's go big)

Sign Up and Contingency 5PM till 9PM Friday Night High School, Rabbit Springs Rd. You are expected to be there Friday night unless getting approval for Saturday Morning tech.

Saturday sign up & tech with approval 10:00 AM till 11:30 AM Only

Note! There will be no sign up or Bands given our after 11:30 AM Saturday Morning Period. We have to much to do.

Mandatory Drivers Meeting some Names will be called, not there no race.

Driver meeting 12:30, Line up is at 1:30 Race Starts at 2:PM 14 hour time Limit.

Awards at 10 AM Sunday Morning.

THANKS for Supporting M.O.R.E.

jim please add brian benson, jimmy messick and greg pierson car 1613 to the entry list for the may 24th race thanks.

I'm apparently looking in all the wrong spots so could someone be so kind as to hook me up with some schedules for the weekend like tech hours, starting time and time limit????

Thanks

attn:jim or ron will fuel be sold at tech
insp.any idea on per gallon price i need
55 gallons.

So...... I just found out that the 982 wont be ready to run the next race. I am pretty bummed and really want to race that weekend. I am looking for a ride in pretty much anything. I am VERY familiar with the workings and mechanics of any of the VW based cars. I have thousands of miles under my belt as a back up driver. I set fast lap at the first two races of the year in MORE for class 9.

Anybody that needs a good driver that is easy on equipment, just let me know. I can also help with some expenses.

Thanks!

Mike Stebles
(559) 978-7250

Are all 1300s racing against each other regardless of # of cylinders in this one?

A lot of very fast 1 cars as well as 10s, 12s and 16s at this one. Best wishes to all the racers, pitters and spectators for a safe event! Remember it's a long day/night so keep you head and look out for each other.

Faster Class Racers: Please keep in mind that the course is shared with your fellow competitors who paid their entry and have just as much right to the course as you do. When you approch a slower car or a slower class show some restraint and class and don't play the punt/run game. Jim has always said abusive nerfing will not be tolerated at MORE. Use your horn, light taps and give the person time to react and don't expect them to wreck their car getting out of your way. Remember they are racing their own race.

Slower Class Racers: There are 20+ Class 1 cars and they are racing just as you are. If you see one approaching signal them, give them room to pass as soon as possible and remember when there's one there's usually more. Hopefully the faster classes will show some class and not punt the limited classes in their haste to win and when they do, move out of the way ASAP. It's very frustrating to be patient, knowing the guy behind you might not show the same courtesy.

Spectators/Chasers/Pitters: It's going to be a long day followed by a long night. Watch the alcohol consumption, moderation is the key to survival. It's a long race and teams will be mobile. There is no reason to do Mach 10 on the chase roads, the minute you save may cause more tragedy than it's worth. Incidents don't only happen in Baja as is evidenced by last weekends tragedy. Life/safety is more important than getting to the spot 5 mins before your car does and if you miss it by 30 seconds it's still moving and you weren't really needed anyway so let the "Chase Ego" go and think of safety for you and your fellow enthusiasts. These night races always draw a diverse crowd, and with the course passing by a few of the favorite "hot spots" used by another association which has proven a point of concern; the following might be prudent advice for some and an appeal to others to watch out for your fellow spectators/desert enthusiasts. Curb your consumption of adult beverages and drink plenty of good ol H20. If you see someone out of control or causing an issue be part of the solution not the problem. If an issue persists or escalates too large contact MORE who in turn can contact the BLM/Sherrif's that attend these events.

It's going to be a long day. Be safe, have fun and best wishes to all the competitors, teams and spectators for a safe, enjoyable event!

