OK 'jack. That is dedication, but where you gonna stash the Budget lid? (I've looked into that too...)
We've decided to do two days at Ballinger; that way I can get to know it better (Matt has done more than I), and Pozo needs rain for traction and dust control, especially up the 7 Step (ahem! Call me "Mister") Mr. WR suggested.
Go up the I-5 past Gorman. When the 5 and 99 split, take the 5 north. A few miles later, take Hwy 133 west (left) over the freeway (this highway is like the Autobaun (sp)). Continue thru the sleepy town of Maricopa on 166 west until it goes over the pass and into the Cayama Valley. Hwy 33 intersects. Take 33 south (left, the only way.) Ballinger Canyon is on the left about 3.5 miles from the aforementioned 166/33 intersection.
I'm with the same old white T-100, same old yellow bike. Matt drives a newer GM pickup (can't remember color) and rides a KLX300.
We'll be there between 9 and 10am tomorrow morning. FWIW, it's ~ a 3-hour drive from Orange county.