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blu808 · 04-25-2007, 06:14 PM

Ok guys. Some good news.

I remember as I was growning up a person by the name of John Garamendi. He was a friend of the family. Well as it turns out he is now the Lt. Governor of California. I went ahead and contacted his office and spoke with the staff. I also sent him an email with all the details. They told me that they are going to do some research and get back with me once they understand the situation.

Lets all hope it works out.

santacruisin · 04-25-2007, 06:29 PM

^^^^right on. Any of us with friends or family members that are attorneys, in public policy or in any position of power should make contact with them to seek their counsel and expertise regarding this matter.

It seems to me that those complaining made a bunch of accusations without any evidence. The biggest salt on the wound: How in the fuck are you going to ban racing on a racetrack? Thats like banning driving on the freeway. Totally outside of logic and reason.

This whole affair reeks of foulplay and it is probably very likely that someone on the Board was paid off for this decision. The red flag is that drifting is only banned at Altamont but no where else in the county. WTF is the sense in that? For chrissakes, they serve alcohol at Nascar events and we're lucky if someone brings a cooler of water for us. No one is high or drunk or fighting at any drift events. Again, where is the evidence??

Remember, we're all still kids to them and they give us no respect. They can make a backroom deal and pass it off as policy. We need to tap into those older people that can represent us and call them on their bullshit. this isn't over folks, we all gotta do our part. Talk to your parents, they'll listen.

TRUENOCOUPE · 04-25-2007, 06:32 PM

For updates and information who to contact, please visit our website.

www.driftbattle.org

Also, we're not done yet. We are already in the talks with a couple of venue's.

Pennyman · 04-25-2007, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blu808

Ok guys. Some good news.

I remember as I was growning up a person by the name of John Garamendi. He was a friend of the family. Well as it turns out he is now the Lt. Governor of California. I went ahead and contacted his office and spoke with the staff. I also sent him an email with all the details. They told me that they are going to do some research and get back with me once they understand the situation.

Lets all hope it works out.

Yes Luke! PLEASE let us know as soon as he gets back to you!

cgtdream · 04-25-2007, 11:31 PM

dang i missed the deadline, but still sent my email off....anywho, good luck to you guys in cali, and i hope that this works out well for you all....

Andrew Bohan · 04-26-2007, 01:17 AM

look at the cool shit you can do with virtual earth

rewplayff · 04-26-2007, 03:12 AM

first thing i thought when i saw that overview was "damn look at all those other neighbors complaining"

TRUENOCOUPE · 04-26-2007, 10:24 AM

Supervisors Haggerty overstepped his authority and mishandled the decision that was presented to the Board. The fact that the Board was asked to answer the appeal... and ONLY the appeal... and that Haggerty took the discussion to a new level presents an opening for us to have the decision reversed.

At their past meeting, the Board – led by a tyrannical President Scott Haggerty – has banned Sprint Car Racing, Sports Car Racing, Figure 8 Racing, Autocross Events, Midget Racing, Kart Racing, Motorcycle Racing, Supermoto Events, Drifting, Enduro Racing, Driving Schools, Gymkhanas, and Club Rallies at Altamont Motorsports Park.

The top lawyers for Alameda County and County Planning Staff have met and are considering it's not a done DEAL!!!!!!!!

We still need your help to send all those emails! We will have new information on our website and will update ASAP!

AbsoluteZero · 04-26-2007, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRUENOCOUPE

Supervisors Haggerty overstepped his authority and mishandled the decision that was presented to the Board. The fact that the Board was asked to answer the appeal... and ONLY the appeal... and that Haggerty took the discussion to a new level presents an opening for us to have the decision reversed.

At their past meeting, the Board – led by a tyrannical President Scott Haggerty – has banned Sprint Car Racing, Sports Car Racing, Figure 8 Racing, Autocross Events, Midget Racing, Kart Racing, Motorcycle Racing, Supermoto Events, Drifting, Enduro Racing, Driving Schools, Gymkhanas, and Club Rallies at Altamont Motorsports Park.

The top lawyers for Alameda County and County Planning Staff have met and are considering it's not a done DEAL!!!!!!!!