Starting order ORAF 500 151 entrys

Class 1

Row 1. #1562 Voyles #133 Wingerning # 1596 Gonzales #106 Sacks

Row 2. #105 Buchwitz #119 DeJong #151 Barbec #1563 Boyle

Row 3. #132 Clemison #1570 Halopoff #125 Willardsen #164 Peiny

Row 4. #107 Karakas #198 Costa #123 Dunn #28 Vaughan

Row 5. #101 Colan #1544 Gilchriese #109 Ward #188 Petersen

Row 6. #1546 Raskett #135 Pacewiczh #14 Bradbury #124 Householder

Class 10

Row 1. #1013 Cox #1017 Monroy #1009 Stice #1022 McMullin

Rpw 2. #1011 McGee #1012 James #1043 Gailey #1040 Norris

Class 12

Row 1. #1219 Burgess #1202 Crew #1204 Gregory #1217 Kupies

Row 2. #1219 Owens #1210 Garcia #1222 LaFortune #1246 Manring

Row 3. #1211 Jordan #1255 Garavito #1251 Barrett #1206 Garcia

Row 4. #1205 Smith #1250 Folts #1239 Cummings #1229 Sanchez

Class 1600

Row 1. #1691 Westhoff #1678 Kurz #1688 Rogovin #1637 Inch

Row 2. #1615 Boyd #1657 Cossey #1699 Meehan #1655 Neal

Row 3. #1617 Maurer #1671 Rodriquez #1618 DeNault #1673 Ward

Class 5

Row 1. #513 Zoig #502 Wagstaff #518 Griffith #513 Morford

Class 1300

Row 1. #1310 Volpe #1369 Micklus #1345 Claas #1301 Sizelove

Row 2. #1322 Kalp #1325 Cote #1373 Mooney #1357 Kincaid

Row 3, #1399 Martin #1321 Rash #1332 Davis

Class 1400

Row 1. #1427 Ledsinger #1426 Reynolds #1447 LeMaster #1445 Caso 1407 Bradbury

Class 1450

Row 1. #1498 Brand #1471 Gerdes #1469 Walters #1475 DeMedio

Row 2. #1453 Byma #1497 Harmon #1458 Konitzer #1472 Ortiz

Row 3. #1486 Cox #1454 Scott #1488 Kettles #1473 Ormiston

Class 7s

Row 1. #748 Becerra #725 Quiroz #747 Young #738 Fleming

Row 2. #759 Moncure #744 Evans #710 Garfinkle #755 Addison

Row 3. #730 Perez #729 Rose #723 Fox #799 Byrd

Class 1700

Row 1. #1706 Hartman #1736 Coan #1775 Jeffus

Class 8 #802 Patelli #7211 Karakas #302 Larmee

Class 11

Row 1 #1169 Naso #1163 Eastburn #1191 Rodriquez

Row 2 #1168 Galindo #1199 Drake #1101 Sleyyen

Class 5/1600

Row 1. #575 Oliver #573 Aspel #579 Jones #555 Garavitto

Row 2. #570 Hayata #678 Cope #567 McCoy #55? Valenzuela

Row 3. #552 Mayernick #551 Patten #562 Weddle #553 Volk

Class 9

Row 1. #937 Nieto #927 Ruble #987 Himmelrick #914 Dunne

Row 2. #990 Creveling #921 Ellis #968 Reid #982 Bergen

Row 3. #998 Murray #935 Hunsaker #965 Wood #909 Barela

Row 4. #931 Bantilan #939 Duarte #977 Kirkmeyer #920 Davidson

Row 5. #911 Bolles #973 Rash # 975 Ward

Please add me to the next race. DANIEL FOLTS car # 1250.. Thanks..

With 14 5/1600's signed up what
do you all think about a $100.00 RPBI ?
I can collect it a Tech and turn it into Jim before the race starts .

Wow looks like class one might hit 30 + cars.Way to go Jim and crew.Can`t wait until we can make it back out there also.

Please add
#1562 Mike Voyles Class 1

#1498 Rodney Brand 1450 class

#7211 Barry Kaeatas does anyone know what class this is????

Please enter Jason LaFortune car 1129 in class 12, the 1100 numbers are from BITD

Thanks
Jason

Please add to class 1
#106 Bobby Sacks DOR Thanks

Jim / Ron
Please add 578 to to this race.
DOR Brad Cope.

JIM, PLEASE SIGN UP #164
DOR- ARNAUD PEINY
ORAF 500 (CLASS 1)
THANK YOU & SEE YOU AT THE RACES.

Don't forget the drawing is this Saturday at 2 PM Slash X If you want in enter now. Friday last day to enter to make the drawing.

Total entrys as of 5/7/08 is 141


Please add
#107 Barry Karakas class 1
#1211 Bob Jordan Class 12
#1637 Brad Inch
#164 Arnaud Peiny
#579 Steve Jones
#123 Sean Dunn

We still have a few spots if anyone needs help.

Hey Guys,

I just wanted to let everyone know that FAIR will running full service pits for the upcoming ORAF 500 next month. In an effort to find new members we are opening up our services to non-members for this race. We have more than enough FAIR members racing so we will be there in full force. If you would like to use FAIR to provide pit support at the race here's what you get and here's what you need.

What you get:
1. FAIR will have Full Service Pits with Light Towers at MM20, MM34, MM45.5 plus a Main Pit. Each pit will be complete with generators, welders, base station radios, tools, jacks, air tools, good people, water for your drivers and generic fluids.
2. Race updates from each Pit as your car passes it on Frequency 150.860
3. We will take up to (2) of your spare tires to each pit.
4. We will be out on the course until the last FAIR car is finished or called out of the race.
5. Spare parts can be hauled as well as long as they are organized and clearly marked.
6. Fueling of your car at the Main Pit if needed. We WILL NOT transport fuel.
7. We will not provide Chase or retrieval support.

What you need:
1. $150 per car plus (1) Pit Person assigned to an outlying Pit or $125 plus (2) Pit People.
2. Get your spare tires and parts together and marked.
3. Contact myself via email fourstroker@socal.rr.com or 949-439-5935 to get your team signed up as space is limited
4. Attend the FAIR meeting on May 7th or May 21st to shore up all of your details.

FAIR will provide support for to up to 15 cars in addition to our FAIR member’s cars. If each team provides (2) pit people we could add cars.

It is our hope to find racers like ourselves that can benefit from sharing pit duties with a larger group. Feel free to get a hold of me if you have any questions and thanks in advance. More info will be posted at www.fairpit.com as it comes up.

Kevin Martin - FAIR Race Manager

Please add
#1775 Tim Jeffus
#1310 Rick Volpe
#1219 Ken Owens
#1040 David Norris
#198 Tom Costa
#1191 Chip Rodriguez

ATTN:JIM, WE ARE CURRUNTLY SCRAPING THE BARNICLES OFF THE 5/1600,IF WE MAKE IT CAN WE HAVE #579 FOR THE MAY RACE?

Hello, I'm racing in 1471 and was wondering if anyone had the GPS lat/longs for the course. The file on the website requires Google Earth Plus. I was looking for something in an Excel/Word format.

Thanks