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May 12, 2008 |
 DesertRacing.com > News Archives
Dear Off-Road Enthusiasts: You’ve stopped your race vehicle at the finish line after
traversing over 500 miles of tough terrain. You have battled and scraped all-day
and part
of A thrill comes over you when you see the checkered flag; it’s
a sense of accomplishment that is hard to explain to someone. Both you and
your team
realize what you have accomplished; the excitement, the risks, the challenges,
the exhilaration to reach this magical place. If you can envision this scene,
then you and I have a lot of things in common! We both like long distance off-road
races, adventure and excitement in our lives. I envision hosting the most awesome
and unique off-road race, like no other off-road race in the United States,
an event that will test the skills and perseverance of even the most seasoned
off-road racers. A high profile event where the extreme variations in geography
and climate, combined with People are always asking me the question, “What motivates Casey Folks?” Easy question for me to answer, I have lived my entire life fulfilling my dreams. One of my dreams has been to create the most awesome off-road race of all time, a race across an entire state, TSCO “Vegas to Reno”. I get a great joy and a sense of pride from hosting a great race, it also makes me feel good inside to see all of the enjoyment and enthusiasium from all of you off-road adventure seeking enthusiasts. This is what motivates Casey Folks! With more
than 35 years in the off-road industry, both as a competitor, and as a businessman,
I still find my fascination with the sport of off-road racing
renewed on a daily basis. I’ve never been bored by the sport, or the
people involved with the sport of off-road racing, how could I? Few sports
require so much of an athlete – physically, intellectually, and emotionally.
Off-road racers must posse’s skills in all of these areas in order to
succeed, and the personal reward is tremendous! It’s not just the victory
I’m talking about, it’s the challenge! To know that you’ve
accomplished something that only a few will even attempt, and to know that
you have used every ounce of your being just to finish the race. That’s
what I mean Now, I want each of you reading this letter to fulfill your dreams! I want you to take the challenge! I want all of you to come and join with me on a true off-road adventure! I want to shake your hand, and give you your finisher pin at the finish line in Reno! I want you to have the memories of the TSCO “Vegas to Reno” to share with your family and friends! This year’s TSCO “Vegas to Reno” entrants will experience for themselves, finding out first hand, how much the spirit of camaraderie exists and how easy it is for me to be motivated! As in the past, please think of this letter as my personal invitation to come join me October 2005, in my off-road adventure across the State of Nevada, for “The Longest Off-Road Race In The United States” TSCO “Vegas to Reno!” Thank you for your enthusiasm and dedication to the sport of off-road racing! I look forward to seeing each of you at the Gold Coast Hotel in Las Vegas! Sincerely,
For more information, call or write: Update... The Latest Info !!!!!!!! 1) Host Hotels for the 2005 TSCO “Vegas to Reno” events! Now is
the time to start making your hotel reservations, not only for the TSCO “Vegas
to Reno” race but also for the Pre-Fun Run! Enclosed in this packet is
a hotel reference list for both events. The RACE is on Friday, October 7, 2005 3) New Sections of Race Course for the 2005 TSCO “Vegas to Reno” !!! For the 2005 TSCO “Vegas to Reno” event, there will be some new sections never raced on to Reno! The race will be starting west of Las Vegas and will be ending south of Reno in the Dayton area. At this time, we are waiting for the final approval from the BLM, but all looks good! Race course and pits will be approved by BLM in time for the Pre-Fun Run. 4) There will be fourteen (14) pit locations for the 2005 TSCO “Vegas to Reno” race! 5) GOOD NEWS –PIT SERVICE for the HONDA 4-STROKE MOTORCYCLES & HONDA 4-STROKE QUADS - Call Bruce Ogilvie at 310-783-3748 to make arrangements! 6) The DRAWING OF START POSITIONS for the 2005 TSCO “Vegas to Reno” event will take place on Wednesday, September 21! Get your entry forms and deposits in by Sept 20th to be eligible for the Draw! 7) The AFTER RACE PARTY and AWARDS PRESENTATION for the 2005 TSCO “Vegas to Reno” event will be Saturday Night, October 8, at the Reno Hilton! We want everyone to show up and celebrate your great accomplishment! It’s going to be a fun party, don’t miss it! 8) Good news for the Car/Truck entries. BFG will be on hand with their outstanding Pit Support Team! Also, the BFG Radio Team will be on hand to assist the racers and pit support crews with their world famous BFG Relay. A big thank you from all of us to the awesome staff of BFG for all of their support! For more information on BFG pit support, contact Frank DeAngelo at (330) 889-9577. 9) Everyone is always talking about the importance of off-road race coverage on television. We all know how important TV is to our sport. Well, now it’s time to step up and make your own deal to get on the TV show for the 2005 ~ TSCO “Vegas to Reno” race. You need to call Beat In The Desert today at (702) 457-5775, if you want your sponsor, yourself, your team, your motorcycle/quad, your car/truck on television, you need to call Best In The Desert NOW! Make sure you get on TV by calling Best In The Desert today! Every race is telecast on The Outdoor Channel’s SpeedZone Television! 10) SPECIAL FANTASTIC GIFT for all entries, courtesy
of TSCO. This gift is not available for purchase, and offered only to entries
of the 2005 TSCO “Vegas
to Reno”. When you’re at the TSCO "Vegas to Reno" event,
be sure to walk over and thank Mark and Gary Weyhrich, the owners of TSCO,
for their generosity. 12) Volunteer help needed! The Best In The Desert is always looking for off-road enthusiasts that would like to help man check points, road crossings, pit stops, 1st Aid, HAM radio operators and flagman locations. If any of you have friends that would like to get involved in helping to man off-road races, please have them contact Best In The Desert at (702) 457-5775.
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