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January 24 , 2008

Dear: Kevin Race # 43
Organizers of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) are pleased to announce your acceptance as a competitor in this the 86th running of the “Race to the Clouds”.

Race officials for the 2008 event are as follows:
• Phil Layton – Race Director
 Randy Ruyle – Director of Competition
 Sonny Anderson – Motorcycle Referee
 Marla Wiseman - Registrar
 Chris Early – Timing Director
 Todd Kueker – Safety Director

Since the last race there have been changes to the Pikes Peak Highway. Restorative and paving efforts continued up the mountain. 2008 competitors will face an expanded section of pavement thru Devil’s Playground. We are pleased to continue utilizing a transponder based timing system which is an improved and efficient timing masterpiece. AMB-it is world renouned for its hardware and software products.

The 2008 Race Headquarters will be at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, (Formerly the Sheraton). All race related meetings, registration, and press facilities will be there. Practice days will be limited to three with the course being divided into three sections. Qualifying times will be obtained when you practice in the Lower Section.

There are some mandatory meetings and events. Those are listed below:
• Rookie School
• Drivers’ Meeting
• Riders’ Meeting
• Other events as necessary.

Race day order has yet to be determined. There will however be no intermission, as in years past.

I look forward to renewing old friendships and establishing new. Good luck in the preparation of your race team and if we can be of any assistance don’t hesitate to contact us through the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb offices at (719) 685-4400. The web site, www.ppihc.com, is currently under revision with the new format projected to be on-line in January 2007. Regards.

Phil Layton
Race Director
Pikes Peak International Hill Climb