CARRERAS DRIVER -- AUGUST 20, 2013
**REPORT ON FIESTA IN CARMEL
**COYOTE CONVOY SCHEDULE
**CONVOY ROUTE AND T-SHIRTS
**LCP ENTRIES
**MEXICO MAPS GPS
**CONTACT INFO
**REPORT ON FIESTA IN CARMEL
The annual CARRERAS FIESTA in Carmel last weekend was another success
thanks primarily to the work of our host, Bill Hemmer, and your generosity. In
addition to the 72 meal tickets sold, another 20-25 people showed up to kick
tires, swap tales, and contribute to the trust fund for Lupita Hernandez.
It was especially good to see so many of you, 2013 pilotos and
co-pilotos, there. Several rookies and wannabees were also present.
We had some of the original Pan Am posters left. Let me know if you
want to order one ($25). (Photo attached.)
**COYOTE CONVOY SCHEDULE
Friday, Oct. 18, 6:30 PM -- meeting at the Residence Inn del Mar by
Marriott.
7:00 PM -- shuttle bus to border for visas
and vehicle permits
Saturday, Oct. 19, 7:00 AM -- depart for San Miguel de Allende
7:00 PM -- reception at CASA BLEDSOE
Sunday, Oct. 20, 10:00 AM -- 3:00 PM -- display of cars in main
square
Monday, Oct. 21, 8:00 AM -- depart for Veracruz
5:00 PM -- arrive in Veracruz Convention
Center
IMPORTANT
I NEED TO KNOW HOW MANY TRUCKS AND CARS WILL BE IN THE CONVOY AND HOW
MANY HOTEL ROOMS YOU WILL NEED IN SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE. (YOU MAY ADJUST THIS
NUMBER LATER.)
I ALSO NEED THE NAME, EMAIL ADDRESS, AND CELL PHONE NUMBER OF THE
PERSON OR TRUCK DRIVER RESPONSIBLE FOR GETTING YOUR CAR DOWN TO VERACRUZ.
I WILL HAVE CONVOY T-SHIRTS PRINTED THIS YEAR, BUT YOU NEED TO ORDER
THEM BY LABOR DAY. I NEED TO KNOW THE NUMBER OF SHIRTS AND THE SIZE. THEY WILL
COST AROUND $20 EACH. S-M-L-XL, AND A LITTLE MORE FOR XXL AND XXXL.
**CONVOY ROUTE
We will follow the usual route: Monterrey, Saltillo, Matehuala, San
Luis Potosi, and on to San Miguel. This year we will follow a slightly
different route into San Miguel from the main highway. Directions will be
provided.
On Monday when we leave for Veracruz, we will follow the by-pass around
Mexico City, known as the Arco Norte, stop for fuel on the Arco, and then stop
for lunch and fuel outside of Puebla, as we did last year.
If you and your vehicle are not considered one of the entries from
North America, a small donation to the Lupita Hernandez trust fund would be
appreciated. Checks may be made out to "Los Amigos de Lupita Hernandez" and
cash is OK, too.
REMEMBER: EVERYONE WHO ENTERS THE INTERIOR OF MEXICO MUST HAVE A
TOURIST VISA AND YOU CAN ONLY GET ONE OF THOSE AT THE BORDER (OR WHEN YOU LAND
IN A PLANE OR SHIP).
INFO ABOUT OBTAINING A TEMPORARY IMPORT PERMIT (TIP) FOR YOUR VEHICLES WILL
BE SENT OUT LATER. MOST OF YOU KNOW HOW TO DO IT ON LINE AT WWW.BANJERCITO.COM.MX OR AT CERTAIN
MEXICAN CONSULATES.
**LCP ENTRIES
As I noted earlier, there is plenty of room for additional entries. In
fact, we have had--as we usually do--a couple of people drop out.
It is, of course, a little late to prepare a car, but I am sure than
some people can pull it off.
Entries will be accepted in Veracruz, without pre-registration via the
Internet. However, any new car and it's safety items, especially the roll cage,
should be approved before driving down to Veracruz.
**MEXICO MAPS
As most of you know, I recommend that you use a GARMIN GPS loaded with
updated maps. Here's a note from the company that provides the best set of
maps:
Greeting Carrera Racers!
There have been a few changes in the last year concerning GPS mapping for Mexico. The Mexico GPS Atlas is now called TOPO Mexico. This product is available on a preloaded SD/microSD card that will work in any Garmin receiver that accepts cards. We have the cards in stock. Include topography.
There have been a few changes in the last year concerning GPS mapping for Mexico. The Mexico GPS Atlas is now called TOPO Mexico. This product is available on a preloaded SD/microSD card that will work in any Garmin receiver that accepts cards. We have the cards in stock. Include topography.
http://www.mexicomaps.com/mexico_gps.lasso?itemid=8422
The Garmin City Navigator Mexico product continues to receive periodic updates and we stock those cards as well. Does not include topography.
The Garmin City Navigator Mexico product continues to receive periodic updates and we stock those cards as well. Does not include topography.
http://www.mexicomaps.com/mexico_gps.lasso?itemid=6629
Both cards are searchable and routable as before.
Regards,
--
Mark S. Walker
World Map Source / Mexico Maps
3920 Maricopa Drive
Santa Barbara CA 93110
805-687-1011 office
805-448-7273 mobile
http://www.mexicomaps.com
http://worldmapsource.com
Both cards are searchable and routable as before.
Regards,
--
Mark S. Walker
World Map Source / Mexico Maps
3920 Maricopa Drive
Santa Barbara CA 93110
805-687-1011 office
805-448-7273 mobile
http://www.mexicomaps.com
http://worldmapsource.com
**CONTACT INFO
I will be in Chicago until Sept. 8 or so, when I leave for Mexico.
Until then you may reach me at (224) 999-7292. When get back to Mexico around
Sept. 12, the best number will be (650) 525-9190.
Hasta octubre!
Gerie
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