tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23635756053442980152024-03-04T23:21:31.783-08:00PanAmRace.com NewsletterNews and information about La Carrera PanamericanaGerie Bledsoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08228762398552184309noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363575605344298015.post-35206515133068142752016-07-15T09:18:00.000-07:002016-07-15T09:18:12.750-07:00CARRERAS NEWS -- July, 2016<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
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Express, April 26-30, 2017<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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Fiesta, Monterey, August 20, 2016<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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Annual Transpeninsular Rally<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b>Cars and One Pan-Am Engine -- For Sale</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Entries and Rules</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Express, April 26-30, 2017<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Organizer Chacho Medina, Fernando Garcia, and a
government official from the state of Chihuahua have spent three days testing
roads to add to the Express next year.
The goal is to add a fourth day to the rally, while returning to the
Sheraton Soberano Hotel each night.
Several new highways in the vicinity of the famous Copper Canyon are
under consideration.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The 10<sup>th</sup> Carreras Fiesta will be
held in Monterey, California. This is an
annual fund-raiser for Lupita Hernandez, the Mexican nurse who lost both legs
in a Pan-Am accident. The guest speaker
will be Gerie Bledsoe, who served as the North American Coordinator for the
Pan-Am from 2002 until this year.
Tickets to the dinner are $50, available from Bill Hemmer </span><a href="file:///C:/Users/Gerie/Documents/Carreras%20News/bekgroup@gmail.com"><span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">bekgroup@gmail.com</span></a><span style="background: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">. Seating is limited, early reservations are
encouraged, and contributions are accepted. There will be a silent auction of Pan-Am and
other donated items.</span><b><span style="background: white; color: #141823; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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Driver’s Jacket at Auction<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #141823; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">A 2010 Pan-Am driver’s jacket is being offered
by email auction. This is a quilted jacket
made by “State of Art,” a European company, and former sponsor of the event. It is slate grey, with brown leather trim. Snaps and zippers down the front; zippered
pockets; waist adjustment in back.
Inside pocket. “State of Art”
left right sleeve and back; “Spirit of Carrera,” Telmex, and LCP logo on
chest. The size is Large.<b> </b>A reserve price has been set at $200. Bidding closes on August 16, 10PM. These jacket are given only to drivers and
co-drivers before each race, and are not for sale to the public.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #141823; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">If the final bid is over $400 USD, an official
2013 driver’s hat will be included.
Shipment to the U.S. is included; shipment out of the U.S. is extra.
Send bids to </span><a href="file:///C:/Users/Gerie/Documents/Carreras%20News/gbledso@aol.com"><span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">gbledso@aol.com</span></a><span style="background: white; color: #141823; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #141823; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">All proceeds will go to Lupita Hernández Ruíz,
the Mexican nurse who was crippled by a Pan-Am car in 2003. Checks should be made payable to “Amigos de
Lupita Hernandez.” The trustees of
Lupita’s funds are: Doug Mockett, Oscar
Castillo, and Gerie Bledsoe. Over $2400
USD has been raised by auctions of donated, authentic Pan-Am items. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Annual Historico Transpeninsular Rally</span></b><span style="background: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The second annual Baja Transpeninsular Rally is
in the books. This stage (velocity) rally
runs on the main highway down the Baja peninsula over 900 miles from Tijuana to
Cabo. The new champion is Chris Eberz
from California <u>del norte</u>. The
dates for the rally in 2017 will be May 25-29, 2017. A fourth day has been added for next year. It is open to vintage cars in three classes,
which include three sub-classes. This
event is destined to be extremely popular, especially with racers from
California. The U.S. rep is Rob Miller.</span><b><span style="background: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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Registration and Rules<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The rules for the 2016 Pan-Am are available on
the official website. The new rules
allow cars in Historic C (V8s made from 1955-1972) to use a Mustang II type
front end. Registration will close in
September.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Currently there are 59 entries: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Mustang</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">. Available: An opportunity to own a highly
competitive piece of Mexico Road Racing History. Vehicle featured in the GT Racer Video Series
<u>La Carrera Panamericana</u>. A Mustang
fresh off recent Historic “C” top finishes at Chihuahua Express and La Carrera
Panamericana, with a history of victories in both events. A racing package of vehicle purchase, with
delivery and support for both Chihuahua Express and La Carrera Panamericana for
2016 by “Mustangs to Go, LLC.” Upon
completion of the two events, delivery of the Mustang - FOB Dallas, TX. $75,000 USD Mustang only, $115,000 USD
Mustang with delivery and support to Chihuahua Express and La Carrera
Panamericana 2016. For additional information contact: Todd Landon. </span><a href="mailto:talandon@landolakes.com"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">talandon@landolakes.com</span></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">. </span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Mobile: US 952-250-7948</span><span style="background: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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2001. Has also competed in many other rally racing venues beginning in
1996. The drive train is approx. 1972 Chrysler with a 440 engine with a
rebuild after the 2007 season. Automatic trans., 3:23 rear gears. Car will need
to be brought up to current Pan-Am specs. It does have a cracked
windshield. Price is $15,000. Please call Dean Smith 702-438-3445 or cell
702-539-9863. Car is in Las Vegas.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Pan-Am but never entered. Raced at Pikes Peak (2009) and also Virginia
City Hill Climb (2009). Class should be Original Pan-Am. Engine is a 1957
Chrysler 392 Hemi. Trans is automatic TorqueFlite. 3:23 Sure-Grip
gears. 32 gallon fuel cell. Car has a 1973 Camaro front sub frame with
disc brakes. Race it or not this car is a ball to drive! Finished
in 2006 the car will need to be brought up to current Pan-Am specs. Price is
$35,000. Please call Dean Smith 702-438-3445 or cell 702-539-9863.
Car is in Las Vegas.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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18 degree heads, Crower roller cam, Holley 600 cfm, etc. All the good stuff.
Has around 1000 miles on it, ran part of one LCP event. Full spec sheet available. Contact Oscar Carillo at </span><a href="file:///C:/Users/Gerie/Documents/Carreras%20News/oscar@mocket.com"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">oscar@mocket.com</span></a><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Tremec transmission. Tilton pedals. Wilwood brakes. Champion quick-change rear
end. Podium finish in Pan-Am Turismo
Production. Two sets of rims and tires.
Re-enforced frame and massive cage.
Excellent electrical system. 22 gallon fuel cell with twin pumps. Kirkey seats. GPS speedometer. Many spare
parts. Ready for 2016 Pan-Am in
October. Full support also
available. $65,000/BO. Car located in Chicago-Milwaukee area.
Contact Gerie Bledsoe 310-703-4476 or </span></b><a href="file:///C:/Users/Gerie/Documents/Carreras%20News/gbledso@aol.com"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">gbledso@aol.com</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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Tentative Dates, April 27-30. 2017</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Event organizer Chacho
Medina has set as April 27-30 as the tentative dates for the 2017 Chi-X. These
dates are subject to the approval of various authorities in Mexico. The
date is always set each year so as not to conflict with Easter. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Mr. Medina visited
Chihuahua last week to check out possible new routes for the event, perhaps for
a fourth day of racing. Last April several
competitors asked him to increase the length of the event. This can be done by adding another day of
competition in place of the pre-qualifying run on Thursday morning, or simply
by adding a fourth day on Thursday with qualifying on Wednesday. Of course, this would increase the entry fee
and add at least another night in Chihuahua City. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">If it stands, these
dates in April will allow Chi-X competitors to warm up in the Big Bend Open
Road Race (BBORR) the previous weekend in Ft. Stockton, Texas, and then motor
down to Chihuahua for the Xpress.
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speed “T/S/D” or “bracket” race that runs on a closed highway 59 miles from Ft.
Stockton to Sanderson, TX. After a break,
the cars race back to Ft. Stockton. There is an unlimited-speed
class, but most of the cars attempt to finish on their “target time,” like the
Silver State Classic Challenge in Nevada. Their speed “bracket” (one of 17
classes) is based on the car’s safety equipment and the driver’s aspirations.
That is, the faster you go, the more roll cage and safety equipment is required. To run in the unlimited class, the
requirements for a roll cage are slightly more than for the Chi-X and Pan-Am,
and the car must sustain a speed of at least 135 MPH.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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for October 13-20, starting in Huatulco, a resort town on the Pacific, in the
state of Oaxaca, and ending in Durango. Overnights along the way
include: Oaxaca, Mexico City, Toluca, Morelia, Guanajuato, and Zacatecas.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">The organizers have
decided to allow modern BMW Mini Coopers in the event. Of the 48
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countries. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Not yet ready to spend
two weeks and major bucks on a long race, deep in Mexico? Then come on down to the Chihuahua Express
next April. It’s only 145 miles from Texas. Bring a race car to test or your
fun car to drive in the Chi-X Tour.
Check out the roads and rallying Mexican style. You will be pleased.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">This new rally, in its
second year, is scheduled for next week, June 23-26. For more
information go to</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><a href="about:blank" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">www.<b>rallyhistoricotranspeninsular</b>.mx.</span></a><span style="color: #21883b; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Also check it out on Facebook. The rally will begin in Tijuana and
end three days later, after 925 miles of paved highway, down in Cabo. This
event will also include a touring class for those who want to make the trip at
a more leisurely pace.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">This Rare LaSalle Type 40 two-door business coupe was the coolest
ride in the 2015 Carrera Panamericana. Third-place finish in class.
No serious mechanical problems. Sorted and ready to race the Pan-Am or
Chihuahua Express. Easily converted into
a Turismo Mayor car.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">All steel body. Hood and fenders can be easily removed for
service. Front suspension -- modified Mustang with coil-over's and
tubular upper- and lower-control arms. Rear suspension -- adjustable coil
spring with a tubular, triangulated four-link. Big Wilwood disc brakes.
Ford 9 inch full floater with 3.50 gear and posi-traction. Tremec five
speed--because of the Carrera rules 5th gear (over-drive) is locked out.
The engine is a GM 302 c.i. with cast iron heads and a Holly 600 CFM double
pumper carburetor. Dynoed at 360 HP.
Ignition -- a dual MSD boxes with rev. limiter, dual coils. Bridgestone racing
tires with spare. Aluminum racing seats and five-point belts.
Massive, safe roll cage. Fuel cell. Passed Pan-Am tech with flying
colors.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">This is the fifth Pan-Am car Frank Oliveto has built, and like the
rest, it’s solid. It’s ready to run the
Chihuahua Express, Pan-Am, Transpeninsular (Baja), or other rally in Mexico. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">If you buy it and race it in Mexico this or next year, I will be happy
to be your guide and coach down there for either or both events.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Price: $49,000.00/B.O.
Call: Frank Oliveto, Richmond, California 415-720-1482 or email </span><a href="file:///C:/Users/Gerie/Documents/Carreras%20News/foliveto@icloud.com"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">foliveto@icloud.com</span></a><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">.</span><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">As
most of you know, auto racing is inherently dangerous and unless you drive
prudently, like a reasonable person (who races), it can be seriously injurious
to your health. Rallying through the
mountains of Mexico can also be addictive and ruin your desire to compete on
the round-and-round tracks. Also note
that the opinions expressed herein are the editor’s and do not represent the
views of any race organizer on either side of the border.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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The 28th modern Pan-Am ended last Thursday in Durango, and it already time
to start thinking about next year, <u>as well as the Chihuahua Xpress, April
21-24, 2016.</u></div>
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<strong>Emilio Velazquez</strong>, from Oaxaca, is the newest Pan-Am
Champ. He was a DNF last year, but this year he improved his time coming down
Mil Cumbres by 30 seconds, for instance, to put time on his closet challenger, Hilaire Damiron
(FR). Even so, his margin of victory after 7 days was only 27 seconds. According to some
reports, Damiron was just trying too hard to win and was losing time sliding around in the
corners.</div>
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<strong>Doug Mockett</strong> and <b>Anglica Fuentes (MX),</b> the top U.S. challenger
finished 6th. Doug reportedly had brake problems near the end of the event and
failed to move up the finishing order. Unfortunately, our other U.S. contender,
Paul Hladky, was unable to participate this year.</div>
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Congratulations to <strong>Taz Harvey</strong> and <b>Rudy Vadjak</b> for their
1st in Historic B and 9th overall. Taz said he had problems with his Datsun
Z-car along the way, but managed to dominate the 911s in his class again.</div>
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<strong>Conrad Stevenson</strong> and rookie co-piloto David Lee, from
norther California, also took 1st in Historic A Plus and 13th overall. Conrad's reg Alfa got my vote for the sexiest car in the event. Sophia woud look good in that car. Historic A Plus (four
cylinders, 1966-1972) has become the most popular classes in the Pan-Am with 15
entries.</div>
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Rookies <strong>Iain Dobson</strong> (U.S., English) and <b>Jeff Trasher </b>in
their beautiful Ford Escort RS finished 2d in Historic A Plus, while
<strong>Martin Lauber</strong> was close behind in 3d. Apparently, Martin
decided to take his bride, Kelly, on a little off-road excursion at one point.
Many others followed suit. Martin also organized a group of four Historic A
Plus cars, including Mike and Peggy Thurlow (23d overall), Tom Minnich and
Cristin Combs (29th overall), and Mark Colbert and Deborah DeSantis (47th
overall). And no group had more fun!</div>
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<strong>Karlo Flores</strong> (Canada) and Juan Salgado Flores (Mex.), both
Pan-Am rookies, won 1st in Sports Menor (modified sports cars with less than
2000 c.c. engines). Rene Brinkerhoff and Robert Mendoza, who are gaining rock
star status in the event finished 2d. Rene had a little off road excursion
during the qualifying run that caused serious problems for two or three days,
but her great crew kept her car running to the end.</div>
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Rookie <strong>Matt Hummel</strong> and vet <b>Chris Cochrane</b> finished 3d in
Turismo Production and 36th overall. They were driving Frank Oliveto's laest
creation, a 1940 Cadillac LeSalle. According to Frank, the only problems they
experienced was a broken shock and a bout of "touristica." This unique
car, powered by a Chevy 302 engine, is being offered for sale.</div>
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A special mention must be extended to rookies <strong>Rob Miller</strong>
and <b>Will Horne</b> in their Shelby Mustang for their finish. You may recall that
their car was build by students at a local technical college in NE Texas and one
of the students, Mr. Horne, won the drawing among the students to ride along as
the navigator. Felicidades! to a great team and story!</div>
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One of <strong>Todd Landon's</strong> Mustangs, driven by a crew from New
Zealand won the hotly contested Historic C class and finished 14th overall.
Historic C missed some of its hot shoe regulars like Chip Fudge and Jack Rogers,
among others.</div>
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<strong>Sam Burg</strong>, from southern California, was the co-piloto in
the LT Special that finished 2d in Sports Major and 43d overall.</div>
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Michael and Kristi Shoemaker (Neb.), 50th overall, crash</div>
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Jake Shuttlesworth (TX) and C.J. Strupp (IN), 52d overall, engine
problems</div>
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Steve Walters and Janet McFarland (VA), 56th overall, engine problems</div>
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Miles Jones and Robert Gehlan (Norcal), 59th overall, power-steering
curse</div>
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Gerie Bledsoe (FLA)and Fer Garcia (Mex.), 60th overall, broken hydraulic
lifter</div>
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Christian Reichardt (Socal) and Dan Roche (Canada), 63d overall, engine
problems</div>
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<strong>Steve and Janet</strong> deserved special recognition for driving
their Mercedes Fintail from Alexandria, VA to the start of the race and planning
to drive it back. Reportedly the car was towed to Laredo, where it will be
shipped back home. Steve and Janet are the last of the hearty souls from the
U.S. who would drive their race car all the way to Mexico, race it, and then
drive it back. We wish them the best.</div>
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<b>Jake Shuttlesworth</b> and other trucks helped carry a ton of wool scraps from
Austin to Mexico for a group of Indian women who recycle it to make rugs and
other items. Gracias a todos!</div>
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<b>Get your car ready for the Chihuahua Express, April 21-24. Registration opens in November.</b></div>
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<b>---any car with the proper roll cage and safety equipment may run</b></div>
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<b>---three days of open road racing</b></div>
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<b>---1,000 total miles, about 300 at unlimited speed</b></div>
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<b>---return to the same luxury hotel each night</b></div>
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<b>---only 145 miles from Texas</b></div>
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<b>---race to the rim of the famous Copper Canyon</b></div>
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Just want to cruise? Sign up for the <b>Xpress Tour</b>. Same route as race cars, but at legal speeds in a time-to-distance rally. Even rent a regular car in Chihuahua. All you need is a helmet.</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">January 2015
Happy New Year!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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EXPRESS REGISTRATION UP<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">**AUCTION OF 2014
PAN AM JACKET AND HAT<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">**RALLY FALCON FOR
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PANAM<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Enrollment for the Chihuahua Express is significantly higher this
year than at the same time last year.
Over 24 North Americans (Canada and U.S.) took advantage of the early
entry discount, good through January 6.
An additional four or five are listed as
“possibles.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Organizer Manuel “Chacho” Medina said he was pleased to see more
entries from the U.S., especially from the states of Texas, California, and
Nevada. “I think we have turned a
corner,” Mr. Medina said,” “as more Americans are recognizing that this is one
of the best motor sports events in the world.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">There is one notable entry from Belgium, Medart Philippe, who will
drive the “Juan Carlos Sarmiento” Studebaker that won the Panam twice a few
years ago.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">The
Chihuahua Express is affiliated with the Silver State Classic Challenge
(</span><a href="http://www.sscc.us/" title="http://www.sscc.us/"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">www.SSCC.us</span></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">). At least four of the
entries in this year’s Express are regulars in that event, a 90 mile run across
Nevada.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">For more information go to:
</span></span><a href="http://www.chihuahuaexpress.com/" title="http://www.chihuahuaexpress.com/"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">www.chihuahuaexpress.com</span></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">. Need to rent a Shelby Mustang for the
event? Contact Todd Landon at “Mustangs to Go.”
Email TALandon@landolakes.com.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">**AUCTION
OF LA CARRERA 2014 JACKET AND HAT FOR “LUPITA”<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Since 2003 “Los Amigos of Lupita Hernandez” have asked for
donations to support the young Mexican nurse who lost both legs at the hip in a
Carrera accident. Currently, Los Amigos
try to send Lupita, who lives in Chiapas, near Tuxtla Gutierrez, least $600
every quarter.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">To continue this modest level of support, your help is needed. A generous benefactor has donated a 2014 La
Carrera Panamericana racing jacket and hat to be auctioned. These items are only available to drivers and
navigators in the event. The “State of
Art” jacket (a large) and hat are in perfect, unworn condition. The jacket and
hat are black with Pan Am patches on it and “Mexico!” across the back. Photos are
available.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The last time a Panam jacket and hat were auctioned, they went for
the “buy it now price” of $500. All bids
should be in U.S. dollars. For bids
under $500, shipping will be extra.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The auction is now open and will close on February 9 at noon
(CST). Payment may be made by check,
money order or Paypal. Checks should be
made payable to “Friends of Lupita Hernandez.”
The trustees for her fund are:
Doug Mockett, Oscar Carillo, and Gerie Bledsoe. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Send bids to:
</span></span><a href="file:///C:/Users/Gerie/Documents/Carreras%20News/Dollars4Lupita@aol.com%20%20" title="file:///C:/Users/Gerie/Documents/Carreras News/Dollars4Lupita@aol.com "><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Dollars4Lupita@aol.com </span></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> Include your
name, postal address, and phone number in your email. All bids will be acknowledged but not
disclosed.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">If this jacket is not right for you, contributions to Lupita’s fund
are warmly welcomed. Please send your
check to: <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> c/o Oscar
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> Mockett and
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> PO Box
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> Manhatten Beach, CA
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">1964 Ford Falcon Monte
Carlo Lightweight. A race/rally car with
FIA papers, extremely lightweight with legitimate fiberglass fenders, front
hood, doors, rear deck lid and bumpers.
Car raced in Europe and won the Nurburgring and Hamburg among other
places. This is Bill Shanahan’s rally
car which placed second in the Carrera Panamericana Historic C in 2008, first in
Historic C in 2009 and first in the Classic Division of the Targa Newfoundland
in 2010.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">The car comes with a
complete set of spares including front and rear suspension, transmission (T10),
two 305 cubic inch Ford race prepared/rally engines. Also included is a fully developed 6 cylinder
4.5 liter Ford engine which qualifies to run in Historic B in the Carrera
Panamericana, all of the FIA spec pieces including a 289 FIA engine and the
original suspension parts. The
suspension parts of the Carrera/Targa car have been significantly strengthened
given the difficult road conditions in those rallies at high speeds. Finally, the car comes with a complete set of
molds to build, if necessary, fiberglass fenders, hood, doors and trunk. The car has not been raced since 2011 due to
owner business commitments; it has been continually track tested and is race
ready.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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David Bate – 203-377-6745 ext 37 or Michael Silverstein – 203-377-6745 ext
14<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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LINCOLN FOR SALE<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">‘<b>54 Lincoln Capri.</b> Ready to race in the Chihuahua Express
in Turismo Mayor or Pan Am. An iconic competitor in La Carrera, Chihuahua
Express and Pikes Peak. 360 cu.in. Ford Racing engine with 650 cfm. Holley,
remote oil cooler, aluminum radiator, H.D. T-5 five-speed close-ratio trans,
Ford 9" rear axle, 4:10 Detroit locker diff, coil-overs, torque arm 3 link with
Panhard bar rear suspension, coil over front suspension, NASCAR power steering,
6 piston Wilwood front calipers, 4 piston Wilwood rears,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><br />Tilton pedal box assy with adj. brake
bias. 28 gallon fuel cell, FIA approved Racetech seats<br />Monit Rally computer,
Peltor intercom, Fast A/F meter, (2) on board fire systems.<br />fiberglas bumpers
and inner fenders, Lexan windows, skid plate, rear difuser<br />extensive spares
package, including molds, jigs and spare rolling body with frame<br />contact Bill
Richert $60,0000. Cannot be duplicated for twice this amount. Located in
Phoenix.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Bill Richert at: </span><a href="mailto:brichert@cox.net" title="mailto:brichert@cox.net"><span style="color: #cc6633; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">brichert@cox.net</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Tel.
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tentative dates for the 2015 Carrera Panamericana are October 15-22. The route will be about the same as last
year: Veracruz to Durango. Final plans should be announced next month,
when registration will open.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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racing is dangerous in any form, and special rallies (road racing) in Mexico are
no exception. Carrera News is not an
official publication of any race organization.
The views expressed here are the editor’s only. All competitors should
have adequate experience or training before signing up for one of these
events.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Gerie
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Gerie Bledsoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08228762398552184309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363575605344298015.post-23876677472334844582014-12-03T15:12:00.000-08:002015-02-10T09:41:24.646-08:00CARRERAS NEWS -- LCP 2014 RECAP<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "AR BLANCA"; font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Carreras News<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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December 2014<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>**CHIHUAHUA EXPRESS REGISTRATION OPEN</b></div>
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<b>**RECAP:
PAN AM 2014<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>**LCP NORTH AMERICAN RESULTS<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>**MORE PANAMERICANA NOTES<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>**ORIGINAL PAN AM CARS NEEDED!<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>**PAN AM-CHIHUAHUA CARS FOR SALE<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>**LEGAL NOTICES<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">**CHIHUAHUA EXPRESS REGISTRATION OPEN<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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It’s time to
sign up for the Chihuahua Express, April 23-26.
Hit reply to ask for an entry form and FAQ.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The Express
is open to any car, vintage or modern, with the required safety equipment. Turbo, super-charged and four-wheel drive
vehicles are welcome. Pan Am cars run in
their Pan Am class, but compete for overall standing with modern cars. Save $250 by registering before the end of
the year.<o:p></o:p></div>
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It is three
days of racing….almost 1000 miles, including about 300 miles of speed stages,
and each night the racers return to the same luxury hotel. Driver’s meetings are at 6:30 and last about
30 minutes.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Don’t have a
race car ready to race? Try the ”
Express Tour,” a time-to-distance rally along the same scenic route run by the
race cars, but at legal speeds. No experience
is needed, and it is an excellent introduction to all Mexican rallies, timing
and scoring, including the Pan Am. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Chihuahua
City, the headquarters of the race, is an easy 145 miles from Presidio, Texas
and 240 from El Paso. This is the 10<sup>th</sup>
anniversary of the Express, which began as the Border Challenge. The organizer is Chacho Medina, who is an
architect by profession, a university lecturer, and Formula One commentator on
Mexican TV. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The Chihuahua Express is affiliated with the Silver State Classic Challenge. www.sscc.us</div>
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<b>**RECAP:
PAN AM 2014<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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In his post-race
interview with the New York Times the overall winner of LCP 2014, Erik Comas
(FR), admitted that he did not understand how long and difficult this epic Pan
Am would be. Comas, a former Formula One
driver and vintage rally driver, won the Pan Am on the last day when the
leading Studebaker went off the road, into a ditch (see photos). Reportedly, Comas had been gaining on the
lead car in the morning speed stages and the constant pressure probably was
ultimately too much for the leader Emilio Velasquez.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 13px;"><b>The Studebaker driven by Comas was built and supported by Mats Hammarlund Racingin San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, that shops third or fourth overall win.</b></span></span></div>
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Comas said
that most of his rally events in Europe are much shorter and usually one day
long, not seven long hard days. For
example, on Day 2 of LCP 2014, the last two transit stages of 207 miles (339 KM)
took the cars in heavy rain and diminishing daylight into the ancient city of Tlaxcala
and then into the center of Mexico City.
