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Discount Fireworks New Years Sales

New years fireworks sales went great this year. We moved our stand from Soap Lake to the Grant Co Fair Grounds in Moses Lake and also added a second stand out next to I 90 at Stan's Repair. We sold aprox $12.000 in fireworks nearly 5 times as much as we did last year. Great job you guys. Jack Hughes our sponcer figures next year our sales should double again due to the fact we have establishes our stands in Moses Lake now. Sales were fairly slow the first few days but by New Years eve we were rockin as the word got out. Many of our customers were excited to see us even tho the temp outside was in the 20s. Nothing like some awesome fireworks to warm the sole. Thanks for all the volunteers who helped this year and special thanks to the AARP group I don't know how guys you do it. As soon as we get our commission check ill give you the official figures. Great job to you all.

SANDSCORPIONS ANNUAL PARTY AT LAKESIDE BAR AND GRILL 2008

Yep it will soon be here and just like in the past a great time for all. We will be sharing dinner a taco feed and mini burgers. We will be setting up TV screens all over the place and running any videos we have of our past events so if you have some footage let me know as we want to see them. Bring your pictures as we will also have our scrap books available for every one to check out.

Sandscorpions purchased a new picture printer/scanner and will have it here at this event. If you have any pictures on cd bring them as we will have the ability to print anything you want at a minimal fee, cost of materials you know. Probably a buck a picture. Great way to get a picture of yourself doing something great or maybe stupid that one of our members has and you don't.

We are also planning on setting up our drag lights and having some tricycle and little red wagon drag races. Wagon races will be two person teams, driver and pusher. Boy does that sound like fun so get those big wheel tikes and tricycles all tuned up and ready to rumble. Classes will be set up by age groups. The event will start at 4PM on Saturday February 16th and last till Mike runs us out. Remember this is a family event so bring the kids you can also bring a friend or two if you like. The more the merrier.

The 1st weekend in March Ryan Capes will be attempting to break the Worlds Record long distance jump on a MX bike and we will be there.

Sandscorpions have been asked to bring over our race trailer and set it up to announce for this special event. We were there last year when Ryan set the Worlds record jump with a trick at 253ft and boy was it spectacular to watch.

Ryan is planning on jumping over 320 ft to retake the record he previously held. Seth Enslow will also be there and they both will be putting on a great show for us. Several other pros will be attending to compete in the Huckfest competition.

See the video here http://000f9a8.netsolhost.com/huckfest2008.html The event will include several long distance jumps, freestyle event, Mini exhibition, enduro cross exhibition, and more at Huckfest!

For more info go to toesmxp.com.

Sand Scorpions Annual Party 2008 was a great success as our members packed the Lakeside Bar and Grill. We all shared some great food and watched our old videos while checked out all the pictures, and bench racing. We had some fun on the back deck racing tricycles and little red wagons against our Race America Pro Drag tree. The event lasted from 4pm till 8pm with at least 80 members attending. It felt like a big family party with all the kids running around and the adults visiting every where. Check out the pictures on page 1.

Yep. We were there, and the weather was great, sun shine all day and very little wind. We set up the trailer and provided the PA system and the announcer. We all had a great time they had lots of events from the long distance practice of Ryan Capes, and Seth Enslow, to the events at the Fracture Farm, the Enduro cross, and the Mini Moto races.

Ryan Capes was real tight lipped about how far he was jumping but by the reactions of his team who was measuring each jump he definatly was hitting the distances he wanted. Im guessing he hit at least 330 ft at the end of the day probably further. Seth was riding a borrowed bike an I'm sure he was hitting around 280 ft. I know they were hitting speeds of 88mph at the ramp.ZOOM.

They will be going to Australia at the end of the month to attempt to set the world record Good Luck guys.

The Enduro Cross was Extreem as Steve had a course set up over bolders, huge logs, giant tires, lots of loose shale rock, and old cars and trucks. By the time the event was over the riders and there machines were trashed.

