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June 2000 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 ************************************************** We have been on the "Rough Road" in bringing the MotorSport Auctions up and running. The hold-up now is getting through all of the "Red Tape". There are 3 issues that still need resolved, and we are working on them. I know that you have heard this before, but the auctions will be here shortly. It is expected to be running in early July. We thank you for your patience, during these delays. ************************************************** Using discarded and donated lug nuts, RACECARNUTS.COM produces limited edition collectors displays which are sold at auction to benefit children of low-income and distressed families and other childrens charity causes. The lug nuts are collected following the races and cataloged by car team and driver. The displays are sold on the auction website yardsale-net.com or can be ordered directly on the RACECARNUTS.COM website. The displays, in plastic frames, are 11 x 14 inches in size and are full color with the lug nuts mounted in a wheel pattern. Information about the team's performance at the race is included on the graphic, as well as the race date, name of race, and the track. The display also has a photo of both the car and driver. Each display is custom made and are numbered limited sets. In many cases, as few as one set is made based on availability of lug nuts. Some teams save them for practice tires, but some never reuse the lug nuts and leave them in the pits for RACECARNUTS to collect. Great effort is taken to assure that the lug nuts are from the cars identified as the RACECARNUTS.COM "Squirrels" gather them up after the races. Note: We had the pleasure of meeting with, and talking to, the great folks at Racecarnuts.com at a recent Fund Raiser at Team SABCO in Charlotte. 100% of the monies that they collect are distributed to needing Children's Charities. This is a great project but they need a lot of help in trying to get the word out to the millions of NASCAR fans. "This has been our biggest obstacle thus far, but slowly the word is spreading." reports Herb Boeckenhaupt. He further states that "Next year, we are looking to more involve Busch, ARCA, ASA, HOOTERS and regional racing series teams in the project. If we are able to get some financial sponsors, we will have a more formal approach to the enter concept vs. the ad hoc out-of-pocket efforts we now have." This is your opportunity to have a great conversation piece setting in your family room, and at the same time, help the children who need your support. Visit the following links: Racecarnuts http://www.racecarnuts.com The Auction Site http://www.yardsale-net.com ********************************************************************** Nineteen-year-old "racing phenom" Casey Atwood signed a deal recently to drive for Ray Evernham's new Dodge Winston Cup team beginning next season, according to Larry Woody of the Nashville TENNESSEAN, who writes the deal "potentially could make [Atwood] the richest professional athlete ever to come out of Nashville." Atwood, who possesses a "combination of talent and charisma," will continue to race in the Busch Grand National Series this season (Nashville TENNESSEAN, 5/26). Meanwhile, Dodge Motorsports' Winston Cup merchandise, including clothing, flags, key chains, magnets, license plates and decals, went on sale recently. The merchandise is being sold at Winston Cup events and online, and will soon be sold in NASCAR retail stores and at Dodge dealerships throughout the U.S. (REUTERS, 5/25). ********************************************************************** DuPont has "re-upped" through 2005 its primary sponsorship pact of the Hendrick Motorsports-owned No. 24 Chevrolet driven by Jeff Gordon, according to Barry Svrluga of the Raleigh NEWS & OBSERVER, who reports that the extension makes the DuPont/Gordon partnership the "most lucrative sponsorship deal in NASCAR." Sources "in the Winston Cup garage estimate" the deal at about $15M annually, and Gordon added, "I would guarantee you it's the biggest. I'm not saying it will be forever. But certainly, with what's going on right now, it is." Svrluga writes that UPS "appears ready to spend" $16M "or more" to sponsor a race team next season, and Robert Yates, Owner of the Dale Jarrett-driven No. 88 Ford, said that he "has talked with UPS" (Raleigh NEWS & OBSERVER, 5/25). Sothebys.amazon.com is offering Gordon's No. 24 Chevy for auction, as well as a special edition 2000 Jeff Gordon Signature Series Monte Carlo and other memorabilia. Proceeds will benefit The Marrow Foundation's Hendrick Marrow Program. ********************************************************************** Pfizer/Viagra "will be the primary sponsor" of the Roush Racing-owned No. 6 Winston Cup Ford driven by Mark Martin next year, according to Michael Carvell of the ATLANTA CONSTITUTION. The deal is "reportedly worth" $60M over five years. Roush Racing President Geoff Smith said Valvoline, Martin's current sponsor, is "more likely to be an associate sponsor" next year (ATL. CONSTITUTION, 5/31). ********************************************************************** In an attempt to boost the useage of the Monthly Featured Advertisement, we have re-vamped the sign-up process. In the past, you had to fill out a form by hand and mail us a check in order to have your advertisement become the featured ad. We NOW offer this benefit via Credit Card. We know that there is some concern about paying by credit card on the Internet, and we also know that every site on the Internet claims that their site is safe and secure. Well.... The Racers Network IS Truely SAFE and SECURE. We purchased software that performs online real-time processing using the SSL (Secure Socket) technology. Your card is checked for authenticity while you are in the secure section. The Card Processing company e-Mails you a receipt of your transaction (Minus your credit card number). They send us a copy of the e-Mail (Minus your credit card number) so that we know what Category and Division you purchased. And the funds are deposited into our bank account (Minus your Credit Card number) so that even an employee at our bank does not have access to your number. Now.... That's SAFE and SECURE. The cost of this software was considerable, but your safety and well being are our major concern. We hope that with an on-line form to fill out and accepting credit cards will attract more users of this great benefit. Remember..... The Racers Network Produces Results!!! ************************************************** In the 12 months of 1999 (January thru December) The Racers Network was visited by over 730,200 "unique" visitors. In total, the Internet site produced in excess of 8,791,200 hits. Through the end of May 2000 The Racers Network has had in excess of 562,970 "unique" visitors and over 4,903,800 hits. Not only are these statistics outstanding, but more importantly we produce results. Below is the response from a current The Racers Network user, who recently sold his car. Wow!!!!! Thank you for your services. I sold the car to the second person who called. I have 4 calls and 5 e-mails the first day. Your services are fantastic. Please change ad to SOLD. Thanks, Steve ************************************************** 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 ************************************************** How about Vintage racing in a Mc Laren from Germany!!! The Racers Network has it. It's classified advertisement is as follows: CanAm Car 1971 Trojan Mc Laren M8F, Location Germany. In our hand since 1974. Raced by Helmut Kellernes in the 1971-1974 CanAm series. 1975 - 1981 raced in the Interseries and Sportscar Worldchampionship. 1981- 1994 Restoration. From 1994 raced rarely in SuperSportsCar Series. Equipped with a 8,1l Chevrolet Engine, Gear Box Hewland LG 600, FIA papers, Serial & Frame numbers. Our Mc Laren is the first car in line shown on the picture. It is taken from a german motorsports magazine in 1998 during a SuperSportsCar race on the Nuerburgring. $320,000.00 US Funds e-Mail: roenz@freenet.de The Advertisement can be seen at: http://www.racer-net.com/vintg048.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 ************************************************** The Racers Network offers affordable advertising opportunities. With over 4,903,800 hits in 2000, 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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