The time is here to throw your name in the ring for a 2024 officer position! As you know, OCCRA is fueled by the contributions of dedicated members. The positions aren’t always glamorous, but the opportunity to steer the organization and make it great for your fellow riders is priceless! Use the form below to let us know how you’d like to help. No experience is necessary for most positions and we’ll get you trained and ready to roll for 2024.

The officer nomination form is now closed.  Please contact a current officer if you wish to help out for the 2024 season.  Thank you!

  • President – The President shall provide general leadership and be the primary spokesperson for the club. He shall have fiduciary powers to act on behalf of the association. He shall conduct regular officer’s meetings as well as race-day rider’s meetings.
  • Vice-President – The Vice-President shall serve as the acting President and assume the duties of the President in his absence at any club function or officer meeting. The Vice-President shall serve as the Club Recorder for any race season business. He shall take and keep the minutes of any Officer’s meetings, and submit them to the Board Secretary. He shall serve as the Editor-in-Chief of the club newsletter and prepare said publication in a timely fashion. In the absence of the Board Treasurer, he shall collect all monies and fees and keep an accurate account thereof.
  • Race Director – The Race Director shall be responsible for conducting the race. He shall serve as the chief Referee, resolving all protests, and assigning penalties for various rules violations. He shall be responsible for designating work assignments for supervising track workers the day of the race. Upon completion of the course by the Track Director, he shall conduct a final inspection and review of the track to ensure proper markings and layout, and to identify worker positions and assignments.
  • Scoring & Membership Director – The Scoring & Membership Director shall direct the scoring of the races. He shall post scores and lap times for view by racers. He shall record an official account of the points and placings of each race prior to the next race. He shall hold an accounting of total points for year-end awards. He shall enroll all members and maintain the official record of club membership. He shall coordinate collection of race entry fees and race sign-ups. He shall assign race numbers to riders and assign riders to the various classes. He shall direct the Scorekeeper as his assistant to effect the scoring of the race.
  • Track Director – The Track Director shall be responsible for track layout and design. He shall cause a crew of club members to cut trail, lay out course, and mark track under his direction and to his specifications. The track shall be designed with safety in mind, and to be negotiable by all levels of rider. He shall work closely with the Race Director to effect these ends.
  • Equipment Manager – The Equipment Manager shall be responsible for transporting club equipment to the race site, and for transporting it back to storage after the race. He shall be responsible for the set-up and take-down of the score chute area, sign-in area, and line-up area. He shall serve as the caretaker of all club equipment and shall conduct proper maintenance and upkeep on equipment between races and during the off-season.
  • Mini Director – The Mini Director shall establish and effect a program of racing for children and youngsters. He shall design and lay out the Mini course, and oversee the running and scoring of the event.
  • Mini Track Director – The Mini Track Director coordinates with the Mini Director and lays out and coordinates the building of the track for the mini program.  This position should be interested in designing a creative and challenging track for our young riders.
  • Work Director – Manages and determines work assignments for members that have signed up to work a race.  Checks workers in and out.  Reports work completion to Scoring Director for points credit.  Ensures that trouble spots are manned.
  • Marketing Director – Manages communication through website blogs (news), social media, race flyers and newsletters (coordinating with VP).  Coordinates purchase and distribution of race plaques.  Uses media (photography, video, etc.) to publicize events and create post-race write-ups.  Ensures that sponsors, partners and venues are recognized in communications when appropriate.  Submits content for the website to ensure that the website is information rich and up-to-date.  This position is perfect for a person that loves to use social media and communicate with the world.  Your job is to let the world know how much fun racing is!
  • Sponsorship & Contingency Director – Sponsorships help OCCRA thrive and keep costs down by bringing in assistance from the community.  Contingencies help attract racers to the series and also helps racers with the cost of participation.  This individual is responsible for reaching out to the community to find series and event level sponsorship.  The position also seeks out contingency program opportunities and submits race results to the programs in which we participate.  This is another position that is great for an individual that likes to talk to others and tell them about how awesome the race program is.
  • Special Events & Banquet Coordinator – If you think the OCCRA experience is more than just racing, then this position is definitely for you!  The Special Events and Banquet Coordinator plans extra curricular events on race weekends such as after hours activities, cookouts, etc.  Coordinates all aspects of the awards banquet including sponsors, staffing, schedule, ticket taking, printed materials, presentations, giveaways and awards.
  • Webmaster – Manages the OCCRA website and social media accounts. Assists with other technical or marketing activities as needed.

This tab will be updated periodically as nominees come in.

President

Mary Doughty

Goals/Why I Want to Run: I really have had a lot of fun being your president and I would like to do it again!

