The track will hold a members clean-up day on 2 Dec. We will also hold elections for next year at this time. We will start at 0900.

Don

Hey Don, were commited to the Holiday parade on Dec. 2nd. We will be able to help Sunday. Is the club going to be represented in the parade? Is anyone intrested in riding in the parade?
--Tim

i think that the concept of giving keys out to members is an outdated one. there is no way to regulate users, or others who come in to an open track. a key gets you in at night for parties, or whatever. the keys have to go.
memberships are good as it gives the track some instant monies for needed repairs and insurance.
i realize we need volenteers but maybe a "team" or "track operators" is more in line with todays concepts.
charging for practice sessions give the track monies and also lets families come out to the track knowing there is some form of supervision.
Families need a place where they can go and have some fun with their kids. Some riders have no respect for rules or others. There is quad spin outs in the parking lot, bikes doing wheelies up and down the lot.
a president is no good without a team, or some support.
the track needs to be advertized and promoted in the newspaper as a family affair. Even just having paid practices and regulated ones will give the track monies and also give the public a new vision of what a supervised track can be.
maybe getting a list of people who buy quads or dirt bikes from the local shops gives us a new memeber list, looking for fresh ideas and new comers will give the track the much needed engery it needs to stay open and be a place for riders in this area.
but i think the old blood is tired and its time for a transfusion.

We are members of Nomads and have not been able to come out for a year, we recently came out to ride and it appears to us that it was more of a friendly and family oriented atmosphere that awaited us. On this track, run by volunteers, it is essential that all members help 'police' the actions of others, ie, respect the speed in the pit and parking ares. We will continue to support Nomads in the future as best we can. Ps. the new web page is great!
--Jacob

The family atmosphere is critical to making the park successful, keeping the track and the trails in good ridding conditions is important to keeping the families coming out. How do we get the equipment out on a regular basis? Will “pay for practice” work? Are there ways to put teeth to the rules without having a supervised track? Do we lock the track and have it open only during specific times under supervision? I hope I’m creating talking points to make the club and the track better. Thanks
--Tim

First off. At the home page where it says "Nomads MC and atv club", it should be "Nomads MX and atv club".
Now about the track. When you had the tractor come out to "prep" the track it was a great idea but pretty pointless. It was a day when alot of riders didnt come out or didnt get to come out. It would have been much smarter to take more of the money if you have any and had a "ride day". Where you gave every one and every rider a months notice. That way everyone would have known about it. Then, instead of just having a tractor come out you could have a water truck come out as well and charge at the gate like a race. that way people could ride on a nice preped track and i mean a "real" preped track. Like the way it used to be when nomads was holding races. From charging at the gate and having a scheduled practice for each class you would be making money to put back into the track and mabye have a race next time and the riders would finally get a chance to ride on Nomads when it is like a real preped track. I'm sure there are people out there that would volunteer as flaggers and what not. All the parents that come out would mabye volunteer.
The way the track is right now is dangerous. There are alot of big braking bumps into corners and the faces of the jumps are screwed up and kick you foward if you dont hit them in that perfect 3 in. of space.

For anyone who has concerns about next year and helpful hints on how we should run the track. please by all means come to the December 2nd, 2006 9am, meeting at the track.
Please put your name with all these blogs, so we could address you personally.
--Sonya

I would just like to say thanks to Don, since he has stepped up to the plate the effort to get things done is obvious. I hope he stays active in 2007.

As for kids going out riding alone and risking injury with nobody to help...that is what you have insurance for. If a parent chooses to let their child go ride alone after school that is their choice regardless if we agree with it or not. The freedom of choice is what makes this country great. Don't take that away because your afraid that someone will make a stupid decision. I don't know of any other tracks in the state of Arizona with the freedom of NOMADS, let's not loose that.

I plan on attending the clean up Dec 2. See everyone out there.

