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Pointed Towards Pike's Peak in July

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During July 14-20, 2008, Geezer, Todd and I will join other Carreraistas racing the Pike's Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado Springs. We will be launching Moriah up one of the tallest peaks in Colorado and one of the highest roads in the nation. Moriah has recovered from her antics at the Chihuahua Express in April - she is rebuilt, painted, shiny, smiling and ready to go! We are really looking forward to hanging out with our fellow vintage racer friends and having some fun on the mountain. Pike's Peak from the Garden of the Gods Pike's Peak from Manitou Springs From the PPIHC website : Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Race Day - July 20, 2008 The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is a long-standing tradition in Colorado Springs and the second oldest motorsports event in the United States. An annual event since 1916, the July 20, 2008 running marks the 86th running of the event. The PPIHC is run on a 12-mile course that begins at 9,200 feet and finishes at t

With Sadness - Jerry Churchill, RIP

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Jerry outside of Veracruz on Day 1 of the 2006 La Carrera It is with sadness that I relay this message about the recent passing of Jerry Churchill, an icon of La Carrera. Even though I only knew Jerry in passing from the last two years of La Carrera, it struck me with clarity how connected we all are to each other, and in this case through our shared adventures at La Carrera. The people with whom I have crossed paths at La Carrera are a special family to me. I send my blessings to the family and friends of Jerry. From: Gerie Bledsoe Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 6:25 PM Subject: Jerry Churchill -- RIP Amigos: Our friend and Carrera racer Jerry Churchill passed away last Saturday from complications arising from surgery. His presence will be missed. I admired Jerry above all for stepping up to help the Mexican nurse, Lupita Hernandez, who lost both of her legs in 2003 in a Carrera racing accident. Jerry made sure that Lupita got a little check from us every six weeks. For Jerry and Lupi