If the weather outside is still “frightful”, don’t despair. Region F is creating a majornew rally venue called “The West <strong>Wing</strong>” in the great Southwest, and you’re invited.One <strong>of</strong> the Sunset Station Hotel & Casino’sstandard king rooms. Luxurious and affordable,the hotel and casino is located on more than 98acres in the heart <strong>of</strong> Henderson, Nevada, near LakeMead, Lake Las Vegas, the Galleria Mall, golfcourses, recreation areas, and other renownedrestaurants and shops.This new rally will be held in March orApril each year, depending on theWestern city that is chosen <strong>to</strong> host theevent.This year, that city is sunny Las Vegas, andwe’ve negotiated some great rates for you ata wonderful hotel and casino called The SunsetStation Hotel & Casino for the April 17-19,2009 event!“The West <strong>Wing</strong>” will not be a second <strong>Wing</strong>Ding, but it will have some <strong>of</strong> the same greatvendors, seminars (such as CPR renewal training),and events (like a drill team demonstration).Plus, there’ll be events you may not findat other rallies, including poker, blackjack, slot,and bowling <strong>to</strong>urnaments and much more.Among the seminars <strong>of</strong>fered will also be“The Rhythms <strong>of</strong> the Road” with GWRRACo-Founder Shirley Stephens-Garcia & BennyGarcia and former <strong>Wing</strong> <strong>World</strong> Edi<strong>to</strong>r NickHoppner and a “Garage Day” Q&A seminarwith tech guru and <strong>Wing</strong> <strong>World</strong> TechnicalEdi<strong>to</strong>r Stu Oltman.Guided <strong>to</strong>urs available include The Valley <strong>of</strong>Fire, Red Rock State Park, and more. (If you’dlike <strong>to</strong> rent a bike or car, we are negotiatingspecial rates and may be able <strong>to</strong> assist you.Contact us for details.) Plus, Hoover Dam isnearby and the Grand Canyon is only severalhours away.On Friday and Saturday nights, we’ll havespecial entertainment, including the Region FCouple <strong>of</strong> the Year selection (special guestsinclude GWRRA Executive Direc<strong>to</strong>r MelissaEason and GWRRA International Couple <strong>of</strong>the Year Ken & Rita M<strong>of</strong>fitt), hold 50/25/15/10drawings, and even <strong>of</strong>fer a chance <strong>to</strong> win yourWE DIDN'T TAKE AN AUTOMOTIVE TRAILER,PUT IT BEHIND YOUR BIKEAND CALL IT A MOTORCYCLE TRAILER!Most mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle trailer companies take an au<strong>to</strong>motive utilitytrailer design, attach it <strong>to</strong> your bike and call it a mo<strong>to</strong>rcycletrailer without a thought about how the dynamics <strong>of</strong> <strong>to</strong>winga trailer with a mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle are vastly different than with a car.At Bushtec, we consider everything about a mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle thatmakes <strong>to</strong>wing a trailer unique and have designed our trailersfrom the ground up <strong>to</strong> compliment the way that a mo<strong>to</strong>rcycleworks. This is one case where it pays <strong>to</strong> buy a purpose builtproduct, not adapted <strong>to</strong> it! To find out more, call, e-mail or visi<strong>to</strong>ur website because at Bushtec, there is a dynamic difference.Quantum GL Roadstar Turbo+2 Quantum Sportwww.bushtec.com bushtec@aol.com 423.562.9900 423.562.991 FaxP.O. Box 459 • 180 Mt. Paran Rd. Jacksboro, TN 3775714 <strong>Wing</strong> <strong>World</strong>
hotel lodging for free.Opening Ceremonies will be on Fridayevening, but there’ll be a full day <strong>of</strong> activitieson Friday afternoon, so come early (specialrates available both Thursday and Monday).But wait, there’s more! If you’re flying in <strong>to</strong>Vegas, we’ll have a welcoming committee <strong>to</strong>meet you in the baggage claim area <strong>of</strong> yourterminal. (Please contact us <strong>to</strong> arrange for this,as we will need your flight information and acell phone contact number.)So be a part <strong>of</strong> GWRRA his<strong>to</strong>ry and be apart <strong>of</strong> this first-ever event.We will be waitingfor you in our warm western weather asRegion F kicks its party up a notch for “West<strong>Wing</strong> 1”. See you there!●Rally Details and Contact Info:• Host Hotel: Sunset Station Hotel and Casino• Location: Henderson/Las Vegas, NV• Room Rates: Friday & Saturday, standard room $79 (++)* per night (1 <strong>to</strong> 2guests, weekend minimum stay)• Thursday or Sunday extra night option, standard room $49 (++)* per night (1<strong>to</strong> 2 guests, when already booking a Friday and/or Sunday night stay.)* must spend Friday & Saturday <strong>to</strong> receive this bonus rate• Number <strong>to</strong> call when making Reservations: (888) 786-7389 (***Remember <strong>to</strong> askfor the “GWRRA special rate”) Please Note: Space is limited and the deadline<strong>to</strong> save is March 31, 2009.• If you are flying in <strong>to</strong> Las Vegas, email your flight information <strong>to</strong> Jeffrey Goldin atarizonagoldin@cox.net• For more details or questions about “West <strong>Wing</strong> 1”, please contact:Jeffrey & Denise Goldin, Region F Rally Master, at (602) 481-0894or arizonagoldin@cox.net• For rally brochure and registration form, visit the Region F website at www.gwrraregionf.orgMarch 2009 15
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