03/29
Bitd: GT Mint 400 Rewind Got a rumor? Want to know the answer? Just let me know... I'm always happy to stick my nose somewhere... |
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| Rumor: Parker 425 to use a new starting order format... |
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| Rumor: Shea Road camping area to be open during the Parker 425... |
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| Rumor: DesertRacing.com is about to offer a new patented DesertRacing cool suit... |
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| Response: For more information, contact DesertRacing.com @ 928.680.0884... |
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| Rumor: Whiplash has finally secured the required BLM permits to run the Parker 400 in 2003... |
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Response: Note: Currently BLM has ONLY TWO APPLICATIONS on file and they are for the Best in the Desert Motorcycle & Quad Race to be held during January 2003 and the Best in the Desert Parker 425 to be held during Febuary 2003... |
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| Rumor: Marty Fiolka is building a new web site... |
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| Rumor: There is a new DesertRacing T-shirt in the works... |
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| Rumor: NASCAR's Gordon & Harvick to race Baja... |
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| Rumor: An unnamed sponsor (Fortune 1000) and team (racing SCORE & BITD) are currently discussing a major sponsorship opportunity for the 2003 season... |
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| Rumor: Whiplash has filed for and been granted a BLM permit to run the 2003 Parker 400... |
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| Rumor: ***Update*** Whiplash has secured the required letters of endorsements from all local Parker entities that is required prior to BLM issuing a permit for the Parker 400... |
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| Rumor: Casey Folks @ Best in the Desert, Approached Parker asking to put on or take over the Historic Parker 400... |
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| Response: This rumor is just that and is far from the actual truth about what happened... A group of movers and shakers in Parker got together looking for a solution to help resolve numerous complaints and concerns about previous Parker 400 events in an effort to insure that Parker, BLM and CRIT retained the communities support for this very popular event... The determination was made that they would approach Casey Folks @ BEST IN THE DESERT and ask Casey to make a presentation to Parker... Casey initially declined the invitation, and only agreed to visit Parker after repeated request from Parker's group of movers & shakers... |
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| Rumor: Shea Road was closed to spectators during the running of the Parker 400 by BLM... |
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| Response: Everyone fell victim to this rumor and were very upset with BLM for the closure... However we just recently learned that this very popular area was actually closed by Jay McKinley @ Whiplash... It is also our understanding that BLM offered to supply the manpower needed to keep this popular area open, but would require Whiplash to pay a minimal fee to cover the extra manpower... (around $1,400-1,500.00) |
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| Rumor: Whiplash has Parker & BLM's approval and all required permits to run the Parker 400 in 2003... |
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| Response: NOT EVEN TRUE... and we are very disappointed that a promoter would send out such an announcement touting set dates, while knowing otherwise... this type of misinformation only creates confusion and problems amongst the racers and spectators... enough said... |
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| Rumor: BEST IN THE DESERT Parker 425 entry fees are to high for the nonprofessional limited class racer... |
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| Response: This issue is being addressed at this time and they are developing a new entry fee structure that will help accommodate the smaller limited class air cooled engine race teams... Anyone who has never attended a BITD race as a spectator or racer, should attend at least one, the atmosphere is one of pure excitement... |
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| Rumor: Pee-Wee Racing will be part of the BEST IN THE DESERT Parker 425 |
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| Response: YES... Pee-Wee Racing is very popular with the local Parker community, the details are being finalized... For more information, contact the Parker Area Chamber of Commerce @ 928.669.2174... |
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| Rumor: Robby Gordon & Johnny Kaiser form new wheel company... |
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Response: Both Team Fortin & Team Wilson will be running these new wheels in the upcoming BitD "Nevada 1000". Current plans call for Johnny to be available @ tech to answer questions regarding the new wheels. However, with a pressing NASCAR schedule, Johnny's plans may change... |
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| Rumor: Steve Sourapas is building a new Trophy truck |
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