Left Coast Low Down
Adventure Racing in the land of fruits and nuts

Rich Brazeau, who not only pioneered the Explore California series but also served as CEO of a little race you may have heard of, popped me this email last night:

http://www.norcal-ar.com/

The first race is slated for March 15, 2008... with more being added soon. We're planning 5 events for 2008, with each race getting progressively harder (of course). More details on the other venues will be announced soon. One interesting aspect that we're incorporating into the races is the ability to finish each race at a fixed time. We're first introducing the concept at the 3/15/2008 race (Pacheco State Park) and are keeping it under wraps until that point. The net result should definitely yield a growth of interest in the sport. If you have a moment, take a look at the site and let me know what you think! I'd love to get your feedback. Finally, make sure you sign up for our Tips & Tricks newsletter (http://www.norcal-ar.com/newsletter.htm) and pass the word that I'm out of RD "retirement" and the region has an adventure racing series once again! Thanks!

No, thank you, Rich. This is incredibly good news for the California AR community.