After replies from mr. Cimerman and Michaela Hruskova (racer on Terra Incognita), Mr. Novoselac has sent a new newsletter.
Dear adventure Racers & enthusiasts,
The truth is that Mr. Cimerman's head has overgrown his body and he has to
defend himself, as I (or anyone else) have every right to question his
competence and his record.
Simun Cimerman is the only member of his organization (ARC Multisport) and
has no employees, nor ever had. Nonetheless, he himself is not employed by
this organization. It is registered in Croatia as a non-profit
organization/club, not a company.
His statement that he has hired me for this race is just preposterous, if
not – right out lie. I was there volunteering my time and - just like other
volunteers - never received any money for it.
And that he "kicked me out soon after" – even in February and March of this
year he posted my bio and picture on his website, as a race co-director,
without my consent. He removed it only after I threatened him with legal
action.
The reason why he did it, is the same as why he wanted Terra Incognita to
become qualifier for the ARWC – to gain credibility he lacks.
Two years after sponsors have dropped him (rightfully so) and declining
number of racers every year (again, rightfully so), he keeps cutting corners
and the race - keeps spiraling downwards.
Now, you can see why I have to make liability disclaimers, for me and my
company. I don't want to be associated with this guy any more than I already
am.
As for revealing the truth about Mr. Cimerman and his race – I am not just
some "disgruntled ex-employee" (*see below highlights of my racing bio*). I
never believed that hiding the truth about the bad race organizers will do
any good to this sport. It reaches the racers anyway, but only after they
get burnt - and that's a lot worse for the sport overall (*see below
attached email from last year's competitor*).
If in doubt, you can confirm the ARWC story by contacting Geoff Hunt (
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) or try to get in
touch with last year's winner Team Toyota Salomon, Maciek Olesinski (I am
sure Mr. Cimerman has his email address).
Anyhow, good luck!
To Adventure,
*DAVOR NOVOSELAC*
1995 – *Eco-Challenge*, *Utah* - 1st ever adventure race in the U.S. –
worked as a Communications Pilot
1996 - *Eco Challenge**, British Columbia, Canada* – raced on team "*Live
Hard*"
1997 – Founded 1st ever Croatian adventure racing team* *–*Team
Croatia – *selected,
trained and equipped all members in a* *9-month project
1998 – *Eco Challenge**, Morocco* – lead *Team Croatia *to 17th place
finish, 11th place by country ranking
1998 – 4th place – MetRx Adventure Race, San Diego – Team *Perfect Strangers
* (Cherry Touche, Andy Petranek, myself)* *
1998 – Co-founded *Conquer Adventures, LLC* in Newport Beach, CA – one of
the first Adventure Racing Academies in the U.S.
1999 – 1st place - *Catalina Island** Adventure Challe*nge – Team *Kool Tie,
* (Sara Ballantyne, Nick Moore, Jack Dunn, myself (captain))
1999 – 1st place - *Cal-Eco Adventure Series* Monterrey, CA and Auburn, CA –
solo, 1st overall
1999 - 1st place - *Cal-Eco Adventure Series* Auburn, CA – solo, 1stoverall
1999 - 3rd place - Hi-Tec Adventure Race National Series Hartford, CT – *Team
Hi-Tec,* Pro Category (Karen Lundgren, Paul Romero, myself)
1999 - 2nd place - Hi-Tec Adventure Race National Series Sacramento,
CA – *Team
Hi-Tec,* Pro Category (Karen Lundgren, Paul Romero, myself)
2000 - 1st place - *Catalina Island** Adventure Challe*nge - Team *Kool
Tie, *(Danelle Ballangee, Harald Zundel, Nick Moore, myself (c))
2000 - 1st place - *Cal-Eco Adventure Series* Monterrey, CA and Auburn, CA
– solo, 2nd overall
2000 - 2nd place – National Championship *Balance Bar 24hr Adventure
Challenge* Point Mugu, CA– Team *Kool Tie *(Danelle Ballangee, Jack Dunn,
myself* *(c))
2001 – 5th place in division – *The* *HOOK* – 200+ mile sailboat race, Lake
Michigan
2002 - 600 mile solo sailboat crossing of Gulf of Mexico, Longboat Key to
New Orleans
2002 – 1st place in division – *The* *HOOK –* 4th overall
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