East African Safari Rally by Jerry W. Bird, Editor Sports Tourism has topped our agenda for several years, and an interview with Kenya's Mike Kirkland paved the way. A supporter since day one, Mike introduced us to the East African Safari Rally, December 1-10, 2005. The exciting event starts and ends in Mombasa -- under the giant horns in town center. In addition to a CD we plan to use at 10 Adventure Travel Expos starting this fall, Mike opened the door to a wealth of information through the Rally's web site, such as these comments: "Following the celebrated running of its 50th anniversary in 2003, the East African Safari Rally returns in 2005 and the event will run from 1-10 December. The world's greatest classic car rally will cover a marathon 4,200 km over nine days and once again take the crews through the remote and beautiful landscapes of Kenya and Tanzania. The East African Safari Rally commemorates the original Coronation Safari, a unique event run by enthusiasts to celebrate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth in 1953. In 1960 the event was renamed the East African Safari Rally, running annually until 1972, and, in keeping with the sense of history, only cars produced before 31 December 1974 (or the exact same car if built before 1978) are eligible to compete." Watch our Home Page for further announcements on our AT media coverage and visit: http://www.eastafricansafarirally.com/index.html DRIVE THE GLOBE Across Africa with VRAA Accra to Cape Town DRIVE AFRICA Introduction East Africa Auto Rally Africa Roads Conference Dedicated to providing innovative solutions to the challenges facing the development and maintenance of road infrastructure on the African continent. 1. Implement and profit from the practical solutions discussed in the case studies and panel discussion 2. Network with people that matter to your organization and build your client base 3. Learn key strategies from innovators in the field to aid you in developing and improving your road network system 4. Benefit first hand from the latest insights into financing road projects as well as strategies to optimize operational efficiency 5. Assess the long-term strategies needed for developing an integrate road network Meet delegates from the following industries … • Road agencies and administrators • Road operators • Concessionaires • Government departments: > Transport     >Public Works • Civil engineering • Construction • Infrastructure financiers • Investment banks • Law firms • Transport consultants • Engineering and consulting firms • Maintenance companies • Infrastructure equipment and material suppliers

Eco Solar Car Crosses Canada for $ 9.22 Using only as much electricity as it would take to illuminate a 100-watt light bulb for four days, a group of Queen's University students set a new world record for the longest distance traveled in a solar-powered car. The group's 30-day trip, which began in Halifax on Canada day, ended on the weekend when the streamlined, spaceship-like vehicle cruised into downtown Vancouver. "Our entire trip only utilized the equivalent of $ 9. 22 worth of electricity," said Melody Berg, tour manager. "The equipment truck which followed along behind had to guzzle $ 1,370 worth of gasoline just to keep up." Traveling at speeds up to 125 km/h, the solar-powered vehicle - christened the Radiance by its builders - logged 7,044 km far outdistancing the previous world record of 4,058 km set in 1996 by an Australian team." It was an amazing trip," said Berg. "The car really held up well. There were only a few minor troubles. And to top it all off, we really killed that old record." The flat-topped, five metre-long, one-metre-high vehicle traps sunlight in the solar cells covering its surface, which then produce enough electricity to power an electric motor. Any excess energy is stored in a battery for use on dull or rainy days. "We definitely got a lot of jaw-dropping and double-takes, " said Berg, recalling the surprised looks of other motorists. " It really doesn't look like anything else out there." The group hopes its cross-country tour will help raise the profile of alternative energy sources and the huge environmental and economical benefits. Free Evaluation for Trade In On Your Present Vehicle . Click here Auto and RV Rental This is a key part of our business with AVIS Rent A Car playing such a key role in advertising and mass distribution of over 500 Spumes and Budget Rent A Car using our services for their popular coupon books. Now, we're working on an Adventure Roads edition that will compare services and automotive products. Watch for it

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Read about Kenya's famous Olympic Athletes of the Century from our interview with Dr. Kipchoge Keino, head of the National Olympic committee of Kenya (left), and visits with many others. These include those in the preceding pages, plus the CEO of Kenya Airlines, African Airlines Association, the Kenya chamber of Commerce, Kenya Tour Operators Association, Utalii College, the East Africa Wildlife Society, Kenya Travel Agents Association, the Standard Group, Great East Africa Auto Rally, Alliance Hotels and Resort, the Mombasa and Coast Tourist Association.

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