Download File Name: RACENET1.ZIP RaceNet (tm) (803) 871-9771/875-2093/875-2093 v32s 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 --------------------------------------------------------------- We'll be happy to welcome YOU in "RaceNet" --------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ AVIATION - Dealing with airplane races and general chatting pilots and those interested in aviation. HOST : None Assigned NET : RaceNet ------------------------------------------------------------------------ BICYCLE - Bycycling and bicycle repairs discussions ... may find some bicycle racing news also. HOST : None Assigned NET : RaceNet and WildNet ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CAN-RACE - Canadian motorsports discussions and press releases. HOST : None Assigned NET : RaceNet ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ HORSRACE - Horse Racing and Para-Mutual discussions. HOST - None Assigned NET - RaceNet ------------------------------------------------------------------------ IMSA - International Motorsports Association. Discussions between users as well as conference for uploads from sanctioning bodies. HOST : NET : RaceNet ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ NASCAR - Dedicated to the racing fans that follow all the NASCAR races - including Winston Cup, Racing Series, etc. HOST : Dave Haskall NET : RaceNet ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ OUTLAWS - World of Outlaws racing discussions and track releases and driver profiles are posted in this conference. HOST : Dave Hascall NET : RaceNet ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ RALLY - Rally style racing ... discussions and track releases and driver profiles. HOST : Ric Johnson NET : RaceNet ------------------------------------------------------------------------ SAILING - For the sailing enthusiast as well as those that enjoy sail boat racing. HOST : None Assigned NET : RaceNet ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ SOLO - Solo style racing topics and discussions ... as well as press releases. HOST : Ric Johnson NET : RaceNet ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. 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