The freestyle jumping event was awsom with loads of tricks, flips, kan kans, superman, hart attachs, Indian air, lazy boys, and lots of varations. A couple of guys got hauled off in the Ambulance. Ouch!!!

The Mini moto was a blast with guys of all ages rippen around the track.

The Royal City High School and the 4 H club provided some great food and drinks and Monster Energy Drinks were handing out samples.

Check out the pictures at the bottom of pictures page 1.

March 22 2008

Kids Easter Egg Hunt, BBQ, and Sand Drags.

Kids Easter Egg hunt and BBQ. Lots of prizes, Easter eggs, candy, and cash eggs.Time 12 noon. Bring your kids and whatever meat you want to eat. We will have the BBQ all fired up ready to cook your meal. We will have all the fixens for burgers, hot dogs, steaks, or chops. If you can bring a salad, salsa, chips, or desert. After the egg hunt and BBQ we go over to competition hill for some drag racing.

April 5th

April Fools Night Time Cross Country Poker Run. Where M.L Sand Dunes on top of 2nd gear hill. Follow Sand Scorpions event signs on the main road. $1.00 per hand up to 3 hands each. Everyone in your vehicle can play. 50% of the proceeds go to the Sand Scorpions, 50% to the kitty to be divided amongst the 3 top hands. Great fun for the whole family as every one can enter 4X4s, quads, bikes w/lights, and sand rails. We all start at the 1st lantern where all the other lanterns can be seen. Each lantern is a different color and scattered throughout the dunes. Each group is lined up and sent cross country to fine each lantern then return to the start / finish lantern. At the end we all get together, deal out the cards and play poker. The best 3 hands divide the kitty full of cash. Event starts at Dusk.

Boy did every one have fun at the Kids Easter Egg Hunt. We had probably 30 to 35 kid running all over the dunes scooping up all the godies left by the Easter Bunny. They all went away with a bag full of candy and plastic eggs.

Later we got together for some burgers, hot dogs and some drag racing. We got to try out our new light system have to say it works great. Ist so simple the kids were running it and having a blast while everyone racing down the strip. Dave Moosebar even found us a tractor with a bucket to repair the start area. Check out the pictures on page 1.

May 23th to 26th.

Diane Jackson Memorial weekend camp out and $1.00 drag races. This is a great family event with loads of things to do. We set up camp at Pamps gravel pit with our own porta potties and clean camp areas. We have some sort of BBQ each day and set up our race trailer for sand drags out in the dunes. Every evening we play music over the PA system or enjoy the kids and the Drum circle music. Off road fun runs will be going on all weekend and if that’s not enough the City of Moses Lake is having their spring fair with carnival games and rides, a Saturday night parade, and a Car Show-n-Shine.

April fools night time poker run was a blast. We had aprox 80 people show up for the event with the winner taking home $55.00 with a 4 of a kind. We started a dusk and it was all over at 10PM. We had vehicles from 4x4s, Quads, and Jeeps and everyone came back in one piece. At least 20 of us stayed around the huge fire we had at the start/finish lantern and watched as all the rigs cruised around the dunes looking for the check points. It was great fun for kids and adults alike.

GREAT NEWS !!!!

The Grant County Sherrifs Department has installed a brand new two stall rest rooms in the 1st parking lot at the East entrance to the dunes (Potato Hill Rd entrance) and they look great. They have also set up a contract to have them maintained at a regular intervals to keep them clean for us all. Now its up to all of us to keep a watch over them to help prevent vandalism so if you see anything don't be afraid to call 911 and report any suspicious activity.

Within the the next 3 or 4 weeks our group will all be getting together and talking out some heavy equipment in order to improve the camping areas. Mick Hanson has offered to loan us some of his equipment, a bull dozer, grader, front end loader and a dump truck.

We are hoping to push all the blow sand off the parking lot down into the gravel pit to make it level and fill in all the holes and move around some of the gravel to make it more accessible to large campers. The Sandscorpions will have to pay for the fuel and we are looking for donations so kick in a couple of bucks to make our area better.

