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Go, Speed Racer! Traditional Cache

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dpo: Sadly enough, it's time to close the book on this cache... thanks to all those who found it.

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Hidden : 7/27/2010
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

This is part 5 in my Stardust Memories series.

If needed, feel free to replace a full log with an appropriate size piece of paper- Thanks

From the cache location, time travel back to the late 1960's and youll find yourself at Turn #6 of the Stardust International Raceway.

The raceway was a 3 mile twisting road course between Flamingo Rd to Tropicana Ave, and Rainbow Blvd. to current day Buffalo Dr.

SIR only operated from 1965-1970, but hosted several different types of racing which brought the biggest names of the day: Mario Andretti, Parnelli Jones, A.J. Foyt, Al and Bobby Unser.

Any remaining sign of the raceway has long since been wiped from the landscape with housing developments, but those with racing in their blood can still close their eyes and hear the ghostly drone of a big inch Ford or Chevy powered speedster passing this same spot on the final push for the checkered flag.

Parking available across the street, cache is fully public access- no need for jumping or climbing anything. Due to overhead interference, you might want to get initial East-West GZ from parking area. Please try to replace cache as found. Log only, BYOP

Check out the link to my slideshow I put together from my trip to the Stardust during its final days, and search out the other caches in the series to visit other Stardust related sites around Las Vegas.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Nyy tbbq qeviref svefg frrx n tbbq cbyr cbfvgvba

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)