Diablo MX Ranch in Nor Cal

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Edited Date/Time 12/17/2021 9:44am
I just left a hearing at the county regarding the permits for Diablo MX Ranch in NorCal, formerly Sand Hill Ranch, it just passed the reopening pending appeal, but this is positive news, the new owners will have to make a few improvements, but nothing that can't be overcome, Great news.
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slipdog 12/15/2014 4:05pm
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That's great!!!

Sandhill Ranch Golden State National 60cc 9-11 '84


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BAMX 12/15/2014 6:12pm
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Slipdog....Isn't that Button on the #50? Clowers on the #78?
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yzjs7 12/15/2014 7:01pm
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I have a friend who was at the courthouse today.
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JM485 12/15/2014 8:56pm
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Awesome! If I wasn't in school right now I would absolutely be down there supporting you guys, I can't wait for this place to open back up. I remember my dad taking me out there on my xr50 on $10 Wednesdays, I had a heck of a lot of fun rippin the mini track back in the day! I only live around 15min from this place so it will be awesome not having to drive very far We drove by to check it out on our way back from Carnegie pretty recently and things are looking good!



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OR Racer46 12/15/2014 8:58pm
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That's great news I use to ride out there years ago we would race short track also . just take are front brakes off and run different tires . Fun times
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Skerby 12/15/2014 10:15pm
12/15/2014 10:15pm
Cool to see another awesome track opening in that area. Think there are any job openings for a mechanical engineer in Norcal?
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NorcalVet 12/16/2014 2:29am
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>>> some good news from someone that was there !!

Can't wait, only about 30 mins away.....

Thanks everyone that came out to the hearing today in support of Diablo MX. Currently, the Diablo MX permits are valid and in place until 2028. Today's was their 5 year compliance hearing. The property has been out of compliance for so long under the prior owner. The current owners have been working really hard with the county to bring the property back into compliance with their permit. The neighbors were throwing everything they could make up at the owners. They had their high price attorney citing statutes, talking about noise pollution, talking about the environmental impact etc. But at the end of the day, the hearing officer called them out on their lies and the county approved the owners compliance request plus approved a grading permit to get rid of the old BMX track(not on permit), relocate the oval track, grade the hill and start on the track. So, now what happens is the neighbors have 10 days to submit an appeal which everyone expects them to do. This also means the owner can not starting doing anything yet. They have to go through the appeal process. However, the good news is Diablo MX is inching closer to the finish line.

https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/04/09/50540/s1200_Sand_Hill_Merge_2006_RS.jpg
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Vet57 12/16/2014 3:09am
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That place looks awesome! Hope it works out....and they put this on the menu at the snack shack!

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slipdog 12/16/2014 7:43am
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BAMX wrote:
Slipdog....Isn't that Button on the #50? Clowers on the #78?
yes
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JM485 12/16/2014 8:26am
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So this whole time its been the damn neighbors who keep trying to stop this from happening? Figures, nothing like inconveniencing a bunch of people just so you can have you way, idiots.
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mx12boy 12/16/2014 8:40am
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Glad to hear that it is going to be open again. I always liked to race there.
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FreshTopEnd 12/16/2014 11:27am
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My first race was at Sand Hill! Good to hear.
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mx_563 12/16/2015 9:27pm
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Digging up this old thread because I've been out of the loop and wondering what was happening with this place. Are they open for biz? Looks like they are having some invite only events on their facebook page. Anybody got any insight? Cheers.
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OR Racer46 12/16/2015 9:51pm
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Pretty sure. Rodney Smith and Terry Bostard were doing some classes there
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loftyair 12/16/2015 10:44pm
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slipdog wrote:
That's great!!! Sandhill Ranch Golden State National 60cc 9-11 '84 [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/12/15/73944/s1200_sandhill_Edited.jpg[/img]
That's great!!!

Sandhill Ranch Golden State National 60cc 9-11 '84


Hell yeah! I was there in 85-86, on a 125. Golden state!

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JM485 12/17/2015 6:17am
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CarlinoJoeVideo wrote:
Where in Nor Cal is this?
Brentwood, CA

It sounds like it's very close to opening up, can't wait!
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b8res 12/17/2015 9:04am
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OR Racer46 wrote:
Pretty sure. Rodney Smith and Terry Bostard were doing some classes there
Yep.....took a class with Rodney and Terry @ Diablo back in late summer.....tracks was fun, good times......not the same as I remember it from the late 70's.... Never the less hope the owners can work through this last bit of B.S!
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b8res 12/17/2015 9:06am
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JM485 wrote:
So this whole time its been the damn neighbors who keep trying to stop this from happening? Figures, nothing like inconveniencing a bunch of people just...
So this whole time its been the damn neighbors who keep trying to stop this from happening? Figures, nothing like inconveniencing a bunch of people just so you can have you way, idiots.
Good seeing you out at Dixon last month......yes it's been the neighbors who have been slowing the process down! The owner seems like a great guy who has the drive to make this happen!!
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DirtDiggler 12/17/2015 9:45am
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So it is open but only for special schools and such at the current time?
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Moto810 12/17/2015 4:59pm
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I sure hope it works out for them. They were trying to open last year! I am not sure why an appeal takes so long.
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JM485 12/17/2015 9:29pm
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JM485 wrote:
So this whole time its been the damn neighbors who keep trying to stop this from happening? Figures, nothing like inconveniencing a bunch of people just...
So this whole time its been the damn neighbors who keep trying to stop this from happening? Figures, nothing like inconveniencing a bunch of people just so you can have you way, idiots.
b8res wrote:
Good seeing you out at Dixon last month......yes it's been the neighbors who have been slowing the process down! The owner seems like a great guy...
Good seeing you out at Dixon last month......yes it's been the neighbors who have been slowing the process down! The owner seems like a great guy who has the drive to make this happen!!
Good seeing you as well, hopefully we can get a ride day in at Sand Hill soon!
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BobbyM 12/17/2015 9:43pm
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slipdog wrote:
That's great!!! Sandhill Ranch Golden State National 60cc 9-11 '84 [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/12/15/73944/s1200_sandhill_Edited.jpg[/img]
That's great!!!

Sandhill Ranch Golden State National 60cc 9-11 '84


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TG130 12/17/2015 10:06pm
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Golden State Series 1988. This track was awesome !


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Phillip_Lamb 12/17/2015 10:09pm
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TG130 wrote:
Golden State Series 1988. This track was awesome ! [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2015/12/17/115655/s1200_img005.jpg[/img]
Golden State Series 1988. This track was awesome !


nice. they dont make tracks like they use to
SeaClassExpert 12/23/2015 2:43pm
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OR Racer46 wrote:
Pretty sure. Rodney Smith and Terry Bostard were doing some classes there
b8res wrote:
Yep.....took a class with Rodney and Terry @ Diablo back in late summer.....tracks was fun, good times......not the same as I remember it from the late...
Yep.....took a class with Rodney and Terry @ Diablo back in late summer.....tracks was fun, good times......not the same as I remember it from the late 70's.... Never the less hope the owners can work through this last bit of B.S!
How did you like working with Rodney? Is he pricey? I've only heard great things about his classes from people who have worked with him.
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bondsmx 12/23/2015 4:22pm
12/23/2015 4:22pm
i raced there a ton in the early 90's... always glad to see another mx track opening up..
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