THE BLUE RIDGE CHALLENGE

Announcing The Return of The Blue Ridge Challenge Futurity Race

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2008
250 MILES

Breeders and flyers from coast to coast are invited to participate in the Blue Ridge Challenge Futurity Race!

The Challenge is one of the country’s more unique futurity events, staged in a racing environment that features a variety of conditions and terrain that thoroughly test the skills of each and every bird. Situated in the very heartland of the Blue Ridge Mountains, birds must learn to cope with ever-changing climatic conditions while exposed to three distinct seasons in one of America’s most dramatic and scenic locations. The course spans three southern states, transpiring over the flatlands of Georgia, through the foothills of South Carolina, and finally into the mountains of western North Carolina, a constant ascension of 3000 feet on their return trips home. All of these factors combined give the birds an added challenge in their quest for superiority!

As with sending birds to any futurity race, one has to wonder what his chances might be and while there’s no guarantee of what might happen on race day or in the training leading up to it, please be assured that we will keep the best interests of both you and your birds in mind every step of the way. We are extremely proud to have an opportunity to work with your birds and will treat each and every one with utmost care and respect. Each of the club members who will be participating as handlers in this event are responsible and competent breeders and flyers, and the course we will employ has a history of producing close finishes with solid returns.

We hope you’ll consider entering our 2008 Challenge Race and will furthermore assist us by passing the word of this event to others you think may have an interest. Feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns!

On behalf of our membership, kind regards and best wishes for a great year in the hobby!

The Blue Ridge Challenge Futurity Race
Asheville Racing Pigeon Club
(Formerly Known as the Blue Ridge Racing Pigeon Club)
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2008
250 MILES

RACE STATION – CEDAR CROSSING, GEORGIA
Shipping Date: October 31, 2008 – Race Date: November 1, 2008

$10,000 PAYOUT*

First Place Award - $3,000*

2nd - $2,000*

3rd - $1,500*

4th - $1,250*

5th - $750*

6th - $500*

7th thru 10th - $250*

(*All Awards Based on 200 Bird Entry)

SPLIT: 60% BREEDER - 40% HANDLER

Entry Fee: $65 per bird or 3 birds for $195
(includes $15 perch fee per bird).

You can send one back-up bird (+ $15 perch fee) for every three birds entered. If back-up birds are not used as replacements, they can by activated by August 1 by sending $50 entry fee.

CLOCKING SYSTEM – ALL FLYERS WILL USE WINDING CLOCKS

ENTRY FEE – $65.00 PER BIRD
(Includes $15 Perch Fee)

NO BIRD LIMIT – SEND A FREE BACK-UP WITH EVERY THREE PAID ENTRIES

Note: Back-up birds not used as replacements can by activated by August 1 by sending a $50 Entry Fee

BIRDS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL JUNE 15, 2008
ALL BIRDS WILL BE VACCINATED FOR PMV
BIRDS MAY BE FLOWN IN CLUB RACES FOR TRAINING AT HANDLER’S DISCRETION UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED BY BREEDER.
BIRDS NOT DESIGNATED WILL BE PLACED ON ROTATION
NO LOCAL BIRDS WILL BE FLOWN
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE PRE-PAID OR PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY BIRDS AT TIME OF RECEIPT
ALL BIRDS WILL BE AUCTIONED ON SHIPPING NIGHT – NO EXCEPTIONS
CALCUTTA POOLING ON SHIPPING NIGHT, MEAL SERVED ON RACE NIGHT

HANDLER: Nick Lubberts
DISTANCE: 228.148
TELEPHONE: 828-272-0062
EMAIL ME

HANDLER: Morris & Mallia
DISTANCE: 235.652
TELEPHONE: 828-681-5175
EMAIL ME

HANDLER: David Velez
DISTANCE: 235.702
TELEPHONE: 828-808-1065
EMAIL ME

HANDLER: Bob Simpson
DISTANCE: 240.545
TELEPHONE: 828-274-0181
EMAIL ME

HANDLER: Rhonda Landon
DISTANCE: 240.549
TELEPHONE: 828-681-5470
EMAIL ME

HANDLER: David Ramirez
DISTANCE: 242.251
TELEPHONE: 828-768-5513
EMAIL: N/A

HANDLER: Davis & Shah
DISTANCE: 241.342
TELEPHONE: 828-989-6058
EMAIL ME

HANDLER: Tony Trezza
DISTANCE: 264.421
TELEPHONE: 828-689-4613
EMAIL ME

HANDLER: Vasilily Yukhnyuk
DISTANCE: xxx
TELEPHONE: 828-280-9383
EMAIL ME

SEND ALL BIRD ENTRYS TO:

TONY TREZZA
305 CHARISMA DRIVE
MARSHALL, NC 28753

- or -

NICK LUBBERTS
501 CHESTNUT GAP RD
HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28792

SEND ENTRY FEE AND MAKE CHECK OR MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO:

DAVID VELEZ
4 PINE GROVE COURT
ARDEN, NC 28704

FULL PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO OR AT TIME OF SHIPMENT

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