A short break for lunch and then cars went on the track two at a time and got a feel for track action. We covered line ups with the cars on the track and alignment for restarts. The Legend car of Madison Gonzalez suffered some damage when she got high in turn one and two and made contact with the tires leading into the pits. I was told that she was ok but the car had some work to do to get it back on the track. It looked like she was just starting to feel comfortable in her Legend when she ran into a problem.

I have seen a few new painted cars this season and for those of you joining us you may need to remember that the scorekeeper who has to write your number down as it goes by them, that the number should be very easy to read. Thanks to all of our newdrivers this season. You make the RMLRA look very good with our racing programs.You should be sending in your application for your INEX license by now. Opening day for Legend race cars is April 13th and Bandolero race cars will be April 20th. Both opening dates are at Colorado National Speedway.

Tuesday, March 26th, 2019

U.S. Legend Cars International will no longer be issuing titles for new cars and titles will no longer be needed to be transferred when purchasing a used car.  When purchasing a used car, USCLI recommends using a bill ofsale that lists the car's VIN number for your records. All cars will still be required to have a VIN plate in order to be
raced in INEX competition.  U.S. Legend Cars International will issue a Certificate of Origin atthe time each race car is manufactured. That Certificate of Origin will be kept on file at U.S. Legend Cars International to coincide with the cars VIN number.
If you have any questions, please contact Ash Garrett;
agarrett@uslegendcars.com.

Opening practice at CNS for everyone and it was good to see many of you out there. A little windy and cold but a good turnout of new cars and drivers. Several cars have made the switch to the new FZ09 engine. We had approximately eighteen Legends in the pits on Saturday and there were several rookies making their first laps in a Legend race car. Several Bandoleros were also turning practice laps. In watching and observing these new drivers I would recommend that you try to get on the track and practice as much as possible. This is the time for the new drivers to get used to their cars. Getting comfortable with your car is the most important thing. One more thing to pass along to all drivers is that these practice sessions are learning times in your car.
All rookie drivers will be required to have their rear bumpers covered with yellow tape to allow drivers behind them to be aware of a rookie driver in the car. Remember to have the Raceceiver turned on to #1161 so we can talk with you. Also remember in case you spin out to engage the clutch avoid breaking a starter. The starter on the engine is engaged all the time and does not turn backwards. We had a starter lost on a first year driver on Saturday. Save yourself some money and place this bit ofinformation in your memory bank.We are scheduled to practice next Saturday March 30th but the forecast for that date is not looking good right now as of Monday. In case we get rained out, try and make the April 6th practice date in Cheyenne. This will be a learning class for new Legends and all Bandoleros. Please try to attend this practice. More information next week.Please fill out your form for the RMLRA membership and mail it to Tim Cooper we need your support. Also remember come race day you will have to have your INEX license. If you need help with these forms you can reach me at 303-903-4824

The weather looks much better for Saturday’s excitement heading to Colorado National Speedway. Although it is suppose to rain on Friday it will be a Saturday morning wake up and check the weather. Hope to see many of you there. The hours posted for Saturday are 11AM-5PM All cars will go through the CNS inspection for equipment and safety items. The RMLRA will also check your car for items not checked by the track. Track time will depend on how many classes and cars are in the pits. This a great time for rookie drivers to get on the track and a good time for alldrivers to go out of their way and say hello to a new face that is joining us this season.Just a reminder to those of you who have not sent their applications into INEX for your 2019 license we will accept them in the pits on Saturday. Application forms are available on the RMLRA and USLegends web sites. The Bandolero numbers are down as only eight have been released. Thirty-one Legends applications have been
processed. I will bring the official list to the track with me Saturday morning. Please take care of this important project now. Just a reminder if your application has not been placed in our hands or sent to INEX, you will not be able to race when the sanctioned races begin. Our local season begins April 13. The same goes for RMLRA
memberships for drivers. If you are going to race many races this season be sure to follow your driver on the US LEGEND CARS web site as well as the RMLRA web site. Get excited and join in on your quest for the points championship.
familiarize yourself with these rules. In case you have not received your INEX rule book, it is available to be seen on the uslegendcars.com web site.

The big snow fall has cancelled the Saturday Hot Laps and Car Inspections. Looking forward
If you are new to Bandolero and Legend cars make sure you bring all your safety equipment with you so the track can check off your items. You must go through CNS inspection to receive a decal to get on the track. If something does not pass you can make the change and possibly get back in line for inspection. RMLRA officials will also check your vehicle for other possible safety items.

