2 Thursday, September 18, 1997 Pahrump Valley Gazette
The Pahrump Valley Gazette,
formerly known as the Death Val-
ley Gateway Gazette, (ISSN
#07467419), established July 22,
1983, adjudicated as a legal news-
paper of general circulation July
10, 1985. is published weekly on
Thursday by Goldfield Group Pub-
lishers, Inc. Editorial, production,
and advertising offices at the 1570
E. Hwy 372. Pahmmp. Nevada
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Mail to 1570 E. Hwy 372,
Pahrump, NV 89048
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Nevada
Northern and Central
Friday through
Sunday...Dry. Lows in the
upper 30s to upper 40s.
Highs in the mid 70s to mid
80s.
Southern Nevada
Friday through Sunday,,Dry
and breezy. Loves in the up-
per 60s to 70s. Highs
in the lowerg0s to near 105.
orlga
Desert Areas
Friday and Saturday..Skies
willbemosdyclear...
becoming partly cloudy in
the afternoon and eying
with a slight chance of
thurros..m=rdyeast-
em deserts. Lows from the
lower 50s Owens Valley to
the u 70s Death Valley.
Highstmlging thc lower
90s Owens Valley to 104
Death Valley. Sunday...
Skies will be mostly
clear...Except becoming
pertly cloudy in the after-
noon and evening with a
slight chance of
thu...Mainiyeast-
em deserts. Lows in mid
50s Owens Valley to lower
80s Death Valley. Highs
ranging from the mid 90s
Owens Valleys to 108 Death
Valley.
The longest off-road race in the U.S. hits Las Vegas
On September 1 at approximately 6:15 a.m. in Las Vegas, 150
motorcycles will be escorted from the Sahara Hotel and Casino in
Las Vegas to the starting point of the longest off-road race in the
U.S.That point is locaxitbxee miles southofSloan on the old LA.
Highway. Twenty-five quads will leave around 7:15 &m.
True off-road racing competitors know that it takes more
than just operating skills to be successful in this type of sport.
Especially if the course is over 500 miles in length.
Competitors must be mentally and physically prepared to
conquer such a feat. Navigational skills as well as constant
awareness of course obstacles are tested mile by mile, minute
by minute.
The longest off-road race in the United States. The "Vegas
to Reno," is meant to do just that- test the skills of the best off-
road drivers and riders in the world.
The 545 mile course snakes through the Silver State past
some of the more colorful towns of Nevada's gold and silver-
filled history.
After a few hours have passed and the motorcycles and
quads have established themselves on the course, the cars and
trucks will be paraded to their start.
Tbe race course, designed by Cascy Folds of Best in the Desert
Racing Association and approved by the Federal B of Land
Management, navels in and aroundthe towns ofPalmmap, Beatty,
Go Tonopah, Hawthorne and Fallon, Nevada.
"I believe Nevada is the perfect place for off-road racing. It
has such a vast terrain which makes these races challenging and
unique to competitors. My goal is to create something new to
the world of off-road racing."
Course scenery varies dmmaticay between monntain passes
with elevations reading 8,500 feet tdesert flats ofonly 2,000 feet
Raens will emoun sandwasbes, desm lxnion and lava tlow.
Motorcycles and quads will reach the finish, located 40
miles south of Reno, at 3:48 p.m. Cars and tracks will begin
arriving at 7:46 p.m. and continue all night.
World renowned drivers and riders are expected to com-
pete. The motorcycle teams to watch for include: Ty Davis/
Paul Krause - Kawasaki Team Green; Dave Ondns/Donnie
Book - Kawasaki Team Green; Nick Pearson/Russell Pearson
- Team KTM; Destry Abbott/Garth Sweetland- Vosburg
Racing/KTM; Johnny Campbell/Bruce Ogilvie - Honda. Cars
include Mark McMillum and trucks include: Troy, Tim and Ed
Herbst, John Swift and Curt ImDne.
Major sponsors include Ford Motor Corporation, Goodyear
Tire, B.F. Goodrich, The Sahara Hotel and Casino, Budweiser,
and 96.3 KKLZ.
Pre-events held in conjunction with the "Vegas to Reno"
include a 1998 Ford Ranger giveaway, Miss Vegas to Reno
contest and the Manufactures Midway.
The newly crowned 1997 Miss Vegas to Reno will travel to
Reno to be present at the finish line and award ceremony.
The Manufactures Midway will take place Thursday, Sep-
tember 18 at the Sahara's parking lot on Paradise Road. The
public is invited to view competitors motorcycles, quads, cars
and trucks between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. approximately 75
sponsors of the race will be displaying and giving away their
merchandise at the Midway.
The 1998 Ford Ranger will also be displayed at the Midway
and will be given away between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m Up until this
point, 96 keys will be given away in various means. Keys can
be won by listening to KKLZ Radio, filling out entries at Ford
Country, Friendly Ford or Gandin Ford - Porseho or at the
Sahara Hotel and Casino. Entry forms are also available at
participating Arco AM/PM's and Terrible Herbst.
For further information regarding the "Vegas to Reno" off-
road race, contact Casey Folks with Best in the Desert Racing
Association at (702) 457-5775 or by fax (702) 641-2431. Our
world wide web address is www.bitd.com.
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