THE GREAT AMERICAN RUN

[DUSTIN WORLES]

UPDATE: MAY 28th, 2007

Unfortunately Teckademics cannot get the rights to film the Great American Run. No one from Teckademics will be on the Great American Run. Sorry but I was looking forward to it but there's no reason for us to go if we can't use any of the footage.

This event is put on by Tim Porter - the guy who organized the 2003 Cannonball Run Europe that Dado and I took the Mondeo on, so we know it's gonna be a blast. We will be posting more info about this event in the coming months.


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WORLD'S LARGEST CAR RALLY COMES TO THE UNITED STATES

Europe’s most outrageous road rally, Cannonball Run Europe, comes to the States; the Great American Run is set to be the largest coast-to-coast car rally in U.S. history

Following in the footsteps of seven massively successful European events, Cannonball Run World Events is bringing its unique driving experience back to it’s rightful place, the USA, taking place July 29 – Aug 4, 2007. The Great American Run, produced by Cannonball Run World Events Ltd, will unite car enthusiasts and racing fanatics from around the world in the largest moving car event across North America.

SO WHAT IS THE GREAT AMERICAN RUN?

A driving adventure, a physical and mental challenge, a meeting of man and machine. Expect the unexpected and be prepared for an event that you will remember forever as you take on an event unlike any other. It is not a race but the rules will tax your abilities to the limit.

It doesn’t matter what you drive, a Lamborghini or Lincoln, Ferrari or Ford, Mini or Maybach – it’s not the metal that counts but the spirit you bring with it. What other events pits an F40 against a Ford F150, millionaires against every man, and all with an equal chance of winning? Only The Great American Run.

Outrageous driving machines, the very best roads and an ‘up for it’ crowd – it will be the ‘time of your life’ and you have been warned.

http://www.thegreatamericanrun.com/images/rollover_map.jpg


MORE INFO HERE (http://www.thegreatamericanrun.com/)

[Rey The Great]

you guys doing this one?

[2 FN LOW]

i heard about this, i need to find out where they are leaving in NY so i can try and get down there to check out some of the cars.

[DUSTIN WORLES]

you guys doing this one?

Most likely but it's too soon to plan. I'd like to get a Teck car on each leg!

[aussieanp81]

not sure if my car is good enough to be in it. Would love to enter one though

[Force Fed Mopar]

If I had the money I'd definitely do it. Hey Dustin, if you sponsor me I'll stick a Teck sticker on my car and rep from Atlanta for you:thumb:

[Kaiyin]

$10,000 entry fee...who wants to half with me?

do they even have a date set yet or is it just 2007 for right now?

[Onyx Z32]

Yeah, $5k a person isn't bad!

Dustin, any idea how many cars they already have? And how do they choose where you start? They say only 100 cars at each start point, but there isn't anything about it on the aplication form...?

[Casse]

looks like a decent race, Mischief STI start from NY :D

[96blazin]

brian lets split the price and take the GT :)

[Don]

I would love to take the Lightning on a run like this!

[Casse]

brian lets split the price and take the GT :)
:laugh: maybe

[XLR82XS]

I'm game. Co-driver anyone??

[VIPCRUISING.COM]

Early call from me but I should be there with my friend Lynda.

[Hansburger]

http://www.cannonballworld.com/US.htm

[Xero]

5k per person? I may be in on this one!!!

[Sephy]

OMG I wish I had 5000 to waste so bad! The Cressida would pwn this.

[ohyourTHATguy?]

not sure if ill have a car. but ill pay half and drive however much. if your from michigan ill meet you in detroit r so n go from there. or ill fly out n meet someone eather at thier town or at the start point. if i do get the sponsor i need to get a car ill need someone for half money and if they could drive some it would be great. im dead serious on all this so.