And on Day 7, the day began with a transit of almost 185 miles (300 KM)
and a total distance for the day of 420 miles (690 KM). The race cars must average more than 73 MPH (120
KM) in these long transits. Some of the
drivers were behind the steering wheel for up to 13 hours on some days.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Attrition
was extremely high. Of the 75 cars that
started the race, only 45 crossed the finish line in Durango. Of these five were Exhibition cars, including
two modern BMWs. <o:p></o:p></div>
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On Day 2, the
leg from Oaxaca to Mexico City, thirty cars were marked as “DNF” (Did Not
Finish) at the end of the day. Most got
lost along the way, while some had mechanical problems. On Day 5, 25 cars were listed as DNF. In one class, Turismo Production, only three
out of the seven cars that started the race actually crossed the finish line
seven days later. Those North Americans
fighting serious engine problems in the last days of the event were North
Americans included: Paul Hladky, John
Rogers, Vance Stewart, Pedro Vidal, John “Chip” Fudge, Walt Sikes, Art Morgan, and
Jake Shuttlesworth. Only Sikes and
co-driver Paul Frame were able to repair the engine in their 911 and finish.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Fortunately,
especially given the rainy weather, there were no serious crashes or injuries reported. One driver, paraphrasing the title of a
recent movie about life along the Mexican border, opined: this is “No Race for Old Men!”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>**NORTH AMERICAN RESULTS<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Those standing
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Doug
Mockett and Angelica Fuentes (MX), 2d in Turismo Mayor and 2d overall. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Taz
Harvey and Rudy Vajdak, <b>1st in Historic
B</b> and 6<sup>th</sup> overall<o:p></o:p></div>
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Renée
Brinkerhoff and Roberto Mendoza (MX) finished 2d in Sports Menor and 16<sup>th</sup>
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Paul
Fruchbom and Ray Stephens, 2d in Historic B and 8<sup>th</sup> overall<o:p></o:p></div>
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Christian
Reichardt and Dan Roche (Canada), <b>1<sup>st</sup>
in Original Pan Am</b> and 33<sup>th</sup> overall<o:p></o:p></div>
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Gerie
Bledsoe and “El Fer” Garcia (MX), 3d in Turismo Production and 40<sup>th</sup>
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*Michael
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Walt
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John and Ben Greenwood, 6<sup>th</sup> in
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*Jean-Marc Taboulet and Francoise Lecaille
(France and Florida), 11<sup>th</sup> in Historic C and 31<sup>st</sup> overall<o:p></o:p></div>
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*Denotes rookies. Exhibition cars are not
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<b>**MORE PANAMERICANA NOTES<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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The dates of
the event next year and the entry fee will not be announced until
February. The dates will probably fall
within the last two weeks of October, which is the traditional period for the
race.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%;">(Above) The first Camaro entered
in the Pan Am, driven by a European crew, finished second in Historic C running
a 302 c.i. (5 liter) engine. It was also
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The top
North American finishers in Historic C (V8s) were John and Ben Greenwood in 6<sup>th</sup>. This class had been dominated by Americans
until recently. Nine of the twelve cars
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Three of the
four cars from the Czech Republic finished.
The highest finisher, a ’72 Subaru (below), won 1<sup>st</sup> in
Historic A Plus and 12<sup>th</sup> overall.
Reportedly, the creation of this expedition was inspired by an article
in a Czech auto magazine on the Pan Am written by another Czech, Rudy Vajak,
Taz Harvey’s co-piloto. </div>
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Car #283, a
Volvo P122 driven by Michael and Christi Shoemaker (USA), became the first
known victim of a large piece of a building facade falling on the rear of their
car in Guanajuato. Both crew members
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greeted the Pan Am in every city along the route. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>**ORIGINAL PAN AM CARS NEEDED!<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Only one
Original Pan Am (OPA) car was entered in the event this year, the beautiful ’54
Lincoln of Christian Reichardt and Dan Roche (photo below). A few years ago, there were seven entries in
this class. Where did all the flowers
go?<o:p></o:p></div>
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The rules
for this class are somewhat vague, but it a class for cars were eligible to run
in the Original Pan Am back in 1950-1954, thus the car must have been made
between 1940 and 1954. Although the car
must run an engine from the period, it may also use a more modern transmission
(manual or automatic), disc brakes, 12 volt electrical system, modern ignition,
aluminum radiator, and other improvements to make them dependable and
safe. Externally, the cars should
look as they did during the original event.<o:p></o:p></div>
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If you are
looking for a class to enter, this is it.
Lots of fun, without spending mega bucks.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>**CARRERA-CHIHUAHUA CARS FOR SALE<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;">‘<b>54
Lincoln Capri.</b> Ready to race in the
Chihuahua Express IN Turismo Mayor. A famous competitor in La Carrera,
Chihuahua Express and Pikes Peak. 360 cu.in. Ford Racing engine with 650 cfm.
Holley, remote oil cooler, aluminum radiator, H.D. T-5 5 speed close ratio
trans., Ford 9" rear axle, 4:10 Detroit locker diff.<br />
coil-overs, torque arm 3 link with panhard bar rear suspension, coil over
front suspension,<br />
NASCAR power steering, 6 piston Wilwood front calipers, 4 piston Wilwood rears,
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Tilton pedal box assy with adj. brake bias. 28 gallon fuel cell, FIA approved
Racetech seats<br />
Monit Rally computer, Peltor intercom, Fast A/F meter, 2 on board fire systems.<br />
fiberglass bumpers and inner fenders, Lexan windows, skid plate, rear difuser<br />
extensive spares package, including molds, jigs and spare rolling body with
frame<br />
contact Bill Richert $60,0000. Cannot be duplicated for twice that amount. Located in Phoenix. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Gerie Bledsoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08228762398552184309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363575605344298015.post-76937291962109566122014-08-16T15:01:00.001-07:002014-08-16T15:01:14.387-07:00A Summary of Pan Am Classifications (Draft)<br />
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<b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">A SUMMARY OF CLASSES OF CARS<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">IN LA CARRERA PANAMERICANA<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">(DRAFT)<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">General Rules:</span></b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> no turbos or
blowers, no fuel injection, original body work and frame. 600 CFM carbs for
V8s, multiple carbs for European sports cars. 0.040 overbore allowed in
most classes. Headers and modern disc brakes allowed in all classes. DOT tires,
minimum tread wear 60, no shaved tires. Six-point roll cages and other safety measures
comparable to FIA Group N rally cars (not vintage cars). Fiberglass parts or
bodies allowed on some cars with permission.
No station wagons or pick-ups.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">There
are six major classes of cars:
Competition, Historics, Original Pan Am, Exhibition, Hot Rods, and
Concept cars. Please note that this
event is less about period correctness than safety and speed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">1.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><b><u><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Competition Cars, 1940-1954</span></u></b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> – highly modified cars
that just look old<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">A.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Turismo Mayor</span></b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> -- sedans, up to 360
c.i. engines, iron block, alloy heads, Jerico transmissions, five speed,
coil-over suspensions front and rear, min 3300 lbs, 16” rims <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">B.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Turismo Production</span></b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> -- sedans, same as Mayor,
except 305 c.i., iron heads on V8s, four-speed<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">C.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Sports Mayor</span></b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> – two seaters over 2000
c.c., coil-overs, replicas allowed with permission<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">D.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Sports Menor</span></b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> -- under 2000 c.c., two
seaters, coil-overs, replicas allowed with permission <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">A.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Historic A</span></b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> -- four cylinder sports
cars and sedans to 1965 or later in some cases<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">B.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Historic A Plus </span></b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">– four cylinders sports
cars and sedans to 1972 or later<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">C.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Historic B</span></b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> -- six cylinders
sports cars and sedans, 2400 c.c. limit for Porsches, 4.2 liter for American
six cylinders. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">D.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Historic C</span></b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> -- eight and twelve
cylinders, limited to largest engine generally available in 1965
model, some models up to 1972 are allowed; must weigh minimum 2800 lbs to carry
a four-barrel carb. See “continuation
rule” below in Notes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">3.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><b><u><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Original Pan Am</span></u></b><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> – </span></b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">sedans and sports cars
that were eligible to run the event in 1950-1954. These cars must look like the originals (body
and trim) but are allowed: headers,
aluminum radiators, disc brakes at all four wheels, 12 volt, modern ignitions,
etc. Four speed transmissions in models of cars that were not available with
manual transmissions in 1950-1954.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">4.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><b><u><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Exhibition</span></u></b><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> – </span></b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">if a car does not
qualify for any of the classes above, it may run in Exhibition with the prior
approval of the Organizers. These cars
are listed in the daily results but not in the final results.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Organizers created this class. These are
hot rods that were common in the years of the original race. They may be prepared like a Turismo Mayor
car, but are limited to 306 c.i. and must weigh at least 2800 lbs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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created this class. These are one-off
cars, often displayed in car shows as a future design. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Notes</span></b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">This
summary is just that. Read the published
rules of the event for the details. For
just about every rule, there is an exception, and the Organizers can waive just
about any rule since they decide which cars are allowed to enter.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The
“Continuation Rule”: In the Historic
classes, later model cars may be allowed to compete if its chassis and engine
are essentially the same as the model of that car manufactured in 1965, or in
the case of Historic A Plus, 1972 models.
In other words, the later model car should not have a mechanical
advantage over the 1965 model of the same car and look about the same. And in Historic A Plus it is possible to run
a modern engine of up to 1600 c.c.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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on Speed: the following classes are
limited to 144 MPH by use of a MSD rev limiter: Turismo Mayor, Turismo
Production, Sports Mayor, and Historic C.
See rules for the chart of variables: rear-end gear, tire size, and other factors. It assumes a top gear of 1:1 ratio.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%;">August 12, 2012<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b>**PAN AM CREATES TWO NEW CLASSES<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>**PAN AM ROUTE 2014: STAY TUNED<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>**10<sup>TH</sup> CHIHUAHUA
EXPRESS, APRIL 23-25, 2015<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>**COYOTE CONVOY PLANS<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>**CLASSIFIEDS – ISO DRIVERS,
CO-DRIVERS, AND CREW<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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**<b>CARS FOR SALE<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>**LEGAL<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>**PAN AM CREATES TWO NEW
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According to a special bulletin<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;">, the Organizing
Committee has created two more competition classes for 2014: Concept Cars
and Hot Rods. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://lacarrerapanamericana.com.mx/images/contenidos/documentos/boletines/2014/boletin-regulatorio-1-pana.pdf" title="http://lacarrerapanamericana.com.mx/images/contenidos/documentos/boletines/2014/boletin-regulatorio-1-pana.pdf"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%;">http://lacarrerapanamericana.com.mx/images/contenidos/documentos/boletines/2014/boletin-regulatorio-1-pana.pdf</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;">The rules for the Hot Rod class are a bit
vague in places, but the cars are to be prepared like Turismo Mayor cars,
except V8s are limited to 306 c.i. engines, and the cars must meet a minimum
weight of 2800 lbs. (Turismo Mayor cars must weigh at least 3300 lbs,)</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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been posted on the official website.
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<a href="http://lacarrerapanamericana.com.mx/index.php/la-ruta">http://lacarrerapanamericana.com.mx/index.php/la-ruta</a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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this short video on Durango, the event’s final destination.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>**10<sup>TH</sup> CHIHUAHUA EXPRESS, APRIL 23-25, 2015<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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It’s time to make a commitment to
the Express next spring. Just about any
car is eligible. The entry fee is $2750
until December 31. 1000 miles of stage
rally racing. 300 at high speed. A great
introduction to road racing in Mexico.
If you just want to come down and check it out a more modest speeds, try
the Tour for $1250. It is a
time-to-distance rally at regular highway speeds. <a href="http://www.chihuahuaexpress.com/">www.chihuahuaexpress.com</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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On Saturday, October 11, 2014 the 13<sup>th</sup> annual Coyote
Convoy will cross into Mexico from Laredo, Texas for the trip to the start of
La Carrera Panamericana. That evening
and the next night, it will stop in San Miguel de Allende, a major tourist
attraction, for a little R & R. It
will arrive in Veracruz on Monday afternoon, Oct. 13, around 5 PM. Registration begins the next morning.<o:p></o:p></div>
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vehicles will convoy the 500 miles back to Laredo. An over-night stop along the way is planned.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>**CLASSIFIEDS – ISO DRIVERS,
CO-DRIVERS, AND CREW<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Texas</b>. A car owner-driver is
in search of a navigator for the Pan Am in October. The driver speaks Spanish and has competed in
the event, as well as the Chihuahua Express, several times. Some experience as a rally navigator and a
competitive spirit are desired, as well as some level of financial commitment.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Arizona</b>. An experience Pan
Am and Chihuahua driver is interested in renting a solid car for the Pan Am in
October. The car should be turn-key
ready.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Arizona</b>. A highly
experienced co-piloto and mechanic is looking for a ride in October.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>California</b>. An experienced
Pan Am driver and vintage racer, a younger fellow, is interested in being a
co-driver or navigator in October.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Colorado</b>. An experience Pan
Am navigator is interested in joining a crew in October and will navigate with
a sensible driver.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Colorado</b>. A car owner-driver
is looking for a qualified driver to handle her tow truck and trailer.<o:p></o:p></div>
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If you want to pursue any of these opportunities, please ask
the editor for the contact info.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>WARNING</b>: The editor of CARRERAS NEWS is pleased to
hook up competitors for the event, but he does not handle marriage counseling or
“divorces.” When you find Mr. or Ms. Right,
just make sure you have a firm understanding about the financial terms,
sleeping arrangements, affectional preferences, etc. before you head to Mexico. In some cases, a written contract might prove
useful.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>**CARS FOR SALE<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>’54 Lincoln Capri</b>. One-owner, all original Southern California
car. Restored in 2008. New brakes. Power
steering, brakes, windows and seats. An original
“Hot Rod Lincoln.” Maybe too nice to
race in Mexico. Call Bill at 415.465.9100. $25,000/B.O.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;">‘<b>54
Lincoln Capri.</b> Ready to race in
October. A famous competitor in La
Carrera, Chihuahua Express and Pikes Peak. 360 cu.in. Ford Racing engine with
650 cfm. Holley, remote oil cooler, aluminum radiator<br />
H.D. T-5 5 speed close ratio trans., Ford 9" rear axle, 4:10 Detroit
locker diff.<br />
coil-overs, torque arm 3 link with panhard bar rear suspension, coil over
front suspension,<br />
NASCAR power steering, 6 piston Wilwood front calipers, 4 piston Wilwood rears,
<br />
Tilton pedal box assy with adj. brake bias. 28 gallon fuel cell, FIA approved
Racetech seats<br />
Monit Rally computer, Peltor intercom, Fast A/F meter, 2 on board fire systems.<br />
fiberglass bumpers and inner fenders, Lexan windows, skid plate, rear difuser<br />
extensive spares package, including molds, jigs and spare rolling body with
frame<br />
contact Bill Richert tel. 602-548-9368 e-m </span><a href="mailto:brichert@cox.net"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%;">brichert@cox.net</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Coca-Cola
Pan Am Buick</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">. This
is a replica of the three ‘54 Buicks from Mexico that ran in the Original Pan
Am. It is reported to be a good driver,
four-speed and easy to update for the Pan Am, Original Pan Am class. Located in Monterey, California. Reduced to $19,900 USD/BO. Contact Steve Dole
at </span><a href="mailto:cashblankets@gmail.com"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">cashblankets@gmail.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">. NB:
this car needs to run LCP again.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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available at different prices. Including a two-time champion of the event. Why build from scratch when so many nice cars
are available?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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exception.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">**CONTACT INFORMATION<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b>Gerie Bledsoe, North American Coordinator
and Editor<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b><span lang="ES-MX">La Carrera Panamericana and Chihuahua Express<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b>224.999.7292 (Chicago) until August 17<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>850.660.1784 (North West
Florida) after August 20<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>LCP Main Office, Mexico City
+52-55-5586-6898<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>US Number 1-310-860-6959<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>www.lacarrerapanamericana.com.mx<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<a href="mailto:team@lacarrerapanamericana.com.mx"><b>team@lacarrerapanamericana.com.mx</b></a><b> (entries, general info)<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<a href="mailto:monica@lacarrerapanamericana.com.mx"><b>monica@lacarrerapanamericana.com.mx</b></a><b> (hotels and entry fees)<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Chihuahua Express<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<a href="http://www.chihuahuaexpress.com/"><b>www.chihuahuaexpress.com</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Chacho Medina, President</b><o:p></o:p></div>
Gerie Bledsoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08228762398552184309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363575605344298015.post-23999248992096927372014-07-11T12:06:00.000-07:002014-07-11T12:06:05.396-07:00<br />
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<b>**PAN AM CARS AT
PIKES PEAK<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Ralf Christensson, a Pan Am and Chihuahua Express veteran,
won the Vintage Class at the 92d running of the PPIHC on June 29 with a blazing
time, a new record of 10:46. Ralf, who is sedish, was driving a specially
prepared ’67 Mustang provided by Todd Landon.
He also finished 27<sup>th</sup> overall. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Second place in Vintage went to Chris Lennon in a ’73
Porsche 911 with a time of 11:01. Lennon
had been a bit faster than Christensson in the qualifying runs, but could not
keep up the pace in the final “Race to the Clouds” on Sunday.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Another Swede, Magnus Widen, driving another Todd Landon Pan
Am Mustang, finished third in class with a time of 11:56. The third vintage Mustang in the class,
driven by Gerie Bledsoe, developed transmission problems and was DNF. The car and driver did manage to finish,
however, practice and qualifying runs on all three sections of the 12.6 mile course,
including three runs to the summit.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The overall PPIHC champion this year was Romain Dumas in
9:05.8, far off the spectacular record of 8:13.8 set by Sebastian Loeb last
year. Six-time champion and former
record-holder Tajima finished 4<sup>th</sup> (9:43:9), driving his all-electric
“monster” car. The electric cars
practices with the Vintage Class, which was more than interesting.<o:p></o:p></div>
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A video of Ralf’s run is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWgO5iXRdt8<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>**CARRERAS FIESTA – MONTEREY-CARMEL--
AUGUST 16 – 5-8:30 pm<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Attached is the official poster for the 8<sup>th</sup>
Annual Carreras Festival in conjunction with the Monterrey historic races at
the Baja Cantina, 7166 Carmel Valley Rod (just past The Quail Lodge). The Fiesta is an opportunity for veterans and
fans of rallying in Mexico to get together, kick tires, tell old stories, and
raise some money for “Los Amigos de Lupita Hernandez.” </div>
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Lupita is the Mexican nurse who lost both
legs at the hit when a Pan Am car went off the road near Tuxtla Gutierrez and
pinned her against an ambulance. “Los
Amigos” have supported her for 12 years now, providing her a house, wheel
chair, computer, vocational training, start-up funds for a micro-business, and
a modest monthly stipend.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Tickets are $30 ahead of time and $35 at the door. An excellent Mexican buffet will be served at
5:30. Family and friends are invited, of
course. Proceeds go to “Los Amigos de
Lupita Hernandez.” Contributions in cash
or check will be greatly appreciated.<o:p></o:p></div>
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automobile to the Cantina, but we can guarantee only 6 parking spots up close,
so if you want to reserve a spot, contact our gracious host Bill Hemmer at <a href="mailto:bekgroup@gmail.com">bekgroup@gmail.com</a>. Bill is a real estate broker in Carmel.<o:p></o:p></div>
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At last count there were 59 entries posted on the official
Pan Am web site, a number that lags last year’s somewhat. The organizers report having over seventy entries
in the pipeline, but they are having trouble getting the entries posted on the
web site. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Popular classes include:
Historic B (16 signed up, mostly Porsche 911s), Historic C (15, of
course, Mustangs rule!), Historic A Plus (7), Turismo Mayor (8), and Turismo
Production (7). Entries are needed in
Turismo Mayor (0), Turismo Menor (1), Historic A (3), Original Pan Am (2). Heck, if you just finish the race in some of
these classes, you will celebrate on the podium.<o:p></o:p></div>
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After two or three years of over-subscription, LCP entries
fell last year to 85. At this year’s
current rate, it seems like the final number will be about the same. This is good news, perhaps, for competitors
because it means less traffic jams at the timing check-points, but it also means
that we will miss seeing old friends and meeting new ones.<o:p></o:p></div>
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So, pull that Gullwing out of the barn, clean off the bird
poop, change the oil, and bring it down to race this year. Remember, this race is about having epic
fun. Most cars, even reproductions, are welcome
up to 1972 models, in some classes. Rumor
has it that we will see our first Trans-Am Camaro this year in Historic C
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the technical inspectors are more concerned with safety than originality, so
make sure the Organizers approve your roll cage design, in particular, before
you sign up.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Remember, too, there is an Exhibition Class for cars that do
not fit into a regular class. A certain
’49 Caddy with a blown LS7 Corvette engine has been known to enroll in this
class.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Need help signing up?
Give me a call in Chicago at 224.999.seven two 92.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>**CHIHUAHUA EXPRESS
DATES – APRIL 23-26, 2015<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Clearly and without a doubt, this is one of the best road
races in the world, maybe the best, but for some reason it is
under-subscribed. Why so good? It’s Close to the US. 1000 miles in three days. Beautiful mountain roads. Excellent, dry weather. Lunch over the famous Copper Canyon. Great organization. Generous local support. Police and ambulance resources the entire
route. Same hotel and paddock each
night. Reasonably priced. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Not up to driving at full speed just yet? Try the Express out at 70 MPH in the
Chihuahua Tour, a time-to-distance rally for half the competition price. Is there a down side? It’s only three days, I suppose.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>**ORIGINAL PAN AM
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Lauri
Menditto, a license plate artist from Washington, DC, has contacted CARRERA
NEWS to announce that she recently purchased a bunch of license plates,
including a plate from the fifth and final Pan Am race in 1954. The
plate is from the car driven by Alfonso de Portago of
Spain. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The
plate is too valuable to use in her artwork, so Lauri would like to sell the
plate to a Pan Am collector and make a donation to our non-profit, Los Amigos
de Lupita, upon completion of the sale. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Alfonso
de Portago led an adventurous life. He twice was a jockey on horses at
The Grand National Steeplechase in England, won a bronze medal in the two-man
bobsled, and at the age of 17 flew a plane under a bridge to win a $500
bet! The plate appears to be authentic, but CARRERA NEWS has no way to
establish that as a fact.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The
plate will go to the highest bidder. The
minimum starting bid is $1250 USD.
Bidding will be open for 10 days from the date of this email and end at
5 PM, Eastern time. Plates like this
have gone for over $3000 on eBay.<o:p></o:p></div>
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send your bids or questions to Lauri at <a href="mailto:license2t@gmail.com" title="mailto:license2t@gmail.com">license2t@gmail.com</a>. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Want to find or rent a Pan Am race car? Need a co-driver, navigator, truck driver,
or mechanic? Want to fill one of these
positions? Please let me know
immediately, as I am receiving calls about filling spots on teams more
frequently, as October approaches. I
have one driver who needs a co-driver, and one experience driver who is looking
for a car or a team to join.<o:p></o:p></div>
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There are four shops in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico that
rent and/or support Pan Am and Chihuahua Express cars. Todd Landon up in Minnesota provides the “Mustangs to Go” now of Pikes Peak fame.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Got a Carrera car for sale?
Advertise here, two NEWS editions for a $40 contribution to “Los Amigos
de Lupita Hernandez” c/o Doug Mockett in Los Angeles. We have sold three cars advertised here
already this year.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>**LEGAL WARNING<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Like most forms of motor sports, La Carrera Panamericana is
dangerous. Make sure that your car is
properly prepared, especially for safety, and driven prudently.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Worried about public safety in Mexico? Not so much.
In my sixteen years racing and living in Mexico, I have never seen or
heard of an act of violence or crime against a rally competitor. Don’t let the US media keep LCP and the
Express off your bucket list. Come on
down. You will never forget it.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Gerie Bledsoe, North American Coordinator<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>La Carrera Panamericana and Chihuahua
Express<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Chicago(Evanston) 224.999.seven two 92.<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>San Miguel de Allende, Mexico 650-525-nine
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<b>Mexico City +52-55-5586-6898<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>US Number 1-310-860-6959<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>www.lacarrerapanamericana.com.mx<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<a href="mailto:team@lacarrerapanamericana.com.mx"><b>team@lacarrerapanamericana.com.mx</b></a><b> (entries, general info)<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<a href="mailto:monica@lacarrerapanamericana.com.mx"><b>monica@lacarrerapanamericana.com.mx</b></a><b> (hotels and entry fees)<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<a href="http://www.chihuahuaexpress.com/"><b>www.chihuahuaexpress.com</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Chacho Medina, President<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>**LCP ENTRIES<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>**CHIHUAHUA EXPRESS DATES 2015<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>**CARRERAS MUSTANGS AT “THE HAWK” JULY
17-20<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>**PIKES PEAK JUNE 29 – One Week for 12
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<b>**CARRERAS FIESTA -- MONTEREY-CARMEL,
AUGUST 16<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>**YVES JUNNE -- RIP<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>**CARS FOR SALE<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>**CHEVY RACE ENGINES FOR SALE –“Lightly
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<b>**LEGAL DEPT.<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Thirty-seven entries are listed on the official
website. Several others are being
processed and should be posted soon.
Entries by class are noted below, while the number of US entries is in
parentheses. LCP rookies are denoted
with (*). There is also a good showing
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Turismo Production – 4 (3) Stewart, Reichardt, Bledsoe<o:p></o:p></div>
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Turismo Mayor – 3 (2) Mockett, Hladky<o:p></o:p></div>
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Sports Mayor – 0<o:p></o:p></div>
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Sports Menor – 1 (1) Brinkerhoff<o:p></o:p></div>
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Historic A – 3 (1) Shoemaker*<o:p></o:p></div>
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Historic B – 7 (4) Sikes, Gold, Harvey, Morgan*<o:p></o:p></div>
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Historic C – 11 (4) Fudge, Rogers,Greenwoods, Taboulet*<o:p></o:p></div>
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OPA – 1 (1) Buchanan<o:p></o:p></div>
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Chacho Medina has tentatively set the dates of next year’s
Express for April 23-26, 2015. If you
know of any serious schedule conflicts, please advise. The date for this event must be adjusted
annually to not interfere with Easter, a huge holiday in Mexico.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Veterans of this race know what a special event the Express
really is and have committed to bringing a friend next year—“each one bring one.” Those
who are unsure about rallying or open-road racing like this should come down
and participate in the Express Tour, which is a fun rally at normal highway
speeds along the same route used by the competition cars. The roads, race organization, weather, and
countryside are great in April, and we get to sleep in the same hotel bed every
night!<o:p></o:p></div>
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All vintage Carrera/Express cars, especially Mustangs, are
invited to “The Hawk with Brian Redman” on July 17-20 at Road America, Elkhart
Lake, Wisconsin. Since this is the 50<sup>th</sup>
anniversary of the original pony car, it will be the featured marque. (Chevy guys will get over it when the Camaro
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Those who have not raced at Road America have missed one of
the most beautiful tracks in the country.
RA has it all: 4.2 miles in length, plenty of room for passing,
elevation changes, challenging corners, great racing infrastructure, and a
national park setting. The small, quaint
village of Elkhart Lake is nearby, and it is possible to drive around the
original road course that ran through the village and farmland around the
village. Bring your spousal unit, for
there are other quaint villages, with plenty of “chick stuff” and spas in this
area of the state. <o:p></o:p></div>
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for a car show, and veterans say it quite a display.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Several Carrera/Express cars are entered in the Pikes Peak
International Hill Climb schedule for Sunday, June 29. To be able to climb the mountain in your
vintage Mustang or modern electric racecar, one must not only pay the entry fee
but must also qualify during four practice sessions in the wee hours of the
morning during the week before. All
told, it’s eight days in Colorado Springs or Manitou Springs. Because the 12 mile route is completely
paved, the speed and danger have increased significantly. Mustang builder Todd
Landon is renting and support a small heard of this vehicles for the event one
will win the Vintage Division Championship, while another will be lucky to
qualify.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">**8<sup>th</sup> ANNUAL CARRERA
FIESTA -- MONTEREY-CARMEL AUGUST 16<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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Aficionados of open-road racing (stage rallying) in Mexico
will gather during the Monterey Motorsports Reunion at the same watering hole: The Baja Cantina in Carmel on Saturday,
August 16, 5:30-8:30 PM.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Carrera cars, exotics, and cars for sale are invited, but
parking is limited, so make a reservation with gracious host Bill Hemmer <a href="mailto:bekgroup@gmail.com"><b>bekgroup@gmail.com</b></a><b>. </b>Please
let Bill or me know if you plan to attend.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The Carrera and French racing community were sadden to hear
of the passing of Yves Junne, who was registered as co-piloto with his good
friend Stanley Gold in this year’s Pan Am.
