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                    R a c e N e t   ( t m )
       An International Computerized Motorsports Network

                          Gary Phelps
                      9510 One Notch Road
                Ladson, South Carolina 29456 USA
                     (803) 871-9771 (modem)
                     (803) 875-2019 (modem)
                     (803) 871-9560 (voice)



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

by Gary Phelps


   LADSON,  S.C. -- (RaceNet)  Interested in motorsports and
always wanted to communicate with other race and rally
enthusiasts?  Want to know the latest about motorsport events,
even if these events take place on the other side of the world?
Or do you want to tell the world about what's happening on your
local speedway?

   The RaceNet network is set up just to accomplish that.
Whether you are an interested spectator of race and rally
sports, a director of a track, a Public Relations representative
for a track or for sponsoring company, you are welcome to join
RaceNet!  All you need is a computer, a modem and a
communication program and locate the nearest link to our
network.

   In no way RaceNet wants to compete with motorsports
magazines.  On the contrary, it seeks the co-operation of
magazines, radio and TV stations and recognizes that each of
these has a special place and value to the world of motorsports.

   The RaceNet (tm) Network is a publicly accessible tool for
communicating messages, opinions and ideas over great distances.
Each message released through the RaceNet network has the
potential  to convey its information to thousands of people in
a relatively short period of time, and this number of
participants is growing by the day.

   Because the RaceNet network utilizes inexpensive computer
hardware and software resources and standard telephone lines, it
is easily accessible to a large number of enthusiasts.


                         H I S T O R Y

   RaceNet was founded by Gary Phelps (Ladson, SC USA), and Bob
Simpson (Summerville, SC USA) and started in 1988 as a small
motorsports orientated network serving the south-eastern region
of the United States -- smack dab in the middle of NASCAR
Country.

   RaceNet gradually started experiencing growing pains as more
and more boards wanted the RaceNet conferences specific to every
major motorsport and sanctioning body.  The gradual growth
suddenly took a gigantic leap recently with the expansion from
the south-eastern coverage to jump out of the South and go
coast-to-coast, and a little later even found its way to Canada
and Europe.


                          E U R O P E

   In Europe, RaceNet enjoys the hospitality of FidoNet (tm),
since this is the most spread and best accessible network open
for everyone interested.  By using existing network links, the
RaceNet conferences can easily reach a BBS near you.   To
reflect this special  status,  the group  of RaceNet originating
conferences is referred to as "The European RaceNet" - founded
by Rudi Kusters.


                     C O N F E R E N C E S

   A 'conference' or 'echomail area' is a collection of messages
with the same subject.  Several types of motorsports are popular
enough to have earned a conference dedicated to discussing only
that type of motorsport.


                      C O P Y R I G H T S

   Because RaceNet is a public network, there's no such thing as
a copyrighted message. This means that any participant may use
the information from a message in one of the RaceNet conferences
in any way he sees fit.  'Common sense and decent behavior'
however require that you give credits to the original writer of
a message, or news release, to RaceNet network when quoting
information in a magazine, in a radio or TV broadcasting or for
any other use.  That's not asking too much, is it?  The
willingness of people releasing information in a RaceNet message
depends on this.


         A N D  W H A T  D O E S  I T  C O S T  Y O U ?

   Sorry to disappoint you there, but you don't have to pay
anything to join the RaceNet conferences!  Sysops of bulletin
boards carrying these conferences often have to call long
distance or even international to supply you with mail.  Please
consider a contribution in their phone costs once you frequently
read or write in the RaceNet conferences.  Some BBSs have a
required fee before you can join international conferences.


