Lake Superior Pro Rally (LSPR) 2009 will be a race to remember. The traditional fall colors seen at LSPR will be muted by snow this year; something rare at LSPR. Word on the street is, the last time there was this much snow on the ground at this event, was in 1982. Correct us if we’re wrong, but that’s a long time.

Photo from jamesbialas via specialstage.com

What we’re looking forward to

ONE. Who is going to get 2nd and 3rd in the overall points race? K.Bizzles? A-man? ACP? They’re all within striking distance of 2nd and 3rd depending on how they finish. Throw L’Estage into the street-fight, and standings will mean even more to these gents. Pas-T has had the championship secured for what seems like forever, so we’re just pleading with him to throw-down some spectacular drifts at every spectator corner. I’m a Block fan, so I’m hoping he gets 2nd, and doesn’t ball it up again. Hopefully the “Solberg Effect” allows him to keep the pace without offing it.

TWO. G2 Central Regional Championship: Our boy Paul Koll of Barefoot Racing is only 25 points behind 2nd place Chad Eixenbergersonschwartzberg. In the regional events, teams can score a max of 60 points each day, so anything can happen here. Matt Bushore could also catch up if all others have epic fails.

THREE. DVW needs ONE point. This one precious point will secure his national 2wd championship in his ROOKIE season! Check out their awesome spectator guide below. It’s really all you need for the rally.

FOUR. The LSPR Experience. An LSPR virgin might think otherwise, but Houghton/Hancock, MI, eh, is just an epic area for a rally for a number of reasons. First is the scenery. You’ll see. Second is the scenery. You’ll see. Third is the downtown ‘experience.’ There are some great eats down there, and also a great nightlife when the rally (or school) is in town. Still don’t believe me? Well I point to Ex-zip-it A, the LSPR 5-PAGE DINING GUIDE I’m pretty sure other rallies can’t claim a dining guide to their name. Correct me if I’m wrong. I’ve only been to LSPR. kidding.

FIVE. The Delaware Delta. The Delaware Delta is a short stage on day 2 which is often run 2 or 3 times in various directions. It is the most famous spectating spot for the weekend because of it’s high visibility and amazing action. Here’s my 6th year anniversary intro to rally in 2003. Keep in mind I imported this off of a FILM video camera, on a mac with OS 10.0, with iMovie v.-1.0. Just watch for those awesome transitions.

Gary Grahn sent us this pic of the prepped National Guard car ready for action. Driver Mark Fox is in the running for a rookie of the year title. Gary is the crew chief for White Oak Rally, as well as the White Frog Entertainment STi. He’ll have his hands full. Good luck to Gary and both teams!

SIX. New Terra Firma Gear. Last but definitely not least, we’ll have some new designs at the event. Shortly after, said designs will be online. We’re looking forward to hearing and seeing what ya’ll think of our new stylings.

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