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PARTICIPANTS
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The
Rama Road Rally (RRR) is a race for the common man or woman who
wishes to participate in a piece of history.
The
Rally is open to anyone with a valid drivers license and a street
legal vehicle (3 wheels plus). We anticipate entrants ranging
from well-known car companies and professional racecar driver's
to the local garage hot-rod mechanic and "roadtrip"
aficionado. With this in mind, our primary target audience consists
of men and women, ranging in age from 18 to 64, with a strong
enthusiasm for racing. We speculate our secondary audience to
be college-age kids in search of adventure and a chance of winning
a generous sum of money during their summer break. In addition,
we have invited celebrities, NASCAR, and international race teams
(i.e., Formula 1) to enter the Rally with their choice of driving
either the entire course, or alternating with a team for specific
legs. Watch for the Rama Road Rally Racing Team in the NASCAR
NEXTEL Cup racing series this summer.
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All
those who wish to participate in the Rally must submit an application
by June 30th, 2007. |
Application
forms may be obtained either on the Rally website (to be completed
online or downloaded, printed and then mailed in), by calling
the 800# to request a form via mail, or at select locations (i.e.,
auto-parts stores, etc.)
Mail your entries to:
Rama
Road Rally Inc.
8316 Luree lane
Hermitage, TN 37076
Phone 615-884-4450
The
application will consist of a short questionnaire along with a
brief essay section (100 words or less) explaining why the applicant
wishes to participate. The applicant must also specify which charity
he/she is racing for, signing an acknowledgement that 50% of the
potential winnings (Rally Prize) will be donated to that charity
in his or her name.
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The
Rally is limited to 150 vehicles.
There
is no limit to the number of occupants per vehicle, other than
that their number cannot exceed the number of seatbelts.
Each
state will be granted 2 entries each, to provide national representation
and participation. Of the 50 remaining slots, one entry will be
donated to the top radio station in each destination city (21
entries total) to be given away in whatever manner they choose
(promotional contests, etc.). These designated "radio"
entries are granted pre-paid (no entry fee) automatic admission
into the Rally. In addition, 10 - 20 entries will be reserved
specifically for celebrity participants, and 5-10 entries reserved
for NASCAR / Indy 500 / Formula 1 drivers. Additionally, approx.
10 entries will be auctioned on E-bay after registration has closed.
All the proceeds from these "reserve" tickets will be
donated to the Rama Disbursement Fund for our partnering charities.
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Entries
will be selected randomly.
In
June, 2007 a drawing will be held at the place of business of
a key sponsor; televised in conjunction with a Rally pre-event.
Applicants will be notified of their acceptance into the Rally
via certified letter within a week thereafter. At this time an
entry fee of $4,500 will be required, with a payment deadline
of August 5th, 2007. This entry fee covers lodging, meals (daily
continental breakfast and nightly dinner buffet), and admission
to all evening Rally concerts and events. The entry fee is per
driver and co-driver/vehicle. Additional "team" members
require a separate reduced fee of $1,500 to cover organizational
expenses i.e. hotel, concerts, etc. Participants are encouraged
to, and can find "how-to" instructions on the RRR website,
to generate their own sponsorship funding (via local businesses,
etc.).
Upon
receipt of the entry fee, each participant will be sent a RRR
Entry Kit. This kit contains the "official" Rally rules,
"how-to" collateral for obtaining additional sponsorship;
an "instant photo" camera, and two packs of film.
Current negotiations are taking place for the Rama Road Rally
reality TV show. Watch the news sections of the web site for information
on this new and exciting aspect of the Rama Road Rally.
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