| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 15, 1999 |
Contact:PaulEklund 503-624-2139 E-mail: PaulEklund@aol.com |
Olympia, Washington -- Primitive Racing is pleased to announce that Scott Huhn of Seattle, Washington has joined the team as co-driver for a push to win the Open Class Championship of the SCCA ProRally Series and the North American Rally Cup in 2000. Huhn is a veteran co-driver and is eager to help get the team to seven of nine upcoming National events and two Canadian Rally Series events. More on Scott to follow.
The Primitive Racing Impreza USX 2.2 Turbo is being rebuilt with more horsepower and new suspension for the upcoming season. Here are the results from its first season of racing, marking Paul Eklund's return to driving ProRally after winning a co-driver National Championship in 1998:
| 6th Overall | Rim of the World | Palmdale, CA | May 1999 | National ProRally |
| 3rd Overall | Wild West Rally | Shelton, WA | June 1999 | National ProRally |
| 6th Overall | Oregon Trail Rally | Vernonia, OR | June 1999 | Regional ClubRally |
| 3rd Overall | Trail's End Rally | Vernonia, OR | June 1999 | Regional ClubRally |
| 1st Overall | ORV RallySprints1 | Olympia, WA | August 1999 | Regional ClubRally |
| 1st Overall | ORV RallySprints2 | Olympia, WA | August 1999 | Regional ClubRally |
| DNF-engine | Prescott Forest Rally | Prescott, AZ | October 1999 | National ProRally |
Paul Eklund also won the Seattle National Tour and the SCCA SOLO II National Championships driving a Toyota Celica in E-Stock class. This marked his second consecutive National Championship in SOLO II. He also was awarded the "Most Inspirational Driver Award" for Oregon Region in 1999 for his efforts in successfully crossing the boundaries between ProRally, SOLO II, ClubRacing and RallyCross.
Thanks to sponsors such as Royal Moore Subaru, Taylor Made Labels and Morrie's Subaru and with contingency posted by Subaru of America, the team plans to compete in even more events in the upcoming year:
| Alcan 5000 Rally | Seattle to Prudoe Bay | February 2000 | Adventure Rally |
| Oregon Trail ProRally | Tillamook, OR | April 2000 | National ProRally |
| Rim of the World | Palmdale, CA | May 2000 | National ProRally |
| Bighorn Rally | Hinton, AB | May 2000 | Canadian National Rally |
| Rocky Mountain Rally | Edmonton, AB | May 2000 | Canadian National Rally |
| Susquehannock Trail ProRally | Wellsboro, PA | June 2000 | National ProRally |
| Rosecup Races | Portland, OR | June 2000 | ClubRacing |
| Rally USA | Denver, CO | June 2000 | FIA Asia Pacific-Tentative |
| Maine Forest Rally | Rumford, ME | July 2000 | National ProRally |
| Seattle National Tour | Seattle, WA | July 2000 | SOLO II |
| Ojibwe Forest Rally | Bemidji, MN | August 2000 | National ProRally |
| Wild West ProRally | Shelton, WA | September 2000 | National ProRally |
| Prescott Forest Rally | Prescott, AZ | October 2000 | National ProRally |
| Lake Superior ProRally | Houghton, MI | October 2000 | National ProRally |
| Ramada Express Rally | Laughlin, NV | December 2000 | American RallySport Group |
This is a major program undertaking and could not even be attempted without the help and support of Karen Price, Hairpin Racing (Lee and Tamara Shadbolt), Richard Buckner, Jason Grahn, Vance Walker, Bill Maley, Jeff Price, Mark Mattson, Dave Jameson, Phil Pausmer, Scott Putnam, the Tabors and a host of others who have stepped forward and offered help and assistance along the way. To all of them I offer my sincere thanks. Happy Holidays to all and have a wonder filled New Year!
-Pe
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