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FLAT
OUT.......
on a Public Highway!
WHAT IF....it was a beautiful cool and crisp Sunday morning, and....
WHAT IF....you own a fast vehicle, and....
WHAT IF....you had 90 miles of deserted Nevada highway before you....
WHAT WOULD YOU DO?
Well, if it was the third Sunday in May or September and you have entered one of the Silver State Classic Challenge Open Road Rally Events....you could go down that highway as fast as you want to go...legally!
ANYONE
CAN RUN!
Twice each year the Silver State Classic Challenge, Inc., a non-profit corporation, closes State Route #318 between Lund and Hiko, Nevada with permits issued by the State of Nevada, for the running of these unique automotive events. It is open to anyone over 18 years of age with a valid driver’s license and a roadworthy vehicle.
You pick the speed at which you want to drive, from 95 to 180 miles per hour, or even unlimited speed, and those who come closest to their target average speed are declared the winners. Participants are started one minute apart and you may take along one passenger.
This is actually a four day event starting on Thursday in Las Vegas, Nevada, with Practice and Qualifying at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. A high performance driving school is mandatory for first timers to the event, where they will complete practice laps on the road course after their cars pass technical inspection.
Also in Las Vegas on Thursday morning registration will be open along with technical inspection. At 11:30 there is a Press Conference/Luncheon open to all participants, crews, Ham Operators and course workers. After the Press Conference we will caravan to Ely, Nevada, about 240 miles north of Las Vegas with a pit stop in Ash Springs, Nevada for refueling and snacks. Once we all arrive in Ely, you are invited to a cocktail party.
Friday morning registration is again open for all participants. Approximately 11:00 am on Highway 490 you can participate or be a spectator at the Silver State Speed-Stop/SPEED-STOP CHALLENGE presented by Baer Brakes and V-Box. Early evening be in the parade down the main street and give the young boys and girls of Ely a chance to ride in your car. Welcome Reception hosted by the Silver State Classic Challenge, Inc. awaits the participants and their crews that evening, immediately following the parade.
Saturday morning there is a pancake breakfast, car show, BBQ and final technical inspection. Saturday afternoon, again on Highway 490, is the High Noon Shootout, where you can see how fast your car will go in a half-mile or mile, depending on your safety equipment. Saturday evening is the mandatory driver's meeting, and then it is early to bed because the event starts first thing Sunday morning to take advantage of the cool dense high desert air.
The main open road event is scheduled to start at 8:00 on Sunday morning and competitors charge down State Route #318 in the Nevada desert looking for a little glory, a few bragging rights, or just a high speed Sunday drive. Everyone gets something different out of this most unique automotive event.
The grand finale takes place Sunday evening back in Las Vegas with the Awards Banquet which includes cocktails and dinner.
Entry fees start at only $495 putting this event within reach of almost anyone with a vehicle who wants to go out and test the performance of their car once or twice each year. Usually there is a sprinkling of celebrities on hand for the weekend, including an occasional movie star or two. The event has been well covered by the media with shows on ESPN, Speed, Discovery and many others, as well as print media all over the world.
If you have ever wondered what it would be like to participate in a real high speed auto rally event, here is your chance to find out!Hope to see you soon at the Silver State Classic Challenge in Nevada!
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