The madness begins anew..... Bonneville 2000

[DBesic@domain.elided]

Dick Kreines has asked me to post the following "press release" on behalf of 
the Alfa Romeo LSR team.  (Personally, I think 'cabin fever' has claimed 
another victim, but hey, you gotta love the guy!)

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"BONNIE" WILL COMPETE AT BONNEVILLE 2000 WITH TEAMMATE "BONETTA"

    On the heels of a record breaking debut during the 1999 Bonneville 
National SpeedWeek at the Salt Flats in Wendover, UT, the 1991 Alfa Romeo 
Spider ("Bonnie") is being readied for competition in the new millennium.  
Major modifications include improved aerodynamics, reduced weight and 
increased horsepower.

    A new entry will join the Spider this year, a 1979 Alfetta, dubbed 
"Bonetta," and will compete in various coupe classes.  Bonetta is currently 
being modified with a roll cage and sleek aerodynamic improvements including 
a reshaped nose and full belly pan.  Innovative gearing is being devised to 
provide a wider range of gear ratio options.

    Both cars will share four (4) race motors: supercharged 1479cc 
(de-stroked 1600), supercharged 2.0 litre, normally aspirated 1479cc, and 
normally aspirated 2.0 litre.  The chip-regulated fuel injection system, 
which provided so much frustration to the team during last year's efforts, 
has been replaced by a fully programmable system allowing for onsite lap top 
tuning.  Likewise, the roots-type blower has been scrapped and replaced with 
a more efficient centrifugal-type supercharger.  The n/a 2.0 litre will also 
feature a twin spark head.  Different combinations of car and motor (with 
other modifications per SCTA Rules) will allow the team to compete in as many 
as twelve (12) different classes....... time permitting.

    The two cars are being developed and built by Besic Motorsports in Glen 
Ellyn, IL, along with major support from the Alfa Annual and technical 
assistance from several engineers and specialists.  Alfa Romeo aficionados 
around the world have shown great support and interest in this project and 
the team will continue in its efforts to place Alfa Romeo back in the World 
Land Speed Record Books.  Sponsorships are being offered to commercial and 
other interested parties who would like to become part of the team.  
Information packets will soon be available -- please FAX written requests to 
Alfa Annual, FAX# (312) 782-1331.  Sponsors' logos will be prominently 
displayed on the cars.

    Bonneville Nationals Speed Week will be held August 12th - 18th, 2000 at 
the Bonneville Salt Flats in Wendover, Utah.  We hope to see you there!

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Additional updates will be posted as they becomes available.

Darren and Mike Besic
Besic Motorsports

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