                      H O W  T O  J O I N

   Best way to join the RaceNet conferences is to contact your
local/regional RaceNet hub or node system (BBS).  You probably
know a RaceNet or FidoNet system in your neighborhood -- if so,
start there by asking its sysop for the availability of RaceNet
conferences.  For list of the major systems in RaceNet carrying
the various racing related conferences call (803) 871-9771 or
875-2019 and download RACENET1.ZIP.  If that doesn't work,
contact one of these people:


RaceNet, Founder/Administrator         RaceNet, Co-Founder
---------------------------------      ----------------------
Gary Phelps                            Bob Simpson
9510 One Notch Road                    138 Edgefield
Ladson, S.C. 29456 USA                 Summerville, SC 29483 USA
Node:  CAROLINA                        Node:  TANDY
BBS:  (803) 871-9771                   BBS:  (803) 875-2019
Voice:  (803) 871-9560                 Voice:  (803) 873-2083

European RaceNet, Managing Dir.        European RaceNet, German
-------------------------------        ------------------------
Rudi Kusters                           Markus Risser
Bodegravenplantsoen 4                  Hohe Warte 1
6843 ED  Arnhem, the Netherlands       8521 Spardorf, Germany
2:512/34.4 @ fidonet                   2:2400/23 @ fidonet
Fax:  +31.85.210500                    Fax:  +49-9131-51046

European RaceNet, Sysop RS-BBS         USA fidonet/crossnetting
------------------------------         ------------------------
Bob Koel                               Jim Rhodes
Arnhem, the Netherlands                1:275/17
Network address: 2:512/34 @fidonet
BBS: +31.85.642891


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           We'll be happy to welcome YOU in "RaceNet"
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Motorsport related conferences available via RaceNet:


AUTOFIX          - This is the place to discuss any and all auto
                   repairs you may be facing or nelp in fixing your
                   family car or truck.  Can obtain some useful
                   hints and ideas in this conference.  Factory
                   press releases and news letters on this topic
                   are welcome.

            HOST : None Assigned
             NET : RaceNet

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AVIATION         - Dealing with airplane races and general chatting
                   pilots and those interested in aviation.

            HOST : None Assigned
             NET : RaceNet

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BICYCLE          - Bycycling and bicycle repairs discussions ...
                   may find some bicycle racing news also.

            HOST : None Assigned
             NET : RaceNet and WildNet

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BOATS            - Get away from the dirt and aspahlt and enjoy the
                   boat racing and shows, etc.  Includes sail boat
                   raicng also.

            HOST : None Assigned
             NET : RaceNet

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CAN-RACE         - Canadian motorsports discussions and press
                   releases.

            HOST : None Assigned
             NET : RaceNet

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COLLECT          - Collectables conference for those who are into
                   collecting -- anything from racing cards to
                   baseball cards, including die cast racing cars
                   and car haulers.  This conference is shared with
                   WildNet's TRADERS/COLLECTORS conferences.

             AKA : TRADERS/COLLECTORS on WildNet
            HOST : Sele Mitchell
             NET : RaceNet

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CYCLES           - Ideal for the two-wheel fans that love
                   motorcycle racing in general ... including all
                   motorcycle racing.  This conference is not just
                   for racing .. also includes general discussions
                   about motorcycles in general, as well as helpful
                   hints and ideas.  This is also the place to post
                   press releases pertaining to cycles and cycle
                   racing in general.

             AKA : MOTORCYCLES on WildNet
            HOST : None Assigned
             NET : RaceNet and WildNet

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DRAGRACE         - Talk with other users about the high powered sport
                   of Drag Racing.  The Host is Steve Bianchi, a
                   photographer for National Dragster publication.

             AKA : DRAG RACING on WildNet
            HOST : Steve Bianchi, National Dragster photographer
             NET : RaceNet and WildNet

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EURORACE         - European racing topics, discussions and press
                   releases.  Full support for the Europeans in
                   RaceNet.  They've joined RaceNet as European
                   RaceNet.

            HOST : Rudi Kusters
             NET : RaceNet

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FORMULA          - Formula One racing topics of discussion as well
                   press releases and driver profiles.

            HOST : RaceNet - Ric Johnson
            HOST : European RaceNet - Rudi Kusters
             NET : RaceNet

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GO-KARTS         - For the up and coming future racing champions as
                   well as those that simply enjoy go-kart racing.
                   For messages and press releases from tracks and
                   publicists.

            HOST : None Assigned
             NET : RaceNet

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HORSRACE         - Horse Racing and Para-Mutual discussions.

