Bolivia 2025

[racergeo]

Time for Mr. Burk to step up for a totally worthwhile cause, He has been a Landspeed hero before!!!!

[desotoman]

Thanks to everyone who has posted information on the event.
For us non Facebook people we appreciate the information.

Tom G.

[TrickyDicky]

There is a way to contribute to their funding now.  From the https://cmrchallenges.co.nz/news/blunt-reality-sos-214/ web site:

SOS Need Financial $$$$$$$$ Now

Katrina is has  set up a give a little page below

https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/world-records-to-be-set-by-cmr-kiwi-can-do-team?fbclid=IwY2xjawNuGjdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFoa2pjNkFKTGN3NTcwMUFhAR4vUdTxtJVMfUus1VDw1og661FYqK_yH4XOwsV1I9Yfv1idIYhGIP98_lyG9w_aem_0SpEPhOv5t8MTQbB5tyTTg

More to come next newsletter.

[rockracer]

 

[desotoman]

Looks like they have raised a little over $20,000 in a day plus. I guess we will know pretty soon if it is a go or not?

Tom G.

[kiwi belly tank]

There has to be a mind boggling amount of money rolled up in that whole venture & I thought George was the big spender!
  Sid.

[desotoman]

Latest I can see in my 30 seconds allowed on Facebook. Sounds like they are going forward.

Tom G.

CMR Bolivia
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WOO BLOODY HOO (From Reg)
The positive response to the previous email 'BLUNT REALITY'
and subsequent funding page (below) has been refreshing to recharge CMR Emotional Batteries
https://givealittle.co.nz/.../world-records-to-be-set-by...
Also because of other practical offers 😊😊😊😊 and If the support continues to grow..........

CMR's  final last chance chasing FIA Records is going forward set for 14th to 20th November!!
Share, share, share

$27,755 donated
Given by 162 generous donors in 2 days

[TrickyDicky]

Once in a lifetime opportunity!

No idea what the 'Kiwi Can Do' test involves, but I'd be willing to bet anyone reading here would pass with flying colours.

SOS - Urgently need  Data loggers,  Tuners, Mechanics, General helpers. Want an adventure? Now's your chance!
Due to multiple delays most of our Team who have committed to being here since early September have had to return home and only a few can return.
Join the CMR Volunteer Team at Uyuni Salt Lake at final last chance event chasing FIA Records 14th to 20th November (Initial Dyno & testing Runs 12th to13th Nov )
🛬 You cover your flight to La Paz, Bolivia plus evening meals.
🛌 CMR will cover domestic Bolivian travel, (between La Paz and Uyuni Salt Lake ) your accommodation, breakfast and lunch.
Sound like you?  Or tag someone you think would excel at this challenge
You will need to pass the 'Kiwi Can Do' test.
This is a New Zealand run motorsport land speed racing event.
We need people who:
✅Are 100% Team players, adaptable, with the ability to brainstorm.
✅Have the right 'Kiwicando' attitude, and passion.
✅ Contribute their skills, wherever we need help -  without any drama -  to get the job done!
Apply here NOW, and Reg will be in touch to have a quick chat.
https://cmrchallenges.co.nz/opportunities

[racergeo]

  The Kiwi can do test is highlighted in GREEN.  Would be tough for a lot of people

[desotoman]

The fund keeps growing. It is at $32,195 donated. Given by 188 generous donors in 8 days.

They are about a third of the way to their goal. I wish them the best.

Tom G.

[TrickyDicky]

My guess is that there are other contributors who don't appear on the Give a Little Page, so they may be closer to their target than we can see there.

In any case, they are now saying:

...  Chasing FIA records can now go forward.

......

Most other Hurdles are being overcome. CMR  Final Last Chance chasing FIA Records, 17th to 19th November. Initial Test Runs 14th to 16th November. Initial Dyno & testing 12th to13th November.   

More details to follow

We may get to see some fast runs in a week or so ...

[desotoman]

My guess is that there are other contributors who don't appear on the Give a Little Page, so they may be closer to their target than we can see there.

In any case, they are now saying:

...  Chasing FIA records can now go forward.

......

Most other Hurdles are being overcome. CMR  Final Last Chance chasing FIA Records, 17th to 19th November. Initial Test Runs 14th to 16th November. Initial Dyno & testing 12th to13th November.   

More details to follow

We may get to see some fast runs in a week or so ...

Thanks for the update. I hope we will.

Tom G.

[desotoman]

New Update:

Human Resilience at it's best   10 November 2025

Four weeks ago this adventure was DEAD in its tracks!

Thanks to your amazing response CMR is still breathing. But we remain on an aspirator, so please do continue sharing the Givealittle page wide and far - as we strive to raise the shortfall of USD$125k needed to make this happen.

The focus, work ethic, innovation, creative thinking, and camaraderie of our Team has been second to none.

Unfortunately with a months delay (after three heartbreaking postponements) we have been functioning on a skeleton crew these last two weeks - as most of our team has progressively had to head home.

The good news is a few of our experienced Kiwi team are on planes heading BACK this week. It's a huge sacrifice that also impacts their families and employers but we can't make history without them!! THANK YOU TEAM.

Thanks also to new volunteers from around the world who have responded to our pleas for crew. We can't wait for you to arrive!

We still urgently need general crew, and DATA LOGGERS. If that's you , or someone you know - and you are ready for a Landspeed bootcamp - contact us now on info@cmr.org.nz.

Time is ticking:

Initial Dyno and testing 12/13 Nov

Initial test funds 14/15/16 Nov

FIA records 17,18,19 Nov

$35,945 donated
Given by 197 generous donors in 13 days


Tom G.

[TrickyDicky]

Some Dannenfelzers on the way, apparently.

[GW]

For those of us that don't do FB, we'd all appreciate updates from FBookers if things get posted on FB.

Thank you!

GW