MISSION STATEMENT

ARRA was established to provide the catalyst for raising the bar of professionalism in all aspects of open road racing. It is with this objective in mind (and with much enthusiasm), that ARRA has established the following goals.

ESTABLISH OPEN ROAD RACING STANDARDS. ARRA’S role as a sanctioning body is to provide the needed direction and guidelines for the sport of open road racing. This includes everything from organizing and sanctioning events to establishing rules, requirements, regulations, and specifications pertaining to safety and procedures.

INTRODUCE ARRA TO NEW MARKETS. ARRA is evaluating potential locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Wyoming, and Utah.

DEVELOP AN ARRA SERIES OF EIGHT TO TEN EVENTS. As ARRA continues to expand and add new event sites to its schedule, the participant and fan base will increase dramatically.

ESTABLISH ARRA CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES. ARRA will introduce its World Championship Points Series in 2001. All drivers who participate in ARRA events will be eligible to compete for championship honors in their divisions. Winners will be announced at the end of the season. Awards will be presented to the 1^st, 2^nd,and 3^rd place finishers.

MAINTAIN ARRA WEBSITE. Communications is one of the most important building blocks of any successful organization. Open road racing participants and fans will find ARRA’s website, www.arraracing.com, and informative. ARRA will also answer questions and provide information by e-mail at arrainfo@aol.com

ARRA QUARTERLY NEWLETTER. ARRA will publish a quarterly newsletter to keep its members informed about new and upcoming events as well as what’s new, who’s doing what, new products, new sponsors, etc.

SHOWCASE ARRA ON NATIONAL TELEVISION. ARRA is talking with numerous networks about a full-service television package. The coverage will showcase all racing activities, including the lifestyles of drivers, navigators, crew chiefs, fans, and race officials. It will also feature in-depth information on what it is like to participate in one of the last great challenges.

SHOWCASE ARRA IN NATIONAL PUBLICATIONS. ARRA is talking with numerous automotive publications about magazine sponsored events. This would be in conjunction with co-promotions with their advertisers.

THE FOUNDERS

Wayne Meinert and Bill Hielscher founded the American Road Rally Association. These longtime friends share a passion for motorsports. They both were prominent in their respective markets as owners and promoters of drag racing facilities.

Wayne, who now lives in San Antonio, TX and Bill, of Mansfield, TX, became involved in Open Road Racing in the spring of 1999 when they entered their first open road race event. Not only did they enter the race, they won it. That year, they also competed in the Michelin Car and Driver One Lap of America event as well as another open road race event. Now, they each compete in their own vehicles at open road race events.

Wayne’s background in racing is highlighted as follows:

1963 - Built first dragstrip in Nashville, IL on family farm.

1965 - Purchased dragstrip at Pacific, MO.

1967 - Opened St. Louis Intl. Raceway (now Gateway). Became vice-president of AHRA in charge of advertising and promotions.

1983 - Established Pro Mark, Inc. with partner, Bill Hielscher. This company promoted drag racing events throughout the Sunbelt states.

1990 - Founded Daco Parts Corporation. This company specializes in aftermarket steering column replacement parts.

2000 - Wayne and Bill started the American Road Rally Assn.

Bill’s background in racing is highlighted by the following:

1964 - Began racing career as a “Weekend Warrior”

1966-71 - Turned professional and won seven World Championship titles in drag racing. First driver to win 2 championships in one year. Set over 100 national speed and ET records including a land speed record at Bonneville Salt Flats. Bill became known as “Mr. Bardahl”.

1966 – Open Bill Hielscher’s High Performance Center in Ft. Worth, TX.

1972 – Purchased Green Valley Raceway in Ft. Worth, TX, which he operated until 1986.

1985 – Started Pro Mark, Inc. with partner Wayne Meinert

1986 – Purchased Amarillo Dragway in Amarillo, TX. He still continues to operate it.

2000 – Bill and Wayne started the American Road Rally Assn.

Wayne and Bill bring the same passions they share for drag racing to open road racing. They are committed to expanding open road racing into various geographic locations. Their goals are to raise the bar of professionalism in all aspects of open road racing.