David - 107
--David Miles
<mailto:davidamiles@hotmail.com>

I appreciate the comments and concerns and it would be great for all to attend the elections on December 2, 2006. You could voice your opinions. Thank you. VP Mike Clair

Just food for thought all members that purchased a key are 18 years or older. Minors that ride at the track are required to have an adult with them while riding the track. All Parents members signed this agreement when they became members. If there are minors riding the track without an adult with them are in violation of club rules. VP Mike Clair

Freedom at the track is great. But even in this country, based on freedom, we have rules, that are inforced. If there is no one to inforce the rules, then what?

Mr Anonymous.
The track is a freedow purpose YES, but we as members and officers of the track rely on all the others members of the track to inforce the rules...either talking to the person or calling one of the Officials on your rules sheet...we have a direct number to the sheriff department and we have taken key away. This works if we have the coroperation of EVERYone who is a member...
--Sonya

What will happen if at the election on 2 December no one steps forward to serve on the board? This is supposedly what happened last January. I heard that less than 12 people attended the election. Plenty of folks have no shortage of ideas, but no time to be there when it counts.

I think that holding races would be great. need a volenteer(s) let me know. I could probably get some people to help with that and pitch in with food and drinks.
--Tamara
<mailto:richbratt@yahoo.com>

Thanks Tamara for stepping up! The elections will be held on 12/2/06, and it will be held with the members that are present. VP Mike Clair

you may wish to change your election date its the same day as the Gamble memorial race at PMP just a thought
--Duane Brzuchalski

MIKE thanks to NOMADS and your help the trailer thing worked out great we had a good week even though Donny B #282 didnt get the results he wanted in his races .it was still fun lots of FAST riders from every where. i am trying to find your phone number to arange trailer return thanks again ........ Duane Brzuchalski

If you can't make 2 Dec and wish to be considered for a board position please let me know at donald.beattie@us.army.mil and we will nom you for the position you wish to hold.
--Don Beattie

This talk is GOOD, we should not have to be Anonymous. We all know its time to create some change and its going to take alot of work.
--Tim

Duane Brzuchalski call mike 456-7356. so you can get the trailer returned
--Don

Does anyone have any contacts at the Department of Corrections? We can get labor and help in preping the track and clearing out the weeds.

Thats a good idea.

Spare time tools has a new bulldozer they will rent, it has a 7 way blade on the front. Just an FYI, $375 a day.

How about this, they will rent it for $1441.35 for 5 days, which could be the beginning of a complete track rebuild.
--Tim

What happened on Saturday? Who was elected? Was the Clean-up a success?

We are planning on reworking the track in Feb. I have contacted a guy I know who has been building tracks for 30+ years and he has agreed to come out and help, he runs a track in New Mexico and it is awesome. We have to plan it around his races and the upcoming arena Boo Koo Arena Cross series that he and his kids race. our plan is to get a dozier, a large Loader and a Water Truck. Pres 07' Mike

Just set a date and a time, and i'll be out there. I'll even bring a shovel! lol

NOMADS Track will be closed to all members on 2-4 Feb 07 It will reopen at 1pm on the 4th Sunday. The track is going through a major rework to include the trails. The lock will be changed for this period and the member lock will be back on on the 4th at 1pm. Due to the movement of 3 pieces of heavy equipment and working the trails along with the track we cannot allow anyone access to the area. I think all will be pleased with the results, renew your memberships to take advantage of the track when it is completed. As a reminder this is a members only track you must be a member to ride it is $96 per year for the family that gets you a key and 7 days a week during daylight ride time.

Ps no input is required for track changes.

Don
--Don

NOMADS Track will be closed to all members on 2-4 Feb 07 It will reopen at 1pm on the 4th Sunday. The track is going through a major rework to include the trails. The lock will be changed for this period and the member lock will be back on on the 4th at 1pm. Due to the movement of 3 pieces of heavy equipment and working the trails along with the track we cannot allow anyone access to the area. I think all will be pleased with the results, renew your memberships to take advantage of the track when it is completed. As a reminder this is a members only track you must be a member to ride it is $96 per year for the family that gets you a key and 7 days a week during daylight ride time.

Ps no input is required for track changes.

