chris
01-11-2005, 04:24 PM
Anyone else get this email? lol
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cannonball Run Canada Bound
TORONTO, Jan. 11/ CNW /
More than 30 years after the Cannonball Run was first born, during which people and cars of all kinds took to American asphalt, one of the world's most infamous road rallies is coming to Canada.
The Cannonball Run Canadian event will start in Montreal, Quebec on Sunday
September 18 2005. The original route covered 2863 miles - the Canadian
route while similar in many ways, is being kept a closely guarded secret.
Entrants will drive through several cities, and enjoy some of the most amazing scenery Canada has to offer, and stay in the finest hotels along the way. The entrants will also have the chance to take their vehicles and driving abilities to the test on a private race track.
The original Cannonball Run was born in 1971 when a group of motoring enthusiasts attempted to cross America in the fastest amount of time. The event was won in a ruby-red Ferrari Daytona.This fast and furious car was followed closely to the finish line by a modified Dodge van, which had been designed to complete the journey without having to stop for fuel or oil.
The event was immortalized 10 years later by Hollywood. The Cannonball Run featured an all-star cast including Burt Reynolds, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, Farrah Fawcett and Roger Moore, and its characters, like the unforgettable Captain Chaos, made it one of the best-loved road movies of
all time. And in an attempt to recreate the outrageous and wacky nature
of the film, all competitors of the 2005 Cannonball Run Canada event will be urged to compete in costume to help raise money for charity. So, in the vehicle of their choice, and outfit for that matter, competitors can be part of a truly amazing event. The upcoming Canadian event is scheduled to be filmed professionally, so entrants and their antics will become part of the
2005 DVD to be released worldwide
The organizers have held the Cannonball Run in Europe for 3 consecutive years seeing over 120 high-powered, exotic machines compete including an Aston Martin Vanquish, Lamborghini Gallardo, and a limited production
Ferrari F40 valued at over 1 million US dollars. The Canadian Cannonball
event has already received entries from both Canada and the United States, and is scheduled to kickoff in Montreal, Canada, on Sunday September 18, 2005.
For more information on the event, contact Cannonball Run Europe, Toll Free at 1 888 768 9892, by email: info@cannonballruneurope.com, or visit www.cannonballruneurope.co.uk.
About Cannonball Run Europe:
Cannonball Run Europe Ltd is a privately controlled tour operator company, and organizes road rally holidays including the Cannonball Run Europe rally,
and the Cannonball Run Europe Winter Challenge. Founded in 2001, this UK
based firm has offices in London, England, and Toronto, Canada. Cannonball Run Europe proudly serves a client base that includes male & female clientele with a goal to deliver the "ride of your life". For more information please consult www.cannonballruneurope.co.uk.
For Further Information:
Media Contact Prafull Koli, 416 553 5055, pkoli@cannonballruneurope.co.uk
**NOTE TO EDITORS: Cannonball Run Europe founder, and lead organizer Tim Porter is currently at the Cannonball Run Europe Winter Challenge in Val D'Isere,
France and is available for comment. Mobile: 011 44 7976 839160. Mr
Porter will be in Canada & the US promoting the event Jan 18-Feb 4,2005. To schedule interviews contact Prafull Koli.
Prafull Koli
Director, Public Relations & Sponsorship Cannonball Run Europe Ltd
1 First Canadian Place Suite 350
Toronto, Ontario M5X 1C1
pkoli@cannonballruneurope.co.uk
www.cannonballruneurope.co.uk
Direct: 514 904 6897
Mobile: 416 553 5055
Fax: 514 904 6897
Toll: Free: 1 888 768 9892
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cannonball Run Canada Bound
TORONTO, Jan. 11/ CNW /
More than 30 years after the Cannonball Run was first born, during which people and cars of all kinds took to American asphalt, one of the world's most infamous road rallies is coming to Canada.
The Cannonball Run Canadian event will start in Montreal, Quebec on Sunday
September 18 2005. The original route covered 2863 miles - the Canadian
route while similar in many ways, is being kept a closely guarded secret.
Entrants will drive through several cities, and enjoy some of the most amazing scenery Canada has to offer, and stay in the finest hotels along the way. The entrants will also have the chance to take their vehicles and driving abilities to the test on a private race track.
The original Cannonball Run was born in 1971 when a group of motoring enthusiasts attempted to cross America in the fastest amount of time. The event was won in a ruby-red Ferrari Daytona.This fast and furious car was followed closely to the finish line by a modified Dodge van, which had been designed to complete the journey without having to stop for fuel or oil.
The event was immortalized 10 years later by Hollywood. The Cannonball Run featured an all-star cast including Burt Reynolds, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, Farrah Fawcett and Roger Moore, and its characters, like the unforgettable Captain Chaos, made it one of the best-loved road movies of
all time. And in an attempt to recreate the outrageous and wacky nature
of the film, all competitors of the 2005 Cannonball Run Canada event will be urged to compete in costume to help raise money for charity. So, in the vehicle of their choice, and outfit for that matter, competitors can be part of a truly amazing event. The upcoming Canadian event is scheduled to be filmed professionally, so entrants and their antics will become part of the
2005 DVD to be released worldwide
The organizers have held the Cannonball Run in Europe for 3 consecutive years seeing over 120 high-powered, exotic machines compete including an Aston Martin Vanquish, Lamborghini Gallardo, and a limited production
Ferrari F40 valued at over 1 million US dollars. The Canadian Cannonball
event has already received entries from both Canada and the United States, and is scheduled to kickoff in Montreal, Canada, on Sunday September 18, 2005.
For more information on the event, contact Cannonball Run Europe, Toll Free at 1 888 768 9892, by email: info@cannonballruneurope.com, or visit www.cannonballruneurope.co.uk.
About Cannonball Run Europe:
Cannonball Run Europe Ltd is a privately controlled tour operator company, and organizes road rally holidays including the Cannonball Run Europe rally,
and the Cannonball Run Europe Winter Challenge. Founded in 2001, this UK
based firm has offices in London, England, and Toronto, Canada. Cannonball Run Europe proudly serves a client base that includes male & female clientele with a goal to deliver the "ride of your life". For more information please consult www.cannonballruneurope.co.uk.
For Further Information:
Media Contact Prafull Koli, 416 553 5055, pkoli@cannonballruneurope.co.uk
**NOTE TO EDITORS: Cannonball Run Europe founder, and lead organizer Tim Porter is currently at the Cannonball Run Europe Winter Challenge in Val D'Isere,
France and is available for comment. Mobile: 011 44 7976 839160. Mr
Porter will be in Canada & the US promoting the event Jan 18-Feb 4,2005. To schedule interviews contact Prafull Koli.
Prafull Koli
Director, Public Relations & Sponsorship Cannonball Run Europe Ltd
1 First Canadian Place Suite 350
Toronto, Ontario M5X 1C1
pkoli@cannonballruneurope.co.uk
www.cannonballruneurope.co.uk
Direct: 514 904 6897
Mobile: 416 553 5055
Fax: 514 904 6897
Toll: Free: 1 888 768 9892