[ohyourTHATguy?]

i know yall dont know me, but im damned easy to get along with and hey wut better way to meet people. also be cool to get a sedan, bmw 5 series or somthin and maybe 3 people instead of 2. or if i got a ford excursion like 4-5 people, lotta gas, but f*#@ it

[XLR82XS]

I'm 20min. from Detroit. Let's get something going. PM or e-mail supra308@hotmail.com

[ohyourTHATguy?]

the website for the rally says 2 people 1 car, so i retract my statement about a bigger vehicle and more people. that is all. everyone have a good 4th of july. !!!!!!!!!! :thumb:

[ohyourTHATguy?]

i worked together the cash for the entry fee n a grand for gas/food n shit. i could really use the money for other shit. re-modeling the house. maybe buying a decent car. but ide honestly rather do this. just need a second person. perhaps with a car that would be good for the rally. its hard to say what ill have by this time next year. im 20 and have had 13 cars. i might end up with a tahoe but that would murder gas on the rally. ima try n catch a nice ride, and keep it around this time. but reguardless i need a second person :stickpoke

[Crash-Override]

I wish I had the money....freakin X-wife... oh well.

I will be the co-driver to anyone that ants to win though!!!

[Don]

I can't wait until this happens. I'm trying to talk the boss into going.

[Dodge This]

i'll try to get on the lasvegas to la

[Mandy]

I wanna enter the 8

But I don't have the moneys :(

[Eric BMW]

Man can't I just catch up with you guys when you run past St. Louis :(

[ohyourTHATguy?]

I wanna enter the 8

But I don't have the moneys :(

you have a year to come up with 6 grand. save ur change, collect bottles. dude little shit like that will suprise you with how much money u can get.

[Mandy]

OMG YES! It starts the day OF my 21st birthday!

I'm totally doing it. Who wants to be my co-driver!??!! :D

edit: do we have to be 21 when we sign up? :(

[micah]

OMG YES! It starts the day OF my 21st birthday!

I'm totally doing it. Who wants to be my co-driver!??!! :D
dibs

[ohyourTHATguy?]

Man can't I just catch up with you guys when you run past St. Louis :(

4 starting points, new york/washington DC/miami/atlanta. not too bad. plus they have hella deals on airfair and vehicle shipping. oh n that 6 grand. ide actually say between $6,000 and $6,500 and thats for everything. entry fee + gas + lunch + munchies n smokes + airfair + 1/2 car shipping. its $5,000 a person, so i figure if each person has 1000-1500 for the rest, it should work out. the $5,000 covers hotel every night, dinner & breakfast, (limited number of drinks at dinner) all american run promo stuff, a $500,000 operator insurance policy and a $4,000,000 public liability policy, track fee's for track day, VIP party entrance, luggage transportation from hotel to hotel, check point pit crews, photographers,film crews, route maps so its really not that bad, specially cuz the hotels each night are nice as hell.

400 cars/ 800 people / 4 start points / 4 sperate routes to las vegas / one route to L.A est.2,900 miles total. not to mention some of the most bad ass cars made. im down for $ 6,500. and trust me im not at all a baller. i have to budget n make it work, but i will.

[ohyourTHATguy?]

OMG YES! It starts the day OF my 21st birthday!

I'm totally doing it. Who wants to be my co-driver!??!! :D

edit: do we have to be 21 when we sign up? :(

no shit!!?? i turn 21 on june 29, the race is july 29. one month exact. i dont know you but YAY for us. lol. :thewave:

[ohyourTHATguy?]

too be honest im not sure, but like i said, i turn 21 one month before the race, im sure as long as ur 21 during the race ( for drinking/party reasons ) they wont mind. but ill try n figure that out. oh i forgot one thing. you have to have $400 dollars to reserve your spot, its a 100 car limit per start point. but thats 400 per car, so 200 per person.

[Mandy]

I got the word from Tim that I'm okay as long as I'm 21 for the event! :D

Now, I just need to start saving, and with a large car payment and high insurance.. it's going to be kinda hard, heh.