Stanley and Yves participated in the Pan Am several years ago and had planned
to return for the past year or two.
Stanley also campaigned his 911 in racing in Europe during the summer.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>’53 Oldsmobile Super
88 $10,000 </b>Completed four La Carrera races, finishing as high as 10th
overall and 3<sup>rd</sup> in Turisimo Mayor.
Street legal with clear title.
Strong runner and great handling car; has to be to compete in La
Carrera. All mechanicals updated. Located in Chicago area. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>NOTE: Both the ’63 Chevy Nova and the white ’53
Studebaker advertised in this space have been sold. If you have a car for sale,
you may advertise it here for $40 for one insertion or $80 for three. Proceeds go to Lupita Hernandez, the Mexican
nurse who lost both legs in a Carrera accident.
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<b>What to advertise your classic car
in Great Britain and Europe? Go to </b><a href="http://autoaddicts.co.uk/"><b>http://autoaddicts.co.uk/</b></a><b>
It’s a on line car magazine and listing service brought to my attention
by Sarah Bennett-Baggs, who competed in the Pan Am two years ago with Bill
Hemmer and Johnny Tipler.<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">**CHEVY RACE ENGINES FOR SALE<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Two lightly used,
ready to go Carrera/Chihuahua engines available. One 359ci, 10.5-1 compression,
551hp/460 torque, Dart 18 degree aluminum heads, Crower roller cam. One 352ci,
9.6-1 compression, 490hp/427 torque, Edelbrock Victor Jr aluminum heads, Crane
roller cam. Both have Holley 600cfm carb, Dart steel block, wet sump with
custom oil pan. Plus all the other goodies. Contact me for complete build
sheet. $ 15,000 each or $ 22,500 for both. <u>Doug Mockett</u> 310.503.6909 or </span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><a href="mailto:doug@mockett.com" title="mailto:doug@mockett.com">doug@mockett.com</a></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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MEXICO FOR SALE<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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Spectacular home in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Only three years young. Two master suites. 3.5 baths. Terraces all
over. Three-car garage, plus parking for
service truck or trailer next to the garden, and many nice Carrera
memories. Great garden (a separate lot),
pool, and views of the city and the setting sun. Check it out on Sotheby’s web site<a href="file:///C:/Users/Gerie/Documents/La%20Carrera/2014/%20%20http:/www.sothebysrealty.com/eng/sales/detail/180-l-1978-4000043390/prolongacion-la-quinta-ojo-de-agua-san-miguel-de-allende-gu-37777"> http://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng/sales/detail/180-l-1978-4000043390/prolongacion-la-quinta-ojo-de-agua-san-miguel-de-allende-gu-37777</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Yes, that’s my lovely house; built to US standards my Mats
Hammarlund and Eva Hellstrom. Additions
to our family -- the first grandchildren – have forced a major change in our
life style. The price has been reduced
by a bunch recently, but has not been changed on Sotheby’s web site.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Let me know if you have questions about it. I do not think there’s another one like it in
San Miguel, rated by <u>Conde Naste</u> as the best place to live…anywhere.<o:p></o:p></div>
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dangerous. Competitors should be in good
health and have a properly prepared vehicle.
A medical exam is given before each event.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Gerie
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">North
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Express and La Carrera Panamericana<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> 224.999.7292 (until late September)<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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Gerie Bledsoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08228762398552184309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363575605344298015.post-66834337469379022572014-05-01T10:33:00.000-07:002014-05-01T10:33:07.542-07:00CARRERAS NEWS -- EXPRESS RESULTS<br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "Impact","sans-serif"; font-size: 18pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Carreras
News<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">April
2014<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">**BMW
1 M WINS CHIHUAHUA EXPRESS<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">**PAN
AM 2014 TO END IN DURANGO<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">**ENTERING
THE PAN AM<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">**<b>CZECH TEAM SIGNS
UP<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">**RIP
-- BRET HALLER <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">**
‘53 STUDEBAKER FOR SALE<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">**LEGAL
NOTICE<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">**CONTACT
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1 M WINS CHIHUAHUA EXPRESS<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Modern
BMW’s took the top two places in the Express, April 3-6, gaining sweet revenge
for the upset last year. The overall
winners were EDuardo "Lalo" Henkel and Sergio Puente in their “1 M.” A M3 in the hands of Manuel Chico and Rodolfo
Gonzalez finished 2d overall. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Four
Turismo Mayor Pan Am cars from the U.S. dropped out of contention quickly. Doug
Mockett and Angelica Fuentes, who surprised Henkl last year to win overall, lost
their alternator on Day 1. Paul Hladky
and Adrian Gerrit had heating and fueling issues. Mockett finished in 15<sup>th</sup> place;
Hladky in 9<sup>th</sup>.
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">The
silver Turismo Mayor Studebaker of Gerie Bledsoe and Kristin Stewart lost its
water pump10 KM into the first speed stage on Day 1. Another favorite for a top spot, Stewart
Robertson, crashed during the pre-qualification run and was out of the event.
It was a bad year for
Studebakers!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">The
top North American finishers were: 5<sup>th</sup> Paul Fruchbom* and Ray
Stephens in a Porsche 911; 6<sup>th</sup> Tony and Lee-Ann Strelzow in a ’66
Corvette, followed by 7<sup>th</sup> Ralph Carungi* and Bill Richert, just
cruising in their hot rod ’54 Lincoln.
Ralph Christensson,* from Sweden, finished 3d overall and first in Pan Am
Historic “C” in a Todd Landon ’65 Mustang.
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Newcomers
Bassam Haddad and Marisa Marroquin from Texas finished a very respectable11th
their first time out, and were followed by Jake Shuttlesworth and Gil Stewart in
12<sup>th</sup>. Chip Fudge and Ray von
Schlagter had a fuel problem the second day but managed to finish
14<sup>th</sup> overall. (*Indicates who should have received a trophy for first
in class.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Bobby
Unser, Jr. and Jack Rogers had to retire because of health reasons. And
mechanical problems ended the event for three more North American entries: Michael Sharp and Jon LeCarner; Kaming Ko and
Stafford Galen, plus Richard Tomlin and Scott Butler in their Barracuda. Bledsoe replaced Unser on Day 3, finishing
10<sup>th</sup> overall for the day in Todd Landon’s ‘89 supercharged
Mustang.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Again,
the Express was well-managed. The
weather, roads, police, and emergency services were great, as usual. Above all, there was only one serious crash
but no injuries. Once again, the results
demonstrate that quite often the tortoise, not the hare, wins a rally--where
finishing is essential.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">**PAN
AM 2014 TO END IN DURANGO<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">According
to Eduardo “Lalo” Leon, the President Emeritus of La Carrera Panamericana, the
event this year will end in the city of Durango, which is around 200 miles
northwest of Zacatecas.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">The
tentative route includes: Veracruz,
Oaxaca, Mexico City/State of Mexico, Morelia, Guanajuato, Zacatecas, and
Durango. Queretaro may or may not be
added later.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">By
ending in Durango, the race will follow more of the route of the original Pan
Am, 1950-1954, which went from Zacatecas to the city of Durango and then up to
Chihuahua City before ending in Cd. Juarez.
(Zacatecas and Durango are the capitals of Mexican states by the same
name.).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Durango
is a city of over 500,000 inhabitants, located in a valley (1880 meters or 6170
feet high) on the western side of the country.
It is separated from the Sea of Cortes by a mountain range. The road over the mountains, known as the
Backbone of the Devil, is infamous in Mexico.
Whether or not the Pan Am cars will tackle it is yet to be
decided.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">The
climate is semi-arid. In October, the
days should be warm (80 F.) and sunny, while the nights will be cool (48
F.) There is always the possibility of a
little rain in October, too.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">The
city is known for its cathedral, iron ore, basketball, baseball, and bull
fights. Perhaps the city has a burro to
carry around a big jug of mezcal…..after the race ends.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Horacio
Chousal has been appointed to handle the route book and timing, while Carlos
Cordero will be back as Race Director.
Both managed the Chihuahua Express in April.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Tech
and registration for the event will take place in the convention center in
Veracruz once again, October 14-16. It
is also possible that one or two speed stages will be planned for the state of
Veracruz on Friday morning, October 17, Day 1 of the
event.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">The
list of early entries should be posted soon on the official web site, </span><a href="http://www.lacarrerapanamericana.com.mx/" title="http://www.lacarrerapanamericana.com.mx/"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: #0563c1;">www.lacarrerapanamericana.com.mx</span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">. May 1 is the end of the discounted or early
entry period. Entries will be considered
until late September.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">The
Pan Office has indicated that the rules for the race cars will be out in May,
and there should be few, if any, changes.
Last year, the Organizers approved manual transmissions in models of
cars, like Lincolns, Oldsmobiles, and Chryslers, in the Original Pan Am class,
that were not available with manual boxes.
The organizers also invited hot rods from the 1930’s to enter in a new
class.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">If
you plan to bring a new car to the event make sure that (1) you understand the
rules for the various classes of cars, especially the class you intend to enter,
and (2) the car’s roll cage and safety equipment comply with Pan Am rules. This is especially important if the car ran
the Pan Am back in the 1990s. The safety
standards are must higher today. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">**CZECH
TEAM SIGNS UP<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Four
cars from the Czech Republic will be signing up for the event, according to Lalo
Leon. Mr. Leon plans to attend the
formal introduction of the team in Prague on June 14. Some of the drivers will be from the famous
Czech crews that campaigned Subarus in the World Rally
Championship.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">**RIP
-- BRET HALLER <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Mr.
Haller, 45, the young man from Venice (L.A.), who organized the Unlimited Class
for the 2006 Carrera, passed away two weeks ago. Just before he died, he emailed me about
rounding up some Pan Am cars for friends of his. He was a good friend of the event, an
exceptionally nice guy, and friend to many.
A notice was posted on the official LCP web site, as
well.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">**LEGAL
NOTICE<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Like
other forms of auto sports, open-road rallying in Mexico is dangerous and
addictive.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">**<b>’CAR FOR SALE<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">’53
Studebaker. $24,900. The car is eligible
to run in the Original Pan Am class and in vintage events in the U.S. It has the original (rebuilt) suspension and
steering systems, a (fresh) Studebaker engine, Edelbrock carb, fuel cell, twin
fuel pumps, plus improvements allowed by the rules: disk brakes front and rear, aluminum
radiator, oil cooler, and electronic ignition.
New Basset rims and Toyo tires.
New OEM frame, eight-point roll cage, current belts, roll-up windows,
rally computer, and rust free body.
It needs approved (Kirkey) racing
seats and a larger fire bottle. Titled
and located in Wisconsin. Contact: Gerie Bledsoe. More photos are
available.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-no-proof: yes;"><img border="0" datasize="21452" height="310" id="MA32232716-0003" src="aoladp://MA32232716-0003/clip_image002.jpg" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_1" width="440" /></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-no-proof: yes;"><img border="0" datasize="24148" height="313" id="MA32232716-0004" src="aoladp://MA32232716-0004/clip_image004.jpg" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_2" width="445" /></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">**CONTACT
INFO<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Gerie
Bledsoe, North American Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">La
Carrera Panamericana and Chihuahua Express<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">USPS
address: 608 Hinman Ave. Unit
1S<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"> Evanston, Illinois
60202<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">1-224-999-7292--Home
office, Evanston, Illinois<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">1-650-867-9488
(mobile, only in US)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Email: gbledso@aol.com<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><a href="aoldb://mail/Carrera%202011/Carrera%20News/www.panamrace.com" title="aoldb://mail/Carrera 2011/Carrera News/www.panamrace.com"><span style="color: #0563c1;">www.panamrace.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><a href="aoldb://mail/Carrera%202011/Carrera%20News/www.lacarrerapanamericana.com.mx" title="aoldb://mail/Carrera 2011/Carrera News/www.lacarrerapanamericana.com.mx"><span style="color: #0563c1;">www.lacarrerapanamericana.com.mx</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><a href="http://www.chihuahuaexpress.com/" title="http://www.chihuahuaexpress.com/"><span style="color: #0563c1;">www.chihuahuaexpress.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Carrera
HQ, Mexico City 1-310-860-6959 (dial as a U.S. number)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Email
general info and registration: team<a href="mailto:g@lacarrerapanamericana.com.mx" title="mailto:g@lacarrerapanamericana.com.mx"><span style="color: #0563c1;">@lacarrerapanamericana.com.mx</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"> For entry fee and hotels: <span style="color: #0563c1;"><a href="mailto:monica@lacarrerapanamericana.com.mx" title="mailto:monica@lacarrerapanamericana.com.mx">monica@lacarrerapanamericana.com.mx</a></span></span></div>
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Gerie Bledsoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08228762398552184309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363575605344298015.post-49157285754098318092014-03-08T09:56:00.001-08:002014-12-03T15:16:39.113-08:00Building a Car for LCP or Express: Historic C<br />
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<span style="text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><strong><u><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Brush Script MT;">La
Carrera Panamericana<o:p></o:p></span></span></u></strong></span></div>
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<b><u>NOTES ON
BUILDING CARS FOR HISTORIC C <o:p></o:p></u></b></div>
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<b><u>V8 AND V12 –
1955-1965+</u></b></div>
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These notes are based on the official rules, as well as the
folklore, of La Carrera Panamericana.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>However, nothing herein should be considered official.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p> </o:p></div>
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Please print out and study the most recent edition of the
rules that are posted on <a href="http://www.lacarrerpanamericana.com.mx/"><span style="color: blue;">www.lacarrerpanamericana.com.mx</span></a>
before buying, building, or modifying a car.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The rules are there in both English and Spanish, but the Spanish version
is the official version.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How’s your
Spanish?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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It is difficult to develop a comprehensive and consistent
set of rules for such a wide range of cars – from former beaters and
grocery-getters to exotic, single-purpose racecars capable of speeds over 200
MPH.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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When these notes say “by Rule” below, it means what follows
is stated explicitly in the rules for 2013, or at least I think so.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(The final rules for 2015 may not be posted
in final form until much later next year. so you must go by the 2014 rules.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do not expect much change from
2014 to 2015.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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If it does not say “by Rule,” then it is folklore, opinion,
or advice, based on my personal observations over the past decade.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Of course, all of this may change when a new
inspector shows up at the start of the race, or the owner of the race wants to
allow something different at the last minute.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><o:p> </o:p></div>
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The Pan Am is unlike a typical vintage race in the USA or
Europe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Carrera inspectors are primarily
interested in safety and somewhat in having a fair race.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are not much concerned, if at all, about
originality.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are also not experts
in old American cars, but seem to know more about European cars.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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Because the rules are based to a degree on custom and
tradition, the inspectors’ interpretations may be highly subjective. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Regardless, if you are a rookie, read through
this document, especially the final observations at the end, and then re-read
the Official Rules.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As noted above, be
aware that the rules or the interpretation of the rules may change at any time,
even in the middle of the event.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Viva
Mexico! Via la Carrera!<br />
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<u>Selecting a car</u>: About half the cars in LCP are Mustangs, Falcons, and Porsche 911s. The Organizing Committee wants to see more diversity, like more Chevys and Chrysler products. They are especially fond of four-cylinder cars, likle Alfas. Of course, many of these cars are now getting expensive, so remember, most of the cars outfitted for LCP cannot be used in vintage racing in the U.S. or especialy Europe, unless they are built so they can be retrofitted to comply with vintage or FIA rules.<br />
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Also be mindful that the cages in most vintage cars and even SCCA track cars may not pass inspection in LCP or the Chihuaha Express, which require a FIA-style full roll cage.<br />
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How much will it cost to build a safe, dependable car with enough speed to have fun? Probably around $50,000 for a non-exotic U.S. V8 or more for a Alfa, unless you have a lot of donated labor. And then, it is purpose-built. In most cases, it is far more economical to buy a car that has already competed in a recent Carrera or Chihuahua Express. Of course, speed costs mega dollars.</div>
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<u><span style="font-size: small;">THE HISTORIC CLASSES</span></u></h2>
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When the modern Pan Am was launched in 1988, only cars made
from 1940 to 1954 were allowed to participate, as in the original race
(1950-1954).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This was later changed to
allow cars made through 1960 and later, cars up to 1965.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now some cars up to 1968 and even to 1972
(four cylinders only) are accepted.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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The rules for all classes have changed since the 1988-1999
period.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If a car competed in the event
in 1993, it may not be eligible to run in 2008-2009, or may require significant
modifications to qualify it for a specific class.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The safety requirements are far more
stringent.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even a car that ran the race
in 2008 may require significant modifications, especially to the roll cage and
safety equipment.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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<u>Historic Classes</u>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Production autos made from 1955 through 1965 are eligible for the four
(4) Historic classes: A, A+, B, and C.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Some cars made after 1965 are also eligible, if they are essentially the
same as a 1965 model, that is, have the same engine, look the same, and afford
no performance advantage (engine and suspension).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is called (unofficially) the
“continuation rule.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Historic B goes up
to 1972, but cars in that class made between 1965 and 1972 require special
permission, as do the cars in Historic A Plus.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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Examples of the continuation rule in the Historic classes
include a ‘66 Mustang in Historic C; a ‘68 Porsche 911 in Historic B, and ’76
BMW 2002 or ’71 Mini Cooper S in Historic A.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Normally, the sports version of a model is accepted, but sometimes, the
organizers frown on racing engines or a 356 Porsche with special racing
heads.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p> </o:p></div>
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Additionally, by Rule, only small block V8s with ieon heads are allowed in
Historic C.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some cars, like a Camaro are
limited to a max 302 c.i. engine, and Cleveland heads are not allowed on Ford
engines.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Historic C cars must weight
2800 lbs to carry a four-barrel carb.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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Summary of classes:</div>
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<u>Historic A+.</u><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Sports cars and sports sedans made from 1966-1972 with four cylinders
engines under 2000 c.c. may run in a new class, Historic A+, created a couple
of years ago.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These cars may also use a
modern engine of 1600 c.c. or smaller.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Thesew cars are subject to prior approval by the Organizing Committee. <o:p> </o:p></div>
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<u>Historic A.</u><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Four-cylinder cars with original engines manufactured from 1955-1965 may
run in Historic A.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some made after 1965
may be considered.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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<u>Historic B.</u><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Six cylinder cars from 1995-1972 may run in Historic B.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Those made from 1966 to 1972 must receive
prior approval.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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Except for wheel rim width and a couple of other items, like
carbs, the rules for Historic C cars are about the same in concept as the rules
for Historic A, A+, and B cars.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p> </o:p></div>
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<u>“Specials” and Replicas.</u><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cars of “special interest” and true replicas
may petition to be included in the competition, but some may only run in
Exhibition.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Replicas with modern
suspensions and engines should run in Exhibition.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Those with V8s would run in Historic C.</div>
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<u><span style="font-size: small;">ENGINES</span></u><b><o:p> </o:p></b></h1>
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Engines in Historic class cars should be from the same
family (GM, Ford, Chrysler, Jaguar, etc.), as the chassis and by Rule, be from
“the period.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, late-model
Studebakers have been allowed by the inspectors to use Chevy engines.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Crate engines are clearly not from “the
period,” but they seem to get through tech.</div>
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<u>Boss 302</u>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By
Rule, effective in 2009, a Ford “Boss 302” four-main engine (block and and Cleveland heads) is not allowed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, a 302 Ford engine is legal in Historic C.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<u>Dry sump.</u><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By
Rule, these engines are not allowed in any class.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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<u>Internal engine parts.</u><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By Rule, all moving parts of an engine are
"free."<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Any piston, ring, cam,
rod, crankshaft, valve train, etc. may be used--made of any material.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p> </o:p></div>
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<u>Period speed parts.</u><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Parts “from the period” are allowed by Rule.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Examples are aluminum manifolds and different
carburetors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Documentation may be
required for other items.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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<u>Ignition.</u><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Any
ignition system will pass tech.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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<u>Exhausts.</u><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tube
headers are OK by Rule, and the rest of the system is “free.”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“H” and “X” pipes OK.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mufflers are highly recommended (by me), but
not required.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Cut-out” pipes are OK.
