Needles
Launches
Off-Road
Program
T
he City of Needles in Southern
California recently held the
official launch of the Needles Off-
Highway Motor Vehicle (OHMV)
Pilot Program with a ribbon-cutting
ceremony. The pilot program repre
-
sents a significant milestone for the
community
and establishes Needles as
the only city in California with a desig
-
nated OHMV route network connecting
riders directly
from the community to
surrounding Bureau of Land Manage
-
ment (BLM) trail systems.
The program
is designed to enhance
recreational opportunities, support
local businesses, attract tourism and
strengthen the local economy. The city
will continue to provide ongoing educa-
tion, updates and safety information to
support
responsible use and compli-
ance with program requirements.
Visit
the official Off-Highway Motor
Vehicle (OHMV) Master Plan & Routes
website for the most current informa
-
tion on this program.
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VOLUME 63 ISSUE 29 JULY 21, 2026 P33
Haarup To Race
Washougal
M
ikkel Haarup, of the 5.11 Triumph Racing Fac-
tory Team, says he'll be ready to compete at this
weekend's
Washougal Pro Motocross after suffering
a broken nose at the Spring Creek round on July 18.
The Dane, who has been turning heads in the AMA
Pro Motocross Championship, fell in the first moto
and was assisted off the track. He made it to the
start line for the second moto but didn't make it to
the finish line, having suffered a mechanical DNF.
Despite the injury, Haarup says he'll be good to go
at Washougal. "This was not the weekend that we
wanted," he said after the Spring Creek race. "I had
a decent lap time in qualification and lined up for
11th in moto one. I started in the top seven but got
cross-rutted and went down. I was hit pretty hard and
ended up with a broken nose. I'm healthy and ready
for Washougal, though."
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The City of Needles
OHMV combined-use
route network is now
open and operational.
Mikkel Haarup suffered a broken nose at the
Spring Creek Pro Motocross but says he'll be
good to go for the next round at Washougal.
