In the preliminary events, the Menasco proved troublesome and performance was disappointing.

"This was supposed to be a simple staff conference, a preliminary event before the real thing began, but we don't have that luxury anymore."

But still the project went ahead, and after several preliminary events (to help build the site and establish characters) the 5-day game was run.

He won 21 total races (including preliminary events) in 1974.

Points are awarded for the finishing position of each player in each preliminary event.

For approximately one month, there are several preliminary events and presentations regarding the main parade.

Just three days later he found himself at the final table of a $5000 preliminary event in the same series.

They were sitting in the Tanu royal enclosure watching the preliminary events.

He won the Championship by qualifying through a series of preliminary events.

The World Games serve as a preliminary event for the Olympics.