And when the scores of the 97 Explorers from 26 states competing in 1971’s Grand National Safe-Driving Road Rally…
Author: cherylbabbe
Happy New Year from Road Rally eNews 2024!
Here’s to a year full of adventure,With beloved zeros along the way,And Rallymasters aplenty, Laying down challenges for our play. To time spent with our framily, Those we’ve met throughout the years,In strange towns and on backroads,Throughout our rally “careers.” And toast with those who join us,As they learn about our sport,When[Read More…]
MD: Sharing the “Good News” of Our Sport
My Dad was the spy in our family, yet I enjoy genealogy – delving into finding the answers, now using modern technology. RReNews contacted seventeen Rallymasters to bring you news of their events these past four weeks. In this edition, you’ll read the wonderful rally wrap-ups from eight requests (we hope others[Read More…]
Nothing New Under the Sun – Richta GPS Competitor App
A rally group out of the Chicago area gave me the idea about six years ago. Put your rally together, sell the “entry” as a donation to your cause, and they can run it whenever their schedule allows. Their events were to view holiday lights, and timing was not a[Read More…]
Smuncher’s Attic — Road Rally, for SCCA, is in Trouble
Stick with me. It truly is a positive piece! “As of now, the exorbitant costs of international motor racing—Formula One in particular—is because of the engines. There are only a few constructors and the job is virtually a custom one. The Watkins Glen (N.Y.) and Mexico City promoters of Grand[Read More…]
Robert V. Ridges Memorial Award 2021
The highest honor within SCCA’s RoadRally Program, presented to a deserving candidate by the RRB to recognize an SCCA Member who has gone above and beyond, exemplifying the highest degree of dedication, achievement, sportsmanship, and personal sacrifice to the sport while also making an outstanding contribution to the success of[Read More…]
Richta Walking Rally – What’s that you say?
There is the plan, and then there is what happens! While working with Jerry White, an SCCA Texas Region member, on his article for the Sweetheart Ride Road Rally, I shared that I had not yet completed my road rally with the Checkpoint – Richta GPS app. He joked and said[Read More…]
SCCA Hall of Fame Nominations Deadline for Class of 2022 is June 15th
Why this is important for you to consider — We all have those moments in our Sports Car Club of America history that we have enjoyed as either a competitor, worker, or organizer. Mine spans RallyCross, Club Racing, founding the Arctic Alaska Region, Solo aka autocross, and Road Rally. Yet,[Read More…]
ComeRoadRallyWith.US Calendar has arrived!
Posterboard just too busy for your liking? Change to the Agenda calendar view! Better, or a bit more calm? Want more detail about events? If you liked the Posterboard calendar, just click on the event square that interests you. Did you drop down to Agenda? Then simply click the Expand All and[Read More…]
Hibernation is Over in Alaska – It is Time to Road Rally!
Sure, we can Road Rally all year long, yet we Rallymasters do need some time to recharge our batteries and let our minds conjure up our more creative means to lead you astray — from your busy lives of work and other forms of recreation that keep you from Road[Read More…]