[ohyourTHATguy?]

cool stuff. tht means im straight as well. i hear ya on the insurance thing. thats why i havnt bought another car yet. i can do a 400 a month car note with say 2-300 a month insurance, but if i lease or finance my full coverage would be $700 a month and that just doesnt work. stupid speeding points :angry:

[Crash-Override]

cool stuff. tht means im straight as well. i hear ya on the insurance thing. thats why i havnt bought another car yet. i can do a 400 a month car note with say 2-300 a month insurance, but if i lease or finance my full coverage would be $700 a month and that just doesnt work. stupid speeding points :angry:


Wow you need to change companies, my insurance was never more than $575 a month when I had 3 tickets (that he was looking at) and these cars all with 500 deductable's

04 350Z -- full coverage
05 Xterra -- full coverage
97 Vette -- liability and comprehensive
93 RX-7 -- liability
89 Starion -- liability
68 Charger -- full coverage

And now that all i have is the Xterra and an 04 Civic both with full coverage its only $165 a month. My father in law (basically) is paying for the Charger's ins.


Hi-Jack over

[ohyourTHATguy?]

Wow you need to change companies, my insurance was never more than $575 a month when I had 3 tickets (that he was looking at) and these cars all with 500 deductable's

04 350Z -- full coverage
05 Xterra -- full coverage
97 Vette -- liability and comprehensive
93 RX-7 -- liability
89 Starion -- liability
68 Charger -- full coverage

And now that all i have is the Xterra and an 04 Civic both with full coverage its only $165 a month. My father in law (basically) is paying for the Charger's ins.


Hi-Jack over


I got 18 points and two suspensions in 2.5 years. lol. june 5th 2007 ill be back to zero points. no i checked everywhere, even this company that is for people with bad records. they still wanted 500 a month for comprehensive. the last vehicle i drove in my name was a 97 blazer and PLPD was 300 a month.

[Mandy]

((Cobbie)), most people don't have 6 cars in their name. You're probably not paying much because your insurance company has a multiple car discount.

[ohyourTHATguy?]

also i see the 97 vette on ur list. I had a 96 last summer. and sold it cuz AAA canceled it and said if my parents even put me on as secondary they would cancel my parents policy. and no one else would insure me on it. i have no accidents all just 5 overs and two careless tickets for racing and burnouts. ive owned 13 cars in four years. the only two cars i never got a ticket in were that vette n a 96 Z-28 tripple black with an est.. $5,000 in the motor.

but next summer ill be back to zero n ill get somethin nice.

[2 FN LOW]

i pay 135 dollars for my pickup, that includes 6 months of insurance and having it valued at 45grand :)

[ohyourTHATguy?]

i pay 135 dollars for my pickup, that includes 6 months of insurance and having it valued at 45grand :)

lets all brag, shall we. lol. you guys are also older than me. im 20, insurance rates drop at 21, then 23, then like 30. at least in michigan next summer ill be 21 (june 29th) and my points will be gone. then ill finance a toy and lease a daily, but until then its the mommyminivan and the broken 94 745IL i cant find parts for. poor car just sitting there all bandaged up, :(

[2 FN LOW]

insurace rates dont really change to much until you are 25, you are considered a high risk until you are 25, atleast thats what ive always been told...Plus i dont use a regular insurance company like State Farm or anything, i use a company which deals with nothing but exotics and classics so i get better rates and higher coverage on the truck....My insurance rates with other companies are a lot higher cause i have multiple tickets and suspensions and what not, so they always seem to jack my rates up when i go through them...Last year my truck cost me 1,200 for the full 6 months through State Farm and now its only 135 for the whole 6 months...Major difference lol..

[ohyourTHATguy?]

how did u pull that off, do u have a classic/exotic, or is it cuz ur shit is custom?

[2 FN LOW]

i have a pretty heavily modified classic..56' Ford F-100

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[ohyourTHATguy?]

beautiful, i may be inlove. lol. well see thats understandable. but i dont think they will insure a 2000 durango or jeep grand cherokee, and when i buy my next toy im sure it wont be of that caliber. insurance for that sorta thing is always cheap cuz they assume the thing hardly leaves your garage.

oh and props on conecting the hood n the fenders for the forward flip, but leaving the gap/ body line between the hood n the fenders. you didnt mold it all together, i love it.