Daniel Dyrcz

Goals/Why You Want to Run I would like to Run for your President as I feel I could bring attention to detail, consistency, team building, punctuality, the ability to multitask, and management skills I have learned over the years. I would bring my mindset of “thick skinned and level headed” that has worked so well for many years as a President for various organizations, as well as a team lead for groups ranging from 30-6,000+ people. I would use a process to look at best practices, mistakes we as a club have made, and work toward troubleshooting problems to always say “No matter how good we are, we can always strive for improvements.” I would use lessons learned from the past and fresh ideas as we build towards a better future. I would relentlessly work towards clarity, consistency, and transparency. I am open to all forms of criticism and would do my best to ensure the members that make the club have more of a voice. I would relentlessly work towards clarity, consistency, and transparency. I am open to all forms of criticism and would do my best to ensure the members that make the club have more of a voice. I would look at using abilities we currently have to resolve problems faced in the past, issues we are currently facing, and those we will surely face in the future. I want nothing more than an even stronger bond as this is what has defined OCCRA. One where families, members, officers, and the club unite to work towards a common goal that WE are all OCCRA and WE can make next year the best year! Every level of criticism is essential for success. My first priority would be to master the basics of timely races, a more accurate and updated scoring system, live scoring, and more practice time for everyone. I would place massive emphasis on mini programs and safety as they are the future of OCCRA. We as a club know there are many who come to the races just for these minis. In true racer mentality “if we are the best we can be, we can always better ourselves in the future!” This is why I want to be your President!

Vice President

Billy Beer

Goals/Why I Want to Run: To help out and do what I do

Richie Pingleton

Goals/Why I Want to Run: I feel that I can bring alot of good ideas to occra. Also,I will listen to all members concerns and help everyone have equal opportunity and not be one sided as well as help our president help you. I hope, I have the opportunity to help encourage all riders, bikes, and quads to work together not against each other. I feel that safety should be one of the most things pushed along with sportsmanship. I also would like to see occra grow with more new members of all ages.

Race Director

Benny Darnell

Goals/Why I Want to Run: To help out Occra and do what I do

Assistant Race Director

Matt Fullbright

Goals/Why I Want to Run:

Dom Jakubiszyn

Goals/Why I Want to Run: My name is Dom Jakubiszyn. I am running for assistant race director because I would like to be more involved in OCCRA. I think that my ability to work with others as a team, my attention to detail, punctuality and my flexible work schedule would make me a great asset and help me focus on the tasks required to help OCCRA grow and continue to thrive.

Mini Director

Cody Nelson

Goals/Why I Want to Run: I would like to nominate myself to continue to be your mini director for the 2024 season. We have made strides in the right direction this season, and want to continue that into 2024. I always keep safety top of mind, and strive for all of the kids to have a good time. I have enjoyed this season as the mini direction and would be proud to do it again next season. Thank you!

Track Coordinator

Russell Doughty

Goals/Why I Want to Run: I love doing what I do for our members … it’s my passion

Bike Track Director

Jake Sill

Goals/Why I Want to Run: Help keep club successful

Quad Track Director

Brandon Brown

Goals/Why I Want to Run: I love working with Russell. His thoughts on details are amazing! He’s taught me so much! And I love his hash browns on track building weekends.

Mini Track Director

Bart Davis

Goals/Why I Want to Run: I’m applying for the mini track director/coordinator. I grew up racing motocross and after many injuries hung it up but continued riding just for fun as it’s in my blood. I got invited from a friend to come race the OCCRA Guthrie race in 2022 and did and have been at almost every OCCRA race since. I’ve noticed on Saturday during bike practice that the mini bikes have had many issues on where there track is, where to go, what to do, ect. I’ve personally helped many mini riders during my practice time that have gotten lost during there ( supposed) practice find there way back to where there supposed to be as they had many big bikes riding by them switch is pretty dangerous in my opinion and I don’t just want to complain about it I want to do something about it so I’m applying for the position.

Work Director

Jason Hudson

Goals/Why I Want to Run: To continue giving back to the club that’s given so much to my family and I, and to keep Ol’ Blue’s status as generally the last truck to point its headlights towards home.

Marketing Director

Stephen Benefield

Goals/Why I Want to Run: I would like to continue in this role next season with continued focus on transparent and timely communication. I’ll help push the organization to focus on well run races as the highest priority.

Equipment Manager

Dale Selman

I love OCCRA. I’ll do what I can to help

Goals/Why I Want to Run: Sponsorship and Contingency Coordinator

Riley Smith

Goals/Why I Want to Run: Maintain the direction we have taken the series this year and continue to give back to the industry that i love.