Navigator's Run 2007
 

Ok, so most everybody has heard of the Gumball Rally right? Well this is kind of the same thing, but in the US and much cheaper. There are also a ton of good prizes including $50k to the winner :unibrow: . It will start in Kansas City and span 2985 miles with stops in Denver, Las Vegas, Santa Fe, Dallas, and finally ending in Witchita, KS. The whole thing takes 5 days from start to finish. 7 days for us with travel times. They are only allowing 100 cars and the entry fee is $4,000 which INCLUDES a room in a 5 star hotel every night and catered parties at every stop with open bars, catered food, and live entertainment.

If my Z is streetable again by June 2007, then I will be attending this. Anyone want to join me?

I will have information packets and entry forms with me tomorrow night at the meet for whoever is interested.

www.NavigatorsRun.com

$4000 for just the driver?? Or is the co-pilot included as well?/

Interesting. Is GPS allowed? You should contact Tom Tom and see if they'll sponsor you.

$4k is for both passenger and navigator I believe, and yes, Navigation is allowed.

I asked Mike from Navigator's Run the above questions and here is his response...

"$4k includes EVERYTHING but gas and a few meals.

It Includes:

Driver Entry
Navigator Entry
Chance at $50,000.00 CASH grand prize
Chance at other prize giveaways (plasma tvs, ps3s...)
All Hotels (6 nights)
All Breakfast Drivers Meetings
Handouts with Maps, Road Construction Updates, etc...
Entrance into Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Entrance into Texas Motor Speedway
Entrance into Mid America Drag Strip
Entrance into Bud Light Beer Garden
Entrance into Coors Beer Garden
Entrance into some clubs and a few other surprises
Stickers for your cars
DVD from AutoVision Entertainment covering the rally
-- You'll get the DVD before it hits the stores

I think that about covers it.

As far as Navi systems go, thats what this rally is all about! We'd expect people to use them. We encourage it! Whatever you have to do to get to the checkpoint ahead of everyone else. Don't hold out. Get creative."

With all of that included, its actually a pretty good deal.

It sounds like a lotta fun...but if I had an extra $4 G's right now...I think a BBK would be on order.

^^^Yeah, $4gs is a lot, but when you think about all of the stuff you are getting for that money like 6 nights in 5 star hotels, breakfast every morning, etc, it really is a good deal, especially if you can find someone to split that cost with that is willing to help navigate and drive. Besides, you have a shot at anywhere from $5k to $50k for 1st - 3rd. :) I really want to do it next year.

I called up one of my friends, we're talking about it... This could be interesting.

The biggest hurdle will be getting the car to and from Kansas. It's like 1300 miles each way... Basically if we drive the car, it will make the entire trip twice lol.

lol true, and my friends car would be coming from San Antonio Texas...

If not, Ill just take a ride with you Mike lol ;)

You have to split the costs with me. :)

San Antonio is closer than Vegas.

It would be perfect if they would let you sign up for half of the event. $2k to run from Kansas City to Vegas, but stop there.

2600 miles in your car even after you get the interior back in might be kind of brutal.

We will take yours then :)

I would probaly jack Kelli's seats from her for this event lol.

Updated list of what your entry fee does and does not cover from their MySpace Bulliten...

We’ve had some questions as to what the $4k entry fee does and does not cover. The following items are included in the cost:

- Rally Entry for 1 Driver and 1 Navigator (2 people total)
- Chance at $50,000.00 CASH grand prize
- Chance at other prizes (plasma TVs, PS3s, Laptops, Navigation Units, etc…)
- Chance at purchasing an Original Nissan Skyline from RHD Imports at their cost!
- Luxury Hotel Accommodations (6 Nights – either single or double bed setup)
- Cold Drink Beverage waiting upon arrival to Hotel
- Secured Overnight Parking at Hotels
- Official Navigator’s Run Decals
- Official Sponsors Decals
- “Navigator’s Run: Driver” Polo Shirt
- “Navigator’s Run: Navigator” Polo Shirt
- Additional Shirts can be purchased at a greatly reduced price
- Entry to Las Vegas Motor Speedway (with $5,000,000 liability coverage)
- Entry to Texas Motor Speedway for “Behind the Scenes” Tour
- Entry to Mid America Drag Strip for “Test and Tune” day prior to rally kickoff
- Entry to Kickoff Party sponsored by Bud Light in Kansas City
- Entry to Finish Line Party and Awards Presentation
- Entry to other VIP parties – Denver’s party sponsored by Coors
- Entry to a few surprise events along the way
- Daily Driver’s Meetings (Breakfast)
- Evening Dinners at Hotel
- Evening Entertainment (to include music, models, alcohol, daily recaps, etc…)
- Daily Handouts for each leg of the rally containing:
- General Maps between checkpoints
- Road Construction Updates
- Weather Reports
- Estimated Mileage between Checkpoints
- Individual Sponsor Information
- Any Additional Important FYI for the day
- DVD from AutoVision Entertainment providing extensive coverage of the entire Rally
- You will get the DVD before it hits stores and the internet
- Additional Copies can be purchased early
- Unlimited Photo Opportunities*
- Unlimited Video Opportunities*
- Special promotions from sponsors only available to rally participants
- Magazine Publicity from “Makes and Models” Magazine
- Newspaper, radio, and television coverage
- Support Vehicle to follow behind the participants in case of emergencies or breakdowns
- Support Vehicle also has some limited space for luggage. First come first serve.

The entry fee does not include any of the following:

- Fuel
- Incidental in-room hotel charges (pay-per-view movies, long distance, room service, etc...
- Mechanical difficulties, breakdowns, accidents, towing service, roadside assistance, etc…
- Legal troubles: tickets, bail bonds, legal fees, or other costs associated with law enforcement.
- Toll-road costs