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July 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 ********************************************************************** Anyone can claim that they produce results. We do this on many pages of the site. The one thing that separates us from our competition is that we really do produce results unlike any other motorsports classified advertisement site on the Internet. It occurred to us, that talking about it is something that anyone can do, but showing it is another matter. Beginning in May 2001 we have added a Monthly Sales Report section to the site. It shows a running total of the cars, trailers, etc. that we are responsible for selling in a month. We also have included a archive of previous months, so that viewers can see our results for several months. Now...... The one thing that separates us from our competition is that we PROVE the results that we produce! Check out this New Feature at: http://www.racer-net.com/salesrep.htm ********************************************************************** We want to make The Racers Network the most complete place for racers in the World. In order to accomplish this, we must add motorsport auctions and a deeply discounted parts store to the Network. But first, we need to increase our number of classified advertisements, monthly hits, and monthly visitors. We need to advertise what we have to offer. The best way to advertise The Racers Network is to go Racing! What better way to go racing than to take you along with us! We want to field several teams, that span the world of Motorsports. Stock car racing in ARCA and NASCAR, drag racing in NHRA, sports car racing in SCCA, and sprint car racing in USAC. For this to become a reality, we need your participation in this venture and become a member of the team... Team Racers Network Racing. Your membership will entitle you to the following: * Exclusive membership monthly newsletter. Containing information about how Team Racers Network Racing is progressing, car selections, driver selections, race schedules, special drawings, etc. * Membership card. * Special Drawings for Tires from our races. Autographed, Dated, Race Noted, and race finishing order. * Special Drawings for Lug Nuts from each Stock Car race, with driver autograph and finishing order. * Special Drawings for Race Car Sheetmetal, including hoods and deck lids. * Special Drawings for Banners and Signs from tracks around the country where we advertise our presence. * Special Drawings for Unused Decals, Uniform patches, etc. * Special Drawings for Excess items given to us by sponsors. * Special Drawings for FREE Race Tickets, Pit Passes, Hospitality Areas, etc. * Special Drawings for FREE Weekends with the race teams. * Special Drawings for Used Drivers Uniforms and Team Uniforms, Autographed by team members. * Discounts on all Team Racers Network Racing items, like shirts, hats, diecasts, etc. If Team Racers Network Racing is a success, and membership levels are where they need to be, we will hold a special drawing for at least one Complete Race Car. So join now and help us reach our membership levels and you may just receive a Free Race Car. If all of this, Plus the Satisfaction of seeing the race cars that you sponsor, out on the track racing with your drivers week after week is not enough to convince you to join us, then all you will see is the back of our cars when they pass you. Join Team Racers Network Racing members from all over the US and Canada. For more information: http://www.racer-net.com/raceteam.htm ********************************************************************** The Walco USA Classifieds, which is a "Sister Site" to The Racers Network had a few development issues that needed to be resolved, which resulted in a slow start. The site is now back "On Track" and the following categories are ready to accept ads: * Autos * Pickup Trucks and SUV's * Collector Cars (Classic, Performance, Collector, Sports) * RV's * Motorcycles and ATV's * Furniture The Boats and Computer sections are currently under construction, and will be ready soon. The complete list of the categories that The Walco USA Classifieds will contain, when finished, are: * 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! To Visit The Walco USA Classifieds go to: http://www.walco-usa.com ********************************************************************** All through the 1st half of the NASCAR tv coverage this year, we had constant requests to call some phone number, like 800-FXFXFXFXFX (or some catchy number), and they will forward your wishes on to your local cable company that you need the FOX FX channel in order to watch NASCAR coverage. This was done so that you, the fan, would pay a significant portion of the FOX contract for coverage. If a cable company signs on for FX or SportsNet they have to pay fees to FOX. 