[Crash-Override]

yeah i was getting a pretty good discount with all those and I didnt think about it going WAY down when i turned 25. But I havent gotten caught as much lately and my insurance guy loves my family and we have had him for years so I am sure that helps. he likes to "not see" all the tickets I have. Hell in 01' I had 19 tickets on my record (insurance record, the 3yr thing)

And yeah I love his truck too, makes me want one

[Hellrazer]

:-D for the car i am getting the thunderbird insurance will be i think they said 68 bucks a month for liability and 110 for full coverage with 100 buck deductable currently i am driving without insurance :devil: and when i get pulled over i just dig out my fake insurance card... its a real insurance card but the dates are COMPLETELY made up.....:hsdance: i love dot matrix printers in the insurance companies office

[ohyourTHATguy?]

wow we all strayed totaly off topic for this thread. lol.

[Mandy]

no great run for me, I played around with numbers and even if I don't spend any money (besides car and insurance payments), I'll only have a bout $3,000 :(

[ohyourTHATguy?]

aww. no way to make extra ? i had taken out a loan for this damn race, but then i told them i wasnt using the money till next year and they yelled at me so i spent it on a house im re-modeling. lol. but im half tempted to take another one out for the race, just not till next year. i can get a $7,000 loan for $150. a month. with no penalty for early pay off.

[Mandy]

I already work 45+ hours a week, I can't handle doing anymore than that. And I don't have the credit to take out a loan, plus I literally JUST bought the 8

[ohyourTHATguy?]

i dont mean work more. believe me. i work 50 hours a week. and for the past month i had community service (cuz ima bad boy )lol sat&sun for a total of 70 hours a week ( work&service ) PLUS ive been re-modeling a house i picked up. so all of july i worked 7 days a week 18 hours a day. i literaly worked myself sick like 3 times. i wouldnt wish more than 60 hours a week on ANY ONE. but im done with my community service, and that loan money helped cuz now im just paying people to finnish the house. lol. i honestly dont have the money for all this either. guess i havnt learned the value of a dollar yet. hm. no i mean like i know i end up with about 200 bucks in change every month in a half. and when i go to parties i opt to take the bottle returns. lol. its bummish but i put 20 inch rims on a cadillac i had last summer just from change n bottle returns. lol.

[ohyourTHATguy?]

p.s. sexy car by the way. looks clean no ..... SLEAK in white.

[Mandy]

why thank you (: it's so much fun to drive, i love it

anyways, no great run for me. sucks, but I'll save for another run in the next couple of years or so

[ohyourTHATguy?]

they do it every year. maybe not in america, but every year. so say two years you should have the money. k then ill see you there in 2008.

[Don]

why thank you (: it's so much fun to drive, i love it

anyways, no great run for me. sucks, but I'll save for another run in the next couple of years or so
Won't you be getting some money from your tax return next year. That might get you closer to your goal. Also, if you can get 15 people to sign up for the run, you'll get a free entry or get paid for signing them up.

[Mandy]

Won't you be getting some money from your tax return next year. That might get you closer to your goal. Also, if you can get 15 people to sign up for the run, you'll get a free entry or get paid for signing them up.

I completely forgot about tax returns! And my friends don't have that kind of money (or cars) to do this :lol:

[Crash-Override]

Yeah I hate not having any money, but I guess thats what making a bad decision will get you. (again thats another story)

But by the time the next one rolls around in 08 or 09 then I will be there thats for sure.

And im going to have to try the change thing. I bet I give that much up every 2 months or so. Thanks for that tidbit!!

[Don]

:bump:

[wantarace]

my friend john and i were talking about this. We might split the cost and roll from DC

[ohyourTHATguy?]

im still whilling to do anything to go on this run. all i need is a second person to split the cost. i can probebly get a car for it. if my partner doesnt have one either. im in the market, but for a daily driver not anything special.

