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May 2001 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 ********************************************************************** The Racers Network has been awarded the prestigious Golden Web Award for 2001-2002. This award was presented to us by the I.A.W.M.D. which is an International Organization that rewards Excellence on the Internet. To win this award, certain requirements must be met. Websites are submitted to judges who score sites in three primary categories: - Design - Content - Originality Each category may receive a score of Between 1 to 10. Three judges score a particular website. The scores from the judges are then totaled (30 being a perfect score). Winning the award requires a total score of between 24 to 30. The benefits of winning are simple. Only the best sites are voted to receive the Golden Web Award. The criterion for winning remains a challenge to even the best Webmaster, artists and designers. That being said, the primary benefit of the Golden Web Award is the recognition of your commitment to the pursuit of website excellence. Further, it represents that your work is considered an outstanding website, incorporating high standards of design, originality and content. The Racers Network is honored to receive this award from the I.A.W.M.D. ********************************************************************** A site devoted to NASCAR Rookie-of-the-Year contender, Jason Leffler has been launched. A native of Long Beach, California, Jason Leffler is pursuing his dream of racing in Winston Cup. After signing a four-year contract with Chip Ganassi Racing and Felix Sabates, Leffler has taken over the driving duties of the No. 01 Dodge Intrepid for the NASCAR Winston Cup Series. A three time USAC Midget champion, Leffler spent just one year in the Busch Series competing in 31 events. Last season, Jason ran the No. 18 car for Joe Gibbs Racing earning two top five finishes, four top ten finishes and three poles. He said he chose to leave Gibbs Racing to pursue his dream of running Winston Cup. "My goal has always been to race Winston Cup, and now I will be able to pursue that dream." Highlights of Jason Leffler's career include: * 1991 Grand National quarter-Midget Champion. * 1997 National Midget Champion. * 1998 Silver Crown and the National Midget Championship. * 1999 National Midget Champion. * 2000 Candidate for the 2000 Busch Series Rookie of the Year award. * 2001 Candidate for the 2001 Winston Cup Rookie of the Year award. Visit the Jason Leffler site at www.jasonleffleronline.com ********************************************************************** The Racers Network now has a "Sister Site" to handle all of your classified advertising needs. The Walco USA Classifieds was launched on April 26, with many advancements over it's competing sites. The Walco USA Classifieds will take classifieds for the following categories: * Autos * Pickup Trucks and SUV's * Collector Cars (Classic, Performance, Collector, Sports) * RV's * Boats and Jet Skis * Motorcycles and ATV's * Auto Parts * Auto Accessories * Antiques * Collectibles * Real Estate * Farm Equipment * Furniture * Computers * Appliances * Clothing * Health and Fitness * Sports and Recreation The Individual ads show far more detail and facts about the items than other sites on the Internet. This provides a more consistent way of providing buyers with information. For example... A buyer will be able to search for a Chevrolet Impala with under 50,000 miles that has a Sun Roof. To view an example of a classified advertisement go to: http://www.walco-usa.com/cfrd0001.htm You will be pleasently surprised! The Walco USA Classifieds will provide a positive influence to The Racers Network. Some of the technology and ideas from the USA Classifieds will show up on the Network in coming months. In addition to this The Racers Network will share it's abilities to Produce Results. To Visit The Walco USA Classifieds go to: http://www.walco-usa.com ********************************************************************** I remember attending a meeting last May in Charlotte, listening to NASCAR's Mike Helton telling us how good the 2001 seasons race coverage would be with FOX and NBC providing the programming. Well.... so far all we have seen is FOX strong-arming everyone into paying for their coverage. First it was the car sponsors that felt the squeeze. FOX wanted the sponsors to pay them to apply their logos to the graphics displayed on TV. It's interesting to note that NASCAR only permitted that to occur 1 time. NASCAR waved their heavy hand in FOX's direction and solved the problem in a matter of hours. Since then it has been the FOX mode of operation to make the FAN pay. Why Not?... It works, and it is the approach that everyone takes. NASCAR track owners keep raising ticket prices, hotels raise prices and apply minimum stay requirements, parking rates triple in cost, and the list goes on and on! FOX switched some coverage to the FX and FOX SportsNet companies that they own. The purpose of this is simple. If a cable company signs on for FX or SportsNet they have to pay fees. In order for your cable company to cover their costs, they have to raise your rates to compensate. So... in the end... You Pay for the coverage. How FOX accomplishes this is truly the work of a marketing genius. The announcers tell you how they are trying to provide you with coverage, and they enlist your help! All you have to do is call 800-FXFXFXFXFX (or some catchy number) and they will forward your wishes on to the proper people. This FOX advertisement (for you to pay for their contract) is run throughout it's coverage of a race, and this past Sunday there was a new twist. You were told that FOX only has a few more races to cover this year, so you better HURRY with your call!!! Whats in store when NBC takes over?... More of the same. We already know that NBC plans on utilizing its MSNBC and CNBC companies for coverage. So... if you don't have these through your cable provider, your going to be in the same boat! The basic fundamental question is why hasn't NASCAR stepped forward in your defense. They did for their sponsors in several hours, but have not spoken for their fans in several months. It is obvious that when NASCAR negotiated this contract, that the fan was never a consideration. Where are these peoples heads?? The state of NASCAR TV coverage is Deplorable! ********************************************************************** In the year of 2000 The Racers Network was visited by over 1,370,000 "unique" visitors, and produced in excess of 13,401,000 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. Thanks for being there, my car sold because of your site. Actually twice. I bought it after finding it on your site about 2 years ago, and sold it yesterday because of your site. So, feel free to mark it sold, or pull my ad off. Thanks, Phil Green http://www.racer-net.com/scaita10.htm (this ad was posted 03/27/2001 and marked as sold 04/16/2001 ********************************************************************** How about a Show Quality Muscle car. In the sixties, MOPAR ruled the streets. Imagine getting behind the wheel of a Frame Off Restoration. Sound good? The Racers Network has it. It's classified advertisement is as follows: 1969 Dodge Charger Pro Street Show Car (hardly ever driven). Full body frame off restoration. Fully tubbed with brand new Mickey Thompson Draglite racing, NW weld wheels, 440 Magnum balanced and 12:1 cmp. Approx. 600hp. Holly 850 double pumper Nickel plated, 3 1/2" Hooker super comp Nickel plated headers. MSD GAL ignition, MSD pro billet dist. Flowmaster 3 1/2 exhaust, narrowed Dana 60, rear 456. Brand new 727 Torqueflite trans, Hurst super shifter, fuel cell in trunk. Engine compartment predominately Nickel finished for Show Quality. Call for Video. Please.... Serious Inquiries Only. $19,900.00 The Advertisement can be seen at: http://www.racer-net.com/nhrsp012.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 is the #1 ranked InterNet site for MotorSports classified advertisements. We offer affordable advertising opportunities. With over 13,401,000 hits in 2000, we are the perfect place to have your company seen by racers worldwide. 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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