Don
--Don

What is the rule on the number of guests a member is allowed? Some members have 3 4 "guests" and these are local people who come with their member friends regularly. There is no enforcement by the club or by members of the gate locking policy. The gate is constantly open. Why pay a membership fee when so many just come for free?

If the gate is open please lock it. I always check who is a member when I am at the track and ask those guests why they don't join. If I see repeat guests I ask the sponser member not to repeat as memberships keep the club open. I would hope all members do the same to enforce the rules, the board is small and cannot be their at all times. To those members who always bring the same guests this is not allowed under club rules. Please respect the rules and encourage membership to keep the club open!

Don

I received a report of a member (Not Sure) in a Toyota 4 Runner that hauls his Honda motorcycle on a hitch carrier leaving the gate open when they entered the track and also leaving it open when they departed the track. This is UNACCEPTABLE and in violation of club rules and regulations. It is not difficult to lock the gate behind you and if this continues to be a problem you will lose your membership and have to find another place to ride.

Mike, Nomads President

I wanted to thank everyone involved in this past weekends work that was done at the track. I believe most will find the changes on the track to be for the better and different somewhat. Once again thank you to everyone that participated, your work was greatly appreciated. Sunday February 11, 2007, we are going to have a meeting at 10:30 A.M., if anyone wants to attend. We are going to talk about future plans and goals of NOMADS, please attend if you have any input.

Mike, NOMADS President

"Hawk" passed away, guys... Out there at the track almost every weekend, with the boys. This is sad stuff. I pulled the obituary from the Sierra Vista Herald; it's a very nice write-up:

Robert Hawkes

July 31, 1958 - March 11, 2007

Robert Hawkes, 48, of McNeal, Ariz., died March 11, 2007 in a tragic dirt bike accident.

Robert was born July 31, 1958 in Phoenix, Ariz.

He is survived by his five sons, Mikel, who is currently serving in Korea, Matthew, Marcus, Mitchell and Micah, all of McNeal; his wife, Bonita, stepdaughter, Cai-Leigh; the mother of his boys, Joy; his mother, Ruth Hawkes of Phoenix; father Robert Hawkes of Tucson, Ariz.; and brothers, Michael (Heather) and John (Carol) of Tucson; sister, Chris; and many nieces and nephews.

Robert was a pool guniter for many years in Tucson and Phoenix and for the past five years he has been employed by Jack Furrier Tire Center in Sierra Vista, Ariz. Robert loved spending time with his boys and riding dirt bikes. You could find him at Nomad’s each weekend, riding with the boys and using his vast mechanic skills to help other dirt bike riders with their bikes.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 17, 2007, at the Elfrida Baptist Church in Elfrida, Ariz., with Pastor Mark Snyder officiating. There will be a period of visitation beginning at noon, with funeral services being offered at 2 p.m.

A fund has been set up for Robert’s sons. Donations can be made in his name at Southeastern Arizona Federal Credit Union.

Brown Page Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

--NormalZ - Tom Hartley

Thank you Tom For puting that out there. Just incase people by-pass the front page to read the blogs, i wanted to let everone know about Sunday March 25th, there will be a memorial ride the family set up. starting at 10am, there will be a memorial ride around the track where they will be spreading some of Roberts Ashes. Please anyone who would like to come out and support the family, please do so.
--Sonya-Treasure of Nomads

NOMADS ORG. thank you guys so much for allowing my family to leave "hawk" on his never ending track. it was nothing short of a miracle how many people showed up. i wanted to personally thank you guys and everyone who showed up it really helped and supported our family immensly. oh by the way this is mikel roberts oldest in korea right now. i just hope nomads can getsome races goin. it is an awesome track all it needs is some races and it would get us back on the map. but again there is the volunteer thingas well. i gotta jet butwanted to thank you guys personally and hope nomads is keeping up. goodbye from korea
--mikel hawkes

Mikel, it's the least we could have done. Robert was a great guy and I wish we could have done more. we are going to have races starting in September and it will be a series race. The first race will be dedicated to your dad as well. Also there will be a kids safety day in either late august or early september. its something new we are going to try. Keep in touch, you could e-mail us as well.
Thank you,
Sonya