[filtor1]

Good luck to everyone trying to get funds. I quit my job a few years ago to go back to school and have since drained the savings. I am making it a personal mission to attend after I graduate in 09'. The wife and I are impatiently waiting. ;)

[mustangfan2003]

hmm maybe i'll be lucky enough to see some of the cars traveling from atlanta to la since it looks like they drive through my neck of the woods.

[maverick]

To help the tech boys out I will give you guys $500 bucks off the entry fee if you have entered before the 31st of january 2007
We are now up to 151 cars entered with Miami leading the way with some 90 cars entered for that start .

I have driven a lap of your great country and met some great people even had dustin drive my hemi in Washington it was like being driven by Miss daisy!!!

Also you guys get 500 bucks off for every other entry you bring in 70%percent of entrants so far are from the rest of the world with only 30% americans and two of American teams are all female with 4 girls in each car .
We are also flying some of our UK checkpoint female teams over .
All female teams will get a discount of $2000 dollars and no Dustin I know you drive like a woman but that does not include you and Dado !!!!lol.
This event is for the world cannonball title .
As well as a new 500BHP car as first prize the winner gets free entry to any other event we run in Russia,UK, or Australia or to defend their crown back in the states 2008.
The World title trophy is Silver and Gold and I have just written a check out for $20,000 bucks for it .
Pictures will be up on here soon as its winner take all .

I am sorry we have had to cap the age at 68 years old for entry but for these guys older than 68 there is always the Bullrun and Players run or even Gumbollocks !!!! This is an event in America for Americans so lets see what you guys are made of !!

I will be driving again In January from Miami to LA via vegas in an Eagle roadster twin seater only 450 bhp but lighter than me so it should be quick .

Kind regards

Tim
www.myspace.com/cannonballrunworldevents
www.greatamericanrun.com

[maverick]

Saleen have taken the title sponsorship for the Great American Run Ultimate bad boy rally.
And the winning prize car is a 600BHP Ultimate bad boy car worth nearly a cool 100G this is for the winner of the event nearest to 61mph

Saleen are also building 24 other bad boy 600bhp mustangs for entrants on the event these are available to order through the Uk office and you will be able to collect them at your local ford dealer six of these have have already been sold .
If you need any more details call the Saleen store In California or me on 714-391-2486 .

Kind Regards

Tim

[Don]

Congrats Tim. I still have that 300C SRT-8 in case one of your friends wants one.

[Roush05]

Sounds good. I could use another Mustang. I'm all in.

[maverick]

If anyone can mail me at maverick.porter@gmail.com I will send you the prize winning car I can,t seem to post it on here if you want to put it up .

[Don]

Here you go.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j183/Quarterracer/S281_Bad_Boy_2.jpg

[maverick]

Awsum thanks
And if anyone sees Dustin tell him to call tim on his cell 1-714-391-2486
The new promo car is fantastic its like grease lighting this is going to be fun live pics in a few days

[Roush05]

I'm all in. I can't wait. Who else from teck is in? PM me so we can discuss.
Tim, what color rims do your saleens have? Any pics yet? I'm not sure what color shoes to put on my baby, chrome or black. Then again, I don't know if i want to blend in or not.

[Don]

I'm all in. I can't wait. Who else from teck is in? PM me so we can discuss.
Tim, what color rims do your saleens have? Any pics yet? I'm not sure what color shoes to put on my baby, chrome or black. Then again, I don't know if i want to blend in or not.

This is the pic of the Saleen.


Here you go.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j183/Quarterracer/S281_Bad_Boy_2.jpg

[Roush05]

I saw that, thanks. I just didnt know if the great american run edition saleens that were going on the rally were all the same color.

[Don]

From what I understand. They're all going to be black.

[DUSTIN WORLES]

This rally is gonna be so much fun!!!

[Roush05]

Dustin, where are u leaving from? I'm leaving out of NYC.
Would you be interested in filming a 120mph speed boat in nyc that weekend?
Do work son, do work.

