[DeTomaso] Reno Speed Trials - CANCELLED

[Julian Kift]

Larry,

 

Although we already knew in our own minds, it's still sad when it becomes official.

 

Mark McWhinney sent out an e-mail about events leading up to the Fun Rally as it's Memorial Day weekend, would there be interest in having a track event at say Thunderhill leading up to the Fun Rally? Would it even be possible at this point?

 

IMHO and personal comment for the Fun Rally organizers; if RFR is not open for 2011 then the Fun Rally needs to return to Vegas or an alternative venue that offers a track close by. I live in Reno and will attend anyway this year, but wouldn't commit to attending in future if there is no track event.... that's how strongly I think the track event is a part of the Fun Rally.

 

Julian
 
> From: fresnofinches at aol.com
> To: detomaso at realbig.com
> Date: Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:41:36 -0800
> Subject: [DeTomaso] Reno Speed Trials - CANCELLED
> 
> All,
> 
> I am heavily saddened to announce the cancellation of the 2010 PCNC 
> Speed Trials.
> 
> The Reno Fernley Raceway (RFR) track operators have been evicted from 
> the property, there are no other track facilities in the Reno area, 
> all track-site improvements not poured in concrete have been removed 
> by the previous operators, and at this time there are no firm plans in 
> place to re-open the track.
> 
> While there is a possibility of the track being re-opened later this 
> year, with nothing definite now in place and with the long lead time 
> required for the refurbishment of the track and the organization of 
> our event, PCNC sees no option but to cancel our Speed Trials.
> 
> I have spent many hours speaking with the principals involved, on both 
> sides, in this affair. The PCNC and POCA boards and I have exchanged 
> many emails in the past months. It is a great understatement to say 
> this has not been an easy decision to make.
> 
> PCNC remains committed to providing a Speed Trials event at the 2011 
> POCA Fun Rally if RFR has been re-opened. If the Fun Rally perhaps 
> returns to Las Vegas, PCNC will of course then explore our return to 
> Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch in Pahrump.
> 
> Please remember there is so much more to the Fun Rally than just the 
> track event. In addition to the events of 2009, new events are being 
> planned for the 2010 Fun Rally. Whether your attendance at the Speed 
> Trials has been as a driver or spectator, please view this year’s 
> cancellation as an opportunity to enjoy some of these other events, 
> make new friends, and enjoy all that the 2010 Fun Rally will have to 
> offer.
> 
> Sincerely,
> 
> Larry Finch
> 
> PCNC Motorsports Director
> 
> Link to POCA newsletter announcement: http://tinyurl.com/yeq8lnk=
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