<VV> Longest auto race

[Gary Swiatowy]

There was supposed to be a real re-creation of the Great Race earlier this 
year. One that included hefty entry fees, and sponsorships. A lot of 
enthusiasts were looking forward to it, and this one was to be somewhat 
along the original route, and NY to Paris.
This event fell apart.
One of the reasons was supposedly that the permission to drive through China 
was pulled, and it was too late to re-route.
A LOT of entry fees were collected, and the money is now 
gone....................

The promotor of the current Longest Race, put this one together for the 
sheer love of the hobby, and to commemorate the event. No entry fees, and a 
fun time for those who participate, whether it is for the entire journey or 
a part of it.
The late October date was the best they could put it together for giving the 
short time they had to do it, due to the cancellation of the original event.

I aplaud him for what he and his group have accomplished.

Gary Swiatowy

And yes, maybe you have to have a screw loose to go cross country at this 
time of year in an open car.
But then again, look what they had in 1908!


> From: "J R Read_HML" <hmlinc at sbcglobal.net>
> Subject: Re: <VV> Longest auto race
> To: "Alan and Clare Wesson" <alan.wesson at atlas.co.uk>,
>
> As I understand it - this commemorative race only covers the US portion. 
> I
> don't know why they picked Oct - Nov time period, but obviously they have
> one or more loose screws in the bunch.
> Later, JR
>
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