[Downforce]

Who is in from DC? I am seriously considering doing this...with my blonde co-pilot. :) Now I just need to convince the co-pilot that the E46 M3, (which is designated as her car), is a better choice than my E36 M3. But then again, would much rather thrash the E36 than the E46.

(co-pilot)
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[l3it3r]

jeeze, wish I could do that.. my car will probably be gone by then :(

Maybe I'll co-drive for Deepak or something? hmmm... [paranoid]

[Downforce]

:blink: Even if we don't make the entire run this year, we will definitly meet up with everyone for the start in DC and get some video of the first leg. We are planning on getting married this summer, so if 2007 doesn't work, we are a definite for 2008....

What I can't figure out is how the conversation went from running the race, to, "honey, I want to learn how to drift"? :blink:

[Nexus]

Hey I'll be in the US on those dates!!!
Hope I can see some cars from NYC!!!

[wantarace]

so is anyone leaving from dc?

[olit]

Just got my name on car no 08. Cant wait to get me hands on it in NYC in Juli.

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[Downforce]

If we end up getting some Teck Cars leaving from DC, I will be on route and/or following along taking some pics and video, but I doubt we will make the full run. Most likely only the first day.

[l3it3r]

If we end up getting some Teck Cars leaving from DC, I will be on route and/or following along taking some pics and video, but I doubt we will make the full run. Most likely only the first day.
ditto x 2

[l3it3r]

Just got my name on car no 08. Cant wait to get me hands on it in NYC in Juli.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j183/Quarterracer/S281_Bad_Boy_2.jpg[/QUOTE]
hot! :club: :hitit:

what's the msrp?

[olit]

around 80.000$

[wantarace]

If we end up getting some Teck Cars leaving from DC, I will be on route and/or following along taking some pics and video, but I doubt we will make the full run. Most likely only the first day.

i'd be down for a little bit. Not a baller like most of these people are but fun none the less

[DUSTIN WORLES]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Saleen Media Bureau

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Saleen signs on as title sponsor of America’s Largest Road Rally

“The Great American Run”

~ Winner Takes Home a New 600 hp Saleen S281 “Extreme” ~

IRVINE, CALIF. – Saleen, Inc., manufacturer of the world’s fastest production car – the Saleen S7 – today announced it will be sponsoring the world’s largest road rally: “The Great American Run.” This event marks the state-side arrival of Europe’s most famous road rally taking place July 29 – August 4, 2007. To celebrate the inaugural U.S. rally, Saleen, Inc. has been commissioned by Cannonball Run World Events, Inc. (CRWE) to uniquely modify 25 stock Saleen S281 “Extreme” Mustangs with an additional 50 horsepower (aftermarket upgrade*), and identical black-on-black paint and graphics packages. CRWE has reserved one of the modified 600 horsepower “Extremes” for the winner of the event.



On July 29, 2007, 400 cars will start from four originating cities: Washington D.C., New York, Atlanta and Miami, to embark on a 3000 mile coast-to-coast free-for-all. Each night, entrants will enjoy luxury hotel accommodations at four star hotels and extravagant parties. Each of the cars will ultimately regroup in Las Vegas, where the remaining drivers will gather for the final leg of the rally to Los Angeles for the event’s award ceremony and track day at the historic Willow Springs Raceway.

“Saleen is proud to support an event of this magnitude that brings together all types of enthusiasts and all types of performance cars – foreign and domestic – in a fun and safe environment,” said Steve Saleen, founder of Saleen, Inc. “Our mission is not just about building the highest performance cars in the world, but also about building opportunities for car enthusiasts to share great experiences with each other. The Great American Run will be an experience enthusiasts will talk about for years to come.”

CRWE is well known for developing safe and fun events with a track record of seven successful rallies. In fact, the object of the rally is not who can reach the final destination first, but rather who can most closely attain an average speed of 61 mph over the 3000 mile route.

"Safety is paramount to this event, and in the previous five years and seven events held in Europe, we have never had a serious accident,” said Tim Porter, chief executive officer of Cannonball Run World Events. “We believe that this is due to the way we police our events with very strict rules. The object is to complete the course with an average speed at or below the national speed limit, rather than racing to be the first car to arrive."