Also get a hold of me to volunteer as we will need operators and lots of manual labor. If you know of any other off road groups who might be willing to help have them contact me.

You can email at rparcher@homenetnw.net. or call me at 509 398 2616 for more info and to sign up to help.

If you have any equipment we can use let me know the more the merrier.

Watch this spot for a work date. ( sooooon!!!)

Mick Hanson had donated the use of his dump truck and a loader, Pamp Meiers the gravel, and the Sand Scorpions the fuel and labor. We were able to do the improvements needed at the camping area at the East entrance & around our new rest rooms. We rebuilt the road into lot #1, leveled the camping area, and add about 600 yards of gravel. We were also able to level the camping area at Pamps Pit and clean it up. Pamp also donated 4 yards of concrete to make the new restrooms handicapped accessible. We are looking for people who are experienced masons to volunteer some time to make this happen. We have about a week left before Memorial so if you can help please call me so I can set some time aside. Pictures soon. (May 13-2008)

I was able to do the inkind donations form for the Grant Co Sheriffs Department and it looks like the Sand Scorpions, Mick Hansen, and Pamp Maiers were responsible for $11850.00 worth of improvements to our camping areas in the Moses Lake Sand Dunes. Mick Hanson donated the equipment, Pamp Maiers the gravel, and The Sand Scorpions the labor. Great Job you guys and gals for a job well done. I'm sure all the campers will enjoy what you all have done.

The Extreme MX stunt jumps have been canciled. We just could not afford the cost of pro riders at this time.

Instead we have added Quad Wars, and Pit bike TT style

flat track races. We will be setting up a flat track TT style track in the middle of the arena with both right and left turns but no jumps. We have lots of members who love to race there Quads so we should have lots of racers. Also the Pit bike thing is realy starting to take off and several members have shown interest in participating in this event. Keep in mind the racers compeat for free all you have to pay is the fee to get into the gate just like all the other spectators. The racing will start at 7 PM so show up early gates open at 4 PM for the racers. For more info call Rich at 509-765-9370 or email me at rparcher@homenetnw.net.

. June 13th

Friday the 13th Dirt Drags, Quad Wars TT style flat track races, and Pit bike TT style flat track races. New event this year will be the June 13th event at the Grant Co fairgrounds. This will be the largest event we have ever done. The Vietnam Veterans Chapter 13 have rented the entire Grant Co fairgrounds from June 11th to the 15th for this event. They are estimating 20thousand to 25thousand people attending this year. The star exhibit will be the Vietnam Veterans Memorial moving wall to be on display for all to see. This Memorial has been displayed all over the USA since 1984 and has a huge following. This is primarily a Harley type of event with plenty of motor cycle events. Planned are Super bike stunt riders, a Harley Rodeo, custom bike show and dealer displays, dirt drags, and TT style flat track races, AMA Pro flat track races on the horse track, the Hooters girls, antique car show, and more. We have been asked to sponsor the Friday 13th Dirt Drags, Quad Wars, and Pit bike TT style flat track races. This event will be open to 4x4s, 2x4, quads, and bikes. We will be setting up our drag system with all the sensors to determine reaction times, speeds, and times on a 200 ft track. On the infield we will set up the Quad Wars and Pit bike TT style flat track races. The TT flat track will have right and left turns no jumps just lots of speed and action.This will be a huge event

We had a great time on Memorial weekend. We got to show off all the improvements we made to our trailer and everyone was very impressed. New paint inside and out with the interior 99% done all the exterior needs is the addition of the Sand Scorpion logos and the sponcers advertisements. All those who helped with the build did a great job.

We had a BBQ both Saturday and Sunday with hot dogs and burgers with all the fixens, then later both days moved the trailer out into the dunes for hours of drag races. We had a line of Quads, Jeeps, 4x4s and Sand Rails about 10 deep who just couldn't get enough.

Every evening we played music and the kids played thier drums and guitars it was great.

. Man this event was huge and the fans loved it. We got off to a slow start when our computer decided he was going on strike, but once we got organized every thing went on extremely fast.

