About Pistons Wild

Piston’s Wild Motorsports was established in early February 2007 and was accepted into the PNW- Region 3 shortly thereafter. At that time, we were just 3 members strong – Bill Manbeck and Darel & Crystal Crowder. We are pleased to announce that in just ten short months, we now have 11 active members and 5 new applicant members.

We choose to introduce ourselves as a new breed of club, not just interested in 4x4’s, dirt bikes, ATV’s or snowmobiles – but, rather, we love all forms of motor sports equally and strive for involvement with a well-rounded schedule of activities for all of our members and guests to enjoy. This part of the country is a long way from Detroit or even Indianapolis, but our love of piston driven power is a strong as anywhere!

Our club motto is: “Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming . . . WOW – What a Wild Ride!”

What we look for in potential new members, are folks like us, who enjoy spending their free time in the motor-sports world:

off-road trips on the mountain, in the woods or at the beach
participating in various competitive events
attending motor sports events as spectators
promoting motor sports events for others to attend
attending social gatherings with fellow motor heads

We also get involved, when necessary, with government agencies, to ensure that all outdoor motor sports will still be accessible for many years to come right here in the Pacific Northwest.

At this time, we are working closely with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources – Pacific Cascade Region, in regards to opening 4x4 trails in the Yacolt Burn Forest Area as well as improving the overall recreation experience for all motorized sports enthusiasts. We feel confident that progress is being made towards the Yacolt Burn becoming a “destination of choice” for 4-wheeler’s as well as ATV and dirt bike enthusiasts. We have attended many meetings and have been on multiple rides with DNR representatives in the Yacolt Burn discussing opportunities for 4x4 trails. We have also scheduled upcoming trail rides with DNR management to take them to some of the best active 4x4 multi-use areas in the area. This is an effort to show them how the 4-wheel drive community can be not only a user of the forest but an asset to the management agency responsible for the stewardship of the land. We would also like to give a shout-out to some other clubs who have worked for the 4x4 cause in the Yacolt Burn in the past – The Mud Puppies (thanks Paula), Woody’s 4x4 (thanks Jerry) and Our Gang Off-Road.