The BeerSter will be participating in the 2007 Great Race. The Great Race
is a Coast to Coast Rally that features old cars, and this year, cars of the future.
The Great Race is 14 days and 4,000 miles of grueling precision driving and
brain-busting concentrated navigating. The course is typically held on the back roads of America.
The 2007 Race is the 25th annual event with a cash price of $350,000.00
What: Two-week, 4,000 mile, coast-to-coast competition
When:
June 30 - July 14, 2007
Where: Concord, NC - Orange County, CA
Competition:
- Rally Format (time-Speed-Distance)
- Racers compete against the “perfect” time established for racecourse.
- Every second off perfect time, (early or late) at each checkpoint is a penalty
point.
- Low score wins!
- Navigation instructions are issued each morning; they can include up to 400
separate driving instructions.
- A points-based Scoring system.
Racers:
- Up to 120 teams
- Race teams comprised of a Driver and a Navigator
- Two Divisions; Rookie and Veteran
Race Cars:
- Classic vehicles, 1969 and older. Field includes muscle cars and hot rods
- Hybrid or Alternative powered vehicles
- Two Divisions; Rookie and Veteran
The BeerSter Boys Team
Mike Larkin
Milt “PeeWee” Thomas
Harry Klaus
Danny Fitzgerald
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