NOHVA Jamboree Press Release
The Nebraska Off Highway Vehicle Association (NOHVA) held it’s
32nd Jamboree on June 21st and 22nd , 2008 at the
Headworks Park near Genoa. According to our records, we had an attendance of
1603 ATV and dirtbike riders. Our fall jamboree in 2007 attracted about 1800
riders. Most of the jamboree participants arrived Friday and stayed until
Sunday afternoon. Riders attend the event from Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota,
Kansas, Oklahoma, Minnesota and Texas.
Proceeds of the NOHVA Jamborees are used to pay expenses involving the
operation of the local Headworks OHV Park and to support local emergency
community services in Genoa and Fullerton.
On Saturday, our series of activities included an all age barrel race at 12
noon, a timed race on a tree lined trail at 2 PM, an ATV pull at 3 PM and a
Poker run at 6:00 PM.
On Sunday, over 400 drag races were staged on the sand. The informal
drag races had entries from 10 year olds to seniors. The machines that took
part ranged from utility ATVs to full blown high dollar special sand drag
ATVs.
The event was one of our most trouble free and injury free jamborees
to date. The most serve injury involved a broken collar bone. On Saturday
afternoon a severe thunderstorm struck the event with nearly no warning. An
estimated inch of rain fell in 15 minutes and a considerable amount of dime to
nickel sized hail pelted riders who were caught off guard and endured the storm
with little or no protection.
The Nebraska Off Highway Vehicle Association would like to thank the
volunteers with the Genoa Rescue Squad and the Fullerton Rescue Squad for their
assistance at the 32th Jamboree. Their commitment as volunteers to the Rescue
Squads are greatly appreciated by those who are occasionally in need of medical
assistance. They are indeed a valuable asset to their communities! We would
also like to thank those at the Genoa Community Hospital. People can depend
upon their help when they most need it. In appreciation for the Rescue Squad’s
time at the Jamboree, NOHVA donated $600 to the Genoa Rescue Squad and $600 to
the Fullerton Rescue Squad.
The Loup employees who are based at the Headgates place a considerable
amount of effort into preparing the area for ATV and dirtbike riders, and for
the jamboree by maintaining the area through out the year. This exceptional
efforts by them is greatly appreciated! We would like to especially thank Gary
Pierson for his leadership and understanding at the Headgates.
It is our intention to promote the jamboree events as a family type
activity. The Nance County Sheriff’s department provides their expertise to
help keep attendees of the Jamborees under control, and they help patrol the
area through out the year. Sheriff Dave Moore and his staff have been
outstanding in working with all the parties involved at the area. Without their
help and involvement over the years, the riding park would not be possible
today. Also thanks to the Nebraska State Patrol for helping patrol the area.
We would also like to thank Alan Mohr for allowing jamboree
participants to use his pasture for additional camping and parking.
Lastly, we want to thank the businesses and the people of Genoa and
Fullerton for their warm welcome of ATV and dirtbike riders that attend the
jamboree, and riders who visit Headworks Park through out the year. Headworks
Park is the only public area open to operate an ATV and dirtbike for recreation
in the eastern half of Nebraska. It is one of the finest ATV and dirtbike parks
in the central plains.
NOHVA’s next Jamboree is planned for October 4th and 5th
of 2008. As usual, plans are to keep the event a family based activity. If
anyone has any questions or suggestions, please contact Dan Nitzel at home at
308-381-2143 or visit NOHVA’s web site at
www.nohva.com .
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