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Title: 12 in Seattle-to-Vegas rally ticketed [Cannonball Run?]
Source: Seattle PI
URL Source: http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/227284_roadrace06.html
Published: Jun 6, 2005
Author: AP
Post Date: 2005-06-06 12:32:01 by Mr Nuke Buzzcut
Keywords: Seattle-to-Vegas, [Cannonball, ticketed
Views: 244
Comments: 1

12 in Seattle-to-Vegas rally ticketed
Some drivers in annual 'Players Run' clocked at 120 mph

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

VANCOUVER, Wash. -- State Patrol troopers pulled over Porsches, Ferraris and a Lamborghini on Interstate 5 over the weekend to cite drivers in the first leg of the 2005 Seattle-to-Las Vegas Players Run.

More than 50 cars that included $200,000, 200-mph exotics left Seattle on Saturday, with some clocked going 120 mph.

Racers veered between lanes, followed too close and otherwise drove aggressively, forcing troopers to stop all traffic on the freeway with a rolling roadblock necessary to pull over the vehicles.

Reckless driving citations -- with fines up to $1,000 -- were issued to 12 drivers, including residents from Bellevue, Salem and Lake Oswego, Ore., Finksburg, Md., Plantation, Fla., and San Antonio.

One driver cited in Lewis County drove a Porsche outfitted with a police scanner and video equipment.

"We are just a bunch of wealthy guys that have money to spend on gadgets.

"We are enthusiasts," a driver told authorities.

The group does have rules about driving the speed limit, though, and even disqualifies those caught ignoring them, organizers said.

"We state very clearly to all the participants that it's a rally, not a race," said Valerie Lex.

Drivers pay $9,800 to participate.

While on their "Poker Run," they will stop in Ashland, Ore., San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego, collecting enough playing cards along the way for a poker hand to play when they reach Las Vegas on Wednesday.

Once there, they're treated to helicopter flights and rides aboard yachts.

This is the third year the five-day rally has been held.

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#1. To: Mr Nuke Buzzcut (#0)

"We are enthusiasts," a Jeff Gordon wannabe driver told authorities.

You mean this ISN't the California Speedway, officer? No wonder I wasn't making a bunch of left turns.

If you love America, you'll hate Israel.

wbales  posted on  2005-06-06   12:43:25 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  

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