INDIVIDUAL CLASS POINTS BATTLES COME DOWN TO THE WIRE

INDIVIDUAL CLASS POINTS BATTLES COME DOWN TO THE WIRE AT THE HENDERSON’S TERRIBLE 400 DESERT RACE

Season finale will determine class championships and 2007 Car/Truck Grand Champion

(Henderson, NV) – As the Best In The Desert series switches into high gear for its season-ending stretch to crown its champions, several racers are within striking distance of class championships entering the Henderson’s Terrible 400 Desert Race. Championship contenders will compete for the final trophy on Saturday, December 1 in the Eldorado Valley, located between Henderson and Boulder City. Points have been accumulated over a course of six races throughout the 2007 Best In The Desert racing season.

CLASS 1000 Driver	Age	Hometown	Points
Erick Jacobs	40	Ridgecrest, CA	349
Alejandro Jimenez	38	Buckeye, AZ	297
Larry Job	45	Las Vegas, NV	282

CLASS 1200 Driver	Age	Hometown	Points
Alan Levinson	48	Blue Diamond, NV	331
Ryan Staats	23	Valencia, CA	264
Jason Voss	20	Cupertino, CA	260

CLASS 1400 Driver	Age	Hometown	Points
Steve Olliges	44	Las Vegas, NV	348
Ron Whitton	63	Maricopa, AZ	339
Mark Post	49	Foothill Ranch, CA	301

CLASS 1500 Driver	Age	Hometown	Points
Chuck Hovey	39	Escondido, CA	422
Shawn Croll	20	Corona, CA	389
Sam Berri	53	Murphys, CA	379

CLASS 1700 Driver	Age	Hometown	Points
Jim Hunt	57	Merced, CA	283
Ray Griffith	19	Downey, CA	265

CLASS 2000 Driver	Age	Hometown	Points
Rick Waszkiewicz	33	Oak Hills, CA	358
Gary Stairs	47	Saugus, CA	334
Amy Perez	35	Laveen, AZ	305

CLASS 3100 Driver	Age	Hometown	Points
Mike Falkosky	47	Ramona, CA	347
Jesse Herling	17	Yucaipa, CA	150

CLASS 4100 Driver	Age	Hometown	Points
John Sunderland	65	Valley Center, CA	321
Marc Stein	44	San Diego, CA	300

CLASS 7100 Driver	Age	Hometown	Points
Aaron Dixon	33	Lompoc, CA	336
Wayne Demonja	49	Peyton, CO	234
Tyler Henn	28	Walnut, CA	217

CLASS 7200 Driver	Age	Hometown	Points
Daniel Bolton	22	Gardnerville, NV	347
Jerry Zaiden	34	Huntington Beach, CA	340
John Swift	47	Santa Ynez, CA	321

CLASS 7300 Driver	Age	Hometown	Points
Carl Fitts	38	Park City, UT	343
Jerry Fisher	44	Morongo Valley, CA	305
Mike McCarthy	45	Wickenburg, AZ	254

CLASS 8000 Driver	Age	Hometown	Points
Curt LeDuc	52	Cherry Valley, CA	355
Mike Kellogg	38	Tucson, AZ	291
Richard Maddux	44	Phoenix, AZ	259

CLASS 8100 Driver	Age	Hometown	Points
Chad Hall	44	Reno, NV	348
Greg Foutz	36	Gilbert, AZ	298
Kreg Donahoe	38	Corona, CA	284

As the season comes to an end, the Henderson’s Terrible 400 Desert Race will also determine the 2007 Car/Truck Grand Champion. Three drivers from Class 1500 have been dominating the Best In the Desert six-race series. Leading the pack is Chuck Hovey with 422 points, followed by Shawn Croll with 389 points. Rounding out the top three drivers is Sam Berri with 379 points.

Considered the fastest course in the Best in the Desert race series, the Henderson’s Terrible 400 Desert Race is presented by Best in the Desert Racing Association, the City of Henderson, Herbst Gaming and the City of Boulder City. There will be two race courses – one for motorcycles and ATVs and one for cars, trucks and buggies – both over 80 miles. The start-finish line is positioned off Nevada Highway 95, near the Railroad Pass exit.

Additionally, race enthusiasts will enjoy free ancillary events taking place in the Water Street District in downtown Henderson and Boulder City from November 29 – December 2. Some events include a Street Party with vehicle displays on Thursday evening, live concert on Friday, race all day Saturday and an awards ceremony on Sunday morning.

For a complete list for the Best In The Desert points summary, visit www.bitd.com.

For additional information and a complete list of events, call (702) 267-2171 or visit www.HendersonLive.com.

The City of Henderson supports the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Advanced notice may be necessary to ensure that appropriate accommodations will be provided. For full telephone, use Relay Nevada by dialing 7-1-1.

About the City of Henderson Department of Cultural Arts & Tourism

The Department of Cultural Arts and Tourism is dedicated to creating and promoting innovative and vibrant events that celebrate diverse cultural arts, involve and enrich the community and enhance tourism. The Department of Cultural Arts & Tourism provides a broad range of cultural and artistic opportunities for our community through the sponsorship of concerts, performances, visual arts exhibits, festivals and civic events at various locations throughout the city of Henderson.

The Henderson Pavilion, Henderson Convention Center, Henderson Amphitheatre and Henderson Events Plaza are all managed by the Department of Cultural Arts and Tourism.

For additional information on our programs and entertainment, please contact us directly at (702) 267-2171. Our office hours are Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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