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December 1999 This is The Racers Network ™ Monthly Newsletter. We hope that you enjoy the following articles. Contents: We hope that you find this issue to be informative. If you have any suggestions for Future issues, or have an article or story you would like to contribute Please send e-Mail To the following address: fwallace@racer-net.com ************************************************** Eduardo Leon, Director General of La Carrera Panamericana and The Millennium Rally, (originally scheduled to begin in Vancouver, Canada December 25, 1999) just notified me that the rally will now start in Las Vegas on December 27th, allowing the competitors to spend Christmas with their families. The Millennium Rally is a T/S/D (Time, Speed, Distance) scored event for modern cars model years 1998 - 2000. Flat out racing is confined to Special Sections of road that are totally closed. The new schedule is: December 27 - Technical Inspection and Prologue at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. December 28 - Las Vegas to Ensenada, Baja, Mexico December 29 - Ensenada to La Paz, Baja Sur December 30 - 2 Special Sections - To and from San Juan de la Costa December 31 - Special Section to Pichnilingue Harbor & loading of vehicles. The beginning of the New Year's Eve festivities aboard the ferry Jan 1, 2000 - Arrival and day off in Mazatlan Jan 2 through Jan 6 - Original schedule finishing in Cancun. If you hear the words:"we're going to do a ''cannonball," do you get excited? (If so, this is going to be a good one!) Where you are going to be on New Years Eve? Spending $10 large to see Streisand in Vegas with a bunch of "blue hairs" or enjoying a party while crossing the Gulf of Mexico from La Paz Baja to Mazatlan as the clock strikes 12 and we enter the year 2000. Do you remember the old record attempts everyone tried to establish back in the 1960's? They still set them in the SCORE Baja 1000 except they run off-road. Over the years there have been several attempts to run a "road race" down the Baja but to no avail. Until now that is. Since the start date changed to "after Christmas," I started thinking that this is an opportunity for a "Brand New Race" in Mexico. Anyone who has run with us will tell you that Eduardo puts on (one of) the best races in the world. I know since this will be my 33rd in the last 15 years. The ferry is already booked, the Controls for timing & scoring ready, and Julio Tovar, 2nd Commander of the Mexican Federal Highway Patrol, will be traveling with us closing the road. I did the check of the route book from Vegas to Ensenada and it is right on the money. The Millennium Rally is about to Start. I asked if we could run "touring and historic cars (Panam types)," doing just the "Las Vegas- Mazatlan" legs, and he said OK. That way we can drive back up the west coast through Guaymas to the border with a Highway Patrol escort. Eligibility of cars follows the rules of the original La Carrera Classic: street legal with roll bar, seat belts and mandatory safety equipment. In short, anything with 5-wheels: 4 for the road and 1 to steer with. We will be scored separately from the Millennium Rally cars and the field will determine the classes. All finishers will receive the same size trophies commemorating their finish. Day One - December 28th. The start in Las Vegas will be a lot of fun. The Starting Order will be determined by lap times at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Then a very fast leg to the border at Tecate with a couple of Special Stages before Ensenada. (See you at Hussong's!) Day Two - December 29th. The stage from Ensenada to La Paz is 800 miles of Mexican two-lane blacktop that can be driven at speed (100+ mph). Although we are starting very early AM, it is still going to require a few hours of night driving to the finish in La Paz. Additional lighting would be an asset. The goal is still the same as the old days: "Get to La Paz before the bars close." It's a chance to record your Personal Best time for "doing the Baja." Day Three - December 30th. Special Sections - La Paz. Day Four - December 31st. Special Section to the ferry and boarding. On the trip across the Gulf of Mexico New Year's Eve you'll enjoy a gala gourmet dinner party and bench race with a bunch of like-minded racer friends, both old and new. Day Five - January 1st, 2000. Arrival in Mazatlan and Day Off. Trophy presentation and prepare for return trip to the border. It feels like fun and I'm going to do it. You are invited to join us. Call with any questions, car eligibility and for entry information. The entry fee is an affordable $1000.00 including hotels. Loyal Truesdale, La Carrera USA 323-464-5720 or fax 323-656-7111 E-mail: Lacarrera@earthlink.net La Carrera USA presents Racing South of the Border ************************************************** The response to the suggestions and changes area of the Newsletter has been great. The #1 requested change has been to include the date that each individual classified advertisement is placed on The Racers Network internet site. On November 17, 1999 we began to include the date that classified advertisements are posted. The date is shown in the description area. Keep your suggestions coming!! ************************************************** Internet Advertising Sales Agents Wanted. We are looking for agents who have an understanding of the advertising and marketing sales opportunities that the internet offers. Knowledge of the automotive and racing related industries helpful. e-Mail resumes to: fwallace@racer-net.com or Mail resumes to: The Racers Network 5507 Foxboro Ave. NW. Canton, OH. 44718 ************************************************** The world of Modified racing is fast and exciting. The International Motor Contest Association (IMCA) has been the guiding light in this type of racing. The action is close, the competition is fierce, and the drivers are talented. The Racers Network offers several Modified racers in the IMCA area. This month, we have singled one out, and this is its classified advertisement: 98' Flexi-Flyer, chrome-moly chassis, 406 SBC with dyno sheets -- quality components, Tilton 5.5" low ground clearance clutch/bellhousing with reverse mount starter (IMCA legal), muncie trans, coleman floater with gundrilled axles, full spool, lightweight drive plates and rotors, race ready with spares, excellent condition -- will not dissapoint. 99' feature winner. $12,500.00 or Best Offer Phone: Dave (602)493-9070 Home or Phone: (602)953-1697 Work e-Mail: magras96@aol.com The Advertisement can be seen at http://www.racer-net.com/imcmo009.htm ************************************************** We are striving to make The Racers Network the best place on the internet to buy or sell race cars, trailers, transporters, parts, and tickets. We believe that we are presenting the classified advertisements the way that you want to see them. But, we also realize that there is always room for improvement. We value your input and ask that you let us know about ways in which we can improve. Send e-Mail to fwallace@racer-net.com ************************************************** In the first 11 months of 1999 (January thru November) The Racers Network has been visited by over 649,000 "unique" visitors. In total, the Internet site has produced in excess of 7,898,400 hits. Not only are these statistics outstanding, but more importantly we produce results. Our latest Customer Testimonial is as follows: Thank you for your quick response! We have been trying to sell three engines - 1995 - Ralt-RT 41 Toyota/Hasselgren - fuel-injected for the past six months and we would be very grateful if you would place our ad in your Motor section. Thanks, Nelda ************************************************** The Racers Network offers affordable advertising opportunities. With over 7,898,400 hits so far this year, we are the perfect place to have your company seen by racers worldwide. Currently we offer our Classified Advertisements at No Charge to racers. We will even scan a photo of a racer's car at No Charge. We are trying hard to be the best source on the Internet for racing related classified advertisements, and we are succeeding. We need your support. For information about advertising your company on The Racers Network go to: http://www.racer-net.com/adinfo.htm ************************************************** See You Next Month !!! |
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