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. In corporate America, large scale deals are not planned and carried out overnight. They take several months to become reality. The recent purchase by FOX of controlling interest of SpeedVision is such a case. This has been on the drawing board for months. Be prepared for FOX to switch some coverage to SpeedVision, and be prepared for the new sales pitch. "Folks, if you want to watch NASCAR, we will help convince your local cable company to carry SpeedVision. Just call 800-SVSVSVSVSV (or maybe 800-wewantyourmoney)". Be prepared for FOX to downplay coverage on the FX channel. But, try to get your money back!!! The basic fundamental question remains to be... Why hasn't NASCAR stepped forward in your defense. They did for their corporate 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?? e-Mail us with your thoughts. We will include them in next months newsletter. Also, let us know if maybe we should collect names on a petition to NASCAR, FOX, TNT and NBC, or should we quit harping on this subject. e-Mail to: fwallace@racer-net.com ********************************************************************** OK... Let the Hate Mail begin. The return to Daytona is just a few days away. When I arrive in Daytona, the first words that I utter is "I'm home!". This is done out of love for the track, and respect for the heritage that the track represents. This is where NASCAR began! I always look forward to "going home". This trip is different. I just don't seem to have the same sense of pride. I feel eerie about being there. Since we don't have all of the answers concerning safety, it just does not seem that we should be going. But... the reality of the sport is that we will never have all of the safety issues covered. All of the teams have been addressing safety with additional padding, netting, etc. Jeff Burton has been working on his drivers seat, and Humpy Wheeler has been working on the Humpy Bumper. The seat is great! this should provide a certain amount of additional safety to the driver. I believe that the Humpy Bumper, or a variation of it, could be the answer to the immediate problem. I believe that this is the way that it should be. It should be up to the teams and individuals to develop the safety features and not NASCAR. They do not know as much about the cars and driver impact as the race teams know. This is just like a government office does not know as much about Ford passenger car safety as Ford Motor knows, or GM about Chevy. the manufactures are left alone to meet certain safety requirements the best way they know. This is the way it should be with NASCAR. We do know that a traveling medical team will be coming to NASCAR. This is something that CART has had for years. It will be a needed addition, and has the potential of saving some lives. It will not save all accident victims. When you die on impact, your dead.... and a traveling medical team can do nothing. We also know that NASCAR is working on safety guidelines, and some rules concerning the cars. I know that many of you want NASCAR to wave it's magic wand and make safety problems go away, but thats impossible. The truth of the matter is that the death of Dale Earnhardt is no different than the death of you or me on the Interstate. How many people have died in traffic accidents while you have been reading this? We don't know the numbers, but we do know that each death has been a tragic loss of life. Racers in all forms of motorsports will continue to die in accidents. All we can do is to make the cars as safe as we possibly can. So.... knowing that all has been done that can be done, when the cars come out of turn four the eerie feeling will go away, and when the green flag waves..... the pride will be back! To all racers everywhere, in all forms of motorsports..... lets pray for a Safe Race. ********************************************************************** 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! In the last 2 months (May & June), we have been responsible for selling 38 race cars and trailers for a combined total of $580,100.00. The Monthly Sales Report is a new feature for the site. Check it out at: http://www.racer-net.com/salesrep.htm ********************************************************************** Want to compete in the 2002 24 hours of Daytona? How about doing it in a Corvette! Imagine getting behind the wheel at Daytona. Sound good? The Racers Network has it. It's classified advertisement is as follows: New 2001 Corvette (New style Trans/Am) with only 3 races. Owner is unable to race due to personal commitments. This car was built with the best of everything. Mild steel and Chromoly 3 link chassis with all carbon fiber body, and carbon wing. Very light - 2250 pounds without ballast. Fresh Chevy cast 377(700 hp) and or new Grand Am aluminum 358(675 hp). 5 speed Jerrico. 9 Inch rear end with Detroit locker. Penske adjustable shocks. Cockpit adjustable front and rear antiroll bars. Front and Rear Brembo brakes. Tilton pedals with bias knob. Tilton triple disk clutch. Dual MSD ignition with Trans Am connectors. 12 BBS rims. Dual Holley fuel pumps. Differential and transmission oil coolers with fan and Tilton pumps. 32 gallon aluminum fuel cell. All Aeroquip stainless. Custom road racing seat. Power steering. Dual speed wiper. All Autometer gauges. Dual firewall for cool cockpit. Spare suspension and Body parts (all new never used). Chassis is Trans-Am, Grand-Am and SCCA GT1 legal. Great Daytona 24 package. Will sell in any combination. The Advertisement can be seen at: http://www.racer-net.com/scagt111.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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