(!)<o:p> Think about driving a car with an open exhaust for seven days.....you will be deaf and not popular.</o:p></div>
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<u>Displacement.</u><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>You may use the largest small block engine generally available to the
public in that model car in 1965.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Big blocks may<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>be used in full-sized cars only.</div>
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Examples: Mustang, Comet, Caliente,
Falcon = 289/302</div>
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Nova, Chevelle, Corvette = 327</div>
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Impala = 409, 427 (maybe not a 400 small
block)</div>
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Galaxie = 427<o:p> </o:p></div>
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There is no explicit rule, but it
would be improper to install a big block in a small or intermediate-size
car.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, some limited production
engines, like a 396 in a ’65 Chevelle or ’65 Corvette probably would not be
allowed, or be subject to protest.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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<u>Bore</u>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By Rule,
up to a .040 service bore is allowed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Displacement is subject to P and G test, or tear-down inspection at the
end of the race for the top four finishers in each class.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p> </o:p></div>
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<u>Stroker engines</u>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Not allowed, but the rules do not expressly forbid such.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is OK to use a 327 crankshaft in a Chevy
350 block to “de-stroke” (decrease the stroke and cubic inches) it and make it
eligible, or use a 302 crank in a Ford 289 block.</div>
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<u>Carburetors.</u></div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Historic A
– factory or period piece(s)</div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Historic B
– factory or period piece(s)</div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Historic C
– By rule if the car weighs less than 2800 lbs., it must use one two-barrel of
500 CFM.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If it weighs 2800 lbs. or more,
it may use a four-barrel of 600 CFM.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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A 600 CFM<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Holley is
probably the most popular carb for this event for V8s.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Because of the high altitude and thin air,
big carbs are not a significant advantage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The inspectors have checked the serial numbers of carbs.<o:p> </o:p></div>
<br />
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<u>Radiators and fans.</u><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Just about anything goes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Aluminum and bigger radiator OK.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Fans-- electric or pulley OK. <o:p> </o:p></div>
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<u>Oil and transmission coolers.</u><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All OK.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Dry sump—not OK.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Accusump (oil accumulator)—OK.<o:p> </o:p></div>
<br />
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<u>Cylinder heads</u>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Aluminum heads (and engine blocks) are NOT allowed in Historic C.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is stated in the rules, but the
inspectors have bumped these cars into Exhibition.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p> </o:p></div>
<br />
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<u>Fuel
injection.</u><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By Rule, fuel injection
(FI), superchargers, and turbos are not allowed on any Carrera car.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If your production car, however, has a mechanical
FI system installed at the factory, like a Mercedes or Porsche, ask for prior
approval.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most Mercedes with factory
mechanical FI and some Porsches with factory FI have been allowed to compete.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Because of the changes in altitudes along the
route, FI is considered a significant advantage, especially among the cars in
contention for a podium finish.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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<u>Fuel
pump and fuel lines.</u><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Any kind is OK
(see Safety).<o:p> </o:p></div>
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<u><span style="font-size: small;">ELECTRICAL</span></u></h2>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
</div>
<u>Ignitions.</u><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As
noted above, the ignition is “free” (MSD, etc.); alternators may been replaced.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Historic C cars should have a MSD with a
rev limiter.<o:p> Top speed (RPM) is limited based on a formula to 144 MPH.</o:p><br />
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<u>Generators</u>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Alternators may replace generators by Rule.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Belt drive—free. You may rewire the whole
car.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Serpentine belts are OK.<o:p> </o:p></div>
<br />
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<u>Master switch.</u><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>An external master switch for the entire electrical system is required on the outside of the car.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mounting another master switch inside the car may
be a better option, since there are not many corner workers along the
route.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The switch should cut off all
power in the car.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most racecars have a
switch inside and outside of the car.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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<u>Battery.</u> There is no rule about the battery.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thus it may be relocated to trunk or
passenger compartment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If in the
passenger compartment, it should be boxed and vented, if a wet cell.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The positive terminal should be shielded
(insulated).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You may use a light-weight
starter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p> </o:p></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<u>Lights and horn</u>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>By Rule, all running lights, horn, blinkers, and flashers should
work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sometimes they check.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Rig something up to get through tech.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Headlights, wipers, and turn signals are
important, although we generally do not run at night.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, cars should run the speed stages
with their headlights on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Heaters/defrosters are optional. It usually rains at least one day, so
wipers may come in handy.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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<u><span style="font-size: small;">DRIVE TRAIN</span></u><o:p> </o:p></h2>
<br />
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<u>Transmissions and rear axles.</u><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By Rule, transmissions and solid rear axles should
be original or from the period.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is
a limit of four forward gears.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But
modern four-speed (forward) gearboxes, such as updates of a Muncie, are been
allowed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sequential or “straight-cut”
gear boxes, like a Jerico, are also not allowed by Rule.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some people have been criticized because of
the transmissions in their Mustangs, but I do not know the details.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Could it be a “top loader” problem?<o:p> </o:p></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<u>Drive shaft</u>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The material (steel, aluminum, or carbon fiber) is not an issue, and
drive shaft loops are not required.<o:p> </o:p></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<u>Rear axle</u>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By
Rule, the axle should be original, that is, solid or “live,” unless factory
IRS.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> (</span>No Jag IRS on your Chevy!)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Any axle ratio OK, posi-traction OK;
replacements live axle (like a Ford 9”) are OK.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The specific allowance for 9” does not appear in the rules,
however.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some people use aluminum center
sections, too.<o:p> Most people like a 3.50 rear gear or maybe a 3.25, given the long transit stages.</o:p></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<u>Oil coolers</u>. Engine, p/s, trans, and diff.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Allowed and encouraged by Rule.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<br />
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<u><span style="font-size: small;">BRAKES</span></u><o:p> </o:p></h2>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
By Rule, modern ventilated disc brakes, front and rear, are allowed and
encouraged.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pad material is
"free.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Any caliper or rotor is
OK.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A modern, dual master cylinder OK
and recommended; brake bias valve OK.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>An emergency brake is optional.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A
car is only as good as its brakes.<o:p> (Drilled rotors are not considered a good choice by many racers. Slotted rotors are OK.)</o:p></div>
<br />
<h2 style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<u><span style="font-size: small;">SUSPENSION AND STEERING</span></u><o:p> </o:p></h2>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<u>Suspension</u>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By
Rule, the shocks must be located in the same position as stock.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is about the only specific rule
regarding suspension.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some negative
camber is recommended.<o:p> </o:p></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<u>Control arms</u>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>You may strengthen stock control arms by “boxing” them and using bigger,
stronger parts (ball joints, bearings, spindles, etc.).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tubular control “A” arms are OK if mounted
in the stock location.<o:p> </o:p></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<u>Shocks and springs</u>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>You may use any shock or spring, as long as the shock is mounted in the
stock location.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Coil-over springs are
not allowed, but who knows, if the shock is still located in the same position
as stock. <o:p> </o:p></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<u>Steering</u>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By
Rule, the steering may be “improved.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>But the application of this rule is not clear. Regardless, rack and
pinion has been considered improper for Historic C cars.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p> Power steering is OK.</o:p></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<u>Frame</u>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>May be
strengthened, and sub-frame connectors added to unibody/monocoque cars.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is no rule to prevent the roll cage
from going through the front and rear firewalls and to the suspension points,
as there is in some vintage organizations.<o:p> </o:p></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<u>Anti-roll devices</u>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Any front or rear sway bar or Panhard rod, etc. is allowed by Rule.<o:p> </o:p></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoFooter" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: .5in;">
<u>Shock-tower or Monte Carlo braces</u>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>OK<o:p> </o:p></div>
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<h2 style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<u><span style="font-size: small;">SAFETY EQUIPMENT</span></u><o:p> </o:p></h2>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<u>Roll cage</u>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
rules about roll cages are not clear.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The written rules, for example, do not match the diagrams presented.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each car is evaluated differently, it
seems.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Carrera inspectors are
heavily influenced by FIA and WRC cages, which are somewhat different from the
track cages approved in the USA by NASA, SCCA, and even NASCAR.<o:p> </o:p></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
Before you buy and install a roll cage in a car, you should
send a drawing or diagram, with information about the tubing, to the North
American Coordinator or chief inspector for an opinion or ruling.<o:p> </o:p></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
By Rule, every car must have at a <u>minimum</u> a six-point
roll cage with a bar across top of windshield, and at least two bars or “x” across
the doors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This means that there will be
a steel rectangle or “halo” over the heads of the driver and navigator, with a
¨”x” brace across the ceiling. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>An “x”
brace in the door is expected now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There
must be one diagonal brace under or behind the main roll hoop.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Two main roll hoops, connected by lateral
bars is acceptable, too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In larger
coupes, a windshield brace or Toyota bar may be required.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This car has a brace near the passengers
heads that might suffice.<br />
<br />
Diagrams of roll cages will be provided upon request.</div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<u>Tubing</u>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1.75”
OD x 0.089” wall thickness (minimum) or thicker mild steel tubing is required
for Historic C cars weighing around 2800-3400 pounds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If the tubing is much thicker, like 0.134”
then the OD may be ¼” smaller OD.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(By
Rule, an inspection hole should be drilled in the cage, but so far, I have not
seen the wall of any tubing measured.)<o:p> </o:p></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
There is no clear requirement about the type of tubing,
other than OD and wall thickness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>DOM is
better than ERW tubing, but seamless DOM is the best.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Chromoly is OK if properly welded.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They sometimes check the welds up by the A
pillars.<o:p> </o:p></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
Smaller cars may use 1.50” OD tubing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Heavy cars (4000+ pounds) should use 2.00” at
least for the main components of the cage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Some cars may require more support tubing than other cars.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Eight or ten point cages are better,
especially in convertibles. The faster and heavier the car, the stronger the
cage should be.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><u>If you are building a
new car for the Carrera, please consult about the cage's design before it is welded up.</u><o:p> </o:p></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<u>Roof</u>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Carrera
inspectors want to see an “X” brace over the passenger compartment (as in the
photo above), like WRC cars.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This rule
was enforced in 2012.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Their are options using two diagonal bars, too. </span><o:p> </o:p></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<u>Bends and Gussets</u>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>All bends in the tubing should be mandrel, without any “wrinkles.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The inspectors also want to see the four
corners of the “halo” over the crew’s heads strengthened with gussets (tubing
is safer than plates), and they want to see at least two diagonal, rear braces
for the main hoop.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<u>Lateral reach</u>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>In addition, the inspectors do NOT like to see the lateral support bars
that run across the top of the front doors—the forward supports of the main
hoop—to extend more than 23-24” from the juncture with the bar across the top
of the windshield without some vertical or diagonal support.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p> </o:p></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
In the photo above, for example, there is a vertical brace
near the crew’s shoulders, a “helmet bar” in drag racing terms.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Toyota bars,” which are diagonal bars that
run from the floorboard near the front of the door and up to the top of the A
pillar area of the cage, are increasingly popular, too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They will help to brace the front edge of the
car’s roof and cage.<o:p> </o:p></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
Most serious cars accidents in rallying are frontal
collisions with a boulder or tree, or a roll over, not side impacts like in
track racing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thus there is more
emphasis on supporting the front of the cage at the top and the ability of the
cage to sustain a series of flips and rollovers without caving in on the crew’s
heads.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>See example below. This car
rolled and flipped violently 8.5 times at over 120 MPH and this roll bar
deflected less than ½ inch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was a
ten-point cage. ERW<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1 and 5/8” stock.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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<br />
<u>Seat Belts</u>. By
Rule, five point 3” belts (not more than four years old). 2” shoulder belts should be OK with HANS but it
is not clear. <br />
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<u>Head and neck restraints</u>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>HANS, Leatt Brace, or other SFI or FIA
approved neck braces have been required since 2009.<o:p> </o:p></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<u>Seats</u>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>they want to see FIA seats but by Rule will accept
Kirkey aluminum seats, properly installed. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Any seat that folds or slides forward or
reclines is not acceptable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Strong or
reinforced attachment points to the floor and roll cage are important.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Modern FIA approved seats (carbon fiber) do
not need to be attached to the roll cage, but the backs of aluminum seats
should be braced to the roll cage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Seats
with a frame made of lightweight tubing are not allowed (like Corbeau).<o:p> No sliding seats will be accepted.</o:p></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<u>Fuel cell</u>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Fuel cells are not required in Historic class cars and Original Pan
Am.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, in my opinion, every car
should <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>have a fuel cell.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even the plastic cells may be OK but not
recommended.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The capacity may be
increased, but you cannot carry extra gas in cans.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A 16 to 32 gallon cell is recommended.<o:p> 22 gallons is a good size for V8s.</o:p></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<u>Gasoline</u>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By
Rule, you must use gasoline sold only at the government monopoly PEMEX
stations. No racing fuel or aviation gas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Fill up at gas stations only.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Premium gas is available every 100 miles or less.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Service trucks should not carry gas by
Rule.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Occasionally, you will see a car
or two being fueled by a service truck.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It’s probably not PEMEX. Welcome to Mexico! Competitors are not supposed
to give other competitors gasoline, by Rule.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Additives and octane boosters are allowed, but not needed at higher
altitude in most cars.<o:p> </o:p></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<u>Fuel delivery system</u>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Any system from stock to modern is OK.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>A re-circulating fuel system is recommended to reduce vapor lock.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If the fuel cell is located in the trunk,
there should be a sealed firewall between the trunk and passenger
compartments.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Electric fuel pumps and
fuel cells should not be in the same enclosed space (not a rule).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If the fuel lines run through the passenger
compartment, they should be braided steel or enclosed in a steel tube.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Junctures at the firewalls are not
recommended.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some people prefer a stock
mechanical fuel pump, others like two electric pumps, or a combination of the
two.<o:p> </o:p></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<u>Fire suppression system</u>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is required and should be non-Halon. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nozzles should not point at the heads of the
crew. The system should extend to the engine, if not the fuel cell. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A “Firecharger,” an AFFF system, is OK.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A 4 Kg or 10 lbs system is required now
(2013).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They also require one hand-held 2
lb. ABC fire extinguisher in the cockpit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Check 2014 rules. I recommend carrying two hand-held units even if you
have a fire system.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You might need to
fight a fire in another car or in the weeds under your car, if you miss a
corner and go off.<o:p> </o:p></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
In 2012 they wanted to see two triggers/pulls for the fire
system.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One inside the car and one
outside.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some people attached a trigger
to the roll cage behind the driver’s head that could be reached from outside
the car.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p> </o:p></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<u>Emergency kit.</u><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>By Rule, a kit is required--two red flags or red triangle, two soft neck
braces, flashlight, and (basic) first aid kit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>A spare tire and jack are required.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>You also need two seat-belt cutters in the cockpit, in reach of the
crew.<o:p> </o:p></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<u>Hood and trunk lids</u>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>By Rule, they must have pins or cables.<o:p> </o:p></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
</div>
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<h2 style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<u><span style="font-size: small;">INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR</span></u><o:p> </o:p></h2>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<u>Interior</u>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>May
be stripped (door panels, headliner, carpets, etc.).<o:p> </o:p></div>
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<u>Window.</u><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By
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laminated safety glass.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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<u>Lights and horn</u>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<u>Locks</u>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<u>Steering wheel</u>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Any wheel is OK, but wooden wheels are considered dangerous.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A detachable wheel is a nice safety and
convenience feature.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Take it with you at
night or lock it in the trunk.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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<u>Under car</u>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Protect the oil pan and other low points, like the flywheel housing,
with an aluminum or steel bash plate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The Rules recommend 20 cm of clearance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Five inches seems a reasonable minimum.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Speed bumps are the biggest menace.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Reinforce the load-bearing ball joints, if possible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Use stock spindles, but not the type that
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<u>Fiberglass</u>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No
fiberglass body parts, unless manufactured like that or approved by tech.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No big air dams or wings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Originals bumpers are required, unless
fiberglass like on Shelby.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Fiberglass
body parts are common in Turismo Mayor but are showing up in other classes.)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Shelby Mustang front ends are popular.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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<u>Paint</u>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Any
color/design.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But please, no offensive
slogans in Spanish or English.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Your
sponsors’ decals cannot be in competition with the official sponsors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Place your sponsors’ decals on the hood and
truck lid, leaving the sides clear for official decals and official sponsor’s
decals.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p> </o:p></div>
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<u>Weight</u>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By
Rule, the car may 5% less than manufactured (delivered) weight.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bring proof.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>To use a four-barrel carb in Historic C the car must weigh 2800 lbs. or
more at tech (wet), without driver and navigator, tools, etc.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Properly installed ballast is OK, but it is
subject to the approval of inspectors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<u>Wheel and rims</u>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Maximum of 7” wide rims for Historic C by Rule.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>See rules for Historic A and B.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They will measure rim width.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Any wheel material OK by Rule.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Wheel lugs, valve stems, valve caps are
“free” and should be upgraded if possible. 13-14-15” rims OK.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No 16” rims.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Steel is stronger, but alloy rims are OK.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It has been difficult to have an alloy rim
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<u>Tires.</u><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By
Rule, any DOT approved tire, readily available, but no racing (non-DOT) tires,
no shaved tires. Check latest rules.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Currently, at least 50 aspect ratio and at least 60 tread wear or higher
is allowed by Rule.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yokohama A048 or
Toyo RA-1 or A-888 “track day” DOT tires are popular with the more competitive
teams.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The tire must have “DOT” and
tread wear marked on them or European equivalent.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Finding speed-rated tires (“H” or higher) in 15" is
always problem.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most tires will last the
entire race, but the Yokohamas seem to have a shorter life span.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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<u><span style="font-size: small;">FINAL OBSERVATIONS</span></u><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><o:p><u><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></u></o:p></span></h2>
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<span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><span style="font-size: small;">During my fifteen years of observing
the technical inspectors go over my car and ohers in all classes,
I have seen only two or three cars not allowed to run the race because they had
inadequate or incomplete roll cages or other major safety issues.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If your car passes the safety inspection,
you will run in a class or in Exhibition.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It is highly unlikely that you will be sent home.</span></span><o:p> </o:p></h2>
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However, several cars in recent years have been bumped into
Exibition for violations of the technical rules for their class.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The most common problems has been the use
of<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>aluminum heads in Historic C.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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As noted above, if any Historic C car weighs less than 2800
lbs. on the scales, it must use a two-barrel, 500 CFM carburetor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many cars are weighed each year.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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Installing fuel injection on a car that did not have from
the factory it is not allowed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However,
the inspectors have allowed cars with factory installed mechanical FI to
compete in Historic B, like Mercedes 220S and some Porsche 911s.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Check with the organizers if you plan to win
the race in your FI equipped Porsche 911.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Please note that the final decision will be made by the inspectors at
the start of the race, and they may reserve a preliminary decision by the
organizers.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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Unlike SCCA or other sanctioning bodies, La Carrera does not
have the basic rule – “if the rules don’t expressly allow a modification, then
you can’t do it.” So some people try to push the limit with things like major
suspension modifications, engine set-backs, five speed transmissions, and
stroker engines.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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If you are a new competitor, or show up with a new car and
mount the daily podium early on, you can be assured that other competitors and
their crews will look your car over closely.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>If they find something wrong, they may protest it during the race, and
you may be moved to another class or consigned to Exhibition.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Protests about a car, by Rule, should be filed in writing
before the race begins.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, the
Stewart of the race will entertain written protests during the event.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Engines are regularly checked at the end of
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=2363575605344298015" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=2363575605344298015" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=2363575605344298015" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=2363575605344298015" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=2363575605344298015" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a>All competitors want the race to be as fair as possible, but
some competitors want to win badly, so there’s a natural tendency to push the
limits.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Someone recently said about
NASCAR, “it is only cheating when you get caught, until then it’s
innovation.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p> </o:p></div>
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This sentiment should not be your approach to the Pan
Am.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are no cash prizes to
win—only bragging rights.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Build your car
to be strong, safe, dependable, and, yes, fast.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>With 289-427 cubic inches in Historic C, plus the advantage of modern technology,
we can go fast (safely) while preserving the historic nature of our cars and
the race.</div>
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This document is unofficial and certainly not comprehensive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please remember, it was compiled by a
competitor in Historic C, who does not make, interpret, or enforce the
rules.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can only try, on the basis of
my experience and observations, to explain them for all competitors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p> </o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">North American
and European participation in the Chihuahua Express continues to increase.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Drivers from the U.S. have also signed up
for the Express Rally Tour, a time/distance event, as a way to experience rally
driving in Mexico.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">The Express
offers a great opportunity to test a new car for stage rallying in<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mexico and learn the timing and scoring
routine without spending two weeks and untold thousands only to find out that
it’s not your cup of tea.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most track
cars--modern and vintage--from the US are eligible to participate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They do not have to be “street legal” and
registered for the road in the US or any other country to
enter.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">Worried about
the bad media Mexico gets?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is
ample evidence that the violence associated with the drug wars in Mexico is on
the decline, perhaps because of the installation of the new president of
Mexico.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This fact has been determined by
private intelligence analysts in the US.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">In the
twenty-six years of the Pan Am and the nine years of the Border
Challenge-Chihuahua Express, there has not been one incident of violence toward
a competitor, foreign or Mexican.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That’s
a good trend line!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Besides, the state
and city of Chihuahua mobilize around 350 police officers to secure our
route.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s
awesome!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">The entry fee
for the Express is now $2750 USD.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A
registration form will be send upon request, along with a memorandum for rookies
about racing the Express. </span></div>
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possible to start the registration process in Chihuahua on April 2. So, come on
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">The Express is
three or now four days long.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each day
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">Thursday, Day #0
-- There will be an optional pre-qualification stage run on Thursday morning on
a two-lane highway just north of Chihuahua. It is a 10-12 KM stretch of the
original Pan Am highway used in 1950-44 for the Carrera Panamericana. It is a
good dress rehearsal for the main event. Normally, one of the race tracks in
town will be open for testing, as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">Friday, Day #1 –
leaving at 8:00 AM, the cars run north of Chihuahua City and then west toward
the city of Madera.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The cars begin with
a 22 KM speed stage through the mountains that is spectacular.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What a way to start to start the event!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After that initial stage the cars will run
several more stage through smaller mountain ranges.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The race will pass through several American
Amish communities along the way, too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>After the service stop in Madera, the cars will race back to Chihuahua on
the same roads, running the same speed stages the opposite way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is open country, with nothing to slow
your progress. Villages are few and far between.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">Saturday, Day #2
– the cars leave early for a long transit southwest of Chihuahua on a four-lane
toll road to the city of Cuauhtemoc.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Not long after that city--the only one traversed in the whole race--they
will line up for a series of speed runs through beautiful sierra canyons on the
way to the first service stop in San Juanito or Creel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After fueling up, the cars then run speed
stages to the top of the famous Copper Canyon, which is bigger than the Grand
Canyon, to admire the view and have lunch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Then they run the same speed stages back down the mountain, which is hard
on the brakes. There's another stop for gas, and several
more speed stages.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s the longest day
of the event. Usually, the racers bring a few toys as gifts for the local
Indian children.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">Sunday, Day #3 –
leaving later in the morning, the competitors head 145 miles due east toward
Ojinaga, Mexico, across the river from Presidio, Texas. It is the shortest and
fastest day of the event.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They will run
a series of speed stages across the desert and over several smaller mountain
ranges.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A brief pause at the famous
Pequis Canyon is included so crews can admire landscape that closely resembles
the Moon’s surface.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The cars ten race on
to Ojinaga for service, before returning on the same stages toward
Chihuahua.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some of the stages include
long, flat sections across the desert that are the fastest of the event. Some
cars will reach speeds of 160-180 MPH, that were Doug Mockett overcame the lead
car last year to pull off a surprise win.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">The Express is a
racer’s race.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is minimum ceremony
and maximum driving time and public security.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The roads are challenging but in excellent condition.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are only a few villages and one city
along the way, and a minimum number of topes (speed bumps). <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After each day the drivers’ meeting starts on
time and daily awards are handed out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>After the last day’s run, the final meeting includes an awards
banquet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>It was designed as a weekend event for for busy
people with limited time to race, and it is only 240 miles from El Paso or 145
miles from Presidio, Texas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A convoy
will depart from El Paso on April 2 for the trip across the border, through
Santa Teresa, New Mexico, and on down to Chihuahua. Other racers will cross at
Presidio.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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AND ROUTE<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">The announced
dates for the Pan Am are October 17-23, 2014, and the starting city will most
likely be Veracruz again.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">The route for
2014 will most likely includes overnights in Oaxaca, Puebla, Queretaro, Morelia,
Guanajuato, Aguascalientes, and Zacatecas. Changes in this route are always
possible.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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CARS AND ROLL CAGES<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">All rookies or
those bringing new race cars to the Express or Pan Am should submit a complete
set of photos of their cars for approval, even if the vehicle has not been
painted.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Good photos of the entire roll
cage are essential, and it may be necessary to include photos of the engine bay
and the front suspension.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">It’s a good idea
to send the North American Coordinator or the race organizer’s office a diagram
of your new roll cage before you pay some drag-car shop $4500 or more to weld it
into your C-Jag.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Send in the diagram or sketch as soon as
possible.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">Upon request, I
can send you some detailed instructions and diagrams about how to design a cage
suitable for a stage rally in Mexico.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">The big
difference in cage designs between Mexico and the US is the former’s
requirements, based on FIA rules, that the car must have an “x” brace in the
ceiling above the crew’s heads, “x” braces in the doors, and in some cars,
especially bigger coupes, a “Toyota bar” (brace) by the “A” pillars.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not many US racing organization, like SCCA,
NASA or even NASCAR, requires all of this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The inspectors also like to see
additional bracing (gussets) around the halo or rectangle above the crew’s
heads.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">This extra
bracing is deemed necessary in high-speed stage rallies in Mexico where cars can
go off into a ravine and crash head first into a big tree or huge boulders.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thus support of the front of the cage is
considered imperative.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Such protection is not deemed necessary on a
track in the US by SCCA, NASA, and most other race
organizations.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">For the Express,
however, it is my understanding that since 2012 any cage approved by SCCA or
NASA will be accepted, including cages that have support braces connected to the
main roll cage by using 8 inch slip joints, grade #5 bolts, and not being welded
together, per SCCA or SSCC rules.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cages
for either event (Express or LCP) may be properly bolted to the floor/frame of
the car or welded in.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">Registration for
the Pan Am is open this year on the official web site <a href="http://www.lacarrerapanamericana.com.mx/" title="http://www.lacarrerapanamericana.com.mx/"><span style="color: blue;">www.lacarrerapanamericana.com.mx</span></a>. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Click on the tabs Participantes and then Hojo de
Registro. Please follow the directions closely. Basically, you download the
entry form in Adobe Acrobat, fill it out, and then send it via email to the
office, with digital photos attached. Certainly, anything that a 16 year old
can manage. :)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">To register
properly, you will need digital photos of the faces of the driver, co-driver,
and the car ready to upload.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You will
also need the blood type and Rh factor of the crew, plus their coat sizes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some information about the car will be
required, and you will select a class or category for your car.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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in total) may be registered for each car</span></span></div>
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the Pan Am is pretty much first-come, first-serve, with no limitations on the
number of entries from the US-Canada.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">The registration
fee has increased by $500, and the early or discounted fee is good until March
30. For the total fee, please email me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">Please note that
the rules about refunds of registration fees tend to vary somewhat from
year-to-year, but one rule is consistent:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>once you pay for any extra hotel rooms, that money is non-refundable and
the rooms cannot be transferred.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some
part of the entry fee may be credited toward next year’s event, if you withdraw
in time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">Any form of auto
racing is inherently dangerous, and the Express and Carrera are no exception.
Participants will be required to sign waivers absolving the Organizers and the
Mexican Auto Sports Association of all responsibility.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>**R.I.P
STEVE WALDMAN</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">As many of you
already know, our good friend and racing buddy Steve Waldman passed away last
Sunday, after a long illness. Steve was part of the founding of three races: La
Carrera, the Express, and of course, his own event, The Silver State Classic
Challenge. For a variety of reasons, Steve was one of the most interesting ,
fun people I have ever met. All of us who knew him will miss him greatly.
Hasta la vista, Caballero!</span></div>
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Volvo 444 Pan Am Racer</strong>.</span></u><u><span style="color: black; font-size: 7.5pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></u><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Automotive
Restorations is proud to offer a race car that is as much at home on the La
Carrera Panamericana as the track at Lime Rock. This race car comes with an
extensive list of modifications, beginning with custom made aluminum wide-body:
front fenders, trunk and hood.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A Carrera
legal roll cage, OMP race seats, rally computer, fire suppression system, quick
release steering, full rally instrumentation, 18 gal. Fuel Safe cell (bladder
replaced in 2010).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A race-built Volvo
B-20<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>engine with dual 45 side draft
Weber carburetors, Stahl headers, aluminum radiator, oil cooler, Tremec T-5
close-ratio 5 speed transmission with custom overdrive and Hurst shifter,
Wilwood disc brakes around, limited slip dif, Tilton pedals, single plate
clutch, Koni shocks with coil-overs in the rear, dual battery system, Mallory
ignition, two sets Panasport 15X7 alloy rims.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>In 2010 the car took second in class (Turismo Produccion) and
13<sup>th</sup> overall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The car comes
with the following spare parts package: </span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"> </span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">B-20
Race Engine, </span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"> c</span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">omplete
limited slip rear axle</span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">,
c</span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">omplete
front cross member suspension assembly</span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">,
s</span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">pare
set of Koni shock absorbers</span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">,
</span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">8
gallon fuel cell (suitable for track racing)</span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">,
g</span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">earbox
with custom over drive and short throw shifter</span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">,
c</span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">lutch
and flywheel</span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">,
r</span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">adiator,
alternator and steering rack, engine dyno sheet and race photos
available.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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203-377-6745 EXT: 37 (</span></span><a href="mailto:david@auto-restore.com" title="mailto:david@auto-restore.com"><span style="color: blue; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">david@auto-restore.com</span></span></a><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">) or Michael 203-377-6745 EXT: 14, (</span></span><a href="mailto:michaels@auto-restore.com" title="mailto:michaels@auto-restore.com"><span style="color: blue; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">michaels@auto-restore.com</span></span></a><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">) Car is located in Stratford, CT. </span></span><a href="http://www.automotiverestorations.com/" title="http://www.automotiverestorations.com/"><span style="color: blue; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">www.automotiverestorations.com</span></span></a><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">´<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">63 Chevy
Nova.</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>327 (331) c.i. race-built
engine. 400+ hp.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Richmond Super T-10
four-speed transmission.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hurst
shifter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ford 9” rear axle (new).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>3:25 or 4:11 rear gear. Willy’s (Holly)
carburetor. Wilwood disc brakes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Twin,
adjustable master cylinders.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hydraulic
clutch. Adjustable foot pedal box.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>New
LCP-EXPRESS roll cage-extended to front clip.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>22 gallon fuel cell, recessed in trunk floor. Twin fuel pumps and twin
MSD ignition boxes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Re-circulating fuel
system.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Racing water pump. Electric fan.
Accusump oil reservoir system.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Aluminum
radiator (new) and intake manifold.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Cobra FIA seats and belts are current.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>LCP required 4 Kg fire system to cockpit and engine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Rewired with quick-change fuses. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>New, stronger front clip because of off-road
excursion LCP 2012.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Classic Industries
mini-subframe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Subframe connectors.
Front sway bar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mustang 700# racing
front springs. Tuned rear leaf springs. Adjustable shocks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>New steel wheels.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>TerraTrip. Mechanical support
possible. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Guaranteed to pass LCP
inspection. Guaranteed entry. In the right hands, this car is a contender in
Historic C. Available for the Chihuahua Express or Carrera.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Arrive and drive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>$38,500 USD/BO. Located in San Miguel de
Allende, Mexico.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Come with spare engine. </span>Watch it launch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJVO5ZlmDfo" title="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJVO5ZlmDfo"><span style="color: blue; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJVO5ZlmDfo</span></span></a><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;"> Contact Gerie Bledsoe </span></span><a href="mailto:gbledso@aol.co" title="mailto:gbledso@aol.co"><span style="color: blue; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">gbledso@aol.co</span></span></a><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">, or
1-650-525-9190.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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P1800</strong> with 2.300 ccm, Webers and aprox 185 Horse Power. Ready to race
for the Panam ore Pikes Peak. Very fast with 230 K/mH and from 1967. Second in
class and 10th overall in Pan Am Class B in 2010 and 10th over all. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Price: 32.000 Euro. Located in Austria.