25 “EXTREME” CARS FOR RALLY ENTRANTS

The 2007 Saleen S281 “Extreme” is quickly becoming known as the world’s fastest production Mustang. With 550 horsepower, 525 lb-ft of torque, Saleen’s patented Racecraft suspension, close-ratio six-speed transmission, 4:10 rear gearing with a Maxgrip differential, high-flow cooling system, 15” slotted and vented disc brake system, and numerous additional internal and external performance enhancements; the “Extreme” rivals all competitors in the high-

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performance sports car world, including the Chevrolet Corvette Z06, Ferrari 430, Porsche 911 Carrera and the Dodge Viper SRT-10.

For the “Great American Run,” CRWE will be commissioning Saleen, Inc. to modify 25 stock Saleen S281 “Extremes” and having them converted to 600 horsepower, with aftermarket options available soon through the Saleen SpeedLab®. CRWE has named this exclusive collection of cars "The Ultimate Bad Boy Edition" and will only make them available to race entrants.

The 550 horsepower Saleen S281 “Extreme” is currently available for purchase at “The Saleen Store” and Saleen Certified Dealers for those not participating in the event. Visit www.saleen.com (http://www.saleen.com) for further product and dealer information.

Saleen S281 Extreme “Ultimate Bad Boy Edition” vehicles are all equipped the same:

2007 Black Saleen S281 Extreme
Aftermarket options include:

* Forged 5-spoke, one-piece wheels (painted black)
* 50 Horsepower upgrade* – VOIDS WARRANTY

(Aftermarket option available mid-year 2007 as a Saleen SpeedLab product)

* Numbered gold plaque (provided by CRWE)

(Buyers may add upgrades – i.e. scenic roof, tires, stereo system, etc.)

* Official “Great American Run decals (provided by CRWE)



For more information regarding “The Great American Run” or Cannonball Run World Events, please contact 1-800-619-8593 or visit cannonballworld.com.

ABOUT SALEEN

Since the company’s inception in 1984, Saleen has produced over 12,000 complete and EPA-certified vehicles, more than any other specialty automobile manufacturer. In addition, Saleen has equipped more than 600,000 vehicles worldwide, further emphasizing their commitment to excellence.

A nine-time Manufacturers’ Champion in GT sports car racing, Saleen manufactures the American super car — the Saleen S7, as well as the S281 Mustang, S331 Sport Truck and the Saleen/Parnelli Jones Limited Edition Mustang. Saleen’s manufacturing facilities are located in Irvine, California and Troy, Michigan. The Michigan facility has just completed all paint and assembly of the Ford GT as a special project for Ford Motor Company.

* Horsepower upgrades are only available on an aftermarket basis and void the manufacturer’s warranty on the vehicle. Customer is responsible for all emission compliance on any aftermarket powertrain modifications. The 550 horsepower Saleen Extreme is fully emissions compliant. Saleen makes no representation as to the emissions compliance of any vehicles modified by CRWE.

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[maverick]

Its great to have a company like Saleen on board and the cars they are building are fantistic .
Not only are they very quick but they handle also .

[JPCCDD]

If anyone is looking for a co-driver, I may be interested in splitting the cost. Mine wont keep up, stuck at 120.

[maverick]

I have several Uk drivers looking for co-drivers contact info@cannonballruneurope.co.uk with your contact details and we will pass your details on .1-800-619-8593.

[maverick]

If anyone is looking for a co-driver, I may be interested in splitting the cost. Mine wont keep up, stuck at 120.
We have some english guys who are looking for co-drivers email the UK office at info@greatamericanrun.com for full details .


New site now up and running www.greatamericanrun.com 24 weeks to go and still the europeons out number the Americans !!! come on guys where are your balls ? !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dustin are still driving like miss daisy ?LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[HxC_Nismo]

id love to go but i dont have 10k but my car is plenty fast to keep up with all the exotics but ill keep an eye out when you guys run through missouri maybe ill just tag along to kansas or so with you.

