Land Rover G4 Challenge Nevada Passage
20 Athletes to Contest Land Rover G4 Challenge Nevada Passage
08.05.2008
CARSON CITY, Nev. – Land Rover North America and the Nevada Commission on Tourism selected 20 amateur athletes from around the country to compete in the Land Rover G4 Challenge Nevada Passage. The adventure competition, May 5 – 9, is serving as the national selection event for Land Rover’s Global G4 challenge. The competition will travel through the southeastern part of the state, kicking-off and ending in Las Vegas.Ranging in age from 25 to 47, the 10 male and 10 female athletes have been paired into coed teams for the competition. Participants were selected from a pool of applicants that entered online at www.landroverg4challenge.com based on athletic background and off-road driving experience.
Each team will race in Nevada, competing in driving challenges and outdoor
adventure activities designed to test teamwork and skills such as 4x4 driving, navigating, trail running, and mountain biking and kayaking. The top two teams from the national competition in Nevada will advance to the international selection event in early 2009, where one team will be selected to represent the United States in the final challenge in Asia.
“Some of the top adventure athletes from around the country will compete in Nevada for a chance to represent the United States on a global stage,� Lt. Gov. Brian K. Krolicki, Nevada Commission on Tourism chair, said. “We are looking forward to welcoming them to Nevada and showcasing Nevada’s incredible opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts and adventure seekers of all skill levels.�
Last year’s Nevada Passage adventure competition champions Tim Menoher of Erlanger, Ky., and Linda Lindsay of Petaluma, Calif., were invited back to defend their title and race in the brand new Land Rover G4 Challenge format. In all, this year’s competitors represent 13 states, spanning the country from California to South Carolina and a variety of professions, including glass blower, attorney, mental health counsellor and doctor of oriental medicine. Three of the athletes are from Nevada; returning competitors Tom Lyons and Phillip Glenn, both from Reno and first time competitor Sarah McMahan of
Incline Village.
“All of these athletes are experienced outdoor adventurers who have competed in a wide range of adventure competitions,� Chris Marchand, executive vice president of marketing and sales for Land Rover North America, said. “We are excited to have these talented competitors represent the United States and the Land Rover brand.�See All Event Posts