Contact Lars at </span><a href="mailto:kroiss@rod.at" title="mailto:kroiss@rod.at"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">kroiss@rod.at</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Amazon 122S</strong> with 1.800 ccm, fully built to Historic FIA appendix K
specs, approx 155 horse power and ready to race. Year 1965. We won first in
Class A 2008 with this car. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Volvo 122s.</strong> Approved roll cage for La Carrera Panamericana. Raced the
Pan Am and Chihuahua Express. 22 gallon fuel cell. Accusump oil accumulator, 2
race seats and 6 point harnesses. After the first race in Mexico, we built 2
engines exactly the same. The extra engine is still in a crate and unused. The
engine has about 10.5 /1 compression that produces approximately 160
horsepower.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Custom made connecting rods
were also balanced (goes to 7200 rpm effortlessly). Isky cams. Engine is bored
out to just below 2 Liters displacement. Dual Weber 45 carburetors. External oil
filter cartridge (inline). Spares package, with long block and transmission. Car
may need some wiring and minor safety updating for LCP. Located in northern
California. Spares in Seattle. $12,500/B.O. Contact John Voss. <a href="mailto:jcvseattle@gmail.com" title="mailto:jcvseattle@gmail.com">jcvseattle@gmail.com</a></span></div>
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your car here in return for a $40 donation to Amigos de Lupita
Hernandez.</span></div>
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note that some of these vehicles may require some updating to pass the higher
safety standards of La Carrera Panamericana and the Chihuahua Express.
Determining what, if any, updating might be needed is the responsibility of the
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Gerie Bledsoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08228762398552184309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363575605344298015.post-66423914834280074672013-12-17T14:42:00.000-08:002013-12-17T14:42:57.756-08:00CARRERAS NEWS -- CHI EXPRESS DEADLINE<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Holiday
Edition 2013<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Several
racers have already taken advantage of the $250 USD discount on the Chihuahua
Express entry fee by paying their fee in December. The deadline is December 31, but if your
check for $2500 USD is in the mail by then, it will be warmly received. On January 1, the fee goes up $250. The fee for the Express Tour, a regularity
rally, is $1250.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Rooms
at the four-star Soberano Hotel remain $165 USD (tax and service included) a
night for a single (one king bed) or double (two queen beds). Registration, tech, and all driver’s meeting
will all be held at this hotel, located high on a hill in the modern, western
suburbs of Chihuahua City. Most racers
will spend five nights at the Soberano, checking in Wednesday, April 2, and
checking out on Monday, April 7. Registration
and tech begin Sept. 2 at 10:00 AM.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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this year, on Thursday morning April 3, the cars in full competition will run an
optional “pre-qualification” stage of 12 KM to help determine the starting
order on Friday. This stage is run on
part of the original Pan Am Highway used in 1950-1954 for that historic
race. It is just about the only piece of
the original highway left from Chihuahua City to Ciudad Juarez. The ceremonial start of the race will be that
evening at a plaza near the hotel. A drivers’
meeting will follow.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Friday the cars will race northwest over several low mountain ranges to the
city of Madera, stop for lunch and service, and then race the same stages back
toward Chihuahua City. The first stage
in the morning and last stage in the afternoon, a 22 KM run though the first
mountain range, is one of the true challenges of the event for cars and
drivers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Saturday the event heads southwest to the majestic Copper Canyon, a major
tourist attraction in this part of Mexico and the world. The cars will end the morning’s run at the
actual rim of the canyon, where lunch will be served. The stages back down from the canyon are another
test of the cars (brakes) and drivers (patience).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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takes the cars through the desert 145 miles to Ojinaga, across from Presidio, Texas. It’s a short day, but the stages are very
fast. Several stages will be run up and over
mountain ranges. It is a day that favors
big-bore cars.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Chihuahua
City is only 240 miles south of El Paso, Texas and a mere145 miles from
Presidio, Texas. By comparison, it is
around 960 miles from Mexico City. The
roads in the part of Mexico are excellent, primarily because there’s not a lot
of rain. Being sparsely populated, there
are also very few villages in the area with the scourge of Mexican rally
drivers – speed bumps (<u>topes</u>).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Tuesday, April 1 a convoy will convene in El Paso and cross the border the next
morning April 2 at Santa Teresa, New Mexico, which is next door to El
Paso. This route bypasses the city of Juarez
completely. From Santa Teresa to
Chihuahua City there is only one town of any size along the entire route.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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City has a modern international airport and excellent, first-class (luxury)
express bus service to Juarez-El Paso.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">During
the race the cars in competition and the Tour will be assisted by a virtual
army of state police, local police, and EMT personnel.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Worried
about your safety? Take comfort in the
fact that in 26 years of international rallies in Mexico or longer, including
the Pan Am, Border Challenge, and Express, there has been not one incident of
violence directed at a competitor. Just
keep your eyes on the road and not on the impressive landscapes along the race
route!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">For
an entry form or a detailed FAQ about the Express, just hit your reply button. More info is also available at <a href="http://www.chihuahuaexpress.com/">www.chihuahuaexpress.com</a>. The Express is part of the Silver State
Challenge Classic<a href="file:///C:/Users/Gerie/Documents/Chihuahua%20Express/Express%202014/.%20%20www.sscc.us"><span style="text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">. </span>www.sscc.us</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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report on how <u>los norteamericanos </u>(Canadians and Americans) did in the
event has been posted on </span><a href="http://www.panamrace.com/"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">www.panamrace.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">. Here is a short version.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Defending LCP Champion Gabriel Perez (MX)
successively defended his title by beating his countryman Emiliano Velazquez in
another Turismo Mayor car by a comfortable 3:34. American favorite Doug Mockett had tire and
mechanical problems on Days 1 and 2, and quickly fell out of contention, ending
in 19th overall. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> Paul Hladky (USA)</span></u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">,
driving a smart race, was the highest American finisher in fifth overall and
first in his class, Turismo Production. Adrian Gerrits was his able co-piloto.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> <u>Renée
Brinkerhoff</u> (USA), driving probably the neatest looking car in the entire
race finished first in Sports Menor in her Porsche 356. Americans swept all three top places in this
class. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> <u>Conrad
Stevenson</u> and<u> Nelson Chan</u> (USA) emerged as the winners of Historic A
Plus. But <u>Martin Lauber </u>(USA) has request a review of the results in
this class.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> <u>Carson
Scheller</u> and <u>daughter Lauren</u> (USA) repeated once again as champs of
the Original Pan Am class, finishing 25<sup>th</sup> overall. It was Carson´s 4<sup>th</sup> win, with
three second place finishes, and never a DNF in seven tries. <u><o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Taz Harvey, driving his new Datsun Z car, finished 8<sup>th</sup>
overall but a disappointing 2d in Historic B, losing to a Porsche 911 from
Mexico. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Rene Rodriquez (MX) and the Vance Stewart boys
(USA), from TBZ Racing, won third place again in Turismo Mayor in their Ford,
“El Jefe,” also significantly improving their overall standing from last year,
too. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Christian Reichardt (USA) had to leave the race
early, but his partner Dan Roche (Canada), and </span><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">A. J. Schwitenberg</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">
finished in second in Original Pan Am and 54<sup>th </sup>overall in
their Lincoln.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Neville Sonner</span></u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">
and<u> Dawson Tanner</u> (USA) took second in Sports Menor in their Porsche
356, followed by <u>Rob Curry</u> and<u> Rickey Shaw </u>in third, also in a
356. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and<u> Paul Fruchbom (USA),</u> team driving, put their Porsche 911 in 20<sup>th</sup>
place overall and 7<sup>th</sup> in class, a very creditable outcome for
rookies. <u>Walt Sikes</u> and<u> Gordon
Walton </u>(USA), in their beautiful 911, followed in 30<sup>th</sup> spot
overall, up from 52d last year. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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in Historic C (a.k.a., the “Mustang race”) and finished 7<sup>th</sup>
overall. <u>Jack Rogers</u> and<u> C.J.
Strupp </u>(USA), who suffered nagging mechanical problems, were the highest
American finishers in this class. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The LT Special, a Chevy Chevelle chassis with a
Mexican fiberglass sports-car body, was finally hauled out of storage to win
Sports Mayor again in the hands of piloto <u>Adrian Stephens </u>(GB) and co-piloto<u>
Sam Burg </u>(USA).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Of the 84 cars that actually started the race on Day
1, only 62 were running on the last day, including 21 from the U.S. and Canada
out of 28 entries. There were several
off-road “excursions,” but no serious injuries were reported.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">With the exception of the misadventures some tardy racers
and support crews had in entering Mexico
City, most North American competitors seemed highly pleased with the event this
year. The Organizers got high marks for making
improvements in the drivers’ meetings and delivering the timing results. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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AM CARS AT ROAD AMERICA, 2014<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Pan Am cars have been invited to two events at Road
America, the famous track in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, about three hours north
of Chicago. The first event is “The Hawk
with Brian Redman,” July 18-20. Since
this is the 50<sup>th</sup> anniversary of the Mustang, it will be the featured
car, so while all Carrera cars are invited, Carrera Mustangs have a special
invitation. This may be the greatest
assembly of racing Mustangs in America.
Usually, nearly 500 cars participate in The Hawk. Because Road America is over four miles long,
so there is room there for a big herd of ‘Stangs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The second event is the “VSCDA Elkhart Lake Vintage
Festival” at Road America September12-14.
VSCDA is a vintage race organization in the Mid-West.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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PEAK INTERNATIONAL HILLCLIMB<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Registration for this famous event is open on line
until January 31. <a href="file:///C:/Users/Gerie/Documents/Chihuahua%20Express/Express%202014/www.PPIHC.com%20%20">www.PPIHC.com </a> Because the road up the mountain is all paved
now, the event is over-subscribed, which means some people who will sign up
will receive “regret” notices in February.
Although past vintage champion Doug Mockett does not plan to return to
the event this year, we expect several Pan Am cars to be there, including
Mustangs from Todd Landon’s shop. Todd’s Mustangs are rentable for The Hawk,
Pikes Peak, and even Bonneville in August.
Other rental cars at available from two shops in San Miguel de
Allende, Mexico – Mats Hammarlund Racing
and Euro-Latino Racing. Our Pan Am cars
are very popular in this event.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Gerie
Bledsoe<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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American Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">www.panamrace.com+1-650-525-9190<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Gerie Bledsoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08228762398552184309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363575605344298015.post-22626700798623022082013-12-07T15:00:00.000-08:002013-12-07T15:00:39.697-08:00Chihuahua Express Reminder<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Season Greetings from chilly Chicago! This the season to be jolly and perhaps save a little money, too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"></span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The entry fee for the 2014 Chihuahua Express is $2500 USD until the end of this month, when it increases to $2750. Rooms at the Soberano remain $165 USD per night, double or single. An entry application is attached to this email. I also attached the usual FAQ.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">We have already had several North Americans sign up for full competition and for the Express Rally Tour.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"></span> </div>
<div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">
<span style="font-size: small;">You may send me a check to my Laredo address (see below) or deposit the funds in Chacho's account at Bank of America.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"></span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The event will include the "pre-qualification" stage on Thursday morning, April 3 along one of the last remaining stretches of the original Panamerican Highway in Chihuahua, which used by the original Pan Am race in 1950-1954. It's about 10 minute drive north from the Soberano.</span></div>
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<div>
<span style="font-size: small;">Thursday at 18:00 hours, we will have the ceremonial, but mandatory start at "Plaza El Palomar," 15 minutes from the hotel, which will be followed by the Drivers' Meeting and Dinner at the Soberano at 21:00 hours.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Please let Chacho or me know you hotel needs:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"></span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"> number of rooms</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"> single (one king) or double (two queens)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"> check-in date</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"> check-out date</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"> smoking or non-smoking</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Again, a convoy will leave northern El Paso on Wednesday morning, April 2, for the 240 mile drive down to Chihuahua City from Santa Teresa, New Mexico.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Next week I should be able to send you a copy of the rules for 2014, which seem to have only a few modest changes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">If you have any questions, please let me know.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Gerie</span></div>
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Gerie Bledsoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08228762398552184309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363575605344298015.post-26419244136856982552013-12-03T12:20:00.000-08:002013-12-03T12:20:02.015-08:00Report on 2014 Pan Am<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Results of LCP 2013<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Defending
LCP Champion <u>Gabriel Perez</u> (MX) successively defended his title by beating his
countryman Emiliano Velazquez in another Turismo Mayor car by a comfortable 3:34. The pre-race favorite for many Mexicans, Guillermo
” Memo” Rojas, Jr., a professional driver in American sports car events,
finished a disappointing third, more than 13 minutes behind the leader because
of a crash on day one that cost him dearly.
After the race, Memo was quoted as saying, “I´ll be baaaaaaaaaaaack!”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">American
favorite <u>Doug Mockett</u> had tire and mechanical problems on Days 1 and 2, and quickly
fell out of contention, ending in 19th overall.
His co-piloto and reigning queen
of the LCP, <u>Angelica Fuentes</u>, was all smiles in Zacatecas but remained
disappointed. You can be sure that this
team will also return in fine form.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Congratulations
to the class winners from North America:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> Paul Hladky</span></u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">, driving a smart race, was the
highest American finisher in fifth overall and first in his class, Turismo
Production. Adrian Gerrits was his able co-piloto.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> <u>Renée Brinkerhoff</u>, from Denver, driving
probably the neatest looking car in the entire race…made entirely of
steel…finished first in Sports Menor in her Porsche 356. This was her second race behind the wheel,
but first one as a full-time driver. She
even experienced an “off” when she hit an oil spill on Day 6, resulting in a
few “rally marks” on her neat little car.
Renée was ably assisted by her Mexican co-piloto <u>Roberto Mendoza</u>. Americans swept all three top places in this
class. Renée may be the first woman
driver from any country to mount the podium, and is certainly the first to win
her class, according to Eduardo Leon, the race’s organizer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> <u>Conrad Stevenson and Nelson Chan</u>
emerged as the winners of Historic A Plus when class leader Martin Lauder´s “Taxi
Perdido” pulled up lame early on Day 7.
Many considered Conrad’s red Alfa to be the sexiest car in the event
with its Sophia Loren curves. See more
below about recent developments in this class.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> <u>Carson Scheller and his daughter Lauren</u>
repeated once again as champs of the Original Pan Am class and 25<sup>th</sup>
overall. It was Carson´s 4<sup>th</sup>
win, with three second place finishes, and never a DNF in seven tries. Awesome!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Honorable
mentions.<o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><u>Taz Harvey</u>,
driving his new Datsun Z car, finished 8<sup>th</sup> overall but a
disappointing 2d in Historic B, losing to a Porsche 911 from Mexico. Last
year in his Datsun 510, he and navigator <u>Rudy Vajdak</u> had finished 8<sup>th</sup>
overall but 1<sup>st</sup> in Historic A Plus.
Reportedly, Taz had the usual problems
sorting out a new car during the race.
When this car gets sorted out, it will finish much higher in the
rankings.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><u>Rene
Rodriquez and the Vance Stewart boys</u>, from TBZ Racing, won third place again in
Turismo Mayor in their Ford, “El Jefe,” also significantly improving their
overall standing, too. They enjoyed
major support from sibling cheer leader Kristin, who was unable to experience
the cockpit this year because of the rule limiting a car to three drivers. Vance Stewart III, apparently emerged as the
hot shoe in the family.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><u>Christian
Reichardt</u> had to leave the race early, but his partner Dan Roche, and </span><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #1f497d; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">A. J.
Schwitenberg</span><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">finished in second in Original Pan Am and 54<sup>th </sup>overall
in their Lincoln. After doing so well the first few days, the
only other car, a Chrysler Hemi, driven by <u>David Buchanan</u>, in this class was put it on the trailer by bad oil pump.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">More cars
are needed in Original Pan Am.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Father and
son team Douglas<u> Hampson</u> finished third in Historic C Plus and 49<sup>th</sup>
overall in their Volvo, and reportedly have adventures to remember in the wild,
too-fast transit stages. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Neville
Sonner and Dawson Tanner</span></u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> took second in Sports Menor in their Porsche 356, followed by <u>Rob
Curry and Rickey Shaw </u>also in a 356.
They, too, experience an “off¨ on Day 6 in the oil spill, and had the
dubious distinction of being pulled out of the ditch by the same fellow who
helped them out the last time they had an “ooops.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Ray
Stevenson and Paul Fruchbom,</span></u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> team drivers, put their Porsche 911 in 20<sup>th</sup> place
overall and 7<sup>th</sup> in class, a very creditable outcome for rookies. Ray says, I was just getting started! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> <u>Walt
Sikes and Gordon Walton</u>, in their beautiful 911, followed in 30<sup>th</sup>
spot overall, up from 52 last year. Walt
looked good on YouTube managing to avoid a spin on Day 6 on that oil slick stage that
collected the two 356s and totaled an Alfa.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Other class
winners included Mexican Xavier Lamadrid in Historic C (the “Mustang race”) and
finished 7<sup>th</sup> overall. The
other two top spots in that class went to Europeans, leaving people thinking,
what´s wrong with our North American pony cars?
<u>Jack Rogers and C.J. Strupp</u>,
who suffered nagging mechanical problems, were the highest American finishers
in this class. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The only
Chevy in the Historic C class, a ’65 Nova SS, driven by Canadians <u>John and
Chrislana Gregory</u>, finished 35<sup>th</sup> and 9<sup>th</sup> in class,
after suffering steering problems much of the way. Fortunately they found a part in a “yonke” (junkyard)
in San Miguel de Allende that helped somewhat.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Ian Swan
and his wife Val</span></u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">
from Australia finished 4<sup>th</sup> in Historic C and 18<sup>th</sup>
overall in a Todd Landon-prepared Mustang.
Landon prepared four Mustangs, his personal best, for the folks from
Down Under. Results for the team of four
cars, as you might expect, were mixed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The LT
Special, a Chevy Chevelle chassis with a Mexican fiberglass sports-car body,
was finally hauled out of storage to win Sports Mayor again in the hands of <u>Adrian
Stephens (GB) and Sam Burg (USA)</u>.
They finished 55<sup>th</sup> overall, the only car to finish in their
class. But they looked sporty! Sam also has driven that car to the podium in
the past.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Miles
Jones and Bob Gehlen</span></u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">,
who had their share of mechanical adversity, always looked dapper, and rolled
across the finish line in their daily-driver Mustang, finishing in 57<sup>th</sup>
position overall. Really, Miles drives
this same car to work each day…..sans roll cage.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Jake
Shuttlesworth</span></u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">, who
led the Coyote Convoy across the Columbia Bridge this year, and navigator <u>Gil
Stuart</u> finished in 42d overall, up eleven places from last year. Jake plans a comeback in Original Pan Am.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">In the final
unreported class, Historic A, first place went to Roger <u>Furrer and Julian
Pitts</u> (Swiss lads) in their baby blue Triumph TR4. Furrer should be given a Spirit of Carrera
award for driving his car most of the way from Houston, Texas to Veracruz with
the Coyote Convoy and back to Houston after the race.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Of the
twenty-six entries from the U.S. and Canada, seven did not finish because of
crashes or mechanical failures: <u>Martin
Lauber (his DNF is under review), Richard Bailey, Kaming Ko, John Daniels, Chip
Fudge, David Buchanan, and Chris Ebertz. The Alberto Bazan</u> father and son team had to
withdraw their quick BWM 2002 in Morelia because of a family emergency.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Martin Lauber
informs me that he actually finished the final day way down on power, but for
some reason, his results were not included in the final tally. Stay tuned.
Martin ran a great race and it was disappointing to see his car having
problems at the end of the race.
Sometimes corrections are made in the final results published on the official
web site.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Northern
American LCP coordinator, <u>Gerie Bledsoe and his co-piloto, Fernando Garcia</u>, “El
Zorro the Younger,” finished 41st in a “new” silver ’53 Studebaker fabricated
by Frank Oliveto in Richmond, California.
Dubbed “The Silver Fox,” it was
sidelined for two days after tarry gravel ate its power steering hose on Day 1,
ultimately ruining the p/s pump, and increasing the steering ratio from 16:1 to
3:1. After one day of trying to be a 600
pound gorilla behind the wheel, Bledsoe tossed in the towel until a small pump
off a Jeep was modified to work two days later. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">As it stands
now, the Silver Fox is slated go to vintage events in the Midwest next season
to promote rallying in Mexico.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Of the 84
cars that actually started the race on Day 1, only 62 were running on the last
day. There were several off-road
excursions, but no serious injury was reported.
Reportedly, four or five cars failed to start, for whatever reason. Last year race had over 100 entries. Some believe that the significant increase over the past few years in the entry fee has caused diminishing returns.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">With the
exception of the misadventures some racers and support crews had in entering
and exiting Mexico City later in the evening, most North American competitors
seemed highly pleased with the event this year.
Apart from some problems with missing hotel reservations, the Organizers
got high marks for improvement in the drivers’ meetings and timing results. The lower number of cars probably made the
event run smoother, as well, one competitor noted. On the other hand, most of us would vote not
to run speed stages on fresh tarmac and have a little more time in the transit
stages.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Finally, we
missed a lot of old friends, like Stewart and Linda Robertson, Bill Shanahan, Tom
Overbaugh, Steve Waldman, Kevin Kelley, Tony and Lee-Ann Streslzow (rumored to
have survived the Peking to Paris), and Marcia Duncan Blas one of the event´s greatest
supporters, to name just a few. We hope
to see them all back next year.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Gerie Bledsoe<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Evanston, Illinois<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>ENTERING MEXICO VIA NUEVO LAREDO:<o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">There are basically two
ways to drive into Mexico through Laredo, Texas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First, there are the two parallel bridges from
downtown Laredo going across the river directly into old town Nuevo Laredo.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Second, there is the Columbia Bridge, which
is about 20 miles northwest of Laredo.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you cross this bridge, you can avoid going
into Nuevo Laredo completely.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">This article will give
you specific information about crossing into downtown Nuevo Laredo on Bridge #2
and stopping to obtain a tourist visa and a Temporary Import Permit (TTP), if
you have a car, truck, RV, or motorcycle. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><u>If you already have your vehicle permit, just
follow the directions for bypassing N. Laredo on Blvd. Colosio.</u> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">From downtown Laredo you
should cross into Mexico on International Bridge II, which is at the end of
U.S. Interstate I-35.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This bridge
carries most of the vehicular traffic in and out of Nuevo Laredo.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You may also use International Bridge I,
which is a little more difficult to find.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you are driving to
San Miguel de Allende (SMA), you should cross the bridge early in the morning,
since it's a full day’s drive of 550 miles to SMA. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Avoid driving in Mexico at night.<br />
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You will pay a $3 toll for two-axles and $6 for four-axles on the American side
before you cross the Bridge #2.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sometimes
you might be questioned by local Laredo police or a U.S. Customs and Border
Protection officer just before you get onto the bridge.<br />
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Once you get across the bridge, closely follow these directions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most importantly, take your time and make
sure you are turning in the correct direction at all intersections, especially
if you are towing a trailer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you plan to walk
across the bridge to obtain your visa or vehicle permit, you must use Bridge
#1.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Read the last page for directions.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Half way across International Bridge II, you are in Mexico.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Stay in the left lane, the “Nothing to
Declare” lane.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You will be shunted off
to the left and given a red or green light.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>If you get the red light, you must stop or pull over for inspection.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span></b><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Once you clear customs (or get a green light), turn right just
past the inspection area and then turn left on the first street, Calle Nicholas
Bravo.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is one way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span></b><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Go approximately five blocks on Calle Bravo, following the signs
for "car permits" and Banjercito.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Do not turn until you reach the end of this street.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Toward the end of the street, there’s a
money exchange office on the left, if you need pesos.)<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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</span></span></span></b><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Calle Bravo ends at a wide
boulevard (Blvd. Colosio).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Turn right
and drive about ½ mile.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At the traffic light
turn left <u>onto the lateral street</u> , which is signed “Cesar L. de Lara”) heading
back in the direction of the bridge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you already have your vehicle permit turn
right on Colosio and drive south around old town Nuevo Laredo to the
intersection with Highway 85 to Monterrey</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span></b><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">On the lateral street, drive down and under the bridge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Turn left into the second parking lot, in
front of the entrance to the big Mexican Aduanas (customs) building.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">6.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span></b><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Enter the building’s main door, turn right, and stop at the
Migración desk to obtain your FMM tourist visa.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>(Take a pen.)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fill out the form
and return it to the official, who will stamp it.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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</span></span></span></b><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">After you get your visa stamped, if you need a car permit, have it
copied along with your other documents at the next counter. (Passport, FMM visa,
driver’s license, vehicle’s title or registration.)<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">8.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span></b><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Walk further down the hall to the Banjercito office and hand the
clerk your documents and a credit card. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There
is usually a line.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">9.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span></b><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">When you obtain your car permit, go outside and make sure that the
VIN on the permit matches the vehicle’s VIN.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Remove the sticker from the back of the permit and affix it to the
inside of your windshield in front of the rear view mirror.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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</span></span></span></b><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">With your sticker in place, exit the parking lot, and turn hard
right, back the way you came. Keep the car permit with your passport and visa,
as all will be checked down the road.<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">EACH STEP: IN MORE
DETAIL<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<u><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Crossing the Bridge into
Mexico</span></u><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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1.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In Laredo, drive south to the end of
I-35.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The U.S. Customs station will be
on your left.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You may be questioned
before you cross the bridge by local Laredo police or by a U.S. Customs and
Border protection officer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You will pay
a $3/$6 toll to cross the bridge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Half
way across the bridge, you are in Mexico.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Stay in the left lane, the “Nothing to Declare” lane.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ignore the line of buses in the right lane,
and the back-up in the “Something to Declare” middle lane.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sometimes you may be questioned by a Mexican
Army soldier and/or a Mexican Custom Official (Aduanas) at the foot of the
bridge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Normally, after a cursory look
at your vehicle, you will be waved through.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>You will be shunted off to the left, where you will be given a red or
green light. If red, you must stop for inspection.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If green, turn to the right and exit the
customs area.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">WARNING:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
entry gates to the Mexican customs area across the bridge were never designed
with trailers in mind.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They go off at an
angle to the left and are difficult to negotiate with a long trailer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As you approach the gates, you need to swing
as far right, into the right lane, as possible to get your rig through the
gates.<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>2.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once
you clear Mexican customs at the foot of the bridge, exit right on the first
street and then turn LEFT immediately on the next street, Calle Nicholas
Bravo.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s one way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ignore the guys along the street who want to
"help you" or clean your windshield. Keep moving slowly but steadily
onto Calle Bravo.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Be careful at the
intersections. Look right.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Finding the Place to Get
Your Visa and Temporary Tourist Vehicle Permit<o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Go approximately five blocks on Calle Bravo,
following the signs for "car permits" and “Banjercito.” <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Do not turn until you reach the end of this
street.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, toward the end of Bravo
there is a money-changing office on the left, with a big parking lot, which
reportedly offers excellent rates.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">4.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When Calle Bravo runs into (and ends) at a
big boulevard (Blvd. Colosio), turn right.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Drive ½ mile to the first traffic light. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Turn left <u>onto the lateral street</u> (marked
Cesar L. de Lara) heading back in the direction of the bridge you just crossed.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Beware, it's a tricky intersection.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you have your visa and vehicle permits, keep going south on
Blvd. Colosio.</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Do not turn left on the main boulevard and
go back across the bridge! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Stay to the
right on the lateral street. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Beware!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is two-way traffic on this lateral
street, which goes downhill alongside the river.<br />
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5.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On this lateral street, you will go
down and under International Bridge II. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Turn left into the second parking lot, in
front of the entrance to the big Mexican customs building, There’s a big “ENTRADA”
sign over the main entrance. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The other
doors cannot be opened from the outside.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>There's a guard station at the gate to the parking lot. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Park close to the building’s front door, lock
your car, and ignore anyone who offers "to help."<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Normally, there are plenty of security guards
and army troops around this building.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Obtaining Your Tourist Visa
and Temporary Tourist Vehicle Permit<o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">6.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Go into the Aduanas building’s main entrance,
turn right, and go down the hall thirty feet, though a double door, and you’ll
find the “Migración” counter on the left. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Show the uniformed official your passport. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He will give you a blank visa form (FMM), fill
it out (both front sides), and get it stamped at the desk. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They will give you back one half of it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Did you remember to take a pen with you?<br />
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Of course, everyone in your travel party needs a FMM visa.<br />
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7.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After you get your FMM stamped, have
it copied along with your other documents if you need a vehicle permit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You will need the original and a copy of:<br />
<br />
--your passport (the main page with your photo only)<br />
--FMM visa (or FM2/3 or Temporary Resident card, both sides)<br />
- car title or registration slip<br />
--driver's permit<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">You may also bring one unlicensed
ATV or off-road motorcycle into the country for everyone in your travel party. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>RVs may enter the country and may be towing a
car.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">8.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With your copies in hand, walk down the hall past
the Aduanas Office on the left to the Banjercito office. Yes, it's a bank.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Stand in line, and in turn, hand the clerk
your original docs, your copies, and a major credit card. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No need to say anything but "buenas dias/noches."