We still need your help to send all those emails! We will have new information on our website and will update ASAP!

WTF is up with this guy hating on racing anything?

I hope the decision gets reversed! I am going to send out some emails today to support!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*NemeGuero* · 04-26-2007, 01:19 PM

Anything except nascar and motox

**mrmephistopheles** · 04-26-2007, 03:58 PM

closed by request

04-25-2007, 06:14 PM	#121
blu808 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Campbell, Ca Age: 38 Posts: 5,010 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Ok guys. Some good news. I remember as I was growning up a person by the name of John Garamendi. He was a friend of the family. Well as it turns out he is now the Lt. Governor of California. I went ahead and contacted his office and spoke with the staff. I also sent him an email with all the details. They told me that they are going to do some research and get back with me once they understand the situation. Lets all hope it works out. __________________

04-25-2007, 06:29 PM	#122
santacruisin Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Frisco, Cali Posts: 383 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^^^^right on. Any of us with friends or family members that are attorneys, in public policy or in any position of power should make contact with them to seek their counsel and expertise regarding this matter. It seems to me that those complaining made a bunch of accusations without any evidence. The biggest salt on the wound: How in the fuck are you going to ban racing on a racetrack? Thats like banning driving on the freeway. Totally outside of logic and reason. This whole affair reeks of foulplay and it is probably very likely that someone on the Board was paid off for this decision. The red flag is that drifting is only banned at Altamont but no where else in the county. WTF is the sense in that? For chrissakes, they serve alcohol at Nascar events and we're lucky if someone brings a cooler of water for us. No one is high or drunk or fighting at any drift events. Again, where is the evidence?? Remember, we're all still kids to them and they give us no respect. They can make a backroom deal and pass it off as policy. We need to tap into those older people that can represent us and call them on their bullshit. this isn't over folks, we all gotta do our part. Talk to your parents, they'll listen. __________________

04-25-2007, 06:32 PM	#123
TRUENOCOUPE Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Norcal Drift Division Age: 39 Posts: 1,642 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	For updates and information who to contact, please visit our website. www.driftbattle.org Also, we're not done yet. We are already in the talks with a couple of venue's. __________________ DRIFTxBATTLE IS GONE \| MYSPACE \| NORCAL DRIFT \| ZipTied Tee's

04-26-2007, 10:24 AM	#128
TRUENOCOUPE Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Norcal Drift Division Age: 39 Posts: 1,642 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Supervisors Haggerty overstepped his authority and mishandled the decision that was presented to the Board. The fact that the Board was asked to answer the appeal... and ONLY the appeal... and that Haggerty took the discussion to a new level presents an opening for us to have the decision reversed. At their past meeting, the Board – led by a tyrannical President Scott Haggerty – has banned Sprint Car Racing, Sports Car Racing, Figure 8 Racing, Autocross Events, Midget Racing, Kart Racing, Motorcycle Racing, Supermoto Events, Drifting, Enduro Racing, Driving Schools, Gymkhanas, and Club Rallies at Altamont Motorsports Park. The top lawyers for Alameda County and County Planning Staff have met and are considering it's not a done DEAL!!!!!!!! We still need your help to send all those emails! We will have new information on our website and will update ASAP! __________________ DRIFTxBATTLE IS GONE \| MYSPACE \| NORCAL DRIFT \| ZipTied Tee's

04-26-2007, 01:19 PM	#130
NemeGuero No more nissan. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: RAIN, Washington. Age: 36 Posts: 8,132 Trader Rating: (10) Rides Gallery: NemeGuero Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Anything except nascar and motox __________________

04-25-2007, 11:31 PM	#125
cgtdream Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Nowhere Age: 35 Posts: 420 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	dang i missed the deadline, but still sent my email off....anywho, good luck to you guys in cali, and i hope that this works out well for you all....

04-26-2007, 01:17 AM	#126
Andrew Bohan Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Location: Location Posts: 8,330 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	look at the cool shit you can do with virtual earth

04-26-2007, 03:12 AM	#127
rewplayff Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Jose Age: 37 Posts: 317 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	first thing i thought when i saw that overview was "damn look at all those other neighbors complaining"

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