73 replies to this topic

[sleeper108]

I don't think I'd mind rallying my 240...

[LevinCoupe]

pm if this is going to ever happen . we need one and with all the mesas around im sure there is a place to get one going .

[t_g_d]

Very interested, is this still happening?

[T-5 Killer]

Very interested, is this still happening?

+1

[jssmoots]

FYI... There are some Scoobs that have been talking about going out to Montessa for fun this weekend on the Camtuning website.

[gummy bear]

ill rally-x my cressy!!

[t_g_d]

Alright, to everyone that would like to see this happen, I set an email to Jake and here's some problems that are facing getting this together:

1. People to run the events.
2. SCCA safety stewards.
3. Attendees.
4. Sanctioning body.

Summarized from the email, the only two sanctioning bodies I know of that allow rallyx are the SCCA and NASA. Any thoughts, solutions?

Edited by t_g_d, 16 February 2011 - 08:42 PM.

[gummy bear]

ill run this shit lol

[Jarrett]

I would for sure be an Attendee if this actually got together.
As for the other three problems...

[nmrado]

I'm glad to see there is interest in hosting a local rally-x (series maybe?). The local SCCA club is willing to financially support a rally-x series (at least initially). We were getting close to securing Montessa Park as a venue, some time last year. One trip out to Montessa Park changed our minds, though. If you've been out there, you know the ground is very hard packed in most places and not nearly as smooth as some make it out to be. We didn't want to take the chance of damaging some nice street-driven cars at an inaugural event. We actually damaged an EVO just playing around while we were checking out the site. I wouldn't rally-x my beater subaru, if that's any sign...

I've talked with the person who nearly hosted the rally-x in Cerillos and he said he'd be willing to put some effort into a future rally-x. I'm not sure what sanctioning organization he used, so I won't speculate. That said, I'm willing to consider other options than just the SCCA. It's what I know, so it's my default. I wouldn't recommend hosting an event without insurance/sanctioning. There are just too many liabilities and assholes out there willing to sue over minor incidents, let alone larger incidents.

If anyone is serious about hosting a rally-x or at least helping, here's a forum with some useful information: Dirty Impreza Forums: Sanctioned Motorsports. Give some of the threads a read through and you'll have an idea of what's involved with hosting a sanctioned event.

Here are some photos to wet your appetite -






http://www.flickr.co...dor/5092686860/

http://www.flickr.co...in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.co...in/photostream/

[maxwellduryea]

If this ever goes through, get at me. I'd be interested in attending and helping out as much as I could

[wonkunit]

Please keep doing Autocross and Rally X in Santa Fe!

I personally would love to see this and would be amazed if we can't find some great sites in ABQ/SF/etc. I will be doing a 1 day Team ONeil school next month with a friend - would love to put some of that education to work.
A

Here's an update for anyone who isn't privy to RGRSCCA happenings.
We are planning a true Rallycross in October. Not sure on the date yet since we are working on making sure the schedule works for as many participants as possible.
Participants are strongly urged to respond to this thread and volunteers are greatly appreciated!
Can't wait to see you all out there!

Rallycross is one of the topics of discussion for today's SCCA meeting. Hopefully we'll be able to provide everyone with some updates soon.

Do you have a site yet or are you still looking? the NMT Automotive Racing Club ran one last year (hence the pictures), Jake was there. we have some willing participants, and i can go scout any sites around the Socorro area if need be. Keep us posted and I'll advertise the crap out of it!

Edited by wonkunit, 23 February 2011 - 01:38 PM.

[t_g_d]

I would be another for sure attendee, and also would be willing to help out however I can. Jake, as far as other sanctioning bodies go, it seems the SCCA is really the only one; NASA has an rallyx cross program but they charge a flat fee that only makes sense with a large number of participants.

[nmrado]

Please keep doing Autocross and Rally X in Santa Fe!

Bad news: the Santa Fe Mall is no longer available for auto-x. They have a new tenant that will be using the area we typically auto-x in.

Do you have a site yet or are you still looking? the NMT Automotive Racing Club ran one last year (hence the pictures), Jake was there. we have some willing participants, and i can go scout any sites around the Socorro area if need be. Keep us posted and I'll advertise the crap out of it!

I haven't been to active about looking for possible sites. Time has been scarce lately...

NMT is definitely a potential. I really need to go down there and chat with the school officials about insurance responsibility and the majority of the attendees being non NMT students.

Edited by nmrado, 24 February 2011 - 03:25 PM.

[90supra]

Do we have a replacement site for the mall?