I think that the most obvious problem was the huge number of atv racers who showed up but what a show they put on. We had over 50 quads show for the drags and 18 for the Quad wars. The Quad Wars races had the crowd on there feet several times as the racing was fast and furious.

The trucks, bikes, quads, and 4x4s who drag raced had some serious races going on and the track held up great. The worst problem was the lack of traction for the guys with aggressive tread as the track was very hard.

A bunch of the AMA flat track guys showed up on thier bikes and did the Grand Prix flat track on thier race bikes and pit bikes. They tore up the track pushing and shoving never giving a inch doing things that looked impossible it was great. After the event I was able to visit with some of the pro racers and they told me that our race was a blast something they don't normally get to do. We even had a 3 wheeler class with pro caliber riders realy cool.

All in all most everyone enjoyed the races the audience and racers alike.

(SEE PICTURES PAGE 1)

I was totally blown away by the power this exhibit has. From the moment you enter the exhibit and realize how long the wall is and how small each name on it is do you realize how costly our American way of freedom is. Thousands of people visited the wall during its stay in Moses Lake and all left in awe. The Sand Scorpions donated the use of our race trailer and P.A. system each day for the dignitary and presentation speeches. It was great to be apart of this celebration for our fallen Americans.

I was also able to attend the AMA flat track races on Sat night. The croud was small and the racing fast. There were 10 pros in the event and they were puting on a great show. They and a good turn out with 17 classes of bikes. Sounds like they may be haveing more races in the future so stay tuned.

Peny and I spent part of Sat morning checking out all the bike stuff and custom Harleys every where. They had a full assortment of venders from sun glass salesmen, biker stuff, all sorts of trinkets, food booths, and even custom bikes. The stunt roadbike riders did some awsom tricks and long wheelies, and the car and bike show was great. (SEE PICTURES PAGE 1)

The Fireworks sale was great we had a ton of help this year and it was a good thing as we also had record sales. With both stands, the Grant Co fair grounds location selling $67.000.00, and the Stanz Repair location selling $33.000.00, we have finally broke into the 100K club.

CONGRADULATIONS!!!

We sold over $22.000.00 more than last year great job you all. On the last day we sold 49.000.00 WOW! Can't wait for the party on October.

Wednesday Night Sand Drags. Where THE SOUTH END OF MOSES LAKE AT THE WEST ENTRANCE, WEST LAKE side of the ORV area. Time 6:30pm. We will be showing up at the dunes at 6:30 with the race trailer. The racing will start as soon as we are able to get everything set up and running, so the more people who show up to help the sooner we will be racing. We had a great time last year as the events got larger each night. It will be a great time for all those armatures to get used to the lights and their machines, and a perfect opportunity for those local pros to test and tune theirs. All off road vehicles welcome.

.August 16th.Cross Country Fun Run.

Where Moses Lake Sand Dunes at the south end of Moses Lake on top of Competition Hill. We moved this event to Saturday this year so more people could attend. This is our most aggressive event we have attempted so far and last year it was great fun. This event is open to all off roaders from Bikes. Quads, 4X4s, 2X4s, side by sides and Sand Rails. This event will encompass the whole dunes. The Start / Finish line will be down by the south end of Moses Lake and the course will follow the outer edge of the ORV area. One lap will be about 17miles long through sand, dirt, mud, and water crossings. There will be 7 check points around the course marked with an 8ft helium balloon one at each check point and each a different color. Each group will be lined up and we will have a dead engine start. When the starter gun goes off you will have to start your vehicle and race cross country to each check point. The persons who complete the course in the proper order the fastest wins. We will be starting the fastest vehicles 1st and spacing the groups about 30 min apart to help prevent accidents. Bikes 1st, Quads 2nd, Sand Rails 3rd, 2X4 and 4X4s last. The 1st group will start at 12:00 Noon This is one event you won’t want to miss. Lots of speed and technical terrain to cover dodging brush and mud holes and finding your way through the maze of trails out in flats Entry fee $2.00 donation to Sand Scorpions.

