The keynote speaker for the 84th annual event is Humboldt County Deputy District Attorney Worth Dikeman. Although a state appeals court judge last week ordered the revocation of a Humboldt County-issued permit to run weekend motocross races along Avenue of the Giants, the show has been given the green light this Sunday by the track operator. Prior to gaining a permit, the racetrack was operated illegally for two years. Officials from the league and the park service emphasized they are not against off-road riding. They simply object to the location and said they hope another more suitable location can be found.
People come from around the world to visit California's old-growth redwood groves.
They expect quiet, serenity and the peace which emanates from these old-growth redwood stands. Kolb argued against the permit to the county Board of Supervisors in 1997, and the judge used the argument in the recent ruling. The visitors are one thing, the species in the forest are another, Kolb added. But the noise from local businesses and traffic along the 32-mile scenic highway is just as bad, Rodoni countered. Beebe held 18 races last year.