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The Hi-Tec Adventure Race invades Dallas, Texas, for the fourth year in a row on Sunday, July 15, 2001 in Cedar Hill State Park and will begin in the dark. Seasoned competitors, chasing the eight-city series, will join many local competing weekend warriors from across the entire state of Texas for this amazing adventure race. Start time for this year's race is 5:00 a.m. In response to the extreme heat and difficult climate of the event held in Dallas in 1998, the race start was move to help competitors dodge the heat.

The popularity of adventure racing is exploding and the unique and original style of adventure racing is captivating people of all different kinds. The famous trademark for adventure racing has become these highly different and creative "special tests" where prior to the race, competitors have no knowledge of the course set-up of what special tests await them.

Teams of three compete in trail running (five to eight miles), kayaking (one to two miles), and mountain biking (10-15 miles) in a measure of endurance and teamwork. In addition, eight to ten "special tests" will be added to further challenge competitors. Some special tests in past races have included a mud pit, a 12-foot wall, a super slippery mountin, a human ladder, and a human sacrifice event. Each special test is developed to test teams' mental agility in addition to their physical ability.

Whether a first time participant of a seasoned adventure races, the Hi-Tec Adventure Racing Series provides true extreme adventure for everyone. All levels of competition are encouraged to participate.

For the first time ever, the 2001 series will include races for kids. Kids 10 and Under get the chance to participate in and learn about adventure racing in a fun and safe environment set up especially for them. These races have proved thus far to be highly successful and entertaining for everyone.

For more information, log on to www.mesp.com.