They know what to do.<br />
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When the clerk is finished punching your info into the computer, he/she will
print out and give you a form (the car permit) which you will sign in two
places on the back and give back. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You
will also be asked to sign other form that states that, if you do not return
your vehicle to be border before the permit expires, you will forfeit your
deposit.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">You will also sign a
credit card voucher for up to $450 USD.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>$400 will be your deposit on a vehicle newer than a 2007.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>$200 or $300 for older vehicles. $48-50 is
for the permit and windshield sticker, depending on the exchange rate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This deposit will be credited to your card
when return the car (and any other vehicles) to the U.S. before your visa and the
permit expires.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You also may pay the
deposit in cash.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The clerk will show you
how to lift the windshield sticker off the back. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But do not take it off until you are outside.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Be patient as all of
this is sorted out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Think DMV back
home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It will do you no good at all to
be rude or obnoxious.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Some decisions by
the Banjercito staff may be appealed to the Aduana (Customs) Office next door.)<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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<!--[endif]--></span><u><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">More Obscure Details<o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Tourists and Coyote Convoy
drivers must return to the States at the end of 180 days or before their visa
expires.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They must stop at the
Banjercito booth at the border to cancel their vehicle permit, and obtain a
receipt for doing so, even if the permit has expired.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If they do not, the Banjercito will not
refund the $200-300-400 USD bond and the individual will be blocked from
returning to Mexico with a vehicle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If
you make the deposit in cash, it will be refunded in cash when you cancel your
permit. You must go inside to collect the refund.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If your permit has expired, you lose your
deposit.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">There are limits on what
vehicles maybe brought into Mexico, and there are strict requirements about the
documentation for vehicles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here is
additional information to help you avoid problems at the Banjercito window.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If the vehicle has a lien (loan) on it, you will need a letter
from the finance company authorizing you to bring it into Mexico.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If the vehicle is owned by a corporation, you
will need a notarized letter from the Treasurer of the corporation authorizing
you to bring it into the county, even if you own the company.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">HINT</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>if you use the vehicle’s registration card,
if the lien is not noted, so you do not need the letter.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One foreigner can import
only one vehicle for up to 180 days or the duration of her/his visa.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
vehicle may be towing a trailer, and/or an off-road ATV or an off-road, unlicensed
motorcycle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All of these vehicles may be
included on one permit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Trucks may be no heavier than a 3500 model and
no goose-neck trailers are allowed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>RV’s
also need a permit, and they may tow a car or trailer loaded with an ATV or
off-road dirt bike. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The title for the trailer and the other vehicles being towed should
be in the name of the person who obtains the permit. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, a second or third person in the tow vehicle
may also include their ATVs or off-road m/c on the main vehicle’s permit. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A husband may import one vehicle; his spouse may import a second
on a separate permit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A husband and wife
my import a vehicle on each other’s name or a child’s name. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Anyone with a valid FMM or Temporary Resident visa may drive the
permit holder’s vehicle in Mexico. However, only a FM2 (Rentista), not a FM2
non-rentista or Permanent Resident may own or may drive a car with a tourist
permit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A Mexican national may drive the
vehicle only if the permit holder is in the vehicle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Close relatives of the permit holder may
drive the vehicle.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Each Mexican border station tends to interpret and enforce these
requirements a little differently or somewhat subjectively.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These regulations are constantly changing, it
seems.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Again, be patient.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Getting angry will not help.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">7.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Some states are no longer issuing titles, and the registration
card for some states may seem flimsy or other not look original.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Make sure that whatever documents you bring
are the originals, not a copies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They
must appear original and official.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Please remember, too, that this system was devised to help prevent
vehicles stolen in the U.S. from entering Mexico.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Walking Across the Bridge tp Obtain a Visa or Vehicle Permit</span></u></b></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The hotel shuttle or a taxi
will take you to the Posada Hotel and behind it, to the foot of International
Bridge #1.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is the old bridge across
the river.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is the only pedestrian
bridge, but it is used by vehicles, too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It costs 50 cents to cross on foot.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">When you get to the Mexican side, there is an Immigration
(Migación) office in the building to the right, where you can obtain a tourist
visa.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you are walking across to get a Temporary Import Permit (TIP)
for a vehicle, you must turn right immediately after you cross the bridge and
walk a long block down the street and fence to the next right, the street that
goes down by the river.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Turn right and
follow this street for another long block until you come to the vehicle exit
for the main Aduana Building on the right.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>You may enter the parking lot and walk to the main entrance in the
middle of the building.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The other doors
are locked.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">When you enter the building, turn right.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Migración Office and Banjercito Office
are through the doors to the right.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>See
the directions above on how to proceed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">When you obtain your documents, return the same way you came.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You will pay the bridge toll in pesos when
you cross.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></u> </div>
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<u><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Before You Leave the
Parking Lot<o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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9.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When you are finished at the
Banjercito window, go outside and make sure that the VIN on the permit matches
the VIN on your vehicle. Then get into the driver's seat, and carefully pull
off the sticker from the back of the permit, and stick it on the inside of your
windscreen, right behind the rear view mirror. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The sticker is VERY sticky, so make sure you
have it in the right spot before getting it close to the glass. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It should be easily seen from the front of the
car, since some cars have black-dot sensors or heavy tinting in the upper windshield
area.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">LEAVING NUEVO LAREDO FOR SMA</span></u></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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10.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With your sticker in place, exit the
Aduanba parking lot, and turn hard right, back the way you came. Keep the car permit
with your passport and FMM visa as they will be checked down the road.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(If you exit left, you will go around the
eastern part of old town, which is much busier.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">11.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At the traffic light up the hill (where you
stopped before on Blvd. Colosio) merge right onto the boulevard and head
straight (south) on the green arrow. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Blvd. Colosio will carry you south along the
river and after a couple of miles around west to Highway #85 to Monterrey.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">You will pass a Holiday
Inn Express on your right, the big Nuevo Laredo Cultural Center on your left,
and a Ford dealer, plus a couple of large business buildings as you approach federal
Highway #85.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(The Holiday Inn Express is
a good place to stay if you cross the bridge late and want to stay in N. Laredo
for the night.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Three minutes after the
Holiday Inn, you will come to a traffic light and overpass, with signs pointing
left to Monterrey.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To get up to the main
highway, go through the underpass in the left lane, and turn immediately up the
ramp to #85. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Be careful at this
intersection.<br />
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If you pass the airport on the left, you missed the turn. Go back. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">On Highway #85, there
are two large PEMEX gas stations on the right about 6-7 miles out of town,
should you need gas or a potty break.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">THE ADUANA KM 21 CHECKPOINT</span></u></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%;">About
15 miles south of Nuevo Laredo (KM 21), you will go through a big Migración and Aduana
checkpoint. They will (sometimes) check your FMM visa at the first booth, and
(usually) your car permit at the second. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Get into the "Nothing to Declare"
lane. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You will be given a red light or a
green light again.<br />
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If the light flashes red, pull over to the right under the covered “revision"
area, get out of your car, and give the Aduanas official your passport and car
permit. They will compare the VIN number on the permit to the # on your
vehicle, and give your documents back to you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Normally, it only takes 10 minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Sometimes they will ask to see in the back of your vehicle.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The red light/green
light system is employed at most post-of-entry in Mexico, especially at the
international airports.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Note:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If a truck in the
Coyote Convoy gets a red light, stay in line until directed by an official to
go to an inspection area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Note that the
exit from the inspection area is a tight left turn, so stay as far right as
possible.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<u><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><strong>Importation Allowances
and Dealing with Mexican Custom Officials (Aduanas)</strong></span></u><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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The Mexican Aduanas inspectators at the border or in airports are looking primarily for
items that can be used in an occupation or sold in Mexico. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You are only entitled to bring only $75 dollars
of items not on the “allowed” list when you drive into the country, but $300 at
an airport! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, in 14 years I have
never had the inside of my truck or suitcases thoroughly searched at either checkpoint
in Nuevo Laredo.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am not, however, encouraging
anyone to smuggle anything across the border.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>(The amount goes up to $300 during certain holiday seasons, like Christmas
and Easter.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">You should should cover
any electronic gizmos or "fancy" items in your vehicle, like
photographic equipment, for security purposes before you crossed the
bridge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One digital camera, video
camera, GPS, or lap-top computer is OK.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Two cells phones are OK, plus a long list of other items, such as
personal medicine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, three 35 MM digital
cameras, tripod, and other “professional” photographic equipment might be a
problem.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Desk top computers, especially
new ones, should be declared.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you have something to
declare, you may pay taxes (normally 16%) on those items at the Aduanas
window, on goods up to $3000 per person in market value, quickly and without
using a Mexican customs broker. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bring
receipts or invoices for what you plan to declare, so you can substantiate their
cost or value. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Aduanas officials
will normally depreciate used items, and to a degree, it's all negotiable. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There’s
a limit of $1000 on auto parts. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Above that limit, you must use a Mexican
customs agent, and that’s a big pain in the rear.<br />
<br />
The Mexican Aduanas officials tend to cut foreign visitors a lot of slack,
since the Federal Government wants tourists to visit Mexico and have a good,
safe time. Of course, there is always the chance you will run into a new guy or
gal on the job who is trying to impress their bosses. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just be polite and patient.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">FEDERALE AND ARMY
INSPECTION POSTS<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 121%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">At any point along the
highway to SMA you may be stopped by a Federale (federal police in black or
brown uniforms) or a Mexican Army or Marines checkpoint. They are looking for
guns and drug money going south. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Roll
down your windows, take off your sunglasses, offer your passport, and smile.
They will usually ask: “where do you live?” and “where are you going?” in
Spanish<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To the former, answer what is
in your passport, while to the latter, just say Guanajuato.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They may want to open the trunk (boot), but
they rarely search the vehicle. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Usually,
they will just wave you through.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Sometimes, they will ask to see your temporary vehicle permit.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Good luck! Suerte!<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">San Miguel de Allende, Mexico</span></b></div>
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Gerie Bledsoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08228762398552184309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363575605344298015.post-90445165204785904112013-09-03T16:53:00.000-07:002013-09-03T16:53:24.243-07:00Carreras Driver -- Special Edition<br />
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CARRERAS DRIVER -- AUGUST 20, 2013</div>
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**REPORT ON FIESTA IN CARMEL</div>
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**COYOTE CONVOY SCHEDULE</div>
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**CONVOY ROUTE AND T-SHIRTS</div>
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**LCP ENTRIES</div>
<div>
**MEXICO MAPS GPS</div>
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**CONTACT INFO</div>
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</div>
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**REPORT ON FIESTA IN CARMEL</div>
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</div>
<div>
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.</div>
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</div>
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It was especially good to see so many of you, 2013 pilotos and
co-pilotos, there. Several rookies and wannabees were also present.</div>
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</div>
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We had some of the original Pan Am posters left. Let me know if you
want to order one ($25). (Photo attached.)</div>
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**COYOTE CONVOY SCHEDULE</div>
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</div>
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Friday, Oct. 18, 6:30 PM -- meeting at the Residence Inn del Mar by
Marriott.</div>
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7:00 PM -- shuttle bus to border for visas
and vehicle permits</div>
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Saturday, Oct. 19, 7:00 AM -- depart for San Miguel de Allende</div>
<div>
7:00 PM -- reception at CASA BLEDSOE </div>
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Sunday, Oct. 20, 10:00 AM -- 3:00 PM -- display of cars in main
square</div>
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Monday, Oct. 21, 8:00 AM -- depart for Veracruz</div>
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5:00 PM -- arrive in Veracruz Convention
Center</div>
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IMPORTANT</div>
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</div>
<div>
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.)</div>
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</div>
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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.</div>
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</div>
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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.</div>
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**CONVOY ROUTE</div>
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</div>
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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.</div>
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</div>
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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.</div>
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</div>
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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.</div>
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</div>
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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). </div>
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</div>
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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 <a href="http://www.banjercito.com.mx/" title="http://www.banjercito.com.mx/">WWW.BANJERCITO.COM.MX</a> OR AT CERTAIN
MEXICAN CONSULATES.</div>
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</div>
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**LCP ENTRIES</div>
<div>
</div>
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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.</div>
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</div>
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It is, of course, a little late to prepare a car, but I am sure than
some people can pull it off.</div>
<div>
</div>
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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.</div>
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</div>
<div>
**MEXICO MAPS</div>
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</div>
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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:</div>
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Greeting Carrera Racers!<br /><br />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.</div>
<div>
<a href="http://www.mexicomaps.com/mexico_gps.lasso?itemid=8422" title="http://www.mexicomaps.com/mexico_gps.lasso?itemid=8422">http://www.mexicomaps.com/mexico_gps.lasso?itemid=8422</a><br /><br />The
Garmin City Navigator Mexico product continues to receive periodic updates and
we stock those cards as well. Does not include topography.</div>
<div>
<a href="http://www.mexicomaps.com/mexico_gps.lasso?itemid=6629" title="http://www.mexicomaps.com/mexico_gps.lasso?itemid=6629">http://www.mexicomaps.com/mexico_gps.lasso?itemid=6629</a><br /><br />Both
cards are searchable and routable as before.<br /><br /><br />Regards,<br />--<br />Mark
S. Walker<br />World Map Source / Mexico Maps<br />3920 Maricopa Drive<br />Santa
Barbara CA 93110<br />805-687-1011 office<br />805-448-7273
mobile<br />http://www.mexicomaps.com<br />http://worldmapsource.com</div>
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</div>
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**CONTACT INFO</div>
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</div>
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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.</div>
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Hasta octubre!</div>
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Gerie</div>
Gerie Bledsoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08228762398552184309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363575605344298015.post-22256132764768130022013-09-03T16:51:00.000-07:002013-09-03T16:51:21.583-07:00<br />
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<span style="font-size: 22pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Carreras
News<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">July-August
2013<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">**CARRERAS FIESTA
-- AUGUST 17 – CARMEL<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">**2013 PAN AM --
WIDE OPEN TO MORE ENTRIES<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">**COYOTE CONVOY --
STRENGTH IN NUMBERS<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">**PAN AM REUNION
TOUR -- FEBRUARY 2014<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">**CHIHUAHUA
EXPRESS, APRIL 3-6, 2014<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">**REPORT: PAN AM
CARS AT ROAD AMERICA<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">**CLASSIFIEDS –
SPECIAL HOUSE FOR SALE IN MEXICO<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">**CONTACT
INFORMATION<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;"> </span></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">**CARRERAS FIESTA
-- AUGUST 17 – CARMEL<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Y’all come to the 7<sup>th</sup> annual CARRERAS FIESTA at the
Monterey Historics.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Last year we had
over 100 in attendance, plus some very nice cars on
display.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The event will return to the well-known Baja Cantina on Carmel
Road, a couple of miles east of the village.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It will begin at 5:30 and a Mexican buffet will be served 6:30-7:30.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tickets for the dinner are $25 before the
event and $30 at the door.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All proceeds
go to Los Amigos de Lupita Hernandez, the charity that supports the Mexican
nurse who lost both her legs in a Pan Am accident several years
ago.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Please
make a reservation for dinner by emailing Bill Hemmer at </span><a href="file:///C:/Users/Gerie/Documents/La%20Carrera/2013/bekgroup@gmail.com%20" title="file:///C:/Users/Gerie/Documents/La Carrera/2013/bekgroup@gmail.com "><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">bekgroup@gmail.com</span></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> or me. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Our host for the event is Bill Hemmer, a Pan Am veteran, Porsche
fan, and gracious fellow, who has produced the fiesta annually.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bill
also invites all Pan Am folks who will be in the area on Tuesday, Aug. 13 to
attend the “Concours on the Avenues,” a display of cars on the streets of Carmel
and visit with him in the office of Exclusive Realty (SW corner of San Carlos
and 7<sup>th</sup> Ave) from 10-12, and then from 12-4 in the office of
Peninsula Realty in Carmel (Ocean Ave. and Monte Verde, in the Court of the
Golden Bough).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bill is a real estate
broker and developer in the Carmel-Monterey-Salinas
area.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Posters for both the Fiesta and the Concours are attached to this
newsletter. See you there!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">**2013 PAN AM --
WIDE OPEN TO MORE ENTRIES<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">It’s late in the season, but the Pan Am is wide open for more
entries.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Get that Original Pan Am car
out of the garage and tuned up for the event Oct. 25-31.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You have still have time to make
it.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">At last report, only 79 of 100 slots were filled.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So the Organizers need more entries, even
more Porsche 911s and ’65-66 Mustangs.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Go to
</span><a href="http://www.lacarrerapanamericana.com.mx/" title="http://www.lacarrerapanamericana.com.mx/"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">www.lacarrerapanamericana.com.mx</span></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> to fill out the official entry form.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Need help and advice?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Email or call
me.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">**COYOTE CONVOY –
STRENGTH IN NUMBERS<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Getting down to Mexico is a lot easier, safer, and more fun if you
hook up with the Coyote Convoy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This
year the convoy will get together on Friday, Oct. 18 in Laredo and cross the
border early the next morning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It will
motor 560 miles down to San Miguel de Allende, spend two nights, and then
continue on to Veracruz on Monday, Oct. 21.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Registration and tech open the next morning in the convention center at
10:00 AM.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<u><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU OR YOUR SUPPORT CREW INTEND TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE CONVOY.<o:p></o:p></span></span></u></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Anyone is invited to join the convoy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even race spectators might consider taking
their daily driver, sports car, or RV down to Laredo to join the convoy to
Veracruz and then follow the race back to
Zacatecas.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">San Miguel de Allende, located 180 miles north of Mexico City, has
become a world-class tourist destination over the past decade.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s a well-preserved, safe Spanish-Mexican
colonial city with over 10,000 U.S., Canadian, and European residents.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Excellent restaurants, boutique hotels,
numerous historic churches, and cobblestone streets are a perfect setting for a
weekend stay.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">On Sunday, the Pan Am race cars will be on display in the main
square.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Last year, they attracted over a
thousand spectators. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">**PAN AM REUNION
TOUR – FEBRUARY 2014<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Attention Pan Am veterans and supporters.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Too busy or too pooped to enter the Pan Am
again, but would like to see some of the cities and sites along the route with
old Carrera buddies? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Want to show your
spouse, children, or special friend some of these special places?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Care
to drive the route with time to stop and check out sites you could only wave at
when racing?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sign up for this very
unique tour.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Potential rookies may simply want to check out the race route in
central Mexico before spending the money to build a car and jump into unknown
territory.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How about escaping the
winter cold next February and coming down for a guided tour of most of the
cities along the traditional Pan Am route:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Oaxaca, Queretaro, Morelia, Aguascalientes, and
Zacatecas?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">If we get commitments from a dozen or so vets, we can organize a
first-class, week-long tour. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We will
charter a luxury bus (flight attendants, bathrooms, and cocktails).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some participants might want to pilot a
rental car for the trip or drive their own
automobile.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">As most of you know, the winters in Mexico are mild, and now with a
modern highway system, it is much easier to drive from city to city along the
historic Pan Am route.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In addition to
seeing some of the sites, ample time will be reserved each evening for dinner
and telling Pan Am tales.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Let me know if you are interested and I will start a special email
list.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This will be a deluxe tour, so
will be priced accordingly.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;"> </span></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">**REPORT: PAN AM
CARS AT ROAD AMERICA<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">As readers of CARRERAS NEWS may remember, we attempted to organize
a run group of Pan Am cars for “The Hawk with Brian Redman,” a huge vintage
event, at Road America, July 18-21.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Unfortunately, I issued the invitation too late in the season and most
racers had other plans and commitments.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Regardless, several Pan Am cars showed up for the event, and a couple of
Pan Am vets were there racing other vintage cars. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We will try again next
year.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I
was able to visit the track in Elkhart Lake, WI on Thursday (a special practice
day) and Friday (the regular practice day), so I was able to meet some old Pan
Am friends or see their cars on the track:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>John Daniels (’65 Sunbeam Tiger), Clyde Morter in the “Lucky Taco” (’54
Olds), and Najeeb Khan (‘64 Ginetta G4R).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Sadly, I was not able to hook up with David Hinton, John Schantz (’53
Corvette) and a few others who were there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Of special interest was the ’54 Lincoln sedan in Pan Am livery
driven by Lorie-Ann Fisher, who was out there racing with a horde of smaller,
faster cars.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the final race on
Sunday—in pouring rain—so many cars dropped out of that race group that the
Lincoln, solid on those deeply-treaded tires, finished third, proving again that
sometimes, indeed, a tortoise can beat the hare.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Of special note, too, was the beautiful ’58 Scarab of Bob Sirna,
driven gamely by Tony DeLorenzo.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Ignition problems in Sunday’s rain forced the Scarab out of the final
race -- in this case it became one of the hares that lost to the big
Lincoln.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The fastest lap of the weekend around the 4.2 miles track was
racked up by a Benetton B197 – 128 MPH.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>My other favorite was the red ’65 Cheeta.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It not only looked fast; it
was.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Next year let’s triple the number of Pan Am cars at this great
event. OK? <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">**CLASSIFIEDS –
SPECIAL HOUSE IN MEXICO FOR SALE<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Spectacular home
in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Only
two years young. Three-car garage and many nice Carrera memories.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Great garden, pool, and views of the city and
the setting sun.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Check it out on
Sotheby’s web site</span><a href="file:///C:/Users/Gerie/Documents/La%20Carrera/2013/%20%20http:/www.sothebysrealty.com/eng/sales/detail/180-l-1978-4000043390/prolongacion-la-quinta-ojo-de-agua-san-miguel-de-allende-gu-37777" title="file:///C:/Users/Gerie/Documents/La Carrera/2013/ http:/www.sothebysrealty.com/eng/sales/detail/180-l-1978-4000043390/prolongacion-la-quinta-ojo-de-agua-san-miguel-de-allende-gu-37777"><span style="color: #0563c1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>http://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng/sales/detail/180-l-1978-4000043390/prolongacion-la-quinta-ojo-de-agua-san-miguel-de-allende-gu-37777</span></span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Yes, that’s my
house.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A change in our families -- our
first grandchildren – is forcing a major change in our life style.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sadly, our beautiful place in SMA is now up
for sale.<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Let me know if you
have questions about it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do not think
there’s another one like it in Mexico.<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;"> </span></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">**CONTACT
INFORMATION<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Gerie Bledsoe</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">U.S. and Canadian
Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">La Carrera Panamericana and Chihuahua
Express<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Phone (224) 999-7292
(Chicago)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<a href="file:///C:/Users/Gerie/Documents/La%20Carrera/2013/www.panamrace.com" title="file:///C:/Users/Gerie/Documents/La Carrera/2013/www.panamrace.com"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">www.panamrace.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://www.lacarrerapanamericana.com.mx/" title="http://www.lacarrerapanamericana.com.mx/"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">www.lacarrerapanamericana.com.mx</span></a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="file:///C:/Users/Gerie/Documents/La%20Carrera/2013/www.chihuahuaexpress.com" title="file:///C:/Users/Gerie/Documents/La Carrera/2013/www.chihuahuaexpress.com"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">www.chihuahuaexpress.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;"> </span></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bermuda Script","sans-serif"; font-size: 22pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Carreras
News<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">May
2013<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXplhtUaPy28qd7NYgMJTeKmAOkRoMZIskP8hMdwXJrRhsMGpm_V_ybvyt_LItJpdlzbIoGE4Xou77M6saDEnk5K56kTok5CcPGFTHA1Eqm29-DuWO-QXAluzJl14lP28WadVv4JJpG4le/s1600/Carungi.car.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXplhtUaPy28qd7NYgMJTeKmAOkRoMZIskP8hMdwXJrRhsMGpm_V_ybvyt_LItJpdlzbIoGE4Xou77M6saDEnk5K56kTok5CcPGFTHA1Eqm29-DuWO-QXAluzJl14lP28WadVv4JJpG4le/s1600/Carungi.car.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">**PAN AM CARS AT
ROAD AMERICA<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">**CARRERAS
FIESTA – MONTEREY -- AUGUST 17<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">**PAN AM
PLANS<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">**PAN AM
ENTRIES<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">**PAN AM
RULES<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">**PAN AM
HOTELS<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">**COYOTE CONVOY
DATES<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">**CARS FOR SALE
AND RENT<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">**ISO
ADVERTISEMENTS<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">**MUMBO
JUMBO<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">**CONTACT
INFO<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">**PAN AM CARS AT
ROAD AMERICA<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Plans are being
made to create a run group of Pan Am cars at Road America, Elkhart Lake this
summer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We need 10 or 12 cars to make it
happen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As many of you know, Road
America is one of the most beautiful, fastest road courses in the world, and the
setting is spectacular.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">If you would
like to participate, please let me know immediately.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Any car eligible
to run in the Pan Am will be eligible to participate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cars are subject to a safety inspection, and
the driver’s should have held competition license or comparable experience.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A navigator is not required.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>More details, including the likely date, will
be announced soon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Because I will be on
TDY in Chicago much of this summer, I will be working hard to see this project
through.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Road America
hosts many outstanding events during the summer, including NASCAR Nationwide,
American Lemans, SCCA National Championships, and “The Hawk,” Brian Redman’s
reunion of vintage racers, one of the biggest such meets in North America.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Hawk weekend is July 18-21.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is also a VSCDA vintage event on
September 6-8 and a 24 Hours of Lemons in November.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For more info go to <a href="http://www.roadamerica.com/calendar.asp" title="http://www.roadamerica.com/calendar.asp">http://www.roadamerica.com/calendar.asp</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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FIESTA – MONTEREY -- AUGUST 17<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">The annual
Carreras Fiesta, in conjunction with the Historic races at Laguna Seca in
Monterey, California will be held on Saturday night, August 17, in nearby Carmel
beginning at 5:00 PM.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Final plans and
ticket prices will be announced soon. Please add it to your calendar
now.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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AND PLANS -- OCTOBER 25-31<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">The final route
for the Pan Am has not been announced, but at present the tentative route
is:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">--Veracruz,
Oaxaca, Mexico City (!), Queretaro, Morelia, Guanajuato, Aguascalientes,
and<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Zacatecas<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">It is possible
that speed stages will be run the first day in the hills east of Veracruz, like
we did in 2006, because mid-day service is being planned in the city of Orizaba,
which is also in the hill county.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">San Miguel de
Allende was considered as one of the overnight stops, but, sadly, the city could
not come up with the necessary support package.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>San Miguel still might be schedule as a
mid-day service stop on the way from Morelia to Guanajuato.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>According to the Mexican tourist bureau, San
Miguel is now the number one tourist destination in Mexico apart from the beach
towns, like Cancun and Puerto Vallarta.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">**PAM AM
ENTRIES<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">As of this past
weekend, 71 entries were posted on the official web site:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Turismo
Production (9)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Turismo Mayor
(6)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Sports Minor
(5)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Sports Mayor
(1)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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(5)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Historic A+
(9)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Historic B
(8)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Historic C
(23)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Original Pam Am
(3)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Exhibition
(2)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Some of the
familiar North American driver’s names include: Robertson, Bailey, Daniels,
Gussack, Hladky, Stewart, Brinkerhoff, Curry, Palthrow, Furrer, Vidal, Bazan,
Stevenson, Sonner, Hampson, Lauber, Harvey, Sikes, Stephens, Gregory, Kelly,
Fudge, Rogers, Ko, Shanahan, and Bledsoe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It is significant to note that there is not one rookie in the bunch, that
is, someone who has not raced in Mexico (Pan Am or Express) before.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We do have a contingent of four “rookie”
couples from Australia in the event this year, however, driving Mustangs
prepared by Todd Landon.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Rumor has it
that Señor Ricardo Triviño, who has been racing in the WRC, is returning to the
Pan Am to reprise his controversial win over Doug Mockett in 2011.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Since the entry
fee now is $1000 USD more than it was in March, there’s not much incentive to
sign up soon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Entries must be submitted
to the organizers via the official web site.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>If you need assistance with that process please let me know.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Europeans should contact a representative on
that continent.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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RULES<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">The official
rules for the event have not been posted, and if the past is prologue, they will
not be posted until late in the summer, maybe in
September.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">I have been
assured by the organizers that the safety rules and specs for the cars will be
virtually the same as last year, with the exception of:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">1.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Manual gear boxes will be allowed in OPA cars
that were not available from the factory with manual transmissions, e.g., ’54
Lincolns, Chryslers, and Oldsmobiles, so the rule will be the same as that for
Historic C cars – three or four speed boxes from the era.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">2.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some ‘30s roadster replicas will be allowed
to run in Turismo Mayor but are limited to 305 c.i.
