News, Views and How-To's of Road Rally
Scoreboard App for Apple Devices – August 2021 I am very pleased to announce the availability of the Scoreboard app for Apple iOS devices. The app formally named “Scoreboard – Richta GPS Checkpoints” is available in the Apple App Store. The Scoreboard app provides rally competitors, event organizers, and the general[Read More…]
It has been said, “There is nothing new under the sun!” It is true that Lloyd Loring authored the column submitted for Smuncher’s Attic, yet it must be noted that it is as relevant now as it was in 1965! Who knows, RReNews may choose to bring this into an[Read More…]
As announced earlier this year at the SCCA National Convention, periodic recertification of RoadRally Safety Stewards (RRSS) and Instructors has been instituted by the RoadRally Board. This requirement will hopefully sharpen the skills of our RRSS and RRSSI and increase the safety of our events. Importantly, it also brings RoadRally[Read More…]
The 2021 SCCA® RoadRally Rules is the established set of RoadRally regulations created and refined by the Sports Car Club of America®. The RoadRally Rules cover each aspect of a SCCA® RoadRally event, from event safety and operational procedures to classing. Used by SCCA® event officials, workers, and competitors (drivers[Read More…]
From the SCCA RoadRally Board — In order to encourage the development of new RoadRallies and the expansion of events into Regions that have limited resources and staffing, at the request of an SCCA member the RoadRally Board has developed guidelines for Co-Hosting events. Co-Hosting events are not new, several Regions[Read More…]
By now, many of you reading this have heard the headlines: SCCA now requires a paid membership to compete in RoadRally. While I firmly believe it is the right direction for our club for many reasons, the sequence of events that brought this to be left us with no communication plan,[Read More…]
December 2018 — 2019 promises to be an exciting year for Road Rallying in terms of the technology used for timing and scoring. There is one automated system currently available and another planned for early 2019. Clarence Westberg in Land O’Lakes Region used a system developed in Europe called MiRally[Read More…]
For over 50 years, Ghosts, Goblins, Spooks, Spirits, the Dead, the Undead and even those that WISHED they were dead, have returned to haunt the Cascade Sports Car Club Halloween Rally. Like many road rallies today, it carries a rich history (some may say long and varied). Decorative dash plaques[Read More…]
The team of Jorge Flores and Jimmy LaMay drove their 1998 Subaru Impreza to an impressive overall win at the 2nd Running of the Area 51 Road Rally on Sunday, April 22nd. Rain had soaked the course the day before the 130-mile long mixed surface event and the day of[Read More…]
Drawing “new blood” to RoadRally is one of the most significant challenges for event organizers. It’s also one of the most important, right below creating fun and exciting events. But Facebook, the social media giant, is here to help with an economical tool for growing awareness and participation. Facebook’s “Events”[Read More…]
If you love spirited driving on backroads, our dual-rally weekend with the Flamethrower Road Rally and Alligator Slide is for you! Here are two great winter rallies in one weekend; you can run these rallies in your street car with no special modifications. Grab a friend, and let's go! Alligator Slide[Read More...]