Mt Washington,...from the horses mouth

[HRDSTRT at aol.com]

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 There was more to it than Audi just pulling out.

I wouldn't be suprised to see, Subaru, Mitsubishi, Hyundai or even Saab be
the title sponsor.
-Seth

            I am writing to you with bad news.  Due to many reasons we will
not be holding the Mt. Washington Hillclimb in 2002.  All of us at the Mt.
Washington Auto Road are saddened by this occurrence and I can assure you
that the decision was not made easily.  For most of us this event is a big
reason why we work here and to see it not happening will be very hard to deal
with.



Because all of you have supported us over the years we wanted to write and
tell you why we are not able to hold the event this year.  During talks early
this winter with Audi it became apparent that they would not be returning as
the title sponsor.  Since then we have explored every possible way to
continue this race without support from a title sponsor and it just cannot
happen.  Another reason is that by June we will be in the middle of
construction on our redesigned building.  You may ask, "What does that have
to do with the road?"  Well unfortunately it has everything to do with the
road, the planning of the event, our food service, our registration area, our
technical inspection area and many more aspects of running this event.
Another question that may come up is the possibility of holding a "toned
down" event.  As most of you know, we do not run "toned down" events and the
cost to run the event this way would not be a wise decision either.  Please
understand that we have not let go of this event.  We are planning to
actively seek sponsorship for the 2003 Mt. Washington Hillclimb.    If you
have questions or need more information please call or email.  603-466-3988



"A rock pile ceases to be a rock pile the moment a single man contemplates
it, bearing within him the image of a cathedral." -- Antoine De Saint-Exupery



Sincerely,




Tim Chapman
Director of Special Events & Functions
Mt. Washington Auto Road
Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center
<A HREF="http://www.mt-washington.com/">www.mt-washington.com</A>