engines.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">3.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All cars must have a “X” brace over the
ceiling and at least two bars, plus reinforcements or gussets, across the front
doors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, coupes should have a
windshield brace (Toyota bar) supporting the front, top of the cage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">4.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A full set of photos of the car, including
good pics of the cage, should be sent to the organizers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is especially true for cars that were
not inspected and approved last year.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">5. Cars must
have both an external switch for the electrical system and a “pull” for the fire
system, marked with appropriate decals<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The inspectors also want to see the pull or switch for the fire system in
reach of the driver and a small fire extinguisher in reach of the
navigator.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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HOTELS<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">If you have
registered for the Pan Am, a room reservation was made for you for the nights of
October 24 through October 31. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you and your crew plan to arrive in
Veracruz early, you need to make additional reservations via Monica Grossmann <a href="aoldb://mail/write/monica.grossmann@yahoo.com.mx" title="aoldb://mail/write/monica.grossmann@yahoo.com.mx"><span style="color: blue;">monica.grossmann@yahoo.com.mx</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Extra rooms for
the eight nights of the race are $1280 USD.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Extra rooms in Veracruz or elsewhere along the route are $160 USD per
night.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">If you want the
optional luxury hotel package, you also need to notify Monica.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Those rooms are $160 extra per night or $320
a night.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They sell out fast,
too.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">According to LCP
rules, once you pay for the rooms, there is no refund for any reason and the
rooms cannot be given or transferred to another person.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In other words, they revert to the
organizers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Entry fees may
be partially refunded or credit may be given for the coming year, according to
terms set forth in the rules.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">**COYOTE CONVOY
DATES<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">The Coyote
Convoy, now in its 12th year, will roll from Laredo, Texas to San Miguel de
Allende on Saturday, October 18.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It will
spend two nights in San Miguel and then arrive in Veracruz on Monday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since cars will not be allowed into the
Convention Center in Vera Cruz before Tuesday, there’s not much need to get
there earlier.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here’s the preliminary
schedule:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Convoy meeting,
Friday, October 17, 7:00 PM (hotel will be confirmed
later)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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AM<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">---arrive in San
Miguel de Allende, October 18, 5:00 PM (hotel confirmed
later)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">---Saturday,
tour of San Miguel, cocktail party that evening<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">---Sunday, Pan
Am car show in main square 10:00 AM-3:00 PM<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">---Monday convoy
leaves for Veracruz 8:00 AM, arrives 5:00 PM<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">**MEXICAN RALLY
OPPORTUNITIES<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Although the
Rally de Volcanes scheduled for June 1 has been canceled, there are many other
opportunities to rally in Mexico.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
Rally Patrio in Morelia on September 27, for example, is an excellent
opportunity tune and test for the Pan Am.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Registration is Friday and the race – two times up and down Mil Cumbres –
is on Saturday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cost?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Only $165 and the cost of a FMAD rally B
license, if you do not have one yet.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">There are also
stage rallies in the Valle de Bravo and Queretaro this summer, as well as the
Acapulco rally after the Pan Am.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">I will be
leading a group down from San Miguel to Morelia and back for the Patrio
Rally.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s only two hours south of
here, freeways most of the way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ship
your car to San Miguel, rally it on Mil Cumbres, and leave it here for the Pan
Am.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mats Hammarlund’s shop will take
care of it for you.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">**PAN AM CARS
FOR RENT<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Ford
Falcon -- $29,000<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Mats
Hammarlund Racing has three Ford Falcons—comparable to his Mustangs—for rent at
$29,000 each for the Express.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The rental
fee includes full service.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Contact him
at <a href="mailto:mats@mhracing.com.mx" title="mailto:mats@mhracing.com.mx"><span style="color: blue;">mats@mhracing.com.mx</span></a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Cars from the Hammarlund garage have won three Pan Ams and are now on the
tracks in Mexican NASCAR.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Hammarlund
Racing is becoming one of the premier shops in Mexico, as its record shows.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Their service for Falcons and Mustangs, as
well as Turismo Mayor Studebakers, is carefully prepared and executed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The cars are disassembled to check each night
before something breaks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Awesome!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"></span></b><br /></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">**PAN AM CARS
FOR SALE<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">There seems to
be a glut on the market of Pan Am cars for sale.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Why?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Some seller’s apparently want top dollar for their cars and refuse to
lower the price enough.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Apparently,
they don’t need the money.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On the other
hand, many competitors like to build their own cars or have them constructed by
a trusted shop.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I encourage people to
buy existing cars, because these purpose-built cars should return to Mexico and
in many cases, they are bargains, compared to the cost of building a new car.
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">If you have a
Pan Am car for sale, please send me the details, price, and a digital photo, and
I will include it in a special CARRERA NEWS next month.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A $25 contribution to the Lupita Hernandez
Fund will be appreciated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Payments may
the made through PayPal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do not expect
any commission for helping sell a car, but again, a modest contribution to
Lupita would be nice.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Right now I know
of the following Pan Am cars for sale:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">’54 Studebaker,
Carrera Champion<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">’54
Studebaker<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">’50
Ford<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">’54
Buick<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">’54
Lincoln<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">’64
Corvette<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">‘65
Mustang<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">544 Volvo
Special, Turismo Mayor<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-no-proof: yes;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">**ISO
Advertisements<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Looking for a
“funded” co-driver, truck driver, mechanic, and “mamacita” (party girl) for the
Pan Am?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Let me know what you
need.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Currently, I
have a jumbo co-piloto who is looking for a ride.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And one 911 Porsche guy, Ray Stephens, who
needs a slim, funded co-driver……<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">ISO ads and my
match-making services are free.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Divorces, however, are costly.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">**MUMBO
JUMBO<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">You all know by
now that road-racing in Mexico can be deadly, dangerous, and addictive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Furthermore, I should point out that CARRERAS
NEWS is a spasmodic, idiosyncratic <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>publication that does not represent the
official views of the organizers of the Pan Am, Chihuahua Express, or any other
event.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">**CONTACT
INFO<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Bermuda Script","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Gerie
Bledsoe</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">, North American
Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">La Carrera
Panamericana and Chihuahua Express<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">USPO
address:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>220 N. Zapata Hwy Ste
11<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>PMB 68B<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; text-indent: 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Laredo, TX
78043<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">1-650-525-9190
(Home office, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">1-650-867-9488
(mobile, only in US)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">Number in Mexico
+52-415-185-8470<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">Email:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>gbledso@aol.com<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><a href="aoldb://mail/Carrera%202011/Carrera%20News/www.panamrace.com" title="aoldb://mail/Carrera 2011/Carrera News/www.panamrace.com"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><span style="color: blue;">www.panamrace.com</span></span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><a href="aoldb://mail/Carrera%202011/Carrera%20News/www.lacarrerapanamericana.com.mx" title="aoldb://mail/Carrera 2011/Carrera News/www.lacarrerapanamericana.com.mx"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><span style="color: blue;">www.lacarrerapanamericana.com.mx</span></span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><a href="http://www.chihuahuaexpress.com/" title="http://www.chihuahuaexpress.com/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><span style="color: blue;">www.chihuahuaexpress.com</span></span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">Carrera
car:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Chevy II, Nova, #395, Historic C
(1999-2012)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">Competitor, LCP
1999-2013 and Chihuahua Express, 2004-2013<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">Carrera HQ,
Mexico City 1-310-860-6959 (dial as a U.S. number)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">Email general
info and registration:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><a href="mailto:gaby@lacarrerapanamericana.com.mx" title="mailto:gaby@lacarrerapanamericana.com.mx"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><span style="color: blue;">gaby@lacarrerapanamericana.com.mx</span></span></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>hotels:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="aoldb://mail/write/monica.grossmann@yahoo.com.mx" title="aoldb://mail/write/monica.grossmann@yahoo.com.mx"><span style="color: blue;">monica.grossmann@yahoo.com.mx</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">©Gerie Bledsoe
2013<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">San Miguel de
Allende<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">Mexico<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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Gerie Bledsoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08228762398552184309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363575605344298015.post-67678819311145554572013-09-03T16:40:00.003-07:002013-09-03T16:40:44.758-07:00CARRERAS NEWS-UPDATE<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Bermuda Script","sans-serif"; font-size: 22pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Carreras
News</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> –
UPDATE<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">June 24,
2013<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Po0GlO0uKDusSYkeeVcYOWLHSeUP0Kmmrdy45N9Bx01Cs6VlhAqxJxcgF6EvMeH7vhBxaOJzSB1xESRkgl-rlRs-hh4nUPpwJ0v03dngmYr5VghSsmNmUyJc3e-Cwc_YWecQOkbVsg6B/s1600/Capri.RA.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Po0GlO0uKDusSYkeeVcYOWLHSeUP0Kmmrdy45N9Bx01Cs6VlhAqxJxcgF6EvMeH7vhBxaOJzSB1xESRkgl-rlRs-hh4nUPpwJ0v03dngmYr5VghSsmNmUyJc3e-Cwc_YWecQOkbVsg6B/s1600/Capri.RA.jpg" height="212" width="320" /></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">--ROAD AMERICA
PAN-AM EVENT SCRATCHED<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">--DATES FOR
CHIHUAHUA ANNOUNCED, APRIL 4-6, 2014<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">--CARRERAS
FIESTA, CALIFORNIA NORTE, AUGUST 17<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">--PAN AM ROUTE
-- UNCHANGED<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">--PAN AM RULES
POSTED—UNCHANGED?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">--COYOTE
CONVOY<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">--PAN AM TOUR
ANNOUNCED<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">--LEGAL<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">--CONTACT
INFO<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">--ROAD AMERICA
PAN-AM REUNION SCRATCHED<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">Our efforts to
get a group of Pan Am cars to show up at “The Hawk with Brian Redman” at Road
America on July 18-21 did not succeed, primarily<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>because the invitation was issued too
late.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Too many Pan Am cars are still in
pieces, being slowly put back together for the Big Show in
October.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">However, another
attempt will be made next year to attract these cars to Road America, so
consider this the initial invitation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>By the end of the summer, detailed plans will be available.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It would be great to see a dozen of the Pan
Am cars running this magnificent track in Elkhart Lake,
Wisconsin.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">**DATES FOR
CHIHUAHUA ANNOUNCED, APRIL 4-6, 2014<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">The dates for
next year’s Express have been tentatively set for April 4-6.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Registration will be April 2-3 and the
qualifying run will be April 3.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">Registration
will open in November.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">**CARRERAS
FIESTA, AUGUST 17<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">For those who
plan to attend the Historic races in Monterey this summer, remember to join us
at the Carreras Fiesta on Saturday night, August 17.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We usually have over a hundred people show up
for these events and a dozen or so Pan Am cars or other interesting “rides.”
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The show starts around 5:00 PM and
continues into the evening.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">The exact
location has not been announced yet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It
will either be at the Baja Cantina in Carmel, as in years past, or at that
proprietor’s new place in downtown Carmel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We should know soon.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">**PAN AM
ROUTE<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">As announced
previously, the overnight stops in October will be:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Veracruz<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Oaxaca<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Mexico City<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Queretaro<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Morelia<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Guanajuato<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Aguascalientes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Zacatecas</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">It seems that we
will run a speed stage or two in the foothills of the mountains in Veracruz and
stop for a mid-morning service in the city of Orizaba, before heading up on the
central plateau toward Tehuacán and Oaxaca.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">Mexico City has
replaced Puebla as an overnight.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Let’s
home we are not greeted by a huge rain storm, like the last time we visited the
capital city.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">It seems that we
will not run the stage to San Joaquín, where five cars went into the ravine last
year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Instead, reportedly, we will run
two laps around the Bernal area.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">**PAN AM
RULES<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">The rules for
the 2013 Pan Am are posted on the official web site at <a href="http://lacarrerapanamericana.com.mx/index.php/participa/reglas" title="http://lacarrerapanamericana.com.mx/index.php/participa/reglas"><span style="color: blue;">http://lacarrerapanamericana.com.mx/index.php/participa/reglas</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">The rules for
the cars seem identical to last year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Competitors should take the time to review them, just in case I missed
something.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">New cars or cars
that have never been inspected at the Pan Am should apply for pre-approval by
sending in a complete technical description, plus photos, including photos of
the roll cage.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /></b></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">**PAM AM
ENTRIES<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">As of this past
weekend, 75 entries were posted on the official web site, an increase of
four.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Unfortunately, two North American
entries had to withdraw leaving us with 29 entries from the U.S. and
Canada.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">Turismo
Production (8)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">Turismo Mayor
(8)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">Sports Minor
(5)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">Sports Mayor
(2)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">Historic A
(5)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">Historic A+
(9)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">Historic B
(9)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">Historic C
(24)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">Original Pam Am
(3)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">Exhibition
(3)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">All three
Original Pan Am cars are from the U.S. and Canada:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">David Buchanan
and Raffi Najjarian will be back in their Chrysler, along with Christian
Reichardt and Daniel Roche (Canada) in their Hot Rod Lincoln.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And the returning champions of OPA, Carson
Scheller and his beautiful daughter-copilot, Lauren Scheller will be driving
their ’54 Ford.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">Clearly more
cars are needed in OPA.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To encourage
more participation, the Organizers agreed that cars that did not come from the
factory with manual transmissions, like ’54 Chryslers, Lincolns, and
Oldsmobiles, could install a three or four speed transmission from the era.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The event is simply too hard, it seems, on
automatic transmissions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, this
rule change and another allowing one ‘30’s street rod in Turismo Mayor with a
305 c.i. engine seem to be absent thus far from what has been posted.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">There may be a
category for street rods next year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Maybe the spirit of Ak Miller’s Iron Horse, the famous “special” of
1953-1954, will be revived.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">The exhibition
cars include a modern V8 BMW M3 and two 911s.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Go figure. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Want to
participate this year</strong>?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Rent a
Falcon from Mats Hammarlund Racing <a href="mailto:mats@mhracing.com.mx" title="mailto:mats@mhracing.com.mx"><span style="color: blue;">mats@mhracing.com.mx</span></a> or Euro-Latino Racing <span style="color: black;"><a href="mailto:heyermatthias@gmail.com" target="_blank" title="mailto:heyermatthias@gmail.com"><span style="color: blue;">heyermatthias@gmail.com</span></a></span> in San Miguel de
Allende.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They may also have cars for
sale.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">**COYOTE
CONVOY<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">As announced
last month, the 12th annual Coyote Convoy will congregate in Laredo, Texas on
Friday, October 18, 6:30 PM, at the Residence Inn del Mar, and cross the border the
next morning for the 560 mile trip to San Miguel de Allende.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It will spend two nights in San Miguel,
before going on to Veracruz on Monday, October 21.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A party and car show are planned for the two
days in San Miguel.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">**PAN AM
TOUR</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">Rosa Mondragón,
the former public relations person for the Pan Am, is offering another Pan Am
Tour this year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Rosa has a lot of
experience helping family and friends of the racers, and others, such as
photographers, get close to the action, as they follow the Pan Am across
Mexico.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">For details
contact Rosa at <a href="mip://118cb6f0/panapinkmary@yahoo.com.mx" title="http://panapinkmary@yahoo.com.mx"><span style="color: blue;">panapinkmary@yahoo.com.mx</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">**LEGAL FINE
PRINT<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 8pt;">You
all know by now that road-racing in Mexico can be deadly, dangerous, and
addictive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Furthermore, I should point
out that CARRERAS NEWS is a spasmodic, idiosyncratic<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>publication that does not represent the
official views of the organizers of the Pan Am, Chihuahua Express, or any other
event.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">**CONTACT
INFO<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Gerie
Bledsoe, North American Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">La
Carrera Panamericana and Chihuahua Express<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">USPO
address:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>220 N. Zapata Hwy Ste
11<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>PMB 68B<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Laredo, TX 78043<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">1-650-525-9190--Home
office, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">1-224-999-7292--Home
office, Evanston, Illinois-mid-July-mid-September<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">1-650-867-9488
(mobile, only in US)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Number
in Mexico +52-415-185-8470<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Email:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>gbledso@aol.com<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><a href="aoldb://mail/Carrera%202011/Carrera%20News/www.panamrace.com" title="aoldb://mail/Carrera 2011/Carrera News/www.panamrace.com"><span style="color: blue;">www.panamrace.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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**ROAD AMERICA PAN-AM EVENT SCRATCHED<br />
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**DATES FOR CHIHUAHUA ANNOUNCED, APRIL 4-6, 2014<br />
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**CARRERAS FIESTA, CALIFORNIA NORTE, AUGUST 17<br />
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**PAN AM ROUTE -- UNCHANGED<br />
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**PAN AM RULES POSTED—UNCHANGED?<br />
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**COYOTE CONVOY<br />
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**ROAD AMERICA PAN-AM REUNION SCRATCHED<br />
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Our efforts to get a group of Pan Am cars to show up at “The Hawk with Brian Redman” at Road America on July 18-21 did not succeed, primarily because the invitation was issued too late. Too many Pan Am cars are still in pieces, being slowly put back together for the Big Show in October.<br />
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However, another attempt will be made next year to attract these cars to Road America, so consider this the initial invitation. By the end of the summer, detailed plans will be available. It would be great to see a dozen of the Pan Am cars running this magnificent track in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.<br />
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**DATES FOR CHIHUAHUA ANNOUNCED, APRIL 4-6, 2014<br />
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The dates for next year’s Express have been tentatively set for April 4-6. Registration will be April 2-3 and the qualifying run will be April 3.<br />
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**CARRERAS FIESTA, AUGUST 17<br />
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For those who plan to attend the Historic races in Monterey this summer, remember to join us at the Carreras Fiesta on Saturday night, August 17. We usually have over a hundred people show up for these events and a dozen or so Pan Am cars or other interesting “rides.” The show starts around 5:00 PM and continues into the evening.<br />
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The exact location has not been announced yet. It will either be at the Baja Cantina in Carmel, as in years past, or at that proprietor’s new place in downtown Carmel. We should know soon.<br />
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**PAN AM ROUTE<br />
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Mexico City has replaced Puebla as an overnight. Let’s hope we are not greeted by a huge rain storm, like the last time we visited the capital city.<br />
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It seems that we will not run the stage to San Joaquín, where five cars went into the ravine last year. Instead, reportedly, we will run two laps around the Bernal area.<br />
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**PAN AM RULES<br />
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The rules for the 2013 Pan Am are posted on the official web site at http://lacarrerapanamericana.com.mx/index.php/participa/reglas.<br />
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The rules for the cars seem identical to last year. Competitors should take the time to review them, just in case I missed something.<br />
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New cars or cars that have never been inspected at the Pan Am should apply for pre-approval by sending in a complete technical description, plus photos, including photos of the roll cage.<br />
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**PAM AM ENTRIES<br />
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As of this past weekend, 75 entries were posted on the official web site, an increase of four. Unfortunately, two North American entries had to withdraw leaving us with 29 entries from the U.S. and Canada.<br />
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Turismo Production (8)<br />
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All three Original Pan Am cars are from the U.S. and Canada: <br />
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David Buchanan and Raffi Najjarian will be back in their Chrysler, along with Christian Reichardt and Daniel Roche (Canada) in their Hot Rod Lincoln. And the returning champions of OPA, Carson Scheller and his beautiful daughter-copilot, Lauren Scheller will be driving their ’54 Ford.<br />
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Clearly more cars are needed in OPA. To encourage more participation, the Organizers agreed that cars that did not come from the factory with manual transmissions, like ’54 Chryslers, Lincolns, and Oldsmobiles, could install a three or four speed transmission from the era. The event is simply too hard, it seems, on automatic transmissions. However, this rule change and another allowing one ‘30’s street rod in Turismo Mayor with a 305 c.i. engine seem to be absent thus far from what has been posted. e may be a category for street rods next year. Maybe the spirit of Ak Miller’s Iron Horse, the famous “special” of 1953-1954, will be revived. The exhibition cars include a modern V8 BMW M3 and two 911s. Go figure. <br />
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Want to participate this year? Rent a Falcon from Mats Hammarlund Racing mats@mhracing.com.mx or Euro-Latino Racing heyermatthias@gmail.com in San Miguel de Allende. They may also have cars for sale.<br />
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**COYOTE CONVOY<br />
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As announced last month, the 12th annual Coyote Convoy will congregate in Laredo, Texas on Friday, October 18, 7 PM, at the Residence Inn del Mar, and cross the border the next morning for the 560 mile trip to San Miguel de Allende. It will spend two nights in San Miguel, before going on to Veracruz on Monday, October 21. A party and car show are planned for the two days in San Miguel.<br />
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**PAN AM TOUR<br />
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Rosa Mondragón, the former public relations person for the Pan Am, is offering another Pan Am Tour this year. Rosa has a lot of experience helping family and friends of the racers, and others, such as photographers, get close to the action, as they follow the Pan Am across Mexico.<br />
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For details contact Rosa at panapinkmary@yahoo.com.mx.<br />
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**LEGAL FINE PRINT<br />
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You all know by now that road-racing in Mexico can be deadly, dangerous, and addictive. Furthermore, I should point out that CARRERAS NEWS is a spasmodic, idiosyncratic publication that does not represent the official views of the organizers of the Pan Am, Chihuahua Express, or any other event.<br />
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**CONTACT INFO<br />
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Gerie Bledsoe, North American Coordinator<br />
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USPO address: 220 N. Zapata Hwy Ste 11<br />
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1-650-525-9190--Home office, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico<br />
1-224-999-7292--Home office, Evanston, Illinois-mid-July-mid-September<br />
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Number in Mexico +52-415-185-8470<br />
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Email: gbledso@aol.com<br />
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<a href="http://www.panamrace.com/">www.panamrace.com</a> -Carrera USA web site<br />
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<a href="http://www.lacarrerapanamericana.com.mx/">www.lacarrerapanamericana.com.mx</a> Official Pan Am web site<br />
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<a href="http://www.chihuahuaexpress.com/">www.chihuahuaexpress.com</a> Official Express web site<br />
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Carrera HQ, Mexico City 1-310-860-6959 (dial as a U.S. number)<br />
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Email general info and registration: gaby@lacarrerapanamericana.com.mx<br />
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**CHIHUAHUA EXPRESS, April 19-21<br />
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**THE EXPRESS – DAY BY DAY<br />
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**CHIHUAHUA EXPRESS, APRIL 19-21 <br />
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North American and European participation in the Chihuahua Express continues to increase. Drivers from the U.S. have also signed up for the Express Rally Tour, a time/distance event, as a way to experience rally driving in Mexico.<br />
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The Express offers a great opportunity to test a new car for stage rallying in Mexico and learn the timing and scoring routine without spending two weeks and untold thousands only to find out that it’s not your cup of tea. Most track cars—modern and vintage--from the US are eligible to participate. They do not have to be “street legal” and registered for the road in the US or any other country to enter.<br />
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Worried about the bad media Mexico gets? There is ample evidence that the violence associated with the drug wars in Mexico is on the decline, perhaps because of the installation of the new president of Mexico. This fact has been determined by private intelligence analysts in the US. <br />
<br />In the twenty-five years of the Pan Am and the eight years of the Border Challenge-Chihuahua Express, there has not been one incident of violence toward a competitor, foreign or Mexican. That’s a good trend line! Besides, the state and city of Chihuahua mobilize around 350 police officers to secure our route. It’s awesome!<br />
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The entry fee for the Express is now $2500 USD. A registration form will be send upon request, along with a memorandum for rookies about racing the Express.<br />
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**THE EXPRESS – DAY BY DAY<br />