            HOST - None Assigned
             NET - RaceNet

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IMSA             - International Motorsports Association.
                   Discussions between users as well as conference
                   for uploads from sanctioning bodies.

            HOST :
             NET : RaceNet

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INDYCAR          - If you don't like the roundy-round and do like
                   high-speed racing ... the IndyCar racing is for
                   you ... messaging and track releases welcome in
                   this conference.

            HOST :
             NET : RaceNet

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NASCAR           - Dedicated to the racing fans that follow all the
                   NASCAR races - including Winston Cup, Racing
                   Series, etc.

            HOST : Dave Haskall
             NET : RaceNet

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OFFROAD          - For the offroad fans and drivers ... if you like
                   leaving the asphalt and hitting the sand or mud
                   this is your home.  You are welcome to post
                   messages and sanctioning body releases also.

            HOST : Michael Gibbs - EXHIBITA
             NET : RaceNet

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OLDCARS          - Just for those that love the older cars and love
                   restoring or collecting 'em ... also good place
                   for helpful ideas and techniques on restoring
                   the old beauties.

            HOST : None Assigned
             NET : RaceNet

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OUTLAWS          - World of Outlaws racing discussions and track
                   releases and driver profiles are posted in this
                   conference.

            HOST : Dave Hascall
             NET : RaceNet

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RACING           - Chat with other users about any sport that uses a
                   combustion engine. These include boats, Monster 
                   truck, etc.  A generic motorsports conference
                   for topics other than the specific conferences
                   for various sanctioning bodies.  Posting of
                   track releases, results and driver profiles
                   authorized in this conference as well as other
                   specific racing related conferences.

             AKA : MOTORSPORTS on WildNet
            HOST : GARY PHELPS - RaceNet
             NET : RaceNet

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RACETECH         - Racing Technology ... this is where the experts
                   in motorsports discuss various ideas in racing
                   and race car engineering.  Factory press
                   releases welcome in this conference if they
                   pertain to racing technology.

            HOST : Ken Brown
             NET : RaceNet

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RACSYSOP         - This is a private conference for the BBS sysop,
                   as well as conference hosts, to discuss network
                   matters ... only CH's assigned by RaceNet are
                   allowed access to this conference ... individual
                   BBS co-sysops aren't allowed access to this
                   conference.

            HOST : Gary Phelps - RaceNet
             NET : RaceNet

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RALLY            - Rally style racing ... discussions and track
                   releases and driver profiles.

            HOST : Ric Johnson
             NET : RaceNet

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SAILING          - For the sailing enthusiast as well as those that
                   enjoy sail boat racing.

            HOST : None Assigned
             NET : RaceNet

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SHORTRK          - Short track motorsports - more in line with
                   hometown tracks and their releases and
                   discussions since they don't qualify for the
                   NASCAR which is primarily for Winston Cup racing.

            NOST : Dave Hascall
             NET : RaceNet

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SOLO             - Solo style racing topics and discussions ... as
                   well as press releases.

            HOST : Ric Johnson
             NET : RaceNet

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SPORTCAR         - Primarily for the Sports Car Club of America and
                   their messages and press releases.  Also
                   pertains to any discussions about any type of
                   sports car racing and tech info or tips.

            HOST : Ric Johnson
             NET : RaceNet

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SPRINTS          - Open-wheel maniacs they've been called ... but
                   they do provide a lot of excitement for the fans
                   and have many followers.  The winged devils are
                   a sight to see ... messages and press releases
                   welcome in this conference also.

            HOST : None Assigned
             NET : RaceNet

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TRUCKERS         - What more can be said about this one?  If you 
                   love trucks, driving trucks, racing trucks, 
                   watching truck races, this is the place for you. 
                   Professional truck drivers will be glad to know 
                   that Traffic World magazine is in this confer-
                   ence - an excellent publication devoted to truck
                   drivers.  For those considering getting into
                   truck driving profession this is the place to ask
                   questions pertaining to truck driving. 
 
            HOST : Les Jones - SEASIDE BBS - Santa Clarita, Ca. 
             NET : RaceNet 

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