.August 29th to Sept 1st

Labor Day Race Camp 2007. This event is especially fun for the whole family as we all get together for a truly off road camp out.

We all get together and travel out to what we call RACE CAMP 2008. This year race camp will be in the same place as in 2007, about 1/4 mile south from the N/W corner of the mud flats. Follow the first gravel trail that goes to the west after entering the west entrance to the ORV area. (see satellite map for locations)

We set our camp on one of the largest sand beaches anywhere about a 4 mile cross country trek from the main road. We set up our race trailer and play music each evening.

On Saturday at 12 noon we do mud drags across mother natures own slime pits.

On Sunday at 10am we have Australian Pursuit races on a track set out on the mud flats and beaches. We place all the racers evenly spaced apart around the course. The starter stands in the center of the course and starts the race. The object is to catch the person ahead of you and if you do he is out. The race who is the farthest along in a certain amount of laps is the winner. We have classes for Bikes, Quads, and Rails, a 4X4s2X4s.

Saturday Afternoon at about 6PM we set up the drag lights and have sand drags on the beach. Entry fees Drags $1.00 donation per run and Australian Pursuit $2.00 donation per race. 16 and under ½ off. Get together each night in camp with Drum circles, night runs through mud flats, music over the pa system and lots of bench racing.

On Saturday we are planning to BBQ a whole pig and we are inviting everyone to join in. Sand Scorpions will provide the pig and we are asking every one to bring their favorite dish,( salads, chips, dips, deserts, You bring it and we will eat it.)

P.S. Peny and Rich Archer will be reaffirming there marriage with a celebration on Sat evening. They are planning on a Savage wedding so dress up in your African war paint, put a bone in your hair or nose, bring your shrunken heads, and your drums for a fun time.

September 27th

Tina Quinlivan Memorial Team Mud Bog Races. Where. Moses Lake Sand Dunes, North West end of the mud flats. Follow the Sand Scorpions event signs out the gravel road starting at the west entrance to the dunes. Westlake side entrance to red zone. Out to the mud flats where we have located several different mud holes. We divide the vehicles with winches from the ones without. The vehicles with the winches become the team leaders and draw their team members from a hat with all the other entries in it. Each team has 3 members and each team lines up at a different mud hole. All of the mud holes are joined together with a trail forming a race course. The object is to get your team through your mud hole, race down the trail to the next mud hole. The team that completes the whole course 1st wins. The Mud holes are wide enough to allow for passing if the team ahead of you is stuck in the pit. Normally you will have 5 or 6 pits to complete. Last year event was very tough. Entry fee $2.00 donation per member.

We have just purchased ourselves an International front end loader. She's not so good looking but runs and works great. She has a gas engine , a huge bucket up front and a 3 point attachment on her rear. We are looking for a land plain or a blade to hook to the 3 point. If you know where we can pick one up give me a call. We will be using her to haul the race trailer to the dunes, and build and maintain our track before and during the events. No more huge holes at the starting gate or whoops at the end. We will also be using her to help with improvements at the Moses Lake Sand Dunes. First of the year we will give the old girl a face lift.

October ?????

Yellow zone mud flats clean up. The Grant County Sheriffs Dept and the Dept Of Wildlife give us special permission to go back out into the yellow zone for a last chance clean up. As you all know the yellow zone is all ready closed to us for the season but our group is allowed this time to go back out and clean up the area. We start at 10am and go till 2pm so the hunters can still get in there morning and evening hunts. This is a great way to do the right thing for the environment and also lets go for 1 more mud flat run. Each year we haul out several truck loads of trash.

November 1st and 29th

We will be taking out the drag race trailer and setting it up for some drag racing fun runs. Event will start at 12 noon and its a run what you brung event. Just pull up to the tree with your buddies and when the light goes green blast away.

We will be setting up the race trailer in the 1st parking lot at the East entrance (Potato Hill Rd.) We will need help so don't be shy contact us at the race to volunteer.