the eXile, together with its partner Russian publication Stringer, proudly presents a one-of-a-kind sporting event: a Russian-American road rally following the route Arzamas�Nizhni Novgorod�Vladimir�Moscow. But here�s the good part: participants will only be permitted to drive ZAZ-965 model Zaporozhets autos of mid-Soviet vintage. These Ukrainian-manufactured wonders look sort of like vintage VW bugs and handle like a bucket of bolts, so it will be a miracle if even more than one participant makes it to the finish line. But, of course, getting there is but half the fun! The race is scheduled for August 16-19, 2001, with the arrival at the finish on Vasilyevsky spusk meant to commemorate the 10th anniversary of either the triumph of Democracy in Russia or the collapse of the August putsch� take your pick! We�re looking for some brave and sporting individuals to sponsor a few more cars�it�s ridiculously cheap, and we have a team of artists in Azarmas ready to decorate your car with whatever logos, designs, etc., you desire. For more information on sponsoring a car in this unique event, contact Matt Taibbi at 151-4688 or by e-mail at taibbi@exile.ru