"All trail-access decisions are political decisions"

The Trail Political Action Committee (TPAC) was founded as the first national non-partisan political action committee dedicated solely to championing responsible off-highway vehicle recreation on designated roads, trails, and areas on public lands through the electoral and legislative processes.
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The TPAC tactical goal is to target key races using state-of-the art real-time analysis where there is a tough election and the pro-access candidate needs some extra support to help to defeat their opponent.
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TPAC is needed to counter the anti-access special interests in Washington DC who have long ago figured that contributing to closure-oriented politicians is how they will accomplish their goal of restricting OHV access on federal lands.
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TPAC is ready to stand in that political breach to stop the flow of anti-access politicians into the Capital. TPAC will work hard to reverse that trend so that pro-access legislators will exist as the majority in Congress and the White House.
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Thursday, October 13, 2016

What Inspires You to Join the Fight for Trail Access in the 2016 Elections?



With just a few weeks left until November 8, TPAC will be launching a 2-Day “What Inspires You to Get Involved in the Election” Fundraiser on October 18 and 19.

TPAC will be asking you to name your favorite OHV road, trail, open area, or person that inspired you to support our effort to elect pro-trail candidates in the 2016 election cycle.  .

As you know, Congress and federal regulatory agencies, such as the EPA, FS, BLM, and USFWS directly or indirectly control what vehicles we can purchase, aftermarket products we can install, or where/when we can recreate on public lands.

Loss of trail and road opportunities can even impact motorized access for folks who want to enjoy non-motorized activities such as mountain biking, hang-gliding, fishing, and equestrian use.

Funds raised will help TPAC support pro-trail federal candidates in the 2016 presidential election who need 11th hour support.

For a donation of $25 dollars or more, TPAC will list the first name, city, state, of donor and his/her favorite federal, state, county, or private trail/riding area/racing facility.   The list will be updated each day.  TPAC also has some of its new “Vote Trails” decals that we will send to you as well.

TPAC will take early donations and will include early donors when the fundraiser is launched on October 18.

You can donate $25, $50, $100, $200, $500, $1,000, up to $5,000.

DONATE AT LINK BELOW


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Bill, Coos Bay, OR – OR Dunes National Recreation Area
Jimmy, Redding, CA – Son and Daughter


Thanks for your support in the fight for trail access in the 2016 elections.



Don

Don Amador, Founder
The Trail PAC
www.thetrailpac.com





Monday, August 15, 2016

TPAC Endorses Roy Blunt for Senate in MO



TRAIL VOTERS ENDORSE ROY BLUNT FOR SENATE IN MISSOURI


The Trail Political Action Committee (TPAC) is proud to announce its official endorsement and support for Roy Blunt who is running for re-election to the U.S. Senate in Missouri.

Don Amador, Founder of The Trail PAC, said, “Senator Blunt believes it is the government’s role to provide recreational access to public lands for all Missourians.  Today, the federal government continues to promulgate onerous rules and regulations that restrict public access for hunters, fishermen, and trail enthusiasts.”

“Senator Blunt is well-known and respected for his efforts to hold federal regulators accountable.  Outdoor enthusiasts need to send Blunt back to D.C. to continue his work on their behalf,” Amador concluded.

Senator Blunt voted for S1040 in committee, more commonly known as the RIDE Act.  It requires the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to postpone proposed mandates for off-road, side-by-side vehicles (ROVs) until those proposals have been studied and evaluated by government scientific organizations.  That legislation followed the CPSC's rejection of a bipartisan Senate request, signed by Blunt, that the CPSC work cooperatively with the ROV industry and other stakeholders.

The Trail Political Action Committee (TPAC) works to elect federal candidates who will support legislation and policy that promotes and protects responsible off-highway vehicle recreation on public and private lands


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Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Legendary Off Road Racing Family Endorses TPAC



Legendary Off-Road Family Endorses TPAC


RIVERSIDE, CA (Aug. 10, 2016) – A premier off-road racing family and long-time champion of efforts to protect trail access on public lands endorsed The Trail PAC (TPAC) today.  Malcolm Smith, President of Malcolm Smith Motorsports, and his son, Alexander Smith, General Manager of Malcolm Smith Motorsports, in Riverside California, issued a joint endorsement of TPAC’s effort to elect pro-trail candidates to Congress.

