From: Jerry Hines [jhines@eskimo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2003 1:00 AM
Subject: Alcan Winter Rally update for September

Less than 6 months away, here's what's new!

1) Patricia Murphy's 2002 Alcan 5000 story took a national first place for
KUOW!  This was awarded by PRNDI (Public RadioNews Directors Inc) in the
documentary category.  To quote Patricia, "It's the Oscars of our geeky
public radio world".  For details see:
http://www.prndi.org/awards.php
   A 12-minute abreviated version of this story also ran on NPR's "Savvy
Traveller", check their archive at:
http://savvy.mpr.org/show/rundowns/2003/20030221/rd20030221.shtml

2) We have e-mail confirmation of four factory entries for 2004...
   SUBARU:  Two cars, a Turbo Forester and a Baja.  Team manager is 2000
Alcan winner R Dale Kraushaar
   MITUSHIBUSHI: 	Two cars, both Lancer EVO's.  Teams will be identical to
the 1996 Olds Baravada entries: Jim & Sue Elder will drive one vehicle, Doug
Kott & Andy Bornhop from Road & Track will drive the other.  Remember their
ice track performance in 1996?  This will be great fun!  Check the June 1996
Road & Track for more... (www.alcan5000.com/JPG/rtrack96.jpg)

3) Want to run but no time to deal with vehicles & logistics?  Challenge
Driving Events is now offering FULL turn-key packages for the 2004 Alcan.
For details click the "Alcan All-Inclusive Package" link at
www.challengedriving.com

4) A semi-final draft of 2004 rules will be posted this week, watch
www.alcan5000.com !

Best Regards,

Jerry

Jerry Hines
Alcan 5000 Rally
Kirkland, WA

(425)823-6343
www.alcan5000.com