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The Express is three days long. Each day offers a different set of roads and different terrain.<br />
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Friday, Day #1 – leaving at 8:00 AM, the cars run north of Chihuahua City and then turn west toward the city of Madera. The cars begin with a 20 mile speed stage through the mountains that is spectacular. What a way to start to start the event! After that initial stage the cars will run several more stage through smaller mountain ranges. The race will pass through several American Amish communities along the way, too. After the service stop in Madera, the cars will race back to Chihuahua on the same roads, running the same speed stages the opposite way. This is open country, with nothing to slow your progress.<br />
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Saturday, Day #2 – the cars leave early for a long transit southwest of Chihuahua on a toll road to the city of Cuauhtemoc. Not long after that city--the only one traversed in the whole race--they line up for a series of speed runs through canyons on the way to the first service stop in San Juanito. After fueling up, the cars run speed stages to the top of the famous Copper Canyon, which is bigger than the Grand Canyon, to admire the view and have lunch. Then they run the same speed stages back down the mountain, stop for gas again, and then finish the day with more stages. It’s the longest day of the event, and it quickly separates the boys (girls) from the men (women).<br />
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Sunday, Day #3 – leaving at 9 AM, the competitors head 145 miles due east toward Presidio, Texas -- the shortest day of the event. They run a series of speed stages across the desert and across several smaller mountain ranges. A brief pause at the famous Pequis Canyon in included so crews can admire landscape closely resembling the Moon’s surface. The cars race on to stop in Ojinaga, across the Rio Grande River from Presido, for service, before returning on the same stages toward Chihuahua. Some of the stages include long, flat sections across the desert that are the fastest of the event. Some cars will reach speeds of 160-180 MPH.<br />
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The Express is a racer’s race. There is minimum ceremony and maximum driving time and public security. The roads are challenging but in excellent condition. There are only a few villages and one city along the way, and a minimum number of topes (speed bumps). After each day the short drivers’ meeting starts on time and daily awards are handed out. After the last day’s run, the final meeting includes an awards banquet. It’s a weekend event, created for busy people with limited time to race, only 240 miles from El Paso, Texas. A convoy will depart from El Paso on April 17 for the trip across the border, through in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, and on down to Chihuahua.<br />
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**PAN AM DATES AND ROUTE<br />
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The announced dates for the Pan Am are October 25-31, and the starting city will be Veracruz again.<br />
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The route for 2013 includes overnights in Oaxaca, Puebla, San Miguel de Allende, Morelia, Guanajuato, Aguascalientes, and Zacatecas.<br />
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**APPROVAL OF CARS AND ROLL CAGES<br />
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All rookies or those bringing new race cars to the Express or Pan Am must submit a complete set of photos of their cars for approval, even if the vehicle has not been painted. Good photos of the entire roll cage are essential, and it may be necessary to include photos of the engine bay and the front suspension.<br />
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It’s a good idea to send the North American Coordinator or the race organizer’s office a diagram of your new roll cage before you pay some drag-car shop $4500 to weld it into your C-Jag. Send in the diagram or sketch as soon as possible.<br />
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Upon request, I can send you some detailed instructions and diagrams about how to design a cage suitable for a stage rally in Mexico.<br />
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The big difference in cage designs between Mexico and the US is the former’s requirements, based on FIA rules, that the car must have an “x” brace in the ceiling above the crew’s heads, “x” braces in the doors, and in some cars, especially bigger coupes, a “Toyota bar” (brace) by the “A” pillars. Not many US racing organization, like SCCA, NASA or even NASCAR, requires all of this. The inspectors also like to see additional bracing (gussets) around the halo or rectangle above the crew’s heads.<br />
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This extra bracing is deemed necessary in high-speed stage rallies in Mexico where cars can go off into a ravine and crash head first into a big tree or huge boulders. Thus support of the front of the cage is considered imperative. Such protection is not deemed necessary on a track in the US by larger race organizations.<br />
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For the Express, however, it is my understanding that since 2012 any cage approved by SCCA or NASA will be accepted, including cages that have support braces connected to the main roll cage by using 8 inch slip joints, grade #5 bolts, and not being welded together, per SCCA or SSCC rules. Cages for either event (Express or LCP) may be properly bolted to the floor/frame of the car, or welded in.<br />
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**PAN AM REGISTRATION<br />
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There has been no announcement about when registration for the Pan Am will open this year. Expect it to open early next month, however. No announcement has been made about the entry fee as well.<br />
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When opened, registration for returning racers and rookies will be via the Internet at www.lacarrerapanamericana.com.mx (please note the .mx at the end). To register, you will need digital photos of the faces of the driver, co-driver, and the car ready to upload. You will also need the blood type and Rh factor of the crew, plus their coat sizes. Some information about the car will be required, and you will select a class or category for your car. <br />
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Competitors who are returning to the event from the past two or three years need not pre-register this year with the North American Coordinator or pay a deposit since you are now expected to pony up the whole amount by March 1.<br />
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Registration for the Pan Am is pretty much first-come, first-serve, with no limitations on the number of entries from the US-Canada.<br />
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Please note that the rules about refunds of registration fees tend to vary somewhat from year-to-year, but one rule is consistent: once you pay for any extra hotel rooms, that money is non-refundable and the rooms cannot be transferred. Some part of the entry fee may be credited toward next year’s event, if you withdraw in time.<br />
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‘54 Studebaker Commander. A Beautiful New Car.<br />
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355 cubic inch Chevrolet, full roller motor, Tremec wide ratio 5 speed. Winters Champ rear end w/ Diamond posi locker. 6 sets of gears. 355 Gears installed. Diff. cooler. Speedway Engineering sway bars, front and rear. Full floater hubs on 4 wheels, 5 on 5. NASCAR front suspension. Extra arms, spindles, bearings, heims. Wilwood Superlight XL brakes, Accubrake system, balance gauges, spare Coleman rotors. H and R radiator. Ohlin coil-overs. Spare springs. Fuel Safe cell, 22 gallon. Appleton Rack, MSD ignition, cockpit timing adjust. 2012 belts, and seats, nets, fire bottle, chrome(!) cockpit bottle. 2 complete sets of tires, 10 Toyo Tires and 10 wheels. Build Pictures on request. New car, never raced. $80,000 USD. Contact Frank@systemsmechanical.com Phone 1-415-720-1482. Richmond, California.<br />
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Ed. This is an exceptional opportunity – a solid, safe, fast car, at a rock bottom price. You cannot duplicate this car and the pride of workmanship for the asking price. Besides that, it’s really sexy. The car may be seen at the Chihuahua Express in April. Buy it now and race it at the Express. Special instruction in getting the most out of the car will be provided by the builder who will be in Chihuahua. The car has been tested on the roads and tracks in Northern California and is solid. This is the third Mexican rally car Frank has fabricated. He’s really got it right!<br />
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’58 Mercedes 190 “Pontoon”<br />
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This classic rally car first appeared in La Carrera Panamericana in 1999. Despite flipping on its roof one day and losing it clutch near the race’s end, it finished the event. It returned to the “Pana” in 2002 and finished 4th in class, and in 2006, finished first in class and 16th overall. Since then it has only be used a few times for short rallies and hill climbs.<br />
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The four cylinder engine has been bored up to 2.5 liters. It sports 2 x 45 Webers, and has 15,000 race-kilometers since the overhaul. Disk-brakes front end, 6cm lowered body, and much more. It drives very neutral and has a really good handling now. 3.7 ratio rear axle. Axles totally renewed. The body (found originally in Portugal) is rust free, and the interior is high tech.<br />
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According to the seller, “Nobody would expect that a sedan from 1958 could compete with Alfa Bertones or Volvos P1800, but it can! It´s a rat-look-car with a high-end inside-technique.”<br />
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The seller is asking $75,000 USD for the car. Contact Thomas.Hanna@t-online.de<br />
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Ed. I raced with Thomas and his co-driver Thomas in the Carrera first in 1999, and later in 2002 and 2006. This little car was very dependable, fast, and funky.<br />
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**RACE CAR RENTALS<br />
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Why spend a bundle to build a purpose-built race car and pull together a service crew, tow truck, spare parts, etc. for a race in Mexico until you know you like it? Renting a car makes a lot of cents. Some rental cars may also be purchased, if you like them.<br />
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Datsun 510 -- $12,000<br />
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Taz Harvey, who be racing in the Chihuahua Express, has a 510 available for rent. The car is equipped the same as the 510 Taz drove to first in class and an amazing 8th overall in the 2012 LCP. The car is also available for the Pan Am for $28,000. Mechanical support is included. The rental fee does not include hotels in the Express or the entry fee in either event. Contact Taz at tazharvey8@gmail.com.<br />
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Ed. Taz and his shop know how to build fast cars, especially a Datsun 510, that is one of the best cars, maybe the best, to take the 330 curves down Mil Cumbres.<br />
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Mats Hammarlund Racing has three Ford Falcons—comparable to his Mustangs—for rent at $24,000 each for the Express. The rental fee includes full service. Contact him at mats@mhracing.com.mx. Cars from the Hammarlund garage have won three Pan Ams and are now on the tracks in Mexican NASCAR.<br />
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Ed. Hammarlund Racing is becoming one of the premier shops in Mexico, as its record shows. Their service for Falcons and Mustangs, as well as Turismo Mayor Studebakers, is carefully prepared and executed. The cars are disassembled to check each night before something breaks. Awesome!<br />
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**LEGAL<br />
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Any form of motor sports is dangerous and stage rally racing in Mexico is no exception. It also may become addictive.<br />
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**CONTACT INFO<br />
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For entry forms for the Chihuahua Express and the Pan Am, plus additional information, please contact the North American Coordinator at one of the addresses below. You may also sign up for CARRERAS NEWS by sending a request, or by using the form on www.PanAmRace.com. The views expressed in these publications are the author’s and may not represent the official views of the organizers of rallies in Mexico.<br />
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**CHIHUAHUA EXPRESS, APRIL 19-21<br />
**PAN AM REGISTRATION – FEBRUARY<br />
**RAISING FUNDS FOR LUPITA<br />
**TRIBUTE TO JOHN FITCH<br />
**PAN AM 2012 - OFFICIAL REPORT<br />
**CLASSIFIEDS<br />
--MEXICAN COLA-COLA BUICK FOR SALE<br />
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**CHIHUAHUA EXPRESS , APRIL 19-21<br />
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North American and European participation in the Chihuahua Express is on the increase, given the number of entries received and requests for information. Several drivers from the U.S. are even signing up for the Express Rally Tour, a time/distance event.<br />
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The deadline for the early entry discount has been continued until December 31. It will be $2250 USD until all the mail is received after the holidays.<br />
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There is evidence that the violence associated with the drug wars in Mexico is on the decline, perhaps because of the installation of the new president of Mexico, and that, regardless, folks north of the border are learning that this violence has had no adverse impact on racing in Mexico.<br />
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A new bulletin entitled “Driving the Chihuahua Express – Advice for Rookies” is available on request. It describes what it is like to compete in this stage rally across the mountains of north-central Mexico.<br />
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**PAN AM REGISTRATION – FEBRUARY<br />
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Nothing has been posted on the official web site yet about the dates of next year’s Pan Am race. Normally, it starts the last Friday in October and end seven days later. That would be October 25-November 2, 2013. It could also be the preceding week.<br />
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Also nothing has been posted about when entries may be submitted. Last year, registration opened on the official web site in mid-February.<br />
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North American (U.S. and Canada) rookies should fill out a pre-registration form and send photos of their car and its roll cage to the North American Coordinator for review prior to February. Final approval will be made by the Chief Inspector for the event. Returning veterans who are entering a new car should also send photos of the car and its roll cage to the Coordinator in January. <br />
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If you need diagrams and advice about constructing a proper cage for the Pan Am (and the Chihuahua Express) please ask the North American Coordinator. Again, the final decision about cages and other safety equipment is made during inspection at the events.<br />
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A current racing license in the U.S. or Europe is expected but not required. All entrants should have appropriate experience or training. <br />
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**RAISING FUNDS FOR LUPITA<br />
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The Friends of Lupita (Amigos de Guadalupe Hernandez) want to thank all who contributed to her trust fund during the Pan Am. Contributions came in a variety of ways this year. Stewart and Linda Robertson started the ball rolling with a generous cash contribution, which was followed by one from Todd Landon (“Mustangs to Go”).<br />
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Walter Sikes donated a batch of decals for the cars, which were sold with other donated items before the race. $330 was collected in sales. Finally, a special CARRERA CARS SALE edition of this newsletter raised over $1000, with major contributions coming from Lars Stugemo, Rich Morrison, and Paul Hladky. Another anonymous donor contributed $300 in early December.<br />
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Contributions may be sent to “Amigos de Lupita” <br />
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**TRIBUTE TO JOHN FITCH<br />
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As most of you know by now, Pan Am legend John Fitch passed away recently. Fitch was the only American driver hired by Mercedes for the Pan Am. After the Pan Am, he had a significant racing career in the U.S. and Europe, and went on to make many other contributions to motor sports and driving safety.<br />
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A absolutely great collection of vintage photos honoring Fitch can been seen at http://www.sportscardigest.com/john-fitch-a-pictorial-remembrance/?awt_l=I5rwA&awt_m=JNZbn.yC7us.C0<br />
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Indeed this is one of the best collections of photos I have ever seen. <br />
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Fitch was extensively interviewed for the most recent DVD on the original Pan Am by producer-director Stephen Mitchell. It is available on DVD for $22.00 from Interfund http://www.interfund.biz/carrerapan/. <br />
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**PAN AM 2012 - REPORT<br />
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The 25th running of La Carrera Panamericana is in the books. Congratulations to Gabriel Perez and Ignacio Rodriguez who piloted their beautiful white Studebaker to a decisive victory.<br />
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North Americans in the top ten included: Doug Mockett and Angelica Fuentes (3d), Stewart and Linda Robertson (5th) and Taz Harvey and Rudy Vajdak (8th).<br />
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For a variety of reasons, this Pan Am was exceptional. Instead of starting in the traditional city of Tuxtla Gutierrez or Oaxaca, the organizers ultimately decided to start in Veracruz, Mexico’s major port city on the Gulf of Mexico. This is the third time in recent memory the rally has started there. <br />
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The good news was: the event had the use of the new convention center in Veracruz, the World Trade Center, and the air conditioning was appreciated by all. Registration and tech always goes a lot easier when the air temp is less than 90 degrees F. <br />
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The rest of the route was pretty routine for the veterans, but maybe a little intimidating for rookies, and the event had a lot of rookies this year, especially from Mexico. Experienced navigators, like Fernando Garcia and Angelica Fuentes, spent a lot of time mentoring the new co-pilotos along the way.<br />
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From Veracruz the race went to Oaxaca for the first night. The racing was excellent and the welcome in Oaxaca was enthusiastic as usual. Unfortunately, a co-piloto in a Mexican car, Javier Davalos, was killed on the second speed stage when his car crashed. According to one of the event’s doctors he perished because he was not wearing his safety belts properly. His brother was driving the car. Our condolences go to the entire family.<br />
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From Oaxaca, the event followed the original Pan Am highway down to Tehuacán for the traditional fiesta in the town square. It seems that half of the city’s population shows up. After an hour signing autographs and kissing babes of all ages, the cars headed to Puebla for the night. There were also large crowds in Puebla, but they were more subdued, lacking the excitement in Tehuacán.<br />
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From Puebla the cars made a long transit in the early morning to the state of Queretaro, where they ran speed stages in the Sierra Gorda. The first speed stage was a new one to most Carrera veterans, and the results were spectacular (see Legal below). After a night in Queretaro the race moved on to the mountain road called Mil Cumbres in Michoacán and the lovely colonial city of Morelia the next evening. As usual, the Zocalo and cathedral in Morelia were spectacular.<br />
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From Morelia, the cars zipped up Mil Cumbres again, and turned north toward the state and city of Guanajuato for the second time in so many years. At last report, no cars got lost (for long) in the maze of tunnels under this unique capital city. Again, the speed stages over the mountain from Guanajuato to Dolores Hidalgo seemed popular with the racers, who headed toward the industrial city of San Luís Potosí (SLP) for the evening. The contrast between SLP and Guanajuato is significant. SLP is located on a plain, without many hills for racing, while Guanajuato, a university town, is located in a deep mountain valley, along the course of a river.<br />
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From SLP the race jogged back to the state of Aguascalientes to run up and down the stage called La Congoja, before heading north to La Bufa and the finish line in Zacatecas.<br />
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In addition to the racing fatality on the first day, an American racer from Alaska, Brock “Coach” Weidner, suffered a fatal heart attack on the final day. Fortunately, he had just pulled over at a closed part of the highway in a speed stage when he collapsed at the wheel. Our sympathy goes to his co-driver, Alicia Dunning, friends, and family. Brock was neither married nor had children, but will be missed by his friends and clients up north. <br />
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As has become the custom, each race car crew stopped at the finish line’s arch in Zacatecas to dance on the roof so they could douse each other with cheap champagne, beer, or some other sticky beverage. The poor drivers at the end of the line had to wait hours to cross the finish line. Clearly, the crews seemed happy with the event and pleased to have finished. <br />
(This account was edited and approved by the Pana Organizing Committee.)<br />
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**REFLECTIONS ON RACING IN MEXICO<br />
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The people, the colonial cities, good friends, and the landscape of Mexico never disappoint. The crowds that came out to see the Pan Am cars in sweaty Veracruz were significant, and absolutely huge in the beautiful zocalo of Oaxaca and especially Tehucán, where it is estimated that at least one-third of the population lines the streets and packs the historic center to greet the “Pana.” Only in this city is a seventy-year old gringo driver capable of provoking real swoons from fifty-year old women and a sixteen year-old girls simply by touching their hands and saying, “hola” with a smile, while trying to drive with the other hand into the packed main square. <br />
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During the day the Pan Am cars pass long lines of trucks, busses, and cars waiting patiently for race to pass so they can reach their destination. In all cases we are greeted with applause, “V” signs, and thumbs up; nary a one-finger salute. Entries into the cities are always exciting when the police wave us wildly through intersections or show off how fast they can ride their motorcycles while looking pack at the line of race cars behind them. And then there are the children with their big brown precious eyes, taking it all in, as their parents line them up to take photos with the “brave pilotos and co-pilotos.” <br />
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Women crew members are especially sought out for photos and smiles of admiration and we can only hope that these impressions, memories, and photos will encourage some of these girls to consider alternative careers as they mature. <br />
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How many photos and videos were taken with cell phones in the seven days as we passed through big cities and one-burro villages? Fifty gazillion? <br />
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And finally there are our fellow competitors who--once the initial adrenalin rush wears off --are quickly bonded together as friends, at least racing buddies, by their mutual quest simply to survive and to cross the finish line, given the pain and suffering experienced along the way, such as the two tragic deaths. <br />
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Walking down the street in Zacatecas as the cars are still creeping through the final arch most veterans realize that, while the cars and racing is the reason we are together, it is the profound mutual experience as humans and the friendships that we will remember and treasure most as the years pass.<br />
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**CLASSIFIEDS<br />
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‘54 Studebaker Commander. A Beautiful New Car.<br />
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355 cubic inch Chevrolet, full roller motor, Tremec wide ratio 5 speed. Winters Champ rear end w/ Diamond posi locker. 6 sets of gears. 355 Gears installed. Diff. cooler. Speedway Engineering sway bars, front and rear. Full floater hubs on 4 wheels, 5 on 5. Nascar front suspension. Extra arms, spindles, bearings, heims. Wilwood Superlight XL brakes, Accubrake system, balance gauges, spare Coleman rotors. H and R radiator. Ohlin coilovers. Spare springs. Fuel Safe cell, 22 gallon. Appleton Rack, MSD ignition, cockpit timing adjust. 2012 belts, and seats, nets, fire bottle, chrome(!) cockpit bottle. 2 complete sets, 10 Toyo Tires and 10 wheels. Build Pictures on request. New car, never raced. $80,000 USD. <br />
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Contact: Frank @systemsmechanical.com 415-720-1482. Rolling perfection. Richmond, California.<br />
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N.B. This is an exceptional opportunity – a solid, safe, fast car, at a rock bottom price. You cannot duplicate this car and the pride of workmanship for the asking price. Besides that, it’s really sexy. The car may be seen at the Chihuahua Express in April. Buy it now and race it at the Express. Special instruction in getting the most out of the car will be provided by the builder.<br />
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Coca-Cola Pan Am Buick – this is a replica of the Mexican ‘54 Buicks that ran in the original Pan Am. It is reported to be a good driver and easy to update for the Pan Am, Original Pan Am class. Located in Monterey, California. $24,000 USD/BO. Contact Steve Dole at cashblankets@gmail.com. Go to www.Bringatrailer.com for details about the car.<br />
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The car was recently used the model for a run of 100,000 die cast models, so you can have it in two sizes. A model comes with the original, too. You are bound to be popular among the Mexicans in this car, which celebrates part of their racing history.<br />
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Gerie Bledsoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08228762398552184309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363575605344298015.post-32037201032305371782012-10-02T09:00:00.002-07:002012-10-02T09:01:22.138-07:00CARRERAS NEWS -- SPECIAL EDITION<h2>
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**Pan Am Entries<br />
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**Chihuahua Express, April 19-21, 2013<br />
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**Rally Patrio - A Report<br />
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**Coyote Convoy and Car Show<br />
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**Classifieds<br />
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**Contact Info<br />
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**Pan Am Entries<br />
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At last count there were 47 entries from Mexico, 30 from Europe, 30 from North America (U.S-Canada), and three or four from other countries. (Some of the national flags posted on the official web site are hard to identify.) This is the first time, at least in my fourteen years in the race, the European entries have equaled or exceeded entries from North America. Unfortunately, four or five gringos withdrew this year<br />
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Why the drop in U.S.-Canadian numbers? I assume it’s a combination of the bad news about the narco wars in Mexico—totally exaggerated by Fox News – and the economy. Europe does not get the same slant of the news, it seems. We also have very few rookies from north of the border, another bad sign for the future.<br />
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Of course, it is difficult to classify the origins of some entries, too. One car comes from the U.S. but the driver is a German national and his beautiful co-piloto is a Mexican national. They have homes both in Mexico and Texas. Move them to the European or Mexican column and North America falls behind Europe.<br />
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**Chihuahua Express, April 19-21, 2013<br />
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Entries and interest in the Chihuahua Express seem to up this year. The word is getting out that it’s a truly great event:<br />
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--more racing for the dollar (3 days, 1000 miles) Discount of $250.<br />
--modern and classic cars with classes for Pan Am cars<br />
--great roads and scenic country<br />
--close to the U.S. (only 145 miles away)<br />
--drivers meetings start on time – with daily results<br />
--same hotel every night<br />
--a race organizer who appreciates your business<br />
If you are interested in running the event or just participating in the Express Tour (driving the same roads in your regular car), please ask me put you on the Express mailing list. I will also send you a three-page FAQ brochure.<br />
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Cost? $2250 USD entry free until November 1. Then it goes to $2400. Hotel accommodations are additional. Rooms at the HQ hotel, the luxury Soberano Hotel, are $165 per night pre-paid, tax included. The Express Tour is $1200, plus hotels. Training in stage-rally timing is provided. For more details, go to www.chihuahuaexpress.com.<br />
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**Rally Patrio<br />
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On September 22, my co-piloto, Fernando, and I participated for the second year in the Rally Patrio, which is staged in Morelia, one of the Pan Am cities. This rally counts in the Mexican National Rally Championship, so the competition was keen.<br />
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After tech and registration on Friday afternoon, the thirty-six cars ran a speed stage around the fairgrounds in Morelia – two cars at a time. It was a hoot, as no one knew where they were going, except perhaps for the locals. After that fiasco, we finally sat down for dinner at 12:30 AM. Yes, in the morning!<br />
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On Saturday, we ran speed stages up and down Mil Cumbres in the morning, returned to the main square in Morelia for service and lunch, and then ran up and down the mountain again. It’s amazing how much faster one can go the second time up and back! Whee! Coming downhill in the afternoon, we were 8th and 6th overall.<br />
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Of course, there were the usual vicissitudes (yep, that’s a SAT word) of racing on Mil Cumbres, including: one speed stage being canceled when wood choppers felled a big tree across the road; a big cow herd walking down the middle of the road; a pony or two on the shoulder, and a fast chicken darting across the highway. <br />
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Furthermore, the slower cars in the congo line, like us, got hit with heavy rain and fog in two stages – fog so thick our speed dropped to 30 MPH at two points on the way up. But the last runs of the afternoon were clear and fast. BTW, the roads on Mil Cumbres are in good shape, but it all depends on how much rain falls on the mountain between now and October 22-23 and what the wood choppers decide to cut.<br />
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Thanks to the organizers for a great event and a special shout out to the tech inspector from the Mexican National Rally Commission who took the time to ding us for “improper placement” of our sponsor decals. Why are some guys in power like that?<br />
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Anyway, in our stock Subaru WRX we finished 12th of 36 cars, enjoyed our time in Morelia, and had uneventful ride back home in San Miguel de Allende. <br />
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**Coyote Convoy and Car Show<br />
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This is the 11th year of the Coyote Convoy. I started the convoy in 2002 as a mutual comfort society for the long drive down to Tuxtla Gutierrez. Since then, we have not lost a car.<br />
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The convoy will assemble in Laredo, Texas, Thursday, October 11 and cross the border on October 12 for the 550 mile trip to San Miguel de Allende. On Sunday, twenty or more Pan Am cars will be displayed in the main square of town to raise funds for charity. A special party is planned for hotel Matilda on Saturday night, as well, and maybe a surprise after that.<br />
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The convoy will then finish the 400 mile drive to Veracruz on Monday, October 15. Registration and inspection do not open until Tuesday at 10 AM and there are assigned parking places, so there is no reason to rush down there. Participation in the convoy is open to anyone with an interest in the Pan Am.<br />
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**Classifieds<br />
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I am pleased to announce that the Alfa Romero advertised in Carreras News sold in two days. That was the car made specially for Sophia Loren. Congratulations, Frank!<br />
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I also had a report that the white, hard-top ’53 Studebaker advertised here a couple of months ago also sold. That was a good deal, too.<br />
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And the ’54 Studebaker that I advertised sold for considerably more on eBay than I was asking. The new owner, from California, plans to restore it as stock. <br />
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Overall, it has been difficult to sell some of the more expensive Pan Am cars for anywhere near the asking price, because it has become more difficult to get into the race. Why spend $85 KB on a car that might end up sitting in the garage?<br />
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Clearly, cars that have run and finished the event, without crashing out, are more valuable than newly minted cars.<br />
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**LEGAL STUFF<br />
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As you probably know, motorcar racing is dangerous and speed rallies in Mexico can be addictive.<br />
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**CONTACT INFORMATION<br />
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It’s getting late, but I still can help resolve some problems. I do not, however, do marriage counseling between drivers and co-drivers. Onward! <br />
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