I have found that the majority of questions and problem reports I receive about the Richta GPS Checkpoints timing and scoring systems are duplicates or have been experienced earlier by another rally organizer. In many cases, the problems experienced may have been avoided by following the guidance I’ve discussed in[Read More…]
Building a Road Rally Program
NJ: 2023 Second Hand Roads by SCCA NNJR
On April 23rd, SCCA Northern New Jersey Region presented this year’s version of Second Hand Roads. Sanctioned as a Divisional Tour and a Regional event, the 92-mile Time-Speed-Distance RoadRally utilized the Competitor – Richta GPS Checkpoint timing/scoring app. Twenty-nine teams competed in the Regional event; only three teams entered the[Read More…]
CA: May First Friday Niter Series
Short and sweet and off the street! Jeanne English noted that their First Friday Niter Series had seven cars, including one team for Salt Lake City who trailered their MGB GT to their event. They were heading down from Mission Hills to San Diego the next day to catch a[Read More…]
Smuncher’s Attic – Heart of Dixie Philosophy
From RReNews — The Heart of Dixie Rally Philosphy, provided by Bruce Gezon from his Smuncher’s Attic rally collection, leads off with this statement, “In the Spring of 1970, several adventuresome members of the Tennessee Valley Region cast the variable main road rule upon the rally community in a Heart of[Read More…]
IN: Knox County Knock About Rally by SCCA SIR
From Rallymaster Ernest “ERnie” Roales —The Knox County Knock About Rally was held on April 16, in cool, mostly cloudy weather, perfect for a drive in the country. There was a decent field with 4 in the A Class (Prepared) and 3 in B Class (Basics). A new twist was[Read More…]
NJ: Rachel’s Road Rally for Kindness
Over the years, I have been lucky enough to receive positive press in my choice of hobbies. My involvement in rallying over the past 50 years as an organizer and competitor has gotten my name and contact information out to a wide range of organizations. About three months ago, an[Read More…]
The Mike Drop by Mike Bennett, RRB Chair
From RReNews — Our apologies to RRB Chair Bennett. We corrected the link twice in the June RReNews for his edition of Mike Drop, yet it appears it still did not take. Please click here to read his June Edition! Greetings from the RRB, and welcome to the second edition[Read More…]
WI: Blackhawk Valley Returns to Rallying
It’s been over 25 years, yet the SCCA Blackhawk Valley Region has returned to Road Rally! Rallymaster Tim Marx started with a GTA Rally in the form of a Poker Rally. Of course, the theme was The Bob Phillips Memorial Cheese Rally, named after a long-time member and Rallymaster of[Read More…]
IN: Michiana Jeep Rally Makes News with Camp Millhouse Charity
Another Michiana Jeep Rally is in the history books! Forty-six Jeeps (and one Camp Jeep) came out to run the event this year. Special thanks to Robert Thompson and the Cass County Road Commission for the use of the Milton Township garage as a starting point, Buzz and Julia Bolton[Read More…]
RRB Technical Bulletin on Vehicle Owner Insurance
Date: May 1, 2023 Technical BulletinFrom the SCCA RoadRally Board The RoadRally Board (RRB) has been asked by members of the RoadRally community to provide clarity on how SCCA insurance and vehicle owners insurance interact in the event of an incident during a sanctioned event. SCCA’s insurance underwriters provided this[Read More…]
