Bounty to be placed on driver MacCachren in Henderson's Terrible 300 Desert Race
First driver in Class ½ 1600 to beat Las Vegan will win $1,500 bonus

(Henderson, NV) -- Things just got a little more interesting for Henderson's Terrible 300 Desert Race, which is scheduled for Dec. 4. Race officials announced today a bounty has been placed on desert racing legend Rob MacCachren in the Class ½ 1600. The first driver to beat MacCachren in the Henderson's Terrible 300 will receive a $1,500 bonus.

MacCachren, who has been racing competitively since 1982, is considered a desert racing legend. He has over 100 race wins in his career, including winning the prestigious Baja 1000.

In 2001, after winning four championships with four different promoters in one season, MacCachren was named Driver of the Year by the American Auto Writers and Broadcasters Association.

"I'm flattered to have a bounty placed on me - it's a challenge," MacCachren said. "There's obviously a lot of people who are going to be out there trying to beat me and that's a good thing. At the same time, I want to win."

A total of $16,500 will be paid out to the top five places in the ½ 1600 class - a limited single or double seat, VW-based 1600cc vehicle, which comprises one of the largest racing classes. This prize money is contingent on 20 or more vehicles entering the race in that class.

MacCachren is the two-time defending champion of the Pro 1600 series, one of the most competitive divisions in off-road racing because the cars are restricted. He is looking to clinch his third-straight title and the final race of the season in Henderson.

Best in the Desert Racing Association will both produce and sanction the event, which will feature cars, trucks, buggies, motorcycles and ATV's. It will be the sixth and deciding race of the Best in the Desert Racing Association's six-race series in the southwest. The number of vehicle entries for the race is expected to reach 200 this year.

The race, which is sponsored by the Henderson Convention and Visitors Bureau and the city of Boulder City, will take place in the Eldorado Valley located between Henderson and Boulder City. It will be made up of two courses - one for motorcycles and ATV's and one for cars and trucks - running in a figure-eight style. The start-finish line will be positioned so spectators will be able to view both races at the same time.

The schedule includes: time trials for starting positions on Thursday, Dec. 2; limited speed pre-run, technical inspection, vendor/contingency midway and pre-race party with concert on Friday, Dec. 3; race and race awards on Saturday, Dec. 4; and year-end awards ceremony for Best in the Desert Racing on Sunday, Dec. 5.

Brochures and additional information are available for all participants - including information on entering the race - and spectators by contacting the Henderson Convention and Visitors Bureau at (877) 775-5252 or (702) 267-2171.

For more information, call or write:
Best In The Desert Racing Association
3475 Boulder Highway
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 457-5775, (702) 241-6431 fax
www.bitd.com

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