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This is a great video on youtube that i found of the hawk riding. Gotta keep the legacy alive. R.I.P #87
--3-11

if you want to watch the videos the names are
"to my father" and " motocross legends of az"
--3-11

hey nomads, its mikel again, robert's son. anyway i did make 2 videos of my father and i hope you guys enjoy them. thank you for whoever put the comment up there about them. i just figuered that it was what i could do with the minimal resources i have here in korea. again thank you guys and enjoy the vieos.... "to my father" and "motocross legends of az" thanks
--mikel hawkes
<mailto:mikel.hawkes@us.army.mil>

I just wanted to let you guys know that I can come out to the track during the PERFORMANCE MOTORCROSS DAY CAMP and take pictures of the event and the riders.

Will

hey i was wondering if there is anything we can do for the family of keane moss and james deanda and get something together at nomads like we did for robert hawkes?
--bryan
<mailto:br0192@hotmail.com>

Will, are you still coming out on the 15th?
--Tim

Send me an Email Tim.


Will
--Will
<mailto:foosmania@hotmail.com>

Club meeting and elections will be this Sunday Jan 20th at 1:30pm at the track!! Step up and become active we could have a wild year in 2008.
--Tim

hey my name is zach and I raced here about 12 years ago...does anyone know where I can find Berry or David Lovitt? Berry ran the kawasaki shop...

thanks,
zach

hey my name is zach and I raced here about 12 years ago...does anyone know where I can find Berry or David Lovitt? Berry ran the kawasaki shop...

thanks,
zach

Try Sierra Cycles

I have been reading and hearing the conditions of the track are not good and is not regularly maintained for its members. Does the membership go for track maintence or how is it distributed? We are aware there is over 100 members, and with a fee at $100 per year per member. This should cover maintinence more often. Have you tried to find discount rates or accept members offers to run equipment and/or supply it? I know a member offered his services for running equipment and bring his own equipment with just his fuel coverage asked, do the math fuel coverage is cheaper than renting. He gave his phone number to both the president & vice president and never received a return call. For this being a Non-profit orginization why are you not seeking more community donations or sevices, for instance when was the last raffle, car wash or sale to help maintain the track and hold races. Why dont the officers of the club put more effort into bettering the track and events and not leave it all up to the members.

It would be nice if you signed your name. Any offers are always welcome and folks who offer equip and time are never turned down. Fact is 90% of the time thats all it is. We hold track clean up days and the same 6-7 people show up never the 100 members. The track board have jobs just like others and need members help to fix and clean the track. That 100 you pay goes to land lease, insur, and equip rental to fix the track. In fact if it was not for the races we help this past year we would have no funds. You are welcome to be on the board or better yet offer your services to help with the track.
--Don Beattie

It would be nice if you signed your name. Any offers are always welcome and folks who offer equip and time are never turned down. Fact is 90% of the time thats all it is. We hold track clean up days and the same 6-7 people show up never the 100 members. The track board have jobs just like others and need members help to fix and clean the track. That 100 you pay goes to land lease, insur, and equip rental to fix the track. In fact if it was not for the races we help this past year we would have no funds. You are welcome to be on the board or better yet offer your services to help with the track.
--Don Beattie

Here's your chance to help out! Were going to bring the equipment out on June 6th, 7th and the 8th to do track work, repair broken fences that were torn down by trespassers, repair the announcers booth that was ripped apart, rewire speakers that were destroyed and take the trash out that never gets dumped. We have 100 members that can help out, well? HELP! we need it!!
--Tim

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--james rowe
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I am not a member yet, but I would like to help out. I rode by there the other day and was wondering about the upcoming events. I know how to become a member and all. Just need to warm up to the MX thing again. Last time I rode was when I was 10 years old. Is it alright if I go out in the next meeting to help with out being a member until I can afford the $? LOL.... it is sad but true!
--DzCADII
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