Central and Northern Arizona:Discover the richness of this area’s natural beauty history and culture from Phoenix to Flagstaff
Central and Northern Arizona:Discover the richness of this area’s natural beauty, history and culture from Phoenix to Flagstaff.Thistrip also explores Prescott, designated the state’s first capital by President Abraham Lincoln.Three legs, 327 miles.6. Rocky Mountains: City meets snow country in this drive tour, as Denver’s steel-and-glass skyscrapers give way to towering Rocky Mountain monoliths The contrast of man vs. nature artfully blends to create an amazing adventure on this trip including opportunities tovisit big-city museums, hike through wildflower-filled meadows, thrash abouton rushing rapids, gaze at storybook vistas of snowy crests or marvel atthe Cadet Chapel’s modern architecture Four legs, 435 miles.7. Washington Cascade Loop: Dubbed the Grand Tour by early roadway adventurers, this dramatic route travels from the mossy rain forests of the Pacific Coast to the dry and sunny fields of eastern Washington, looping across “America’s Alps,” the Cascade Mountains Four legs, 483 miles.8. Vancouver-Cascade Mountain: This excursion explores British Columbia’s natural beauty and culture visiting Vancouver, a great port, cultural center and tourist area and the Cascade’s lush valley, system of rivers, lakes and protected ocean waterways. Fourlegs, 743 miles.Available free to all travelers, links to printable itineraries are availableon AAATravelViews.The AAA TravelViews blog contains travel stories and photos, tips andinformation, industry news and insights from AAA insiders.
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According to a pit reporter from Speed, in the garage both Benson and Hornaday were favorites to win the race.Bobby East started outside of the front row next to Benson.From the drop of the green flag, Hornaday followed Benson and got around East. He tried for 43 laps to get around Benson until contact between the two gave Hornaday the lead on lap 44.Hornaday, in the KHI Silverado, would hold onto the lead till a pit stop on lap 77. Hornaday, 17 laps later, regained the race lead. He would maintain the lead through several caution periods.Most noticeable was Todd Bodine who had a whirlwind night, spinning three different times He caused three of the first six cautions. But Bodine still salvaged a decent night, finishing 14th and losing two positions in the points. It could have been a lot worse than dropping from second to fourth.The points leader, Johnny Benson, also had problems with his transmission on lap 83. He ultimately ended up parked with engine problems later on, resulting in a 33rd place finish. He dropped from first to third in points.Ron Hornaday continued leading laps and maintaining his lead over Eric Darnell.