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Re: [Land-speed] $4.5 million Dakar rally costs. (Non-LSR)

To: "Ed Van Scoy" <ed@vetteracing.com>,"John Szalay"
Subject: Re: [Land-speed] $4.5 million Dakar rally costs. (Non-LSR)
From: Ray Buck <rbuck@xmission.com>
Date: Tue, 08 Jan 2008 09:42:19 -0700
Some folks are suggesting...and some are plainly stating...that the 
real reason for the cancellation was the sanctioning body's insurance 
carrier's cancellation of their policy.  That sorta has a ring of 
plausibility to it.  On the other hand, it could be a convenient excuse.

RtR


At 09:12 AM 1/8/2008, Ed Van Scoy wrote:
>I think Robbie touched on the real reason it wascancelled..... Money. I doubt
>the promoters really give a rat'sass about terrorist threats - heck, that just
>builds interest (andviewers). I suspect the TV deals over the past couple of
>years have notbeen as sweet as all wanted, and this year something
>fellthrough. Just my cynical nature showing through.... and notenough
>coffee....
>
>Ed Van Scoy
>#128 B/GT Corvette
>SCTA-BNI/Gear Grinder
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