There are still drivers inquiring about racing a Legend car this season and we are making room for them. Please contact me for information on your number as we race as the “Rocky Mountain Legends Racing Association” Our schedule includes four tracks in Colorado, Nebraska and Wyoming. With your INEX license you can race in many states and countries. It is your choice where you race, but we would like to see you racing the dates on our schedule. Don’t forget the Rumble in the Rockies on Memorial Day weekend, May 24-26 This event will be a three day event starting on Friday at Gering, Nebraska, then traveling to race on Saturday night in Cheyenne, Wyoming and then closing out the weekend on Sunday night at ColoradoNational Speedway. All three nights will be National Qualifiers.Support the dates on our out of town races. Car counts are usually down at these tracks and you can get a lot of experience on these short tracks. Last season was a great year for the RMLRA Legends and we had a Legend car count of thirty-eight cars show up at CNS and thirty cars started the feature event after a B-Main eliminated cars going on to race in the main event.
When the new season rolls around and the vegetation starts to turn green it must be time to take the race car to the track for track inspection of your car and also inspection by the RMLRA to make sure your car is safe to put on the track. CNS will open their track Saturday March 16 for three straight weekends of car inspections and hot lapping. We will try to get the first year drivers on the track by themselves early in the day.

• Wheel weights: Wheel weights are NOT allowed.
• Plugs: All plugs for rear ends, transmissions, oil pans, and oil tanks must be drilled, securely installed, and safety wired. See penalty section for fines regarding not following this rule.
  

You must have a current 2019 INEX license to race when the season starts. The INEX series starts February 11, 2019 through October 5, 2019
RMLRA race cars will race with premium gasoline. The Yamaha Motor Corp. recommends the use of 89 octane unleaded gasoline. Please see 2019 INEX Rule Book page 31 for further information. This fuel can be obtained at CNS for about $4.00 per gallon. When buying make Sure that you do not buy the racing fuel that CNS has available for their Super Late Models and other classes. Fuel samples will be tested after feature races if needed.

March 16, 23, 30 are practice days at Colorado National Speedway. The last practice date March 30 will include a Appreciation BBQ after practice. Do plan to try and attend these practices and car inspections at the track on these three weekends. If you have any questions about the upcoming season, you can contact me at this email address or go to the RMLRA.org web site, click on contact us and find the email address or phone number to talk with a RMLRA Board member.The RMLRA is here to promote Legend and Bandolero racing at the four tracks listed on the 2019 schedule. Do continue to check Facebook, RMLRA for many updates.Driver and car owners should be receiving their 2019 Rule Book soon. I have read mine and see a few changes. Remember if you don’t see it in the Rule Book, you can not have it on your car.
Your membership is important and we hope that you join us for the championship run this season. So do send your membership application to Tim Cooper. His address is on the application.The RMLRA thanks you for your membership and Legend cars that you race. We do have a problem with car owners paying their memberships but not racing the car. Our Bylaws, state that you must race your car at least once during the season to keep your number. Please make an attempt to have your car on the track by June 1, 2019 or you may lose your number due to not fulfilling your obligation. We now have about sixty-five
The INEX 2019 Rule Book is now available on line and members that have joined for 2019 should be receiving them in the mail with their membership card. Please remember that we race by the rules in that rule book and only a track rule could possibly over rule the 2019 INEX rule book.

racing programs with information at this class. If you are planning to make the trip to Tucson to race March 8-9 please let Wayne know. Youwill need an INEX license to race.We have had some duplicate numbers this season and we are trying to eliminate them right now. If you have friends that want to buy a car and race with us we suggest you contact us here at the RMLRA before you
choose a number. Thanks for your help in this matter. As of this date it looks like we have six new drivers in each of our classes Legends and Bandoleros for 2019. RMLRA memberships can be paid at the setup class

**ATTN RMLRA LEGENDS AND BANDOLERO TEAMS**
1. Factory manufactured automotive head and neck restraint systems are mandatory for ALL LEGEND AND BANDO DRIVERS.
Both items will be checked in pre-season technical inspections, and strictly policed the entire season.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact one of your 2019 RMLRA Board or Committee members.

The 2019 Legends Setup Class will be held on:
• February 9th at 10AM-12:30PM
• 1:30PM -4PM
Please remember that if a slower speed is run for your drivers ability, safety is of most importance. If you should decide to race your car away from the RMLRA scheduled races you may run into a gear ratio that will produce higher speeds. If you had the opportunity to race at the Bullring in Las Vegas with your Bandolero you will know what I am referring to. With many of the Bandoleros racing at the four tracks that we race at we may need to have different gearrule for each track. Hang in there with us as we figure it out.
Thanks to those of you who purchased the RMLRA membership at the meeting. We look forward to seeing more members signing up soon. Do get your INEX form in the mail as it takes longer to process the application for Bandolero drivers that are considered a minor.



Do ask your friends that have just come into the Legends and Bandolero racing that may not be receiving the Newsletter. Have them contact me so I can set them up for our Newsletter.