Malcolm Smith, an off-road racing legend, states, "My friends, customers, and racing/riding buddies know that my life, career, and family life have centered on my love of trail riding in the great outdoors.  It has been a cherished blessing and is something I want to make sure is around for my children and future generations.”

“Over the years, I have seen thousands of miles of trails closed in Southern California and other places.  Trail enthusiasts have to be involved in the fight to keep trails open for responsible OHV recreation.  Off-road voters must support candidates that will champion access to public lands,” Smith continues.

"Both Alexander and myself have appreciated the work that TPAC has been doing over the last two election cycles to help elect pro-trail candidates to the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate.  We are proud to endorse the efforts of TPAC in 2016 to help elect politicians who will support our right to ride on designated roads, trails, and areas," Smith concludes.

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The Trail Political Action Committee (TPAC) was founded as the first national non-partisan political action committee dedicated solely to championing responsible off-highway vehicle recreation on designated roads, trails, and areas on public lands through the electoral and legislative processes.


Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Be a Political Off-Road Trailblazer - JOIN the Fight Today

Don't Let a Closed Gate be the Future of OHV
Join the Fight in 2016

There is one simple reason why nationally and regionally recognized Off-road Champions have endorsed TPAC’s effort to retain our pro-trail majorities in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. Just like you, they want to enjoy motorized recreation on public and private lands.

On November 8, our future will be decided one way or the other. If you want to change the laws, rules, and regulations that govern motorized recreation on public and private lands — we must retain our pro-access majorities in D.C.

If you don’t think regulators are out-of-control… remember the CPSC’s effort to impose street-oriented construction mandates on SxSs.  It was not that long ago when the CPSC “Banned” youth-sized OHVs. Land managers continue to impose excessive permit fees for OHV events and federal regulators are now using the Sage Grouse to impact OHV permitted events.  There are proposals in Nevada to close OHV use in sand washes. It won’t stop unless WE help stop them.

Anti-access PACs such as the League of Conservation Voters are continuing to support legislators that champion the politically-motivated regulatory agenda at the EPA and other federal agencies.  They are working hard to take back the Senate and make inroads into the House.  Our trail majority has shown they are ready to use their budget, legislative, and oversight authority to rein in unelected federal regulators.  They need our help, support, and votes!

TPAC also plans to be engaged in the Presidential election and will be contacting various campaigns to ascertain their commitment to managed OHV recreation.

So far this election cycle, TPAC endorsed and/or supported the following candidates; Kelly Ayotte for Senate (NH), Joe Heck for Senate (NV), Ron Johnson for Senate (WI), Collin Peterson for Congress (MN – CD7), and Mike Pompeo for Congress (KS-CD4).

With your help, TPAC will continue to send donations to key targeted congressional races.  The January 31 1st quarter fundraising deadline is rapidly approaching.  Please help TPAC stock its war chest with a donation today.  Don’t rely on others to donate… this is a TEAM effort.

OHV voters who donate $25 dollars or more between now and midnight January 31 will have their first name and city listed as a TPAC Trailblazer.  Also, let TPAC know what your favorite OHV is (make/model) and we will list that as well.  You can let us know what that OHV is when you fill out your donation form or send us an email at: info@thetrailpac.com

The list will be updated periodically during this 4 day event.

Donate $25, $50, $100, $200, $500, $1,000 up to $5,000 dollars to STOP the assault on family oriented OHV recreation and the vehicles we use.

DONATE AT LINK BELOW


*Denotes early event/pre-launch donation


Commander - $500 - $5,000


Quarter Master- $200 - $499


Guide- $100 - $199

*Mike, Washington, D.C. – Ford F-150
*Ken, Henderson, NV – Polaris RZR 1000


Scout - $25 - $99

*Geoff, Concord, CA – Jeep


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Let’s Rock this Election Cycle!

Thanks,

Don Amador, Founder
The Trail PAC