NHRA & NASCAR Dads (and moms) Look at Duncan Hunter

Only one candidate for President has stood up and fought the environmentalists to protect motorsports recreation, supports drilling for and refining oil in the US, supports American automotive manufacturers and aftermarket innovations and himself drives a Chevrolet Suburban with over 200,000 miles on it.

If you are an automotive performance enthusiast you need to take a look at Duncan Hunter for President unless the idea of a 2009 electric Ford Pinto sounds appealing to you. And just in case you're wondering he didn't just jump on the bandwagon yesterday.

Here's a note from John Stewart, Director of Environmental Affairs for United Four Wheel Drive Association (9/3/02):

"San Diego and Imperial Counties have been represented by one individual that has been a friend of recreation: Duncan Hunter. For those not in tune with the southland, Imperial County is home to the Glamis San Dunes, also known as Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area.

The area is a very popular recreation area and is a prime target for the wilderness advocates. Duncan Hunter has stood up to the wilderness advocates and represented recreation.

The problem is, redistricting has caused some changes. Duncan Hunter no longer represents Imperial County and the sand dunes area. That area has been annexed to Bob Filner's district. Filner is one of the more liberal of liberal Democrats in the House. He is not a friend of recreation. His constituents are the Sierra Club and Center for Biological Diversity.

Some of you may wonder why a 4-wheeler should be concerned with the sand-buggy and ATV area. Well, Imperial County is also the location of Truckhaven Hills. If you have heard of Tierra del Sol Desert Safari, that is Truckhaven. It is one of the premier 4-wheeling spots left in the state.

So, the stakes are high for this election cycle. Every Republican candidate elected (or re-elected) is a plus for recreation.

Boxer has introduced her vision of California Wilderness in the Senate. That "vision" is not expected to advance; however, it will never go away.

Three representatives from California have introduced their version of the overall Boxer Wilderness proposal. Together, these three bills encompass more area than the Boxer bill. They will not go away.

If you are not registered to vote, please do not delay: REGISTER TO VOTE."

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Getting involved is not a hard thing to do. A small check that goes in a pile of other small checks, that's presented to your politician from your crowd can really make a difference. Voting and getting your friends to vote goes without saying. Campaigning for your candidate makes a lasting impression on anyone running for office.

Please keep these ideas in mind. It's a good way for us to make a difference in the long run.

More on John Stewart:

Director, Environmental Affairs, UFWDA, http://www.ufwda.org. Recreation Access and Conservation Editor, http://www.4x4wire.com
Webmaster, Tierra del Sol 4x4: http://www.tds4x4.com
Webmaster, Jeep-L: http://www.jeep-l.net

FROM NASCAR.COM 02/2007- Duncan Hunter awards Jimmy Johnson with special presentation and congratulations on Jimmie Johnson Day in San Diego.
"Johnson received the special proclamation from Rick Terazzas of congressman Duncan Hunter's office. "

Here is another article from offroad.com
"Oct 1, 2002
By:ORC STAFF

"As many of you may know, the Imperial Sand Dunes are in Congressman Duncan Hunter's district. Hunter loves fishing and hunting. He is a strong proponent of public access to public lands. He has fought strongly to keep ISDRA open for OHV use and opened many doors in Washington for us. We owe him a great debt of gratitude."