What:         “RACING IN RIM COUNTRY” When:        May 16 & 17 , 2009 Where:       Rumsey Park, 400 N. McLane, Payson, AZ 85541 Judge(s):    Stephanie Doerr & Dave Collette Format:      Two, one day tournaments, Regular, Multi & Veterans each day Seeding:     Saturday & Sunday Seeding Schedules (Pending) Races:        Saturday & Sunday Racing Schedules (Pending) Entry:        Regular, Multi & Open both days, $95.00                    Veterans both days, $70.00 Closing:     April 13, 2009

We plan to have an outstanding raffle, and provide lunch to our participants both days.

Payson is nestled among the rolling hills of the majestic Mogollon Rim at an elevation of 5,000 feet. Surrounded by the Tonto National Forest, Payson enjoys a mild climate that accommodates year round outdoor activities.

Pet friendly motels, a wonderful campground and numerous restaurants and fast food are located within 2 miles of the tournament site.  A large covered ramada is adjacent to racing for shaded crating, or bring your easy up and crate inside the fenced park.  Nearby is a children’s playground and restrooms.

Driving Directions   Lodging     Restaurants    Campground

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Make your reservations now, as this town gets very busy!

LODGING   Best Western Inn of Payson 801 N. Beeline Highway, Payson, AZ 85541 toll free: 800-528-1234 928-474-3241 pet fee in negotiation Majestic Mountain Inn 602 E. Hwy 260 928-474-0185 $20.00 pet fee, refundable, reference Racing In Rim Country only 4 rooms available  $65.00-$125.00 Motel 6 Highway 87 (Beeline Hwy) @ 101 W. Phoenix St. 928-474-4526 Days Inn & Suites 301 A S. Beeline Hwy (behind Burger King) toll free: 877-474-9800 928-474-9800 www.paysondaysinn.com Small dogs only, pet fee $10.00, smoking rooms only Houston Mesa Campground Should those wishing to camp want to reserve a campground (Photos Below) DINING CAFÉ STYLE Beeline Café             815 S. Beeline Hwy, Payson    474-9960 Knotty Pine Café      1001 S. Beeline Hwy               474-4602 Two Sixty Café         803 E. Hwy 260                      474-5881 Crosswinds               800 W. Airport Rd. Payson     474-1613 RESTAURANTS Chili’s                                  900 S. Beeline Hwy      468-7036 Cucina Paradiso                   512 N. Beeline Hwy     468-6500 El Rancho                            200 S. Beeline Hwy      474-3111 Fiesta Mexicana                   911 S. Beeline Hwy      468-0709 Famous Sam’s (behind KFC)   307 S. Beeline  Hwy     468-0407 Fargo’s Steakhouse             620 E. Hwy 260           474-7455 Macky’s Grill                       1111 S. Beeline Hwy    474-7411 FAST FOOD Pizza Hut                        1113 S. Beeline Hwy Del Taco                        108 S. Beeline Hwy Dominos                         307 S. Beeline Hwy Jack In The Box             301 E. Hwy 260 KFC                              303 S. Beeline Hwy Pizza Factory                  238 E. Hwy 260 McDonalds                    107 E. Hwy 260 Subway                          128 E. Highway 260 Taco Bell                       110 E. Hwy 260 Wendy’s                        505 S. Beeline Hwy

Tournament Driving Directions

 (From all directions, beware of elk in the road at dusk and nighttime in the high country)

FROM HIGHWAY 40 (KINGMAN) TO PAYSON

**Take I 40 to Flagstaff approx.  140 miles.  (Good rest stop for dogs 15 miles west of Flagstaff
**At exit 195 (right) onto ramp toward I-17/ AZ-89A/ Phoenix/ Flagstaff
**Take ramp onto I-17 for approx. 51 miles toward Sedona/ Phoenix
**Take exit 287 to AZ-260 at Camp Verde to Payson
**Continue on highway 260 toward Payson
**At the 260/87 junction, turn right onto highway 87 toward Payson for approx 25 miles
**Pass through the little villages of Strawberry and Pine to Payson.
**Driving distance approx 255 miles

FROM ALBUQUERQUE TO PAYSON

**Take I 40 west toward Arizona
**Enter Arizona, exit 286 toward AZ-77/ I40/ US 180E /Holbrook /Show Low
**stay on US 180/ SR 77 for approx 2 miles
**turn west onto SR-377 for approx 33 miles (This is a two lane road, but quite straight)
**Turn west onto SR-277 for approx 7 miles
**Turn onto SR 260 for 53 miles (north-west) to Payson
**Driving distance approx 330 miles

FROM TUCSON

**Take I 10 to Phoenix, exit loop 101 North
**From the 101 turn onto loop 202 east, exit Country Club Drive (highway 87, also known as “Beeline “highway to Payson.
** Travel approx 75 miles to Payson.
Driving distance approx. 239 miles There are no gas stations past the Fort McDowell Casino until you reach Payson (approx 70 miles)

FROM SAN DIEGO

**I 8 TO Yuma, continue to Gila Bend.  Turn north onto highway 85 to I10 (Phoenix) Follow I-10 and just past the turnoff to highway 17, watch for the turnoff to loop 202 East.  Take the 202 and exit Country Club Drive, highway 87 (also known as the Beeline highway) north approx 76 miles to Payson. There are no gas stations past the Fort McDowell Casino until you reach Payson (approx 70 miles)

TO TOURNAMENT SITE FROM PAYSON

Payson is a small town, with one major intersection, highway 260/87 intersection.
**traveling south on highway 87, turn right at the 260/87 intersection onto Longhorn Drive.
**Pass the high school on the left and turn right onto McLane Road for less than a mile.
**Turn left into Rumsey Park, right past the library. 
**When you turn right into Rumsey Park, the dog park will be on your right and straight ahead is Rumsey One ball field and the Ramada reserved for our competitors.
**Follow the perimeter road either way to the back of the ball field, where you will find parking.

You can set up any time after 3:00 on Friday.  There is crating available in the Ramada or you can put your easy ups inside the park, against the fence.  Parks & Recreation is very sensitive to the use of stakes so we will provide zip ties to secure your easy up legs to the fence and cement blocks for the front legs.

Just a reminder, the fire season is upon us in Rim Country so please be extremely careful to extinguish all cigarettes fully.

A hospitality table will be available in the morning each day at 6:30 with coffee, and breakfast goodies.  Lunch is provided on Saturday (pizza) and Sunday (sandwiches).

Drive safely, and we’ll see you all very soon!

INXS FLYBALL RACING TEAM