[JPCCDD]

I emailed them and am waiting for they're response. I would love to do this thing, but it seems like its gonna be hard to contact the drivers before this thing happens. Anyone with connections, if you can pass on my info to them, that would be a major help.

[maverick]

To be announced next week.
Cannonball world events will be putting up a million dollar cash prize for the winner of 2008 .
All 2007 entrants will have first option to enter places will be limited to 300 cars from two starting points .

All cars must have standard fuel cells in but can be modified and its drive what you want.

Non 2007 entries can send the uk office an email to have their name put on a list for 2008 in the event we have spaces left over .

This will be another interesting event to film !!!

Entry fee is $15,000 dollars for early birds and $17,000 for late entries if we have spaces .


Only available in the USA !!!

[Sean Juan]

I'd run the S2000 if I could afford the entry fee. Has an S2000 ever took part in a run or is it not worthy?

[maverick]

I have had a few S2000's they are are good car and I would drive one anyday of the week on the event my event are not all about cars its about enjoying life and the sense of humour you bring with you on the event ask Dustin .

And with a million dollar cash prize for 2008 you all have something worth winning.
If you old yanks can get out of bed in time to get on the entry list we will only have enough space for 250 to 300 cars .

[maverick]

For Immediate Release Press Contact: Rebecca Appleton
09 May 2007 Tel: +44 (0)208 123 5178


The Great American Run Announces $1 Million Bounty!


The Cannonball World Series has today announced that entrants signing up for July’s Great American Run will have the chance to walk away with the largest prize in road racing – a cool $1 million.

Already set to be one of the greatest car events of the decade, the stateside spectacular will see this year’s winner take home a brand new limited edition Saleen ‘Bad Boy’ Mustang and automatic entrance into next year’s rally. The one million dollar fund will be paid out to the winner of the 2008 epic.

“We still have a few spaces remaining for drivers and team wishing to take part in this summer’s road rally,” confirms Tim Porter, event organiser. “The victorious pairing will be granted admission to defend their crown next year and earn their shot at our mammoth prize fund.”

The largest ever cash reward offered for non-professional drivers, the Great American Run million dollar bounty is destined for the competitor successfully navigating more than three thousand miles of the American road network in the time closest to the benchmark set by the Cannonball World Series Events crew.

Based on the legendary Hollywood movie, the Great American Run follows the same format as the ultra-successful European Cannonball Run. With four starting cities, four hundred muscle cars and a seven day drive, entrants slug it out on a coast to coast cavalcade which takes them through some of the finest scenery in the United States.

“The Great American Run is set to follow in the wheel tracks of some of the most epic car rallies seen on European tarmac,” says Tim Porter. “Larger than life with muscle cars and show cars, entrepreneurs and life-long friends, it’s not the taking part that counts in the Great American Run, it’s the spirit with which you compete!”

The 2007 Great American Run begins on July 29 in Miami, FL; Atlanta, GA; Washington D.C. and New York City, NY. One hundred drivers will set off from each destination before converging in Las Vegas. Following an all-comers high-octane track day at Willow Springs Raceway, the cavalcade of cars will then travel together to Los Angeles for the event finale.

To reserve your place for The Great American Run, visit www.thegreatamericanrun.com

For sales information, to reserve your place or for sponsorship details, contact Jo Groome. Tel: +44 1403 276191 or email: info@cannonballworld.com. Alternatively, call toll free in the USA: 800-619-8593



Editors Note: Please direct all press queries

[DUSTIN WORLES]

Unfortunately Teckademics cannot get the rights to film the Great American Run. No one from Teckademics will be on the Great American Run. Sorry but I was looking forward to it but there's no reason for us to go if we can't use any of the footage.

[Roush05]

I'm still doing it. Is anyone else still doing it?


Unfortunately Teckademics cannot get the rights to film the Great American Run. No one from Teckademics will be on the Great American Run. Sorry but I was looking forward to it but there's no reason for us to go if we can't use any of the footage.